The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, March 10, 1904, Image 1
Ezrl THE BAMBERG HERALD.
Established 1891 BAMBERG, S. CM THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1904 . One Dollar a Yea^^^
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS.
, SOME INTERESTING HAPPENING
L IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Aronnd
the County and Elsewhere.
Country Correspondence.
Messrs. J. W. Hill and E. F. McMillan,
of our vicinity, visited relatives in
jS Orangeburg Sunday.
i Miss Hattie Smoak was the guest of
* Mrs. James Grimes, of Colston, from
Fridjiv till Mondav.
^ There was an enjoyable little fish fry
given by a few families at Clear Pond,
Monday night.
Mr. Wilmot Sandifer spent Sunday
at tin bedside of his cousin, Mr. Leon
Sandifer, at Spring Branch,
f Mesdames A. A. Zeigler and L E. Hill,
of Bamberg, visited the family of Mr. J.
j W. Hill recently.
J Miss Pearl Sandifer visited Miss Sallie
Free from Friday till Sunday.
Mr. J. Leonard Hanberry, of Denmark,
visited Mr. 0. P. Jordan last Friday
Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Padgett, visited
relatives in our midst Saturday and Sun
' day.
A debating society at Hampton school
has been organized by the pupils which
" is amusing as well as profitable. The
0 subject for Friday afternoon is: Resolved,
A that more is to be learned from travel
J than books.*
* Masters Bart Jordan and David Hill
have been on the sick list for two days.
? Barnwell's New Treasurer.
Barnwell, March, 7.?Mr. E. D. Free
having been suspended as county treasurer
by Gov. Heywara, quite a number
have applied for the place, and the delegation
from this county were asked by
the governor to suggest whom he should
appoint. The delegation met last Thursday,
but could not agree on any of the
applicants.6 Another meeting was held
4 today which resulted in an agreement to
suggest to the governor Mr. John Armstrong,
and it is believed that the governor
will act on the suggestion and ap'
point him.
Mr. Armstrong ran next to Mr. Free
in- our last primary, he has had an experience
of 20 years in bookkeeping, is a
' A rfrtl 1 Annmnui^ tr\
man ox uu quu *> tn w
measure up to all the requirements of this
: > - office.
Lost.?Between the Fitting School and
depot Tuesday afternoon, a ladies' scarf
pin, lady's head with a diamond chip.
Reward if returned to Miss Kate Pooser.
Swiss Bell Ringers.
Not a very large, but certainly a most
? . , enthusiastic and appreciative audience
enjoyed the unique entertainment given
by the Swiss Bell Ringers, at the Fitting
School chapel last Saturday evening.
5? Each member of this company is an
artist, and their performances upon the
V numerous Instruments they carry, make
a first class entertainment. The very
p** accurate time they observe in playing
c J v these various instruments is nothing short
y of wonderful.
Mr. Rhoad is to be congratulated upon
, securing so delightful an entertainment,
and all those who did not attend, missed
an unusually good time.
Everybody come to Bamberg next Saturday
and hear the ladies' military band. Concerts
3.3V ana c.3u p. m.
? Colored Postofflce Clerk,
A colored clerk has been employed in
the Summerville postofflce. This is a
new departure not specially acceptable
< to the people of Summerville but entire*
* ly in keeping with the policy of our imperial
government. The work of stirring
up strife goes bravely on.?Summeryille
News.
INVALUABLE FOR RHEUMATISM.
I have been suffering for the past few
years with a severe attack of rheumatism
and found that Ballard's Snow Liniment
was the only thing that gave me satisfaction
and tended to alleviate my pains. J.
C. Degnan, Kinsman, Ills. 25c, 50c, $1.
Sold by Dr. H. F. Hoover, Bamberg, S. C.
His Big Bumps.
A gentleman entered a phrenologist's
office and asked to have his head examined.
After a moment's inspection the
professor started back, exclaiming:
k "Good gracious! You have the most
nS. unaccountable combination of attributes
kM I ever discovered ia a Human oemg.
' r*< Were your parents eccentric?"
"No sir," replied the all round charac,
ter, "but my wife is. You needn't pay any
attention to the larger bumps, sir.'
The Aiken Sewer Case.
