The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-25
THE RACE FOR CONGRESS-
Mr. Hugh Wilson Says 1t Was the
Most Remarkable In History
OF the District.
Editor Greenwood Journal:

Editor lIreeQN OOu JOuIud4.
The recent contest in the election
of congressman rom the Third dis
trict is perhaps one OF the most re-
markable in the history of the dis
trict. Remarkable for the high and
honorable conduct OF the aspirants,
remarkable for tee zeal and energy
with waich they entered the race.
But above all else was t2e loyalty of
the people to their friends, or favor
ite candidates, in the contest. They
were unmoved by oratory or personal
appeal of as able and as honorable
contestants as ever sought public
honors. Remarkable for the elec-
ton Of a man of principle, possess
ing the courage at all times to ex-
press his opinions of public matters
regardless of the popular breeze, and
who dependent upon the correctness
of his views for yindication b. the
great public heart. He has never
had any concalments and has never
hesitated. His life, his actings and
doings have been as an open book.
The campaign is also remarkable
for the number OF high-toned aspir-
ants who entered the race.
Hon. Fred. H. Dominick is an able
lawyer at the Newberry bar. His
ability as a speaker, or his power as
an orator was recognized in the cam
paign. After his speech at Abbeyille
it was reported by hearer that che
swept the court house" Not so long
ago Mr.. Dominick was an influential
member of tie legislature from New
berry. Today he is assistant attor-
ney general.
There are few, if any, better men
that Capt. F. S. Evans, now in
charge of one of the largest and
most important enterprises in the
Third congressional district. He is
a public spirited citizen of the high
est integrity. IN personality, Iowa
ble and attractive. AS public spir-
tied citizen he took an active and i'm
portant part in the building OF big
cotton mill in Greenwood.
Mr.. John A. Horton of Belton is a
self-made man who did good job
at the work In business he has pros
pered to remarkable degree. He
is not only comfortably off in this
worlds goods, but perhaps no man in
Anderson county possesses to a high
er degree the confidence and the es-
TEEN of those who know him. He
is indeed nble specimen of South
Carolinas manhood.
With an array of capable and hon
orable contestants like these in the
field against him there is little doubt
ttat the result was problematical.
Mr.. Aiken had not only the above
named contestants, but in addition
had some honest and active oppo-
ents VINO fought him to the finish.
That an open and courageous man
like Mr.. Aiken should meet and de-
feat wise and sagacious politicians
is gratifying to his friends.
Because of his courage and hon
esty of speech Mr.. Aiken naturally
made enemies who worked against
him among the voters who knew him
least. 1t was natural too that ac-
tivity of opponents of Mr. Aiken
should inspire patriotism and hope in
the minds and hearts of able and
competent men who may have had an
eye on the important job
! But it seems that the activity of
contestants and the energy Of oppo-
nents resulted in an increased sup
port for Mr.. Aiken at the second cleo
ton as is evidenced BY the greater
vote when the ballots were fewer
than at the first primary. This fact in
the .ace of the strongest contest in
which opposing forces worked hardest
is the strongest and highest testimon-
ial of public confidence ttat could be
offered to any American citizen. In an
honorable race with honorable men,
Mr.. Aiken has reason to be proud and
the district has made no mistake.
Hugh Wilson,
Abbeville, S. c., Sept. Is, 1914
COCEEJEJD SrUO0T OpESS