The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-23

Col. J. W. Floyd, the one-armed e1-
Confederate, spoke next His speech
was eloquent and he looked the imper-
sonation of the war orator as he glowed
under the iervor OF his imagination.
Major E. N. Blythe. of Greenville,
also offered for this Office. Mr.. Blythe
is a graduate Of the Citadel and has had
continuous military experience for
years.
The educational department brought
out four candidates. Supt. Maytield
spoke first, stating that he was opposed
TO compulsory education and that no
man with such views could be elected
Mr.. J. J. McMahan, the only candi-
date from the capital city, came next.
He delivered we'll rounded speech on
the line that the school system badly
needed attention and Improvement
Senator w. A. Brown. of Marion,
spoke as o candidate for this office. lie
said there were 200, 900 children holding
up their hands in mute pleading for
the right OF education and the State
should see toit that they were schooled.
Col. James H. Rice, of Ninety-Slx,
was announced as q candidate for this
office, which he filled before, but he
was not present.
Col Geo. 5. Mower, of Newberry,
was announced as candidate for
Attorney General but did not appear
Solicitor q. Duncan Bellin"er was
greeted with applause ana cries OF
Here's tho Broxton Bridge man. lie
addressed tue audience as gentlemen
of the jury" until reminded by the re-
s1ltant laughter that he was not II
court room
The desirahility of a cosy seat on the
Railroad Commission was made evident
by the appearance of seven candidates
for the one vacancy. Commissioners
Thomas led Of, illustrating his ideas
by large map showing the pecanlaEy
condition or the railroads OF tho State,
being taken from the records.
MIR. L. y. Borry, OF Chester, IN a
few strcng words, announced that he
sought the Office as business man ana
that if elected he would treat all ipte--
ests fairly.
The Rev. J. A. Sigh. of Newberry,
sn ex commissioner, made q vigorous
appeal for reelection. He told the
''priminc" joke to the great amuse-
ment OF The crowd
Mr.. =. W Garris. OF Colleton, had o
good reception from his neiShbors OF
OrauCeburS county.
Ger. J. Walter Gray, of Greenyi!ie.
thought that the people generally did
not realize the importance OF the O1ice
OF railroad commissioner. II was pos
sibi for this Office to effect savings 10
tie State that would result IN Ge.
oreased taxation.
Major Barney B. Evans followed IL
q maiden effort that bid fair 10 develop
great stump prowess. His first tram
ing after leaving college was in Il ra,l-
road office, ard he knew what was fair
to the roads rs we'll as what was due 10
the people
ir. " X. Siaaseli, of Barnwe.., the
well kaown sergeant-at-arins Of TIE
House, said that ii elected he would
stand between the people and tine
railroads. endeavoriuS to be just to
both.
The last candidate announced wss
Mr. L. F. Brantlev, of OrangeburS,
who announced that as his competitor
for Congress was not present. be would
refrain from speaking.
4 letter was read from Congressman
Stokes stating that duty required his
presence at Washington, and that he
would appear before the people later.
ST. GEORGE MEETING.
Dorchester's day on the political
programme was signalized by one of
the most scathing and remarkable at
tacks upon Governor and candidate
ever known upon the stump IL recent
years. Gov. EllerDe was the target and
Col Watson the marksman. When
Col Watson concluded it was plain that
it was q critical time for the Governor.
His manhood wss at stake, and the
Governor realized it. He summoned
up all the vigor OF his nature into his
reply, repe!ling the accusations and
derouncing the accuser with a vehe-
mence that delighted his friends. The
meeting was addressed by nearly all OF
the candidates.
CHARLESTON MEETING.
There were probably between three
and four hundred people present. Ali
of the candidates received an attentive
UuG IL Ndo SNluSAL Wv tuS
end of the meeting that the crowd was
surfeited. While most Of the speakers
evidently had some friends present.
Col. Tillman developed the most
strength. Judging by the applause. He
was the last of ''the governors" to
speak, and his time was extended at
the request of the audience. Gov. FL
lerbe defended himself against the
charge of having made deal with any
body regarding the metropolitan police.
The only noteworthy incident was the
vehement outburst of Major Barney
Evans, directed against Railroad Com
missioner Thomas, and the little spat
that ensued thereupon. Congressman
El!iott's appearance for the frsttime in
the campaign elected much applause.
George Tillman's Platform.
Ex-Congressman George D. Tillman,
O brothar of ('nifel StateS SeDatOr Till