The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-07-25

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people thought he could not be trust
cd, and would vote for such measures
as he thought best.
]. A. Hunter was grateful for conf
dence reposed him in two years ago,
and had endeavored to show his ap-
probation by protecting the best in
terests of Bamberg. Had stood by the
right and the best interests of his
people, and would do the same if
reelected. Mr.. Hunter then briefly
reviewed his record, and spoke OF
several county matters where he had
introduced bills and worked to
change conditions. He spoke of the
bill changing the system of charging
for dieting prisoners, and now the
sheriff was paid thirty cents day
and every tax payer knows what 1t
costs. Had a bill passed providing
for election of cotton Weighers by the
people land also discussed his bill
providing for change in manner OF
electing county commissioners. Had
protected Bamberg county when
Barnwell and later Orangeburg want
ed dispensaries, and had fought them
with all his might and helped to de-
feat it. Would always stand by his
people, and if they approved of his
record, support him again, if not
vote for some one else. The people
should look we'll to election of su-
pervisor, as it was such an import
ant office. Wanted to see candidates
for this Office have twenty-five min
utes to discuss county matters. The
governor and others had advocated a
million dollar State house, and he
had opposed it and contended it
should be submitted to the people.
Served as representative from patrl-
otism and not money, as he lost
money by going to the legislature.
Discussed change in communication tax
collection and showed benefit of new
system to county. Under old system
about S64.OO was collected, now
about $4,000 or more. No man
could buy him, and he was always at
his post of duty. In answer to ques-
ton asked by chairman at beginning
of meeting, he did not endorse the
present State administration. Had
fought it in the legislature and would
continue to fight it as long as he had
breath in his body. Unless his mind
changed would vote for Judge Ira b.
Jones, not that he loved Jones more
but that he loved Blease less. In the
legislature he had voted for the right
thing as he saw it, regardless of who
favored it, and would do the same
no matter who was governor. Would
submit to will of his people, and who
ever was elected governor would
bow gracefully.
B. W. Miley congratulated the peo-
pie of Ehrhardt on the progress OF
their community, and also the school
district in voting bonds for a hand
some school building. Such things
show progress, and he was glad to
commend it. Government should be
economical He regretted to say
that taxes had been increased
in the last few years, and we
may expect them to get still
higher if something was not done.
Something must be done. We must
economic or raise more money. The
question of prohibition or local op-
ton was not settled, and would not
be settled until the people could vote
on it. Favored good schools and good
roads. Both were essential and
went hand in hand. In regard to
question, he stood firsth for good
government. Had not been in full
accord with any State administration
in past several years. If the present
administration had made mistakes 3
which it had-these he did not en-
dorse, but if it had done right in
some instances these acts he endors-
ed with all his heart. He endorsed
only the right, and right harmed no
man. Wrong doing was what did
harm. If elecetd he would uphold
any governor when he was right, as
it would be his duty to uphold his
hands when right, but would oppose
him with all his strength when
wrong. One should not be tied to the
coat-tails of any man, for freedom OF
thought and action should not be i'm
paired. Our forefathers fought for
liberty and independence and he
would always support these princi-
pies. If I can be trusted, elect me,
if not, vote for some one else, for l
would not want to be elected without