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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Prohibition Conference Called.

A call will be issued in few days for
a State prohibition conference, which is
to be held in the city of Columbia on
Wednesday, the 23d Of May, for the pur-
pose of considering the propriety of sug-
gesting candidates for governor and lieu
tenant governor to reprcst mt the prohIbl'
tionists of South Carolina in the Demo
cratic primary, and also to announce the
principles and purposes OF the prohibl-
tionists in seeking to obtain control
through the Democratic organization of
the executive and legislative depart
mants of the State government, for the en-
actment and enforcement of measures
which are in best accord with the highest
interests of the people and which will
take the State out of the liquor business.
In order to obtain full and free ex-
preston of the prohibitionists in regard
to these matters, a call will be issued for
them to assemble in their respective coun-
ties at the court house on Saturday, May
18th, to elect three representatives, with
alternates, to attend the State conference
on the 23d of May, with or without in
structions, and to choose county chair
man for the ensuing campaign.-The
State
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
DIPLOMATS Shun Chicago.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-Notwithstand
ing the effort which has been made by
Chicago to attract the ambassadors ano
ministers accredited to the United States
to the Dewey celebration to beheld within
it's limits on May 1, few, if any, will at
tend. The general refusal to accept
Chicago's invitation is due primarily to
the fact that the diplomatic corps regards
the ceremony as purely an American
affair to celebrate an American event.
1t would be in bad taste, diplomats here
say, for them to 90 in their official capac'
ity to Chicago, as such action would Ger
tainly give offense to Spain and would
probably prevent their reception by tho
Madrid government in case their govern
ments would object to their acceptance
of Chicago's invitation because of their
desire to do nothing which may disturb
the friendly relations existing between
them and Spain.
Mayor Carter Harrison will therefore
receive many expressions of regret from
members of the diplomatic corps at their
inability to attend the celebration. No
arrangements have been made for their
transportation to Chicago and they have
not been advised that any provision has
been made to entertain them there.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Union Meetings.

The Unions of the Barnwell Associa-
tions will convene on Saturday, April %,
at II q. m.
i. The first division will meet. with
the church at Barnwell. Revs. c. E.
Burts and Arthur Buist will attend.
9. The second division will meet with
the Blackville church. Revs. I. d. Ed,
wards and w. E. johnson will attend.
8. The third division will meet with
the Edisto church. Rev. W. D. Rice Wi!
attend.
4. The fourth division will meet with
the Philadelphia church, Revs. W. T.
Britton and T. P. Lide will attend.
5. The fifth division will meet with the
Clients Branch church Revs. G. N. As
kew and w. D. Mcmillan will attend.
The following topics are suggested fol
discussion -
I. Ministerial education.
2. Church discipline.
3. Distinctive Baptist doctrines.
Wherever convenient, would be glac
for the brethren to have dinner on the
grounds, so as to allow time for the dis
cussion of the subjects. T. P. L1DE,
| Committee
| The executive committee of the assocl
tion will meet at Blackville on Thursday
morning at II o'clock, succeeding th'
fifth Sunday. T. P. LIDE,
Chairman
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
A Sad Death.

Mrs. Julia Hooton, wife of Mr.. D. F.
Hooton, died at their residence in this
city last Friday morning about 4 O'clock
aged about forty-two years. She had
been in bad health for some time, her last
illness being of about three or four weeks
duration. She leaves husband and three
children, the youngest of whom is about
fourteen years old.
The burial took place at the cemetery
last Saturday morning at II o'clock, Rev.
R. B. Tarrant conducting the services
Messrs. W. A. Riley, John H. Cope, W
NJ. Brabham, John R. Bellinger, G. A
Jennings, and H C. Folk acted as pail
| bearers.
Mrs. Hooton was daughter of Major
W. S. Bamberg, the founder of this town
and has many relatives here. She ha6
been a consistent member of the Metho
dist church for many years. She was 6
| oood wife and mother, and the many
friends of the family extend sincere sym
nathy to the bereaved husband and chill
| dren.
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Church News.

The Orangeburg District Conference
will convene in the Methodist church al
Branchville to-day "wednesday. Rev
T. G. ODell is in attendance, and will
endeavor to have his pulpit filled next
Sunday by some preacher from the con
ference.
Protracted services will commence in
the Methodist church next Monday, con
tinuing oil the week. There is to be two
services day, at 4 and sp. m. The pas
tor will be assisted by Rev. VIM. Aiken
Kelly. of Sumter, one of the brightest
and most godly young ministers of the
South Carolina conference Everyone is
cordially invited to attend all the ser
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Ten Thousand Dollars Damages.

