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

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The Sumter County CAIN. G p,
ed at Privateer station Oh Tues,..
There were between two and three
hundred voters of Sumter county pres
ent to hear the candidates make their
initial bow in the campaign of 1914
and this crowd paid strict attention
for three hours while the candidates
were stating their platforms, but there
was little applause for any of the can
didates. Judging by the applause,
which was given in grudging way to
most Of the speakers, there were no
particular favorites.
The first meeting Of the campaign
was featured by attacks Of the record
Of Senator Clifton by Representative
Epps and on Mr.. Epps' record by Mr..
Clifton. Charges and counter charges
were made and denials of these
charges were made by each of the
candidates. An argument between
these gentlemen as to whether Mr.
Epps should be allowed to reply 10 Mr.
CliftOnS charges was settled by the
chairman granting the reply to Mr.
Epps and later further statement by
Mr. Clifton in answer.
meeting and introduced the candi-
dates, as their turns came. The sena-
tOrial candidates were allowed thirty
minutes each and the candidates for
the house twenty minutes each. Other
candidates were allowed less time, but
few OF them used up their full time.
Auditor II. +. Wilder, Il candidate
for reelection without opposition, was
the first candidate called on. He stat
ed that he regretted his inability to
attend the campaign meeting at this
place two years ago, when he Wa:
prevented by sickness. However. he
now wished to thank the people for
their support in the past. He had en-
dcavored during the four years he
had held the Office to give faithful
and efficient service in the office in or.
der to deserve the support which ne
had been given and he felt that he
must be deserving of this as he WIS
now unoppOscd fer the Office. He STAT
ed that he would in future continue
to work for the best interest of The
ner and he asked that the people CO.
operate with him to accomplish this
end
Mr.. +. c. Wallace, who is a cani-
date for reelection as treasurer with
out opposition, was not present when
called up but came i'm later. lie
thanked t. people of Privatecr for
their suppo in the past. lie had en-
dcavored t 10 the duties of his Of
flee in an intelligent and accurate
manner and continue to deserve the
support of th> voters i'm the future.
Mr.. Wallace received applause.
Judge of Probate II. T.. Richardson,
an unOpposcd candidate for rc-clec-
he hoped that he would always be de
fidcncc rcposcd in him and stated that
serving of it.
Supervisor T. NJ. Pitts seeking re
election to the office told the people
of PriVatccr that it was always Il
pleasure for him 70 bc here. He had
served six Years and considered him.
self better qualified TO serve the coun-
ty now than ever before because Of
the experience gained during that
time. He asked that the voters cast
their ballots from business stand
point, voting for the man who in their
opinion was the best qualified for the
Office. He did not want any per-
sons vote who considered either of
the other candidates better fitted for
the office. lie had always rndeavorod
to cXpcnd the county's money in
economical WAY, 50 that all the coun-
ty could get benefit from the money
and he had always tried to do his duty
hy the whole county. as he saw his
duty. aS the money came from every
taxpayer in the county.
Mr.. PITTS pointed out that othcr
counties might have better rnnIs
but this wa" because they had moro
money I" spend on them and more
r"nNi lets to work. but he WAS now get
tins the roads in shape. working them
as they needed WORKING and accord
inG to the benefit the people of the