The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-31
to thin out after his speech.


service in the Sumter County Re-
serves during the Civil war. He said he
was the only real farmer running for
the legislature and would represent
them for that reason. He said that
the State was in debt, and that she
shouldn't spend more than Is abso-
lutely necessary. He favors good
roads, but not~until a method can be
found to make them so they will last.
Favors as liberal pensions for old
soldiers as the State can afford. Fa-
vors good schools and equalization of
property in town and county. He is
a prohibitionist, and will vote for any
law that will further prohibition, but
thinks local option the best solu-
ton so far. He referred to his
honesty and Christian character.
Liberal applause followed his speech.
Mr.. c. E. Stubs began by stating
that he would make a fifteen minute
speech in five minutes, which brought
forth applause. He said one of the
two bills introduced by him in the
legislature had been passed, and that
he had received a number Of boquets
for getting this bill through. He
stated that the matters that come I'D
in the legislature are attended to
through committees, and that he was
on three of these. He wants good
| roads, but first let the people decide
If they want them. Believes in hav-
ing good schools and appropriations
for old soldiers. Mr.. Stubbs said he
did not see where liquor was an is
sue now, because under the Carey
Cothran law an election cannot be
held but every four years, and that
it will be three before another such
election can be held in this county,
and that the representatives to be
elected now, would then have finish
ed their terms of office. He said
however, that he wanted it understood
that he was pro hi BIZ Zionist" I"
(Applause.) Doesn't believe in
making promises, but will do the best
he can if reelected. Literally an
plauded.
DR.. Geo. w. Dick started off by
telling some of his funny jokes, which
| are always new and never fail to
bring a laugh. He explained the
workings Of the legislature through
committees. stating that If reelected
he Will be chairman Of the Ways and
! Means committee. Dr. Dick then told
of his work for the insane, and his
work for the reformatory at Flor
ence, taking some time to give a real
istic picture Of the great work being
accomplished there. He told of his
| introduction Of the bill and its pas
| sage. by which the Dupont Powder
Co., are manufacturing from sawdust
in Georgetown a compound, Of which
the Japanese government are trying
to obtain the formula. On closing he
was literally applauded.
Mr.. r B. Belser stated that he had
a definite purpose in view in entering
the campaign, and explained the re-
sources of this State. Favors local
option. Favors liberal pensions for
old soldiers, and good schools, but
wants them centralized so that bet
ter teachers can be employed and
longer terms can be held. He men,
toned the Torrens system, and ex-
planned its advantages. He mentioned
his securing at a great saving to the
county, the site for the new court
house, and was literally applauded
He then entered into an explanation
of his good roads proposition as ex-
planned at other meetings. When
Mr.. Belser's time was up he had not
finished his explanation but the
crowd said go on Belser," and he
finished amid liberal applause.
County Superintendent of Education.
DIR. j. Herbert Hanysworth told Of
the value and advantages Of a good
education. and stands for the selec-
ton of the best teachers in the public
schools He was given liberal ap-
plause.
Mr.. j. e. Rembert said that Sum-
ter was fixed" as to schools, more
schools being needed in the rural dis
tricts. He referred to his past rec
| ord. telling Of his successful man.
agement Of the office when he held
1t once before. He received applause.
Mr. Warren then announced that
owing to the lateness Of the hour the
unopposed candidates asked to be
excused from speaking. and this was
accordingly done.