Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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MURDEROUS BULLET UPHOLDS PROHIBITION" AMENDMENT (Condinued from page 1, column 3.) Running for governor at the same time was Malcolm R. Patterson, the son of the Josiah Patterson whom Carmack had defeated for congress in 1S96. Carmack hated the son on general principles. Cooper liked Patterson and supported him. Carmack swung his influence toward Gov. Cox. Patterson won. Col. Duncan Brown Cooper, now totally bald and extremely emphatic in his opinions, was greatly pleased. Both his horses had won. But Cooper didn't crow about it. He took his winning in the same spirit?he had won on/3 loot tiiniieaiiHa r?f dollars across auu xisoi/ v. the green baize table. His whole philosophy of life was contained in a quatrain that he often recited to friends in the Hoffman House bar on his frequent New York visits: No matter what you sing or say, The world rolls on in the same old way, And he who would possess his soul Must hold on tight and let her roll. Carmack was never a philosopher? at least not in defeat. He declared | he was out of politics for good. He went to Memphis to resume the practice of law. But the lure of pubilc office was too great. He announced himself as a candidate for governor against Patterson. The Anti-Saloon League. The latter had spent two years in building up a powerful political machine of his own. Distiller and brewers, bartenders and gamblers, honest business men, who honestly believed that "open towns" meant good business, reactionary Democrats who passed the plate Sundays, shrewd men who thought Patterson had given the state a good administration?all these gathered under the Patterson standard. Then the Anti-Saloon League step- 1 ped actively into Tennessee politics. Before that the league had chirped, f but had been throttled by the whisky ring. The Anti-Saloon League demanded state-wide prohibition. Patterson would not advocate it. He stood for local option?if the public had to have prohibition of any kind. The Anti-Saloon League turned to the other side, and there was Xed Car- j mack, smiling an invitation. Right j then Edward Ward Carmack lost j votes. He had never been known to j certain of his intimates as a whiteribbon teetotaler. For the first time since the Civil j War the churches of Tennessee en-': tered politics. The doctrine of "Jesus Chri9t" and Him Crucified" was laid aside for the time and that of "Carmack and state-wide prohibition" preached in its place. Bitterness dropped out. Business < partners disagreed on the relative < merits of local option or a dry state. Brothers hated one another for their i political stand. Fathers and sons dif- < fered. i Cooper, of course, was giving his support to Patterson. In a sense he had been the Col. House of Patter- < son's administration and his keen ] brain was aiding Patterson's campaign. But Cooper wa9 making no < speeches. He was no more orator. He \ 1 pulled the wires and watched the t puppets dance. f Carmack became incensed at Cooper's activities and began to openly 1 berate him on the stump with that i peppery tongue. Day after day he re- 1 ferred to the man who had given him * his start in journalism and even went 2 so far one night as to ask whether "baldheaded angel Dune Cooper was c an angel of darkness or of light, or if ^ there is not the smell of sulphur in t his feathers." * That sunk deep. Cooper was noth- i ing if not dignified. Carmack was ^ forty-nine, Cooper sixty-five, and feel- t ing his age. Word went to Carmack i tnat uooper was iouc>ny auoui ais baldness. The colonel felt tie was responsible for his own individual * acts, but as far as his physical ap- pearance was concerned, "the Lord ( hath given, and the Lord hath taken c away, blessed be the name of the f Lord." S The Vulnerable spot. . But Carmack had found the vulnerable spot. Achilles didn't have a tender heel, but he had a bald head?Oh, joy on the stump. Time and again Carmack referred 1 to "bald-headed angel Dune Cooper." He went further. He began to em- ? phize the question 4iis bald-headed ( Dune Cooper an angel of darkness or of light." The Colonel's father had i owned many slaves. \ There are some epithets that fight- { ing men will not take of God or the 1 devil. Poking fun at an old man's ( bald head was the height of bad taste, but to make the veiled insinuation!; * * * that was the unpardonable 11 