The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, March 25, 1909, Image 4
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Sambrrg ifrralh
ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1891.
A. W. KNIGHT, Editor.
Thursday, March 25, 1909
The Walterboro Press and Standard
speaks of this newspaper "reviving"
the petitions for Warren
township moving to Bamberg. No,
contemporary, we are not "reviving"
this matter. The citizens of Warren
township are doing all the work
we know of, and we think they are
really very much in earnest about
annexing to Bamberg. They believe
they will better their condition
by coming in with us, and a
hearty welcome awaits them.
Governor Hoke Smith, of Georgia,
says that the unanimous sentiment
of all the Democrats he has met is
that Democracy should have a newleader,
thus shelving Mr. Bryan, but
to our mind the thing most needed
Is a new Democracy to follow the
leader whoever he may be, a Democracy
that will adhere to the things
for which it stands and will lay aside
personal prejudices and will strive
for the common good. The lack of
unity : has done more to defeat
Democracy's candidates than ever
Mr. Bryan has done.
This is certainly a queer old world
we live in. For instance, Mr. Brown
or Smith or whatever his name
might be would get terribly mad
with a newspaper editor should the
fact be published that he had been
arrested while playing cards for
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money ana nnea in me ponce courts,
'1 yet both he and his wife will read
with great satisfaction in the society
column an account of her swell card
party, at which bridge or some other
fashionable game was played for a
prize if not for actual money.
' \ Strange it may be, yet it is a fact
nevertheless.
S?*f ^ .
We hear a good deal about the
v / South believing in free trade, but
just let congress talk about reducing
the tariff on some article in which
the South is interested and at once
a great howl will go up. Witness
the recent protest of the lumber j
manufacturers of the South against
the reduction of the tariff on lumber.
And so it will be with any other in- ;
dustry. We might as well be honest
about it. We are no more free ,
traders in the South than the manufacturers
of New Enaland, and '
- whenever our interests are threatened
by tariff legislation we'll squeal ,
just as quick. And who can blame
us? We are only human after all. 1
,
If President Taft really wants to 1
break up the "solid South" he has .
only to appoint competent men to
fill federal positions in this part of <
the country, regardless of their po- 1
> litical affiliations. When the people
of the South can believe that they
will receive just treatment at the <
hands of the national governmen , i
with the negro eliminated, one neei ;
not be surprised at a great change J
in sentiment and political affiliations ;
The South has been following the 1
Democratic party for years and has ](
received nothing. As this section is
rapidly becoming a manufacturing
center, the business interests will
Nnaturally want protection?and the
Republican party is the party of pro- :
tection. (
Two Factory Inspectors. !
Columbia, March 22.?Commis- J
sioner Watson to-day named the two s
factory inspectors provided for in the <
recent act of the legislature. There 1
were over 300 applications for the 1
' job, telegrams and special delivery i
letters coming even as late as this <
morning. ]
Mr. S. M. Sloan, one of the ap- <
pointees, is a native of Anderson, but 1
now lives in Greenville. He is a <
Clemson graduate of 1900, and is a 1
son of Treasurer P. H. E. Sloan, of <
that institution. He has had a va- <'
riety of cotton mill experience, from 1
the bottom rung up to superintend- <
ent. As he was employed by the <
Cotton Mill Association to supervise '<
the employment of labor he will <
naturally be regarded as the cotton 1
mill owners' representative. 1
Mr. Alex. MCJJougan, or uoiumDia, >
the other appointee, has for ten 1
^ years or more been a conservative '<
representative of organized labor in 1
this city and is looked upon as a '<
valuable and capable young man.
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Farmers' Union.
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Bamberg county union was organized
on the 19th of February by M. 1
A. Mahaffey, with the following offi- 1
cers: j
President?D. P. Smith, Ehrhardt i
Vice-president?J. W. Stewart, ]
Bamberg. <
Secretary?J. E. McMillan, Ehr- *
, hardt. <
Chaplain?D. O. Hunter, Hunter's i
Chapel. <
Conductor?H. A. Hughes, Ehr- i
hardt. s
Doorkeeper?J. W. Steedly, Bam- (
berg. 1
The New York Tribune says: "The ]
liquor traffic costs more each year
than our whole civil service, our t
army, navy and congress, the river, i
harbor and pension bills: all we pay <
for local government: all national, s
State and county debts, and all the i
schools in the country. In fact, this
government^ pays more for liquor
than for every function of every kind
of government." J
CAPERS CUT OUT.
