Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-02

stone for the farmers OF the state. lie
also got through bill that eliminated
unnecessary terms OF the circuit court
and looked after the best interests OF
York county generally 10 the best oil
his ability. Concluded with review
of Americas connection with the war.
and spoke approvingly Of the action
OF the president throughout the wholc
j. II. Foster devoted himself mainly
to discussion OF the war. and TOOK
pride in the part that York county is
taking. and said that in proportion TO
population this county had prohapiS
sent more soldiers than any other
county in the state. and the man who
is not willing 10 stand by these men
for all that he is worth, is Il traitor.
Paid an eulogistic tribute TO the presi-
dent, and said that he would follow
the president blindly. Is not in favor
OF high taxes. but II must be remem-
bercd that We cannot have thinEs
worth while unless We pay for them.
Said he was in favor Of changing the
Jury law so as to allow ten men 10
return a lawful verdict. for the rea-
son that in nine cases out OF ten. the
responsibility for mistrial res,s
with one man. Pledged his loyalty 10
Winthrop and Clemson. Urged the
solemn importance OF the selection OF
public officials and gave reasons for
the selection OF himself, because OF
previous experience and other quail
fications.
Mr. James f. Gettys said he was
not present of his own choice: but NJ
the request OF citizens who had IN
sisted upon his Offering rs their rep
rescntativc. AS 10 whether hc was
the choice of the people would de-
velop in the primary. He opposed the
$50, 900 law and order Appropriation ns
unnecessary, and said that he was IN
favor OF an economical administration
of IN, government on broad and SEN
sible lines.
John Il. Hart began 10y saying that
he was glad ne had commenced his
political career at McConncllsvillc he
cause ii he made mistakes the people
would look over II. Did not know what
he would do If he went TO tn" lcgls-
laturc and while he would promise
not TO vote for any useless measure,
he would not promise to reduce tax
es. He was not sure that taxes ought
to bc reduced. He would not make
any promises because he did not know
what he could do and could not do;
but he would try to do his duty. AS n
main proposition he believed In COM
pulsory education under proper regu-
lation. Is in favor of doing away
with the cur dog by taxation so as to
make room for sheep He said that
when the boys come back he Is Will
ling to vote for any tax that Is ne
cessary to take care OF the boys when
they come home from the war;
4,
ago and two years ago ] asked you to
send me to the legislature because OF
what | might he able to do more es-
pccially for the mill people. He had
hoped that his service was over, and
had said in the newspapers that he
would not run again. The mill peo-
pie. however, had put it up to him
like this: I'VE have sent you twice
when you wanted to go, and now you
want to 20 because we want you 10
go" ! do not claim any especial lit :
ness for representative: but l do feel
under obligation to do the best | can.
In conclusion he discussed the war.
emphasizing the conspicuous loyalty
of the mill people in furnishing men.
in buying stamps. buying bonds, con-
tributing to the Y. NJ. c. \. and the
Red Cross. He said that 95 per cent
of the first company that left Rock
Hill were mill men and these men arc
now in the trenches Of Franco. Closed
with liberal applause.
Mr.. f. w. Purslcy felt that it was
n great pleasure to bc here again.
His first effort was here few years
ago and he would never forget II be-
cause sweat broke out on his face
until he thought the drops were
horscflys. He was not n public speak
or then and nc Is not in his element in
that line yet. He told OF a number OF
measures he advocated and which
passed the house; but were killed In
the senate. He thought the principal
reason why the farmers could not get
what they wanted in the general as
sembly was because there were too
many lawyers there. Had supported
prohibition and also had supported
Winthrop college. He Is In favor OF
good roads; but would not talk roads
now because we have got to fight the
war. Discussed the labor question rs
one of the most important matters
before the people Mt this time. and
suggested cattle raising as one Of the
possible solutions OF the existing
problems. Had favored n law to stop
the killing of veal calves. Thought
tho government would do well to as
sist in the distribution of thorough
bred cattle over the county. and also
discussed the sheep and dog question.
Applause.
Probate Judge.
Mr.. J. II. Halle did not know exactly
how to announce his candidacy for
probate judge in n speech. He said
that he had been prominent in the po-
litical life of York county since 1876.
when nc began doing his bit in the
interest of white supremacy. He said
that he believed that Woodrow Will
son had been raised up by God to
lead the people Of America through
this great crisis. Spoke OF his SER
vice In the general assembly and gave
his twenty years experience rs n
practical bookkcepcr as evidence OF
his fitness for the place.
j. l.. Houston said that he Is trying
to do something that he has never
been able to do in his life. and that
Is to make n public speech. The Of
flee il an administrative office and
does not call for speech making. He
has been in the office for two years.
understands the business Of the same
and If the people will elect him he
will appreciate the favor and give the
best service in his power.
Mr.. o. l.. Sanders being at his old
home, did not expect to be called up
on to make n speech. He Thought he
had n very good understanding Of all
the offices, and II he found that nc
could not attend to tho business he
would resign.
Superintendent Of Education.
Mr.. John E. Carrfoll thanked the
McConnellsville people for the support
they had always given him. and made
no hesitation in confcssing the pleas
urc he felt Mt being allowed to run
for the most important office in the
county without opposition.
Mr.: John NJ. Williford recited some
clever rhymes, reviewing his previous
candidacy and expressing his hope as
to the result OF the election.
At the close Of the speaking the
candidates and other visitors were
assigned different hospitable McCon-
nellsville homes for dinner, and al
though the crowd did not re-assem-