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.T" y The Bamberg Herald. ESTABLISHED HA1 1st, 1891. A. W. KSIGHT. Editor. Rates?$1.00 per 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. Locai . Notices 8c. per line first week, 5c. afterwards. Tributes of Respect, etc., must be paid for as regular advertising. Communications?News letters or on subjects of general interest will be gladly welcomed. Those of a personal nature will not be published unless paid for. "THURSDAY, February 12,1903. We people in the South believe the free rural delivery of mails was the best thing a Republican congress ever did. * * * The Parrott Bros., publishers of the Laurens County News, will move their paper to Gaffney. This is the second time they have moved in less than three years. We are afraid they are making too many changes. * * * TITt. ? ik rtf *1. Jo rv/iv nft I une me euitui ui wis makes mistakes, just as other people do, and on occasions differs with many of his readers, yet they know that what he advocates is what he really believes to be for the best interests of the whole people. They know he has no axe to grind, and that there is no "graft" in it for him. To possess the confidence of our constituency is naturally gratifying to us, and that it is duly appreciated we strive to make I manifest. * * * Some newspapers in this- State have been putting themselves to considerable trouble in denying the fact that Jim Tillman was formerly a Reformer in South Carolina politics, claiming that he was a Conservative if anything until the last few years and then "shifted" for office. If Jim Tillruam ever was anything in South Carolina politics, he was a Reformer or Ben Tillmanite. In 1890 he edited, in company with Judge O. W. Buchanan, a newspaper at Winnsboro, which was one of the most rampant Tillmanite organs in the State. This is our recollection in regard to Jim's politics, and we are satisfied it is correct. Jim was editing this newspaper in 1890 when he wrote in it an article severely attacking N. G. Gonzales. / Murders in Bamberg. Another killing has stained the record ? of this county in regard to the taking of . human life, black enough as it was before. A peace officer in the discharge of his duty has been shot down without warning, and under circumstances which declare the crime to be murder in the first degree. We would not do the man in jail, who is to be tried for his life, an injustice, and when we call his act murder we do so in no spirit of malice. He shows no remorse over his erime, nor offers any excuse or justification for the deed. He acknowledges the killing, and says he would have killed anybody who came to his house to arrest him. He appears to realize the enormity of his crime and says that maybe it will cause him to repent before he has to die, he evidently having j come to the conclusion that he will be hanged. Therefore, this newspaper is at perfect liberty to designate his crime as murder, for the man who did the killing recognizes himself that it is such. Whiskey caused the act. While the slayer was not drunk, his brain was fired to some extent at least, by whiskey, and was the result of drunkenness and debauchery exnror o rverinfl nf several vears. i^UUIUCj VIV4 M J There is?there can be?no question of ^Whai-a-jury of twelve men, sworn to do their duty, wTft c&lHiis act. If we thought he would not have tcrpaythe full penalty of the law we would want4i> leaveJ^afiF berg county at once. But public sentiment is largely responsible for this condition. This man, ignorant as he is, possibly thought he could kill a man and go free as others had. In the three and a half years that we have been here no less than nine killings have 4 * \ y occurred in this county, some under circustances about as bad as this, but the slayers have not been hanged. Why? Let each one answer the question for himself. There has been too much sympathy for the livingmanand too little regard for law and order. 'Tis true this condition of affairs prevails in every sectian of South Carolina, but if we are ever to reform things we must begin at home. Let us sweep before our own doors first. The remedy is plain and it must be applied. If Bamberg county juries do not convict men of murder, we are going to have a reign of mob law, and God knows no one will regret it more than the writer. But we know the temper of our people. Never have we seen our most substantial and law abiding people more stirred. Their indignation is now expressed in words, but action will come next. Let those who have the enforcement of the law in hand be warned in time, for the signs are so plain that he who runs may read. When cool, deliberate men take the law into their own hands there is serious times ahead, and God grant we t?ov narpr spp snrh a rnnditinn in Bam berg county. Let us all do our duty as men and citizens, whether on juries or not, and remove the shame from our county and its people. Legislative Doings. Senator Mayfield has introduced a bill in the Senate to authorize the town council of Bamberg to make expenditures on the public highways. A bill fixing a test for oil for lighting purposes and providing for two oil inspectors at a salary $100 a month each and expenses, has passed the Senate. The house has passed a bill providing for an insurance commissioner, to be elected by the general assembly, at a salary of $1,800 a year, and a clerk at $1,200 a year. A bill "has been introduced in the Seuate increasing the number of dispensary directors to seven. Three is the present number. A