The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-07-31
THE STATE CAMPAIGN
At Spartanburg.


Spartanburg, Special-The candi.
dates for State Offices discussed the is
sues of the campaign in the usual way
here Tuesday. The crowd present
numbered about 1000 people. Not
much applause was given any candi-
date. Tillman advocated 100000 ap-
preparation for pensions.
At Gaffney.
Gaffney. Special.-An orderly meet.
ing Of about 500 voters and somr sadies
ended in disorder here involving the
most sensational incident Of the cam
paign. Col Tillman, as details further
on will show, was reading ALI editorial
from the Gaffney Ledger charging him
with being a gambler, liar and a
drunkard.' He was sarcastic in his
comments and was interrupted by Edi-
tor DeCamp Of the Ledger, who as
sumed entire responsibility and de-
Tended with determination his charges.
In the ensuing discussion Mr.. DeCamp
offered Ito prove Col. Tillman liar
over his OWL signature" When asked
to furnish this proof Mr.. DeCamp re-
return the evidence below. The scene
was most sensational. Mr.. DeCamp,
with no excitement, resolutely pressed
his accusation amid noise and con-
fusion, many cheers for Tillman, no
small amount for DeCamp and numer-
Gus remarks addressed to either and
both and sometimes neither. All the
ceived. Tillman. Hayward and Talber!
leading. Mr.. Gary received much
cheering and applause, as did Messrs.
Sharpe, Martin and Frost.
The afternoon session had full
house, this was true when the guber-
Material candidates were announced al
5 O'Clock. Congressman Talbert was
the first speaker, and after tribute to
ladies, he addressed the voters on re-
sponsibilities Of the office sought. Has
had some of the necessary experience
and has the manhood for requirements.
Trust and monopolies, labor and capi-
tai discussed, and Commercial DEM
ocracy vigorously assaulted. Wants
good feeling with all classes. Educa-
tional interest favored. Reiterated
white and colored tax scheme. (Cheers)
Issues forcibly discussed. Col. Talbert
vas hoard most attentively. Interrupted
with cheers, especially on tax scheme;
closed with applause.
The next speaker was Captain Hey
ward who was warmly received. He
came here as a stranger, knowing but
very few Of these South Carolinians
and was most grateful for such greet
ing. This county destined to be one OF
the greatest counties OF South Caro-
lima paid a tribute to South Caro-
lima womanhood, then passed on to his
candidacy. All love feast issues dis
cussed, blend and centre in up-building
of our State. These issues discussed
in their exact meaning. Dispensary,
education. good-roads, pensions dis
cussed. Tribute to Confederate soldier.
Heard with closest interest and ap-
plause; closed with applause.
Mr.. Ansel came next with applause
and, unfortunately. with sore throat.
He regretted this, but made his speech.
Coming from the Pearl Of the Pied
mont portion of the State to which
Cherokee belonged; paid his tribute TO
woman and her uplifting influences.
Comes with endorsement of Greenville
country; six years in legislature;
comes with endorsement OF five upper
South Carolina counties as solicitor for
II years; official record satisfactory,
always, to his constituents. Issues dis
cussed and Mr. Ansels voice interfered
not with interest of his hearers. He was
heard throughout with close attention,
introduced Bro Crofford to the Chero-
kee audience; closed with applause.
DR.. Zimmerman was the next speak
er, claiming that he and Mr.. Ansel,
twice married, were the only true
friends of the ladies. Has never had
to medicate his private or official char
acter. Col. Talbert refers to 'thimber-
rigging" in South Carolina politics.
This is something unknown to the
speaker. Has what no competitor can
say, the endorsement OF the people Of
South Carolina. At home elected to the
legislature, when not candidate and
under his protest, an honor not beStoW-
cd on any other so far as he knew. He
is standing in his own shoes; running
on his own name Object Of govern
ment is protection OF society and issues
so DISCUSSED. AS to when he was treas
urer, he did not have to borrow money.
Assailed Col Talbert's white tax
scheme: this is dangerous. Closed with
applause.
Lieut.. Gov Tillman was the next and
last speaker who came forward with
cheers and applause and hurrahs for
Tillman. Returned thanks for this and
for past support. Glad to see these peo-
pie face to face to let them see If he
is the man painted Appeals to his