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T a WHAT BLEASElAYS m THINKS OE WILL WIN IN THE AUl| oust nmm. | JUDGE JONES PLEASED K Complete Returns From County Conventions Show that the Jones Supporters Will be Greatly iu the Majority in the State Convention, I Which Meets Next Week. With the returns from Dorchester and Williamsburg on the results of ft the oounty Democratic conventions held in the State Monday the reports, as received by th? News and Courier show 247 delegates to the State Convention, who are classed as supporters of Judge Ira B. Jones in the contest for the Governorship, 51 for Cole L. Bleaeo and 5 0 whoso ljunings are not known. With comnloto I returns, therefore, and reports from all the forty-four counties, It appears that Judge Jones'B friendB will have complete control of the State Convention. Tho Williamsburg Convention reported Tuesday night, passed resolutions endorsing Governor Woodrow Wilson as tho Democratic choice for Presidential candidate. This makes five counties that instructed for Wilson, with a total of 50 delegates. There will be 33 6 delegates in the State Convention, so no Presidential candidate is assured of the endorsement, although with sentiments oxpressed, Wilson appears to bo the choice of conventions, whoso delegates number something over 100. Regarding the results of the county conventions Governor BJease, according to a dispatch from Columbia Tuesday night, said: "Judging from the newspaper reports I presume that a majority of the delegates to the State Convention will bo unfavorable to my candidacy for reelection. However, I am very much gratified at the result of the conventions throughout the State on Monday, particularly In that 00 many of the counties have gone on record as against restriction of the rights of the people to vote In the primaries. I do not think that the results of yesterday will have any effect in the Gubernatorial race unless it be perhaps to wake up my friends and make them more careful in the future. I have received re* ports from some of the counties which are quite different from what is in the newspapers. "In addition to this I am Informed that in Anderson the rights of the people were entirely ignored and a committee was appointed to name the delegates and by a chairman who Is known of all men to be one of my bitterest enemies. Consequently wo could expect nothing elso from them. I fifrther notice that In Greenville it is almost entirely a city delegation and from reports there I am satisfied that the county people aud the mill people were not fairly represented in the Convention. It was this Convention plan and just such schemes as was done yesterday by certain people that brought about the reform movement in 1890 and swept Tillman and his followers into office and the old liners out. "My prediction is the primary in Auguts will show that the conventions of yesterday have but aroused the people to a fact which I have been trying to show them, namely, that the newspapers and certain other elements are endeavoring to regain control of the State and get the so-called aristocracy back on top. Their scheme will fail. I will be reelected Governor by a larger majority than I received two years ago. My votes do not come from the professional Convention attenders and Court House loafers, but from the "wool-hat boys' and the leading men of the State and upon them I am depending and with them I rest my cause and it's in good hands. When you hear from the boys that were 'homo yesterday attending to their Vi.riMAEo vnn will il i ff c?rpn t rr PO J W ? t M i . t v suits; wo will win. "1 am sorry to note tho split in Charleston and hope that, tho two factions can settle tliolr differences at d come to tho State Convention without a contest," said the Covernor. Ho Is confident of getting a big Tttfrjcrity In Charleston In zho oltct.'on. Judge Jones Much Pieced. Judge Jones when asked tor an Interview Tuesday as to tho results of the elections Monday, stated to The News and Courier correspondent, that he was much gratified at tho action of tho various county convent'ons over the State and felt more confident than ever of his election. Little <*lrl Drinks Poison. Little Ilattle ITeron, 10 years old, an Inmato of the Epworth Orphan Homo at Columbia, took carbolic acid Tuesday by mlstaho and died three hours later. The child was given some of tho acid by one of the matrons and told to take it to another 'm/ matron of the institution. She evidently understood tho matron to tell her to take It, for she stepped outside tho door and drank the entire constats of the bottle. : ^ .t* Jr a j * s-%- * , * ? 4 % U "sweeps home county NfiWDBRKY STANDS IiOYALLY HY GOVKltNOK DLKASE. His Supporters Had Their Own Way in tho County Convention on Lattt Monday. A Newberry dispatch to the News and Courier Bays the Dlease forces completely dimlnated the Newberry County Convention Monday. Governor Dlease was in attendance and was elected president of the ConI ....nHnn ?