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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-20
America Partial to Cocoanuts.


cocoanut is officially regarded as a
nut" or fruit" has been settled in
report on cocoanuts recently made by
the department OF agriculture. Al
though known as a nut, the depart
ment characterizes it as fttropical
fruit" The report says in part:
With the exception of few hun
dred dollars worth grown annually in
Florida no cocoanuts are produced in
continental United States. A tropical
fruit, grown almost exclusively on is
lands and in tropical countries border
ing upon the sea, there is little terri
tory in the United States proper
adapted to its cultivation. The large
quantities of cocoanuts and their pro-
ducts consumed in this country are
practically all imported.
With the acquisition of territory
after the close of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war there came into the possession
OF the United States a number of is
lands upon which cocoanut production
is considerable economic factor. In
the Philippines it not only plays an
important part in the domestic econ
omy Of the people, but the expectation
Of copra (dried meat OF the cocoanut)
constitutes one of the largest items of
their export trade, returning to the
archipelago from s., OOO,O 900 to 1000
600 year. In the small island of
Tutuila of the Samoan group copra is
the chief article of export, upward of
500 tons being shipped out annually.
In Porto Rico the area in cocoanuts
in 1899, according to the census, was
SAT- acres. From none of these pos
sessions, however, does the United
States now obtain any important part
of its heavy imports of cocoanuts and
their products.
These nuts and their products are
imported into the United States prln-
clpally in three forms, as cocoanuts in
the shell. as copra, broken meat, dessi-
Gated and not dessicated, and as cocoa
nut oil. OF these by far the most i'm
portant as measured by value, is cocoa
nut oil, the deliveries from custom
houses and warehouses for consump-
ton In the United States in the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1908, having been
10, O74,8OO pounds, valued at 1884,
442. These we're the heaviest imports
OF cocoanut oil ever made into the
United States. the previous high re-
cord haying been in 1894-'95, when
the quantity delivered for consump-
tion amounted to 31,722,O14 pounds,
valued at $1,34O,2O8. The principal
uses to which the soil is put in the
United States is the blending with
other oils in the manufacture OF soap,
In confectionery, medicinal prepara-
tions, food compounds, for the prepare
tion of textiles and for other purposes.
Next in importance to cocoanut oil
are the imports of cocoanuts in the
shell, OF which the deliveries for con-
sumption in the fiscal year 1902-'O3
amounted in value to sos, 226. As to
the quantities of nuts in the shell Inn
ported there is no official record, but a
rough estimate based upon the total
value of the imports and the average
price of cocoanuts annually imported
into the United States ranges from
100000 to 5O,OOO,OOO. As is we'll
known, these nuts are consumed in
ne United States chiefly in the raw
state and in the manufacture of con-
facti Onerv. prepared foods. etc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-20

"What," asked the old gentleman
who was being shown through the
prison, els the most Objectionable part
of prison llfe?" ode visitors wot ask
fool questions" answered the surly
prisoner.-Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-20

"Say, pa?" "Well, what?" "Why
does the man in the band run the
trombone down his throat7" l sup
pose it's because he has taste for mu-
sic."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
Marriage at Hartz0g.

HAETzoe, Feb. 29.-On last Wednesday
afternoon, Feb. oath, at half past foul
o'clock, Miss Lillian Rhoad and Mr.. j
Crum Smoak were happily married. Rev
s. A. Nettles performed the ceremony
The attendants were: Miss Madge Black
with Mr.. G.. L. Rhoad, Miss Mamie Rhode
with Mr.. b. A. Stokes; Miss Nita Walker
with Mr.. F. E. Copeland; Miss Nellie
Rhoad with Mr.. B. J. Smoak.
The bride entered the crowded hal
with her cousin, Miss Maud Copeland, as
maid of honor, and the groom with Mr.
+. N. Rhoad as best man. Cumberland's
Wedding March was prettily played by
Miss Lizzie Hunter.
Immediately after the ceremony sup
per was served. 1t is hardly necessary
to describe the supper; suffice it to say
that 1870 friends and relatives were fed
and an abundance of edibles was left
over.
The groom is young man OF sterling
worth and the bride has many friends
here who regret to have her leave the
neighborhood. The happy couple left
Thursday morning for their future home
in Branchville, and carry with them our
best wishes for their future happiness.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
His Excuse.

