The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-07-16

man and reform, and while anything in fa-
vor of Tillman would tend to strengthen
them, yet they were all fully Convinced that
B. R. Tillman was the proper man for gov
ernor He then in a very complimentary
manner introduced Capt. D. J. Bradham as
the first speaker.
Capt Bradham in very forcible manner
discussed the issues of the day, and in q
sound and logical argument showed the ne
cessity of standing together. He gave his
reasons for supporting the movement of the
Farmers Association, and ct considerable
length explained the Platform, closing by
expressing the hope of seeing every one of
them in Manning on the 26th inst. Capt.
Bradham's speech was listened to with
rapt attention and was frequently applaud
ed. It was one of his best efforts.
Mr.. S. A. Nettles was next introduced,
and his speech was also on the issues of the
day. He advocated the Farmers Platform,
and especially advocated peace and good Or
der on the 26th. He did not want it said
that the Clarendon Tillmanites made any
attempt to howl down speaker, but that
he hoped Clarendon would be the banner
county for peace and good order.
Mr.. L. Applet was also called upon. he
stated that it was unnecessary for him to re-
iterate his position as he believed every
body knew that he vas heart and soul in
favor of the movement now led by Ben Till
man. He advised thorough organization
and harmonious work with each other. The
opposition are fully equipped for the fray.
and unless the farmers were also, this would
be a time when the minority would whip
our the majority. The day had passed
when men could be led about and if there
were any persons who could not support the
Farmers Platform and Ben Tillman now
was the time to make it known and have
their names stricken from the roll, but if
they were in earnest in their efforts to sup
port Yllman and the platform it would be
insulting to their manhood for even an at
tempt to be make to lead them from their
honest convictions.
MIR. Harvey Mltchum followed in happy
speech, expressing his approval of seeing
the people of his home once more asserting
their rights and manhood.
The president of the meeting then ex-
tended N invitation to any person who de-
sired to make speech against the move
ment, but this invitation was not re-
sponded to.
Capt. r. r. Hudgins was then introduced,
and in 5ispassionate manner he stated his
position and dwelt specially on advocating
the improvement of the free school system.
Mr.. L. L. Wells was called for and &C
knowledged the compliment by rising and
asking to be excused.
Mr.. Cole then introduced the last speaker,
Mr.. Joseph Sprott, Sr., whom he alluded to
as one of the fathers Of this county. When
this grand old gentleman came forward
love and veneration was depicted on every
countenance, and he was received with a
round of applause. Headdressed the audi.
ence in u very pleasant manner, and closed
his remarks by asking the audience to Join
him in giving three cheers for Tilman,
which they did heartily. He then asked
those faYoring Tillman to stand, and every
man rose with the exception OF two, to
which Mr. Sprott bowed his acknowledge
ments and said ''Tillman is elected"
AS soon as the speaking was over the
crowd were invited to dinner, which was
spread on tables arranged for the occasion
under the trees, and We venture the asser'
ton that this dinner was never excelled BY
any picnic dinner ever given in this county
Everything that could telnpta hungry appe'
tite was there in great abundance: chickens,
barbecued mutton and pig, hams. vegeta
bles, rice, pies, cakes, puddings, coffee, iced
lemonade why try to enumerate? There
were four beautifully iced cakes on the ta
bic, each bearing motto: "Nllman and Re
form" ''The Broken Ring" United We
Stand" Divided we Fall"
Mr.. John Barnes, president of the Doctor
Swamp Democratic Club, called meeting
of his club for the purpose of letting then
know that next Saturday was the DAY 10,
the club to elect officers, and invited sigma
lures to his club roll. Several persons en-
rolled. He then requested Mr.. J. H. Tim
mons, the secretary of the club, to addres:
them, which he did in ringing and sensi
; Bile speech. He wanted it distinctly under
stood that the members of this club were
true blue Democrats, and no one but Dem
ocrat was wanted on their roll; that the,
were men and would not be Influenced tt
90 against their convictions, and the party
Who would have the audacity to try to brih'
; or influence them would meet with scorn
tul reception.
This picnic was one of the most pleasau
we have ever attended, and everything weE
off as happily as wedding feast. Capt
los Sprott voiced the sentiment Of all pres
emf. when Just before leaving he said Ian
Glad I came: I have had very pleasan
time"