An interesting opinion has been filed
in the supreme court by the chief justice
who affirmed the decision of the circuit
court in the cases of J. C. Harrigal and
? John Matheny vs. the City of Aiken.
These were separate cases but were so
similar in character that they were heard
together. Both of the men had dairies
which were located on the bank of a
stream. Into this stream the sewers of
Aiken emptied and the dairymen brought
suit against the city. The lower court,
however, dismissed the case and now the
supreme court has upheld that decision.
GIVES HEALTH, VIGOR AND TONE.
Herbine is a boon for sufferers from
aneamia. By its use the blood is regenerated
and color becomes normal. The
drooping strength is revived. The languor
is diminished. Health, vigor and
\ tone predominate. New life and activity
results. Mrs. Belle H. Shirel, Middles?
\ borough, Ills., writes: "I've been troubled
with liver complaint and poor blood, and
found nothing to benefit me like Herbine.
I hope never to be without it. I wish that
l I had known of it in my husband's life\
time." 50c. Sold by Dr. F. Hoorer.
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KARESH-ELLISON.
Two Popular Young People Joined in Marriage
Last Night at Berith Shalom.
Beneath a canopy of lace, over which
sprays of ivy in vivid green trailed its
graceful length, Mr. J. L. Karesh was
wedded last evening to Miss Mamie Ellison,
both of the contracting parties being
of this city. The ceremony was performed
at Berith Shalom Synagogue by Rabbi
J. J. Simonhoff, according to the ancient
Hebrew rites, at half-past 7 o'clock, and
was witnessed by a large congregation
composed of the friends and relatives of
the young couple, and their parents.
For the occasion the Synagogue had
been beautifully and profusely decorated
with vines, palms and flowers, and seemed
in its artistic loveliness like a conservatory
filled with guests. Before and during
the ceremony which joined this popular
young couple for better or for worse,
Metz's Charleston Orchestra furnished
the sweetest music, and at the proper
times a choir of young singers added their
clear voices to the ceremony. All of the
service was in the Hebrew language and
was noticeable for its religious solemnity.
When all of the large number of spectators
had been seated and the bridal
party had arrived the four ushers, Messrs
Morris Ellison, Alec Levin, Abe Herzog
and Hyman Birlant, came down the centre
aisle and took their proper places
near the altar. Next came the groomsman,
Mr. Samuel Berkman, with the only
bridesmaid, Miss Ray Banov, and then
came Mr. Daniel Ellison, the best man,
with the lovely maid of honor, Miss Rosa
Pearlstine. Following these the groom
entered with mother and brother, and
next came the bride with her mother and
father. Between came the two little flower
girls, Misses Marie and Eva' Karesh,
and the ring bearer, Miss Ray Karesh.
The bridal party followed them and all
grouped in their proper places. When the
ceremony had been completed the party
left the church as they had entered, the
bride and groom preceding.
After the marriage the bridal party
were driven to the residence of the bride's
father, where an elegant repast had been
spread, and where until a late hour the
joyous occasion was celebrated in the
customary manner. There were many
guests at this reception. The presents received
by the newly wedded pair were
numerous, useful and costly, showing
the popular esteem in which they are
held.
The groom is a well-known young business
man of Charleston, and the charming
bride is the daughter of Mr. E. Ellison,
of this city. The popular young couple
will make their home here.?Charles
ton News and Courier, Friday, March 4.
News of the above marriage will be of
interest to the people of Bamberg, as Mr.
Karesh, the groom, was a resident and
merchant of Bamberg for several years,
leavinghere to go to Charleston about
three years ago. His friends in this
section extend congratulations and good
wishes.
I have a big lot of horses and mules on
hand, and to keep from feeding them
over have decided to reduce the price on
them. Will save anv one money who
wants to buy. G. Frank, Bajtberg.
The Free Shortage.
Chief Clerk Wilson, of the comptroller
general's office and a representative of
the U. S. Bond and Guarantee Co., went
to Barnwell yesterday to examine the
accounts of Treasurer Free. The report
will be made by Monday if possible and
the comptroller general expects that the
bonding company will make good the
$11,000 shortage without suit.?The State
Friday, March 4.
Everybody come to Bamberg next
Saturday and hear the Ladies' Military
Band. Concerts 330 and 8.30 p. m.
Mrs. Ida Risher.
