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r- - ^ Qty Hambrrg Ifrralb ESTABLISHED IN APRIL. 1891 A. IT. KNIGEditor. X ' | Rates?$1.00 per year; 50 cents for six months. Payable in advance. Advertisements??1.00 per inch fori first insertion, 50c. for each subsequent insertion Liberal contracts made foi three, six, or twelve months. Want Notices one cent a word each insertion. Local Notices 8c. per line first week, 5c. afterwards. Tributes of Respect, etc., must be paid for as regular advertising. Communications?News letters or on subjects of general interest will be gladly welcomed. Those of a personal nature - 1 j c will not lie puDiisnea uniess paiu iur. ? ???? ? Thursday, May 23,1907 ? Mayor Rhett is still after the railroads for theirdiscriminations againt Charleston. If he doesn't get results it will not be for lack of efforts on his part. Charleston needs more men like the mayor. > ' """" Branchville is to have a newspaper, to be called the Journal. C. A. Graves, now foreman of the Walterboro Press and Standard, is to be the manager, and it will be published by a stock company. The people of Branchville must have money to burn, for we don't see how a newspaper located p; ? _ _ there can pay expenses even. iThe colored ex-congressman, Geo. W. Murray, now living in Chicago, has a sentence of one year's imprisonment awaiting him in Sumter. It will be remembered that he left the State when the Supreme Court decided against him. Why does not the sheriff of Sumter county arrest Murray and bring him back to serve his sentence? The Orangeburg Patriot says if Bamberg county did not have such a large railroad mileage, her taxes would be much higher than Orangeburg. Our contemporary goes on with awhole lot more ifs, all proving, however, that Bamberg is a better county than Orangeburg. As our taxable - property is so much smaller, it must . be superior business management. fko onnAiinnomont 1C mflHp that (UUlVUUWtUVAiV 4M ? ? ? there will be no State summer school jr for teachers this year, there being no ^ no funds on hand to pay expenses, y, It is very well in our opinion that such is the case, as the State summer school was largely an outing for the teachers. We know that as a rule > teachers are poorly paid, and after a year's hard work they need recreation % but we are opposed to their taking it IB- at the expense of the State. The St. Matthews county advocates | have published a letter from a gentle6 man, who holds about the best paying office in Bamberg county, to lr prove that the organization of Bamberg county was a great blessing. No doubt it was to the gentleman with the fat office, ana he could hardly be |\ expected to say anything else, but p. how about the fellows who don't hold p'- office??Orangeburg Times and Democrat. v All the tax payers of Bamberg regard the organization of the county as a wise thing, for notwithstanding our tax rate is less than it was in the .old county, we have better roads, , better schools, with a surplus in the treasury. m The claim is made that the recent ~. reunion of old soldiers in Columbia ( was largely a drunken debauch, and some of the veterans are complain- 1 ing of the treatment ueceived. We have no facts before us in regard to |r the matter, our only information being derived from some of the newspapers. The State of South Carolina appropriated $3,500 for the ex- i penses of this reunion, which was 1 J. clearly illegal, for we do not believe public funds should be used for any such .purpose. The appropriation should not be made again, and the reunions had better be abolished, if : reports of the recent affair are true. >. . More money is needed for the piano fund of the graded school and i for the wiring of the building for : electric lights. It would be a good 1 idea to charge an admission fee of ten fiftoan oonlc: far r>r?rr\ m on pom on f VI 1XX VVV-ll 1/V.aww XVA WAmtaviAvv*Aiv??v exercises on Thursday and Friday evenings. This is done in a number 1 of towns, and the plan works well. In ( Sumter the money for admission i fees is used for a school library, and we never heard of anybody objecting I to paying the small amount charged. We hope the trustees will see the wis- j dom of charging an admission fee ( here. It will be piost excellent plan ] ? of raising funds which will be hard < to procure otherwise. We have already contributed for both, but we , want to see the balance raised, and ' we know of no better way to do it without placing a burden on any one. 1 NECK BROKEN LOADING LUMBER. Accident in Colleton County Costs Boy His Life. Walterboro, May 16.