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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Put Good Men in Office.

In view of the approaching state and
county campaign, we publish tke follow
ing from the Johnston Monitor. 1t eX-
presses our views in many particulars:
I'm determining whom you will cast
your vote for in the coming primary, we
would like to make a few suggestions as
to the general method of deciding the
matter.
The first suggestion would be to lay
aside all personal feeling whether it be Of
friendship or prejudice and ask ourselves
which would serve the State most credit
ably, honestly and ably. Who would re-
fleet the most honor and dignity to our
State and county in the office to which
they ask your vote? In the next place
does the candidate in his private and pub
lie life entitle him to your confidence, re-
spect and honor, and are his habits and
character such as to warrant you in be-
lieving him capable to serve the State and
the people in such way as to reflect
honor and credit upon the people who
elected him? Don't be misled into voting g
for a man, because at one time he did
something which inspired commenda-
ton and applause Take the most irres-
ponsible anG unworthy man in this state,
whether he be free man or jail bird IN
the loving embrace of handouts, chain
and ball and at sometime in their life they
perhaps have done some good, noble and
even chivalric deed-this does not entitle
him to your vote for an office of honor and
responsibility. Consider we'll all his claims
as to Loyalty to certain principles, his
ability etc; but also consider his personal
character; are they such as to make you
believe he could creditably represent the
people of this State in positions OF honor
and trust?
"If not, then as kindness to the party
who aspires to the position for the credit
and honor of the good old State OF South
Carolina, don't vote for him, but select
man whose public and private life is above
reproach and even the suspicion of re-
proach or responsibility, a man whose
character, habits and life is and has been
consistent, honorable, trustworthy and
sober; a nan in whom you can at all times
trust, honor and respect, one whom we
would never be ashamed to present to
strangers as our Governor, our Congress-
man; or our representative in any other
branch of public service. We don't in
the least, mind being classed as a partisan
in favor of such men, as opposed to de-
signing politicians with as many faces as
there are voters; to untrustworthy men;
to habitual gamblers and drunkards and
demagogues. Let US set high standard
for those whom we shall elect to serve US
in any national, state, or county office and
select men whose fitness and character
comes nearest our standard; for be assur-
ed tbeIword will judge US by the charac-
ter and habits of those We elect to serve
us in those Offices"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22

The question of requiring State officials
to reside in Columbia during their terms
of office is receiving some attention. If
a man can discharge the duties of the po-
sition just as we'll by holding his residence
in another part of.the State, it would be
rather hardship to require him to move.
Then, too, living expenses in a city are
high, and many man who holds a State
position lives on his farm.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
He FORGOT.

.AColored man, about 80 years of age
drove up to the depot with load of baleC
cotton, and he had just begun to UNLOAD
when an old, gray-headed negro with
bad limp came down the street and shout
ed at him:
Say, yo' pussen dere p'
Hello, Uncle Joep' saluted the other
Now, den what sorter man be yo'
demanded the old man as he reached the
wagon.
"Hu! What yo' mean by dat?"
II mean, sab, is yo' man of honah OF
not?
"Of co'se ar. Why, ole man, yo's all
excited this mawnin' What's de mattah?'
"Sam johnson, Pze got darter Lindap
replied Uncle Joe as he Strengthened and
waved his arms about.
Eyes, of co'se. Yes, sab, yo's got a
darter Linda, an she's a powerful fine gal ,
LAST Sunday night, Sam Johnson, yo
axe dat gal to marry 20"
"Hu, hu! Sunday night? Lemme see
Say, reckon I did"
"Of co'se you did! She said she'd dc
it, an de marriage was sot fur dis mawn'
in at 10 o'clock
"Hu! Shoe! Ten o'clock dis mawnin'
Why, reckon it was, Uncle Joe. Yes
we was ter be married dis mawnin'."
But yo' amt dar, sahn'
Oats fack. Jist clean slipt my mind
"But what you gwine to do, sah-what
you gwiue ter do?" shouted the old man
as he danced around.
"What gwine ter do? Am Linda all
ready an de preacher dar?"
Yes, sah.''
"Den yo' cum around heah an hang on
to dat off mewl an hold him stiddy, an
I'll run ober an marry Linda an be back
heah in 10 minits. If Majah Jones Gums
long an wants to know why dis cotton
hain't dun unloaded yo' tell him dat OWN
to a disreckoleckshun of a matrimonial
disremembranceI I'ze had to procrastinate
fur a few minits "-Galveston Daily
News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Like q Drowning Man.

