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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-03
STANDARD
MAINTAINED" !"

My business is now just about
one year old. l promised you
at the beginning promt, liberal
and reliable service. l have
been faithful, and you have re-
warded my efforts by giving me
/ your business. appreciate it,
friends, and wish to thank you
right here for your patronage,
so literally bestowed.
am much better prepared to
handle your business than | was
a year ago, having gathered
about me the best wood and
iron workers, painters and trim
mers this country affords. You
don't have to wait till they come,
they are here, and to BE- found
at my works every working day
of the year. Don't hesitate to
send me youf carriage work. |
can serve you better and with
more promptness than any SINH
lar establishment within fifty
miles of Bamberg.
1 also repair, upholster and re-
new all kinds of furniture in the
latest style, shoe horses and
guarantee satisfaction aud pri-
ces along all lines. Call en me
at the same old place. opposite
Bamperg Cotton Mills, Bam-
berg, S. c., and be treated right.
Yours to satisfy,
DANIEL J. DELK.
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-03
To Cure q Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qu;nine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails 10
cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Csc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-03

If troubled with weak digestion,
belching, sour stomach, or if you feel dull
after eating, try Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Price IS cents, Sam
pies free at Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-03

Cut this out and take it to the Bamberg
Pharmacy and get free sample of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, the
best physic. They also cure disorders OF
the stomach, biliousness and headache.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-03
Stops the Cough and Works off the Col

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure; no pay.
Price 25 cents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-03
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. Nocure,
NO pay, Price Soc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-03
g MA~~~

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOino-Q Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures q cold In enc Gay
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NIdSItT D1fIIUcIS NUUHl
Bamberg, $. G., December l2, 1900.
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MASTERS. SALE.

WaSLtr TOT DaHlUeTS CUuI
Bamberg, S. c., Dec. Is, 1900.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21

To ACCOMMODATE those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying
liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrahal troubles, tie proprietors
prepare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm.
Price including the spraying tube is 70
cents. Druggists or by mail. The
liquid embodies the medicinal pro-
oertles of the solid preparation. Cream
Balm is quickly absorbed by the mem.
brane and does uot dry up the secre-
tons but changes them to natura
and healthy character, Ely Brothers,
sc Warren St., Ny.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21
1T DAZZLES THE WORLD.

No Discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
that haze been caused by DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. rs
everest tests have been on hopeless
victims of Consumption, Pneumonia,
4emorrhage, Pleurisy and Bronchitis,
thousands Of whom it has restored to
Perfect health. For Coughs, Colds
Asthma, Group, Hay Fever, Hoarseness
and Whooping Cous lit is the quickest,
surest cure in the world. 1t is sold by
B. Fl. Gorrell, who guarantee salts
faction or refund money. Large bottles
SOC and $780, Trial bottles free.
TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA AND GRIP
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21

TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA AND GRIP
axative Bromo- Qulnlne removes thelcausej
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21
TT GRlDLES THE GLOBE.

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
as the best IN the orld, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer
of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores,
Scalds, BoiIs. Ulcers, Felons, Aches
Pains and all Skin Eruptions. Only
infalible Pile cure. 25c box at r. Fl.
Gorrell 9.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21
Asthma Cure Free!
Asst Brng Re and Permanet Cure in All Cases
SENT AB5OI .UTELY Rec ON RECEIPT OF PC Stall
WRITE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS PLAINLY

Ihere Is nothing like Asthmalene. Il brings
Instant renef, even In the worst cases. 1t cures
when all else fails.
The Rev. G. F. WELLS of Villa Ridge. ILL.,.
says; Your trial bottle OF Aslhmaene received IN
good condition. cannot tell you how thankful
leii Tor the good derived from it. was slave
chained with putrid sore throat and Asthma for ten
years. desprired Of ever being cured | saw
your advertisement for the cure Of this dreadful and
tormenting disease, Asthma and thought you had
ove,spoKen yourselves, but resolved to give 1t q
triaL 10 my establishment. the trial acted like
cnarm' Send me full-sized bottle
REV. DIR. MORRIS WECHSLER,
rabbi OF the Cong. Bnai Isreal.
NEW YORK, January 8, 1901.
DRs. TAFTs Bros MEDICINE Co.,
Gentlemen Your Asthmalene Is an excellent
remedy for Asthma and Hay Fever. and It's com
position aleviates all troubles which combine with
Asthma. Its success is astonishing and wonderful
After having 1t carefully Analysed, we can state
that Asthmalene contains opium, morphine,
chloroiorm or ether. Very truly yours.
REV. DIR. MORRIS wEChsLER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21

