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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Bank Cashier Commits Suicide.

Chester, Nov. 22.-H. B. OShields,
cashier of the Fort Lawn Deposit
Bank at Fort Lawn, in this county,
committed suicide this morning at
his home by shooting himself twice
with a revolver in the regiou of the
heart. Death was practically instan-
taneous.
A note to P. D. Barron, Esq, OF
Union, stated that the deceased would
be unable to meet him at the bank,
as requested. There was another note,
the contents of which are unknown.
Alleged irregularities at the bank
are said to have been the cause of the
unfortunate man in taking his life,
but until Bank Examiner B. j. Rhame
arrives on the scene Monday and
takes charge of the situation nothing
positiely along this line can be stat
ed.
Persons at Fort Lawn, more or
less in close touch with the situation,
declare that the institute was embar-
rassed, but that this was due to un-
skillful management, and not any
wrongdoing, and that everything will
be Strengthened out satisfactorily.
For several days it is said, the
general belief in business circles has
been that the Fort Lawn Deposit
Bank was shaky, and it is said that
numbers of the institutions checks
have been tufned down.
Mr.. Oshields, it is claimed, was
completely unnerved by the situation,
and it is said that his physical col
lapse was due to this cause.
The deceased was about 40 years
of age and leaves widow and four
children. He was formerly connect
ed with a bank at Union and came
to Fort Lawn about two years ago.
The Fort Lawn Deposit Bank was
organized about five years ago with a
capital stock Of $4,000, and at this
time has deposits aggregating about
s27, 900. ..
VIM. H. Gist, who is president of
the Bank of Carlisle, is head of the
institution.
This morning about opening time
Mr.. Oshields 'phoned to Mr.. D. Fer
guson, one of the banks directors,
that he had a chill and would not
open for business during the morn
ing. About II o'clock he rose from
his bed, secured his pistol and killed
himself.
The people Of Fort Lawn, particu-
larly the depositors, are intensely in
terested in whether the bank will be
found solvent, but profess to believe
that bad bookkeeping and poor man
agement led to the situation that
brought about the cashiers suicide,
and are of the opinion that when
matters are adjusted the institution
| will pay all claims in full.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27

A little town in South Texas does
it's lazy best to support three hotels.
Each sends a negro porter to meet
the diurnal train, where they vie
with one another, as only darkies
can. in their attempts to get the few
travelling men who stop.
At the present time one of the big,
good-natured negroes, who seems to
know human nature, is calling out,
Right dis way TO- de state house,
de bes' secon' '-class hotel in town. y
Then with a broad grin, he adds,
"Dey amt no fust-class. Judge.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
COMEDY OF A DUEL.
An Americans Fight With French
man Fine For the Movies.

The French liner La Touraine, ar
irving recently from Havre, brought
among its passengers John B. Miller,
who formerly lived in Brooklyn, but
who for a year has been living in
Clay, France, with his wife. says the
New York World. Mr.. Miller fought
a duel with an irate Frenchman, and
that no blood was shed vs. due to
his sense of humor.
Living in the same town was a
Frenchman for whom he conceived a
great dislike, and his feelings appar-
emily were reciprocated. Mr.. Miller
didn't like the cut of the gentleman's 8
coat nor the top hat he invariably
wore. But quite by accident, he con-
tends, he stepped on the Frenchman' S
foot. It was in a cafe, and his friend,
the enemy, had one foot out in the
aisle.
Pig" said the Frenchman.
whats that?" queried Miller,
doubling the evidence of his senses.
"Swine!" cried the other with dis
dain.
Miller swung on the gentleman's S
jaw and the latter yelled Assassin! -
Gendarmes rushed in and Miller
was arrested.
And believe me-" said Miller, Il
found that it was quite a different
matter walloping a man in France
than handing him one on his side.
1t was lucky that 1 had friends over
there or I might have gone to jail
for something like life. My friends
told me that the proper thing over
there was to cane man; that it was
rot only unpardonable to strike
man with your hands, but that it
was criminal. Well, got out of it
all right. Then l bought a stick with
a lot of knots in it, and what / hand
ed to that gentleman was plenty.
Instead of an arrest this time |
got a challenge to a duel. My wife's
cousin was the second who brought
me the challenge. l told him that l
didn't want to fight any duel, and he
said that there was no way out of 1t.
Well, he was a good fellow, and | told
him that l would get second and
that they could job the bloodthirsty
gentleman. He agreed to have the
pistols loaded with black powder.
There was movie man in town,
and | asked him what it was worth to
give him the exclusive privilege Of
taking pictures. He said 10 francs,
and told him to go to it. We went
out in the gray morning, and never
word was exchanged between us.
My man and 1 backed up against each
other, and at the word walked 1O
PAGES. then turned and blazed away.
1.-The yell I let out of me could
have been heard all over town, l
think. l dropped to the ground and
souirmed. That Frenchman's sense
of honor was thoroughly satisfied.
He beat it, and his second with him,
and think he's going yet, for never
saw him again. When he was gone
l got up and went to where the
movie fellows were grinding away
with their camera, and got my fee.
The manager of the concern grinned
and said the performance was well
worth the price.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27

