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? . ? * v "-^1 -m '( She Sountn |lefr)f&. s V * -- = VOL. XXIV. KINGSTREE' SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY. AUGUST 18, 1910. NO. *3 ^ jl Now Is the Tim W Ice Cream Freezers,lced T in Kitchen Utensils; Guns, sinj ?o that house, we have the best a /I Roofing; Machinery and Suppi V ? h A complete stock of heavj To Automobile Owners: > :: king '? &?4*?4*?4*?4?4* 4*?4*? ______ nniiuTv ptuDiicy pai Uliun 11 ufunmiun urn SPEJ OVER TWO HUNDRED VOTERS HI HE ISSUES?SOME Of NO SPBCMfl Wheo "Chairman Stoll called the county campaign meeting to order at 11:15 a. m. Tuesday there were less thatn 100 voters present in t?he court-room. They kept coming in, however, until the hall was conrfcrt; ably filled and the crowd the maximum probably numbered two hundred and fifty. There were no i eleventh hour entries -en Monday, | re parts to the contrary not with . staachng, ana every ?oe on me-six* teen county candidates filed his pledge and paid assessment in I ample time under the rules. r The meeting Tuesday was-opened with prayer by Rev W E Hurt, pastar ?f the Baptist-church. Chairman f * Sw then in a jocular vein likened a I .campaign meeting to a horse-race. 1 There were several pretty good trotI, in the bunch who would fee put tftmogh their paces as a sort of-overture to the main performance. The exhibition "horse6M were: Auditor J J B Montgomery. Supt of Education J G McCullough and Treasurer J Wesley Cook. These candidates being without opposition, in the five minutes allotted them had time to say very little more than to thank the puli'ic for the implied apfr-eciatiwi of their faithful service. Next came the candidates for the f State Senate, led off by Mr G M , Beasley. Mr Reask-r gave & sort of 1 biographical sketch of his career from the time he wa* born at "Gra1 - V 1C-7S Mc ruim s a nuaud iu ic*< w, ** v mo father was then pastor of the Methodist church, up to the present time. Although he had achieved success in the practice of hi6 profession.yet he had elected to give up tbe law in fa? vor of tilling the soil in Williamsburg coun:y. which vocation he had 1 pursued for the past two years. The majority of the people of Williamsburg county belong to the agricultural class and he believed he knew their needs and if elected would strive to fulfill them. He had married a Williamsburg girl and all his m fS A I A. js for Men, Wome 1 but a bona fide 8888888888888888888888 ??l< ?^? We Are Alway ie to Get What Yot ea Tumblers,Iced Tea Spoons,Ice Pi fie and double, any weight, style ai ind most complete line of Paint car ies. Belt and Belt Lacing; Pumps, I r and shelf hardware always on hai Ye Carry the best Batteries, Oils ar STREE 1 1 L?X?JL?J. Jb J, r TT 'V "f" v NDIOATES IK AT KIN6STREE. EAR TMESPEH WK1S W8CDS8 ? STCECBES IUK-> L INCIDENT. interests are identified with this county. Discussing the "issues, he Savored better ? uroon -schools, economy in higher educational institutions, Clemsoo College,!or instance. Favored taxing cewtiguous land to dig canals for -doauoage. Does -not i favor State-wide prohibition and ; wants law repealed branding one as a criminal for keeping a ilittle liquor] i for legitimate U9e. Would enforce I prohibition Jaw; if necessary, establish a rural pahce system Not-antagonistic to huanefl6 interests; believes they should have the same i rights as the individual, but no spee; ial privileges. , Mr J Davis Carter, also a candidate for the State Senate, followed, i He said there were three important I issues to consider: economy in legisI j lation, good roads and good schools. Referred to his work in the Legislature as member of the Ways and Means committee, where he invariably opposed extravagant appropriations. Clcmson College is getting too much money, but the privilege tax, or tax on fertilizers, is recognized as being unconstitutional as a direct levy, and if diverted to the State treasury the fertilizer companies would probably resist paying the tax. When this money was first given to Clemsen it was comparatively a small amount; now it has jgrown to a quartei of a million dollars. Believes Winthrop and the CitajAp! aro run owinomiMllv Hp favored good roads, the question ?s bow to get them. It is an obvious faet that the present amount available is totally inadequate for building the right kind of roads. Replying to a question as to the