Whereas, Almighty God in His wise
providence has removed from-our midst,
on the 18th of February, our co-laborer,
Mrs. Ida Risher, who by her noble Christian
character has won for herself a warm
place in our hearts. Therefore, be it resolved
by the members of Union Sundayschool
who honored her as a faithful
member:
That while we bow in meek submission
to His Almighty will, yet we deeply de
plore our loss.
That while her place cannot be filled, she
has left behind her an example worthy of
emulation.
That we extend to the saddened family
our heartfelt sympathy in this, their sore
affliction.
That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the bereaved family, and a copy
be sent The Herald for publication.
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Blanche Spann,
Mrs. B. W. Simmons,
Miss Mallie Patrick,
Committee on Resolutions.
TREATMENT OF PNEUMONIA.
Pneumonia is too dangerous a disease
for anyone to attempt to doctor himself,
although he may have the proper remedies
at hand. A physician should always be
called. It should be borne iif mind,"however,that
pneumonia always results from a
cold or from an attack of grip, and by
giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
threatened attacK 01 pneumonia may oe
warded off. This remedy is used by physicians
in the treatment of pneumonia with
best results. Dr. W. J. Smith, Sanders,
Ala., who is also a druggist; says: "I have
been sellingChamberlain's Cough Remedy
and prescribing it in my practice for the
past six years. I use it in cases of pneumonia
and have gotten the best results.'
Sold by Bamberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice.
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JONES HITS DISPENSARY.
SAYS ITS WORSE THAN THE BAR-ROOM
SYSTEM TO THE PUBLIC.
Sam Jones the Famous Georgia Preacher, Prefers
Saloons to Dispensary System?Visited
Blind Tigers in Charleston.
Sam Jones writes to The Atlanta Journal
from Cartersville, Ga., as follows: I
have spent three days of this week in
South Carolina, and I have been thinking
considerably over what I saw and heard
on this trip! as well as on other tours
through South Carolina. I spent last
Afnr/lQT- nifflit in Phorloctnn Our train
Jluuuu;
on Coast Line was late. "We got to
Charleston about 9 o'clock. I inquired at
the hotel for a decent restaurant. I was
referred to one in the block of the hotel 1
went in, ordered my supper. At the table
next to me were four young men, not
eating but drinking. They were full when
I got in; they were fuller when I got oui.
When I got back to the hotel I remarked
that there seemed to be more to drink
than to eat at the restaurant they referred
me to. That brought on more talk, and
the dispensary, with all its characteristics
was discussed.
A gentleman standing high in the financial
and political life of South Carolina
proposed to me that he would show me
something if I would go with him, and I
accepted his invitation, and within two
blocks he carried me into six full-fledged
Charleston blind tigers. He said there
were 300 of them there. Some of them
were raided by the State and city constabulary
frequently. Others were immune;
| they never had been raided.
There are fourteen State dispensaries
in Charleston. I suppose they only do a
smdll per cent of the business in liquor.
The dispensaries must close at 6 o'clock
in the evening, and open at 6 o'clock in
the morning, but the blind tigers do business
after the hours of the dispensary,
and they do business until the wee small
hours of the morning. The names and
places of these blind tigers are as well
known in Charleston as the clothing stores
of George Muse and Eiseman, or the dry
goods stores of Chamberlin-Johnson and
Keely in Atlanta. The dispensaries in the
smaller towns do a large business, and
perhaps the only liquor business of any
of them worth speaking of; but they do
business, selling bust-head from sixteen
cents a half pint bottle to $2 a quart.
The State is the wholesale dealer and
furnishes all the dispensaries and the
State's profit is made in their profits as
they sell to the county and town dispensaries.
For instance each dispensary pays
the State dispensary twelve cents a bottle
for that pop-skull, which the town dispensary
sells for fifteen cents, and it has
the stamp of the State chemist on it,
reading "Nothing chemically impure in
this liquor." I do not know why thev" do
not stamp on the bottle, "Nothing morally
impure either." The one would go as far
! with me as the other.
- I once favored the dispensary as a
j choice between the saloon and the dispensary,
for the following reasons: First,
11 thought the dispensary would put the
bar room crowd and the liquor interests
out of politics, and we all know what a
potent factor they make. Second, that
the license feature, by which the coffers
of the town and State are enriched would
be done away with; and thirdly, because
I believed less liquor would be drunk.