One of the rural correspondents of the
agricultural department failed to send in
his monthly grain report on time. When
he did send in the report he sent his letter
with it:
my neglect in the business was caused
by misfortune and some pleasure. My
step daughter taken typhorene fever in
September and liked to have died. On
the of December I was marrude to my
second wife On the of the same month
my son came home with the same COM
plant and amt able to set up yet, though
I will continue the work as soon as we
get STRAIT. Excuse letter, as I have no
paper. Hoping this may be satisfaction
to the department, I remain as ever
New York World.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
A Leap Year Party.

DENMARK, Feb. 2s.-On Friday even
ing last the debutantes entertained the
bachelors at a leap year party at the hos
pitable home of Capt. s. P. Boozer on
Peachtree street. The guests were receiv-
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Brux, Mrs. j..
D. Milhouse and Miss Brux. Mrs. E. T..
LaFitte presided at the punch bowl. The
drawing room was very tastefully deco
rated, each corner being transformed into
a cosy nook in which the bachelors sat
and received the alteration and proposals
from the young ladies. The bachelors
were unanimous in proclaiming the de-
butantes adopts in lovemaking. After
the game of proposals. the assembled
company repaired to the spacious hall to
indulge in the game of "hearts;" here the
onslaught on the hinty hearts continued.
IT'S safe to say that many were pierced
and broken and it's predicted that the
various pastors of this beautiful little city
will reap rich harvest in the near future.
The game of "hearts" having ended, the
cards were renewed and the debutantes
assailed their guests in another way,
usually the surest and softest manner to
captivate the sterner sex. Supper was
served in courses: first sliced tomatoes
with mayonnaise, crackers and salted
almonds; second, chicken salad, deviled
eggs, olives, crackers and sandwiches;
third, ice cream and cake.
After supper the attendants tried their
skill in an archery contest, Mr. Ruby
Gillian being the victor, capturing a
pretty piece of silver, Miss Myrtle Nc
Nicely having. the greatest number OF
small hearts received a shower bouquet of
yiolets. Mr.. Algile Guess won a scarf pin
in the game of "hearts."
Those who attended were: Mr.. Gordon
Steadman and Miss Livy Ray, Mr.. Geo.
Cannady and Miss Cecile Walker, Mr..
Fred Turner and Miss Christine Riley,
Mr.. Ralph Goolsby and Miss Elsie Jen-
nings, Mr.. Jno. Tyler and Miss Inez Zorn,
Mr.. Algie Guess and Miss Martha Riley,
Mr.. Ruby Gillian and Miss Nettie Miller,
Mr.. Ed Nicely and Miss Bessie Coca, Mr..
Chess C. Hill and Miss Myrtle McNeely,
Mr.. Chas. Rice and Miss Mozelle Kearse,
Mr.. O. S. Dukes and Miss Gladys Roun-
tree AIr 4. 4. Dickson.
The evening was most delightfully."-
spent and all present voted the debutan-
tes most charming hostesses.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03

GIVES HEALTH, VIGOR AND TONE
Herbine is boon for sufferers from
aneamia. By its use the blood is regener'
ated and color becomes normal. The
dropping strength is revived. The Ian:
guor is diminished. Health, vigor and
tone predominant. New life and activity
results. Mrs. Belle II. Shirel, Middles'
borough, Ills, writes: "Pve been troubled
with liver complaint and poor blood, and
found nothing to benefit me like Herbine
I hope never to be without it. I wish that
I had known of it in my husbands life
time" SOC. Sold by DR.. F. Hoover.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
BranchYilIe Brevtties.

BRANcHv1LLE, March THE enter
tainment given by Mrs. Lewis Fairey
her residence last Friday evening Ml633
quite success. The proceeds go for tlleS
new Methodist church.
Miss Bessie Lee Black, Of BambeE
visited relatives here last week.
Capt. D. NJ. Horn, Of St. George, Maess
in town last Friday on business.
Mrs. B. F. Storne, of Blackville, IS che
guest of Miss Tinnie Berry this week. IS
Mrs. Pricket and children, Of st. Mats
thews, were in town last Friday en- routs
to Bowman.
Miss Gertrude Gambatti spent last Sun
day in Augusta, Ga.
Mrs. Anna schlosburg and children
Camden, are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Karesh. j
There was an entertainment given tu
the city hall Monday night for the benes
fit of the cemetery.
Mr.. Charlie Reeves, who was married.
to Miss Shell Carter some few months
ago, was married again last Monday eyens
ing in Charleston, to Miss Zeiglar, Of that
city. They arrived here this morning, and
are at present with his brother, Nh. JIM
mie Reeves, on Railroad Avenue.
Mr.. F. A. Bruce, Jr., spent Tuesday III
Orangeburg.
The Barlow s. Wilson Minstrels will
appear this evening in the city hall. 81 81
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
COlston News.

