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* ??CJM t The Bamberg Herald Thursday, February 28, 1901. J. S. Brooker's Hardware Store Personal Mention. ?Mrs. T. C. Rouis is still quite sick. ?Mr. Geo. J. Hiers, of Ehrhardt, was here last Thursday. ?Mr. L. A. Bikle, of Ehrhardt, was in the city last Monday. T ?Mrs. H. F. Kit**' was one of the grip sufferers the past week. ?Mr. N. M. Sal ley spent Saturday and Sunday at Orangeburg. ?Mr. and Mrs. John II. Cope spent Tuesday in Charleston. ?Mrs. C. W. G arris and children are visiting relatives at Smoaks. ?Mr. W. II. Hurt has been sick for the past week, but is better now. ?Mrs. T. L. Law son, who has been Imo ivict icininrttviiic SICfk. iUi swiut nuiv -J,. ?Mr. S. P. J. Garris, of Smoaks. visited his son, Hon. C. \V. Garris, last week. ?Messrs. A. C. Andrews and ? Murphy, . of Orangeburg, were in the city Tuesday. ?Mr. J. C Folk, Jr., of Folk's store, was in the citv Monday and paid us a pleasant call. ?Mr. T. Ambrose Green, of Spartanburg, was in the city several days this week. ?Messrs. J. M. Morris, J. S. Besinger, and J. F. Morris were in to see us on Tuesday. ?Messrs. W. H. Collins and Willie Weeks, of Govan, were in the city last Tuesday. ?Messrs. M. N. Rice and W. P. McMillan, of the Olar section, were in the city Tuesday. ?Mr. S. Blackwelder. superintendent of the oil mill, has been sick for several days with grippe. ?Mrs. E. C. Bruce has been quite sick this week, but her friends hope she is some better now. ?Mrs. H. Karesh and little son, of Olar, have been visiting Mrs. Karcsh's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pearlstin. ?Miss Clara Riley, who has been teaching at Reevesville, came home last Friday night, her school having closed. ?Miss Hattie Kittrell, who is nowstaying in Savannah, spent several days here last and this week, visiting relatives. ?Mr. Joe. Tobish Mrs. R. Pearlstine, and Misses Rav and Ethel Pearlstine, of Br&nchville; Mr. Henry Wolfe, of Allendale; Miss Sarah Jacobs, of Charleston; and Mr. H. Karesb, of Olar, spent last j Sunday a* Mr. J. W. Pearl still's. Wanted.?To buy about 2.000 pounds j of fodder. Any one having any to sell will please apply at this office. * I Capt Claud E. Sawyer, it is reported, I will likely be riven a Judgeship in the Philippines by President McKinlev. The snow made it yen- wet and sloppy underfoot. If we had good sidewalks this would not be so. Can't we get them? Everybody now that wants a cheap watch, clock, or jewelry and spectacles, can get it at T. C. Rouis, Railroad ^ Avenue. v : It might not be a bad idea for some of onr subscribers to bring us some wood. Qor supply is running somewhat low, so they can bring it in at once. Those who need Dow law cotton plant- j ers, guano distributors, corn drills, or disc, harrows should see C. J. S. Brooker and Ho nnooo Kcfnrp hm in cr gw ilia pi iwa WAVIV MUJ The time for paying State and county taxes expires to-day (Thursday.) Better pay up and ,avoid the penalty. There . will certainly be no further extension. A heavy snow fell here last Friday night and Saturday, but most of it gone by Monday afternoon. It measured between 7i and 8 inches deep on a level. Fish without heads at G. A. Ducker s. The town council should put brick culverts in at all the .street crossings in town. The saving in lumber in a few years would pay for the culverts, and . then they would last indefinitely. Supervisor Bruce went up to Rush's mill l^t Thursday and met the supervisor afcJSsirn well count}* there. The } contract for repairing the bridges was ' let out, Mr. Barker getting the contract. Mr. Robert Padgett is now safe in the 'hospital for the insane at Columbia. Deputy Sheriff J. Felder Hunter savs he bought no fruit on the last trip. He returned from Columbia Tuesday morning. " Remember, that the town tax books will be open next Monday, and will remain open three days. Call on W. D. Rhoad at Thos. Black's store and pay your money to him. He will deliver receipts. Maj. Havelock Eaves and H. S. Dowling Esq., with Capt. S. J. McCauglirin and Mr. F. J. Wilson, of Newberry, took a hunt down in Colleton county Wednesday and Thursday of last week. They bagged 112 birds. County Treasurer Dickinson says there will be nearly five hundred people who have not paid their taxes when the books close to-night. It is not likely that the collections this year will be much if any larger than last "year. Washington's birthday was observed by the bank and post office. The bank was closed for the day, while the post office Kept Sunday Hours. 