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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
A Letter from. "SOge."

EDITOR HERALD:-As your country
correspondent so courteously requests
'soge' to give his reasons for being
averse to 1--WE" in writing for papers, etc.,
he will answer as briefly as possible. If a
single person is writing, why use plural
pronoun? It has always seemed to your
scribe that the writer either needed pen
helf or wanted another to share his or
her responsibility in case of afterclaps.
If several persons were to go fishing or
hunting and one of the party should elect
to chronicle any incidents or accidents,
it would be his privilege to use not only
eve" and "our" but sometimes 81" "Soge"
certainly admires your correspondent for
not writing above non de plume and
wishes that he had heretofore written
either above his own name or none; and
further for not desiring to engage in a
controversy, which sentiment tallies with
that of the writer, who admits to the all
scribendi-for many
wears but has never been involved in a
war. SoGE.
Ulmcr, S. c., March 13, 1905.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Southern Boys Lead.

The Boston Herald pertinently inquiries:
"How is it that the Southern cadets lead
their classes so frequently at West Point?
In last years graduating class the leader
comes from Mississippi and Virginia
cadet comes next" The Aberdeen (Miss.)
Examiner says "the chief reason is that
they belong to a military race, fact de-
monstrated in every war this country has
ever had" Another reason is that the
Congressman, by competitive examina-
tions, appoint the best young men in their
districts, who have superior education as
well as martial spirit. Verify, the South
is going to the front and it is gratifying
to know that the crop of young men is
80 promising.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
A Passionate Scene.

Her eyes were wild. Her hair was in
disorder. Her face was flushed. Her hands
we're clinched. She was deeply injured
and desperate woman.
"Oh, cruel one," she cried in anguished
tones, II have borne with you too long"
You have injured, you have tortured me,
and yet I could not bear to give you up
When first we met, how your ease and
polish attracted me! Wheu you become
nv own, how my friends envied me! But
YOUR understanding is too small for my
large soul. You are opposed to my ad-
vancing. myself. You have ruined my
standing in society. If we had never
met I might have walked in peace. So
now be gone. We part forever"
There was a moments convulslve
breathing, gritting of teeth and a sharp
sigh. It was all over. By supreme ef.
fort she had pulled off her new shoe.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Preachers Meeting.

A meeting of the ministers of the
South Carolina Conference, N. E. Church,
South, was held in the Methodist church
here yesterday. Presiding Elder Marion
Dargan was unable to attend, as he is sick.
The meeting was presided over by DR..
J. A. Clifton, of Orangeburg, with Rev. j.
L. Harley, of Barnwell, as secretary.
Matters of interest to the church generally
were discussed, and a general revival
planned. A resolution was passed that
all missionary claims for the year be
raised by Easter. The meeting was large
ly attended by the preachers OF the dis
trict, and much enthusiasm shown. The
plans put on foot will result in much
good to the Masters cause. It was 9
most harmonious and profitable meeting
throughout. Homes were provided for
the ministers through the kindness OF
Pastor Duncan and Mr.. G. R. Brabham,
and we feel sure they all enjoyed their.
stay even it if was brief.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
IN THE PALMETTO STATE.
INTERESTING OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick Reading
Punsent Paragraphs About Men
and HAPPENINGS.

Through the efforts of Commissioner
Watson, it is likely that colony OF Beers
will settle in this State.
1t is said that two of the largest cotton
mills at Union, of which T. @. Duncan is
president, have decided to adopt the ten
hour working day for the operatives
The movement is likely to become gener'
al throughout the State.
Rev. c. G. Jacobs, a negro, is making a
contest for the seat of Congressman A. f.
Lever, and last week several days were
spent in taking testimony in Orangeourg
The contest is based on the constltutlon'
ality of our registration laws.
The two white men recently convicted
in Darlington county for the murder or a
negro. have been sentenced. One Is
sentenced to be hanged and the other gets
life Imprisonment. Truly jurles are
realizing their duty in South Carolina.
The State Supreme Court has decided
that the bondsmen of whiskey constaoles
are liable for, damages in cases where
constables attack people in discharge Of
their duty. Hereafter the constaoles Will
doubtless be less handy with their guns.
The South Carolina branch OF the
Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association
at meeting held in Charleston last week
passed resolutions favoring the use Of
cotton sacks for the shipment of rice, salt
grist, etc., instead of jute. The reasons
given for desiring the change is that thf
cotton sack is more valuable when empty
than iute, and it will create a more gen
eral demand for cotton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
FarmersSMeeting.