Co1sroN, March I've are having
some fine weather over on this side at the
nresent. The farmers are getting ready
to plant as fast as they can.
We have a fine school now, and we
have the promise of most successful
school year. We have large number OF
students, and with such bright boys and
girls think we will have hne enter
tainment at the close of school.
The pindar shellings are ''all the co.
over here.
Mr.. Editor, if this misses the waste
basket, may write again.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
A Mean Man.

Three women stood before him and
glared at the paper he held in front OF
his somewhat sanguine face.
At length he half arose and said
"Take this seat, madam
The three women looked at each other
II mean the elderly lady" he added.
Al, the women turned their eyes upon
the advertising cards and became intent
" interested in their contents.
Then the man slipped back into his
seat and resumed his reading.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
- Adam Lost His Job.

A lady meeting her gardener in the
grounds said to him: "Sandy, I am eur
prised you do not marry. You have SGT:
free house, coal and gas, also weekly;
wage; so think all you want to complies
your happiness is wife"
And, to lend weight to her argument
she added, "Adam, who was the dsts
gardener, was given wife" Sz'
"True for ye, ma'am," replied sandy:
abut he hadn't her long till he lost his job q
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
THE INQUEST.
TRAGEDY AVERTED.

"Just in the nick of time our little boy
was saved" writes Mrs. W. Watkins, Of
Pleasant City, Ohio. pneumonia had
PLAYED sad havoc with him and terrible
cough set in besides. Doctors treated him
but he grew worse every day. At length
we tried DR.. Kings New Discovery fol
consumption, and our darling was saved
He's now sound and well" Everybody
ought to know, it's the only sure cure fol
coughs, colds and all lung diseases
Guaranteed by I. B. Black, Bamberg; 81
C. Rice, Denmark. Price SOC and $1.00
Trial bottles free.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
COLDS CAUSE PNEUMONIA

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude E..
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by One Minute Cough Cure. She
says: "The coughing and straining so
weakened me that I ran down in weight
from 14S to 80 pounds. I tried a number
of remedies to no avail until I used One
Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles of this
remedy cured me of the cough, strength
ened my lungs and restored me to my
normal weight, health and strength" Sold
by DR.. II. F. Hoover, Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
Generous.

Mamma" said the little one, there's a
girl in the next block that's q. lot sicker
than I am"
you're not very sick, pet" replied the
mother; not even in bed. You'll be out
playing again in day or So"
II know it, mamma; so don't you think
we ought to do something for the little
girl that's so much sicker?"
what would you like to do"
'I'd like to send her that nasty medicine
the doctor left for me-"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
M YOU WANT sTRENGTH,

If you want to increase your strength
YOU must add to and not take from the
physical. In other words, the food you
eat must be digested, assimilated and ap.|
propriated by the nerves, blood and tie
sues before being expelled from the in-
testines Kodol Dyspepsia Cure adds to-
the physical. 1t gives strength to and
builds up strength in the human system.
It is pleasant to the taste and palatable,
and the only combination Of digestantsl
that will digest the food and enable the;
system to appropriate all of its health
and Strengthening qualities. Sold by
DR.. 81. F. Hoover, Bamberg, s. c. ~
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
MORE RIOTS.

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous
tension will be followed by utter collapse,
unless a reliable remedy is Immediately
employed. There's nothing so efficient to
cure disorders of the liver or kidneys as
Electric Bitters. It's wonderful tonic,
and effective nervine and the greatest all
around medicine for run down systems.
1t dispels nervousness, rheumatism and
neuralgia and expels malaria germs. Only
50c, and satisfaction guaranteed by j. B.
Black, Bamberg; H. c. Rice, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
She Was q Hustler.