1 lie ? railed school and the Carlisle Fitting School gave a half holiday. Wood?Two and one foot. Phone 17. nursery. Mr. Sam Sexton, who formerly worked in the cotton mill here, died in * Augusta last Sunday. He was 19 years old, and had been sick for about ten days with pneumonia. The body was brought here , Monday morning for burial. Some of our subscribers think our last week's issue was one of the best we have ever printed. It is a source of gratification to us to know that we are pleasing the reading public, a fact "which is attested by the new subscriptions we receive. Our people should begin to take some interest in the town election. The time for it is approaching, and we should look around and get good men to serve. The office will have to seek the man in this instance, for good men arc not spoiling for municipal honors. Next Monday is the first Monday in March and salesday The Master advertises in this paper some valuable real estate for sale on that day. One piece is a valuable house and lot in Denmark, and those wishing a good investment should bid on it. Last Tuesday we were shown, bv Miss Agnes Johnson, some curios from Florida, sent by her sister, Mrs. II. F. Spann. Among them was an eagle's claw, which must have belonged to a very large bird. The claw was a large one, and looked to be dangerous indeed when handled by an angry eagle. Mr. Weslev Carter died at his home in - " y?^ - -yv -" \ Residence Changes. " >1 r. Edgar L. Price has moved into his : residence on Church street. Hon. A. Molver Rostick has moved - into the Mitchell place on Railroad Avenue, which he recently purchased. Mr. II. I"). Hogg's family have moved into the Hartzog house, lately vacated by the family of Mr. G. W.Garland. Mr. J. P. Matheny has rented the Dr. * Lew is place on Railroad Avenue, and has moved into it. Marriage at St. George. ' Mr. Walter Smoak, of Orangeburg,and Miss Nellie Aekerman were married at the residence of the bride's parents at St. George last Wednesday afternoon. Rev. D. H. Crosland officiating. The following from Orangeburg attended the wedding: Mr. Willie May with Miss Meta Smoak: Mr. Mai. Jennings with Miss Kuby Ash; Mr. anil Mrs. ? Ash; Messrs. Willie Murphy, Andrew Smoak, and Lawrence Smoak; Misses Genu and Lucile Smoak. Wanted?A few private boarders at the l>r. Lewis house. .T. P. Matiikxy. New Advertisements. EDISON PlIONOOKAl'IIS. Col. J. F. Folk has the South Carolina agency for Edison's phonographs and records. Call and see it. He has a full stock of records, embracing the latest band music and songs. Oil Mill News. The board of directors of the oil mill held a meeting last Friday, at which Maj. E. It. Ilays and A. W. Knight were selected as directors to supply the places of Col. John F. Folk and Maj. Haveloek Eaves. It was decided to establish a ginnery in connection with the mill, and it will he built in time for the ginning season this fall.More land will be bought so as to give plenty of room for cotton wagons, and i several other improvements in the plant are contemplated. The capital stock will no doubt be increased to $3.1,000. Mr. Padgett Taken Back. Last Thursday Mr. Kobert Padgett was found at Tucker's Ferry at the Edisto, making his way back home after escaping from Deputy Sheriff J. Felder Hunter, as mentioned last week. He was carried I to his home, and last Saturday was ; brought to Bamberg. He was kept liere until Monday, when he was carried to Columbia. In his escape he bruised his shoulder bv lumping off the traiu while it was moving. He and family have the sympathy of all in his affliction, and it is hoped he will soon he himself again. He stands in need of medical treatment more than anything else, bnt he could not be treated pt home. To Arrange for Memorial Day. The Executive Committee of the Rivers' Bridge Memorial Association will meet at the Memorial Grounds on Saturday, March 16th, at 3 o'clock p. m., to arrange for memorial services. J. C. McMillan, President. J. W. Jenny, Secretary. Knights of Pythias. At the meeting of Bamberg Lodge, No. 33, last Monday evening the rank of Page was conferred upon Mr. E. L. Snioak. The rank of Esquire was conferred upon Pages J. A. Murdaugh, J. C. Moye, and L. C. Price. The rank of Knight was conferred upon Esquires E. Dickinson, A. P. Gray, O.A.Simmons, J. IV. Pcarlstine, W. G. Hoffman, and G. W. Wilson. Knights J. S. Matthews, J. S. J. Faust, and E. T. LaFitte %cre present from Denmark, and we were glad to have them with us. Come again, brethren. There was also present at tins convention the largest number of our own members for some time past, and the meeting was a good one. (Quarterly Conference. Presiding Elder Browne will preach in the Methodist church here next Sunday the Clear Poml section last Thursday night, after an illness of about two weeks with pneumonia. The deceased was about 45 years old, and leaves a wife ami several children, one a son about grown. The burial took place Saturday at the Cleaton