offense. Carmack was made editor of the j Nashville Tennesseean and went gun-j ning for his enemies. His defeat had ' made the anti-Saloon league far more militant. Sermons were preached in churches flaying Patterson as the ^1 scion of the devil. Carmack became the leader of a Lost Cause admired in defeat. The Tennesseean's new editor considered "bald-headed angel Dune" as the chief cause of his downfall. He began to attack him in his editorial columns. One day Carmack poured an extra portion of vitriol into his ink-holder, and wrote this editorial, entitled. The Diplomat of Zweibund. "To Major Duncan Brown Cooper, who wrought the great coalition, who achieved the harmonious confluence of incompatible elements, who welded the pewter handle to the wooden spoon, who grafted fche dead bough to the living tree and made it bloom and bend with golden fruit, who made laymates of the lamb and the leopard and boon companions of the spider and the fly, who made sod and vinegar to dwell placidly in the same bottle and who taught oil and water how they might agree; to Major Duncan Brown Cooper, the great diplomat of the political Zweibund, be all honor and glory forever." Cooper read that editorial?and saw red. That was Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 1908. Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, Senator Carmack, was walking on Seventh Avenue. At Union street Col. Cooper and his twenty-eight-year old son, Robin, hove in sight. There was shooting. Carmack fell dead with one bullet under the heart, one in the left shoulder, and one in the neck. Robin Cooper was wounded in the right shoulder. Duncan Cooper had not fired a shot, though he had drawn his revolver from his pocket. He was unscathed. There is no use trying to explain who shot first. The point is still argued in Tennessee. "Carmack?the Martyr." Nov. 14, 191$, the Coopers and John D. Sharp, an ex-sheriff with them at the time of the shooting, were indicted. In the spring of 1919 the Anti-Saloon league, determined to avenge the death of Ned Carmack, demanded that the legislature pass the statewide prohibition act. The legislature did 90. All over the south and the mid-west Protestant denominations were demanding that the saloon be abolished as a "tribute to Carmack." The Northwest Methodist conference at Dallas, Tex., passed resolutions deploring Carmack's death, denouncing the supporters of liquor interests in politics and declaring that "Carmack died a martyr to the cause of prohibition and civic righteousness." Feb. 23, 1909, Col. Cooper testifying at the trial for this life, said he had heard Carmack using his name many times in the late gubernatorial campaign and referred to the ' black and white" insinuation. March 20,1909, the Coopers, father and son, were found "guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to twenty years in prison." The cases were appealed. April 13, 1910, the supreme court of the state affirmed Duncan Cooper's case, and reversed the son's. Before the ink was dry on the decision Gov. Patterson issued a pardon :o Duncan Cooper. It actually reached ;he office of the secretary of state before Cooper left the capitol for jail. That was the last straw that broke ;he prohibition camel's back. Carnack had been assassinated by the Whiskey Trust, and now his "redlanded murdered" was given a full md complete pardon! The liquor forces, bloated with >ver-confidence, awoke to the menace vhich confronted them, but it was oo late. Through the small towns and < lomlotc nf AmonVa fnr a dppadp had jone the tale of the gallant Carmack rho gave his life for "the cause." Prolibition and civic righteousness were ! rrevocably linked. Carmack was enihrined. Every state in the union had its adrocates of nation-wide prohibition, dany of them were strong leaders. )ne day they walked into the nation's :apitol?but the rest is history writen into the constitution of the United 5tates. STATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. The State of South Carolina. C'ouny of Bamberg. By J. J. Brabham, Jr., Judge of ?robat3' wi-ioroae iMrc Alma R P5arr made ;uit to me to grant her Letters of Adninistration of the Estate and effects >f John W. Barr. These are, therefore, to cite and idmonish all and singular the KinIred and Creditors of the said John iV. Barr deceased, that they be and appear tefore me in the Court of Prolate, tofbe held at Bamberg, S. C., )n the 4th day of January next ifter publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if my they have, why the said adminis:rat:on should not be granted. Given under my hand this 19th day 3f December Anno Domini 1922. J. J. BRABHAM. JR., Judge of Probate. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE (Tablets.) It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. E.W. GROVE'S signature oa each box. 30c. ASSESSMENT NOTICE. For the convenience of those living in different sections of the county, the auditor or his deputy will he at the following places on the days and dates named for the purpose of taking returns of personal property. Real estate remains the same for 1923, unless parties have bought or sold land since the first of January, 1922. Ehrhardt.?Tuesday, January 9th. St. Johns.?Wednesday, January 10, from 11 to 1 o'clock. Kearse.?Wednesday, January 10, from 2 to 4 o'clock. Olar.?Thursday, January 11. Govan.?Friday, January 12. Denmark.?Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16 and 17. Lees?Thursday, January IS. Farrell's?Friday, January 19, from 10 to 12 o'clock. Camp Branch.?Friday, January 19, from 1 to 3 o'clock. Snow storms cancel any date which will be provided later. Each taxpayer will please come prepared to give township and school district his property is located in. All returns sent in by mail should be written with ink and signed before a notary public. All male persons between the ages of 21 and 60 are subject to a poll tax of $1.00. All able-bodied male persons between the ages of 21 and 55 are liable to the commutation road tax of $2.00, except those living in incorporated towns. The time for making returns is from January the first until the 20th of February. After the 20th of February a penalty of 50 per cent, will be added to all returns not made. In order to facilitate matters it would be a good plan for each taxpayer to make a list of personal property and bring this when he comes to make his return. W. D. ROWELL, Auditor Bamoerg County. I Without Surgical Operation (No Knife) I No discomfort?no detention from I i : rr *-' r i uusaieba. j. es uiuumaia iiuia tureu patients mailed upon request. 20 years' experience. Permanently located. Reputation firmly established. Call or write for information and advice. DR. WILLIAM T. ELLISON Specialist Nerve, Blood and Skin Diseases MOYLAN BLDG.?Cor. Bronghton and Drayton Sts. Savannah, Georgia NJ}.?Investigate the original Ellison treatment for Piles. Non-surgical. (Accept no substitutes.) m?mm DR.G. M. TRULUCK SPECIALIST Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Barton Bldg. Phone 274 Orangeburg, S. C. The Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co. ' Of Philadelphia Will pay you an "Income" if you live j ?your family if you die?you should know about this plan C. W. RENTZ, JR., District Manager, Bamberg, S. C. ' J ~? ?????? AJLM11A IMK.ilUlt O STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF BAMBERG. IN PROBATE COURT. \ In Re: Administrator of the Estate of Mrs. M. H. Copeland, Deceased. Pursuant to an order made by J. J. ? Brabham, Esq., Probate Judge of the ? County of Bamberg, directing me as \ administrator of the estate of Mrs. ? M. H. Copeland, to sell all and singu- ' lar, the personal property of the estate of Mrs. M. H. Copeland. I will sell on Monday the 15th day of January, 1923, in the storehouse situate on Main Street in the City of Bamberg, S. C., all the stock of goods consisting of dry goods, notions, hardware, furniture, an iron safe, books, accounts, notes, secured and unsecured, and all other property of every nature and kind whatsoever all of the late 'Mrs. M. H. Copeland. Terms of sale, cash, sale beginning at 10 a. m., and continuing until soia in full. , J. D. COPELAND, Executor and Administrator. Bamberg, S. C., December 23, 1922. A TONIC Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying and Enriching the Blood. When you feel its strengthening, invigorating effect, see how it brings color to the cheeks and how it improves the appetite, you will then appreciate its true tonic value. (Move's Tasteless chill Tonic is simply Iron and Quinine suspended in syrup. So . pleasant even children like it. The blood needs QUININE to Purify it and IRON to Enrich it Destroys Malarial germs and \ Grip germs by its Strengthening, Invigor- i ting Effect. 