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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
CONTENTION IN CALHOUN.
Clerk of Court Brings Mandamus
Against Commissioners.

St. Matthews, April "a small
bomb shell was exploded in the Cal
houn county camp yesterday after
noon. There has been smouldering
lor some time, but matters did not
reach a head, and it was not known
positively that anything definite
would occur until the climax
came.
Mr.. J. Archie Wolfe, of the Sandy
Run section, was elected clerk OF
court of this county at the first elec-
ton after the new county was form
ed and again last summer to the
1ull term of four years. His con-
tention is that he was led to believe
by the powers" that his salary of
$1,000 would be raised by the legis-
lature when the machinery got regu-
larly in motion.
The new county commission de-
MES this. In the meantime the
salaries of the probate judge, super
intendent of education and super
visor were raised, and the legislators
claim that they were instructed by
the new county commission to let
that of clerL of court remain the
same. Mr.. Wolfe consulted attor-
neys, who advised that the State
constitution allowed him the fees
which the new county bill requires
to be paid into the county treasury,
and he accordingly refused the re-
quest of the grand jury committee
that the books be investigated and
the fees turned over. The regular
authorities retaliated by holding up
his salary. His attorneys, Mann &
Stabler, then instituted mandamus
proceedings, demanding that the
new county commission and super
visor pay this salary as heretofore,
the amount which the legislature
gave him.
Mr.. Wolfe, when interviewed by
a correspondent, refused to talk, but
his manner indicated that he had
fully made up tis mind and was in
to the finish. 1t can therefore be
safely predicted that law suit will
be the inevitable outcome and the
proceedings will be watched with
much interest.
A similar case occurred in Oconee
county few years ago before Judge
Dantzler, who ruled that it was spe-
cial legislation, in violation Of the
State constitution, for the county to
take the fees, and he was sustained
by the supreme court. It is known
that Mr.. Wolfe based his own rights
in the premises largely upon the re-
suit of the OcOnee case.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Bingham, the Humorist.

Every time 1 reach Atlanta I
think of a trick that yellow negro
hack driver played on me the first
time 1 was there, some ten years
ago. He certainly played me for q
come on, and trimmed me nice and
easy.
The train I was on reached At
lanta about $3.50 p. M, and as had
been travelling all day 1 was tired
out, and as soon as the chew-chews
rolled into the union depot I hustled
outside, gave my bag and para
chute to a negro hackman and said:
Drive me to the Kimball.' He drove
me about ten blocks and soon landed
ME and the grip the rotunda of the
Kimball House.
"'How much?' sez I.
"'Fo' bits sez he.
What's that?' sez I.
Fifty cents, sez he.
81 paid him and he futtered out
into the world.
"As I placed my name upon the
register the clerk asked: Where did
you come from?'
"'On the Southern, from Char
lotte, North Carolina I replied.
Where did you leave the train?
he said.
cat the union depot l answer
ed..
"'Well,' he said, laughingly, that
nigger sure skinned you-the union
depot is right across the street.
Il had been done, but they tell me
the same trick is tossed to the
stranger every day. and
Courier.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
The Boy With the Feet.

The boy in the car sat cuddled SO
close to the woman in gray that
everybody thought he belonged to
her, says The New York Sun, so
when he unconsciously dug his mud
dy shoes into the broadcloth skirt OF
his left hand neighbor, she leaned
over and said:
Pardon me, madam, will you
kindly make your little boy square
himself around? He is soiling my
skirt with his muddy Shoes"
The woman in gray blushed a lit
tie and nudged the boy away.
..'My boy?" she said. My good
ness, he isn't mine!"
The boy squirmed uneasily. He
was such little fellow that he could
not begin to touch his feet to the
floor, so he stuck them out straight
in front of him like pegs to hang
things on and looked at them depre-
catingly.
Pm sorry 1 got your dress dirty, -
he said to the woman on his left. Il
hope it will brush off,"
The timidity in his voice took a
short cut to the woman's heart and
she smiled upon him kindly.
''Oh, it doesn't matter" she said.
Then as his eyes were still fastened
upon hers, she added: Going up
town alone?"
Eyes ma'am," he said. II always
60 alone. There isn't anybody to go
with me. Fathers dead and moth
er's dead. live with Aunt Clara
over in Brooklyn, but she says Aunt
Anna ought to help do something
for me, so once or twice a week
when she gets tired out and wants
to go some place to get rested up
she packs me off over here to stay
with Aunt Anna. I'm going up
there now. Sometimes I don't find
Aunt Anna at home, but hope she
will be home to-day, because it
looks like it is going to rain and
don't like to hang around in the
street in the rain
The woman felt something move
inside her throat and she said: 'You
are a very little boy to be knocked
about in this way" rather unstead-
lily.
"Oh, I don't mind" he said. 81
never get lost. But 1 get lonesome
sometimes on these long trips and
when I see anybody that I think I'D
like to belong to scrooge up close to
her so I can make believe that
really am her little boy. This morn
ing l was playing that belonged to
that lady on the other side of me and
I got so int'sted that I forgot all
about my feet. That is why got
your dress dirty
The woman put her arm around
the tiny chap and "scrooged' him up
so close that she hurt him, and every
other woman who had overheard his
artless confidence looked as if she
would not only let him wipe his
shoes on her best dress, but would
feel like spanking him if he didn't
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Words to Freeze the Soul.

