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YOLUIE fLIX, NfUXBER 102. NEWBEBRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1911. TWICE A WEEK, P.-0 ATER WHITMIRE CHARMINGLY GAY DURING CHRISTMAI DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL AFFAIR MARK THE HOLIDAYS. Big Cotton Deal.-Odd Fellows' Lodg Organized.-Other Items of In terest. d Whitmire, Dec. 19.-Mr. and Mr. Z. H. Suber spent several days of las week in Columbia. Mr. Suber wen down to attend the South Atlanti States Corn expositiin. The Glenn Lowry company made large cotton deal last week when the sold 600 bales of cotton through th firm of Cooper and Griffin, of Green ville. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Burns gave pleasant "at home" at their residenc in Main street one night last weel Messrs. Sam Young, Clough Rice an Claude Stone and Miss Lena Youn and Kate Hargrove were the favore few. Mr. and Mrs. Burns delight i: making the yonug people happy. DE lightful refreshments of hot chocolat and cake were served. Mr. H. V. Taylor, of Clinton, wa in town Friday. Mr. S. F. Taylor and Miss Bessi Dillard, after a pleasant visit t friends at the Finney hotel, have re turned to Clinton. Mrs. Wooseley, who has been th popular milliner for the Glenn Lowr company store, for two seasons, ha returned to her home in Baltimore. Mr. J. M. Major spent the week-en with Mrs. Major and the children a his home here. Miss Mattie Duncan, one of our mos charming young ladies, has returne ,reM a visit to her many friends i: the Sardis and Odell neighborhood, Many hearts are sad when Miss Mat tie is out of Whitmire. Mr. and Mrs. Will Duncan an children, Misses Nenie and Emmi and Master Joe, and Miss Drucy Smit spent a day recently at Mr. David Dun can's. We are glad to state that Otis, th infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David Dun can, who has been sick so long, i improving. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan hav the sympatby of every one in the com anunity, and all are anxiously awaitin; the time when the little sufferer wil Sbe restored to health. .Messrs. John William, and Jame Scott, spent the Sabbath in Whitmir Sand worshipped with the congrega 'tion at the NMethodist church. Miss Ida Brannon. who far so man: years was a -popular saleswoman fo the Glenn Lowry company store, i here until after the Christmas holi *days. Miss Brannon has been worki *ing this season as a milliner in At lanta. She is spending a few day *with Mrs. J. M. Major, but will visi other friends and relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Batson and famn ily left Saturday for their new horn 'in Georgia. Mrs. Maud McCarley is visitin, friends and relatives in Union. Miss Mauldin Graham, of Columbia who is so pleasantly remembered b: the younger set here, came today ti ,spend Christmas week with her auni Mrs. Jas. D. Tidm3arsll. Mrs. A. M. Watson and little daugh ter, Rebecca, leave tomorrow to spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. an Mrs. Felder, in Bamberg. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Duckett gave party to the younger set in honor o Miss Ray Duckett at their home il 'North Main street last Thursday even ing. The following young persons at tended: Messrs. Coleman Gary, Mile' Wright, Ramond Abrams. Otis Sube: and James Scott, and Misses Margare a.nd Kathleen Meyers. Mabel an4 Gladys McCarley and Birdie Sims. On< Sof the pleasant features of the even ing's entertainment was a guessing contest to be answered with letters 0 the alphabet;; thus: containing nothing? Answer M. T. Insect Answer Z. Behold? Answer C SIndefinite Quantity? Answer N. E And so on. Mr. oCleman Gary an< Miss Ray Duckett won the prize whici was a splendid box of wvriting pape: 4/dwith holly ribbon. The house stastefully decorated in holly ant fruit jelatine, whipped cream and maraschino cherries and cake were served. Only those who have passed this age can realize how this, the first, party was enjoyed. 9 Dr. J. J. Killingworth, of Columbia; Special District Deputy Hardin, of Chester, and Dr. J. K. P. Neatherry, B editor and proprietor of the South Carolina Odd Fellow were here Satur day and organized an Odd Fellow's lodge, with a membership of twenty one. t The following officers were elected: t Noble Grand-R. Shackleford. C Vice Grand-J. L. Evans. Secretary-W. W. M. Whitener. Treasurer-J. P. Bishop. The new lodge is Whitmire, No. 152. e I Nita. - I FORMER SEMINOLE OFFICERS PLEAD FOR CLEMENCY eI Columbia, Dec. 20.