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_v The Bamberg Herald. ESTIBLISIIEU Mil 1st. 1891. A. tl . KXraifT, Editor. Rates?jh.oo i*-r year; 50 cents for; six months. 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 Sc. per line first week, 5c. after-] wards. 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 Those of a personal nature will not be published unless paid for. Thursday, July 26, 1900. We understand that H. H. Evans gets from the w hiskey houses free sample liquor by the case and beer by the barrel. In fact, our information is he receives so many free liquor samples that it is impossible for him to drink it all, and he gives some away. If this is true. Governor McSweeney should remove him, and it is hereby called to his attention. Has the Greenville News become the authorized apologist for the Charlotte Observer? It continues to print articles which are explanatory of the Observer's course in refusing to support the National Democratic ticket. The News keeps reiterating that it is always has been and is now a Democratic newspaper, but it should show its faith by work, not mere luke-warm, unenthusiastic assertions. ? The county campaign should be one of issues and measures, not men. All the candidates are our personal friends, and we would not have our people to view them from a personal standpoint. Vote for the man who will carry out the wishes of the people, who stands for the things our county needs. Personal friendship should t>e cast aside, and every voter should cast his liallot for the - greatest good of all our people. Savannah hat a "Shirt Sleeve Club," and Spartanburg has a "Shirt Waist Club." In the rural districts these hot days the quite small boys informally organize a club with a not altogether different title.?Greenville News. We distinctly remember belonging to such an organization as the last named in the days of long ago, aud no doubt the editor of the Greenville News did, too. While there's not much stvle about >r v.-" it, there is lots of solid comfort, and these hot days makes us wish that we were a boy again. The Charlotte Observer has announced that it will not support Bryan, but will not support McKinley either. There is no middle ground. The man or newspaper who does not work for the success of the Democratic ticket is just as much a ph; traitor to the party as one who goes over to the enemy, bag and baggage. Noith Carolina is undergoing the fiercest struggle she has ever had for white supremacy, atiA tiiic nf The Observer will UilVI V U X.' UVVU'M -y ? ? ? ~ ? make trouble for tlie Democrats with the p-fY negroes and white scalawag politicians. It strengthens the hands of negroes and low down white men, and no doubt that newspaper will be responsible for many - outrages that will be committed in North , 7 Carolina this year. Letter From Colee, Fla. s. Colee, Fla., July 19.?On Sunday, July 15th, just at twilight, there was "a very prettv weddiug at the home of Mr. and Mrs. tV. T. Cox. Their "beautiful and accomplished daughter. Miss Maliuda, was united in the holy bonds of matri?v. * mony to Mr. Chas. C. Smith, formerly of Viola, S. C., but now one of the most prominent young men in this, St. John's county, Fla. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few special friends being invited. Among those present were "Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carter, of St. Augustine. The attendants were: Mr. Hal H. Register with Miss Birdie Lou Goode, and Mr. W. Pink Cox with Miss Mary J. Pacetti. The bride and groom have a host of friends here, who wish them a long and r;: happy life. The Bamberg Herald is always a welcome visitor at Colee. Plunk^t. Kearse News. Kearse, July 25.?Quite a crowd from here attended the picnic at Wesley chapel Thursday. Rev. J. H. Wilson delivered an interesting address on Habit. Afterwards they had plenty of dinner, watermelons, cool drinks, etc. Miss Clara Kearse. of Williston, is visiting at the home of Mr. P. M. Kearse. Miss Beulah Grimes, of Ulmer, stopped a few da3's with Miss Rena Ritter last week, on her way from Hampton where she had been visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Miley. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Kirkland were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Best Thursdav. Protracted meeting began at Mt. Pleasant church last Friday ."closing on Sunday with four new members. We had a splendid rain last Sunday evening and again on Monday; crops are looking better, too. Our base ball team will cross bats with Colston next Friday. We wish for our bovs success, which we feel sure they will get. Ckessida Bkeeland. llartzog Happenings. Hartzoo, July '3*3.?We are glad to report that Mr. Fender and two sons, who has been very ill for the hist week, are able to be up and attending to duties. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. llunter went up to Elko last Friday to spend a few days with their devoted daughter, Mrs. Annie Johnson. Miss Minnie Hunter from Varuville is in this neighborhood visiting friends and relatives. Messrs. E? M. Zeigler and Hammond Steedly have returned home from a visit. Boys, peaches, apples and melon are plentiful, but young girls are not. Eddie S. There is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science bus proven catarrh to l>e a constitutional disease, and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and raucous surfaces of the system. They offer $100 for any ease it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY A CO., Toledo, O. Sold bj' druggists, Toe. