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m*' s it . ^ THE UNION TIMES iff] ^ .' ? VOL. LXVII. NO. I'XIOX, S.C., FI(lDAY JANTl' Al;V 1?~1?17 ~ " ^ , PRELIMINARY 1 ARE N Board of Corporators of Caro Una Rapid Transit to Meet in Spartanburg on Wednesday, January 24, at Which Meeting Engineer's Report Will Be Read. Special to Times. Clinton, Jan. 15.?The people of Union, Spartanburg and Laurens counties are very much interested in the proposed Carolina Rapid Transit company. It will be of interest to your readers to know that the preliminary surveys are complete, and that the omce work in connection with the surveys is also finished, so that an engineering report is now ready for consideration by the people of the three counties. Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to finish a commercial report and without the commercial report it is a little difficult to size up the proposition except by comparison with similar lines, which is not the most accurate system. This letter is written to advise the people of the three counties of the progress of the work, and to ask each of the original members of the hoard of corporators to attend a meeting at 10 o'clock, Chamber of Commerce building, Spartanburg, S. C., January 24th, at which meeting the engineer's report will be read and steps taken to complete the commercial report nnd finish up the securing of rights of way. About 80 or 85 per cent of the rights of way have been given and a large portion of the remainder have heen promised. Very few people have put impediments in the way of the progress of the line, and there has been a general spirit of sympathy with, and interest in, the proposition. In some instances land for town sites has been offered, 'in other cases stock subscriptions and general promises of support. However, the Chamber of Com raerce in the various'communities and the members of -the board of corporators in some instances have failed'to collect the';entinB amount of," subscrip pleted before this meeting but for the fact that about $5,000 of the amount subscribed has not yet been paid in. The only points which have paid in their subscriptions in full are Clinton ana lyiersviue. ine memoers or the large original board of corporators are urgently requested to immediately collect in the funds subscribed in their communities and turn them in to the treasurer on the 24th, so that the remainder of the work can be completed and the engineering and commercial reports printed and distributed to the people of the three counties. This will give to the general public a full understanding of the nature of the line, its cost of construction, cost of operation, probable income, gross and net, and with such information l>efore the people intelligent and progressive action can be taken. We can say to the people of the three counties that the engineering report which they will have placed be fore them will represent very thorough investigation of the territory to be covered from an engineering standpoint, and the data gathered will be of immense value in connection with the ultimate development of this line, which is sure sooner or later to be built. Each community on the line should be properly represented at the meeting in Spartanburg on the 24th to look after the community's interest Yours sincerely, J. F. Jacobs, Chairman Board of Corporators Carolina Rapid Transit Company. DEATH OF MR. AL BURGESS. Mr. A1 Burgess died at Whitmirc Tuesday night and his body was brought to Union Wednesday for L?riay Thursday at Sardis. Up to the time of going to press we were unable to learn the particulars of his death. DEATH OF A LITTLE CHILD. Ernqst, the 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Vest, of Buffalo, was fatally burned early Tuesday morning and died the same afternoon from the injuries. The child's clothing caught fire from the grate. The burial was conducted by Rev. A. T. Stoudenmire in Rosemont cemetery Wednesday. A BIRTHDAY DINNER. Master Ned Wagnon celebrated his eighth birthday this week and had as his guests Miss Mary Jones, his school teacher, N^iss Sara Chambers, his Sunday school teacher, and Misses Kathleen Janies and Mary Rice. An elegant dinner was served and the young host was heard to remark that birthdays were heap better than Chrintmna 1 SURVEYS OW COMPLETE CHANGE IN SALVATION ARMY. Envoy D. T. McAbee,xof the Salvation Army, and stationed in Union, has been displaced and W. H. Windsor has been placed in charge of the work in Union. That Mr. McAbee was to be superceded came as a great surn *>i a n f a f