/oo PA-fllnpfft/1 Til Am hftr O f W UU UWU p Tf M-M * V tho State executive committee, heads a solid Bloase delegation to tho l^tato Convention and his former law partner, Fred H. Dominick, was re-elected county chairman. Govornor Bloase was heartily cheered when County Chairman Dominick turned over the gavel to him. Th? test of strength between the Bleaso and Antl-Blease factions came early in the Convention on the election of president of the Convention. Governor Blease was placed in nomination by J. Marion Davis and Joseph L. Keitt was placed in nomination by Walter H. Hunt. Tho Convention ordered a roll call of delegates and Governor Bleaso was elected over Mr. Keitt by a vote of 95 to 57. This showed the strength of the two factions, the lines being closely drawn in this election and there was no further opposition to the Bleaso lickets. The eight crelegates to the State Convention were placed in nomination by Eugeno S. Bloase, a brother of tho Governor, and were chosen by acclamation, thoro being no ticket nominated against them. Governor Blease was chosen State executive committeeman by acclamation. Tho delegates to the State Convention are? Colo L. Blease, Fred H .Dominick, A. H. Hawkins, S. W. Young, I,. VV. Floyd, A. D. Hudson, H. O. Long, J. M. Davis. There was intense interest in the Convention. It was understood there would bo tickets all along the line by both factions, but the B-lease forces worked without opposition after the first decisive test of strength. A resolution was passed instructing the delegates to the State Convention to oppose any effort to change the voting qualifications in the primary. The Presidential situation was not broached in the Convention, but the Newberry delegation is Anti-Wilson. Underwood has several strong supporters and the delegation will in all probability support Underwood. It is, however, opposed to instructing the State delegation to the Baltimore Convention. W. H. Hunt and J. Will Wilson were chosen vice presidents of the Convention and John K. Aull and Frank R. Hunter secretaries. The ' ^ ? ?" ** - ? 1 ~ ** *V r? \ r? f, i\ Iif i t V? ^ UUVt'IlllOU W (13 VJ1 failii null County Chairman Fred H. DominicK in the chair. Governor Blease returned to Columbia this afternoon. lie said ne wanted to express his heartfelt thanks to the people of his home county who had so substantially endorsed him at the County Convention Thero had been an effort to got it circulated throughout the State ho said, that Newberry had renounced him. "I suppose," said Governor Blease, "the action of tho Democrtic Convention of Newberry County to-day where tho lines were drawn, is sutlicient to nail any such report. I am deeply appreciative of the support which Newberry County has given mo in all my past political career and tho support which the people of my county continuo to accord me. I had no fears as to Newberry, however." WItlOCK MO Alt OAMKltON. ?. ,? Several Freight Cars Jumped Track Two Men Injured. On last Tuesday afternoon a wreck on tlio Atlantic Coast Fine Railway occurred between Cameron and Creslon, wrecking several cars and injuring two men. The wreck was caused by several freight cars of a long freight train jumping the track and rolling diwn an embankment after passing a trestle between the two points named above. Five freight cars and one coal car, nil heavily loaded, jumped the track, and wero considerably broken up. A negro brakeman, who was walking along on top of the cars, jumped to tho ground when he saw the cars leaving the track. lie suffered a broken leg and other injuries. Had ho remained 011 the cars the chances aro that ho would have been killed. While working at the scene of tho wreck tho coal car turned over on tho section master, inflicting painful Internal injuries. No others wore injured. Tho traffic along the Hue was delayed somewhat. The track was badly torn up, but the large force of hands soon had It In repair for trav1c. Wo 'have not learned what caused tho accident which might have been very much worse than it was. , The world would bo better if neighbors in little country villages would visit each other more and try tion of character, y Ut \ 4 ' ' ^ / / "CIIBB STONE CHAT GRIDE THOUGHT'S FROM AN 15DITOIt'S IiUSY BRAIN. On the Homo, Father, Mother nnd the Children, Coupled With Many ftuggmuoiio. Wholesome roc reaction conquers evil thoughts. amusement to children is like rain to llowers. If you would be happy as a child please 0110. The noblest act Is that of making others happy. Childisin wonder Is the first step to human wisdom. Childish laughter Is the echo of hoavenly music. The author of harmless mirth Is a public benefactor. Kill the spirit of fault-finding as you would a 6erpent. Innocent