The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-08-12

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towns and counties long enough, and
considered the San Tee bridge PROPOSE
ton one of the best business moves
ever made in behalf of the County.
He spoke of the advantages it would
be to Eastern South Carolina, and
stated that the Federal Government
would contribute $925,000 to its cost.
He referred briel4! to the fish law and
had the chairman read the introduc-
tory paragraph of the bill from the
Acts to show it's origin. He had moth
ing to do with the bill. The speaker
was well received and at the conclu-
sion of his remarks was literally ap-
plauded.
Hon. B. B. Chandler.
TIE above being the only candidates
for the Senate, the next speakers on
the program were candidates for the
house of representatives. Chairman
O'Bryan here read letter from can
didate McCutchen stating that it was
impossible for him to be present on
account of sickness in his family. MIR.
B. B. Chandler, former member of the
house of representatives, was the next
speaker. He said the people Of Gree
lyville had always given him a good
vote, and exclaimed in no unmistak-
able terms that he "stood for Wood
row Wilson, the League of Nations,
Cox and Roosevelt as the party's ma
tional candidates" He had not expect
ed to be a candidate in this race, but
the people of the County had seen fit
to bring him out, and like a true SOL
der, he was ready and willing to
serve. Mr.. Chandler is strong ad-
vocate of education and better schools,
and reiterated his stand on this par
ticular subject. He thinks the ele-
mentary school law good thing but
does not believe rural schools will be
greatly benefited by it as it requires
stipulated enrolment of pupils. de
believes in good roads and bridges
and if elected would have the people
meet with the members of the delega-
tion for the purpose of deciding upon
lust what is needed; would perform his
duties faithfully and to the very best
Of his ability, as he had done before
as a member of the house of represen-
tatives.
Hon. ]. ]. NJ. Graham.
Mr.. ]. j. Graham was the next
speaker called and stated that ne had
entered the race for the house OF rep
resentatives reluctantly, that ne had
been solicited by some friends and
without his consent his name appear
ed in The County Record. If the peo-
ple see fit to elect him he would DO
his very best to represent them faith
fully and conscientiously. 1t did not
suit him to leave his business; there
was not a dollar in going to the leg
islature. 1t is critical time for a
fellow to go to the legislature; there
are big things to be done, and big
things are expected of a representa-
tive; whether fortunate or unfortu-
nate enough to 60 he was willing to
sstake a shot at it,. The two great
issues to consider, he said, are, first
the road problem-a problem because
it has been a matter of discussion for
many years. The candidate is in fav-
or of less laws and the strict enforce
ment of those already enacted. He
also favors lighter taxation but not to
an extent that it will retard or break
down the progress of the County.
He said: eve need more money;
we can't work roads with what money
we have; conditions have changed and
it requires more money in order to get
anywhere" With regard to the We
hicle tax, he did not know just what
he would have done; the delegation
had no cooperation and he didn't
think it up to the people to sit down
now and criticize the measure. The
candidate spoke in favor Of better
schools but does not believe in piling
money up on state colleges-he woud
provide more money for rural schools.