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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
FOR HONEST WEIGHTS.

At the coming session of the legislature
an effort will be made to have law pass
ed regulating the sale and use of comput-
ing scales in this State, which ought to
pass. There is a war on between two
companies making these devices. 1t
seems that one company has been put
ting on the market a scale which they
claim protects the merchant, in that it
gives to the seller the fraction on every
transaction. In other words the scales
compute so as to make the buyer pay the
fraction when there is any, and this works
= great hardship on the small buyer
the poor man. Not only are these scales
manufactured for this purpose but they
are boldly advertised as a scale which
takes care of the seller.
The matter has gotten into the courts
of other States, and while the story of the
litigation is too long to tell this week,
still it is sufficient to say that the company
which is making the fight for honest
weights won out. Now the matter is to
be pushed before the law makers of every
State, in order that the people may bepro
tected against such practices. We trust
that our legislature will enact law cov-
ering the case, for certainly honest weights
and measures mean much to the poor
man, and legislation along this line will
be in the right direction.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
NURSES STRIKING OFFER.
Ready to Care For Ou1cast Leper In
West Virginia Mountains.


Charles Ccsman, a nurse at the Mon-
tefore Home For Chronic 1Dvalids, IL!
New York, was interviewed by a New
York Herald reporter recently in con-
nection with the present isolation of
George Rossett, the Syrian leper, in
the mountains of West Virginia. Cos
man has had a great deal of expert
ence in nursing, and he spoke in bitter
terms about what he called the inhu-
manity Of American civilization. He
Is Hollander and speaks several lan-
guages with fuency. He said:
"What is this civilization that we
speak of that allows man to live like
snake in the brush? That allows
him perhaps to die Of madness from
isolation? Has the government, hav-
ing allowed this Syrian to enter the
country four years ago, the right to
permit this man to be segregated like
human viper because, through no
fault Of his own, he has contracted a
contagious disease? Do you think it Is
lust? Is this what has been accom-
plished by civilization when human
being is goaded into the naked noun
tains to sleep in the grass like q toad?
There is another feature to the case
also. What about the mountain streams
at which, this man drinks and washes?
Does not this same stream supply the
water for perhaps settlement farther
down the current? Maybe the man
will take of a wornout shoe or a hat
or any other garment and leave It by
the roadside. Suppose, then, that some
traveller In some manner comes In con-
tact with this apparel Suppose that
the traveller even lies down and touches
the spot where the ieper has been, will
be not carry the disease into the settle
ment? Do these civilized people think
that by scourging the man into the
wilderness they have rid themselves OF
the possibilities Of contagion? Hardly.
II am now willing to do this If L can
find some one to guarantee all my ex-
penses. am tired Of the existence Of
everyday routine and stand ready to
60 at any moment and care for the
unfortunate man until the end. In or
der to do this I will myself be segre-
gated from all the world. Ny friends
will receive no word from me. will
simply live In the forest with this
leper, taking care Of him after the
manner Of a professional nurse, wear
ing rubber gloves, devoting my life to
him until his death OCCURS Then I
will return to what you call civiliza-
ton. All I ask is that my expenses
during the time be guaranteed"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
Card from Mr.. Anscl.

To the Democratic voters of Bamberg
County: take this means of expressing
my sincere thanks to the many voters of
Bambe1g county who cast their ballots for
me as Governor of South Carolina on the
2sth ult. 1 feel very grateful for this
manifestation of their confidence in me,
and am truly grateful to the people all
over the State for the splendid vote given
me in the first race.
now ask that all of my friends turn
out on the 18th of September and let US
roll up large majority, and 1 respect
fully solicit the solid vote of your county
on that day, promising to give to the
Office my undivided time and best ability.
Very respectfully,
n. F. ANsEL.
Greenville, S. c., September 5rd, 1906.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
Town Property.

