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% Hamburg ^ralb J Established 1891 BAMBERG, S. C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1907 One Dollar a Year . ^ IN TOE PALMETTO STATE SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 4 State News Boiled Down For Quick Reading?Paragraphs About Men and Happenings. Ed Robertson and Fred Summers, both colored, working at a saw mill four miles from Alston, got into an altercation on Tuesday, when Robertson was stubbed to death by Summers. The thirtieth annual convention of the South Carolina Sunday-school Association will be held in the Metho dist church at Georgetown March 13-14. An interesting program has been arranged* Daniel Zimmerman, who was '' charged with the theft of bonds from the State treasurer's office,plead guilty when arraigned for trial in the Richland circuit court this week. He r has not yet been sentenced. 7 -'" " Albert Fletcher, a young white man, jumped while handcuffed from the train on the Blue Ridge road on ?7. Tuesday and escaped from the deputy sheriff, who was conveying him from Seneca to Anderson to be A tried for bigamy. I Jno. D. Lake, aged 21, employed as fireman at the Powell Supply company's plant in Columbia, was killed on Wednesday by an electric fe; shock from an, incandescent lamp H that was suspended over the engine. ?~ He was from Union. Janes Lester, a Columbia me^ chanic, fell fifty feet from the C., N. & L. trestle into the Columbia > canal on Wednesday, in water ten feet deep. He swam out, but came VJ. near freezing from the cold. He g, was not much hurt by the fall. A nine months old .child of Mr. V;r and Mrs. Tom Carter, of Red Point, Union county, was burned to death on Saturday. The mother had left f . the infant and her two other small children alone in the house, /Kfeich \ caught fire and burned down, the & two older children escaping. There was a disastrous fire in Sumter last Friday morning about three o'clock, a two-story cement block building being destroyed. The lower gi? ioor was a wholesale dry goodshouse, retail grocery store, and restaurant. /; ; The loss is about $50,000, with partial insurance. W. S. Graham, chief i of the fire department, was caught Ipi by falling walls and so severely injured that he died next day, never regaining consciousness. Several other firemen were injured when the walls and one had ale# crushed, - necessitating amputation. iCv The commission appointed by Govh y- > ernor Ansel to wind up the affairs of the State dispensary met in Columbia * last week and organized. The commission consists of W. J. Murray, of > Columbia, chairman; C. K. Hender| son, Aiken; Avery Patton, Greenville; B. F. Arthur, Union; John McSween, Thnmonville. The commission employed W. F. Stevenson, of Cheraw, as attorney. W. 0. Tatum' remains in charge of the State dispensary, ^ but several of the'employes were dispensed with, the salary list being reduced from $3,215 to $1,137 per month. The whiskey houses tc whom the dispensary owes money will have a hearing before the commission on the 8th of March in referference to their claims. ^ ;V' A D?s's Lons Trip S - Thin and gaunt, and with no other instinct to guide him save the mems ory of a warm kennel, good food and "v s an occasional caress, a little Scotch collie dog, sold to a man at Valentine, Neb., returned five hundred miles to its former master in Des " V- ISoines. Just how long- the dog was making ; the distance has not yet been ascertained, but with unerring instincl * [ he mad6 his way over hill and prairie, through timber and across rivers, finally arriving at Des Moines, where - * he was given a hearty welcome, 2 warm kennel and a hot bowl of mill .for.a starter. Five weeks before a man froir Valentine, Neb., saw the^ collie e? bought him and took him back with him to Valentine. After the collie left his new home he was seen at Fremont, Neb., where n some boys threw stones at him while he was stealing a meal from a bacl< v door. This was the last report unti he appeared in Des Moines. His master was awakened by i * slight scratching at the front door On opening it he saw a shaggy, thin dirty little collie. He soon recogniz ed his former pet, however, ant i T declares he would not now part wit! !? , the animal for twice its value. - Oui Dumb Animals. p&ia? ^ t Changed His Tune. "My dear," murmured the, sicl man to his wife, "I am nearing th< golden streets. I hear strains o: sweetest music, unearthly in it beauty. I?" "John," said his wife, "what yoi hear is a phonograph in the nex flat." "So it is. Darn those people, any how. No consideration