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NI 14~ ' 'V JV:! as . LYOLU)IE Xr iNUWZBER 26. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLTh%A, FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1911. '1 4KAWE,P ER FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE YOUNG JOHN POPE PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY FULL OF YEARS AND HONORS. End Came Wednesday Afrrno'n Funeral This Afternoon 4 O'clock First Baptist Church. Former Chief Justice Young John Pope died at his residence in New berry at 3.15 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. He had been in bad health for two or three years, and about a month age became critically ill and had to take his bed. While his death has cast a gloom over the community it was not unexpected. He had been a citizen of the community from early childhood and had identi fied himself closely with everything that pertained to the advancement of YOUNG JOHN POPE. his home city and -the going out of such a life is always a time of sor row and sadness. He is survived by his wife, and one daughter, Mrs. Everard. Blackshear, of Waycross, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Geo. Johnstone, of Newberry, all of whqm were at the bedside when the end came. Dr. Thos. H. Pope, a nephew, was also present. He was conscious up to within a short time of the end and passed peahefully into the great unknown. The Funeral. The funeral arrangements for For -mer Chief Justice nope have been an nounced. The service will be held at the F'irst Baptist church on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and will be -conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Geo. A. Wright, assisted by the Rev. M. L. Banks, of the Methodist church, of ,vhich church Mrs. Pope is a member The honorary pall bearers are: .Justices and oifficers of the supreme court; officers of the First Baptist ,ch.urch; members of the Newb ry bar,; officers and members of the James D. Nance camp, U-. C V.;c ficers and members of the other or ganizations connected with the Con federate veterans; the board of trus tees and faculty of Newberry college. Interment will be had at Rosemont cemetery. The game of baseball which had been schedu.led for Friday afternoon between Newberry and. Wofford has been postponed so that .the faculty and students of Newberry college may attend the funeral. All business will be suspended dur ing the funeral so that the citizens of the community may pay respect to the memory of Newberry's distin guished dead. The active pall bearers are all mem bers of Judge Pope's family and are: William F. Ewart, Chas. A. Bowman, Dr. Thos. H. Pope, of Kinards; M-. Thos. H. Pope, of Greenville; Robt P.Fair, J. Rutherforti Fa%. and D. Fair Pifer. Notice U. (. V. The members ot James D. Nance camp, U. C. V., will meet in the sheriff's office on Friday afternoon at .3.15 sharp, to attend the funeral ser vice of their late comrade, Hon. Y. J1 Pope, and to form a part of the hon orary escort from the residence to the First Baptist church, and thence to Rosemont cemetery. The procession will leave the residence at 4 o'clock M. M. Buford, Adjutant. DraLyton RIuthe(rford Chapter. The mnembers of the D)raydtn Ruth erford chapter, U. D. C., are notified to mneet at the residence 01 Mr. F. R. Hunter Friday afternoon at a quarter funeral of Judge Pope at the First Baptist church at 4 o'clock in a body. Every member is earnestly requested to be on hand promptly. Mrs. J. E. Norwood, President. Life of Former Chief Justice Young John Pope. Chief Justice Pope tendered his resignation as, chief justice to Gov ernor Ansel on January 6, 1909, to take' effect April 15, 1909. For two years and more 1rece.,g his resig nation, he riad been in wretched health, and for ft whil- durirg the i year preceding he was absent from the bench. With characteristic fidel ity to duty, however, he could be found laboring at his post of duty ex cept when physical disability made it absolutely impossible. His letter of resignation to th\e g-WernDr was brief, but eloquent. 