- wnm 1 THE UNnjON TIMES vol. lxii. no. union,, august us, 1912. ?i.oo a yeah. THINGS WERE [IN CARDO Jones Says Blease Took Part of Negro Blind Tiger When He Commuted Sentence. Blease Replied That Jones Favored Negro on Bench? Synopsis of the Two Cases Aoninct Hnmnfnn ? Tof f ho Public Pass Judgment. On the stump here last Saturday Judge Jones charged Governor Blease with commuting the sentence of Cordoza Hampton to $100, thus taking up the negroes' cause. Governor Blease said in his speech that Jones sat on the supreme court and took the negroes' part when it came before him. As a matter of fact that particular case never went before the supreme court, nor was it ever tried in the Mayor's court. There were two cases against Cordoza Hampton, below is a sypopsis of each of th% cases: , Town of Union vs. Cordoza Hampton, charged with keeping Bawdy House. Tried July 7th, 11)08. Guilty of Keeping Bawdy House. Sentence, thirty days on the chain gang. Violation of a town ordinance passed April 11th, 1894, L. G. Young, clerk, J. A. Fant mayor. "An ordi i n: iuiikv ui'IUIIII^ iu uuwu)' illiu I-MSUrderly Houses. Any one found guilty "shall be punished by a fine of not mote than twenty dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days or both." Townsend & Townsend and Hamhlin were attorneys for the defendant. Messrs. J. A. Sawyer and W. W. Johnson were attorneys for the toVn of Union. Jury: James Hawkins, foreman; E. B. Lowe, It. W. Tinsley, F. 0. Willard, W. C. Alverson, J. M. Jeter. The case was appealed to the court of general sessions for Union county on the grounds, among other reasons, that the mayor could not impose a sentence without the alternate of a fine. The case was heard by Judge Klugh, J. C., at the September term of court. 1908:" Klugh said "it appears""ffiat the Original ordinance of the town limits the sentence to twenty days on the chaingang instead of thirty, as pronounced by the mayor." Reduced to twenty days. Hampton and his attorneys then appealed the case to the Supreme Court. The opinion of the court was delivered by Mr. Justice Gary. The court decided that the mayor of a f n\l'n AV AltlT OAllM Mrtf t?v*?Af.yv A w .? * v/4 v. vjr VVU1U UUb nilpuac *X 3CII" tence without the alternate of a fine. This decision was based on the wordings of section 2 of an act passed in 1897, entitled, "An Act to define the jurisdction and to settle the procedure in municipal courts of the cities and towns of this state, (incorporated in Vol. XX of the Code of laws as section 2004) which reads as follows: "Whenever said Mayor, Intendant or Mayor Pro tempore shall find th? party charged before him guilty of violating an ordinance of the said town, he shall have power to impose at his discretion a fine or imprisonment in th^ alternate. The court decided that the words "in his discre tion" referred to the crime and not to whatever the mayor pleased to impose either a fine or imprisonment without jrivinfr a noption of the other. It further held that "in the alternative" compelled the mayor to ^ive the guilty party an option of either a fine or imprisonment. The opinion of the court was delivered June 10, 1909. South Carolina Keporter, Vol. H6, July 16, 1909, No. 1, p. 46. Record from Clerk's Oftice, Union Co. Cordoza Hampton, convicted for selling liquor apd storing and keeping in his possession contraband liquor. Convicted on two counts on Dec. .'I, 1910, before Judge R. O. Purdy by the following jury: H. H. Webber, foreman, C. I). Haile, Jud Bishop, I.. D. Varner, E .N. Fowler, John W. Bobo. H. M. Parks, A. B. Carter. . Joe E. Fowler, P. T. Collins, S. S. Sanders, J. F. McBride. Sentenced to six month on chain gang straight. Notice of appeal was given and he went out on bond and on the 24th of Feby., 1911, Gov. Blease commuted sentence to four months on chain gang or a fine of $100 and hs paid the fine. Appeal never perfected. Cordoza Hampton was represented in the above case by Hon. B. F. Townsend and the presumption is there was no petition, for it is not mentioned in the Governor's pardoning report. This ease was never tried before Mayor L. L. Wagnon, as alleged by Gov. Rlease in his speech Saturday. The case was never passed upon by Judge Jones, as was alleged by the governor. The case tried before Mayor Wagnon was the one published ahove. This one