for thei neighbors. Go and tell 'em to sto] that infernal racket at once."Cleveland Leader. Ste : m STRUGGLE WITH LEOPARD. Desperate Fight to Save a Woman's Life. Lieut. Col. Hutchinson of the Second Ghurkas had a thrilling fight with a leopard, which attacked his wife while on a shooting trip near Dehra Dun. They were returning after a day's shooting, and the beaters had gone on some distance ahead. Mrs. Hutchinson was walking about ten yards in front of her husband. She deviated slightly from the path, and surprised a young leopard, which immediately attacked her. Col. Hutchinson instantly raised his rifle to shoot the beast, but dared not fire for fear of wounding his wife. Then, seeing that the only way to save her life was to drag the leopard off, he dropped his rifle, and attacked the beast with his hands. The leopard first attempted to seize his arm, but missed, and Col. Hutchinson was able to keep it at bay while his wife rose and ran to call the beaters. Meanwhile the animal sprang again on Col. Hutchinson, and a desperate fight between the man and the beast followed. Col. Hutchinson eluded its springs with marvelous agility. He made several attempts to regain his rifle, but the leopard was on him before he could pick it up. Then he thought of his revolver and was placing his hand on his hip to draw it when the leopard sprang on him again, and seized his right arm. Desperate as the position was, Col. Hutchinson did not give in, and, although he was suffering terrible agonies, he grappled with the beast. " 1 1 xL. Tftey ronea over several times, uie leopard still clinging to its hold on his arm. At last Col. Hutchinson freed his arm, and succeeded in getting his revolver. Then he shot Hie leopard in the eye. The animal let go its hold, but the shot had only blinded it. Before it could spring on him again Col. Hutchinson had gained possession of his rifle, and succeeded in killing the beast just as the first of the beaters came back. Col. Hutchinson was by this time so exhausted from loss of blood and the struggle that he was in a state of collapse. He was carried back to his bungalow, and his arm, which was terribly lacerated from the shoulder to the wrist, was attended to. He is now progressing favorably. ?Lucknow correspondence London ' Express. Barnwell's Board Named. Barnwell, Feb. 23.?Barnwell ; county being one of those in which the recommendations for the county dispensary board was left to the delegation to the general assembly, the delegation met ana nas recommended the following prominenl citizens of the county as members of the board: H. D. Still, Blackville; G. M. Green, Barnwell; J. D. Jenny, i Sycamore. Mr. Joe B. McQee Dead. 1 ' After an illness of some length, ; Mr. Joe B. McGee died last nighl , about 8 o'clock at his residence or Greenville street. Mr. McGee was born in this countj about 75 years ago. When the civil war started, he joined the Palmetto . Riflemen, 4th regiment. On account of a wound he was forced to returr . home. After being here a short while h* was elected sheriff of tho | county and served faithfully during t the remaining years of the war. Ho also served one term after the wai j ceased. Being in public office, he came ir ' contact with everybody of the counP ty. He was always congenial anc ; everybody liked him. 1 During later years he became 2 ' merchant in Anderson. For several ' years prior to his death he was the [ court crier and also an auctioneer, ; His reputation to prepare a barbecuo 1 - " ** .1 L " was known lar ana wiae ana ne was L always invited when a barbecue ii the county was scheduled. Mr. McGee married Miss Mollj [ Cobb, of this county. She with the following children survive him: Mr > Frank MeGee, of Spartanburg; Mr I J. B. McGee, Jr., of Spartanburg ; Mrs. George Tolly, of Anderson; Mr ' Wilton McGee, of New York; Mr j Wade McGee, of Columbia; and Mrs G. Frank Bamberg, of Bamberg. He came^rom a large family and wa< connected with many people of the * county. ' The funeral services will be hek j Saturday morning at 10 o'clock a Mr. McGee's late residence.?Ander son Advocate. Thirsty Folks in Blackville. BLACKVILLE,-Feb. 25.?The dispell v sary here was broken into some tim< 5 between Saturday and this morning f The robber cut out a panel in th< s rear door and went in that way. Th< intruder was evidently small in siz< 1 to have gone in so small a place, t Dispenser J. V. Baxley is doing al in his power to run down the4 4booze' - thief. He can not tell just how mucl r of the stuff is gone. p The fact that the dispensary i - closed has made quite it number her ! verythirsty and desperate? A COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. News Items Gathered All Around the County and Elsewhere. Ehrhardt News. Ehrhardt, February 25.?Mr. J. D. Dannelly returned home from Bayard, Fla. last Sunday. He will move his saw mill there in the near future, and rumor has it that several /? i ?i :iu L: ot our Doys are going wiui mm. Mr. Charles Ehrhardt visited Mr. J. A. McMillan last Sunday. Messrs. M. A. and Henry Kinard and Charlie Brandt went to Bamberg last Monday. We are sorry to hear of the continued illness of Mrs. J. M. Dannelly. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Steedly and little son, Guy, of Hartzog, visited Mrs. Steedly's mother, Mrs. T. W. Dannelly, last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Maggie Sue McMillan visited MissKittie Dannelly last Saturday and Sunday. Messrs. J. E. and J. S. Bishop went to Bamberg last Tuesday. Rev. Dr. Jones, of Charleston, preached here last Friday night. The first quarterly conference of the Ehrhardt circuit was held at Wesley Chapel the 23rd and 24th , instant. Miss Rena, Dannelly spent last ! week with Miss Mary Kearse, of Colston. t Our school observed Washington's birthday last Friday. Only a few patrons have brought 1 wood to the school house yet. If this cold weather continues, we will be obliged to spend some of the funds for wood. Mr. Julius Ehrhardt has accepted ' a position with Lombard & Co., of Augusta, Ga. \ The freight train jumped the track here last Tuesday, but no one was hurt and but little damage done. Mr. Bert Dannelly went to Bamberg last- Sunday. The farmers are busy hauling fertilizer, preparing for another crop. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jenny spent ; last Friday in town. 1 ' Mr. G. L. Kinard went to Bamberg last Saturday. ; Ibere was a quilting party at Mr. , Geo. F. Kinard's last Thursday. The Ehrhardt Knights of Pythias lodge had an oyster supper last Tues' day night. A pleasant time is re1 ported. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jenny were in town last Friday. Mr. William Best, of Olar, was in 1 town last Friday. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kearse, of Colsr ton, spent last Friday in town. 5 Miss Pauline Wilson spent last Friday and Saturday with Mrs. T. D. ; Jones. ; Mrs. Jones Williams was in town last Friday. John McMillan. Ehrhardt Graded School. _? riaj. Black's Peace Bond. Maj. John Black was summoned before Magistrate J. H. Fowles yes[ terday on the charge of breaking the peace. The warrant was sworn out r "upon information and belief" by [ Capt. Owen Daly, chief of police. , Maj. Black was placed under peace ; bond last May in the sum of $1,00C I and the report came to the chief of ? police that the terms of the bond had ?' been violated wherein John Black p had attempted an assault upon WilI liam P. Norfolk. Norfolk, who had been summoned as prosecuting witness, did not put L in appearance, but sent the following . note to the magistrate yesterday: [ Columbia, S. C., Feb. 24,1907. Magistrate J. H. Fowles, Columt bia, S. C. [ Dear Sir: The matter between ; Maj. Black and myself for which a warrant has been issued from youi j office has been settled, and I will be J glad if you will not go any further ! in the matter. I am, Veryrespectfully, r WM. Jf. JNORFOLK. ? Witness: M. H. Mobley. [ Magistrate Fowles therefore dis" missed the proceedings and the bond ' is not in danger of being estreated, ] Magistrate Fowles stated yesterday that his information is that the 1 charges against Maj. Black had beer 3 exaggerated by rumors.?The State Woman Jumped Into Well. t Spartanburg, Feb. 22.?Mrs. _ Bessie Thomas, aged about 30 years committed suicide at Walnut Grove near here, Thursday night, by jump ing into a well. She has been ir falling health for some time and thif - is thought to be the reason for hei =? art She was the wife of Perry G . Thomas, a prominent farmer of th< b county. b Between the hours of 12 and I b o'clock she left her room in hei father's house near Walnut Grow 1 >and made her way to the well, 4( ' feet from the house. Here she re 1 moved her dressing gown and scan and jumped head first into the well a The coroner's verdict was that sh< ?; came to her death by her own act ii jumping into the well. ANOTHER FIRE AT SUMTER. Passenger Station Destroyed and Two Firemen Injured. Sumter, Feb, 24.?While both companies of the fire department were attending the funeral of Chief Graham, who was killed by falling walls in the fire here Friday, a blaze broke out at 3 o'clock in the baggage room of the union