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Sick headache, wind on the stomach, billiousness, nausea, are quickly cured by a few doses of Dr. M. A. Simmons' Liver Medicine. Sold by Dr. J. B. Black. "We have sold many different cough remedies, but none has given better satisfaction than Chamberlain's/* says Mr. Charles Holzhauer, druggist, Newark, N. J. "It is perfectly safe, and can be relied upon in all cases of coughs, colds or hoarseness." Sold by all druggists and medicine dealers. Items from Siuoak. Smoak, Suly 24.?As nothing lias appeared in your columns from here, allow me space for a line or two. Crops are very sorry in our section exeept grass. It will Ik* an abundant yield. Corn will be short; cotton also; yet the people seem hopeful. We are a people not easy discouraged; we claim to be a God-fearing people. We have been having protracted meetings, and the work still goes on. Our pastor, Rev. .1. D Frierson, seems to be untiring in his efforts to save souls. Peace and harmony seem to abound, j We have health generally and expect to i make hog and hominy. I Our l>est to you Mr. Editor, and Thk J Hekai.o. Of all the places under heaven that is allotted or given to men, the pulpit certainly demands the pure heart and clean hands. Mrs. Ebby McAlhany and children. <>f Bath, are on a visit to friends in this section. Denmark Doings. Denmark, July 22.?The planters of thi s section are expecting a goou cotton market at Denmark this season, since recent arrangements imlicate many objective points in the personel of a number ol'expert buyers. Mr. J. C. Huger, who was formerly the representative of Spruut & Son, of Wilmington, will buy this season for several large South Carolina mills. Mr. Huger has the reputation of being of special advantage to any market with which he may be connected. His tact for properly grading cotton is unsurpassed, and his grit serves him well when on the platform with competitors. Mr. W. S. Smith, who represented Knoop, Fhrerichs & Co., of Charleston, last season, will buy for the same firm this year, but will ship to Savannah, w here a new establishment has been instituted by these famous cotton commission merchants. SpruntJc Son will have a representative at Denmark also. The buyers of this company have made the markets of this State most active during the past two years, and generally they get the cotton, no matter who may compete for it, and very often even when distance would seem a great disadvantage to their success. Other buyers, foreign and local, will make Denmark the best market ii) this part of the State. Two years ago Sprunt & Son made this little town their headquarters, and strictly speaking the cotton market of all surrounding towns, situated on the various railroads. The advantage of the season may be summed up in t hese words: Denmark is a rai 1 road center, a distinction very few places, large or small, can boast of, yet the advantages are apparent when we realize that the primary marks of the compass read, Charleston, Wilmington, Savannah, Columbia and Augusta. 1*1..? Air T ino it n ncu' POllI 1 UC uca im/Ui V* All Uiuv W ? ? petitor in the matter of transportation. Therefore Savannah will be its market, and a very tine one, too. What will Charleston say to this? Savannah is some considerable distance from this place, something like one hundred miles. Charleston stands eighty miles off, but it is safe to predict that the Seaboard Air Line will carry a great amount of cotton to Savannah that naturally belongs to Charleston. The farmers will dance to the sweetest music, and it remains to be seen which city will make the most telling effort to capture the cotton of this beautiful section. Two years ago Denmark shipped the greatest number of bales of any market around. At this time the report was prevalent that the Atlantic Coast Line was giving Spruut A* Son a rebate, but such may or may not have been true. This is a question of the past, but whatever the conditions might have been, they were very favorable to this market. The signs of the time indicate better conditions. Last rear the conditions were reversed. .Denmark could not keep the cotton from passing through her limits on its way to neighboring markets. Something was rotten in Denmark, and it didn't take long to see the damaging effects heaped upon the town. In due time Mr. Rich appeared on the platform and made a bold stand. auu iv? suiut ut5?n. * and partly re-established the reputation of the town. The merchants of Denmark should begin now to perfect legitimate plaus bv which they can stand on an equal basis for competition against all buyers. They may not buy much cotton, but they wiil certainly make the market and turn a flood of trade to their stores. The present outlook is \ ery bright, but possibly it can be made much brighter by a pull altogether. It is said that crops surrounding the town aud in the immediate section are the tiuest to'be seen in this part of the State. Recent showers are l>eneficial, and the growth may not be checked, as was seriously anticipated. Rev. J. W. Dyches, a graduate of Louisville Theological Seminary, has beep called by the Baptist church of this place. He cannot rind a more appreciative and grateful people in the bounds of the Palmetto State, or anywhere else. L)er Uxterzeichxer. Ehrhardt Etchings. Ehrhardt, July 23. ? The farmers throughout this vicinity are about through plowing for this year. Owing to the drouth we have had since June the cotton crop has been cut off between 25 and 30 per cent. The corn crop has been cut some too. There are two crops thedrv has not hurt?pinders aud i^rass. M is..s Ettie Copeland has been visiting her cousins. Misses Lizzie and Dora Kinard, of St. John's neighborhood. Protracted meeting has been going on at St. John's church. The services were conducted by Revs. Peeples and "Williams. A goodly number of members were received into the church during the meeting. Miss Ella Turner, who has been in charge of Mrs. John F. Folk's millinery store at Ehrhardt for the past season, returned to her home in Atlanta last Mon. day. Miss Turner has won many friends in this community, and they all hated to see her leave. Her consoling wolds were: "Unless Providentalh prevented 1 will be with you all next season." Miss Bessie Carter, one of Ehrhardt's charming young ladies, is visiting Misses Dottie and Dais}' Blume, of Bamberg. Miss Minnie Copeland is visiting friends aud relatives in Orangeburg county. A picnic was given at the home of Mr. Northrop Bellinger last Thursday. Rev. J. H. Uilson conducted a flue three days' meeting at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran church last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A flue Sunday-school picnic w as given at Wesley chapel last Thursday. Uxci.e Edward. IS IT RIGHT For an Editor to Recommend Patent Medicines ' [Sylvan Valley News, Brevard, N. C ] ' I...,, t It.. uHiliiv I II ur a vjuc-nv?