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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
ADVERTISEMENT
GOD GIVE US MEN.
A Defence of Purity and Manliness
and q Just Denunciation of the
Campaign Liar.

In these days of besmirched poll
tics it is indeed a high privilege to
live in land of free speech and a
free press. The privilege belongs to
every man who longs for clean poll
tics and righteous government, and is
as much the heritage of the humble
writer as any man.
Some things there are which we
may allow to pass unnoticed, while
there are others which decent peo-
ple cannot afford to tolerate. Per-
haps in the history of South Carolina
politics no more slanderous and in
decent bit of trickery has ever been
hoisted upon her people, than that
which has recently come to light in
the campaign for Congress in the Sec
ond Congressional District. 1t is but
fair example of the means some men
will resort to when pushed to the
dire extreme for lack of blackened
reputation or dishonest record with
which to fight.
At the outset let it be borne in mind
that 1 am but an humble citizen, who
has never asked for public Office, is
not asking now, nor have any such
intentions. My remarks are intend
ed for the would-be-man, and all 9TH
ers of his class, who wrote the infa-
nous letter criticizing Messrs. Garris
and Patterson, purporting to have
come from the brain and hand Of that
matchless young gentleman, Mr..
Byrnes-an effort clearly by foul
means to influence the votes of some
men for Mr.. Patterson, and defeat
Garris as we'll as Byrnes. Garris, not
being in the second race, the issue is
now between Byrnes and Patterson.
James Byrnes, the orphan boy,
born two weeks after his fathers
death, whose widowed mother
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

Congressman Patterson has made
q. faithful, efficient and honest repre-
sentative. He stands we'll with the
leaders of his party in congress, and
is admired by his colleagues for his
many fine qualities of head and
heart. He has been able to do much
for his district, even though handi-
capped by large Republican major
ity. His votes have always been in
accord with the Democratic platform,
and even those who want another
man elected can say nothing but
good of his record as man and citizen
and congressman. BY reason of his
service in congress he is better equip
ped to render efficient service, and we
trust he will be triumphantly re-elect-
ed next Tuesday. We want the
man in congress who can do most
for his district, and it is certainly
true that Mr.. Patterson is that man.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
FEATHERST0NE AT HOME.
I,a11rens. s. c.. September 1st, 1910

LaurerS, S. g., september ISL, l9lU.
It having to our notice that rumors to the con
trary current the undersigned citizens and bus
ness men of the City of Lauren desire to bear testimony
to the moral character business ability and integrity OF
G. Featherstone
Having known him in business and socially Tor over
twenty five years. we beg to say that he is man OF ca
pacy, of correct habits of high sense OF honor whose
word is good bond and whose ideals represent
the highest and best type of citizenship He progressive
spirited and loyal to all that he believes to be true
He has worked his way up in spite of the handicap OF
modest pecunary endowments by the practice of perse
verance industry and self education in the school OF ex
perence The breath Of scandal annoy but not be-
smrch a record such as his.
To counteract the gross Injustice that some would 90
him. feel called upon to bear witness to tacts Whereo
we know We his neghbors know nothing and are salts
fed there nothing against his habits character or stand
ing that would make him unworthy occupant OF the
responsible position to which he aspres We are satisfied
that if elected he will always conduct himself in such
way as to reflect credit upon himself his family his county
and the entire State.
President of Peoples r. A. COOPER solicitor Elghth C
Exchange Bank. cult
of Bank of W. L. GRAY OF Lauens hardware
Co.
n B. DIAL Enterprise FERGUSON, Attorney
JOHN F. BOLT Clerk OF Court
First Meth.
rens Trust Co. odis q him
Have known
ner Co. in nearly year,
NJ & E. H. r1aYE First Bap-
WILKES Co. q known him
Iauren years.
of First Pres
p SIMPSON, Il have known
MIR Feathersone for and
p Cooper heartily
above.)
c. oWINGs Of Owing Bobo.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
Searched Vainly for Stolen Child.

