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[ZZZl THE BAMBERQ HERALD, illgj Established 1891 BAMBERG, S. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1903 One Dollar a Yearly A NEGRO BRUTE LYNCHED. THE USUAL GRIME HAPPENS IN DORCHESTER COUNT?. Attempted Rape Upon a Young Lady. Wretch Trailed by Bloodhounds to His Hiding Place. St. George, Nov. 28.?To be chronicled in the annals of crime for Dorchester connty is the deed of a rape fiend, and his summary punishment at the hands of infuriated citizens. Another white home has been despoiled and another poor brute has been hunted with hounds and bored witn oucKsnoi. News was received here last night of an assault by a negro upon a young lady at Ross, a station about eight miles distant from here, at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon ' and immediately a posse from this place left for the scene of the trouble. Before night there was gathered in the quiet little town of Ross a mob aggregating 200 or 300 men from the adjacent towns and country, bent upon vengeance. Bloodhounds were put on the trail at 1:30 o'clock this morning, and before many hours passed they hSd hounded to his den John Fogle,a negro, the perpetrator of the heinous crime. Speedily he was brought before his victim and identified. The mob then, with the victim, hasten? v. ed into the woods near a swamp, wnere the fellow had been captured, and there, to tell the dark story, is to be seen the negro's body pendant from the limb of a tree, riddled with shot. Fortunately, by the brave fight of the lady, who is a member of a prominent family, the brute failed in his diabolical purpose, but the lady was badly bruised by being choked. It has ever been the proud boast of Dorchester county that her criminal animals contained no record of this heinous crime. a PPTnTTTFVFD WORSE running like mad down the street dumping the occupants, or a hundred other accidents, are every day occurrences.' It behooves everybody to have a reliable salve handy and there's none as good as Bucklen's Arnica salve. Burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles, disappear under its soothing effect. 2oc at Dr. J. B. Black's, Bamberg, and H. C. Rice's, Denmark. Good Reason For Prayer. Aminadab Jones was a Yankee grocer in an Illinois town, who had made a handsome fortune?not like the proverbial Kentuckian, by minding his own business?but in the grocery line?watering his whiskey, sanding his sugar, foreclosing mortgages, adding to his book account on the sly and other ways known to storekeepers from time immemorial. Thinking it best to deodorize his reputation in the community he took a pew in the Presbyterian church?the biggest in the place?and was admitted to their communion. His reputation followed him and in the course of a month the / , "brethren were all by the ears about Brother Aminadab, and he was quietly excommunicated. He then joined the Baptist and they had a like experience?he "spiled so quick after comin' out o' the water," as the Maine skipper said of the pullock-Baptist, that he was turned out of that close communion also. He then, as last chance for the Kingdom of Heaven, joined the Methodists, and in about three weeks they also were in a quarrel about Brother Jones. The poor preacher, at a loss what to do for his people qnder these conditions, went over one Sunday morning to consult the wisest of his church members on the ' painful subject. As he went up the steps of the good man's house he overheard him at mornine oraver and waited till he should close. What was his horror to hear the pious brother thus express himself: "And if it be Thy holy will, 0 Lord, wilt Thou promptly remove our Brother Jones from this jworld and send him straight to hell!" The preacher could wait no longer, but pressed in, saying: "Brother Smith, I am amazed that any Christian should be - wicked enough to pray as I have just heard you!" "Wait a minute elder," was the calm reply: "let me explain it. If the Lord would remove Brother Jones from earth we should be out of our troubles, shouldn't we?" The parson assented. "Ana if he were sent to hell he would break up that institution in less than six weeks." Carried it Too Far. A Chicago millionaire, George T. Cline, had an extraordinary hobby. He was a connoisseur of Irishmen; on nimseir he would