-On last Thursday at Moselle, about 11 o'clock 4'Mag" Crosby's sixteen-year-old son was assisting in loading some heavy lumber. A piece had been lifted upon the wheel which he was holding. In some way the piece he was holding slipped off, falling on the young [ fellow, breaking his neck, crushing his skull and killing him instantly. His remains were interred Friday at Adnah church in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives of the young man. Will SelToil Mill. Saluda, May 15.?At a meeting of the stockholders of the Saluda Oil Mill Company held here yesterday it was decided to offer the entire plant for sale to the highest bidder the first Monday in July. This step was decided upon not because of the mill's failure nor because it is undesirable property, but because in all the circumstances it was thought that to be the best for those interested. The mill is a twenty-ton capacity, has been in operation for four years and is capitalized at $25,000, all paid in. Properly managed it would prove a paying property. From one thousand to fifteen hundred tons of seed can be easily secured annually and the entire output save the oil finds a ready local market. Cord wood in abundance can be had at from 50 to 75 cents per cord cheaper than in other markets, an amount sufficient to pay for the drayage of the oil to the railroad. 7" " There is a complete Munger ginnery in connection with a daily capacity of forty bales. Drives Three rules With Eye in Hand. Holding his right eye in the socket after it had been gouged lootee on a harrow, with one hand, and with the other driving two horses at a furious pace, Martin Bauer, a farmer, rode three miles to Amityyille today in a wagon to obtain medical treatment for his injury. Bauer had his team near by when he was working in a field, and when he stumbled and fell on the harrow his eyeball was torn in such a way that only a tiny particle of flesh held it in the socket. Bauer put his hand to his eye and herd it in place, believing that if he removed his hand the slightest jarring would sever the thread of flesh and cause the eye to fall out. Then he climbed into his wagon and urged his horses to their highest speed. First he stopped at his own home, not far away, to telephone for a physician. He found, however, he could not operate the 'phone with only one free hand and there Was no person at home to help him. He jumped into the wagon again and hurried to Amityville. There he received medical treatment, but it is probable he will lose the eye despite his fortitude. flit the Plrst. Rev. Dr. Williafn H. Fishburn, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Camden, is one of the jolliest and most sunshiny men in the world and likes nothing better than a good wholesome joke, even if it is turned! against himself. He was visited in his home on last St. Patrick's day by a prosperous looking couple who desired nis kindly offices in making them one. The man was an ironmaster from Pittsburg and the bride- i elect was a Jersey woman. The business was quickly dispatched and the happy bridegroom came to the question which so many in like fix ask the clergymen: "Just suit yourself as to that," said Dr. Fishburn as his eyes rested upon a thick roll of bills the ironmaster had dug out of his pocket. "Well," said the newly made husband, "as this is the 17th of March. I'll make it $17, and good luck to you." My friend," said the dominie, "I wish you the greatest happiness in the world, but if you ever happen to want me again just call around on the 31st of the month.'' "No, sir," replied the bridegroom as he walked away, "I'll come on the 1st."?Philadelphia Record. Death of Mrs. J. J. Ingram. Mrs. J. J. Ingram died suddenly at her home in Barnwell at one o'clock Tuesday morning, of acute indigestion, aged 78 years. Up to a short time before her death she was in her usual health. She is survived bv two daughters, Mrs. John S. Shuck, of Bamberg, and Mrs. R. H. Hagood, of Barnwell. To them and her many friends she has left the memory of a life radiant with kindly deed, loving service and wise counsel that will grow the brighter in their hearts as the years pass on. For many years she had been a consistent member of the Baptist church.?Barnwell People. Death of James D. Bamberg. A telegram was received here yesterday morning, announcing the death of Mr. James D. Bamberg, which occurred at his home in Naylor, Ga., Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Bamberg was born in this county, but had been living in Georgia for a number of years. He was a brother r\f lofck flan TT* AA RomKornr unr? l/JL U1C late U^lli X 1U* JL/U>iMttu had a number of relatives in this county. He was 78 years old, and leaves several children. His wife died about two years ago. It's too bad to see people who go from day to day suffering from physical weakness when Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea would make them well. The Bnreatest tonic known. 