Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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r v ARGONAUTS 0 OLD DL % Mad Rush Across C HnfaJn Harris - Sometir ^ One day in January, 1S4S, a wo man engaged in digging a mill r, on the American river observed so yellow- particles of metal glittering t the sand. Gathering a quantity took them to his employer, and gether the two men subjected th | to some rude tests which satis! f* them that the shining grains w 1 pure gold. Such was the famous discovery in Taiifornia. The thrilling ?V44* WW? - _ cret could not be kept, although C ifornia was then so remote a pi that several months passed bef the outside world became aware of k v Seldom has the news of a discov been attended by more dramatic c sequences. It threw the civili; "world into a fever of anticipation, started throngs of fortune seekers cut-throats, gamblers, laborers, ph: cians, farmers, preachers?on a n race for California. It precipita the great sectional crisis ot i?ou. most serious in our history betw< 1787 and 1861, and it compelled government to admit California statehood before ever she had b< a territory. An old diary now in the possess ? of the Wisconsin Historical soci ^ portrays vividly the experiences one Wisconsin band of Argona f who crossed the continent in the su ? mer of 1S49 in search of the golf .fleece. A Bold Company. The fortune-seekers, five in nu ber, were all residents of Madis the capital of the youthful Sts Their first step was to organize company, equipped with appropri officers, laws and regulations. 1 company, to which all contribu N equally, then purchased the equ ment for the long journey, principal items being a heavy cove: wagon and a six-mule team. C interesting by-law provided that addition to the company propei each member must equip .hime with "a good rifle, pistol and knif From early March until August toilsome journey lasted. The ro led over rugged mountain ranges i through burning deserts, where n and horses alike were in danger perishing ,'rom thirst. At one pi "ten men and ten mules were bar sufficient to manage an empty wag( This place, the diarist, with grim mor, decides to name the "Dev Stairs." Another time a band Crow Indians, bent on stampeding .? mules of the party, raided the ca by night. But the affray passed without loss to either party "exc the powder and lead, which \ "wasted profusely by both." More successful thieves were coyotes, who stole the last pound pork from the party "when we w awake, and had a good watch dog guard, and the pork lying within f< r , feet of our heads." No less than 40,000 gold-seek r crossed the plains this summer 1849, and as many more reached C r ifornia by water, either crossing isthmus of Panama or rounding Ci Horn. Hardships and privat awaited them all, dazzling fortui the few, and poverty, disease j death the many. The Wisconsin pa * of Argonauts was more fortun than rpost, but listen to this pictu whic? is only one of many obsen by the diarist: A Brave Woman. "A lone woman riding on skeleton of a horse, and driving t cowe that were but the shadow what they once had been, wl grazing quietly on the prairies Illinois. The woman's dress consis of what might once have been a cent covering, but at this time it t t of a truth the evidence of things seen." The woman hailed fr Illinois, and she, with her decre live stock, was all that remained a husband, wife and three childr 15 or 20 head of cattle, h wagon i $800 in money. Even so she was disheartened, and begged only advice as to what she should do. T was freely tendered by every one; , f two of the advisors agreeing, hi ever, the only result was the heig ening of the poor woman's bewilc ment. until at length our pract; ' minded diarist suggested that t pass the hat, which was promi done. The writer concludes the cident by recording that he retun home "one ounce lighter of poci but none the poorer at heart." The California gold rush wa: j gamble in which few won, but stakes were high, and men willin took terrible chances. At the enc August, the diary records, hundr of destitute emigrants were stroll up and down the river bank in qi of gold, knowing as little about pi ? F FORTY-NINE. ARY TELLS STORY !ontinent to Supposed El hips, Suffering, and nes Fortune. rk-i pecting for it "as they do about haj>ace piness or the common comforts of me life." On'the other hand, the writer's ; in party less than four weeks later took he out $842 worth of gold in a single t0- day. The next day the forenoon was em spent