Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-08-19
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER.
The Candidates Take the Day--Mat-
ters OF General Interest.

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| Westminster, Aug S.-Special:
Yesterday the voters at this precinct
had an opportunity of looking into
the faces and shaking hands with the
many candidates for county offices.
County Chairman j. w. Shelor pre-
sided at the meeting, which was held
In the town park. The people gave
close attention and the speeches were
well received. Speech-making con-
tinued for three hours, commencing
at 1880 and closing at 1.50.
superintendent of Education.
| The first speaker introduced was J.
S. Colley, who stated that he had
been teacher in the common schools
for eight years; served one term in
the Office and felt better prepared and
equipped by reason of his experience
in the work.
II. A. Smith first thanked the vot-
ers for the support received here two
years ago; he was no stranger here;
had been a teacher for sixteen con-
secutive years; thought a man seek
ing this office ought to have at least
ten years experience In teaching.
Wade G. Hughs spoke of the natu-
raj resources of our county and the
people who inhabit it. Our country
surpasses any on the globe in natu-
raj resources. He mentioned the
manufacturing and mining indus
tries. He spoke of the common and
high school systems and told of the
Importance Of getting hold of the
children at an early period as the
best remedy for Ignorance. We must
look to the salvation OF our country,
and to get that we must have a good
citizenship.
| ]. H. Cantrell said that in some
States in the Union the white and col
ored people are seen in the same
school. This is not right and duty
demands a separation. He had been
a teacher fifteen years, loved the
work and was not ashamed Of his rec
ord. Character is formed first at
| the fireside and then in the school
room. Lives are not failures then.
John l.. McWhorter said he had no
past record and no past stewardship
to make account of. In few well
chosen words he threw bouquets at
his opponents and then became seri-
Gus on the things that lie close to the
heart on educational lines and the
high school system as 1t exists to-
day. He has fourteen years expert
ence in teaching, he said, and he
stands for everything that is for the
best interests of the school.
House OF Representatives.
Rev. G. ID. Mann said he had watch
ed the history of Westminster with
interest for the past 80 years and
| rejoiced in her prosperity. He real
lied he had as many friends here as
anywhere in the county. He defend
ed himself against the charges made
against him in regard to higher taxes
and increase in salaries Of county
officers. Said taxes were reduced n
of mill after he went to the Legis-
lature and they were one mill less to-
day than year ago. He regarded
the grand jury as high tribunal
and introduced bill for increase of
salary for three offices because they
recommended 1t.
w. M. Fennell was glad to meet
such large audience. The question
is, are all of you glad to meet me-?
Billy had hot shot for his opponents.
He said, l am the man that jumped
on the grand jury. If the foreman of
the grand jury would take dose of
strychnine 1t would kill Mann first.
He spoke of the schools and colleges.
eve will never have any convicts to
work in the county as long as you
have lawyers at Walhalla." His
platform was equal taxation. Had
no record to relate.
w. M. Brown was in favor of the
common schools having a. longer
term; We are top-heavy on salaries
and appropriations. He was for the
best government possible; did not
believe in extravaganza; favored pen
sion fund, and thought South Caro-
lima ought to show her love and pa
triotfsm in continuing to make the
veterans comfortable; was opposed
to the immigration bureau. Told of
faithfulness In the House and was
not ashamed of his record:
2. p. Sullivan spoke just seven
minutes. He favored cutting out
and restricting everything that was
worthless and repeating whatever
was obnoxious to the people; favored
the primary schools being put on a
better educational basis. The COM
mon schools, he said, had in large
measure been neglected. The destiny
OF our country hangs on these. If a
boy has the advantages of the COM
mon schools, AMI If he Is any account,
he will get a college education. He
will burn the midnight oil or have 1t.
Such citizen will be an honor and
a credit to his country. Mr.. Sulli-
van stated that he had no political
record and was glad he was no stran-
ger here. He was cheered on taking
his seat.
State Senate.
70. II. Werner was introduced first
for the State Senate and received
close attention. He told of the work
he had been engaged In for the past
eight years, which had become law
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