Kn Aififano rv f TTniAt* V* /-? J/1IOV vv vuv Vivmvuo wi wiiivu, xui lit is held in the hiphe'st esteem by all who have had opportunity to observe his work. From what can be learned the disruption came as the result of a clash between Mr. McAbee and Capt. Clarence Ellis, of Spartanburg, who has charge of Union as an outpost of Spartanburg. Both Capt. Ellis and Mr. McAbee say that the matter grew out of the demand of the superior officer for the collection of certain funds, which Mr. McAbee declared could not be collected. Capt. Ellis, when seen by a Times reporter, said there was no charge against Mr. McAbee's character, but that it was purely a matter of discipline. He called for the collections and not getting them, proposed to put in a man who could do so. It is a real cause for regret on the part of the Union citizens that there has come this disruption, for Mr. McAbee has been untiring in his efforts to minister to the needy and the unfortunate in the community, and the hope is everywhere expressed that I these differences may be adjusted. LEAVES FOR ROME, GA. Mr. F. N. Wright, who has been manager of McClure's 10c Store at this place for several months, left Wednesday for Rome, Ga., to accept a more lucrative position with the same company. Mr. Wright is a young man of splendid ability; full of energy, and is uniformly courteous. Union regrets to see him leave, but will watch his success with interest. He is succeeded in the management here by Mr. J. W. McDonald, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who assumed his duties Tuesday. ENTERS UPON DUTIES OF CLEfyK WRliauw, elected^ to the office For several years Mr. Williams has served as master of the county, and made an enviable reputation as an officer. John W. Gregory, who has for more than 10 years served as deputy clerk of court, will hold the position under Mr. Williams. As deputy clerk Mr. Gregory has served faithfully and tion is a gratification to his many friends. A. K. SANDERS CHOSEN HEAD OF PENITENTIARY Sumter Legislator Defeats Clerk at Penitentiary?Griffith Did Not Seek Reelection. A. K. Sanders of Hagoo^, member of the house of representatives from Sumter county and chairmen of the agricultural committee, was yesterday elected on the second ballot superintendent of the State penitentiary. Mr. Sanders succeeds D. J. Griffith, for many years at the head of the penal institution, who did not desire reelection. Mr. Sanders was for several years a director of the penitentiary. Mr. Sanders was nominated by Senator R. D. Epps of Sumter. Representatives Liles of Orangeburg placed before the joint assembly the name of Dr. L. K. Sturkie of that county. J. H. Gosnell of Spartanburg was nominated by Representative Jesse W. Boyd. P. H. Lesesne of Columbia was nominated by Representative Morris Lumpkin of Richland. J. S Huffman of Richland, former member of the house, was placed in the race by Senator Spiprener of Richland. L. C. Wharton of Union was offered by Representative T. C. Duncan of Union. Mr. Lesesne has been for some years office man at the State prison. Mr. Sanders led on the first ballot with 65 votes. Mr. I^esesne was next with 43. The other votes were: Mr. Gosnell 24, Dr. Sturkie 18, Mr. Wharton 7, Mr. Huffman 6. The three lowest men withdrew from the race and the next ballot was taken between ^Messrs. Sanders, I.esesne and Gosnell. Mr. Sanders -eceived 82 votes, the exact number needed for choice on this ballot; Mr. Iyesesne was second with 53; Mr Go<??11 oa T>I ? ?- ? icu kwi, ?.0.? i nursuay s State. GOES TO HOSPITAL. Postmaster J. L. Hames, of Lockhart, passed through Union Wednesday on his way to Columbia, where he will he treated again in one of the hospitals there. Mr. Hames has suffered fearfully for the past several months and has repeatedly gone to the hospital for an operation. His physician has told him that it would perhaps he necessary for him to move to a dry climate before he could be permanently relieved of his trouble. ALLIES DON'T j PEACE I Washington, Jan. 17.?The entente allies, in a note addressed by Arthur Balfour, British foreign minister, to I Ambassador Spring-Rice, and deliv-' ered today to the state departments nmnlifv fhpir rpnlv in Prnei^onf Wtl. ; son's peace note by explaining in de-j tail why they belie' > it impossible at jpresent to attain a peace which will1 assure them such guarantees as they.j consider essential. The note also *-) plains why the allies demand the ex-i pulsion of Turkey from Europe; rMH toration of Alsace-Lorraine to FrancoJ of Italia Irredenta to Italy and