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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-21
Tillman Gets Letters Roasting Roose-
yelt.

velt.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-If Mr.
Roosevelt, on the day when he took
his 9S-mile ride on horseback into
the country, could have seen the
contents of some OF the hundreds OF
letters stacked up on Senator Till
mans desk, he might have had the
pleasure of the ride somewhat d.
minished-but there is no telling. A
leading New York paper states that
Roosevelt hasn't, the courage OF An
drew Johnston, and gives as the ba-
sis for this opinion the fact that
Johnston's tilt with congress, result
ing in the effort to impeach him, oc-
Cured more than year before his
term expired, thus giving time for
the conduct of the impeachment
trial; wn..e Roosevelt waited until 1t
was too late for a court of impeach-
ment to accomplish anything during
mis- term of Office, and then sought
to discredit congress in the eyes OF
the nation. Whether this was one OF
the reasons for this eleyenth-hour at
tack on congress cannot be said. But
it may be that Roosevelt doesn't care
what happens now, and is engaged
in his reckless denunciations and
charges just to give the country the
impression that he is above and be-
yond congress. If so, it is probable
that he would not have been afected
at all by the knowledge of the con-
tents of those hundreds OF letters on
Senator Tillman's desk.
But the letters are there, and they
represent cloud of witnesses to the
unpopularity of the course OF Theo-
dore Roosevelt. There are certainly
not less than a thousand, according
to fair estimates, each of which
points Senator Tillman to some act
of the president for which the writer
of the letter desires to have him
brought to task. And the number 1s
increasing every day. Senator Till
man has been, looking up material
for his second attack on the presl-
dent, but it looks as if he need seek
no further. He is having plenty OF
it handed to him from all parts OF
the country. However, it is the inten-
ton of the Senator to handle very
carefully the whole affair, and the
damaging testimony which he pro-
poses to offer he intends to have
thoroughly substantiated and sup
ported by the facts.
In this second eruption, Senator
Tillman has already intimated that
he will be characteristic" and ev-
erybody knows just what that means.
1t is likely that the crowds at the
capitol will be still greater when it
is known that he will speak extern
poraneously, than when it was given
out in advance that he would read his
remarks. However, in view of the
experiences of last Monday, it is
probable that the capitol police will
take unusual precautions to prevent
the crowding of the corridors. Severe
editorial comment was made upon
the occurrences of last Monday in
some of the Washington papers, and
it was suggested that under such cir
|cumstances the crowds should not be
allowed to block the ways in the
building. Senator Tillman's next
speech will doubtless be regarded by
the capitol police as "such circum-
stances"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-21

If we have prohibition the county
and town taxes of Bamberg's citizens
will be at least double what they are
now. We are not arguing against
prohibition; we are simply stating
TACT, as about one-half the total reve-
nue. of the town and county of Bam-
berg is derived from dispensary
profits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-21
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against
the estate of E. T. LaFitte will please
file the same with my attorney, 8. e.
Mayfeld, or with the Probate Judge,
dull sworn to. Also, all persons In.
debted to the estate. of E. T. LaFfttes
will please make payment to me.
or my attorney, s. g. Mayfeld. IS
MRS. e. a. LaF1TTE,
of the Estate Of p. i.
LaFitte.
Denmark, s. c.. Jan. 1s, 1908. 'sss' I
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-21

Cotton is selling in Bamberg to-
day at 91k cents the opund, and one
hundred bales have been received
this week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-21
MEAT MA r K e T..

Same men at differ.
ent place. When you
want the best meats
obtainable call at our
market opposite The
Herald Building, Main
street. Our prices are
right. We also buy
beef cattle, pork, hogs,
hides, chickens and
eggs.
BRONSON & q r AN T
BAMBERG, s. G.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27

have been very easy ito have said 90. or to have referred to the general law. or to have stated who should be exempt. To the contrary. the ian- guage Is as broad as the framers of the Constitution could have used. and the intention Is per- fectly manifest to preserve every ex- emption then existing. Moreover. such exemptions became fixed in the Constitution and are beyond the re- pea.ing power of the Legislature.
 The Attorney General has adopted a narrow and ilIiberal construction of the Constitution. The cardinal rule or construction Is that an exemption in the Constitution for the benefit of the voter should be liberally construed in his favor in case of doubt.
 T do not know how the fremen In the various cities will vote. but whether they are for the amendment or against it. liberal construction of the Constitution should be followed. which will preserve the voters right in case of doubt rather than narrow and technical one which will destroy the right to vote"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
SECRETARY TESTERS COTTON STATE
 MENT,

