The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-30
T 0I CAMPAIGN.
Senators in 8arrsyell State ean-
didaEes ia sparfanburg Hey
ward the Sparfans' FaYorite.

didases ia spartanburg ---Hey
ward the spartans' Fayorite.
Barnwell, July o. The Senatorial
and Congressional candidates meet
ing was held here today. The meet
ing was begun in the Court House,
but the crowd Increased TO such an
extent that the meeting was transfer
red to- the grove IN the centre OF the
town. '.ss
As least $50 people we're present
and more orderly crowd has not
been encountered on this campaign.
There we're no new and striking fea-
Snses.
Mr. Evans and Mr.. Henderson had
ittle Il iiist, which was enjoyed by all.
and IN which sDan,' Henderson came
ont with only few feathers ru4aed
and lot Of cheers from his Barnwell
friends.
The other incident was: Mr.. La5ii-
mer read that portion Of the campaign
reporS made at Hampton on Saturday
and answered more fully the charges
made by BY Mr. Johnstone.
s Mr.. Jchnstone had the records with
him today and proaded Mr.. Liatimer
hard.
The meeting today monstrated
that the candidates realize that the
race is half over and the campaign
promises se bea warm one henceforth.
lr. HeEaerson said that every time
Evans comes In this community he
Jumps on him, tearing that he Hem
dersona will get some votes. Mr.
Evans said thaS he was opposed to the
Constis ntionaI Convention, when the
truth of The matter is that in 1881 he
introduced bill calling 8 Constitu=
ienaI Convention, but it was defeat
ed.
3 he told Of his fight against the Vir-
ginia-C Carolina Chemical Company and
made the statement which has already
been published Ii regard to the local
asSorneysnip of the Southern RAILWAY.
Tie same old darkey Hold your
holtti,, 4..
He told OF his position in regard
10 surning;;tks nitentiary into a fer
tsiiiiizeF facscry and his work for the es-
tabiishment OF white supremacy in
1915. wearing red shirt throughout
the bounds OF this and adjoining
counties, vet Evans says that he was
fighting the people. Evans seems TO
think that he Evans is a candidate
for 5he Legislature and nos the SEN
ate. because he says that the ship sub
sidy measure is dead issue and the
Philippine question is settled, but IN
snis he is mistaken, and ne need men
80 fight them in Congress,
All of you vote for, Henderson, -
said an ad,nirer in she crowd.
He has no Congressional record,
making no promises, and if elected he
viii serve the people TO the best Of
his ability.
Mr.. Evans arose to reply, but some
one yelled: g Sit down, Evans" but
he Maid no attention TO it. Mr.. Evans
stated that Mr.. Henderson was the
counsel OF the Southern Railway in
aiken County and could not take a
case against them In that county. This
Mr.. Henderson admitted, but said
that he could take case in Barnwell
or any ether county in the State,
fCries Of Henderson Henderson n'
Mr. Henderson turned it on Mr..
Evans that he is president Of q little
railroad between Pickens and Easley.
This Mr.. Evans admitted, but said
every dollar invested is South Caro-
linfanss money and he is not receiving
a dollar in salary. Mr. Evans renew
ed the charge that Mr.. Henderson op-
posed the last EContitutional Conyen-
ton In aiken County claiming that
the Reformers were not ft to hold it.
But this Mr.. Henderson firmly and
AatIy denied, defying Evans to pro-
duce the record. One thing, said Mr..
Henderson in conclusion:
ssI have never run twice for the
ofSce of United States Senator and
Been defeated on both occasions. -
q Yes, 8, retorted Mr.. Evans, but
We will beat you this time. -
Mr.. Henderson: The people will,
have sayso about that. -
Spartanburg, July 22.-The cam
paieners invaded the Spartan territory
fod5y and EEeyward captured it.
Ahont one thousand voters attended
the meeting and Heyward unquestion-
abIy had the crowd in a fine and vigor-
ans reception. Col. Tillman came next
and Mr.. Gunter had a cordial home
reception. The crowd was most repre-
sentative, largely composed of farmers,
vith business men, college profes-
sors and ministers seen also. The au-
dienee was chary in applause bestow-
"a. NOT many speakers receiving this
tribute. but closest attention was ac-
corded to all. This people evidently
want political instruction, as two spe-
,iaI meetings are arranged for tonight.
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