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Hamburg iirntlii 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 Mer??T>thni#?r linotvDe machine, cylinder press, folder, two jobbers, all run byelectric power, 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 strictly in advance. Advertisements?$1.00 per inch for first insertion, subsequent inser^ tions 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 A - ' *- ? ?4n pertaining iu ma item ui i>uui?, iu?v?eat 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 5 not responsible for the opinions expressed in any communication. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1909. i Edgefield held a most successful county fair last week. Bamberg -can do as well if she will. There seems to be uneasiness in some quarters because the "graft" I trials are to be tried in Chester. It is high time moral character was being made a prerequisite for office holding in South Carpi ina. i County fairs are getting to be the fashion in South Carolina. Why can't Bamberg have a fair next fall? A county fair would be a great thing for Bamberg. Why can't we Organize a fair association and have a fair next fall? The candidates announced for governor so far gives one little to choose from. It is easy to pick Featherstone, however, as best of the hunch. Many a good man is often misunderstood and misjudged by being found in bad company. There is 4 only one safe rule to follow, and that is to let your associates be above reJ proach. < ^ ? We don't know when we have enjoyed anything more than we did Brother Holmes's "Newspaper Remitjx niBcences" in last week's issue of the Barnwell People. We wish he would do more of this sort of thing. Deputy Sheriff Held. Breau Bridge, La., Nov. 8.?Following the fatal shooting of Taylor Daspit, Sr., of St. Martinsville, La., here to-day, Deputy Sheriff Eraste Champagne of this town was arrested and charged with the crime. Daspit was on his way from the residence of his son to take a train for St. Martinsville when he was fired upon by some one under cover on the opposite side of the street. His body was filled with buckshot. Bad feeling has existed between the Daspit and Champagne families as the result of a son of the deputy sheriff being killed by a son of the wounded man during a recent municipal elction here. The families are related. 0 ^ ^ Commission About Ready. Most important to the claimants of ?.? the $620,000 held by the dispensary commission will be the meeting of the commission here on Wednesday, as it will be at this meeting that final judgment on the claims will be ren- ! dered. It is hoped to have all of the claims finally adjudicated at this meeting. Most of the claims were tentatively determined at the several executive sessions of the commission following the last examination of witnesses in the supreme court room a few days ago. No definite figures regarding any of the claims can be obtained, but enough has gotten out to warrant the statement that the commission's announcement of judgments will be a sore disappointment to several claimants. j So far as can be learned, the commission is through with the investigating end of its work, and hopes to get its final report to the legislature in shape some time in December.?Columbia Record. Threat of Bread Famine. _ New York, Nov. 7.?This city faces a serious bread famine if the 10,000 members of the Journeymen Bakers and Confectioners' International Union strike on Monday as they have voted to do. At a largely attended meeting the vote to strike was passed and the general organizer states that the vote will be ratified by the joint executive board of the bakers' unions before Monday, and that on Monday not one of the big bread bakeries will be able to operate. For many years these factories have been run on the open-shop plan, and the vote to strike follows the failure of negotiations to make the shops exclusively union. TAKES CORN PRIZE. A Marlboro Yonth Outstrips All His Competitors. The Bennettsville correspondent of The State says the farmers of Marlboro county are very proud of the past as well as the present record enjoyed by Marlboro. As will be remembered, it was our own Capt. Z. J. Drake, of Drake, Marlboro county, who a few years ago won the champion prize offered by the American Agriculturist for the largest yield of corn produced on one acre of land. This corn weighed and measured by a sworn committee appointed under government requirements, the yield being 254 3-4 bushels, which so far has been the largest yield on one acre not only in the United States but in the entire world. Capt. Drake received the $1,000 awarded by the United States government. The State correspondent saw this corn two or three times while growing, and he was not present when gathered and measured, I yet he is frank to say that he never saw so much, since or before while growing on one acre of ground. Last year ana year Deiore, a. j&. Moore, of Marlboro county, won the State prize, the yield last year being 172 bushels on one acre. The United States government, through Dr. Knapp, this year organized what is known as the "Boys contest Corn club," in many counties throughout, the corn growing States of the United States. About one dozen boys, ranging in age from 14 to 18 years, entered the contest in Marlboro county. Last Monday specimens of this corn from various