The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21

war record and record as supervisor OF
Barnwell county. Wanted best man elect
ed. If his record did not merit office, vote
for some one else Closed with joke which
took we'll, and sat down with applause.
J. r. M'CoRMACK
was introduced as the first speaker for
House of Representatives. Grateful Tor
past support No issues to discuss. NO
representative should be above his people,
and if elected would be glad for bis
people to instruct him in matters OF vital
interest. Discussed taxation, private
record, good roads, dispensary, and
closed with applause.
NJ. n. RICE
was at disadvantage in this race, as he
had as opponents two lawyers and others
were more experienced in politics. Gave
his views on education, child labor III
cotton mills, discussed Virginia Carolina
Chemical Co., favored increased pensions
for old soldiers, equalization of taxation
if possible. Home insurance companies
should be encouraged. Labor contracts
should be looked after. Applause.
j. B. BLACK
was glad to be with this people, and
wanted their votes. No vital issues TO
discuss, but some matters were before the
people which he might have to vote On If
elected, so would give his views. Favored
economical administration of govern
ment, biennial sessions of legislature, dis
pensarv, good roads. More support
should be given common schools, but
colleges should not be crippled. Knew
nothing of combinations. Would look
after interests of people if elected. APP
plause-
H. 5. BOWLING
was greeted with applause. Congratu-
lated Denmark on progress. Greatest
evil of present day is trusts. People were
being made slaves to money power. Laws
should be passed and enforced against
unlawful combinations to destroy compe-
tition. Favored reduction of taxes and
biennial sessions of legislature. Only six
States have annual sessions of general
assembly. A good school should be in
reach of every white child in the county.
Favored good roads and increased pen
sions to old soldiers If elected, no act
| of his should bring regret to any for haV
ing voted for him. Applause.
E.T LAFITTE
smoke of his life among the Denmark
people and denounced those who were
circulating false reports as to support he
would get at his home box. Had just
been employed by town council to repre-
sent case in a suit for damages against
town. Spoke of his fine record as magis-
trate. Opposed to everything which op'
nressed laboring men. Discussed Y. &C. g.
Co. and spoke of great inequalities OF
tax returns between farmers and trusts
hanks. railroads, cotton factories and
other corporations. Opposed to trusts
bnt favored capital coming into State
However, they should pay their Just pro
portion of taxes. Urged fathers to edu'
cate their children. Wanted more money
for common schools, and thought colleges
too expensive in some instances. Gave
figures to sustain his position in taxation
question. Applause.
]. w. THURMOND,
the only congressional candidate present
was next introduced. Would speak brief
". as it was late and audience was nc
doubt hungry. Discussed tariff reform
income tax, and other national issues
As he was stranger, gave his persona
and political record. Would not discus:
his opponents, as they were not present
Told some good Jokes, and closed Will
The meeting then adjourned, and th'
crowd repaired to the depot shed, wher
a nice dinner had been prepared by tn
hospitablc citizens of Denmark;
MIR. :. G. Ray, the only candidate TO
Magistrate ut Denmark, was out of town
and this fact was announced at the meet
| ing. He has no opposition for reelection
= We regret that our space this week
limited, and that We cannot report til
s speeches more fully. AS it is, we ca
: only give q brief outline of what was salc