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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
FORTUNE IN SHEEP RAISING.
Men Who Began in Wyoming With
Nothing and Now Are Rich.

Quick fortunes have been the rule
in the sheep business in the West, al
though. it is estimated that twenty
per cent. of those embarking in it
fail. The big fortunes in sheep
were made by these that got in 20
years ago. These men were either
extremely sturdy or extremely des-
perate, as general thing, to begin
with. Misfortune couldn't spring
anything new on them, no matter
what it brought out of the box-just
so it left them their lives. Not
even the vindictive blows of the cat
tlemen could frighten them out of
the country. Among the notable
early corners to Wyoming was John
Morton, of Douglas. John Morton S
most valuable possession, when he
went out to run a band of sheep on
shares twenty years ago, was five
pounds Of dried apples in a bag.
That five pounds of dried apples be-
came the leaven of fortune at pre-
sent estimated at a quarter of a
million dollars. Morton is using his
money now in big irrigation pro-
jects for the reclamation of the de-
sert lands, putting it back into the
ground that nourished his sheep and
made him rich.
Pat Sullivan, of Casper, is another
one of the rugged early-day sheep
men who has done we'll. Sullivan
landed at Philadelphia eighteen
years ago from Ireland. He had
fifty-four dollars left after eating his
first meal in America. Pat walked
into a railroad office with that
money, put it down before the agent,
and said: Give me a ticket as
far West as that'll take me-" The
ticket was to Rawlins, Wyoming,
and there Pat Sullivan, greenhorn,
got off the train and struck job
herding sheed for another Irishman.
In time he married the flock masters
daughter and got an interest in the
flock. Many a year the wife and
Pat followed the flock in sheep
wagon winter and summer, meet
ing all manner of hardship in a
country where nothing at all comes
easy.
Sullivan lives at Casper now, in a
green house with lank poplars flank
ing it like rows of soldiers. He is
said to be worth s150,OOO. AS proof
of his prosperity he is building a
brick castle on the hillside at Casper,
castle with a tower and bay in
dows, overlooking the North Platte
river, which lies fiat on the sands
there like silver hair on mantle
of sombre gray.-Everybody's Maga-
zine for September.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
FAMOUS DOG MEETS DEATH.
Barry III Killed in St. Bernard Pass
While Doing His Duty.

Much regret was felt by lovers of
intelligent dogs when word was re-
ceived yesterday announcing the kill
ing of the famous ST. Bernard, Barry
III, by being caught in an avalanche
of snow and ice in the Grand st. Ber-
nard Pass, after assisting in the res
cue of two travellers, who had lost
their way in heavy snow-storm.
Barry is the third dog of that
name to lose his life in the perform
ance of his duty of trying to save
those who get lost or stormbound in
the Alps, which leads to and from
the hospice of the St. Bernard
monks.
Last Sunday night Barry, at sig
nal from the monk in charge, left
his cosey corner in the hospice kitch-
en- with his little barrel around his
neck, containing restoratives for the
use of travellers who may have the
power to take them and so be better
enabled to follow the dog to shelter.
Barry returned to summon Father
Clavendier to welcome two persons
that the brave animal had led
through the storm. The men were
saved but Barry disappeared.
Next day it was found that near
the place where he had found the
lost tourists Barry had been struck
by heavy pieces of ice while waiting
there to warn other travellers of the
dangers of the pass on such severe
night. He had saved many lives in
his career of six years and had he
been spared longer might have
euualled the record of his ancestor,
Barry II, who had rescued forty up
to his fifteenth year before he was
killed by a fall into a crevasse five
years ago.
Bruno Wolfrum, a dog fancier, OF
No. 204 East Nineteenth Street, who
has handled nearly all Of the dogs
of the Barry type that have come to
this country during the last twenty
five years, said last night: There
are but few of the Barry stock of
dogs left, and 1 am sorry to hear
that such an intelligent dog should
be killed at the best time in his ca
reer, that is just when he is strongest
and most capable of doing the best
work in the dangerous mountain
pass. The work there, of course
could not be duplicated in this coun-
try, but every man / have known
here who had these animals in farm
or ranch life found them valuable
acquisitions. I think there are some
specimens of the Barry stock in Mr..
Jacob Ruppert's kennels, which are
as fine as any that the monks of the
st. Bernard hospice possess. Mr..
Frank Gould was formerly the owner
of some ST. Bernard dogs of the Bar
nv stock that he valued more than
ANYTHING he owned.-New York
Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
The Open-Air Hotel.