35 cents, tea or tablets. H. F. Hoover. , p =c Legend of St. Mary's 'Bell. o [Original.] This is the legend of St. Mary's hel] at Kreslau, the capital of Silesia, or, rather, a new version of it. for there are a number of versions, including one in verse by the German poet Mul ler. Since the bell was cast more than 500 years ago, it is not likely that more than the main features can be given with certainty. There was great ado alnmt the bell to be made for St. Mary's. For a loaa ?? tffiA ITTAll If 1 /Mlct W Ullt; II, WHS Ulll CI UIIU mm nwimi It, and at last, when an ironmaster wa found with sufficient reputation for skill in bell casting, so great were the expectations of the people that he entered upon the work with fear and trembling. The ironmaster was ready for the last act in a work that had for years taken up his attention. A long time he bad been engaged on his calculations: carefully he had prepared his mold: intently he had dwelt on the combination of metals, especially as to the quantity of silver on which he relied to soften the harsher sounds produced by the others, giving sweetness and harmony. The component parts were all in the huge crucible, under which the fires had been burning sufficiently long to dissolve them into one molten mass. The long continued effort was ready for consummation. But the result?would the bell be a wonder of melody or give out a harsh clang? It might be anything between these extremes. If thought, calculation. care, could make it perfect, it would be perfect. But in the calculations might there not be some error? Arid the casting?if the mold should be defective, if the melted metal should not be at the proper temperature, all this long continued effort would be lost Satisfying himself that the metallic fluid was about ready to run off into the mold, the ironmaster, feeling that 'J I--" -VI. I. 1.1,. ne wuuiu ue uencr it uie iw wui vuc last concentrated effort by preparing himself for it physically, resolved to go to his bouse for a meal and a glass of wine. During the whole of his long labors a young apprentice had assisted him. Placing implicit confidence in the young man's discretion, the master left the crucible, the fire under it, the mold ready to receive the casting, in his care. I When he had gone the apprentice stood looking up at the huge crucible that contained what was to be the bell of the Church of St Mary's. He had watched every effort of his master, assisting at many of them, and with the enthusiasm of youth believed it would be one of the famous bells of the world. At the base of the crucible was the stopcock which held the metal in its place and when opened would let it run into the mold. That was all there was to be done?open the stopcock, and gravity would make the bell. Just as the apprentice's eye rested on the stopcock a thought Ut, like a bird on a branch, on his brain. Why not himself open the stopcock? He would suffer the wrath of his master, but his name would go down through the centuries as the caster of the world renowned bell. Whenever it sent ltB musical vibrations far and wide those who heard it would think of the story of the apprentice who performed the consummating act in its construction. The impulse was irresistible. Going to the stopcock, he pulled it open, and I Ka iMAlfAti moaa A f fha oomn UUV iau IUC LUV/1I>CU UiAOO. Ai UiV QaiiJV moment a diabolic "Ha, ha!" rang in the youth's ears. Satan, unable to prevent the bell from exciting through Its musical tones the piety and reverence of countless human beings, had chosen to bring about a tragedy which should forever be connected with its history. While the metal was running into the mold the ironmaster, having finished his meal, returned. When he saw what had been done, turning white as the snow, he demanded to know who had opened the cock. The apprentice falterlngly admitted that he had done it himself. The master, drawing his poniard, rushed