Xo1 Longer Republican Referee for
South Carolina.
A special, from Washington says:
When President Taft sent the
name of E. W. Durant, Jr., to the
Senate for confirmation, as collector
of the port of Charleston, he set in
motion the new plan tor patronage
dispensation in the South that he
has long had in mind.
.Mr. Durant's name was second on
the list of more than a hundred others.
It is plain from this that the
..resident wanted not only to make
him coilector in Crum's place, but to
do so at once, in order that it might
become known what policy is to be
followed in such matters in the future.
There is no use in longer concealing
the fact thai the political days of
Commissioner John G. Capers, of the
internal revenue bureau, who for
some years has dictated the filling
of government offices in South Carolina,
are at an end, and, while it may
not be true that any one else has
been named yet to succeed him as
referee, the truth may as well be
known, and that is, that when the
president desired to make Mr. Durant's
appointment he did not consult
Mr. Capers, but sent for Postmaster .
General Hitchcock, who, with Postmaster
Harris, of Charleston, recommended
Mr. Durant's appointment.
Mr. Capers was not taken into consideration
in any way, so far as can
be learned.
It is safe, therefore to figure on
the president's future policy so far
as making these appointments is concerned,
and that policy will be to get
the best white men from the. Republican
party, if they are to be had;
failing in this, then turn to others.
But he does not propose to follow
blindly the old ruts, depending upon,
the ancient and obnoxious referee
system. This means that not -only
Mr. Capers, but others whc) formerly 1
dictated patronage distribution, will
have no status with the administration
as such hereafter.
The naming of Mr. Durant is an
important step for more reasons than
one and augurs well for both President
Taft and his. friends in the
South, who are backing him up by
bringing forward their best men in 1
filling vacancies under the administration.
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TAPT'S SOUTHERN POLICY.
Repeats Assertions Regarding Federal
Appointments.
Washington, March 22.?Unless
President Taft really intends to make
an entire change of policy with regard
to Southern appointments and
the treatment of the South generally .
he had better take in his sign, for
he is continually piling up promises
along the line of his utterances at the
possum dinner in Atlanta. To certain
North Carolinians who called to
see him with reference to the appointment
of a federal judge in that
State, he said to-day:
"The man whom I select as judge
will have the respect of every citizen
of the district. He will not be a scrub.
I intend to appoint a lawyer of con- <
ceded ability and integrity. No poli
cician win De cousiuereu u.v ui? iwi i
appointment. I think a judge should
be separate and removed from the
world of politics. I hope to select as
judge a man who will make every
citizen of the district feel and understand
that he has a court of his own
people and not one that is foreign
snd hostile."
Numerous North Carolina Republican
organization men called on the
president to recommend to him a ]
man for judge, but the indications are
that Mr. Taft is going to ignore <
the Republican organization in this ]
appointment. It is believed here by ]
those who have watched this situa- 1
tion that a Democrat will be appoint- i
ed to that judgeship. ;
Sunday-School Convention.
The plans for the Bamberg County 5
hiter-denominational Sunday-School '
Association are being perfected rap- ]
idly, and just as soon as the replies
can be had from the superintendents 1
Df the schools in the county, things
will take more definite shape. This 1
much is certain: There is going to he J
i convention. And another thing is
certain also: The Sunday-school that
'ails to have at least one delegate
aere will fall behind in the move- j
ment for the advancement of Sunlay-school
work. The plans are for J
practical helps on this line of work, }
md everything will be worked from j
:hat standpoint. Some schools in the ]
jounty doubtless are unaware that
:here is such a thing as a South ?
Carolina Sunday-School Association, J
md that an annual convention is ^
leld at which many of the schools (
;hroughout the State are represented 1
md at which choice speakers from ,
ill over the country are present. The (
jounty convention, which will be <
ield here April 27 and 28, will not ?
ae such a pretentious gathering as a j
State Association, of course, but two }
tvell-known workers are to be here, .
ind others not quite so closely identified
with Sabbath-school work will
ilso be present to help. *
The trip to Bamberg will be well ,
A'orth the coming just to hear such ,
speakers as Mr. J. M. Way, the general
secretary, and Mr. Frank F.
