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SPLI Of the progress! quarters of Sout a continuation o JNO. G. CLINKSCALES: Dr. J no. G. Clinkscales, former candidate for Governor of South Carolina and professor at Wofford jCollege, says: "My regular summer work for Wofford College in particular, and for education in general, has taken me over many counties, and I feel quite sure, after watching closely the trend of things, that Governor Manning will succeed himself. In my judgment the Governor is gaining ground every day. The open, manly, straight way in which he has met his opponents and his persistent fight all along for good, clean government are gripping the attention of the people as the election day approaches. "Many good men who would personally prefer one of the other candidates are beginning to feel as does Dr. McCain; tmat to vote at this time for any other would be evidence of a failure to appreciate an honest effort on the part of the chief executive to give South Carolina clean government. Iam glad to find, too, that the people will allow no more elimination, such as we had two years ago. 'Every tub must ufand on its own bottom,' they say. "Governor Manning has had no easy task. His has not been a bed of roses. In discharging his duty he has necessarily offended many people. That was to be expected. He has done well, and I believe the people will give him a second term as governor, as he deserves." "l'he public evil is ended; the public good / is begun." Governor Manning's opening speech at Spartanburg. And shall # the public good not be continued by his reelection? VOTE I STATE CAMPAIGNERS MET HERE TUESOA" (Continued from page one) rowed. That he was chiefly instrumental in placing on the tax books of the State $1,500,000 worth of property that had never before been placed there. Asked reelection upon his merits and upon his ability. D W. McLaurin was the next speaker. He was an old Confederatae soldier; served for four years in the war. That four years ago he was defeated for the position for State treasurer by Carter, who had the influence of all the students of Clemson college behind him. That during the time Carter has been chief clerk in the State treasurer's office and State treasurer he has been paid over $30,000 from the State. That now Carter has property worth between $15,000 and $20,000. That since Carter has been State treasurer he has built a new house, and bought an automobile. That now Carter is president of two banks; and that Carter offered to sell $4,500,000 worth of State bonds at a nrivate sale. It was 12 o'clock when the candidates for governor began speaking. The first to the bat was Ex-Gov. Cole L. Blease, who was greeted by lusty cheers. Governor Blease undoubtedly made the best speech he has ever made in Union. He stated that it was his privilege to discuss the public record of any candidate for governor, but that he would not discuss the private affairs of any man. That Gov. Manning had been elected, or claimed to have been elected unon a rdntforie of law and order. That now South Carolina is more lawless than any other State in the Union. That Gov, Manning when he took the oath of office said that he would be the governor of everybody, and would strive to know no faction. That despite this promise he had turned all Bleaseites out of office; and that all of those that he could not turn out himself, he had gotten the legislature to turn out for him. That Manning had appointed several negroes as notary public and that one negro, Eli Chapman of Spartanburg, possibly had the endorsement of John Gary Evans. That Manning refused to appoint Sheriff Long ar magistrate because Sheriff Long was a Bleaseite. That Manning had giver lNDII ve administration :h Carolina. They ?f the great work ? Good G ARE YOU \ TIT IT. PIP niVfniMT Thomas F. McDow, a prominent attorney of York, says: "I am supporting Governor Manning for reelection: "Because he is a man of ability, purity of character and a patriot who is devoted to the best interests of Soufh Carolina. "Because he has been strong enough to advocate measures in the interest of the masses of the peo* ple against the powerful protest of former friends of wealth, power and influence. "Because on all occasions and everywhere he has conducted himself so as to reflect credit upon the high office to which the people of South Carolina hdve elected him. "Because during his administration there has been no unseemly quarrel between the Governor and the General Assembly and the Governor and the Judiciary. He has received the respect of every department of government and has treated the o'her departments of government with that respect and courtesy to which they are entitled from the Executive. "Because, in my opinion, he has made one of the best governors the State has had since 1876, and on his merits and by established custom he is entitled to a second term. "For these reasons I am supporting Governor Manning, notwithstanding the fact that Derson ally I have the highest respect and regard for Mr. Cooper." ?0R MAI J. Frost Walker a raw deal in rot appointing him as major, and had placed a Yankee in charge of the First regiment. That Manning had appointed a man who was superintendent of the asylum, I)r. Williams, at a salary of $6,000 per year, and that Williams was superintendent in name only. That so far as Manning law and order record was