The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-04-21
BAMBERG'S CAMPAIGN DAY

BAMBERG'S CAMPAIGN DAY
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES ADDRESSED
VOTERS HERE LAST THURSDAY.
Meeting Held in the Court house-AA the Can
didates Well Received -Mayfislds Speech
Decidedly the Best.
aStraws show which way the wind
blows" A man is known abroad by his
reputation at home. The fact that Sen
ator May6eld is idolized by his home peo-
ple was verified last Thursday when the
candidates for congress from the second
district addressed the people of Bamberg.
Senator Mayfeld was at his best ana II
was amusing as well as interesting to see
how he handled the other candidates who
were crowding on his platform.
The meeting, which was held in the
court house, was quiet and orderly, and
was entirely void of any sensational fea-
lures, there being about 400 present. A
bevy of young ladies of the Carlisle Fit
ting School occupied seats within the oar'
Immediately in front of the speakers
Hon. H. C. Folk, county chairman, pre-
sided. and introduced Rev. N. L. Lawson
of the Baptist church, who offered prayer
10. PATTERSON.
Hon, J. O. Patterson was the trst
speaker. He began by mentioning the
friendly feelings he had for the people OF
Bamberg, which he inherited through MS
ancestry. Bamberg, few years ago.
was called the "baby county," but to-day
is the peer of any county in the State. He
spoke of the intelligence, prosperity and
progressiveness of the people OF Bam-
berg. BE had no quarrel with the other
candidates, but is running on his merits
as Democrat. 1t is the peoples duty to
fill the offices with the best men, and II
there is a better man in the race than he'
he wanted him elected. He favors good
roads. more rural deliveries, no increase
OF the army and navy, appropriations oy
the national government for textile
schools and developing the country;
AGAINST trusts and monopolies. Is op-
posed to holding the Philippines.
~ WILLIAMS
Hon. L. J.. Williams was next intro
duced. he paid his respects to the Ladies
present and the people of Bamberg gen.
orally. At the age of 10 years he was
struggling for an education, managing q
farm and taking care of his aged parents.
He would not exchange his experiences
with those of the polished orator. be
spoke of his legislative career, during
which he was always on the side OF the
people. Mentioned his eight years serv-
ice as chairman of the State board OF
dispensary directors and how he fought
to improve the system. The business ex'
perience of those eight years entitled him
to manage any kind of business. He
claimed credit for the successful manage
ment of the business, but was not re-
sponsible for it's policies. he had always
fought to keep it out Of politics. Inc
men at the dispensary are free to act
as they wish and no one had any right TO
say that the dispensary forces or ln1u-
ences are being used in his behalf. II
those connected with the dispensary, as
individuals, are supporting him, ne IS
proud of it.
He stated that this district was the Sec
ond largest agricultural district in the
State. Heis opposed to a larger navy.
Opposed to developing trade relations
with people who have no money. He is
opposed to Federal aid for good roads,
but as it seems to be an adopted policy,
he favored taking his full share. This
State is able to take care of itself in edu'
cational matters. He was opposed to
Federal aid for the schools if it meant
equal support for both races. Is opposed
to educating the negro. When you put a
spelling book in negro's hand you ruin
a good plow hand. Favors the Isthmlan
canal, as it puts the South to the front
He dwelt at length on the race problem
in all its different phases.
T. G. CROFT.
T.G. Croft, Esq, stated that he would
speak briefly on the current topics OF the
day in order to show the people that ne
was familiar with political issues. be
stated that his age did not disqualify
him for the Office. He mentioned the
names of several members OF congress
who were younger than himself. He only
asked for the unexpired term OF his
father. He wanted what his father had
already won. Replying to Senator May
field. he said Senator Tillman had no leg
islative experience before he was elected