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fltyr Hamburg ISfmtlfc ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1891. A. W. KNIGHT, Editor. Published every Thursday in The Herald building, on Main street, in the live and growing City of Bamberg, being issued from a printing office which is equipped with Mergenthaler linotype machine, cylinder press, folder, two jobbers, all run by electric Dower, with other material and machinery in keeping, the whole equipment representing an investment of $10,000 and upwards. Subscriptions?By the year, $1.00, or 10 cents a month for less than one year. All subscriptions payable atrictly in advance. Advertisements?$1.00 per inch for first insertion, subsequent insertions 50 cents per inch. Legal advertisements at the rates allowed by law. Local reading notices 10 cents a line each insertion. Wants and other advertisements under special head, 1 cent a word each insertion. Liberal contracts made for three, six, and twelve months. Write for rates. Obituaries, tributes of respect, resolutions, cards of thanks, and all notices of a personal or political character are charged for as regular advertising. . Contracts for advertising not subject to cancellation after first insertion. Communications?We are always glad to publish news letters or those ;w pertaining to matters of public interest. We require the name and ad drees of the writer in every case. No article which is defamatory or offensively personal can find place in oar columns at any price, and we are not responsible for the opinions expressed in any communication. * Thursday, Oct. 14, 1909. . We welcome Capt. J. B. Bell, of the Cherokee News, to the newspaper fraternity. May he live long and prosper. Really, some newspaper editors we know ought to take several doses of calomel and get the bile out of their ?', systems. <] The dispensaries in the dry counties might as well be making preparations to close, as it seems certain that we will have State-wide prohibition after January. It is not likely that there will be much cotton sold in Bamberg county hereafter for future delivery. We think the farmers have enough of Belling ahead to last them for some time to come. One of the best farmers in this section told us a few days ego that he never sold cotton ahead, hut that he had been holding cotton ' until spring for the last ten years, and so far has always made money by be&: bo doing. Is there any good reason why every '' - ' A - ' termer in Bamberg county should not xmise his grain and meat at home? It seems that this could be done by every planter, and if this plan was followed, many a man would not have to rush his cotton on the market as soon as he can get it gathered, in order to pay his debts. Nearly every farmer in the Ehrhardt < section not only raises sufficient corn end meat for his own use, but each year they sell hams, bacon, and lard In good quantities. And the Ehrhardt section is known as the most prosperous section of Bamberg county, and the people as a rule are out of debt and own their farms. In last Monday's State there was a strong article as to our jury system, . Which was written by one of the \ judges in this State. It is a paper which every man who loves his country and desires its welfare should read. It must be evident to every thinking man that a change in our Jnrv system must come if the ad -? ministration of law is not to be largely a farce in some sections. Take . the jury system out of politics is our remedy. Have a jury commissioner for the entire State if possible and let \ him go to each county a day or two before each term of court convenes and select the best men in the county. Don't excuse anybody. Too many of our best citizens are now exempt by 5 law. Engineer Electrocuted. Charlotte, N. C., October 10.?Fred Thomas, engineer of the city electric lighting plant at Newborn, was instantly killed early this morning by coming in contact with some part of an arc machine carrying 2,300 volts. He was alone in the generator room when the fireman heard him outcry and, investigating, ,found his lifeless body near the machine. The only evidence of the fatal current was a burn across one cheek. He was 31 and unmarried. No Lives Lost. St. Augustine, Fla., Oct. 12.?Replying to rumors or great loss of life on the Florida East Coast railway as a result of the hurricane, Vice President J. P. Beckwith gave to the Associated Press tonight the following statement: "Positively not a life was lost in the recent storm. Very little damage was done to the right of way or work on the extension. Our line will he opened for traffic within 48 hours to Knight's Key. "Warning by weather bureau enabled us to