station and gained sufficient headway before the department could respond to destroy the building. ? Fireman Eugene Stansill scaled the building and was fighting the blaze from the roof when an explos ion of gas occurred on tne interior, hurling him to the ground and severely cutting him about the face and head with particles of slate roofing. Fireman Frank Lynam was also severely cut by flying slate, but not seriously. Stansill was taken to the hospital and may recover. The loss on the station, which was a two-story structure, was $15,000, fully covered by insurance. About six pouches of United States mail was destroyed or damaged by water and several pieces of baggage burned. The contents of the ticket office were destroyed. The fire broke out at 3 o'clock this afternoon and was not extinguished until four hours later. It originated in the baggage room, but the cause is a mystery, as it is said there was no fire in the stove and no one was inside the station. Passengers awaiting trains were caused much suffering, as they had to stand outdoors in a downpour of rain with the thermometer below the freezing point. Died in Muskogee. The sad intelligence of the death of Mr. William C. Koger, in Musko? i* #n a gee, Indian lerniory, w<u> roavcu i in Augusta yesterday, bringing great sorrow to the hearts of the many by whom he was known and admired. Mr. Koger left this city the first of February to aecept a government position in Muskogee, and his health, which was very poor at the time of his departure, did not improve with a change of climate. Arrangements have b<*en made for the interment of the remains here. Mr. Koger resided in Augusta only since last summer, coming here from South Carolina, in which statq he presided over several large schools. He married Miss Lucile Wilhelmena Meyer, of this city in 1904. Mr. Koger was born in Brazil, S. A., where his father, Rev. James Koger, had been sent to do missionary work. At an early age, and immediately after the death of his father, he was brought to America . and sent to school in Columbia, S. C. | Later he attended Wofford college, J ; in Spartanburg, and graduated with honors from that institution. He became a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity while at Wofford. Mr. koger was related to a number of South Carolina families and was a nephew of the late Bishop A. Coke Smith. He died in his 26th year. Surviving the deceased are a wife, Mrs. Lucile Koger. two sisters, Mrs. [ Julian ?. McCrary and Miss Francis , S. Koger, and a brother, Mr. J. Gas, ton Koger. His brother and sisters | reside in Spartanburg. ' The funeral announcements will he made later.?Augusta Chronicle. , The news of Mr. Roger's death j was a shock'to the people of Bamf berg. He was well known here, j having been principal of the graded ; school at one time. He left here last summer for Augusta. We understand that his death was caused I by typhoid pneumonia. Mr. Roger's Funeral. A large concourse of sorrowing friends attended the funeral of Mr. Wm. Koger, which was conducted from St. James M. E. church yester1 day afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. Rich[ ard Wilkinson officiating, assisted by Rev. Wm. J. Finck, pastor of St. ; Matthews Lutheran church. 1 A large number of floral offerings were sent by different friends of the deceased, especially beautiful among orViinVi mas fVio nnp spnt hv f.VlP flpri cal force of the Augusta Lumber company. Mr. Koger was for several months a trusted employe of 1 that firm,-and while there he made ; many firm friends. | The remains arrived yesterday af; ternoon on the Georgia train at 2.25, 1 accompanied by Mr. S. F. Utsey of Muscogee, I. T. Among the visiting relatives of the deceased who attended the funeral were Miss Francis Koger, of Spartanburg, a sister of the 1 -i J T\_ T..1i rp 1JT. aeceasea, ana ur. uunan x. iut' Creary, a brother-in-law of the de' ceased. The interment was at the city ; cemetery.?Augusta Chronicle, Mon! day, Feb. 25. * Committee Meeting. The executive committee of the > Rivers7 Bridge Memorial Association r will meet at the memorial grounds j on Saturday, March 9th, at 3 o'clock' ) p. m. for the purpose of arranging - for memorial services. A full atl tendance is earnestly requested. Dr. N. F. Kirkland, Sr., i J. W. Jenny, President. 1 * Secretary. , I Jenny, February 25, 1907. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS MEET SESSION OF THE DISTRICT LODGE IN BAMBERG TUESDAY. A Delightful fleeting Held?Good Reports from Lodges?Dr. Thornwell's Address?Banquet. The session of the district lodge of Knights of Pythias of the third district of South Carolina was tailed to order in this city Tuesday morning of this week. Most of the delegates arrived on the morning train, and after the committee on entertainment had assigned them to homes, a public meeting was held in the opera aa * 1 1 TT7 _1 I house at mau o ciock. welcome adresses were made by Mayor G.! Moye Dickinson, representing the city, and J. F. Carter, Esq., chancellor commander of Bamberg lodge. Responses wer^ made by District Deputy J. E. Warnock, of Allendale, and Herbert E. Gyles, Esq., of Aiken, who is District Deputy Vice Chancellor of the district lodge. These addresses were short, but they were exceptionally good. The lodge then repaired to the castle hall of Bamberg lodge, where the district meeting was formally called to order and the business of the session begun. Reports from the various lodges in the district were made, all showing a most satisfactory state of affairs all over the district. These reports were continued until about one o'clock when the lodge took a recess for dinner. | At 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon the lodge met again, and reports from lodges were resumed until nearly every lodge in the district had - ? * * t * i reported. Under tiie aoie leaaership of District Deputy Warnock the lodges in the third district have shown a substantial increase in membership, all are in fine financial condition, and new interest and enthusiasm has been aroused. During the afternoon session some interesting remarks were made by the visiting brethren and members of Bamberg lodge, all tending to the good of the order. The election of officers to serve for the next twelve months resulted as follows: D. D. G. C.-Dr. J. B. Black, of Bamberg. D. D. V. C.?Herbert E. Gyles^ Esq., of Aiken. Treasurer-W. H. Duncan, of Barnwell. Secretary?J. L. McCarter, Aiken. Sergeant-at-Arms?B. F. Thomas, of Fairfax. Inner Guard?G. M. Main of Jen Iljr. Outer Guard?B. T. Rushing, of Scotia. Dr. J. H. Thornwell, Grand K. of R. & S., arrived on the afternoon train and made an address to the lodge. At 8:30 Tuesday evening he delivered a public address on Pythianism to a large and attentive audi-! ence in the Fitting School chapel. No synopsis could do justice to the lecture?it was a gem, abounding in wit and humor, but above all and more than all, he beautifully portrayed the principles as standing for righteousness and humanity. His address was thoroughly enjoyed. Dr. Thornwell was introduced to the audience by W. S. Hogan, Jr., Headmaster of the Carlisle Fitting School. After Dr. Thornwell's address the Knights repaired to Johnson's Hotel, where a sumptuous banquet was served. Dr. J. B. Black acted as 1 1 J 1.L - toast-master ana miroaucea tne speakers. The toasts were as follows: The Grand Domain of South Carolina?Grand in her achievements; wonderful in her possibilities. Response by Dr. J. H. Thorawell. The Third Pythian District?young in years, old in Pythian principles. Response by Dr. J. E. Warnock. Our Sister Orders?We say with the Psalmist: "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." Response by A. W. Knight. Woman?Beautiful and sweet, the greatest of God's creations. Response by W. S, Hogan, Jr. Several of the others present were called on and made remarks. A little after twelve o'clock the Knights dispersed, many of them taking the early trains for home. It seemed to be the general sentiment that this had been one of the very best sessions of the district lodge, and 4.x. the visitors were warm m, wcu praises of the hospitality and courtesy extended by the city of Bamberg. Asbury Wooten shot and killed Duke Owens in Anderson county Tuesday. Wooten is 40 years and Owens 72. The trouble grew out of some trivial matter, and the killing seems to have been a case of cold blooded murder. Mr. Robert Keller, of Orangeburg county, was accidentally shot and badly injured while out hunting. His dog snatched one of the birds he had killed, and he struck him with his gun, causing it to fire, the load taking effect in the abdomen, passing through the liver. The Bamberg County Medical Association will meet in this city next i Wednesday, March 6th. : '.*?5 ; ; . ..7..., 7 % V:.?p TEACHER IN TROUBLE. " ? Thrashed a Bad Boy and is Charged With Assault and Battery. A special to the News and Courier from Bennettsville on Saturday says: Principal Sam J. Rogers, of the Boykin school, was today given a preliminary hearing before Magis- ^ trate Jack Evans of Blenheim in the . court house here, on the charge or Tigj assault and battery of a high andag- j gravated nature, preferred against ~ & him by Mrs. Laurence D. Stubbs, ^ whose son, one of his pupils, he whipped. The hearing consumed the entire day. Magistrate Evans assumed jurisdiction and appointed ' : $ March 4 for the trial. The evidence adduced at the hear- ' M ing today showed that Mr. Rogers whipped the boy on the first day lie ?