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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25

If President Taft really wants to
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-
litical affiliations. When the people
of the South can believe that they
will receive just treatment at the
hands of the national governmen, ,
with the negro eliminated, one neel
not be surprised at great change
in sentiment and political affiliations,
The South has been following the
Democratic party for years and has
received nothing. AS this section is
rapidly becoming a manufacturing
center, the business interests will
naturally want protection-and the
Republican party is the party of pro-
lection.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
TAFTs SOUTHERN POLICY.
Repeats Assertions Regarding Fed
eral Appointments.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Unless
President Taft really intends to make
an entire change of policy with re-
gard 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 GER
tain North Carolinians who called to
see him with reference to the ap-
pointment of federal judge in that
State, he said to-day:
"The man whom 1 select as judge
will have the respect of every citizen
of the district. He will not be scrub.
l intend to appoint lawyer of con-
ceded ability and integrity. No poll
tician will be considered by me for
appointment I think judge should
be separate and removed from the
world of politics. l hope to select as
Judge a man who will make every
citizen of the district feel and under
stand that he has a court of his own
s.eople and not one that is foreign
and hostile"
Numerous North Carolina Republl-
can 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. 1t is believed here by
those who have watched this situa-
ton that Democrat will be appoint
ed to that judgeship.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25

We hear a good deal about the
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
q great howl will go up. Witness
the recent protest of the lumber
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 we'll be honest
about it. We are no more free
traders in the South than the manu-
facturers of New England, and
whenever our interests are threaten
ed by tariff legislation We'll squeal
just as quick. And who can blame
us? We are only human after all.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
Two Factory Inspectors.

Columbia, March 22.-Commis-
sioner Watson to-day named the two
factory inspectors provided for in the
recent act of the legislature. There
were over 800 applications for the
job, telegrams and special delivery
letters coming even as late as this
morning.
Mr.. S. NJ. Sloan, one of the ap-
pointees, is a native of Anderson, but
now lives in Greenville. He is a
Clemson graduate of 1900, and is a
son of Treasurer P. H. E. Sloan, of
that institution. He has had a va
riety of cotton mill experience, from
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
mill owners representative.
Mr.. Alex. McDougall, of Columbia,
the other appointee, has for ten
years or more been a conservative
representative of organized labor in
this city and is looked upon as a
valuable and capable young man.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
CAPERS CUT OUT.
No Longer Republican Referee for
South Carolina.
\ special from Washington S;

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 for patronage
dlspensation in the South that he
has long had in mind.
Mr.. Durant's name was second on
the list of more than hundred 9TH
crs. 1t is plain from this that the
PRESIDENT wanted not only to make
him collector 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 fu-
ture.
There is no use in longer conceal
ing 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 Caro-
lima, 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.. Du-
rants appointment he did not consult
Mr.. Capers, but sent for Postmaster
General Hitchcock, who, with Post
master Harris, of Charleston, recon-
mended Mr.. Durant's appointment.
Mr.. Capers was not taken into con-
sideration in any way, so far as can
be learned. ...... .,.. :.
It is safe, therefore to figure on
the presidents future policy SO far
as making these appointments is con-
cerned, and that policy will be 20 get
the best white men from the Repub-
lican 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 who formerly
dictated patronage distribution, will
have no status with the administra-
ton as such hereafter.
The naming Of Mr.. Durant is an
important step for more reasons than
one and augurs we'll for both Presi-
dent Taft and his friends in the
South, who are backing him up by
bringing forward their best men in
filling vacancies under the admins
tratiOn
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
FIRE IN MAYESVILLE.
Narrow Escape for Business Section
of the Town.


Mayesville, March 22.-This town
came near having serious fire about
l 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 di-
rection of the wind and the 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 $1,000 and $1,000 in
stock. The town lost, also, a small
house used as a store room for sup
plies. The county dispensary, next
to Morgan's store, stood the flames
remarkably we'll and the brick walls
are not damaged, although within
three feet of the flames.
Mr.. Drew Morgan, who slept in the
store, had narrow escape. The
origin of the fire is unknown, but ap-
peared to start in the inside.
1t was indeed fortunate that the
fire occurred when it did as the
weather helped materially to save
much property. The building itself is
no great loss.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25

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
money and fined in the police courts,
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.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25

All the news all the time. Sub
scribe to, The Bamberg Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25

The New York Tribune says: The
liquor traffic costs more each year
than our whole civil service, our
army, navy and congress, the river,
harbor and pension bills; all we pay
for local government; all national,
State and county debts, and all the
schools in the country. In fact, this
government. pays more for liquor
than for every function of every kind
of government"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
THE CooPERs CONVICTED.
Continued from page one.)