never spend more than 15 or 20 cents a day, he thought nothing of buying Irishmen sumptuous dinners, with champagne, in order to hear them talk in their musical brogue. An Irishman once played Colonel Cline false. He stole a pair of boots from him. Discovering the theft, the millionaire pursued the Irishman, overtaking him as he was about to enter a pawnshop with the boots in his hand. "These are my boots; you have stolen them," said Colonel Cline. "Sure it was only a joke," said the Irishman. But the inexorable millionaire hauled the thief before a magistrate, and here again the man repeated. "It was only a joke, your honor." "Only a joke, hey?" said the magistrate. ""Well, Mr. Cline, how far away from your house had he carried the boots wben you overtook him?" "Over a mile, sir," replied the millionaire. "Held for court," said the magistrate. "This is a case of carrying the joke too far." (QUARTERLY CONFERENCE. Building Committee Appointed to Erect a New Methodist Church. The fourth and last quarterly conference for the Bamberg charge for this year1 was held at the church here Wednesday J of last week, Presiding Elder Marion Dargan presiding. At this conference the work of the year was rounded up. and final reports made. The financial reports were very good, and showed that this church would meet all claims upon it in full. Vkwil/linAi AAmmiff aa fnr o riotP X UC UUllUlUg Wiumivvyv ivi u uv?? church was also appointed by the conference, and is as follows: H. J. Brabham, Jno. H. Cope, G. Frank Bamberg, Jno. F. Folk, and J. A. Spann. This committee held a meeting last Monday afternoon at three o'clock at the bank, and a great deal of enthusiasm was shown by those present. It was decided that the church be built as soon as possible. Mr. H. J. Brabham was made chairman and treasurer and Col. Jno. F. Folk secretary. Plans and specifications for the building will be gotten at once and a design decided on, for the first thing is to find out about what the edifice will cost. As soon as the design is selected, the work of raising funds will begin. It is very likely that the new church will be built on the parsonage lot, the parsonage being moved back and fronting the cross street. The church, if built here, will be in the center of the lot, with entrances from both streets. One great advantage of changing the present location is that the old church can be used for worship while the new one is being erected. JOHN S. GARRIS DEAD. Death of a Promising Yonng Gentleman Who Was Weil Known in Ramberg. Spartanburg, Nov. 28.?John S. Garris, city magistrate and member of the board of trustees of Clemson college, died at 6:30 p. m. of organic heart disease. He was taken suddenly ill at his office four days ago and faileclto rally. A young wife, the daughter of Mr. J. "E. Smoak, of Colleton county, survives him. His brother, Railroad "Commissioner Garris, was with him in his final sickness. He was 31 years of age, a graduate of Clomcnn ?ncf studied law at G-eorsretown university. He located in Spartanburg for the practice of his profession three years ago and has served as city magistrate"for two years. He enjoyed to a marked degree the confidence and esteem of the people here. He was an ambitious, energetic young man of high character and purposes. . His body will be carried to his former home at Smoaks, in Colleton county, tomorrow for burial." The svmpathy of the city goes out to the lovefe ones "of the deceased. Mr. Garris lived in Bamberg for several years, going from here to Spartanburg. He made many friends here, who will regret to learn of his untimely death. A Cross Breed. A buxom negro woman who had cooked f/M* a nnmhor rtf rpsrs in the familv of a Jewess announced to her mistress one morning her intention of quitting the job. "Why are you goingto leave us Mary?" inquired the Hebrew lady. "Well Missus," explained the cook. "I's gwintah git married." "That won't make any difference said the lady, "there's room enough in the yard for you and your husband; you don't have to leave because you 're going to be married." "But," replied the colored woman sheepishly, "you don't know who I's gwinetah raar'y;" and, without giving the Jewess time to ask further questions, she said, "I's gwintah mar'y a Chinee, Missus." The employer raised her hands in holy horror. "Oh Mary," she said, "have you thought of what you're going to do ?" "Oh, yas, Ma'am," said Mary; "we's thought about it?we loves each uddah, Missus." 