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*■ r" m* smsm Th« 3«mwell Eatered tt the poet office at Barnwell, S. C., aa second-class matter. JOHN W. HOLMES - 1840-1912 8. P. DAVIES, Editor and Proprietor "J. THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 1914. EJl !J1- ' Let the People Rule. Before another issue of The People “goes to press’’ the . people of South Carolina will have rendered their ver dict for or against Bleaseistn. It is to be hoped that the voters will view the records of the two leading candidates dispassionately, having only the best interests*of the State at heart, to the end that the verdict may be a just one. When Governor Blease was elected to office the first time he was given an opportunity such as comes to but few men. With the State rent asunder by bitter factionalism, it was within his power to bring all factions together tor the moral and industrial uplift of the State. Whether he has been faithful to the trust imposed in him is for the people to sny. He promised them a fair and impartial enforcement of the . laws of the State and made that promise binding by his oath of office. Whether he has redeemed his campaign pledges and has been faithful to his oath is like wise for the’ people to say. The voters know, or should know, whether the laws have been enforced against blind tigers and »race-track gamblers. The voters know? or should know, whether the exercise of execu tive clememcy in more than 1,200 cases has promoted either the moral or com mercial conditions in the State. We have neither the space nor the incli nation to go into a discussion of Gover nor Blease's record, but instead we „ choose to devote a little attention to the results accomplished by Senator E. D. Smith during his incumbency in office and will be content with the choice of the people at the coming election. Before his election Senator Smith was a consistent worker for his brother farmers and made a speech-making tour of the South in their interests when cotton was bringing a low price When he was elected to the senate he did not waste his time in a fruitless attempt to make his opponents “sweat” but buckled down to the job and did what he could for the advancement of the farming interests, not only of this State, but of the entire South. He introduced a joint resolution mak ing cotton statistics available for far mers, the object being to furnish the farmers statistics as to the amount of cotton in sight so that they might judge . as to the advisability of holding or sell ing. He forced the Department of Agicul- ture to give out more accurate informa tion as <!) the cotton crop, saving the farmers of the South millions of dol- . lars in a single year. He proved that while heretofore a difference of $15 a bale has been made between good ordinary and middling grades, the actual difference is less than $5. He has secured an amend ment to the present«Agricultural Bill of 1100,603 to provide every shipping point in the South with a set of Govern ment standard grades of cotton togeth er with a set of the yarns. As a result it is exnected that the method of selling cotton will be revolutionized. ' In consequence of his investigation into the advance in the price of com mercial fertilizers, there has been a reduction of as much'as $12 per ton in the price since 1913. As sdon as the Democratic party came into full control of the government last year, Senator Smith introduced a bill to repeal the 14th and 15th amendments to the Federal Constitution, which give negroes the right to vote, and an other bill to provide separate sleeping cars for white and colored passengers in in terstate travel. Senator E. D. Smith alone is respon sible for the' clause in the new banking and currency law which puts farmers notes on the same parity with the note of merchants or manufacturers. He introduced and passed in the Senate a bill to regulate the cotton exchanges. Now, then, with these facts—and they are all a matter of record—before them can the farmerafand other thinking men of the State vote for a man whose ■die apparent ambition has been to make his enemies “sweat” and against a man who has. Worked consistently in their behalf and has tangible results to show for his efforts? Gentlemen of the Jury, the verdict is for you to write. For Fair ELctaons. We want to endorse the position taken by Hon. Geo. Bell Timmerman, aounty chairman of Lexington county, ae to the appointment of managers eleetiew ■rin 1 (Political Advertisement.) LEE COUNTY ENDORSES MANNING FOR GOVERNOR Bishopville, S. C., Aug. 13, 1914. To the Democratic Voters of South Carolina:— . , It is a poor policy to split up our votes among a great many candidates; by doing so some man that the majori ty does not want is apt to get a plurali ty in the first face and so be the candi date in the second race, when as a matter of fact a big majority of people are opposed to him. We, farmers and business men of Lee County, wish to commend to all our fellow