The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, May 28, 1908, Image 2
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Bamberg Iferalb
ESTABLISHED IN APRIL, 1891
A. IV. KNIGHT. Editor.
THURSDAY, MAY 28,1908.
Mad dogs are still plentiful I
throughout the State. We trust that1
city council will pass that dog ordinance
at the next meeting, the first
Tuesday in June.
The
State convention did a mighty
small thing in defeating Mr. W.
E. Gonzales, editor of the Columbia
State, for the honor of being a dele*
gate at large to the national conven- J
tion. However, Mr. Gonzales has j
no cause to be sore, for the convention
adopted his ideas as to an
instructed delegation. But for the!
fight of The State the delegation j
would have gone uninstructed.
Brother Smoak, of the Walter
boro tress ana outuuaiu , lil OJ/VUU. |
ing of The Bamberg Herald's new
building, says it is encouraging to
know that one country weekly is
making so much money. We must
correct him with regret. We are
not making any money, and we have
never received the patronage we deserved.
We only have a lot of nerve,
and this is the explanation of the
-new building and equipment.
By the way, let's build that cotton
? -v 1 warehouse in Bamberg this summer
and have it ready for the fall crop
5. ' of cotton. The commission to
organize was obtained some months
ago, but the scheme fell through be^
cause of lack of subscriptions to the
;capital stock. This is a matter for
$? , the merchants and business men to
take hold of, and they are losing
money and business as long as they
- pot off the building of a warehouse.
A desirable location can be secured
at a reasonable price, the money is
here, and there is no reason why the
enterprise should not succeed. Let's
get to work at once.
^ The exhibition of politics at the
grand lodge Knights of Pythias was
little short of disgusting. This is
& the most representative body of
Sgt ; men in the State, and it is simply
disgraceful that the annual sessions
|t:i:i should be marred by the actions of
n the many men who want honors in
A the order.' At one time it was an
^ honor to be a member of the grand
lodge, but if this sort of thing is to
f\ ( continue many men will become
disgusted and quit th^ order, to say
nothing of attracting new and de?.
. ./ sirable members. For weeks past
p ' the State has been flooded with circular
letters in behalf of candidates
for various positions in the lqdge,
V . and some men are posing too much
afe Knights of Pythias while running
V ?. for State offices.
A commercial traveler was found
!. in a semi-conscious condition last
Friday morning in a Columbia hotel
room which was filled with gas. The
ftl ' proprietors should be more careful
to ventilate their houses after politif
oro {nor
.. vifti ingo. jLiT^uiu^
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TALKED TOO MUCH.
(? Juror Said He Would Convict Regard =
less of Testimony.
Columbia, May 21?In the case of
Will Foster under sentence of death
.at Spartanburg for the murder of a
white man named John Young, the
supreme court to-day filed an unusual
order granting a suspension of the
appeal in the case in order to allpw
Foster's attorneys to move for a new
trial in the circuit court on the
grounds that one of the jurors. Jesse
Mahaffey, said before the trial that
* he would convict the negro regardless
of. the testimony. There were
several affidavits from persons who
V " beard him make this statement although
Mahaffey declares he was
only jesting.
Mahaffey is a former member of
the legislature and a Methodist
preacher.
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Mrs. John Lake Dead.
Edgefield-, May 21.?News has
reached here by cablegram of the
death of Mrs. John Lake in Canton,
the wife of the Rev. Jno. Lake,
Edgefield's earnest and beloved missionary
in China. Exactly one year
ago Mr. Lake married in China a
young woman of Ohio, the widow of
a deceased missionary and herself a
very eminent and indefatigable worker
in the mission field. Mrs. Lake
1 'was only about 27 years old and a
woman of lofty Christian character
and very high educational attain
ments. On account of this sad news,
Edgefield is in mourning, deep and
earnest. The Rev. John Lake is not
only universal^* beloved in Edgefield,
but throughout South Carolina.
Died in Sumter.
Just as we were going to press
Wednesday morning we received a
'phone message from Rev. T. G. Herbert
stating that their infant daughter
died about three o'clock that
morning. The burial will take place
in Sumter to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
and the two boys will come home
some time next week. Their many
friends here extend sincere sympathy
in this hour of sorrow.
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NE6R0 ATTEMPTS ASSAULT i
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CHILD OF J. H. SANDIFER THE IN- !
TENDED VICTin.
