The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
ss. a ( GOOD ID ! M'l..E:UtLNG.
Candidates for State Officers Speak
ut spartanburg.
HEYWARD HAD THE CROWD.
Ono Thousand Or Moro Voters Lis.
tened Attcntiyoly to what
tho Candidates IIad
to Say.

tho Candidates HAD
to Say.
NJ lfeyward had the crowd at the meet
ing Wednesday. Al lie received much
more applause both at the beginning
and end OF his speech than any other
speaker and was several times inter-
ruptcd with loud applause.
Although he spoke in the afternoon
and near the ond Of the meeting the
crowd was larger during his speech
than at any other timo during the
entire meeting. He received more
close attention than any other can
didate and there was no leaving the
grounds or shifting about during his
speech.
Ail the newspaper men present con-
cedcd that he had the crowd and all
tho papors will SO state. His cordial
reception much exceeded the cxpecta-
tions even Of his most sangulnc friends
and 1t Is generally CO.. edcd that he
will carry Spartanburg County.
The latcncss of the hoNr prevents
the speeches Of the candidates for
governor being given.
f About 900 persons attended the
state campaign meeting in Trim
micrs grove on IScnncdy street.
Close attention was given each speaker,
but there was very little tlcmonstra-
tion as to tho candidates for the minor
offices. AS soon rs they had spoken
tho candidates descended from the
platform and mingled with the voters
for the real work OF the day. The
speakers have been speaking for about
month and all had their speeches
well in hand and delivered them with
ease and facility.
County Chairman Stanyarno Wilson
presided and introduced each speaker
In courteous and happy manner.
The order Of speaking IS arranged by
the candidates themselves through an
organization which they maintain.
Rev. w. a. Rogers offered q fervent
prayer,
ADJ UTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL.
Col. Jno. ID. Frost Of Richland
said he had been associated with 225
Spartanburg boys in the Spanish war.
He told Of his record and qualitica-
tions. Colonel Frost has a magnitl-
cent voice and made himself easily
and clearly hoard.
Col. Jno. @. Boyd Of Greenyille said
he was not graduate ofany military
academy but was in the civil war with
Lee and Jackson and was fully COM
potent to I'LL the Office. He enlisted
In the war at 13 years Of age. lie
saw service in the days ofradcalism.
He spoke Of the regard inNwhich he
stood before the people OF Greenville.
Colonel Boyd interested the crowd and
caused some amusement. lie invited
the veterans to come to Greenyille to
the reunion.
Capt. j. NJ. Patrick Of Anderson
said he had never held public Office or
run for one and did not know how to
ask for vote. lie told OF his record
as a military instructor and read a re-
port OF General Lawton Tadc3upon
the Patrick Military Institute at An
dcrSOn. N.s
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.
JIG. Wilborn of York thanked his
hearers for previous support. He
could not reply to his nine opponents
as he had not sufficient time. 1t was
not good practice to turn mon out Of
Office. lIc told OF reductions in rail
road rates made during his term of
Office.
j. G. Mobley of Fairfield said the
railroad laws were not enforced and
for that reason he was candidate.
Wilborn had compared himself to Cal
houn and McDuilic but had done moth
ing.
II. j. Kinard Of Greenwood had
married in Spartanburg County. He
had had experience in the legislature
and in dealing with railroads and had
introduced bill in the legislature
pcnalizing the railroad companies for
not settling claims promptly. lie
gave figures showing the high charges
on fertilizers.
A. G. Jcpson Of Florence said he
had 40 years Of experience in practical
railroading. He told Of the functions
Of the railroad commission and OF his
qualifications for membership on it.
a practical railroad man was needed
on the board.
James Canslcr Of York County en-
tertalned the crowd with humorous
references to tho other candidates.
He brought out uproarious laughter
and held the closest attention.
w. Byod Evans Of Columbia said
there were unfair charges made by
the railroads and all the people have
to pay for It, lie told or other inc
qualities. lie promised, II elected,
to stay in Columbia and attend to the
business Of the Office.
B. L. Caughman OF Saluda said the
people were disseminated against and
told Of inequalities. He had intro
duced and secured the passage, Of the
Jim Grow car law.
Mr.. Wilborn replied to Mr.. Caugh-
mans charge as to bonus required by
the railroads.
j. G. Wolling OF Fairfield made an
earnest and effective speech on the
troubles the people have with the rail
roads, He made q fine impression by
his speech and manner.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Frank Is. Gary Of Abbevlllc cx-
plaincd the duties Of the lieutenant
governor and told Of his record as
speaker Of the house. TIc stood on
the dispcnsary as he stood two years
ago. He favored annual sessions.
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