>? nutuivi m* vw.iw. of a newspaper lias 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 Diarrhoea Kemody. I 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 mediciue for a cure, but we do believe that if a bottle of Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Keinedy were kept on hand and administered at the inception of an attack much suffering might be avoided, and in very many eases the presence of a physician wouid not t>e required. At least this has been our experience during the past twenty years. For sale by all druggists and medicine dealers. The Appetite of a Coat 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 and a regular bodily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. Only 25c. at Thos. Black, J. B. Black and Bamberg Pharmacy. KILLING AT FLXER. J. C. Cnniiptoii Shot and Killed at j rimer Last Saturday 'by .V IV. t Weekley! 'J I'i.mkk, July 23.? N. W. Weekley shot * ami killed J. C. Crumpton at rimer last * Saturday afternoon. July 21. The fol- t lowing is what ean he gathered ahoutthe ease; 1 ean not say that they are facts: * Mr. (Tumpton had a negro in a contract for the year; he advanced the negro 1 a suit of clothes on his wages; soon after 1 the negro left and went to Mr. Week- ( I ley's. Mr. Crumpton located him and ^ went alter him or his suit of clothes; on 1 his arrival he inquired and found he was . off at work. Mr. Crumpton asked a ! woman if she knew where the suit of * clothes were; she said yes, and gave ' them to him. He then went to where j Mr. Weekley and the negro were at ' work: he asked Mr. Weekley to send the negro hack, telling him that he had the 1 -?vk in a contract since last Year. Mr. ! Crumpton insisted on Mr. Weekley's 1 sending tbe negro back without going into law, which Mr. Week ley refused to 1 do. In a few days Mr. Crumpton re- ( ceived a letter from Mr. Week ley which ' was very insulting. When he received ^ the letter it offended him very much; on i the evening of the killing Mr. Crumpton ' and Mr. Weekley struck up in Ulmer to- ' get her in the store of Mr. Mr. G. A. ! Best. Crumpton attacked Weekley about the letter; he did not deny writing the ] letter; Mr. Crumpton told him he had to < explain, which he refused to do. Mr. Crumpton then struck him several times < with his list; Mr. Weekley ran to the < back door of the store and drew his pis- I tol. Mr. Crumpton seized a pitchlolk aud said: "I have a good mind to stick this fork into you." Mr. Weekley then : stepped out of the door and went around 1 to the street; Mr. Crumpton made an 1 effort to meet him there, but was stopped by his brother-in-law, Mr. J. W. Smith, ! and Mr. John M. Kirkland. Mr. Kirk- < laud succeeded in getting the fork from < him and then let him loose, Mr. Smith ] - :ii liini He drairsred Mr. ^iiii auiuiui, ?v ....... Smith out of the store into the street, hut before leaving the store he drew his pistol, and also a pair of brass knucks fell ] out of his pocket. After getting in the i street he went to the store of Mr. J. A. ? Harter, next door, in which Mr. Week- 1 ley by this time was, Mr. Smith still holding to him. Just as he entered the ; door Mr. Weekley tireil with a 38-calibre pistol. The ball struck a bvstanding negro woman in the sleeve and went on and struck Mr. Crumpton in the left breast, the ball ranged across his back and passed through his heart in the lower portion, causingMeath almost instantly. The coroner of Barnwell County was notified at once. He arrived about 2 o'clock that night. The inquest was held and a verdict was rendered that J. C. Crumpton came to his death by a pistol shot from the hands of N, W. Weeklev. Dr. E. J. Patterson, of Barnwell, held the post mortem. Mr. Weekley has surrendered to Sheriff Creech. Deceased leaves a wife and one child; Mr. Weekley is also married. Mr. Crumpton's body was taken to Hickory Grove on Sunday afternoon for burial. Much sympathy is felt for both sides in their trouble. Mr. Weekley has employed Messrs. Davis A Best to defend him; Mr. J. Ham Kirkland will assist the State. The campaign meeting at Olar lust Saturday was not very largely attended on account of some misuuaerstanaing uuoui the time. Notwithstanding the small crowd, the speaking was very interesting and tiie day was very much enjoyed. All the candidates were here but except Geo. W. Svmonds,' for coroner, who is in Philadelphia, and Joe J. Brabham, for auditor, who had illness in his family.' All of them gave the reasons why they should be elected. The candidates for House of Representatives and Senate discussed the issues of the day very freely. After the meeting was over the good pie of Olar took them to their homes for dinner. After dinner all of them returned back down town, and such a handshaking you never saw. It was my intention to repoit the whole proceedings of the meeting, but the editor was present. Miss Susie Kearse has returned to her home, after a pleasant stay with friends at Denmark. Messrs. Lige Zeigler and Hammond Steedley. of Hartzog, visited Mr. 0. G. Rhode's family this week. I am sorrv to chronicle the illness of Mr. Wesley Kirkland, of this neighborhood, who is visiting his sister, Mrs. H. 31. Graham, of Greenwood. His father, Dr. X. F. Kirkland, is with him. Mr. J. Gordon Brabham visited the Kearse section this week. The Olar boys went up to Denmark last Friday afternoon to have a game of ball, which resulted in a victory for Denmark. 1 am glad to say that Misses Ethel and Ruth Brabham are improving, after a severe illness with fever. B. G. J. 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 \ T T,,,^ Clifl rtnlit (10 nnilllft'l JIUlitir, 4UII. l.'UV 1'IIiJ 11 VI^UVM VV when her doctor in Yorktown said she must soon die. Then she began to use Dr. King's New Discovery and gained 3? pounds in weight and was completely ' cured, it has cured thousands of hopeless cases, and is positively guaranteed to cure all throat, chest and luug diseases. .' 0c. and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Thos. Black, J. B. Black and Bamberg Pbar tract'. ? 