young daughters of Col. Cooper, were
brave, and, aside from fearful eyes,
restrained their emotions gamely.
Mrs. Burch sat with her arm around
her brother Robins shoulder and
Mrs. Wilson was at her fathers right.
The suspense for the two young Wo-
men had been heartrending and any
!erdict, however unfavorable, was q
relief. Mrs. Burch, however, as she
reached the narrow corridor leading
to the jail, collapsed and had to h@
supported by her husband. Mrs.
Wilson's eyes were streaming with
tears. Both young women have
counted confidently on an acquittal.
although even their counsel advise 1
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
John Sharp and disregarded the con-
spiracy theory. On this same ballot
we stood six for guilty of murder in
the first degree with mitigating cir
cumstances, five for murder in the
second degree with 20 years, the
maximum penalty, and one for ac-
quittal. The ballots all day Wednes-
day and Thursday showed the same
result. Yesterday the man who
voted for acQuittal came over to
murder, in. the second degree but de-
manded that only 10 years be as
sessed. The rest of US did not deem
10 years as anything like adequate,
so we; disagreed again. OF course,
all this refers to the Coopers, not
Sharp, whom I'VE had acquitted. =
early this morning the man who
was holding out for 10 years agreed
to 20. years and the six who were
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 de-
PENDANTS and their counsel. Mrs.
Sharp was in court when the jury re-
ported and comforted the two daugh-
ters of Col. Cooper with her pres
ence and sympathy. Several other
faithful girl friends were with them
during the ordeal and accompanied
them to the room where they await
ed the arrival Of bondsmen. The first
to arrive was John J. Greener, who
signed for 100000 on each bond.
Several others had been sent for and
telephoned that they would come as
quickly as automobiles would bring
them. 81. In few, minutes Walter O..
Farmer arrived and signed for the
balance.
II will sign for million for these
men," he remarked.
Others signed later. . ...
There will be no further proceed
ings in the case for about a week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
Sunday-SchOol Convention.

The plans for the Bamberg County
INSTRUMENTATION Sunday-School
Association are being perfected rap
idly, and just as soon as the replies
can be had from the superintendent
of the schools in the county, things
will take more definite shape. This
much is certain: There is going to be
a convention. And another thing is
certain also: The Sunday-schOol that
fails to have at least one delegate
here will fall behind in the move
ment for the advancement of Sun
day-school work, The plans are for
practical helps on this line Of work,
and everything will be worked from
that standpoint. Some schools in the
county doubtless are unaware that
there is such a thing as a South
Carolina Sunday-School Association,
and that an annual convention is
held at which many of the schools
throughout the State are represented
and at which choice speakers from
all over the country are present. The
county convention, which will be
held here April 27 and %, will not
be such a pretentious gathering as a
State Association, of course, but two
well-known workers are to be here,
and others not quite so closely ldenti-
fed with Sabbath-school work will
also be present to help.
The trip to Bamberg will be we'll
worth the coming just to hear such
speakers as Mr.. J. NJ. Way, the gen.
eral secretary, and Mr.. Frank F..
Whilden, the we'll known musical
leader, of Columbia. Mr.. Way will
fill an important part Of the pro-
gram, giving the practical side of the
association work and showing why
Bamberg county should be a member
of the State Association. His ideas
are forthcoming in manner that is
certain to please and entertain and
inform you. The music will be in
direct charge of Mr.. Whilden, and he
will lead the convention choir in the
singing. A large choir of voices
chosen from the surrounding country
will add much to the occasion. The
singing alone will be worth the trou-
BILE that it takes you to get here.
1t is requested that all superin-
tendents who have not done so al
ready, send their names and ad-
dresses in to the committee at once
so that programs and other informa-
tion can be mailed to them.
NJ. W. BRABHAM.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25

Governor Hoke Smith, of Georgia,
says that the unanimous sentiment
of all the Democrats he has met is
that Democracy should have new
leader, thus shelving. Mr.. Bryan, but
to our mind the thing most needed
is a new Democracy to follow the
leader whoever he may be, Democ-
raey that will adhere to the things
for which it stands and will lay aside
personal prejudices and will strive
tor the common good. The lack of
unity has done more to defeat
,Democracy's candidates than ever
Mr.. Bryan has done.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
Town Looted by Bandits.