the other territorial changes set forth. Those who think the future peace] of the world may he insured by inten-; national treaties and international* laws, the note says, have all learned' the lessons taught by recent history. After charging that German influence in Turkey had resulted in conditions as barbarous and more aggressive than were known under Sultan Abduf Hamid, and that it had been showai Germany can not be expected to re* spect treaty obligations, Mr. Balhou* says: "So long as Germany remains the Germany which without a shadow of justification overran and barbariously ill treated a country it was pledged to defend, no state can regard its rights as secure if they have no better protection than a solemn treaty." BLEASEITES FIGURE ON GOVERNOR'S RACE "rF.NTIl Al mMMtrrpv" ACirOf , X/mai >?.< ? m.m vv/naiui a M uu r&oma BLEASE TO RUN FOR THE | OFFICE IN 1918. 1 Some Look for New Man?Peeples aitd Stuckey Have Announced That 3j They Will Make Race. Columbia, Jan. 14.?Manoeuvring for political advantage is seen tljfi early among the various Blease leqS ers in connection with the anndH meeting of the General AssemMa Realizing the advantage which . iB with the early worm the various levpS ers of tho minority faction are sharpening their political pencils and aro figuring on wha^Tonwe of ^WTOh^TIl land them at the front of ther ranks. Of course those who have heretofore either been workers in the ranks or holders of lesser offices have to recKon with Cole L). Blease. For two terms governor of South Carolina, Mr. Blease was defeated for the United States senate in 1914 and again last year when his faction pinned their chances on his winning the race for governor. And now they are talking about Mr. Blease again being a candidate for governor in 1918. At least at a meeting of some of the leaders here the other night styling themselves the "central committee," it was give out that they called on the former governor to make the race. Time for a New leader. But that some of those who have heretofore been workers in the ranks of holders of lesser offices think it is time for a new leader to come forward is evidenced by the announcements of William A. Stuckey of Bishopville for governor, at|l of Thomas H. Peeples, the present attorney general for governor. Both have made the positive announcement that they will be in the i acu III liilO. Attorney General I'ceples has one particular advantage which will appeal to his faction, he has been a successful candidate. He was the only one of the Blease leaders in 1914 to be elected and last year had no opposition, indicating that he has a strong personal following even amoni? people who have never voted for Mr. Blease. He will enter upon his third term next Tuesday, and with an unbroken record of victories behind him goes into the campaign for governor especially appealing to those men in his faction who want to follow a candidate who has a chance of winning. In addition, Mr. Peenles has made a Rood record as attorney general and his administration is progressive. His recent organization of the engrossing department along the lines of efficiency is one of those marks of progressiveness that makes him a formidable candidate. It is believed that while Mr. Blease may appeal to that element of his faction which look on him almost as a superman those who are accustomed to looking to results and want to win will prefer Mr. Peeples, and "it's results that count," as one political observed of more than a quarter of a century said this morning when discussing the situation in the Blease camp. Stuckey's Chances. That Mr. W. A. Stuckey will espei ?i 11 vr on*\?nl 4 * ? viM??j up|fcni iu nit' i urmers nmontr the Blease ranks is evident. He is one of the organizers and leaders of the secret farmers' alliance and has been doing yeomanry work in the ranks for former Governor Blease. A student as well as farmer Mr. Stuckey is filled with enthusiasm for progressive legislation favorable to the farm THINK ( POSSIBLE NOW Asserting that Belgium was not 1) Germany's only victim, and that "neutrals were invited to note outrages which accompanied its conquest," the B note recites the "reign of terror" at- ir tendant upon Germany's method of u. warfare, and in that connection says: ei "The war staffs of the central pow- w era are well content to horrify the h w6rld if at the same time they can b< fprvariTo i 4- " The people of Great Britain, Mr. hi Balfour says, share President Wilson's s] desire for peace, but do not believe it h can be durable unless based on the o success of