-In prison garb John Garlington and his cousin, Jas. Stobo Young, Laurens men, serving sentences of three years and one year respectively, for wrecking the Semi _ nole Securities company and convert e ing to their own use $52,000 of that concern's funds, appeared before Gov ernor Blease today, with their attor neys and several friends a.nd in the presence of these and of newspaper e men made a powerful plea for execu tive clemency. Affidavits were presented from nine of the trial -jurors, saying they be e lieed the men to have been sufficient 7 ly humi.llated to punish whatever s crime they" may have committed and urging clemency. Christie Benet, of Columbia, and Al bert Tod. af Laurens, as attorneys for the prisoners, argued that the t men had not ibeen given a fair trial. Governor Blease said he had received a letter from another attorney, whicb might strongly influence his ultimate decision. This letter's contents he did not reveal. The governor did not commit him e self, but his general attitude so im b Dressed the newspaper men present - .hat they would not be at all surpris ed to see pardons or paroles issued e shortly, perhaps in time to constitute -' Christmas presents. Governor Blease's reply, granting e the request of Christie Benet for an audience for Garlington and Young is in part as follows: 1 Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of this morning. SIt is quite unusual, 'as I am in formed, for the governor of the State after conviction and com'mitment to the penitentiary, for the s.ervice of a sentence, to allow or have a party so convicted and committed to be brought from the penitentiary to make personal appeal to the executive for Iclemrency: But, according to custom well recognized and enforced, such ap peals and presentation are made by written communications and through -eitos by friends. I have never 'been adverse to hearing the personal appeals to me for clemency, in the exercise of my duties -as governor or to shut off any avenue to those confin Sed in the penit.entiary to appeals to me for mercy in the enforcement of the Slaws of the State or in the exercise of 7 the powers of my office. . . I shall Snever shirk my duty in this respect by -evasion or shutting my ear to the ap -peal of those who have been shut - within the walls of our penal institu I tion, and thus deprivied of personal I access to my office. For this reason, whatever may be the practice or cus a tom alluded to I shall hear your clients f in full and give due consideration to I their appeal, as the laws require me - to do, and as the dictates of my con - science as a public officer demands. 3 After hearing them, as above stated, r I will give to what they say, grave t and careful consideration. - Also Night be "Run In." 'In days of old when for a look ;Men rapiers drew, ? One had to be upon his guard .Or be run through. I These modern times no sword one fears; But still the rover Has got to be upon his guard Or be~ run over. -nesine r an<wript. LUTHERAN BOARD I SELLS BUILDD Valuable Property on Main Street Columbia, Brings $80,000. Columbia State, 21st. One of the most significant real e tate transactions of recent months Columbia was completed yesterda when the Lutheran Board of Public tion sold its Main street lot and buil ing to the Carolina Insurance and Ca ualty company for $80,000, there beii a large cash consideration in t] transaction. A significant feature in the transa tion -is that it means a continued ii Drovement of property for the use the Lutheran Board of Publicati< and the Carolina Insurance and Ca ualty company. When seen yesterday in regard the transaction, Rev. W. H. Greev( manager of the Lutheran Board Publication, stated that the action the board was but another step the execution of the plans whikh ha been under consideration for sor time., Since the board acquired i lot on Sumter street, adjoining i Main street lot, it has been its pu pose at an 6pportune time to erect i permanent puiblication building i Sumter street. This probability w kept in mind when the board erect, its printing house last year on t rear end of the Sumter- treet lot. New Building Fianned. Dr. Greever stated that, as manag of the board, he was instructed at t meeting yesterday to begin prelimi ary investigation at once, looking the erection of a new building Sumter street. .When the board a journed it decided to meet on