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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-05
Tillman to Manning


Washington, D. c., May %. 1918.
non IL. l.; Manning, Governor of
My Dear Sir: am not accustomed
to playing the game of politics with
the cards stacked. / have followed
Jcffcrson's maxim, "Teach the people
ana trust the people, and tell them
the truth
Ileasc inform me, Governor, what
information you have furnished the
President or his advisors as to South
Carolina politics, and the senatorial
race; the substance of it at least. if
not the actual facts, or statements.
On a recent visit to Washington did
you tell anyone for the purpose of its
reaching the presidents ears and
those of his close advisers that Blcasc
would beat me for the senate? Did
you urge or sugget' that Mr.. Lever
enter the. race fn a. ~cnate against
ne III oIdcr 10 '' that Bleasc
should be defe le you really
thought this, h. nev, occurred to
you that Mr.. l. ..ow holds the
most valuable place in the house Of
tlme, however, if / may remark it,
of South Carolina are concerned, and
that there are perhaps a dozen or
more men as able or as well qualified
as he to fill the position as senator
acccptably?
Are you responsible for Mr.. Levers
candidacy or are you not?
II you did bring Mr.. Lever out are
you aware that even if elected he will
have to serve twelve years at least to
even approximately WELD the influ-
cnce and power | now have? Did Won
remember that the three chairman
ships South Carolina now holds arc
among the most valuable assets and
that none of them ought to be need
lessly sacrificed?
| will be obliged if you will deal
with me frankly so / may lay all the
cards on the table and let the peoplc
judge whether your patriotism and
motives are entirely above suspicion,
/ do not want to do any Injustice
and that is why am thus writing YOU,
and I hope you will deal with me
with equal frankness.
A prompt reply will be appreciated.
Yours truly,
B. r. TILLMAN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-05
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
In Her Mothers Home, Says This
Georgia Lady, Regarding Black
Draught. Relief From Head
ache, Malaria, Chills, Etc.

Ringgold, Ca Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
OF this place, writes: II am user
OF Thedford's Black-Draught;. in fact,
1t was one OF our family medicines.
Also in my mothers home, when l
was child. When any of us child
ren complained of headache, usually
caused by constipation, she gave us
dose of Blacli-Draught, which would
rectify the trouble. Often in the
Spring, we would have malaria and
chills, or troubles of this kind, we
would take Black-Draught pretty reg
ular until the liver acted we'll, and
we would soon be up and around
again. We would not be without it,
for it certainly has saved us lots of
doctor bills. Just dose Of Black
D:aught when not so we'll saves a
lot OF days in bed"
Thedfords Black-Draught has been
In use for many years in the treat
ment of stomach, liver and bowel
troubles, and the popularity which it
now enjoys Is proof Of It's merit.
If your liver is not doing its duty,
YOU will suffer from such disagree.
able symptoms as headache, bilious.
ness, constipation, indigestion. etc,
and unless something is done, serious
trouble may result.
Thedford's Black -Draught has been
found valuable remedy for these
troubles. 1t is purely vegetable, and
acts in a prompt and natural way,
regulating the liver to It's proper
functions and cleansing the bowels of
impurities. Try it. Insist on Thed.
lords the original and genuine. E 70
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-05

