Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY By The UNION TIMES COMPANY TIMES BUILDING, MAIN STREET BELL PHONE NO 1. LEWIS M. RICF. - - - Editor. Registered at the Postoffice in Union, S.| C., as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.00 Six Months .50 Three Months .25 ADVERTISEMENTS: One square, first insertion $100 Every subsequent insertion .50 Contracts for three months or longer will be made at reduced rates. Legal Notices. The regular legal rates are charged for all notices published according to law, which rates are as follows: Matter to be set in 8 point, brevier solid type?first insertion, per inch $1.00; each subsequent insertion, per inch, 50 cents. Citation to Kindred and Creditors, 3 inches, ?. times, $4.50. Final Discharge, 1 3-4 inches, 4 times, $4.50. a ? tr< ? .nvmiiiiioLi dtui a ui ijxeiuior s notices, 1 1-4 inches, 3 times, $2.50. Obituary notices, tributes of respect, resolutions and cards of thanks strictly one cent a word. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1912. ELECTION RETURNS. We have arranged to give the election returns on the night of the 27th. We will give both the county and State returns. We will have these bulletins posted in front of The Times office. We have arranged to give the promptest service this year that we have ever yet given. Watch our bulletin boards! The systematic arrangements, the careful preparation and our determination to give quick and reliable returns all conspire to aid us to give good service this year. Come one, come all. The bulletins are free. BLEASE OR JONES? We have purposely refrained from making any bitter attacts editorially upon Governor Blease and from making any valid claims for Judge Jones. We have no doubt that many statements made on both sides were extravagant and untrustworthy. But we see no reason for changing the opinion expressed months ago as to the superiority of Judge Jones over Governor Blease to fill the high position of Chief Executive of the State of South Carolina. We have heard them speak, we have studied their records. We believe now. sis in the beginning, that Judge Jones is better qualified to fill this exalted position than is the present Governor. We do not favor the man who openly expouses the cause of lawlessness, and who has so little regard for the dignity of his office as has Governor Blease. We oppose any man who makes it his policy to stick to his friends. Those who do not support Governor Blease have a poor show under his administration, no ma'.tcr how much they may be taxed to support the government. We believe Judge Jones to l e a high class man, a Christian gentleman, and in every way worthy of the ^ confidence of the people. We believe he will rule with justice; that he feels the office to be one of dignity and honor, and that he will strive to administer the affairs of , : 1 me unite wxin impartiality ana wun wisdom. Here's hoping that Judge ( Jones will be the next governor of South Carolina. , 1 The Newspapers and Politics. i It is said that some people will vote for Gov. Blease because the newspaper are against him. This is a ' strange attitude for a voter to take. The office of a newspaper is to give the current news to its readers and to express the mind of its editor on 1 current events. With the exception 1 of three or four newspapers in the ' State, such as the Herald and News ( of Newberry, the Yorkville Enquirer, 1 and the Something Scimitar from somewhere, and one or two others, the entire press of the State is outspoken in its opposition to Gov. 1 Blease. The religious press of the State, without a single exception, is opposed to him. Does this not indicate something radically wrong with the governor? The newspapers get j their support from the great masses i oi me people, tience tney would not 1 oppose what they conceive to be for ] the interest of the people. Why then 1 let the demagogues and politicians < fool you by saying "you can't believe , the newspapers?" Why not take the ' newspaper yourself and read, or have I it read to you, weigh the statements therein made carefully and deliberate- 1 ly and calmly form your opinion, instead of taking the statement of some stirring demagogue who comes along and says "the newspapers don't tell nothing but a pack of lies?" No reputable newspaper can afford to deceive the people. Some have tried, have gained a temporary advantage, but have been found out and have had to shut up shop; but such dailies as The State, the News and Courier and semi-weeklies like the Newberry Observer, the Watchman and Southron and others too numerous to mention, in times when it was not popular to do so, have spoken the truth, and are today forces for good in South Carolina. No, the newspapers, as a rule, are friends to the people, but enemies to those who would seek to bind them to the truth.?Lancaster News. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ * SNAPSHOTS * ************ (Greenville Daily News.) "Whom the prods would destroy they first make mad." Blease is mad all right. * * * * (Greenville Daily News.) If Sidna Allen had lived in South Carolina he would not now be dodging around him to stop the recall of the president. * * * (Newberry Observer.) Ed Archer's slogan is a mighty good one: "The church, the schoolhouse and Ira B. Jones." * * + * (Greenville Daily News.) Col. Fred II. Dominick of Newberry wrotcs that "we have got 'em beaten to a frazzle," Has Fred come over on the Jones side? * # * (Greenville Daily News.) If you have never heard of the name of Jones before don't fail to consider it now, its Ira B. and not Casey whom you should now consider. * * * * (Chicago Tribune. The governor of South Carolina, unpopularly known as Coal Blaze, has not killed anybody thus far in his campaign for reelection, but several thousand people are believed to have had narrow escapes. * * * (Greenville Daily Journal.) If Gov. Blease really believes there will be crookedness in the primary next week may be he could pet Mr. Burns to come down and investigate. As the Governor says, Burns is "cheap." * * * * (Spartanburg Journal.) Of course you can judge a man by llio -f on/lo o n/J orlmi vnvo JXXO XI I^IIUO C41IVX auiliticio* VWilOIUtI some of the warmest, closest arid devoted friends of Governor Blease and if you had never heard of him before, you would know what sort of a man he is. * ? * (Spartanburg Journal. It is significant that Ab Hill, the Blease candidate for solicitor, failed to tell the people of Pauline where he stood on the gubernatorial question. Perhaps he was aware of the fact that this community was inhabited by Jones supporters largely, but consistency?thou art a jewel. * * * * (Chester Reporter.) A lawyer and newspaper man like W. P. Beard, Esq., of Greenwood, who can lay aside his dual labors to travel around the State as body guard to the Governor with a huge revolver strapped on his personeither has mighty little business at home to attend to or is receiving a nice uttle perquisite for his tour of the State. * * (Rock Hill Herald.) The editor of the Herald has bee., a newspaper man for twenty years and has'had a somewhat varied and comprehensive experience as a member af the profession, but never knew unhardly hear thae eesssdodrhuntepk til he became a citizen of South Carolina that all newspayer men are dirty scoundrels, that everything publicV.?,l tk. oiiwi vnvi nvwopajjuin is mise, limu the newspapers are not to be trusted either to publish the truth in their news columns or to voice their honest convictions in their editorial columns. We doubt even yet if that is the verdict of a majority of the people of this state. If it is, South Carolina's condition is hopeless and the lecent people of the State cannot get nway to other States too quickly for their own good. They should all leave this State and turn it over exclusively to the exploitation of blind ticers. gamblers, thieves, murderers and the viciously ignorant. + m Richmond Virginian.) Old Senator Tillman, with one foot in the grave, is bemoaning the unseemly political campaign under way in South Carolina between Cole Blease and Judge Jones, in which the latter is getting decidedly the worst of it in the mud-slinging contest. Cole Blease is a past master at the art, while his competitor is handicapped by his judicial training. Senator Tillman protests against the disgraceful tactics being pursued by Blease, whom he formerly sup ported, and his protest is well timed much more so than the attempt 01 the senator's enemies to hold him re sponsible for it all. Even though Sen ator Tillman did make liberal use o1 epithet in his younger days, now thai he faces a nearly death and wishes < warn those coming after him of th< disgrace and dangers of such a cam paign as that