burying ground. Mr. L. H. Folk, from near Ehrhardt. was married at Eutawville last Thursday morning to Miss Mattie Russell. The ceremony took place at the residence oi the bride's mother, several sinspeople of the groom from this county attended the weddimr. Mr. and Mrs. Folk came home last Friday night, and will make their home near Ehrhardt. Mr, E. C. Hays has purchased the lot between our office and his furniture store, and will soon creet thereon a brick store, his store not being large enough to accommodate his increasing business. MiHays is one of our most successful merchants. He keeps the "roods the people want, advertises them in this paper, and sells at reasonable prices. This is the secret of his success. He will materially increase his stock when the store is finished. morning and evening. The second quarterly conference for this charge will be held next Monday morning. Let all interested be present. Ehrliardt Etchings. Euriiardt, February 25.?Mrs. B. Godbee, of Augusta, is the guest of Mrs. B. F. Brown. Mrs. R. L. Farrcll, of Harlevville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Copeland. The snow storm of Friday night and Saturday was a heavy one for this section of the country, it being ten inches deep in Ehrhardt. Some of our oldest citizens say it is the deepest they have ever seen here. Business was very dull with the merchants Saturday, but the middle of the street had a riotous appearance; at times growing very interesting by both young"and old in snowballing contests. Dr. A. F. Langford, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Quattlebaum, returned home Monday. Miss Minnie Cone and Mr. Calvin Barnes were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. S. P. Chisolm. Miss Cone is a daughter of Mr. A. J. Cone, of Lodge, and Mr. Barnes is from Hampton county. Only the members and relatives of the* family were present. Wesley Carter, a well known farmer near Clear Pond, died Thursday night. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn their Wss. Mr. Carter was about 45 years old, and was born and raised in this section ot the country. Mrs. Mary Rent/ and Mrs. Rachel TTomlor worn tli#? <mnsts of Hamilton and Jason Fender last Monday, j Charles Murdaugh, colored, was caught stealing meat from R. Pearlstine ?fc Sons' I store last Friday night, and when accused of the theft by Mr. A. J. Cone, Pearlstine's salesman, who started with him to the guard house, he broke loose and ran. Several shots were exchanged, but nobody hit. The negro made good his escape, but was brought to town Monday monflhg by Mr. Thomas Rizer and turned i over to the council, who gave him an | immediate trial, which resulted in the culprit paving a line of $*2o.OO. M rs. K. M. McKissick has just returned home from Harlevville, where she has been spending some time with her daughter, who has been quiteill. Mrs. Theodore Peeples, of Varnville,is visiting her parents. Rev. and Mrs. S. P. Chisolm this week. A. C. R. Heel need Hates to Washington. The Southern Railway,.the great trunk j line from the South to Washington, offers especially reduced rates to Washington, I). (\, for the inauguration of President MoKinley, March 4th, 1901, as follows: For individuals, (single tickets,) rate of one fust class fare for the round trip, to he sold March 1st,2nd and 3rd, with tinal limit March i?th, 1901. For regular organized military companies and brass hands in uniform accompanying them, twenty-live or more on one ticket, st ill lower rates will he granted. Tickets to he sold March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, with tinal limit March 9th, 1901. The service of the Southern Railway is by far the most complete and fastest of any line from the South. For detailed information as to rates, reservations, etc., apply to any agent of the Southern Railway or connections. ACCIDENTALLY KILLED. 1 Mr. .J. l\ Jones Meets His Death in a Tragic and Peculiar Way. Last Saturday night Mr. J. U. Jones, who lives on Mr. J. W. Stokes's farm about three miles above town, was acci. dentally killed while on his way home. The accident was a most peculiar one. Mr. Jones with several other gentlemen were walking home on the railroad, they not caring to take their horses out in the snow. Clerk of Court Free was one of the party, and had turned off to go to his home only a short while before the accident occurred. The sad ending to a little play which cost Mr. Jones his life hatmencd on an embankment of the rail road near Mr. J. H. Hadwin's place Mr. Jones was a jolly sort of man; always in a go?xl humor, and wanting to play like a school boy. As the party walked along he kept wanting to roll some of them in the snow, and as they reached this embankment he and Mr. Frank Sandifer clinched