"Your son has consumption. His
case is hopeless" These appalling
words were spoken to Geo. E. Bile
vens, leading merchant, of Spring
field, N. c., by two expert doctors
one a lung specialist. Then was
shown the wonderful power of DR.
Kings New Discovery. ..tAfter three
weeks use," writes Mr.. Blevens, che
was as well as ever. I would MOI
take all the money in the world fol
what it did for my boy" Infallible
for coughs and colds, it's the safest
surest cure of desperate lung dis
eases on earth. soc. and s1.00. Peo
pies Drug Co., Bamberg, S. c..
guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle
free.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
THREE BANKS MAY UNITE.
BarnWel. Aiken and Graniteyille In
stitutions May Consolidate.

Aiken. April 9.-The stockholders
of the Bank of Aiken at their an
nual meeting approved of resolutions
sent to them by the Bank Of Granite
Vile and the Bank of BarEwell, fa-
voring the combination of these
three banking institutions under
one management, and increasing
the capital stock and surplus OF
S5O0,000.
-. The large attendance at the meet
ing showed the keen interest in this
matter that is being taken by the
stockholders. The president made a
report which showed the bank to be
in most prosperous condition. The
old directors and officers were re-
elected.
The matter that occupied much of
the time, however, was the consoll-
dation of the three banks. 1t is pro-
posed to unite these banks into one
Institution, to be known as the
Bank of Western Carolina, with it's
main Office in Aiken, and branch
offices at Graniteville and Barnwell,
and with a general board of direct
ors representing all of these towns.
Committees from these banks
have met and framed resolutions ia
voring the consolidation, and these
resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed at the Bank of Aiken stockhold-
ers' meeting. On April &c the stock
holders of the Bank of Barnwell will
act, and at a later date those of the
Bank of Graniteville.
If the proposed consolidation Is
carried out it will give the towns
the benefit of one of the strongest
banking institutions in the South.
The total resources of the three
banks at present are considerably
more than $1,000,000.
While somewhat new in the South,
the system of branch banks is recog-
nized by the State banking laws,
and it is in force in very few Sec
tions.
In Canada and Europe it is the
general rule and one bank will fire.
quently have 100 branches.
One result of the consolidation
will be the placing Of about $4,000
worth of the stock of the new bank
in private hands, this being the
amount Of stock now owned by the
Bank of Aiken in the other institu-
tions, and the discussion on this sub
ject seems to indicate that there will
be a lively scramble to secure this
stock when it is placed on the mar
ket.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
MOB LYNCHES NEGRO.
John Smith Strung Up in Outskirts OF
Arcadia, Fla.

