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\ 1=1 THE UNION TIMES IHI Si VOIj. LXVI. NO. 23. UNION. S. C., FBIDAY, JUNK ?>, 191<> A Y VK ? - **'" BULL MOOSE A ARE N( More Political Leaders Now Predict Nomination of Justice Hughes?Managers Claim 300 Votes on First Ballot. Chicago, June 7.?The Republican national convention held a session of exactly two hours at the Coliseum here today, listened for one hour and 20 minutes to a carefully prepared keynote speech by Senator Warren G. Harding, the temporary chairman, perfected its organiation and adjourned until 11 o'clock tomorrow. The initial session was brief, eventI ocq onH nrooiar A mile away at the Auditorium theatre the national Progressive convention met in tumultuous session. Fired by Temporary Chairman Raymond Robins, at the first mention of Theodore Roosevelt's name the Progressives broke loose in a demonstrafor one hour and 33 minutes indulged in a cheering, flag waiving march around the hall. The chairman and the sergeant-at-arms surrendered helplessly to the tide and let the delegates have their way. When Robins finished his speech an organization was effected, and an adjournment taken until 2 o'clock tomorrow. A cold wind-driven rain, that has fallen/ ceaselessly since yesterday, placed vehicles at a premium, and scores were compelled to make their way on foot to the convention hall. This dampened any attempt at outdoor demonstration, except for the women. Five thousand of them trudged for two hours through the downpour to the sound of bands. H />fol nnrri'^Arc VAAI/A^I raincoats and umbrellas, bunting hung draggled and stained from staffs and walls and booster clubs and booster bands quit discouraged with nightfall. j Look to Hughes. ~\ More political leaders are predictingthe nomination of Jefferson Hughes j*,*-* tewigh% thaw at any time -since the. Republican national convention began to assemble. They declare that unless the accumulation of overwhelming circumstantial evidence fails to reflect the situation in its true light, the nomination of the justice will come even sooner than has been predicted. toie men who take this view are practical politicians who do not make estimates unless they are based on a careful canvass of the delegates. The situation is illustrated best by he fact that conferences between leaders to discuss the availability of different candidates practically have ceased, indicating their belief that a majority of the delegates already have veached a decision to nominate Justice Hughes. Convention observers find it impossible not to be impressed by the confident predictions of these leaders, who say that the Hughes boom now has grown up to such formidable proportions that Col. Roosevelt no longer holds the veto power which until this time has been conceded to him as part of the program to bring the Republican and Progressive parties into pccord. Parties Still Apart. Four days of constant and persistent effort to bring the parties togeth?... I mm. U!.W i-L - 1 * ? - ? ci, in wuicii^ me personality 01 tne nominee was subordinated to harmony, failed to bring the results desired and .the trend from the outset was definitely towards the nomination of Justice Hughes. Had Col. Roosevelt announced during this period that he would not support the justice the leaders were prepared to turn to any one of the regular Republican candidates. The colonel remained silent, however, and because the managers of other candidates had fostered the Hughes boom for the purpose of eliminating Roosevelt as a possibility it grew prodigiously and even a combination of the favorite sons' strength was powerless to check it The reason for this was that the candidacy of no other Republican made any progress and delegates pledged to favorite sons found no other presidential possibility but Justice Hughes to whom they could turn thei" strength. Justice Hughes thus naturally became the choice of practically all delegates instructed for Others. Thev hAi<9niP onere*r a " him as soon as they could' get releases from their pledges. To Nominate Colonel. It seema practically certain that the Progressive national convention -*vill again nominate Col. Roosevelt as the'r standard bearer and it is not at nil unlikely that Gov. Hiram Johnson also will be drafted, so that their ticket will be the same as in ? Roosevelt and Johnson. Many of the Progressive leaders argue that they have no course other than to name their former ticket, as efforts to reach an agreement with the Republicans for a return to the older party have failed. The more I NO G. 0. P. m IN SESSION L. L. WAGNON APPOINTED. Governor Manning Places Union Man on , Tax Review Board. Mr. L. L. Wagnon of Union has been appointed a member of the tax review board of Governor Manning. This board consists of seven members, and they are men of prominence in the business world. Mr. Wagnon will render faithful service on this board, if he decides to accept the place. He is