The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-06-23

efforts as long as I am entrusted with
the office of comptroller general"
Sumnlersett introduced.
James A. Summersett, Of Columbia,
candidate for comptroller general
came next. He mentioned his years
of service in railroad work, on the
pardon board, and other matters, as
fitting him for the Office. He promis-
ed, if elected six consecutive terms to
then retire, respect the opinion Of the
attorney general, and not be con-
trolling factor in any bonding COM
pany He mentioned the importance
of the tax problem and said he
thought the office of comptroller gen
eral should be administrative, the
legislation being left to the general
assembly. He asked the people to re-
member him on August %.
Treasurer Carter.
IS. T. Carter, unopposed for re-elec-
ton as State treasurer, in a few
words made his acknowledgment to
the people for electing him two years
ago, and at being unopposed for an
other term. He referred to his large
vote two years ago, 10000, and thank
ed Sumter for assisting in this work.
He mentioned his recommendation to
the general assembly to write off the
books $245,0O0 fraudulent bonds and
other economical incidents in con-
ducting the office Of State treasurer.
Swearingen Talks.
J. E. Swearingen, superintendent of
education, is unopposed for re-elec-
ton, and he made a snort talk to the
crowd. He thanked Senator Clifton
and others in Sumter for supporting
the cause OF education and congratu-
lated the county upon her educational
progress Calling attention to the i'm
provement in education, Mr. Swearin
gen said the future was bright with
promises of greater strides, especially
the work of the public schools.
A Novelty to Brice.
A. G. Brice, of Chester, candidate for
attorney general, followed. Coming
into this State campaign is something
cf novelty to me-" said Mr.. Brice,
illustrating with joke about a negro
and a busted bank" Mr.. Brice spoke
of his service in the legislature from
Chester, but said this was the first
time he had faced an audience for a
State Office. He outlined the duties Of
attorney general as the legal adviser
of State officers and said his duties
were administrative. "The only plat
form candidate for this Office can
have is to fill it with efficiency said
Mr.. Brice Saying that he did not in
tend at this time, at least to criticise
the record of Attorney General Pee
pies, as it ought to be known to the
people. He asked the people to weigh
the qualifications Of both and vote for
the one they considered best fitted for
the Office
TboS III poonlos
Attorney General Thomas H. Pee
pies referred to his making his first
speech in Sumter two years ago. He
disclaimed any intention to indulge
in personal abuse, but said the public
record of any official was an open
book He said he had known no ia
vorities, but had run the office impair
tally and fairly His office, he said,
was open to every man, and would
continue so. Replying to a statement
about crime, Mr.. Peoples said statistics
would show that there were more
convictions in the last wo years than
when J. Fraser Yyon was attorney
general. The credit for this, lae gave
to the solicitors. He said he had con-
Quoted the Office economically and said
that if he had suited the people, send
him back, if not send him back home.
When the attorney generals had
finished the crowd returned to the
court house, as it was thought the au-
dience could hear better there than in
the open air The speaking was re-
sumpd with the candidates for rail
road commissioner having their in
ming.
Railroad Commissioners.
George W. Fairey, Of Calhoun coun-
ty, presented his claims for the Office
of railroad commissioner. He said he
was no politician, but practical busi
ness man running for a practical posi-
fion He stated that he was the OnIy