Arcadia, Fla, April 11.--John
Smith, the negro who yesterday drag
ged Miss Mary Steele Ewing from
her buggy, two miles from Arcadia,
in an attempt at criminal assault,
was taken away from the sheriff and
his deputies at an early hour this
morning and hanged to tree.
The story of the attempted assault
is as follows: Miss Ewing, who had
been to the city on shopping tour,
was returning to her home, four
miles from the city, when the negro
sprang into the buggy, seized Miss
Ewing and dragged her into the
bushes, throwing her down and
choking her.
The young woman begged, fought
and prayed to the black fend to let
her 60 and offered to give him S10O
in cash if he would accompany her
home, but this did not stop the brute.
Miss Ewing, in her struggle, saw
Will Knowles and her brother walk
ing some distance from the scene.
With renewed vigOr she screamed
and this attracted the Knowles broth
ers. who rushed to her assistance.
The brute made his escape, and, after
taking Miss Ewing to her home, the
men rushed to the city and spread
the news, and bloodhounds, followed
by a posse of 800 men, were soon on
the trail. The negro was found at a
turpentine camp and taken before
his victim, who positively identified
him. Sheriff Freeman and his depu-
ties succeeded in placing Smith in
Jail, but being afraid Of an attack,
attempted to spirit the negro out OF
Arcadia, when they were met by an
automobile party, held up and forced
to give up the prisoner.
The negro, seeing that he was
doomed to death, pleaded for mercy,
but there was none in the hearts OF
the mob who carried him to the edge
Of the city, where they strung him
up to a tree, where his body was
still hanging this morning. Miss
Ewing positively identified the cloth
ing on the negro and pointed out
the shirt she had torn in her efforts
to escape.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

Please take notice that the NUM-
cipal Books for Registration for the
town of Bamberg are now open, ana
those qualified electors Of the county
of Bamberg, residing within the IN
corporate limits of the said town, de-
string certificates of municipal regis
tration, will apply to me for such
certificates before May 1st, A. Dr.
1909. A. M. BRABHAM,
Supervisor of Registration.
Bamberg, s. c., April 1, 1909.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Up Before the Bar.

N. H. Brown, an attorney, of Pitts
field, VT, writes: eve have used DR..
Kings New Life Pills for years and
find them such a good family medi-
cine we wouldn't be without them. "
For chills, constipation, biliousness
or sick headache they work wonders,
25c. Peoples Drug Co., Bamberg,
Is. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
"I'd Rather Die, Doctor

than have my feet cut off," said M. L.
Bingham, of Princeville, Ill, "but
you'll die from gangrene (Which had
eaten away eight toes) if you don't, "
said all doctors. Instead, he used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve till wholly
cured. It's cures Of eczema, fever
sores, boils, burns and piles astound
the world. Csc. at Peoples Drug Co.,
Bamberg, S. C.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
CITATION NOTICE.

CITATION NUTlCE.
The State Of South Carolina
County of Bamberg-By Geo. r.
Harmon, ESQ.,, Judge of Probate.
Whereas, Mrs. William F. Hughes
hath made suit to me to grant her
letters of administration OF the es-t
tate of and effects of Sam Beard;
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors of the said Sam
Beard, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, In the Court OF
Probate, to be held at Bamberg, on
Saturday, April 18th, next, after
publication thereof, at II o'clock IN
the forenoon, to show cause, It any
they have, why the said administra-.
tion should not be granted.
Given under my hand this zno
day of April, A. D., 1903.
GEO. P. HARMON,
Judge Of Probate.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
Inmn NeMn Nnten.

ALBIA-Clyde Ramsey of the Ramsey
Abstract company OF this city. received
what is believed to be fatal injuries when
his automobile plugged into a creek and
turned turtle. Ramsey was pinned under
the machine and would probably have
been drowned had not help arrived i'm
medlately.
notwithstanding through the window
Of the lows Central depot and carrying
glass and sash with him, Oliver 1Bell OF
Mason City, who was being taken 10 the
reform school here, escaped from the Off
Ger who had him in charge. Once outside
the depot the boy showed a pair OF clean
heels and outdistanced the officer I'm the
race through the railroad yards.
WATERLOO-An issue of 1900, 900 Of
water works bonds of the local municipal
plant, which were TO have been sold yes
terday, were not sold Tor the very good
reason that there were no bids received.
Although the sale of the bonds wal adver-
tised In all of the eastern cities, no bond
to make a bid for the bonds. The bonds
bear 4 per cent Interest. 1t is probable that
the council, in order to sell the bonds, will
authorize a higher rate OF interest.
RINGSTED-An explosion, resulting from
sparks igniting gasoline used in the light
ing plant of the building practically de-
stroyed the block and contents OF the liver
son store this morning and badly burned
Carl Iverson, the owner. While investi-
eating the condition OF the storage tank,
used for gasoline which supplies the lights,
his cigar caused an explosion. Iverson
was badly burned on the arms and chest.
By strenuous effort the fire company
eventually put out the burning building.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05

