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F? * V . k V The Bamberg Herald. ESTABLISHED MAY 1st, IS9I. A. ir. KM Hi II T. Editor. Rates??1.00 per year; 50 cents for six montlis. Payable in advance. Advertisements?<1.00 per inch for first insertion; 50c. for each subsequent insertion. 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 lie gladly welcomed. Those of a personal nature will not be published unless paid for. Thursday. July 5, 1900. Some of our contemporaries seem to think that we were quoting Senator Till man last week in an article predicting who would be the successful candidates for State offices. This is a mistake; we gave the opinion of this paper only. While Tillman did say, in his speech, that he kuew about how things would turn out, he did not indicate what candidates are likely to be the winners. ? ONE YEAR'S WORK. Twelve months have passed since the present editor assumed control of The Bamberg Herald. Amid inanv diffiSt:.. culties and vexations we have worked to give this county such a newspaper as would reflect credit on its people and advertise us to the world as energetic, progressive citizens. It is true that we have not made the paper what we would like to?there is still great room for improvement?but we want to say that whatever improvements have been accomplished is due to the hearty support and sympathy extended to us, by the country people especially. Our friends in the town have patronized this paper more liberally than any sheet ever printed here, but still there are some who send out of town for work in our line, which rightfully belongs to us. The publication of a lirst-class newsnaner here helns the business of each r ? 1 one of them, and it is only right and just that they should give us what little job printing they have done. The circulation is now almost double what it was when we took charge, and BR?" * our subscribers have paid up well. We doubt very much if there is a weekly newspaper in the State with a better paidup list than Tue Bamberg Herald. &" For this we are very grateful, and hope to show our gratitude by giving our subscribers a better paper for their dollar than they have been receiving during the past year. In our news and editorial columns we have endeavored to be absolutely impartial, giving the news without favor or varnish, and expressing our opinions in a -r gentle but unmistakable manner. Maybe we have made some enemies, but that is to be expected in newspaper work. You can't please evervbodv, and the newspaper editor who attempts it will have his efforts result in disastrous failure. We have had no wrongs to avenge and no private spleen to gratify, and no article has appeared in our columns actuated by : - - malice or personal motives. We expect to continue to have our own opinions, and to express them whenever we feel like it. This paper is the mouthpiece or " organ of no man or set of men, and it will always fight for what it considers to be the right principle, regardless of those who ma}-disagree with it. We shall try to represent the people of Bamberg county in everything which will be for their best interests, and in our efforts we solicit the support and patronage of all nnr piti7Pns ?. good roads. The people of Bamberg county are thoroughly aroused on the subject of good roads, and this will no doubt be one of the most prominent issues in our county campaign, and the candidate who is not a believer in and supporter of good roads will find himself in a hostile crowd. In a conversation a few days ago, on this subject, with one of our prominent citizens and large taxpayers, he gave us his idea for a road law for this county, which is something like this: The county should hire at least fifteen (or more if necessary) convicts from the State, these to be supplemented by the county chain gang, and all to work under the county overseer and guards. Make the road tax two dollars, and no roa^l duty?if it is not paid, proceed as with poll tax. This would make failure to pay a misdemeanor, and the delinquent liable to fine or imprisonment. He said if a gangof twenty convicts were kept on our roads for five \ years, we would have the best highways of any county in the State, and after that time they could be kept up with a small force. We commend this to our next representatives in the legislature, whoever they may be, with the assurance that our people want good roads, want them bad, and are willing to pay for them. If the scheme briefly outlined above does not meet their approval, that's all right. Our citizens are not wedded to any one scheme?what they desire is better highways. This newspaper may be pardoned for rejoicing at the almost unanimous opinion of our people on this subject. We have for the past twelve months harped on the good roads question, in season and out of season, and it is a source of much gratification to us to realize that our work along this line has done good. Nothing would pay the town of Bamberg better than good thoroughfares. The amount of trade kept away from here now on account of almost impassable roads is considerable. Our sister town, Denmark, is ahead of us in this respect. The roads leading into that place have been greatly improved by the work of Township Commissioner Chas. McGeiver, aud they will be still better,for SenatorMayfield, at the last session of the legislature, had a bill passed authorizing the levy of a special road tax of two mills in the Denmark school district. This levy will raise about $800 to be used on the roads within the bounds of that district, which in a year or two will make them first-class thoroughfares. The good example set by those people should enthuse all our citizens to the extent of determining that all the highways of Bamberg county shall be second to none in any county in the State. E. F. Kenemur, Pickens, S. 0., writes : Dr. M. A. Simmons' Liver Medicine has for 10 years greatly benefitted uie and ; many others. I think it a better medi- ; cine than Black Draught; use