The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-23

Tor the fire department. If elected
Will give the same attention to the
clty's affairs as he gives to his own
business. His watchword for Sum-
ter is Progress"
Mr.. j. d. Shrar very wittily refer
rcd to the fact that he had no back
record to refer to. His back record
is not so good. Two years ago he was
candidate, but made "home run"
Two years ago he proved not to be
a good runner. He hopes to do bet-
ter this time. If elected he has but
one premise. he will cast his vote at
all times where he thinks it will be
for the best interest of the city.
Mr.. r. K. Wilder said that this
was his third time to appear before
en aundience asking for their suffrage,
and it appeared that he could say
the pleasure is all yours" II was
the duty Of the voters to select the
best man. Questions will come up
that are least expected at this time,
and men Of good business judgment
are needed to meet the issues. He
is not familiar enough with the city's
finances to say what he would do. He
believes in public improvements
permanent; Thinks Main street should
be paved, but if possible it should
be done without bond issue. He does
not believe in piling up debts upon
the town.
Mr.. r. l.. Wright is a candidate on
his past record. If that was good. he
wanted the votes of the people, If not
of course he did not want them.
This closed the speaking for the
aldermen. They consumed just one
half hour.
Big Guns Fire.
After the candidates for aldermen
had spoken the chairman introduced
as the first big gun Mayor Boyle. He
claims not to be public speaker, and
said that if any speaking was done
that his opponent would have it to
do. He is a candidate for the third
time for the highest Office in the gift
of the people; it is hard place to
fill, but he hopes he has filled it ac-
ceptably. 1t the voters see fit to send
him back he will appreciate it.
He says that council has done the
best it could under the circumstances
The sewerage cost $4,000. 4go,e20 Of
Which is bonded Indebtedness while the
other $4,000 was paid out of the
ordinary income. Interest on the
sewerage bonds was saved for two
years, bonds were not issued till the
dispensary was voted out. If the
dispensary had been retained the
sewerage could have been put in with
out bond issue. He voted to put
the dispensary out and would do so
again.
He argues that sewerage and paving
could not be put down at the same time
Now the sewerage is down and we will
go to work and put down the paving.
Twenty cars Of rock have been or
dered for macadam on Sumter street
and top dressing for Main Street
At this juncture a voice from the
rear Of the auditorium said, Tell us
something about that 1855 fee" To
this Mr.. Boyle said, "Mr. Ligon can
answer that better than 1 can. He
was authorized to employ detectives
to run down the blind tigers, but
do not remember whether anything
was said about employing a lawyer
or not. Some said the fee was too
much"
Just then Mr.. Ligon, who was in
the audience, arose and said that he
had authority in his pocket and read
the following statement from the city
clerk:
Sumter, S. c., Jan. 7, 1910.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that the City
Council of Sumter has authorized Mr..
Jas. r. Ligon (Alderman) to take
such steps as he may deem proper
for the suppression of illicit LIQUOR
trade in the city, and the expendi-
ture OF such amount of money as
may be needed for the purpose.
Witness NY hand and seal of the
city, G.. M. Hurst,
Clerk and Treasurer.
Mr. Boyle continued by saying that
the discussion had got him completely
off his subject Present council has
let the contract for about 1000 yards
OF sidewalks, which will cost $6,5O0.
Some claim that Sumter is beaten
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