A man from the west was looking
for a friend in New York, who had
gone wrong. He heard his friend
had been sleeping on the benches in
Bryant Park, and went over there
to look for him. There were a good
many unfortunates on the benches,
but the particular friend the West
erner wanted to find was not there
However, the Westerner did find an
other man from his own town whom
he knew and who knew the man
whom he was searching.
"Where's Jones?" asked the West
erner, prodding the man he knew.
"Aw," replied the hobo, sleepily
che amt come in yet. ."-Cleveland
Leader.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
Grass.

Grass grows over the face OF the
earth much as Whiskers on the face
of man.
However, grass is always green, and
no one ever wears green whiskers
except a slapstick comedian.
However, again, there is red grass
and gray grass and brown grass and
yellow grass and blue grass, which
proves that there are exceptions to all
rules.
For all that, however, grass does
not grow galway style, nor la burn
side, nor in mustache and goatee.
Grass is eaten by COWS. When cut
and dried and baled it is called baled
hay and is fed to condensed milch
COWS.
Grass is removed from the lawn by
means of the neighbor's children or a
lawn mower. Lawn mowers are push
ed by young men who are studying
for the ministry. No other men have
the sturdy moral nature to run lawn
mower. Immediately after cutting
the grass these young men collect
for it. Taking collection is part OF
ministerial training. Grass is also
very profitable to sign painters, as il
also enables them to dispose of pla,
cards ordering people to keep OF
of it.-Chicago Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
That Circular.

Now that the campaign is over, the
result of the Congressional race
known and the excitement abated,
what about that Infamous circular
letter that on the eve of the first pri-
mary made it's appearance, and
which has undoubtedly been factor
in deciding the Congressional con-
test? If partizanship has deferred
any citizen from viewing the matter
impartially, sense of justice should
now overcome any partizan spirit.
That Infamous circular stands a
crime that cries aloud for justice,
and just so long as it's mystery re-
mains unsolved, and until the per-
petrator of that foul piece of work
remains uncovered, that circular will
remain a stencil in the nostrils OF
the citizenship of this community.
The matter of that circular does
not end with the end of the Congress
sional campaign. There is no stat
ute of limitation to crime. Already,
the man who wrote that circular and
the man who mailed it have con-
cealed their guilt too long. Nearly
three weeks have passed, and for all
that time the task of placing the
blame where it deserves to be, which
should be a very easy task, has re-
maiDed unaccomplished.
The Sentinel has expressed itself,
in no uncertain terms, before and un-
hesitatingly does so again. Even an
amateur detective should be able to
find out unquestionably who had
printed such a circular as that was,
some printer necessarily had to be
taken into his confidence, and mailed
the same in the Aiken postoffice.
Where are the famed handwriting
experts that we have heard so much
about? The envelope was addressed
with pen and ink. So far, even the
offer of fifteen hundred dollars re-
ward has not brought him forward
to claim it. Then there ale other
things about that self-samo circnlar
to be taken into the most seriors
consideration.
No matter who is the ?erpetrator
of that foul piece Of political trick
cry, we want him brought to jas
tice; no matter who or what lie is,
we want him uncovered in all the
nakedness of his guilt, reehing in
filth as is any man who would stoop
so low, because he is unfit to associ-
ate with decent people and should be
Stunned more than any le2er.
Let's get at the bottom of it. and
let us not relax our energies until
this is accomplished.-Aiken Senti-
mel.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
The Lash of a Fiend

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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
A-istrial in Case of Davis.

Dillon, Sept. 16.-After a hard
fought battle between the prosecu-
ton and the defense, the case of r.
S. Davis on the charge of murder
for the killing of Sidney Hursey was
turned over to the jury yesterday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock. They report
ed a mistrial this morning about 10
o'clock, two having voted for acquit-
tai and 10 for manslaughter.
The court then adjourned sine die.
Application for bail was made by
the defendant, R. S. Davis, to-day on
a bond Of $500. It was granted.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
Finley on the Situation.