Give years ago disease the doctors
called dyspepsia took such hold of me that
I could scarcely go,"writes Geo. S. Marsh,
well-known attorney of Nocona, Tex. II
took quantities of pepsin and other med
icines but nothing helped me. As a drown.
ing man grabs at straw grabbed at
Kodol. felt an improvement at once
andafter afew bottles am sound and we'll"
Kodol is the only preparation which ex-
actly reproduces the natural digestive
juices and consequently is the one which
digests any good food and cures any form
of stomach trouble. Bamberg Pharmacy;
A. @. Reynolds, Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
8 MArr
This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures q cold In one day
From the ThornwelI Orphanage

Good, kind friend: Many faces of dear
little children look up unto you today
from this your home for the care of the
fatherless.
You are their helper, their benfactor,
their earthly all.
Without your help what would become
of two hundred little brothers and sisters9
You can give but little, perhaps, but
think of it: Five dollars will provide for
a child, it's board for month, or it's scho-
oling for year! Even a dime will give
the child its three meals day.
Just now We need you
The time has come when summer wants
are multiplying, and even bread is scarce
and hard to get.
A little just now from each of a thou
sand friends, would mean a great deal to
these children.
1t is Joy to know that you will not
forget US. You never do.
Gods blessing is your only reward.
And Is not that enough? Gods blessing
and the grateful prayers of all this multi
tude of orphans.
Send your barrels of flour simply to
Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton, S: c.
Send your gifts Of money to VIM. +.
Jacobs, Clinton, s. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Wh0Oping COugh.

A woman who has had experience with
this disease, tells how to prevent any
dangerous consequences from it. She
saws: Our three children took whooping
cough last summer, our baby boy being
only three months old, and owing to our
giving them Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy, they lost none of their plumpness
and came out in much better health than
other children whose parents did not use
this remedy. Our Oldest little girl would
call Justify for cough syrup between
whoops.-Jesse Pinkey Hall, Spring
vile, Ala. This remedy is for sale by
Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
He Almost Won.

An old story which has lately been re-
vived owes it's new lease of life to touch
of human nature and genuine humor
that are as fresh in one age as in another.
Here it is:
Mike had made bet with Larry that
Larry could not carry him with his hod
up the ladder to the top of the house
without letting him fall. Larry took the
bet. Mike sat in the hod, and Larry
swung him to his shoulder and started up
the ladder.
Rung after rung was passed, until near
the top Larry's foot slipped; and if the
stick of the hod had not caught in the
ladder, Mike would have fallen to the
ground. four stories below.
But Larry with an effort forced his
burden back into place, went the short re-
naming distance and dumped Mike on
the roof.
"Well, ye've won," painted Mike, ''but
I thought | had ye when your foot
slipped"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22

With the endorsement of COL George
W. Croft, of Aiken, for congress from the
second congressional district, contained
in a communication in another column,
we heartily concur COL Croft is an able
lawyer, an eloquent speaker, and has serv-
ed his county with great credit in the
Legislature of his State. He possesses in
a marked degree the affection of the peo-
pie of his county. In the progress of the
campaign we hope to have something to
say relative to Col Croft's eminent fitness
for the office for which he is candidate.
He would indeed ably represent the peo-
pie of the Second Congressional District
in the House of Congress.-Aiken Jour-
nal and Review.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
MASTERS SALE,

By virtue of a decree of the Court ot
Common Pleas in the case of Fincken
Jordan & Co. VS.. Edgar Dickinson Ell al
I will sell to the highest bidder for cash
on Monday, the 2nd day Of June next
between the usual hours of sale, in front
of the court house at Bamberg, s. c., all
that piece, parcel or lot of land situate
lying and being in the town of Bamberg
and State of South Carolina, containing
seven-eighths fan acre, more or less, and
bounded on the North by lots of Estate
of Miss Lucia B. Bellinger, East by lot Of
Mrs. Minnie Dickinson, South by second
street, and West by lot of Josiah Dickin.
son. If terms are not complied with
within one hour, premises will be re-
sold at once at risk of former purchaser
on same terms, and until purchaser is
found who shall comply. Purchaser tt
pay for papers.
H. C. FOLK,
May 10, 1902. Master.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Don't Start Wrong.