The Bamberg county division of the
Southern Cotton Growers Association
met in the court house here last Thursday
morning at eleven o'clock, President Jno.
W. Crum presiding, and Secretary j. D.
Fielder in his place. This meeting was
held for the purpose of perfecting our
county organization, and to enlist the CO.
operation and sympathy of as many
farmers and business men as possible.
There was good attendance of represen'
tative farmers and others, and much in.
terest was manifested.
The meeting was called to order by the
president, who then made a very strong
address on the importance of this move
ment. His paper was carefully prepared
and gave much valuable information and
advice. The purposes of the association
were discussed by Capt. J. B. Guess, Jno.
R. Bellinger, Esq, G. B. Free, DR.. J. B.
Black, A. w. Knight, Col. Jno. F. Folk,
and Rev. j B. Holly, all of whom declared
themselves in hearty sympathy with any
movement looking to the interest of the
agricultural class of our people.
The reduction of acreage, use of ferti'
lizers, and various phases of the situation
were discussed, after which number OF
- ..~. l,o~o 11,oro oy, rn11oI
The following executive committee, to
have full charge of the work of organic
ing or inducing other farmers to join II
the movement, was then appointed by tht
president: Capt. J. B. Guess, DR.. E. Kirk
land, G. B. Free, D. R. Matheny, and VIM
Kinard.
The association then adjourned, sub
iect to the call of the president.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Two New Cases Of Smallpox.

Last Sunday two new cases of small
pox developed here. A negro woman and
one of her children contracted the dis
ease, they living next door to the negro,
Henry Walker, who was the first case.
Walker is now well and has been dis.
charged by the attending physician. All
of his clothes have been destroyed, and
the houses in that vicinity thoroughly
disinfected.
At special meeting of city council
held Monday night, DR.. G. E. Kinsey,
of the board Of health, appeared before
the body and urged that pest house be
established in an isolated part of the town /,
to which patients could be removed and
thereby isolated. The Doctor said the
greatest danger in the spread of the dis
ease was to keep negroes out OF the in
fected houses. Council saw the force OF
his suggestions and he was authorized to
rent suitable house and have the
patients removed thereto at once.
DR.. J.. J. Cleckley was elected MEM
Der of the board of health by council.
Council also authorized the board OF
health to pursue vigorous policy Of vac
cination, and this is going on rapidly. It
is thought that there will be no more new
cases. Only three persons have taken
the disease so far, and the prompt
measures being taken will no doubt result
in It's being stamped out. In the mean
time, everybody should be vsccinated.
Since the above was written, the two
patients have been put by themselves In
ore house and all the other houses thor
oughly disinfected. The situation is well
in hand, and no further spread Of the dis
ease need be feared.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Municipal Election.

The municipal election for the town OF
Bamberg for a mayor and six aldermen to
serve the town for the next two years is
to be held Tuesday, May 2nd, and already
our citizens have begun to take an inter
est in the matter. The ticket nominated
in another column, consisting of G. Moye
Dickinson for mayor, and Geo. F. Hair,
G.. Frank Bamberg, John Cooner, A. NJ
Brabham, W. A. Riley and A. W. Knight
is squarely in the field, and each man has
agreed to serve if elected.
In reference to the ticket in another
column, headed "Conservative Business
Men Ticket" it is necessary we believe
for us to say that this ticket is paid for as
an advertisement and inserted as such. 1t
was sent to this paper by Col Jno. F.
Folk, who assumes responsibility for the
nominations. We make this statement
because the issues are sharply drawn, and
we want no one to have any excuse for
misunderstanding our position The names
of Messrs. Brooker, Jones, and Hair are
being used on this ticket without their
consent. Messrs. Jones and Brooker will
not serve under any circumstances, al
though they have been urged to allow the
use Of their names. DR.. Hair having con-
sensed to run on the Dickinson ticket, feels
that he would be misunderstood were he
to allow the use of his name on another
ticket. As to the other gentlemen named
as aldermen, we do not know their wishes
in this matter, and we assure them we
have no desire to place them in the posi-
ton of candidates. The ticket is paid for
as an advertisement, and we are not re-
sponsible for the use of their names.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
New Stationery.