Ali persons between the ages of
twenty-one and sixty years of age,
except Confederate soldiers and sail
ors, who are exempt at so years of
age, are liable to a poll tax of one
dollar.
Capitation dog tax SO cents.
All persons who were 81 years of
age on or before the LIST day Of jan
uary, 1913 are liable to a poll tax
of one dollar, and all who have not
made returns to the Auditor, are re-
quested to do so on or before the
1st of January, 1914.
I will receive the Communication
road tax of two (s2.00) dollars from
the 18th day of October, 1913, until
the 1st day of March, 1914.
G. A. JENNINGS,
Treasurer Bamberg County.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
PULLED IDOLS BEARD.
Heseclator of Chinese Joss House
Had Close Call for Life.

In the parish prison is a man who
has travelled much and had many ad-
ventures, one Of which follows:
-Four years ago, when in San Fran
CISCO" he said, Il had chum nam
ed 'Prunes' Wishard. One day when
we were warking Barbary Coast, San
Francisco's tenderloin, we decided to
invade a joss house 1t was on the
second floor over Chinese store. We
entered the place and found it de-
serted.
There were three idols in the
room. All were dressed in long, red
silk gowns. The two end ones had
small white boards. The centre idol
had white beard about two feet
long. In front of each were lighted
punk sticks.
After viewing the idols from a
distance we moved closer. | noticed
.Prunes glancing over his shoulder,
and I knew, by the expression on his
face, he was up to some mischief.
Leaning over to me he whispered:
You are not game to pull his whis-
kers.' l admitted was not. | would
have just as soon entered lions den
and pulled the beasts whiskers. The
place was beginning to get on my
nerves.
"'Wen, if you won't, l will, he
said.
81 begged him not to do so. [
told him of all the tales l heard OF
the revenge the Chinese priests take
on any one who insults one of their
gods.
"No use. He had made up his
mind to pull those whiskers, and
nothing could make him change. He
walked slowly up to the centre idol.
/ began to look for an exit.
Very deliberately 'Prunes' caught
the beard in his right hand, and
glancing toward me, gave it a yank.
The idol was top heavy and the
beard was in tight. When 'Prunes
gave the yank the idol fell and broke
in hundred pieces.
I'VE both started for the door. Just
as we reached it and saw safety ahead
a priest appeared. In one hand he
carried large knife. At the time it
looked to be about two feet long. l
will almost swear he was feet tall
and four feet across the chest.
Seeing the door blocked we turn
ed toward the windows. We each
went out a different one, and found
ourselves on gallery. Not looking
to see what 'Prunes' was doing, /
started running until / saw tele-
phone pole about feet from the rail-
ing. Deciding to take chance
made a jump for it and caught on.
When l was on sound ground l
began to look for 'Prunes. found
him in saloon calmly, drinking beer.
He told me he had swung under the
gallery and gone down a stanchion.
He proudly held up one hand and
showed. me where he had been slight
" cut by the priest as he swung
over the railing of the gallery.
Needless to say we never entered
another loss house. New Orleans,
La. dispatch to New York World.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
CONVICTS ARE JUDGES.
Philippine Penal Colony Conduit
Their Own Government.

