The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-07-24


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!y reported. Education never so impor-
tant to white people as now Commanded
q company in Confederate army and
knows how to sympathize with veterans.
LAS u mere matter Of form | now
introduce the next speaker, Mr. Anscl,"
said Chairman Blythe. Amid applause
and handclappings and some cheors MIR.
Ansol came forward. Had lived hero
with friends and ncighbors for twenty
ak years. Piedmont had been voting
and voting, but no Governor for twenty
five years. Listcn to my friends and
competitors, givo them a good hearing,
but vote for Anscl. Retired amid fine
cheering.
Capt. heyWard was next introduced, q
"hurrah for Hayward mingling with
generous share Of handc)apping and ap-
plause. The crowd came up near and
paid closest attention to Capt Hayward,
who made brief Introductory remarks.
Gave his homo record and unanimous
endorsement by native county, standing
vote in Democratic convention. Loudly
applauded, illustratinga q good thing to
stand upon. Paid his respects pleasant
ly and definitely to his brother canGi-
dates.
Brother Crafford and DR.. Zimmerman
then discussed love feast platform,
asking all to help upbuild and further
the acknowledgements Issues clearly
discussed in detail, very closest atten-
tion given throughout, and closed with
general handclappings and "hurrah for
| Hayward"
Congressman Talbcrt came next and
at once rcforred to the published report
regarding his having taken mail from
Pickcns post office addressed to Col.
Tillman, rs reported above. After this
vigorous and emphatic den ial, which
was well received, Col. Talbcrt made his
speech. AS usual, Col. Talbert caught
his hearers and was heard most atten-
lively. He discussed issues also as be-
fore, and warmed up considerably
Again announced his interest in cduca-
tional work. Clemson and Winthrop
make us glad we are South Carolinians.
Especially in favor Of school system.
| ("Iou'll carry this county. Pm going to
vote for you" said voice from au
dicnce.) Absolutely opposed to white
taxes for colored schools Introduced first
State pension bill in the South. Heard
with closest attention, interrupted by ap.
plausc and closed with applause
Lieutenant Governor Tiiiman came
next amid cheers and applause. Thanked
GrccnVillc for largest vote he received
from any county in the last election.
Glad to be on this one of Brother Graf.
because he had straddled Il fence so long.
Capt. Hayward a former candidate who
lives in Waltcrboro. A good fisherman
trying for suckers.
Col. Tillman, with no intent to reflect
upon Capt. Hayward, thought that tho
commentator Of Mr. Gonzales, as Mr..
Gonzales chose to manifest it, was an
insult to the. people. Then on to office
holding records Of some OF his compe,i.
tors, with comment on fact that none
had done anything for laboring man.
Look this way, Jim.' Voice from
crowd) Only man who recognized cot.
ton mill mon after his election. ONLY
candidate who advocated textile school
for South Carolina. AS to draining
swamp lands was not in favor Of taxing
up-COuntry for this purpose. Referred
in absolute silence to his record as prc.
siding officer Of Senate. Then to sword
incident when he received applause.
Had closest attention throughout, and
closed with cheers and applause and
cries for Jim Tillman.
Candidates for lieutenant governor
next, Messrs Gary, Sloan and Blease
speaking. Mr. Blease vigorously dc.
fcndcd the dispensary and it's officials.
Referring to this he challenged here
openly and boldly, without consultation,
the falsehoods contained editorially in
Grecnville News to-day regarding dis
pensary violations Let the editor bring
his proof or swallow his falsohoods. Mr..
Blease was as strong as he could express
himself with what may, perhaps, be
termed parliamentary language. MI.
Blease was closely heard and received
applause.
Messrs. Stevenson and Gunter were
last on tho program. These gentlcmon
decided to bo brief as the hour was yery
late. Brief reference was pleasantly
made by both speakers to mutual ad-
vantagos and disadvantages involved
| this race. MIR. Guntcr as pleasantly re
forrod to the editorial in yesterdav's
| State, which he considered timely and
pertinent. Mr.. Gunter insisted as a
sound political proposition that Mr..
Stevenson. as Speaker, should not have
| appeared before ways and means com.
mittee in a matter whore State finances
amounting to 100000 were involved
without having first resigned as Speaker
or as attorney for railroad. The mere
fact OF having been sent for by the com
mittee, il that be true, was no excuse for
going In double capacity, thus making
him unfaithful to his clients or to his
people.
The meeting was very long and On
thusiastic, closc attention given all
speakers and for some time before It's
close only very small crowd was pre-
sent. j. E NoRMENT.
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