The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-16

ceed himself, and NJ. c. Willis, his
opponent, were the most antagonistic
of the entire group in yesterdays
meeting. Gen: Moore resented what
he termed reflections on him person
ally, which had been made at pre-
vious meetings by Capt. Willis, and
offered an affidavit from J. P. Mat
thews, cashier Of the Palmetto Ma
tional bank, Of Columbia, in refu-
tation of the charges. The breach
was soon healed, however, and the
meeting proceeded smoothly.
Next came the candidates for comp
troller general, Messrs. A W. Jones
and ]. A. Summersett, both of whom
received applause, with Jones ap-
pearing the favorite.
A. G.. Brice, candidate for attor-
ney general, aired the record of Thos.
H. Peoples and characterized his in
cumbency as one Of mastery mac
tivity." Mr.. Peoples replied and
sought to defend his record.
According to pre-arrangement, it
then being 1890, an adjournment
was taken for one hour for dinner,
and the meeting was resumed at the
expiration of that time by the candi-
a,+o, Gov ooyornnr
Candidates for Governor.
Hon. S. G. Mayfeld, in the absence
of J. B. A. Mutually, read his plat
form for him.
NJ. L. Smith was the next speaker
and was we'll received.
Lowndes ]. Browning next pre-
sented his claims to the office and ex-
pressed confidence in his election.
Compulsory Education.
John G. Clinkscales received an
ovation when he arose to address the
audience, the approval being express
ed by hearty applause and the honk-
ing of many automobile horns. Mr..
Clinkscales stated that he felt very
close to the Bamberg folk for the
reason that he had not only visited
here previously, but had for years
been assisting with the education OF
Bamberg boys. His strongest plea
was for compulsory school atten-
dance law and advised revision Of
the present tax laws as one means OF
raising necessary funds for the
equipment of schools sufficient to
accommodate every boy and girl in
South Carolina.
Cheers greeted his statemtn to the
effect that the last legislature had ap-
propriated 100000 for the eradica-
ton of the cattle tick thus putting
the tick above the child"
Much merriment was evinced by
his hearers at numerous witticisms.
His address was we'll received
throughout.
Cooper for Law Enforcement.
R. A. Cooper made, perhaps, the
strongest, best balanced speech of
the entire day and his declaration
for the enforcement of laws was
GREETED with hearty applause. His
first appearance before Bamberg
audience won many expressions of a
mplimentary nature.
John T. Duncan, the humorist Of
the party, made his usual speech
against what he termed the system
and produced many ripples Of laugh
ter by his witty sallies.
w. C. Irby spoke next, taking Jno.
G. Richards to task for his late con-
version to Bleaseism.
Richard l. Manning deplored the
factionalism which exists in the State
and plead for a reunion of the fac
tions. He also stated his views on
compulsory education, which is very
live issue in this campaign, favoring
a local option law.
Jno. G. Richards, after reciting his
public record, stated his opposition to
compulsory education. He was greet
ed with applause and scattered Jeers
from the audience. He declared for
Blease for senator.
Charles Carroll Simms expressed
his pleasure at appearing before peo-
pie he felt were home folk and
claimed the support of the poor man.
C. A. Smith made his usual conser-
vative speech, advocating better
school attendance, and a Statewide
prohibition law, as substitute for
the present local option plan.