Memphis, Tenn, March 20.-Rob-
bers shot up the town of Bald Knob,
Ark, early this morning, wrecked
the Bank of Bald Knob with dyna-
mite, robbed several other places and
fought a pitched battle with citizens
before leaving on horseback.
At Bald Knob Ark, there were
six robbers in the party which shot
Up the town shortly before 2 o'clock
this morning. They used dynamite
on the Bank of Bald Knob, and the
building was wrecked, but the safe
was not cracked and no money was
obtained. Earliest citizens on the
scene, attracted by the noise of the
explosion, gave chase and fought a
battle in the street. One of the
robbers was probably wounded, but
no citizens were wounded.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
Millinery Opening.

c.. F. Rizer, at Olar, writes us
that his milliner has just returned
from the Northern markets, where
she purchased a complete line of
the latest style hats and millinery.
Their spring opening will take place
next Tuesday and Wednesday,
March 30th and 31st, and every
body, especially the ladies, is cor
daily invited to attend. Those who
want the latest and best in milli-
merry and accessories should GER
tainly visit Rizer's store on the open
ing days.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25

Columbia is to have free Pasteur
treatment for those suffering from
rabies or threatened with an attack
of this frightful disease. So with the
approach of the good old summer
time cease to worry about getting
mad" dog bit The free treatment
is not to be confined to patients OF
this State. 1t will be provided for by
the State board of health at it's meet
ing next month. The board is tc
equip laboratory, one of the finest
in the country; not only for the free
treatment of rabies, but it will also
be used to combat other infectious
and contagious diseases.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
Thursday, March 25, 1909

The Walterboro Press and Stand
ard speaks of this newspaper re
viving" the petitions for Warren
township moving to Bamberg. No,
contemporary, we are not ''reviving
this matter The citizens of War
rem township are doing all the work
we know of, and we think they are
really very much in earnest about
annexing to Bamberg. They be-
lieve they will better their condi-
ton by coming in with US, and a
hearty welcome awaits them.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-25
Farmers Union.

Bamberg county union was organ
lied on the 10th of February by NJ.
A. Mahaffey, with the following Off
GERS:
President-D. P. Smith, Ehrhardt
Vice-president-J. w. Stewart,
Bamberg.
Secretary-J. E. Mcmillan, Ehr-
hardt.
Chaplain-D. o. Hunter, Hunters S
Chapel.
Conductor-H. A. Hughes, Ehr-
hardt.
Doorkeeper-J. w. Steedly, Bam-
berg.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

How is this? Eighty acres good
sandy land. 8 acres to orchard, 40
acres of alfalfa. 10 inches of water.
for $160 an acre. Ollie +. Bannister.
424 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05
ARRESTED
WITNESSES

Late yesterday afternoon three
men wanted by the prosecution in the
cases against Charles W. Jordan,
charged with violating the anti-saloon
law at Pniisade, were arrested ut
Fruita and brought TO Grand June
tion and will he kept under guard
until they are wanted in court unless
they are able to furnish bond to the
amount of $500 each. So far they
have not been aDie to furnish this
bond.
There is report to the effect that
The men were about to leave the conn
ty. They are expected to give import
ant evidence for the prosecution.
The Jordan cases will come up for
trial Tuesday. II promises to he II
bitterly fought and quite scnsa
tional trial. As announced by The
Sentinel yesterday special vrnire
has been summoned fer Jury service
at the trial.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05
STRANGE SIGHTS COME
BEFORE PASSENGERS EYES


Is Pixies Peak inhabited by "A
bunch of prehistoric ghosts?
This is what number of pas
sengcrs on Colorado Midland
train No. 4, reaching Colorado
Springs from the west at mid
night last night, are anxiousIy
inquiring today. says yesterdays
Colorado Springs Gazette.
According to the stories they told
General Agent n. l.. Drew this morn
ing, there were things out of the or
dinary doing in the vicinity of the
grim old peak last night. The ghosts
are not of the usual variety, but are
huge, pale shapeless things carrying
balls of fire. They fitted about in
irregular formation, apparently dane
ing a mournful cadence to unheard
music.
The passenger who first made the
discovery would not trust his own
eyes, but called others to witness the
wierd spectacle. The strange scene
was witnessed by half dozen men
in the smoking compartment. 1t
lasted for half an hour. so that all
had opportunity to become convinced.
One physician in the party decIar-
ed that the brilliant moonlight on the
snow, combined with the warmth and
dampness, had caused phosphores-
cent condition of the atmosphere that
made at appear as though huge illum-
mated shapes were cavorting about
with giant lanterns.
Mr.. Drew stated that he would
place the facts in possession of scien-
lists in Colorado Springs with the
view of finding out whether or not
certain lunar and atmospheric condi-
tions would produce ghostly displays
One romantic member of the party
declared the unique sight to be a
reunion of the ghosts of the earliest
Inhabitants of the region. who were
met to deplore the invasion of civ
ilized men in their domains.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

See me for that new hose.
Mckenzie. 545 Colorado avenue.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05
MISS ROBERTS COMING.

