Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-07-18
Speaking al Fjorence

Florence, Special.-The meeting was
held i'll the court house Attendance
about 500. Opened at II o'clock. re-
cess from to $50, resumed and las
ted until Gas. Then there was n
night meeting for the benefit of the
Atlantic Coast Line employees.
Brooker and Derham had their usu-
al spat. McMahan was not here. Ca
pers attacked his record as that of an
impractical man.
Capt. Rouse and Gen. Floyd threw
bouquets at each other and declared
an armistice until the meeting at
Spartan6urg
The candidates for railroad commits
sioner made their regular speeches.
w d. Evans replied to charges that
rate on cotton is driving mills away
by saying that 50 100000 has been pro-
jected in cotton mills in this State
this year and Augusta mill men are
establishing a bleachery here
Wharton had been here 80 years ago
as Confederate soldier and few
years ago voted for formation of Flor
ence county. Why is it flour can be
shipped to Lake City cents cheaper
than 10 Florence? He wants TO stop
dcmurrage.
Barney Evans sailed into w. y.
again. w ID. had chaperoned the
Jim Crow car amendments with uni
form passenger rates in last legisla,
ture. w. ID. replied that he had not
been before the legislative committee
at all. He retortcd Barney's own
brother voted for the bill
Barney disclaimed responsibility for
was generously appiauded
7. NJ. Berry made Il prohibition talk
and said practical prohibtonist is
Il safe business man
w. ID. Mayfeld contended that cot
ton mills in upper Carolina are send
ing to Albany for cotton on account
of local rates
Mr.. j. E Pettigrew was at home and
courteously declined to speak. but wei
coined the candidates to Florence.
Patterson was the first speaker in
the gubernatorial tourney.
Gov. McSweeney was not here He
sent the following:
"A bouncing baby boy arrived at the
mansion early this morning Request
county children to present my best
wishes 30 the Democracy of Florence
and my regrets at not being able to at
tend meeting"
Col. HOyt was received with cheer
ing. lie was forced to omit discussion
OF other issues and cOnfne himself To
the liquor question. as his opponents
had devoted so much time to him
demonstration. He was glad that Pee
Dee and Piedmont are alike-progres-
Sivc and steadfast to the landmarks OF
Democracy.
After the recess the candidates for
lieutenant governor spoke. Each inn
proves daily IN his eXor;ation for
sary; ditto Col. iliman and Col Sloan
for local option between prohibition.
high license and dispensary. and Col
Winkler for disponsary with "a prohi-
bition local option rider
DR.. Zimmerman. who was at Gings-
tree. spoke here as did Capt Jennings.
Gen. Bellinger was cordially receiv~
ed and made a pleasant talk TO his
constituency.
The candidates for Congress r. b.
Scarborough made a splendid speech
Norton had not done more than his
duty in getting United States court
house for Florence He himself and
others had worked for the court house.
Norton had said that committee work
counted Scarborough contended that
he could go on as important commit
tee as Newton.
AT the suggestion Of Mr.. Hartwell NJ.
Aver. the candidates were entertained
by the people OF Florence at their
homes. and the visit was enjoyed BY
the candidates.