it in preference, as it is milder, yet more efficient, i Sold by Dr. J. B. Black*. ? r: THE POLITICAL SITl AT I ON. A Rich. Rare and Racy Article from the Pen of Rev. E. Alston Wilkes, Editor of the Circuit Rider. Not two weeks ago, on one of the fairest days in this bright June. I attended a political meeting in my country town, the tirst, if not the foulest, in many yea is. There were not a few candidates there both small and great, all hopeful and enthusiastic, the majority of whom evinced more love for grog and human glory than for grace and goodness. The dispensary is the political sacrament and according to the decree issued that day, ill fortune awaits him who may have the manhood to oppose the "less of two evils." The High Priest of the State is that political prodigy, B. R. Tillman. He stands at the altar of Bacchus, declares tliu \?w?r.t >i 1 viii-iller criwitiiriN lime ill submission before the throne of power. One becomes impressed with what might be termed the ritual and drama of the whole affair. (All candidates, high and low save Hoyt arranged around a throne, on which sits the monarch of all surveyed on a big barrel of the chemically pure.) Hush, Tilliuan speaks. "Ho, all ye candidates, one and all, are ye persuaded that the dispensary law is the best solution of the liquor question ?" Candidates: "Weare all so persuaded". Tillman: "Will you so proclaim and teach the people?" Candidates: "We will." Tillman: "Will you then give faithful diligence to minister, and protect the privileges of this sacrament?" Candidates: "We will so minister and faithfully protect." Tillman: "Will you be ready with all faithful diligence to bauish and drive away from our State all erroneous and undemocratic doctrines contrary to the laws of the dispensary?" Candidates: "All this will we steadfastly do." Tillman: "Depart in peace." All candidates retire from the presence save three of the chief candidates, who are now more closely questioned. They are MeSweenev. Garv and Patterson. Tillman: "Come hither, Mac, and tell us whence come you ?" Mac: "From the rank and file of the people. I built myself from the stump, and am a candidate for the office of governor." Tillman: "If elected governor, Mac, what do you think will be the result?" Mac: "Peace and prosperity will reign in South Carolina, Sir, even as it did in your time. As it was in the beginning, it is so now, and ever shall be; for the dispensary, Sir, is the solution, and your word shall be law, and your policy I will ever pursue." Tillman: "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of my favor. Go in peace and prosper." Tillman: "Well, Gary, my son, where art thou?" Gary: "I've ever been the friend of the dispensary. I have enjoyed myself iu its courts, guarded its rights and sung its praises, but I go before the people saying unto them, their several towns and cities, have have a dispensary if you want it, have high license if you want that, but of course down in my heart I love the dispensary." Tillman: "But your mind, O, Gary, I fear is divided; you lack a settled conviction, and are liable to become compromising. He that is not with me, is against me, and he that gatheretli not with me, scattereth abroad. I cannot therefore endorse your candidacy and give you my blessing." Gary: "But, if elected, I will pursue your policy." ^ Tillman: "0, ho! but now is the time, iloi* Af SiolrotiAn " Zpvit * ** \ UUY> IDlUlUrtJ WL-nai.vu, y4*Av.(41 ? ., Tillman: "Patterson, Patterson, come hither. Bring your lean and lank self to this altar and let me learn your sentiments." (Patterson comes forward and stands before the high priest.) "You are lacking in lard, Patterson, and seem liable to dyspepsia, and therefore you are, I fear, prone to become peculiar and erratic, but say your say. You wish the crown ?" Patterson: "Yes, sir'ee." Tillman: "What is your present incumbency and incumbrance V" Patterson: "I am Col. Howard Patterson, of grand old Barnwell; am a member of the legislature and first vice-president of the Baptist Association of South Carolina, sir." Tillman: "Humph. You air?" Patterson: "Yes, sir." , Tillman: "Too pious, Patterson, too pious, alas. There is one great encumbrance, vice-president of a christian association. Why, don't you know all these religious cranks are opposed to the dispensary V* Patterson: "Yes, sir, but I propose to so diffuse the ardency of my spirit and patriotism in my association as to win them to right thinking and the dispensary." "TilLman: "That won't do. Too much pure water in that association, your ardor will be dampened. Well, Patterson, what is your purpose if elected governor?" Patterson: "Well, sir, to maintain righteousness and strive to encourage the moral elevation of the people." Tillman: "My fathers! There you go agaiu with that association idea. O, you are pious. What else?" Patterson: "I will give the dear people my contingent fund, and I will take no papers unless I pay for them out of my own pocket." Tillman: "That's too smart. When I was governor I took 'em because it was an established privilege, necessary and ri^ht. Go on." Patterson: "And 1 won't pay for my j picture and hang it on the State house wall." Tillman: "You won't, eh? Entirely too good and smart. When 1 was gov - i eruor 1 got my picture and had it hung in the gallery of glory. Well, now, iinally'r" Patterson: "Finally, I will enforce the dispensary law even in Charleston, and will not let a blind tiger live." Tillman: "That's too brave, Patterson. No man ran do that in Charleston and live. It will never do for you to be governor; too pious, too smart and too brave. Go, quit your foolishness, repent ami turn ! to me and may be some day I'll give you I something." Exit, Patterson. Tillman (solus). "How sweet is power. How delicious to hold in hands its reins, and drive me to do my bidding. 