The Herald Book Store received this
week the largest, prettiest and most COM
plete line of stationery ever shown in
Bamberg, We mean every word we say.
Come and see the stock. No one can
touch US in price or quality, to say moth
ing of variety. We have anything you
can call for in the stationery line, and cam
suit any taste. If you want full line of
goods carried in the town, you must pat
ronize US. AS it is now, several merchants
carry small line of stationery and it
divides up the trade so that there is no
money in it. Give US your trade and
we'll carry an assortment that will be
credit to the town. We have small cards
and envelopes for entertainment invita-
tions, also beautiful line of tally cards
for use at these social affairs. Come in
and let US show you; it won't cost any
thing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
AS TO WAREHOUSES.
The South Carolina Cotton Growers Associa.
ton Urses The Farmers to Establish Them.

COLUMBIA, S. c., March 7th, 1906
The warehouse committee of the South
Carolina division of the Southern Cotton
Association, consisting of the following
gentlemen: E. W. Robertson, Columbia,
Leroy Springs, Lancaster, W. E. Burnett,
Spartanburg, B. 81. Harris, Pendleton, T.
B. Stackhouse, Dillon, L. w. Youmans,
Fairfax, met in the Office of the Associa-
tion today, and adopted the following
resolutions:
Resolved 1st. That this committee
recommend to every community in South
Carolina where the necessity for ware
houses exist, to build these warehouses
through their own efforts or by outside
assistance if preferred, or if possible to
obtain, at a cost of from $500 to $1,000
with a storage capacity, respectively Of
from 500 to 1000 bales of cotton.
Resolved 2nd. ThatIwe urge upon the
farmers the Importance of storing their
cotton promptly, upon being ginned, in
the standard warehouses where they can
get negotiable warehouse receipts, thus
saving it from loss in weight or damage,
and putting it in negotiable shape so that
they will not be forced to market it ex-
cept at their own pleasure; as it has been
demonstrated by the action of the New
Orleans Convention that reasonable
prices can be obtained, irrespective of the
size of the crop by the judicious market
ing and this can only be accomplished by
an effective warehouse system.
Resolved Sd. That any information as
to construction or outside assistance can
be obtained by communicating with the
Columbia Office of the Southern Cotton
Association. That copy of these resolu'
tions be filed in this Office and that a
copy be given to the press with the request
that all the county papers publish them
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
A Modern Parable.

An anecdote is told of an Indian who
having heard much Of the comfort OF a
feather bed, determined to test it for him
self, but was not willing to invest much
in feathers until they had proved their
value. So, securing one feather, he placed
it on the bare floor and laid himself down
upon it. In the morning he was not only
unrested but sore. He declared that he
wanted no feathers in his bed that since
q single feather had made him so uncom.
Portable, a whole bed of feathers would
have killed him. Some business men test
advertising in about the same way that
the Indian tested the feather bed, and
reason about the result with similar logic
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
PlTlFUL CASE OF A TRAMP.
Run Over By Car at Denmark and Lies in Rain
All NIGHT Without Attention.

DENMARK, March ia tramp, who
was known to be under the influence OF
whiskey, was seen on Saturday afternoon
playing the part of mute. No one gave
his coming and going any more thought
until Sunday morning, when he was dis
covered near the Seaboard track with his
left hand and right leg crushed to a pulp.
The unfortunate man had evidently gone
under the Car on the side track for shell
ter from the rain, and being stupefed by
drink or possibly overcome by sleep, he
lay there undisturbed until the cars were
shifted over him sometime during the
night. Blood on the car wheels and on
the rails show conclusively that the >acci-
dent occurred near the spot where the
helpless wanderer was found.
Next morning neither the Seaboard nor
the Southern would assume care of the
tramp. Governor Hayward was wired,
and by his request, the town authorities
took charge of the man.
Drs. Wyman and Matthews were called,
and after consultation, both limbs were
amputated. The doctors attending say
the chances for life>are very favorable.
To-day the tramp gave his name as Frank
A. Brooks, Richmond, Va. He says he
has daughter in Richmond. She has
been informed of the accident, but no re-
ply has been received. On his right arm
the initials IF. A. B." are tattuoed, and on
the left arm a nude form Of woman.
The tramp asserts very emphatically that
after the cars passed over him two men
lifted him from the track to one side and
left him there. Rain fell continuously
throughout the night.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
First Of the Lazy Men.

