Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30

rates are higher Mr.. Wilborn, inter
rupting, said the statement was no.
true and asked Mr.. Evans to name ar
article on which freight rates had beer
increased. Mr.. Evans replied that a.
Newberry Mr.. Wilborn had made tht
same challenge. He had named flour
and people in the audience hac
named sugar, coffee, and other art1.
cles. And 1t was all false sale
Mr.. Wilborn; there has been no In
crease Of freight rates." Mr.. Evans
insisted on the correctness OF nj:
statement. accused Mr.. Wilborn o.
inconvenience, and said: IF you hat
stayed in your office in Columbia at
tending to your business all this while
you would have learned something II IT
no other way than by absorption. Bu
how you ever expect to give the value
received for the salary you are getting
while spending your time at your home
around Rock Hill. cannot understand
Loud cheers. Time up and Mr.. Evans
sat down amid applausel.
Mr.. Wilborn secured the floor, BY
special permission. to make an an
nouncement, and referring to the caro-
that Mr.. Cansler had been circulating
to the effect that he, Cansler, was be-
ing supported by the county officers
said he had spoken to every county OF:
ficer on the subject, and all Of them haC
authorized him to say that they hae
not authorized Mr.. Cansler to make
not referred to the matter before anc
would not do so again.
For Governor.
Although the audience listened pa
tiently and attentively to the other can
didates, it was evident all along tha
the principal interest Of the occasion
centered in the speeches Of the candi'
dates for the governorship. This fac
has been so marked heretofore, that Il
became necessary to put the guberna
torial candidates last in order to In
sure the other candidates an audience
That this was really necessary last Fri
day is doubtful; but the same schedule
was followed. and it Is fact that th'
number of ladies who were present II
the afternoon was considerably larger
than during tine morning. When th'
time for the governors to take the fioo
approached, the auditorium, already
full, became crowded. The first CUB
ernatorial candidate to address th'
meeting was
Mr.. ID. G. Heywnrd,
OF Colleton county. Mr.. Hayward is
fine specimen Of physical manhood
about 5 feet 10 inches tall, and appar
emily under 40 years Of age. He has
full, wide forehead, well proportionec
head, clear cut features, wears a blacl
moustache, and Is a man Of good pres
ence with a manner that Is perfectly
open and frank. He is not an orator
but is a good speaker, saying what III
has to say clearly and distinctly anc
leaving no room for doubt as to his ex
act position en- any question discussed
Upon being introduced, Mr.. Heywart
was greeted by the first really enthusi
astic round of applause that had beer
accorded during the day. leaving M
doubt Of the fact that he was surround
ed by friends. He spoke as follows:
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies, Fellow Citi
zens of South Carolina: This Is the sec
ond time I have had the pleasure OF be
ing in Yorkville; but I assure you tina
do not feel like stranger In strang'
land. There is strong bond OF sym
pathy between all South Carolinians
and although I come from distan
part of the state, I find that the fac
that I am q South Carolinian assures
me a generous and hearty welcom'
wherever I 60. It Is so with any o.
you, and it is a fact in which we al
have a right to take especial pride
[Applause1.
Others who have preceded me, NJ
continued, turning to the seats on hi
right, would have been glad to hav'
been able to say more to the LADIES
had they been able to spare the time
It gives me pleasure to say that an
glad to see you out here today, and II
say that it will be a better day To-
South Carolina when the womanhoot
begins to manifest a greater interes
in the politics Of the state. Our fore
fathers recognized this fact when the!
placed woman on the high pedestal sh'
has ever since occupied In the state
and from which she will always com
mand our reverence. There IS no ques
ton of her elevating influence In af
fairs of state as we'll as affairs of TIT
home. Ladies'. we appreciate the hon
or of your presence.
This, my fellow citizens, Is the mrs
time l have ever asked for public or
flee. and it Is but due you that l CIV,
some information as to who 1 am.
am sure that you all understand tina
you cannot arrive at correct estimate
of the character of a candidate from
the campaign rumors that go afloa
about him. 1t has been said, and truly
I believe, that if you desire to get
correct idea of the character OF a man
you must go to his home, and learl
what the people say and think or MN
there. ! have In my pocket the unanl
nous endorsement of my home county
as expressed in a resolution OF tn
Democratic county convention, and thi
resolution has come to me without so
licitation. Now, my friends, it seems
to me that this is about as good ere
dentials as one could desire. Let mt
tell you of the story Of a bad boy wht
saved himself from being caught by MI
mother with a deck of cards in hi
pocket, escaped into a closet and con
cealed the forbidden possession in
pocket of his fathers Sunday clothes
His father was a Baptist preacher. ant
the next day the old gentleman wa'
called upon to administer the sacra
ment of baptism. After he had wadet
out into the water with the candidate
up to his waist. the cards began to IS
sue from his pocket. There came mrs
the ace, then the king, queen, jacl
and ten spot, one after the other. Tn!
old man was shocked and Mortified
Lifting up his eyes to his son on TIT
bank, he remarked: Mercy me, how
can stand a thing like this? "Roya
straight flush. dad. and If you can
stand on that do not know what tn,
devil you can stand on. Laughter
And so, my fellow citizens. If l canno
stand on the unanimous endorsement o
my home people l do not know what
can stand on. Laughter and ap
plausel.
I am a farmer by occupation. M!
friend, Colonel Jim Tillman. says tina
| am a planter. and that ] have to har
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