4?T ?v?Aftn fViof " cAirt flafi Tcttacc X UUU U LLLV^CBU bUCIV) OC?lU bUV UVnvOwl) "I'm thinking about your children, Mary. Have you thought about what they'll be?" "Oh Missus, " 3aid Mary, looking up in meek submission and intending no insult, "I knows dey'll be Jews, but I can't help it." ' Not Beady Yet. A Philadelphia photographer tells this as having actually happened, says the Ledger. A woman entered his studio. "Are you a photographer?" "Yes madame." " Do you take children's pictures ?" "Yes, certainly." " How much do you charge ?" "Three dollars a dozen." " Weil,' saia me wuiuau sorrowiuiiy, " I'll have to see you again. I've only got eleven." KODOL DYSPEPSIA CURE digests all classes of food, tones and strengthens stomach and digestive organs. Cures dyspepsia, indigestion, stomach troubles,"and makes rich red blood, health and strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds wornout tissues, purifies, strengthens and sweetness the stomach. Gov. G. W. Atkinson, of W. Va., says: ''I have used a number of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and found it to be a very effective, indeed a powerful remedy for stomach ailments.. I recommend it to my friends." Sold by Dr. H. F. Hoover. Don't ask us about "fewer gallons; wears longer." FOR THE NEW CHURCH. LADIES WASTE NO TIME IN TALK BUT GO TO WORK. Bazaar in Town Hall December 9th, 10th and 11th?Proceeds for New Methodist Church. The members of the Home Missions Society and ladies of the Methodist church will hold a bazaar here during the first 1 week of court; the proceeds are for the new Methodist church. The bazaar will be held in the town I t%*11 J 1*^4- InMAkac will Kn corrorl iittli, <1ULi UUt iUULULO n 111 ug ovi f vu v v v*j day from 12 o'clock until 8:30 in the evening. Oysters and other dainties will be served from Monday, Dec. 7th, until the end of the week, for the accommodation of our friends attending court, and we are sure they will be pleased and will patronize the ladies largely. The booths will be open on the 9th, 10th and 11th of December, and everybody interested, in a Christmas present it does not matter for whom it is intended, can be pleased here. One of the daintiest booths is the handkerchief booth in charge of two of Bamberg's belles, Misses Addys Hays and Jennie Felder. In here can be found a handkerchief of any kind, from I the daintiest of lace and hand-work to the plainest. Then there is the baby booth, under the charm and care of Misses Gwendolyn Risher and Marie Stokes. They have lovely clothes for all, from the wee baby up to a child 4 or 5 years old, any shape, size or kind of baby clothes. Misses Leila Black and Inez Brabham have another baby booth, the doll baby, and here the little folks can be pleased; they can find big dolls and little dolls, pretty dolls and I prettier dolls, girl dolls and boy dolls, little wee babies and any other kind that they wish; they are all here. And then, there is the sweetest of all, the candy booth. And possibly, only possibly, there may be sweeter young ladies than Misses Elise Bamberg and Margaret Eaves, but they will preside over the candy basket; their candies will be delicious, home-made candies of every description. Don't forget to buy some of it, you will be sure to stroll around by the candy booth again. They will also serve hot chocolate and delightful cake. You will find their salted almonds and peanuts very nice. Then we find the ladies' booth, the one whirh delights the heart of every true woman, the fancy work booth. In here Misses Florence Hooton and Lillian Bellinger will be pleased to show you mamy novelties in fancy work. Among this beautiful work will be found the very latest designs in modern lace, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, drawn-work and tatting, anything in the fancy-work line. Everybody, from the smallest child to the most fastidious, can be pleased here. If you are looking for a beautiful Christmas present for your mother, your sister, your wife, or your best friend, this is the place to find something different from what others give, something beautiful, and sure to please. ! And there is still another, the Japanese ! bootL, and it