The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
SENATOR T. ]. HOSKINS

must be employment for labor and re-
turn for capital. We must do the
things that are necessary to promote
harmony between the two.
Tennessee can retain her young men
and do much to repair the loss she has
already sustained If she will provide
opportunities for them equal to or bet
ter than are provided by adjoining
states. This can be done in no other
way. Bad politics and bad men in poll
tics only make it worse.
Favors Increased Educational FaclIl.
Our educational system must be
treated as in it's infancy We must
carry it forward until it comprises the
utmost public need. 1t must be poised
and made strong in every part We
must watch its results and be ever
prepared to SO shape our methods that
the result will be a harmonious devel-
opment OF the powers, physical and
mental and moral, Of the youths Of
Tennessee.
We must never be satisfied until we
feel that every possible human life Is
being placed on the credit side of CIV
iliZation.
Bold Stand For National Temperance
and the Enforcement of All Laws.
The national congress has proposed
an amendment to the federal constitu-
ton to prohibit the manufacture and
sale of intoxicating liquors as bever-
age. A number of our sister states
have already approved the amendment.
Tennessee must approve it forthwith
upon the converting of the general as
sembly. | shall be delighted to take
part in this notable performance.
And true to the record that / made
four years ago when in the senate, !
shall stand again for the enactment
of every measure to compel still fur
Their respect for, and obedience to, our
public laws. I hope the day is not far
distant when no man will dare at
tempt to ply the trade Of law-breaking
for livelihood In Tennessee.
Stands For All Necessary Legislation
To make even mention Of all the
progressive things for which / shall
stand would make an article of this
character too great in length / must
content myself with saying that l shall
stand resolutely for everything that
advances our civilization. and shall
oppose everything that retards It
Upon this principle my course CON
corning every measure shall be de
| termined.
Short Sketch of His Life.
Since l have lived in Knox county
and have only limited personal &C
quaintance in the other counties form
ing the district, personal mention
seems both appropriate and necessary
To.meet this requirement, l will sa!
that / was born and raised few mile
south of Oliver Springs, on a farm.
4 When eighteen years old, l wen
4 to Coal Creek. Here I was employs
Ivariously, part of the time in tn
mines. One year l worked at saw
mill. For a time published news
paper, and was one of the early ad
vocates of good roads in TENNESSEE
About the time that Mckinley wa
candidate for his first term as Pres
dent of the United States | accepte
position as night Waterman in tn
yards at Coal Creek After year an
half this led to position as locom'
tive fireman. This position / filled fe
,, nearly three years, when I becam
!, travelling and instructing fireman.
In 1902 4 was promoted to the pos
) ton of locomotive engineer, pos
ton / still hold with the Souther
Railway. During all these years I hay
: mot relaxed in the study of public que
3 tons, and have found time to take
! limited part in public affairs. I'll
railroad company has always extende
the courtesy of granting leave of a
: sence when / have desired to rendt
a public service.
Death Of Father In 1898 Leaves Mot
err and Sister Dependent.
n In 1898 my father died, leaving m
: mother, sister and two brothers. A
1 the time my older brother was In tn
! 10th regiment Of the regular army, an
!. was one of the soldiers that fought
! Santiago for the liberties of Cab