amusements transforms tears into rainbows. A happy child Is likely to oe an honest man. To please a child Is the highest triumph of philosophy. I would rather be called the children's friend than the world's king. What appears to be calamities are often the sources of fortunes. Somebody insists tho children need fewer precepts and moro good example. Spray tho wife who scolds and the husband who comes in with muddy boots. To stimulate wholesome curiosity in the mind of a child, is to plant golden seed. He that makes useful knowledge to nnt n t t ??n nl { ir a i a t a VAtin or la t li a ii i uol a u i iiv. i i ? v cv/ i ii v J u u115 a w iuv, king of sagos. Real womanliness Is a woman's greatest beauty and most winning grace with sensible men. Sleep eight hours out of the twenty-four; eat three meals a day and walk on the sunny sido of the way. In too many families the mother assumes the care of everything and her daughters are but genteel loungers in the household. Fill your soul with rienness, then when sorrow coines to you, her black shadows will bo parted into golden rifts by your gathered sunshine. Life is a failure that looks back from a pleasureless ago, and wishes for a return of the years that a different course might be pursued. When conversing, choose pleasant and interesting topics. If Bpeaking of your acquaintances to strangers, mention their good qualities, not ther faults. Nothing is truer than that those who are passing through the "fires of adversity" need every expression of helpful sympathy from those upon whom such trials have not fallen. No boy or girl can over come to be utterly bad who remembers only love and tenderness and sweetness as associated with father and mother In the old home. Do not fret. If you want any one about you to accomplish anything, do not enfeeble them by fretting, do not destroy all desire, and crush out life itself by your fret?fret?fretting. Speaking of fire escapes we heard a lady say that her husband was the greatest fire escape on record?he had not built a fire in forty years. Of course we have no such firo escapes in this city. The number of crimes is on the increase, and they can be traced back to homes in which parents were too ambitious for their children in the direction of social prominence and too neglectful of them in the directo be just a little more agreeable and kindly interested in each other's affairs. Such visits help to banish household cares, and enable good ideas to go from life to life and home to home for the good of all. He courteous in tho homo. Husband, treat your wife liko a lady in tho home as well as on the street, lr you want your boy to be a "little gentleman" when he is away from home, he must have example as well as precept in the homo. Example will do more for tho hoy and the girl than any hook on rules of etiquette. ? <? Give l*p the Old Way. 'i no lirst unmoso marriage ceremony conducted according to the Western stylo was 'celebrated at Shanghai, Tuesday. The ceremony was according to the Chinese ritual, but Jn all other respects the wedding was of the European stylo. The bride wore a long tulle veil and was attended by throe bridesmaids in picture hats. Tho bridegroom woro a froclc coat and a silk hat. Tho couple exchanged rings and a band played a wedding march. Very much does it look as if Italy in invading Tripoli has entered Into a contract very hard to fulfill. She may think herself fortunate in having warships so near to help her in her struggle. Hut for them it is altogether likely her army would have more than onco been beaten as disastrously as it was Borne years ago in Abyssinia. Senator Strait, of Lancaster County, who was one of tho chief supporters of Governor Mease in the Legislature, was defeated for delegate to I his County Convention in his club. ^ * r" 'V* ,fsW?VP OPPOSED SEN. TILLMAN HIS ENDORSEMENT FOUGHT BY A FRIEND OF BLEASE. Hut It Availed Nothing, as tho Convention Endorsed Both Senator Tillman and Jones. The Edgefield correspondent of the A a / ? />? l/>! qa tru 4h a Anmna. au^unuii viii uiiiv iu oil/ o utu ucuiv/\^rary of Edgefield county in convention bad a strenuous mooting. It was the most lively convention that has met in Edgefield in years, and there was sometlng doing all the time. The convention endorsed Senator Tillman for re-election; it endorsed S. C. Cartor for Stato treasurer, and overwhelmingly endorsed Ira B. Jones for governor, and elected u solid delegation to the state convention. The result of the vote in endorsing Mr. JoneB was 68 to 4, one club under instructions, declining .o vote at all. The convention was ably addressed by S. McQowan Simkins who opposed the endorsement of any one for office, claiming that if the convention did so, it would be going back to tho old system of convention nominations and would be a direct slap at our primary system of nominating