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We require the name and address of the writer in every case. No article which is defamatory or offensively personal can find place in our columns at any price, and we are not responsible for the opinions ex|;f ~ pressed in any communication. \ ) Thursday, May 6, 1909 Life Sentence for Parricide. Irvine, Ky., April 28.?Beach Hargi8, charged with the murder of his father, Judge James Hargis, was today sentenced to life imprisonment. The defendant showed no emotion when the verdict was rendered, gpjk:^ Neither did his mother and sister, by whom he sat. This was the second trial of Hargis for this crime. The V first resulted in a mistrial. United States Senator W. O. Bradley headed the counsel for the defense in both . trials. The murder of Judge Hargis by = his son, Beach, occurred in the judge's store at Jackson, Breathitt county, on February 6, 1908. Senator Bradley, for the defense, entered a motion for a new trial, which will be heard by Judge Adams ? to-morrow. Mr. H. J. Brabham, Jr., will soon ; commence the erection of a nice residence on a lot he recently purchased from Mr. H. W. Johnson, situated on the street leading to Mr. J. W. Stokes, and just back of the Dr. Bronson place. Civic Association. An occasional visit to some wideawake. bustling city is the very best thing possible to remove the glamour , from our eyes and to show us the defects and short comings of our home t'.- : city. How I wish every woman of Bamberg could have visited Sumter during the Federation of Women's Clubs, which convened in that city " last week! I am sure that each one " would have Gome away with the re; newed determination?as I did?to Bi;' ' use her every effort to make Bamberg join the onward march of Ofey.. progress, and to keep step with, if not forge ahead of other places our There an object lesson of hospiA tality, energy and courteousness was $1'"':i given us. The residents seemed delighted to entertain the delegates, Rf crowds attended the meetings and so enthused the speakers, it seemed a true pleasure to the ladies of Sumter to furnish delightful luncheons *nd an elegant reception to the visitors, and almost every automobile and carriage in the city was turned over one afternoon for the pleasure of the members of the Federation. SS&f Can these things be said of us as a town when smaller conventions have convened here? How many of us j?|&' have, ever taken an active interest in the meetings and endeavored to make the visitors carry away with KjT'v' them pleasant memories of Bamf'J* berg? Let each one answer for herself. As for luncheons and receptions?hut let us not publish our shortcomings to the world. Rather *et us think ?n these things and make up our minds to throw aside all selfishness and indifference, working all together for the common good of our town. Bamberg is not lacking in material, it is the home ^ ' -of brilliant and cultivated minds. All >_*. it needs is a little more energy in its movements, a little less care of per" sonal pleasure, and a great deal gjjgr?-". more stick-together qualities. And above all, our young people need ' something or somebody to awaken them. In other towns musical clubs, library associations, art, literary and domestic science clubs, all comjj&rv posed almost entirely of young peo2k pie, thrive, aiding the towns in maintaining a high state of aesthetic advancement and a pure social atmos^ sV phere, broadening and improving the minds of the individual members, and proving a reserve fund of entertainment available in times of need. What the young people of other towns have done and are doing the young folks of Bamberg can do. You may say that this harangue does not bear upon the Civic Association, but indeed it does. This or?fnr? O r? 1 T> <r QTlH oiauuo ivi uuj vu&uq everything which has for its object h-.- the uplifting and forward movement of our town. The Civic Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon of this week, at half past' four o'clock, in the Fitting School Chapel. At this meeting a full report of the Federation will be V*. given. VIRGINIA K. JONES. Hacksaw in Barton's Cell. Asheville, N. C., April 28.?That the boast of Geo. Barton, yeggman, that he would escape the Buncombe jail was made seriously was indicated when a hacksaw, made from a piece of steel from his shoe, was to-day found in the cell occupied by him ' during his stay in the local jail. The saw had been used but with little effect on one bar. A prisoner in the cell said the saw was made with a small file which the yeggman had concealed in the seam of his trousers and which the officers had failed to find though they had searched his cell and clothing several times. S. S. CON VENTION. Resume of the Interesting Session of Last Week. f Bamberg county is now an organized part of the South Carolina Sunday School