The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

Marion, Aug. 3.-Those who ex-
pected sensations at the State cam
paign meeting here today were sadly
disappointed. While it Is true that
Marion has been the scene of many
hot political meetings in the past, and
for many reasons such was looked for
today, the meeting passed off as one
of the tamest and the least sensational
in the present campaign.
However. features of the day were
the rousing ovation accorded Con-
gresham James e. Ellerbe; the en-
thusiastic reception given Attorney
General j. Frazer Lyon; the evidence
Of prohibition sentiment revealed in
the hearty applause awarded the Hon.
G. G. Featherstone, and the distinct
disappointment occasioned by John
T. Duncan's failure to make good his
promise. or threat, to pay his respects
tc the Supreme Court when I go to
Marion"
Nothing Sensational.
While Duncan did read a long
and rambling discourse on a con-
glomeration Of generalities, 1t was a
noticeable fact that he religiously
avoided any degree Of directness that
in the opinion of great many.
would have precipitated lively scene
and possibly trouble of serious ma
ture. Duncan had written out his
speech and prepared three copies. He
defied the newspaper reporters to
print 1t. The newspaper men pres
ent did not appear to be much con-
cerned. He was received in silence
by the large audience. The presence
Of Mr.. Lyon caused many to fear
some exciting incident, in view of
the later denial by Evans Of the exact
nature Of the charge at the Dillon
meeting yesterday. But there never
was a more peaceable meeting be-
tween two opponents.
Select the Best Man.
Mr.. Lyon, who was the first
speaker did not once mention the
fact that he had opposition. He did
not refer to Mr.. Evans even by indi-
rection, but made a strong plea to
the citizens to exercise a care in the
selection of the representatives in the
General Assembly. Men who will up
hold the Constitution, said Mr.. Lyon,
are what we need and he referred to
the recent enactments in favor Of the
Carolina, Clinchfeld and Ohio Rail-
road, directly contrary to the Consti-
tuition.
Mr. Lyon took occasion to pay a
high tribute to Justice Woods, declar-
ing him man Of such integrity and
ability as fit to grace the United States
Supreme Court Bench, and that If the
Democrats were ever in control that
he was certain old Marion would have
son thus honored. These utterances
were heartily applauded.
Champion of Schools.
With marked tact and forceful de-
livery, Barnard r. Evans declared
that he was in this race to save to the
common schools Of the State the dis
pensary money justly due them and
which had been tied up by the wind
ing-up commission. He cited the
news this morning that the Anderson
County superintendent Of education
had brought mandamus proceedings
as he said, against the commission TO
get this money. This referred to the
action against the State Treasurer:
Mr.. Evans made a strong plea in be-
half of the schools and the little bows
and gir's. He said future generations
would give him the credit for accom-
plishing this work for the State. He
today claimed the credit for causing
such action as brought by the An
derson County officer.
Messrs. Duvall and Richards were
the favored ones today, in getting
bouquets. Many Of the candidates
though, handed o-t Nounuets a plentv
to the Marion people and this beau
tiful old town. These compliments.
however, bore the earmarks of gem
uineness. or on every hand is heard
only praise for the town. Indeed the
women of Marion have worked won
ders in the matter Of beautifying the
public square and the streets. Notably
among those whose endeavors have
wrought such good results Is Mrs. c..
A. Woods. Among the candidates for
Governor, G. G. Featherstone was the
favorite. He was often INTERRUPTED
with loud applause; his anecdotes
were also well received