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^ ?v.,. The Bamberg Herald. ESTABLISHED MAV 1st, 1891. 1 I. I#. K\Hill T~ Editor. RaTKS?$1.00 per year: 50 cents for six months. Payable in advance. Advertisements?$1.00 per inch for first insertion; 50c. for each subsequent insertiou. Liberal contracts made for 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 gladh welcomed. Those of a personal nature will not oe puonsneu uiucm yam ?v?. ___ Thursday, January 18,1900. . I? I A bill has been introduced in th?? I *-gj\ c - ^ % | legislature changing the time of paying taxes from the tirst of December to the first of February. t it ought to pass. * * Excuse us for bragging a little> but the facl is, we are getting so many new subscribers these days we are feeling good. The paper has now a larger circulation than it has had siuce it was established, and still they come. Cash, too. The k~ * * ? people realize that if they want to keep up with the county news, the\ must read The Bamberg Herald. *** The Orangeburg Patriot gives the * - - ?" '1 - 14 { legislature some gtmu ?u> icc ? ucn XL tells them to do as little as possible and be quick about it. But they'll hardly heed it, and the session will fbe as long as usual. The people should demand biennial sessions, and we were glad to see that Governor McSweeney recommended it in his message. GOVERNOR'S HEAD IS LEVEL, Gov. McSweeney's head is level on the subject of good rO&de. In his annual message he treats the matter at considerable length, and urges, what The Bamberg Herald has always contended, *or abetter method of keeping the thoroughfares that we have in repair. Nine-tenths of our highways are a disgrace to a newly settled country, let alone one of the original thirteen States of the Federal Uuion, and will continue t > be until we get down to business scientifically. He very truly says, after lamenting tfie self-evident fact that the couutry is being steadily depopnoa fhAalnrk of nrooer ?8QOVeiIUilS OI eariu ill tun umu-uvnr, t digging out where there should be filling np and scientific piking is not road-building. Let this system be abandoned, and if the press and people will unite and urge sensible legislation on the subject we will in the next.quarter of a century have roads to be proud of. "Rome was not built in a day," but Rome was built thoroughly and eyen its ruins to-day are majestic in their solidity and tiuie-defving endurance. If each county builds five miles of road per year, or rehabilitates five of the disgraceful thoroughfares that now abound, much will be accomplished. It is better to have five miles of good road than five hundred cf indifferent,-and total ntglect of those now in use could not make them much worse. Continuing 011 this subject the governor says that "by wise and proper use of the means at our disposal much more might be accompli shed than is now done. In many of the counties much of the work on public roads is but a shiftless pretence. Under our system of county chain-gangs if the force were kept at work on permanent improvements and the building of permanent roads and iustead of cleauiug out ditches and throwing a little dirt iu the . " ?V.. .. UlttbCU vj. vuv..~v.. ^ 1 road facilities, that ''nothing will j conduce more to its development and desirability as a place of resiSg' - dence thau the building of good roads. The saving of time, thesav> ing of the wear aud tear of stock and H _ vehicles, and the addition to the loads that could be hauled with more ease, would compensate for much s outlay in road improvement, not to speak of the convenience aftd comyv fort to the people who travel on the roads in marketiug their products I ' and attending church aud school." y We fail to* agree with the Gover nor, however, when he declares that f"onr conditions are such that it would scarcely be wise to levy an additional tax for this purpose." Why unwise? Any tax, the returns from which would accomplish so much good as would a direct tax for the } * . r>f nnr mpans of nnm \J I^UlVIl X* VX VM* munication and commerce, would be gladly borne by nine-tenths of our people. The legislator who has the courage to get away from the archaeic ideas that have dominated in road matters in South Carolina since its y first settlement, and will strike out boldly in a new, up-to-date and (thoroughly progressive direction. ? will deserve the everlasting gratitude of his fellow-citizens, and a century hence will have bnilded for himself a monument that will be an everlasting reminder of his patriot ism aud broad statesmanship. The day of uthe road maker," under the |g>' direction of generally incompetent "overseers," is of the past and should be abolished. Throwing a few ?? n u ?a middle, which has to he done over after each rain, much more might be accomplished. Some of the counties have reali/ad the importance of this permanent work and as a result good and permanent roads are being built. 