Princeton, KY, August 31.-Roo-
bed of his wife by death and OF his
only child by kidnappers, Texle Al
lison, a prosperous farmer, has re-
turned home after vain search
throughout six Southern States.
Little Gladys Allison was abducted
while returning from the funeral OF
her mother three weeks ago at
Shreveport, La, and since then ner
father has been unable to IND a
single trace of the child's where
abouts.
He is not a rich man and does not
believe the little child was taken in
the hope of securing a reward, and
besides the kidnappers have given
him no chance to pay a ransom.
The Shreveport authorities have
been unable to secure the slightest
clew and the affair is as much mys-
tery as on the day of the disappear
ance.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

question has come to be not Byrnes
or Patterson but whether the people
are going to give sanction to the die
tatorship of the demagogues and
tricksters, who have long since lost
the last element of cleanliness and
selfrespect which should character
ize every man who poses as a gentle
man. AS a lover of clean politics
and pure government it becomes ev-
cry citizen to repudiate such conduct.
Next to the man who, in his desre-
putable retreat sets about to invent
such falsehood, is the narrow parti-
zan who makes himself party to it
by being a medium Of circulation.
Such a one deserves the contempt of
every man of pure motives.
God give us men-pure, clean,
honest men to fill the high places Of
State.
God give us men-truthful, fear
less men of honor to constitute the
citizenship of free Republic.
In the spirit of Sir William James,
let us call for men to constitute the
State:
"Men as far above dull brutes en-
dued,
In forest brake or den
AS beasts excel cold rocks and bram-
bles rude.
Men who their duties know, and
knowing dare maintain
And crush the tyrant while he rend
the chain.
These constitute state and sovereign
law,
That states collected will
Sits empress over all-croWnlng
god repressing ILL.,"
"South Carolinian."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

watched over him and nurtured him
into young manhood, and who in
young manhood gave care and protec-
ton to that widowed mother. This
is the self made young man, who
came to his majority and passed on
up through the years with pure and
unsullied character. Now he is the
same true ambitious gentleman who
comes to the people of the district
ready to stand or fall on his record
in private and public life. This is
the same man, in whom certain worn
out politicians sought to find flaw
and when all else had failed attacked
him because he was a young man,
thus seeking to make age an issue IN
this campaign. But seeing the peo-
ple too common sense to be appealed
to on such grounds, the only and final
resort was to invent Infamous tricks
and conjure up malicious falsehoods
and scatter them broadcast over the
district at the very last moment. The
forged letter, purported to have been
written by Byrnes, is the blacklist
falsehood perpetrated by the blackest
scoundrel in the district to-day. He
condemns himself as a coward who
hasn't enough manhood to come out
in the open and denounce men, but
like a hidden and despised serpent
would defile purity with the venom
of his tongue.
One of the most beautiful things
of the whole campaign has been the
manner in which Byrnes and Garris
have gone from place to place to-
gether, showing to the world that
men can be rivals without being enc
mies-that they stood for something
nobler and better than political guile
and trickery. Then at the last mo-
ment to think of some weak winded
fellow preparing an Infamous letter
and signing the name of James r.
Byrnes in an effort to dupe the public
into believing that brother had come
to despise brother, and that these
gentlemen had lowered their stand
ard of common decency! That such
a thing should occur is a disgrace in
the midst of a decent people, and de-
serves a rebellion in the souls against
such, as we'll as the earnest condem-
nation at their hands. 1t is to be
hoped that such vileness had no ef-
feet when it came to casting the bal
lot for a gentleman like Garris. The
public knows that Byrnes hadn't the
remotest connection with it. The
people who know him best know that
it is but another dirty political trick
to defeat a clean pure man, and re-
emphasize before the world that
cleanliness and purity have no place
in the forums of this nation. The
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

It seems that South Carolina will
re-elect all her present congressman,
which is well. These representatives
have earned influence in Washington
through years of service, and just at
this time they are in position to rep
resent the people to so much better
advantage than new men that it is
wisdom to retain them for another
term at least. 1t is likely that the
next congress will be Democratic, and
an old representative will be in posi-
ton to do much more than a new
man.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
Struck by Lightning.