call hear the report on the result of i vestigations of plans for the n( building. The board is in a position to ere a handsome building on Sumter stre< free from all indebtedness, and to e large its important work on the baE of an adequate operating capital. I Greever said that the board regar itself as fortunate in this move aj feels that it has taken the greaie forward step in its history. The Ma street lot, on which the handsor building was erected, was acquired 1906 by private parties in the inktere of the Lutheran church and lat transferred to the Lutheran Board Publication at the original purcha price of $14,000. The lot has a frot age of 43 feet and a depth of 208 fe' The building is a three-story brit structure with a fron,. of Indiana san stone. When Dr. Greever -was asked b opinion about the transaction; he sta ed that he received a great deal personal satisfaction out of two fac connected with it, first, that there no speculative element in the transa tion, but it means enlarged and pe manent improvements for Columbi The other feature of satisfaction that the Lutheran Board of Public tion had the opportunity to showi foresight and courage by becoming pioneer in the improvement of Sumt street, which is expected to becon one of the chief business streets Columbia. When the officers of the Caroli1 Insurance and Casualty company we seen they stated that they had boug the property for their own use. Th further stated that since they ha had purchase of the building und consideration for some time. Th have given considerable thought the advisability of adding sever stories to the building and equippir it with elevator service and stea heating plant The Carolina Insurance and Casua ty company now occupy more the half of the second floor and they col template the use of an entire floor. Officers. The officers of the Carolina Insu ance and Casualty company are P.] Haltiwanger, president; A. H. Koh secretary and treasurer; A. B. Lani ley, general manager; Ames Halt wanger, auditor. This company is el tirely a home institution and is ful identified with the business interes of Columbia and its progress. It is understood that the Luthera B3oard of Publication will retain i -ree+ noiesnn the second floor ul CAPT. J. M. HUDGENS DEAD. G Aged Veteran and Magistrate at Laur in ens Passes Away. Laurens, Dec. 19.-Capt John M. Hudgens, a well-known citizen of this s- city, and magistrate of this township, in died at his home here Sunday about ,y, noon. Capt. Hudgens had been in ill a- health for some time, and *his death d- was not unexpected. The funeral ser-1 s- vices will be held at Chestnut Ridge ig church tomorrow afternoon. Capt. ie Hudgens has held his membership in this church since early life. c- The deceased was 73 years of age n- and was one of the few surviving Con of federate veterans. He served thfough n the war and came out of the conflict s- with a fine record. Since 1890 he has been residing in Laurens, and duringi - that time has held the office of magis trate. of Capt. Hudgens is survived by his of wife, one brother, Mr. R. H. Hudgens; in two sisters, Mrs. Dr. J. S. Wolff and e Mrs. John Moore; three sons, Messrs. ae W. P., Ambrose and John, and four .ts daughters, Mrs. Alice Teague, Mrs. R. s Guy Smith, Mrs. Rose Power and Mrs. r- Broaddus Hill. ts Capt. Hudgens was a man greatly n admired by a large vircle of friends. as He was of spotless character and ed clean of life. His death is a great loss Le to the city and county. Judge .Gage and the Felder Charge. In the matter of the charge of Judge er Gage to the grand jury at Newberry ie in .the Felder case in which he stated that they must be convinced beyond to a reasonable doubt of the guilt of Mr. )n Felder before they could find a true d- bill, and the fact that many of the to newspapers of the State seem to doubt ~ and question the correctness of the re 1W port made by the newspapers of this charge, the Yorkville Enquirer ac ct cepted the suggestion ot The Herald at, and News and wrote to Judge Gage. n- Of course, there was never any doubt is as to the correctness of the report )r sent out by any of the correspondents ds at Newberry, but it seems that some id of the newspapers thought these re st ports were incorrect. in The following is the letter of the Qe editor of the Enquirer to Judge Gage, in and Judge Gage's reply: - st In pursuance of the suggestion of er The Herald and News, we have seen' of proper to