was never in the supreme LY M/XED ZA HAMPTON CASE senator mauldin answers death's Call. Distinguished Citizen Passed Away at Greenville Tuesday Afternoon. Funeral Services Held on Thursday Afternoon. The measured tolling of the city hell in the twilight of yesterday sounded the requiem of one of Greenville county's most illustrious citizens?Senator W. L. Mauldin?who, at 5:55 o'clock yielded up the life that had been flickering since last Saturday night. The end came most peacefully, death settling upon him with all the gentleness of sleep. The members of his immediate family and a few close friends, who had kept ceaseless vigil throughout the days and nights that life swayed in the balance, were gathered about the bedside when Death's supmmons was answred. Only last Saturday mornintr he I greeted friends cherrily at the South' ern passenger station where he boarded a train for a Morganton, North Carolina, sanitarium. Having reached the sanitarium, Senator Mauldin became uddenly and desperate ill. The physicians pronounced his illness incurable and he, realizing that the end was not far off, expressed the wish that he be borne back to his native land to die. Members of the family who did not accompany the senator to North Carolina were telegraphed to come to his side at once. Sunday night he was placed aboard a train and hurried toward Salisbury, N. C., where he was transferred to the "Birmingham Special" and rushed to Greenville. Arriving here early Monday morning, he was carried to his beloved home, on Pendleton strecft, where he lay in a state of coma until the end yesterday afternoon.?Greenville News. Closed for the Summer. September, when announcement will be made as to location. Miss Hancock has just returned from a stay at Shiver' Springs and will leave soon for the northern markets to purchase the fall and winter stock for her parlors. An Ice Cream Supper. The Woman's Missionary Society of Unity Methodist church will serve ice cream and cake on Saturday afternoon, August 17, at the Excelsior School house grounds. The public is invited to attend. | Picnic Saturday. There will be a picnic given Saturday, August 17th, at the pasture on the place of Mr. H. H. Belue. The public is cordially invited to come and bring well filled baskets. Attention Officials of Carlisle Charge The third quarterly conference for Carlisle charge convenes at Kelly's Chapel, Saturday, August 18th, and 19th. Services will begin about 11 a. a. Saturday morning. Dear Brethren, members of the official board. Please arrange to attend this meetii.g. The people of the communitv are cordially invited to attend both Saturday and Sunday. O. N. Rountree, Pastor. August 10th, 1912. Teachera Attending Summer School Misses Lola L. Bonner, Alma Carter, Belle Crawford, Myrtle Crawford, Carrie Belle F'oster, Marie Garner, Carrie Goinjr, Emmie Hames, Anna Howze, Virginia Jeter, Pearl Lyhrand Beatrice McDaniel, Pauline Mc waniei, Madge McWhirter, M. B. Moore, Sophie Ravenscroft, Alsie O. Smith, Flora Tate, Molina Wilson, Claudie Wylie, Miss Lydia Ravenscroft, and Mr. Vernorj Ivey. Visitors?Misses Eila and Emmie Sams, Jonesville, and Mr. McBride. Watkins-Bishop. Miss Mamie Watkins of Cross Anchor and Mr. B. P. Bishop of Cross Keys were married August 12th at the residence of Mr. Howard. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lewis M. Rice in the presence of a few friends and relatives. court nor before the mayor of Union. Any one may look up the records and see for himself. Yet, Governor ISlease says, when charged with the matter, "Judge Jones took the side of the 'nigger', and he is the one to blame." STATE CAMPAIGN fl HELD HEi THE MEETING WAS LA&G 2,000 HEARST All the Candidates Wertf G and There was jk> Down Any Spek^e] died t)ie? Satftsfe*for . The State campaign mat in ' on Saturday, August loin, and were were more than 2,000 people prdtant at the speaking, and the dfty passed off as quietly as one eosld Wish. Whatever of disorder there was, seemed to be the good matured t?riety. There was no concerted effort made to howl down any' apeafcer. None of the speakers received penect attention and none of them i^ere roughly handled. From tKe Very oIq rf M .itrni* I^i ioh J ^ - uvut V, AtjLMjui L/unvan auu VI1Q force supported the chairmen, Sanator Macbeth Young, in an effort to give each