issue, but l know that the national
peril is such that we must have men
who are not only loyal but men who
are active in the senate as we'll. 1t
Is also imperative TO put before the
people the exceeding danger to our
nation, and your plan of conducting
a front porch or newspaper campaign
will fall far short Of meeting the stu
alton. Our people are most influenced
by the spoken word and that you have
long emphasized in your political
career. / know that it is most i'm
portant to inform our people face to
face about the war. in order that they
may know the whole truth.
Mr.. Lever is a man of responsible
lty and judgment, and he would doubt
less resent the suggestion that he is
the candidate of any man. His long
and prominent service in congress
makes him worthy Of the considera-
ton of any man in this connection.
| stated my views with entire frank
ness to the president and also to Post
master General Burleson, and stated
to the latter that he was at liberty
to tell you what said. My views
would have been available to you with
equal frankness had you sought them,
but | did not feel justified in volun-
teering advice to you.
Yours very truly.
RICHARD I. MANNING,
Governor.
Wasl ington, D. c.. May 8. 1918.
Hon. A. S. Burleson, Postmaster Cen
cral, Washington. D. G..
Dear Rurleson: After our talk this
morning am perfectly satisfied as 10
your loyalty md friendship. I d,o MT
need assurant es for I nave perfect
faith in your irtegrity AMI truthf;,-
lvSS.
must, however, fight the devil viii
fire. and they are lying like the dcv,l
and claiming all sorts of things.
expect to go to the state convention
on the 18th and l want you to do this.
write me brief letter saying that
you and 10 1icn,her Of the aCministra-
tlon h"s ever asked Lever or anybody
else to go into the race for the senate.
The president and his cabinet cannot
afford to butt in, in states, political
affairs. You know what I mean and
what l ought to have. want a plain,
blunt straightforward statement.
Something | can publish.
Sincerely yours
B. r. TILLMAN.
Washington, d. c., May 8, 1918.
Hon. Benjamin r. Tillman, United
States Senate.
My dear Senator Tillman: This
acknowledges the receipt of your let
ter Of May s.
In reply thereto, please accept my
assurance that it is the fixed policy
Of the administration, from which it
does not vary, to refrain from inter
ference in the state political affairs.
At no time has the administration
IN Sou!n Carolina or any other state
urged or invited any person to be-
States senate.
l sincerely hope that the contest for
the nomination of senator in your
state will be so conducted as not to
interfere in the slightest with the very
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-05
The Ammunition Train

When the fronts are full of Yankees,
Say about three million men,
Drying Fritzie from his dugout,
His strong cache and den,
And the Doughboys are a-bombing
Or with bayonet striking home,
Or shooting leaden pellets
Into heartless Dutchman's dome.
And trench mortar lads are loftinc
Their deadly missiles overhead
10 break the German trenches
And pile up countless dead,
And the steady, strong artillery.
The brave front it supports.
Is belching out its shell file
That smashes the Huns 0est forts.
The Cavalry are waiting,
~ Holding hard on trusty stecdc
10 dash among the enemy,
And do some noble deeds,
WIN you ever stop TO ponder
Amid the gripping strain,
Of the lads who bring it to vou
In the Ammunition Train?
From the rear they start at eyon;no
And on roads black with night,
All shell-torn, motor, caisson wheels
And humping without q light,
Peering into darkness,
Driving through the mire.
Many noble hearts are beating
AS they 1ace the Boche's fire.
a load of fifty shells apiece,
=, And powder boxes four,
Enought to blow a regiment
~ UP TO- Heavens door,
The shells come singing overhead
~, AS they whistle by
lhey Jab The spurs and shoot the gas.
It's case of do or die. e'
FOR the Dutchman he is firing ranpe
=, detection on the road,
10 get the Ammunition Train.
And their priceless load.
Dug-outs, they haven't anv.
And protection they have mono
AS they ride the blood -besnat tterea
road,
Where fell many motber,s CO,
"A race with death each trip thev
make, 'he'
~, AND no matter what befalls
me SHELLS and powder must I've nut
G, behind the Artillery walls.
80 when you speak of outfits
~, why make it very plain
mat the STACKER is ar ARsENr
ONE a. AnoENl
In the AMMUNITION TRAIN
by CPL. c. L. SPENCER,
lst. Div. ANN. Train.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-05
cordial friendship which has hereto
foce existed between you and Repre-
sentative Lever.
Sincerely yours
A. S. BURLESON.

Washington. D. c., May 20, 1918.
My Dear Mr.. President: Mr.. Le-
vers friends are circulating it
throughout South Carolina that he en-
tcred the race for the senate because
YOU asked him to do it to make sure
that Mr.. Blease would not be elected
to the senate. Indeed, Mr.. Levers
announcement as good as says that.
/ am enclosing it for your perusal.
Of course, / know it is not true but
the only way to convince some people
is for me to publish r :etter from you
stating the facts. You can do this in
any way you think best. am, how
ever, sending you letter / received
from Postmaster General Burleson
and if you will say that this letter
expresses the attitude of yourself and
your cabinet that will be all that is
necessary. / will give copy of my
letter to you with your reply, along
with Burleson's letter, to the papers.
Sincerely yours,
B. X. TILLMAN,
P. S.: You know my love and ad.
miration for you-but in your Red
Cross speech in New York you rose
to such heights Of inspired eloquence
and breadth Of vision I must say nv
wife. and ] both cried. There is moth
ing in the Bible or the New Testament
except perhaps the Sermon on the
Mount, that is superior to it. B. r. T.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-05

the truth Of the situation, and as
showing over their own signatures,
just what kind Of politics is played
IN the anti-Reform ranks in South
Carolina.
The following letters speak for
themselves:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-05
CROSWELL DAVIS
" RITES HOME