in repairing the dam; the afteried noon yielded about $250 in gold. This erelthe treasurer carried to camp in a common washing pan, and setting it _?i on the roof to dry, proceeded to for OI j get about it. Some one else was more se~ thoughtful, however, for in the morn'a " ing when inquiry was made for the ace gold, the pan and its contents had ore vanished. it- Amid such scenes as these, less erv than two generations ago. were laid on- the foundations of the Golden State. zed ?M. M. Quaifi. " * | Her Hobbies. Psi* Gwendolen, when we were wed, iad in her artless manner said, ted "Dear, I think I'd better x the Choose a hobby, lest I find ?en Household duties cramp the mind." the Foolishly, I let her. to ?en Books at first were her delight; j Gwendolen grew erudite: ion Vain were my petitions, etv Till in scientific terms of I dilated on the germs uts Haunting first editions. 'm Then, for one expensive week, en I China (guaranteed antique) ? Derby, Sevres and Lustre? ' Charmed her, till our Abigail im" Washed them in a kitchen pail. on* Dried them with a duster! ite. j > a Foreign stamps her time engrossed ate For a busy month at most; rhe I endured?and waited. ted Who so proud as Gwendolen lip- Of each gummy specimen the Till the craze abated? red i )ne Later (if I seem severe, 1 Gwendolen, forgive me, dear!) .ty Art proved all-compelling; ;e"j f j Post-Impressionist, indeed, e..j Were the color schemes decreed the For our modest dwelling. ute j With her last experiment ind; Gwendolen appears content; ien| Heaven grant she may be! of; For of all the hobbies run ana I .. , : JBy my wire, mere isn i one ely j Suits her like a baby. )n.' | hu-j AMERICAN CONSUL IN JAIL. 0f Hostetter Arrested by Mexican Authe ' thorities. mp| El Paso Aug. 19.?Louis Hostet0ff | ter, American consul at Hermosillo, ept j Sonora, has been placed in jail by the vas' Mexican authorities, according to asi sertions today by Carranza officials the! aloQS the border. It was not stated of | whether he had been released. ere| The responsibility for the consul's on J arrest is the subject of dispute be3ur! tween Carranza and Villa factions. j Gen. Villa, commander-in-chief of ers | Chihuahua, telegraphed Col. Pelias 0f | Calles, a Carranza official, blaming ;al_ | him for Hostetter's arrest, the' Rodolfo de la Huerta, a Carranza ipe | official, telegraphed agents here that ion ! Hostetter had been imprisoned by oraesjder of Jose Maria Maytorena, govm(l ernor of Sonora who is in open rerty volt against the Carranza central govate ernment. represented by Calles. ire, Villa remained today at Chihuahua ,,e,i City. It was reported that through! out his zone recruiting of troops and i arming them with rifles smuggled a: over the border continued. Villa's w01 local agents arranged for the delivery of; of large hospital supplies suitable for len ' a long campaign. ' ^ ^ ^ of ueorge u. varumeis, ?uu naa uccu ted acting as a state department repre$e_ sentative with Villa, and Paul Fuller, n-as recently sent to Mexico by Secretary not Bryan, returned today after an inom I terview with the northern chief. They .pit i declined to comment upon what an0f swer had been given to the appeal of en the Washington government that VillI1(j la not revolt against the Carranza not government. Mr. Fuller left late tofor day for the East, Mr. Carothers rehjS mained here. n0! KILLLEI) BY LIGHTNING. DW- ! _____ ;ht- Marshall Whittle is Instantly Kille<l fer- at Laurens. ical Laurens, Aug.' 23.?Marshal Whithev tie of Newton, N. C., was instantly )tly killed bv lightning about two miles in- from here yesterday afternoon while ned engaged in repairing a telephone line. <et,' The young man, who was 21 years of ! age, was in the employ of the Bell > a Telephone company and at the time the of his death was near the top of a gly pole. It is reported that lightning 1 of struck the wire and was transmitted eds to his body by some short wires that ing: he was using at that time. Kis retest mains were carried this morning by ros- | J. R. Lomax to his home for burial. JAPAN" JOINS FRACAS. Declares War on Germany, and Or- ' tiers Aggressive Campaign. Tokio. Aug. 2.".?The Emperor of Japan today declared war on tier- 1 (] many. This action was taken at the expiration of the time limit of Japan's 1 ultimatum to Germany demanding 1 the surrender of Kiao-Chow. The Japanese government has ordered the beginning of operations on land e and sea. * The imperial rescript declaring war on Germany was issued this a evening. It officially