Darlington, Sept. 2.-Wilie Sher-
rill. white man living on the place
of w. B. Brunson, in the Antioch Sec
ton of this county, was killed by
lightning this afternoon about 4
o'clock, and DR.. w. A. Carrigan, OF
Society Hill, was severely shocked.
The men were working on a sick
horse at the time, which was also
killed by the bolt.
Mr.. Sheriff. was about 35 years OF
age and leaves a family.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
Young Man Hanged by Plank.

Columbus, Ca, Sept. 4.-Oscar E..
Eason, a young white man, was lit
terally hanged by a plank over the
Chattahoochie river near here today.
He was at work on a dam which is
building across the river when a
plank struck against his neck and
pinned him to some timbers. His
neck was broken, and when the plank
slipped away he dropped into the
river. The body was recovered.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

The high license advocates cite
the vote for governor as indicating
that the people of South Carolina are
not in favor of Statewide prohibl-
tion. Why don't they take the vote
for lieutenant governor? There the
race was between a prohibitionist
and a local optionist, and the prohibi-
zionist won out by tremendous ma
jority. To go by this record, which
is the only one that can be safely ap-
pealed to, the people favor State
wide prohibition by large majority.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

CONGRESSMAN Patterson does not
belong to any one county in the Sec
ond district. He is the representa-
tive of the whole people and he repre-
sents the interests of his entire dis
trict without regard to county lines.
The welfare of the whole people
comes first with him. One good term
deserves another, so let's send him
back for two years more.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
hdnDu@o HqnnI

G. McDuffie Hampton goes into
the second race for railroad commits
sioner with Cansler. Mr.. Hampton
is son of Gen. Wade Hampton, and
is a civil engineer of ability. He is
well fitted for the position, and he
will no doubt be the next railroad
commissioner. If you wish to hon
or that grand old hero, Wade
Hampton, vote for his son. Then,
too, you will be voting for decidedly
the best man in the race.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
Thursday, Sept. 8, 1910.

We newspaper fellows who pre-
dicted a second race for governor be-
tween Featherstone and Mcleod were
way off. Evidently the newspapers
have not kept in touch with public
sentiment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

If anything was needed to show the
confidence and esteem the people
of his hcme town have in G. W. Gar
ris, the vote at his home town should
convince. He polled practically a
unanimous vote. the total being 15s
for Garris, Is for Patterson, and 10
for Byrnes. This vote repudiates the
scurrilous circular against him and
proves conclusively that his home
people honor and respect him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

Congressman Patterson has made a
faithful, earnest, and energetic repre-
sentative, and he has always endeav-
ored to protect the interests of Bam-
berg county. His reelection means
something to our people, and we be-
lieve they will give him large ma
iority next Tuesday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
LETTERS DIsN1ISSORY.

I will file my final accounting as
administrator of estate of c. NJ. Gray
with G. P. Harmon, Judge of Probate
of Bamberg county, on Monday, sep
tember 18th, 1910, and will ask TOR
letters dismissory on said estate. All
persons having claims against said
estate will present same before that
date. duly approved, or forever be
harred w. E. BARNES,
Administrator.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

The season for business is here and
it is time for the Bamberg business
league to get busy. There is much
work to be done for the growth of
Bamberg, and it must be done II the
town is to prosper.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

Lost-On Main street or Railroad
Avenue, between the cotton mill and
Mr.. J. A. Williams's residence, one
scarf pin with 81. J. j." engraved on
it. Reward if returned to ]. J.
JONES.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements Under This Head 25c.
For 25 Words or Less.
Night Policeman Wanted-Appli.