1 In No Combination. Editor The Bamheko Herai.d:?I j have heard that the report is being cir- , culated that 1 am in combination with other candidates. This is absolutely false, and I defy mv accusers to prove their assertions. This is an effort to in jure me in my race for sheriff, hut it is 1 not true. If i have to get office by forming combinations, I will never hold one. * I am swinging on the coat-tail of no ( man or candidate, but am standing flat- ( footed on my own merits. My friends ' will please correct these untiue reports that are being circulated against me. I 1 don't want the office by such means. If 1 any one has any charges to make against ' me they should make them to my face, j so 1 can have the opportunity of show- i iiig them up in their true light. 1 .1 B Htxtek. 3 ?? 1 It Saved His Leg. P. A. Danforth, of LaGrange, Ga., suf- j fered for six months with a frightful run- l ning sore 011 his ley;; hut writes that -t Bwckleii's Arnica Salve wholly cured it ( in rive days. For ulcers, wounds, piles, } it's the best salve in the world. Cure i 'guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by ( Tints. Black, J. B. Black and Bamberg f Pharmacy. t Hartzog Happenings. Haktzoo, July 24.?Mrs. Kli/.abeth a Hunter is visiting her daughter, Mrs. 1 John Fender. Mrs. Hunter is the most * time-honored citizen of this viciuity. c Messrs. Steedley and Zeigler visited the x Btiford's Bridge settlement last week, and V say they had a huge time. 1 Mr. P. K. Rhoad has the best corn in I this community. In fact, I think the old ? farmers are ashamed, he has beat them 1 so far. a Mr. D. O. Hunter and wife are visiting I their daughter, Mrs. Ralph Johnson, of a the Oak Grove neighborhood. f Messrs. Brown and Emanuel, of Olar, I are visiting in this vicinity. We arc sorry to report the sickness of t Mrs. Charitv Steedly and neice. Miss c Black. ' * v Mr. Fender and family have been sick a with fever, but we are glad to say they f are all out again. Zigzag. e ? v Sour stomach is one of the first symptoms of a coming bilious attack. Cure a it with a few doses of Dr. M. A. Sim- 0 mons' Liver Medicine. Dr. J. B. Black, p To arouse a dormant liver and secure n permanent regularity of the bowels, use Dr. M. A. Simmons' Liver Medicine. For tl sale by Dr. J. B. Black. ti ?? : : Campaign Meeting. The first county campaign meeting was leld at (Mar last Saturday, and was at. ended l>y alxnit two hundred ]*%ople. Phe speaking commenced at j 1 o'clock, dr. W. T. Cave presiding. We did not irrive until several candidates had s]>ok:n, and therefore cannot report the renarks of the candidates tor solicitor, tiagistrate and coroner. Jas. K. ltavis, Itsq., was the only candidate for solicitor iresent. Our rc}H>rt of this meeting will tecessarilv be limited as to county >ffices. We are crowded for space this ,veek, and will give the candidates for he legislature the most space this week. H. C. Rruce, for supervisor, wasspeukng when we arrived, and lie was lolowed by W. H. Collins and P. K. Hughes for the same office. They all promised to give us the best roads ]K?ssiale and to look after the county's interest. B. W. Milev, for probate judge, only nade a few renurks, as he has no opj?oiition; was glad to see and be with the people. T ^ * ? - ? o n 1 cm-uir. 1. Vj. JCIlIlIUg?>, lc^i nuuuui auu ntendent of education, spoke of his qualifications for the office, and solicited ;he support of the people. R. \Y. I). Rowell came next along the same line, in<I thanked the people lor past favors, capt. \Y. K. Sease sj>oke of his conduct )f the office, and L. A. Bikle made a strong speech on the matter of schools. tV. W. Lightsey also presented his claims, promising, as did the others, to serve the :ounty faithfully if elected. Jeff B. Smith, ' Uncle Joe" Dickinson and J. A. Cliassereau were the candidates for treasurer, and our good old friend, Holland Kennedy, remarked that " 'Uncle Joe' got there, didn't he?" H. C. Folk, for Master, made a neat speech, thanking the people for past political favors, and said if elected Master lie would still be the servant of the people. J. B. Hunter, C. F. Rentz, and J. H. Lancaster presented their claims f<?r the -stTireot' Sheriff, and C. B. Free, for Clerk af Court, eaine next. He thanked the people for their support in the past. The candidates for representatives were next at the bat, and John \Y. Cruiti was the first speaker. He declared his platform to be good roads, good common schools, and in favor of the dispensary, and he discussed these in a sensible, practical, business-like way. A. Mclver Bostick, lisq., was a prohibitionist in practice and principle, but the time was not ripe. The dispensary was the best solution, and he proposes to support it heartily. Favored good roads, good common schools, and was interested in the matter of the equalization of taxation. Much property now escaped taxation, and while he had no special plan, if elected he proposed to think about these things and endeavor to remedy the inequalities. John F. Folk" was the next sjieaker, ami created laughter by his witticisms. In the courage of his remarks,he expressed his ideas on the roads and school question something like as follows: I believe in appropriating the funds available for educational purposes in such a way that it will do the greatest number of people the most good, and there is no better way of doing this than by giving it to the common schools. The great majority of our children can never avail themselves of an opportunity of securing a collegiate education, the most that we can hope for is that we may build up a school in every part of of the county, so that ever)- child will have an opportunity of securing an education sufficient for the ordinary duties of lite. The last legislature appropriated about /200,000 to the State colleges and not one cent to the common schools; this is an imposition 011 the taxpayers of Bamberg county, who cannot afford to or arcnot disposed to send their children to a State college. I am in favor of an economical support of the Stale colleges, but not at suph enormous cost to the taxpayers and the sacrifice of the common schools. I have always advocated good roads; ever since 1 could first remember the hands have been ordered out to work the roads. I believe it would be a good idea to away with this and require every person liable to road duty to pay a small road tax, and work the roads entirely with convict labor. He was in