But the South Carolina dispensaries
demonstrate that liquor is in politics
worse in South Carolina than any State
in the Union. And secondly, that the taxpayers
are getting more money out of it.
And thirdly, that there :js more liquor
drunk out of the dispensaries of South
Carolina, per capita, in my candid judgment,
than out of the full-fledged bar
rooms in other States. It will take South
Carolina a hundred years to recover from
the effects of the dispensary; for dispensary
liquor not only debauches the poor
devils that drink it, but the dispensary
will debauch the whole State in its politics
and morals. I am as much against
the open saloon as I ever was. I am as
much against the dispensary as I am
against the saloon, and for the same reasons.
And I keep saying that if whiskey is a
good thing, then turn it loose, and let it
flow ankle deep, and a dipper on the limb
of every tree and give the world all the
good there is in it. If it is a bad thing,
then down with and out with the whole
business m extenso. ?
Greenwood, S. C., has never had a dispensary.
For first-class citizenship, intelligence,
morality and decency she stands
without a peer in that State. Clinton, S.
j C., I believe, is another of the same stripe.
! But whenever you find a dispensary you
' will find a debauched sentiment, and. a
! growing greed on the part of the taxpay:
ei's to push its business, and to increase
' its profits.
; The best elements of South Carolina
! are against the dispensary, the worst ele!
ments of South Carolina are against the
i dispensary; and these two classes together
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< uu nut uiaac a uiajuntj iu mat oiaic. it
! is an anomalous state of things if the best
and worst elements of society be together
against anything.
I do not remember that I have met a
single minister in South Carolina, or de
vout Christian man who wasn't against
the dispensary; and the worst feature of
the dispensary system is, it has fastened
itself like a leech, and has come to stay.
I rather undertake to vote the saloons
out of Macon, Atlata or Savannah, than
to undertake to vote the dispensary out
of Athens or Rome. I have not only got
to fight the liquor, but I have got to fight
the profits of liquor that comes to each
taxpayer of the county, and when you
touch the average fellow's pocket, you
have hit the vital spot.
If any town in Georgia, or other State
UULUCUipimca ludu^uiauu^ a uxop^ucui j <
let them send a committee of three honest
men to Charleston or Columbia, and
take in also some of the smaller towns,
and see the thing as it is. That committee
will come back and report unfavorably.
Keep your saloons until you can vote
them out, but don't ever compromise by
swapping your saloons for the dispensary,
A saloon is the smallpox, a dispensary is
the measles. I, for one, had rather have
the smallpox, and get well than to have
the measles forever. I am frequently
asked, which would you choose saloons
or dispensary or blind tigers? I reply,
why don't you ask me which I had rather
have, smallpox, yellow fever or measles?
By the grace of God, I don't want either
one of the three in mine, and am not goi:
g to have them if I can help it.
G. Frank Bamberg sells everything
under a positive guarantee. He has a
very large stock of buggies, carriages, and
wagons on hand, and is going to sell them,
at prices to suit the buyer.
HORRIBLY CASHED WITH AN AXE.
unexplained right Between iwo ixeignDors in
Richland County?The Wounded Man
is Likely to Die.
Columbia, S C., March 7.-*-An unexplained
act of a terrible nature was made
Saturday nigh!; against the life of Ed
Martin by Will Lee, both farmers living
about seven miles from the city on the
Winnsboro road. Martin is lying at his
home with a frightful gash five inches
wide and three inches deep, in his breast.
The deadly blow was inflicted with an
axe in the hands of Lee, who was arrested
yesterday at his home and is now
in the county jail.
The encounter between the two men
took place at the home of Lee, it was
stated, but at what hour of the night
could not be learned. Dr. L. E. Harmon
was summoned between 2 and 3 o'clock
and arrived at 4 o'clock at a neighbor's
house a few hundred yards from Lee's
home, to which the wounded man had
walked. Dr. Harmon says he was not
told at what hour the combat took place
and that the injury was so serious and
the man so extremely weak from the loss
of blood that his entire attention was
given to the urgent requirements of his
patient.
Lee was arrested yesterday by Sheriff
Coleman, who drove out to the scene of
the tragic occurrence. The prisoner
made no resistance, but would not talk,
about anything relating to the assault,
only that it occurred at his home, but as
to the hour of the night or of the reasons
for such a summary onslaught, the
prisoner was silent.