inaugurates 0 hostilities in the far East as a result a of Germany's failure to reply to the Japanese ultimatum. ' The proclamation of the emperor sent a thrill through the country. Ja- ^ pan's entrance upon the fulfillment 1 of her obligations to her ally. Great s Britain, responded to the popular 11 will from one end of the land to the other.. Cheering crowds assembled * today before public buildings and to- s night there were lantern processions 1 through the streets. The popular v manifestations, however, do not ap- 1 proach the enthusiasm which preced- v ed the war with Russia. Count Von Rex, the German am- e bassador. has been handed his pass-1 ports. He probably will leave for c America. George W. Guthrie, the t American ambassador, will represent F Germany. The Diet has been con- s voiced in special session for Septem- 1 ber 3. The Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Eli- 1 zabeth, which laterly was at Tsing Tau. the seaport of Kiao-Chow, is reported to have sailed. She perhaps will go to neutral ports and disarm. u It is believed this action will keep e Austria out of the war in the Orient, although unforseen circumstances t may force Japan to change this noli- a cy, no action has been taken relative a to Austria and the foreign office has explained that Japan will remain c friendly unless Austria adopts an at- f titude which it regards as offensive, jIt is reported here that Germany f Viae noon trvino- to transfer the Ger- ^ man railroad in Shan-Tung, China, r to America. Tokio believes, however, that the United States, pursuing the policy of neutrality outlined by President Wil- ^ son, will not accept. President Wil- j son's announcement of neutrality has a greatly pleased the Japanese. a Drying Off Milk Oows. A reader asks: "Should cows be t milked right up to calving or should c they be dried up several weeks be- s fore? Will the udder be softer and 1: the cow's -condition better to milk up to time of calving? Will the calf be a as strong and grow as well, when the colostrum is milked out for the last r few days before its birth?" As a rule, we think it is generally agreed that both for the good of the cow and her calf it is better to give her a rest for four or six weeks before calving. This may depend upon conditions. A cow that is difficult to ^ dry off without danger of injury to the udder should probably be milked all the time and the drain on her sys- J r A ooro onH lem overwuie u> ucuci feeding. The heifer that is milked up v to the time of the birth of her second Jcalf is probably more likely to form the habit of persistent milking, but a heifer treated in this way requires ? extra liberal and proper feeding in order to prevent this drain of continuous milking checking her devel- 1 opment. The udder will usually be in much a better condition; that is, it will be ^ softer and less likely to suffer from r the "caking" so common at freshening, if the cow is milked right up to 6 the time of the birth of the calf, and she is also unquestionably less likely 8 to suffer from milk fever. As to the calf, we think there is no \ doubt but it will do better, both be- c fore and after birth, if the mother is f dried off a month or six weeks before ^ it is born. Unless something is given i, the calf to take the place of the colostrum, or first milk, it is not likely | to do so well when this is milked out for several days before its birth. Perhaps if a light dose of castor oil were given the calf as soon as born it would take the place of the colosfirst milk* hut unless the _ WUU*. vy. j cow is particularly well fed it is prob- d able that the calf will come stronger y and better nourished if the mother is dry for a period before the calf is born.?The Progressive Farmer. a MILLK K E LECTROCUTEI >. v J. M. Matthews, of York County, t Meets Death in Mill. j t Rock Hill. Aug. 22.?J. .M. Mat- a thews, aged about CO, was electro- t cuted in his grist mill, near Ebenezer a today about noon. Xot coming to j dinner one of his family went to tne s mill and found him dead with both feet burned off and one hand burn- ? ing. Evidently he caught a wire ^ overhead and reached forward to i turn off the switch with the other " hand, and that hand slipping caught ^ another wire. He leaves two sons j and several brothers and sisters in C this State and Arkansas. f ,1 Q3p r* mo CV HVViV v " .?? q. v. eaves. On reaching her room she put the wig in water, and towards evening he drank the water in which the wig had been kept. So agreeable was