each other to roll in the snow. They rolled down the embankment together, Mr. Jones going first. Before reaching the bottom there was a steep place of about two feet. Mr. Jones went down first, and not seeing this steep place on account of the snow covering it, he fell sharply, striking a small snag which had been trimmed off by the railroad hands. In working along the right of way they had cut down the bushes, and this bush had been cut off about twelve inches above the ground. Mr. Jones fell on the sharp point, it entering his right thigh an inch or more, severing the large artery. Both men got up laughing, 110 one, not even Mr. Jones, knowing he was hurt. As soon as they reached the top of the embankment some one in the crowd saw the blood and askI ed who was hurt. His attention was . called to the blood 011 his clothes, and he seemed surprised, and made some remark and looked down to examine himself. Just then he fainted away from the great loss of blood, and in a very short time was dead. A physician was immediately sent for and those present tried to do something for him but could not."" He never snnkp after lie fell, and 110 doubt ? * - r ? 7 lie died without knowing he was hurt. The body was carried on to his home that night, and Sunday morning Magistrate H. A. Ray, acting as coroner, held an inquest. The following jury was summoned: A. E. H. Simmons, foreman; J. II. Iladwin, J. A. J. Rice, C. E. Sandifer, T. J. Simmons, D. J. Delk, Shellie Sandifer, W. P. Hair, C. B. Free, Levi Churchwell, J. W. Stokes, Adam Grimes. After hearing the evidence they rendered a verdict that J. U. Jones came to his death by accident by rolling down the railroad embankment while playing, striking a sharp snag which severed the artery in his right leg. Following is the testimony taken at the inquest. JIM HADWIX testified that he joined Mr. Jones and others as they were passing his house and were going up the railroad, and Mr. Jones threw his arms around Mr. Frank Sandifer and they rolled down the embankment and when they got up I asked if either was hurt. I saw blood on Mr. Sandifer's pants. Mr. Sandifer spoke and said he did not think he was hart and then Mr. Jones fell over on his face. Mr. Sandifer picked him up. I staid there about two minutes and left to let J. H. Iladwin and J. A. Rice know of it, and when they got there he was dead. They were just playing in the snow, and there was a sharp snag which stuck in Mr. Jones' leg and he bled to death in a few minutes. HENRY JOHNSON, a negro, testified that he was in the party and they were going along playing in the snow, and when we got to the place where the accident occurred Mr. Jones said to Mr. Sandifer, "Here is a good place to roll," and Mr. Jones walked up to Mr. Sandifer and they clinched and went rolling down the bank, and when they got down to the level they both got up and started up the hill, laughing, and Mr. Jim Iladwin asked if either was hurt. and Mr. Jones asked Mr. Hadwin what he meant, and I looked and saw by the blood 011 Mr. Jones that he was bleeding, and I said to him that he was bleeding and must be hurt, and just then he fell on his face in the snow. I then ran to Mr. Had win's to let him know Mr. Jones was hurt; told Mr. Hadwin to come quick, that I thought Mr. Jones was hurt badly, and when I got back he was dead. I saw the snag later. They were playing, and it was purely accidental. The accident happened a little after dark Saturday night. Mr. Jones was 48 years old, and leaves a wife and four children, one of them being a son about grown. The burial took place Monday morning at Double Pond church. Mr. Jones was a good man and had many friends, who deeply regret his untimely end. He had recently joinpd the National Union, an insurance order lately established here, and had insured Ifis life for $1,000. It has only been a short time since he received his policy, and this amount will materially assist his family. The little stick which caused his death was cut down and brought away by some gentlemen who went out from town. It looked to be from an alder bush, and the trimmed end was sharp and seasoned, which would cut one just like a knife, if driven against them with some force. It was about a half inch in diameter, and certainly looked to be a little thing to cause the death of a man. Clear Pond Dots. The farmers of Clear Pond are getting along nicely with their work. They are fixing for planting. There was a nice fish fry at Clear Pond 011 Thursday night last. There was quite a crowd of men folks attended. Quite a surprise to everybody on last | Saturday morning when they awoke and everything covered with snow. The girls and boys had a grand time playing snow ball. We were sorry to hear of the illness of little Tommie Zeigler, but are glad to know that he is improving. Little Kistler Sandifer, who has been very sick, is able to be up again. \Ve are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Wesley Carter on Thursday night last. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. Miss G. E. Jordan was the guest of Mrs. Alice Zeigler Saturday and Sunday. Miss Pearl Drummond was the guest of Miss Ellen Michel last week. An inquiry at one of the department stores in New York elicited the fact that of the enormous number of books sold during the holidays, more than one-half were Bibles. Other stores also reported large sales. One store has sold over 30, 00 Bibles during tire yean j Barnwell County Jurors. GUAM) .11 KY. C. C. Z0111, Great Cypress. J. R. Aaron, Red Oak. 1). P. Key, Bennett Springs. Miles Carter, Allendale. G. II. Hay, Georges Creek. John Busbee, Bennett Springs. J. I Eaves, Georges Creek. J. J. Harriott, Sycamore. J. W. Sanders, Georges Creek. J. S. Calhoun, Baldoek. W. B. Faust, Great Cypress. Dave Rosier, Bennett Springs. HOI.D OVKH KKOM lOOU. T. J. Grubbs, Rosemary. Willie Hair, Rosemary. C. E. Birt, Barnwell. W. E. McLemore, Barnwell. Henry Bailey, BaUloek. E. H. Bennett. Baldoek. PETIT .11"IIOUS?FlKsf WEEK. Allendale?I I). Ellis, W. R. Williams, F. M. Young. Baldoek?W. B. Warren, W. R. Ferguson, T. I). Johnson. Bennett Springs?J. B. Williams, John [ Rosier, James Bates. ( Blackville?0. B. Bodiford, IT. G. Delk. Bull Pond?A. II. Wilson. Georges Creek?F. L. Still, J. II. Still, M. T. Still, W. II. Creech, N. C. Gruhbs. Great Cypress?W. V. Hazel, 11. C. Creech, Green Harrison, Jr., P. 11. Priester, E. II. Grayson, J. II. Hazel, II. C. Creech. Four Mile?C. M. Turner. Red Oak?II. Boyles, John Halford, W. T. Gruhbs, R. P. Gannt. Rosemary?J. J. Boyd, Jack Brit. Sycamore?J. I). Augley, W. F. Cone, W. J. My rick. AVilliston?T. AY. Reed, Dr. AValtcr Willis. The spring term of court will convene there next Monday, March 4th. News From Olar. Olak, February 2T>.?Mr. C. M.Browning and your correspondent attended a school entertainment given in memory of Washington's birthday at a school house near Dr. A. N. Bay's. The doors were opened at 7 o'clock and in a short while the house was packed. Music was furnished by Messrs. Bay and Morris. There was some good recitations and dialogues, each acting their part well. Prof. Carter deserves great credit, for he is the right man in the right place. We don't wish for Prof. Carter's school to close, but we hope it will not be long before we have the pleasure of attending another entertainment under the management of Mr. Carter. Prof. C. C. Wclfley closed his school here Friday. Mr. Welfley will leave iu a few days for the North. On account of the snowy weather our town was deserted Saturday. The dispensary did a very good business. After a two weeks visit to her home in Williston, Miss Bettie Matthews returned to her post of duty yesterday. Honey Ford Hots. Mr. Eugene Hutto, who has been sick for several days with chills and fever, is improving, and in a few days he will be able to resume his studies at the Carlisle Fitting School. Mr. David Smoak, who has been very ill for some time at his son's, W. F. ' Smoak, is able to be about again. The recent snow has done some damage to the evergreen and ornamental trees of the neighborhood. A party of folks from our section spent ' last Friday night at Howell's old mill, ' fishing, and as they were returning the lYtnin fY?ll n bridge, and after . All Ui V 1 VIA v>?? .. some difficulty they succeeded in prizing . the animal out, without serious damage happening to him. On last Monday afternoon Master Brands Smoak and his faithful dog, i Efallas, went out 011 a rabbit chase, and . it seemed as if the whole woods had turned to rabbits. They killed four. Messrs. J. Crum and D. T. Smoak par- < ticipated in an enjoyable fish fry at the hospitable home of Mr. J. B. Padgett last Saturday afternoon, given in honor of 1 Mr. Hugo Strickland, who is teaching at Sassafras Grove. The farmers are getting ready to plant ' corn. Pat. Bamberg Pharmacy will refund your money if }-ou are not satisfied after . using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver j Tablets. They cure disorders of the ? stomach, biliousness, constipation and ] headache. Price, 25c. Samples free. Kearse News. Kearse, February 21.?There is no j news here this week, and somebody lias ( said, "No news is good news." . One of our pupils, Marie Kearse, has 1 been sick, but she is in her place again. ! John Moye Brabham and Oscar E. , Kearse are still hitching their mules at 1 the same place. John is Carrie(d)"away, and Oscar sa}*s she's a Daisy. j We are all. looking forward to the , sociable Saturday evening. Buford's Bridge and Kearse will