concerned he ourted comparison with the record hile he was governor. That during Manning's term 25 white women had her been assaulted or an attempt had been made upon them by negroes; while Blease was governor two tried :a. ?1 4 I.J I 11 _ii It Ulie Wtth CieillUlULfU, tile UlIltM 'as hanged by a mob; that during the same time nine white men had been killed by negroes, while during his administration two were killed, and those two negroes were electrocuted. That there was no prohibition now, that liquor could be bought in any town in the State; that in Charleston the only thing that Manning had done was to run the blind tiger from downstairs upstairs. Promised if elected to be governor of all the people, and not his friends; that he would let the dead past bury its dead, and give every one a square deal. That he was in favor of a State warehouse system; 6 per cent rate of interest, and biennial sessions of the legislature. R. A. Cooper: Was no stranger here; had ?un in this circuit once before for solicitor, and two years ago ran for governor. That. he had no apology to make for running now, that it was a privilege that every man had. That if he was elected governor he would be governor of all the peo i pie?that to be othei^ise would (five ' the lie to the oath of office of gov. ernor. That he had never worn any ' man's collar; and that if he were elected he would go into office with s his hands untied, and would be free i to give to every man or set of men a i nquare deal. That he was running on ; his own merits, and refused to be 1 elected by profiting by the mistakes of any other man; was not making 1 this race on factionalism, but called I upon all of the people of South Caro lina to quit fighting each other, and ; fight together. But whether a man : voted or worked against him, if elected i he would not know it, or hold it i against him, but on the contrary, give i to each man a square deal and treat > EN i of Governor Mar T represent the coi so well begun duri overnmei are Syno: FOR OOF Mr. Voter, it is up to you. The You know where Manning st CHANGED. IMPROVEMENT H SIDES. The public highways are i are freed from peril, and your ho a vast respect for the law through reason." Manning has upheld th decrees of the courts. Light has the dark. Progress is throughoi checked. And from the foothills ol the cry wells up: "MANNING HAS FORMER COOPE Mr. David R. Coker, of Hartsvi men and farmers of South Carotin "After talking with rqany repres days, I am convinced that R. I. M Darlington County in the first prir total vote. Many who voted for feel that they ought to show th?fi ministration and their gratitude i mane and business-like course as ; "Mr. Manning not only promise track gambling and general lawjet ability to do so. He not only deph and the contempt for law formerl he can enforce the law and commi expressed his sympathy for, the u ganized the institution for their c the best of its kind. His administr cal and clean. He ,deservea..to -b< sure that Darlington and the Poc to reelect him." WING AH | everyone fairly. That Jie believed in | equal and exact justice to all men; I fliof V* n < 1 i /1 riAf KoliAtrA ? ? *'? VIIMV 11^ UlU livt UCIICVC 111 JJUl/VlIlp; UIIU man on the chaining, while you permitted another who was guilty of the same offense to escape with a fine. Believed that the law should be enforced as it is now written; and would sustain the judgments and decrees ot the courts unless it was clearly shown that a mistake had been made. Believed in the strict enforcement of law. Was in favor of aiding the common schools, and bringing them to the standard required by finishing the second year in college, bjinety per cent of children cannot go to college, but if two years of college work was done in the common schools then every one could get the essentials? Believes in abolishing free tuition and free scholarships in all colleges, and requiring each boy and girl who are unable to pay their way through school to borrow from the State, and to repay it after graduation. Believed in teaching agriculture in all the schools. Cannot promise to lower taxes, but will |handle the people's pioney like he would his own. Believes in a Rural Credit law, and thinks that the State should aid the ' 3 per cent tenants in South Carolina to own a home. Believes in a regulated State warehouse system. Mr. Jas. M. DesChamps was the third candidate for governor who spoke. Was making this race along non-factionalism lines, and belonged f a nA rtAl ifinol ritw* a r s?l inno TKot1 what South Carolina needed today was to take care of the waste?that her lands were wahsing away, her timbers and forests were devastated, and her streams in the lower part of the State were stagnant?thus spreading typhoid and malarial fever. That 1 did not believe that the present insurance law was fair to the insurance companies. Relieves in driving liquor out of the United States. Is a firm believer irt law and order?and can see on every hand where conditions have materially improved within the past two years. That now life and property are respected, the law enforced, and although it is an endorsement of Gov. Manning to say so ,believes in being true to his opponents. Believes that conditions will grow better. Believes in urnty of -all the people before Soath Carolina will come into her own. / DOR! tning constantly i mposite thought < ng his present tei nt