the taste that she even ate the ' eaves and stalks. Every day afterwards she had bunches of the tea ree brought to her. which she treatd in the same way. Imitation being the sincerest form if flattery, the ladies of the court ried the experiment, and with such (leasing results that the custom pread throughout the kingdom?and he great Chinese tea industry bearae one of the greatest businesses n the world. Getting Kven. That advice in law applied in an inprofessional way is sometimes as ffective as regular court procedure s illustrated by a story that Joseph i. Willard used to tell embodying n incident that occured almost half i century ago. Mr. Willard was in a friend's law iffice one day when a client came in or advice. He said he had hired a lorse to go to a neighboring town, or a dollar, but when he had returnd the liveryman asked for a dollar nore. "What for?" the client had asked. "For the ride back." The lawyer gave some instructions, rhich the client followed. A little ater he went to the liveryman and .sked how much it would cost to hire i horse to go to Salem. "Five dollars," was the reply. The client hired the team and went o Salem. When he returned he ame on the cars. He went to the table and paid the keeper five dolars. "Where is my horse and carriage?" .sked the owner. "In Salem," was the unconcerned eply. Didn't Need Books. Governor Miller of Delaware, re arked not long ago, that even book i 1 /\f ooViiorom ont gems suuxeuiucs iau ui v hrough unforeseen misunderstarrtln? "An affable agent of this sort approached a Texan whose record he lad previously acquainted himself vith. " 'Colonel," he said, 'these are nighty fine boys of yours.' " 'The finest ever, stranger,' acquitted the colonel. 'The finest in Texas.' " 'I reckon you buy them anything hey want!' " 'Why, sure, stranger; I buy them .nything they need, whether they rant it or not.' " 'Then colonel, let me sell you a vclopedia for them. There's nothing :lse that will benefit them so much.' The colonel looked at the agent in .stonishment. " 'Why, stranger,' said he, 'them toys of mine don't need no cyclopelia. They ride mules.' "?Lippinott's. 5UDDENSHOCKS mpair the System, Shorten Life and do Great Harm If you knew that you could cure t-onT- nf a malignant UUi OCX1 KJ X J VUt vm**w ? w isease by the use of dynamite, would ou take the chance? Calomel acts on the sluggish liver ike dynamite on the solid rock. It shocks and upsets the organs nd works much harm as proven by ts after effects. Modern science has discovered a egetable substitute that produces all he desired effects of calomel withiut the shock or after troubles. It s so harmless that acids may be aken into the system immediately fter the medicine without fear of afer effects. It rids liver, kidneys and bowels o:' ill poisonous accumulations and eaves the patient feeling new and trong. CARSWELL'S LIVER-AID is on ale at Mack's Drug Store, Bamberg. 5. C., at 50 cents for a large bottle. The purchase price will be refunded n full if you find it unsatisfactory. McCormick Mowing Machines and tepairs. Hay Rakes, Cultivators, larrows, and Lawn Mowers. Paints, )ils, and Varnishes. HUNTER'S ' T.nnTiTin cmnDP 1AIVIJ W AIXEj oivyxvrj. I THE FIIiST CUP OF TEA. ____ 'rettv Legend of How Tea Was Orig-i "I inally Used as a Hrink. Tlie Cliinese claim ro be tiie first j isers of tea as a drink, and how it! iriginated is told in a pretty little j egend that dates from 2.000 years >efore the coining of Christ, says 'it Bits. A daughter of a then reigning sovreign fell in love with a young noblenan whose humble birth excluded lim from marrying her. They man.ged to exchange glances, and he ocasionally gathered a few blossoms nd had them conveyed to her. One day in the palace garden the overs met, and the young man en!eavored to give her a few flowers; an l-oon wac the xvafrhfiilness of ter attendants that all she could .