The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-02-26
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dldateS tor the various positions. A
number Of the present county officers
have definitely stated that they will
stand for reelection, and opposition
70 some Of them has already been def
nitely stated by those who intend to
make the race. Other gentlemen who
have been talked for county positions
have refused to commit themselves.
Asa matter OF fact. it is rather little
early yet. because at this early stage
OF the game it is almost impossible
for the shrewdest OF the politicians to
make good guess at the sentiments
OF the people. and no one wants to
go into race unless he himself be-
licves that he can be elected. But, on
the other hand. there are those who
think thateby getting into the political
game early in the season they will de-
velop strength and in every way be
better prepared when the campaign
opens in earnest. And then, some say,
! if man waits until the last minute
to state his intention to run his warm
est supporters may have been pledged
70 somebody else. Then. there are
those who are waiting on encourage
ment to make the race. Taken all in
all, there is no more intricate game
than that OF politics. There are some
who are strong enough or lucky
enough, as the case may be, to defy
the game and without studying its in
tricacies and abiding by its laws, to
command the approval and the votes
of the people. But these are usually
few. Politics is the great American
game and the would-be statesmen play
it, and every now and then there ap-
pears fine Italian hand which is able
to control it for a time. But there is
no game more uncertain and there is
no success more tickle. - - -
f'"--- The Senatorial Race.
Senator George S. Mower has as
yet made no definite statement as to
whether or not he will make the race
for reelection to the State senate.
There is no reason to suppose, how
ever. that he will not make the race,
and the natural conclusion is that he
will probably stand for reelection.
Hon. Cole. L. Blease, in reply to a
direct inquiry from representative
of The Herald and News, stated deh-
nitely that he would be in the race.
He thought it too early yet to an
nounce any platform or to make any
statement other than the mere an
nouncement that he would be in the
race.
Members of the House.
Newberry's three representatives in
the lower branch of the general as
sembly at present are Messrs. Arthur
Kibler, E. H. Aull and John F. Banks.
Mr.. Kibler refuses to state whether
or not he will stand for reelection or
whether OF not he will be in any OF
the races this summer.
1t is very probable that MIR. E. H.
.Aull will seek reelection at the hands
of the people OF the county, whom ne
has served in the legislature for only
one term.
1t is not known whether or not Mr..
Banks will be in the race.
1t is very probable that Mr.. W. H.
Sanders will be in this race. Other
gentlemen mentioned are Mr.. Fred
H. Dominick and DR.. R. c. Carlisle.
DR.. Carlisle has not been seen for
statement. Mr.. Doninick has not yet
determined definitely upon entering
the race.
MAGISTRATE John Henry Chappell
has been mentioned in connection
with this race. as has also Maj. r w.
Higgins. The name OF Mr.. Higgins
has also been ,nei.i:u1ed in connec-
ton with the race for tne county su-
perintenden, oi education Office.
Mr.. Higgins 50 Jar has refused TO
commit himself. though il Is very
ip...,Iablc hat lie will be i'll :he cam
paign this summer.
Clerk OF CoGrt.