This was what a jury, in Judge Cages
court, on Monday awarded to Thomas j
Walker, administrator of the estate OF
Wiley S. Walker, formerly section fore
man in the employ of the S. c. & Ga. 4
R.; who was killed near Springtown
crossing ON the night of September 9th
1898, by collision between lever Cal
which he was taking to Denmark and an
engine running backwards toward BAN
berg.
The trial began on Saturday and sew
eral witnesses were examined both by
the defense and the plaintiff. All were
subjected to rigid cross-examination BY
opposing counsel.
The lawyers. on both sides made earn
est and vigorous appeals to the jury on
behalf of their client, and his Honor
Judge Gage charged the jury in mos
impartial manner. After being out ont
hour the jury returned with Verdic
awarding the plaintiff $4,000 damages
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

| There was lots of rain fell all owe
the country last week.
Bamberg will be largely represented a
the Memorial to-day.
The bridges over the Edisto have beer
badly damaged by the freshet.
| Large quantities of japanese are i'm
migrating to the United States.
Senator Tillman voted against the
seating of Quay, and McLaurin votec
for him.
Col. J. F. Folk announces himself as &
candidate for the legislature in this issue
See his card.
I have lust received some first-class
candy of all kinds Call and see for your
self. G. A. Ducker.
A week or two of pretty weather now
will bring up the young cotton-anc
young grass too.
Mr.. Joseph H. Lancaster, OF the Olal
section, announces himself III this issue
as a candidate for sheriff.
Can't. W. E. Sease announces himself
this week as candidate for reelection
to the office of county auditor.
The Edisto river is very high, and we
understand there is so much water IN the
swamps that crossing is impracticahle
The present one will be an expensive
term of court for this county. 1t is the
longest session held since the county was
formed.
Matthew S. Quay, of Pennsylvania,
was refused q seat in the U. S Senate on
Tuesday by vote of 80 to 81 Mark
Hanna voted against him.
"Competition is the life of trade" but
if your competitor advertises and you
don't, you will soon discover that compe-
tition is the death of your trade.
Mrs. C. R. Calhoun left Monday for St:
Matthews to be present at the marriage'of
her sister, Miss Lula Wolfe, who will be
united in the bonds of wedleck to-day to
Mr.. w. P. Smith, of Florida.
The great cost price sale of S. S. karesh
is nearing its end. Many people are
proud of the bargains they have bought
since the sale begun, but there many bar
gains to be secured yet if you will call
early.
nave nctIO IIlthG eIlO SShSo' SiAAAAANA
ators for Bamberg county have been ap-
pointed, but we cannot find anybody who
knows anything about it. 1t is probable
that the appointees' names have not been
made public yet.
The skating rink has again opened Tor
the season, skating being INDUCED in on
Tuesday and Friday evenings. In June
masquerade and tournament will will , be
given, at which a gold medal will be
awarded the lady wearing the most at
tractive costume, and like medal to the
successful gentleman in the tournament.
If YOU want fish without heads, 60 to
G. A. Duckers.
The bridges on the Orangeburg side OF
the swamps on the new bridge road need
work badly. Some of them are almost
impossible, and if they are not soon put
in repair Orangeburg county will nave 10
pay for somebody's horse. The Supervl-
sor of that county had better repair them
at once and thus save money for the tax
payers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Conrt of Common Pleas.