South Caro linians our neighbor and a man we know well, Hon. Richard I. Manning, as their choice for governor. Mr. Man ning is first of all a successful farmer, and next, is a successful business mart. He is a man whose private life is above reproach, whose public life is always open, who takes a stand to what he he thinks is right and not put his honest convictions aside for a stand that he does not believe in but which will bring him votes. If elected he will make South Carolina an able gov ernor, conducting the affairs of the State along sound progressive lines. “United we stand; divided we fall.” We urge every good South Carolinian who wants to see our State well gov erned for the next two years to vote for Richard I. Manning. J. H. Stuckey, J. W. Boykin, Dr. A. H. Brown, W. J. Josey, J. C. McDuffie, B. W. Segars, I. F. Bennett, E. Alexan der, A. F. Fowler, E. A. Hancock, F. B. Scarborough, J. P. Wilson, Jr. RICHARD I. HANNING, OF SUMTER, FOR GOVERNOR Vote for Manning, because: He is a practical and successful farm er and knows what the farmer needs. He is working for better fertilizers, and for better country conditions— 1 • v: He is a practical and successful busi ness man and can administer the af fairs of the State in the best manner— He is a level-headed man, of sound judgment, with fine administrative ability ; he is the kind of man that gets things done— r- He is a courageous man and he is an honest man; he does not form his views just to please a crowd, nor does he pretend to be one thing to one man, and another thing to another— He will enforce the laws on the stat ute books without favoring one mart over another, or one town or county over another— And because, with Manning gover- * nor, South Carolina will prosper, will be law-abiding, will be well governed, and you will never be sorry that you voted for him— i*—»y | that county. Mr.’ Timmerman has written to each member of his com mitted requesting that when he sub mits flie names of men to be appointed as managers that he give Both the ■—a and anti-Blease people re pre- Mr. Timmerman’s purpose is to let both sides be represented on the board of managers at every club, and in that way to keep down any charge that the election in Lexington county is conducted by prejudiced men. Governor Blease made a request similar to this two years ago of State Chairman John Gary Evans. The State chairman ignored the request of the governor. After the election there came forward charges of fraud made by the anti-Blease people, and in some places there wns criticism of the mana gers. In the 44 counties of South Carolin there are only about six Blease men who occupy places as county chairman and in all but about six counties the anti-Blease men are in charge of the appointment of managers. We want a fair election ,we must have that kind of election. We hope that the county committees, whether Blease or anti- Blease, will do their part to secure a fair election. Chairman Timmerman who is support ing Governor Blease has started out right. Regardless of his poljctica! affiliations, he wants both sides repre sented. The above editorial comment is taken from “The True Democrat” of August 10th. Dr. R. C. Kirkland, county chair man of Barnwell County, who is as strong an Anti-Bleaseite as Mr. Tim merman is for Blease, made the same request of the Barnwell County Execu tive Committee in 1912, and although he was sick and unable to attend the meetings of the committee this year, Mr. W. H. Duncan, who re presented him at the meetings, made the same request of the committe. Dr. Kirkland having stated that he wanted everything fair and square and let the head man win. The governor, on the other hand, has bragged that the appointment of the commissioners of election is entire ly in his hands and the he will appoint only tried and true Blesse-ites. Draw your own conclusions, Mr. Voter. ♦ • - Isn’t it a rather peculiar paradox that the Multigraph company, which is such a strong advocate of “the Multi graph System of Direct Advertising” —that is, by the use of form letters, etc., printed on its machines—should be such a larger buyer of newspaper and magazine space? » The State and Senatorial candidates may thank their lucky stars that the European war didn’t start with the opening of the present Campaign. They furnished “front-page stuff 1 ’ for a while, anyway. Well, it’s nearly over, but the “deer peepul” I»ve been told once more that they are not only the backbone of this great commonwelth, but the flesh, blood and sinew* as well. Our observation has been that an or ganization of any kind costs money. The question is, who’s furnishing the simoleons? ’ After all the campaign has narrowed now Bossism (which is only another name for Bleaseisin) vs. the People. Again we ask: '"Why is a dispensary constable?” And they echo answers: “Whrr , ■■■ .in.';— -• •‘t “To be or not to be”—that’s the question with the candidates now. FOR SALE—A limited quantity of Seod Rye, the kind