My dear Mother:
Last night letter came from you
sure was JOY t know you are well
Have received two letters from you
since last | wrote. Have been work
ing every night for the last week. So
us always noon before | get up, and
from then until time to go out again
has be devoted to work on our cars:
so you see when | do not write I an,
very busy.
'Tis very bad weather here now. II
rains almost every day and the roads
are so bad whenever it rains. You see
our work is to haul ammunition to
the artillery and infantry. Practically
all of our work is at night Without
nights we ramble across shcll-torn
roads, with the "Boche's" shells burst
ing all around us, and our own guns
1lring over our heads. once in q while
shell lights in our midst, and when
ever it does it kills and wounds from
five to ten. Guess if every "Boche"
shell that was fired hit among human
beings, the whole population of the
world would be extermmatcd
Am sorry but very few letters have
reached me besides yours. Would be
so glad to answer any time letter
from anyone. It's almost impossible
for me to write letter for we are
limited to so little that is interesting.
Give my love to all the kids, and write
when you can.
Your son,
c. L. DAVIS,
Bird Motor Truck Co., 1at Div. ANN.
Train, A. E. +.
r. g. Enclosed is a piece Of poetry
written by one of our men. 'Tis pret-
ty good L think, for 1t describes our
work in words Of truth.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-05
The White House.


Washington, "a May, 1918.
My Dear Senator: have your let
ter Of May %, and want to thank you
very sincerely for the generous senti-
ments about myself which it embodies.
You refer to the postmaster gener-
ais letter to you of May and are
kind enough to let me see it. | beg
to assure you that it expresses with
entire accuracy the attitude which
have assumed in all contests between
genuine friends of the administration,
and the attitude which shall always
try to maintain. ! hope and believe
il to be the right position.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Hon. B. r. Tillman, United States
Senate.
-W-S-S-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
State and Senatorial Campaign
Meetings.

The following is the schedule for
State and Senatorial campaign meet
ings as arranged by the State execu-
tive committee:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17

pose the same thing would be true
of the men in our industries). The
soldiers cannot be expected to fight
if we cannot keep them supplied with
food, clothing and guns.
It is a fact that the children of in
temperate parents are more often
feeble-minded or criminally inclined
or otherwise handicapped than the
children of parents who are temper
ate. At this time, when so many OF
our fine young men will be killed, is
it not the wise thing for those who
remain to keep themselves physical
" and morally as strong as possible!
Should this demon be allowed to
continue exacting his toll of human
lives, wealth and when the
nations life is imperilled? No. With
the reasons for stopping this evil
so.a as to win this war added to the
reasons why, in times of peace we
should have no liquor, the nation, on
whose coins is written, "In God We
Trust" will surely close the saloons
and breweries for the sake of right
and for the sake of saving Democracy
which is right.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
Let Us Educate Ourselves
Through Songs.

How many of US can sing America
through; if so, how many know the
new last verse of it:
Good save our splendid men,
Send them safe home again,
God save our men;
Keep them victorious,
Patient and chivalrous,
They are so dear to us;
God save our men,"
Before the war broke out it was a
common saying of captains of ocean
ships that when any of the other ma
tional songs were started they were
sung through to the last word, but
that when our songs were begun we
sang the first verse and hummed
through the others. Surely with our
boys gaining inspiration by singing
we here at home a sing too.
Let US get together to sing.-Let
us sing as a family, half a dozen fam
lilies, or form a singing club at the
schoolhouse or church. The women's
clubs and the Farmers Union can
have songs once a week or once a
month.
If this is not possible we can get
someone to lead the singing of patrl-
otto songs at every community gath
ering.
Young people should learn the
songs.-Let US encourage school chill
dren to sing the songs, help the boys
to form a band and get a Victrola or
Edison, with splendid patriotic re-
cords for every school.
Here are some songs our soldiers
are singing:
The Star-Spangled Banner.
America.
Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.
The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Dixie.
The Marseillaise.
Brittania.
Keep the Home Fires Burning.
Over There.
Goodbye Broadway, Hello France.
It's a Long, Long Trail.
Pack Up Your Trouble in Your Old
Kit Bag, and Smile, Smile, Smile.
See 1t Through.
Progressive Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