New Orleans. Nov. 26.-secretary Hester's weekly New Orleans Cotton Exchange state ment issued before the close of business today shows a decrease in the movement into sight compared with the seven days ending this dato last year In round figures 267 OOO A decrease under the same days year before last of 95. 900, and a decrease under the same time in 1908 of 212. .0OO.
 For the 26 days of November. the totals show A decrease under last year of 5s 1, 900 an increase over the same period year before last of Ss 900 and a decrease under the same time in 1906 of 353. 900
 For the ST days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate is behind the ST days of last year 45z.000, ahead of the same days year before last 1,z4o.0oo. and ahead of
 The amount brought into sight during the past week has been 339. BIO bales against sO6 2O4 for the neven days ending this date last year. 43s $40 year before last and $50 90I same time in 1906. and. for the 26 days of November it. has been 1.733224. against D. 2s4.674 last year. I.664,f19 year before last and Os6, 1pO the game time in 1906.
 The movement since September 1st shows receipts at all United states ports 4,073. l4S against 4 s47 271 last year. s.16s.53S year be- fore last and sss3.0so tho same time in 1908 Overland across the Mississippi. Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada 2s41s2. against 411.496 last year. 172. 655 wear before last and 2s3. 50S the same tIme Gn IsOe interior stocks In excess of those held at the close of the commercial year 5s4 oss, against s45. 235 last year, 335.- O1S wear before last and 46SS5s the same time In 1906; southern nllls takipgs e5ssooe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
LAWYERS DECLARE
 FIREMEN MAY VOTE

services to the city. and a just recog- hilton of their labors which have been so unhesitatingly. nnselfishly and without reward. or hope thereof, given the city.
 Be 1t further resolved, That 1t Is the desire and intention of this Coun- cil that said volunteer fire department continue It's organization. and. cooper ate with the new orga nfxation to fur ther the ends and needs of this estab- lishment.'
 And under this they have kept up their organization, and have turned out at mora than one fire when called upon to do so.
 Under these circumstances. we think the members of these companies. who are not retired, and who have kept up their connection with their respective companies. are in active service within the meaning of special statute of 1885: and, if otherwise quail fled. are entitled to vote. notwithstand- ing the fact that they have paid no poll tax.
 Yours very truly,
 "J. R. Satterfeld, Archibald L. Mo- Leod, Louis E. Jeffries."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
MIR. BOWIE DIssENTs.
Dtsagrees With Attorney General A
 to the Bremen.

DisaRrees With Attorney General As
 to the Bremen.
 Birmingham, Nov. 26-(Special.) J. Hon. g. J. Bowie today gave out the following:
 q have noticed the opinion of the Attorney General in this mornings Are-Herald in regard to the exemp- ton of fremen from the payment of poll tax.
 q am bound to dissent from the conclusion which he reaches to the effect that fire men who were exempt under local law from the payment of poll tax by act passed prior to the adoption oG the new Constitution are not allowed to vote unless they have paid their poll tax, notwithstanding their exemption.
 "The Attorney general. 1t seems to me, is palpably In error. By Section 194 of the Constitution it is provided as follows:
 "The poll tax mentioned in this article shall be $1.50 upon each male inhabitant of this State over the age of 2I years and under the age of 45 years who woud not now be exempt by law
 This exemption covers local statute as well as 1t does a general statute. An act Is a law just as much If 1t applies to a municipality as If 1t applied to the State. The clear inten- ton and purpose of the Consultation was to preserve every exemption. If 1t had been intended to exclude fire men exempted by local statute 1t would
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27