present system of fertilizer inspection, Mr Carter .said that he did not think that the system of analysis that now obtains was much good,and if elected would try to have the law amended. It was difficult for a new man to do much at first, but with his Ol LVIN Wi n \ \j r :n and Children wi offer. AH New Gc PEOPL mmmssssmmm t ly J> J> ta? < > >|> < > s and Forever i Want in icks. Ice Cream Saticers, Etc; Favor id si7' *te, etc; a complete stock i ried n; anything in Varn'she* Pipe at.u i e Fitting; Wire Fencin] id. Call I. and look over our line, id Gasoline that money can buy. C HARDW Wl&olesale and i^I training in the Lower House, he deemed himself worthy of promotion. Mr E C Epp6, the third and last Senatorial candidate, said that as he mttts nal in trj?in?n?r vet he hod OOm mittedto manuscript some <of his ideas touching the issues of importance and asked the attend** of the audience while he read them. He believed too much nooey was being appropriated to the State colleges at the expense of the paHhe schools. Good roads were of vital impor tance and the supervisor shoulld have, !fce thought, expert assistance in the construction of highways. Opposed to State bond issue for roads. Honest effort should be made to ertfcrce prohibition law. Favors State-wide prohibition. Try that system thoroughly and refer the question to voters in the primary. Under present system burden <?f taxation unequally distributed; w?ild revise tax -laws. Believes in maintaining State colleges economically, but the efficiency of rural scboq^ should be increased. Audubon society should enforce game laws, mot make them; believes game laws -should be modified. Mr Epp6' ideas were clear-cut and well expressed, and while he was handicapped by not having his . . , .1 . . speech by role, bejn>?m?8&o .to throw away his manuscript and talk straight from the ashoulder in the future. The "Senators"' 'were -allowed fifteen minutes. All made capital speeches, and we beard one very discriminating critic say that they compared very favorably With the speeches made by the State candidates here recently. Next came the candidates for the House of Representatives, Mr W S Camlin coming first, Mr Camlin stressed the necessity for a revision of the trax laws. His knowledge of the inefficiency of the present system came first hand, as he had been for 12 years a member of the county board of equalization. Charged the present high taxes and scant revenue to tax dodgers. Favors better roads and better schools, longer terms. I Touching liquor question, Williams burg is on tecord for prohibition, and if elected would support Statewide prohibition bill. Dr J H Chapman followed with a brief announcement of his candidacy for the Hou% of Representatives. msmmsssgmsm ir Entire Stocl BRAN ill be Sacrificec iFORD II be closed out at >ods, Latest Style ( P'Q Mcnni . -? - v.. ? 't *.. .U r - ' ii> on the Job wit Ite Stoves and Ranges, best in the wi >f Shells and Cartridges always on ha i. Stains, Oils and Glass; Sash, Doors I in any height and quantity. All w Crockery, Glassware, Tinware and all in! 'ARE CC Retail Dealers. 4* ^ f *1' 4* 4* I' He stated that he had been a pro- * hibitionist for twenty years, and he E was still one. He opposed com put- E sory education. b Mr 6 B Chandler referred to his " recordftwo years as County Commis- d snner and six years as Supervisor. P Had been far six years chairman 81 hoard of tr as tees of one of the best u country schools in the cousfty. Is o not opposed to State college* except " when they are run extramgantly, v but want* larger appropriations to * public schools. Opposes free trans- 8 portaiiea of Legislature so junket- 1 ing trips to State meditations. To h decrease taxation extravagance must e be 8topped. Favors tahzag matter * of returns entirely oat of Auditor's " hands and take them ?n the census * enumeration plaa, allowing one * man trv each township tfo take the ? returns. If elected promised to ? keep in touch with his ennstituents. Concerning roads Mr Chandler said: i "My -experience is that the people f dont want better roads. If a man a builds a $10 bridge wants the s county to pay him $25 for it. If a t tree falls across the road he must j be paid to cut it out." Favors four jj year terms for all county officials.^ 'Liquor should not come up at this1 time., but he favors .local option, j [ Opposed to game law as it stands \ ; and compulsory education. 