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

true government and has given the pub
lie the opportunity OF getting to The bot
tom of matter of contention that has
been brclouded all through the campaign.
The Governor has thrown into the scale
of Justice the nutshell in which the whole
trouble is embraced. The people can
study the problem for themselves. The
conclusion must be drawn that Mr. Nc
Mahan has been the real protector of the
schools respectfully ask the voters OF
Bamberg county to weigh these matters
with caution. 1t is not political desire
which prompts me to write thus, but real
sincere interest in the education Of the
children Of this county, which l am glad
to claim, after seven years happy stay
here among this progressive people. My
confidence in the present Supt. of Educa-
ton guarantees to me the greatest pro-
grrss to all schools. Under his untiring
leadership see in the near future better
schools and better teachers. His wonder
full personality is felt in every quarter of
the State. If all conditions are carefully
| studied it will be found that what seems
a hardship has been blessing. Some
things seem at first glance to be erratic,
but the work done is without flaw. The
common schools are reaping the benefits.
Let US support the aggressive work that
has been done. Study the issues and act
for the best interest of the children.
| do not wish to be placed as cam
paigner against Mr. Martin. He is a fine
Young man, understand, and would be
a splendid man to place in this office If
there was actual necessity of it. It he is
o1o e t,1y h TO
come acquainted with the needs of the
State. In that time the reforms of the
present hour will have been out of joint.
The time will have come again to make
new school adoption. If he has greater
influence with the elected Governor he
will make other changes in the text
books. take his word for it, as he says
he is against some of the books on the
present list. We have good man at the
head of our educational system and let
US keep him there He is the best the
State has had these many years. South
Carolina is forging to the front in her
grand work of child education. The COL
lege presidents all over the South are
watching McMahan and wherever you
meet one the appreciation of his work is
complete Don't experiment with the
sacred prospects Of the children of our
magnificent commonwealth.
1t is not the opposition | hold against
Mr.. Martin but it is the interest | have in
the educational progress of my county
that prompts me to beg the voters of my
county to support Mr.. McMahan. When
ever I realize that Mr.. McMahan has
served his day will seek that character
that know can do US better service. At
present, l have my serious doubts as to
another one being in the whole State who
can do more for the schools or even as
much as is being done. Remember, it is
not politics that prompts this appeal. 1t
is my love for the children of my county
and State
Being in full touch with the educational
reforms of the State, am candid to say
that the defeat of the present Superin-
tendent will be great misfortune to the
State, one that time alone can heal. Mr.
McMahan could have been less loyal to
the schools and more inclined to the
whims of those who do not study the
problems confronting US, thereby gaining
the plaudits of those who are opposing
him. He has chosen to 60 down in defeat
if necessary rather than compromise the
advantages of the present hour. If South
Carolina has an appreciation of the service
let her show it. l hail with Joy that man
who can live in spite of politics. Greatest
is he who can live because he has been
standing on the principles of right.
J. ARTHUR WIGGINs,
Supt. Denmark Graded School.