1 submit for your consideration the importance of requiring all county chain-gangs to be kept on permanent work aml'not be permitted to fritter away their time on work that will have to be done over two or three times a year." This is pre-eminently true, partic i 1*11*1 v tin. rpr>rmii?f?nil:ition that Olll* chain-gangs be kept upon ^permanent work." Onr very excellent Supervisor, with the aid of the County Commissioners, can forestall this suggestion by keepingjhis gang upon the Bamberg and Denmark road until it is in fact a highway, and not a mere huddling together of dirt that will become a boggy quagmire before Spring opens. Let its have permanent roads, do away with the ' road workers," tax the people directly to pay for those important adjuncts to civilization, and let the work be done on scientific principles under the snperintendency of a competent road builder. The Twentieth Century?When Does It Begin t It is interesting and a little perplexing to study chis subject, and 1 call attention to it, not so "much to settle it, as to give my readers some thing to think about. The Emperor of Germany declared that it began at midnight of December 31st, 1899, or immediately thereafter on January 1st, 1900, and ordered especial services to be held at the stroke of the bell on that night. The president of Wellesley College, Miss Caroline Hazard, joins the Emperor of Germany in this view, and the following is her reasoning upon the subject: "According to my way of thinking, the twentieth century begins one second past midnight of December 31, 1899?January 1,1900. Midnight marks the conclusion of the 1900th year of the Christian era. The 1900th year, understand, is different from the year 1900, because when we write 1900 "we are not at the completion of the 1900 and first year, which we reach when we write 1901. But anything beyond midnight on the 1st of January of the coming year is time that must be reckoned in the 1901st year. *The whole difficulty, it seems to me, is one of nomenclature" The first year is a different thing from the year 1. This year 1 cannot be written until it is completed, when it ought actually to be the year 1 plus. But we leave out "the plus and simply write the year 1. So in that way, whatever date we write?1899 for instance?it is 1899 plus eleven months and twenty-eight days, the day that I am writing upon. But these added months and days we do not reckon in ordinary usage uutil the whole year is completed, when we count the time by years, and go into the next year, which "is 1900. Upon the other hand we have the Czar of Russia and Pope Leo who contend that the new century does not begin until January 1st, 1901. The New York Sun, which favors the latter opinion, presents the following "deadly parallel" to set aside the reasoning of Miss ttazaru: Bank Customer?Will you be kind enough to let me have ones for this $100 bill. Cashier?With Cashier?With pleasure. (Counts pleasure. (Lays first out): One dollar, bill aside, murmurtwo dollars, three ing: No dollar) Then dollars, four dollars one dollar, two dolfive, six, seven . . . lars, three dollars, ninety-nine and a four dollars, five, six hundred. Here you seven . . . and nineare, sir. Customer ty-nine. Here you goes away satis- are, sir. (Customer tied.) * does not go away. In additiou to the above, I offer the following as a solution of the subject: Suppose John the Baptist were still living and working on a salary $1,000 a year. This would be equal to $100,000 a century. At the end of the first year he would have received $1,000, and at the ei.d of the first century he wonld have received in all $100,000. But at the end of the nineteenth century he would have received 1900X1000, which is $1,900,000. But he would not be entitled to the last $1,000 until the end of the year 1900. Therefore, the 19th century does not end, nor is the good man entitled to, nor wonld he accept the $1,900,000, until the 31st of December, 1900. , fXou may make the cal culatiou more simple by putting che| salary at one dollar a year, if you can make up your mind to do so unworthy a thing. This would give him one hundred dollars a century, I which would, of course, give him! $1,900 at the end of the 19th celltn ry. But 1899 years at one dollar a year is only $1,899, whereas if 1899 were the end of the nineteenth cen-! fcury he would lie entitled to $1,900. The twentieth century begins, therefore, with January, 1901. T.C. O'Dell. , a thousand" tongues ! Could not express the rapture of j Annie E. Springer, of 1125 Howard et., Philadelphia, Pa., when shej found that Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption had completely cured her of a hacking cough that for many years had made life a burden. All other remedies and doctors could give her no help, but shej says of this Royal Cure?"it soon \ removed the pain in my chest and i can now sleep soundly, something 1 can scarcely remember doing before. i feel like sounding its praises throughout, the Universe." So will every one who tries Dr. King's NewDiscovery for any trouble of the, Throat. Chest or Lungs. Price 50c. j and Si.00. Trial bottles free at Tlios. BI#k's and Bamberg Pharmacy; eveiy bottle guaranteed. Women's complexions depend for beauty upon digestion. l)r. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine regulates tjie stomach, liver and kidneys and secures the blessings of good digestion. ?!. B. Black. J. I. Bevry, Loganton, Pa., writes, "I am willing to take my oath that I was cured of Pneumonia entirely by the use j of One Minute Cough Cure after Doctors failed. It also cured my children ot whooping cough.'' Quickly relieves and cures coughs, colds, croup grippe and throat and lung troubles. Children all like it. Mothers endorse it, Bamberg Pharmacy. PEDAGOGUES ORGANIZE. The Bamberg County Teachers' Association is Formally Launched, and Promises to be a Permanent and a Good Thing. % There was not that unanimous outpouring of those very useful men and women who ''teach the young idea how to shoot" in Bamberg county, that Superintendent of Edit- ' cation W. E. Sense expected on Saturday last, at the courthouse, but those who did respond to his call were enthusiastic in the cause, and ?li..v fnrtrtallv launched the Bam berg Teachers' Association, which promises to become a very useful and important organization. it was shortly afier the noon hour when the assembled teachers were : called to order by Capt. Sease, who I read the circular letter from State Superintendent of Education McMa! ban callirtg for the meeting. He, himself, he sa>d, believed the proposed association would he a good thing. The county superintendents of education were going to organize, and he was so deeply interested in the movement that he purposed attending the meeting at Columbia on Monday next, lie did not know what the organization would do, but personally he intended to work for the best interests of the teachers. He wanted to see them better paid, for one thing, and the school terms extended for another. He thought it woe fho in.nrifinn of Snnerintendent viiv ?t? MeMuhan to do away altogether with private examinations of teachers, and give certificates only to those who were graduates of the annual summer schools. Those who attended the one held in Bamberg county hist year got first-class certificates, and the assoc'ation, he believed, should endorse and uphold thismauner of qualifying teachers. At the conclusion of Mr. Sease's remarks, Mr. C. R. Calhoun, principal of the Bamberg Graded School, was called temporarily to the chair, and Mr. T. D. Jones, principal of the Ehrhardt high school, was made temporary secretary. An enrollment of teachers present, anu those represented by letter, resulted in the following nucleus of membership for the iufant organization: C. R, Calhoun, Bamberg. T. D. Jones, Ehrhardt. N. A. Patterson, Olur. Miss Maggie Kirkley, Denmark. Miss Lillier M. Stevens, Bamberg. Miss E. J. Murphy, Bamberg. Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh, Bamberg. Miss Narcissa Matheny, Govan. R. McLendon, Govan, P. K. Rhoad, Hartzog. J. Crum Snioak, Bamberg. J. L. Hoffman, Midway. J. H. Rowel 1, Bamberg. J. Arthur Wiggins, Denmark. Miss Pet Stephens, Bain berg. M. M. Proveaux, Olar. On motion of Mr. Patterson a committee, consisting of Messrs. McLendon aud Jones and Miss E. J. Murphy, was appointed tj draft a suitable.constitution and by-laws, to be submitted to the association for action at its uext meeting; and Misses Maggie Kirkley and P^t Stephens, Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh, and Messrs. Patterson, Rhoad and Hoffman were J ^ f a uvpu nnrii u itppUilil-CU 21 CUlllUHHitn iv ai jau^v u program of general work for the association, this committee to report also at the next meeting. There was some discussion as to the work to be done at the next meetiug, and, on motion of Mr. Patterson, he and Mr. McLendon and Miss Lillier Stevens were appointed a committee to tix up a program. They retired for consultation, aud upon their return submitted the following which was unanimously adopted: 1?"What method of work should be pursued by teachers in their county organization?" the chair to appoint sjx speakers, three male and three female. 2?Essays?"The best method of government in the common schools," to be prepared and read by Miss Ellen J. Murphy, Miss Maggie Kirkley, Mr. C. R. Calhoun and Mr. T. D. Jones. 3?Queries to be published in the county press, the answers to be read by the teachers at the next meeting. 