combine, and we expect a fine time. , The farmers here arc going to use a large amount of phosphates this year; 1 one in particular is going to use 800 1 pounds per acre on his entire crop. If cotton takes a tumble next fall some- ( bod}- is going to get where the fl\- fell? "in the soup." There is an old darky here that is trying to run two plows with a very small 1 corn pile. Two months of plowing and very light feeding has gotten one of his horses very poor. The other day he saw an old lien eating out of the feed trough and lie called out to his -wife: "Haly! I jess now no why ole Bob loss 'um flesh so. Dat tritlin' hen et uin corn fass ag um shell hit ofTen de cob. Shoo!!" A gentleman in our neighborhood bought a mule sometime ago, that had been badly abused last year. A day or two after having brought it home, his eldest son rode it to see his sweetheart. Arriving at her house, the whole family came out to see the new mule. "You've got a new mule," said some one. "Yes," said the bov, "An' I think he's a good un too. He b'longed lass yer ter er locust preacher whogi\' him two yurs of corn at er bate; hauled ties wid *im all de week, an' when Sunday cum dt mule wuztoo tired ter git 'roun his circus fass enough, so he traded him fur a pearter one. Pis mule iz a little brief, but is mighty willin'." To show how "willin'" the mule was, bedashed it down the road, and in less time than it takes to tell it. the mule fell, and fell upon the boy and it took the whole family to get the mule oil the bov. The girl is laughing vet. *v A i* U. XI. XX, This signature is on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quiiiiiie Tablets tts rtwij Mat a? s ?Id IsjMWfqr TALBERT IX THE CHAIR. Ex-Confederate Presides Over 1 lie House Deliberations. The house yesterday afternoon had tin i rather unexpected pleasure of sitting under Representative Talhert as speaker pro tern. For a Southern soldier, and an Ex-Confederate, Mr. Talhert found himself in quite a prominent position, one that no Confederate before him has ever reached, and only one has ever approach' ?.? ?i- i> ?.i: .1 him v I'O \\ 11 I'll 111*- l\l'pui>llt lliKi .? *, in tht* house. C. Buck Kilgore of Texas, so noted for his independent spirit and his defiance of Czar Reed's rules, was once honored by Mr. Reed himself and made chairman of the committee of the whole, but that position was far inferior to that occupied by Mr. Talbert yesterday. There was a peculiar litness in having the South Carolinian in the chair, since he was put there to take care of the passing of pension bills. Mr. Talbert's antagonism to pension bills as a class is well known, and the light he made against the wholesale and indiscriminate passage of all applications, whether meritorious or otherwise, is a part of the history of the first session of this congress. He finally compelled the speaker to give up the "Friday evening pension matinees," where all sorts of things were -jammed through with only a few members pros cut. Mr. Talbert, however, acquitted himself of the duties of his office with becoming dignity, though parts of the routine of declaring hills passed at times were left out or mixed up. A little desire was evident on the part of Mr. Grosvenor and other experienced members of the Republican side, to make some amusement for themselves out of the presiding oflieer pro lent, but it received a sharp cheek from Mr. Talbert. In the hurry of passing from bill to bill, and in his desire to get the business over with by the time for adjournment, Mr. Talbert may, perhaps, have omitted a few words of the perfunctory forms. Mr. Grosvenor arose during one of the speaker's breathing spells and said as he smiled amusedly, "Mr. Speaker, I rise to a parliamentary inquiry." Air. Talbert?State your parliamentary inquiry. Mr. Grosvenor?What has become of the last three bills before the house? Air. Talbert?I ordered them read a third time, they were read a third time, and passed. Air. Grosvenor?I believe the chair failed to announce that they had passed. Air. Talbert?If that is a fact, the gentleman must have been asleep. I am glad to have done something to awaken him. The house broke into hearty laughter, and thereafter Air. Talbert was allowed to pass the bills according to his own methods.?AVashiftgton Times. AVhen you want a physic that is mild and gentle, easy to take and pleasant in effect use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, 25c. Samples free. Every box guaranteed. For sale bA Bamberg Pharmacy. Happenings in tlic Country. Having no news to relate, it reminds s of a little piece called "Editor's Dream." We should alter the title a little though and say? "correspondent's dream." He stood till lie was tired, then he sat in a chair, A. trying to