acres were artistically arranged in the court house, making a most attractive and creditable exhibit. At 2.30 p. m. interesting exercises were held in the court house, speeches were made by Prof. D. N. Barrow, of Clemson college, and Mr. Ira W. Williams, State agent of the farm demonstration work. Prof. Barrow emphasized the necessity and importance of properly selecting seed and imparted valuable information as to the growth and character of the plant. Mr. Williams explained in a most practical manner the aims and purposes of the farm demonstration work and urged the young men and boys present to enter the contest nest year. Prof. Barrow delivered the prize won by the boys in Marlboro county and each acre of corn was measured by a specific committee appointed by the farm demonstration officials in this State. Master A. Bascome Usher, of Brightsville township, received the $10 gold prize given for the largest yield on one acre, which was 152% bushels. Master Ernest Fletcher, of Brownsville township, received the $5 gold prize for the largest yield after oats?he having raised 45 bushels of corn on the same acre. Mr. Williams stated that young Mr. Williams stated that young Mr. Usher had outstripped all competitors from Virginia to Oklahoma, and would get the free trip to Washington city, and that the government would pay him $2 per bushel for 25 bushels of his com. So Marlboro remains in the front rank, and from the expression of determination in the faces of the boys who attended these exercises, she will continue to hold the "belt" as the champion corn growing county in the United States. Curtailment in Effect. New Bedford, Mass., Nov. 8.?The curtailment in cotton cloth production which was adopted by most mills of New England begun to-day by all the mills of this city with the exception of the Whitman corporation. Working time is to be shortened 20 minutes. By this method the curtailment wil be about 3 % per cent of the regular production of cotton cloth. About 17,000 operatives are affected. Board Reports on Crops. Washineton. Nov. 8.?The croD re porting board of the department of agriculture to-day in a preliminary report gives the indicated total production of corn for 1909 as 2,707,316,000 bushels, against 2,668,651,000 as finally estimated last year, with the quality as 84.2 per cent, against 86.9 last year. The preliminary estimate of the average yield per acre of corn is 25.4 bushels against 26.2 finally estimated last year. The average weight per measured bushel this year's wheat crop is 58.0 pounds, against 58.3 last year, and of oats 32.7 pounds against 29.8 a year ago. Potatoes show a quality of 88.9 per cent, against 87.9 last year, the preliminary estimate of the average yield per acre is 807.7 pounds against 820.2 pounds as finally estimated in 1908, and an indicated total production of 895,184,935 pounds, against 718,061,000 pounds, the final estimate of a year ago. Hookworm in Virginia. If there be any glory to be derived IIVUI IUC puiuiuuuo aLUVitj wi mat enervating little organism, the hookworm, Virginia assuredly can claim her share of it. Dr. Charles W. Stiles, government expert, who was the pioneer in the discovery of the worm in this country, secured his first specimens in Essex county. This scientifically luck find was made in 1902, and since then the hookworm has had to combat vigorously with physicians and others in order to retain his grip on humanity, but, despite the odds against him, he has gained ground at an alarming rate. The state health department does not hesitate to admit that he has prospered and fattened in the old dominion. Recent investigations maae t>y ur. 311 a u vv. r reemau, assistant commissioner, reveals the fact that in certain sections there were 100 cases within a radius of 5 miles. Dr. Freeman stated this morning that he had reason to believe that there are 5,000 cases in that State. In view of these facts it will be readily seen that the department rejoiced when it saw in the papers the announcement of the fact that John D. Rockefeller had decided to give a vast sum for the suppression of the hookworm. Hynotist Unable to Restore Youth. Somerville, N. J., Nov. 9.?Robert Simpson, who was hypnotized at a performance given in the theatre here by Professor Everton, of Newark, Tuesday, lies dead in the Somerville hospital, although the hypnotist is making frantic efforts to restore him to life. The hospital physicians, however, declare that Simpson, who was only sixteen years old, is dead and not in a cataleptic state, and therefore cannot be brought back to life. Unless the boy shows some signs of life Tuesday, Professor Everton will be placed in the county jail here on a warrant obtained by County Prosecutor John Regal, charging him with manslaughter. Simpson was hurried to the hospital in an ambulance after Professor Everton had tried for more than an hour to bring him out of a cataleptic state. Professor Everton was placed under arrest at the Hotel Waldorf by Chief of Police Bellis, and taken before Justice Stephen, who parolled him in the custody of detectives in order that he might go to the Somerville hospital in company with another hypnotist and make another effort to restore Simpson to consciousness. Bamberg Loyal Temperance Legion. OFFICERS. Leader?Miss Bessie Lee Black. President?Harrie Delle Free. Vice President?Nell Black. Recording