One brick store, single story, 25 rs
feet on the East side of Main street, in
first-class order and in business center
also 6 room dwelling with necessary
outbuildings, barn and stables, all in first.
class condition and an ideal opening for
a boarding house, can be enlarged to any
reasonable capacity; large lot with fruit
and shade trees and garden, all under
fence; lies contiguous to the store proper
ty and within $50 feet of Main street. A
bargain for some one. Price and terms
on application.
One dwelling, with 6 rooms and bath,
on Second. street, good water piped
through house, kitchen and stables. This
lot contains Il acres with garden, fruit,
nut, and shade trees, under fence and all
in frst-class order and bargain at 5000,
but will be sold for $4,000. i.
One room house and large lot, 210 <
210 on Church street. Price on applica.
tion.
One room house and lot in town of
Midway. Will 60 at bargain. Price on
application.
Two large open lots in town of Midway.
Can be had at a bargain figure.
Twill issue descriptive list of farms
in the near future.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
TILLMAN-TRADlTlON SMASHER.
"a am a Rude Man and Don't Care" is Hi!
Constant Boast.


Constant Boast
In the Worlds Work for October Zack
McGhee writes a near-at.hand view of
Senator Tillman, from which the follow
ing is quoted:
Near the center of the Senate chamber,
directly in front of the Vice President,
sits a large, burly, surly-looking man,
with a tremendous square head, set upon
a pair of broad, square shoulders, the
corners of his mouth drawn down nearly
to the lower margin of his heavy, square
Jaws. He is clean shaven-that is, he is
shaven; perhaps it was the day before yes
terday that he shaved. His thick, slight
ly gray hair is dishevelled, and he wears
Just such clothes as you would expect to
see on a man who says on the floor of the
Senate: 81 am rude man and don't care"
But when he rises from his seat and ad-
dresses the Chair in a high-pitched, al
most whining voice, standing somewhat
.nervously, one shoulder slightly raised
above the other, his one dark brown, glis-
tening eye flashing through the room like
. searchlight, the other Senators put down
the newspapers and slowly turn in their
seats; those walking about instinc-
lively tread more softly or stop in their
tracks; and many necks in the visitors
galleries are craned to get better view,
and there is movement in the press gal
lery to get little nearer the front. "The
only thing that ever happens in the Sen
ate," wrote correspondent one day, lis
Senator Tillman." Beyond doubt he is
the most interesting figure in that body of
exceptionally interesting men.
II may not be able to shed much light
in this body, MI. President" he observed
one day as he interrupted debate be-
tween two great constitutional lawyers
with a homely, direct question, which
went straight to the point, "but l some
times manage to break the glass;"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
AN OLD SOLDIERS TRIBUTE
To J. H. Wharton, Candidate for Reelection
as Railroad Commissioner,

To the Confederate soldiers. their sons
and grandsons of South Carolina:
There is a lot being said through the
papers and circulars for and against can.
didates. Let me, an old old man, have
just word to say.
am an old Confederate soldier, men,
Der of James Battalion, Kershaw's old
Brigade-God bless every one of them
that are living. At Berryville on Sep.
tember 4th, 1864, as strong young man,
fighting for my country, ball from a
gun in the hands of a Yankee entered my
left eye and ranged backward; it was
never located and for forty years I have
carried this ball with me, and, except
while asleep, I have never been free from
pain. For years I have been dying by
inches until the end is most in sight. Col.
J. b. Wharton, also an old soldier, has
always been my friend. Today he is fur.
nishing me house and garden, patches,
pasture for my cow, all free Of charge,
and has been doing so for years. I have
been unable to work and have nothing to
live on except my pension of four dollars
per month, and the county commissioners
give me three dollars month, making
eighty-four dollars a year. Myself and
wife are old, unable to work, and if we
had house rent to pay we would often 60
hungry and cold; but good man is
watching our struggle for life.
We raise our voice and ask the people
to support J. 81. Wharton. This may be
the last time that I will ever be able to
vote in an election, but will know that
I cast my vote for good, true, big heart
ed man. Yours,
MACK ELMORE.
Waterloo, August 6.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06

Notice the fellows who say the support
of this newspaper hurts candidate, and
you will find without exception that they
are always in favor of "the other fellow" !"
That's where the shoe pinches. As rule,
our men get elected all right.
~
Our sympathy goes out to Editor Z. E.
Moore, Of the Honea Path Chronicle,
who lost his newspaper outfit by fire last
week. However, The Chronicle came
out as usual, and will continue publica-
ton. The loss falls heavily on Brother
Moore, as he had no insurance.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
THEORY ON CANCER.

