Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1908.

while in the government service and
then settled down to cast his fortunes
with the people of York, Mr.. Hollis
proceeded to urge the Importance OF
general registration and to tell the
people how to get the certificates. He
had been introduced as candidate
for the house. He is a candidate and
he would consider il a high honor TO
represent the people of this county III
the general assembly. II elected he
did not know how much good he could
do; but promised on his honor that he
would give the very best service In
his power He had heard both cam
didateS for the senate on the ROAD
question and he had noted such sllght
differences between them that he did
not feel warranted i'm attempting TO
settle the controversy by drawing COM
PARSONS. The road question was one
Of tremendous Importance and he had
decided views on 1t. He was In favor
of giving to each road the tax money
paid by the people interested in 1t,
and he was in favor Of amending the
law so as to relieve minors OF the
Communication tax. He discussed good
roads at length and drew a striking
illustration from the experience OF
the Catawba Power company In hav-
ing to spend a million dollars in the
completion of plant that could have
been completed for five hundred thou
sand dollars If the roads had been in
a condition to facilitate the heavy
hauling that was necessary. In sub
sequent operations the Southern Pow
er company profited by the lessons Of
the experience here gained and built
railroads before commencing con-
struction work. He told OF an acci-
dent that he had witnessed that morn
ing that had come very near being at
tended by serious results, all because
of bad roads. In conclusion he said
that he was not prepared to say that
he would make a better representa-
tive than would any Of the others who
were offering. He would appreciate
the honor II he should be chosen, and
while If he should be left out, he would
feel disappointed, he would promise
not to sulk over it. Mr.. Hollis was
applauded.
Rev. w. E. Hurt
Was introduced as the next speaker.
He began by remarking that 1t seemed
fashionable for each candidate to start
out with q discussion of the road law,
and by saying that he Is q farmer.
Mr. Stewirr t1lked like he was a great
big farme:, aid yet the other day he
said his operal,yHs were limited TO
plug mule and a plug horse. Il did
not say that" came from Mr.. Stewart,
who was standing among a bunch OF
mis- friends a short distance away, and
the assertion was the signal for num-
ber OF Interruptions, such as; Get
your Bible, preacher" Preaching has
gotten to be a poor business hasn't It."
Come down preacher" These re-
marks were accompanied by shouts,
intended to drown what the speaker
was saying, Mr.. Hurt stood his ground
good humoredly and when the noise
had subsided somewhat, said that IL
there was anybody there who was cap
able Of enlivening a half starved crowd,
he believed he was the man. At this
the interrupters permitted, lull during
which Mr.. Hurt quoted Mr.. Wilson as
having told the people up at New Zion
that he had the management Of thir-
ty farms" Mr.. Hurt objected to this on
the ground Of monopoly. Mr.. Stew
arts complaint as to the imperfections
OF the Saye law and his promises, re-
minded him Of the case Of the old ne
gro who, having been convicted and
sentenced to eighteen years, objected
to an effort to get new trial for fear
that he might be hanged. He thought
that this matter Of road improvement
seemed to be very we'll under way and
the people would be wise to hold on to
what they have. He said that these
same people who are now trying to
break up the road law had come before
the people two years ago trying to up
hold the state dispensary. There were
more interruptions. This situation re-
minded the speaker Of an experience he
had with beggar woman. She asked
I, fA, ,-fa rKyfth Nayhi n
buy pair of shoes. He told her he
was afraid she wanted to buy liquor.
She protested that she had no such
notion. Some time later he met the
same woman, in rags at first, now we'll
dressed, but still begging. Why you
are the same woman who was begging
me before. Yes, she replied; but this
time it is for the church. The applica-
ton was that these people who were
trying to uphold the dispensary are
now trying to uphold the dispensary
grafters and help them circumvent the
courts Proceeding among many inter-
ruptions, Mr. Hurt said that IL sent to
Columbia, he would be against liquor
and would do all he could to assist in
bringing the grafters to justice. The
audience continued to spar with him,
making 1t clear that there were a
number Of individuals in 1t, who did
not like that kind Of talk. Then Mr..
Hurt started out on new tack with
the announcement of his platform.
First, he said. am for William ]. Bry-
an. $50 are We" come from several.
"Then you are in good company" re-
piled Mr.. Hurt. Next" he continued,
Il am for Martin F. Ansel for govern
or" There was silence in the little
bunch of interruptors. Are you with
me there?" asked Mr.. Hurt after
short pause. "Blease Blease, Blease,"
shouted the interruptors. "Ah! I
thought so," said Mr.. Hurt, and he be-
gan to talk of the tormenting by the
seven devils, the crowd continuing to
interrupt. Mr.. Hurt continued to cross
fire with his interruptors until his time
was up, when he quietly sat down
without thanking them for their at
tention. He did not once lose his tenn
per or complete self-control and SEEM
ed to very much enjoy the situation.
He didn't Hurt me-" said Mr.. Stew
art, as the speaker sat down.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Hurts
speech it was 1.30 o'clock and the
chairman announced an adjourn
speech making would be concluded
afterward.
The other legislative candidates on
the ground to speak were Messrs. S.
L. Johnson, o. L. Sanders and w. B.
Wilson, Jr. Besides these practically
all the other candidates were present
Because Of the long distance to
Yorkville, however, and the fact that
it was necessary that The Enquirer
go to press tonight, our representa-
tives were unable to remain for the
good dinner which seemed to be there
in abundance, and the afternoon
speaking.