fully protect all equipment and employees." DID NOT BRING HURRAY. OFFICER RETURNED FROM CHI-. CAGO WITHOUT HIM. Negro Ex-Congressman Does Not Want to Return to This State to Serve His Sentence. Columbia, Oct. 11.?The extradition of George Murray, the colored ex-congressman is causing quite a stir over in Sumter. Mr. J. H. Grady, agent for the State, who conveyed the requisition papers from the office of Governor Ansel has returned without the prisoner. The governor of Illinois has given Murray thirty days grace, and in the meantime efforts are being made to present a petition to Governor Ansel for the conditional nardon of Murray or the withdrawal of the requisition papers from the governor of Illinois. Gov. Ansel is out of the city to-day and therefore expression could not be had from him as to his stand in the matter. But it is a well established rule with the governor that he does not pardon a man unless the man actually begins serving his sentence and then seldom ever. Governor Ansel was pressed to send for Murray and after some delay the State bore the expenses of the extradition arrangements. It now appears that in Sumter there are many people who are opposed to the extradition of Murray and that a petition will be presented shortly to Governor Ansel. There are also interested in Murray's case a number of prominent men in Chi' cago, where he now resides. The requisition will be honored by the governor of Illinois in the forgery case, unless something is done within the thirty days given Murray by order of the governor of that State. Charleston Musical Festival. With the bankers, merchants, lawyers, doctors, preachers and other business and professional men of Charleston behind it, the city of Charleston Is announcing a music and festival week which should take hundreds of South Carolinians to "the city by the sea," between October 25 and October 30. Charleston, always an attractive oitv tn th#* visitor, is esDeciallv so in the fall months, and the numerous torpedo boats of the Atlantic torpedo flotilla, which are due to return from their summer maneuvres during the festival week, will provide a feature of special interest to those who dwell away from the coast. Amusements of various kinds will be offered to suit the most varied tastes. The financial support guaranteed the enterprise of the business men of Charleston who are promoting it is such as to make the assurance absolute that the entertainment will be adequate in all respects. The distinguishing reature or tne festival, however, will be the five great musical concerts, for which the most elaborate preparations have been under way for weeks. A chorus of more than two hundred picked voices will take part in these concerts and the musical program has been arranged with extraordinary care, and offers a musical treat, features of which will surely excel anything hitherto given in this part of the country. The Russian Symphonv Orchestra which has been engag ed for the concerts has gained fame in the East and West with a rapidity almost sensational and will now make its initial appearance in the South, fifty pieces strong with Modest Altschuler as its conductor and accompanied by soloists of distinguished ability. To miss hearing one or more of these concerts is to miss a musical opportunity of the first magnitude. The festival is being extensively advertised and Charleston expects to entertain a record-breaking crowd, but there will be room and entertainment for all, and all who come are promised a hearty welcome. m ? Aiken Man Killed in Florida, Aiken, Oct. 11.?A day or two ago the remains of Mr. Martin Redd, a former citizen of this county, were brought to the home of his father, Mr. M. C. Redd, in Shaws Fork, and interment occurred at Darion church. Mr. Redd died in Mulberry, Fla., from wounds inflicted by two negroes near Mulberry, some 10 days previous. The death was a very sad one. Mr. Redd married Miss Shellhouse, daughter of Mr. Henry Shellhouse, of Shaws Fork, about one year ago, and since then has resided in Florida. From what can be learned here of the matter, it appears that Mr. Redd was overseer of a gang of hands at Mulberry. Some days ago, he discharged one of the negroes and threatened to discharge another. This is said to have infuriated the negroes and a night or two after the two waylaid Mr. Redd 4from the roadside, cutting him seriously. The cut was in the right side, and the injured man hovered between life and death for about ten days, when he succumbed to the wounds. It is said that one of the negroes was captured and an enraged posse took the law into their own hands and lynched them. The other had not been captured according to the