DR.. Nicholas Senn Holds the Disease
Due to Civilization.
DR.. Nicholas Sem of Chicago has re-
turned from an extended exploration
In the heart Of Africa and has brought
back with him the results Of discov-
cries which 1t is expected will throw
light on the treatment Of cancer, says
a Chicago dispatch.
"After closely observing the condi-
ton Of health In Africa and comparing
the conditions found with those had
observed while on my polar expedition
with Peary am convinced that cancer
is purely a disease Of civilization" said
Dr.. Sem.
There is absolutely no cancer among
the natives, which are animals pure
and simple. From that am led to as
sumo that II we in America had nat
ural mothers and were allowed to be
brought up simply and on the plainest
food the spread Of cancer among Amer
leans would be quickly checked My
investigations showed me that cancer
Is not parasitic disease, but rs mere
~ cratic tissue growth, and when we
have found a method to npen the un-
developed tissue, which Is cancer,
the cure will be sure and absolute"
DR.. Sem spent three months In the
heart Of Africa. The conclusion Of
his travels and studies from an ethno-
logical standpoint is that the African
is nearly an unmixed hamitic race. he
Is purely animal and subject to none
Of the diseases Of civilization except
pneumonia. The pygmies, he believes,
are genuine aborigines, who through
centuries Of oppression have lost their
speaking tongue and express them
selves In the "Cltck" language, which
is understood by the monkeys among
which they live.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
-CITATION NOTICE. .a~.s,,

The State of South Carolina-County
of Bamberg-By Geo. P. Harmon, ESQ.,,
Probate Judge.
Whereas, b. G. Folk hath made
suit to me, to grant him Letters of Ad-
ministration of the estate Of and effects
of Plenty Stephens, deceased;
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and cred
itors of the said Plenty Stephens de-
ceased, that they be and appear before
me in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Bamberg, S. c., on Friday, Sept.
18th, 1906, at II o'clock in the forenoon
to show cause, if any they have, why the
said administration should not be granted.
Given under ny hand, this 26th day Of
August, A. D., 1905.
G. P. HARMON,
Probate Judge.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
A Church For Children.

The Rev. Harry A. King, pastor Of
the Oakley Methodist Episcopal church
Of Kansas City, Mo-, intends to start a
church for children, with children on
the official board, a child organist,
child officers, deacons, ushers. and con-
gregatton, says Kansas city dis
patch. He intends to have the chill
dren's church organized on the forms
and discipline laid down by the gen.
eral conference for the churches form
ed by adults. BE hopes to have the
new church ready to be opened this
tall. Services would. be held weekly.
he believes the project will greatly
attract the children Of the neighbor-
hood ...
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
Real EState|For Sale

I have on hand Is farms for sale, in
tracts of from so to 1,400 acres each,
some of which are in high state of cul.
tivation and we'll situated. Those who
wish to buy, apply early. Figures and
terms will be made right Those who
have lands to sell and will list them with
me at once, will find the buyer. Am
preparing list now to have distributed in
Northern markets by September first.
Let yours be included in this list, and
you may not regret it.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
Seed Rive For Sale.

Four hundred bushels fine seed Rye
for sale at $500 the bushel In less than
ten bushel lots. All over ten bushel
lots at ST.. rs the bushel. Will ship to
any address. Cash must accompany
all orders. j. B. TRAYWICK,
Cope, s. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06

TEACHERS EXAMINATION.
The regular examination for teachers
certificates will be held at the court house
on Friday, September 21st, beginning at
9 a. M, promptly, Applicants will bring
supply of stationery.
R. W. D. ROWELL,
Co. Supt. of Education.
Bamberg, S. c., August 30th, 1905.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06

Don't wait until you need tonic-take
SHAW'S MALT and guard against ner-
vous collapse. For sale at the Dispen-
sary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06

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ADVERTISEMENTS 81 90 per inch for
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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 personal nature
will not be published unless paid for.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-09-06
J. T. O'NEAL
Real Estate Agent, .. Bamberg, S. G.
School Books.