favor of the dispensary and would continue to support it. Dr. J. R. McCormack was also in favor of good common schools, and quoted some convincing figures showing the great inequality in the support given by the State to the colleges and common sceools. He believed the dispensary the best liquor law possible, and wanted good roads. Senator S. G. Mayfield, candidate for re-election, was the next speaker. These gentlemen who hatl just spoken had paid him a high compliment by speaking in favor of the very things lie had been working for, and with which lie had been connected in drawing the acts, etc., which were the dispensary, good roads and common school education. Had helped to draw the first dispensary law, also drew old Barnwell county's present road law as well as road law for the State, which applies to Bamberg country. Drew amendments to dispensary law at last sesion, and in some counties was called the author of the dispensary law. His dispen ? '3... .? I .. ......... sar V dlllCIIUUlClll IWfc piuiu^ ana) uuui prohibition counties, and turned each county's profits into its own treasury. Had fought his own brother on school matter, and had always in the Senate fouglif for good common schools and good roads. Voted for $100,000 appropriation and worked lor it. Dr. Black, his opponent, was a good man, but not safe; could be led away by designing politicians. He was here to answer any charges against him, whether of a political, personal or legal nature, and wanted any one who had anything to say to speak out. He waited a short time, and 110 one said anything, so he proceeded. Dr. Black had coted to increase pay of sheriffs for dieting prisoners to 30 cents a day. He voted to reduce it and put negroes 011 chain >ang and make them work, and now the cost of maintenance is only about six :ents per da)*. The taxes of Barnwell county were 51-i mills when Dr. Black was in the legislature. When Bamberg was formed Barnwell's tax levy was three mills, and he hail worked to keep down .lie taxes of this county, and the levy was \ mills, the lowest of any county in the State. I)r. Black had introduced one bill 11 six years, and had voted for salary of *ailroad commissioners to l?e paid by the people: he voted to require the railroads .0 pay the salaries, thus saving the taxpayers over $b,000 a year. Dr. Black voted .0 submit old fraudulent Republican ponds to the courts, which would virtullly admit their validity and saddle a big lebt on the State, lie believed when you lad your heel on a snake's head, to crush t, and lie would never vote to saddle this lebt 011 the people. There were about ifteen million dollars of these old bonds, md if declared valid taxes would be rais d double. He had introduced and passed 1! _ 1 1 >liis proviumg iur urnci luiui.s auu ichools. If my opponent tells you lie is 11 favor of these tilings, ask him what )ill he has in' xiuced, what work has he lone for their dterinent. Dr. Black hail oted against reducing salaries of State ifficers. Here lie was asked by some one 11 the audience to give a full history ot fhe ianiberg dispensary matter. Said lie was ;oing to do it; had the documents with lim; read a letter he had written to Black, lso one to Wider, and to State board. Ie then discussed the matter at length, ind explained his acts. He suggested if ie had made an}- untrue statement about )r. Black's political acts lie would witliIraw from the race, and if he had spoken he truth, then Dr. Black withdraw {Spoke if the Bible parable of the servants who rere given the talents by their master, nd said if he had proven a good and aithful servant and multiplied his tal- J nts, not to turn liini out and elect a man I'lio had done nothing. After Maytield huh bed. J. D. Folder rose in the audience and stated his side f the dispensary matter. We do not go ato the details of his or .Mayfield's statelents, as we are crowded for space. Dr. J. B. Black said the crowd must hink he was a mighty bad man by this ime, as be bad been charged with all sorts of crimes. His chief crime was opposing May lit hi for the Senate. This was a free country, ami he had an ambition to represent his people. Had voted for salaries of railroad commissioners to be paid out of publie funds, as t hey were State officers, and all other salaries were paid l?v I lie people; the railroads paid their taxes. His reeord was before the people. W as surprised that Maylield had <ri\en him credit for voting lor &loo,ooo to seliools; wanted to see it heroine law , but it was *? -.! II 1. 1! t * ilrieaU'U. lie iiiok up uispensar\ maiiri, and ruad Mayiiehfs letter to Felder and himself. also letter of Statu hoard to Mayfield. Had always sought to reduce taxes I in every way possible. If elected would do the \cry best he could for his county, but would not introduce bills and make Ion a- speeches which cost the people money. Mayticld had attacked him; the meeting was going on quietly; was not accustomed to it; was born not far from here, and would compare records with Mayticld tMa\ field here arose and said he had not attacked him: only called his political course. "1 told the audience you were a good man."? Was in favor of the chain gang, and had voted to extend the time on chain gangs. Had voted to increase pay of sheriffs because prices wen* higher in Is'ss, and hedidnot believe in starving a man because lie was in jail; he should be fed. Was not opposed to colleges; favored good schools in every neighborhood. The chain gang was a good thing. The dispensary was the best thing he knew of to control the sale of liquor, anil would support it until shown something better. Apologized to the audience for warming up; it was not-his nature, hut he would defend his acts. The meeting th^n adjourned, and those present were entertained by the good people of Olar, who treated us in a hospitable manner. Our friend. Holland Kennedy, afforded I the crowd lots of fun. He would tell the candidates to "be careful, now; very careful,' and his remarks and funny sayings while the candidates were speaking kept the crowd highly amused. The next meeting takes place at Hunters Chapel on Friday, August 10th, and the next at Ehrhardt the following day, Saturday. August 11th. The Johnson Case. Editor The Bamhkko Herat.n:?The