'Realizing that my time of active service is drawing to a close," he said, "and conceiving it to be my duty to retire from office, I hereby tender my resignation as chief justice of the supreme court of South Carolina." The legislature of 1909 elected As sociate Justice T-a B. Jones, another native NewbecrimLn, to fill the vacancy caused by Chief Justice Pope's resig nation. i Following his retirement from the bench Judge Pope lived quietly at his home in Newberry. During the year 1909 he sold his. old home to the city for school purposes, and erected a new home on the western corner of the same lot. Born in 1841. Judge Pope was elected associate justice of the ,State supreme court on December 3, 1891, at which time he was serving the State as attorney general. On January 30, 1896, he was re-elected under the new constitution for a full term of eight years. On January 20, 1903, he succeeded Chief .; 'Ce i enry 'Mclver, deceased, as chief justice, and after filling out the unexpired term he was on January 23, 1906, re-elected for the full term of eight years. His resignation in 1909 brought- to a close a service of more than seventeen years on the su preme bench. Judge Pope was the son of Thomas H. Pope and his wi-fe, who was the second daughter of Young John Har rington.- He was born in Newberry on April 10, 1841. THe received his elementary education at the Newberry academy, under the management of Leonard W. Means and F. W. Pope. He then went .to Funman university, from which he graduated with the de gree of Bachelor of Arts in August, 1860. Following his graduation he studied law under Chief Judtice John Belton O'NeaIl, but at the outbreak of the War Between the Secttons he en listed, -in April, .1861, in the Confed erate service. Becoming a member of Company E, Third S. C. Infantry, he was, in May, 1862, elected first ser geanit, andl was they promoted to first lieutenant and ac?jutant of the regi ment. At Cedar Creek his left eye was shot out by a minnie pall, and during his distinguished service in the army of the Cofderacy he was wounded six other times, being wounded twice at Gettysburg. Dur ing the closing months of the war 'he served as assistant adjutant general of the brigade commanded by Gen.. James Conner. Following the war Judge Pope re turned home with his comrades to be gin the work of rebuilding the -lost ortunes of hi's State. H{e took up the study of law where he had left off to heed the bugle's call to arms, and in 1('6 he was admitted to practice in the law and equity courts, and short ly afte'rwards in the United States courts. He began the practice of his profession in Newt'erry, and was re markably successful from the begin nng. Public Service Began Early. His punlie ser'ice in civil life be gen in 186~>. when~ he was elected by the~ legi'slature district judge for New berry county, assuming the duties of the nositi';' th-.' year following, and continuin:; t serve in this capacity until he -.as oste by the carpet ag government in 1868. It is said th at the distinguished 'ability with which he performed the duties of this first judicial positio.n was evidenced by the fact that there was not a single appeal from his decisions. He . elected mayor of the town / of Newberry in 1874, and served for two terms, declining re-election. Un der his administration the town was freed from a heavy burden of debt under which it was laboring following the war and the troublous times of reconstruction. In 1874 he was married to Mrs. Sal lie H. F. Rutherford, daughter of the late Col. Fair, of Newberry, and wid ow of Col. Wm. D. Rutherford, who was killed at the head of his regi ment on the field of battle in 1864. To this union two daughters were born, one of whom, /Miss Mary But ler, died in the beautiful bloom of young womanhood. The other is Mrs. Neviile Blackshear, of Waycross, Ga. Mrs. Pope has one daughter by her marriage to Col. Rutherford, who is the wife of Col. George Johnstone, of Newberry. In 187 Judge Pope was made chair man of the county central committee, which position he filled most accep tably. In 1877 he had three high honors conferred upon him-'he was made a brigadier gen'eral of militia by Governor Hampton; he was chosen a member of the board of trustees of Newberry college, a Lutheran insti tution, although Judge Pope was a I Baptist, and he was elected a member of the :legislaturb from Newberr.y county. He served in the house of representatives during the session of 1877-'78, where he -came into promin ence by the vigorous stand which he took in regard to certain bonded in debtedness of the State. As the re sult of his activity and the thorough knowledge of this subject which he displayed, and the ,earnestness and the eloquence with which he pressed his position in the legislative halls, he was chosen one of the assistant counsel to aid the attorney general in the "bond" cases, argued first iii 1878, and then