& went to school because he refused to *|| go with his class to recitation. When, ^ the boy's parents learned that he had /J been whipped they instructed him to come home rather than take another '-M such thrashing. The next day the boy was again whipped more severely for cursing and threatening the teacher. Mrs. Stubbs thereupon went to see Mr. Rogers and threatened to whip him. - He told her that if A she would get out of the buggy he . ?2 would tan her good. The boy is 15 |jS years of age. He exhibited in court the bruises on his leg?. Ehrhardt Etchings. : "C'ttt-.TT A T>TVT OK 'I'llAM '"^w| umviuinui, i tuiuoij M/. xuwv is a sign upon a commissary door -Jp intheKearse section which .is aboutpjg in substance as follows: "I have been to Ehrhardt twice this weei? '/|?l and on both occasions I got drank, and I hereby forbid any of my v friends from offering me a drink any more, and I hereby pledge myself;'Vila not to buy any more for my user* with his nanie signed. This would '% be a good thing for several more to do in this section. Several wives* :Wjm mothers, fathers, and no doubt some sweethearts would rejoice if a like ^ change would occur and more happy )m days and nights would be spent were ' v this resolve put into execution. |? Not long since there was a funny ^ occurence in one of the numerous lit-: v tie fall of the year stores in the 6 country. Plenty of booze was being drunk by the crowd, flnaHy between? drinks some one in the crowd picked up a banjo and commenced to pick a tune. One in the crowd felt likeheo^H was going to dance, said he felt it 7$ coming on, but the party was under the influence of booze to such an ex- '% tent he could not stand up so he or- ' flprprl a nlow line looDed over the via joice of the little shanty they wtoVrjgl in and held up until he could catch the two ends of the line hanging ."M down, and in this position he daUced for an hour. A kodak could not \rpM have taken the various steps fast as he cut them off. Jim crow, buzzard lope, pigeon toe, double shufffepdjl and the like. M Mrs. G. B. Kearse found a nest of ,~k ' eggs under her husband's corn house $ that had more than one hundred eggs in it, all laid in about sC weekte v|? Saturday a darkey was locked myfjm the town calaboose for being, drunk and disorderly. Thinking that the ^ darkey was sober, and owing to the sudden cold wave coming on, the; , chief of police thought he would J turn the aarkey loose. When' he un- L locked the door his bird had gone, pushed a board off and crawled through the opening. Rev. P. E.Monroe will cominenav-t-|| a series of services at the Ehrhardt. ?|j| Lutheran church on Sunday morn-: iWg ing, March 3, and will continue every night through the week. Ser- ;'i vices will commence eacn mgnt at % 7:30 o'clock, ending on Sunday, the 10th. We had all kinds of weather from Saturday morning up today. All of them required a fire to improve one's ' ' '$ feelings, however. . : . ; S Doubtful if any corn will be plant- , ed the last of February or the first of March this year. Several from here expect to attend ; , | the district lodge in Bamberg. What about the Gear Pond picnic? $ Think this is an annual affair, and it is i-i getting time to be thinking about it. , The young ladies must have time to '>H get pretty things to wear on that oc- M casion, so give them a showing by an I . ad. in the paper, whoever is at the ? head of it. Jee. County Board Appointed. The appointment of a county board ~ of control to take charge of the dispensaries in Bamberg county is a matter that our people generally are much interested in, for upon this board rests the question of the success of the new liauor law in Bam | berg county. The appointments ; were made last Thursday, and are ; as follows: E. C. Hays, Bamberg; G. B. Clayton, Ehrhardt; J. A. Walker, i Denmark. Mr. Hays was appointed ; by the legislative delegation: Mr. i Clayton by the mayors of the differ-: , ? , ent towns in the county; and Mr. |?| ) Walker by the county board of. educai tion. It is supposed that all of these . [ will accept. Mr. Hays is a furniture dealer and large farmer; Mr. Clayton is a far- 'I mer; and Mr. Walker is a farmer. They will qualify as soon as pont- ; ble, elect dispensers, and open the dispensaries. \ :