The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22

meetings. This was not his first time
in politics. Had run for this same
office about fifteen years ago when
this county was part of old Barn
we'll county. He was then the only
unmarried man in the race, and now
| he was the only married man in the
| race, the others being old bachelors.
Then stated his platform. Said there
was too much money being wasted.
| Wants to stop the leaks. Names diff
| ferent incidents where moneywa be-
| ing spent in violation of the constitu-
| ton. Would endeavor to put the
State on an economical basis. Was
in favor of good roads. Thought
taxes high enough now. Under the
| present law the poor man pays five
times more than he should and
| proves his statement by telling how
| they had to pay on bond and mort
gage for $4,000 when it was given
only on $500 security. Was opposed
| to the BristOW amendment. Opposed
to bonding the State for S1,O00,OOO
to improve the State house. Oppos-
ed to political combinations. Felt
he could represent the whole people.
Will look into the matter of farm
for the county chain gang. He clos
ed his speech amid great applause.
J. w. Crum was the next and last
speaker for the House of Representa-
tives. He thanked the people foc
their liberal support two years ago.
| Believes in local option. Surprised
that he should have been accused of
ignorance. His accuser was the ig-
norant one, as his accuser had claim
ed that he was the father of the bill
to allow sheriffs 80 cents a day for
feeding prisoners, when this bill had
been law since 1907, before his &C
cuser was a member of the house.
If there was ignorance who was the
ignorant one? He wouldn't say only
that he was in favor of good roads
but would advocate a way to secure
them. Would keep himself Informed
as to all of the laws. Believes in
surance companies should be forced
to invest part of the money they get
from this State in this State. Be-
lieves in the Blue Sky law which reg
ulates bonds, stocks and securities.
Explains how it works. Believes in
economy. Opposed to bonding the
State to improve the State capital.
Was supporter of Clemson college,
and don't believe any of the money
should be taken from it, as it was
the best thing the State had. Should
put the surplus money up as an en-
dowment fund for that institution.
Opposed to using any part of the
fund for rural schools, as it could
not be done. Is opposed to the
Bristow amendment. Running on
his own merits and not swinging on
the coat tail of any one. Haven't
and won't state who he is going to
vote for for governor. He closed
amid cheers.
DR.. J. B. Black then came forward
and was the first speaker in the race
for State Senator. Was feeling badly
and had sickness at home and there
fore did not feel like making a
speech. Spoke of his record in the
Senate. Had tried to serve every
body. How we'll he had done was
left for the voters to say. Had made
mistakes, as everybody does, but
thought he was right at the time
that he made them. Had always
given each question due considera-
ton, but had some times slipped up.
Had always received liberal sup
port at home. Had been living here
for the past 33 years. In favor of
education and wished that every boy
and girl could receive college edu-
cation. Had favored the Garris act.
Favored high schools. Don't hold
him accountable for all the mistakes
that had been made. Everybody knew
him. Was not strong enough 10 talk
long. He closed by saying that no
act of his, either public or private,
would ever cause you to bow your
head in shame Cheers.
Col. John F. Folk, candidate for
the Senate was the last speaker of
the day. Spoke of his record as
Treasurer for the past IL years. Be-
lieve you all think I have made
good officer. Have always had the
best interest Of the county at heart.
Had used his own money for the
county when the county needed it,
had used over $4,000 the first year
and $4,000 the second year. Spoke