Night Policeman Wanted-Appli-
cations for the position Of night po-
liceman of the town of Bamberg will
be received by me until Tuesday, Sep
tember Goth. State what salary
wanted, age, and experience in this
work. M. w. BRABHAM, Clerk and
Treasurer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

For -Rent.-The front suite OF
rooms in The Herald building. This
suite has three connecting rooms, and
they are the handsomest oft1ces IN the
city. They have electric lights ana
water. Apply quick to A. w.
KNIGHT. Bamberg, S. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

Lost.-Last Sunday afternoon be-
tween my residence and the Metho-
dist church or between my residence
and the new cemetery, one pair gold
spectacles in metal case, Finder
will please return to D. J. DELK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

Wanted.-An unlimited number Of
No. l black cypress ties, also No. 1
pine Gall hearty ties. Highest spot
cash prices paid. See me before sell
ing yours. Standard size 7x9, IL
fet long. H. R. DUENSING, Mid
way, S. C.. !
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

Seed Rye for Sale.-Native seed
rye for sale at $3.50 the bushel. D.
r. MATHENY Bamberg, 8. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08
Land for Sale, Exchange or Lease.

Land for Sale, Exchange or Lease.
Beautiful home containing about
one hundred and sixty acres, on
Southern road, mile from Bamberg,
S. C. Lands easily improved; will
make bale of cotton per acre, actual
experience. Will exchange for city
property or lease to responsible party.
Address 131 Liberty street, Savan-
nah, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-08

For Rent.-Eight-room house in;
front of graded school building. Good
water, good cook house, one and a
half acres of land, good barn and
stables. Ready for occupancy Sep
tember 1st. Apply to E. C. BRUCE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1910-04-27
Not a Success.

The manager Of the subscription
book department was telling Of some
OF his experiences. 1.-The funniest case
remember" he said, was that Of al
applicant for job at book canvassina
from whom l expected great things.
He made careful study of the litera
ture we supplied him with and was
very enthusiastic. Judge of my sur
prise when the first morning he went
out back he came and handed in his
resignation.
But you should not be so easily
discouraged I told him. Few make
a success at the start, and you &C.
knowledge that you went into only
two Places
"'Only two,' he said lugubriously
One was real estate agent, who per
suaded me to sign contract for two
lots in Fizzlehurst, and the other was
a tailor, who sold me a suit Of clothes
I didn't want And, shaking his head
mourufully, he mumbled Good day
and went out. "-Lippincott's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1910-04-27
Proposed Amendment to the Constitu.
ton Of the State of Arkansas.

NlOh VI tHO Suuty vi hd1hSdSs
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing joint resolution, proposing an
amendment to the State Constitution,
was passed by the General Assembly
at its regular session of 1909, and that
the same will be submitted to the elecP
tors of the State at the next general
election, to be held Monday, Septem-
Der II, 1910, for adoption or rejection.
Proposed Amendment No. II.
That the following articles shall be
proposed as an amendment to the
Constitution of the State of Arkansas,
which, when agreed to by a majority
of all the members elected to each
House and adopted by majority of
the electors of the State voting at the
next general election for senators and
representatives. shall become a part
of the Get tuition of the State Of
Arkansas.
That al capital invested within the
next ten lars in this, State in the
manufacturing of cotton and fiber
goods in @ay manner, shall be and is
hereby exempt from taxation for a
period o. seven years next, after and
from the time the person, persons,
company OR corporation have begun
the business of said manufacturing.
The above resolution was filed in
the office of the Secretary of State on
MAY 31st, 1909.
Each elector may vote for or against
the above amendment
Witness nv official signature this
18th day of February, 1910.
10. C. LUDWIG.
(SeaD. ISecretary of State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1910-04-27
Redundant Particulars.
Success Magazine.

Cleveland people consider the name
Of their town sufficient as an address
without the addition Of Ohio, and one
protesting against the use of the name
the folly Of redundant particulars. 1T
reminds me-" he said, "of the fussy
Englishman who went up to st. Peter
and said, Pm from London And
then, for fear the saint might mix him
up with somebody else, he added,
London, England, you know That
riled the good old gatekeeper. From
London, England. ehY he said. We'll,
Mr.. Man from London, England, you're
knocking at the wrong door. Your
new address is Sheol, Birthstone coun-
ty, Dominion Of Lucifer! "-Exchapge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1910-04-27
She Tells You What You
Want to Know