Don't start the Summer with linger-
ing cough or cold. We all know what a
summer cold" is. It's the hardest kind
to cure. Often it hangs on" through the
entire season. Takeit in hand right now.
A few doses of One Minute Cough Cure
will set you right. Sure cure for coughs,
colds, Group, grip, bronchitis, all throat
and lung troubles. Absolutely safe. Acts
at once. Children like it. Zone Minute
Cough Cure is the best cough medicine I
ever used," says ]. H. Bowles, Groveton,
N. H. 81 never found anything else that
acted so safely and quickly" Bamberg
Pharmacy; A. c. REYNOLDS, Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
No Loss of Time.

have sold Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for years, and
would rather be out Of coffee and sugar
than it. | sold five bottles of it yester,
day to threshers that could 60 no further,
and they are at work again this morning,
H. R. Phelps, Plymouth, Oklahoma.
AS will be seen by the above the thresh-
ers were able to keep on with their work
without losing a single days time. You
should keep abottle of this remedy in your
home, For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
A Martyr.

ssShe is the most sacrificin' woman
fer miles around"
"In what way"
"Waal, whenever they git up lawn
fete or sumpen like for the church In
which the expenses are lnore'n the pro.
ceeds the committee alwus sends her
up to acquaint the pastor with the re-
t."-Baltimore Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Candidates Cards.
FOR CONGRESS-.

TO the Democratic voters of Bamberg
county: l take the means of formally
announcing 10 you my candidacy for con-
gress from the second district. My past
life among you must be the only pledge l
can offer of sincerity of purpose to do nv
duty, if elected. During the campaign I
shall be compelled to spend most of my
available time in sections of the district
where l am comparatively a stranger,
trusting that I shall be remembered at
home. Respectfully,
C. DUNCAN BELLINGER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22

A story is told of Boston lawyer
whose quick wit never deserted him,
either in the court room or elsewhere.
One day client entered his office, and
throwing back his coat, said, irritably:
why, your cffice, sir, is as hot as an
oven?"
"Why shouldn't it be?" was the calm
response. "It's here that I make my
ead."-Youth's Companion.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Four
teen Years Of Suffering.

"I have been afflicted with sciatic rheu-
matism for fourteen years. says Josh
Edgar, of Germantown, Cal. "1w able
to be around, but constantly suffered. l
tried everything I could hear of and at
last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which did and was Immediately
relieved and in a short time cured, and |
am happy to say it has not since return
ed." Why not use this liniment and get
we'll? It's for sale by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Fans In shakespeare's Time.

Fans in Shakespeare's time seem ia
have been composed of ostrich and 9th
er feathers fastened to handles. Cen
tlemen carried fans in those days, and
in one of the later figures of the ger.
man they now carry fans. According
to an old manuscript in the Ashmolean
museum, Sir Edward Cole rode the cir
cult with a prodigous fan, which had q
long stick, with which he corrected his
daughters.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Dangerous If Neglected.

Burns, cuts and other wounds often fail
to heal properly if neglected and become
troublesome sores DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve prevents such consequences. Even
where delay has aggravated the injury
DeWitt's With Hazel Salve effects cure.
81 had running sore on my leg thirty
years." says H. G. Hartly, Yankeetown,
Ind. after using many remedies, tried
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A few boxes
healed the sore." Cures all skin dis
eases. Piles yield to it at once Beware
of counterfeits. Bamberg Pharmacy; A.
G.. REYNOLDS, Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Birds, Railroaders and Exodusters.