write to Judge Gage about se this matter. The correspondence .ls 1t- as follows: st. Yorkville, S. C., Dec. 13, 1911. ik Hon. G. W. Gage, d- Chester, S. C. Dear Sir: Enclosed is a clipping sfrom the Newberry Herald and News .t- that explains itself fully. of .1f your honor will pardon me, I ts will say that I would not think of ad *s dressing a judge on a subject likei c- this except for the fact that I am in r- doubt as to the correctness of the a. statement of The Herald and News. is In other words, while I have no doubt a- as to the motive of that paper, I think ts it must be mistaken. a According to my understanding of er the duty and power of a grand jury, 1 it is the business of that body merely o to make sufficient inquiry to sat.isfy itself as to whether there is probable ia guilt, and it is up to the petit jury to re decide whether guilt has been estAb Lt lished beyond a reasonable doubt yI have seen it stated that your hon re or told this grand jury that if it saw ar proper to do so, in the belief that its y action was for the public good it could to throw the case out, regardless of the al proof, and the correctness of this posi tion I can understand and appreciate. m. If it is the pleasure of your honor to straighten out the matter in dispute .1- between the Enquirer and the New L berry Herald and News, the kindness a will be very much appreciated. I am very truly, W. D. Grist, r.Editor Yorkville Enquirer. .Chester, S. C., Dec. 14, 1911. n, My dear Mr. Grist: I a~m in receipt -. of your letter of yesterday, with en ,i- closure, and I note same. 1. I can not, of course, recall the Ly. words I used in charging the grand ts jury of Newberry in the Felder case; but my recollection is, John Aull, who .n is the court stenographer, took down s tl-e words and would certainly report - them correctly. i ,t ten charge as reneated. is in, line with that I have in recent years generally made to grand juries. I doubt not but that your statement of the law is more literally correct, to-wit.: If the testimony reasonably establishes the truth of the bill, then there ought to be returned a true bill. But as a practical matter, I have found that it is not worth while to enter on the trial before a petit jury, where testimony for the defense is heard, in cases where the testimony for the State alone left a resonable doubt of guilt; for, in such a case, there ought to be a verdict of not guilty. My prac tice has been in late years, to charge the grand jury generally, that if all the witnesses for the State left them in reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt, then to return no bill. You will see, therelore, if there be error, it is not one of fact by the New berry paper; but one of law by me. Yours truly, Geo. W. Gage. To W. D. Grist, Yorkville, S. C. CLEMSON FUNDS ATTACKED. School Association of Lexington Coun ty Memorializes Legislature Divide Fertilizer Tax. Lexington, Dec. 18.-What is prob ably the beginning of one of the strongest fights that has ever been waged. against large appropriations for Clemson college was 'begun here yes terday, when the Lexington County School Trustees' association appointed a committee to memorialize the next legislature to divide the fertilizer tax equally between Clemson and the ru ral schools of the State. The resolu tion -was introduced by L. Bennett Frick, of the Dutch Fork section, who, in a strong address, assailed the man ner in which Clemson is being run and scored the idea of this institution re ceiving so much money, which, in his opinion, should go to the rural schools of the State. Where Are Its Graduates? Among other things it was pointed out by the speaker that but few of the farmer boys of moderate means re ceive any benefit from the college, which, in the beginning, was said to be a ~farmners' school, for farmers' boys. "Where are the Lexington gra duates from this great school ?" he asked. "Is there a single man under the sound of my voice.who can point a single graduate *of Clemson college who has returned to his home county and given the benefit of his agricul tural knowledge to his 'home people?" He urged that the time was ripe for the people of the rural districts to speak out and declare for more help for the common schools. Unanimously Favored. Mr. Frick was followed by several others, all of- whom favored the cur tailment of Clemson's fund. The res olution to memorialize the legislatur'e to divide the fertilizer