The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-08-08

he was applauded as he took his seat.
'6senn 5, Thompson, who is also
secsn.,,Ldle office of supervisor. read a
statement of his platform. He is Of
fering his services for the first time
Tor public office. He believed that he
could give the county efficient service
in the building and maintaining of the
roads and in the expenditure of all
funds, matters of great importance.
The expenditure of money required
close attention, which he would al
ways give, if elected. He would give
his undivided attention to the duties
of the office, would personally investi-
gate the justice Of all claims and keep
close observation on the chaingang
and aims house. He stated that the
roads Of Sumter county were not as
good as those Of Clarendon or Lee,
two adjoining counties which did not
have as much money to spend on them
as did Sumter county. If he were
elected, he would build roads with
view to pcrmanence. lie promised, If
elected, to give the matter of erec-
ton Of a new Jail and the sale of the
city hall lot his attention and would
act for the best interest of the coun-
! ty. He would appreciate any support
given him.
Mr.. L. f. White promised to make
a record which the people would be
proud Of, if elected. He would not
make a speech, but would appreciate
the suffrage Of the people Of Privateer.
He was applauded when he conclud-
Cd speaking.
Mir. :. ID. Cain, candidate for the
office Of superintendent of education,
thanked the people Of Privateer for
their unfailing support in the past.
lie had shown his appreciation by his
work while in Office He had served
in the schools for ten years and hal
tccn made u feel that his work was
appreciated and at least partly sue
ccssful. lie asked for Il continuance
of the support which had been given
him IN the past saying that he would
lCndcavor to show by his work, if elect
ed that he was deserving of it. He had
no i'll will against his opponent and
hoped that his opponent would not
plauded.
Or. j. III. HaynSworth is seeking re-
ton. He commenced by saying that
he was optimistic for the cause which
he was espousing and he was proud Of
what had been accomplished during
the past four years in which he had
cen in office. The process Of educa-
ton was necessarily a slow one but a
move had been cradc in the right d.
rection and it would continue. He had
tried to do his duty and the county
~
district was now allowed to ovcrdraw.
1t was true that some had TO borrow,
hat this was done in Il buSiness-like
manner, the money being loaned from
the dispcnsary fund which had been
turned over to ll:IS county for tho
use of schools which needed assist
In,
business basis he had been assisted by
thc treasurer and auditor, by the trus-
tees and others. He admitted MAX
ing mistakes, but thought that 10y
them he had gained experience and
Was better qualified for the duties Of
the office now than ever before. He
Was proud of bringing the school
children together at Field Day, which
had accomplished great good. He
referred 10 the formation of the
Trustees Association. which had ac-
Complishcd good by increasing the in
tercst OF the trustees in the schools.
He had not done all himself. but had
been helped by all. He stated in clos
inG that he now thought himself bet
ter able {" serve than ever before.
There was applause when he stopped
speaking.
tn" candidates for the Office OF cor
"ncr were next called on. MIR. 7. NJ.
Jones stated that he was candidate
amt would thank the people Of Pri-
NAi"cr if they voted FOR him
Mr. II. w. Owens stated that this
was tho second limo he had come he
Tor" tn" people OF priNatcCr asking for
E,pt;nnc1 ,n nooa .