The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-26


plause.)
1t was now time for the business pa
rade of the candidates for the office OF
Adjutant General, and forward they
marched. Col. J. C. Boyd made his
speech, received his applause, to the
rear marched, while DR.. George Doug
lass Rouse, who has military title as
we'll as military training, took his
stand. DR.. Rouse was promoted from
corporal to captain in an army COM
pany," and last night he was given
hearty reception. The applause in
creased when the speaker announced
that every lining had a silver cloud
Col. John D. Frost came next and
seemed to capture the crowd. He made
a fine speech and similar impression
and when he retired had to appear
again and tender pleased acknowledg-
ments to enthusiastic applause.
The candidacy Of Capt. John NJ. Pat
rick and Mr.. Paul Z. Aver was an
nounced by Chaidman Thayer.
State Treasurer r. II. Jennings ap-
peared on the scene, made brief
speech, retired in favor of various can
didates who we're not so fortunate, and
got cordial applause and welcome.
Candidates for railroad commissioner
next came in the ring, Mr.. W. Boyd
Evans first. Mr.. Evans is studying the
question, keeps posted, fires into Mr..
Wilborn and keeps things moving. He
interested his hearers by giving them
facts and figures relative TO the busi-
ness of Charleston and was cheered
and applauded.
Messrs. A. C. Jepson and H. J. Kinard
came next, followed by Mr.. ]. G. Mob
ley. who made hit.
Mr.. J. c. Wilborn, who "had to reply
to nine men in five minutes" made a
speech on the defensive and did not
seem to have the crowd
Messrs. ]. G. Wolling. J. A. Cansler
and B. l.. Caughr?an all made good
speeches and were we'll received, but
Mr.. H. II. Prince caught the crowd and
made 4 somewhat sensational speech.
Among other statements OF q direct
and we'll put speech Mr.. Prince made
the statement that the penalties, if
collected from daily violations OF laws
on this subject, would annually pay the
entire salaries OF the railroad commits
sioners. Mr.. Prince was enthusiast
cally received and made an impression.
CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR
NEXT.
DR.. Zimmerman, candidate for Gov
ernor, came next and was applauded.
DR.. Zimmerman made his speech as
has been previously reported, clearly
defining his positions on all issues. He
gave his record, long and honored
one, was asked question or so, gave
straightforward replies and closed
amid cheers.
Mr.. NJ. F. Ansel was next introduced
and was greeted with cheers. Mr.. An
sci is clear and interesting speaker
and was well received. He gave his
message from the Piedmont-"Ansel
for Governor"-defined his platform, as
has been published, took well with the
crowd, as was evidenced by the ap-
plause he won.
Capt. D. C. Hayward arose amid a
storm of cheers and applause and
LUZ I1Sy "dIu. i
appear as candidate" Got it now"
interrupted voice from the crowd.
Capt. Hayward made one of his best
speeches, was enthusiastically cheered
received some flowers and made way
for Col. w. j. Talbert, the next speak
er. Col. Talbert was we'll received and
he made a good speech, which was fire.
quently applauded. Col. Tafbert ad-
dressed himself vigorously to the dis
:ussion Of questions incident to the oc-
casion and was applauded when he
stated he was in favor of the dispen-
sary law and would try to enforce 1t
in Charleston should he be elected
Governor. (Applause.) Col. Talbert
had some sparring with one or two in
dividuals in the audience, who were
asking questions. One especially in
sisted upon knowing if he was lin IA
vor of letting the mill presidents have
entire charge Of educating our chill
dren."
The audience was still large when
Lieutenant Governor Tillman began
his speech. With brief preliminaries
concerning his other opponents Col.
Tillman went for Congressman Tai
bert and his long record as an office
holder. In the first place he consld-
cred him dead now, so far as this race
was concerned. Talbert, he said, had
held Office ever since he could remem-
Der. He again assailed him for not be-
ing on duty at Washington, where,
though much needed, South Carolina
now has only one Congressman-John-
ston-on duty. He is drawing s5,oOo
annually to look after the interests O!
his constituents and here he is, look
ing after his own, he said.
About the only time he ever shows
up in Washington is on pay day. NJ
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