"George," said the leap-year girl who
meant business, II love you dearly. Will
you be my husband?"
"Why-er-this is so s-sudden, STAN
mered George. "G-give me time to
think"
"Well," she rejoined as she looked at
her watch, "think quick. The last car is
due in fifteen minutes"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
TREASURER OF BARNwELL SHORT.
Not Yet Known Exactly where the Large Dsfiel
Exists-Governor Removes Him
From Office. -:

A shortage of almost gil, 800 has been
found in the accounts of E. D. Freg
county treasurer of Barnwell county
The investigation has been proceeding
for some time, and MI. E. B. Wilson, uEs
the comptroller generals Office, has been
at work on the books. In his report %;
expert he shows that the balance due th6
State, the school funds, the dispensaIs b
profits, etc., amount to $41,245.10, whiIsS
there is on hand in bank ga, ,769 49, Thi1s
leaves deficit of 81, ,475.42. It Is notz
known yet in what particular items th6s
shortage exists. y5s
Gov. Heyward sent the following lette
to Mr.. Free yesterday: as
It having been officially reported tome
by Hon. A. W. Jones, comptroller gsnS
eral, under date of Feb. 90, 1904: q haxes
had thorough examination made Of tff0,
books and accounts of E. D. Free, tre1sss
urer of Barnwell county. The inYestl
tion reveals shortage of $11 475. 40 Thf9
investigation covers the period Of Nj.
D. Frees incumbency as county treaauyeS
form 1893 to 1908, and down to FEB: So
1904. herewith enclose for your info:
nation the report Of Mr.. E. B. WIsqn9
chief clerk in this Office, all Of which III
respectfully submitted for such action ses
your excellencY may deem proper IS
The above evidence being satisfacsoss
to me, I, D. c. Hayward, governor Of t6l
State of South Carolina, by virtue Of Chs
authority vested in me by sections 81;
and $40 of volume /, civil code Of laws 81
1902, do hereby suspend you as county
treasurer Of Barnwell county, South Caro-
lima, such suspension to be effective alads|
of force from the date hereof, as provided
in the aforesaid sections Of the civil
code.-The State. .sI 5
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
TRIED TO BLOW THE BANK SAFE.
BURGLARS Visit Latta-Failins at the Bank They
Robbed Two Other Safes.

LATTA, Feb. 27.-Burglars broke into
the Latta bank here Thursday night, and
blew its vault and safe, but failed to get
the $500 which it contained. The bank
is fitted up with a vault, and has what is
known as burglar proof safe in it.
The rascals, it seems, blew the combina-
tion lock from the vault door, which
seemed to have been an easy job; then
went in and fixed their nitro-glycerine
on the burglar proof safe, set the fuse,
came out and closed the door of the vault
to await results. The door of the safe
was torn from it's position and hurled
against the door of the vault, striking two
of the bars that locked the vault door
with such force that they were bent; con-
sequently the burglars could not again 60
into the vault to easily finish their work
by blowing the door of the money vault
of the safe. 1t would have been impossi-
BILE for them to have blown the vault
door without having used such charge
the explosion of which would have
awakened the town.
Being defeated in their attempt on the
Latta bank, they seemed to be determined
not to leave town without some Doodle,
so they turaed their attention and rascally
skill to the postofice and the store of Mr..
John L. Dew, both of which are in the
same building as the Latta bank. They
blew the safe of the postof1ce taking
therefrom in stamps and money 1899;
then the private safe of Mr.. Dew. He
says his loss, including the safe in the
postoffice, his private safe and the vault
door of the bank (for he owns the whole
building) and cash stolen is $500. OF
course the bank will lose nothing, and
would not have lost anything if the burg
lars had gotten every cent they had, for
they carry heavy burglar insurance; but,
nevertheless, they feel very much gratif'
ed at the failure of the burglars, and have
done everything they could to apprehend
them. Mr.. R. Julian Dew saw yesterday
afternoon some strange person in thick
secluded spot of woods near the Latta
Branch railroad about four miles from
here. He secured some parties and was
back at the place in few minutes, but
the strange persons lad disappeared. The
spot where they were showed signs of
several persons having been there many
hours. They tried to secure bloodhounds
to trail them, but failed to get any. As
they we're on the Latta Branch railroad
it is presumed they went towards Clio.
A suspicious character presented bill
at both banks Thursday afternoon and
requested change. This fellow was about
80 years old, feet 10 inches tall, weighed
about 14O pounds, clean shaved, but look
ed as if his beard had several days
growth, and had somewhat OF trampy
appearance.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
Letter to Jno. F. Folk, Bambers, 5. {.