Washington, D. c., Sept. IA
President Finley, of the Southern
Railway Company, who has been
looking into business conditions in
the Southern States to-day said:
ION the whole the conditions are
encouraging. In agriculture the
present outlook is practically good.
The cotton crop is later than usual,
and is, therefore, more subject to fu-
ture weather conditions than is usual
at this time of year. However, the
condition report of the United States
agricultural department., issued on
the 2nd instant, showed better av-
erage condition of the growing cotton
crop in the States south of the Poto-
macand Ohio rivers and east of the
Mississippi than on the correspond
ing date last year, and the area
planted was reported in June as 14O,-
900 acres greater than last year.
with ordinarily favorable wealth
conditions until the crop is harvest
ed, the Southeastern States will have
the largest corn crop on record for
for that section. The area planted is
more than a million and half acres
greater than last year, and the con-
dition report issued on September
Sth showed better condition in Mis-
sissippi than in any other State in
the United States, with Alabama a
close second and with good condition
reported from each Of the other
Southeastern States. The increased
corn crop of the South will have an
important bearing on general trade
conditions, for localities which have
formerly bought considerable corn
from other parts Of the country are
growing in some cases all, and in
other cases the greater part of what
they will require this year, and will
be in position to buy other commod-
lL1GS Oh q larger SCdlS.
Goal is moving in larger volume
than last year, and lumber is in more
active demand.
"The cotton mill industry Of the
world has been passing through
prolonged period of depression due
to the inability of manufacturers to
market their products at prices CON-
mensurate with the price of thei1
raw material. This has resulted in
a material curtailment of production
in the South as we'll as in other cot
ton mill centers. In the meantime,
the consumption of cotton goods
throughout the world is continuing.
Stocks in the hands of merchants are
being reduced, and there is every
reason to believe that, as soon as
the size of this years crop can be
more accurately estimated, there will
be an active demand for cotton goods
of all kinds at prices bearing such a
relation to the price of the raw ma
terial as to stimulate the mill indus
try.
Taking all factors of the situa-
ton into consideration, I am encour-
aged to believe that, with average
weather conditions and in the abb
sence of an unusually early killing
frost. we may look forward to an
active fall business in the Southern
States"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
KEPT MONEY IN DESK.
Dublin Bank President Didn't Trust
Institution.

Dublin, Ca, Sept. 15.-Although
the vice president of a bank, the late
Thomas Haskins of this county let
$4,000 in an old flimsy desk when
he died after keeping much of it
there in preference to banking it. OF
the sum $1,000 was in money, the
rest in notes and mortgages. The
desk was opened at the order of his
widow and the fortune was found
today.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
Don't Break Down.

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like strains on machinery, cause
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
Jury Acquits Fuller.

Laurens, Sept. 15.-After remain
ing out 80 minutes the jury in the
case of the State against John Irby
Fuller, charged with the murder of
his father Jesse V. Fuller, returned
a verdict of not guilty. Young Full
er was placed on trial yesterday af-
ternoon and at 2 o'clock to-day the
case went to the Jury.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-22
HUM OF SPINDLES HEARD AGAIN.
Cotton Mills of State Have Resumed
Operations.

Reports received in Columbia lndl-
cate that almost every cotton mill
has resumed operation, following the
general plan of curtailment during
the month of August as agreed to
by the manufacturers of the State.
There are several smaller mills yet
idle, but these will resume opera
tons within the next several days.
In the early part of the summer
there was an agreement reached by
the manufacturers of the State to
curtail during the month of August.
This plan was generally adopted and
several thousand operatives We're idle
for a short time. No announcement
has been made as to the effect OF
the curtailment on the market.
There have been various estimates
made on the cotton crop for this
State and in several instances the
prediction has been made that the
crop will almost equal that of last
year.
Better Freight Rates.
The textile plants of the State are
fighting for better freight rates to
Charleston and it is expected that
there will be some interesting devel-
opments at the hearing called by the
railroad commission early in Octo-
Der. The cotton manufacturers ask
for a reasonable rate to the port o1
Charleston so that water rates may
be secured to the eastern markets.
The petition, which was signed by
over 100 of the largest textile con
Germs in the State, practically charges
that the railroads have" bottled" VI
the port of Charleston by placing the
rates too high.
In the petition filed with the com
mission the statement is made thai
there are many mills in the State
operating at a loss when there shoulc
be a profit. The reasons given are
the fluctuating price of cotton ant
the cloth market-and especially un
turers of the State.
1t is pointed out that prior to 1902
the port of Charleston was practi
cally unused by the cotton manufac
tureres of the State.
The Greenville and SpartanburE
group of mills are asking for
reduction of about 50 per cent OF
products shipped to Charleston
Columbia State.
Watch the date on label of you
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1910-11-11
lCopyright 1908 BY Bobbs-Merriil Co.)
SYNOPSIS.