Association. With the perfecting of the township organizations in the near future, the county will have a splendid working force. Last Tuesday morning the first session was held or tne first annual con vention for this county. The very rainy weather made it hard for a great many delegates to attend, but a iarge number oi schools were represented from time to time during the two days' sessions. Interest was manifest from the beginning and continued throughout. Mr. .J. M. Way was the first speaker, and he set forth in a clear-cut manner the aims, ideals, and purposes of the Sundayschool workers. Mr. Way is the general secretary for South Carolina and those who heard him from time to time were deeply impressed by his earnestness, his zeal and his very great familiarity with the work in which he is engaged. A thoroughly consecrated man, he was able to lead his hearers without any apparent effort; the man's very manner was impressive of the great faith which he has in his own teachings. He was followed at the morning session of Tuesday by Mr. Frank F. Whilden, a well known and greatly beloved Sunday-school worker, making his home in Columbia. Mr. Whilden's name will always be synonymous with practical work and demonstration in Bamberg. There was no idea which he wished to advance that was not readily emphasized by either some blackboard illustration or some object demonstration. His first talk was on "The Sundayschool Teacher." His manner of dealing with this subject was such as to help and encourage every one who engages in this line of work. Rev. D. B. Groseclose, of Ehrhardt, was the last speaker at the ? morning session. neiduuu ui ouu- i day-school to Church" was discussed by this very entertaining and interesting minister. He took the child life of the Saviour and drew therefrom illustrations which clearly pointed out the relation of the youth to the church. ^ In the afternoon Mr. Way again discussed the association work, putting special emphasis on the county work. He also conducted a round table discussion relative to the Sunday-school work. At this meeting a committee on nominations of officers was appointed; this committee was composed of Dr. J. R. McComack, Capt. J. B. Guess, and Mr. J. Crum Smoak. Tuesday evening the services opened with song service. Mr. Whilden was in charge of the music and aside from his leading of the music, he rendered a solo in a highly pleasing manner. He carried his cornet with him and at times used it during tne convention. Mr. Whilden added much to the singing of the convention. He spoke on "Singing in the Sunday-school," giving some good ideas as to how the singing should be conducted. Mr. Way's theme for Tuesday evening was "The Home Department." He was followed by Prof. J. C. Guilds, who spoke on "The Adult Bible Class." Prof. Guilds is well known here as a speaker, and his addresses are always well received. . Rev. T. E. Morris, of Denmark, spoke on Wednesday morning, using the topic, "Temperance in the Sunday-school." He was followed by Mr. Whilden, who demonstrated some of the practical uses of the black board as connected with the school. Rev. T. G. Herbert spoke on the duty of the Sunday-school towards the great missionary movement. He spoke encouragingly, but pleaded that the people of the church and Sundayschool get out of the notion that a great movement could be financed with pennies. We need to think in larger amounts, he declared. The time has passed when a school should be satisfied with an average of a penny a scholar; we should average at least five cents a scholar every Sunday. Mr. Way then presented the financial oiHo nf tho u'nrk tn the> rnnven tion and succeeded in securing about $50.00 in pledges and cash for the association ,work in this county. He then spoke of the State convention, which is to meet in Rock Hill some time in the early part of 1910. He urged that each Sunday-school send a delegate and not to wait until the last moment, but make preparations at once looking towards Rock Hill. He also mentioned the fact that the World Convention meets in Washington in May of next year. This State is only allowed twenty-nine representatives in that convention and he pleaded that Bamberg county put in application for one of those places. Wednesday afternoon was somewhat of a children's occasion, and there were a number of the little folks from the town present to see Mr. Whilden give his lecture on object teaching. The lessons Mr. Whilden drew and the objects used were extremely interesting and not to the children alone, but to everybody present. He showed in a short while what can be done to increase interest in an apparently "dry" lesson. Mr. Way then took charge of the meeting and conducted a round table discussion on primary and elementary work. This discussion was entered into by a large number of those present and the readiness with