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Volume 16 CHERAW. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY. S. C., AUGUST 22, 1912 Number 43
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Political Card fr(
To the Voters of the Fourth Ji
I rgret very much that, circun
to resort to the public prints in
Solicitorship, for I have endeavc
with my competitors to place th
plane,by way of happy contrast
waged throughout the State, a
sonalities and slurs; and in sir
circulated in my behalf, or the
newspapers, not a single refei
statement has been made concer
' could possibly be construed, ei
wise to reflect upon the charact*
in private, professional or politi
Hence it is with peculiarly d(
lar letter over the signature o
tributed, whieh is filled with in:
"tacking my ^professional and offi
both by his spoken and written
regard, high esteem and close
that, whatever may be the on
ant personal relations between
unchanged.
As 1 have heretofore stated, I
aeter as a man, my profession)
k office. I have not espoused th<
E for Governor to further my ch?
W stions to the contrary; and tlia
~ the. fact that that the charge 1
which* "straw" I am supposed
-smile" or the "Judge's favor",
myself in the gubernatorial or
that I have considered my const
decide for themselves; and I I
that I could influence them to
unlike my opponent who so earn
! fearlessness, his courage and his
TO STATE MY POSITION IN
'{MEASURE whenever and bv 1
without regrrd to the effect it 1
mijpnal pr business interests.
-Any insinuation that^yiave <
K -air" auto-biography''^^Rfesc
H^PmpFrnere a
y longl before I do); but I am p
. friends, most of whom liave km
seen fit to make public their es
-endorsing my candidacy, and tc
lieve I should he elected, and it
v ' of the basest ingratitude if I di<
. and very foolish if I did not .se
in giving the same the widest
' '' -sting.
Ahd in this connection, I am
given my candidacy by the mc
have practiced for fifteen years,
hardest sort of legal battles witl
me their endorsement for the e:
hood a .scurrilous campaign ru
circulated in other portions of
of shaking public confidence in r
In regard to the charge that 1
to be made erroneous statement
my announcement of my candir
Rogers may have stated to fr
tion to become a candidate befr
was made by anv.one as he df
running for Congress; but I u
mv intention to make the race
the public during the month (
other announcements were nnub
intention of Mr. J. I\. Owens,
X* . A. 1*1 1 1 1
;< j hot which caniioi ne ueniou
candidate for this office hv puhli:
never filed any pledge, is today
which i.s evidence that HE does
faith, and. it* lie is in llennettsv
and I defy Mr. Rogers to prove
Jn regard to my lamented I
Monroe Johnson, I can only s;i
liave ever liad among the la whoever
let pass an opportunity
and ability; and 110 man, save <
can possibly construe any wort
been printed in my behalf as e<
^ ments, his character, or the rest
stated that during my adniinistr,
of my work as compared with li
larger percentage of eonvictioi
have held.the office than during
pie so efficientIv: and i respect
respect ;s one which not only I,
lina, might well be proud of.
In regard to tlie insinuation
worthy motives in the dismiss
should have been prosecuted, 1
compromised a case without the
Judge, and that mv judgment i
has likewise been concurred in
the Grand Juries,:with whom I
Inasmuch as I lfave made so i
3VIr. Rogers. I defy him to show
live years I have been Solieito
rtisement.)
)m Solicitor Spears'
idicial Circuit: (
istances have arisen which force me i
the conduct of my campaign for the 5
red both by example and agreement (
e campaign for this oflice on a high (
; to most of the contests now being (
nd to eliminate therefrom all per- i
eh campaign literature as has been (
articles which have appeared in the (
rence, insinuation or derogatory
ning either of my competitors which t
ther directly or indirectly, in any- i
sr. reputation, attainments or record 1
eal life of either of them: 1
?ep regret that I have read a circu-it
f Mr. T. I. Rogers now being dis- j
sinuations, innuendoes and slurs, at- s
Iniol -i
vim iv^jiu, ivline at me same Time, f
words, he assures me of his warm f
friendship, and expresses the hope (
teome of this campaign, the pleas- t
.all of the candidates may remain
am seeking re-election on my char- s
k1 qualifications, and my record in (
5 cause of either of the candidates f
inees of success, despite any insinu- t
t I have not done so is attested by >
lias not been definitely made as to 1
to he clinging"?the "Governor's (
It. is true that I have not busied 1
any other campaign, for the reason (
ituents sufficiently able to think and
lave not sufficient conceit to think \
vote against their convictions: but, j
estly proclaims his independence, bis (
; intrepidity. I AM MAN ENOUGH
REGARD TO ANY MAN OR ANY
whom the question may be asked,
nay have upon my political, profes?ither
deemed it necessary to write
ime one else to
wtt> oi "
vill need POLITICAL "obituaries"
roud to say that a number of my
3wn me from my boyhood up, have
teem, to testify to their reasons for
> set forth the causes why they beseems
to me that I would be guilty
1 not deeply appreciate their action,
ek a perfectly legitimate advantage
publicity. Oh, envy, deep is thy
deeply grateful for the indorsement
millers of my own Bar, at which I
, during which time I have had the
1 teh very men who have now given
ipress purpose of stamping as falsemor
which was being industriously
my Circuit with the evident intent
ne.