the allied cause. Such a tl peace, it is argued, can not be ex- fi pected unless these three conditions ate fulfilled: tl Existing causes of international un- e rest shall be as far as possible removed or weakened; the aggressive r aims and the unscrupulous methods c; Of the central powers should fall into disrepute among their own peoples; and, finally, that behind international law and behind all treaty arrangements for preventing or limiting hos- ^ tilities some form of international n Sanction should be devised which a jjWould give pause to the hardiest aggressor. It is fecognized that the conditions n may be difficult of fulfillment, but the n J>elief s. expressed that they are in ? Jfeneral harmony with President Wilton's ideas. ! ? v ing and laboring classes and he sets " the example by being a good farmer himself. His relations with the tenant class of farmers, who constitute about ^ 42 per cent of the population of South Carolina, illustrates the man and they have a great affection for him. He J Avas prevailed to run for governor year but gave way to Mr. Blease ' nd his friends now think it's time ^ for him to be given an opportunity. *, Unusual Situation. ^ 5 It's an unusual situation for a poli- ^ flcian to twice go down to defeat in (South Carolina and still retain his hold on any considerable number of voters. But it must be admitted that. ^ .Mr. Blease ie an exception to the j [Ordinary rule and he must be reckoned jrith by ny man who seeks to lead pis'fhpition. If he runs he can keep hni one aide from winning and the 1WM# tan' be said of others In his po- j jlitieal camp. But the county officials [and legislators who want to win next 0 I time ill t.hp Rlpnco fnotinn mjSII S( a man who can win. ^ In contrast to the situation on the Blease side of the house is that of ^ the faction now in power. Mr. Robert A. Cooper, of Laurens, is the only announced candidate for governor, and indications at this time point to his being the only one. Of course, new C conditions may arise between now and e the next election which may overturn F the present outlook, but unless they do it appears that Mr. Cooper will e go into the race for governor with ri practically the solid backing of the 0 majority faction of the voters of i South Carolina. He is a camnaiimor b of magnetic proportions and easily d makes friends, and besides the thousands of personal followers of his own ^ he is favored by a majority of the followers of Governor Manning. He is from the up-country and this fact will he an element of strength in his favor when he goes into the race. The introduction of an "air tight" prohibition bill in the house of ren- n resentatives by Representative W. R. Richey, of Laurens, one of the Bleaso 3! leaders, caused some comment, hut C indications are that it will have little p opportunity for favorable action. The b general public wonder what Mr. Rlease thinks of the bill for if he has been S] consistent on one thing it has been c< for local option and has never been accused of being a prohibitionist. Mr. Riohey is an able parliamentarian and 'f( will Drove a stronir chflmninn f^y v.;? ? ? 1>M ...... "air tiprht" bill, and he undoubtedly ^ will attract support from the extreme wing* of the prohibitionists who are of the opposite political faith from n himself on State politics. And then, n too, there is a considerable element of prohibitionists among; the Blease o; minority in the house. ? The jockeying* for position among* w the various candidates for g*overnov of the minority faction is interesting* r< to onlookers and some decidedly un- a expected developments may occur. n CARRIED TO HOSPITAL- p w Mr. W. W. Finley was carried to Spartanburg* Thursday for an X-ray j examination in the hospital. Mr. Fin ley, who is chief machinist in the Union Mills, fell down a scaffold Wednesday and it is feared thai he sustained a fracture of the hip. Mr. Finley is a man of exceptionally fine char- ai aeter, and he has a wide circle of friends who hope for him a speedy 11 recovery. n ft Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Edprar are now occupying the dwelling on the corner ?' of E. Main and Church streets. Mrs. tc Theodore Maddox moved to the cot- J1 O iL - 4 - A iorc wii ouum street, made vacant when Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Milhous moved to their home on the corner of e< South and Gadberry streets. $' OFFICIALLY CL( OPENED EATH OF MR. M. A. TERRELL. Mr. M. A. Terrell, father of Mr. W. . Terrell of Union, died at his home 1 Westminster, S. Friday, Janary 12. He was a