The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1902-07-09

! NPN' 'Ai 'iSihNs ihtiiC, blobol Dtb
countenanceS were wildly shouting. a
storm or inceSSant cheers, hurrahS and
cries for Talbert and Tillman were
heard with little or no cessation and
human beings presented the humiliat-
ing spectacle of crazed inebriates.
/ 1t is impossible, unless with Il bunch
| of dynamite and giant powder washed
| down with tabaSco cocktail to do JUS
! ,ice to what transpircd, but some de-
I tliiS will be seen below. A cyclone
shook the plum tree which, however,
is still standing.
GUNTER ON STEVENSON.
County Chairman Rainsfcrd, forci-
! bly,, gracefully, with no reference to
fruit culture, made appropriate re-
marks, stated his platform and an
nounccd rs first speaker Col. Gunter,
candidate for tie office OF attorney
general. Col. Guntor paid tribute
briefly to the historic record of Edge
heid county, more briefly referred to
his record, then used his 10 minutes
to the discussion OF some issues con-
corning his candidacy. All official
acts are fair subjects for criticism.
Nr. Stevenson was not in proper atti-
Ludc To ask your suffrage. AS usual .
he presented his position strongly.
This Is a speciality in defining the
former corporation attorneys record
OF bis opponent. No man can serve
two masters. He repeated his charges
concerning the Ncwbcrry incident in
detail: explanation made by Ncwbcrry
bar not materially changing the facts.
Renewed charges of Mr.. Stevenson
appearing as speaker of house. before
ways and means committee. He was
closely heard by crowded court house
with some hurrahS for Gunter.
STEVENSON READS VINDICATION.
The Hon. W. +. Stevenson came
next and would waste no words i'm com
plimcnting Il great country: great
enough to stand alone. At once he
began his reply To Mr.. Gunter'S speci-
tic charges. Will prove his fitness for
office out OF his opponents mouth.
The issue is between Mr.. Gunter and
the ways and means committee not
with him. He read statement from
committee, explaining that he (Mr.
Stevenson was sent for to appear be-
FORE them. Charges unjust To com
mittee and to Mr. Stevenson said
letter. Cheers and applausc.) Any
charge relating to this is untrnc: no
man can establish it nor assert il to
my face. Newberry bars acton suits
me. Issue now between them and
Mr.. Guntcr.
He has deticd me to attack his re-
cord. He forgcts he was paid assis-
tant attorney general last winter.
what dii he do? appeared before
committee ON claims hrglng7say unent
of claims, as an individual attorney
advocating payment of claims against
the State of South Carolina
Interrupted by Mr.. Gunter, saving
they were elections.
am not running my campaign at
expense of State of South Carolina.
Time up, called down. having had en-
thuSiaStic cheers.
After the somewhat strong debate,
Mr. Stevenson having been warmly re-
ccived, the tree was more gently han
died. Candidates for Office of secretary
of state were the Instructions now.
Mr.. CAN'T leading. his good speech
being will received.
Col. J. Harvey Wilson came next
and his firm speech warmed up his
Edgetield hearers. lie was interrupt
ed with cheers and applause. which
were Nchcmently renewed at its close.
Col. j. Thomas Austin came. briefly
and with dignity, presenting his
claims and was well received.
MIR. MARTIN ILLUSTRATES.
The letter of Treasurer Jennings.
who has his plum and gone on" was
now read, after which candidates for
the Office of superintendent of Educa-
tion spoke. Mr.. Martin leading and
finding very responsive audience.
Mr. Martin made his speech, though
hot weather had made his opponent
warm up and discussed issues. Chan
lng books and the election of County
SuperintcndcntS. His speech and his
illustrations pleased the crowd and he
closed, having been well listened TO.
ending with applause
Supu j. j. McMahan spoke next.
with brief reference to necessity OF
having clown along to give us men
tai rest. We need clear headed, cOur-
agcous purpose not jokes. Mr. Me
Mahan then gave his closely listening
hearers some facts well worth CON
Sidcration. Then recorded his pur-
pose and his work, Independently and
rcSOlutcly defending his position.
taken solely for advancement Of needs
of the Office which he held. Mr.. Nc
Mahan had time only for Il bricf
statement regarding his limited re-
SpGnSibiIity for issues charged by his
opponent. Mr.. McMahan was earn
cstly listened TO and closed with
cheers and applause.
Again the plum tree was more gently
shaken aS candidates for the Office Of
comptroller general sought four of
them 10 reach only one plum. Scna-
tor Sharpe spoke first, followed by
MesSrS. Walker, Brooker and Jones.
Edgcfcld greeting to all, Senator
sharpe especially.
30 ladders were placed for plum
harvesting when candidates for office
of adjutant general came forward.
These candidate fired clear, straight
rifle Shot at The plum ON their side of
the tree. Col. Boyd spoke first. fol-
. lowed by MeSsrS. Frost and Patrick
candidacy of VI ,SSrS. ROuSc and Aver