bill to increase the selling prices of liquors and let the additional profits go to the schools has been killed by the house. The house has passed a bill regarding fire insurance rates, which may or may not be a good one. The house has passed the Marshall child labor bill. Representatives Black and Dowling voted for it. A bill relating to the assessment of property for taxation has been killed by the house. It sought to have property returned at its real value. When you feel blue and that everything goes wrong, take a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will cleanse and invigorate your stomach, regulate your bowels, give you a relish for your food and make you feel that in thfe old world is a good place to live. For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy. t A HORRIBLE MURDER. Policeman J. B. Kins Shot and Killed , by Joe Davis. Last Wednesday afternoon, just after we bad printed our paper for last week ^ and put the edition in the postoffice, a f little negro boy came to I)r. Hoover's drug store, which is next door to our J office, and said he had been sent for the ^ doctor to go up on factory hill, that some s man had shot and killed the policeman s up there. The doctor went up immediate- ^ lv, and a crowd soon followed, as the ( news had gotten down town. Mr. King r was dead when the physician reached * him, having lived only a minute or so j after he was shot. The shooting occurred ( at a house on factory hill occupied by a Joe Davis, a worthless drunken man, and f he is the mau who did the killing. ? The trouble which resulted in this ^ brutal murder of a good citizen was a i ouarrel between Davis and his wife. [ Davis is in the habit of indulging too j freely in dispensary whiskey, and on s Wednesday he was drinking and got to j quarreling with his wife. She told him she was not going to put up with his g threats and abuse any longer, and was going down town to Sheriff Hunter and ( have him bound over to the peace, as she expressed it. She did come down and ] made her complaint to Sheriff Hunter, [ who promised her he would go up and try to quiet her husbaud. Sheriff Hunter ^ has only one leg, and when he went to look for his buggy, in rear of the court j house, it was gone, so he sent a message N to Mr. King, who came over to the court s house. The"sheriff told him of the trouble s and he started up to the house shortly j afterwards to straighten out the affair. He did uot anticipate any trouble, and did not go with the idea of arresting Davis, as we understand from his conversation with Sheriff Hunter, but merely to talk to him and get him quiet. At a pump near the house he met Mrs. Davis, and went back to the house with her. Mr. King went to the front door while she went around to the back door. She says she had the coffee pot in her hand and had gone to the pump for water. The policeman walked up to the door and rapped and, receiving no answer, unbolted the door. Immediately on opening the door, Davis, who had his gun ready, tired the right hand barrel, the load taking effect in his breast just over the heart, making a ghastly wound, Mr. King turned to walk out of the piazza, and managed to get down the step6, where he fell face downward on the ground. The weapon used was a double barrel breech loading shot gun, and the muzzle of the weapon was almost at King's breast. Small shot were used. No. 9, and a hole about one and a half inches in diameter was torn directly over the heart, through which the life blood spurted, covering almost the entire floor of the piazza; the steps and ground where he fell were Jr splashed witn blood also, and the wound must have bled very profusely. Davis followed Mr. King out of the house as soon as he reloaded the gun, which he brought out in his hands, went to the body and finding the man dead, went back in the house. From there he started as he says to jaii to give himself up, but he was met by Mr. L: 0. Price who took charge of him and carried him to jail. It is believed by some that he was not coming to give up, but was trying to get away. It is evident that Davis deliberately prepared to commit this murder, for his daughter says she saw her mother and Mr."King coming and told her father that she saw her mother coming wiui me * policeman. Then Davis got his gun and stood at the door ready to shoot as the v door was opened. The inquest was held in the court house ^ Thursday morning by Coroner A. W. Bessinger, and a verdict to the effect that ? J. B. King met his death at the hands of Joe Davis was rendered. Mr. G. A. Rice was foreman of the jury of inquest. Con- c siderable testimony was heard, but it was s all along the line as stated above. Davis's wife and daughter testified about to this ^ effect, except the daughter said her father ^ said to the policeman: "Stand back; don't 1 come in my house," and immediately the S gun fired. Her statement to several gentlemen the afternoon of the killing 8 was that no words were spoken and her < father fired just as King opened the door. * The wife also says when she left the policeman in the front yard that she told him not to go in the house, but to call the old man out in -the yard to talk to ? him. ~ It appears there was no one Jrpnt ] room of .the housejviih-^BfivTs when the killing occurred"except his little boy, ] abou?