being waged in Soutl Carolina, it would be better to let hi: words stand on their merits in th< hope that they will do good, than t< seek to discredit them by the charg< of inconsistency. Such campaigns as that being con ducted in South Carolina always fur nish & text for argument against the primary method of nomination. It i: not the fault of the primary, but oi the men who, by having been one* honored, again have the chance t< make exhibition of their inherem coarseness. Often the use of hare words is necessary. If a man like Blease runs for office, his opponen cannot well refrain from denouncing him in the strongest language and yel keep faith with his people. To tel the truth about one's opponent is no necessarily mud-slinging. ANOTHER TILLMANITE ON GOVERNOR BLEASE Mr. Editor: As you freely gave space to one "Tillmanite" to express his views a; to why he favored Coleman L Blease for governor of South Caxoli na against Judge Ira B. Jones, I an sure that ^ou will give another Till manite the right to say why he is op posing Cole L. Blease and favoring the candidacy of Judge Jones. The writer realizes that every man ha: the right to think as he pleases, ant he has always conceded that right t< every man. If a man is honest in being a Jone: man, all right; if he is honest in being a Blease man, all right. But to Take His Argument. Cole L. Blease says: "To hell witl the Constitution." The constitutior gives to each and every man th< right to live, move and have his be ing. Your governor, Cole L. Bleast says lo new witn n. The constitution gives every mar the right to defend his home, the hon or of his wife and his daughters,? your governor, Cole L. Blease says "to hell with it." The constitution is the bedrocl upon which our laws are founded laws punishing murder, stealing, rob bery, dynamiting safes, ravishing oui women?your governor, Cole L Blease says "to hell with it." The very constitution, Tillmanite which protects the sanctity of youi home and the purity of your wometi your great governor, Cole L. Bleas* says "to hell with it." Another sweet morsel which corflgy from the vituperative tongue of yo l great Governor Cole L. Blease, is this: "I'll make the gang sweat blood." Your governor says to th< ministers of the gospel, the farmers who oppose him, the mill workers whe oppose him, the helpless women anc children?that they will have t< sweat blood. Did Tillman ever say "to hell with the constitution"? Tillman stood for law and order. Did Tillman ever say, "I'll make that gang sweat blood"? Tillman was th< governor for friend and for foe. Did Tillman evffr say, "I'll stick U my friends." Cole L. Blease stuck tc Cardoza Hampton, a negro blind ti ger. Would Tillman say today: "If t Jones man comes in the governor's office he will be asked out, and if h< does not go out he will be kickec out"? Tillman said: "Sensible men wil never weigh Senator Tillman anc Governor Blease in the same scales if the FOOLS do, it is no fault ol mine." How is that, Mr. Tillmanite? Is that hitting you? Another reason for not supporting Cole L. Blease is this: That youi governor, Cole L. Blease has a mina ture governor for each county. Sair J. Nichols, of the dictagraph fame, is governor of Spartanburg county; Geo R. Rembert, who has acknowledgec to getting "rake off" money for par dons, is the governor of Richlanc county; Ben H. Stothart, who undei oath said that he would not answei the question: "Did you ever receivt graft from the blind tigers ir Charleston?" because it would incriminate himself ,is the governor oi Charleston county. Your Governoi Cole L. Blease sticks to them. Are you afraid of incrimination, 01 do you want pardon money, or do yoi want to be dictagraphed? Who is the governor of Union county? Whose name do you have to gel to be appointed, or to get your sor pardoned if you are from Union county? And speaking of the bolting Has kelites?it is commonly rumorec around on the streets of Union thai two of them are now swinging to th< coat tail of Coloman T. Rloneo Irvine to ride into the legislative halls. It is also talked, Tiflmanite, that right down on Pea Ridge, you have mer who bolted the Democratic ticket anc voted the Greenback ticket, who art now loyally supporting your great Governor Cole L. Blease, so Till manite, who are the two bolting Hankellites and the Greenbacks sticking to? And, Tillmanite, as for your