appealed to the su preme court, which sustained the position taken by Judge Pope, saving the State a million and a half dollars. Judge Pope returned from the leg islature to give his time to his law business in Newberry, but in 1838 was elected to the State senate, where he served for two years. While in the senate e was an earnest advocate of the policies which were later in corporated into the farmers' move ment, not the least or which was the establisbhment of Clemson college. In 1890 he was a candidate for attorney general on the ticket headed by Ben jamin R. Tillman, and he' was one of the chief figures in the stirring scenes of that political campaign. He was eected by an. overwhelming majority, and served as attorney general uptil hosen associate justice of the su preme. court. Judge Pope was one of those instru mental in the organization of the Na tional bank.of Newberry, and has lent his aid to all movements which he be lieved we::e for the upguilding of hisI native town and State. He served as third vice-president of the board of trustees of Newberry college until 'his dleath, and (up until the time his health -failed he never missed an opening o~f thie college, always having a word of greeting for the students, or a commnen.cement occasion. Fl'ag ait Half-mast. Columbia, March 29.---Governor Blease today ordered the flag on the State hou;se at 'half-mast on account of the death, in Newberry, of former chief justice of the supreme court, Y. J. Pope. The news of the death of Justice Pope was received with pro found regret at the State capital. The Baracas. Baraca class of the First Baptis't church will hold their monthly busi ness meeting and owing to some ve3ry important business to come before the class it is hoped that every member will be present. The meeting will beI held at the home of Mr. J. H. Wcst. Ladies Alid Society. The Ladies Aid society, of Pomaria, wvill give an entertainment in Bethel school house on Thursday night,' April 6, beginning at S o'clock, for the benefit of the new Lutheran church church at this place. Admis sion fee '25 cents, children 10 cents.I Come everybody and enjoy yourselves~ Iand help a good cause~ at the same ime. THE SEWS OF PRIOSPERITY. Committee to Entertain Charleston Visitors-U. D. C. Meeting _lillnery Openings. Prosperity, March 30.-Miss Eu genia Meng spent the week-end at her home in Union. Mr. R. C. Hunter has returned to Conway, after a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. C. Hunter. Mrs. J. H. Werts and little son, Day, spent last week in Newberry. Miss Julia Schumpert hap as her guest Miss Annie Singley, of Excel sior. Mr. C. R. Wise, of Newberry, spent Wednesday in- town. Mr. Tom Berley has returned -from a short stay at his home in Blairs. Prof. W. E. Monts, of Anderson, spent Saturday and Sundp- at home. Miss Annie Mae Bedenbaugh, of Kiblers, is visiting Miss Ellen Werts. We are glad to note that K. Baker, one of our former townsmen, has been re-elected mayor of Greenwood. Rev. E. C. Cronk, of Columbia, will fill the pulpit in Grace Lutheran church Sunday morning. The school election will be held April 18. The next lyceum will be a lecture by Dr. D. T. S. Culp on April 4. Miss Eula Taylor has accepted the position as saleslady for the firm of A. M. Lester. The U. D. C. will meet the 12th of April instead of the 5th with Mrs. J. Frank Browne. The younger set were most charm in.gly entertained on last Friday even Ing by Miss Rosa Mae Mitohll. Many games were enjoyed after which a tempting fruit course was served. The first annual trade excursion of the Charleston chamber -of commerce, will arrive in Prosperity on April 7, at 2.47 p. m. The commercial league appointed the following committee to arrange for their eitertainment while here: Dr. C. T. Wyche, Rev. I. S.t Caldwell and Mr. A. G. Wise. Miss Alba Haynes, of Spartanburg, has been on .a few days' visit to Mrs. S. C. Morris. rogeley Bros. A collossal sunrburst of exquisite and unique millinpry greeted each visitor to the opening at Moseley Bros. this week. Quarter~ed in their new and delightfully arranged depart ment which was artistically toned by picturesque flowers and dr~apery ef fects, the following models proved to be intensely interesting. One .stun ning cloahe of black faille d'Italie had1 its wide brim sharply dented at either side, and rolled up in to attean effect at the back so as to display a two inch flange of tinsel cloth, soft rose pink interwoven with tiny empire wreaths. A small