The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-09
Denmark DOings.

DENMARK, May S.-The modern far
mer is a man of wonderful energy. The
recent coniuncture of circumstances has
aroused their every latent energy. Even
the ish-trappers are talking cotton.
Among this distinguished class of people
Incidence grows and thrives, but during
the past ten days there has been great
unity of purpose and plan.
About one week ago tiller of the soil,
who lives near the town of Norway, came
over to see his kindred people, the Danes,
bringing with him three bushels OF cotton
seed, several dozen eggs, and small
number OF chickens. The vehicle In
which the Norwegian came was unique.
Bv his side sat his good wife, who doubt
less had in her pocket memorandum OF
necessities to be purchased after sale OF
their marketable possessions was effected.
Upon the faces of these two blessed peo-
pie picture of happiness was painted, TO
say nothing of the anticipated JOY, which
under more favorable circumstances might
have brought to them their cherished
fancy. After carefully hitching the horse,
the delighted, sprightly farmer called at
wholesale store No. I, and exchanged
courtesies with the proprietor, who was
over anxious, and indeed apparently CON-
plimented, upon being the first called
upon by the strange visitor. The Den
mark merchants are good hand-shakers,
but they have the peculiar tact of side
tracking greetings and simultaneously
interposing the very suave interrogatlve,
"What can l do for you?'
The farmer did not wait for the usual
formality, but Immediately put very Sc
rious problem to the merchant, who, by
the way, was compelled to turn the new
conner off dissatisfied. if not indignant.
The farmer spoke in substance as follows:
sI heard the people down here were giving
five dollars per bushel for cotton seed.
have three bushels, which would like
to SELL" One of Denmark's most eXtell-
sive farmers was called in TO aid the 1ner-
chant in his effort of negative persuasion,
but the farmer still held to his queer in
formation, and applied to other merchants
for relief, but finally gave up the sale
with great disgust, carrying his seed back
with him to Orangeburg county. where
they were being sold at one dollar per
bushel. The farmers chickens and eggs
were also high, but he managed to make
a sale. The good wife and her carefully
prepared memorandum were fit objective
parts, playing their role in great panto-
mime style. The disappointment of this
welcome visitor is to be regretted. His
earnest, Jealous consort has our sympathy.
How happy we all would be if cotton seed
we're selling at FIVE dollars per bushel!
Our good, up-to-date merchants missed
the opportunity of selling good bill OF
goods. Whose fault was it?
MIR. Walter Dunlap, of St. Matthews,
is visiting friends at this place, and will
be here for about ten days. Mr.. Dunlap
is one of the most efficient agents of the
Southern System. He is said to be IN
post haste for the matrimonial goal. The
last time your correspondent saw this
gladstone, if not handsome, youth, he was
Still on his journey i'll buggy, behind a
horse, and by the side of ''forget-lne-
not" This gentleman is also preaching
reformed doctrines, which will be briefly
related to all who will call on him at
once.
Judge Ray is doing his full share to-
ward making and perpetuating the
thrones of Justice in this community.
All novel cases have been disposed of.
Some offenders plead guilty and beg for
the mercy of the court. Often when SEN
tences are pronounced they ask for per-
mission to appeal.
Mr.. S. H. Crum may be considering the
advisability of giving up his soda water
business at Orangeburg, in view of fur
ther pursuing his education. Possibly he
NAV enter tile intermediate department
of the Denmark High School. Why not ?
The infant child of Mr., and Mrs. G. w.
Hiehtower died last Friday. No one
knows, who has not experienced it, how
sad it is to see these precious blossoms
wither and pass away. The bereaved
family has universal sympathy.
The \. c. L. Railroad depot was struck
by lightning this evening, set on fire, and
burned to the ground. A shower OF rain
was falling at the time. Therefore the
flames were confined to the doomed
building. }.