candidates. After the convention had been organized the ball was opened by J. Win. Turmond who offered a resolution to the effect that the rules be suspended, and Senator Tillman be elected to the state convention by acclamation. J. R. Blackwell moved that Colonel W. J. Talbert be elected in the same way, and that brought about the first clash In the convention. The election of Mr. Tillman was first taken up and carried. Mr. Thurmond then moved to tablo tho rcsolu tion of Mr. Black well as to Colonel Talbert. The nomination of Mr. Talbert by acclamation was opposed by 'Mr. Thurmond, and favored by Messrs. S. McGowan Simkins, Dr. W. D. Blackwell and others. The motion to table was carried. It was then in order to elect by ballot the other five of the six delegates that Edgefield is entitlel to In the S-tate convention. Mr. A. E. Padgett nominated Ave men as folfolws, who elected easily: A. M. Clark, J. 13. DeLaughter, J. Win. Thurmond, J. P. Littlejohn, and Jno. R. Blocker, S. M. Smith, Jr., nominated S. McGowan Simkins and W. J. Talbert, but they failed of election. Mr. Padgett stated in nominating the five men that he stood security for each of them being Jones men to the core, but nothing was said about how Senator Tillman stood; though it follows as a matter of course that as tho convention so overwhelmingly endorsed Mr. Jones that 'Mr. Tillman will have to stand by tho former chief justice in the state convention. The list of delegates had been prepared in advance of the meeting of the convention, and as matter of course, it went through as pre-arranged. Mr. Padgett so stated when ho offered the names, explaining that the various clubs had been consulted and it was desired to spread tho representation over the county. The next battle fought was over a resolution by Mr. G. W. Scott endorsing Sam C. Carter, a native of this county, but for some years a non-resident, for the position of state treasnr er, but the opposition failed and Mr. Carter was endorsed. Then followed a resolution by Mr. W. B. LaGrono endorsing Senator Tillman for re-election. Mr. Simkins again took the lloor and briefly reiterated his grounds against endorsing anyone. The result of tho vote was that Mr. Tillman was endorsed by a largo majority. Captain John R. Blocker offered a resolution endorsing Ira B. Jones for governor. Mr. Simkins again made a strenuous effort to stem the tide, but, ho failed to chango any votes, and Mr. Jones was endorsed by a vote of 08 to 4, one club not voting because it had been instructed to oppose tho endorsement of any one; and not hecause it was opposed to Mr. Jones. S. McGowan Simkins, who opposed tho endorsement of Senator Tillman and udge Jones, and favored the election of Co!. W. J. Talbert, Senator Tillman's opponent, as a delegate to the State convention, is a personal friend of Governor Blenso, and his opposition has caused some comment among tho Senator's friends. It will also be noticed that Mr. Simkins opposed tho endorsement of Judge ones. - ? President Taft charges Ex-Prosldent Roosevelt with hyprocrlsy, -reachery and falsification, and ExPresident Roosevelt charges President Taft with falsification, hyprocrlsy and treachery. The Democrats have never made such charges as these against either Taft or Roose-| volt, but it 1b to be presumed that they know each other, as they have boon very intlmnte friends. There Is one candidate that all nieasoltes and Jonesltos can *oin hands in supporting and that candidate is Senator B. R. Tillman. He has served his State long and woll, and Is worthy the support o* Ml Democrats. I - * VJ,,pl \ BA2SK Oi Oonwa Has largest capital and surplus of than the combined capital and surj CAPITAL STOCK. SURPLUS LIABILITIES OF STOOl SECURITY OP RHP08T] DIRE' jhart B. Swurborvagh, . L. Bsek, iaorge J. Holiday, We otfer our customers every so will justify, and we SOBBftT B. 0OJLBBOBOUGB, I Pa MID 1ST. We continue to pay 5 p< JUMPS THE TRACT LEVEN KILLED ANDFORTY INJURED IN A WRECK ? WENT DOWN HIGH DANK ? Three Women and Several Children Anions the Killed?Train Was on the Way to the Confederate Reunion, but No Veteran Was Killed, but Several Were Injured. Eleven persons mot instant death when tho first section of tho New Hrlftjins nnd Northeastern Confeder uto Veterans' special, en route from Texas to the annual reunion at Macon, Ga., was derailed early Monday at a trestle a milo south of Eastbuchie, Miss., the locomotive and five cars being badly wrecked. Forty or more were injured. Two of the unidentified dead are babies and three other victims have not been taken from beneath the debris up to tonight are believed to be veterans. Engineer W. A. Wood, of Meridian Miss., and two unknown machinists were killed. The derailment was on a straight line and the train was running about 30 miles an hour. The dead were brought to Hattiosburg. The Identified dead are: Mrs. J. L. Cameron, Henderson, Texas; J. S. Dowing, Atlanta, Ga., W. A. Wood, Merdian, Miss., engineer; Mrs Chas. Holmes, Big Springs, Texas. C. C. Jones, negro fireman will die. The scene immediately after the crash was made particularly distressing by the cries of the injured. Those who were uninjured immediately went to work assisting In extricating the less fortunate comrades, carrying them to improvised hospi tals in the few coaches not overturned. 