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Cfct f?htfjjman aiti ^cntljron. sfrnMsnaan1 We*lnesday ?od Saturday. ?BT? OflTaTKN PUBLISHING COMPANY. 0?MTER, S, C ll.lt per annum?In Advance. Advertisement*: One Square first insertion.$1.00 ?vary subsequent insertion.60 Contracts for three months, or longer will be made at reduced raten. All communications a bleb sub serve private Interest* will be charged far as advertisements. Obituaries and tributes of respect srtU be charged for. The Bumter Watchman was fouad si la lilt and the True Southron In IMS. The Watchman and Southron aaw has the combined circulation snd Influence of both of the old papers, sad Is setnlfsstly the best advertising see din m la Bumter. .iMOJTES WELL RECEIVED. LARtMK ACDIKNCK listen PA TIKNTLY Til Hot (.holt t1ik \rri;H\<M)n to skkkkks KOIt (.OVKKNOH SHIP. Clink scale* and Two smiths Secure Load Applause? Duncan Amuses Hb? Aadlrnrc?Cooper Heard With Attention? Klmms Attacks State Dewsocratk' Platform?Mullally Ah. A large crowd which packed the court room to Its capacity listened with patient attention for the most part, to eight of the candidates for governor Wednesday afternoon, when the speak.ig was resumed after a recess for tinner. John 13. Adger Mullally of Anderson, a lawyer, was prevented f om attending the meeting by an Injury to his foot. All of the other candidates who had not spok? en in tho morning session made their addresses, outlined their platforms and for the most purt seemod to make a good Impression on the aud? ience. t link scales Cheered. John /?. Cllnkscales was the first speaker after the meeting was called t" order. Dr. Cllnkscales is a pro? fessor at Wofford College and there v ?re a big lot of Wofford graduates, dents und friends of Mr. Clink? s' ales present who gave him a rous? ing reception as he took the stand. Ke was cheered liberally as his ad ''teas went on. The main theme of ? remarks was the enforcement of iisrs snd he advocated that every lawbreaker, rich or poor, should be sent to crushing; rock and not bo let off wiii. a fine. lie started out b" saying that he was a ^sndldate on his own motion and that the people had the right to know the attitude of candidates on allj subject* of public Interest. This was a new business to him and ho was Just now getting his bearings. He em? phasised the necessity of obedionce to law. saying that a people's cl\illsa tlon was measured by their regard for the law. Tho purest motives were prompting his action In seeking the office of governor. "I shall throw every ounce of my manhood?and it I* a full grown man's task?In re? deeming my State from lawlessness," he declaied. and applause greeted this statoment. He would enforce ev? r\ law. bad or good. "The gover-? nor did not make the laws, but could suggest certain laws und Insist upon their enactment." ho stated, and he hud a number of suggestions he would make, If elected. Ho went on to say that much of the lawlessness In South Carolina was caused by violations of the law against carrying concealed weapons, bring? ing up the recent Cannon-Sullivan shooting as an illustrutlon. Kvcry Mplstnl toter" he said should wear stripes. He Intimated that it wus much better to use the lists than a deadly weapon. "It is tho biggest farce on earth, the way we have b?'on dealing with the blind tiger." ho declared. "Al? ready spotted with corruption. he should be striped from the tip of his nose to the end of his tall." He al? leged that In many instances the white man was behind the negro blind ti? ger who pnld his line and went around saying "well we have got to get mon? ey to run the town." "If tho liquor sellers knew they had to crush rock, there would bo fewer of them" he announced. "Tho courts run too slow and It Is too easy te get an appeal.' he stated "there are too many technicalities whp h prevent enforcement of the law." Someone ought to reform the courts, and ho stated that he would have them nfo.-med or bother the lawmakers "a powerful heap' until they were reformed. At this point hi his address t'.me w.is titled on him. It. A. < o*q*'r Heard \ltcntlvely. Mr. It. A. CiHJper. solicitor, of remf. was the next speaker. Mr. c.oper proved an excellent speaker and was gtven the best attention of any of the candidates for governor. He expressed himself well and his views seemed to make an impression, although he was not cheered as were others of tho candidates. He commenced his remarks by stat? ing that he hoped that whoever was elected would enforce the law, this was the most important question of the day, for we must live by and within the law, which for twelve years he had been endeavoring to enforce. While the governor cannot make laws, he has great power and in? fluence, and the people in deciding on whom they should vote for should first ask themselves tho three ques? tions: "Is he