60c. J j CARROLL S.S.CARROLL ||! | TEACHES watchmaker ? WATCHES . | TO aDd tell Jeweler ! THE troth Bamberg, S.C. 666 quickly relieves Colds and La" Grippe, Constipation, Biliousness and Headaches. To Stop a Cough Quick take HAYES' HEALING HONEY, a cough medicine which stops the cough by healing the inflamed and irritated tissues. A box of GROVE'S O-PEN-TRATE SALVE for Chest Colds, Head Colds and Croup is enclosed with every bottle of HAYES' HEALING HONEY. The salve should be rubbed on the chest and throat of children suffering from a Cold or Croup. The healing effect of Hayes* Healing Honey inside the throat combined with the healing effect of Grove's O-Pen-Trate Salve through the pores of the skin soon stops a cough. Both remedies are packed in one carton and the cost of the combined treatment is 35c. Just ask your druggist for HAYES' HEALING HONEY. TAX NOTICE. The treasurer's nffirp will ho nnon for the collection of state, county, school and all other taxes from the 15th day of November, 1922, until the 15th day of March, 1923, inclusive. From the first day of January, 1923, until the 31st day of January, 1923, a penalty of 1 per cent, will be added to all unpaid t;>.xes. From the first df; of Februarv, 1923, unt:i thr* 28th day of February,1923, a penalty of 2 per cent, will be added to all unpaid taxes. From the first day of March, 1923, until the 15th of March 1923, a penalty of 7 per cent, will be added to all unpaid taxes. The Levy. For State purposes 7 1-2 mills . For county purposes 7 mills Constitution school tax....3 mills For highway purposes ....1 1-2 mills Total 19 mills Special School Levies. Bamberg, No. 14 21 1-2 mills Binnaker's No. 12 3 mills Buford's Bridge, No. 7 ....4 mills Clear Pond, No. 19 2 mills Colston, No. 18 9 mills Denmark, No. 21 16 . mills Ehrhardt, No. 22 19 mills Fish Pond, No. 5 2 mills Govan, No. 11 12 mills Hutto, No. 6 6 mills Hampton, No. 3 2 mills Heyward, No. 24 2 mills Hopewell, No 1 3 mills Hunter's Chapel, No. 16 12 mills Lees, No. 23 8 mills Lemon Swamp, No. 13 4 mills Little Swamp, No. 17 8 mills Midway, No. 2 2 mills Oak Grove, No. 20 10 mills Olar, No. 8 - 16 mills Oakland, No. 15 8 mills St. John's, No. 10 8 mills Qolom Kn Q 19. milla Three-Mile, No. 4 ?...8 mills West End, No. 25 10 mills All persons between the ages of 21 and 60 years, except Confederate soldiers and sailors, who are exempt at 50 years, are liable to a poll tax of $1.00. Capitation dog tax, $1.25. All male persons who were 21 yeais of age on or before the first day of January, 1921, are liable to a poll tax of $1, and all who have not made returns to the auditor are requested to do so on or before the first day of January, 1922, and thereby save penalty and costs. I will receive the commutation road tax of two ($2.00) dollars from the 15th day of November, 1922 to the 15th day of March, 1923. In addition to the above levies there is a three mill levy for drainage on all property in the town of Bamberg and some of the surrounding territory. G. A. JENNINGS, Treasurer of Bamberg County. RILEY & COPELAND Successors to W. P. Riley. Fire, Life Accident INSURANCE Office in J. D. Copeland's Store [ BAMBERG, S. C. j ' i 1B3E1S1 Best material and workmanship, light running requires little power; simple, easy to handle. Are made in several sizes and are good, substantial money-making machines down to the smallest size. Write for catalog showing Engines, Boilers and all Saw Mill supplies. LOMBARD IROX WORKS & I SUPPLY CO. I 1 Augusta, Georgia g K i , mmmJ Funeral Directors and "Embalm era MOTOR HEARSE J. COONER & SONS BAMBERG, S. C. No Worms in a Healthy Child All children troubled with Worms have an un? lealthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as a Tile, there is more or I ess stomach disturbance. 5ROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC given reguarly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, mprove the digestion, and act as a general Strengthining Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then I hrowoffor dispel the worms, and the Child will be ; d perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle, i J. WESLEY CRUM, JR. AVTORXEY-AT-LAW lianiberg, S. C. Offices in Herald Building 'ractice in State and Federal Courts. Loans negotiated. Tie Quinine That Does Not Affect the Head Jecause of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA- riVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary ? )uinine and does not cause nervousness nor 1 nzinz in head. 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