Since our last issue the following cases
have been disposed Of:
The case of Corbett Brothers vs. Den
mark Manufacturing Company was re-
ferred to the Master to hear and deter
mine all the issues raised by the pleadings.
In the action brought by c. H. Hutto
against Simon Brown as to the owner
ship of land held by defendant, the lat
ter interposed an oral demurrer, which
was sustained by the judge, and the COM
plant dismissed.
On Friday the case of Carrie Hutto
against the F. C. s. P. R. R., for damages
because of the killing of her son by a
train of the defendants, was nonsuited.
The appointment of c. B. Free as re-
ceiver of the estate of the late Allen F.
Free was confirmed and continued, and
he was ordered to sell certain tracts OF
land for the benefit of the estate, which
he also was instructed how to divide.
The case of Pelzer, Rogers &.Co., vs..
U. G. Milhous was, by agreement OF coun-
sci, continued as was also the case OF
Bamberg VS.. Bamberg.
The report of the master in the case OF
G. w. Hightower VS.. Johnson X. High
tower, ct al, was confirmed.
Saturday the case of Walker VS.. The
South Carolina s. Georgia Railway Com
pany was taken up and continued over
Monday. The case went to the jury that
afternoon, and they gave damages in the
sum of $4,000. The amount asked was
$4,000. The case will no doubt go to
the Supreme Court.
Monday afternoon the case OF ". K:
COPELAND VS.. ]. E. Steadman, agent, and
W. n. Kennedy, was taken up. This was
an action for 5000 damages for selling
morphine to the wife of the plaintiff. 1t
was finished at noon Tuesday, the jury
finding verdict for the defendants.
The court was occupied Tuesday after
noon in hearing equity cases.
Wednesday morning, the cases on the
docket not being ready for trial, the jury
was dischaged, and the court heard mo-
tions for new trials, etc. :,
Court will no doubt adjourn sine die
to-day (Thursday.)
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Money! For The Schools.

There is now in the State treasury some
thing like 100000 which the comptroller
general is very desirous of distributing
at the earliest possible moment among the
several counties. This sum is to the cred
it of the school fund-profts from the
dispensary business. Mr.. Derham has
been pegging away with notices to the
superintendents of education, but has
been unsble to get the proper reports as
to Deficiencies from all of them. There
are some Is who have not yet sent in
their reports. Until the last one is II
the apportionment cannot be made. The
delay does not rest with the comptroli'
er-The State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

Lord Roberts has started on the march
to Pretoria, but he has to fight his way,
and his progress is slow.
WI Bryan is out ir an interview say
inc that he has not abandoned free silver
but that it will not be the leading issue OF
the national campaign. He says trusts
and imperialism will be palsmount." We
think he made no mistake by putting
free silver in as side issue.
The Southern Railway Company is
busy with Improvements about the depot
at Branchville. A new wooden platform
is nearly completed and an extra water
tank vii! he at once erected. 1t is rum
ored that the next addition is TO be new
freight ware house with ample sheds to
store freight.
It is said that the cotton acreage in
Texas will not be as great this year as
last because the farmers had planted
wheat before cotton took rise, and
that in some parts Of that State wheat
fields are as common a sight rs in Iowa
and Missouri, which is good shown ng
for Texas. Let our farmers do likewise
and next winter cotton will bring ten
cents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Poisoned Her Children.

GoLDsBoRo, N. c., April ga shock
ing affair took place here yesterday which
came near ending the lives of two chill
dren and a married lady. Mrs. Joseph
Roberts concealed in her house, behind
locked doors, administered large doses OF
laudanum to each of her two children,
aged and years, and then taking a
IS calibre pistol placing it over her left
breast, tired, the shots barely missing her
heart. Physicians were called in and sue,
ceeded in resuscitating the children. Slight
hopes are entertained for the recovery OF
Mrs. Roberts. Domestic trouble is sup.
posed to have been the cause of her ac-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Another Fire.

Several buildings at Boiling Springs
Camp Ground were burned last week
being the third accident of the kind II
recent years. that fire has destroyed many
of the buildings at this camp ground. Il
is supposed that the fire originated from
sparks from the engine of the Florids
Central and Peninsular Railroad, which
is very near the grounds. The woods near
by were set on fire and the flames spreat
to the camp ground.-Times and Demo
| crat
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Church Notice.

On Saturday, May 5th, an "all-day'
meeting will be held at Mizpah Metho
dist church, near Buford's Bridge. There
will be addresses by prominent visiting
clergymen on interesting subjects. Elk
ercises will begin at 1890 a. m. Aftel
dirner on the grounds, exercises will be
resumed. The public is cordially invited
to attend and all the members OF thu
church are urged to be present. Services
the next day at II am.
JfHN G. BEcKwITH, Pastor.
Barnwell, S. c., April 10, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
The Bamberg Herald.
Thursday, April rs. 1900.
Personal Mention.