competent? Is he wor? thy? WIM ho be faithful?" If, when they asked themselves these questions he measures up to tho standard, he would appreciate their suffrage. If elected he would find no enemies to punish, no friends to reward. He would stop nice track gambling and enforce all laws. He believed in making school conditions such that every boy and girl should have an equal chance. At present there were not sufncelnt facilities within the State to provide for all of the boys and girls ?If they went to school. A change must be brought about by changing the ideals of the people. He was for a reduction of taxes, but for a wise expenditure of the present State in? come, which would be made to go farther and the best returns for the State secured. He believed that Clem son Collego should bring information to every farmer and that a demon? stration farm should be conducted in every county. Ho believed that the rural credits bill would be passed by the federal government, and he want? ed to seo South Carolina the first State to take advantage of this bill in a way that every farmer might have his own home. Ho asked that the peoplo of Sumter give him their votes, If ho was in the second race and Mr. Manning was not. John T. Duncan, of Columbia, was the next speaker. He spent most of his eighteen minutes in casting as? persions on "the System." He paid his respects to W. A. Clark, of Co? lumbia, and what he termed, the Seminolc graft scheme. He stated that Clark had made his own son swear to the lie which had disbarred him (Durcan) from practising law in South Carolina. "I propose to tell tho truth, and it is an awfully un? popular thing in South Sarolina poli? tics," r ? declared, and cheers and laughter greeted his sally. He men? tioned the fact that two candidates were lost, one having decided at the last minute "that this was not a good season for coaltall swinging." He had never swung to any man's coat tall. Tho "System" probably had already made Cllnkscales one of its "new men" and by watching the paper* anyone could soon seo who was the other. "Tho System" covered coun? ties, district and State, each having its own boss and his co-workers, who delivered tho voters in blocks of live at the polls. He attacked the courts, saying that he had made the last member of tho court which disbar? red him glad to run away from the State to Washington. The voters 'in South Carolina would never bo free until a newspaper was organized which would tell the truth. In closing he announced "I am your standing candidate until you select me gover? nor of South aCrollna." W. C. Irby. of I.aureus, made a forceful address, but* there was a great deal of talk going on while he was speaking and he was not given as close attention ns other candidates. He opened his remarks with the statement that "there Is not a thing advocated by any of the other candi? dates which I have not been working for in the legislature for the last twelve years." He had worked for laws especially to protect the poor and the rich could look out for them? selves. He was opposed to the owner? ship and management of southern cotton mills by northern capitalists. He wanted protection from the na? tional government, but until they could get that, the State should care for tho gotten mill workers. He ad? vocated a commission to control the cotton mills and was opposed to a mill merger. He was opposed to sub? mitting to a financial aristocracy, with a New York Yankee at its head. Controlling the cotton mills, Ho was opposed to white men leaving the I ? ? farm for the cities and negroes being lieft to run the farms and favored a rural credit MIL He denounced the 1 paper n/ttifh would not publish his pi itform. At this stage his speech was very emphatic and there were ? ries of ' ice water, cool him off," from members of the audience. He ad? vocated measures for IhS people and Stood for law and order of rh h and poor alike. The chairman announced that John M. Adger Mullally. of Anderson, was unable to bo present und John <)? Iii? hards, of Liberty Hill, was next called upon. This was the third time that be bad come before the people of Sumter asking I hell suffrage; lir.xt. for go\er m r, then for railroad commit sioiier. and now for governor again. He stated that be would read bis speech In order that it might not be said ol him that he bad given out a .speech Containing his platform and ..ten had made another speech in Sunder. H( then went on to read his printed ad? dress. He referred to the fact that the tax levy was lower while he was in the house than at any other time since 18 76. He referred to the fact that he had been criticised for his attitude on the liquor question, but he was still for prohibtion personally, but be? lieved in the rule of the people and would sign any bill which was the will of. the people. He was unalterably