's J Mr E F Prosser .said .that he was ? ' a self-made man. "No .use to take c ' up your time telling you what I favor and what not If elected will " I eor-ira tfnn f/-> tho Kcet of mv? ?aV>ilitv j O^l ft J WU l/V bliv VA and that is all any man .can do." Mr Prosser wishes to be jxlaced on record as favoring State-wide prohibition. i j A letter was read by the Chairman from Mr J C Graham, a candidate for Representative, expressing regret that he was unable to attend the meeting on account of hie wife's [ illness. Mr R H Kellahan, who is still too j unwell to attend the campaign meet- j ings (although he is improving and j gaining strength daily) had the j Chairman read a letter embodying 1 his views in brief as follows: Favors reduction of taxes; larger appro' priation for public schools and more t economy with regard to State col' leges; reasonably liberal appropriation to veterans; good roads; local option. I Following the Legislators came the I k of the Famou D CL( 1 at Actual Cof > SHOE cost to make room " /%rv /? f \ < n I 2^? t n?? < ? juuus, vjua IN TILE COM mBasaamma tat !^l < h the Goods orld; Oil Stoves and Ovens in all si tnd; a nice line Baseball Goods; n< , Blinds, Lime. Cement, Plaster, N e ask is a trial order. Agateware. Coffins and WP A isn /mi mi j 4.^4.^.4.41414 ould-be Road Engineers, Mr J M < laddy being the first speaker. Mr 1 addy said that the gun is all right, 1 ut the man behind the gun is lack- a lg. His life wark has been the a lass of work a competent road su- 1 ervisor is required to do. Under- 1 Lands construction work and the 1 se of engineering instruments,both 1 f which qualifications are essential i 1 a rwuw) Pna/i Fnoriiwr TVkfl't. /ant the jab for the money in it,but /ants better roads and is running to ;et better roads. Mr Eaddy asked be Record to state in justice to imself that in the event he was iected and the part of the county /here be now resides votes itself nto Florence county, he would promse to remain in old Williamsburg, ts he did not think it right for a ounty official to live in another ounty. Mr H D Ferrell,after appropriate ntruductory remarks, said that he ava*ed drainage, open ditches to tart with. Opposed the contract ystan for road work as now praciced Would have road twenty 'eet wide and enforce the law. If ?e failed to make good would not Lsk for re-election. Mir J J Graham thought that a >rime requisite for success in road juiidmg is good men for chaingang uperiintendent and road plow operitor, which he was fortunate in securing, Had not lost a prisoner by 1 BECOME A DEPPS X for yourself our interest x Your 5 | FARMERS & i x Lake Cii Y "Absolut* X vwv a Office Hours: 9 xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sthin it. IS for Fall Stock. Tl ranteed. IPANY MM j* ijt ?^r. t|( ?|? tjii 'J* V + -i4 :yles and sizes; anything & >w is the time to paint lie Tin P?lt and Paoer T - ? r t Caskets always on hand. ; _ t I T B 4r 4' 'I1 !' '1- it / * leath or escape in nineteen months. Sad done work in every township in :he county. Drainage helps land Uongside the road, but he dug no iitches where they did not help theroad. Tries to work delinquent, hands. In addition to other road, work had built eight miles oisand. and clay road which speak# for itself. Thinks he is due a second term_ having only got plans in good working shape, but wants voters to elect tne Desi man regaruiess wx. pevsuiuu preference. During 1909 had $9,578 road fund and had spent $7,501. The balance over was to complete unfinished work. Paid cash for all work. Practiced due economy in. management to cut down expense. Had tried split-log drag, which, worked very well. Mr W T Rowell briefly announced his candidacy. Believed in giving equal attention to every township in the county and would pursue that policy if elected. Road-bed should be thoroughly drained; many small bridges could be done away with by use of tiling. Centre of road-bed should always be made higher than sides. Mr Rowell being the last speaker the county campaign at Kingstree A D 1910 passed into history. The meeting was devoid 01 spectacular or even special features; every candidate was given a courteous recep(Continued on Fourth Page) ?ocoboo6ooo<x ITOR | at this bank and tes-i v mccess X, 1CHANTS BANK, 8 ty, S. C. x ely Safe." O WW V A. M. to 4 P. M. X xxxxxxxxxxxxx ? Q I liis is no bluff, j| ' . - *"*i -V