last information obtainable. Mr. Redd was well known in this section, and had many friends here. He leaves a large family connection. Leg Set 100 Feet High. New York, Oct. 12.?William J. Wade, an iron worker, enjoys the distinction of having a broken leg mended while he was strapped to a steel girder 100 feet in the air, on a building under construction on North avenue. A swinging steel beam struck Wade and broke his leg. He was strapped to another beam. An ambulance was called and after the leg was set he was sent to a hospital. If you want to buy a nice driving horse or a good work mule or a nice buggy, wagon, or set of harness, see Jones Bros. They have a nice line and can suit you In style and price. I EDGEFIELD MAN BURNED. [ . Mr. Milton Jones Seriously Injured by Acetylene Explosion. Edgefield, October 9.?Mr. Milton Jones, a prominent merchant of this place, lies in a very precarious condition, as the result of burns received a week ago. Mr. Jones, with the assistance of two co^red men, Ramon Simkins and Bob Perry, was at work on the generator of the college aceylene gas plant, when in some way a candle came in contact with a leakng jet and an explosion resulted. The house in which the generator was en closed was blown to pieces and Mr. Jones and the negroes were severely burned, as was President Bailey, who was near by and received his injuries in his efforts to extricate Mr. Jones from the debris. All of the parties have been confined to their rooms since that time, and with the exception of Mr. Jones, are rapidly recovering from their injuries. The latter has within the last day or so had a turn for the worse, so much so as to cause apprehension for the result. It seems little short of miraculous that the results of the unfortunate accident were not more tragic than up to this time they have proven. The explosion was heard in every part of the town and caused intense excitement. It was in deference to the wishes of a great many that the acci- j dent was not reported at the time of its occurrence. Bridegroom Kills Himself. Baton Rouge, La., Oct. 9.?After only 12 hours of married life, John Elam, secretary of the Baton Rouge Insurance agency, shot and killed himself here to-day. Yesterday evening at 6 o'clock Elam was married to Miss Land of this city. At 6 o'clock this morning he asked his wife to bring him a cup of coffee. She had hardly left the room when a revolver shot rang out Rushing back into the room, she found her husband lying dead with a smoking revolver by his side. What Can Poor Man Drink? "A drink of coffee is worse than a drink of whiskey." That is what Prof. Henry B. Alburger, of the University of Indiana, says. Addressing a number of teachers the other day he declared that he would much sooner give a child a drink of whiskey than a drink of coffee. "Coffee acts on the nerves of a child even worse than alcohol," said the professor. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the Indiannapolis board of health, agrees with Prof. Alburger. "He is right and I am glad that he had the courage to say it," declares the health official. Now, if the milk is bad, as we have been told, and the tea is bad, and the water is bad, and then coffee is bad, and the whiskey is bad, and the beer is bad, what in the name of common sense is thirsty humanity going to do? Ladies, J.- A. Byrd can suit you in fine shoes, as well as dry goods, etc. His large fall stock is awaiting your inanition Unfits nothlne to look. SO call in. Fifth Cotton Cargo Loaded. Charleston Is about to send the fifth cotton cargo of the season from that port, when the South America sales with 13,000 bales of cotton on board, bound for Bremen. The Pole, Brika, Homeward, Savannah and South America are the ships which have been loaded so far, and more ships are being sought to move the heavy stock of cotton on hand and coming in daily in good quantity. Til. _ 1J..I OTQ 1ULC muiinuuu auu vji auu; ai ^ already In port and secured for service. The South America has been loaded in good time, and will sail either Thursday or Friday morning, with a respectable size cargo. She is the second steamship to leave Charleston this, week with the fleecy staple. Full line of the famous W. L. Douglas shoes for men at J. A. Byrd's. Can suit anybody. Keturns to Ministry. Lawrence, Kans., Oct. 11.?Rev. D. H. Carrick, recently resigned from the pastorate of the North Lawrence Presbyterian church to become a street car conductor, here, he explained, "ministers were not honest," and "that a man could not earn an honest living as a minister." has auit ringing up each fare in the presence of the passenger, after one week's service as an "honest conductor." He