against s42.2s4 last year, 6s3l4 year be- fore last and es1.720 the same time 1906.
 These make the total movement for the eighty-seven days of the season from Sep tember 1st to date 5.594.426, against 6.046, 2S6 last year 4.s54.353 year before last and 5,421, SGT the same time in 1906.
 Foreign exports for the week have been i77.182. against 410,763 last year. making the total thus far for~ the season 2,S5S, ,270. against 2,s5s.7s3 last year. decrease of 100,523. @
 Northern mills takings and Canada dur. ing the past seven days show a decrease of 7,s20. as compared with the corresponding period last year. and their total takings since September 1st have decreased 177.6S7. The total takings of American, mills North. South and Canada, thus far for the season have been 1.431.927, against 1,5SS.3S4 last year. These include 770,s79 by Northern spinners against 94S.6 SIS.
 Stocks at the seaboard and the twenty nine leading Southern interior centers have increased during the week 12,s7s bales against an increase during the corresponding period last season of 34,1S1 and are now 2I3 a11 smaller than at this date in 1908.
 Including stocks left over at ports and in- terior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought into sight thus fai from the new crop, the supply to date il 5,S46, TAP. against 6,327,633 for the same pc riod last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
MONEY NTARKET.

New York Nov. 26-Money on call firm 4%95 per cent; ruling rate 4Ai per cent; closing bid X per cent. offered at 4Z per cent.
 days A per cent; months 4h9k per cent.
 Close; Prime mercantile paper T@5M per cent.
 Sterling exchange firm with actual busi- ness fin bankers bills at 4S49As4. 05 for sixty days Nand at 4s7 60 for demand.
 Commercial bills 4s36%.
 Bar silver b0%.
 Mexican dollars 43.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
HEsTER,s WORLDS VISIBLE SUPPLY
 STATEMENT.

New Orleans. Nov. 2e.-Secretary Hesters statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton made up from special cable and tele: graphic advices. compares the figures of this week with last week. last year and the year before. It shows increase for the week just closed of 132,232 against an in- crease of 26o.1S6 last year and an increase of SS, 534 year before last.
 The total visible Is 4.55e.7ls. against 4,r 427,4 4S7 last week. 4.340S90 last year, and 3si5, ITO year before last Of this the to- tai of American cotton is 3,S11,7i9, against 3,751. 4S7 last week. 3.754,S90 last year and 3,O14. s94 year before last. and of all other kinds, including Egypt Brazil. India, etc. 5000, against 676.0OO last week, 5s6, 900 last year and 800. S76 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton as above shows increase compared with last week of 1S2. 232, an increase compared with last year of PISSED. and an increase compared with year before last of 743.949.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there Is now afloat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe 2,515,0OO. against 2,236, 900 last year and 2.092.000 year before last; in Egypt 1s9.00o. against 217. 900 last year and 1S5,0o0 year before last in India 2S9 900, against S2. 900 last year and 2s9. 900 year before last; and in the United States 1,557, 900, against 1,7s60O0 last year and 125O, 900 year before last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
Grandmother Receipt for Colds, Coughs, Consump- tion-Try it-Costs Little.

Who does not remember the Mullein Teas of a fond grandmother, made un- der the direction of a trusted family physician. who used 1t for chronic coughs and colds and recommended 1t for the relief of asthma and catarrh.
 The old field Mullein which contains a mucilasinous principle so healing to tea and combined with that stimulating expectorant. Sweet Gum, Is scientific- ally blended under the name of Tay- lor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein. makes pleasant and ef- feetive cure for croup, whooping cough, colds and consumption. Taylor's Cher okee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Null iein is sold by druggists for a small sum- Try it for coughs or colds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
PROMOTEFORMER SELMIAN
,. J. THOMAS GOES HIGHER IN
 RAILROAD CIRCLES.
Becomes Superintendent of Motive Power of M. and o. With Hcad- quarters at Mobile-Reefs-
 trata0n Books Opened.

