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ALLEGED YE Mi 31 AN ESCAPED WHILE MARSHAL WATCHED (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.) get Johnson pardoned as he was heir " ? to a large e?uue 111 uuicagu. Felder-Reed Incident. It was during this sitting of the comf mittee that Thos. B. Felder, the Atlanta attorney, was presenting his charges against Governor Blease and Detective Reed was telling of an attempted "frame-up" whereby they hoped to show that they could buy a pardon. But no pardon was obtained, and how that investigation, with its charges raised a storm in South Carolina is still fresh in the public mind. The scoring which the committee, Felder and Burns received at the hands of the South Carolina governor in public speeches, charging that the whole Augusta business was an attempt to blacken his reputation and injure an innocent man, and how these speeches and subseuent developments fanned the campaign into white heat is recalled by the paroling of the prisoner who figured in the sensational dictagraph testimony at Augusta. "Portland yedV Pleas. "Portland Ned," from his cell in the penitentiray, has addressed several ~ * r-< i. ; letters to tne peopie 01 opai laiiuui which were published in the newspapers there, asking for one more chance and begging them to use their influence to get him his fredom and give him another chance. Several strong appeals were made to the governor in behalf of the prisoner, begging him in the name of humanity to give him clemency. Tonight the governor finally yield\ ed and extended mercy. His reasons are set forth in the' following: Keasons for Parole. "Johnson, James, (white,) alias Edward Mnrnhv. alias Edward Howard, alias Edward Smith, alias George Howard, alias "Portland Ned," convictI ed at the August 1911, term of court I for Spartanburg county of housebreaking and larceny and sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the State penitentiary. "The following letter was received from the clerk of court of Spartanburs: county: ||u 'Spartanburg, S. C., April 23,1913. In re James Johnson. " *Mr. John K. Aull, Columbia, S. C. " 'Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of April 22nd instant, in regard to one Jariieli Johnson, ybif wiff ITnd certified copy of sentence- imposed, and as to Johnson being the same person who served a term in the federal prison for breaking into the postoffice- at Enoree, S- C., will say thta he is the same person. This is about the only reliable information that T can giva " 'Yours very iruij, (Signed) " 'N. Leonard Bennett, Clerk of Court by E. W. Miller, D. C.' , Many Appeals for Parole. "The defendant had already served nearly seven years in the Federal prisi on in Atlanta for breaking into the ' postoffiee at Enoree, S. C.. when he was tried again in Spartanburg under ~ +>iicr and sentenced I I,. ian$ ui una to ten years' imprisonment, of which sentence he has served nearly two years making a total of nearly nineyears which he has served for this offence. "I have received several personal letters from prominent people of this State in reference to the man, asking that he be shown mercy. A petition I was presented signed by the foreman and members of the jury who tried the j case, by Col. B. G. Landrura and many ; of the other good, substantial citizens around and about the place where the l crime was committed. I "The following communication was also filed with the petition: ^ " 'Department of justice, office of the TTnitPd States Marshall, District of South Carolina, Charleston, S. C., t April 12, 1913. ~ "Deserves Consideration. " 'James Johnson, care State prison, I Columbia, S. C. I " 'Dear Sir: I have yours of the 6th K. inst. requesting me to write the srov \nior and ask clemency for you. You | sayV^ha^J'ou have resolved to "have I done with the old life and De a man m [the future," and I think that if you kan convince the governor that you [would carry out this resolution and intend to do it that your case deserves consideration, and I will write him to thi6 effect Your long imprisonment as a federal and State prisoner, for practically the same offence, appeals to me and I think will to all fair-minded and sympathetic men, and I feel confident ko* W von can convince those who ^Kave the pow?-r to help vru to liberty Khat you will in the future live an honfflpst and straightforward life and everyKpe would be glad to see' you released. " 'Respectfully, SHI (Signed) ""J. D. Adams/ Hnr Billing Good Behavior. m "The defendant having served nearJjwly seven years in the Federal prison in ^Atlanta, and nearly two years in the r? I Mimnaui Everv r I The reasor with bright, ne\ center of attrac is crowded dail < pntcd) uui me < Up-to-c Our Millinery I dard of Newberry try. Our styles,1 anything that goe Kaf are the best IJ Our efforts are every s equal. We have added i past week. Each express ment COME! I Ladies' I -., .... New styles, pure liner strictly man tailored and ? i - *j_ j values, cnoice me suiu Skii Skirt specials here thi $7 5{, all new models at o I 30 Oyards 40 inch White Lawn, wo 15c., running in 2 to 20 yard legl limited 10 yards to ^ach buey at .. Extra fine linen finished Bleac Damask, worth and sells elsewhere 35c., at cn the yard : 36 inch Checked Nainsook, medi weight, for Pajamas, Waists : Dresses, worth 121-2c., at only the 16 yards