1 care not for riches or gold. Let others seek the sordid stutF; I'd rather be master of South Carolina than the boss of the greatest syndicate on God's green earth to-day. A few years ago, an humble farmer, 1*did till and toil Edgetield's earth, obscured and unknown. I plodded along life's weary way complying with that curse of old, until a vision broke upon me like the light of heaven. And I followed on. To-day I revel in the homage of a great State, none too great to do me reverence. But I go beyond the father of waters to help Pettigfew and win the hearts of the wild and woolv West. I belong to an era new. No war I record have I. In the West there is empire and niav be my ambition will there get another push. My Lord, could I get the white house I'd be willing the next hour to lay me down and die." (Exit.) r' - ... . . *>- v i 11. i. n ? mm i i i i i T i? mi. Hi Churn Man in. Trouble. O. II. Franklin, wlu> was in Bamberg a few months ago soiling county rights for a patent swing churn of his own invention, got into trouble over at Hampton. It seems that he sold rights for the same counties to more than one party, and a warrant for his arrest was issued. He was located at Kingstree, and an officer sent to arrest him, but he had been allowed to escape by the officials at Kingstree. The matter has been presented to (Jovernor McSweeney, and he has offered a reward of $1U0 for the arrest of Franklin. franklin soiu ins county rigm wuiie here, ami we met him several times, ami lie appeared to be an honest, genteel man. The Hampton Guardian gives the following account of the trouble he is into : For several weeks past the impression has prevailed here that 0. If. Franklin, the patentee and owner of the "easy churn," had acted in bad faith to those who purchased territorial rights to manufacture and sell his churn. Recent developments show that he had first sold the right of ten counties to Mr. G. M. Adams, of Batesburg, and subsequently sold the same to Mr. L. K. Etheredge, of St. George's, receiving a considerable sum of cash therefor. 0. H. Franklin left here for the avowed purpose of going to Charleston to have sample churns manufactured for parties to whom he had sold county rights, this being in accordance with his contract with them. Having written and waited a reasonable time without getting any answer, Mr. B. H. Cuttino visited Charleston to see if Franklin could be found, but could find no trace of him there. On the 20th inst., however, through the vigilance of Mr. L. K. Etheredge and his attorney. Franklin was located at Kingstree. fntendant W. H. Kennedy (of Kingstree) was promptly wired that Franklin was an impostor, and to hold him until an officer could reach there with a warrant for his arrest. The intendant replied that he was under arrest, and asked what were * 1- ~ ? K irAlll/1 tKo AftlPOf lllf illlU ?> iitll t) vuiu luv vuivv* arrive with warrant, when the following reply was sent: "Officer leaves on first train. Charge, obtaining money" under false pretenses." In order to reach Kingstree at the shortest possible moment, Marshal A. D. Gooding, with a warrant, 011 last Friday morning drove to Yemassee, and reached Kingstree in less than twenty-four hours after Franklin had been arrested, and found that Franklin had been allowed to escape. It is understood that strong efforts are being made to recapture him, and that the governor has been petitioned to offer a reward for his apprehension. Mr. Gooding reports that while under arrest at Kingstree Frauklin was neither put in prison nor guarded by the authorities there. This is regarded as a great outrage upon Mr. Etheredge, who spared neither time nor expense to have Franklin brought before the bar of justice. Mr. Etheredge intends to avail himself of the remedy afforded by the law of redress, and he is determined to hold the Kingstree authorities responsible for Franklin's escape. IS IT RIGHT For an Editor to Recommend Patient Medicines! [Sylvan Valley News, Brevard, N. C ] It may be a question whether the editor , of a newspaper has the right to publicly recommend any of the various proprietary medicines which flood the market, yet as a preventive of suffering we feel it a duty to say a good word for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhuea Remedy. We have known and used this medicine in our family for twenty years, and have always found it reliable. In many cases a dose of this remedy would save hours of suffering while a physician is awaited. We do not believe in depending implicitly on any medicine for a cure, but we do believe that if a bottle of Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy were kept on hand and administered at the inception of an attack much suffering might be avoided, in fori' munu ooodo f lid n rncnn 00 a f n UIHJ 11* un JIIUU t ctwv c VMV pjvuvux V W* M physician wouid not tie required. At least this has been our experience during the past twenty years. For sale by all druggists and medicine dealers. M{>rry Wedding Bells. Barnwell, June 28.?The Church of the Holy Apostles was tilled to overflowing last night at the solemnization of the rite of holy matrimony between Miss Mary Louise Egleston and Mr. Rudolph Edward Lee, Rev. Mr. S. E. Preutiss officiating, The bride was most chatwiqgly attired, and entered the church on the arm of her brother, Dr. Win. Egleston, where they were joined by the groom and best man, Mr. Thomas Lee. Miss Simpson, Miss Lide, Miss Simms and Miss Aldrich were the bridesmaids, while Maj. Martin, Mr. Klugh and Mr. Flenniken were the groomsmen. Mr. Tyson and Mr. Hartzog acted as ushers. The happy groom holds a chair at Clemson College, the well-known institution. A reception was held at the home of Rev, S. E. Prentiss, brother-in-law of the bride, where congratulations were extended and refreshments served. The number of the presents was only exceeded by their intrinsic worth. The happy couple left on the northbound Southern for an extended tour. strobel?moi.oxy. Bi.ackvii.le, June 28.?Mr. W. W.Molony and Miss Edna L. Strobel were married this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock by the