Mr.. J. E. Steadman, of Denmark, was
here Monday.
-Spperyisor ]. B. Kearse spent Mon
day in town. -.
DIR. s. P. Rentz, of Hartzog, was IN
town Monday.
Mr. Robert Kirkland, Of Timer, was
in town yesterday.
Mr.. Geo. B. kearse, OF Folks Store,
was in town Monday.
Mr.. CT. Rentz, of Ehrhardt, spent
last Saturday in the city.
Rev. T. C. O'DeI has recovered from
a severe attack of grippe.
Rev. T. c. O'Dell is attending the
district conference at Branchville.
MFR. Charles Ehrhardt, Of Ehrhardt,
has been attending court this week.
President w. G. Smith, of Orange
burg. spent last Thursday in the city.
Mr.. George A. Schiffley, Of Orange
burg, spent several days in town last
week.
Mr.. Thomas j. Walker, of Aiken
comfy. WAS in attendance on court last
week.
-Dr. A. P. Montague, president OF
Furman University, spent last Saturday
in Bamberg.
Mai. NJ. P. Howell, of the Walter
boro bar, spent several days in town last
week attending court.
Rev. W. E. Johnson went up to
Blackyille Tuesday to attend the regular
monthly conference of the preachers OF
BarnweA Association.
Capt. W. E. Sease, who has been SICK
for the past two weeks, is again at his
post in the Auditors office. His frlenos
are glad to see him out again.
DIR. A. ]. Harter, of Ulmer, has moved
into town for the practice OF his probes
sion, and is occupying the tlshborne
house near the Carlisle Fitting School.
Miss Bessie Bruce, of Williston, who
has been teaching in orangeburg county,
near Elloree, stopped over a few days
this week with her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Ash. Bruce, on her way home.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
F-i3l
WATCHES ? Yes, II have wet them EN-,
Opening of Books Of Subscription.
STATE OF South CAROLINA,

STATE OF South CAROLINA,
County OF BAMBERG.
Pursuant to q commission issued to the
undersigned as corporators by NJ. r.
Cooper, Secretary of State, on the 18th
day of April, 1900:
Notice is hereby given that books of
subscription to the capital stock of The
Cotton Oil Co., will be opened at ". M.
Brablam's store, in the city of Bamberg,
State and county aforesaid, on April Goth,
at 12 o'clock M.
The said proposed corporation will
have capital stock of $4,000, divided
into 600 shares of the par value of $26
each, with its principal place of business
at Bamberg, S. c., and will be empowered
to engage in the business of manufacture
of cotton seed oil and meal and the ma
nipulation of fertilizers Of all kinds, to
manufacture same, to buy cotton, to gin
cotton, etc. JOHN b. COPE,
HAvELoCK EAvEs,
G. FRANK BAMBERG,
WIN. BRABHAM,
JOHN F. FOLK,
Corporators.
Bamberg, s. c., April "a, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Married at RoWesVille.

Mr.. Daniel S. Rhoad, well-known
Young business man of Branchville, was
recently married to Miss Viola Fairey,
the daughter of Mr.. W. c. Fairey, lead
ing citizen of Ro1gesville. The ceremony
was performed at the residence of the
brides parents by the Rev. ]. c. Chand'
dler, of Rowesyille, assisted by the Rev
W. A. Wright, of Branchville. There
were several attendants and bountiful
supper was served during the evening"
Times and Democrat
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS +!
HEADQUARTERS
DEM FIX COMMITTEE. BhMBERG Co.

HEADQUARTERS
Dem. Elk. COMMITTEE BhMBERG Co.
BAMBERG. $ c., April Z, 1900.
In obedience to the constitution of the
Democratic party of South Carolina,
club chairmen throughout Bamberg coun-
ty will call their clubs together On Satur-
day, April 2sth, 1900, for the purpose OF
reorganizing and electing delegates to the
county convention to be holden at the
court house on Monday, May 7th, 1900
Clubs will I've entitled to representation
in the county convention on basis OF
one delegate for every twenty-five men,
bers or majority fraction thereof.
Each club will be expected to elect a
president, one or more vice-presidents, a
secretary, treasurer, and member OF
the county executive committee, and 10
appoint committee on registration, an
executive committee, and such other
committees as to it may seem expedient.
A full attendance of delegates from
every club in the county is earnestly re-
quested. d. Z. FoLh,
County Chairman,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Now Advertisements.

J.B. Kearse, county supervisor-Notice
to road overseers.
E.T LaFitte- card.
John F. Folk-The Eastern Question.
WE. Sease-Important to Teachers.
JH. Lancaster-Candid card.
John H. Cope ct al-Opening OF Books
of Subscription.
John F. Folk-Candidate Card.
We. Sease-Candidate' card.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Match Game of Base Ball.

