The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-11

on behalf of the people that this money
be paid.
Mr.. Jones said Mr.. Derham was
bonded officer of this State and haC
charge of these funds, and he had moth
ing to do with them.
Mr.. Brooker meant no charge against
Mr.. Jones.
Matters had warmed up little, anc
both gentlemen were called to order by
Chairman Goggans and took their seats.
The candidate for
TREASURER
who has no opposition, came next. Mr..
Jennings did not want to make a speech,
but only to thank the people of New
berry for their support two years ago,
and especially the ladies, to whom more
than any others he owed his election.
Chairman Goggans then introduced
those aspiring to the office Of
ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL.
| Mr.. J. M. Patrick found himself un-
equally pitted against his competitors.
Both were colonels and veterans. He
could not discuss issues, for there were
none. He favored education, good
roads, low taxes. His competitors
wanted the office and that was what he
wanted. He had been connected for
eighteen years with the Patrick Mill
tarv Institute, and was in charge OF the
military department.
Col. ]. C. Boyd did not have the
pleasure of being born in NeWberry,
but thought the next best thing to do
was to marry here, and he did so, and
was satisfied. He did not have dlplo-
mas from military colleges, as his COM
petitors had, but he had a diploma
gained in the service of the State from
'61 to '65. But that was not all. IN
the dark days of rs he had given his
best service to the State, and had con-
tinually done so since that time, and
today commanded it's First regiment.
He wanted to wind up his career IN the
service of his State in the office to
which he aspired. He did not enlist IN
the Spanish war because he didn't have
the political pull to get a commission.
He closed with applause from the crowd.
Col. J. D. Frost said there were ties
in Newberry County that ne could
never forget. His mother was born
here and it was with peculiar pleas
ure that he was here asking the sui
frage of Newberry people. He entered
the Citadel at 16, and graduated senior
captain in 1891. At the outbreak OF
the Spanish war he had no political pull
but the governor sent for him and gave
him the first position as adjutant OF the
First regiment. General Floyd had ap-
nointed him assistant adjutant and IN
spector general in 1898 over At competl-
tors, and he challenged comparison OF
the militia of today with militia OF the
past. He stood on his, record alone.
He received much applause.
A letter was read from Mr.. Geo. u.
Rouse excusing himself on account OF
physical disability.
Mr.. P. E. Aver was not present.
The ten candidates for
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
were next introduced.
Mr.. A. c.. Jepson had had forty years
experience as a practical engineer
where his salary was as large as IL
would be in office, but he was getting
too old to run an engine. He telt MS
experience had made him an expert
and thought it best for the people that
they have practical railroad man on
the Board.
Mr., H. J. Kinard claimed connection
on one side of his family or the other
with nearly every family in Newberry
County. He asked for support upon
his % years experience as practlcal
business man, in shipping and recelv-
ing freight, and the record of his SIX
wears in the legislature representing
Greenwood County. Would protect the
people against the oppression OF the
great corporations if given the oppof-
tunity.
Mr.. John G. Mobley thought railroad
Government the most important ques-
tion of the times. Railroads are potent
factors in the advancement Of COM
munity, but they can also mar its pros
perity. There should be strict super
vision to see they have all coming to
them, but no more. For this purpose
Board of Commissioners was estao-
Ished. There are many remedies now
demanded, proper accommodations
equality of freight rates, running on
schedule time, which he would strive to
make.
Mr.. J. c.. Wilborn did not think him.
self stranger here. He came to give
an account of his stewardship and to ask
for reelection. He knew the railroad
laws had been violated.
Mr.. Prince wanted to know If ne mad
ever collected a penny for these VIOLA