summer term of the Bamberg Court commenced today. The case which excited the greatest amount of interest is that of the Hew W. E. Johnson for homicide. It was universally supposed that it would be tried, and it was a complete surprise ami something of shock to the people when the solicitor announced that he would not give out a bill of indictment at this term of the court and discharged the State's witnesses until the next term of the court, which does not m >et until next December. Col. Robert Aldrich, one of the counsel for Mr. Johnson, addressed the court and expressed the surprise and disappointment of the accuser ;tiul his attorneys at the announcement made by the solicitor. That Mr. Johnson was present and ready for trial, that the constitution and laws guaranteed him a speedy trial; that his "client is a minister of the gospel, and his work has been suspended to a very great extent since this accusation was brought against him, and his usefulness must be greatly impaired as long as the charge hang* over him, and as far as he had the right to demand it, he.has here demanding an opportunity to vindicate himself. The solicitor simply stated that he was not ready to give out the bill and the judge ruled that the court had uo power to force him to do so. So the case goes over until the next court. The impression made upon ihe public so far as it can he gathered from a very general expression of opinion is that Mr. Johnson has been unfairly treated; that it is a confession of weakness on the part of the prosecution, and that it is a practical acquittal of the defendantFram' motives of delicacy and propriety, Mr. Johnson has not tilled his pulpit in Bamberg since the unfortunate affair occurred, and did not intend to do so until his country should say he was innocent of all wrong doiug. But now he has come forward ready to meet his accusers, and they refuse to give him a trial. He will now yield to the universal solicitations of his churches and resume his pastoral duties. The public regard the course pursued by the prosecution as a practical ending of the case; anything hereafter will be a mere matter of form. The course of the solicitor is regarded by the public as high handed and without precedent. Fair Play. Bamberg, S. C., July 54, 1900. An Epidemic of Diarrhoea. Mr. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoanut Grove, Fla., says there has been quite au epipemic of diarrlnea Ihere. lie had a severe attack, and was cured by four doses of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrinea Remedy. He says he also recommended it to others, and they say it is the best medicine they ever used. For sale by all druggists and medicine dealers. That "Unholy Alliance." Editor The Bamberg Hekai.d:?The newspaper reporters make Senator Tillman say at Bennettsville that "there is an unholy alliance of preachers and barkeepers, led by Col. Iloyt, against the dispensary," and denominating those who vote for prohibition as unlit to vote. I ask you for space to reply to this false aud uncalled-for statement. I know, as do all who know anything of Senator Tillman's manner of saying things, that he often speaks without properly considering what he says; that he says a great deal just to catch the crowd. But such an accusation as he is reported to have made is inexcusable, if made without proof to sustain the charge, llthecharge is true, the ministry is as corrupt as the blind tiger whiskey sellers, and the people who attend their ministry are as corrupt as those who patronize the blind tigers. The preachers, whom Senator Tillman accuses of forming "an unholy alliance with barkeepers," are the authorized and accepted exponents of the doctrines of Christianity. The people?members of the churches?profess to believe them called of God to the high and sacred office which they hold, ami the accusation is an insult to them as well as to the preachers. The people look to these men?their pastors?for spiritual instruction, and for sympathy and consolation in times of trouble?to pronounce the solemn obsequies at the graves of their loved ones?men who, if Senator Tillman's accusation be true, are unworthy to stand before a decent and respectable people, to say nothing of their fitness to officiate in religious matters. But the accusation is untrue, and the burden of proof falls upon the accuser. Let him come forth with the proof or bear the shame of a false accuser. 1 will not say that it is an effort upon his part to strengthen the cause of the dispensary. 'ci... . ;.i.i.,.. f,vi- 11., I in- j'W|'ir ( iui junm \n nun u/i ui? in selves. Nor will I say it is an attempt to dictate to the voters ol' South Carolina how t hey shall vote, hut it looks that way. The ministry has never claimed nor does it seek the right to dictate to its members how they shall vote, yet Senator Tillman has assumed the prerogation to designate all who do not vote according to his dictations as "unfit to vote." lie may fool some of the people some <?X the time, but lie cannot fool all the people all the time, and 1 am persuaded the day of his dictatorship is about at an end, and that the free people of South Carolina will vote according to the dictates of their own conscience. T. C. O'Dei.i.. Bamberg, S. C., duly '-"5, 11100. White Man Turned Yellow. (treat consternation was lelt by the friends of M. A. llogarly, of Lexington, K v., when they saw he w:is turning yellow. His skin slowly changed color, also his eyes, and he suffered terribly. His ! malady was yellow jaundice. He was treated by the best doctors, but without ! IkMietit. Then he was advised to try Electric Bitters, the wonderful stomach and liver remedy, and he writes : "After 1 taking two bottles 1 was wholly cured." A trial proves its matchless merit for all stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Only 50c. Sold by Thoa. Black, J. B. Black and Bamberg Pharmacy. An Enjoyable Reception. On Tuesday even in.?, the 17th instant, an enjoyable reception was given from "nine to twelve" by Miss Blanche Spann in honor of her quests. Misses lone and lfattie Toney, of Johnston, S. C. The many invited guests assembled at theap pointed time, and were enjoying a most delightful edcnilig, when at ahout 10:30 the most important