is enough to say that this ! booth, one of the prettiest, has the ease and grace of Misses Ethel Folk and Lulie Bamberg. They have kimonas of every size I J ^on/1 nflior orfirloc tor* UUU UC3U1JJUUU, OJJW. uiuw u*?.w.ww www numerous to mention, from sterling silver | to a box of fine note paper. The apron booth will please all. Here we find the'bright faces of Misses Esma Delk and Mabel Felder, with aprons of every kind, from a fancy apron to a cook apron, large, medium and small aprons, old folks' aprons, little folks' aprons. Be sure to see Miss Pet Stephens before going out of the hall; she may be hard to find, but don't stop until you find her. The tree is the place to find a lot of fun, and Misses Julia Armstrong and Juanita Kinsey will enjoy opening the packages with you. There is something on this tree for everybody, old and young. The children especially will be delighted here. There is another tree, the fortune tree; your fortune all in a nut shell. Here you will find two beautiful young ladies. We will not tell their names, but leave it to you to find out, but be sure, when you are looking for your fortune, to take one of the nut shells, and not one of the young ladies. The merchants have been very generous in contributing to the bazaar with the exception of a very few. It should be largely patronized, as it is for a good cause. All the ladies interested in the bazaar are requested to meet at Mrs. John R. Bellinger's, Friday afternoon, Dec. 4th, at 3 o'clock. Don't forget the dates, Dec. Qth 10th and 11th. Church News. The Methodist Sunday-school held a special missionary service last Sunday afternoon, which was very successful from every standpoint. The exercises consisted of special songs and recitations by the children, with a short address by the superintendent. The collection for missions amounted to more than $20.00, and this makes a total of over $40.00 contributed by this school during the past year for the cause of missions. Next Sunday morning Rev. M. W. Hook will preach his last sermon to his congregation for this year, and as this is also .; communion Sunday, he would be glad to see every member of the church present. !, v-"'- /, V.'-l ' i WITH THE PARAGRAPHERS. J Bryan for Instance? "Who Are Has Beens in America" is to ? be the next book, and The Thomasville (Ga.) Times-Enterprise says Tom Johnson will head the list. He'll have some close J seconds?Montgomery Advertiser. A Washington ProYerb. Booker Washington generally speaks & proverbs his race would profit by heeding. ^ Here is one of his latest: "Silence?on the race question?is golden."?Savannah . Press. The Free Negro. The negro is as free in the South as in ^ the North, and his opportunities to get a on in the world are incomparably better ^ in the former than in the latter section.? Richmond News-Leader. ^ t A Good Guess. Mr. Bryan guesses that he will not be s a candidate for President again. He so expresses himself in England. "The t boy guessed right the very first time."? v Savannah Morning News. - j Paradoxical. n Paradoxical, but Puck observes that the v greatest obstacle to the enforcement of C the law is the lawyer.?Montgomery Ad- I vertiser. ? Is There a Second? If nothing will do but to give up one State to the negroes we nominate Pennsylvania.?Richmond News-Leader. p Yon Know What You Are Taking ^ When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill c Tonic because the formula is plainly n printed on every bottle showing that it is a simply iron and quinine in a tasteless c form. No cure, no pay. Price 50c. p ?? * v ?ire Killer s necK aavea. i Bennettsville, November 26.?The ? jury in the Henry Hatrick case for killing f his wife, after being out one hour and a p half, brought in a verdict of guilty with recommendation to the mercy of the cour ? which places him in the penitentiary for y life. Throughout the trial and reading of the verdict Patrick exhibited no signs of remorse, excitement, or nervousness. ^ He told his two little children goodbye r this afternoon, and they will make their s home with their aunt in Athens, Georgia. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A BOX * is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summerton, S. C. places on DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. s He savs: "I had piles for 20 years. I tried doctors and medicines,butall failed except s De Witt'sWitch Hazel Salve. It cured me." It is a combination of healing properties of witch hazel with antiseptics and emollients; relieves and cures blind, bleeding, and protruding piles, sores, cuts, bruises, * eczema salt rheum and all skin diseases. ? Sold by Dr. H. F. Hoover, Bamberg, S.C. Bertie's Presence of Mind. J When Farmer Reynolds espied young t Bertie Thompson industriously collecting J the apples from the topmost branches his best tree he stole back to the farm house and unhitched the stuffed image of Pongo, his greatly mourned sheep dog. from the parlor sideboard, says Tit-Bits. And lo! in a few minutes the stuffed dog had been placed at the foot of the tree. Farmer Reynolds then proceeded with the business of the farm, and the men wondered why every now and then he chucked mightily. An hour went by, and behold! Farmer Reynolds was once more at the foot of the tree. "Helloa, Bertie, lad!" he cried. "What ve doin' ud my tree, eh?" Bertie was pale and quivering "with fright; but he had not altogether lost his presence of mind. c "P-Please, sir," he shivered, "that great, 1 big dog down there," pointing to the g well-preserved Pongo, "he chased me, r he did, all over yonder medder, an,?an' I t 'ad to climb this tree to get out of his way!" e a To Core a Cold io One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on t each box 25c. I New Bridge Boad. The road across over the Edisto river e at the new bridge, which goes to Orangeburg, is now one of the very best highways in this section. Some time ago the Bam- t, berg county and town chain gang put this i road in fine fix from the river to town. Since that time it has been worked on the d Orangeburg side, and now one can drive through the swamp witnout the hsk or e breaking their vehicle. You can now go ^ in a trot from Bamberg clear across the river for miles, as all the sand beds have y been clayed, it is a good hard road, and jj there are no rough places in it. There is only one piece of road that is likely to tl give trouble. This is just across the t( swamp, where a lot of clay has been thrown up for some distance. This place will cut up badly in wet weather unless some sand is put there. a To Move Back. r< Capt. W. A. Riley and family, who left here two years ago, and have been living in Hampton county since that time, C will move back to Bamberg this week, s< and will occupy their residence here, J a: now occupied by Dr. H. F. Hoover. Their J o many friends will be delighted to again ii have them as residents of Bamberg. i E ' . / jzMM ;OUNTRY NEWS LETTERS. OME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. tews Items Gathered All Around the County and Elsewhere. Hartzog Happenings. Hartzog, December 1.?Everybody round here has about finished grinding ane. Mr. C. F. Rentz, of Oak Grove, spent ist week at Mr. D. N. Rhoad's. Miss Marie Folk spent several days last reek with relatives at Clear Pond. Miss Ollie Rhode, who is attending the Carlisle Fitting School, spent several days t home last week. She was accomDanied iy Misses Annie Yarn and Elise Rentz. Mr. C. A. Walker, who has been with Ir. J. M. Bishop near Ehrhardt, for some ime, returned home last week. Mr. Arthur Hightower, of Blackville, pent Sunday at Mr. J. L. Herndon's. Mrs. Docia Edwards and little daughers, Clarie and Annie May, of Branchille, spent several days last week at Mr. '. G. Rentz's. The young folks were somewhat reainded of Xmas the latter part of last reek, as there was a sociable at Mr. 0. r. Rhode's Friday night, and one at Mr. ). B. Rhode's on Saturday night. Mr. Fred Steedly agent Saturday and Sunday at Well's. Kearse Gleanings. . . Tha oyster supper given for the benefit f White Point Sunday-school, at Mr. G. ). Kearse's residence Thanksgivingnight, ras a fine success. Though tne night was lttercoia, quite a nice crowd irom turner ame and helped us out, which was very luch appreciated. Mr. Harry Kearse nd Miss Lizzie Best were the fortunate ontestants in the walk. The cake was iresented to them by Mr J. S. Breeland rith a very appropriate oration. Another eature of the evening was the pumpkin ortune teller. The old man seemed to eveal much of the future to the young oiks. Still another amusement was the iost office, from which letters were sold. Our