and Corresponding Secreatry?Edith Rice. Treasurer?Clotile Rowell. Superintendents of departments: Literature?Harrie Delle Free. Flower Mission?Homer Godbee. Press?Connie Hunter. Agent for "Crusader Monthly," our official L. T. L organ?Mable Ray. Assistant workers?Mrs. Hampton Jennings, Miss Bradham, and Miss Hayden. State Rally Cry: So. Car. Ra! Ra! Ra! The dispensary is a curse and it must go. We'll push it along and do it well, The So. Car. L. T. L. Local Rally Cry: Bamberg, Bamberg, L. T. L Means to work and that right well We'll unite and help in the fight, Bamberg L. T. L.'s alright. Miss Anna Adams Gordon, who was Miss Francis E. Willard's secretary, but is now world's secretary of the L. T. L. branch and vice-president-at-large of the National W. C. T. U., sent us the following Rally Cry, which we do appreciate very much: Ra! Ra! Ra! hear us tell We are the Bamberg L. T. L. Bamberg Legioners up-to-date Winning for right our Palmetto State Ra! Ra! Ra! Bamberg. SENIOR PLEDGE. Trusting in God's help, I solemnly nrAmiao trt ohctnin frnm alnnhollc drinks, including wine, beer and cider; from the use of tobacco in any form, and from profanity, and to endeavor to put down indecent language and all coarse jests, and to use every means to fulfill the command, "keep thyself pure." JUNIOR PLEDGE. Trusting in God's help, I solemnly promise to abstain from the use of alcoholic drinks, including wine, beer and cider; from the use of tobacco in any form, and from profanity. MOTTO: Junior?"Tremble, King Alcohol, we Shall Grow Up." Senior?"Lifting Others as we Climb." The Bamberg Loyal Temperance Legion emerged from somewhat of an inactive state on the afternoon of October 22, 1909. Work was not quite so thoroughly done during the summer months, and the attendance was not what it should have been?in other words, our best, most active, faithful work is done during the school months. Tf Pnnmo +n mo thot thio portfiinlv X l? OWUiU VV 4iiV VUMV vv* should not necessarily be the case. One reason we can say is the cause for this partial indifference is due to the fact of the constant going here and there which our Legioners and 1 lady workers enjoy and therefore very naturally take their "vacation off." Invitations were sent to each member of our L. T. L. inviting him or her to meet with Miss Bessie Lee Black for their first fall meeting. Quite a number of children and grown folks gathered themselves together at this home, and the afternoon seemed to be both profitably and pleasantly spent. The vice president, Nell Black, took the chair and we had the regular devotional service, afterwards we proceeded to the important work of electing officers by ballot. I think that afternoon and that election of officers will be long remembered. It was amusing to see the children vote, and more amusing and trying to drill them into the correct way of carrying on an election by ballot. It did seem a bit hard for them to do, since the voting was done, to the best of our ability, according to Robert's Rules of Order (simplified) but the boys and girls were persistent, they would not give up, and our election was finally completed. It was formally decided to have an L. T. L. Bazaar sometime in December and all who are interested in temperance work in general, and in temperance work for children especially are asked to contribute something to this work if it is their good pleasure to do so. However, no one is requested to do this who is not in full sympathy with our noble work, and who does not sincerely want to see our cause advance, and the hoys and girls helped to be able to overpower the evil one when his temptation would hurl them down. Any gift will be thankfully received?anything salable?and we do want to have a candy booth. Passing from the business that afternoon some games were played and refreshments were served. The children bade their hostess good-bye, assuring her of their genuine pleasure. And, friends, is not that enough? Ui . ? ? V. Tried to Rob Butter Train. Chicago, Nov. 8.?In a daring attempt to loot the Chicago butter and egg special train on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad to-day robbers shot and dangerously wounded M. L. Jackson, brakeman of the train at Round Lake, Wis. The robbers drove up in two automobile trucks and cut off the last Ave cars of the train, which was on a siding at Round Lake. Jackson, the brakeman, saw the men forcing the door of one of the cars with a crow bar. He ran from the caboose of the train toward them and they immediately opened fire, Jackson falling with a Via uunci, 111 1110 ii^uu. When the shooting began the engineer of the train started the engine ahead and then it was discovered that part of the train had been cut off. Jackson, though seriously wounded, had managed to crawl back toward the caboose and members of the train crew found him lying unconscious near the steps of the cars. Posses of farmers searched the woods for the fugitives but no trace of them was found. Report on Cotton Crop. Washington, Nov. 8.?The census bureau to-day issued a report showing that 7,012,317 bales, counting rnnnrl hales as half bales, had been ginned from the growth of 1909 to November 1, as compared with 8,191,557 bales of 1908. Round bales included this year 109,665, compared with 149,866 for 1908 sea island 51,352, compared with 45,479 for 1908. The report shows the following comparison of cotton ginned In the States up to November 1, compared with the same date in 1908. State 1909. 