feature of the evening was introduced, which consisted in the bidding off to each voting man (by minutest a tiny and exquisite Ik>\ whicli had Iwen previously tilled with the daintiest of dainties, also two souvenirs of the eving, ami a card with the fair maiden's name upon it with whom he would have the pleasure of conversing for the number of minutes that he had bid upon the box received. When the young couples had procured their desired places and were discussing such subjects as young friends will, refreshments of the daintiest kind were .Aiiri wiiuii, u\ ;tn urxciit icquest of the many friends present, recitations were rendered bv the beautiful and accomplished visitor.'Miss Hattie Toney. At a late hour, as the beauxs and belles wended their way homeward, each reported a most enjoyable evening and one long to be remembered by every one present. K. A. H. E. F. Kenemur, Pickens, S. C? writes : Or. M. A. Simmons' Liver Medicine has for 10 years greatly benefitted me and many others. I think it abetter medicine than Black Draught; use it in preference, as it is milder, yet more efficient. Sold by Dr. J. B. Black. Young Women The entry into womanhood fa a critical time for a girl. Little menstrual disorders started at that time soon grow into fatal complications. That female troubles are filling graveyards proves this. Wine of Cardui establishes a painless and natural menstrual flow. When once this important function fa started right, a healthy life will usually follow. Many women, young and old? owe their lives to Wine ot Cardui. There fa nothing like it to give women freedom from pain and to fit young women for every duty of life. $1,00 bottles at druggists, Miss Delia M. Strayer, "Fully, Kaiti "1 have suffered untold pain at menstrual periods for a long time, was nervous, had no appetite, and lost interest in everything, in fact was miserable. 1 have taken four bottles of Wine of Cardui, with Thedford's Black-Draught, when needed, and to-day I am entirely cured. I cannot express the thanks I feel for what you have done for me." For advice In cases requiring special directions, address, giving symptoms, the Ladies' Advisory Department, The Chattanooga Medicine Company, Chattanooga, Tenn. IMti NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. My ice wagon makes its regular trij every morning?one a day?and thost desiring small quantities of ice will please have it delivered bv the wagon on it: regular trij?. Hereafter no ice will be de ; livered, except from the wagon, in less than twenty pound pieces, as I can't afford to deliver such small quantities. I I want to do all in my power to oblige ni) customers, but those buying ice in smal quantities must hereafter have it delivered bv the wagon or get it at the ice bouse. J. A. VERNON. Perhaps it's Your Place. Ever thought that when you heard the tire alarm? And made resolutions aboul INSURANCE only to forget all about it next morning Why not he relieved of such worry? A few dollars per year will completely insure you against loss by lire. Come in and talk the matter over. JOHN F. FOLK, The Fire Insurance Agent. Notice to Road Overseers. Office of County Supervisor, Bamberg County, Bambero, S. C., July 10, 1900. All Road Overseers in Bamberg County are hereby ordered to warn out the hands and work all roads at once. Township Commissioners will see that this order is complied with. J. B. KEARSE, County Supervisor. Newberry College Commodious buildings; pure water. Three courses for degrees, with elective?. Good library; working lal>oiatory. Efficient preparatory department. Board, tuition, and all fees per year need not exceed $100 in collegiate department ; $90 in preparatory department. Next session begins October 2d*. For catalogue address GEO. B. CROMER, President, Newberry, S. C. STPIEOS OF ALL KINDS. rBi; Everybody . . . Can See Now. You can get Good Specs from 10c. to $8.00 per pair at T. C. ROUIS, RAILROAD AVENUE, Bamberg, S. C. CANDIDATES' CARDS. for'congress. I will l>e a candidate for re-election to Congress from the Second Congressional ( District, subject to the rules and regula- 1 tions of the Democratic party. Respect- ' fully, W. JASPER TALBERT. FOR SOLICITOR. 1 take this method of announcing myself a candidate for the position of Solic. itor of the Second Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party. JAMES E. DAVIS. I respectfully anuounce myself as a candidate for Solicitor of the Second Circuit, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. CHAS. CARftOLL SIMMS. FOR STATE~SENATOR. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the State Senate, subjrct to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. S. G. MAYFIELD. 1 respect fully announce myself as a candidate for State Senator from Bantl>erg 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, i Respectfully, JNO. W. CRUM. At the suggestion of a large number of , voters from 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. McIVER BOSTfCK. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for election to the House of Representatives from Bamberg county, pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. JOHN F. FOLK. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. R. McCORMACK. VAD I rov AP PAl'DT I Vtt VUiiUli VI I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court of Bamberg county, subject to the will of the people, as expressed at the Democratic primary. GEO. P. BAMBERG. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court of Bamberg county, subject to the result of the Democratic primary. C. B. FREE. FOR SHERIFF. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for election to the office of Sheriff of Bamberg county, and will abide the will of the people as expressed at the Democratic primary. JOSEPH H. LANCASTER. We hereby annouuce C F Rentz, of Ekrhardt, a candidate for Sheriff of Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. MANY FRIENDS. I take this method of announcing my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Bamlterg county, promising to abide the result of the Democratic primary election. J. B. HUNtER. j ) FOR TREASURER, I The friends of J. Alfred Chassereau ; place him in nomination for the office of 5 County Treasurer of Bamberg county, ' subject to the rules and regulations of * the Democratic primary. [ I respectfully announce myself as a ' candidate for the office of County Trcas1 urer of Bamberg county, subject to the 1 action of the Democratic party. J. DICKINSON. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Bamberg county, subject to. the rules of the Democratic" primat3\ JEFF. B. SMITH. AUDITOR & SUPT. EDUCATION. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for County Auditor and Superintendent of Education of Bamberg county, subject to the action of the Democratic party. U- A. BIKLE. The many friends of Joe J. Brabham, hereby announce him as a candidate for County Auditor of Bamberg, pledging him to submit to the will of the people as expressed at the Democratic primary. I announce myself a candidate for reelection to the office of County Auditor of Bamberg county, promising to abide the result of the Democratic primary. ; ' W. E. 8EA3E. 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 t myself to faithfully perform alfduties 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 candiilata fni- Cnnntr A ?Twi Snnprintpn. (lent of Education of Bamberg county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. I. G. JENNINGS. COUNTY SUPERVISOR" ?- ? Having served as foreman of Bamberg county's chain gang for six months, ancf 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 K. HUGHES. 1 hereby announce my candidacy for the office of County Supervisor of Bamberg county. I will abide the result of the Democratic primary, and support the nominees of the party. W. II. COLLINS. The friends of W. T. Cave hereby announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor of Bamberg county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 1 announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of Baud?erg county, l)efore the Democratic primary, and promise to abide by the rules governing the same. 'Mardi 20, 11)00, E. C. BRUCE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate f.\~ tlm />fH( 'nnnlv SunAPvianr unit. I'M IUV l??l?V V v k V-VMliVJ ject li> the rules governing the Democratic , primary. GEO. H. KEARSE. March 5, 1900. ' JUDGE OF PROBATE^ I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Jucge of Probate for Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. B. W. MILE\. FOR CORONER. Thanking my many friends for th?ir j past favors in the last election, I ask a ? continuance of the same. I hereby an- j nounee myself for re-election to the office g of Coroner of Bamberg county, subject g to the rules and regulations of the Dem- t ocratic party. A. W. BESINGER. { I respectfully announce myself as a 1 candidate for Coroner of Bamberg county, 1 subject to the rules and regulations of the * Democratic primary election. 1 G.B. AYER, Olar, S. C. CANDIDATES' CARDS. FOR COR ox mi. 1 respectfully announce myself as a candidate tor Coroner of Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. J(!>E B.GILLAM. 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 If. ZE1GLER. I am a caudidate for Coroner of Baml>erg county, and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. J. G. RENTZ. FOR MAGISTRATE. I hereby anuounce myself as a candidate for the ortlee of Magistrate for Ehrhardt and Kcarse's Mill, subject to the result of the Dem?>cratic primary. J. C. COPELAND. ? I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate at Bamberg, subject to the rules aud regulations governing the Democratic primary. 11. A. RAY. FOR MASTER. % I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Master. If elected, I pledge myself to discharge the duties of the office faithfully and to the best of my ability. U. C. FOLK. . ; f| ???' Creamy Biscuits, Crisp Pastries, iM Lightest Bread, will f>e the result if the floor used is made by * THEDENKAREMILLQIGGfi. DEMARK, S. V. f|j| Beat grades, better than the primes! 'gjM Western product, is what is turned cat. Cart furl? | ...MsaDar. 1 Write for prices aid patroifei . hone industries. Shorts and second grade flour always on hand. STANDARD I "MAINTAINED." My business is now just about y~. oue year old. I promised.yon at the beginning promt, liberal " and reliable service. I have been faithfnl, and you have rewarded my efforts by giving me your business. I appreciate it, friends, and wish, to thank you right here for yonr patronage, so liberally bestowed. I am much better prepared to handle yonr business than I was a year" ago, having gathered about roe the best wood and i iron workers, painters and trim- |pa | nters this country affords. Yon don't have lo wait till tbeycoine, they are here, and to be found at my works every working day of the year. Don't hesitate to send me yonr carriage work, I can serve you bettei and with more promptness than any similar establishment within fifty miles of Bamberg. I also repair, upholster and renew all kinds of furniture in the latest style, shoe horses and guarantee satisfaction and prices along all lines. Call on ree jjaB at the same old place, opposite Bamberg Cotton Mills, Bamberg, S. C.,and be treated right. Yours to satisfy, DANIEL J. DELK. I ? S. G. MAYFIELD, 1TTARHFY IT 11W. TW I vnna mm m * ? ^ DENMARK, S. Cm DENTIST. Will be pleased to serve the people. Office op stairs la the building next to bank. F. F. JOHNSON. J l. c. inglis, b. w. milky, Referee in Bankruptcy. Probate Judge. INGLIS $ MILET, | Attorneys at Law, BAMBERG, & C. Will practice in the Coartsotf the State. Prompt attention given to collections. Money to Loan. v|| apply to Mar Bros. Sf Rice, Jjl luirieys ail CuiMtors at Lav, HAM BERG C. H., 8- C. 5~J SCHOOL ELECTION. 9 Opficr op Supt. op Education, ) Bambkku County, - >Bamberg, S. C., July 25, 1900. ) Notice is hereby given that an election will be he)?l at Hopewell school house, in || fishpond Township, on Thursday, Au- | just 9th, 1900, for the purpose of deter- ;|?P inning whether a special school district shall be laid off in said towuship and a special levy of three mills be made on the ax able property in said district for school JI >urposes, also for the elecction of three rustees for said district. A petition to - his effect has been tiled with the county . $ >oard of edncation. By order of the i >oard, W. E. SEASE, County Supt. Education. |