: The Philippine penal colony o1
Iwahig is situated on the Island o1
| Palawan, 80 miles from Manila
says the Philippine Bulletin. The
! reservation is about 40 miles square
| There are on the reservation about
! 1900 prisoners, absolutely without
guard and not firearm on the place
They elect their own judges and thei1
own juries; they elect their own fore
man, their own police officers and
| other peace officers. They have a
police force that would be credit
| to any American city-and the chief
| of police is a life-sentenced murder
er.
There is not a ,own in the Philip
pine Islands today that can compare
with this colony for law abiding cit
liens or for sanitation.
Of the IS employees IA are ex-
convicts who proved their worth
while prisoners in the colony. One
secret of the success of the colony is
that no one gains admission to it un-
less as a reward for good conduct
and industry while in the Manila
prison. 1t is, therefore, no hit or
miss" proposition; nor it is a mere
putting man on his honor" The
men make good during period OF
at least two and a half years before
they are permitted to set foot in Iva
hig.
The colonists are taught gardening
farming, horticulture, the use of ag-
ricultural industries. They are
taught the meaning of citizenship,
hence the organization of the colony.
The hope of home and family is
brought once more into their lives.
Six months after his arrival the
cclonist is allotted five acres of land.
provided his conduct and industry are
commendable. For six months he
cultivates his little farm on his own
time, that is to say, after working
hours and on holidays. If he does
this satisfactorily the government
will help him build and furnish his
home, give him hogs and chickens,
AGRICULTURAL implements and draft
animals.
He has now home of his own and
of course if he wants family the
government will send his wife and
children to him from any part of
the islands and care for them, too,
until he is able to support them by
his farm. He gives the government
one-half of the produce until 1t is
reimbursed for its expenses. When
his sentence has expired he may
leave the colony and the government
will buy back from him If he wishes
to sell, all his possessions; or he
may remain in the colony as long as
he lives. At present there are about
so families of ex-prisonerss in the
colony.
The lwahig penal colony is the
crown and perfection of the prison
system of the PHILIPPINES. With such
system of the Philippines. With
such commonplace things as fresh
air, clean lodgings, wholesome food
and habits conducive to self-respect,
the Manila prison lays the foundation
for the reforming of the new prison
er. Then comes work in which man
can be interested; recreation, at
least as necessary to the convict as
it is to other human beings; reward
for industry and for good conduct.
All these help to teach him that after
all life is worth living while the
hope of a near freedom in the Iva
hig colony causes him to forget
sad past in the prospect of happy
future.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
TAX NOTICE.

The treasurer's Office will be open
for the collection of State, county,
school and all other taxes from the
18th day of October, 1913 until the
18th day of March, 1914, inclusive.
From the first day of January
1914, until the 31st day of January,
1914, penalty of one per cent will
be added to all unpaid taxes. From
the 1st day of February, 1914, until
the 2Sth day of February 1914, a
penalty of per cent. will be added
to- all unpaid taxes. From the 1st
day of March, 1914, until the 18th
day of March, 1914, a penalty of Z
per cent. will be added to all unpaid
taxes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
LODGE MEETING.

LODGE MEETING.
Bamberg, Lodge, No. 3S, knights
of Pythias meets first and fourth
Monday nights at 1880 p. m. Visit
ing brethren cordially invited.
GEO. F. HAIR,
Chancellor Commander.
A. M. DENBOW,
Keeper of Records and Seal.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-16
WHAT ARE WE TO DO ABOUT MARY?

Mary years pretty,
looks like Six married vowed
her better he life ITSELF
vide. year baby Margaret
Husband Joe did fairly well for awhile He had had school
ing and had learned trade He did the unsd bo
piled while he
luck odd job which didn't which
81 mostly
there days of sickness and days of ideness
times then washng She had not had
another
before something inside
They hospital fused
couldn't perform miracles and she wasn't well after that
he
babies aing
got into the habit passing saloon offered kind
ago.
told him lit The cupboard
a been laid
did washing and scrubbng she could
exhausted
baby 5yearod Margaret hungry thing
bought
Margaret
The traced Mary arrested but Judge Logan South
switched
Instead he turned the probation officer kindly
The children have been placed home destitute children
and Mary is in hospital awaiting number three
That far story There Marys Boston,
mills whose children
little the
herself And wonder they the Transcript there
i turmoil and unrest
who telling people things
aret something Mary?
rul the name mn IN
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-16
NORMAN COULDN'T SERVE

Cumberland, Md, Oct. 16.-In the
proceedings instituted by Mrs. Grace
Koentz of Midland to have her name
placed on the November ballot as
Socialist candidate for treasurer of
Allegheny county, Judge Henderson
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-16

ruled that the name must go on the
ballot, as Maryland women, have
civic rights, but that Mrs, Koentz, if
elected, cannot serve, because Mary.
land women have no political rights.
Suffragists found little satisfaction
in the ruling.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24
Notice to Creditors.