-r-v xi-Oe o little tu'1> with ?rppn IA SUCCESSF is particular about his bank account on just the same principle ti.at lie is particular about buying his goods?his FIItST CONSIDERATION is Quality and his next, the most for his money. In safety and facility to transact business we offer the best in bank quality, while in courteous treatment and accomodations we give the moct liberal returns to our customers. Enterpr 4 per cent. Paid on Savings D r m I J, ts. t3 Bicycles, Guns and Antomobil CITATION* NOTICE. The State of South CarolinaCounty of Bamberg?By Geo. P. Ha mon, Esq.. Judge of Probate. Whereas, John E. Carter hat made suit to me to grant him lettei of administration of the estate of at effects of Annie Carter, deceased. These are therefore to cite and ai monish all and singular the kindrt and creditors of the said Annie Ca ter, deceased, that they be and appe: before me in the Court of Probat to be held at Bamberg, on Satu day, August 29th, next, after pu! lication thereof, at 11 o'clock in d forenoon, to show cause, if any th< have, why the said administratk should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal th 10th dav of August, A. D., 1914. GEO. P. HARMON, Judge of Probate. ?. H. HENDERSON Attorney-at-Law BAMBERG, S. C. Loons Negotiate THE TEMPTING ODOR that comes from our roast' bee fresh from the oven will be match( by the toothsome flavor of the mes when you taste it. Try a roast f.< Sunday dinner. Though it will m cost you any more than you usual pay, you will find our meat far fin< than any you ever ate. Delk's Marke s. C. Money Given Back, 1 r-^Not Effective? If you are seeking relief from Eczema, Erysipelas, Pimples, Blotches, Scabies, Salt Rheum, Ringworm, Itching Piles, Dandruff, Ivy Poison, Barber's Itch, or any similiar skin disorder, do not waste time on pastes and ointments. Try at once this infallible, guaranteed remedy. Ex-Zema-Fo is a clear, colorless, odorless scientific preparation, put up solely for the relief and eradication of skin diseases. It does not stain the clothing, it does not harm anything, but it is emollient and healing in its action upon the skin. If it does not afford you the relief claimed, the dniggist will refund the purchase price. 50c and $1 a bottle. FOR SALE BY Peoples Drug Co., Bamberg, S. C. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cur The worst cases, no matter of how Ion* standin are cured by the wonderful, old reliable I Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It reliev Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c. 50c. Si. UL MERCHANT \ mi mm vr ise Bank eposits. ' Bamberg, S. C. ?? HAD SPOTS WON'T a BOTHER YOU if vouhave us put your wheel in first-class condition. It takes I. ; more than ordinary poor road ?to injure a bicycle we have repaired. If you expect to take a ride on your wheel get insured against a breakdown on bad roads by having us overhaul your wheel before you start out. RICKLE es Repaired. Bamberg, S. C. DR. THOMAS BLACK., JR. r_ DENTAL SURGEON. Graduate Dental Department Uni;'1 versitv of Maryland. Member S. C. rs State Dental Association. 1(* Office opposite new post office and over office Graham & Black. Office hours, 8.30 a. m. to 5.30 p. m. B.AMBERG, S. C. ir ~ tl G. MOYE DICKINSON 3. INSURANCE AGENT ly ' Will Write Anything m Fire, Tornado, Accident, Liaj3 bility, Casualty, in the strongest and most reliable companies. J ? My Motto: "Buy What I Need in Bamberg, and From Those Who Patronize Me. " 'Phone 10-L, or at Oil Mill BAMBERG, S. C. ? 1 CHICHESTER S PILLS TOE DIAMOND BRAND. A //i>\ Ladles" Ask year Drutlst for A f-S\ UOH Ckl-<lM*4w Msarni Br?a4/A\ 1'llls la Red sad Oold metaUic\V/ T-v ?boxes, sealed with Blue Rlbboa. \V W ^ M Take so other. Bey of your * bb I / ~ ft DrsnM. Ask for CIIl-CireS-TEH S I Jf DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for tt ? Vf D years kaowa as Best, Safest, Always Reliable r SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE i GRAHAM & BLACK Attorneys-at-Law Will practice in the United States and State Courts in any Connty in the State. BAMBERG. S. C. ,4 FRANCIS F. CARROLL K i ^ Attorney-at-Law Office in Hoffman Building jr GENERAL PRACTICE. ? BAMBERG, S. C. _ J. F. Carter B. D. Carter [f CARTER & CARTER Attorneys-at-Law I GENERAL PRACTICE BAMBERG, S. C. CITATION NOTICE. The State of South Carolina? County of Bamberg?By Geo. P. Harmon, Esq., Judge of Probate. Whereas, W. H. Priester hath made suit to me to grant him letters of administration of the estate of and effects of Mrs. W. H. Priester, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and'singular the kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. W. H. Priester, deceased, that they be and appear before me in the Court ot Probate, to be held at Bamberg, on Saturday, August 29th, 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 10th dav of August, A. D., 1914. GEO. P. HARMON, Judge of Probate. e. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly z. The Old 8und?rd zeneral itrengthenin^ tonk; jr. GROVE'S TASTELESS chill es I Mr.laria.enriches the blood .and build?npthc*y*? 00 | tern. A true tonic. For adult* and children. 50c