Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-14

ed himself up to a considerable degree
of heat Among other things he said
that he had never committed a dishon-
est act in his life, and IL the editor Of
The Enquirer or any one else meant
to insinuate that his character is not
what it ought to be, the Individual
making such insinuation is an infa-
nous liar. In this connection he
worked himself up to a high pitch Of
fury, and said that although he could
do nothing now, when this campaign
was over he would. He did not
say what he would do; but left room
for all kinds of speculation over the
desperate things that might happen.
Mr. w. E. Hurt made his usual
speech. except that he devoted more
than usual attention to a particular
phase Of the liquor question. Refer
ring to the fact that others were
claiming that the liquor question Is
not an issue in this campaign, he
took occasion to say that he was not
aware Of any agreement as to issues
that should and should not be dis
cussed. He had been a party to no
such agreement, and he felt at liberty
to discuss anything he chose. AS he
saw it, the liquor question had been
the uppermost issue in this state for
good many things about it that still
remain unsettled. He did not want
to be understood as saying, or insin-
uating that any one Of the candidates
for the general assembly has in mind
the idea Of re-establishing the liquor
business in York county without a vote
Of the people What he was going to
say had reference not to what would
be done; but what could be done. 1t
Is true that as the law now stands,
there can be no dispensary in this
county except upon a petition for an
election and a vote Of the people; but
two good lawyers had advised him
that the Carey Cothran law Is a
local law in that 1t may be amended
by the delegation of any county so as
to provide special conditions in that
particular county. He wanted it un-
derstood that he did not mean that any
Of the candidates now running would
do this; but he insisted that 1t was in
their power to do II, and also he in
sisted that 1t Is not a reflection on the
intelligence of the people Of York
county to say that a dispensary can
be established in this county with
out a vote Of the people. He went on
to say that he had always been op-
posed to the liquor business. and II he
should be sent to the Legislature he
could he depended upon to continue to
oppose it whether In York county or
in Charleston.
Mr.. ]. s. Glasscock was the first
speaker after dinner He made very
nearly the same speech that he had
made elsewhere, discussing various
questions from a common sense stand
point. AS to the liquor question, he
said that he is opposed to the re-es-
tablishment Of the liquor business In
York county. He did not claim to
have been able to accomplish any big
things in the world; but one thing he
has no cause to be ashamed Of, Is his
reputation for integrity and people
who NAV desire to assure themselves
as to whether or not he Is man or
his word, were referred to his neigh
bors and the leading business people
Of Rock Hill.
Mr.. w. B. Wilson, Jr, made the
same speech that he had made at Og-
den, Tirzah and Bethany. 1t has al
ready been published in The Enquirer
very nearly in full.
Mr.. S. H. Epps made his usual
speech, jokes and all. and the feature
of his talk was the fun the crowd had
out Of his Beecham pills joke that
he tells to prove that he Is In good
humor. Mr.. r. N. Plaxco wanted the
joke and made a request for 1t. At
the suggestion Of Mr.. EppB the re-
quest was changed into a demand, and
then Mr.. Epps told his story. The en-
tire crowd enjoyed the incident, some
laughing at the joke about the choir
singing a pill advertisement as hymn,
and others laughing at the absurdity
OF the situation generally.
~ TIyhn fhnn0h
course, not showing so much polish as
the lawyers. is easily one of the plain
est and most practical takers who has
been on the York county stump for
quite a while. He scorns to resort to
small politics.: but says what he thinks
plainly and unequivocally. He has no
promises to make as to what he Will
do, except that he will try to do the
best he can. He believes in an econ
omical administration Of the govern
ment; but as he sees things now, Is
'nahle to noint out any item In which
there can be reduction Of approprla-
tions. AS to how the lien and mort
gage law can be repealed, he cannot
exactly understand. The farmers are
in need Of some basis Of credit and
he does not see how they are to be
assured of such credit without being
allowed to give some form Of security.
The lien law in some form seems to
be an indispensable necessity.
Mr.. John Porter Hollis, made about
the same speech he has been making,
and at Glover as elsewhere, seemed to
make friends right along.
After the speaking the candidates
put in several hours getting acquaint-
ed with the people and the day gen
orally, was a pleasant and profitable
one.
The meeting at Forest Hill yester-
day was largely attended by voters
and young people and there was a
quite pleasant day. Mr.. G. L. Suggs
acted as chairman Of the meeting, and
the proceedings were about the same
as elsewhere There was plenty Of
good dinner as Is always the case In
Bethel, and the occasion was very
much enjoyed.