^ ;,T ?s^ v ofy? lambwg Sjmtlii J { \ Established 1891 BAMBERG, S. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1906 One Dollar a Year 'ffl IN THE PALMETTO STATE. INTERESTING OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. State News Boiled Down for Quick Reading Pungent Paragraphs About Men and Happenings. The Anderson Intelligencer now comes ?: oat as a semi-weekly, being a neat sheet . ? of eight pages, six columns to the page. A plan is on foot to build a $225,000 tourist hotel at Greenville. Forty acres of land for the purpose have been bought in the suburbs. The Barnwell bar has petitioned Governor Hey ward to order a special term of the civil court for that county, commencing the first Monday in October. A bank has been organized at Wagner. Mr. Drayton K. Gantt was elected president and Mr. J. W. Lybrand vice-president for the coming year. The bank will open on September 15. Surveyors working on the re-survey of the Aiken-Edgefield line report that the appropriation made by the last legislature is too small and ask to be relieved of further work on that account. The internal revenue department has ruled that all social and fraternal lodge club rooms must pay a license of $25 if liquor is sold or kept for sale for its members. All social clubs will have to pay this license. While crossing a swollen creek in Oconee county, about ten miles from Walhalla last Friday night, the buggy of "MV Oonrirp Wfttkins was overturned and ? bis wife and child were drowned. The bodies were recovered next day. Wm. H. Caldwell asks General Wilie Jones to state for the information of the public that John C. Haskell told a damnable lie when he said that he (Caldwell) stated that the repairs on Gen. Jones' home had been paid for by Lanahan. A young man named Lem Satterwhite, from Opelika, Ala., fell among bunco men near Spartanburg last week and lost *50; then he fell from a car and broke bis arm, and on Thursday was arrested on a warrant from Opelika charging him with shooting a man. The first number of the Ninety-Six Star is before us, it being an eight-page j sheet of six columns to the page. Rev. E. A. McDowell is editor and proprietor, with H. S. Blizzard and W. O. Self assistant editors. If there is anything in num- j bers, the Star ought to b well edited.' Spann and Henry West, the negroes j , who shot and seriously wounded Mr. I Spann Toney near his home at Johnston recently, were released from the Aiken i " jail last Friday, they giving bond in the sum of $400. After their arrest they were kept in the Aiken jail, it being thought that Edgefield might be "uni> healthy" for them. Three negroes on the Charleston county chain gang overpowered and killed v . > the guard, Mr. K. C. Stello, last Thurs day and escaped. They killed him with a knife and razor. One of the negroes was captured at Greeleyville, Williamsburg county, last Saturday, but the other two, who were still with him, ran into the woods and escaped. They have not been captured at the time of this writing. Strong Argument. - .r Somebodr has said to train a child properly one should begin with its grandparents. There is something in the idea. The men and women who go to make up South Carolina's illiteracy?which is a re? * proach to the State?were neglected by their parents, and those parents probably by their own. They cannot read and write because their parents did not compel them to go to school and the parents did not compel them to go because they were not compelled to send them. The strongest argument in favor of compulsory education that we have ever ; * seen was a petition to the last legislature concerning the "ten hour law," from "mill operatives, citizens and merchants of Pelzer," dated February 6, 1905, which > contains 554 names, and of these ONE lg V HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX MAKE THEIR MARK. One of the saddest ". ? < sights is to see attached to a paper "John Smith, X, his mark," or "Mary Jones, X, her mark;" and yet in this one petition nearly twenty five per cent of the signers signed that way. * This does not necessarily mean that they are "ignorant" people, but it does mean they cannot read and write?and what an affliction is that to a human being. What a reproach to any white man or woman?not so much to him perhaps as to his parents. And a reproach to the State that it permits its boys and girls to grow up illiterate. The State furnishes the means for education to all; but it per/ mits grasping and selfish and indifferent parents to keep their children out of i school. tJio Qflkp of the children let us bave i JL U1 Wliv a compulsory education law. The children need it. They appeal to us in their weakness and helplessuess. Will Sv>uth Carolina turn its back on * an appeal like this??Newberry Observer. Malaria and ague, chills and fever, a1.- ! ways bring down those of low vitality? ; keep up your vitality with SHAW'S! MALT. For sale at the Dispensary. &'* "' ,<*L b' ANOTHER MEAN NEGRO. Refused to Move Prom Seats for White Pas senders?Afterwards Fires Into the Car. Columbia, August 17.?There was con siderable excitement here this afternoon and talk of a lynching. It blew over anc the storm seems to be over. All sorts oi reports were in circulation. One was that a negro man had attempted to sit in a lady's lap, and the negro was kicked of the car and then fired into the car. The situation really appears 10 oe mai Manson Hamilton, a negro porter at the Ridgewood Club, was riding out tc Ridgewood on a car with some excursion' ists from Clinton. He occupied a seat ir the section for white passengers. The conductor went to Hamilton and told him to get in the seats intended for col ored passengers. It is said he declined to do so and a row followed. The white passengers joined in and the result was that Hamilton was put off the car. Ham ilton claims to have been kicked and badly treated. The conductor and others claim that he was simply put off the car, The car passes by Hamilton's home and on the return trip Hamilton was standing in his door and shot into the ? ntAnf WtiM A foTT CtYloll JL 1JC OUUb TTCUli TT A1U* IV ?