jovial Sunday-school superintendnt bought one for a dime and it turned ut to be a dun for 25 cents on an "old aller mule." Mr. Eddie Kearse went to Bamberg ast Friday. Mr. John Breeland, who was very ill a ew weeks ago, but was improving had a elapse on "W ednesday, and is now quite ick. Mr. Ernest Ritter, accompanied by one if his friends, Mr. Jones, (both of the fitting School) spent Thanksgiving at Jr. Henry Hitter's. Miss Williams, of Govan, visited this ection last week. Mr. J. J. Kearse and little daughter pent Saturday at the Court House. Tkanwt unlr llnlndiQ j/cuiumxk JUVJHI^o? Dexxcabk, December 2.?Mrs. J. T. duller returned last week from an extendd visit to her relatives in Kentucky. Miss Janie P. Fleniken attended the redding of Miss "Willie Southard, of 'onesville, S. C., November 25th. Mr. J. S. J. Faust has moved back intd lis house in East Denmark, and Mr. S. P. f. Garris has moved into the Matthews ottage, vacated by Mr. Faust. Mr. J. B. McNeely has moved in R. C. lardwick's cottage on the corner of Paluetto Avenue and Fourth street. Miss Julia Zom visited in Bamberg ast week. Mr. H. C. Rice's many friends are glad o see him out, after being indisposed for everal days. * Mr. Henry Busch, of Aiken, was in our own last wppt Misses Inez Zorn and Cecile Walker vent down to Bamberg last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hardwick visited the atter's tfarents in Blackville Sunday. R. C. Hardwick, Esq., was in Bamberg Tuesday, on professional business. Mr. A. W. Knight, the editor of The Herald, was in town Monday. Blackville Briefs. Blackville, November 29.?The mer,'hants here, realizing the importance of :teping up with the rush of the age,<o> ranized themselves last night into a busiless league. Committees were appointed o look into good roads, freight and new mterprises. The idea is to try and erect . cotton mill here. A good proposition tas been made the town if a little local uoney can be raised and every effort will >e made to secure the money. Mr. H. W. Iriggs was elected chairman and Prof. V. B. West secretary. Prof. W. B. West is getting up a play ntitled, "The Fishman's Luck," for the enefit of his school library. A number -will go from here next week o the State Baptist association in Sinner. Mr. Forest Gyles will leave in a few ays for the Atlanta Dental college. Rev. Mr. Chiles of Nashville has acceptd the call to the Baptist church here and rill commence his work promptly. Miss Eula Lee Izlar, of Ocalaj Fla., is isiting friends here. Mrs. C. S. Buist and children are visitig for several weeks in Florida, nmmtv Snnervisor Barker is putting NS ***** , J _ _ ie roads leading into Blackville in a bet?r condition than they have ever been. Mr. Q. F. Still has bought the large reslence formely owned by J. D. Stroble nd will move'in on the 1st of January. Dr. and Mrs. D. K. Briggs will leave in few days for several weeks' stay with slatives in Florida. BILIOUS COLIC PREVENTED. Take a double dose of Chamberlain's olic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as 3on as first indication of disease appears nd a threatened attack may be warded ff. Hundreds of people use the remedy 1 this way with perfect success. Sold by iainberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice, Denm?rk. . .:Vv" - / . -V,J THE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. Second Division Met With Bamberg Baptist Church Last Saturday and Sunday. The second division of the Barnwell Baptist Association, comprising twelve churches, met at the Baptist church iff : this city last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. There were no pastors present at the opening of the session, so the lay brethren took charge. Capt. J. B. Hunter. vj| was elected moderator and Dr. Geo. F?r?|S Hair clerk. The convention was called: '^ to order by the moderator, and prayer ' ^; was offered by Bro. Geo. H. Smoafc^j! Churches reDorted reDresentatives as" ^ Bamberg?Geo. F. Hair, M. J. Black, Jgj Geo. H. Smoak, C. B. Free, E. M. Cox^gB Bethesda?W. T. Beard. Ghent's Branch?J. C. Zorn, J. C. Gi&- j||? son, Henry Abstance. Springtown?J. C. McMillan. Hunter's Chapel?J. G. Rentz, D. Hunter, J. B. Hunter. Spring Branch?A. R. Bessinger. * Double Pond?J. A. Hartzog, J. B. Colston?J. B. All. " ; 2 The following churches were not rep-^.J resented by delegates: Denmark, Edisto,'-^ ' Midway, Olar, and Georges Creek. Reports from all the churches showed^ them to be in a flourishing condition, and- -; .