Selma. Nov. 2s.--(Special)-w reached Selma today of the promotion in the railroad work of J. J .- Thomas. Jr, former Selmian and a son of MT. and Mrs. J. J. Thomas of this city. Mfr. Thomas at present has charge of railroad shops at Rockmart, Ga. but the announcement is made that beginning December he will be- come superintendent of motive pow CT of the Mobile and Ohio road with headquarters in Mobile. MT. Mckee who formerly held that office, having resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27

Evidence that the sentiment of Mont gomery County Is. largely against the proposed constitutional amendment is gathered from figures obtained at the registration office Friday.
 Anxious to vote in next Mondays election, 276 men registered on the first day the books were opened.
 Of the 27s. 223 oppose the amend ment, according to straw vote by in- terested watchers. There will be thir- ty-eight of those who registered Friday to vote for the amendment. Fifteen of the newly registered voters are class ed as doubtful. The ratio is six to one against the amendment
 Most of those who registered Friday are young men. many qualifying TOT the first time. There are some who have lived in the county for years. and had never before registered.
 The number to register Friday, 276, Is something of a record for single days work of the board. The number stands as efidence that interest in the election on the amendment Is at fever heat.
 Not only in Montgomery, but through out the State, the registrars did a land office business In almost every county if various reports which have come to Montgomery are to be believed. So great Is the rush in some places that the certificates are exhausted.
 To the office of the Secretary of State Friday canie more than a dozen re quests. by long distance telephone and by telegram asking that blank certifi- cates of registration be sent at once. as those on hand were in danger of be- ing exhaustkd by the stream of voters who came tb qualify.
 The booksl will be opened by the rer istrars in evfry county again Saturday. but 1t is not anticipated that there will be such q rush to qualify as marked Friday.
 A full votS win be boiled in Mont gomery County Is, the belief of mep who have watched elections before.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
MRs. c. ,. STEWART DEAD.
Few Days Illness Fatal to sylacaug .t WOman

Woman.
 Sylacauga, Nov. 26.--tSpecial. )-Mrs. c. J. Stewart died here at the family residence after an illness of only a few days. She leaves husband. two sons. and one daughter. The remains were buried at Marble City Cemetery today the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. J. Johnson of the Baptist Church.
 J. A. Franklin died Thursday morning and was buried in the afternoon.
 Thanksgiving Day was quiet in Syl- acauga. At the Presbyterian Church a service was held in the morning and at night a service was held in which the Sunday School gave a liberal offering to the Orphans Home at Evergreeh. :. The night service was held at the Bap- tist Church by the pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
wIND-UP IN ANNIsTON,
Both Sides Plan Big Meetings 4
 Finale.


 Anniston, Nov. 26-(Special )-The anti-amenders In Calhoun County will close their campaign tomorrow with a big county rally and barbecue, begin ming in the early morning and lasting throughout the day.
 The FIremen's Band will furnish music and addresses will be delivered by I. I. willett. Tom Long. Fred l.. Rlackmon, J. J. Arnold. S. w. Tate Hnd others. A stand has been erected on South Noble Street for the occa- sion
 The amenders will close their cam paign with meetings on Sunday after noon. Frank s. White will deliver an address to men only at the court house, Sunday afternoon. and at the same time the women of the city will meet in prayer and consultation ct the Christian Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
MUCH GOLD FOR ARGENTINE.

New York. Nov 2s.--rhe drain on this country's gold supply through shipments to the Argentine Republic still continues So far this week $2. 900, 900 in gold has been en- gagged to be sent to that country by the next steamer. This brings the total ship ments of gold from the United States to Ar gentina since January 1 to $46,5l0,OOO.
 The total of gold exports to all points in the same period Is raised by this weeks engagements to S97.90000O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27

track No. red cash q 241s O 2s; No. hard $1 .o7h 912; December $1 os; May $l.07% o h.
 Corn firm; track No. cash and No. 2 white 59; December 5sh; May 61%@hc.
 Oats firm; track No. 2 cash 70; No 9 white 42; December 3s: May 42
 Chickens lie; springs 12lkc; turkeys I4c; ducks 12c: geese Sc.
 Butter creamery 26@32lAc.
 Eggs 25Mc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
TAKING OF AMERICAN COTTON BY SINNERS THROUGHOUT THE
 VVnRIn

New Orleans, Nov. 2e-Secretary Hester gives the taking of American cotton by spinners throughout the world as follows, in round numbers:
 This week 27S,000, this year. against 3S3,- GOO last year, 347. 900 year before last. Total since September 1st. this year 3.254,- 0Oo against 3, 3,2S0,000 last year. and 2.6S3,0 1000 the year before.
 Of this Northern spinners and Canada took I'll OaD bales this year. against 94S.000 last year and 52o. 900 the year before Southern spinners s6i, 900, against 650.000 last year. and 693, 900 the year before; and foreign spInners l. 1922, ,O00, against 16S1. 900 last year, and 1.47OOO the year before.
 ST. LOUIS GRAIN.
 St. Louis. Nov. 2s.-Close: Wheat lower;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
Registration Books Openea.