Milan rolled shape trimmed with beautiful black velvet wings and coral beads. A large hat in Helen pink with an exquisite veil ed flower crown. A stri'kingly pretty aeroplane effect dainti-ly trimmed with violets and a green quill across with violets and a green quil across the back. Of unusual interest and beauty was a large white Milani straw with a wide wreath of :blue forget me-nots, pink rose buds and black velvet ribbon. A black (Neapolitan lightly rolled from the side with three lace plumes and artistic pearl beads. Others, too numerous to mention, received admiration and approval from a multitude of visitors making the event one of unsurpassing beauty and matchless sudoess. N~. IL. Black & Son. The men of Pro.sperity have decid ed that neither heavy rains nor high winds can keep the women of this town and community from millinery openim s. This fact was clearly demonstrated today when N. L. Black & Son's store was crowded to overflowering by thy' ladie who had braved t:he rough weather -to inspect tne 'new goods in all departments of this up-to-date store. Never was the store more at tractive than now with its color scheme of coral and gold. One jh.at which attracted the attention of every one was a handsora'e black rice straw with a soft braid of maline around the crown. Sweeping across the front from right to left was an immense black willow plume, which was caught in place by -pmnk hand !nad> roses. Another one was a Tr we.c lare h:a with a double wreatPh of small pink roses around the crown and having a willow plume 'bow of lace. Still another which was much admired was a fine chip in king's blue rolled from the face at the front. This was trimmed with forget-me onts in shades of blue, pink roses and wide blue velvet ribbon. Next Lyceum Attraction. On Friday 'evening, March 31, Dr. W. T. S. Culp, who is called "The Prince of Orators," will lecture in Holland hall. He will deliver his fa mnous lecture, "Uncrowned Kings." Dr. Culp- is said to be one of the best lecturers on the platform. He is cc mopolitan in manner an.d matter, and appeals to and inspires all class es and ages. With graat convictious he gives his message whi".n is bril liant with satire, wit and humor, yet voiced in tenderness and pathetic ap peal.' Dr. Culp is class-d by many big men of the stage as the equal of Conwell and Dixon. A leading Ne' York paper- says: "The subject was 'Uncrowned Kings,' and it may be truthfully said that Dr. Ciilp is one of them. A master of language, wit ani pathos." Wheel ing, W. Va., News tys. "Undoubtedly one of the Vest on the lecture plat form. All pronouzaa it one of the best ever given in the city.' Dr. Culp is styled as a humorous lecturer. "A man with mirth and a mission." Some of our Newberry peo ple have heard Dr. Culp and pro nounce him great. 8.15 Friday night, a good humorous lecture. WHY SO MANY GET PARDONS. Gov. Blease "Easily Moved" by Pleas of Unfortunates Main Reason Given by Executive. Columbia, March 29.-"Why' do I pardon so many men, who are serv ing sentences at the State peniten tiary?" Governor BIease may have asked himself this question, but if he did not he answered it in ccnversation a few days ago with the News and Cour ier correspondent. "I know that I am easily moved," said Governor Blease. "I know that e~n a woman and little children come inato my offiee and ask me to re lease their sole support I am prone to forgive the prisoner ,in the State penitentiary and let him go. If I err I am glad to err on thie side of hu manity." Just at this time when the question is asked every day, ."How many men has the governor pardoned today?" Governor Blease's remarks upon his own pardon record are of great in terest. Will of the Community. "Just let those people who are so quick to critiche go into the com munities in which I have granted par dons and ask the people there what: they think about the matter. "'Those who live in Charleston can not know th:e senti-ment of the people of Chester county; likewise the .peo ple who are in Marion, for instance, are in no position to 3udge of the sit uation each in thie otheris county. Therefore, if I grant a pardon in Mar ton criticise, or the people-of Dorches ton critiise, or the "people of Dorches ter? All I ask is that the community in which the pardon has been granted be consulted and many of my critics will find that I am upheld in~ those communities where the petitions ar~e granted." Governor Blease cited several in stances of pardon petitions that had