During the civil war, says the Phlladel-
phia Ledger, captain of company
which had sixty men in its ranks none OF
whom was as energetic as the officer
thought he should be, hit upon a plan
which he believed would cure the mems
habits of laziness. One morning, after
roll-call, the captain, addressing his COM
mand, said: =, 60 +ho ,o,;ost
man in the company. Will the LATEST
man stepto the 'front.'" .ol
instantly ffty-nine men each took a
aWhy didn't you step to the front? IN
ouired the commander of the one man
81 was too lazy" replied the soldier.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS.
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around
the County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

EHRHARDT, March 13.-Col. G. Ehr-
hardt has carpenters at work putting up
a nice cottage on the lot fronting Mill
street, opposite J. c. Kinards' residence.
Saturday was a rainy day, and the
aarkies were feeling happy by night.
Some of them were rather rowdy, and
even went to blows. One negro was cut
on the head, but the skull was hard
enough to stop the weapon, and nothing
serious is expected from the wound.
A young man in town says that he can't
talk solt talk to his, best girl. Says every
time he goes with that intention some one
bothers him.
The bird hunters say they have poor
sport with the birds now. Too much
water, almost have to wade to hunt them
Judge Copeland has big case to bt
tried on Wednesday next.
Mrs. Haigler, from Orangeburg, is by
the bedside of her daughter, Mrs.,J. B
Copeland, who has been very ill for sew
eral days. She is not expected to recover
Messrs. A. W. Brabham, J. F. Kearse
Jr, and Thomas Clayton were in tow1
last week on business. They were in
jolly humor.
MIR. J. O. Kearse was in town ]ast week
Saws the rain made him vacate his shingl
business. Says the rain was too wet.
We learn that Capt. J. G. Westerlund'
shop was robbed one or two nights las
week. Cabbage, bananas, apples and coc'
cola were missing. The party or partie
entered through window.
Mr.. Jason Fender is all smiles. She
a grille.
It is rumored that Mr.. Phil Clayton
will soon move to Cameron, s. c.
A forest fire was raging last week be
tween here and Lodge.
Mr.. Frank HERS is busy with his be-
gums. He figures on making lots O
money out of the honey this gear.
Some of our incubator operators have
figured whole tablets with proftstheJ
intend to make by raising chickens tbi:
wear. If the chickens were as easily
raised as the figures are made it would bf
fine business.
Mrs. Dora Weimer and two children
are on a visit to her father, Mr.. Chas
HartZ. JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Some Queer DOings.

There are some queer doings in social
ed high life of the people of the North. A
dispatch from Newport, R. L., says as
SEQUEL to two divorce cases which two
years ago caused sensations-those OF
Mrs. Hollis q. Hunnewell and Mrs. Mary
Isabel Kemp-it was learned recently
that suit had been brought, or was about
to be brought against Hollis H. Hume
well, of Wellesley, Mass, now the hus-
band of Mrs Kemp, to recover for coun-
sci fees in connection with securing the
divorce of Mrs. Kemp. The suit is brought
by Col. Samuel R. Honey, and it is stated
on trustworthy authority that the amount
claimed is $25,0O0. Mrs. Hunnewell is a
daughter of Mrs. Fredric Nelson, and a
sister of Mrs. Reginald G. Vanderbilt.
She brought action of divorce against Mr
Kemp in the Rhode Island courts. and
the case was heard and divorce granted
at Newport on May 26, 1908, the grounds
being neglect and refusal to provide.
Under the laws of Rhode Island Mrs.
Kemp had to wait six months before the
divorce became operative, and on Novem'
Der q, 1908, an absolute decree was
granted by Judge Dubois at Newport, and
an hour later Mrs. Kemp was married to
Mr.. Hunnewell by Judge Dubois. Mr..
Hunnewell Was divorced from his wife
about six months prior to this, she after
ward marrying John s. Tooker. This is
certainly mess. A man being sued for
the lawyers fees securing a divorce for
his wife from his wife from her former
husband, is something unique, and could
only take place among people who have
mislaid what little morals they may have
started life with.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Govan Gossip.