speaker fair show. Sqifar as we have been able to lean| tiere were only three arrests that day,'mnd this Would be a small numbapefor any Saturday with large crowds jongregating in one place. As-a matter of fact, the police force handled She situation in a most satisfactory Ifinner. Indeed, both the Jones add Bleasc factions were united in a desire to have good order. The interruptions that Judge Jones hrid, were largely the result of his attack iipdn the record of the governor. At such' times there would be prolonged cries, "Hurrah for Blease": The hfcnd primary called for by Gov. B}eeeb showed that the crowjj was largely predominated by Blease folIodMr^ When he asked for hands to hnjfllft held, his ardent admirers heU8fe|| both hands. _ tbMjjttlKN counties. Some of them were frohAj Spartanburg, some from Laurens," Newberry, Columbia, Greenville and other counties. The city authorities and the chairman of the meeting are to be highly commended for their successful efforts to maintain order. It has been stated by out-of-town papers that the meeting was very disorderly. The writer was seated upon the platform and if there was any disorder more than incident to such occasions, we did not see it. At 10:20 o'clock the meeting was called to order by Senator Macbeth Young, county chairman. Mayor T. C. Duncan made a speech of welcome. He said: "This day marks an epoch in the history of Union county. Let us see that proper respect is paid to each speaker. In some wav the im pression has pone forth that we are a lawless people. We are not, and I hope this day will show to the world that we are not. Union county has a record?a history of which you should be proud. I appeal to you to maintain the peace. We advocate free speech,' but no howlinp down will be tolerated." The candidates were then introduced by Senator Younp, who pled for an attentive hearinp for each speak er. He said he felt that the people of Union county held deep respect for law; who believe in free speech, aj fair hearing. Any attempt to insult any speaker will be a reflection upon the pood citizenship of Union county. For State Treasurer. Hon. D. W. McLaurin was first introduced. Does not feel a stranper in Uniorr county. At ape of 16 years I responded to the call of my country. Was bripaded with distinpuiahed citizens of Union county, Wallace was one of these distinpuished citizens. I have had experience in both private and public iifo. I know what it is to labor. Have farmed and know what that it. Have served in the lepislature from my county, Mai'.boro, for six years. Durinp my incumbency Clemson Collepe was instituted. My endorsement for 6 years in the lepislature is seen in fact that I have been appointed durinp a number of administrations as state land apent. There were thousands of acres of land , in this state that had been o(7 the tax books since the war. We have restored 400,000 acres to the tax books and we have collected ne&rly $1,000,nnn T"-? wv, 1 IIC UUVICO U1 VIIC I I uao" urer's office can be comprehended by any ordinary man. It is simply Rood bookkeeping. I can find several young ladies who would make good bookkeepers. Money talks louder than i words. Will have to give $90,000 bond; each clerk will have to give METING RE LAST SATURDAY ? ELY ATTENDED?ABOUT HE SPEAKERS. iven a Respectful Hearing ncerted Effort to Howl r?-The Police Hantion in a Most y Manner. I $10,000 bond also. Office checked up I ovorv V*foo m/\nfUn The next speaker was Mr. S. T. Carter, who spoke as follows: Am a novice in politics. Had no time to learn tho game of politics. At 12 years of age my father died. Had to labor on the farm. At the age of 22 I borrowed money to go to Clemson College for two years, then had to go back to work. W#s one of the first 20 boys to attend Clemson College. I will make you a business talk. Few of us are interested in bonds as bondholders. But as taxpayers we all feel the load. Under Republican stealing the bonded :t intro duced. Two years ago I asked your suffrage for governor of South Carolina. I thank you for the handsome vote I then received. No man has ever heard me say one word of comnl oint hocnilQO T vuao nnf nhnoon I have had the honor to represent Kershaw county. For 12 years I have been in the House of Representatives. I have stood for the best interests of the people