Dr. Harmon stated last night that the
wound indicated that the blow was a full,
free swing of the axe. The fissure extending
five inches from the left shoulder
blade downward and was fully three
inches deep, penetrating the left lung.
What chances fo recovery had the victim
he could not state, but his condition, he
said, was grave.
Martin was removed to his own home
a short distance away yesterday afternoon.
Dr. Harmon visited him there
and was pleased with his condition after
standing the strain of being carried on a
litter. None of the neighbors would
talk of the affair,, said the physician.
Martin is a married man and has two
children and is a tenant on the plantation
of Mr. W. M. Mays of Columbia. A
Columbian who knew Martin said he
had the reputation of being a very quiet
ana oroeriy man. jjee is aisu uianicu,
but has no children.
Letter to H. J. Brabham, Bamberg, 5. C.
Dear Sir; Devoe is worth $4 or $o a
gallon, put-on; how much is another
paint worth?
Depends on how many gallons you've
got to put-on, to be equal to one of Devoe.
Mr J J Hall, Sheffield, Pa, painted two
houses one oat, five years ago, lead-andoil,
took 40 gallons.
Last summer bought 40 gallons Devoe
for same houses; had 10 gallons left.
Mr N Avery, Delhi, N Y, owns two
houses exactly alike; painted one with
Devoe; took 6 "gallons. The other with
some other; took 12 gallons.
What'd you give for those off paints?
Bear in mind, you've got to pay for the
painting. Yours truly.
F W Devoe & Co
44 New York
"Come now,'' said mamma, who had
taken the children for a walk through the
zoo, "let's go home and see papa."
"Oh, no!" protested Elsie, "let's see
these other monkeys first."
CURED CONSUMPTION.
Mrs. B. W. Evans, Charwater, Kan.,
writes; "My husband lay sick for three
months. Doctors said he had quick consumption.
We procured a bottle of Ballard's
Horehound Syrup, anu it cured him.
That was six years ago and since then we
have kept a bottle in the house. We
cannot do without it. For coughs and
colds it hits no equal." 2oc, 50c, and $1.
Sold by Dr. H. F. Hooyer, Bamberg, S. C.
ANOTHER STORE BURNED.
STORE OF J. S. BRELAND IN THE KEARSE
SECTION FIRED SUNDAY MORNING.
A Keg of Gunpowder Explodes Inflicting Very
Serious Injuries on a Prominent Physician.
People in That Section Aroused.
Last Sunday morning about four o'clock
the store of Mr. J. S. Breland in the
Kearse section of this county was xlestroyed
by fire. The fire was discovered
after it had gained considerable headway
and nothing of any consequence was
saved. Tne loss of building and goods is
a heavy one, and we are informed that
Mr. Breland had no insurance. The
value of goods and building must have
been at least $1,500.
Immediately upon discovering the fire
Mr. Breland and Dr. H. Manning Brabham,
who boards with him, rushed to the
burning building to save something if
possible. Soon afterwards a keg of gun
powder (fifty pounds) exploded and completely
wrecked the building. One of
the flying timbers struck Dr. Brabham
across the face, destroying the sight of
the left eye, and crushing the nose and
jaw. The wound is a ghastly one, and
for a while he was not expected to recover.
Our latest advices are that he is
doing as well as could possibly be expected,
and his recovery is hoped for. He is
suffering considerably but has been conscious
all the while. The blow was
a terrifiic one, and it is wonderful
that he was not instantly killed.
A crowd of neighbors soon gathered
and the country has been scoured in
search of the incendiaries. This is
cue tmra rouuery auu scuuuu uiu urng
in that section in the last two weeks.
No clue has as yet been found, but the
people of that section are aroused and
will not discontinue their efforts until
the guilty parties are brought to justice.
Dr. Brabham is one of the most popular
physicians in this county, and his
many friends deeply regret that this
awful accident has befallen him. His re-1
covery is earnestly looked for.
GREAT EXCITE/IENT IN BAMBERG.
Two Houses Burned In the Kearse Section by a
Gang of Thieves and Incendiaries?Dr. H. M.
Brabham, a Much Loved Physician, Probably
Fatally Injured by an Explosion of Gunpowder
In one of the Houses.