GovAN, March 1s.-Miss Pinkey Ken
nedy, our assistant teacher, and her de.
partment, had picnic at Eagle Pond
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Free, who lived in
the Olar section, have moved to Bamberg,
to make it their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Mccormack and
son, Eddie visited Bamberg Saturday.
DR.. Whitlock, of Aiken, was here Sat-
urday.
Mr.. D. W. Wilson, who lives neal
Smoak, spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr.. G. W. Bessinger, of this place.
Rev. b. F. Brinson spent Saturday and
Sunday in the Elko vicinity.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
THE COLONEL'S WATERLOO.

Col. J. NJ. Fuller, Honey Grove, Texas,
nearly met his Waterloo, from liver and
kidney trouble. In a letter he says: 81
was nearly dead, of these complaints, and,
although tried my family doctor, he did
me no good; so I got SOC bottle of your
Electric Bitters, which cured me. I cor:
slider them the best medicine on earth, and
thank God who gave you the knowledge
to make them" Sold and guaranteed to
cure dyspepsia, biliousness and kidney
disease, by all druggists at Bamberg; Eel
der s. Matthews, Denmark, at SOC a bottle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
NEWS AND COURIER ENTERPRISE.
A Bic New Press Ordered and New Building
Erected.

It is understood that the News and
Courier company has closed a contract
for new Hoe press, which will print,
whenoccasion demands, ,twentyfour pages
at once, folding and counting each paper
at the same time. This necessitates the
purchase of far more extensive sterotyp.
ing outfit, and in addition to this, the
company is tearing down the old, and
building new two story building to give
more room in the composing and make
up room.
Work on the new building began this
week, and contract with the Hoe COM
pany was completed Saturday. The press
will be shipped at once, and it is hoped to
get it in operation in about 60 days.
Florence Daily Times, March II, 1905.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
The Simple Life.

lowe my newsboy so cents; the rent is
overdue, the beer mans bill is now i'm
mense and SOS the coal mans too. The
ice man has not yet been paid and though
he has been nice, his bill, am very much
afraid, will have to 60 on ice. I've owed
my tailor for year, and regret to say
he threatens now my job to queer unless
I promptly pay. I Ihocked my watch to-
day to buy present for my wife, and I'd
lust like to know how I can lead the sim.
ple life?-Houston Chronicle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Country Correspondence.

Bad weather we have had for the last
few days. Hope it is the gales for the
equinox.
Miss Belle McKewn returned to take
charge of her school Monday morning
much improved.
Miss Kathleen Chisolm, of Colston
visited in our midst from Friday to Sun
day.
The many friends of Mr.. VIM. Bes'
singer, familiarly known as "Uncle Billy
will be sorry to learn that his health is
very much on the decline, though We
hope he will improve and regain his
usual strength.
Little Elveyn Sandifer, youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. P. W. sandifer, was
kicked by COW last Sunday afternoon
and broke his leg just at the ankle. BE
is doing as well as could be expected, and
we hope he will soon be able to get out
of bed.
Whooping cough Is in our vicinity, and
there is much report about smallpox in
the surrounding country. We hope,
though, it is a mistake and feel sure it
will prove to be chicken pox.
On last Saturday morning the angel of
death visited the home of Mr.. P. w.
Sandifer and claimed the spirit of their
son, Edgar. He was about 81 years old
The remains were inferred in the ceme-
terry at Springtown Sunday morning. The
funeral services were conducted in the
parlors at home by Prof. E. K. Hardin, of
the Fitting School. May the grieving
ones realize that He doeth all things
wisely and feel that while we are near
death we are nearer life, and those who
have left US have only gone to prepare
the way for us.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Remanded to Jail.

A white man named Ed. Cauley, form
erly a cotton mill operative here, who
was arrested a couple of weeks ago,
charged with beating his wife and an old
lady named Thomas, was given prelimi-
nary hearing before Magistrate W. R.
Wright. He was bound over to the cir
cult court in the sum of 1000. Hefailed
to give the bond and was returned to Jail.
The mans attack on the old lady Thomas
was especially savage and brutal, and it
will doubtless 60 hard with him.