tax equally be tween the rural schools and Clemson, was adopted without a dissenting voice. Another resolution, in the nature of an amendment to the Frick resolu tion, was offered by Chas. B. Kneece, president of the association, asking the legislature also to change the present law now governing aid to weak schools. Modify Requirements. As the law now stands any district receiving aid from this special appro priation must vote upon itself an ex tra 2-will leiy before such aid can be ob'ned, placing th-a length of the school term in the hands' of the ma-' foity of cac'h d;strict. whether the district is inhabited -by men interested in schools or not. It is desired that the appropriation become. available when money is raised by the school from any source. A Sure Sign. That levity is a su:bject that is some times worth while avoiding has been learned to the sorrow of a would-be undertaker. At a recent examination of the State indertaking hoard amorg th<e gues f ins r.kd' of the many applicants, was tbo following one: "W,t <dn yon e'nasider as an infalli-1 ble sign of death?" -T-> c,~ the door?" ans,wered one. THE HOUDAYS VERY GAY IN PROSPERITY A DELIGHTFUL "SHOWER" FOB CHARM[NG BRIDE-ELECT. Christmas Services And Christmas Tree.-Personal'Mention-Other Matters. Prosperity, Dec. 21.-Mr. and krs. A. G. Wise have returned from a visit to Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lathan, of Lit tle Mountain, were shoppers in Pros perity on Tuesday. Misses Eleanor and Cornelia Capers, of Washington, D. C., will arrive Sat urday, and spend the holidays with their aunt, Mrs. J. L. Wise. Mr. and Mrs. Thornwell Haynes, of High Point, N. C., are here for the Bowers-Hunter wedding. Mr. Jno. Pat Wise, of Ridgeland, ac companied by his friend, Mr. J. H. Hydrick, of Orangeburg, will spqnd Christmas week with the former's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wise. Misses Oliv'e Counts, Estelle Domin ick and Mary Willis, of Columbia col lege, are home for the holidays. Miss Curle, of Winnsboro, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. S. Wheeler. Miss Willie Mae Wise, ot Suxnter, will spend Christmas with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wise. Miss Eroline Monts and Mr. Rufus Monts, of Lyons, Ga., are here for sev eral weeks' stay. Rev. E. W. Leslie has as his guest his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Leslie, of Blue Ridge, Va., and brother, Mr. D. D. Leslie, of Houston, Va. Mr. W. H. Enlow, of Route, Nd. 1, has moved to Prosperity. The Methodist Sunday school will have a Christmas tree at the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Miss Ethel Counits, of Darlington, is V home for Christinas. Grace Sunday school will render the following program Sunday evening: Voluntary. .Song No. 9. Reading scripture and prayer by Pastor E. W. Leslie. Christmas Candles, by eight -little girls. Recitation by six boys. -Song No. 14. Recitation by Fulton Counts. The Christmas Song, by fouir girls. Song No. 15. Recitation by four girls. -- Song No. 12. Recitation by five girls. Recitation by Miss Mary DeWalt Hunter. Song No. 10. Recitation, Mrs. Alda Ray Wheeler. O ff erings. Distribution of "treats." Song No. 18. Benediction. Miss Adella Bowers, the bride-elect, was the recipient of a ldvely mis cellaneous shower given by Miss Ad die Werts, at her home in -McNai'y street. The guests were received at the - door by Miss Ellen Werts, and in vited into the drawing room, which was elaborately decorated with ferns and Southern smilax. After a few minutes of congratulations, they were directed to the dining hall, which was a veritable bower of fiowers, the color scheme of red prevailing. Holly and red carnations covered the snowy ta-ble. After a delicious sweet course, served by Misses Mary Lizzie and Tena Wise, the bride-elect -pulled a unique Japanese parasol and on her were showered dainty and beautiful gifts, which shows the high esteem in which Miss Bowers is held.. Before leaving the dining hail, an elegant toast was given by Miss Addie Werts to the bride. Souvenirs of the occasion were tiny Japanese parsols tied with holly ribbon. As the guests were leaving coffee and cream -were served. The afternoon, with its pleasant memories, will linger long with those who were present. Pension Notice. I will be in the auditor's office each. Saturday in January to prepare pr sion applications. W. G. Peterson, Pension Commissioner. 12-22-m.