think of a thought; He ploughed all his fingers about through his hair, But not one new topic they brought. He had written on temperance and tariff and trade. And the prospects of raising a crop, And joked about ice cream and weak lemonade. Till his readers had warned him to stop. And wearied with thinking, Sleep came to his eyes As he pillowed his eyes on his desk. When the thoughts while awake had icfused to arise, 3ame now in troops that were strange and grotesque. And as the fresh ideas airily float, [le selected the bright one of the tribe, And this is the gem while dreaming he wrote, 'Now is the time to subscribe." G. Denmark Doings. Denmark, February 2o.?It is a rare pleasure to the people of lower Carolina to witness a heavy snow storm. The season just past was an exception, a record breaker, a means of great incon-1 lenience to aged people but an incident! af marvelous delight to the boys and girls. | The school children consider the season one of special privilege and can scarcely be persuaded that it is wrong to throw snow balls indiscriminately at everything and everybody. They even include their teachers in their list of targets, hoping possibly to right many wrongs of the past as the numberless pure Avnue mis-1 siles dart here and there, driven by a power sufficient to impress the unlucky recipient that there is a strong boy behind the weapon. Our teachers managed to exhibit an air of dignity, which served them well during the season of combat just passed, and escaped the pounding which others suffered who had less influence over the hundreds oi' over exultant lads. There is a great mystery in regard to the formation of hail and snow. We i master the philosophy by theorizing; yet, it is a natural phenomenon, the scope of which is thoroughly understood by every one who observes the glistening crystals falling from sky to earth. The recent snow fall was only a change in natures mighty passion. The stars and brilliant moon were pleasant assurances to us all at early sunset that the night would be nothing more than darkness. Thousands of hearts were happy the next morning, equally conscious too were they of the great surprise nature had heaped upon the earth. There is a moral in this, which is very applicable just now since the subject matter is nature and natural phenomena. The end of time will be a great surprise to millions of unfortunate people, and I believe the suddenness of the period of destruction will be a calamity in itself. Nature, blessed nature, let us revere Thee more and pay fit homage to Thee at all times that the great eternity may be to us more than a calamity. Capt. J. B. Guess went to Augusta, Ga., Saturday morning for the purpose of inspecting building material for the proposed extension of the Methodist church. Mr. Geo. Hope is the contractor. Work will be commenced in the course of ten days. Mrs. J. J. Walker, of Appleton, S. C., visited her daughter, Mrs. J. S. J. Faust, this week. Mr. Flowers Walker, a recent graduate of Clemson College, has been appointed traveling fertilizer inspector. Mr. Walker is a bright young man. The interest <*f the State is well represented. Senator Mayfield has lost his pet pony which bore the name "Ellerbe." It is currently repot4 ed that a negro stole the animal from Mr. Mavfielti's stable at night to take a ride. While out on his rounds the animals leg ,vas broken. The pony was returned 4o the stable during the night. At lirst, ;t was pre-, sumed that the injury was purety aocidental, but reports when investigated may implicate some bad, heartless nejro. V " .?/. .;-v - . - _ *; - * - ^ Horses, 1 Mules, ; I Buggies, TA7*arrnn? S i Harness, Lap Hobes, Etc. At Prices to please the Buyer. I ^ -- .i T" "WT- /TV -4 -m wTTV "W~A /TV TV (j. Fl\A\h JSAMISMU, i BAMBERG, S. O. t 3 t ??M?KB .yqjiJU* ; Furniture . l?y all means co to a furniture store. We don't attempt to keep a depart- /THE^B^w ment store, but sell furniture and HP( /simplest! kindred lines. We buy in earload ' I I & best k lots, and can meet any corapetion. jLtirei \^^ Bel in art Parlor Bis, jg?|jjP|Jj^ Sideboards, Baty Carriages, w ' Is the pret tiest ever seen in this section, and it is our pleasure to show you our stock. We handle the light-running Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine, and sell them for cash or oni easy terms. COFFINS and CASKETS. : All styles and prices carried in stock, and can furnish Hearse when desired. We . also carry Stoves and Ranges, and can please you in style and price. Mattings, * Baby Carriages, Ofiice Chairs, and Desks. We also Frame Pictures at reasonable . prices, and carry a beautiful stock of Mouldings. Come in and see us. It costs nothing to look, and we will be glad to show you our stock, whether you buy or not. Full supply of Lime always on band. H3- O. , I FIRE ..... " I1 INSURANCE . G. MOYE DICKINSON, : AGEXT. Representing as Strong Companies as any in I existence. Office at the Cotton Oil Miil : : c Applications for Insurance left at J. A. BYRD'S STORE, wil receive c prompt attention. 