respectfully announce that am a
candidate for the office of County
Treasurer of Edgefeld county, and
pledge myself to abide the result Of
the Democratic primary.
JOE LAKE PRINCE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17

1 hereby that l am a candi.
date for reelection to the office OF
treasurer of Edgefield county, pledging
myself to abide the result of the Dem
ocratic primary.
JAMES T. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

I respectfully announce that l am
a candidate for reelection to the
office of probate Judge of Edgefield
county and pledge myself to abide
the result of the primary election.
w. It. Kinnaird.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
now To Give ou1nlne To Children.

FEBRILINE is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. It a Tasteless Syrup, pleas
Children lake it and never know it is Quinine.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quininc. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing in the LEAD. Iry
It the next time you need Quiuine for any pur'
pose. Ask for 2.ounce original package. The
lame FERRILINE is blown in bottle. IS :euta
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
For Congress.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for election to congress from the
Second Congressional District, pledg-
ing to abide by the rules of the
Democratic Party, and to support
the nominees thereof.
T. G. CROFT.
I hereby announce that / am a can
didate for congress from the Second
Congressional District and pledge my
self to abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary.
N. G. EVANS.
I am a candidate for Congress
from the Second Congressional Dis
trict, composing the counties of sa-
luda, Edgefeld, Aiken, Barnwell,
Bamberg, Hampton, Jasper and Beau
fort, subject to the present and tu-
ture rules and laws of the Democrat
ic party. Platform-One Hundred
per cent American.
G.. L. TOOLE, Aiken, s. T..
I hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection 20 Congress, pledglng
myself to abide the rules and regu-
lations of the Democratic party, and
to support the nominees thereof
JAMES T. BYRNES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
CANDIDATES. COLUMN.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

l hereby announce that / am a can
didate for the House of Representa-
tives from Edgefield county and
pledge myself to abide the result of
the Democratic primary election.
S. T. WILLIAMS.
We respectfully announce j. l..
Minis as a candidate for the House
of Representatives, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic party and pledge him to sup
port the nominees of same.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
FOR CORONER.

I hereby announce that l am a
candidate for reelection to the Of
flee of coroner of Edgefeld county
and pledge myself to abide the re-
suit of the Democratic primary cleo
ton.
T. E. Byrd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
FOR AUDITOR.

l respectfully announce that am a
candidate for reelection to the office
of auditor of Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide the result of
the primary election.
J.. R. ZIMMERMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17

The vast plateau, with a minimum altitude OF
1000 feet above the sea level, amid a setting of
beautiful mountains and giant peaks. Summer in
this region is one Of constant enjoyment and health
full diversion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17

Progressive Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
Senatorial Campaign.