School Books.
Parents and teachers will find the
school books adopted by the State board
of education on sale at wholesale list
prices at the following repositories:
n. C. Folk, Bamberg.
J. B. Gillian, Jr., Denmark.
G. Ehrhardt & Sons, Ehrhardt.
G. F. Rizer, Olar.
Teachers are reminded that they must
use these books in the public schools and
parents are urged to exchange old books
while the time lasts.
R. W.D. ROWELL,
County Supt. of Education.
Bamberg, s. c., August 80, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
ROCK ISLAND ROAD IS
STORING COAL AT SILVIS
Unloading is to 20 Cars a Day on
Ground. Near the Round
house.

The Rock Island Railway company
has begun the storing of coal at Silvis.
in preparation for the strike of the
coal miners which may occur this
spring. Coal is now coming in at the
rate of Is or 20 carloads a day. and
is being piled on the ground between
the hotel and roundhouse. 1t is said
that the company contemplates storing
about 1900 tons at this point, which
will make a pile of huge dimensions.
The coal is being brought in from the
various mines belonging to the com
pany. A large force of men is en-
ployed in unloading the cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Holdorf
have returned from Hot Springs. Ark.
Mrs. Ida South left this evening for
Elgin to resume her duties with the
Economy Clothing company.
a. A. McKowen of Chicago. travelling
freight agent of the Cincinnati, New
Orleans & Texas Pacific railway. or
The Queen & Crescent route, was in
Rock Island yesterday calling on local
railway men.
George B. Roberts, who was form
erly employed in the circulation de-
partments of various tri-city newspa-
pers, and who recently took his wife
TO Wisconsin for the benefit of her
health, is in Rock Island looking after
his interests here. He reports his
wife's condition favorable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
Licensed to Wed.
New and Simple Barometer.

DR.. Eydam, noted German me-
teorologist, has discovered a new and
extremely simple kind of barometer,
says Electricity. 1t consists of the tel
egraph wire which is strung from pole
to pole along the roadsides. DR.. Ey-
dam declares that by listening closely
to the sound made by the wind blow
ing across the wires any one can tell
exactly what the weather is likely to
be several days in advance. If the
wires emit a deep, mellow and sus-
tanned note, like that of an organ, it
means that the weather will be show
cry, with possible gales. a sharp,
high note foretells cold, stormy wealth
err, with. In winter. snow and sleet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
REPUBLICANS TO HOLD
CONVENTION MAY 3
Central Committee Also Adopts
Plurality Vote for Pri-
maries.

The republican county central CON-
mittee met at the court house this af
the time of holding the county con-
vention. 1t will take place in the court
room. By vote of "a TO it was de-
cided to adopt the plurality vote in the
primaries The representation was
fixed at one delegate for each % votes
or major fraction thereof cast at the
last general election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
ASSUMES CHARGE
Capt. n, A. j. McDonaId's First
Day as Rock Island
Postmaster.
NO CHAN GES IN FORCE YET
Vacancy in Position Of Chief Clerk
at the Watertown Hospital for
lnsane-Several Candidates.

Today the Rock Island postoffice
changed hands for the first time in
eight years, and Capt. H. A. J. Melon
aid is receiving visitors and congratu-
lations in the private office of the post
master. The checking out Of Postmas-
ter L. II. Thomas, who completed an
administration of eight years in the
service of the government, took place
yesterday afternoon.
Il can say nothing yet about any
change in the office" said Capt. Nc
Donald this morning. ct will remain
for time at least as it is at present
expect to first fa:niliarize myself with
the affairs of the office The public
service is to be first of all considered.
and | shall act accordingly"
From this 1t is inferred that Assist
ant Postmaster Olson is not to be dis
turbed, a condition heretofore referred
TO in The Argus as likely.
Vacancy at Hospital.
In assuming his duties at the Rock
Island postoffice, Capt. Mcdonald re
tires from the position of chief clerk at
the Illinois Western Hospital for In
sane at WATERFOWL, and his successor
has not yet been named He has also
been named as one of the state board
of examiners under the civil service
law, but he has resigned this in order
that his full attention may be given to
the Rock Island office There are sever
al candidates for the vacant hospital
position this being one of the state
jobs that is not under the civil service
law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
Uncle Joe Cannon's Joke.