well qualified, having been one of the staunch and successful business men of Union for years, and having had a wide experience in public matters. He is a man of unquestioned integrity and is possessed of a discriminating mind. DEATH OF BRIGHT LITTLE BOY. J. R., Jr., the only son of Mr. ami Mrs. J. R. Whitmire, of Cross Keys, died at the parents' home Sunday morning at 3 o'clock. The burial was at Padgett's Creek on Monday afternoon. The little boy was four and one-half years old and was a bright lovable child. He was sick two weeks. The parents have a large circle of friends who sympathize wi'th them in this heavy sorrow. The burial was ducted by Rev. A. E. Fuller, and many friends of the stricken family gathered to attend the funeral. ANNUAL MEETING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock when the officers and seven directors will be elected. A full attendance is requested. RECEIVE DOCTOR'S DEGREE. Prof. A. B. Adams has received his doctor's degree from Columbia university and resumes his former professorship at the University of Okla homa at an advanced salary. He was granted a year's leave of absence by the University of Oklhoma for the purpose of completing his course for a"cIoctor^ dejfree in Uohrtnbia uriiver* sity. He is a graduate of the South Carolina university and a young man of splendid character and worthy ambition. His many friends in Union county are pleased by reason of his noteworthy advancement. DEATH OF MR. GIDEON KEISLER. Mr. Gideon Keisler died at Lockhart Monday and was buried the following day at Bullock's Creek. He was the father of Mr. James Kaisler of Union, and a man of sterling character. STORM HERE TUESDAY. Quite a heavy rain and wind storm visited Union Tuesday afternoon about L> o'clock. A number of trees, a chimney or two and*other small damages delegation, and in session in the office building occupied by Senator J. G. Hughes was blown down and fell, crushing in the roof, but fortunately the ceiling held. Otherwise Mr. Hughes, Mr. L. L. Wagnon and Mr. J. Frost Walker, members of the county delegation, and i nsessi'on in the office of Senator Hughes at the time, would have been seriously hurt, if not killed outright. FAIR FOREST CHAPTER ENTERTAINED TUESDAY. The Fair Forest chapter, D. A. R., was delightfully entertained Tuesday afternoon at the handsome colonial home of Mrs. C. H. Peake, Mrs. M. A. Moore and Miss Eliabeth Arthur assisting hostesses. This being the last meeting of the year the regent called for reports from the different officers, after which Mrs, Fred McLure gave the chapter much pleasure by singing Foster's "Good-Bye." Mrs. M. A. Moore read a most inj teresting paper on Rebecca Motte and Miss Robertson gave a brief sketch of Sarah Hopton. Mrs. Rainey told of having in her possession a very old map of South Carolina when the State was divided into precincts and the courthouse of Union was situated at Pinckney. Mrs. Rainey will place this map in library for the benefit of any who care to see it. At this conclusion of the program the guests were invited into the dining room where delicious strawberry cream and cake were served, the regent, Mrs. L. J. Hames, cutting the cream from a beautifully appointed table. conservative representatives of the Progressive party hope to prevent action in their convention until Friday. The convention today having gone /over until 2 p. m. tomorrow they plan to occupv the entire afternoon session, if they can, with a discussion of a platform and other questions. The effort to delay making a nomination is because a few of the leaders still profess that there is some prospect of reaching an agreement with the Republican managers. \ PLAN TO ARBIH MEXI( Washington Considering Propos: Differences?May Serve as Provides Expressly - Disputes By Washington, June 7.?A proposal to Gen. Carranza that the United States and the Mexican de facto government submit the whole subject of their relations to an international commission is being seriously considered by the administration. Such a proposal, it is said, will serve as a reply to the Mexican note demanding withdrawal of the American troops, and may contemplate adjustment of many unsettled differences that for years have caused accumulating embarrassment in the relations of the two countries. Settlement by a commission is provided for expressly by the treaty of 1848. Pesident Wilson and Gen. Carranza would appoint an equal number of commissioners under the plan, and the a: 1 LI- 1J v _ L.1J meeting prouauiy wouia ue neia somewhere outside the territory of both countries. There was no indication tonight that the President, with whom rests the final decision on the proposal, had yet reached a decision. Just what scope would be given the commissioners had not been worked out. Many officials believe such a discussion would do much to solve the difficulties. In addition to military questions there are far-reaching ecoNATIONAL FLAG June 14 