Constipation neglected or badly
treated, leads 10 total disability or
death. Rocky Mountain Tea absolutely
cures constipation in all its forms.
35c. Ask yourfdrugeist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21

gallon
Monongahela Xxx, the best for
the price, only $500 per gallon.
Lazarus Club, the cream of al
WHISTLES, $3.50 per gallon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21
TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady, cured of her Deafness.
and Noises in the Head by DR. Nicho-
sons Artificial Ear Drumt, gave sl0e
900 TIC his Institute, SO that deafpeoply
unable to procure the Ear Drums maj
have them free. Address No. l24lb
The Nicholson institute, 7S0, Eight
Avenue, New York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21
AVON SPRINGS, N. Y, Feb. I, 1901.
DIR. TAFT Bros. MEDi CINE Co.

TAFTBR MEDICINE Co.
having sted the
radical
Yours respectfully, o. d. PHELPS, N D.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21
ANDERsoe's DEMOCRACY.

We give you man who in fighting
the battles of Democracy will be to u
a sword as well as shield aud wht
will defend us from the craft and as
saults of the enemy, will in very neet
'carry the war into Africa and become
terror to orr adversaries.
The Democrats of the State of Vir,
ginia, IN convention assembled, re.
affirm their allegiance and unfaltering
devotion to the National Democratic
rarty, and declare their admiration for
its leaders from Jefferson to Bryan,
who have borne the party standard in
victory and defeat.
We commend the administration of
Governor Tyleras eminently wise pa trl-
otto and efficient.
AS convincing assurance ofthe re-
suits Which may be expected from the
continued control and management Of
the affair of the State by the Demo-
cratic party, whose membership en-
braces the great mass of the white
people of Virginia, we point to the re-
cord of what it has already accomp-
lished within recent period.
Since 1885 the public debt has been
satisfactorily settled, and now the an
nual'y accruing interest has been
met, and the market value of
the bonds is nearly par. The credit of
tie State has been placed beyond ques.
ton.
There has been a net gain of over
$4,000, 900 in the gross yearly revenue,
without any increase of the rate of
taxation, and without any increase in
the average assessed value of agri-
cultural lands.
The public school system has been
steadily naintaine and i'm proved, In
1855 there were 5000 schools, while
IN 1901 they number 1858.
In 1885 the annual expenditure,
State and local, for public schools
purposes was about S2,1O0,oOO, while
in 1901 1t will exceed $2,1O0O,OOO.
Disabled Confederate soldiers and
the widows of those who were killed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-08-21

GENUINE Rocky Mountain lea is
never sold in bulk by peddIers or less
than 35c. Don't be fooled, get the
tea made famous by the Madison
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
WILL BE NO CHANGE.
Beers to N Finish-Gen. De Wet
Resumes Operations.

Cape Town, May Sat the lunch,
con given by citizens in honor of Sin
Alfred Miner, governor of the Trans
vaal and Orange River colony, Sir Al
fred said that there would not be a
change in the policy of the king OF
government or a weakening on their
part.
Pretoria, May s.-Dutch refugees
who have arrived here from Peters
burg say the reason that there have
been so many Boer surrenders recent
ly is because Commander in Chief
Botha wishes to get rid Of his weak
fighters, who, instead of helping him,
are an incumbrance.
Durham, May 1l.-Mrs. Botha, wife
of the Boer commandant general,
has arrived here en- route to Hol-
land, where she will see Mr.. Kruger
and request him to urge her husband
to abandon the war.
London, May 13.-Gen. De Wet, ac-
cording TO dispatch To the Daily Mail
from Pretoria, has resumed opera
tions, and is reported TO have crossed
into the Transvaal with 1000 men.
London. May 14.-According to a dis
patch from Pietermaritzburg TO the
Daily Mail, Lord Kitchener is about
TO try a new plan of burning the veldt
in order TO compel the Beers 10 sur
render
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because 50 decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. II kidney trouble is allowed TO ad-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness Of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease. the worst form Of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kimer Swamp-RoOt the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. Il has cured thousands
OF apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed At druggists in ffty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. 7. and
mention this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
CHINESE AGRICULTURE.
Why American Farm Machinery 10
Not Wanted by Millions of
Asiatic Farmers.