of the State. Have always lived on the farm. Am author of the Winthrop College scholarship. Also of the move to have brought to the people the agricultural course. Am in favor of the rural schools. Am the author of the bill to take out the lien law. I was appointed to the office of Railroad Commissioner. The present commission has given the lowest freight and express rate. This within the last year. I claim to have had a great deal to do with it. The Continued on page 7 BLEASE OCCUPIES 1 VIOLENT ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED AT BEAUTIFUL LUNCHEON Miss Hunter Younjj Entertained the r./mDroiciery Ulub Thursday, and Announced Her Engagement to Mr. W. Farr Gilliam. Miss Hunter Young entertained the members of the Embroidery cub at a beautifully appointed luncheon, on Thursday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Young, on East Main street. The rooms were charming in their decorations of white and green. Great bowls and vases of white roses and feathery ferns were placed in every available space. The table about which the guests were -seated was covered with Cluny lace mats and had for its centerpiece a huge bowl of bride roses and maiden hair ferns. Perched on the side of each glass was a tiny blue bird, holding in its bill a card with the words: "Young-Gilliam, October, 1912." Although the engagement has been an open secret among the friends of this couple, the formal announcement was received with cordial interest. Many were the expressions of love and good wishes given and toasts were proposed and drunk for a long life and a happy one. Miss Young is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Young of our city and since her graduation from Converse College two years ago, has been one of the most popular members of the younger set. She is a young woman of superior qualities of mind and heart and this combined with a gracious personality, makes her much sought after. In this, her girlhood's home, her friends are numbered by the score and they are congratulating themselves that her marriage will not take her from Union. Mr. Gilliam is a prominent and successful business man, being connected with the firm of Fant ros. Co., and has a wide populaiity in the social A revival meeting will be held at Duck Pond, beginning on the 3rd Sunday in August. The pastor, Rev. B. A. Love, will be assisted by-Rev. M. J. Kizzer of Pacolet. Returns After Thirty Years. Mr. T. K. Fowler of Greenville, Texas, is visiting relatives in Union and Spartanburg counties. Mr. Fowler has been away from Union thirty years and has many pleasant things to say about the improvements, but he also finds many sad changes. He is being cordially entertained by friends and relatives. Mr. Howell Johnson left Union Wednesday for Farm School, N. C., where he re-enters school. He has one more year before graduation in the institution there. Messrs. Arthur Ammons and Wilks H. Brawley have returned to Union after a vacation of one week. Having visited Washington, Baltimore and other points of interest. Mrs. Emslie Nicholson, Miss Frances Nicholson and their house guest, Miss Louise Beall, of Durant, Miss., left Monday afternoon for Hendersonville, N. C., to spend some time. Miss Mary Southard is entertaininir a merry house party this week, and her quests are Miss Mary Geer of Belton; Miss Carrie Lander of Pelzer, and Mrs. Marguerite Adams of Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Colson have returned to their home in Buffalo after a short visit to their daughter, Mrs. James Rogers of Spartanburg. They also took a delightful trip to Asheville, N. C. Mrs. Julia Easterling, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Easterling for several weeks, has gone to Hendersonville, N. C., to spend a month, before returning to hgr home at Barnwell. Miss Flossie Jenkins, who has been stenographer at the Excelsior Knit ting Mills for some time has resigned her position and returned to her home at Leeds. Miss Nina Anderson of Clinton has accepted the place made vacant by Miss Jenkins' resignation. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brock have heen entertaining a family reunion this week. Their daughters, Mrs. J. E. Euhanks and children of Durham, N. C., and Mrs. Mattie Lamb and children of Cross Anchor, S. C., spent last week with them, returning home Sunday. rP n r>~ .? a *? 