The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-09
Gl'NvER ON STEVENSON.


candidate for the office q attorney
general. Col. Guntcr paid tribute
briefly TO the historic record OF Edge
neld county, more briefly referred tt
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
Mr.. Stevenson was not in proper attl'
tuGe to ask your suffrage. AS usual,
he presented his position strongly
This is q speciality in defining The
former corporation attorneys record
OF his opponent. No man can serve
two masters. He repeated his charges
concerning the Ncwberry incident IN
detail: explanation made by NeWberry
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 a crowded court house
with some hurrahS for Gunter.
STEVENSON READS VINDICATION.
The Hon. W. T. Stevenson came
next aid would waste no words in com
plimenting a great country: great
enough to stand alone. At once he
began bis reply TO Mr.. Gunter>s specI'
tic charges. Will prove his 1itneSs fol
office OUT OF his opponents mouth.
The issue is between Mr.. Gunter and
the ways and means committee-not
with him. He read a statement from
committee, explaining that he (Mr.
Stevenson was sent for to appear be-
fore them. Charges unjust TO com
lnittee and to Mr.. Stevenson''-so said
letter. Cheers and applauSe.) Any
charge relating TO this is untrne: nt
man can establish it nor assert 1t tt
nv face. Newberry bars acton suits
me. Issue now between them and
Mr.. Gunter.
He has defed me to attack his re-
cord. He forgetS he was paid aSSis-
tant attorney general last winter.
What did he do? Appeared before
committee on claims urging payment
OF claims, as an individual attorney
advocating payment OF claims against
the State Of South Carolina.
Interrupted by Mr. Gunter, saying
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-
ceived. 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
Edgefeld hearers. He was interrupt
ed with cheers and applause, which
were vehemently renewed at its close.
Col. J. Thomas Austin came, briefly
and with dignity, presenting his
claims and was we'll received.
MR.. MARTIN ILLUSTRATES.
The letter of Treasurer Jennings
who has his plum and gone on wa:
now read, after which candidates fol-
the office of Superintendent OF Educa
tion spoke. Mr.. Martin leading anc
finding very responsive audience
M-. Martin made his speech, though
hot weather had made his opponent
warm up and discussed issues. Chan
ing books and the election OF County
superintendentS. His speech and hi:
Illustrations pleased the crowd and hf
closed, having been well listened TO
ending with applause.
Supt. 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
ageous purpose--not jokes. Mr.. Nc
Mahan then gave his closely listening
hearers some facts we'll worth con
sideration. Then recorded his pur
pose and his work, independently anc
resolutely defending his position
taken solely.for advancement Of need:
of the office which he held. Mr.. Nc
Mahan had time only for brie
statement regarding his limited re
sponsiDility for issues charged by hi
opponent. Mr.. McMahan was earn
estly listened to and closed with
cheers and applause.
Again the plum tree was more gentl,
shaken as candidates for the office @
comptroller general Sought-four o
them--to reach only one plum. Sena
tor Sharpe spoke first, followed b,
Messrs. Walker. Brooker and Jones
Edgetield greeting to all, Senate
Sharpe especially.
No ladders were placed for plum
harvesting when candidates for office
of adjutant general came forward
These candidate fired clear, straigh
rifle shot at the plum Oh their side 0
the tree. Col. Boyd spoke first. fol
lowed by MeSSrS. Frost and Patrick
candidacy Of MeSSrS. Rouse and Aye
being again announced in their ab
Sence.
Mayor .Asbill of Johnston sent a
urgent invitation to address the citi
zenS of that section on Thursday, a.
of day, very much needed for rest
especially when there are thorny plum
trees to climb.
THE TEN TO ONE SHOT.
There is d juicy, patent-eXpanslo
plum. automatically reappearing an
nually for six years. Ten engineer
ran against the tree on straigh
track seeking this plum when cand5
dates for the office OF railroad commits
sioner appeared. "Canslcr of Tirzah
spoke first. charging every opponen
with having been bought by Tre
passes used on legislative trips t
Charlcft0n. MeSSrS. Caug h N al
Evans, Jonnson, kinard, Wollins
: Wilborn and Mobley spoke, Messr:
Prince and Berry were absent.
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