Rev. G. Edwin Stokes, at the house of the bride's brother, Mr. J. R. Strobel. Mr. Molouy is the salesman with Messrs. Briggs, Buist & Co. Miss Strobel is the only daughter of Mrs. and Judge J. P. Strobel. A large crowd of relatives and friends were in attendance at the wedding, where there were numerous costly and handsome presents. The happy young couple left Blackvilleon the Southern train, No. 34, northbound, for their honeymoon trip, after which they will return and make Blackville their home. Life for Life. | lit sk. Tex., June 30.?The jury adI judged \\\ J. Dent, a cousin of Stouewall Jackson, guilty of murder and imposed life imprisonment as the punishment. Dent in consideration of ten thousand dollars about a year ago forged the name of Gov. Savers and Secretary of State Hardv to a petition and papers by which George Isaacs was released from prison ! while serving a life sentence for the murder of sheriff McGee.of Hemphill county, during an attempt to rob a Fort Worth and Denver train. Isaacs was never recaptured and under the Texas law, Dent wys found guilty ; of participation in the original murder by securing the release of the real murderer. Diplomacy is a queer thing. According i to diplomacy there is no state of war in 1 China. The Chinese must enjoy this joke I of state-craft. To arouse a dormant liver and secure 1 permanent regularity of the bowels, use 1 Dr. M. A. Simmons' Liver Medicine. For 1 sale by Dr. J. B. Black. (r Senator Allison is one of the men who has been in public life for many years and t yet remains poor. It is said of Allison j, that though a heavyweight, he could walk on eggs over the Senate floor yijd never break one of them. The dangers of a malarial atmosphere may be averted by occasionally taking i Dr. M. A. Simmons' Liver Medicine. For ii sale by Dr. J. B. Black. j - - in i i 1 I Vtfi. I I I - III I Hoyt the Favorite. St'MTEB, June 2(>?The State Campaign meeting was held in the opera house with a crowd of ahout six hundred present. Senator Tillman, Congressman Stokes and Solicitor Wilson, who are unopposed, were not present, nor was Attorney General Bellinger. The meeting was without exciting features and dragged along for live hours, closing with scarcely a hundred present. Col. Knox Livingston made what he termed his debut in the campaign for lieutenant governor, making a taking speech and a fine impression. Barney ami W. D. ^vans had the usual spat concerning freight rates and the failure of the latter to do his full duty while railroad comm: .doner. Patterson made faces at the newspapers, arraigned McSweeney's record charging that blind tigers flourish in Charleston and under his executive nose in Columbia and that he had failed to enforce the dispensary law. He accused Col. Hoyt of favoring a coalition of prohibitionist and anti-dispensary men, but was called down. He was liberally applauded, but the crowd was for Hoyt by long odds. Col. Hoyt made a strong speech, and it was clearly evident that lie was the favorite. Gov. McSweeney made about the usual speech which was well received. F. B. Gary made a tine impression,and his reply to a man in the'audience who asked him about so many Garvs holding oftic2 that it should not be charged against him because he was "kin to people who amounted to something and have done good for the State," silenced the questioner and captured the crowd. <inrl riflrliini iri-qnirlinl nn little UU? H*MU^VUilVI?H.V over the sinking fund question, but Derham tinally got the better of it, as they brought up the shortage in the treasurer s office in this county, and ex-Treasurer Keels took a hand and tangled Brooker up. Was it a Miracle? "The marvelous cure of Mrs. Rena J. Stout of consumption has created intense excitement in Cammack, Ind.," writes Marion Stuart, a leading druggist of Muncie, Ind. She only weighed 1)0 pounds when her doctor in Yorktown said she must soon die. Then she began to use Dr. King's New Discovery and gained 37 pounds in weight and was completely cured. It has cured thousands of hopeless cases, and is positively guaranteed to cure all throat, chest and lung diseases. 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Thos. Black, ?J. B. Black and Bamberg Pharmacy. South Carolina Cotton Mill News, (Textile Excelsior.] TV. E. Lucas, of Laurens, representing eastern capitalists, has secured a controlling interest in the Darlington cotton mill, of Darlington. The capacity of the mill is being increased, and the announcement is made that the new owners intend to further improve the plant. The Hartsville cotton mill, of Hartsville, has received its charter from the secretary of State. The capital stock of the company will be $$>0,000. The incorporators are J. L. Coker, of Hartsville; T. E. Moore and C. C.Twitty, of Spartanburg, and D. A. P. Jordan, of Green wood, S. C. Wprk on the construction of the mill will begin at an early date. The Graniteville Mfg. Co., of Graniteville, have raised the wages of their ring and mule spinners from 121 to 15 per cent. A meeting of the stockholders of the Pacolet Mfg. Co., of Pacolet, will be held on July 7th, for the purpose of increasing the capital stock of the company front $700,000 to $1,000,000. It is stated that over half the capital stock of $100,000 of the AVeinona cotton mills, of Weiuoua, has been sul>scribed. It now appears that the enterprise will be a success, as additional stock is said to be in sight. Charter has been granted the St. Matthews cotton mill, of St. Matthews. The incorporators are Philip Rich, F. J. Buyck, W. T. C. Bates, J. E. Wannamaker, F. C. Caip, T. H. Drelier, S. Weatherborn and Geo. W, Fairey, all of St. Matthews. The capital stock of the company is placed at $100,000. The machinery for the OrangeburgMfg. Co., of Orangeburg, is now arriving, and from now on the work of installing same will be pushed to completion. Cottages for operatives are about completed. W. G. Smith, the president and treasurer, ex pects to have ine ram in operation sometime next