which Mr. Way answered each question was very impressive. He was always ready with some apt suggestion in answer to some question which puzzled the workers. He could make some suggestion that aided the teacher or U? A Af TTArlr on/1 Oiuuer 111 Ilia ?ci > luic ui nuin auu each answer seemed to suit that particular case. The Wednesday evening service proved the fitting climax to the two days of work and study. A short song service preceded the meeting. Rev. 0. J. Frier made a very helpful and interesting address on the Bible in the Sabbath-school. He spoke for more evidence of the Bible in the school; he showed wherein our schools need to have the Word of God in actual service. Mr. Whilden took as his subject for his final address the very broad head, "The Sunday-school." He treated his theme in a most pleasing manner, using the blackboard in connection with his discourse. The last address of the convention, and a beautiful close to the convention, was made by Mr. Way, "Bringine in the Sheaves." This was truly a high and noble call to the church to bring in the sheaves. The speaker .ts?d Biblical incident upon incident to emphasize the idea he was seekin.; to convey. Mr. Way closed his address with a plea for more faith and more faith at work in the church an\ sunday-school. When Mr. Way had closed a number gave their impressions of the convention and all seemed to have derived great benefit from the two days' feast together. Mr. Whilden conducted a closing song service, in which all joined with much enthusiasm. A personal incident of Mr. Whilden's life was told with great effect on the congregation, the underlying thought of which was that as two ships met on the great ocean when he was a sailor on the high seas, and as they parted to meet no more in this world, so the speaker declared it might be with the convention delegates; they might meet no more on life's great sea, but as they bade each other farewell, he hoped that it might be well with the soul of every one and that all might be gathered into the eternal rest. The officers of the association were announced in The Herald of last week. Any one in the county desiring any information relative to the work will write to Mr. C. F. Rizer, at Olar, who is the secretary and treasurer. HUNTING WOLVES IN TEXAS. Big Prairie Animals That Are Not Afraid tn Attack Man or Horse. "You can talk about the sport of hunting the fox all you want," said Major Charles Russell, of Vinita, I. T. "Down in western Texas, where I used to live, we had a sport that beats fox hunting all hollow. I refer to hunting prairie wolves on horseback. In that country we chase the varmints on Texas ponies, with hounds, and when we get the wolf within shooting distance we kill him with a pistol. "Let me tell you it is exciting sport. Some of the wolves are larger than a mastiff, and can tear up a pack of dogs in no time. I have even seen the creatures when brought to bay not hesitate to attack a mounted man. I have killed them when they were leaping for the horse's throat, and I have seen them almost pull a rider from his horse. Usually it takes more than one shot from a heavy pistol to siay the wolf. "We have another sport in the Texas Panhandle almost as exciting," continued the major, "and that is the jackrabbit hunt on horseback with greyhounds. Contrary to general opinion, a jackrabbit cannot outrun a good greyhound, except straightway, for, say, 300 yards. Even a good cow pony can run over a jackrabbit within half a mile. Those horses can jump, too. I once owned a pinto pony that could jump a five strand barbed wire fence."? Washington Herald. CoL Brock in Washintgon. Washington, May 3.?Col. W. P. Brock, assistant adjutant general of South Carolina, is in Washington to ask the war department to allow South Carolina to set aside one-half of the federal fund allowed for overcoats for the use of encampments this summer. Col. Brock says that if this is allowed there will be enough money to keep three regiments of the State militia in camp for 10 days. He was at the war department to take the matter up to-day, but it is not yet definitely decided. He may get a definite answer to-morrow. Bamberg is a much smaller county than Orangeburg, yet our pension list is larger. SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. For 25 Words or Less. Lost.?Between F. E. Copeland's and Ehrhardt, lady's hunting case gold watch, name "Maud" engraved on case. Reward if returned to MRS. S. W. COPELAND, ' Ehrhardt, S. C. For Rent.?Dwelling and store, Main street, Ehrhardt, S. C. T. D. JONES, Leonard Bldg., Augusta, Ga. For Sale.?Selected Eden and Watson watermelon seed. Apply to C. R. BRABHAM, Bamberg, S. C. Hay For Sale.?I have for sale about ten tons of fine pea vine hay, ir? h?ipja This hav is at Denmark, and my son will be there every Saturday to deliver to customers. J. T. GRIFFITH, Bamberg S. C. f * v?.