1 also empower bim to receive monies for me, and 0 receipt for same, including People's Building and Loan Dues G. MOYE DICKINSON. ON THEY GO ^ WITH ^ " t Quattlebaum & Dannelly of Ehrhardt, S. C? in the Lead, h Horses and Mules on Hand the Year Round. New Car Load Just . Arrived. Fancy Drivers ? and Good Work Stock. The best selection of BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, SURRIES, AVAGOXS, one and two horse, IIARXESS, WHIPS, LAPROBES, UM- * BRELLAS, SADDLES, WORK BRIDLES, and anything yon want that goes on a horse. [ Can please you in price and quality. "V Quattlebaum & Dannelly, \ EHRHARDT, S3. C. 8 * ? ?????? gjMgg?mmmm ANOTHER OAS LOAD of line stock just arrived at our stables. They ? are beauties, and we will sell them right. We have both HORSES AND MULES : ????????????i jj in this load, and we certainly have some of the e v r finest ones ever brought here. Some fine matched c pairs in horses and mules. Come sec 'em. \ JONES BROS. |1 . . 0 r -t r-vy. r.-'' ^ 3 ; .J, . ' V"-' ' - ,-.-r ' "' - ' \ * 5* PHOTOGRAPHS AT EHRIIARDT, S. C. Dr. S. Marion Pearson has opened an >iliee at Eiiriiardt, S. C\, and will take rour photograph, any style?will repair our watch, clock, sewing machine, and it your eyes to glasses and spectaclesrive him a call. Ilis prices will suit you. BID YOU KNOW that C. F. RIZER at Olar did as large a business as any merchant . in Dam berg County V The reason of it is that he keeps everything in the line of ,. BBU1USB.. ind sells at close prices. His large store is nil of bran-new and seasonable goods, iml lie is prepareil to supply your wants n any line, lie carries Dry Cioods, ( lotliing, Shoes, Dress Goods, Notions. Cob* reel ioiiery, Groceries, Hardivare? Harness, Sewing Machines, Crockery, Tinware, Drug*, etc. Also a full line of Collins and Caskets. He also handles ' >Zf Horses, Mules; 0 Buggies, Wagons, and anything in this line. It will pay you to see him before you buy. He buys in car lots, and will quote . close prices. Iwy al Dm Goods. I make this a special department, chick is in charge of Miss Bettie lathews, a first class Milliner, who will ake pleasure in serving the ladies. I appreciate the liberal patronage I have eceived, and ask a continoance. C. F. RIZER, OLAR, S. C. FCCorsets HAKE American Beauties r J f&L Wc have them ** *11 styles and Ml shapes to fit every ^ every 'WRX"*** ua^ci I ) thfa most * fibers! - - / ? warrant?"Money " S refunded after foot reeks' trial If corset Is sot satirise ory?" " ^ Look for this Trade UUm flark on inside of orset and on box* * * fty KALAMAZOO CORSET Gv .ole Makers. Kalamasoo, Mich * ""<* SALE BY |.PEAM5nNE&S0NS,BnactvBfc>&C. OIXON IRON WORKS BAMBERG, S. We sell Belting, Pulleys, Shafting, J Jngine and Boiler Supplies, Pipe. Fittags, \ alves, Injectors and Ejectors, , 'umps, Oils, etc. Our prices are reason* ble. we repair Engines, Boilers, Gins, Saw Hill binery, and m fact anything-in the mahinery line. Will attend calls in the ountry when desired. Repair work is ur specialty, and we guarantee satisfacion. Give us a trial. * ij IIMI HM WMIS." DENTIST. Will be pleased to.wrre the people. Office iip stain la tke wilding next to baak. f- f. johnson. F HOWELL A M'lVEB B08TICK W B OBCBSK lira, BHD, I rat Attorneys and Counselors, | BAMBEEG C. H., S. C. .. General practice; special , attention ba-v ig given to corporation law and the ex mination of titles. * ' Money to Loan. APPLY TO Izlar Bros.,#Bice, | ttoraeys aui Coisekrs at Law, BAMBERG 0. H., S. 0. ' Dr. H. W. BLACK, S DENTIST. 7ill be at EHRHART from TUESDAY 3 SATURDAY after the second Monay in each month. __ , C. INGLIS, B. W. MILEY, leferee in Bankruptcy. Probate Judge, INGLIS $ MILEY, Attorneys at Law, BAMBEBG, S. C. / ^ ' V; Will practice in the Courts of the State, rompt attention given to collections. I0TICE TO COMMISSIONERS* Office of County Supervisor, 1 Bamberg County. > Bamberg. S. C., February 20,1001.j The new township commissioners who ave received notice of their appointment rill please meet at some convenient place a their respective townships, before the 1st day of February, and organize by lecting one of their number chairman, as cquircd by general statutes of 1894. The bairmaH so elected will be a member of he county board, and all chairmen are equested to moot at the court house in t&mberg on Monday, March 4tht for the mrpose of organizing as a county board nd for such other business as may come efore Us. ?. C. BBUG1, County SuperviaoK.