month. White Man Turned Yellow. Great consternation was felt by the friends of M. A. Hogarty, of Lexington, Ky., when they saw he was turning yellow. llis skin slowlv changed color, also his eyes, and lie suffered terribly. His malady was yellow jaundice. He was treated by the best doctors, but without benefit. Then he was advised to try Electric Bitters, the wonderful stomach and liver remedy, and he writes: "After taking two bottles I was wholly cured." A trial proves its matchless merit for all stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Only 50c. Sold by Thos, Black, J. B. Black and Bamberg Pharmacy. Om Delegation in Kansas City. Kansas City, Mo., July 3.?The South Caroliua delegation to the National Democratic Convention arrived here about 2 o'clock this afternoon. Senator Tillman met the delegation at the union passenger station and accompanied them to their headquarters at No. 2,605 East 12th street, where he had provided comfortable quarters for them. The city is beautifully decorated, the Stars and' Stripes being the most conspicuous of all the flags displayed, and at every street corner and in all hotels and saloons Bryan's picture decorates the walls; but the name of the man who is to support him, if he should be elected, is not be seen, and from what your correspondent can learn there is not the remotest idea as to who he will be. The general sentiment of all of the delegates from the South seems to favor HillT In fact there would be no question as to his nomination if it were not for the fact that he and Bryan evidently differ on the in t.? 1 issue Towm* is not in it. although he is here and has been working li:ml for several days to bring his name before the Convention. Van \\*yck is being talked of, but I do not think* his name will be presented to the Convention McMillan, of Tennessee, will no doubt secure the vote of the Tennessee delegation for Vice President from a complimentary standpoint, but he is not in it, and will receive very little, if any, consideration. Ji js Rumored that Hill did not visit Lincoln &t Bryan's solicitation, but. on the contrary, he solicited fhc interview, and was very happy when Bryan telrgfapjted :hat he would be glad to see Jiim. The Convention ball is not yet completed, but with the large force that js low at work upon it the probability js I hat it will be in condition to receive the i ielegates by 10 o'clock tomorrow, July 4. rhere are about 40,000 visitors in the city. Senator Tillmam is also being menioned as a candidate for vice-president, rnt he said to-day that he would not ac ept the nomination under any circumtances. Sour stomach is one of the first sympoms of a coming bilious attack. Cure i with a few doses of Dr. M. A. Sim- : aons' Liver Medicine. Dr. J. B. Black. . ... Riiford's Bridge Breezes. It ha? been raining in otir neighborhood, and perhaps some other places, every day for about tiiree weeks, and the crops are getting in a critical condition for the want of work. General Green lias almost taken possession. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Kirkland visited Bamberg this week. Mr. Kirkland returned home, hut Mrs. K. will spend some time with her mother, Mrs. Julia Brabham. Mr. J. M. L. Kirkland, of Garnett, visited relatives in this neighborhood this week. Mr. W. ('. Best visited Ulmer this week. (.'has. Dickinson and Joe Rice, colored, working on the plantation of Mr. A. L. Kirkland, became dissatisfied with peace one day last week, and went hard down at it. Dickinson shot at Rice once, but missed him. Rice seized him a good stick and beat him over the head considerably ; a bystander pulled him off, Dick inson then pulled his knife and stabbed Rice three times in his arm; his knife being dull, he did not hurt him much. Dickinson has made his escape. Mr. Norman Darlington, who has a position with Mr. R. F. Weeks, at Dunbarton, has returned home for awhile on account of his health. It is to be hoped that he will be able to return to his work soon. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Kirklaml and Mrs. Junie Kirklaud, of Colston, and Mrs. Julia Brown, of Brunson, all visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Best this week. Messrs. J. Wyatt and Richard Rhode attended the Folk-Steedley marriage at Hartzog this week. I am glad to chronicle those who were on the sick list as better: Mrs. H. B. Breland and Mrs. J. W. Maine. Protracted meeting will commence at Philadelphia Baptist church on Saturday % r A i _ .1 n j . iv 1?T ueiore me seconu ounaay. rasior ?. i G. Britton will be assisted by a preacher from Blaekville. B. G. J. The Appetite of a Goat Is envied by all whose stomach and liver are out of order. But such should know that Dr. King's New Life Pills give a splendid appetite, sound digestion aqd a regular bodily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. Only 25c. at Thos. Black, J. B. Biack and Bamberg Pharmacy. Hartzog Happenings. Haktzog, July 2.?The rains have stopped, and farmers are very busy cleaning up their cotton. Corn is about laid by; but a few more sunny days and we will have clean crops and will be going fishing. Mr. Frank Folk and Miss Bertha Steedley were united in the holy bonds of . matrimony Wednesday, June 27th, at Hunter's Chapel church, Rev. W. D. Rice officiating. We are sorry to chronicle the sickness of Mr. C. A. Patrick. Watermelons are coming in now, but are of a very poor quality. We hope the editor will have a rousing big time on the 4th, and anticipate as much for ourselves. Zig Zag. It Saved His Leg. P. A. Danfortlr, of LaGrauge, Ga., suffered for six months with a frightful running sore on his leg; but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers, wounds, piles, it's the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Thos. Black, J, B. Black and Bamberg Pharmacy. Mrs. J. V. Morrison Killed. Hampton*, June 28.?The news reached here yesterday morning that Mrs. J. V. Morrison, living near Estill, had been shot and killed on