refer ence to John Bunyan, Martin Luther and John Wesley, I must confess that I am surprised?you seem to hav< -noa ...?i? ?i i i *-uvi biicii nui nn, nun ms yuu iiavu there is still some hope for you John Bunyan did "Sweat blood," his blood was given in a righteous cause Martin Luther did "sweat blood.' His blood was given in a righteous cause. John Wesley did "sweat blood.' His blood was given in a righteous cause. John Bunyan preached a gospel foi every man, woman and child; Martir Luther hit the lick against Catholi cism which was heard 'round th< ! We Hai t a? WH1 ! In New i vas, als i and Tar 1 Just R< \ I > 5 tdiimi/c en II IIUIllltf| wu Trunks $! and Hand B Reductioi also in Men COM MUTUAL t I' World; and John Wesley gave to the 5 World a church where every one was t welcomed, he didn't found a church ? for "my friends." 5 In your readings, Tillmanite, go on, > read Luxe 20:25. And as August 1 27th Anno Domini, 1912, Ira B. Jones, > a Tillmanite four-square to every t wind that blows, who lead the fight . for white supremacy in Lancaster in 1876, who then voted the Democratic I ticket while others were voting the ? Greenback, who supported Tillman all the time, and of whom Tillman says: > "He will make a good governor, be > cause he is eminently qualified", who . has been the chief justice of your Supreme Court, will for four months, t with thousands of other true Caroli. nians, sweat blood. ? Another Tillmanite. 1 TO THE QUA LI FJ ED VOTERS OF i UINIOXN UUUINl'Y. (Political Advertisement.) i Union, S. C., R. F. D. No. 3, August 20, 1912. To the Qualified Voters of Union , County: [ I wish to speak a few words concerning myself, as I am in the race for Coroner. * I am not in it for an 1 advertisement, but I would like to 1 .fill the Coroner's office of Union counj tv. I feel that I am qualified to fill this responsible office, if I did not I j would not aspire for it, but I am sure [ that the people would like to have a food man to fill this office, although do not claim to be the best man in ! the world, but I do claim to be a so uvr, noncsi ana uprignt man. I I haven't any record to bring before the people, but I would like for the people to give me a chance to make one, and I feel like the voters of Union county are going to give me this 1 office, and if they do, I will assure them that they shall not be made to regret casting their votes fob S. Ezell Gregory. 1 I am going to leave it with the voters on the 27th of August. There has been something said j about coroner's jurors being paid. If I am elected to the coronor's office I [ will do everything in my power to | get this through tne legislature, as I am in favor of every man getting pay ^ for his work. Respectfully, yours, S. EZELL GREGORY, Candidate for Coroner, ; Union, S. C., R. F. O. No. 3. To the Voters of Union County. . T (Political Advertisement.) It has been reported over the county that three of the candidate in the ? race for coroner are traveling men L who are away from home much of 5 their time and I am one of them. Now I promise the voters of the county that if I am elected to the office of coroner tnat I will give up my travel\ ing pob and remain at my home where ' I will be found ready to answer any ' and all calls to hold inquests. It , should be remembered that the law provides that magistrates can hold in5 quests in the absence of the coroner, ,'ior which they are entitled to a fee r of $8.50," which would be a loss to the 1 county, as the coroner get a regular QfllflTV F. M. COLEMAN. /e Just Re< Shipment o fit Bill ' Buck anc 0 16 Button 1 Boots. eceived a 1IIUII U1 IIT CASES AND Hi 5.00 to $20.00; Si >ags up to 15.00. i in all Summer 's and Boys' Clo T71 TXT W XTTN n, UN i\JNJL> OILHi I DRY 6001 HAILE'S, THE BIG ! Every pair is guaranteed to and bring you back for anoth not continue to conduct busin one pair of shoes to you. You may therefore look treatment when you coi headquarters for honest One lot of Men's $3.50 and $4.0i One lot of Men's $6.00 Oxfords HAIL The Leading Shoe MAIN STREET - - - = ???? < jeived I ria 1 CanBlack ship ANDBAGS nit Cases Oxfords, thing. J s. IS CD. SHOE STORE 11H tows f@]S? aamT wiiwk r make you a booster Pr r*Q i V WQ /irvnli-1 V/* ^*^41 f T V \,\J U1U ess if we only sold for the best ne here?the wearing shoes. 0 Oxfords, for $2.50 , for $3.50 and $4.00 E'S House. UNION, S. C. ? rM . >. K yiH ..Vlfi