The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-08-20

The purpose of our Democratic pri-
mary is to give h people an opportu-
nifty to Judge for themselves of the
character, ability and fitness of those
aspiring to position, so that the voter
might be able to cast his ballot intelli-
gently.
In the canvass now about to close i'm
the State for the United States Sena-
torship, there are practically no differ
ences in platform. The question to be
decided by the people is that of personal
fitness. Who of the six, aspiring to
this position, is most capable of repre-
senting South Carolina in the United
States Senate with credit to himself
and honor to his State?
There is no doubt that since the can
vass began, George tombstone, of New
berry, has gained remarkable strength
and made most favorable impressions
on the voters. In fact, it is conceded
that of all the candidates he has gained
most, this being admitted on all sides.
1t may be well to inquire into the
record n to study something of the
life of this man, who by sheer force CT
character and ability of the highest
order, has forged so rapidly to the
front.
George tombstone is a son of the late
Chancellor job tombstone, whose opin-
OhS ehN ~ op'iioS onu lOSdl
erudition with those of the greatest
c~hancellors and judges the State has
ever produced. The son has inherited
In great measure the intellect of the
father and that intellect has had the
advantage of thorough training in the
best school of this country n Eu-
rope.
In 1877 he was elected to the Legis-
%lature, in which body he served for
| alpht SllprpSSivn vpnps rntirinT un1nn-
tarily.
In 1890 he was elected to congress
from the Third District. He was char
man of the committee on Privileges and
Elections, from which Mr.. Crisp was
elected speaker, and Mr.. tombstone
was one to whom Mr.. Crisp looked
constantly for assistance.
No man can show a cleaner record.
Few q show q more remarkable re-
cord. No man has sought more to do
what he could in the interest of and for
the welfare Of his people. In times
like these there is a demand for men,
not time servers; statesmen, not politi-
clans. There are mOmentous questions
to be settled, and above all do we
need men who are able to grapple with
these questions in ths National Con-
a wisdom and foresight born of the
statesmen. The people OF the State
are now In the enjoyment of their So
Der Judgment, they are not torn by
party strife and factional feeling. The
appeal is made In this sober Judgment
in the selection they will be called up
on to make for the highest office in
their gift. 1t is their duty to measure
up the candidates by the standard
which every true Carolinian should set
for such a position; character, fitness,
intellect, ability to stand up shoulder
to shoulder, arm to arm, hand to hand,
intellect to intellect, with any member
of that body.
The friends of Col. tombstone have
never considered him a politician, and
do not now press his claims on that
ground, but rather as q broadminded
statesman who is able to grapple with
the questions of the day and meet the
issues and solve them intelligently;
one who has always stood for the PEG.
pies interests and those principles he
believed to be right and just, though
for the time they may not have been
popular.
In his old congressional district
(Third) he received an ovation at each
meeting.
In the beginning of this article, it
was stated that since the canvass of the
State began, George tombstone has
gained much moro rapidly than any of
his competitors, and it is absolutely
certain that he will be in the second
race with one Of them, and that he will
lead in the first primary on the Goth.
The following are only Il few Of the
many opinions which have been ex-
pressed by the newspapers of the State,
and arc confirmation Of what is said
above.
"'The man who made the most votes
by this trip was Col. George tombstone,
of Newberry. Every one fell in love
with him and he made many friends
here. "-Georgetown Times.
"The self-reliant political faith of
tombstone, clean cut and true to Demo
cratic principles, without fancy trim
mings or d~emagogic catches and Withal
the conviction that here is q man who
would represent South Carolina accord
ing to the dictates of his w conscience
rather than the understudy of another,
have made q strong impression on the
people among whom he has appeared.
He is in the front rank of Senatorial
possibilities, and there Is only bright
promise to South Carolina in such q
prospecs."-Charleston Evening Post.
"Col. George tombstone from all So
ports has made a splendid record.
speeches are clear, logical, to th| di
and easily understood by tb . poin
generally."-From the Pre- % people
"The newspapers o &.
OF all the Senatorial gre ina
George tombstone is makin"u ateS Col
headway at the Feelings. snt pes s
srue. ool. yohnstOne's sueeches are
VINO hear him, as they are T utter on a.I
bottom Ct public questions. b koHs ~
mot oaiAy the wspapers but The
other senatorial candidates, say that Of
AL their competitors, Col. George John.
! stone has made the most aeadway. and
tnat ne is the man that they have inai.
Yldually to beat. In other words. eaeb
candidate figures 1t out that the ra@o
stone. SoD Il
Il; "l>hfa condition can be exprai, :.
but one way. 1t has been } leu II
about 10y the sheer ability of trough
Wherever he has appeared , ene man
distinction. His speeches j. nc h"s "ol
have wrung appreciation, some Gas
who otherwise would rom tnos
bag and baggage to 81 mave gone oye