Tuesday night, between 9 and 10 o'clock, while standing on the back steps of her house, it is said that she had a pistol in her hand, and intended to.shoot an objectionable dog, a nuisance, which she did not want around the premises. Her stepson, aged about 18, attempted to take the pistol from her, not wanting his dog killed. In her effort to retain hold of the weapon it was accidentally discharged, while turned toward herself, and the ball entered her breast. Dr. E. H. Wyrnan was sent for, and he in turn sent to Yarnville for Coroner Thomas E. Tuten, who at once left for the tragic scene. It is said that a verdict of the coroner's jury was rendered in accordance with the above facts. The illfated lady was the wife of Capt. J. V. Morrison, a gallant veteran. A Card. We guarantee every bottle of Chamber Iain's colic, cholera antl diarrhoea remedy and will refund the money to any one who is not satisfied after using it. It is the most successful medicine in the world for bowel complaints, both for children and adults. Uncle Sam's Hot Baths. The Hot Springs of Arkansas are owned by the U. S. Government and have its endorsement for the cure of rheumatism, malaria, nervous troubles, chronic and functional ailments, and a score more of human ills. The climate of Hot Springs is cool and delightful iu summer, owing to its elevation among the Ozark mountains, and is the best time for treatment. One hundred hotels for all classes. Write Bureau of Information, Hot Springs, for illustrated book giving full information. For reduced excursion tickets and particulars of the trip, see local agent or address W. A. Turk, Gen*. Passr. Agt., Southern liy., Washington, D. C. There is more catarrh in this section of i the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was I supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and .prescrilted local remedies, ' and by constantly failiug to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. ; Science has proven catarrh to be a con- ' stilutional disease, and therefore requires 1 constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured bv F. J. Cheney tfc , I Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu- ] | tional cure on the market. It is taken ] ! internally in doses from 10 drops to a ' teaspoonful. It aetsdirectly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the svstein. They offer $100 for any case it fails to cure. 1 Scud for circulars and testimonials. Ad- j dress F. J. CHKNEV & CO., Toledo, O. { Sold by druggists, Toe. Hall's Family Pills are the best. The most unique nominating speech ^ on record, probably, was delivered in the Pmmlist i-uiivtMitimi of Nodaway County. 0 Missouri, the other day. "The man I J want to nominate," shouted a brawny f delegate, "is five feet and ten inches high, I thirty years old, and never et a biscuit!" That was all of the speech. It was greeted with tumultuous applause. On the first ballot the statesman who "never et a biscuit" was declared nominated. p An K|>ideu)i(i of llfurrhoe#. ? Mr. Zanders, w riting from Cocoa- o nut Grove, Fla., says there has been quite h an epipeniic of diarrhoea there. He had ? a severe attack, and was cured by four ~ doses of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he also re- 9 commended it to others, and they say it J* is the best medicine they ever used. For ^ sale by all druggists and medicine dealers. Sick headache, wind on the stomach, a billiousness, nausea, are quickly cured by Sl a few doses of Dr. M. A, Simmons' |,iver rj Medicine. Sold by Dr. J. B. Black. CANDIDATES' CARDSj_ FOR "CONGR ESS. I will l?e a candidate for re-election to Congress from tlie Second Congressional District, subject to the rules anil regulations of the Democratic party. Respectfully, W. JASPER TALRERT. ion soliciran. 1 take this method of announcing myself a candidate for the position of Solicitor of the Second Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party. JAMES E. DAVIS. I respectfully announce myself as s candidate for Solicitor of the Second Circuit, subject to the rules and regulations ol'#the Democratic party. CHAS. CARROLL SIMMS. FOR"STATE SENATOR. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the State Senate, suojeei 10 me rules anil regulations ol the Democratic primary. S. G. MAYFIELO. I respectfully announce myself as a cauilidate for State Senator from Bamberg county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. B. BLACK. FOR THE LEGISLATURE' I hereby announce myself a candidate to represent Bamberg county in the House of Representative, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. Respectfully, JNO. W. CRUM. At the suggestion of a large number of voters front different parts of the county, I hereby announce myself as a candidate to represent Bamberg county in the House of Representatives of the State Legislature, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. A. McIVKR BOSTICK. X I auuuuutc ill Y MT1I 11 Call' didate for election to the House of Rep resentatives from Bamberg county, pledg ing myself to abide the result of the Demo cratic primary. JOHN F. FOLK. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the House of Representatives subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. R. AlcCORMACK. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby aunouuce myself as a candi date for re-election to the office of Clerl* of Court of Bamberg county, subject tc the result of the Democratic primary. C. B. FREE. ~~~~ FOR SHERIFF. I htreby announce myself as a candi date for election to the office of Sheriff o: Bamberg county, and will abide the wil of the people as expressed at the Demo cratic primary. JOSEPH H. LANCASTER. We hereby announce C F Rentz, ol Ehrhardt, a candidate for Sheriff of Bam berg county, subject to the rules and reg ulations of the Democratic primary. MANY FRIENDS. I take this method of announcing mj candidacy for the office of Sheriff o Bamberg county, promising to abide th< result of the Democratic primary elec tion. J. B. HUNtER. FOR TREASURER. The friends of J. Alfred Chassereai place him in nomination for the office o! County Treasurer of Bamberg county subject to the rules and regulations o: the Democratic primary. I respectfully announce myself as t candidate for the office of County Treas ni*Ar j\f PQniKorir *Ki Ui*'* VI CWUUkJ, OUUJttl IU till action of the Democratic party. J. DICKINSON. -I respectfully announce myself as f candidate for the office of Treasurer ol Bamberg county, subject to the rules ol the Democratic primary. JEFF. B. SMITH. AUDITOR & SUPT. EDUCATION. I respectfully announce myself as f candidate for County Auditor and Super intendent of Education of Bamberg coun ly, subject to the action of the Demo cratic party. L. A. BIKLE. The many friends of Joe J. Brabham hereby announce him as a candidate foi County Auditor of Bamberg, pledging bin; to submit to the will of the people as ex pressed at the Democratic primary. I announce myself a candidate for re election to the office of County Auditoi of Bamberg county, promising to abidt the result of the Democratic primary. W. E. SEASE. At the instigation of very many people I take pleasure in announcing myself a candidate for Auditor and Superintendent of Education of Bamberg county, pledging myself to faithfully perform all duties that may come before me and to abide the result of the Democratic primary. W. W. LIGHTSEY. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Auditor and Superintendent of Education for Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. R. W. D. ROW ELL. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for County Auditor and Superintendent of Education of Bamberg county, v ?. .~ .i ~e ?u_ T* .!^ sum en iu iuc amuu ui tuc lsciuutjiaiu; primary. I. G. JENNINGS. "county supervisor. ' l ? Having served as foreman of Bamberg county's chain gang for six months, and as captain of same for fifteen months I hereby announce to my friends my candidacy for County Supervisor, and am willing to abide their decision and the rules of the Democratic primary. P fc. HUGHES. 1 hereby announce my candidacy for the office of County Supervisor of Bamberg count}'. I will abide the result of the Democratic primary, and support the nominees of the party. W. H. COLLINS. The friends of \Y. T- Cave hereby announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor of Bamberg county, subject Lo the action of the Democratic primary. 1 announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of Bamberg county, before the Democratic primary, and promise to abide :>v the rules governing the same. "March 20, 1000, E. C. BRUCE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate 'or the office of County Supervisor, subject to the rules governing the Democratic jrimary. GEO. H. KEARSE. March 5,1900. judge of probate. I respectfully announce myself as a andidate for re-election to the office of lucge of Probate for Bamberg county, ubject to the rules and regulations of the )emocratic primary. B. W. MILEY. FOR CORONER. Thanking my many friends for tbpir >ast fayQrs irt the last election, I ask a optinuance of thp same. \ hereby anpiinpe myself for re-eleption to the office f Coroner of BambeFg county, subject 3 the rules and regulations of the Demcratic party. A. W. BESINGER. ' } hereby announce myself as a candiate for Coroner of Baniberg county, sub;ct to the rules and regulations of the lemocratic primary election. GEORGE WOLSEY 8YMOXDS. I respectfully announce myself as a indidate for Coroner of Bamberg county, lbject to the rules and regulations of the emocratic primary election. G. B. AYER, Olar, S. C. CANDIDATES' fllRDS, FOR COk OXER. , 1 respectfully announce myself as a 1 candidate for Coroner of Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. JOE B.GILL AM. I announce myself as a candidate for Coroner, and ask the support of my friends. I will abide the result of the Democratic primary. JAMES H. ZEIGLER. I am a candidate for Coroner of Bamberg county, and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. i J. G. RENTZ. FOR MAGISTRATE. I hereby aunounce myself as a candir date for the office of Magistrate at. Bamberg, subject to the rules and regulations governing the Democratic jjriraarjr. "noticeto"creditorsT Pursuant to the decretal orders in case of Julia Rav vs. Arrie W. Free, Executrix, Ac., et al, the undersigned, Master i for Bamberg county, will hold a referencein his office in Bamberg, S. C., on Tues> day, the 10th day of July, 1900, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of hearing and determining proof of all , claims against the estate (it Allen F. Free, | deceased; and notice is hereby given to all | creditors of said estate and" all persous interested therein to appear at the time and place named for the purpose of presenting and contesting claims. THOS. J. COUNTS, Master Bamberg County. ! Bamberg, S. C., May 28th, 1900. Creamy Biscuits, Crisp Pastries, Lightest Bread, will be the result if the flour used is made by ; THEDENMAM1ILLINGC0. ) DENMARK, 8. V. Best grades, better than the primest - Western product, is what is turned out. f ! CAPACITY FORTY \ BARRELS A DAY! Write for prices and patronize r home indistries. f Shorts and second grade flrmr alwavc nn hand - V? ' I AN OLD PLAGE || : MADE NEW,.. Having purchased a portion of f the lot opposite Bamberg CotI ton Mills, which has been the hub of the carriage industry i n Ba mberg for so many years, : I have erected thereou shops well suited for : CARRIAGE WORK | and have determined to agaiu r make this old stand the most 1 attractive place for you to have Jour wants properly adjusted, shall employ none but expe' rienced and trusty help. Cou; pie this fact with my life long experience and a desire to serve you well i9 what I have to | offer. Send or bring us your i business. We are now ready. ; We do anything pertaining to carriage work, and build to your order. Try us. You will find us prompt, liberal, and reliable. Faithfully yours, J). J. DELK. S. G. MAYFIELD, ATTORNEY AT LAW, DENMARK, S. C. DENTIST. I Will be pleased (e serve the j people. Office up stairs in the i building next to bank. F. F. JOHNSON. I L. C. INGLIS, B. W. MI LEY, J Referee in Bankruptcy. Probate Judge. 