-" ....A.... C. & K. HAT For $3.00 and $3.50 and a Florsheim Shoe For $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 C. 8. BRABHAN'S SONS BAMBERG, S. C. ill-I.: ili ;Ii-I? il: 3 ? DID i Xi jj? 10 Dozen Shirts?all si fl? A few of those Suits tl price, $10.00. ill IE Big line of extra troi ? :: Have just opened up si 3: are beauties; also have tl ? ? i ? i > :: Lots of pretty things ] * * < > I H. J. E is > ig N. B.?Several tons ?lf' 4 JTTiT* a? V V U* * I ' | Not the most "freakish," but I I the most stylish; not the most I expensive, but the most rea- I I sonable. In other words, the I best all round Clothing made I to sell at seven prices within tne roiiowiiig laugco. MEN'S CLOTHING $10.00 THE LOWEST $20.00 THE HIGHEST BOY'S CLOTHING $3.00 THE LOWEST $0.00 THE HIGHEST. That's why "Shield Brand" Clothing is so popular, and people buy it again and again. Then, too, the price is attached to the sleeve in plain figures as well as the word "GUARANTEED" Look them over and you will be clothes wiser, whether you buy or not. r 1 ni_i jj. tonrao cnrnarui tu. \ EHRHARDT, S. C. TRESPASS NOTICE. We the undersigned, with adjoining lands, do prohibit any one hunting, fishing or trespassing on our lands in any manner. W. W. BARKER, GRIFFIN PROVEAUX, L. MORRIS, O. B. LAIN. Olar, S. C., April 12, 1909. LETTERS DISMISSORY. On Saturday, May 15th, I will file my final account as guardian of Llewlie B. Wyman with Geo. B. Harmon, Judge of Probate for Bamberg county, and will thereupon ask for letters dismissory as such guardian. MRS. M. A. BAMBERG. Bamberg, S C., April 14, 1909. J- . ' ' ' ' ' ! - gggg^ggggg^g WE STEAL THI zes and patterns?regular pric hat the rest of them ask you S users at from $1.00 to $5.00. everal dozen plain white Shirt aem with collar attached. here, ladies, for you. It is a pi SRABHAil THE NEW GOODS MAN fine pea vine hay in bales for i [Hi? ? :I? iliili iliiliil? ili ilH iWeskly j| ...OF THE Li I Millinery, Dress Noveltii Laces, Embro 1 SPECIAL LOW | FOB BALANCE 0 imrs. k. i. s ? MILLINERY HEADQUARTI B^gs^asaB^aes ^ ccHTt^- I l_ Iff ? "ine uck wi muney is As Mark Twain once said, to realize how money gr saved, there would be more more prosperity. ...P EO PLE MAK1 In thinking that they must so before starting a bank ac open an acconnt in this bar Interest credited quarterly, check. PEOPLES BANK - niver's C beg to call your att ntain, which we have e also overhauled oui le it inviting to the mc have a well selected 1 s agents for the famoi Patent Medicines, Dn iplete. PRESCRIPTION WO] JHOOVER|SD A THRIFTY COMPANY^ ... .of and for.... THE THRIFTY The Mutual Benefit Life Our best indorsement is our r policy itself. You see it all S in black and white. "Its in the policy." r M. W. BRABHAM, Agent. a Office at Bamberg Banking Co. I TEACHERS' EXAMINATION The regular spring examination for s teachers' certificates will be held at the court house on Friday, May 14th. Applicants will please be on hand v promptly at 9 a. m. R. W. D. ROWELL, Supt. of Ed. Bamberg County. Bamberg, S. CM April 21, 1909. * Shoe & Harness Repairing I have moved Into the store lately cocupied by The Bamberg Herald, where r I am better prepared to serve you than ever. All sorts of harness and shoes repaired and satisfaction guararteed. I manufacture harness of all kinds, bridles 0 halters, etc. Give me a trial. H. W. JOHNSON, BAMBERG, S. C. I ^'1 frl; iliili $ ft ft ft C il? ft ffi ffi . ??????' 4* * " f EM? i J I /Ip | ":M e 50c. Our price. 25c. :: m m ? X 15.00 for still left. Our 13: J * N Look 'em over. :: Jfflbi ;s at $1.00 each. They easure to show them. p :p| JR. || sale for the cash. $ 'i-M I; :I; il? :K ill ft & il? & $ fl Arrivals ALTEST IN.... m 'M ideries 1 CASH SALE I IfA >F THIS MONTH jg M HUCK & CO.1 J ERS..... BAM' S' W ^ the Root of All Evil", |l|j If most people stopped *&? ows when systematically > saving and consequently E. A M I S T A K E... have a hundred dollars or count. One dollar will Your money subject to - - - Bamberg, S.C. J )rug Store' ^11 ention to our new soda recently installed. We entire store and have st fastidious, ine of Valentines, is Huyler's Candies. g und Sundry lines are RK A SPECIALTY. RUG STORE ????^' rOWN PROPERTIES | FOR SALE Jl One two-story dwelling, with six ooms, on corner of New Bridge and iecond street. One two-story dwelling, with eight ooms, on corner of Calhoun street nd Railroad avenue. One two-story dwelling, with six ooms, on Second street. One five-room cottage, on Main treet. One seven-room dwelling, on east ring of New Bridge street. One block of five tenant houses, >n south end of New Bridge street. * %/ Two open lots, on south end of 7' few Bridge street. One open lot, on Church street. One block of open lots, on Raiload avenue. V$H Description, with price and terms, ?n application. J. T. O'NEAL, teal Estate Agent Bamberg, S. C. .