opposed to compulsory education, as the State was not yet ready for it, in his estimation. Schools must be pro? vided for tho white children of the State before he was willing to spend another cent on negro education. He was not a coat tail swinger and had never been one, but when asked a question he did not mind stating just whore he stood. If elected he would bo governor of all the people. Col. It. D. Lee asked the chairman to request Mr. Richards to state where he stood on the adoption of the recept State convention, whether he stood for the platform containing tho plank making it compulsory for voters to sign the club roll in person. Mr. Richards stated that he had been away at the time of the convention, but that had he been there, he would have opposed the adoption of such a measure and would have stod by Sen? ator Clifton. The chairman also made the an? nouncement that Mr. W. C. Irby wanted him to announce that he (Irby) had worked against the adop-| tion of this plank in tho platform, j Charles Carroll Simms of Barn well was next introduced. He was glad to be in Sumter to express hisj views and he wanted to say at the1 start that he was never more shock- I ed in his life than at the action of the j State convention in imposing such an iniquitous plank in the Democratic platform. He termed this a damn? able error on the part of the conven- I tion and stated that it was nothing! short of a literacy test for tho poor' white man, saying that it would make the voting of a negro at the general' election easier than the voting of a'! white man in the primary. He thought that every law which was pejnOd was against the poor man, the farmer and the cotton mill men, who fed and clothed the people. If elected ? no law would be passed which was unjust to the poor man. He asked for the support of the people of Sum? ter, if they were not going to vote for ; Manning. He would make his re mnrkl short, as he had received an announcement of the death of his sis-i ter and had to leave at once. Charles A. Smith of Timmonsville' was greeted with loud applause. He Stated that he had been honored by tho suffrage of the people of Sumter in tho past and he would appreciate any votes they might give him this year, although he realiaod that Sum? ter had an honored son in the race.! Ho considered it a high honor to oc-1 cupy the ofllce of governor, but it was an honorable thing to seek the office.' He did not come with an appeal to' prejudice for support. He asked that his conduct as president of the sen ato bo measured and that if found good that he be elevated to the high- ' er oillcc. He pledged his honest and efficient service in the work of the State, if elected. He stressed the need of economy In the administration of the govern? ment, the appropriations should never exceed the Income, if the regular tax levy was not sufficient an income should be secured from other sources, i a corporation and income tax. Ho wanted to submit to the people the liquor question, in order to have from them, as the highest source of authority, their attitude In the mat? ter. He was personally against the sale, but would follow the wish of the people. The defect in the local op? tion system was that it could not be localized, it extended beyond the bounds of a county. He closed amid loud applause. The last speaker was Mendel L. Smith of Camdcn, who made an eloquent address which was greeted by loud applause from many In the audience. No effort could be made for a higher honor than that he sought. The people needed a leader who would have ability and who would prove worthy of his leadership. He had been twelve years In the legisla? ture and had held the olllee next In power to that of governor, that ol speaker of the house. ||e knew the workings of that body and was well litted therefore for the position of WWTI-'I)?To swap 1150.00 coupons, good on any piano we handle, for llSe.fl c oupons or others issued by piano houses. V. It, ?\r IS, J, Prill, gle. No. S Bast Liberty St., Sunder, s. c. ?Of lit sill I>s?Qood honte rslsed white corn, -<> tons No. 1 baled pea vino hay well mixed with crab grass; also small farm muh? we will sell cheap. Apply to Andrews Uros. Oswcgo, S. C. iir.r.sYYAX WANTKD?Caen paid for good (lean wax. N. Q, (lateen. rr SoutkC&rolii\&: A Full Literary, Scientific and Technical School for Young Men Offers tho young men of the South the best educational advantages, under positive Christian influences, at the minimum expense. Founded in 18T)6 and holds a recognized position among the high-grade institutions of the South. ProTidei tkc anal Literary Ceine leading to the Degree of A. B. including Ancient and Modern Languages, English, History, Mathematics, Social and Political Economy. Oratory and Natural Sciences. Also a post? graduate course leading to the Degree of Master of Arts. Otter? a four-year