1 INGLIS Sf MILEY, I Attorneys at Law, BAMBERG, S. C. ' Will practice in the Courts of the State. Prompt attention given to collections. am i IVIUIMfcY IU LOAN. APPLY TO Izlar Bros. &> fflcex AUoraeys a a 4 fauastlars at Law, BAMBERG O. H? S. C. MP HOWELL A il'lVER BOSTICK W B GBl'BEB mil, sid, i u,' Attorneys and Counselors, BAMBERG C. fl., S. C. General practice; special attention be- I ing given to corpotation law and the examination of titles. J Ji Perhaps it's Your Place, Ever thought that when you heard the me iiiaiiii; auu uiaue rrmjiuiiuoo ayvu? INSURANCE only to forget all a(>out it next morning. Why not Ik* relieved of such worrv? A few dollars per year will completely insure you against loss by tire. Come in and talk the matter over. JOHN P. FOIX ) The Fire Insurance Ageut southern railway. Condensed Schedule in Effect Jane 10, MS ko.ll No. 8; _ a.?.v M_ No. tjNa?l Pally Daily) Tu"" DHylW 62Dp 7 00a Lv... Charleston ...Ar 11 S69p 7 41a '..Summerville.. " 10&a 7Mp f25p 8 56a 44 .. Branchvtlle...44 9 Ma ??p 768p 9 28a 44 ...Orangeburg...44 841a lip 845p 10 12a " Kingville ? 44 7 6fia lip U80a Ar .. -Sumter Lv 646a 11 40a 44 Camdea Lv lip ? 930p 1100a Ar Columbia... -Lv 710a 4fl0p 620pi 7 0GaLv~ Charleston ..J.Ar 11 ital tflfe 7 26p 9 16a " .. Brancbvillo... 41 ; 8 50aj Otto T40p 940a 44 Bamberg ....44 1 8Bc 688p 802p 9 JVua " Denmark ? 44 8 Mai 6M . :M BBUOp 1007a 44 ?Blackville 44 80*1 *?P 92gp II 00a 44 Aiken 44 I 7 00* 8 56? 0 2op 11 Ola Ar. Augusta un.cLLv44 I 6 30al 8 Up NOTE: In addition to the above aervitt trains Nos. 15 and 13 run daily between Qharlsston and AsheviUe, carrying" elegant Pullmaa sleeping cars. No. 15 leave Charleston 11:09 p. j m.; arrive Columbia 5:56 a. m.; arrive l?h> J' rille 9xj6 a. m. No. 16leave Asheville 206 P.aa.; < leave Columbia 1:36 a. m.; arrive ClmhtM 7.-00 a. m. Sleeping cars ready for oooapane? at Charleston at 9.-00 p. m. These trains make close connect ions at Columbia with a- iMSgBH through trains between Florida points sad. W?*h?n No. 15 No. 3 UBEENVUZE jNo.12jNo.19 f?S| Daily Daily Dodhle Daily Service. lD*Uj Daily llOOp 7 OGa Lv .. Charleston .. Ar 8 Up 7 QBs 165a 8 55a: " .. Branchvilie .. " 4<*p 410* 2 50a 933a 44 ..Orangeburg.., 44 6J|p 841a . 7 00a 11 06a 44 ... Columbia ... Lv 4Uty 1 Bfm 950a 15op 44 ..Greenwood.. 44 12 Up ?Up 1055a 245p Ar ....Abbeville ... Lv 1120s 9Mp 1140a 335p Ar ....Anderson... Lv 1045a 4Up J 12 20p 415pAr ...Greenville... Lv 10 U* IS Ex. Sua. Sun. only} Sua. Lv. Augusta 700a 9tt? 5B9p Ar. Sandersville 1 OOp 124flp Sflp 44 Tennilie lSOpUttp 840p Lv. Tennilie 5 40a' 850pl I Up 44 Sandersville 5 50a 400ft 8 Bp Ar. Augusta. 900a] 7 lOp 8 30p r , :,m Lv. Savannah..,. 1290s 1220p 44 Allendale 6 90s 446* -?g| 44 Barnwell ... 4 13a 406p 725a 690s . 44 Blackville... 428a 421plOUa 746s ?j9 Ar.Columbia.... 810a 606p...~. U4ia Lv. Columbia 1125a 120a HQs Ar. Blackville.... 10?p 300a 1015s 450p 44 BarnweU.... 121p 815s 1180a 840p - Allendale..... lOOp 916p 44 Savannah..... 815p 510*1 Atlanta and BsysiA Lv. Charleston. 700a| 69Qpj...... Ar. Augusta 1151s lOfiOp 44 Atlanta 820p 500*,..... Lv. Atlanta. 11 OOp 5 As 4?p 3 Ar. Chattanooga 5 45a] 9 4Gaj 8 Up Lt. Atlanta. jfP M Ar. Birmingham 118ft UVp ** Memphis, (via Birmingham)... 806p 715ft Ar. Lexington. MOp ?8ft ? Cincinnati : 7Wp 7 4#ft * ".Chicago 7 8ft ?8p U ? i ? , i? Ar. Louisville T30p 7 8ft M St. Louis 701ft tOOp Ar. Memphis, (via Chattanooga)., f lOp 7 8ft To AiherillfClnciaasti?Lsai?vilU J astern Tina. Daily Dftflr Lv.Augusta. " Batesburg 48P .'3i2I Lv. Charleston ."TT t oOa fflSft Lv. Columbia (Union Depot) 118ft f 8ft IS tg M Knoxville. 4 IK Hb 44 Cincinnnati. 78ft 78ft ^ " Louisville (via JelMco) To WaiUagtoa aad Um Zait ~ Uv. Augusta. C8p ftftte) * Bfttesburg 4<0p8?ft t m Columbia (Union Depot)....... &Hp 1 lift At. Charlotte. PMft f 8ft .3 Ar. Danville liMa Ilftp % At. Richmond . ? htHi* Ar. Washington 18ft tfip " Baltimore Pa. B. B .Wllft 118p " Philadelphia. 118ft |8ft " New York [fOSpleifta Sleeping Car Line between Charleston and Atlanta, via Augusta, making conneotkma aft Atlanta for all points North and West. Solid Trains Detween Charleston and Ashft* ville. g Pullman Parlor Cars and Drawing Boom sleeping cars between Charleston mod Aabft* ville. Connections at Colombia with through trains for Washington and the East; also for #ftokw ville and all Florida Points. FRANK S. GANNON, J . M.CULP, Third V-P. & Gen. Mgr., Traffic Msmsjar, \v asmngton, u. n ?gw?n u GEORGE B. ALLEN. Diy. Pass. Agt, Charleston, 8. CL >. yr. JL TUBE, S. H. HABDWK& Gen. Pass. Apt.. Asst. Gen. Put. At** Washington, Dl C. AttoAflh NERVITA PILLS Berifft Vftritty, UM V^r did EMMMI iJ?oBocts of inff-abn,, or | aA I ^RLJeaMS ud indUewtioo. QU W^wo^rta1U5.,?BrtSS WW* Sl^res. sJrts^ su-snlssL 13.60, with oar bankable gaanntoitooat ^ or refund tho money paid. 8eod tor circular and copy of our bankable guarantee bond. Nemta Tablets (TELLOW LABEL) !"*??? "\T "nl Positively guaranteed cure for Lo*j of Bo?, ? Varicocele, Undeveloped or Shrunken Organs, Paresis, Locomotor Ataxia, Nervous Praettu* 7v .iou. Hysteria, Fits, Insanity, Paralysis and the ' .JB Results of Excessive Use of Tobacco, Opium or Liquor. By mail in plain package, $1.00 a . :<? mx, 6 for $5.00 with our bankable gtuu> intee bond to cure In 30 days or refund noney paid. Address NERVITA MEDICAL CO. Jackson Sts* CHICAGO^ al? HORSES anil MULES We sell stock. That's our business exclusively, and we sell lots of tine liorsea qnd mules. W e try to please our customers, and if you have not heen buying from pa, we -^j would l)e glad to have you .wim..' We have now on hand some -v.% extra fine driving stock, and if you want a first-class ani- v|| mal it will pay you to come * I0NES BROTHERS. I