upon him. "In the name of Jesus, I beg you to spare me!" j The master, disregarding the appeal, plunged his poniard into the apprentice's breast Time passed. The ironmaster was in prison condemned to die for the murder of his apprentice, and the bell was hung high in the Church of St Mary's. There one evening at the hour of the angelus It sent out a melody of such strength and sweetness that all who heard-it dropped on their knees. Not only had its maker's care and calculations Droduced a marvel, but the pre mature opening of the stopcock had not been any detriment Bnt the man who had produced this result was not permitted to hear the melody. Within prison walls, through which the sounds could not penetrate, he lauguished, wondering if his efforts had been effective, if they had not been rendered abortive by the apprentice. Then when his Jailers were about to take him to the scaffold he begged that he might be permitted to hear the bell. His request was granted, and his journey was lightened by its exquisite tones. The last sound he heard before the executioner's ax fell was vibrations sent from the work of his brain. And he knew that if Satan had made him a murderer and connected a tragedy with the result of his la bors he had produced tnat wnicn wouiu move mortals to devotion for centuries to come. That which occurred while the bellmaker was being conveyed to execution was continued. From that day in the year 1386 never has a criminal In Breslau gone on his last journey to expiate his crime but St. Mary's bell has tolled his deathknell. F. A. MITCH EL. ) D * , 0 Hobv She Got A Vositicn. J Q (Original.] I Edward Thatcher was station agent on the Union Pacific railroad at a ' place far out od what thirty years ago : were called "the plains." The only houses at this stopping point for trains t were the station and Thatcher's dwell! ing. a few hundred yards away. Thatcher's daughter, Molly, sixteen ! years old. was anxious to learn teleg raphy. Her father encouraged her. and as soon as she knew her tele: graphic letters he ran a wire underground from the station to the house and put in a key for her to practice on. I At first he used the regular key at the station, but Molly's line was an independent one. and she was liable to call him at any time. In summer, having | little to do. he would sit at the station door trying to keep cool. That he could chat with his well beloved daughter without inconvenience he improvised an extra key in the floor whefe he was accustomed to lounge. It wasn't much of a key, and its click was not easily heard, but it sufficed. Thatcher would sit in his chair and by a slight pressure of his foot give Molly lessons in telegraphy till she became sufficiently expert to take a position and earn her own living. Then, not being satisfied with her desolate abode, so far from companions of her own age, she prepared to. go to Omaha with a view to becoming an operator. One night Thatcher went from his house to the station to attend the passing of two trains, the one going east ( due at 9:05, the other going west due at 11:15. After the latter hour there would be no trains till morning, and he could pass the night at home. The first train passed on time. Then Thatcher settled himself for a doze while waiting for the next one, having nearly two hours to wait and not caring to disturb his family, who went*to bed early, by going back to the house. He had scarcely settled himself on a bunk he had in the freight house adjoining and opening into the station when he heard a distant gallop of horses' hoofs?not one horse, but several, Passengers did not 'usually come that way. The agent scented danger. Jumping up, he went to the telegraph apparatus and called Molly. "Are you up?" he asked. There were a few moments' delay, when the answer came, "Had gone to bed, but hadn't got to sleep." ' "Stand by the key.. Don't call." Molly asked for an explanation, but received none, for at that moment the thud of horses' hoofs was directly without the station, and one in advance gave a rap at the door. Thatcher opened it, and a man with a drawn revolver, the muzzle pointing in the agent's face, stood in the opening. Others were dismounting and coming up on to the platform. There was nothing for Thatcher to do not to ao nothing. "Where's yer telegraph outfit?" asked the man. "In there In the ticket office." "All right You go In there." And, covered by this time with three revolvers, Thatcher passed into the freight house, where