-srx years old. His daughter and "ah old negro man named William Roddy ] were in the kitchen, and his wife had ] reached the back steps when the gun Urea, itoaay says aenearu uu wuius paoa, i and the little boy says his father shot the policeman just as he opened the front i door. The little fellow tells a straight ] story for one so young, and it is very ] evident that when the daughter told her father the policeman was coming he got ] bis gun and stood near the front door and when the door was opened at once i tired. King did not even have his club, had only an umbrella in his hand, and { his pistol was in his pocket in a rubber J case when he fell and died, showing con- < clusively that he was murdered absolutely < without warning. All the facts aud circumstances go to show that it was a delibrrately planned murder. Davis has < been arrested several times for bein? drunk and it is stated that he has said j recently that he did not intend to go in ; the guard house any more, since a man had died in there. It is also said that j some member of his family has told that he said to his wife when she told him she was going down town, that if she sent a policeman there after him he would kill him. This is now denied, but there is ' every reason to believe it is true. Davis J no doubt entertained no personal ani- 1 mosity to Mr. King, but he had planned 1 to kill whoever came there as he thought to arrest him. The body of Mr. King was taken to his * home, and Thursday afternoon it was * carried to Denmark to take the train for Bethune, 8. C., near which town the ' burial took place. He was forty years old, although he did not look to be over 1 30 or 35. He leaves a wife but no chil- 1 dren. ' Davis came here from Orangeburg j county a little over a year ago, and has been running a little sort of a farm, while < his children work in the cotton mills. He ' appears to be about fifty years old. Most 5 of his time, however, has been spent 5 around on the streets drinking whiskey ] Tvlarrinrr Q ' auu pia^Y lug u xiuuiV. . Mr. King came to Bamberg last August J from Charleston to accept a position in J the store of J. A. Spann, which he held 1 until the first of January. He then accepted the position of policeman of the 1 town, and had held it only a month when he was killed. He was a man of high character, great energy, and had made many friends in Bamberg. In fact we < do not know of any man who had lived < here such a short time who had more ] sincere friends, and this was evidenced \ by the attention shown his family last i week. All the arrangements for the < burial were looked after, and several i gentlemen and ladies accompanied the < body to Denmark, and Mr. G. \V. Garland 1 went on to Bethune with Mrs. King. ; The writer had known him for the past ? twelve years. First in Manning, where j he served as policeman for a time, and . was badly cut by a negro whom he had < arrested. Later we knew him as a mer- 1 chant in Bishopville and Columbia. We < advised him not to take the place of po- < liceman here, but he said he must do I something and expected it to be only ' temporary, as it was his intention to open a racket store here in the near future. He was originally from Darlington county. This murder has stirred up considerable indignation among our leading citizens, and there has been much talk of lynching by the most substantial people here. They have come to the conclusion that the courts are farcts in murder cases, and that mob law is the only remedy for cases such as this. We confidently look 1 ?or a reign of mob law unless our juries get to Ranging men for the crime of 'murder. I Braneliville Brevities. Branchvii.lk, February 9.?It is with he deepest sorrow and heartfelt symmthy that we chronicle the death of >1is. Edith Black, wife of Mr. J. W. Back, and eldest daughter of Mr. and drs. A. Evans. Mrs. Black had been ill or several weeks until Wednesday afterloon about o o'clock when her soul took ts flight to the God she loved. While ler death had been expected for about a veek before the end came, it was a severe hock to her family and friends by whom he was surrounded when death laid his :old and clammy hand upon her brow md took away her breath. But 'twas Jod's will that she should go, for all that uedical skill could do was done, and she vas tenderly nursed both day and night >y her loving family and "sympathetic riends, but it seemed that die was lestined to die. She was a devoted wife ind an affectionate daughter, and her aniily will greatly miss her. She leaves m infant three months old. Her funeral vas preached in the Methodist church on rhursday afternoon by Rev. S. A. Nettles. Jer remains were laid to rest in the Branchville cemetery. To the bereaved ind sad ones we extend heartfelt sympathy. Dr. J. S. Wimberly,wlio has been quite lick, we are glad to note, is some better. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolfe, of Allenlale, are on a visit to relatives-here. Mrs. J. H. Roberts, of Ehrbardt, and diss Harley Able, of St. Matthews, atended the funeral of Mrs. J. W. Black. AT icc ATott Rolln finm nf Rnu'ccrillo 10 I AUIOJ iUUJ X/VJIXV VI UlUf V1 i?v IT VkJ | 411V. IV risiting Miss Tinnie Berry. Dr. Hall gave a lecture in the town lall 011 Sunday afternoon. The subject vas, "Man's Origin, Nature and Destiny," md on Monday night in the graded chool chapel the subject was, "The Fool filler." Dr. Hall is a great favorite with he people of Branchville as a lecturer, ind is alwa\*s greeted with a large atendance. Dots from Folk's Store Folk's Store, February 8.?Mrs. I. H. ?inard is spending a few days in Walter>oro this week. Mr. Levi Kinard went up to Bamberg Friday. Mr. Frank Ramsey, of Williamsburg, vas in our neighborhood Sunday. Mrs. Lillie Morris and little daughter, nez, is visiting her parents, Mr. ana Mrs. 2. M. Kinard. Messrs. J. C. Kinard, James Morris, Tom Stanley and Lem Bowers, of Hampon, were in our vicinity Sunday. Miss Mattie Kinard, of Ehrhardt, is isiting her uncle, Mr. Howard Folk. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah O'Quinn, of Islandon, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. linard Tuesday. Mrs. Emma "Warren, who has been sick ome time, is improving. Married, at the residence of the bride's >arents, Mr. Clarence Johns to Miss Vie ireland, Thursday, February 6th. Miss fie was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Irs. J. C. Breland. We wish them a long .nd happy life. There will be an entertainment at jodge on the evening of February 13th or the benefit of the M. E. church at that >lace. Everybody is invited to attend. from Olar. Olar, February 10.?Miss Bettie Mathews has returned to her home in Willison, after a pleasant visit to friends here. Auditor R. W. D. Rowell was here rhursday and Friday taking tax returns. Miss Lucia Matthews, who has been eaching school near Buford's Bridge, :losed her school on Friday and left for icr home in Williston Sunday. Miss Mattie Matthews is visiting her tome in Williston this week. Mr. Otis Ritter, of the Kearse section, vas in town Sunday evening. Judge M. D. Reid and Chas. H. Sellers vent to Denmark to-day on business. Miss Clara Rizer, of the Carlisle Fitting School at Bamberg, is visiting her brother, dr. C. F. Rizer. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Rizer, of Colleton ounty, spent Sunday as the guest of their on, Mr. C. F. Rizer." There was no preaching at the church Sunday morning, owing to the bad veather, but Rev. T.J. Sandifer preached o a large and attentive congregation Suuday evening. We are glad to welcome Mr. E. Z. Camp md his interesting family as residents of >ur little town. There is yet room for nore. Come who will. .. - ?? - ^ s Hartzog Hjmptffcings. Hartzog, F^remfylO.?Mrs. Wise is ipending^o^e time with Mrs. J. G. Rhoad. --MfTSncTMrs. D. N. Rhoad visited at dr. C. F. Rentz's Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. H. A. Carter visited her parents, dr. and Mrs. N. B. Rhoad, last week. Mr. and Mrs. H.Evans and Miss Jennie Evans, of Branchville, visited at Mrs. Black's Saturday. .T Wpsroat Black soent a few days vith his mother last week. The first pindar-shelling of the season svas at Mr. 0. G. Rhoad's last Friday light. There will be one to-night at Mr. D. 0. Hunter's. Mrs. J. G. Rhoad will give a quilting Friday and a pindar-shelling that night. Mr. Hammond Carter, of Oak Grove, svas in the vicinity'Sunday night. Miss Maggie Black was in our midst Saturday and Sunday on her way back to Kearse after attending the funeral of her sister, Mi's. J. W. Black. She was accompanied back to Kearse by Mr. J. Wyatt Rhode. Miss Neta Walker is spending a few lays with Miss Mamie Rhode. Last Wednesday night a business meeting of the Epworth League was held at 2ion church. Miss Lillian Black is improving, we ire glad to say. We. Country Correspondence. On last Thursday afternoon at the aome of Mr. Robt. Padgett, his daughter, Lee, and Mr. Elijah Zeigler were happily married. Rev. E. M. Mckissick performed the ceremony. Capt. and Mrs. J. C. McMillan, of Colston, visited their son and daughter's families. Mr. Emmet McMillan and Mrs. J. W. Hill', last week. A pound party was given at the home M Mr. Jetfie Hughes last Friday evening. Several homes in this vicinity are contemplating quarantining against measles, mumps, chicken pox, and whooping cough, all of which is the most popular past time in some places now-a-days. The writer has "been there!" After the death of his father, Mr. J. C. Smith, of Ehrhardt, Mr. D. P. Smith resigned the priucipalship of Long Branch school, much to the disappointment of the entire community. But Mr. Daniel Darter, assistant at Oak Grove school, uas been elect.eij and is teaching. The school is flourishing under his manage nent as before. Miss Julia Bryan bas a large enrollment at Hampton school. A Birthday Party. The ladies of the Home Mission Society, )f the Methodist church, will give an snt.ertainment at the home of Mrs. E. 0. Kirsch on Friday evening February 13, it eight o'clock, "for the purpose of helping to purchase an organ for the factory diapel. They will give a "birthday party, ' ind request every one who attends to endose in an envelope as many pennies as ;hey are years old and present same as idmission fee. There will be rendered luring the evening an interesting program, Consisting of music, recitations etc. Also refreshments will be served free to ill. A novel feature qf the .evening will be a post office for the mailing of valentines. There will be delicious home-made sandies for sale. All are cordially invited to attend. 