Ofphang Csnrt OF 80. MAFy's County, Set -
April "a, 1918
ORDERED BY THE COURT, That Laura
" M. and w. Edelen Cough Administrators
OF Jas. J,Gough late OF ~. MArv'a county. Md
deceased, give the notice required by law 10
the doceaaed'a creditors 20 exhibit their
claims, and that the same be published once
. week for ak successive weeks In the ST.
MAry'a Beacon.
BENZ. CoMns,
Register of Wills,
True copy. Teat: BKNJ. COMBS,
Register Of Wilia for 81, Mary's County.
In pursuance Of the above order, hereby
give notice that have obtained rom the Or
phMna Court Of 81. Mays county, ND, let
keFR Of Administration on the personal estats
JAMES j. COUGH
laes Of said county, deceased. All persorn
having claima against the said deceased are
hereby notified 70 exhibit the same with the
proper vouchers attached thereto, 70 the sub
seribor on or before the ~ day OF Oct.
1918, they win otherwise by law be excluded
mona the benefits OF the said estate All per-
soma indebted 70 the deceased are required 10
make immediate payment to the subscriber
CO LAURA NJ. a W. EDELEN COUGH,
Administrators.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24
Died

Died at the George Washington
Hospital, Washington, D. O., Miss
Helen Marguerite Dent, youngest
daughter of DR.. and Mrs Walter
B. Dent, of Oakley, aged ls years.
She had not a thought that was
not gentle one, not one that did
not hold all the world in the arms
of its kindliness. She was sorely
needed here. She was the light of
the eyes of great company of re-
latives and friends, and tho light
has now gone out. To them she
was what the sunshine is to the
world, and this eclipse to them
brings both darkness and chill.
Her funeral will be pathetic be-
yend expression, for not one, as the
last good-byes shall be said, but
will feel that a loss has been sus-
tanned for which there 10 no oom-
pensation.
May time bring its resignation,
and may the shores of eternity that
receive her soul, surround it with
everlasting sunshine and flowers.
"There Ia no DEATH The stars 20 down
To rise upon some faireF shore;
And bright In Heavens jeweled crown
They shine forever more"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24

A Blacksmith shop, on q county road.
And the Blacksmith standing within
You can see bis iorEea blowing.
And hear his anvil ring
You can see him swing his heavy
sledge,
Aud see the Are fly.
You can hear him sing his love songs,
OF the days that have gone by.
You can zee him toilIng all day Iona,
To keep his work. mp right.
And with his family you can see him,
When the day turns into night.
He is always ready, and nsveF cross,
BE win Ak your buggy, and shoe
your horse.
Wilfrepair yonr cart, or mend yosr
You need not wait, for he will do it
now.
He's always ready, with asmilng face,
To greet each customer. that comes
to his place
He makes no enemies, but lots OF friends
As he Axes up Jour breaks, and
mekee his m6nds.
And when the work done. and you are
so bold.
To say, you win have TO wait. nntil
my crop IL sold
He willturn TO his desk, with smiling
face,
And charge II up. in its proper placs.
30 dent forget, that be Ia got 90 live.
And pay for his material and tools,
Don't get angry. when he sends you
bill.
And act like parcel OF fools.
But get out your purse, and make q
bee line,
For the smith that's been 30 trua.
Aud pay that old bill you've bees
owing 90 long,
Il will make him shink lots mere Q
you.
GABRrRL.
- s--sn------------
He Has Felt Them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24
Wanted!

Wanted 10 buy q small place W III
water front. Improved With dwell
ing or with suitable site for build.
ing. Price must Do reasonable,
Write full particulars 10.
r L. WRIGHT
6l2 E0rthGIlmore ST.
Baltimore Nd.
Jsn.30 I'd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24
wanted

Pupil nurses desired for training
school. Will pay $40 per month
and furnish rooms, board and laun-
dry. Course covers 2 years and in
cludes care of infants and children
and training in obstetrics. Address
ST. Vincent's Infant Asylum, l40l
Division St, Baltimore, Md
4-24-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24
Wanted

Reliable Saw mill man TO con
tract to cut several million feet of
timber seven miles from Leonard
town on Valley Lee Road. None
but experience man with good out
fit need apply. Addns:
Dennis Brothers Lumber Company,
Pocomoke City Nd.
March 3-6-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24
BANK STATEMENT.