Whilden, the well known musical
eaaer, of Columbia. Mr. Way will
ill an important part cf the program,
giving the practical side of the
issociation work and showing why
Bamberg county should be a member"
)f the State Association. His ideas
ire forthcoming in a manner that is
certain to please and entertain and
nform you. The music will be in
iirect charge of Mr. Whilden, and he
will lead the convention choir in the
singing. A large choir of voices
rhosen from the surrounding country
will add much to the occasion. The t
singing alone will be worth the trou- f
Me that it takes you to get here. <
It is requested that all superin- t
Pendents who have not done so al- r
ready, send their names and ad- i
Iresses in to the committee at once ]
so that programs and other informa- 1
:ion can be mailed to them. (
M. W. BRABHAM. i
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THE COOPERS CONVICTED. ;
(Continued from page one.)
young daughters of Col. Cooper, were ;
brave, and, aside from tearful eyes, *
restrained their emotions gamely.
.Mrs. Burch sat with her arm around ;
her brother Robin's shoulder and <
.Mrs. Wiison was at her father's right. ^
The suspense for the two young wo- ;
men had been heartrending and any
verdict, however unfavorable, was a ,
rslief. .Mrs. Burch, however, as she ;
reached the narrow corridor leading I <
to the jail, collapsed and had to be ,
supported by her husband. .Mrs. ;
vilson's eyes were streaming with '
tears. Both young women have
counted confidently on an acquittal,
although even their counsel advised '
against building too many hopes on ,
the result.
Jurors' Balloting. *
The jurors were not inclined to !
talk, but one of them said: ,
"On the first ballot we acquitted ;
T,-, V, ,-1 O>io*n onH HiorocariloH t Vi A Ann- '
spiracy theory. On this same ballot
we stood six for guilty of murder in
the first degree with mitigating circumstances,
five for murder in the
second degree with 20 years, the
maximum penalty, 'and one for ac- ^
quittal. The ballets all day Wednes- j
day and Thursday showed the same. !
result. Yesterday the man who \
voted for acquittal came over to f
murder, in ,the second degree but de- I
mande'd that only 10 years be as- \
sessed. The rest of us did not deem <
10 years as anything like adequate, J
so' we disagreed again. Of course, *
all this refers to the Coopers, not ?
Sharp,, whom rwe had acquitted. *< I
"Early this morning the man who 1
was-holding out for-10 years agreed ?
to 20. years and the six who were J
voting for a* first degree verdict =
agreed to this verdict."
While the jurors would not say
who the man was who held out for
acquittal, it is known from remarks
overheard by the deputies that he
was S. J. Hyde.
John Sharp hurried to the court
house when he heard of the verdict
and was soon closeted with the defendants
and their counsel. Mrs.
Sharp was in court when the jury reported
and comforted the two daughters
of Col. Cooper with her presence
and sympathy. Several other
faithful girl friends were with them
during the ordeal and accompanied
them to the room where they awaitawwittaI
/lorvion Tlin firot
cu ijl1c ailivai v/j. uvuuomvu. . jluv
to arrive was John J! Greener, who
signed for $10,000 on each bond.
Several others had been sent for and
telephoned that they would come as
quickly as automobiles would bring
them- In a few minutes Walter 0.
Parmer arrived and signed for the
balance.
"I will sign for a million for these
men," he remarked.
Others signed later.
There will be no further proceedings
in the case for about a week. .
FIRE IN MAYESVILLE.
Narrow Escape for Business Section
of the Town.
Mayesville, March 22.?This town
came near having a serious fire about
1 o'clock this morning when the store
of B. F. Morgan, ir the centre of the
business section, was burned. But
for the wet weather, the favorable dir\f
+V10 xuinH anri ttlA valiant.
work of the volunteer firemen, the
business section on Main street
would be in ashes to-day. The store
burned was owned by the town and
was next to the oldest in the town.
The stock of goods of B. F. Morgan
was completely destroyed, but was
partially covered by insurance. There
was between $1,200 and $1,500 in
stock. The town lost, also, a small
house used as a store room for supplies.