There will be match game of base
ball between the Fitting School and the
Orangeburg College next Saturday after
noon. In order to help defray some ex-
ira expense in the way of equipment
for the ball team, the young ladies OF the
school will serve ice cream at the chapel
on Saturday evening, beginning a eight
o'clock and closing at 1890.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
/ Furniture Factory.

Branchville is to have furniture fac,
tory. The company is organized and 5O
per cent. of the capital stock subscribed
the remainder will be taken in few days
The officers are local business men: fres'
ident, P. c. Dukes; vice-president, j.. l.
Pearlstine; treasurer, ]. A. Berry; dlrec'
tors, ]. Karesh, J. r. Hamilton, j. W
Berry, j. NJ. Tucker, C. c. Patterson and
A s. Dukes.
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Captain Carter's Doom.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-The supreme
court to-day issued its mandate in the
case of Capt Oberlin M. Carter. The
writ is directed to the circuit court for
the southern New York district, and
unless Capt. Carter's counsel should find
some other means to delay the result
will be his early departure for the prison
at Leavenworth, Kas. Assistant Judge
Advocate Clous left for New York with
the mandate as soon as it was issued.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

Tie Branchville folks are making great
nreparations to entertain the Methodist
District Conference, which convenes there
to-day. A large number of visitors, IN
addition to the delegates, always attend
these meetings, but the hospitality OF the
town will prove equal to the occasion.
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IMPORTANT TO TEACHERS.

Office Supt. of Education Bamberg Co. /
BAMBERG, S. c., Apr. "a, 1900. +
In compliance with instructions from
State Superintendent John j. McMahan,
Task every teacher in Bamberg county.
white or black, to make out and send me
a list, showing the number of books of
each kind, name and author, owned by
the children in their school. This data
will be of value to the State board in
considering the question of adopting new
books for the schools. Please give the
matter early attention that | may be able
to make full and accurate report Of the
same. W. E. SEASE,
Co. SuDt, of Education.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

The Sumter Baptist church has declared
that no man can be member of that
body and indulge in gambling in cotton
futures. Every church in the country
ought to take the same action.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Notice 10 Road OverSeerS.

Office County Supervisor Bamberg Co., J
BAMBERG, S. c., Apr. %, 1900. !
All road overseers of Bamberg county
are hereby requested to forward to the
undersigned by May 1st, next, complete
report of all persons who have paid the
road tax in lieu Of work.
J. B. KEARSE,
: County Supervisor
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

When YOU ask for DR.. NJ. A. Simmons
liver medicine, see that you ges " ana nos
some worthless imitation j. b. BLACK.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-20
vIcE.pREsIpENTIAL FIoHT.

PHILADELPHIA. June l9,-Lleuten-
ant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff
win be presented to the national con-
ventlon as the candidate Of New York
for vice president II was decided to
do this after four hours stormy
session OF the New York delegation,
during with every kind Of an appeal
was made TO get Governor Roosevelt
to say he would accept the nomina-
tion.
The vice-presldential situation is
stin mixed because 1t Is asserted that
New York makes this move so as u
go into the convention with a candi-
date and yet hoping that Roosevelt will
be nominated.
Senator Hanna has stated that he
controls the delegations TO such an ex'
tent that he can nominate any can
dldate he pleases and it is not known
that he has withdrawn his objections
to Woodruff. In general, the idea
seems to be prevalent that Secretary
Long is the most favorable candidate
with probability that Roosevelt will
stin be nominated, Governor. Roose-
welt believes that his wishes have bee"
respected by his own delegation ant
that he is finally out of the race.
What is the situation tonight sen
ator?"
Roosevelt is out of it and win moi
b. nominated"
The question was put to Senator Han
ma and that is the way he answered
n.
one thing has definitely developed
There is to be a fight, The nomination
is not to be made without contest
Senator Hanna is doing all he can t
defeat Roosevelt and has determined
to continue on that line to the end
He is lining up the friends Of the ad
minlstration against Roosevelt. In this
he is acting in harmony with the wishes
OF Roosevelt, who has urged all thu
delegates visiting him not to vote TO
him for vice-president.
The next serious propositno tha
confronts Hanna is what he shall d.
as between Long and Dolliver. Their
is much popular sentiment for Dollive
in the West that is hard to overcome
Long is regarded as passive kind o
a candidate, and while no objection
is urged against him he does not at