Only week or two before the late
Consul General Wildman sailed for
Hong Kong on the Inflated journey
which cost the lives of himself and
his family and many others at the en-
trance TO San Francisco harbor, he
wrote a letter To the government
about the numerous inquiries made
by our manufacturers Of farm ma
chinery as TO chances for selling their
goods in China. He said, for exam
pie, quotes the New York Sun, he had
received many letters from makers
of reapers, mowers and horserakes
ket in China. Manufacturers of plows
and other articles also have been
seeking markets there.
In reply 10 them Mr.. Wildman en-
phaszed the fact that agricultural
land in China is divided into small
holdings. many of which are not over
an acre in size and very few run over
ten acres. Every available inch OF
this land is under cultivation, and the
planting and reaping is all done by
hand
IT plOws are used at all they are
OF home manufacture and of the most
primitive character. The peasantry
live at the rate of from two TO five
cents n day, and even if they could
afford 10 buy American machinery,
they would have no room for it on
their little farms. If an entire village
should combine to buy an American
thra ASKING machine il would be used
but once, for il damages the straw,
wastes some of the grain. and from
= Chinese point Of view costs too
much to run.
The consul general said that rs
long as labor i'm China had almost
no value and flesh and blood were
the cheapest things on the market
he could not advise American manu-
facturers 10 attempt TO enter that
field.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
SELLS RABBITS FEET.
Old New York Woman who 10 Max
ing Much Money I'm the odd
Business

Over in Hell's Kitcten lives old Mar
tina Washington, who claims to be
the only dealer in genuine rabbits
feet i'm New York. Martha doesn't
know just how old she is, but she is
very, very old, and has been in the
business for % years, not in Hell's
Kitchen, mind you, for she regards her
present surroundings of mixed black
and white as "A step backward in the
social scale; but she has To be where
the dictates of commerce call her. She
is reputed to be quite rich, says the
Herald.
Few Of her customers even know
that she bears a distinguished name.
To the public in general she is "Old
Nanny Cottontail." Cheap sports
and gamblers constitute her game
and they go to the old colored woman
with all the reverence and awe due to
her position as high priestcss of
chance.
The left hind foot Of rabbit killed
in graveyard at midnight is notori-
GUS as possessing supernatural pow
ers as charm against i'll luck and evil
spirits, and Nanny Cottontail" al
ways has supply ON hand.
Where She gets her stock is a mvs-
terry which none of her superstitious
patrons would think of even attempt
ing TO solve. When the white neigh
bors miss their pet cats they some
times cast threatening looks at Mann
nv COttOntai1"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
lust A POLITICAL TRICK.
Remarkable Memory for Constitu-
ents' Faces Alleged To lie Moth
ing hut BuncOmbe.

There is a good deal Of pure noon
shine, said local war horse NOW out
pf harness. in the faculty of remem-
boring names and faces which is at
tributed TO most successful politicians.
Ia nine cases out of ten they have no
abnormal powers Of that kind. and
their apparent feats of memory are
very easily explained. Take, for eX-
ample, the case of political person
age at public reception. He is sure
10 be surrounded by group Of local
leaders who know everybody in town.
Presently a valuable constituent APP
proaches. Colonel" whispers one Of
the henchmen, here comes Mr.. Blank.
He's an active party worker and a
great admirer Of you. He met you here
last fall"
The parsonage catches on promptly,
says the New Orleans Times-Demo-
Graf.
"what does Mr. Blank do?" he whis-
pers.
Hes a produce merchant" replies
the henchman. BY that time the val.
liable constituent gets i'm range.
How are you, my dear Mr. Blank ."
eXclaims the notable, cordially I'm
delighted TO see YOU again. And how
is the produce business coming on -"
Poor Blank has spasms Of joy. That
the famous man should remember him
SO accurately makes him as proud as
a peacock. and 20 spectators proceed
to tell him the story in proof of the
colonies miraculous gift. Thus repu-
tatiOns are made
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
HUNGER AS A TIMEPIECE.
The Speeches of English Lawyers
Are Sometimes Regulated
Meal Time.