1908. Florida 45,260 43,234 Georgia 1,385,524 1,387,641 North Carolina .. 370,826 373,713 South Carolina.. .. 789,960 821,608 Distributing of the sea island cotton for 1909: Florida 19,891 Georgia 31,186 South Carolina 3,275 Corrected statistics of the quantity of cotton ginDed this season to October 18 are 5,530,967 bales. Warning to Pot Hunters. Pot hunters should not forget that under a late act of the legislature that the handling, possession, control or ownership of any game birds sold, ^ offered or exposed for sale or ship- ~~ ped or exported, shall be prima facie A evidence of the violation of the act; W and the burden of proof shall be up- fl on any person so handling, possess- I ing, controlling or owning any of Ithe said birds, to show that they I were imported from any State or I Territory. g SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. For 25 Words or Less. Lost.?A baby's gold pin, with beaded edge. Lost at Baptist church square last Saturday afternoon. Liberal reward for return to this office. Wanted.?Position as overseer on farm. J. C. FOLK, JR., Bamberg, S. C. Lost.?Mr. Tom G. Smeak lost a twenty dollar bill on the streets'of Bamberg Tuesday of this week. He offers a suitable reward if returned to The Bamberg Herald office. For Rent.?My house on lower street, lately occupied by J. F. Brabham. J. A. SPANN. For Sale.?One nice carriage and set double harness. Will sell at a bargain. JNO. H. COPE. For Sale.?Five building lots. 34 feet front, 262 feet deep. Terms, part cash; balance to suit buyer. PHILLIPE MURPHY. TRESPASS NOTICE. All persons are forbidden to enter on our lands for the purpose of hunting, fishing, hauling straw or wood, or ior any omer purpose wuaisoever. Trespassers will be prosecuted. 1 MRS R. L. LANCASTER, I MRS. ANNA E. HUTTO, I M. B. KENNEDY. H Govan, S. C., November 9, 1909. ^ TRESPASS NOTICE. = All persons are warned not to hunt 1 or fish on my lands or trespass there- I on in any manner. Those who do I not heed this notice will be dealt with according to law. J. W. STEWART. ' Bamberg, S. C., November 9, 1909. TRESPASS NOTICE. All parties are requested to keep off the place known as the Hanberry place, to haul straw or cut wood of any kind, and also not to hunt, as parties have been trespassing already. All are strictly forbidden. MRS. L. E. HANBERRY. TRESPASS NOTICE. All of my friends are respectfully requested not to hunt or trespass on my lands in any manner whatever. Others, including book agents, picture agents, sewing machine agents, patent medicine agents, and peddlers of every kind must not, as they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. W. S. BAMBERG. Bamberg, S. C., November 1, 1909. AN OPPORTUNITY! A fine mercantile business, in a hustling town, for sale, at reasonable price ? -J A ?% %! V T anu un easy terms, quick to J. T. O'NEAL Real Estate Agent, I BAMBERG, - S. C. | * I Some Mistakes are | : I Not Serious,:::: :| 4 ? but the one who makes the mistake of going -*-'V ? from store to store and asking for an article, m S and then not getting what they want, has |A ']?% made a costly error. Time is money. : |?) < I We have the goods, and they are here for UK \ you, to keep you from making the mistake of QP asking for an article that we haven't got. FINE |T0ILET GOODS! is complete and up-to-date: Ask for a Patent ^ Medicine that is not on our shelves. : : : Qc S 4 1 We sell cigars to smoke and serve Soda Kg Water to drink. Any rare prescription care- |Q I fully compounded. If the mistake is made by IB . calling for something that we haven't got, we - K ^ will gladly get it for you as soon as possible, K kS and without any extra cost to you. : : : : HP : : Telephone your wants to No. 48. : : K . HP Prescriptions a Specialty n Peoples Drug Co. II V WI\ I i ? ? 4 1/14/1 ? B a -v a Choice Furniture j is ready for inspection, and we want an expression ? from yon as to how yon like it. Walk right in, well be glad you've come, and we know the verdict will be favorable to oar swell display of all kinds of house-furnishings and the reasonable prices. If you have a house to furnish, or even want to buy ' a single piece, it will pay you to inspect our stock v of furniture in all lines. The vast scope of our furniture, the splendid values, and the emphatic savings in prices make it worth your while to come * to the store and select what you want, even if you 'v?-^ live miles away. . nyone wanting furniture can be suited here. We have the best at lowest prices. f j Remember, we also carry RUGS, MATTING, , STOVES, and RANGES, and conduct the only exclusive furniture store in the county. By the way, come in and see that beautiful Ma* ] hogany isearoom suiie. . .. 5 G. 0. SIMMONS H THE FURNITURE STORE Opposite Hoover's Drag Store. BAMBERG, 8. C. ;i> ' roi 301 101 IBpM !if you want the B II1 BEST?! Df&M fl ?P ' t V? r*. WATCHES WE HANDLE ??' : If 1 Hp#1? I NOBODY IS SELLING THESE GOODS FOR LESS MONEY THAT WE ARE OFFERING THEM. IT IS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE TO SEE THAT YOUR NEW .1 WATCH COMES FROM , m i H n ft I n nmT)f? ? t Cj. II l" >. mi\ 5 jeweiry aiureii i J EHRHARDT, S. C. II i ^ REMEMBER: You get for every 50c cashvpurchase a L ticket, with a chance to win the Gold Watch. rl ,A1?