Florence Roberts, in the most suit
able role she has yet played and sur
rounded by the most competent sup
port she has yet enjoyed. is enough
to interest en- masse the theatre of
this city. Miss Roberts will appear
at the Park opera house on an early
date as Joan in Seymour Ober-
mer's play. The House of Bond
age" which comes heralded by
words of praise that indicate the
dramatic treat of the season. Miss
Roberts is said to have appeared in
no previous role that so suited her
exceptional and varied abilities.
The piece is of English author
ship and locale. but hits theme of
universal interest, while abounding
throughout in dialogue and absorb
ing situations. The names of Arthur
Forrest, Thurlow Bergen. Ben Bos-
worth. Harry Gibbs. Ann Warrington
and Mary Bertrand appear in the sup
porting cast. Under the direction of
John Cort. the usual attractive Rob-
erts' production is furnished
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

Zebulon NJ. Pike. the discoverer of
Pixies Peak, Colorado. and one of the
most intrepid of American explorers
in the days when the wild West
was really wild. was born 1870 years
ago today. The anniversary will be
celebrated in several cities by patri-
otic and Masonic bodies. Pike was
a distinguished Mason of his time.
and the fraternity has erected a mon
ument to his memory In Washington.
unique and delightful Colonial
Party will be given in the parlors
of the Methodist church on the night
by the Missionary Society of the
church. II is planned to make the
affair one of the prettiest and most
enjoyable events of the winter.
Our Mr.. Cook has had years OF
experience in the best shops in Am
erica, six years foreman Of a big firm
in Toledo. Ohio, five years foreman
for Mormoud-Jaceard Jewelry Co. of
ST. Louis. Bring your high grade
watches to us for repairs.-C. w.
Primrose, jeweler.
hundreds of people have taken adj
vantage of the big cut in prices at
Mcconnell & Loves Shoe Store and
why shouldn't you? Thcy are soon
to remodel their storo and fan and
winter shoes must go.
Waterman's Ideal fountain pen the
pen with a clip-clap. c. W, Primrose,
jeweler
Headquarters for foreign and do
nestle cigars at Cameron IS. III | Main
street.
Valentines at Van Horn Drug Co.
SOL Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

Bargain in residence. Five room
residence on Ouray, nearly new. Price
was $4,000: can be bought now for
S2.7O0 Ollie T.. Bannister, 204 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

A hath installed by me is daily
pleasure and constant Joy j.
Mckenzie. the plumber.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

proved by Honorable ]. r. Went
worth. mayor OF said city.
In testimony whereof l have here
to set my hand and affixed the seal
of the city hereto this End day of
February, 1909.
JOHN NJ. CONLEY.
(SeaD City Clerk.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

The best equipped livery barn in
western Colorado, Barton & Terrill's.
Give them your patronage.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church Will hold cake sale tomor-
row afternoon at Woods Tea and
Coffe Store.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

Largest and latest designs of postal
cards at Cameron's, All Main street.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

Great Scott You can't afford to
let your watch run over a year and a
half without letting us clean it
C. w. Primrose, matchmaker and jew
eler
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-05

Here is the best bargain on Orch
ard Mesa; Forty acres good sandy
land at 500 an acre. Ollie E. Ban
mister, 424 Main.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-09-11
CHICAGO WALLS ABOUT THE
TEXT BOOK PROBLEM

Chicago. Sept. 10.-Parental ignor-
ance of the text books which are now
needed by millions for the opening
of the schools the country over is
blamed for a money menace of Amer
lean education, a sample of which is
a new Illinois law which has put the
Chicago board OF education to its
wits ends to supply in time the books
needed. Suddenly the board has real
lied that here. as practically the
rem study are given nc serious thought
by parents except In respect to price:
the cost of research and preparation
and of binding that is stout enough
to stand inevitable misuse have been
lost sight of as a resuft OF the less
ened responsibility of parents for the
text books. cleanliness. feeding and
health OF the offspring, school boards
have stepped in.
With no support from their constit-
uents but with loud bowls from var
icus quarters about prices. the board
Is having a serious time to let any
consideration but prices he decisive.
That one book is a far more effect
i've instrument of instruction than
another IS not a consideration that
the new law admits. The result prob
ably win be that the Chicago board
OF education will 60 into the buying
at wholesale and reselling Cat cost
mt retail of all the books needed. To
do Hhis and not clash with the new
law Trustee Spiegel has recommend
ed that 10000 Biographies be purch-