will go east to conduct evangelistic services. Mr. Carrick had been the North Lawrence church's pastor only a short time when he resigned and said wealthy men who control the churches made it impossible for their pastors to live honest lives and that the pastors' wives were criticised if they wore good clothes at the congregation's expense. Ground to Death by Gin. Pickens, Oct. 12.?Late yesterday afternoon Henry Ward, the 12-yearold son of Jesse Ward, was accidentnllv killed a.t C. L. fhireton'a cotton gin. His hand was caught by one of the gin saws and his arm and one side of his body were terribly mangled. The gin had to be taken apart so that his body could be taken out. He lived only a short while. Four Perish in Train Wreck. Dallas, Tex., Oct. 12.?Four people were killed, one man was fatally injured and a score of others were less seriously hurt in a collision near Greenville to-day on the Missouri, Kanas & Texas railroad. A freight train had stopped for water when a passenger train carrying a crowd of carnival people en route to the Dallas State fair ran into the freight. Have you seen that line of ladies' and children's underwear Hooton has this season? Learned men tell us that in Latin the word "editor" means something "to eat." In the United States its meaning is altogether different. It means to ^cratch around like blazes to get_something to eat. ANDERSON LINE SOLD. _______ E. W. Robertson, of Colombia, Boys Traction Properties. Anderson, October 12.?For $154,750 the property of the Anderson Traction Company was to-day sold under the hammer to Edwin W. Robertson, of Columbia. The properties include eighteen miles of city and interurban lines, rolling stock, i real estate, power plant, equipment, j etc., and are generally estimated as i ; being worth a quarter of a million | or dollars. The sale was by order of j i re ieral Judge Pritchard and resulted i from the case of the Internationalj j Trust Company, of Maryland, against j j the Anderson Traction Company. The Trust Company held first j mortgage on the properties, and was responsible for the matter being brought in the Federal Courts. Mr. Robertson was a receiver of the com- j pany, and held a second mortgage on the properties. There was no bidders in Judge Pritchard's first decree, providing for an upset price of $175,000 and encumbrance of properties. A second decree provided for no upset price, and for damages that might, accrue out of certain damage suits.' Under this decree Mr. Robertson; and the Trust Company submitted bids. The properties were knocked down to Mr. Robertson, who announced before leaving Anderson that a company will be organized to operate the company, and that Anderson people will be given an opportunity to take stock. SOUTHERN MADE MORE. Gross Income for Year Ending Jane 80 Shows Increase. Washington, October 12.?A substantial increase is shown in the gross income of the Southern Railway company during the year ending June 30 : last, according to the 15th annual re port of President W. W. Finley. The report says the return of business from the low level of panic conditions of 1907 was slow but substantial during the past year. The total gross income for the year was $17,737,699, an increase over 1908 of $3,890,733. While the operating expenses show a decrease of $753,610, compared with the year 1908, it is stated that this is due to the fact that the Tennessee Central railroad and the Southern Railway of Mississippi were operated separately this year. However, comparing like for like, this year shows an increase in the operating revenues of $606,766. "What may be considered the immediate flnanancial problem of the company," says the report, "has been the absorption of the several issues of short-term notes." By the redemption and sale of certain bonds, $31,000,000 of the temporary obligations of the company i were permanently funded. Although | the funded debt was increased, the fixed charges of the company were decreased $96,680 per annum. The progress in the South is indicated in the report, which shows that during the year 453 new manufacturing plants were completed. ' - - ' ? " ^ -i- - M i.1. A More man <v per cent, ui me years tonnage originated In the South. The greater part of the cotton growing States are served directly by the Southern, and5 it is probably the heaviest carrier of cotton?the chief agricultural product in the South. During the year 636,207 tons, or more than 2,500,000 bales, were carried. This product constituted less than 3 per cent, of the total year's tonnage. Pin Money Pickles at W. P. Herndnn 'a SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. : For 25 Words or Less. Rye and oats seed for