"
Senatorial Campaign.
Conway, Thursday, July Is.
Marion, Friday, July 10.
Kingstree, Saturday, July 20.
Georgetown, Monday, July %.
Monck's Corner, Tuesday, July %.
Charleston, Wednesday, July "a.
WATERFORD, Thursday, July Is.
Ridgelsnd, Friday, July 26.
Beaufort, Saturday, July q.
Hampton, Monday, July 29.
Barnwell, Tuesday, July 80.
Bamberg, Wednesday, July 81.
Aiken, Thursday, August l..
Edgefield, Friday, August 2.
Saluda, Saturday, August 8.
Lexington, Tuesday, August 6.
Newberry, Wednesday August z.
Laurens, Thursday, August 8.
Greenwood, Friday, August g..
Abbeville, Saturday, August 10.
Mccormick, Tuesday, August ID.
Anderson, Wednesday, August IA.
Walhalla, Thursday, August Is.
Pickens, Friday, August 16.
Greenville, Saturday, August II.
Union, Wednesday, August FL.
Gaffney, Thursday, August %.
Spartanburg, Friday, August %.
State Campaign.
Laurens, Wednesday, July 8.
Greenwood, Thursday, July 4.
Mccormick. Friday, July 5.
Abbeville, Saturday, July 6.
Anderson, Monday, July Is.
Walhalla, Tuesday, July 16.
Pickens, Wednesday,, July II.
Greenville, Thursday, July Is.
Union, Friday, July 10.
Spartanburg, Saturday, July 20.
Gaffney, Tuesday, July %.
York, Wednesday, July "a.
Lancaster, Thursday, July rs.
Chester, Friday July 26.
Winnsboro, Saturday, July 81.
Camden, Tuesday, July 80.
Chesterfield, Wednesday, July 81
Bennettsvillc, Thursday, August 1.
Darlington, August, 2.
Bishopville, Saturday, August 8.
Sumter, Tuesday, August G..
Dillon, Wednesday, August z
Conway, Thursday, August 8.
Marion, Friday, August 8.
Florence, Saturday, August, 10.
Manning, Tuesday, August Is.
Kingstree, Wednesday, August IA.
Georgetown, Thursday, August Is
Monck's Corner, Friday, August
6.
Charleston, Saturday, August II.
St. George, Tuesday, August 20.
Orangeburg, Wednesday, August
L.
st. Matthews, Thursday, August
2.
Columbia, Friday, August %.
LOST-Fifty milk bottles both
Iuart and pint sizes. Please return
ither to my store or dairy.
Mrs. w. l.. Dunovant.
7-1O-2t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
For Magistrate


respectfully announce that I am
a candidate for the Office of magis-
trate of the 7th magisterial district
of Edgefield county, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic party.
J. E. BRYAN.
I hereby announce that l am a
candidate for reelection to the Of
flee of magistrate of the 9th district
of Edgefeld county and pledge my
self to abide the result of the DEM
%ocratic primary.
A. GILCHRIST.
I respectfully announce that am
a candidate for the office of magls-
trate of the first magisterial district
of Edgefeld county and pledge my
self to abide the result of the DEM
ocratic Primary election.
N. l.. Brunson.
/ respectfully announce that am
a candidate for the office of magis-
trate of the second magisterial dis
trict of Edgefield county and pledge
myself to abide the result of the
Democratic primary election.
Wallace w. Wise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-17
CITIZENS.

To the citizens of Edgefield Coun-
ty, having served as one of your
members of the House of Represen.
tatives for the past four years, | re-
alize that my experience better
equips me for more efficient service
so l respectfully announce that l
am a candidate for reelection and
pledge myself to abide the reuslt of
the Democratic primary.
j. l.. Walker.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-09-27
September II, 1918.
SUCCOTH AT THE ADATH
YESHURUN.

Succoth was appropriately celebrated
during the week, at the Succah of the
Adath Yeshurun Synagogue. Sunday
evening about thirty-five Jewish soldiers
and sailors were entertained by the De-
borah Society with games, dancing, and
refreshments in the Succah and vestry
rooms. A pleasing program was rem
dered by Master Ralph Helstein, Miss
Sylvia Goldberg, and a community sing
by the men in uniform.
Monday evening the Ladies' Auxiliary
were hosts to the new members and
their wives. The evening was enjoyably
spent, entertainment being furnished by
Miss Walt, Mrs. Jean Mirviss, and Mas
ter Ralph Helstein.
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ticed by our gentle co-workers. We
have any number Of women who are I'M
hampered with very little children, and
where the servant question does not ex-
list, that have made no effort at all to
do their patriotic share. The time has
come now when every home is affected
and it would seem as tho ones con-
science would tell them that they ought
to do their share. We have a nice, large
room with plenty of machines, tables and
chairs and everything to make one spend
a pleasant day or afternoon at least.
Please make special effort and come.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-09-27

APOLlS.
We wish to announce that the Self
Denial Club has secured thru the Red
Cross Society the use of Donaldson's
Welfare Room for it's weekly sewing. We
feel that in view of this fact we ought
to be able to make better showing
than we have done in the past Consider
ing the number of women among us, we
have accomplished so little as to be no.
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Desk space with desk and telephone
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