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riother Prevents Crime and Wounds
Negro?Boy Confessed and
Is in Penitentiary.
An attempted criminal assault upon
the-6-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Johnson H. Sandifer, who live
at 1420 Lady street, resulted in an
exciting chase by the police after
Antley Robinson, a negro boy, his
subsequent capture and removal to
tilt: OLdlC ^CllltClUIUi J . xtiv uvm?u
of the affair show a remarkable tendency
toward criminal life by the
boy, who is only 12 years of age, but
the shocking and sickening details
are of little public interest, partly on
account of the youth of the negro,
and on account of the nature of the
attempted crime.
Robinson, whose mother worked
in the house, attacked the little girl,
whose mother was attracted by the
screams. The boy ran as soon as ne
heard the mother coming and although
caught, wrenched away from
her grasp and started out of the yard.
He was struck by a brick hurled
by the mother of the child and a long
gash cut in his head.
As soon as possible the police were
notified and several officers put on
the trail. Officers Marsh and Hough
' and. R. 0. Thackman of the county
! constabulary traced his movements
1 to the upper part of the city and he
was finally seen on east Lumber
street. From here he was chased
out the old Asylum road to the dairy
i on the property of the State Hospital
for the Insane, where he surrendered.
He was taken to the police station,
where he admitted the crime and afterwards
it was thought best to take
him to the penitentiary fcr safe
keeping. There was no excitement
over the matter and all concerned
are satisfied to let the law take its
course.
Mr. and Mrs. Sandifer are originally
from Bamberg county but moved
here recently from Gastonia, where
they spent some time. While the community
was wrought up over the affair
for awhile, the news that the
boy had been caught satisfied all that
he would be properly punished.
Court convenes here one week from
Monday. The accused will be given
a speedy trial. The grief-stricken
father of the child came to the State
office last night to request the withholding
of the crime. He expressed
regret that he had been unable to
catch the negro boy before the police
got him. "I would have left
life in him," said Mr. Sandifer, "but
I would have given him terrible punishment
and suffering; an example
to others of his l^ace."
The confession of Antley Robinson
disposes of his case, and the trial
will be but a matter of form.?Columbia
State. ^
Vouchsafe Us Surcease.
The following clipping was handed
us a few days ago by a gentleman in
town. We do not know what paper
it was clipped from, being sent to
our friend by a New York house:
The sentiment of business is more
hopeful, although the number of
failures and the amount of money involved
is appalling. The better feeling
is due to the increasing ease in
time money and the response accorded
to applications for large loans on
the part of the railroads. As the
conviction grows that Mr. Roosevelt
is not to succeed himself conditions
will probably improve. Except for
the actual and intrinsic damage and
destruction which he has wrought
there is really nothing to retard recovery
except the widespread and demoralizing
apprehension that he may
seize upon another term. It is. unhappily
only too true that Mr.
Roosevelt's word carries little weight
with the general public. This is due
doubtless to his indecent proclivity
for calling people liars upon inadequate
provocation. Hence the fact
that, his disavowals of an intention
to serve another term create uneasiness
instead of reassurance.
If it shall turn out that Mr. Taft
or any of his fellow candidates receives
the nomination at Chicago
public sentiment will undergo a
most beneficial change. Indeed, the
improvement already noted is due
solely to the anticipation or "discounting"
of that contingency. Mr.
Roosevelt hangs like a pall of death ,
over the business initiative and
energy of the whole country.
Only the irrepressible optimism of
American character sustains animation
and keeps the machinery of affairs
in motion.
Should Mr. Taft be nominated that
event will be followed by a week or
two of keen anxiety as to what the
convulsive deliberations of the Democrats
shall result in at Denver. So
much doubt has been cast by Mr.
Roosevelt and his associates upon Mr.
Taft's strength and availability as to
impart a probably fictitious importance
to the possible nomination of
Mr. Bryan. This should rapidly diminish
as a better knowledge is gained
of the hopeless disruption and confusion
prevailing in the Democratic
ranks So far thev have not betrav
ed the least evidence of either desire
or ability to get back their deserters.
In 1904 perhaps two million Democrats
voted the Republican ticket,
and as matters stand now they are
likely to do it again next November.
It is a great national misfortune.
The natural and traditional principles
of Democracy are needed in our government
at this time as they never
were needed before. That this grievous
and evil lack may but a little :
longer afflict us may an Almighty
Providence graciously vouchsafe!
HAD GOOD FIGHT.