'Many of the injured veterans did what they could towards relieving the moro seriously hurt. When tho engine and tender left the tract at the short trestle they were followed by the baggage car, day coach, and three tourist sleepers. These cars wero badly splintered and it is regarded as most miraculous that any of the occupants escaped. Hattiesburg citizens from every walk of lifo mot . the train which brought the dead and Injured here. The King's Daughters, U. D. C., the Masons, Elks and other benevolent orders and societies had active representatives on the scene anxious to care for the injured and the veterans and their wives were made to ! feel that they were in the hands of friends. A band of 4 0 musicians from Grand Saline, Texas, none of whom was hurt, rendered good service in the work of rescue. Capt. John M. Dean, president of the First State Hank, Grand Salnie, Texas, Mrs. Dean and seven sons were in one of 'lift wrecked cars. Tie received in Juries whilo Mrs. Dean and several sons were more or less injured. The cause of the wreck has not been ascertained positively tonight. Tho train was running at about HO miles an hour and was crossing an embankment with a trestlo in the centre. Just as tho engine reached tho trestle it was seen by a Mr. Gunni3 of Gunnis Mill to rear up and leave the track. The five cars followed tho engine, Bomo tumoling down the embankment and forming a tangled mass of splinters and twisted iron. Two cars dashed against poles of the Cumberland Telephone company 30 feet from the track, demolishing the poles and severing communication with Hattiesburg. ? Ilrynn Wants Wilson. Tho Washington correspondent of The News and Courier says although llryan had a private talk with Speaker Clark, in tho latter's ofilco at the Capitol Saturday, there is no evidence that it resulted in any dissipation of,tho fooling that tho Nebraskan prefers Wilson. There is growing manistation of coolness on thr part of the Clark forces towards Mr, Dryan. ? HORltY, ^ y. S, C. | any bank in Horry county. More plus of all other banks in the county* - .. ..m.m i . 12,1^9 ECHOLDBRS .. .. 60.000 roits iia.oaa \\ C10RS ARDSOM*. If . ?. HlfUUDUU, Will A. Freeman ( xjmmodation which their accounts solicit your business. 3. V. Richardson, will a. fekmas Vicb Frhsidmat. * Oashibw aar cent on yearly deposits. i mmwmmIWAL CAKDB. WL M. WOODWARD 4 Horner ma* Ooumeetor At iMm. conway, a. a R. W. tfUAlM&ROUOM CONWAY, 8. C. I 3 AUornry ?t JLaw. 9 I I H. H. HUHROOGH8 rtiyaiclan and Burgeoa. I CX)NWAY, N. O. J ~ I H ' I B. WOFFOllD WAIT. 1 j, t I Attorn us at Lsvy. I H Bank of Horry Building. I CONWAY, S. C. I W:NK HAVENEL I Land Surveying I and I Drainage I Spivey Building Conway, S. O. I \ I HE WORLDS GREATEST SEWING M ACHIRS I A .LIGHT RUNNING ^ I I ttymjwnnt either a VlbmtlngHhuttlek Rntafi ?touatoor a Hlngl? Thread [ChainfMUM t Be wing Muchino write to n m SEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPASS Orange* Mass, Mfeayeewfn* machines are made to sett reftnflMia but the New Ilouae U made to ersMfc Out guaranty never run* out * ttoM If atliorlxed dealers M|K) 1 v v *oa*aaa* * , SUKNM... , ><?<(,IN 8 IK).. (V)iiw?y, B. O. FIltST VICTIM OF SEASON. . Caught in Hie Undertow and Was * V ? i ? fi J itowim'u in nun.. James Tl. Moonoy, said to bo a prominent business man of Cleveland* Ohio, was drowned today while bathing in the surf seven miles from St. Augustine has not been recovered. A young nephew of Moonoy, who was also in tho water at Iho time watt caught in tho tide current or undertow and screamed for help. Moonoy went to his assistance and tho boy finally managed to gain tho shore* but Moonoy was carried under and his body was not seen again. Moon, ey is survived by his widow and three children. He came to St. Augustino to see a sister who is ill in a hospital > hero. N ? ? ? People Won Great Victory, I 1 A great victory for law-enforce- I ment hna just been won in Roanoke, I Va. Judge H. M. Woodfc, one of the I best citizens of tho city, was elected I mayor over Joel I. Cutchin, who I ? only a short timo ago was removed I because ho failed to enforce the lawa. I i Will Oppose Frnser I-iyon. I Senator J. R. Earlo, of Oconoe, I - whilo in Columbia Friday mado tho I definite announcement that ho would v * I bo a candidate for Attorney Oon- \ ? eral in tho primary this summer. Sen- i I , ator Earle is a supporter of Gov. ? Blease.