he was searched for arms and bound hand and foot with a lariat The men after this made themselves comfortable and waited. "Is the westbound 11:15 train on time?' asked one who appeared to be the leader. "Don't know. I can find out for you." "How?' "By asking over the wire." "I don't think you will. Where's your red light?', "It's somewhere around here?in a corner there, I think." The man found the light and Thatcher knew that they wonld signal the train to stop with a view to holding up the passengers or robbing the express car of a shipment of money. "There are some things about that train," he said, "you'd ought to know." "Well, what are they?' "If you'll let me come In there with you. I'll tell you." The men loosened the lariat about hia legs, and he walked into the other room. One of his captors sat in the chair in which he was accustomed to talk to Molly, and they stood him on the floor a few feet from the telegraph key. He began to tell a plausible story, giving them just the information they wanted?that the conductor of the train was timid and they would have no trouble with him, but the express messenger was a fighter, well armed and with an assistant of the same kind. Then he gave them the information (made up) that $40,000 was being shipped on that very train. By mingling i truth with falsehood he won enough I of their confidence to Interest them j and while talking sidled along till he got a foot on the telegraph key.' Then, warming up with his subject to the train robbers to fix their attention, he called Molly and told her of the sltua uuu. "What's that clicking in the ticket office?' asked the leader suddenly, pricking up his ears. "Oh, my key clicks with every dispatch that goes through," said Thatcher, while he read by sound his daughter's message to the next station east This satisfied the robbers. At 11 o'clock a man with a red light went out and waited to signal the train. It was twenty minutes late and when it came disobeyed the sigual. pushing on to the station, where a dozen men with rifles jumped off and confronted the robbers. All were captured. Molly had no difficulty in getting a position with the railroad company, besides being given a thousand dollars. SARAH REAM. . . . -' :* :5vvvJ " N gilgili ili il?-:!?':!? :!? jli -:r? ?Ii ili ?Ii ili ili CIS gi 0? eg gi TO THE LADIES!! $ ... lim ? am osg !: Again our stock of Millinery is full :: ;; and new and coming in almost |? li daily. Dress Novelties, Trimmings II S J Etc. in season. Our prices are low } ? A Y and our goods new and up-io-aaie -sb W IMBHailHBI I ? is ?Mrs. K. I. Shuck & Co. ill BAMBERG : : x : : : x SOUTH CAROUNA j J Ip !?-I- li !?-1?il?I?a?iliSBiliipg?S :f| jjjj ili ili ili ili ili ili il?li ''I? '"I? il? '-I: ili ili ili tli ili il? ili ijiili ^ ICRIST MILLIE3 ;; i i* ' x ^ I have installed a first-class grist mill at my % 5 .;j ?X? carnage snopa, ana can gnna lur you at any uue. m . > I! Z You don't have to wait, as I use a gasoline engine Z Z ?J? and can serve you at a moment's notice.\ t T : 1 BLACKSMITH AND WHEELWRIGHT WORE jj I t? ' 'item f? A *f|? J I have installed a lot of new machinery since the f ; fire, and can repair and rebuild buggies, wagons, j ? -M 2 carts, etc., shoe horses, and do general repair work in my line. I guarantee satisfaction, aAd will f i appreciate a share of your patronage f j |M. M. smoakI ROUISLOT . RAILROAD AVENUE BAMBERG, S. C. j f J J . -P'-d 1'' -^^ IKUur vii inc ruw ||i Give me your order for Screen Doors and jf ; $13 Windows. All sizes. Satisfaction guaranteod,^.p| 1 rouoh ricb! ''' vjrp Good Hog and Chicken Food. 60 cents S ? ^ per bushel. Give It a Trial jt jC jt jl jt JL A U. B. FOWLER I Opposite Post Office - - Bamberg* S. C. X* ^ g; a? :!? a? 0? tl? ili il il a.; a? in gj tl? Oi il; C? a? 0; a? ili gj gig !! VERY LOW RATES I i j TO NORFOLK, VA., & RETURN \ ! i? ACCOUNT JAMESTOWN TER- ' 1 j :,.-S CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION~~~. i * v:vf -i "" ~j% i SOUTHERN RAILWAY 131 a 0 Season, sixty day and fifteen day tickets on sale daily commencing \ ? ? 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I ! 1 The Peoples Bank pays you to save, r ; | ' TTT_ ?1?n4- mad />/vnf I P A 1/P We pay interest atiuui tcuu ^ \1 VH in our savings department, com- | UJ* ' U pounded quar TW? 5?SSS;J MONEY gag Bank, J I ' men started ? . i .. y. I from small savings. Start an ac- Iwlllufirf, I j count to-day. We will extend ? C I : ? j every consistent accommodation. ' I: 1 J