The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-27

In Calhoun, next to the baby county
OF the State. reflected great credit on
the county committee and showed
that the voters of this county are
considerably interested in affairs po-
litical.
or a total voting strength Of the
county OF about 500. an average crowd
Of at least 500. including about fifty
ladies. heard the campaign speakers
today. each candidate being accorded
an attentive and respectful hearing.
The speakers told many jokes. which
greatly enlivened the occasion and
were highly enjoyed by the crowd.
practically none falling fiat.
The meeting was held In the grove
surrounding the school house. with
County Chairman T. III. Dreher pre-
siding. and was called TO order about
II o'clock.
For awhile the crowd was very
chary of It's applause. but gradually
warmed up and at times. towards the
end. became very enthusiastic.
There was nothing which could be
termed sensational. about the usual
ground being gone over.
Candidates for Lieutenant Cover
nor led off. Mr.. e. w. Duvall being
the first speaker. Although a young
man. Mr.. Duvall believes that his 20
odd years OF business and political ex-
perience fits him for the office he
seeks. or any other In the gift Of the
people. He advocates cutting down
appropriations to reduce taxes.
Mr.. c. A. Smith wished to correct
the impression that he had ever re-
ferred to the youthfulness Of his op-
ponent. Does not believe that age
should be a question where ability ex-
lists. On the tax question he favors
keeping expenditures within the
States income. Both received ap-
piause.
Attorney General Lyon, who was
TO have been the next speaker. was
absent
Mr. n. B. Evans said that Lyon was
not present today because he &c ans)
had the reply and Lyon was afraid to
face him; that Lyon calls him
thing" but before the campaign is
over he will show him that ne (Ev-
ans) is the real thing" He reiterat-
ed his statement that Lee Solomon
Is following the campaign and work
ing for Lyon. Calls for Lyon were
heard at the conclusion of Evans
speech.
Mr.. Evans again denounced the At
torney General, applying several
epithets. some of which had not been
used In any previous speeches.
For Adjutant General Col w. w
Moore. Capt. ]. NJ. Richardson and
Col. Charles Newman again present.
ed their respective claims. using the
same arguments as heretofore report
ed. Slight applause was accorded
each speaker.
The speech OF Mr.. G.. III. Mahon, for
railroad commissioner. dealing with
freight rate discrimination against
South Carolina points. was we'll re-
ceived by the crowd. which warmed
up somewhat in its applause.
Mr.. q. G. Scarborough feels that his
experience with and knowledge Of
cotton freight rates coupled with his
Legislative experience. qualities him
for the office.
Cansler. Of Tirzah. after adjusting
the black cap. which he sometimes
wears denied that ne charged the r.
p. A. as a body had endorsed Mlhon.
lie repeated his statement that Scar
borough was arrested by the ser
geant-at-arms OF the house.
Mr.. Scarborough again entered n
denial and both candidates SUBMIT I'd
documentary evidence TO sustain their
respective positions. each seemingly
being satisfied with the outcome.
Mr. @. McDumc Hampton was
again absent today
Mr.. Thomas @. Mcleod denounced
as maliciously false certain rumors
rejecting o" his character. which
were alleged 20 have been circulated
In 81. Matthews by some party un-
known. He dehed the alleged "sland-
erer" 20 prove his assertions. but
there was no response. The applause
which greeted Mr.. McLeOd's refuta-
tion evidenced the fact that the crowd
placed little credence i'm the rumors
referred TO. Again today voters OF a
dry" county favorably received Mr..
McLeod's local option doctrine.
Mr.. John G.. Richards made his
usual strong appeal to the voters OF