has been designated as flag day throughout the nation by Presdent Wilson in order that the American people may "express our thoughtful love of America." The following letter, from the National Security league, has reached the secretary of the state security league: "President Wilson has issued a proclamation sitting aside June 14th ps Flag Day to express^ou^^n^^|^b special patriotic exercisbs be neia nr the public schools on that day. "The National Security league suggests that if there are any children of foreign-born parents in your schools that a special invitation be sent the narents and other relatives of the children, asking them to attend. "We believo this will go a long way toward uniting all peoples in America and In getting the full cooperative interest and support of parents in our American educational work." The following is President Wilson's proclamation: "Many circumstances have recently conspired to turn our thoughts to a critical examination of the conditions of our national life, of the influences which have seemed to threaten to divide us in interest and sympathy, of forces within and forces without that seemed likely to draw us away from the happy traditions of united purpose and action of which we have been so proud. "It has, therefore, seemed to me fitting that I should call your attention to the approach of the anniversary of the day upon which the flag of the United States was adopted by the congress as the emblem of the union and to suggest to you that it should, CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICE. Bethel Church Held Sunday Morning. Interesting Program Carried Out. The Children's Day service at Bethel Methodist church was held Sunday morning and proved auite an eniov able occasion. The program for the | exercises was as follows: 1. Processional: "The Children's Hosanna," by the Sunday school. 2. Prayer by the pastor, Rev. J. II. Brown. 3. Doxology, congregation standing. 4. Song, "Children's Day, by the Sunday school. 5. Announcement of program. Theme by superintendent. 6. Greeting: "The King's Garden." Grace Breakfield. 7. Recitation, "Butterly Flowers." Elizabeth Cobb. 8. Recitation, "The Forget-me-not,'' Ruby Klrby. 9. Song, "Flower Children," 1 y the Sundav school. 10. Recitation, "How Birds end Flowers Pray," Harlee Ward. 11. Recitation, "The Father's Care," Mattie Owens. Song, "Birds and Butterflies," by the Sunday school. 12. "Our Cradle Roll Babies," Janie Brannon. (b) Presentation of Flowers, by Little Mothers. (c) "A Blessing for the Blessed," Martha Turner. (d) Cradle Roll Lullaby, Mrs. A. H. Cottingham and Margaret West. / IRATE :an situation i/ to Let Commission Arbitrate hn Answer?Treaty of 1848 for Settlement of Commission. nomic considerations. Boundary Questions. Coming down from by-gone years are unsettled questions as to certain portions of the international boundary. Out of the Vera Cruz incident arose new problems, which must be cleared up sooner or later, including disposition of the customs revenues collected by Gen. Funston, amounting to more than $1,000,000, and now deposited in this country. There are also claims for property damage at Vera Cruz, long pigeon-holed in the navy department. Most far-reachinp of all, however, is me question of indemnification for American lives lost and American property destroyed or damaged during the years of revolution in Mexico. No attempt ever has been made to set an estimate upon the amount involved in these claims; but all are recorded at the State department awaiting restoration of order and peace in Mexico for a day of settlement. While the commission suggestion may not propose to go into a broad discussion of all these matters, it seems likely that each will have its bearing upon the deliberations. DAY DESIGNATED this year and in the years to come, be given special significance as a day of renewal and reminder, a day upon which' we should direct our minds with a special desire of renewal to thoughts of the ideals and principles of which we have sought to make our glgat government the embodiment. fore, suggest and request that throughout the nation, and if community, the 14 th JttNKf Trine be observed as Flag Day special patriotia exercises, at nneh means shall be taken to give significant expression to our thoughtful love of America, our comprehension of the great mission of liberty and justice to which we have devoted ourselves as a people, our pride il\ the history and our enthusiasm fo.v the political program of the pation, our determination tq it greater ana purer wilfl generation, ami our resolution to demonstrate to all the world its vital union in sentiment and purpose, accepting only those as true compatriots who feel as we do the compulsion of this supreme allegiance. "Let us on that day rededicate ourselves to the nation, 'one and inseparable,' from which every thought that is not worthy of our fathers' first views of independence, liberty and light shall be excluded, and in which we shall stand with united hearts for an America which no man can corrupt. no influence draw away from its ideals, no force dive against itself; a nation signally distinguished among all the nations of mankind fo~ its clear, individual conception alike of its duties and its privileges, its obligations and its rights." 