The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-09

amid laughter. He advocated the
income tax, which means taxes for
the white schools, child labor bill and
other issues; received applause, most
at "white mans tax" reference. AS
much of an sllianceman as ever, and
closed amid cheers.
Mr.. Ausel was next introduced.
He was glad to meet ladies and men
of Lexington. "Mister,' suggested
old Uncle Dave Sox, "You ought to
have said the blossoms of America"
Mr.. Ansel made his speech to atten-
tive listeners, gave his planks, all Of
which interested his hearers.
DR.. Zimmerman came next, making
grateful acknowledgment of past fav-
ors and friendship here shown.
Issues all the same. ADsel's gray
mare already thrown him. Heyward's
flank movement too soon. Col. Tai
bert will never reach stack of fodder
Assailed Col. Talbert's white mans
tax scheme, showed it to be uncon-
stitutional, and knows that Col. Tai
bert did not vote against it in con-
stitutional convention and should not
now try to ride into office on this
fallacy. DR.. Zimmerman stands on
his record, only wants one term. An
honest, solid speech from just such
a citizen, and closed after most at
tentive hearing. He may not have the
eloquence of lawyer nor the sub
tility of politician but better, a
purer and more nobler man has yet
to be born.
Lieut.. Gov. Tillman came next, stat
ing his candidacy. His opponents
have been awarded by long Office
holding terms for all they have done.
Talbert has been eating public pap
80 long he is foundered. He really
expects to be born into Office in next
world. Afraid Ansel will find it cool
when he gets to Piedmont section.
As to Farmer Hayward" d"-don't be-
lieve he ever saw plow stock in his
life. Very few, if any, issues. Will
not appeal to your prejudices by clap
trap about white taxes. Assailed
Col. Talbert's statements on this sub
ject; challenged him to show plan to
divide under the law. Referred in
pot pourri style to sword incident and
to his ruling as presiding officer Of
the senate briefly. All heard with
attention.
Capt. D. G. Hayward was next in
troduced, the last speaker Extend
ed another invitation to Col. Tillman
to visit his farm. This his first politi-
cal candidacy and wants Office only
on his merits. Issues discussed are
more industrial than political. These
needed for the upbuilding of our
State. Always a Democrat, will
always remain Democrat. Issues
were discussed as before, speakers
position for and against being clearly
stated. Capt. Hayward was heard
with closest attention, made an i'm
preston, as was shown by member
of audience requesting chairman to
'sit down and give Hayward more
time" when his time was up.
Candidates for Lieutenant Govern
or now spoke-Mr. Blease first, then
Messrs. Gary and Sloan, none of whom
can count the day fruitless nor their
mission here in vain, as they were
each given close and an attentive
hearing.
Mr.. Gunter led off for Attorney
General with a vigorous speech
which captivated his hearers from
the very beginning. U. X.is a prime
favorite with the people of this
! county, with many of whom he spent
his boyhocd days, and who are justly
proud of the honorable record he has
made since coming to mans estate.