The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-07-04
LOCAL NEW 9.
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Long Branch Items,

Well, the State campaign has opened,
and it seems that they are having o very
quiet time so far. This is probably large
Iy due to the fact that the Conservatives
have wisely refrained from putting tick
ct in the field, and have left reformers to
fight over the Governorship among them
selves, There are only half dozen cam
didates for the seat Ben Tillman has filled
for two terms, but as none of them possess
his ability to stir up trouble, the race be-
tween them will probably continue unin-
teresting. The features of the campaign
as to the contest between Gen. Butler and
Gov. Tillman for the o. 8. Senate, now
occupied by Butler, from the accounts OF
the NEE ting held 80 far, indicate that the
people are badly split up, and the general
impression is that GOV. Tillman's election
is practically assured already. If this
should be The result Senator Butler would
have nobody to blame but himself. 1t
must be confessed that his course has not
been such as to enlist enthusiastic support
from the only element in the State that
could be logically expected to favor him,
and he certainly cannot hope to capture
1se Tman nl%apss psopm ope Rhs i've
Democrats of this State can hardly be
blamed if they prefer to vote even for Till
man, when Butler occupies the came plat
form as bis opponent.
What's the use of growing?
What's the uae of bowling?
What's the use Of yowling?
When our State is going wrong.
What's the use of sneering?
What's the use Of jeering?
Men are sick of hearing that old re.
form song
lam Reformer myself, but had much
rather experience little reform than 10
hear 30 much talk about it We will take
Gov. Tillmau, for instance. He clai ms 10
be a'great reformer, but what has he done
Nothing, nothing Gov. Tillman said in
his speech few days ago that he was in
sympathy with the poor class of people
the wool-hat and one.gallus fellows. Yes,
he is, too. Have you, reader, ever given
th q single thought Just think, now,
how often MASS Ben" has these spells OF
sympathy. As we'll as I remember he has
these spells some six or eight months be-
fore his election comes of. This is bis
thild spell of sympathy, and think prob
ably it is his last. Yes, he is very sympa'
thetic, just simply for our vote, and moth
ing more.
stated some two or three weeks ago in
my writing that If any of our. farmers O
this community wanted All office they had
not said 30. Well, no one has said 30 yet,
but actions speak as loud as words.
think that there is some probability OF
this community having representative in
the Legislature this time. Hope to hear
of him announcing himself as candidate
at an early date. He is one Of Anderson
County's most popular and prosperous
farmers, and is we'll known throughout
the County, and ! think is quite qualified
for the Office.
Mr.. J. 8. Ragsdale has suggested plan
to cure certain disease which Is raging
among some of our farmers. Mr.. Rags
dale, think your plan is good one, and
if you need any assistance let 1t DO known
at once.
We have had good rains throughout
this community, and everything is looking
refreshed ana is growing very tasb, on
last Friday afternoon (2oth, ult storm
passed over. which damaged corn badly,
serious damage heard of at this writing
Cotton ia growing off very fast. gardens
where they were properly cared for du'
ring the drouth, are looking fine. Inottce
our early gardeners are now putting their
early cabbage on tie market. Roasting
ears are plentiful and tomatoes are getting
ripe. am not uneasy but what we will
live for awhile. The watermelon crop is
somewhat late this time, but nevertheless
it is looking very promialng.
We had the pleasure of attending servi:
ces at Barker's Creek both Saturday and
Sunday. Their much-beloved pastor, Mr..
Hawkins, filled his regular appointment
Mrs. T. NJ. Maddox and Mrs. w. 81
Cobb, whom we reported on the sick list
some two weeks ago, We are truly glad te
note, are enjoying good health again. -
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kay, Of Annie, S.C;;
spent Saturday night and Sunday witt
friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. Walter Clinksoales visited friends
in this community last Sunday. @.