'The deed done for charity's own sweet sake To your conscience no lasting burden need make, You will be welcomed with feelings so1 hearty If you only will come to your own birthday party." The best physic. "Once trjed and you will always use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets." says William A. Girard, Pease, Vt. These Tablets are the iwnst prompt, most pleasant and most reliable cathartic in use. For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy. A Weak Stomach causes a weak body and invites disease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and strengthens the stomach, and wards olf and overcomes disease. J. B. Taylor, a prominent merchant of Chriesman, Tex., says: "1 could not eat because of a weak stomach. I lost all strength and run down in weight. All that money could do was done, but all hope of recovery vanished. Hearing of some wonderful cures effected by use of Kodol, 1 concluded to try it. The first bottle benefitted me, and after taking four bottles I am fully restored to my usual strength, weight and health." Bamberg Pharmacy. Eve had just arrayed herself in a girdle of fig leaves. "Oh, Adam!" she cried, ecstatically, "isn't this just lovely?" "Beautiful!" asserted her spouse, with a sardonic grin. "I suppose you are attired for the opera ?" Hastily linking his arm in hers, he led theway to a groove where the pterodactyls were singing.?New York Times. Tendency of the Times. The tendency of medical science is toward preventive measures. The best thought of the world is being given to the subject. It is easier and better to prevent than to cure. It has been fully demonstrated that pueumonia, one of the most dangerous diseases that medical men have to contend with, can be prevented by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Pneumonia always results from a cold or from an attack of influenza (grip), and it has been observed that this remedy counteracts any tendency of these diseases toward pneumonia. This has been fully proven in many thousands of cases in which this remedy has been used during the great prevalence of colds and grip in recent years, and can be relied npon with implicit confidence. Pneumonia often results from a slight cold when no danger is apprehended until it i9 suddenly discovered that there is fever and difficulty in breathing and pain9 in the chest, then it is announced that the patient has pneumonia. Be on the safe side and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is contracted. It always cures. For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy. A Tragedy in Colleton. Henry W. Blitch, a prominent truck farmer, of Meggett's, Colleton county, was shot and instantly killed by Magistrate Behling Friday afternoon. Behling used a shotgun. He fired twice and Mr. Blitch was instantly killed. His body was brought to the city yesterday morning aud will be shipped to McBeth's to-day for interment, the funeral services having been held at 15 Chapel street yesterday afternoon. After the shooting-Magistrate Behling went to Walterboro and surrendered to the sheriff. From the meagre particulars gathered it seems that Blitch and Behling have not been on the best of terms. There was a dispute about the lease of certain lands and it is said that this was the direct cause of the shooting. The magistrate warned Mr. Blitch Friday morning not to return to the plantation, where he had been working. Blitch was there in the afternoon when Behling rode up, carrying a shotgun on his shoulder. Mr. Blitch had a gun, but did not have a chance to use it, the magistrate being quicker with his weapon. Both barrels were discharged, the loads taking effect in Blitch's heart, killing him almost instantly. Mr. Coley said that the men had disagreed about land transactions, and that a law suit had kindled the bad feelings between them. Mr. Blitch was 31 years of age. He was married and left a wife and one child. He was formerly employed as a telegraph operator by the Atlantic Coast Line and liyed in Charleston while serving in that capacity. He also worked for his brother, Nr. Norman H. Blitch, but left him to engage in truck farming near Meggett's. Magistrate Behling is about 40 years of age. He has served at Meggett's for some time as magistrate, aud had driven out about a mile and a half from the station to his farm, which had been leased bv Mr. Blitch, when the trouble took place. The affair has caused genuine regret, owing to the prominence of the fomiiioa Prtnrpmpd in their section.? News and Courier. ^ Another's Recommendation. I have used Chamfrefiaiu'.? .Oougii R^aa.edy for a number of years and have no hesitancy In saying that it is the best1 remedy for coughs, colds and croup I have ever used in my family. I have not words to express my confidence in this remedy.?Mrs. J. A. Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy. Senator Lodge tells of a member of the Massachusetts Legislature who was much impressed with the dignity of his position. One night his wife woke him and whispered: "John, there are burglars in the house." "You must be mistaken, my dear," said her husband: "there may be a few in the Senate, but in the House?oh, no; the idea is simply preposterous." One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in one minute, because it kills the microbe which tickles the mucous membrane, causing the cough, and at the same time clears the phlegm, draws out the inflammation and heals and soothes the affected parts. One Minute Cough Cure strengthens the lungs, wards off pneumonia and is a harmless and never failing cure in all curable cases of coughs, colds and croup. One Minute Cough cure is pleasant to take, harmless and good alike for young and old. Bamberg Pharmacy. The largest mule in the world will be on exhibition at the World's Fair in St. Louis. She is a three year old, belonging to Michal Murray, of Hereford, Mo., and is six feet bigh at the shoulders and weighs 1,705 pounds. Escaped an Awrui rato, Mrs. H. Haggins of Melbourne, Fla., writes, "My doctor told me I had consumption and nothing could be done for me. I was given up to die. The offer of a free trial bottle of Dr, King's New Dis[ covery for Consumption, induced rae to try it. Results were startling. I am now on the road to recovery and owe all to Dr. King's New Discovery. It surely saved my life.'