LoST-Gold clasp pin. lions head: ruby
eyes; diamond mouth; reward for return
TO Douglas st.
Little Alvin Smith. a newsboy Of Omaha.
was one day standing In front OF a large
edifios that stood on the corner OF Farnam
street. when a large touring car drew up.
a young lady alighted and passed into the
building. y Just as she entered the door
Alvin heard a noise somewhat similar to
that made by the dropping OF a coin upon
the pavement. He ran quickly up to the
door and looked around. expecting to find
the money and return II to fits owner, but
Instead he found something quite different.
Just In front OF his foot was a beautiful
pin. a lions head with ruby eyes and a dia-
mond IN its mouth. whicn giittered with
all the colors OF the rainbow as the SUMS
rays fell upon Il. He picked II up and.
entering the building. inquired for the
lady who had dropped the pin. He was
told that she was a tranger in the vicinity
and that they did not know her name.
Slipping the pin into his pocket he re-
turned TO the street. whistling softly to
himself and saying: II will watch the
Daily Bees Lost and Found column close,
for she looked wise and all wise people
advertise in The Bee. I'll pe sure 20 find
the right owner" SO he went on his way
as. f nothing had ever happened
The next day, opening one OF his Bees
on the want al side his eyes travelled up
and down the columns until they fell upon
the above I'D. II was the description OF
the pin In his pocket He quickly folded,
the paper and hurried to the address
stated. Having returned the pin to Its
owner he was given q five dollar bill for
ais honesty.
He returned to the streets IN high spirits,
UNauWnA~Nn. - - 49, - g.
the beginning that she was wise"
The Bee want ads DO things up prayer
when IL comes to getting what you wan.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05

LOGAN, Ia, July L-(SpeciaL)-An ideal
day made the celebration here yesterday n
decided success. II Is estimated that fully
5000 people were in attendance. The morn
ing parade was exceptionally fine and at
tracted much attention and comment. espe-
eialiy the water wagon" on which rode
boys representing the different towns OF
the county. excepting Missouri Valley. The
boy labeled Missouri valley walked be-
the water wagon" and at different
times counted the wagon but could not
stick for any great length OF time, not
withstanding the fact that he was assisted
by another boy labeled County Attorney
Smith" The grafton delivered by Mr..
Calvin Of Council Bluffs was forceful and
attracted many complimentary remarks.
The base ball game in the afternoon be-
tween Logan and woodbine resulted in a
score Of 8 to / in favor of Logan.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
v1LL1scA FIREMEN WIN PRIZE

Southwestern Iowa Tournament Held
Mt OsccoIa saturday Afternoon.
CRESToN. Ia. July A-CSpecialr Tele-
tram .)-Before an immense crowd OF lOWO
people the Vilisca firemen took the big
association race, winning the association
cup and 800, first money, in the closing
day Of the Southwestern Iowa Firemen's
tournament at Osceola Saturday. The fol-
lowing were the results Of the first days
races;
StraIghtaway hose race, si00: Villlsca
first. Creston second. Time: 0:2S.
Running coupling contest, SIS: Villisca
first. Clarinda second. Murray third Time:
O:4S1h.
Flag race, $50: vnllsca first CrestOn
second. Murray third. Time; lea
Horse bunk hitch, $50: Red Oak first.
Creston chemical team second, Shenan-
doah third. Time: l:27&.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05

If people with symptoms of kidney or
bladder trouble could realize their danger
they would without loss Of time commence
taking Foley's Kidney Pills. This great
remedy stops the pain and the irregulari-
ties, strengthens and builds up these organs
and there is no danger OF Brights' disease
or other serious disorder. Do not disregard
the early symptoms Sold by all druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
Public MarriaEe mt GlenwOOd.

GLENwooD. Ia. July L-tspecial)-
GIenwood celebrated the Fourth Of July
yesterday with exercises in the court house
park. There was a large attendance and
the event was not marred by any accident
Herbert Benton and Miss Martha Meyers
were married in the bandstand at noon,
Rev. Mr.. Burton officiating. There were
two games Of base ball. Tabor deteateo
GIenwood 8 to 8 and Henderson won from
Red Oak 4 to l.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
OCEAN STEAMERS
CANADIAN PACIFIC

