Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

done his duty as magistrate and
would do his duty as representa-
tive. A lot has been said about taxes
but those who have children will not
question taxes spent for education
1t is an old political trick to talk a.
bout lowering taxes. We cannot lower
taxes. but we can look after the ex-
penditures. Do away with the high
way law and let county treasurer col
lect automobile tax. Is opposed to
State tax commission; is in favor of
war and is loyal to government. He
asked the people if they would vote
for any man who is disloyal. If elec-
ted will vote for those measures that
will benefit most people.
Tn next speaker introduced was j.
Brooks Wingard who opened his re-
marks by stating that this was not hiu
first appearance on the stump in Lex
ington County. Had been before the
public before. and sometimes had
been elected and sometimes he had
not. It took defeat to make a man
worthy to represent people. Every
good bird puppy had to be beat. He
opened the question of loyalty by
stating that he, believed all seven of
the candidates in the race were loy-
al but apprehended there was more to
this than appeared on the surface,
Apprhended that there was con-
certed movement on the part Of some
to raise false issue Of loyalty for
political advantages.
In 1912, he had attended the Ma
tional Convention in the city of Bal
timore. having been elected a dele
gate from this State. On his way to
that convention the proposition was
submitted to him to support some one
other than Woodrow: Wilson for the
presidency. During the convention
one of the delegates from this State
asked how long he would stick to
Wilson: and he had answered $50
long as Wilson is winning. "~" Was
proud of the fact that he had stuck
to Wilson, Where these men come
to you or send their political emmis-
saries to you to whisper in your ears
the question of loyalty be careful. the
speaker admonished his audience.
Wilson was best to. win with for the
party the speaker believed then and
he. was best to serve as ,f<:President
since as events have proven. +
There were some people who were
disposed to criticize the so called
Peace Meeting at Lexington. The spea
ker stated that he had had nothing to
do with the purpose Of this meeting.
it's call. or it's operation. He had. upon
express invitation. delivered a speech
before the meeting in which he coun
seled conservatism upon the part of
the meeting. calling upon it to trust
Wilson in all matters.
The speaker warned his hearers
against the false issues that chques
and rings might raise. never. he said
in the open. but always by insinua-
ton. Know where Of he spoke for
he had suffered defeat in the past be-
cause of midnight caucuses. He had
served the people of Lexington for
eight years in the legislature and in
vited criticism of his record or votes.
Had never vet heard either criticised
on the stump elsewhere. Had been
solicited to make this race by men
who did not agree With him. but trust
ed him nevertheless. He had told
them in ansYer to their solicitation
that -ks5wofld wear no mans collar,
apathat Shese same men had told
him theyknew he would not. He
had HevG gone into caucus or eli
aae Ang would not. If elected. he
would 4fepresent the whole people.
ANY nan who sought office merely be
cause she was for this man or that
man was unfit to represent. He had
never allowed this to influence his
votes. 'Had Eeyoted time and study
to the duties Of a legislator and SER
vice Of his people'and if thought wor
thy of the confidence of the people
would appreciate their support on the
9th.
Candidates for Judge of Probate
tie Hon. George S. Drafts, incum
bent; Cyrus L. Shealy and S Rufus
Smith. addressed the voters. each
seeking the support of the audience.
w. D. Dent, seeking reelection and