NO $500.
aEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ST. MARYs
at Leonardtown, In the state OF Maryland,
at the close OF business. Apr. I. 1918.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. s2sS,625 SO
overdrafts. secured and unsecured, us 10
U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation, 1880 90
U. .. Bonds to secure U. 8. deposits, 1000 90
U. 8. Bonds on hand, 6,96O 90
Bonds, securities, ETC., lb,0lB &C
Banking house, furniture, fixtures, 1876 90
Other real estate owned, 2,2l9 o.
Due from National Banks not reserve
agents. ia,ssi %
Due nom State and Private Banks and
Bankers, Trust Companies. and
Savings Banks. 1855 SO
Due nom approved reserve agents, 44,8i8 30
Checks and other cash items, $40 60
Notes OF other National Banks, 400 90
Fractional paper currency, nickela
and cents. 2S4 Oh
Lawful money reserve In bank, viz:
Specie, He,U7s %
Lasal-tsnder notes. 2,28 90
Redemption FUND with U. 8. Treasur-
or b per cent. of circuiation) i,9a0 %
TOaAi. HiS,2o' o.
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In, $4,000 90
Surplus Fund. 10000 %
Undivided profts, less expenses and
taxea paid, 1881 81
at,onAl Bank notes outstanding, 2Oe40 90
rua ~ other National Bank, 81 20
Dividends unpaid, oW
inoiv 20 eS Ss'' '' Bgs,ssS 81
c.rt,ned chaeka. b4s 30
C..n,.r,. cnecks outstanding, sIs 10
United states deposits, LOO W
Reserved for interest 6SB W
l'iA Oii''''' stated l7b %
Total, Als2H %
stato OF Maryland, County OF -. hary's, ~
Ii. !. sTERLra, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above abatement ia true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief. l.. J. STERLING,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this II
day Of April, 1918.
Harry NJ. JOKES, Notary Public.
Correct--Attest.
20. MORGAN
ENoCH r.. ABRLL
GEO. W. JOY,
Directors,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24
Roll OF Honor.

Roll OF Honor.
Graduates.
Agnes Greenwell, Grace Robey.
Second Senior.
Martha Garner.
Third Senior.
Edith Clarke, Georgia Wilson,
Mamie Wilson, Edith Ching,
Elizabeth Edwards, Pauline Green
we'll.
Fourth Senior.
Philo Morgan, Theresa Herbert,
Loretta Burch, Mabel Martin,
Jennie Greenwell, Ruth Combs,
Eva Ridgell, Mary w. Greenwell,
Mary Wise, Sally Greenwich, Pearl
Russell.
Commercial.
Mary Lawler, Evelyn Bowling.
Eighth Grade.
Gladys Hayden, Anna Mae Love,
Mignonette Goodwin, Ula Heard,
Mary McCully, Richley Ching,
Anita Camalier, Helen Greenwell,
Lucretia Hebb, Annie Dorsey,
Janice Loker, Bessie johnson, Min
ME Springer, Ruth Clements,
Mary J. Burch, Muriel Roystou,
Ruth johnson.
Seventh Grade.
Irene Wilson, Stella Royston,
Bertha Trossback, Gladys johnson.
Sixth Grade.
Ethel Oliver, Sarah Hayden,
Collette Geyer, Grace Greenwell,
Hortense Mattingly, Catherine Fox
well, Thelma Peacock, Olive Mil
burn, Elizabeth Matthews, Mary b.
Hamilton, Eloise Clements, MArga-
ret Combs.
Fifth Grade.
Madeline Russell, Sophy Mating
ly, Masie Good, Clara MattinRly.
Fourth Grsde.
Frances Greenwell, Janet Duke,
Genevieye Norris, Eleanor Mating
ly, Camille Abel, Ethel Graves,
Margaret Jarboe, Marjorie Waters,
Vivian Wilson, Besson deWaal,
Stuart Bennett, Mcguire MattinRly.
Third Grade.
Christine Greenwell, Anna May
Peacock, Lillian Russell, Amelia
Mattingly, Anna MattinRly, Jane
Mattingly.
Second Grade.
Hope Greenwell, Jennie Abel,
Maria Greenwich, Benedict Drury.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-04-24

He Has Felt Them.
Any small boy will tell you that eveA
lsather slippers may bs fsa&-PhiAaAsa-
R1Ala Record.