* oujmaj shot hit Mr. George Ware on the hand and a few hit Conductor Younginer. There was considerable excitement in the city and in some way the report spread that if Hamilton were caught he would be lynched. He came to Columbia quietly, went to the county jail and is there now. The officers will vigorously prosecute Hamilton for his conduct -and for shooting into the car. Fortunately no one was at all seriously hurt. Hamilton claims that his gun went off accidentally. The passengers on the train claim that Hamilton deliberately shot into the car. Hamilton ran and he was chased. Superintendent Wallace had a warrant sworn out against Hamilton and soon a posse was hunting him. Duringtbe evening Hamilton came to Columbia in company with Mr. Brown Hyatt and surrendered. He is now in jail. He only asked to say that the gun went off accidentally and that he was badly treated on the train. GALVESTON'S SEA WALL makes life now as safe in that city as on the higher uplands. W. E. Goodloe, who resides on Dutfbn Street, in Waco, Tex., needs no sea waif for safety.- He writes: "I have used Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption the past five years ana it keeps me well and safe. Before that T ho/1 q />nncrh wM/?h fnr vp.nra hft-1 been growing worse. Now it's gone." Cures chronic coughs, la grippe, croup, whooping cough and prevents pneumonia. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed at Hoover's drug store, and J. B. Black's. Price 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free^ Her Sick Husband. A man who haYUU liVCU Uil IliC U1U UJLUMillan plantation all his life, died last Saturday night. Ben must have been nearly ninety years old. He was a plow boy when Capt. J. C. McMillan was born. Two old trusty darkies are gone. Every J one respected both Plenty and Ben whenever they met them. Mr. C. H. Wiese, of Chicago, 111., spent several days in town last week. Mr. W. P. Pate has gone to Charleston , on a business trip. Mr. R. Miller has returned from New | York, where he spent several days buy| ing goods. Geo. Folk says he is weary. Has so much to do until he couldn't stand it these hot days. Six hours sitting down at least. Jee. Colston Callings. Colston, Aug. 21.?The cotton has begun to open, and our farmers are all in a rush to see who can market the first bale. Rev. 8. P. Chisolm and Mr. J. C. McMillan are on the already long sick list this week. Mrs. Mary Wooley, of Elko, is visiting . _ .1 t * rni ni a * ner aaugnier, mrs. inos. viayion, ior a few weeks. , The infant child of Mr. W. H. Folk died last Friday, after a few days' illness. Mr. B. D. Bishop spent a few days with relatives near Lodge last week, i Mr. Melton Westberry, of Cope, is spending a few days with Mr. Henry Mc' Millan, Jr. Mr. R. L. Beard spent last Sunday at i Savannah and Tybee. Several of the young folks from here are attending the protracted meeting at Saltkahatchie church this week. Mr. Thos. Clayton went to Bamberg Saturday last. Fish Fry Near Ehrhardt. Editor The Bamberg Herald: It was the pleasure of the writer to visit last week that section of the county near Ehrhardt, where the Bishops, Goodsons, and Kinards live. This is one of the best communities that I have ever visited. When one has the good fortune to get in this neighborhood, he soon experiences the meaning of the word neighbor, or i learns what it is to be a neighbor. These people are always anxious and willing to do each other a favor, it matters not in what way, whether in the sick room or in other accommodations, it is done in the same good spirit. They be lieve in doing for their neighbor with their hands what their hearts find to do. Too much can't be said of the congeniality that exists among these people. The most casual observer wouldn't pass it unnoticed. The men are good farmers. They do their own work independent of the service of the hegro, and I was told that the great majority had money ih the bank. xr xr_ "cj:? ? t :~u ^t iiuw, jJLl. XJUlLUi, X WlOU tu ICU )UU VI j the fish fry which I so much enjoyed on the 11th in this same section. The fish were brought out of little Saltkahatchie swamp by expert fishermen, and were fried by the ladies at the home of Mr. Adam Kinard. A table made of a few barrels and some plank was placed under some magnificent shade trees just in front of the house. When dinner was announced not only the nice brown trout, jack and many more of their companions, were found on the table, but all things that a man with the slightest appetite could wish for. Cakes, pies, custards, fried chicken, pork, steak and many other eatables, which were very palatable to the taste, with plenty of cold and warm drinks. As I see in my mind that table as it wa9iit reminds me of what I imagine Belshazzar's feast was. *1 suppose he ha<^ all good things, and I know that all things were good on this table. Only, there wasn't any wines, and of course, no one wanted it. Quite a crowd was present and all got plenty to eat. I suspect most of us ate too much, for we couldn't refuse when the gentle ladies would bring around those things on which they bad displayed their wonderful talents in cooking. Mr. G. W. Goodson and family, also Mr. Roy Goodson, were among the visitors present. Every one felt perfectly at home, visitors