that wop’i trail; rMsed on *y farm near> BarnweB. J. M Easterling, Barnwell, 3. C. 8-20* Notice. To the Farmers, Merchants, Bankers and Guano Salesmen:— You are urged to attend a meeting to be held in the Court House at Barn well on Monday, August 31st, for the purpose of discussing ways and means of financing the cotton crop. R. E. Woodward, Pres. Farmers Union. Williston, S. C., Aug. 18, 1914. Notice of Election. Notice is hereby given that an elec tion for Mayor and Alderman of the town of Barnwell will be held on Tues day, September, 8th,’’1914. The said election shall be held as is provided by law for holding general elections. The poll will be opened in the.Court House at 8 o’clock a. m. and closed at 4 o’clock p. m. The following are hereby ap pointed managers of election: J. H. Lan- . Boyles and John B. Har- caster, C. B ley. C. J. Hay Clerk, J. Emile Harley, Mayor. Candidate Cards For Congress. I hereby announce my candidacy for renominatiou by the Democratic party for Representative in Congress from the Second District, pledging myself to comply with the rules of the party. James F. Byrnes. Williston, S. C., May 18, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Congress from the Second District, subject to the rules and regu lations of the Democratic primary elec tion, pledging myself to abide by the results and support the nominees of the party. R. M. Mixson. House of Representatives. Biackville, S. C., May 22, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledg ing my self to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. . R, B. Fitkling. Williston,-S. C. April 6, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives from Barnwell County subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. J. W. Folk. ■ Allendale, SL C., March 5, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House Representatives from Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic pri mary election. R. P. Searson, Jr. • Allendale, S. C. March 31, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the House of Representatives from Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary / election, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. Clayton S. Warner. Barnwell, S. C, March 31, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives from Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democra tic primary election, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. Thos. M. Boulware. For Comity Auditor. Barnwell, SrC , Jnly 28, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for reflection to the office of Auditor for Barnwell county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election pledging my self to abide by the results and support Barnwell, S. C., Eeb. 24,1914. f hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Auditor, sub- sui ipport the aominees of the party. „ C. W Moodr> Treasurer. Barnwell, S. C., June 30, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-electfon as Treasurer of Barnwell County, subject, to the rules and regulations of the Democratic pri- anu regulations of the Democratic pri mary election, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nomi nees of the party. t support l J. B. Armstrong. Judge of Probate. Barnwell, S. C., April 14, 1914! I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Judge of Probate for Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democrat ic primary election,pledging myself ;to abide by the results and to support the nominees oTthe oartv. C. J. Hay. ■ ( 1 hereby announce myself a candi date Tor re-election to the office of Judge of Probate for Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. John K. Snelling. For County Supervisor. Barnwell, S. C., May 5, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor, sub ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledging mysely to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. E. G. Bolen. Williston, S. C., R. 2.Mav 4, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor, sub ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of "the party. R. E. Woodward. Biackville, S. C., Feb. 92, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of County Supervisor | subject to the rules and regulations of tht» Democratic Primary Election, pledg-1 ing myself to abide by the rules and to support the nominees of the party. L. G. Stivender. Barnwell, S. C., Feb. 24, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County I Supervisor, subject to the rules and 1 regulations of the Democratic Primary Election, pledging myself to abide by the result and to support the nominees of the party. G J. Diamond. Superintendent of Education. Elko. S. C., July 18, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election of the office of County Superintendent of Education, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledg ing myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. | Horace J. Crouch. Magistrate Ulmer, S. C., June 30 1914. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election m iflagistrate at Ulmer, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledg ing myself to abide by the results and stipport the nominees of the party. L. H. Williams. Biackville, S. C., June 8, 1814. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Magistrate at Biackville, subject to to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, plecfging myself to abide by the results ana to support the nominees of the party. S. Wifs C. S. son. Baldoe, S. C., June 9, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi-! date for re-election as Magistrate at I Baldoe, subject to the rules and regu- j lations of the Democratic primary election, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees ( of the party. F. S. Owens. Williston, S. C., June 1, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi-; date for re-election as Magistrate at Williston, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary and pledge myself to support the nomi nees of the party. M. C. Kitchings. Biackville, S. C., May 15, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Magistrate at Biackville, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democrat ic primary election, pledging myself to abide by the results and support the ! nominees of the party. J. W. Hair. Ulmer, S. C., May 4, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi-1 date for Magistrate at Ulmer, subject j to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary electiorl, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. - . R. A. All. Hattieville, S. C., May 5, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Magistrate for Bennett Springs and Four Mile townships, subject To the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary elections, pledging my self to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. F. F. Dunbar. Barnwell, S. C., April 18, 1914. I hereby knnounce myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate for Red Oak, subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary elec tion, pledging myself to abide by Jhe results ana to support the nominees of the party. B. O. Norris. Hilda, S. C., April 11,191.4. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate at Hilda, subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary elec tion, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. W. S. Grubbs. Barnwell, S. C., April 11, 1914. I hereby announce myself a candi- tate for the office of Magistrate in Red Oak, subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary elec tion, pledging myeeiF'te' results and to support the nominees of Biackville, S. C., March 13. 1914. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate • at Biackville, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledging myself to abide by the result an<f to support the notoiness COTTON PICKE CCOUNT BOOK '•Ty - IT IS SPECIALLY RULED AND WILL BE OF GREAT HELP TO YOU DURING ^ PICKING TIME - Free to our Customers and Friends. Call at the Bank and get one H O IMI El JB J^lsT OS! BARNWELL,'S. C. HARRY D. CALHOUN, Pre.ident. N. G. W. WALKER, Ca»hi«J ^ Wm. McNAB. Ait’t. Cashier. A STOMACH TROUBLE • FOR FIVE YEARS Majority of Friends Thought Mr. Hughes Would Die, But One Helped Him to Recovery. Pomeroyton, Ky.—In Interesting ad- 8 vices from this place, Mr. A. J. Hughes writes as follows: "I was down with stomach trouble for five (5) years, and would have sick headache so had, at times, that I thought surely I would die. I tried different treatments, but they did not seem to do me any good. I got so bad, I could not eat or sleep, and all my friends, except one, thought I would die. He advised me to try Thedford’s Black-Draught, and quit taking other medicines. I decided to take his advice, although I did not have any confidence in it. 1 have now been taking Black-Draught for three months, and it has cured me-^ haven’t had those awful sick headaches since I began using it. I am SO thankful for what Black- Draught has done for me.” Thedford’s Black-Draught has been found a very valuable medicine for de rangements of the stomach and liver. It is composed of pure, vegetable herbs, contains no dangerous ingredients, and acts gently, yet surely. It can be freely used by young and old, and should be kept in every family chest. Get a package today. Only a quarter. Y* Barnwell Insurance Agency ' WILL INSURE Y0UR LIFE, YOUR 1N0OME, Y0UR H0ME. YOUR STOCK Insurance of every description and Surety® Bonds written at lowest. rates in J old line Companies. JOHN K. SHELLING, Manager. '*4- OireiDEX what buiinen would be WITHOUT BASES. Vo maa ahouli tttUlK at itextaag-uw tnterpriie before lie arranged to OPEN AV ACCOUNT. HOW DOBS HE STAID AT THE BAVXT ii asked at Mine time about every basinets urns lOKKAHUflir every successful business men. BALANCE is essential to 1 I of the party V d. p.: ZBamJfc of ‘Williston, * WILLISTON, SOUTH )CAROLQiA. * V