sale.?Rye $1.75 a bushel; oats 65 cents a bushel, f. o. b. Cope. These grown by me. Cash must accompany order. J. B. TRAYWICK, Cope, S. C. Wanted.?First class man to act as book-keeper and manager of new mercantile business. Must give surety bond. Salary $1,000 a year. Will also pay for bond. None but experienced man need apply.?FARMER'S A %Yfnrv TN TNU.V A C CI MHiitUAXX 1ILjCj IAJ., uuruaiuv, a. v. For Exchange.?I have a quantity of pure Toole cotton seed which I will exchange for other seed on a basis of two bushels for one. Ex- , change seed to be delivered at Bamberg oil mill. J. J. SIMMONS, Bamberg, S. C. FOR SALE. 137 acres land, known as a part of the Dr. C. I. Faust estate, three miles south of Denmark, S. C. ,One hpndred acres open; three good tenant houses; has seven pecan trees bearing 300 to 400 pounds yearly; good water, and rents for six (6) bales cotton. Price, $23.50 per acre. Object of selling: bought lands in Aiken county. Apply to W. H. FAUST, Denmark, S. C. or O. R. FAUST, White Pond, S. C. CITATION NOTICE. The State of South Carolina? County of Bamberg?By Geo. P. Harmon, Esq., Judge of Probate. Whereas, W. E. Barnes, hath made suit to me to grant him letters of administration of the estate of and effects of C. M. Gray: These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said C. M. Gray, deceased, that they be and appear before me in the Court of Probate, to De neia ai Bamberg on Saturday, Oct. 30, next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of October, A. D., 1909. GEO. P. HARMON. Judge of Probate. . T | > J OUR FALL DISPLAY OF 1 Choice Furniture j is ready for inspection, and we want an expression 1 from you as to how you like it. Walk right in, we'll M be glad you've come, and we know the verdict will V be favorable to our swell display of all kinds of ^ house-furnishings and the reasonable prices. If 1 you have a house to furnish, or even want to buy i a single piece, it will pay you to inspect our stock of furniture in all lines. The vast scope of our fur- ; < niture, the splendid values, and the emphatic savings in prices make it worth your while to come * ?* am J ?r?l* m # wran^ AVAfl 4^ WAfl 1 uic oiuru auu ocicvb nuav /vu nauvf wvu m /vm live miles away. Anyone wanting furniture can be suited here. We have the best at lowest prices. Remember, we also carry RUGS, HATTING, I V STOVES, and RANGES, and conduct the only exclusive furniture store in the county. , By the way, come in and see that beautiful Mahogany Bedroom Suite. G. 0. SIMMONS ;! THE FURNITURE STORE Opposite Hoover's Drug Store. BAMBERG, 8. C. . ' ife m pO! -101 IOI 11?r|l ] Saturday, October 23 M IS THE DAY. ..... j| WE WILL GIVE AWAY OUR GRAPHOPHONE OUT- If FIT TO THE LUCKY HOLDER OF THE LUCKY j NUMBER OF OUR CASH PURCHASE TICKETS. WE CORDIALLY INVITE ALL OUR PATRONS TO BE PRESENT AT OUR . ! New Jewelry Store ! FOR THIS DAY?BETWEEN 1 AND 2 IN THE AFTERNOON. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO GET THE i l CHANCE TO GET THE SAME OUTFIT AND CARRY SAME TO YOUR HOME AND ENJOY YOURSELF. IF YOU HAVE NOT GOT ANY OF OUR CASH PURCHASE TICKETS, YOU CAN GET SAME FOR % EVERY 25 CENTS CASH PURCHASE 'jg IN OUR NEW JEWELRY LINE. WE CARRY A NEW ANR RELIABLE STOCK. GET THE GUAR1 ANTEED GOODS AND GET THE CHANCE AT , S. FINN'S Jewelry Store, M EHRHARDT, S. C. . 1 ILr, ?NEXT MONDAY AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER & -\-2 ? 18th AND 19th, WILL BE BARGAIN DAYS ? " M ? ATKIRSCH'S. ON THESE DAYS HE ? ? WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING ? ? REDUCTIONS IN PRICES ON ? g) SHOES AND CLOTHING: |j ' I $5.00 Men's Shoes, Royal Oak, sale price $4.25 X $4.00 Men's Shoes, King, sale price $3.40 * Patent leather, tans, ox blood, vici, gnn metal X $3.50 Men's Spartan, at $2.95 X $2.50 and $2.75 Albion, at $2.25 X ' -.1 $3.50 Ladies' Shoes, Riser quality, at $2.75 X $3.00 Ladies' Shoes, Model, at $2.50 X $2.50 Ladies' Shoes, Sovereign, at $2.15 X $2.00 Ladies' Shoes, in different brands, &t...$L60 X In browns and patent leather. X < . $1.50 Ladies' Shoes, In browns and patent X ^ \, leather .... ... $.120 X||ggi: $1.25 Ladies' Shoes, at $1.05 ? ??|? !Big reduction in Men's heavy shoes and Boys', X Misses' and Children's shoes. a CLOTHIINC3. ?a $18.00 Men's Suits will be sold at $14.50 ? $15.00 Men's Suits will be sold at $12.50 ? $12.50 Men's Suits reduced to $10.00 ? Big reduction also on cheaper Men's Suits, also ? * f Youths' and Boys' Clothing. ? ? * ?s- ? ?-?j j & .Remember tnese prices axe lor muuuay auu mcs- w ? day, October 18th and 19th, and for spot cash. ? @ Come get'em. ? f J | E. O. KIRSCH I | ? BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA & I QQQ0000000?0?Ow