been granted by him. It so happen ed that he mentioned the case of W. . Carpenter, to which reference has twice been made in the News. and Courier. He spoke also of "old man Jacobs," whom he paroled a few days ago. To a Living Death. According to Governor Blease it is an extremely hard fate to be sentenc ed to prison for life. "There's Car penter," he mused; "that man went to the penitentiary when he was a mere boy, saiy about 17 or 18 years of ag.. He has been in prison about 20 years. There you are, the best part- of his life is gone. Why shouldn't he now be given a chance? Probably he will nake a good citizen." Gov. BIease thinks that one who, hos been in prison, 15 years say, czhi to be releas?d. The man has ha ia punishment. is the g:overnor'S view; then why continue to torture him by keeping him from among his fellow beings? Mostly Poor People. Governor B}ease is willing to stand upon the record that he has pardoned, paroled - or commuted the sentences mostly of poor people, those who have not been able to raise money for their defence. In this respect he believes he has differed from previous administra tions, especially that of Governor An sel. It is true and the same has been pointed out that Governor Ansel par doned some big criminals, while re fusing to pardon a large number of' minor crimirals. - The Black Case. Most of the criticism that has been . heaped upon Governor Blease has come in connection with the Black case. 'While many people, including some of the best men in the State, be lieve that in view of the fact that oth-.; ers were allowed to go free- without punishment, it was not right to= "double up on" Black, so to spe- I this cas-e is not to be considere .h' the others. The bitterness of a 1,o!i tical campaign, the alleged fr -.o between the governor .and Bla lk ai:d the whole dispensary muddle is "sponsible. for this particular perdon' - therefore, in, considering the gnver - zior's pardon record as . a whole the Black case should be eliminated. This does got mean. .to Imply tha the governor'should be free from. n~~ criticism in the Black case, but; merely an explanation to difeenh e the Black case from the other pardens ,'g that have been granted. Has Good. Reasons. To sum up, Governor Blease lieves that be has been moved ' good reasons presented to him in at " . " guments and in papers filed In fM of flee why prisoners should be pardon >- . ed, in addition to the casefs in whic = he has been moved by pity for the' unfortunates, confined in the peniten= tiary. Governor Blease was very mnuc pleased to read the article by N. Brooker, of this city, appearing in Monday's News and Courier. "That= was anl right," he commented. He was also pleased with- Senator Tll man's comment upon his pardon ree ord. "He is all right" the governor said. "For . Bent, State Penitentiary?" "For Rent-A large set of buildings 'formerly used as th'e State peniten' tiary. Also one State farm and build~ ings thereon. Apply qt governor's of flee." This' advertisement to:.appea1 in the papers of the State in the'year 1913 has. been suggested by a Colum- - blan. This and other facetions commea * , have been made upon the governor'a pardon record. Has Ilade Record. That Governor Blease' has made a pardon record there is no .doubt. A list of forty pardone, paroles , and commutations was published in the*4 News and Courier a few weeks ago. Since that time the number has about doubled. An examination of the records shows that 82 pardons, commutations 7. and paroles 'have been granted since Governor Blease came into office. Other Pardon Records. Columbia, March 29.-It is interest ing to note that from 1870 to 1872, during Scott's administration, 236 prisoners were pardoned, paroled or had their sentences commuted. That was for two years. Governor Ansel pardoned or released about half of that record for one year, that is to say 56 prisoners last year. Glenn Pardon Petition. Columbia, March 29.-The filing of a petition for pardon in the case of the tSate against W. B. Glenn, of Lex ington\ county, today, brings to light an explanation of wThy the parole pa pers were not had in Lexington re cently, when Glenn was paroled by Governor BIease. The governor stat ed tonight that he paroled Glenn upon his own motion without any papers being filed and now comes a pardon petition. W. B. Glenn, of Batesburg, killed Finton Rhoden and was sentenced to, five years for manslaughter at the spring term of 1910. The supreme cort rently upheld the decision.