4?Oratiou on an educational subject?Orator to be appointed by the chair. Temporary officers were then elected as follows: C. R. Calhoun, president; Miss Pet Stephens, vice president; Miss Lillier Stevens, secretary, after which the association adjournal, to meet Saturday morning February 10, at 11 o'clock. Members of the committee on general work are requested to meet Saturday morning, February 10, at S o'clock. Since the above was in type Mr. C. K. Calhoun has received a letter from State Superintendent McMahan, saying that he will be here at the meeting on the 10th, aud hopes to meet all the teachers of thecoun ty* It has been demonstrated repeatedly in every state in the Union and in many foreign countries that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a certain preventive and cure for croup. It has become the universal remedy for that disease. M. V. Fisher of Liberty, W. Ya., only re| peats what has been said around the I globe when he writes: "I have used | Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my ! family for several years and always ' with perfect success. We believe it : is not only the best cough remedy, : hut that it is a sure cure for croup. ! It has saved the lives of our children a uumber of times." This remedy j is for sale by all druggists aud medI icine dealers. W. H. Nisbet, Cash's Depot, S. C., writes: "I had dyspepsia, used Zeiliu's Liver Regulator, l?ut it did no good. I then tried Dr. M A. Simmons Liver Medj icine: the first package did me good. I I continued its use and was cured." J. B. | Black. | "I aui indebted to One Minute Cough Cure tor uiy health and life. It cured rue i of lung trouble following grippe." Thous( ands owe their lives to the prompt action | of this never failing remedy. It cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, j grippe and throat and lung troubles. Its early use prevents consumption. It is the only harmless remedy that gives immediate results. Bamberg Pharmacy. Ehrhardt Happenings. Miss Maude Copeland, who has been spending a few days with her brotlier, I)r. J. L, Copeland, returned home Wednesday. Mr. C. R. Clavtnn went to Bamberg Thursday. Mr. Ennnette Copeland, who spent the Christmas holidays at home, returned to Newberry College Tuesday. Miss Ida App?lb\\ of Reesville, is visiting Mrs B. F. Brown. Miss T^ottie Farrell, of Harleyville, is visiting Mrs B. F. Brown. Mr. Lewis Kinard and Miss Lilla Sease went to Bamberg Thursday. Mr. Homer Kutli is now associated with Mr. Perry Folk in the tie business, and Mr. Willie Sease is acting as marshal. Our streets don't speak well for our town. Tl.ev haven't been worked since last July. Why not organize a town chain-gang? We know that it is easier to talk than to do, but very little of either has been done in regard to our streets. The bridge on the road to Mt. Pleasant church is really unsafe. We take our share of the local in last week's Bambekg Herald to the correspondents. We feel sure that we have too frequently bored the readers of The Herald with our long lists of personals, having but little interest to anyone, save the person in question. But, Mr. Editor, when our citizens are too good to fight, and our horses too gentle to runaway, what will we say, I unless we record the fact that Mr. So and So came to town yesterday? Mr. Jacob Rentz, who for the last few months has been working at) Beldoc, has accepted the position of book-keeper with Mr. I. D. Copeland. Mr. Shep Pearlstine, of Branchi ville, spent last Saturday night herei Miss Lola Kearse. of Colston, spent last Sunday at Mr. T. D. Jones's. The school at St. John's will close some time soon. There is always room for one more pupil in our school?if that pupil wants to work. Mrsl! Laura Dunbar, who for several years has been working for the Pearlstine Co., has accepted a position with Mrs. Cone, of Brunso... Mrs. Dunbar has made many friends while here, all of whom regret to see her leave. The ball at Lodge last Wednesday night was largely atteuded and much enjoyed by all. Julia Copeland. How's This* We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot l>e cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Chknky A.Co,, Props., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned, have known F.J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and^financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West A Traux, wholesale druggists, Toledo, 0. Walding, Rinnan A Marvin, wholesale druggists, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials flee. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Bamberg county has but one prisoner in the couuty jail, and mean liquor is said to have been responsible for that case. Bamberg county J 1 _ AIT 1 ..r, ? srarieu OU uer Uttirci aa a uq*? tuuuty by requiring of h*r jurymen a true verdict in criminal cases without regard to race, color or previous good character, and her jurymen have toed the mark in every instauce. The result has been most beneficial. The criminal side of her courts have few cases, the county is saved expense and the disorderly citizen thinks twice before he lavs himself liable to the law. The trouble we find in criminal matters lies not so much with the law or with the courts as it does with the juries. If our juries, starting with the grand jury and coming down to the six in the magistrates' courts would always do their duty without fear or favor, we would have little to complain of. ?Florence Times. ROBBED T1JE GRAVE. * A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: UI was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk' i, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite ? gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up Fortunately, a friend advised trying 'Electric Bitters ,' aud to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. know they saved my life, and robbed the grave of another victim." No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cts? guaranteed atThos. Blank's and Bamberg Pharmacy. Dots from North. \T?