Mayor Mahon, of Greenville, In Fisticuff
With J. W. Norwood.
Hon. G. Hey ward Mahon, mayor of
Greenville, had a rough-and-tumble
fight on the train at Hodges Thursday,
with Mr. J. W. Norwood, of
Greenville, who is president of banks
in Greenville, Wilmington, Asheville
and elsewhere.
Mr. Mahon was on his way home
from Columbia, where he had been
in attendance on the State Democratic
convention as a member of the
Greenville delegation, and Mr. Nori
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wood naa ueen lu nuugcs uu a uuoiness
trip. When the train stopped at
Hodges, Mr. Norwood started to get
aboard and encountered Mr. Mahon
on the platform.
There has been bad blood between
Mr. Mahon and Mr. Norwood for a
long time, on account of politics.
Mr. Norwood fought Mr. Mahon
very bitterly during the last municipal
campaign. The two men have passed
each other frequently on the
streets of Greenville, but yesterday
was the first time they had met outside
the city. Mr. Mahon is said to
have stated, after the fight was over,
that he could not afford to tackle Mr.
Norwood in Greenville, while he was
mayor of the city. As Mr. Norwood
started up the steps of the coach at
Hodges, Mr. Mahon caught him by
the collar and made some remarks to
him, the exact nature of which could
not be ascertained. Mr. Norwood
also caught hold of Mr. Mahon, ac- :
cording to eye-witnesses, and jerked
him backwards, and the two men fell
to the ground.
Both have good grit and their longstanding
animosity lent great unction
to the fight. Mr. Norwood got
the advantage in the fall and landed
on top and began fighting vigorously.
Capt. "Billy" Smith, the conductor,
had given the signal for the
train to start when Mr. Norwood
started up the steps, and the train
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pulled out ana leit tne two men
clawing at each other on the ground.
Some of the passengers gave the
alarm, however, and the train was
stopped and run back to the depot.
The men were pulled apart
and put aboard, in separate coaches,
and the train proceeded on its way.
In the scrimmage Mr. Norwood
got a bad cut on his face. He is reported
to have explained that in the
fall his chin struck against the end
of a cross-tie or the iron rail. Mr.
Mahon also had considerable blood
about his countenance.
Mutual friends were on the train
and these kept the antagonists separate
and they went on to Greenville
without any further collision.
TO REFUND COTTON TAX.
Bills Introduced in House Providing
for Payment to Southern States.
Washington, May 21.?Bills were
introduced in the house to-day to refund
to the States of Missouri, Louisiana,
Virginia, South Carolina, North
Pnwnlino TMAnov mlWfpH "frfim fiifc.
VOIV/IUXC* X11V1IVJ wuvvwv
izens of those States for taxes on cotton
for the years 1863-1868, inclusive.
The total ataount carried by the bills
is $22,840,677. There ik no possibility
of their passage.
Fireman Hurt Mysteriously.
H. J. Beasley, fireman on the Southern
railroad, was carried to Columbia
last Thursday night and is now in the
hospital there as the result of injuries
received at Allendale in a manner
not known. The condition of Beasley
is not regarded as serious, he having
received some slight bruises about
the head.
The manner in which he was injured
is not known. Members of the ;
train crew found Beasley lying on
the ground, near the depot, in Allendale
and he was unable to state at the
time or since how he had been hurt.
It was not known whether he fell out
of the train or was hurt while off
duty. Beasley is a resident of Columbia.
Friends Now.
"At one time we believed it would
hp hpttpr for the countrv if he (Till
man) was retired from public life.
Now we believe his retirement would
be a public calamity. We hope he
will live to serve South Carolina in
the Senate for many years."?Bamberg
Herald. Editor Knight is only
one of the Senator's numerous former
political enemies who now realize
his faithfulness, consistency, and
beneficial work for South Carolina
and the Southland.?Fort Mill Times.
Capt. W. Fred Stokes Dead.
Rowesville, May 20.?Capt. W.
Fred Stokes, intendant of Rowesville,
died suddenly at his home here
this morning at about 1 o'clock. He
was about 60 years of age, and his
sudden death has cast a gloom over
the entire town.
He was a member of New Hope
lodge, K. of P., and his funeral will
+V>oir> cricnippc; at. "Mpw Hone
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cemetery at 10:30 a. m. Thursday.