Nine. Ri on has now been located in
Zine Bluff two months and during
that short time has proved her SUPER
lorlty over all others by her marvel
Gus ability in solving difficult prob
iehs' feunltlng the separated, causing
happy marriages and giving the very
best of advice in all business and fl
ranclal affairs. Her past record and
strictly honorable dealings are a guar
antee OF future Work. Hundreds have
been benefited by her advice and
timely counsel and will bear testi-
mony to her successful powers in re-
Feallng the future, removing obstac-
les, etc. She tells your name and
gives you dates and facts
II YOU are in doubt or in trouble of
any kind, if you anticipate speculat-
ing or any kind of investment it
will pay you to consult Nine. Ri'on
She guarantees her work, you pay her
nothing If you are not satisfied. Her
atvice and help has benefited thous-
ands. Why not you?
She gives you reliable and impor-
tant advice and information on all
matters. warns you of coming dan
gers, tells YOU how to avoid sickness,
accidents, etc, tells you how to sue
coed in all undertakings, if friends
are true or false, guides you correct
ly in all affairs of life, love mar
riages, divorce, health. Inheritance,
speculations. law suits, investments
etc Locates lost and stolen articles
buried treasures, mines, etc. Why
spend money with cheap mediums
and travelling fortune tellers.
Nine. Rion asks those who have
been imposed upon and deceived by
interruptions, uneducated persons
Who are claiming this divine gift Of
clairHoyanee not to despair but to
come and be convinced that she can
help you. Endowed with this Won
derful psychic power, combined with
the associated science of astrology
and palmistry she does all that she
claims to do, helping YOU to attain
your various ambitions She has Gull
tlvated and developed this remark
able gift by a life time study and has
now reached the point where she can
read your life like an open book and
give YOU competent advice on all mat
tiers of life
Nine. Ri'on teaches her profession
to others Satisfaction guaranteed to
all. Office hours: 8 a. M. to 9 p. m.
Gaily and Sunday. 10 East Sixth
avenue, corner State street, one block
east of Main.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1910-04-27
In the Hands of the Law,

An 1mpecunious young lawyer re.
Gently received the following letter
from a tailor to whom he was In.
lebted:
Dear Sir-Kindly advise me by return
nail when I may expect a remittance
from you in settlement Of my account
Yours truly. ]. SNIPPEM
The follower Of Blackstone immedt
Ately replies
Dear Sir-1 have your request for ad
vice of a recent date and beg leave to
say that. not having received any retain
or from you, cannot act in the premises
Upon receipt Of your check for $3.50 shall
be very glad to look the matter up for
you and to acQuaint you with the results
Of my investigations. I am, sir, with
great respect. your most obedient servant
BARCLAY B. COKE.
Success Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1910-04-27
The New Hoardee,

What did you say your name wasr
inquiries the landlady In hoarse whis
per.
Camp"
Ladies and gentlemen. this is Mir
Grant"
she waves you to a vacant chair
The young lady on your right drops &
half bow. The young gentleman to
your left drops pork chop Thus
amid covert sneers, supercilious glances
and general awkwardness, you take
your place among an alien people
"a hash house Introduction always
"eminds me of minstrel show" de.
clares the humorous boarder. BE
seated, gentlemen; know each other
and be acquainted"
Whereat you must smile.
Chase the COW this way" continues
the humorous boarder In time honored
reference to the nilk pitcher, whereat
you must guffaw.
You are always master of ceremo.
nles," says young lady boarder to
the humorous one las for me. I'm
too tim1d."
why are you timid?'
"Oh, I'm SO littlew
Sweet goods come In small pack.
ages"
80 does poison.
Fine old repartee! After dinner you
ascend to your hall bedroom and won.
der If you will ever be at home In this
company. But you know you will.
Within a month you will be lending
money to the humorous boarder and
perhaps have a love affair started
Puck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1910-04-27
The Gnu In the Zoo.

They've got a gnu In the zoo. rs 4
now gnu. That is to say. no ono ever
knew 1t there before. When 1t arrived
It had very little coat. Consequently
It was in state Of gnudiV; hence,
this new ditty we are composing on
the subject. But now It Ia no longer
gnude. That new gnu knew some.
thing and grew new coat for the
cold weather. II some people knew
what that new Nubian gnu knew, they
would keep their hair on.-London
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