The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-07-24
THE STATE CAMPAIGN IN PICKENS.

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through. The best of order pre-
vailed throughout tho day, and
thus Pickens county people added
to their reputation for good order
and attentiveness on such occa-
sions. Following is a report of tho
speeches:
a largo number of Pickcns coun-
tvs ycomanry assembled at the cOun-
ty seat to hear the "political issues"
Of the day discussed. The crowd
was variously estimated at GOO to 500
Meeting called to order by County
Chairman II. j. Maullin, who rcuncs.
ted Rev. O. Nj. Abncy to Invoke the
divine blessing.
Candidate L. " Guntcr for Attoy.
noy General was first speaker and at
once pnI his opponent Mr.. Stevenson,
on the defensive. Lir. Stevenson
seemed to have gotten tho better of
the tilt.
Then followed j. Thos. Austin, of
Grccnyillc, for Secretary Of State.
He madc clear cut manly speech,
absolutely devoid of any personality
whatever.
Then followed Mr.. CAN'T, good
speaker, who took occasion to make n
personal attack on Mr.. Wilson.
When AIR. Wilson's turn came, he in
vited Mr.. CAN'T to 60 and find out
What county he was from and mako Il
record for himself. Mr.. Wilson 1o
cciyed liberal applause,
Ihon came Mr.. O. b. Martin tor
State Snpcrintcdon, OF Education, the
only candidate for State Office from
PicEcns county. Mr.. Martin was on
his native heath and Wa, al his best
t}e WAS noticeahly fair to his oppo.
nonj who was absent Hi# jokes and
arguninnt caught the crowd and he
closed with tremendous applause.
CHnnty Chairman Mali,tn stated
that Alv. McMuhan was uhNant, and
that he had no word FROM him aud
would Introduce tho next speaker, Mr.
". Il. Sharpe for Comptroller Gen
croi. Mr.. Sharpe is an excellent stor,
teller ana closed with tremendous 40
7 planac. Then followed Mcssrs Drookol
and Jones' with their usual speeches
Next came Mcssrs. Frost, Patrick ant
lloyd, between which the honors
= seemed about equally divided. Col
Boyd made happy hit in his invita-
, ton to the oil "Vcts" to attend tn,
reunion ut Grccnvillo in Aunust,- -
they could have MI the good waite
:. they wanted to drink - AMI any.hin!
9 else.
The Chairman read letter from
Mr.. Rouse, rcgrctting his inability +
DC present OH account of q sprainc,
ankle.
Next followc! the caravan for r. r
Commissioner. Mr.. james Cnnslcr
Of Tirzah, York county, came first
Mr.. Cnnslor is nnqucs!ionably tn
clown of tho entire aggregation, aut
l is running his level best not fo
t votes, but simply for popularity.
Then f'llowed Mr.. Caughman will
his vigorous speech. Next speaker
J W. Boyd Evane. Mr.. Evans is
l clever speaker, and makes M cxccp
G tionally iinc appearance.
: Mr.. y. 9. jrpson followed in Il de
' lihcratc prescntntion of his cluims.
D Next camo Mr. II. j. Kinard will
: his vigorous speech.
s MIR. John Ct. Noblcy, who prodde,
tho present incumbent pretty lively
; and strongly plead his own cause.
: Next camo the present incumbent
II }. G. Wilborn, who devoted his tim
II to his defence. There was q slig!,
" tilt bctwcoh Mess. WiIborn and Mot
90 Icy that created ripple of interest.
% Tho Chairman read lottor frol
n Mr.. Berry explaining lis absence
h Lastly camo Mr.. ]. G.. Wollng, afte
is which came an intermission of on
= hour for dinner.
~ The crowd reassembled prompt
at after dinner; Chairman introduce
>r Col. JAS, II. Tillman who mado Ii
# usual speech, referring to sword inc
dent and logged his opponents in IL,
10 side, much to the amusement of III
10 hearers.
10 DIR. Zimmerman next followed an
a strongly presented his claims and W.
~ proud of his record and thanked III
% supporters for their past favors, be.
ID ging their suffrage in this race to ca
% tho climax of M active and honorab
- life.
:, Mr.. Ansel then followed. He wa
III greeted with marked demonstration
re most marked of any during the da
G.. His reference to education was pa
st ticularly we'll received. Said til,
" " this was one of the paramount issu,
II of the day. Next to good commc
30 schools is good roads. Mr.. Ans
Is made a capital speech and had splc
y did inspiration in tho enthusiasm
V the crowd. From tho moment he b
gan till the close of his famou
Q "Brother Crat{ord" tale, the concl,
@ sion Of his speech--the crowd surge
O. toward the stand and gave the closes
p attention.
. Mr.. Hayward followed and made
. good impression with his clean, log
8 cal speech. Ho pleasantly twitte
o Mr.. Ansel for addressing Pickensite
as "fellow citizens Of Ooonee." Hi
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