? This great cure is guaranteed for all throat and lung diseases by Bamberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice, of Denmark. Price 50c $1. Trial bottles free. "Lord, be with me," exclaimed a holiness preacher in Kentucky as he picked up a stick and made for two brothers who were disturbing the meeting. His prayer was answered and the brothers are seriously injured?one will die. This is applied Christianity with a vengeance. Nearly Forfeits lfjs lift. A runaway almost ending fatally, starta hArriKlo lll^OP nn thp 1 per of .T_ R. cu a u\/i nuiw wtwA v** *vO ? Orner, Franklin Grove, 111. For four years it defied all doctors and all remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve had no trouble to cure him. Equally good for burns, bruises, skin eruptions and piles. 25c at Bamberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice, of Denmark. Henpeckr-Tbp Bible, of course, is opposed to bigamy. Mrs. Henpeck?The idea ! Of course I it is. Henpeck?Yes, especially where it says "no man can serve two masters." Mysterious Circnmstance. One was pale and sallow and the other fresh apq rosy. Whenpp the cjifference ? She who is blushing with health qse3 Dr. Ring's New Life Pills to maintain it. By gently arousing the lazy organs they compel good digestion and head off con, stipation. Try them. Only 25c, at Bamberg pharmacy; H. C. jiice, pf Denmark. "Got a talking machine at home?" "Yep." "What'd you pay for it?" "Nothing. Married it." You Know What You Are Taking When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula i- plainly ! printed on every bottle showing that it is I simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price 50c. Lawye* and Client. On one occasbn at Leeds the late S. I). Waddy successiilly defended a woman who was indicted for poisoning her husband. The circumstantial chain of evidence broke diwn and the prisoner was ^ acquitted. Shefras very profuse in thanks to counsel. >.'r. Waddy replied with a smile : "I accept your thanks, madam, but I should not like you to cook my dinner." Better Than Gold. "1 was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility," writes F. J. Green, of Lancaster, N, H. "No remedy helped me until I began using Electric Bitters, which did me more good than all the medicine I ever used. They have also kept my wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Bitters are just splendid for female troubles; that they are a grand tonic and invigorator for weak, run down women. No other 5 medicine can take its place in our family." j Try them. Only 50c. Satisfaction guaran- ^ teed by Bamberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice, S of Denmark. Claims Self-Defence. Walterboro, February 9?The account of the killing of Mr. Henry W. Blitch by Magistrate L. C. Beliling, at Meggett's Friday afternoon last, as given in The Sunday News appears to beincor- I rect and misleading in some particulars. I Ta. X it-i *.1- A. 1.1 - L.j ; I ii is true mat tne trouuie nau us origin in a dispute about a piece of land leased by Blitch from Behling, but affidavits of several witnesses show that Behliug tried to avoid a difficulty and shot Blitch in self-defence. Blitch, it appears, had on several occasions abused Behling in a violent manner and had threatened to kill him. Behling was advised by friends to arm himself for protection. Friday morning, in going about his farm, he carried his gun and encountered Blitch, who cursed and abused him. Behling begged him to desist, as he did not wish a difficulty. Blitch, however, went home and, arming himself with a pistol and a shotgun, again sought Behling, who shot him only when Blitch was in the act of shooting him. Behling is now in jail, having surrendered to the sheriff on Friday evening. His attorneys, Howell & Grubert will ask for bail immediately. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The only positive cure for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles, cuts, burns, bruises, eczema and all abrasions of the skin. DeWitt's is the only Witch . Hazel Salve that is made from the pure, unadulterated witch hazel?all others are I counterfeits. De Witt's Witch Hazel | Salve is made to cure?counterfeits are made to sell. Bamberg Pharmacy. The child labor bill only needs the signature of Governor Heyward to be- J come a law. Thus has the general assembly committed itself to a policy which, if carried into every department of in- ] dustry, would rob a man of the right to run his own business. There was a sculptor named Phideas, J Whose statues were perfectly hideous; He made Aphrodite Without any nightie And so shocked the ultra fastidious. a To Core a Cold in One l)ay Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box, 25c. ] Old Gentleman?So you think my daughter loves yon sir; and you want to marry her ? Dudleigh?That's what I called to see { you about. Is there any insanity in your family ? Old Gentleman?No sir! and there's * not going to be any. < ii < The scratch of a pin may cause the loss of a limb or even death when blood poisoning results from the injury. All danger of this may be avoided, however, by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic and quick healing liniment for cuts, bruises and burns. For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy. BUDS AND FLOWERS OF . HOWE LIFE. Paine's Celery Compound Hakes and Keeps the Children Well and Strongs .. Mothers Make It the Home Medicine ( For the Little Ones* < The children, God bless them, are the buds ( and flowers of our homes. Without their prattle and hearty laughter, our homes would ( be desolate, -They should ever be carefully tended in childhood and youth, if we expect j them to ripen into perfect men and women. In the home and at school, the children have their times of ill health and suffering. < We often note the pallid and bloodless cheeks, j heavy eyes, nervous movements, and twitch- 1 ings of limbs and muscles. They complain of j headache, drowsiness, weariness, dyspepsia, i ? - ? ? 