LEES THAN PoUB DAYS AT SRA
Wssay 6aiLlAG Between AonEESAL QHahss
ahd Liverpool
Two lays on the beluufuI ST. Lawrence
river and the shortest ocean ronts % Ese
rope.
Nothing osttsr on the Atlantic than eur
EmpresseA Wireless on ali Ams
eAh1h. eA6.
AJAX your ticket agent or Writs fSE aAEs
mgs. rates and booklet.
q. ~ q. A.
eaa South ClAEk ST. ChtoAHe
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
Second Prize Story
A WISE LADY

Stephanie Friend, Lawrence, Neb. Ninth
Grade Of the Lawrence ParochiaI School
Sister Mary Gerhartdine. Teacher; Aged
10 Years.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05

Ladies, we invite you TO attend the spe-
clal Chi-namel demonstration this week al
our store. We are giving a practical dem
onstration of the new mission finishes
p. c. DeVol Hardware company.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
REAL ESTATE

l MUST sell my cottage property before
1 leave, and will make sacrifice for a
prompt sale; nice home place, 5 large
rooms, and extras can be had II needed
handsome plumbing, good cellar. walks.
convenient to school and car lines; good
site and view; fine homecoming ~neighbor-
hood, good class Of owners. Time Is every
thing. practically sold a few months ago
at $500, now ESQ, with new roof costing
over 500. Act quick. Phone Harvey 100.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05

ROOM cottage in clifton HnI. Has good
wen. oistsrn, gas, = newly painted and
papered, large lot. cement walks A very
nice home for only NI0o. Let US show
o. NIELSEN & CO.
100 N. Y. l. Bldg. Both Phones.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05

All this week we are demonstrating the
Chi-namel mission finishes for furniture,
porch chairs, swings, etc. Come and learn
how to grain and finish furniture yourself.
p. c. Devol Hardware company.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05

The fashion ladies' tailoring. r. H. EN-
leIn, proprietor. We do ftrst-class work
reasonable. We make suits for SIS, skirts,
IS. Would you give US a trial. 80 South
Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
RAILWAY TIME cARD-oOSTIS'n
Missouri Paciae-

Auburn Local. ...........b $50 pm bIi:So am
a Daily. b Daily except Sunday. c Sunday
only. d Daily except Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05

Minister Walks a beat.
MASON CITY. Ia, July L-(Special)-
Armed with q billy and wearing a star,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
HOGS INSURED
AGAINST

and other Live Stock insured against
accident and disease.
Address The Live Stock Reciprocal
Underwriters, 40 United Bank Bldg,
Sioux City, Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
Iowa

the Rev. w. A. Carlton, pastor OF the
Methodist church. is today patrolng a
beat OF the city like an ordinary police
man. lie offered to go on duty for the
experience. His hours are from noon to
midnight. Up to this evening he made no
arrests. although he was constantly fol-
lowed by a curious crowd.
The wise-man received a telegram TO
come home at once on account OF sickness
As he did not have enough money he
telephoned the Iowa Loan corner
Pearl and Broadway and was able 70 catch
the first train home. IL IL Is money you
want see them.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-05
GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OF
flee Of Indian Affairs, Washington, d. c.
Sealed proposals, for letting Districts Nos,
l. z, 4 s and 6 In the Crow Indian Reserva-
tion. Montana. for grazing purposes, either
under q lease or by permit. will be received
at the office of the Commissioner Of In
dian Affairs, Washington. D.. c.. until /
o'clock D. m, on Monday, August 2, 1903.
and will be Immediately thereafter opened
in the presence of such bidders as may at
tend. Maps showing the location OF the
districts and all necessary information
may be obtained on application to the
superintendent OF the Crow Indian School.
Crow Agency. Montana. r. G, VALEN-
TINE, Acting Commissioners jy5-D3t
PROPOSALS FOR ARTILLERY HORSES
Chief Quartermaster's office, Omaha,
Nebraska June 2, 1903. Sealed proposals In
triplicate. will be received at this office.
u until IL o'clock a. m, central, standard
time, July, 6 1903. and then opened. In
the presence OF attending bidders for les
artillery horses. for delivery at Fort Riley.
Kan, or other prominent railroad points
The animals to conform to specifications
for artillery horses. United States reserves
right to accept or reject any or all pro-
posals or any part thereof. Particulars
and blanks for proposals furnished on ap-
plication. Envelopes containing proposals
TO be endorsed Proposals for Horses and
addressed 70 Major d. e Mccarthy, Chief
Quartermaster. JGs-Io Jyz-SS