and I nymous! ID GOVERI issue has been squarely drawn, ands. CONDITIONS HAVE ] IAS BEEN NOTED ON ALL low safe to travel; your persons mes are protected, for there is lout South Carolina. "There's a e sanctity of the law and the been shed and criminals court it the State and retrogression ' the Blue Ridge to the seaboard MADE GOOD" m r?TTnr\rvT>mnrk I iv surruitiftK ille, one of the leading business a, says: entative men during the past ten anning will get a big vote from nary?possibly a majority of the other candidates two years ago approval of Mr. Manning's adto him for his progressive, hugovernor. ;d to check blind tigerism, race isness, but has demonstrated his >red the lack of law enforcement y prevalent, but has shown that and respect for it. He not only nfortunate insane, but has reorare and placed it on a par with ation has been efficient, economip oqr next governor, and I feel ! Dee section will do their part GOOD Jno. T. Duncan charged that two years ago DesChamps was a Bleasc heeler, and was trying to get on Blease's election. Attacked A. J. B*-thea, for lieutenant governor saying that he was running a pool and billiard room in Columbia; also that Bethea paid up a cancelled insurance policy on a store in Columbia after it had burned, and was fool enough to go into the courts and try to collect his insurance. Says that the liquoi trust has three candidates in the field, and will be pleased with the election of either one of them, the three being Manning, Cooper and Blease. Thai when Blease went out of office took the records with him?and that was why proof was hard to get to convict him of wrong doing. That Manning was a weakling, could not defend himself against the lies that Blease told on him, to say nothing of the truth. Gov. Rich. I. Manning was the last speaker. He was running for reelection to the office of governor ol South Carolina, and to give an account of his acts during the time thai he has been governor. That he was making his race along non-factionalism lines, and was indulging in nc mud slinging. That two years ago he told the people of South Carolina thai the paramount question before them was that of law enforcement. Thai today it is as strong as it was then That the question for South Carotins to decide was whether they wanted tc go on in a law-abiding and law-enforcing way, or to return to lawlessness and disorder. That his predecessor turned loose 1500 criminals; sel aside the verdicts of 18,000 jurors; and that all law were disregarded Does South Carolina want to return tc that? That liquor laws were violated with impunity; race track gambling in Charleston was carried on; and criminals pardoned before thej reached the penitentiary. That wher he went in as governor he revoked the commission of all constables, anc called upon the mayors and sheriff? to <10 tneir auiy. mat t"e local authorities in Charleston were unable tc deal with the situation there, so ht appointed constables ther.?, and gav? orddrs to raid the blind tigers a." often as necessary, and to report theii findings to him. That since he ha; been governor between 400 to 500 havi applied for pardons and 45 have beer granted. That he has used $10,00( SEME ire coming to hin Df the State and : rm : : : Planning t r MMENT ?! I J THE COAST j R. Goodwin Rhett of Charleston, t President of Chamber of Com- j merce of United States, says: "I am glad to say that Governor 5 Manning ought to be extremely gratified at the splendid reception , given him here and is to be congratulated upon the fine address ( he made. I think the people of the 1 State realize that he has fulfilled his promises to an unusual decree and therefore those who voted for , him two years ago because of these < promises oi^ght to be?and I be- ' lieve with few exceptions are? ' immensely gratified and will use every effort to see that his work is ] indorsed and acknowleged and that he be given an opportunity of doing still more for the people of the State. I think each day he is growing stronger in the regard, esteem and affection of the public." Mr. Rhett is one of the best known business men in South Carolina. In addition to his othei connections he is President of the United States Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Rhett has traveled extensively over the State and the above statement from him is significant and indicates the great strength of Governor Manning with the people. GOVER] i of the $*,>0,000 appropriated for him to ! enforce the liquor law; that recently i wo carloads of liquor was seized, That he has given South Carolina a ; business administration; that he saved on the refunding of the State bonds $27,000, in interest, with an annual s saving of $27,000 every years for 20 ; years. That he has borrowed money i for the State cheaper than ever be; fore, getting it for 2 per cent. That in the matter of the National Guard , debt left him by Gov. Blease he has i saved $32,000 for the State. That he had a tax commission created for the ; purpose of correcting the great abuse : of taxes, that it was found that some i corporations were paying on only 7 ; per cent of the value of their prop' erty. That he had passed the Tor rens Land System for registering ti I I " ??; that he advocated a Rural Credit System to aid the white tenants of s South Carolina to purchase homes; that he had had passed the HO hour ' law for cotton mills, and the law