^| doing good work. The query. Is there necessity for better v financial system in jour churches, w?'| evened by Dr. J. B. Black, and discussed^ by C. B. Free, W. T. Beard and J. G. Rentz, p me second query, rne necessity proving the Christian conscience of our^|?? people in regard to certain popular evilfl, -^! was opened by Geo. H. Smoak and dis- | cussed by several members. The third query, the feast of theTaber- > ^ nicies as compared with the celebratioa^^M of present Thanksgiving day, was opened "J by J. B. Hunter and discussed byfleveraljftg| of the brethren. $ || It was ordered that the collection OliM Sunday should go to the cause of Statq^ The following committee on services was appointed: C. B. Free, J. B. Black^l J. G. Rentz, who reported that BroiL^g , Geo. F. Hair and Geo. H. Smoak were;;^ to make addresses at 10 a. m. Sunday andi-4|s Rev. J. J. Getsinger preach the mission-.^ 3 ary sermon. ' :X; The following committee on timeand^ place of next meeting was appointed'^ , J. C. McMillan, W. T. Beard, D. 0. Hunter,::) Henry Abstance, J. A. Hartzog, who re*|| ported that the next union meeting held at Ghent's Branch on Saturdaybefore the fifth Sunday in January. On Sunday morning Bros. Hair aod^j : Smoak made addresses at ten o'cloek, and\% ' at 11 o'clock Rev. J. J. Getsinger preacbV?|| ed the missionary sermon to a good 00B*?i It is to be regretted that more of ' ; ministers of the Association were notpre^^gl sent, Rev. W. M. Jones, who was tojjj have preached on Sunday, was in Virgln^M and Rev. S. P. Hair was away attending another union meeting. Hon. S. G'. May- 3 field was to have spoken at ten d'clock \f.? Sunday, but was not present. As to Congressman Croft.; 'hJe8B Mr. A. W. Knight, Editor The BamJffl berg Herald?Dear Sir: Sometime agriM , I wrote to Col. Geo. W. Croft, our conn J gressman, and asked him to try andsecn^ean appropriation for draining, the lower ;R?i part of this county and thereby prevetgfff|B| hemorrhagic fever, which causes the deaffc:|| of an appalling number of people every -? season. In this letter I informed him of '; the fact that the condition had been can^j||j ed to the attention of the governor and / had been taken up by the State board a?? health, hnt that no funds- were* availaMeSHH for relieving the situation. Col. ignored the letter, probably because thte';.^ ~ section did not vote for him in the last^MS primary,'and he has done absolutely noth- . ing for the relief of his suffering con. - JH stituents in this section. At the same { time it is reported by the papers that Croft has asked for a sixty thousand dollar appropriation for a public building Aiken. My object in writing this is | call the facts to the attention of the people , $5 and let them judge for themselves as to ' whether we have a congressman who is ? representing all of the people in tho*j|J] District or not. Respectfully, Jno. P. Folk. j|fh Bamberg, S. C., December 1,1903. Christmas Holiday Bates. * The Southern Railway will sell Christr^ mas holiday excursion tickets between.".^ all points south of the Potomac and Ohio rivers and east of the Mississippi river, including St. Louis, Mo., for one and one third first class standard one way fares, ^ plus 25 qents for the ronnd trip, (minir^Jgj mum rate 50 cents). Tickets will be sold December 23?34* . # 25-30-31, 1903, and January 1st, 1904, % with final limit January 4th, 1904. They will also sell upon presentation tf* and surrender of certificates signed by r superintendents, principals ana presidents of the various institutions, Decern-' : ber 16 to 22, 1903, inclusive, with final limit January 8th, 1804, to teachers and students of schools and colleges. Interline tickets will be sold at coupon sta- , tions only. innlr tn n n v acrflnt. of fhe Sonthern Railway, or Robert W. Hunt, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston, 8. C. BE OUICK. Not a minute should be lost when a child shows svmptoms of croup. Chamberlain's '-"0 Cough Remedy given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. It never fails, and is pleasant and safe to . take. For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy ..la H. C. Rice, Denmark.