Hunger, according TO his honor
Judge Lumley Smith, X. c., is a check
upon forensic eloquence, says the Lon
don Telegraph. Hence when r.. j..
Drake, counsel for the plaintiff in the
case of Harris VS.. Newman, rose to
address the jury al five minutes to the
ordinary luncheon time his honor in
quired about the probable duration of
the speech and explained 70 the five
good men and true i'm the box: 81 like
to pin counsel 10 time or they 90 on
five minutes from now, and if counsel
goes out 10 luncheon and then comes
back and makes speech we find il
much longer than when he wants his
sandwich and sherry. and the interval
for luncheon depends ON the length of
his speech Can YOU do il in ten min
utes?' Mr.. Drake-"No. sir-2O min
utes." His Honor-"No." Mr.. Drake
give me IS minutcs?" His Honor
u expect the jury thinks ten minutes
long enough" Three Of the Five Jury
men-"Ten minutes" Mr.. Drake fin
ished in the time fixed. his honor
summed up the whole case i'm three
minutes and the jury took four min
utes 10 find for the plaintiff.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
THE COCOPA INDIANS.
\ Primitive AGRICULTURAL Folk Of
the Lower Colorado and
Their Customs

The Cocopa Indians Of the lower
Colorado lin both Ia ia California and
Sonora) are of interest partly because
they have practically escaped atten-
tion on the part of scientific investi-
gators until within a few months, and
partly because OF the customs which
distinguish them from most neighbour
ing tribes. They are essentially an
agricultural folk, though their agricul-
ture is of the most primitive sort, af-
fording, indeed, a better picture Of
prehistoric agricultural methods than
those of any other known tribe. saws
the New York Tribune. Their customs
well illustrate, too, the dependence of
primitive industries. modes Of life.
and even habits OF thought. on sur
roundings; for, like the fellaheen Of
the lower Nile. they are creatures of
the river along which they live, driven
from the bottom lands by the annual
freshets, and brought back by ensuing
droughts to plant anew i'm the soil fer
tilted by the annual silt deposit.
Perhaps Of primary interest among
their customs is their disposal OF the
dead. They not only distribute the
property OF the deceased among non
relatives. but burn the body and the
habitation together. \ considerable
part of the tribal lore is connected
with the mortuary custom; and Gus
tom and lore together afford remark
able insight into the esoteric life of
primitive peoples.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
ACTION POSTPONED.
Cuban Convention Refers Report on
PIntt Amendments tn ~ special
Committee.

Havana. May 1.-THE Cuban con-
~titutional convention, i'm secret ses-
sion yesterday received and dis
cuS>ed at length the reports from the
committee ON relations. The report
was referred to the original commit
tee on relations heretofore appointed,
consisting Of the five members who
went 10 Washington. and Seniors
Gualberto. Gomez. Que>ada. Diego,
Tamayo, Silva and Nillucndez, who
will examine and report, with their
recommendations, on May 20. In the
meantime the convention adjourned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
IN THE LAND Of FLOWERS.
President Mckinley and His Party
Receive Hearty Welcome to
State of California.
LOS ANGELES GRetTS The VISITORS.
Chief Executive Heads the Grand
Floral Parnde-Nisits the Widow
of Fremont-Mrs. Mckinley Is III
Her Condition May Change the
Plans Arranged.

