The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-07-24

nails. Signs ling, however, was rather tho
order Of tho day. Rcd lights burned
frequently at critical moments and alas
from the neighboring peaks of tho bluo I,
mountain range, but signal lights from
hearts within-shone with stcely glittcr. J
Distress signals too often mingled with !
the "COmc hithor" smile Of anxious can. [
didates, and 80 all through tho ovOlu-
tions and revolutions Of tho day those
signals were seen and hoard amid the
waving OF flags, beating OF drums and
other 1oisos that betokoned tho steady
advance and retreat Of the rough riders
Of the Piedmont escarpment. Aftor
scaling tho mountain fastnessos Of salu-
brious and healthy Pickons, tho veteran
campaigners were accorded cordial
welcome and grateful rost by hospitablo
citizens of GrConville, fair and flourish
ing. County Chairman j. Thomas
Austin, assisted by Mossrs b. A. Nor
gan, A. Blythe, A. H. Dean, II. p.
Cothran, j. II. Bramlett, William Gold
smith, Jr., w. l.. Mauldin, A. Ii. Donald
son, A Mccullough, j. Il Speoglc, j.
ID. Gilreath, II. Y. Hellams, s G. LaFar
and others, in behalf of tho citizens met
them to comfortable quarters.
The meeting was hold at the City Park,
in the suburbs OF tho town, an absolutely
ideal spot for such an occasion. Dense
shade, absolute quiet, peaceful serenity,
cool spring Of wat, and comfortable
seats. Only ono unfavorable surround.
ing, this only by it's suggestvoness.
SpringwoOd cemetery borders on one
side Of this park, suggestive Of tho great
Political Cemetery Of 1902, toward which
about two dozen candidates out of thirty
seven are slowly, but so surely jour
neying.
Capt A. Blythe, acting county chair
man, q fair and fine official, presided at
Col. Austin's 1oquest at this home meet
ing. At II o'clock the meeting was
called to order by Chairman Blythe,
who introduced the Rev. DR.. H. II. Cody.
DR.. Cody madc,a most fervcnt Invocation
to the Lawgiver Of Nations asking for
spirit and wisdom to 5e given to voters,
for these things 'cxalt a nation. Chair
man blythe in introducing the speakers
Thought this indeed q campaign Of edu-
| cation and bespoke a respectful hearing.
The crowd was much smaller than was
| expected, only about four or five hun
dred voters and ladies being present at
! the opening.
! Candidates for office Of secretary Of
State spoke first, Nlr. CAN'T leading in
his clear cut, thoughtful speech. TAP
plause) } Col. Wilson next, who asked
! FOL " ali voters not going the way OF my
friend Austin" Loud dhandclappings and
applause.
Long Tom Austin" next appearing
was greeted with much applause and
cheers. Col. Austin made only brief,
but most appropriate remarks at his
home and retired amid applause.
| Superintendent McMahan, next speak
| mr. noIo fipn bland Of huoipoou vi
| Of the educational situation and the great
Importance and highest and trucst de-
vclopment of these great needs. MIR.
McMahan is broad and comprehensive in
his views, which he 80 candidly and fear
lessly expresses, and here as elsewhere
was heard with closest attention.
| Mr.. Martin came next at this his homo
town and was warmly greeted with
cheers and applause. Was glad to meet
| so many friends, was interested in all
even the bad boys and girls. Is much
interested in education. Makes no at
tacks upon his opponent. Conscientious.
ly opposed to some things done and will
only discuss these before tho people.
Discussed issues, made popular prcscnta.
ton Of his claims, told good jokes, and
retired amid applause and cheers for
Martin.
MIR. G. l.. Walker, the third Mac
Grcgor Oh his native heath, was warmly
! and most cordially received. He hrieh y
presented his candidacy for office Of
comptroller general and was heard with
cheers and applause and undivided at
tcntion.
MIR. Brooker was the next speaker
here " shaking hands with friends Of my
friend Walker" Wants Jones to explain
II he has unqualfledly resigned his posi-
tion in the comptroller generals Office.
Mr.. Jones then spoke, making his
| atrong business speech, which was al
tentively heard, Mr.. Sharpe closing with
a popular reception given his popular
speech.
The absence of Mcssrs jennings,
Rouse and Aver was noted and then
guns were fred by Messrs Patrick Boyd
and Frost, candidates for adjutant gen
eral.
Capt. Patrick was received with ap-
plause and heard with c.ose attention
by his old friends and neighbors.
Col. Boyd needed no introduction,
said the chairman, and warm greeting
evidenced this patent fact, as did also
frequent cheers and hurrahs for Boyd.
Col. Frost was well received, heard
most attentively and applauded.
Railroad commissioners next, always
on schedule time, covering a five minute
| sCucuulo Ill Hlllo u minute run.
| MIR. Caughman spoke first, renewing
his former charges vigorously.
Mr.. Evans next wanted "mcn in office
to represent the people not the rail.
roads" Then Mossrs. Jopson, Kinard
and Mobley.
| Mr.. Prince was next greeted with
cheers. Discussed legal aspects Of case
Railroad rates science. State ratios
should be in ratio with long haul charges.
| War on commission and rates. Ap.
| plauded.
| Mr.. Wilborn came next and warmed
up at once and completely. He read
letter from Mr.. Lewis w. Parker, presi-
dent Of the Victor cotton mills, referring
to MIR. Mobloy's charges concerning re
fusal of commissioner to make reductions
on cotton goods. Mr.. Parker, q mem-
ber of tho committee, stated positively
that no such request had been made and
added that Mr.. Smyth concurred In this
statement. Mr.. Wilborn's defence was
spirited and Interested tho crowd. He
was interrupted by Mobley asking him
! to show II ne had not always voted
for reduction Of taxes Referring to