Captain Nathaniel Plum OF the sloop
Typhoon. lands secretly on Beaver is
land. Lake Michigan, stronghold of the
Mormons. Obadiah Price, an eccentric
old man and councillor OF the Mormons.
who has been spying on him. suddenly
confronts him and tells him he Is expect
ed. Plum insists he has got the wrong
man. Price ignores his protestations and
bargains for the ammunition on board
the sloop. He binds Nat by a solemn oath
to deliver q package to Franklin Pierce.
presidentsof the United States. He agrees
to show Plum the Mormon town. st.
James. Plum sees the frightened face
Of young woman in the darkness near
Prices cabin. She disappears, leaving an
odor OF lilacs. 1t develops that Pium's
visit to Beaver island Is to demand set-
Element from the king. Strang, for the
footing Of his ship some time previously
BY men whom he suspected Of being Nor
Eons. Burke. his mate. has been left in
charge OF the sloop with orders to bonn
bard st. James II the captain does not re-
turn within q certain time. Price takes
Nat secretly In the darkness to the kings
house. and through a window he sees
Strang and his seven wives. among whom
10 the lady Of the lilacs. who Price says
II the seventh wife. Prices actions lead
Plum to believe that he II Jealous OF
strans. Plum calls at the kings Office.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1910-11-11
king Of THE cOCOs
Bachelor Of 80 Inherits Throne
and Vast Estate.
10 Absolute Monarch Over Malays
inhabitins the cocos Keeling
Group Of islands-capitaI
Has Population OF 700.

London.-His Majesty. Sidney I. the
new King OF the Cocos Keeling
islands, is in London engaged over
the administration Of the affairs Of the
late king. his father. whose estate has
just been proved at the value Of over
100000. exclusive OF his properties
In the islands.
The new king received representa-
tive OF the London Leader in the ante
room Of q city ONCE In Wilmington
avenue. and consented to be inter
viewed with readiness that Is re-
markablc. to say the least OF II. on
the part OF reigning monarch.
King Sidney is tall, spare young
man Of about 80. as brown as a
beechnut. with high cheek bones,
close-cropped black hair. carefully
trained mustache. and a soft. caress-
Ing voice. He was completely dis
guised In well-fitting clothes Of gray
and patent leather boots. An enor.
nous emerald glowed upon the little
finger OF his left hand-a jewel such
as none but king dare wear, and
from his watch chain dangled medal
of gold. struck in commemoration OF
the discovery OF the Cocos Keeling
islands In the early days of the seven.
teenth century.
Pray be seated" said his Majesty.
producing an aromatic cigarette. THE
court I receive here Is quite unofil.
cial. ! assure you. At the royal pal
ace OF New Selma II might be differ
ent-" He waved his hand airily.
Il am plain Mr.. Sidney Clunies Ross
here: and when get to Cocos shall
have quite enough of kingship to last
me lifetime. It's true that when !
am at home ! shall be king with
more power than most monarchs, with
a royal palace that cost q fortune to
build. with my own laws to administer
in my own way. and no ministry to
worry me.
in my kingdom" continued his Ma.
jesty. there are neither police nor
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1910-11-11

soldiery. l am chief magistrate and
commander-in-chief rs well as king.
just rs my father was before me.
settle all disputes. civil. ecclesiastical
and moral! may tell you that AZ
heir apparent ran the regency In
my late fathers absence. and so serv.
cd useful apprenticeship to the bust.
ness am now succeeding to. ! think
I've got tho hang OF the islands. 80 TO
speak. and don't anticipate any trou.
BILE when como into my kingdom.
The principles Of government have
been simplified since my great-grand-
father reigned as FIRST king Of tho
Cocos Keeling group.
I'VE are strictly q moral communi.
ty. No drunkenness Ia allowed, and
beyond the little whisky that IL doled
out from the palace. no intoxicating
liquors are obtainable on the islands.
There was q time, not so long ago,
when the natives manufactured their
own IRE water. They brewed q con-
coction from cocoanuts. which they
called palm toddy.' They got drunk
ON it-nastily drunk-and the result
was q law prohibiting every possible
variety Of palm toddy. Today. 90 far
AZ ! know. there isn't q drop OF that
toddy obtainable ON tho islands"
His Majesty went on TO describe
the principal city OF the island group
and its domestic life. New Selma II
its name. and its population ID barely
700-ali. win two or three exceptions,
Malays. Of whom Inin. tho Queen
Mother. II one. New Selma boasts
modern school In which Arabic and
little English are taught. and the
young idea II trained In the tenets OF
Mohametanism. which II the religion
Of all proper Malayans. All marrying
and giving In marriage has to be done
through the New Selma registry once
after his Majesty has approved Of
the union. To understand the divorce
laws Of the Kingdom It II perhaps
necessary to be . New Selman; they
are Z little complicated. Like his
father before him. the new king was
sent to Scotland (the home Of his an.
cestors) TO be educated.
Il will be only In accordance with
the fitness Of things II King Sidney
marries In the islands. a his forbears
did. His grandfather married the
beautiful Sinia Dupong. . Malay of
royal Scion blood. whilst the late king
sspoussd Inin. the dusky queen"