Los Angeles, Cal, May Gov. Gage
and the California congressional dele
cation met the president at Redlands
at nine o'clock yesterday morning and
welcomed him 10 the state. Through
an avenue lined with palms and Nene-
tian masts he drove over beds Of roses,
beneath a triumphal arch of flowers
and fruit TO the Casa Iona hotel, on
the balcony Of which short exercises
innl. Inlnnn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Admitted by Esterhazy.

Brussels, May 13.-The Independ-
ence Beige publishes affidavits signed
by Count Ferdinand Walsin Ester
hazy before the French consul in
London admitting the authorship of
the Dreyfus bordereau and declaring
that the bordereau was written with
the connivance of Col. Sandher, ex-
reau.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
A STEAMER SINKS.
strikes SnnG and Goes 10 the hot.
tom Of the Mississippi and Fiji
teen Lives Are Lost

ST. Louis, May IA special TO the
Post-Dispatch from Grand Tower, H.,
says: The steamer City OF Paducah
sank in - feet Of water five minutes
before ten o'clock Sunday night, in
less than five minutes after striking
a snag, while backing out from Drunk
horst landing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
The Best t lood Purifier.

The blood is constantly being purified
by the lungs, liver and kidneys Keep
these organs in healthy condition and
the bowels regular and you will have
no need OF blood purifier. For this
purpose there is nothing equal 10 Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
one dose Of them will do you more good
than dollar bottle o! the best blood
purifier Price, 25c. Samples at Bivins
K Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Victim of "a Mob.

Little Rock. Ark, May IA mob
Of masked men went to house occu-
pied by Lee Key (colorcd) near Knox
Vile, johnson county, and called him
ont. Key was found dead in the yard
AT daybreak. having been shot. IL is
charged he had been terrorizing 9TH
er negroes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
New british Coinnue

The portrait of King Edward VII.
on the new British coinage will show
his profile turning 20 the right. 1t is
a tradition that the head Of the SOW
ereign should always turn i'm the re-
verse way from that of his predcces-
sor. Thus George III. looked 10 the
right, George ". 10 the left, William
". to the right, and Queen Victoria
TO the left.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17

II have been troubled with indiges-
tion for ten year,, have tried many
things and spent much money 10 no pur-
pose until tried Kodal Dyspepsia Cure
have taken tuo bottles and gotten more
relief from them than all other medi-
cines taken. feel more like a boy than
| have fe't in twenty years" Anderson
Riggs Of Sunny Lane. Tex. Thousands
nave testified as did Mr. Riggs. Sharrar
~ MulhOlland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Population of England and wales

London, May 10.-AccOrding 10 The
returns of this years census the total
population OF England and Wales is
32,j25,716. This is an increase over
the population Of 1891 Of 3,523.1o1. or,
in other words, an increase Of 1918 per
cent. in the last ten years. The in
crease for the decade between ISL
and 1891 was 11.6j per cent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Complete Map of President McKiney's Route

Fifteen lives were lost. Six Of these
were white persons and nine were me-
groes. All were members of the crew
except two, who were passengers,
and whose bodies have been recOv-
cred. Seven members Of the crew are
missing. All Of the boats -otiicers
wore saNcd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
4 Mormon's VIII.

Salt Lake City, May 9.-The will of
the late George Q. Cannon divides
81 .OOO. 900 between his four wives and
q Children.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
nnrnItx Cnme- nirh.

London. May DISARMAMENT has
voted the royal household 100000.
OF which e110,0o0 is for King Ed
ward's private purse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
A Testimonial from Old Eng
land.

81 consider Chamberlain Cough
Remedy the best in the world for bron-
chitis. says Mr.. William Savory, of
Warrington, England. 1T has saved
my wife's life. she having been a martyr
to bronchitis for over six years, being
most Of the time confined 10 her bed.
She is now quite we'll" Sold by Sharrar
81 Null holland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Queer Origin of Post Once rom.

The name of the post Office Half
Rock, i'm Missouri is not 10 he account
ed for by any popularity of the phys
ical features OF the place. as might
he supposed. 1t seems that one Of the
first buildings erected there was a
general store, the proprietor Of which
sold such bad sugar that his custom
ers declared it TO be half rock" The
term was in course of time applied to
the store itself, and subsequently to
the post Office established at the place.