Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13
THE COUNTY CANVASS.

remain for several days yet.
THE COUNTY CANVASS.
The official canvass Of York county
by the candidates for the various coun-
ty Offices under the auspices Of the
county Democratic executive commit
tee, was formally opened at Barnetts
Mountain, in Bethel township, last
Monday. Notwithstanding certain
amount of confusion. occasioned by the
changing Of the place Of meeting dur
ing the few days previous, from For
est Hill, the point that had been off,
cially designated, there was quite a
large attendance on the meeting, IN
cluding many ladies'
Bethel township is especially noted
for it's abundant hospitality on picnic
occasions; but because of the confu
sion, and the fact that the appointed
day was Monday, placing the good
housewives at a disadvantage, 1t was
feared that the picnic dinner would
prove a failure. This fear, however,
was without foundation. When the
dinner hour arrived, there appeared the
usual abundant spread Of good things,
and although the proportion Of people
who went without baskets was as large
as usual, everybody on the ground was
invited to the FEAST Of which there
was enough and to spare.
To the evident disappointment Of the
candidates, the people paid but little
attention to the speeches from the
stand. No seats had been provided for
the ladies, and they, Of course, made
no effort to gather around the stand.
The interest manifested by the voters
was but little greater. At no time dur
ing the day were there more than forty
or fifty within hearing of the speakers,
and there was no sign Of approval o.
encouragement from: any Of them on
account Of anything that was said.
The meeting was called to order at
II 30 o'clock by County Chairman Brice,
and opened with an appropriate prayer
by Rev. w. B. Arrowood. After the
prayer, Mr.. Brice made some announce
ments concerning the approaching elec-
ton, which he said is to be held on
Tuesday, August 26, from a. m, to
p. m. He called attention to the fact
that there will be three boxes, all pre-
sided over by one set Of managers. In
one box will be deposited ballots con-
tanning the names Of the candidates for
United States senator and state offices;
in another the ballots containing the
names of candidates for congress and
county officers; and in the third bal
lots containing the names Of candi-
dates for magistrate. He explained
also that as prerequisite to voting. ev-
cry Democrat must have been register
ed on the club roll of the precinct at
which he offers to vote, at least five
days previous to the election. With
these explanations, Mr.. Brice turned
the meeting over to Mr.. S. N. Johnson,
acting precinct chairman, and
MIR. p. D. Barron,
Candidate for the Legislature, was in
troduced as the first speaker. He was
glad to meet his fellow citizens; but
was sorry that the programme had been
arranged so as to make him speak
first, as this was his first effort at pub
lie speaking. There was a time in the
history of the state, when no county
could more highly honor citizen than
by electing him as representative in
the legislature. The effort was to Sc
lect men who thought for themselves,
and who stood for something. Much
has been said as to the lack Of good
men for the position. This may or
may not be true. If this be true de
plore it. The reasons given are that
there is no money in the office and no
honor. There is no dispute about the
first proposition; but when I see the
prosperous, happy and progressive peo-
pie around us, l am not prepared TO
admit that there Is no honor In being
the representative of such a people.
am asking for a high honor. I recog-
nize that my youthful appearance may
cause some to doubt my qualifications
for this position. The possession OF
years does not necessarily qualify a
man for this position. I have led the
uneventful life of a school teacher for
the past six years, and wherever
have labOred think nv work has been
creditable. For physical reason, have
deemed it desirable to lay aside this
work. 1 ask that in making up YOUR
ballot you will remember me. Rock
Hill, our foremost town, is entitled to
representation, and 1 believe that the
people Of York county are determined
that she should have representative.
hope you will give me that honor. l
have no boasts to make of what l have
done nor have any boasts as to what