OLAR, May 10.-We have read of the
far-famed European nightingale discours-
ing sweet melodies for it's own pleasure;
of the anvil bird of South America, which
will perch on large dead hollow limb on
the tallest tree and striking it rapidly in
the early morn with its huge bill, creates
weird sound that can be heard for miles
around for its own delectation, but to the
surprise of other denizens in fur and
feathers. We have heard the American
nightingale-ouro own mOcking brd-tril-
ling dulcet strains for its own as well as
human delight, but he never heard, until
q few days ago, native red-headeo wood
pecker extracting music from the telegra-
phical harp. While leisurely walking
down the railroad the writer heard an un-
canny sound among the wires. Looking
up a pole there sat the bird rapidly peck
{ ing on one of the iron bars that supports
the cross-arm holding the insulators.
After he got the wires to ringing he would
stop awhile, turn his eyes askant at the
electric cords until their vibrations ceased
and he seemed really enchanted. He re-
S peated the feat several times when an
other bird of the same species alighted on
the post, but was driven off instanter by
the former. Surely music hath charms
to soothe," etc.
8. "All aboardr' for Chattanooga. No
5 schange cars.' at Augusta The in
credulous "Tommies' are growing less
in number since surveying force
came down from Augusta last Monday
and set out at once towards Ehrhardt, 60
ing six miles in that direction and two
towards Barnwell. Tomorrow men and
outfit will be transferred to the former
place and the surveyors will push on for
Charleston, where the company have
ample terminal faculties as well is in Au-
gusta Last November President Will
liams authorized Vice President Jackson
to go to Philadelphia and enter into con-
tract with John B. MacAfee to build the
line, which he did and a reporter for the
Chronicle saw it after it was duly signed
On his return Mr. Jackson reported that
he had bought steel rails and that the road
would be completed in eighteen months,
but it really looks now as if it would be
in ashorter time The road will not cross
at Sand Bar ferry, but at Hawks Valley,
in North Augusta where the company has
property on which to erect sheds and
SnlILlnS yarQS, the lTelSnt anu paSSeuSeT
depots being in the central part of Au-
gusta.
1t is reported that there will be an ex:
odus from this section in the near future,
whether annual or final, this deponent
knoweth not. --
If the epidemic of measles continues
many days longer in this little town it
will be immune at least from that dread
disease, which has entered nearly every
house Sorry to chronicle the death to-
day about 10 o'clock of Dewey, the son of
g. B. Bessinger. He was bright, inter
esting little fellow, and the idol of the
household. The sympathies of the towns
men 60 out to the stricken family.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
He Was in Need Of Pity.

A pious lady of Portsmouth had hus-
band who was seaman.
He was about to start on a protracted
voyage, and as his wife was anxious as
to her husbands welfare, she sent the
following notice to the village preacher:
"Mr. Blank, who is going to sea, his
wife desires the prayers of the congrega-
tion."
As the old lady was quite illiterate, the
minister read the following to the congre-
CATION from the slip handed to him:
"Mr. Blank, who is going to see his
wife, desires the prayers of the congrega-
tiOn"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Improved Proverbs.
uacks are stubborn things.

Quacks are stubborn things.
It's a wise girl who knows her own
mind.
Society's the mother of convention.
Home was not built in day.
Modesty is the best policy.
Circumstances alter faces.
A rolling gait gathers remorse.
ALPS not old that titters.
Let US eat, drink and be married, fol
tomorrow we dye.
Charity unco7ers a multitude of SINS
Smart Set.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Here is an UNIQUE letter from Billyille

Here is an unique letter from a Billville
citizen to one of his friends:
Dear Bill: 1t is rumored here that I've
got two wives. Now, Bill, you're a
ngle man, and I have always stood your
friend in time of trouble. Can you take
one of 'em off my hands before the law
gifts holt of me? She's a good house
keeper, and if you'll jest sey the word,
I'll pay for the license. Don't forsake
me, Bill: I'm your old friend, and Pm in
trouble. Are you willing g?"-Atlanta
Constitution,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Won't Follow Advice After Paying
For 1t.

In a recent article prominent physi-
clan says, "It is next to impossible for
the physician to get his patients to carry
out any prescribed course of hygiene or
diet to the smallest extent; he has but one
resort left, namely, the drug treatment"
When medicines are used for chronic con-
stipation, the most mild and gentle OBJ
taiLable, such as Chamberlain's Stomach
& Liver Tablets. should be employed.
Their use is not followed by constipation
as they leave the bowels in a natural and
healthy condition. For sale by Bamberg
Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Theories About Drowned Bodies.