1 , Snd indigestion. All such symptoms ana an- ' ments mean that the seeds of disease will have I a fast and firm hold, unless proper measures are taken to restore a perfect condition of , health. Thousands of wise and prudent parents have made their children happy, healthy, and vigor- j ous by giving them nature's medicine, Paine's Celery Compound. In many severe and complicated cases, Paine's Celery Compound has restored health when the little ones were given < up by physicians. If your dear ones are not as hearty, strong, 1 and rugged as they should be, try the health \ giving virtues of Paine's Celery Compound. It makes and keeps the children well. The bouse la made bright and cozy with ; I DIAMOND DYES I Pillow and table covers, curtains, portieres, afghana, tidies, and chair I 1 and artiatio colors. I ! W. P. RILEY, FIRE, ; LIFE, ' ACCIDENT INSURANCE.! < BAMBERG, S. C. GO TO ? D. J. DELK : -FOR- I Hovers, lab, Binders, aid j BINDER'S TWINE. i < 1 He sell9 the Deering, the best on earth. * Also extra parts of Deering Machinery, ( also Wheelwright, Black Smithing and ( Repairing of all kjnrjs. j Horsoshseing a Specialty. . Yours for Satisfaction, B. J. mii1 Marrie If. and Mrs. Adam Livmgood, of ] Whiskey has prolonged t DUFFY'Sj P f5? "V IO I It has prolonged many thousand lives a It has Mr. and Mrs. Livlngood, and ther Is no other medicine in the world whUi will keep the system in normal condition prevent the decay of the tissues, strength en the heart action and enrich the bloo like Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. It is a absolutely pure stimulant and tonic, fre from fusel oil and other dangerous Ingre dlents so common in most whiskies. I cures grip, consumption, bronchitis, ca tarrh, asthma, malaria and all low fever: dyspepsia, and invigorates the brain. 1 makes the old young; keeps the youn strong. Do not fill your body full c drugs and medicines which poison the sys tern. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is the onl whiskey recognized by the Government a a medicine. This is a guarantee. It i absolutely pure and contains no fusel oi' It is prescribed by over 7,000 doctors an used exclusively in over 2,000 .hospitals It is the only reliable and absolutely pur stimulant and tonic. It has saved th lives of millions of people the past fift years who have used it as their onl medicine. Suggies Wagons We have received one carload of ANCHOR BUGGIES. j One carload of ENGER BUGGIES. and one carload of the famous 3AYDOCK BUGGIES. We can surely suit you in a vehicle of tny description. Full line of HARNESS, LAP ROBES, WHIPS, Etc. Don't fail to see us before buying a Buggy or Wagon. We can and will save you money. JONES BROS., d t m dtpn 12 r .?*. IT* mj M.? 4 k7S %J? S. G. mayfieldJ ATTORNEY AT LAW, DENMARK, S. C. ONE MINUTE. One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in Dne minute, because it kills the microbe which tickles the mucous membrane, causing the cough,'and at the same time clears the phlegm, draws out the inflammation and heals and soothes the affected parts. One Minute Cough Cure strengthens the lungs, wards off pneumonia and is a harmless and never failing cure in afl curable sases of Coughs, Colds and Croup. Our little girl was unconscious from strangulation juring a sudden and terrible attack of croup. ] quickly secured a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure and gave her three doses half an hour apart. The croup was nastered and our little darling speedily recovered. I annot praise One Minute Cough Cure too much for what it has done in our family.?A. L. Spafford, Postmaster, Chester, Mich. Prepared by E. O. DeWITT & CO., CHICAGO CROUP Bamberg Pharmacy and A. C. Reynolds SPECIAL REFEREE'S SALE; The State of South Carolina?County of Orangeburg?In Common Pleas. Levi A. Gleaton, as Executor of the last will and testament of Morgan L. Grleaton, deceased, plaintiff, against Mary E. Davis et al, defendants. By virtue of a judgment in the above entitled case, I will sell at public auction at Bamberg court house during the legal hours of sale on the first Monday in March, 1903, the following described real estate, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the town of Bamberg, in Bamberg county, in said State, containing one and one eighth (H) acres, more or less, and bounded on the North by church lots; on the east by Bridge street; on the South by land now or formerly of J. W. Baxter; and on the We9t by land of C. R, Brabhajn* Terms cash. The purchaser to pay for all papers and all taxes falling due after day of sale, and if the purchaser fails to comply with the terms of sale that the premises be resold on the same or some subsequent salesday on the same terms and al the risk of the former purchaser. ROBERT E. COPES. Judge of Probate for Orangeburg County, as Special Referee. Judge of Probate office, Orangeburg, 3. C., February 7th, 1903. SHERIFFS SALE. State