Mr. Stokes leaves a widow, four
daughters and three sons to mourn
his death.
state of Ohio, City of Toledo, \
Lucas County. j
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney &
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 6th day of December, A. D.
188a A. W. GLEASON,
(Seal.) Notary Public.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Candidates' Cards
FOR SOLICITOR" 4
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I respectfully announce myself as &
candidate for the position of Solicitor of
the Second Judicial Circuit, subject to
the rules of the Democratic primary. I
will abide the result and support the
nominees thereof. H. M. GRAHAM.
I am a candidate for re-election to the
office of Solicitor of the Second Judicial
Circuit, subject to the will of the Demo- ?
crats of the circuit, as expressed at the
primary election, pledging myself to
support the nominees thereof.
JAMES E. DAVIS.
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I hereby announce myself a candidate . %
for the office of Solicitor of the Second ;
Judicial Circuit, pledging myself to abide
by the rules and regulations of the Democratic
party and to support the Tiominees
thereof. JAMES F. BYRNES.
FOR STATE SENATOR *
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for re-election to the State Senate, subject
to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic party. J. B. BLACK.. V
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
I respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for re-election to toe Home .
of Representatives from Bamberg ?
County, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary and
support the nominees. \ '
C. W. GARRIS.
I respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for re-election to the House . |
of Representatives from Bamberg
County, subject to the rules and regulations
of the Democratic primary. ; v
B. W, MlLEY. r
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ruk uxkiv ur vajuki.
Heartily thanking the Democrats of
this county for their support in the part, J
I respectfully announce that I am a
candidate for re-election as- Clerk of . ^
Court. Will continue to give you the ?
best service of which I am capable.
C. B. FREE.
FOR SHERIFF v ^
To-the Democratic voters: I hereby
announce myself a candidate fpr the of- ' H
fice of Sheriff of Bamberg county, sub-" 'M
iect to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic primary. If elected I promise
faithful service. I will thank the publie
for their support. Respectfully* V Jg&i
E. C. BRUCE.
I take this method of announcing to
the voters of Bamberg county that Iain v ; -4
acandidatefor re-election to the offieeof 'J-:M
Sheriff, subject to the rules of the Demo- J ;
cratic primary. I desire to thank the $
voters and friends for their support and
patronage in the past, and promise to
conduct myself ana thesffairsof the office
as to merit the confidence of the
people in the future. Respectfully,, \
J. B. HUNTER,
I hereby announce myself a candidate .
for the office of Sheriff of Bamberg '
county, subject to rules and regulations f
oi tne democratic primary, ix eieccea ~
I promise faithful service. I will
thank the public for their support.
Respectfully, J. C. FOLK, JR. \
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
To the Democrats of Bamberg county:
I hereby announce myself a candidate $
for the office of County Treasurer, subject
of course to vour will as expressed
at the primary election. I solicit your
support on merit, and will appreciate
your endorsement. ^
A. L. KIRKLAND. ,
I am a candidate for renominstion for
appointment as County Treasured of.
Bamberg county, pledging myself to
abide the result of the primary election.
T moTu>nffn1]T7 anli<>if armiwrt. nf tJiA J?,
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~ FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR, ~V
. I hereby announce myself & candidate'
fof re-election to the office of County
Supervisor, subject to the rules aoa ^
regulations of the Democratic primary J
and pledge myself to support the nomi- '
nees of tne party. J. JB. KEARSE.
PROBATE JUDGE '
I am a candidate for re-electiop to the 'i%
office of Judge of Probate of Bamberg
county in the Democratic primary. I
will abide the result and support the , '
nominees. G. P. HARMON. ;
FOR CORONER
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for re-election to the officeof Coro- =
ner of Bamberg county, subject to the
rules and regulations or the Democratic
primary. ' ' J. H. ZEIGLER. ^
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. - >
I hereby announce my candidacy ' 5
[ for the office of County CommiastoB-: > ?
er of Bamberg County, subject to *
the result of the Democratic primary.
D. W. PHILLIPS. *
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I hereby announce my candidacy for
reappointment as County Commissioner, . 'i
subject to will of the voters as ex- > ;
pressed at the Democratic primary. I /'
will abide the result and support the .jf
nominees. H. J. BELLINGER. !
FOR MAGISTRATE AT BAMBERG |1
I hereby announce "myself a candidate : ' *
for the office of Magistrate at Bamberg,
subj'ect to the rules and regulations'of
the Democratic party. H. D. FREE.
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