1t was popular theory in days gone
by that the body of d drowned man
would float the ninth day. Sir Thomas
Browne alludes to it as believed in bis
time, and in his ''Pseudo-doxia Epi-
denies there is a discussion on this
fanciful notion. 1t was also believed
that the spirits Of those drowned at sea
were doomed to wander for hundred
years owing to the rites Of burial hay-
ing never been properly bestowed upon
their bodies.-Notes and Queries.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Rxtreme1.

Mrs. Any husband is positively
impossible. He knows nothing.
Mrs. B.-Mine is simply unbearable.
He knows everything.-Ht-Bits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
GROWING Bananas.

Bananas are as a rule planted out
systematically in rows, the suckers
being placed at an average Of ten feet
apart. The banana plant bears only
one bunch at a time, but it is quick
grower, yielding its fruit in twelve to
fourteen months. When the plant Is
about six months old, second suck
er" or shoot is allowed to spring from
the root, third after the ninth month,
and so OH, 80 that after the first year
there is continuous crop being reaped.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22

A woe-be-gone lad Of or l0years was
perched on picket post gazing intently
over the hill.
Pedestrian -"IIello bud, is your father
at home?"
Boy-"Nope."
"Well, can you tell me where he is -
"H's gone down the hill yonder to
bury our ole dog, Towser: The ole fool
kilt he'sef barkin' at candidates. Be you
one?"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22

The Columbia State and Senator B. r.
Tillman are agreeing on almost too
many issues these daysto to suit US. After
ali that has passed between the Senator
and that newspaper, We confess to "a queer
feeling when we see them standing to-
gether in these latter days.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
Occasforal Relief.

Visitor to the Prison-I suppose this
life Of yours in here is continual
torture.
Conviction, no! Not so bad as that.
We don't have visitors every day, you
knoW.-Boston Transcript.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
OF More Importance.

"Get my name right" said the prouc
owner Of the 1,175 pound hog. Its
Judson K. Bimm. My father was Colo
mel Hiram Hotchkiss Bimm Of Lexing
ton, KY. He came to Illinois in the
gear
Never mind that" interrupted the
secretary Of the fat stock show. "Givt
us the pedigree Of the hog."-Chicagt
Tribune.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22

RATEs-SI.oo per year, SO cents Tor
six months. Payable in advance.
ADVERTISEMENTS 90 per inch for
first insertion; SOC. for each subsequent
insertion. Liberal contracts made for
three, six, or twelve months. Want No
tices one cent word each insertion. Local
Notices Sc. per line first week, SC. after
wards. Tributes of Respect, etc, must
be paid for as regular advertising.
COMMUNICATIONS letters or on
subjects of general interest will be gladly
welcomed. Those of a personal nature
will not be published unless paid for.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
A True PhilORopheF.

The greatest thing we ever saw In
the way of a philosopher was a one
armed man in a manicure establish
ment who gloated because he got his
work done for half price.-Washington
Post
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1902.

1t is passing strange the solicitude some
South Carolina newspapers show over
McLaurin getting federal position, when
they oppose him so strongly. They must
want him out of the way.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22

The Prodigal Son returned home, and
his father fell upon his neck with JOY.
My boy" he said, Eve would gladly
have killed fatted calf for you, but the
beef trust has put it out of the question.
We will do the best We can" New York
Sun.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22

THAT amt law" said the attorney to
the Billville justice.
Il know it," replied the justice, "but
it's Me; an eff ever hear of you appeal
ing from my decision I'll settle with you
personally. Bailiff, clear the court"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
FOR MdGISTRATE.
AT BAMBERG
AT RAMRERG.

i hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Magistrate at Ramberg, and
will abide the will of the people as ex.
pressed at the coming Democratic pri.
mary. G. 2. HARMON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-22
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

I respectfully announce myself a can
didate for County Supervisor, pledging
myself to abide the result of the Demo
cratic primary election, and solicit the
suffrages of my fellow-c citizens.
w. H. COLLINS.