The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1922-07-13
CONGRESSIONAL
CAMPAIGN
OPENED AT HEMINGWAY MON
DAY-BARRINGER, PATE AND
STOLL SPEAK.

The first guns of the sixth dis
trict Congressional campaign were
fired at Hemingway Monday when
candidates Barringer, Pate and Stoll
set forth their individual claim to the
office for which a selection will be
made at the approaching primary
election. Candidate Gasque for con-
gress and Mcleod for solicitor were
absent, the former on account Of the
illness of his wife and the latter be-
cause Of the convening of court in
Sumter.
The meeting at Hemingway was
presided over by the Rev. G. B. In
graham. Mr.. w. r. Barringer Of
Florence was the first candidate to
speak. He referred to his hardships
in life and as having had to stop
school when only sixteen years old
when he. launched into a business
career, which as every one who known
him, knew to be a success. He re-
ferred especially to his activities and
cooperation in the upbuilding of Flor
ence, Of which city he is now mayor,
of the wonderful strides it is making
under his administration. Mr.. Bar
ringer also referred to his work as
president of the Red Cross society
in Florence during the World War
and to his activities in connection
with the National Highway commits
sion. He paid very high tribute to
the ladies of the land and told his
audience that having studied law and
being admitted to the bar gave him
additional ability to serve the peo-
pie in congress.
Mr.. j. F, Pate was the next speak
er. He paid laudable tribute to the
womanhood of South Carolina and
urged them to enroll their names on
the polling lists of their respective
precincts and to cast their vote at
the coming primary. He, like Mr..
Barringer, spoke of the hardships ne
had encountered in life, although oh-
ly 33 years old. Said he was born
on a rented farm; had represented
his county in the General Assembly
while attending the University of
South Carolina, and is now county
chairman Of Darlington.
Mr.. Pate was followed on the
speakers stand by the Hon. Philip
Il. Stoll, present representative OF
the sixth district in the national con-
gress. Mr.. Stoll made a very forci-
bic speech and impressed his audience
with what he had to say. He told
his hearers that being congressman
was not as small a job as some might
immagine, that it was position OF
Importance and responsibility and in
a general way outlined the duties of
the office. He thought it was unwise
to change a congressman often, pro-
vided he is honest and does. his duty;
he thought he should be retained IN
office as he has become familiar with
the details of the work, and by reason
of being a member of the Committee
on Military affairs which gives him
advantages in serving his constituents.
As a member of this committee he
has to do with the handling Of the
Muscle Shoals lease to Henry Ford,
proposition which he is hartily m
favor of. Mr.. Stol' explained at some
length and in detail the advantages
he believed the farmers Of the South
would derive from this source.
Mr.. Stoll was generously applaud
ed at the conclusion of his speech.
For Solicitor. =.
Mr.. John G. Dinkins of Manning
made a very favorable impression on
the audience. His remarks were
clear, Straightforward and manly.
He began by expressing his regrets
that his opponent, Mr.. Mcleod, the
present solicitor was unable to be
present by reason of his duties as
solicitor. He chalanged anybody to
search his record and invited the peo-
pie of Hemingway to ask the people
of Manning, his home town, as to
his capacity. He was mindful Of the
duties and responsibilities Of the Of
flee of solicitor and promised to do
his duty and do it we'll if elected as
their next solicitor.
The meeting was attended by only
about so men and eight ladies. The
small number of men present was
due to the fact that they were busy