Dear Sir: Good yarn: How we got our
agent at Delhi, n. y.
Gladstone s. Paine were agents for
---;w We mustn't tell names.
We wanted 'em. Paine was painting his
big colonial house. Said it took 10 gal.
Ions of white for the trim.
We sent him 10 gallons and said: if you
get it all on, no pay; if you have any left,
return it and pay for the rest. Agreed.
He returned four gallons and took the
agency. Four or FIVE years ago. He
knows now that his old paint was and is
adulterated; that's why it took ten gal
Ions to equal six of ours.
Go by the name; there is but one name
to 60 by: Devoe lead-and-zinc.
Yours truly
F. ". DEvoE s Co.
43 New York.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
TREATMENT OF PNEUMONIA.

AN4lAN OI L 4N2IV X4OXN4x1s
Pneumonia is too dangerous disease.
for anyone to attempt to doctor himself,
although he may have the proper remedies.
at hand. A physician should always be:
called. 1t should be borne in mind, how
ever, that pneumonia always resultsfroma &
cold or from an attack Of grip, and BY.
giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
threatened attack of pneumonia nay be-
warded off. This remedy is used by physi-
clans in the treatment of pneumonia with
best results. DR.. W. ]. Smith, Sanders,
Ala, who is also druggist, says: Il have
been selling gChamberlain's Cough Remedy
and prescribing it in my practice for the:
past six years. I use it In cases of pneu.
monia and have gotten the best results.'s
Sold by Bamberg Pharmacy; II. g. Rice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
THE NAME WITCH HAZEL.

The name witch hazel is much abused. f..
C. Dewitt s Co., Chicago, are inventors
of the original and genuine witch hazel
salve. Certain cure for cuts, burns, bruises
eczema, tetter, piles, etc. There are many
counterfeits of this salve, some OF which
are dangerous, while they are all worth
less. In buying witch hazel salVe see
that E. G. Dewitt & Co., Chicago, is on
the box and cure is certain. Sold by DE-
Il. F. Hoover, Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03

"And what did you Go when your
doctor told you you would have to quit
wearing corset and give up sweets?"
''I'm lightning calculator" said the
applicant for the bookkeeper's position.
Then you'll not do here" replied the
proprietor of the powder works; "you'd
blow up the institution"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03

aAnd what did you say" asked the
caller, "when he told you that your pie
wasn't like the pie his mother used to
maker
well" replied the hostess, with toss
of her head, ~ made few remarks like
nv mother used to make"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
IT SAVED HIS LEG.

P. A. Danforth, Lagrange, Ca, suffered
six months with frightful running sore
on his leg; but writes that Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured it in five days. For
ulcers, wounds, piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c.
Sold by J. B. Black and Fl. G. Rice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03

YOUKNOW WHAT YOU'RE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply iron and quinine in tasteless
form. No cure, no pay. Price 50c.>
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
WORKING OVERTIME.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless, little workers-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing indigestion, bilious.
ness, constipation, sick headache and all
stomach, liver and bowel troubles. Easy,
pleasant, safe, sure. Only 25c at J. B.
Blacks, Bamberg; d. G. Rice's, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
High Finance.

"You remember that $40 Jinks Dor.
rowed of me last summer? Well, I had
to putt in the hands Of a bill collector"
"With what result
"He borrowed $5 of the bill collector y
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-03
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS.
SOMEINTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around
the County and Elsewhere.
News from Olar.

thO SVu"Vy oAAN A>ASS"A~SN~s
News from Olar.
OLAR, February 29.-The farmers are
still buying fertilizers. They must intend
to make large crop of cotton this year.
Olar is building up right along. MI. q.
Karesh is building store on West Rail-
road Avenue.
Miss Bessie Cave is visiting friends and
relatives at Blackville for few weeks.
Mr.. Oscar Coca and Miss Lizzie Pro-
veaux were happily married at Olar last
Sunday afternoon, at the residence OF
Mr. Richard Morris.
Mr.. Baxley has opened grocery store
in Olar.
We regret to chronicle the death of little
Kitty Starr, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. P
R. Starr. We extend sincere sympathy
to the bereaved family.