13. Story, "The Coming of the King," Ida May Willard. 14. Recitation, "My Heart is God's Little Garden," Obee Howell, Niles Johnson, Hattie Word. 16. Recitation, "Everybody's Business," Cohen Howell. 16. Recitation, "Weeds and Deeds," Clyde Jackson. 1 rr f.i - ?it mi ? *-? **. omu, now 1 nev v?rew," Kutn Cobb. 18. Offering speech, Olliei Gregg. 19. "Helpers in the Garden," Madelino Willard, Pearl Gregory, Essie Petty. Ina Lambright, Aleine Bailey, Roby Corn, Mazie Gregory. 20. Reading, "Mothers Hearts in the Garden," Miss Beulah Willard. 21. Song, "Outside the Garden," by group of children in foreign costumes. 22. Recitation, "Yo Children's Hay,*1 Ruth Cobb. 23. Song, "The World Children,1" by the Sunday school. Children's Day, with a program similar to the above will be held at Sardis on the second Sunday, beginning at 10:80 o'clock, and at Unity church on the third Sunday evening. At Sardis there will be an intermission and dinner will be served on the grounds. NEW RESIDENCES ERECTED IN BURNED DISTRICT. Dr. S. S. Linder and Capt. E. L. Clark have erected each a comfortable and attractive two-story residence, replacing the burned buildings. Dr. O. L., P. Jackson purchased the lot of Mm. McCubbin, between the two above residences, and his building i's n earing completion. RECEIVES COM AS ( VOTERS MUST AGAIN ENROLL. The Democratic Rolls Must be Made Up This Year as Was Done Two Years Ago. All Democratic voters must again enroll. Just as was done two years ago, you must go in person and enroll your name in full. The fact that you enrolled two years ago will not give you the right to vote this year. The whole thing must be done over. This is necessary for the reason that the rules of two years ago have now been enabted into law and provides "that a new enrollment must be made every two years. So, Mr. Voter, if you desire to vote in the approaching prin:arv. von must cm L v. T J-,~ J "C."!"1. enrolling precinct and sign up in full ?not just your initials. It must 1 o "John Henry Smith" and not "J. H. Smith"?or whatever be your full name. SERIOUS OFFENSE CHARGED. Marion Garrett, a Young White Man, Arested Upon Charge of Stealing , Cow. i Marion Garrett, a young white man, 1 was arested Thursday upon the charge of having stolen a cow from the barn of Mr. J. A. Wflburn, who lives fojr miles south of Union. It is reported that Mr. Wilburn, having missed the cow from his barn, and finding the doors open and the other cows out, was finally informed that a young white man was trying to sell a cow to first one and then another of the market men in Union. The description fit his missing cow. He came on to Union, identifier! the cow, and had a warrant issued and the young man arrested. It is said there may be another man implicated in the matter. DEATH OF S. KENDRICK JOHNS. Mr. Starks Kendrick Johns died at Monarch on June 7 and was buried j the following day; the services being conducted by Rev. D. W. Garvin? '< Mr. Johns was an old soldiers, having served in the army under Gen. Evans. He was 70 years of age and is survived by his wife, who was be lure ner marriage Miss Nancy Cor-1! nelia Cain, and five children and sev- 1 brothers and sisters. The community sympathizes deeply with the family in this ?()fww. PEAT!! OF MRS. JOHN McDANIEL. Mrs. Blanche McPstiiel, wife c>r j Mr. John McDaniel, died in the hospital in Columbia Saturday and the body was brought to Union for burial at Sardis Sunday. She was 4G years of age and was a woman of exemplary life. She was held in very high esteem by all who knew her. The burial was conducted by Rev. A. T. Stoudenmire. She is survived by the following children: Louis McDaniel, Stonewall, Miss.; Miss Antonia Dawkins McDaniel, of Buffalo; Mrs. Leila Hopper, Lockhart; Mrs. P. M. Willard, Buffalo; Miss Jane and Mr. John McDaniel of Buffalo. CHILDREN OF CONFEDERACY CELEBRATE DAVIS* BIRTHDAY. The Jefferson Davis chapter, Children of Confederacy, met in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce on SatIurday, June 3rd, to celebrate Jefferson Davis' birthday. An interestinir prop ram was carried out. Morris Moore read a sketch of Davis' life and Sarratt Hames gave an account of his life as a prisoner. Miss Elizabeth Murrah read "Th;> I.btle Bronze Cross" and Marion Mix son recited "Our Chapter", which was composed by Mrs. J. W. Mixson and given \e public for tjao first time. Lunette Kirby and Evelyn Bozeman gave appropriate readings. A full chorus sang "The Bonnie Blue Flag," "Dixie" and other popular war songs. Mrs. Mixson paid a glowing tribute to Davis and took this occasion to commend the