The Board of Registrars opened the registration books of the county at the court house this morning and dur ing the day a number of young men swho were not registered were given certificatest During the time the reg istration books were opened, repre- sentatives of the defenders and amend CTS were present and passed upon those eligible to be registered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
NAVAL sTOREs.

Wilmington Nov. 26.-SpIrits flrpentlnc steady 55c.
 Rosin steady S3.6
 Tar firm ss %.
 Crude turpentine firm S2 bQs a4.00 ahd at. %; no receipts. poseedt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
Brought . Small Load.

The Alabama river packet Mary E. Staples reached the city wharf early this morning from Mobile bringing a small load of miscellaneous freights. The Mary E. Staples left tonight on her return trip to Mobile with a small freight for the way landings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27

Any person meeting legal re-<
 2 quirements but who has not reg { istered can register today. Non- {
 payment of poll taxes does not { } prevent registering, but, of course {
 prevents voting. Any young man { who has become of age since Oc-
 ' tober l, 1908, can register Satur- { day and vote Monday. His poll {
 tax can be paid any time between { 2 this date and February 1, 1910. {
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
Alrr. stewart Hoatenn.

Mrs. Perkins Stewart was hostess this morning for the members of the Friday Bridge Club and a few other friends at her home on Lauderdale Street.
 The rooms where the games of bridge were played were artistically adorned with palms and choice cut flowers. A delicious two course lunch con followed the games.
 The trophy. 8 handsome lace fan, was won by Mrs Edward Lister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
Abbott Rifles nnneu

The Abbott Rifles delightfully."- enter tained a large numl>er of friends this evening at dance at their club house on Alabama Street.
 Palms and bright autumn flowers formed a pretty setting for the dancers numbering about fifty, and the even- ing's pleasure began about s:S0 o'clock with a grand march beautifully con- ducted by Mir. Lloyd Towns with Miss Marion Walden. of Uniontown, as his partner. Many novel and pretty fiE- ures were introduced.
 Among the visitors were Misses Val den. Kitty Gray Coleman. Adele Ellis. Adele Davidson of Uniontown, Carrie McFadden of Greensboro, Adams of Bir- mingham and Jule Randolph of Mont gomery.
 During the internission delicious refreshments were enjoyed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
NIeetinR of Cara olnh

The members of the ,O'Edipus Club and some other guests were delight fully entertained this afternoon by Miss Grace Nelson at the home of Mrs. F. G.. DuBose on Lauderdale Street. The games of euchre were played at four small tables arranged in the par Tor and dining room which were pret- tily decorated with flowers and potted ferns.
 The coveted trophy was pair of silk hose.
 Bon-bons were enjoyed during the games, after which a tempting salad course was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
Mrs. Rosenberw Hostess |.

Mrs. M. M. Rosenberg was the gra- cious hostess this afternoon at 3:3o o'clock for. the Newlyweds, when. the trophy was a box Of handk erchiefs. , At conclusion of the games dainty and delicious refreshments were en- joyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-27
soclnI and PermonnI.


 Miss Eileen Hunter Is spending a few days in Faunsdale with Miss Mel vile Mlnge. Misses Cola Barr Craig. Maude Smith and Lucille DuBose returned home this morning from Marion where they spent Thanksgiving with friends at the Jud- son,
 Mrs. NJ. L. Whitfield is spending the week end with relatives in Montgom- cry.
 Misses Frances Reese and Helen Johnson are spending a few days at the Judson with friends. Miss Adams. of Birmingham, Is the guest of Misses Julia and Emma Barn well.
 Misses Janette Liepold, Maude Schus- ter and Stella Manhefm are spending A few days in Montgomery.