The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-12

Wilson w. Harris, Of Clinton, would
like to see more constructive legisla-
ton. Reckless expenditure OF tho
peoples money is crime, he said.
Would have the burden Of taxation
borne by those able to bear it. the
property owners. He favors good
roads pensions for old soldiers, rural
credit system, extension OF farm dem
Onstration system, legislation to pro-
mate rural home ownership and bet
ter rural schools. Tr. Harris says
that there are enough laws on the
statute books, but that these need en-
forcement
Aug. Hart told of working his way
through the University of South
Carolina, at the same time observing
the sessions of the legislature. He
would have lobbying put down, would
have corporations regulated "just a
little bit more" he IS opposed to
spending white peoples money for
negro education, favors rural credits,
good roads and better educational fa-
cilitics. Mr. Hart promises not to
serve any special interests.
w, NJ. Nash said that he had no
public record to hold up, but that he
is farmer and surveyor and feels
competent to represent the county in
the legislature. He believes in pro-
gressivc legislation practiccd with
economy. He would be impartial to
all classes, rich and poor alike.
Mr.. w. r. Richey devoted the larger
part of his time to defense of his
record in connection with the we'll
known Mcintosh certificate, on which
the parole Of r. A. Richcy Of Able
Vile, was based. Mr. Richcy recount
cd briefly the history of the case as
printed in the newspapers for the
past several weeks and then read a
letter from DR.. Mcintosh written sew
eral days ago, in which DR.. Mcintosh
again denied signing the certificate in
question, but giving as his opinion
that Mr.. Richey was innocent of forg-
ing his name thereto. This letter
was written after DR.. Mcintosh had
asked Mr.. Richey for several days
during which time he might consider
the matter and search his mind for
any recollection of incidents sur
cate. Mr.. Richcy said that he would
not make any harshcr charge against
Dr.. Mcintosh than that che had for
got
Mr.. llichcy outlined his platform as
to legislation. which varied little
from the platforms Of his prcdcccs-
sors, except that he pointed out that
large appropriations could not be
made for schools, roads, etc, without
an increase in the tax levy.
Hastings ID. Stewart said that he
was in favor of all things that are
good and would vote accordingly, do
ing the best he knew how
Perrin B. Watts, of Cross Hill, said
that he attended school at the old
academy here. He enlisted for the
American war. He said he
was in favor of better rural schools.
demonstration work, tomato clubs.
etc. He would increase pensions for
the old soldiers unable to take care
OF themselves. lie would have federal
aid for poor boys to buy farms.
Magistrate.
After the legislative candidates had
finished, the candidates for magistrate
for this township ma 'e a few oratori-
cal flights, lead off b ). w. Rutlcdge.
lie was followed in rapid succession
by I. NJ. Workman. G. C. Hopkins, r.
J.. Traynham, w. NJ Irby and ]. n.
Wright, the last Of whom offered to
discuss the tariff, European war, the
currency question and other timely
topics of vital Importance in conncc-
ton with the Office Of magistrate, but
the voters were unwilling to go into
these matters.