*vmT<r T.?1 ? TU/mi LI rnn 1i 1?a I tiail> 1U. liuuiu |wu imt to have a little new9 from a former correspondent, who is now "up North?" This is a very pretty little city, situate I neaf the North Edisto, having about five hundred and fifty for its population. The folks here seem to be social, kind and pulite, not, as most towns, having society circles according to position. A good school is in progress. Two teachers conduct it. Mr. Tom Walker, formerly a Denmark bov, is principal, and Miss Leila Livingston assist int. Two hurelies, Baptist and Methodist, besides we have an Episcopal sermon once a month. The health here is good; we hope it will continue so. It was the pleasure of your humble scribe to attend two very pleasant sociables last week: Monday evening at the home of Mr. Pew, and Thursday evening at the home of Mr. Reeves. There is great anticipation entertained by the young folks to attend another Friday evening at the home of Mr. Wm. Culler. There are a number of handsome stores here; the clerks, too, are exceedingly polite. Well, to take it in general, this is an up-to date, bontor., tony little place, up North. With best wishes for The Herald I am your humble scribe. G. E. J. COTTON MILL REORGANIZES. President Smith Resigns and a Brand New Board or Directors and Oflicers are Elected at the Stockholders' Annual Meeting. Tilt; stockholders of the Bamherg Cotton Mill held their annual meeting on Monday last in the mill office, and although there was au air of suppressed excitement the actual proceedings were very tame and prosaic. The annual statement was read, as follows: ASSETS. Machinery. Buildings, etc. .. $1.78,759 55 Stock 111 proces oi liuinui i rc . ;?i Goods in hands of our agents, 1,053 45 Cotton oil hand 49,2*21 3*2 Supplies on hand 4,189 97 Insurance unexpired 1.287 17 Fuel on hand 1,409 0*2 Cash in banks 4*2 49 Accounts due us 4.074 39 $251.32S 87 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock $137,800 00 Hills Payable 99,334 59 Carey, Bayue & Smith........ 3,282 90 Dividends unpaid 190 00 Profit 10,721 32 $251,328 87 A ballot for directors resulted in the choice of the following gentlemen to serve for the ensuing year: E. R. Hays, F. M. Bamberg, John H. ('ope, H. J. Brabham, C. R. Brabham, J. D. Copeland, W. G. Smith, Havelock Eaves, H. C. Folk. The new board met Tuesday afternoon and Mr. W. G. Smith promptly tendered his resignation as president and treasurer. It was accepted aud the following resolution was offered and adopted: Whereas, W G. Smith, who lias successfully occupied the office of president and treasurer of the Bamberg Cotton Mill for several years past, has this day handed in his resignation and refused re-election, therefore, be it Resolved, That the stockholders and directors deeply regret to part with the valuable services and counsel of Mr. Smitlj, and wish him nnliounded success in any field in which he may hereafter see fit to direct his energies. The retiring official has not yet definitely matured his. plans as to the future, but he has aims and purposes in view which he thinks will be a change for the better, although h^ will regret severing the many pleasant business and social relations which he has contracted during his stay in Bamberg. A ballot of the directors resulted in the following choice of officers: President, E. R. Hays; Vice-President, II. C. Folk; Secretary and Treasurer, John II. Cope; Bookkeeper, Paul Riley. It is hardly probable that any important changes will he made in tht executive force of the mill. That Throbbing Headache Would quickly leave you,'if vou used Dr. Kings Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved theii matchless merit lor MCK-auu i\ervoils Headaches. They make pun blood and strong nerves and builc up your health. Easy to take Try th?m. Oulv 25 cents. Money b;vok if not cured. Sold by Thos Black and Bamberg Pharmacy. A Modern Elopement. The agitated girl looked bacfc through the cloud of dust that rost in their rear. "Algernon," she exclaimed in terror, "pap is pursuing us!" "Let him pursue !" chuckled Algernon. "The last thing I did befort we started was to slip out and change his storage battery. It's only got about one more mile in it, and then it'll stop dead'." And even as Algernon spake these words his automobile drew away from the pursuer, while from the lagging machine far in the rear came faintly to the ear hoarse cries of impotent rage from the battled parent.?Chicago Tribune. Late Literary News. Good reading for the new year predominates in the January issue of "The Cosmopolitan." Among the sixteen wjl-known writers who have contributed to the pages are A. T. Quiller-Coueh ("Q",) with a stirring bit oi'fiction eutitled ''The Lady ol