Poe Mills. Bleaching fc 1 * n A \ 300 new Parasols all new hand you can't match 'em in town for ] than $1.50, choice I *.?. v One lot Apron Checked Gingha worth 8 l-3c. special at only yard. 90 inch Union Linen Sheeting, 21-2 yards wide and worth 8 marked down to I I I ; ????? same offence, and in view of the peti- charges i tion, signed by so many of the jurors kim detai who tried him, I granted the defend- Pendinj ant a parole during good behavior on is being April 25, 1913, in order that he may j have an opportunity to go forth and Special I I redeem himself in the eyes of the the Ba world." Bapt The governor this afternoon late The So sent the following telegram to District lested as ! Attorney Cochran, United States Judge Louis, M< Smith and Marshall 3. Duncan Adams: State att "Have paroled James Johnson, alias Convents j Portland Ned. Have you any further The trip *h's Meet Day a. )ay at Is 1 1j is are simple but v merchandise eve - -l .1 :tion, tnen mere is y. The attraction qualities offered, i late Millinery >evond doubt is the i p and the surrounding c workmanship, and, in :s to make up a first that can be had. eason to produce hats that ha scores of newest shapes to our li ; adds new life to this popular < Linen Suits ^ l coat suits,, piade of lineal crasl guaranteed, all sizes, $8.50 and $] - $6.5 t Specials s week, a skirt worth elsewhei nly - $4:9 lrtl1 _ 50 pieces Brown I ^S' rt 1" iC "wide, and sells else-*choice the yard hed 81x90 Seamless B1 ' at 1 Ua torn and hemmed, tt only each ? nmroc * V LUH1 Jt t -HJL tij Ail and A The best in town fc yd I/v patent, and vici and fords, $2.00 value all t - $1.00 2.50 Oxfords and _____ lace and two straps, a lee, to choice 98c 2 hales 40 in Sea ?1??? g i-2c., limited 16 yarc ms, 5c at the yard ????1? 10 1-4 Bleached or u: full ing, full 2 1-2 yards i 9c., yard (limited) 10 yari "The Store Th, i?i. v:? ? rrm wfRh i na SDecial" M igctlLLb I UUU UA v?v/ jvu ? ned?" ing St. Louis ' % replies to this wire Johnson 13th. The rou held at the penitentiary. Knoxville, Le: Special Pull Sates und Through Cws wr },e provided frc iptists Attending Southern ville for the , ist Convention* St Lonis gates and oth uthern Railway has been se- from Greenvil the "Official Route" to St. Spartanburg 0 d., for the Baptists of the Greenville 1.50 ending the Southern Baptist attached to th >n may 14th to 21et, 1913. Spartanburg, will be made on the "Caroii- the Baptists m Me At Busy Jewberi i caicsi convincing. If 1 ir nad the oower no mystery abou s at this store are it the prices name class ve no ne the depart i. Kayser i, .0 The world's standard sil 0 as good" kind, look in the en you find the kind that don't i * Kayser short gloves, pair . 6 ig Long silk gloves ?inen, full yard here at 15c., at 10c ?_^or eached Sheets, an<^ caP'' ie 75c. kind, at SMl* ?? Ov\f Gauze . and arm XFORD. five to e >r the price, full ^ gun metal Ox- \ 1 U sizes, choice ... *r Wome] weight S at choic* Pumps, button, i.11 marked down $1.98 ? 'Tis ii Island, worth t0 *ay ** Is to each buyer (% \ hi* ' b?nS' 5 VJ I'lLv and bla< 40c., mai abl-eached- Sheetsvide, worth 35c. Of 3000 y Is to each buyer uiuC 35c. vali choice tl k I If'i at's Always Busy/ onday, May 12th arriv- the morning from i r.30 p. m. Tuesday, May the State and catch te will be via Ashville, Columbia or S - * -* ? ~ ~ ^ T .... ? _ n _ uxigiuu *uu ? schedule is as iouuman sleeping cars will ton 9.00 a. m.; Coli tm Columbia and Green- ijgie 2.45 p m.,; Uni iccommodation of dele- tanburg 415 p m. ers. The Pullman car le will be handled to m' arrlTe LexiDet01 n train No. 12 leaving H-10 a. m., : p. m., May 12th and be p. m. The round tr e "Carolina Special" at S. C., will be $27.15 By this arrangement' Proportionately 1 ay leave their tomes In ' other points. Mimnaugh's ry's Stoi ow prices coi m to make a stoi t the way this not only the 3d. :a 5 n*n aiiK uioves i k glove, don't accept th? d, find the name "Kayser, year out at the finger ends - - > - 50c a . $1.25 9 800 SAMPLE SATS AND CAPS Oh! Aren't They Pretty! hildren rnd infants, beautiful lit 3 in the cutest styles, all priced Vests, full bleached tape neck hole, a big 10c. seller limited ach buyer at a's fine Lisle finish, Summer Itockings, a dandy 20c. seller, 1 y e pair ?ECIAL RIBBON SALE. ist he season when you need i your summer supply 01 no00 pieces Ribbon, all colors cks and white, worth 25 to *ked down to ards large wale pique, 25 and le, thrown on center table at * a vq rrl 1C J ai - - y almoet any part of Tickets on sa this train at either elusive, limited partanburg. The destination not nb: Leave Charles- May 27th, 1913. !mbia 1 p' ^ ^ Pullman 'arc on 3-13 p.m.; Spar- and Spartanbl ; Asheville 7.50 p. berth> upper be 1 AC n TY-l T Alliil. _ L ,.uo a. ? desired two pe and St Louis 7.30 berth witIiout ? ip from Newberry, Have local a ow rates from all tion, or write S [Columbia, S. C. 1 i. . i j 'i fffkl V'l . jpled _ e the store low x I ??? ^ -v t .'x rv K l.i V , 'Y.r :< :') ;?> 1 >t? ' ' ??i j;- H.->hv 11 ' ! "juSt " then or., ' * nd 75c ,$1.49 vi ___ ' ; y: :tle bats T-l off. 5c :l-2c i ~4 19c .1 19c ) ~ - 11 m M v. tie May 9th to 14th In? for returning to reach ; later than mid-night > from Columbia $4.75 ire $4.50 .ner lowef" rth 20 per cent less. If rsons may occupy one idditioaal cost gent wire for reseira!. H. McLean, D. P. JL,