Secretary Tpft is a great admirer of
Speaker Cannon, says the Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press. He insists, too, that Uncle Joe
looks like Abraham Lincoln. This has
often been said of Senator Shelby NJ.
Cullom of Illinois. The secretary was
at the capitol a few days ago and while
walking through the speakers LOBBY
thet Mr.. Cannon.
Hello there, Abe! How are you,
Abe?" exclaimed She secretary.
Mr. Secretary" said the speaker In
a low voice, don't say that out loud.
You'll break poor old Uncle Shelby's
heart. It's been his stock in trade for
these thirty years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
PRELIMINARIES TO MERGER
Conveyance and Trust Deed to Water
town Railway Filed.

Transactions that are supposed to
be in connection with the merger of
traction interests by papers filed to-
lay in the office of the county recorder.
There is a conveyance from the Mis-
sissippi Valley Traction company to
the Moline. East Moline & Watertown
Railway company and also a trust
deed from the Moline. East Moline &
WATERFOWL Railway company to the
American Trust & Savings bank of
Chicago for 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
WILL Save MONEY
States Attorney Says Poll Work.
ers Can Not Be Hired
for Primary.
MUST SERVE WITHOUT PAY
Acceptance of Any Thing of Value is
Contrary to Provisions of New
Primary Law.

According to an opinion given by
States Attorney John X. Scott, it is
contrary TO the provisions of the new
statutes to hire poll workers This is
one of the numerous questions that
have arisen under the new primary en-
actment and J. F. Witter. chairman
of the city-township committee request
ed the states attorney to pass upon
this point of the law Friendly service
without compensation is permissible,
but acceptance of anything of any
value in consideration is contrary to
the spirit and letter OF the Jaw Fol-
lowing is the opinion as given by Mr.
Scott:
Provisions of the Law.
In r0ply TO your inquiry as to
whether or not party organization or
individual candidate. has the right I'M
der the new law to hire poll workers.
would say that from my investigation
of the law they have not.
division ) of section 60 of the pri
mary law defines very explicitly the
offense on the part of one who solicits
or accepts money to be used at any
poll or other place prior to or on the
day of an election for or against any
candidate for Office, or for or against
any measure or question TO be voted
upon at such an election
The latter part of the same section
goes on TO say. any candidate or 9th
err paying, furnishing, or promising to
pay or furnish or bribing such person
with money, Intoxicating liquor, or any
other thing of value, or the promise
thereof. shall. etc.
while the person bribing is eX-
empt from punishment. it is clearly I'M
lawful and against the spirit of the
act to encourage and bring about that
which renders another liable to Grim
inal prosecution. In my opinion al
hired workers are in direct violation
of the new law. This. of course. does
not apply to friendly aid and assistance
rendered without compensation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the City Clerks Office, Rock Island. Ill.
until Monday. March 10, 1906. at
O'Clock p. m, for the erection Of an
addition to the Waterworks building
Plans and specifications on file at the
City Clerks office.
The city reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
II. c. SCHAFFER,
City Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Feb. "a, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
EVANGELIST Stricken.

\. f. Houser, an evangelist who has
conducted meetings in this county, is
seriously i'll as a result of an attack of
heart failure Sunday night at Streator.
He had just given out his text when
he threw up his hands and fell the pull
pit falling on top of him. Physicians
worked with him all night. and sue
ceeded in saving his life. His home is
at Louisiana. No.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-01
A RUM0R AND A DENIAL
Involving the Consolidation of the Tele-
phone Systems

In some way a report has become
current in Rock Island that there is IL
able to be a merger of the two teie-
phone companies in this city.
Manager T.. J. Burns of the Union
Electric company emphatically denies
that there are any negotiations toward
this end. Manager Beverlin of the
Central Union company says that he
knows of no such transaction being an
ticipated