Olar, March 7.?Special: The Kearse
section is in great excitement. Evidently
a gang of thieves and incendiaries are
operating in an extensive way.
A few nights ago the store of Messrs J.
Bitter & Son was robbed and a large
amount of goods stolen.
Last Sunday morning before dawn the
store of Mr. J. 0. Kearse was totally destroyed
by fire, the loss being large and
total, as he carried no insurance.
Between midnight and dawn this morning
the store of Mr. J. S. Breland was
found in a light blaze. Mr. Breland, his
clerk, Mr. H. L. Kearse, and Dr. H. M.
Brabham were first at the burning building.
A few minutes after reaching the
store a large keg of powder exploded,
which completely wrecked it.
Mr. Breland was slightly wounded on
the head by a flying board, and a large
piece of timber struck Dr. Brabham in
the face, completely knocking out his left
eye and crushing in much of the frontal
facial bones. The wound is ghastly. Drs.
Coleman, Folk and Kirkland were hastily
summoned, and they are doing all in their
power to save the life of their patierft,
but they are not hopeful, and told his
family to prepare for the worst.
As proof of the esteem the people of
this section have for Dr. Brabham, his
pastor, the Rev. Mr. Harley, call to see
him, and was so shocked that he went
on to the church and in a few simple
words told whad had happened, and stated
that services would be orditted. Strange
to say the same thing happened at the
colored people's church near by.
For twelve or more years Dr. Brabham
has practiced here, and holds a large
place in the hearts of all the people, both
white and colored.
As above stated excitement is running
high, and if these high-handed outlaws
are caught it will be hard indeed to keep
Judge Lynch from presiding. Scouting
parties have been out all day to-day; in
fact, nearly all of last week, and it will
be kept up.?News and Courier. *
Everybody come to Bamberg next
Saturday and hear the Ladies' ililitary
Band. Concerts 3.30 and 8.30 p. m.
An Outrageous Murder.
A most remarkable lynching took
place at Holly Hill in the western corner
of Berkeley county recently. A strange
negro known by two or three names arrived
at town Saturday morning. He
said he was a railroad hand. His conduct
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was a little disorderly ana ne wasoraerea
to leave town. He went to the house of
a negro by the name of Manuel and after
staying a short time he returned to town.
The marshal considered that his irrelevant
language warranted arrest. When
arrested he became violent. By the aid
of handcuffs and ropes he was secured
and carried to the calaboose and left
there for the night, the only charge being
disorderly conduct.
He was taken out during the night
and carried out a short distance and shot
several times, the handcuffs still being on
Thpv threw him in a ditch and left I
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him for dead. He soon crawled out and
went to Manuel's house, freezing, bleeding
to death and handcuffed. He wanted
fire and a place to die. Manuel was afraid
to take him for fear that his murderers
would visit him. He went some distance
to an unoccupied house and there crouching
against the wall died. He told Manuel
that two white men took him from the
calaboose. It seems that downright savagery
could go no further.
THE BEST COUGH SYRUP.
S. L. Apple, ex-Probate Judge, Ottawa
Co., Kansas, writes: "This is to say that
I have used Ballard's Horehound Syrup
? tkot t not hesitate to
lur ycaio, ouu * T
recommend it as the best cough svi up I
have ever used." 25c, 50c, $1. Dr. Hoover.
WATSON GIVES CLEVELAND'S RECORD.
Former President Invited Negro to White Hoost
Reception, also Signed a Bill Providing - -Ji'ja|
for Mixed Schools. j|S
Atlanta, Ga., March 7.?The
News publishes the following letter. ^Wjj9
Thompson, Ga., March 5,1904. k|?lg|
To The Atlanta News:?Mr. Clevelaaft /^^B
denies that C. H. J. Taylor lunched or %
dined at his table. Certain ne wspapers^gS^M
devoted to Mr. Cleveland, print his letter f ^ ^^B
under scare headlines which annottflC^J||'|?B
that "No Negro Ever Ate at Clevelandfcla
In saying this they unwittingly go
far, and they make trouble for the&|3
oracle. Hedidnoteay that "No negrt?| ;|BB
ever ate at my table." He confined his^iJp^H
denial strictly to Taylor.