not allowing negroes to work in the mills ; with whites; that the weekly pay law had been passed, also the anti-dock ing law. That he had tried to give > labor a square deal; and on account ' of the fact that he had advocated ^ these laws the corporations were now ? fighting him. That he had heard since coming to Union that some of the mil' presidents and managers were threcti ening their employees with discharq ing them if they votetj for him. That when he went in as governor he in rvestigated the asylum for the insane. That he found neglect, waste, extrav? agance. That he found the inmates ! were given poor food, and it poorly cooked; and that many were sleeping on straw. That there was no fire proI tection for the inmates in case of fire. ' That the inmates were restrained by I leather straps. That the superintend' ent there then was inefficient; that ' he could not get a good man for the I salary of $3,000, so contributed $2,400 1 himself. That under the new mani (ok nnn ?.i ut a^ciaicnt fiiu^uuv nan uccii na vc\if ur i ter treatment is Riven to the patients; 1 the death rate has been decreased - about 65 per cent. In favor of educa! tion and law enforcement. And prorn ises that he will if reelected be re' lentless on the blind tigers and the 1 criminals of the State. ? Hon. A. C. Mann spent the week-end with his parents in Pickens. % :nts i from the four foretell for him D. A. GEER: D. A. Geer, a large farmer and nerehant of Belton, says: "Being in intimate touch with he political situation in the Piednont, I firmly believe that Govrnor Manning's strength in this eciton of the State is growing laily regardless of wild claims to he contrary. At no time has his hance for reelection been brighter. Should he not be nominated in the irst primary over all his competiors, I am satisfied that he will re>eat his splendid victory of two rears ago, when he defeated Mr. Richards, by an overwhelming ma- > lority, in the second primary. So 'ar as my own county, Anderson, is roncerned, I believe he will run a strong second in the first primary. The other Piedmont counties will ?ive him a surprisingly large vote, and 1 am satisfied that those persons now claiming that Governor Manning is weak in the Piedmont will be greatly surprised at his strength when the vote is counted. Why shouldn't he .run strong in Lhe Piedmont? He has certainly proven himself worthy. "Governor Manning's hard but unceasing fight for law and order and his success in restoring confidence in the forces making for civic righteousness in South Carolina, his earnest advocacy of social and industrial justice, his successful efforts for better educational facilities for the white boys and girls of the State, the economic measures passed under his administration for improving the conditions surrounding our rural population, and the reorganization of the State Hospital for the Insane, with its modern, improved methods of treatment for the unfortunate inmnfps nnri Ho lnrcro eovinnr in dollars and cents as a result of the economies practiced there by the new administration, have caused me to Rive my undivided support to Governor Manning. I believe that the majority of the people of South Carolina agree with me that his progressive administration should be continued so that the great work that he has so well be- _ll gun for law, order, education and humanity shall be carried forward by him to a successful conclusion." WiENT MANY FAMOUS STARS COMING TO TOWN THIS WEEK Edisonia Program Carries Many Famous Names. Jackie Saunders, fair and fascinating little film queen, returns Thursday in the second chanter of the new serial. "The Grin of Evil " The linn. dreds who witnessed the first chapter of this story last week were unanimous in their praise, both of stars and story. On Friday Lillian Walker, known to millions of admirers as "Dimples," will be seen in one of the most absorbing mystery stories in many months, "The Man Behind the Curtain." Of course it's a Vitagrapb Blue Ribbon feature, which is sufficient in itself to the film fans. Saturday brings our old friend. Haloid Lloyd, better known as "Loresome Luke" and his merry company of funmakers. Thomas Chrlterton and Juanita Hanson in another thrilling chapter of "The Secret of the Submarine," and Helao Cibson in a railroad story. Monday presents a new star, Ralph Herz, one of the best known comedians on the speaking stage, who makes nis initial now to tne camera in '.he newest Metro production, "The Purple Lady," one of the most successful plays the stage has seen in many years, and which will set a new standard for the Metro productions. Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno, ever popular stars, will delight those who attend the Edisonia on Tuesday, in another Vitagraph Blue Ribbon ; feature, "A Price for Folly," an un usual story that reaches the high point of Vitagraph perfection. Wednesday brings the beloved Francis X and Beverly Bayne, this time in a two reeler, a Metro -special production entitled "A Virginia Romance," and completes one of the strongest programs Union's film fans have been privileged to see in some time. Saturday, August 26, the county Democratic campaign closes. On that day the candidates will address the voters at 10 o'clock a. m. at the city park. At 7 o'clock p. m. they will speak at the monument. This will I close the campaign. The election follows on Tuesday, August 29.