The county dispensary, next
to Morgan's store, stood the flames
remarkably well and the brick walls
are not damaged, although within
three feet of the flames.
Mr. Drew Morgan, who slept in the
3tore, had a narrow escape. The
Drigin of the fire is unknown, but appeared
to start in the inside.
It was indeed fortunate that the
fire occurred when it did as the
weather helped materially to save
much property. The building itself is
[io great loss.
Town Looted by Bandits.
Memphis, Tenn., March 20.?RobDers
shot up the town of Bald Knob,
krk., early this morning, wrecked
:he Bank of Bald Knob with dynamite,
robbed several other places and *
'ought a pitched battle with citizens lefore
leaving on horseback.
At Bald Knob* Ark., there were
$ix robbers in the party which shot
ip the town shortly before 2 o'clock
;his morning. They used dynamite
>n the Bank of Bald Knob, and the
Duilding was wrecked, but the safe
;vas not cracked and no money was
obtained. Earliest citizens on the
scene, attracted by the noise of the
;xplosion, gave chase and fought a
Dattle in the street. One of the
*obbers was probably wounded, but
10 citizens were wounded.
Columbia is to have free Pasteur
ireatment for those suffering from
*abies or threatened with an attack
)f this frightful disease. So with the
ipproach of the good old summer
:ime cease to worry about getting
'mad" dog bit. The free treatment *
s not to be confined to patients of 1
:his State. It will be provided for by
;he State board of health at its meetng
next month. The board is to
?quip a laboratory, one of the finest 1
n the country,' not only for the free I
;reatment of rabies, but it will also
je used to combat other infectious
md contagious diseases.
Millinery Opening. ^
C. F. Rizer, at Olar, writes us _
;hat his milliner has just returned s
rom the Northern markets, where i
she purchased a complete line of f
;he latest style hats and millinery. 2
rheir spring opening will take place i
text Tuesday and Wednesday, f
Uarch 30th and 31st, and every- 4
jody, especially the ladies, is cor- J
Jially invited to attend. Those who J
vant the latest and best in milli- 4
lery and accessories should cer- f
;ainly visit Rizer's store on the open- 1
ng days. 4
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|| We are expecting a splendid line of Walk Over Shoes ;;
I: and Oxfords for men and women to arrive latter part of *:
T: this week. ;; a
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& Watch our windows for display. Have just opened Mil wfat jj|
| up a new lot of spring goods. They were bought for pp uHK ! t
g cash and will be sold at a very small margin of profit. 1 f| A
f Come look at them. Jp .||
H. J. BRABHAM, JR. S $
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I I HAVE SOLD RECENTLY 160 LOTS. g|j
NINETY PER CENT. OF THE PURCHASERS I
| PROPOSE TO BUILD HOMES AT ONCE. ?j|
| SOME ARE BUILDING NOW. |M
THIS MEANS WONDERFUL PROGRESS, M
EQUALLED BY NO OTHER CITY IN THE
STATE.
! THREE TRUNK LINES OF RAILROADS,
AND PEOPLE MOVING THERE FROM ALL
OVER THE STATE. "vlj
| NOT A VACANT HOUSE IN THE CITY!
IF YOU WANT TO GROW WITH GROWING
DENMARK WRITE ME, AND I WILL TELL
YOU WHEN I WILL BE THERE AGAIN TO v J
| SELL ANOTHER BATCH OF LOTS. |
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r j& i public that we have recently purchas- IS!
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v ^ *- "" 1^51 QwiAnlf nn/1 TTlill of oil timne potoi" frt
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i 1 you at any time; day or night. ||j
H Itf' ; i 11 We will take especial pains to please ?\
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For $3.00 and $3.50 and a j|J Successors to J. J. Smoak Bamberg, S. C. I|: ' %
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B1MBERG S C As Mark Twain once said. If most people stopped
* to realize how money grows when systematically
saved, there would be more saving and consequently
X more prosperity.
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"FirP T lfp *n thinking that they must have a hundred dollars or ^
Xlie, JjlitJ ^ so ^fore starting a bank account. One dollar will
* Accident X open an account in this bank.
| X Interest credited quarterly. Your money subject to
X check.
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