The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-07-24
THE STATE CAMPAIGN
At PickenS.

Ing TO OrQer IN breezy grove, anu dp-
propriate prayer was offered by Rev.
D. M. Abney. Chairman Mauldin gave
cordial welcome to speakers and audi
ence and introduced Col. Gunter, first
speaker. Blue Ridge voters, packed like
sardines, listened to strong claims well
presented. He strongly assailed Mr..
Stevenson's official and business rec
ord, again including Newberry bar in
cident.
Speaker Stevenson next, warm and
vigorous in reply, losing no time. Re-
newed his position to leave this selec-
tion entirely to Newberry bar to elect
the attorney general.
: "You don't expect the Newberry bar
to elect the attorney general inter-
jected Mr.. Gunter.
They'll have something to do with
it," from Mr.. Stevenson.
Willing to leave his official career to
123 members OF the legislature. Closed.
Laughter and applause.
Candidates for office of secretary Of
state now. Long Tom" Austin, pop
ular on his native hills, first speaker,
followed by Mr.. CAN'T, Col. Wilson
closing amid cheers and applause.
Chairman now introduced only can
didate from Pickens county, Mr.. Mar
tin, candidate for office superintendent
OF education. Mr.. Martin assailed is
sues advocated by my opponent"
made his popular speech, well received
and appiauded.
d. ~ MoNobon'c ahcpnpa nntod
Would be comptrollers general spoke
next. Mr.. Sharpe first, making, as
usual hit, amid applause. Then
Messrs. Walker, Brooker and Jones,
closely heard in strong business talks.
Treasurer Jennings letter read, then
color guard of the Rough Riders now
to the front, Col. Frost leading, mot
too early for frost, even N the noun
tains."
Capt. Patrick next successor to the
front, followed by war horse, Col.
Boyd. Absence of Aver and Rouse
noted.
Candidates for office Of railroad
commissioner spoke next. "Cansler Of
.Tirzah" first. Applauded. Then with
hands on throttle (wide open) and eyes
on rail, Messrs. Caughman, Evans,
Jepson, Kinard, Mobley, Wilborn and
Wolling. Absence Of Berry and Price
noted. Mr.. Evvans charged commission
ers did not allow rates on cotton goods
to separate and forced buyers to 80 out
side the State to buy cotton. Mr.. Will
born mentioned reductions made In
many articles, saying only candidates
complained. Mr.. Mobley referred audi
ence to any business man Of Pickens,
as to rates, and II they had been re-
Hnced. Mr.. Wilboru was ready to 60
before any more here to prove It.
2; After dinner the gubernatorial candi-
dates were the first speakers, Col. TILL
man leading. Most Of the crowd re-
assembly, promptly.
Tillman thanked Pickens for vote
two years ago. II he had filed Office
satisfactorily he asks for promotion.
Ben Tlllman Is the only man more
blackguarded than himself. Willing to
stand on his record. Referred to SEN
ate resolutions. Referred to Ansers
various places of nativity. On election
day he will be buried in Greenwood.
Captain Hayward is water farmer
rice planter, run by overseers, while
be lives at Walterboro. When race is
over Hayward will find it sad expert
ment. Not time to give much attention
to his other opponots. Talbert dead.
but have punishment after death.
Everything else equal, Tillman said he
was entitled to preference. Talbert,
Ansel ard Zimmerman office holders
for %, IS and "A years, respectively.
Propriety should have prompted Coz.
Talbert to resign one fat job before
grabbing at another. Referred to
sword incident. Speech held closest at
tention.
DR.. Zimmerman was next presented.
He paid respects to county. presented
his candidacy. his record, his claims. |
Experience and record peculiarly quail |
lily him to FIJI office sought. Issues prac-
tically same-will attempt no radical |
changes II elected. Stand upon public |
and private record. Taxation and fan
rlal condition Of State discussed, as be-
fore. State borrowing money now. New
and rights of suffrage
make it most incumbent upon whites
to educate children. Closed with thanks
for support, pleading similar faithful
ness in performance Of future duties.
Chairman next introduced one who |
needed no introduction to this people.
Mr.. Ansel began by addressing "citt-
zens Of Oconee county," and was cheer
ed. Hoped he was not telling news
when announced his candidacy. Refer
ence to his election met with cheers,
repeated at intervals during his speech.
Mr.. Ansels platform-planks discussed
met the entire approval Of his audi