enthusiastic work done by the children. A committee from the William Wallace chapter. U. D. C., assisted in serving dainty refreshments. ' * 7? R. M. ELLISON DROPPED DEAD. Mr. R. M. Ellison dropped dead at 1 Clifton Mills store May 31. He was ,-tricken with heart failure. Mr. Ellison was engaged in business at (Ireenville and travelled over the Piedmont section of the State. Mr. Ellison was for several years eneraeed in business here nnH woo of the concern known as the Wrought Iron Steel Range Co., which operated here for some time. i He leaves a wife, who was before i her marriage Miss Mary B. Thrasher, and four children. Mrs. Ellison is a daughter of Rev. J. S. Thrasher. i Mr. Ellison was hufied Thursday at Seneca, S. C. i probate .Tort**' , MISSION 1AME WARDEN W. W. Hames of Jonesville Appointed Came Warden for Union County?Outline of Hunter's License Law in Thir C >i> 1111 j jia i c Mr. W. W. I lames of Jonesville has been appointed by Governor Manning to the position of game warden for Union county, and has begun the duties of the office. Many do not know the present law on the subject, and may get into trouble if they neglect to inform themselves. At the 191(5 session of the legislature this county was included under the provisions of the Resident Hunters License Law. This law requires all hunters to procure a license in order to hunt. The cost of resident hunting licenses is $1.00 for the county license, which entitles the holder to hunt in accordance with the laws anywhere within the county, but is not good for hunting outside of this county. State licenses cost $51.00 and are good for hunting in this county or any other county in South Carolina. The law further provides {hat landlords, tenants and their children are not required to have a license while hunting upon their own freeholds or leaseholds and landlords may give written permission to a resident of his county to hunt upon his land, in which event the written permission is a substitute for the county license; the said written permission must be carried by the hunter and exhibited to the game warden or any officer upon demand. This written permission cannot be given to anyone residing outside of this county. The holder of a license is not required to have any written permit from the land owner and is at liberty to hunt upon any land where there is no objection from the land owner. The license, however, does not give the holder the right to trespass in* any manner. These licenses can be obtained from any magistrate or clerk of court or W. W. Haraes, Game Warden, Jonesville, S. C. BROWN-FINCH. In a setting of soft lights and snowy flowers which decorated the drawing room of the Brown home, was solemnized the marriage Wednesday evening of Miss Mary Lee Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Edward Monroe Brown of Spartanburg to Mr. Betram Carlos Finch of Union. Tim young couple stood during the cere7,;?ny beneath a bell made of white oleanders and feiiis <\nd the ceremony was read lvPV, E, A. Mahaffey of Batesbu rg. As the first strains of the wedding march was sounded the bride descended the stairs on the arm of her father and was met by the groom and his best man, I>r. It. It. Pope, of Union. The bri'de was charming in her bridal robes of soft white georgette crepe combined with lace and carried an arm bouquet of white bride roses showered with valley lilies. She i.? one of Spartanburg's loveliest and most popular girls and will he quite an addition to the young set in this city. The groom holds a responsible position with Monarch Cotton Mills ot* this city and is a young man of sterling worth and character. Immediately after the ceremony the bride donned her travelling gown of dark blue silk with accessories to match and the party motored to their home here. They are at home at 74 E. Main street. DEATH OF MRS. BESSIE BROCK. Mrs. Bessie Brock, wife of Mr. W. N. Brock, died in the Good Samaritan hospital, Spartanburg, Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at Pacolet. Mrs. Brock had been desperately ill for many weeks before being carried to the hospital. She was, before her marriage, Miss Bessie Kirby. She leaves her husband and three young children, her husband himself being in quite poor health. She was a daughter of Mr. J. M. Kirby of Pacolet, who, with four brothers, survive her: H. W. Kirby of Williamston, V. H. Kirby of Pacolet, G. E. Kirby of Spartanburg and J. E. Kirby of Union. Mrs. Rrock was a consistent member of the First Baptist church, and the burial was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Geo. P. White. MRS. NANCY GRADY FELL DEAD. Mrs. Nancy Grady fell dead at her home at Excelsior Knitting Mill Thursday morning about 11 o'clock. She was supposed to he perfectly well and her death was a great shock to all who knew her. Coroner Godshall w< nt down to investigate the death, hut found it unnecessary to hold an inquest. Mrs. Grady was about 45 years of age. f