[ have knowingly made or permitted
s in regard to the circumstances of
lacy, I reply that it is probable Mr.
lends and acquaintances his intense
any PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT '
il on another occasion in regard to
ras the lir.st candidate to announce
over my signature, which 1 did in
>f February, 1012, long before any ;
e, and whatever may have been the
of Bennettsville, at that time, it is (
that Mr. Owens has never become a
shing his card in the newspapers, has
supporting me earnestly and openly,
i not consider me guilty of any bad
illc on Aug. 27th, will vote for nic;
to the contrary.
friend and predecessor. Hie late .T.
iv that lie was the closest friend 1
ers of this Circuit., and that I have
of doing reverence to his memory
one with an utterly malicious mind,
1 1 have said or anything that has
isting any reflection upon his attainiIts
of his work. It has simply heen
ation of this office the official records
is show fewer cases dismissed and a
is secured during the live years I
the last liv evears he served his peoi*
ii i :? .. i
iliny Mimim mat my record ill null
but also any lawyer in South Carotliat
I have been influenceil by unal
and compromise of eases which
reply that 1. have never dismissed or
consent and approval of the Circuit
n at least 95 per cent, of such cases
by the Sheriff, Clerk of Court and
consulted before taking action,
naiiv official errors i ntlie opinion of
by the record of a single case in the
r where lie, by his-superior kuowl
edge, eloquence, or legaL attainmei
jury in Marlboro County?his own
not fully entitled in law and accord!
In the cases in which I have com
promise I have always endeavored to
.'ircumstanees in life. To many me]
vould mean far more severe punisl
ship on their families, than would tli
)ther men. I defy Mr. Rogers or an
luct in any case, whether it was d
;cuted, was influenced by reason of
,vith it either possessed or lacked poli
except, as above stated, I have frecji
)f a small tine on a poor man, propoi
I do not believe in the imposition
;hat all violators of the law should
n proportion to the gravity of the
uethod of punishment that will put t
'ooting. But as long as the law im]
hose who possess wealth can pay a
laying tines, 1 do not propose that f
shall be forced to undergo imprison]
iig a fine as his richer neighbor. I
ine is left to the discretion of the
;onsulted with him as to the amoun
he endeavor to render equal justice
The Solicitor's duty is to the deft
. ? _L ...I J n vt 4rvn wf i r* 1 n +
le SXlOUlU maiuiaiu ?n nupaium ai
;ent up to Court which ought not tc
iuty to investigate all cases, and
ind which have none. But from my
icing with Mr. Rogers, I have 110 d
rigorously prosecute EACH AND ]
lim, holding Court for a full week al
?very petty, insignificant case, in tl
)eneficial results. If this is the wa
hicted, then you had better not vol
I repeat my regret that the publi
breed upon me; but I livve felt tha
ne, and I cannot permit such imput
efforts of friends in my behalf to g(
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GEN. WILLIAM BOOTH. eh
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SALY.VTIOX ARMY LOSES ITS tir
CHIEF. da
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Rev. William Booth Dies at Acre of S3 1,11
so
London, Aug. 20.?The Rev. WilSi]
liam Booth, general and commanderin-chief
of the Salvation Army, died
at 10:13 o'clock tonight. He was
born at Nottingham in 3 S29. The veteran
Salvation Army leader was un- *0]
pensions for 4S hours previous to his
death. The medical bulletins had not
Deposit yoi
in
rr\
ihe Dank <
CKera.w,
STRONGER THAN ALL OTHER BAN
40 compoui
0 irv savini
nts, secured a verdict from a
home County?to which he was
ug to the evidence,
jented to a dismissal or a comtake
into consideration a man's
a the payment of a fine of $25
lment and entail greater bardie
payment of a fine of $500 by
iyone else to show that my conismisscd,
compromised or prosthe
fact that anyone connected
itical influence, money or power,
iiently asked for the imposition
rtionate to his moans,
of fines in any case. I believe
be punished by imprisonment
? offense, and this is the only
lie rich and poor upon an equal
r>oses alternative sentences, and
nd do escape imprisonment by
or the same offense a poor man
nent because he cannot pay as
Tnnoo wViati flio am mint hi" tllp
Circuit Judge, I have always
t of the fine to be imposed, in
to every man. '
'ndant as well as to the State;
titude. Therq ?re many cases
) be tried. It is the Solicitor's
decide which ones have merit
five years' experience in pracoubt
that, if elected, he would
EVERY CASE brought before
; every term, taking time to try
lie end accomplishing no more
ly you want your Courts con;e
for me.
cation of this article has been
it no other course was open to
ations upon my record and the
) unanswered.