It might not be fair to recall instanceii^K'j^B
where colored congressmen dined at
White House at state dinners, but it
perfectly fair to remind Mr. Cleveland
Fred Douglass. This negro, who
married a white woman (of a certain
was not only treated with of^cial con-^ '^^H
sideration, but, when Mr. Cleveland (wittf*?
extremely delicacy) had his bride to commit ;*|8j
to the White House that he might wed faWEj||
there, he invited Fred Douglass and h3A||:-||jW
wife to attend the reception.
This reception was not a state functicra| ^H|
It was, social, purely. No one
the right to be present save those invitad^ ^fgH
And, surely, Mr. Cleveland must ha^^K^H
respected his lively and accompliflhdeal i^aH
bride too much to have summoned mftgSffiggM
man or woman whom he did not cons$4ec^E^H
his or her social equal. It does not
pear that he invited either his coachmniaBB^B
or his cook. ' A*$||?
Fred Douglass, whose color and sme|j^|jSMj
proclaimed the African, was praad^BrffBB
among the guests, and with him dum^^H
his white wife. ?aM
Not only did Mr. Cleveland do this^^M
kind of thing in Washington, bat, whea ^'-^J
governor of New York, he signed tl^l^JBH
bill providing for mixed schools. Owim&S^H
to this system, which he thus approvej^S IgiaBI
negro children have been injected intggA^B
the white schools, and white chiidrai^^SH
have been compelled to submit to negitij?: JjBB
teachers.
If this is not social equality, what infjsBIISBi
What does that system of co-education||jj B
lead to, inevitably?
|. To southern white people nothfa||Bl|BB
could be more odious than this forcfl&ffl^SB
bringing together, on terms of absoIale^^B
equality, little white girls and little nie^ '|^BB
gro boys.
To compel the intimate association
the two races in the school house, daringfl| B
the plastic period of youth, is the most^$ff|ni
insidious and dangerous attack that couM^^MB
be made upon the racial integrity of^thj?^HH
whites. ' The effort to delude the peopIe^'JeM
into the belief that there is any matertiS^HJ
difference between Cleveland and. Rooa^M^oB
velt on the Nigger Question, or any otherJS^sjH
political issue, is enough to stir one'* B
gust. There isn't any material differ6?mE^HB
and all observant men know it. wiwB
Recently, John Sharp Williams,
Democratic house leader, labored faitk^[^9H
fully in one of the magazines to show thaSr^EH
his wing of the Democratic party haft aa|gf 'iflafl
issue. In spite of all that John
could do, his article lamentably failed^ to
disclose any issue. John Sharp's' entiPM ^Hj
magazine production could be summa^Sx^^S
up in one sentence: "We would . rather;
do it than to let the other fellows, do.jWB
, Without intending to amuse a^ybpdjr^wt^H
John Sharp's performance was almost a>^
humorous as the caperings of those
ocratic senators who have been "cussing*'* v JjBM
Roosevelt with their tongues and indoi^j/JpH
ing him with their votes on the Panany^^p^Q
If I were a party man at all?which ?l| :||jS
am not?I would shell the woods whereJ|||j|M
this kind of tweedle-dee and tweedle-dum - '.rjH
nonsense goes on; and I would do
level best to create the opportunity
some national candidate with braiai^ :;:^w
enough and pluck enough to make
issue wifh our present lords and mastei&fl M
Thomas E. Watson.
Everybody come to Bamberg next Setmdiirall
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Smoothing Things Over. S
Senator Clapp of Minnesota is a great |fara|jH
campaigner and is constantly called
to make speeches in his state, says thr^B^j
Washington Post.
Last fall he was asked to go to a
called Erin Corners, which is not fat ':0 $2
from his hor<e town, and make a poiid- $^3
Erin Corners is a Democratic hamlet^lSH^
with no Republicans living within
limits. Clapp is a Republican. ffl
He got to the Tillage and fonnd the
town hall packed with Democrats., He
tried to talk, and they howled him down. ViSH*!
He tried half a dozen times, and each )|gH "3
time was compelled to stop because of. M
the noise and disturbance in the hall ' ^
He was just about to quit when an old '?i
man who had worked as hired man on ; Jig '' &
the farm of Senator Clapp's father came^JI^H
un t.n the nlatform. and said: "Don't mind :/M
them, Mose. They're lot of loafers and
rowdies. None of the decent people
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