were in no ways awkward. They were impressed as being with old reliable friends. Plenty of jokes and lots of fun were carried on during the time. Old veterans sat around and talked of war times, the younger set enjoyed themselves in the usual ways. Everybody had a good time in general. Such a gathering or coming together of neighbors will elevate any section of country. I only wish that we could have more just such neighborhoods as the one that is the subject of this brief sketch. Mr. Editor, I wish you success. A Visitor. The engine for the electric light plant arrived last night and the plant will be ready for operation in a few days. BRITONS WrLL RETURN VISIT. Ancient and Honorable Artillery Companies of London and Boston to be Encamped at the Jamestown Exposition, Norfolk, Va.?Among the many national and foreign organizations to attend and participate in the grand military display of the Jamestown Exposition, to be held on the shores of Hampton Roads in 1907, will be the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Companies of London and Boston, two of the oldest and most honored organizations in the world. Some time ago, invitations were sent oat by Mr. R. H. Sexton, chief of the Department of Congresses and Special Events, inviting the Boston company to attend the Exposition. The department has recently heard from Col. Sidney M. Hedges, in command of the organization, stating that they would be glad to participate in the military display at the Jamestown Exposition and would bring with them the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of London. Some years ago the Boston Artillery were entertained in London by the Aucient and Honorable Artillery of that city and at that time the Britishers promised to return the visit as soon as practicable. Realizing the splendid opportunity afforded by the Jamestown Exposition, the Boston Company have invited the London organization to pay them a visit in 1907 and take in the military celebrations at the Mer-Centennial. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery of London is the oldest organization of its kind in Great Britian, dating back to the year 1537, antedating the "Royal Yeomen," however, by only a few years. Daring the civil war of England from 1042 to 1048, this organization sustained the House of Parliament with great effect and later in the "Lord Geose of waiting on her. From the story hat the girl tells the attempt at rape oc- M urred when Samuels had started to take [ he girl home. Deputy Harmon went out to the planation of Jno. Palmer to arrest the negro, IgB ,nd in approaching the house he saw * Iamuel8 make for the home of the girl - jar le attempted to rape. In company with \ crowd of about 75 negroes, the deputy urrounded the house, but the negro es- .'.fjl aped into a nearby pine grove. The j ;rowd of negroes, intent upon catching -v.aj he negro, surrounded the grove and, as uck would have it, Samuels was captured )y Deputy Harmon, who took him to HcCormick for safe-keeping. The negro was arrested and brought to the town ind a crowd of negroes congregated xJt around the jail and demanded the keys of Marshal Sharp, - ho refused to give r them up. It is thought that another lynching would have occurred were it not for the tjuick work of the deputies. The negroes ire said to have been very much inflamed *3 it the affair, and it was the presence of nind of the deputies which prevented a It is a significant fact that the negroes '|a| ire as much wrought up over the attempt )f a negro to outrage a negro woman as . / *-|S white people are over the attempt of a iegro to outrage a white woman. " . Spondulix. ' * A wad ot money, now ana men . Is relished by the poorest men. Honey loves company. Honey dies from lack of exercise, i dollar changed is a dollar gone, i dollar always has something to do. Sad money has no redeeming traits. Honey rarely comes when it is called, ipondulix greases the way to perdition, in idle dollar is the spendthrift's work- V-jI hop. i dollar in the hand is worth two in the >romise. A woman Worries nntil she gets wrinkles hen worries because she has them. If she akes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea she would have neither. Bright, smiling face iollows its use. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. 3. F. Hoover. The Newspaper. There seems to be a feeling among a certain class m business men that a news* paper has no right to make money. Why not? It is the most exacting business in the world, the most trying in every way. It means long hours and the greatest care in lis conduct, me newspaper au tar entire public to deal with. It is criticised on every hand. It has to deal with ail cranks in a community, and to do this 1 M successfully requires judgment and pa* tience. It has power, and that power, to the credit of journalism is nearly always wielded for the public good. No question of vital concern to the people fails to find a strong support from the paper, md this too without remuneration. The publisher spends his money to further ;hese projects and the community never gives a thought to the matter of cost to lim. It is not paid out of the public socket. Tlie newspaper wants every joocern to prosper. Why should not his good will be mutual? To make a jrofit a newspaper must have living atcs for both paper and advertising pace. _ IN SELF DEFENSE. Hajor Hamm, editor and manager of the Constitutionalist, Eminence, Ky., when ie was fiercely attacked, four years ago, jy piles, bought a box of Bucklen's Arlica Salve, of which he says: "It cured " . v ne in ten days and no trouble since." Quickest healer of burns, sores, cuts and * vounds. 25c at Hoover's drug store and