the Ship;" John Luther Long, who has furnished a storv in a new field, which he entitles "Dizzy Dave;" Kirke La Shelle, who tells of the tricks of "The Theatrical Advance Agent," and Seumas McManus, who brings forth another one of his clever i_:.u i.._ trisij aiutica uiiuci tin; nnc vi * aiuuva o Proxy." Richard Harding Davis* New Storj. La Lettre d'Armour is one of the best love stories Richard Harding Davis has written. The scene is laid in London aud the characters are a beautiful American girl, her mother, a wealthy young Harvard man, and a violinist of the Hungarian Orchestra. The illustrations are by Howard Chandler Christy. La Lettre d'Armour is the leading story in the Midwinter Fiction Number of The Saturday Evening Post, which will be on sale January the 125th. A FRIGHTFUL PLUNDER Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald, Cut. or Bruise. Bucklin's Arnica Salve, the best\jn the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on Eaith. Only 25 ctsabox- Cure guaranteed Sold by Thus Black and Bamberg Pharmacy. If gloomy and nervous, and looking on the dark side ot things, take a lew uoses Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine, and the gloom will disappear. J. B. Black. F. B. Thirkield, Health Inspector of Chicago says, "Kodol Dyspepsia Cure can not l?e recommended too highly. It cured me of dyspepsia." It digests what you eat and cures indigestion, heartburn and all forms of dyspepsia Bamberg Pharmacy. A few doses of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine w ill do more for a weak stomach than a prolonged course of any other medicine. J. B. Black. Lewis Dennis, Salem, Ind., says,"Kodol Dvspepsia Cure did me more good than anything 1 ever took." It digests what you eat and cannot help but cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Bamberg Pharmacy. t i. \ - - " . Av "B" Solid for Captain Eaves. The Bamberg Guards (B Co., 2d S. C. V. I.), met Friday night, and Captain IlaVelock Haves was unanimously endorsed for colonel of the Second regiment. The meeting was solely for the consideration of business matters, and was held in Sheriff Hunter's office at the courthouse. Captain Eaves presided, and after reminding the men of the fact that his company was the only military organization in this section of the State, and that it was extremely necessary, in view of a possible emergency call for du*v. that the uniI forms and other L'hite property be deposited in the armory, a motion was made and passed, instructing t he secretary anil quartermaster sergeant to call in all uniforms and place them" in the lockers at. the armory. Corporal Sam R. Rhea w:is the father of a motion that permanent; ly disposed of the $177.78 received from the State. Ryitail outstanding claims, including the salaries of the secretary and treasurer and the! quartermaster sergeant, were ordered paid, and the balance deposited in hank to the credit of the treasurer. There was a eiause in the motion pledging such members as attended a majority of the yearly drills the payment of their city commutation tax, but this will probably be so altered that men will he given a credit of twenty-five cents for each drill they attend, and be debited the same when they miss. At the end of the military year the monev remaining in bank will be distributed on this basis. A committee consisting of Capt. Eaves, Lieut. Wright, and Secretary Svmonds was appointed to prepare a set of by laws for the better gov eminent of the company, to be submitted for the approval of the men at their next meeting, after which Secretary George Wolsey Symonds introduced the following resolution, which was unanimously carried, amid much enthusiasm: Whereas, The field and staff officers of the Second regiment, South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, are yet to be selected and commissioned, therefore, be it ; Resolved, That it is the sense of the , members of the Bamberg Guards (B company of the said regiment) that it is eminently fitting and proper that Captain Haveiock Eaves, our commanding officer, be selected as Colonel of the said Second regiment, he being the senior ranking officer, and entitled to the position liecanse of his patriotic and faithful services as 1 senior major of the Second regiment, S. C. V. I., in the late war with Spain; and Resolved, That we pledge ourselves as a company to use our utmost endeavors to secure "the selection ami commission of Captain Eaves to the position of Colonel. > In a neat little speech Captain Eaves thanked the command for this evidence of their trust and confidence in him as a military com' mander, assuring them that if he should be fortunate enough to be authorized to place a Colonel's eagles upon his shoulder straps, he would ( never forget the' Bamberg Guards, with which organization he had ] been identified lor so many years. Since the above was put in type Colonel Wilie Jones has announced himself us a candidate for the colonelcy of the Second regiment, aud [ Major Eaves l>egs us to say that he | will, under no circumstances, op pose the candidacy of his friend and former commander. TO THE PUBLIC. : Knowing Chamberlain's Cough * Remedy to be a medicine of great worth and merit and especially valuable for cough8, colds, croup and whooping cough, we will hereafter warrant every bottle bought of us 1 and will refund the money to anyI one who is not satisfied after using two-thirds of a 25 or 50 cent bottle. A Straight Road. County Commissioner J. A. Byrd and Township Commissioner Charles ' M'Giever, after a consultation on Monday last, decided to straighten the road between here and Den markby keeping straight down the railroad track at the turnout to Mr. Chas. B. Free's place, thus saving about a half mile of sandy road travel. , ' The chaiug-gang under Foreman , A. P. Gray, and the road makers overseered by Mr. J. A. J. Rice, are now at work upon the straightened | thoroughfare, and when they shall have finished their work the count) will have one road that is passably i fit for travel. With a roller the thoroughfare could be made nearly perfect, and Commissioner Byrd is in favor of buying oue for county use. ASHEPOO FEKTILIZER GO. P. 0. Box 288, CHARLESTON, S. C, Frank E.Taylor, V. P. & Geu'l Mgr. MAM'KACTl'RERS OK Hip Grade Fertilizers-? AXI> -?-flcid PhDSDtiates I 1 IT ( ASHEPOO ) ? 1 n k ( and El'TAW ( Braxds lill'OKTEKS OK PURE GERMAN KAINIT. Special prices for carload lots, cash with order. fferner's Dictionary of Synonyms 4 Antonyms Mythology and Familiar PArasas. # A book that should be in the rest pocket of every person, because il tells you the right word to use. No Two Words In the English Language Have .Exactly the Same Significance. To express the precise meaning that one intends to convey a dictionary ol I Synonyms is needed to avoid repetition. The strongest figure ol speech Is antithesis In this dicMnm tfonary the appended Antonymi yUU will, therefore, be found extremely gMMBta valuable. Contains many othei i wmSSSF features such as Mythology, Familiar Allusions and For- 1 elgn Phrases, Prof. Loisette's Memory System, 'The Art of Never Forgetting," ete.f j etc. This wonderful little book Doundlnaneai | ! cloth binding and sent postpaid for $0.25. Fall j Leather, gilt edge, $0.40, postpaid. Order al j once. Send for our large book catalogue, free. Address all orders to I THE WERNER COMPANY, I fSbttshsrs as* Maaatectama, AnOX, OHIO " ' r_. ' '* " ' ~l r"V -Ti'.-'* " ; Fear No Accident If you have a Policy written by JOHN F. FOLK, The Fire Insurance Agent. T. C. ROUIS, WATCHMAKER FULL LINE OF Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Eyeglasses, ?AND? 4.?SPECTACLES?.^r A ALWAYS ON HAND. RAILROAD A VENDUE, Bamberg, S. C. an old place | Imade new. .. I Having purchased a portion of the lot opposite Bamberg Cotton Mills, which has been the hub of the carriage industry in Bamberg for so many years, I have erected thereon shops well suited for carriage work 1 and have determined to again make this old stand the most attractive place for you to have your wants properly adjusted. I shall employ none but experienced and trusty help. Couple this fact with my life long experience and a desire to serve you well is what I have to otter. fc>ena or oriug us your business. We are now ready. We do anything pertaining to carriage work, and build to your order. Try us. You will tiutl us prompt, liberal, aud reliable. Faithfully yours, 1). J. JD I I ' " I Look hi Your Mirror I Do you see sparkling eye*, a healthy, tinted skin, a iweet expression and a graceful form ? These attractions are the result of good health. If they are absent, there la nearly always some disorder of the distinctly feminine organs present. Healthy menstrual organs mean health and beauty everywhere. H McELREFS Wine at Carttui makes women beautiful and healthy. It strikes at the root of all their trouble. There is no menstrual disorder, ache or pain which it will not cure. It is for the budding girl, the busy wife and the matron approaching the change of life. At every trying crisis in a woman's life it brings health, strength and happiness. It costs ji.oo of medicine dealers. For advice in cases requiring special directions, address, giving symptoms, " The Ladies' Advisory Department, '* The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. MRS. BOZEXA EE WIS, of Oenorllle, Texas, says:?'"I -was troubled at monthly Intervals with terrible pains in my head ana back, but hare been enurdr.relieved by Wine of CarduL" DENTIST. Will be pleased lo serve the people. OIHee up stairs in the building next to bank. F. F. JOHNSON. ;,v| ' . Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. It artificially digests the food and aids Nature in strengthening and reconstructing the exhausted digestive organs. It is the iatest discovered digestant and tonic. No other preparation can approach it in efficiency. It instantly relieves and permanently cares Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Sick Headache,Gastrulgia,Ciramp6,and all other results of imperfectdigestion. Prepared by E. C DeWltt A Co.. Chicago* Sold ;it Bamberg Pharmacy TAX RETURNS FOR 1900. OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR,) Bamberg, S. 0., Dec. 1^, ISilS. \ The Auditor will be at his office in Bamberg tor the purpose of receiving tax returns for the vjar I!?lH?. from Januarr 1st ' A J to January 6th, inclusive, ana win attend at the following places, either in person or by deputy, on the dates named: St. John's, Monday, January S. J. S. Breeland's, Tuesday, January 9. Olar, Wednesday, January 10. Govau, Thursday, January 11. Milhouse's Mill, Friday, January 12. Ehrhardt, Modday, January 15. Hartzog, Tuesday, January 16. Farrell's Store, Wednesday. Jan. 17. Midway, Thursday, January 1$. Lees, Tuesday, January 23. . . Denmark. Wednesday, January 24. And at the oftice in Bamberg until the 20th day of February. 1900. Section 22S of the Statutes of this State require every person owning or controlling property to give in returns of the^ame to the County Auditor between the first day ot January, and the 20th day of February of each year. Upon tailure to give in said returns, the Auditor will be forced . to add fifty per cent penalty to the returns thereafter, for the year 1S99, on all personal property. Taxpayers will tase due notice ami govern themselves accordingly. W. E. SEASE, Auditor Bamberg Couuty. Engines! Roilersl GINS and PRESSES. Complete Cotton. Saw, Grist, Oil and Fertilizer Mill Outfits: also Gin Press / Cane, MUi anil Shingle Outfits. Building. Bridge, Factory, Furnace and Railroad Castings; Railroad, Mill, Factory, and Machinists'Supplies. Belting, Pack ing, Injectors, Pipe Fittings, Saws, Fitaa Oilers, Etc., cast every day. Work 150 hands. ' $3 LlMIllFMppljCl . i AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Foundry, Machine, Boiler and Gin Works. Repairing Promptly Done. M P HOWELL A M'lVER BOSTICK W B GRL'BER . HOWELL, ElUS, 1 1IB, Attorneys and Counselors, ; "M BAMBEBG C. H., & C. General practice; special attention be- - 1 ing given to corporation law and the examination of titles. * , Money to Loan. 1 ' 43 APPLY TO v* Izlar Bros. Sf like, Jg * ? V' Attorneys aid Counselors at Law, BAMBERG 0? H., S. C. Farms for Sale. Here is the loi*-looked-for chance to bay a rood fam # arcAnnaditinr (?rnn. Stil IIT- v-'4 inff rent and own ynnr wiVtae. BARNWELL COUNTY. D. S. HAIR PLACE?426 acres, Barn- "A well township, 160 cleared, balance in ^ small wood; 2 ordinary buildings. H. L. O'BANNON?558 acres, Barn- ^ well township, 200 acres cleared; miles from Barnwell C. H.; 5 buildings, - s good order. RICHARDSON?* 'Cater Hall" placeBennett Spring township, 725 acres, 250 acres cleared, balance ash, oak, and c> press; miles Brown's landing on Savannah river; 3 buildings, medium condition. PEACOCK?"Beck" tract ? Bennett Springs township, 542 acres, 150 cleared; 2 buildings; 10 miles from Barn well,"near Patterson's old mill. J. A. ROUNTREE PLACE?Adjoining the above, 89 acres, all cleared; one building. ; V EDWARD CARRIE PLACE?Rosemary township, 350 acres, 125 acres cleared, balance in small timber; no buildings. SAMANTHA WALL?Rosemary township, 100 acres, 40 acres cleared; 2 buildings, good condition; 5 miles from Williston. Jj ANNIE E. DYCHES?Blackville town- i ship, 131 acres, 100 acres cleared, small timber on balance; 2 buildings; near Ashley station, 2 miles from Blackville. H. F. SPELLING PLACE?Red Oak township, 750 acres, 250 acres cleared; < 3 buildings; 7 miles from Barnwell, 2 rgB miles from Snelling P. O. M. A. BAXLEY PLACE?Red Oak j township, 150 acres, 50 acres cleared; 2 buildings; 5 miles from Barnwell; A. C. L. R. R. runs through place. W. P. RENEW PLACE?Red Oak * j township, 96 acres, 60 acres open; 2 buildings; 7 miles from Barnwell. SIMON PRIESTER PLACE?820 acres . A in Great Cvoress township, 300 acres cleared, balance in good pine and oak; 4 , buildings. . R. C. & W. HALFORD PJ,ACE?159 acres, Creat Cyress township, %i2o acres cleared, balance in pine and oak; 1 building. ^ I. J. MILLER PLACE-Williston * township, 156 acres, 125 acres cleared, t balance pine and oak: 4 buildings. S. S. FURSE PLACE?Baldoc township. 1115 acres, 350 cleaned; fairly wety timbered; near Martin station on C. & W. R. R.; 7 buildings. JENNIE H. BROWN PLACE?Baldoc township, 416 acres, 100 acres cleared, balance in small timber; 2 buildings, fair - 4 order. H. B. ATTAWAY[JP:VACE?Red| Oak town-ill ip. 110 acres, 00 acres cleared; 2 /#>' buildings; 7 miles from Barnwell. W. S. HAVENER PLACE?Red Oak township, 130 acres, 60 acres cleared; 2 buildings; within mile of Boiling Springs. -_ HAMRERG I'Or^TY. RICE PLACE?iocx) acres, Buford's Bridge township, 200 acres cleared, balance in the finest timber; 2 miles from Go van, 10 miles from Bamberg. CONNELLY PLACE-Three Mile township, 265 acres, 100 acres cleared, fairly well timbered; 2 buildings, fair condition. jjjjf All of the ahore farms will ht sold at . .c hnr prices and ou easy tortus of 20 to ?S per rent rash, and balance on one, two, three ami four years. ^31 Apply to J. T. O'XEAL, ||fl Bamberg, S. C.