of South Carolina?Bamberg County?In the Court of Common Pleas. C, Ehrhardt & Sons, plaintiffs, against [saac W. Carter, as Administrator of sstate of "W. H. Carter, defendant. By virtue of an execution to me direct-1 ed by C. B. Free, clerk of said court for Bamberg county, I have levied upon and will sell in front of the pourt hoilse door at Bamberg! S. C., on Monday, the 2nd lay of March, 1903, (the same being saleslay for said month) during the usual hours 'sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, die following described real estate, to-wit: All that piece or parcel of land situate, [ying and being in Three Aljle township, Baniberg pounty, containing sixty (00) icres more or less, and bounded as folows: On the North and East by Little saltkehatchie swamp, and on the South ind West by lands of M. H. Smith. Levied upon and to be sold as the property of the estate of W. II. Carter, deeaaaed, to satisfy said execution and cost?. Purchaser to pay for all papers. J. B. HUNTER, Sheriff Bamberg County. Bamberg, S. C., February 10, 1903. TRESPASS NOTICE. After publication of this notice, all persons, irrespective of previous conditions, are hereby warned that no bjrd uuutiig will he allowed on my lands, rnis applies to you. G. E. liUTTO. Bamberg, S. C., January 1st, 1903. zd~65~ Elverson, Pa., who have been marfh heir happy union many years beyor Mr. Livingood is 91 years old and his wife is 84. They are both hale and hearty and feel vigorous as a couple 50 years of age. Reading, Pa., Feb. 13, 1902. DUFFY MALT WHISKEY CO., Rochester, N. Y. Gentlemen?I take great pleasure in writing to you telling the benefit I am deriving from the use of DufTy's Pure Malt Whiskey. I have been taking it in small quantities every morning and evening for a number of years. I am 91 years old and in excellent health, good appetite, and am doing all my own farm work. I know your Whiskey is giving me renewed strength and prolonging my life. I feel as well today as ten years ago and I feel as if I will yet pass the century mark. I would earnestly recommend it to all old people. It was recommended to me, and has proven a blessing. My wife is 84 years old and never fails to take a dose of this Whiskey on retiring. She is also in perfect health. ADAM LIVINGOOD, Elrerson, Chester County, Pa. 'ure Malt - - - ?? ? ? - M a a ^ A ?m m he true elialk of i I n ? i, * ? J e r y c i 45 HE of : Horses a Just arrived at Jones Bros', are groins:. Some extra fine i I fore they are picked over. JONES WHEN IN NEED 0 FURN1 of any kind for the home or office, stock in this section, and as I buy i prices much lower than others can Bedroom and Parlor Suite: Enameled Beds, Chairs, Rc Rugs, Linoleums, Baby Cai and in fact any and everything to b house furnishing goods. Picture I tiful line of mouldings. Remembe COFFINS A1N -secondi-0the^taTe,^and v hour, day or night. Ilave a nice I when desired. I also handle a full Cooking and fl Don't buy anything in my line unti low prices. I will surely save you Lime anc 7 always on hand, in any quantity, fi E. C. \ The Furniture Man. , I j , ^Stepping Sloaci THE SUCCESSF FERTILIZES HI | The Virginia/Carol "Manufactures the best Virgtnla-Carolina Chemical Co* CHARLESTON. S. C. ^ I y v * WORK'5N*(SIGHT'\ Write for catalogue and learn the 4 (Wanted:?Rates of advert THE DOWLING \ General Agents for South Carolina ' I' ' !' >'.-j Years id 65 years, say Duffy's Pure Mall id their golden wedding* MRS. ADAM LIVINGOOD, 84 year* old. ' Whiskey life. Cwat ion.?When yon uk fop Dnfy't a. 'ore Malt Whiskey toe sure yon get " r ' v; he genuine. Unscrupulous dealers, nlndfal of the excellence of thin (reparation, will try to sell yon heap Imitations, and so-called Halt Whiskey snbstitntes, which are pat . - ?9 ?n the market for profit only, and vhleh, far from relieving the slelf* ire positively harmfnl. Demand 'Duffy's" and be nnre von net it. It the ouly absolutely fare malt .J rhlskey which contains medicinal* ' lealth-srivinar qualities. Look for he trade-mark, "The Old Chemist,** n the label. The genuine Duffy's Pure Malt WW*ey is Sold It III Oispeasarios, r direct at $1.00 a bottle. Refuse lmitaions and substitutes, there is none Just *8 Ti?zgjj9 ood as "Duffy'f." It is the only whiskey ecognized by the Government as & medi ine. Valuable medical booklet sent free. >uffy. Malt Whiskey Company, Rochester, ; V 1 Y. . h AD 45 PINE . ? nd Mules Stables, Get one while they stock in this lot, so coma beWe can please everybody. BROS. ifURE i remember that I have the largest n car load lots, you will find the afford to sell for. s, Wardrobes, Sideboards, ;t|| ickers, Carpets, Mattings, rriages, Shades, Pictures . ^ >e had in the line of furniture and 'rames made to order from a bean* r, too, that I carry a stock of ID CASKETS rill cheerfully serve you at any learse for attendance at funerals line of the best makes of (eating Stoves. il you see my goods and get my money. Just try it. 1 Cement rom a barrel to a car load. iAVS, BAMBERG, S. C. ' "C* i Is frssperiiy :UL PLANTER S LANDS ina Chemical Co., | ^ Fertilizers cn Earth". - f*L J ; jfl ?i?i?i?^ Why Pound Your Life Afaay With an old time machine when you can write so easily with the I NEW v m Muiiiii bMi. | K Lightest and Shortest 1 jjfei Key Action Known. I pPfll Every desirable feature to be found on all other typewriters combined, andin addition a number of useful features that none of the others possess. (j advantages of the HAMMOND, ising from- county papers) HARDWARE Co. , Bamberg, C? r:M ' -'-'J ,/ . " ... :>jy