1 min. i. L>. i ui n|iai tauuui^ passed through Union Sunday on her way to Columbia to attend the funeral of her father, Mr. R. W. Gerald. Mrs. Page is remembered in Union as Miss Mozelle Gerald, and her friends here sympathize deeply with her in this great sorrow. NJWE IN ATTACK ON JONES Gov. Blease at Newberry Launched Bitter Attack Upon Jones and His Family. Judge Jones Outlines His Scheme of Policies?One of Blease's ^Charges is Shown by Jones to be Absurdedly False on the Spot. Newberry, S. C., Aupust 13.? Strikingly different were the speeches which Cole Blease and Ira B. Jones delivered at the state campaign meeting today in the town where both were born and reared. Governor Blease made this the occasion of a virulant and hiirhlv nersnnnl nftn.-k upon Judge Jones and his kinsmen, ostensibly because of the arraignment of his administration, which was a feature of Judge Jones' recent address in Lancaster. Judge Jones having briefly and vigorously made reply to this attack announced that now, as heretofore, he would refrain from discussion of the governor's private life or family affairs and turned to an exposition of his platform. Jones' Platform. His remarks under this head com prised explanations of the Torrens land title plan, progressive reforms in public education, a workmen's compensation or employers' liability statute, modifications of harsh common law defenses in actions resulting from industrial accidents, a workable state warehousing system for cotton growers, the feasibility of requiring insurance companies to invest a portion of their reserves in the state and the necessity of elevating the ideals of government. Rlease States No Policy. Governor Blease spoke of politics not at all except to assert he would continue to stand by his friends. Judge Jones' speech, aside from that whj^jfc faurhb- be galled fdefen- lpolities and suggestions for improvement of the public service. Both of these candidates for the governorship spoke with more than ordinary vigor, each in his own way. There were no unusual demonstrations by the crowd, which consisted of about 2,000 persons. Barnard B. Evans was absent, so Lyon ignored him in his speech. Confused Denunciation. Governor Blcase said that at Lancaster Judge Jones* abused him in stead of merely angouncing him to his home people and then giving way to other candidates, so today he proposed to have something to say about Jones. "They have been saying things about me," he said, "and who are they? They say blind tigers built the dwelling of Ed Jones, Ira B. Jones' brother, in Newberry. They say Ira B. Jones got rich in a township railroad bond deal and in the Haile gold mine transaction. I owe no man anything but love." Attacks Stepson of Jones' Sister. "I am going to prove to you that 11 u n : -i - f ? ? iiuKii ut-iitvicK, sit'|)sun <>i ira i>. Jones' sister, told a lie," said Blease. Renwick, he asserted, had charged him with sending to Oklahoma "to bring back for trial the man who killed Luther Boozer's son," a brotherin-law of the man wanted. The governor displayed a telegram he had dispatched today to W. H. Newbold, of Chester, "who suggested that Derrick be sent to Oklahoma for Perry" with Newbold's answer, which is as follows: "Solicitor HAry, Sheriff Calvin, Luther Boozer and myself agreed Derrick proper man to send for Perry in Oklahoma. You sent him at our request." Governor Blease also exhibited an affidavit from M. B. Derrick, saying the aiTiauts went west to identify the suspect held at McAllister, Okla., because he knew the man wanted,W. E. Perry, but the prisoner turned out to be another man. Neither in the Newbold affidavit nor in the Derrick affidavit was there any reference to the point whether Derrick is a brother-in-law of the man charged with the murder. Does His Best to Pay Back. "Sam Jones," the governor, said, "told a man I was dishonest. Jf Sam Jones can prove that I ever beat a man out of house rent I'll give him ?inn ~.1 ~~ *1 CJ T pivv, anil UUU O IIIUIC mail OUIII UUIIKS can say. They have not only attacked me, but the'y haven't spared my family in going down into the mire. They've published, said and done such things I don't see how decent people stand it. The Jones men are the dirtiest set of liars that ever discontinued on last page)