Courae in Electrica land Mechanical Engineering in seperate tution. This course leads to the decree of bachelor of Science in Engi? neering, and constitutes a sound start for almost any industrial pursuit The College owns 9 splendid buildings of large porportiong and thorough equipment. Its Faculty of fifteen college-trained specialists and tutors is large enough to insure the amount of personal instruction and individual attention so essential to the best results. The Campus life is most wholesome, and the traditions of honor and morality are high. Thero is no hazing. Athletics ate endorsed and carefully supervised by the Faculty. Gymnasium work is compulsory buildings, with fully equipped shops and laboratories, all necessary ap- The athletic work of Newt>erry College in late years has been foremost paratus and appliances, under a separate corps of experienced instructors, among the Sc ah Carolina Colleges. The religious lite is ideal, and the Has the great advantage of being connected with a regular literary insti- moral and spiritual welfare of the student is the school's chief concern. Certificates from accredited high-schools admit without examination. A prepara? tory school department for high-school under grad? uates. Next session opens September 17,1914, For catalogue and particulars, address Rev. ?I. Henry Harms. D. D., v President. ,. . i m mini i ., , T I Mt-H berry Tet?-- jjgaagg ifogyft Newberry. S. C. mmmmmmmmmmtmmmxmmmnmmmmmttmmtmmmtm mmmmmmmt Vacation Days are Here And before you take your summer trip visit McCollum Bros, for your extra fixings Gloves, Hosiery, Collar and Cuff Sets, Shirtwaist Cords, Handker? chiefs, Gauze_ar id Muslin Underwear ?Warner and Bedfern Corsets and Brassieres, Silk and Crepe Kimonas and many other things that insure comfort to the traveler. Special Prices on Parasols ^ 1 McCollum Brothers. GIVING CASH AS PREMIUMS KEEPS US BUSY. governor. He advocated a flat two cent rate; a full train crew act; measures for tho public health', good roads and the working of convicts on the roads; he believed in the cause of education and advocated local compulsory at? tendance; was against general com? pulsory attendance, because local con? ditions might be such that such a law could not be enforced; stood for law and order and for the punishment of crime. He stated emphatically that ho was unalterably opposed to the pro? miscuous pardoning of criminals, but that in no case where mercy was asked should a hearing be refused by him. He would preserve the cer? tainty of punishment as a deterrer of crime. I.oud applause greeted these remarks. In closing he stated that he was born in Sumter County and he asked the people to remember that Sumter had two sons in the race when they went to the ballot box and to give him a share of their votes. Y. M. C. A. DIRECTOR CHOSEN. Edward T. White of Jacksonville, Flu., to Conic Here September 1st. The local board of directors an? nounce that they have secured Mr. Edward T. White of Jacksonville, Pia., as physical director Of the V. M. County Summer School. There will bo a Summer School for Teachers held in the Hampton School building July 27th to August 21. Sub? jects to be taught: English, mathe? matics, primary methods and writing. Very particular attention will be given to the Calmer system of penmanship. The school will be in charge of Prof. IS. Ii. Edmunds and Miss Elisabeth McLean. For further information write the County Superintendent. J. II. HAYXSWOUTH, County Superintendent of Education Dying and Cleaning By Experts. Lingerie Dresses, Silk Waists a Specialty. Panama Hats Cleaned and Reshaped. Prompt Service, llcusonuhlc Hat? es. We pay return postage, send us your work. J. W. DOUGHTY, ilio Taylor St. Columbia, s. c. C. A. for next year. Mr. White will assumbc his duties September 1st. Mr. White is a native of Norfolk, Va.i and entered his chosen profes? sion there. Later he was physical di? rector of the Y. M. C. A. at Suffolk,' Va., .and for the last year has been; assistant physical director of the' large work at Jacksonville. In addi-' tlon to this practical training he has attended the summer course of train? ing at Black Mountain. N. C, where he came under the instruction of the! best men in the work. _-I ... ,i! J*Z The Y. If. C. A. Junior baseball team returned from Elloree Tuesday evening, where they played two games The first was won by Sumter by the score of 10 to i. The second was not finished, the game being called in order to allow the players to leave on the afternoon train. Batteries: Sumter: Brown and Simpson; Elloree Dori* ? and Smith. The policemen are Area ring tiieir new blue serge uniforms which were fitted by Jos. M. Chandler. **uttRiwiuuwiiniHHMm???ninni?n 1905 1914 In Every Department of Banking The , Farmers' Bank & Trust Co. 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