,J. MONROE SPEARS.
vealed the seriousness of the genal's
condition, which for a week
st, >it is now admitted, was hoperwent
removal
a cataract in nis left eye. Sor two
ys after the operation indications
stifled the hope of the general's revery.
Then hood poisoning set in
d from that time, with the excepalth
gradually declined. The gen.
>n of occassional rallies, the patient's
al recognized that the end was near!
d often spoke of his work as being!
iisbedAttended
by Son,
Vrale SHRDLUPUPU PUPU PUUPU
Throughout the commander-n- ,
ief's illness his son. Braell Booth,
ior of staff of the army, and Mrs.
amwell Booth gave their unremltig
attenetions to him both night and
y.
The aged evangelist died at his res?nce,
the Rookstone, Hadle Wood,
mo eight miles from London, where
had been confined to his bed ever
ice the operation.
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There's the Rule.
"I always tuake It a practice to let ;
morrow take care of Itself." "That's ;
sy enough, but it's forgetting yes- j
:'day that causes trouble ior so many j
us."
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WILL WORK FOR &
PANAMA TRADE
THE PLANS ARE BEING MADE AT
SPARTANBURG TO DEVELOP
THE PORT.
AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION
0 IT
Committee of Six Named to Take Up
Matter of Bringing Foreign Steam hip
Lines to Charleston.?Criticism
of Ports Present Facilities. .
Spartanburg.?At a conference held
..
at the country club, several miles out
from the city, plans were formulated
to secure a great part of the trade
from the opening of the Panama . jA
Canal for the port of Charleston.
After discussing the various phase*
of the question as had been outlined ' "j
previously on the programme, it waa
decided to name a committee of six. .
gentlemen who will take up the que#tion
of inducing various forelgx y"
steamship lines to make Charleston . * ,
their American terminal and also to ^
'( . y-^
extend inducements to Western cities*
where great quantities of freight originate,
to have both the imports and 1
exports shipped to Charleston. ,
The future of the organization
which was perfected was placed in. V.
the hands of the state chamber at (- ;commerce
and this body' will call
ture meetings and push the suggso?
tions made to a successful terminer
The meeting was called to
the Hon. John B. Cleveland.. Tkos^fl B
tory remarks said that the meetin^^^^
would attempt to accomplish some
definite work and would have no
speech making. He stated that before
Charleston could expect to1 bo
made the greatest port in th South it y
was necessary for that city to provide
adequate facilities and be prepared
to handle the business. Ho
stated that warehouses were greatly
needed in Charleston.
Charged With Assault on Brother.
E. B. Gaskins, of Lake City, a wellto-do
and prominent man of that town,
was brought to Florence and -lodged in
jail to await the result of injuries?
said to have been inflicted by him on
* ?- * *1 A IIf of T O b-O,
ms uroiuer, A. >> . uaomuo, at uaao
City. It is said that A. W. Gaskins
was drinking and his brother attempted
to take him home. An altercation
arose between them on the way, and
E. B. Gaskins struck his brother,
knocking him to the pavement, where
he struck his head. Hp walked about
some time after this, but later in the
day developed alarming symptoms
andv is now considered in a most crit-.
ical condition. Whether the blow of
the brother, inflicted the injury
is the problem to be solved.
Fire Does Much Damage.
Fire of unknown origin partly de-,
stroyed the east warehouse and stock
of the Kirkland Distributing Company
at the corner of Wayne and Lady Sts.,
Columbia. The loss by fire and water
will amount to several thousand dollars.
B. B. Kirkland, president of the
company, said that he thought the
loss was fully covered by insurance.
Mr. Kirkland said that he could not
tell until after investigation just what
the loss would amount to.
Candidates Speak at Pendleton.
The candidates for the various
county offices spoke to about 300 people
at Pendleton. The meeting, as a
whole, was a quiet one?the only disturbance
occurring at the close of
Tosh Ashley's speech. While, of
course, considerable Interest is being
manifested in the different races, the
greatest iuterst appeared to be taken
in the race of the candidates for the
[louse of representatives. The candliates
announced themselves as follows:
For Blease, J. W. Ashley, Oscar
W. Gray, J. A. Hall, J. M. King, T.
F. Nelson and W. W. Scott. For
Jones, W. A. Hudgens, J. D. Jackson,
D. H. Russell, J. B. Watson, T. F,
Watkins and S. M. Wolfe.
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