Confederate Vetran, and was 75 years of a^e. He * a c ii man nf ovomnloru 1 f ? - -1 ....... wu ? mull vi vAvuipiai J IIIV a 11U Wtt^ eld in high esteem by all his neighors. With the exception of the four years e served in the Confederate army, he pent his life within eight miles of is birthplace, nine of the children f the deceased having been born in le same house in which Mr. Terrell rst saw the light. Mr. W .It. Terrell of Union, one of he sons, was at his bedside when the nd came. This godly man, full of years and i-h in friendships, has left to his hildren a rich heritage. EQUAL SUFFRAGE MEETING. The Union County Equal Suffrage ,eague held a meeting Friday afteroon and a large number of enthusistic women were present. Mrs. T. C. Duncan, president of the ;ague presided and a deal of busi ess was transacted. Various eomlittes reported and a goodly number f new members were enrolled. The work on the paper which the jague purposes issuing in a few reeks, has been practically completed nd orders are pouring in to the secetary for copies. Union suffragists are not in symathy with the tactics of the more militant advocates of equal richts /ho have placed "silent sentinels" bout the White House, and declare hey do not countenance any such loves. The announcement was made that liss Endore Ramsay, of Ureenville, /ould probably speak here at an early ate on the question of woman sudrace. Miss Ramsay is the gifted daughter f Dr. D. M. Ramsay, president of Ireenville Woman's college and has een traveling for some time in the iterest of woman suffrage. She peaks with force and cnnvinrpn her earers, as a West yirginia paper ?yg ?he offing Cmintyj .eaprue are president. Mrs. T. C. Dunan, vice presidents, Mrs. J. W. Mixon, Mrs. W. E. Thomson and Mrs. . S. Linder, secretary Mrs. W. T. ieaty; treasurer, Mrs. Jacob Cohen, TARS AND BARS CHAPTER TO BE ENTERTAINED The Stars and Bars Chapter of the 'hildren of the Confederacy will be ntertained by Miss Myrtle Parks on 'riday afternoon, Jan. 19th, at 4 p. m. This is a Lee-Jackson meeting and ach member is asked to answer the on call with some fact in the lives f these great leaders. The members are also urged to ring 10 cents to pay their annual ues. Mrs. .J. W. Mixson. Directress. '.ILLS INTROnrt Kl> BY HON. J NO. K. HAMBLIN Mr. Hamblin: To amend section S9, volume 2, Criminal Code, relating ) seduction under promise of marage. Mr. Hamblin: To amend section 8!M, of the Code of Laws of South arolina, of 1912, volume 1, as to the owers of circuit judges at chambers, y giving judges enlarged jurisdiction. Mr. Hamblin: To promote the peedy administration of justice in the aurts of this State. Mr. Hamblin: To provide for the ppointment of a court stenographer ir the court of general sessions for le Seventh judicial circuit, and fix is compensation. Mr. Hamblin: To provide free house jut lor all knitting mills and cotton till employes. Mr. Hamblin: To amend section 44 f the Criminal Code of 1912, by perlitting peace officers to swear out arrants. Messrs. Hamblin and Moore: To jquire all cotton mills, knitting mills, lanufacturing establishments, textile lanufacturers to install sewerage /stems and bath tubs and prescribe enalties for failure to comply thereith. Mr. Hamblin: To amend section 1UH w... ? C I . ?vy v/* me \ UUC 1*1 l?|Wh l?I lVl?t VOline 1, of South Carolina, in regard to u* sheriffs appointing bailiffs by proidin^ only two for Union county. Messrs. Moore and lianihlin: To mend section 32(10, volume 1, code of ws of 1912, so as to fix the rate fot ansportation of passengers on the lilroads at two cents per mile, liesrred to eomniitttee on railroads. Mr. Hamblin: To abolish the Tice of master for Union county and ? devolve the duties thereof upon the idtfe of probate for said county. | Peru's exports of silver to the Unif1 States in 1915 were valued at 724,26.'!. )SED LODGE 52 YEARS AGO Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 49, of Raleigh, N. C., Concluded a Communication Monday Night Which Was Opened April 17, 1865, the Night Abraham Lincoln Was Assassinated. Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 16.?In examining the records of Hiram Masonic lodtre, No. 40, of this city, it was recently found that the regular meeting of the lodtre that was betrun on the nitrht of April 17, 1865?the nitrht news was received here that Lincoln was shot?had never been officially concluded, and last nitrht this formality was carried out with historic ceremonies. John Nichols, 85 years old, former representative in congress, who as master opened the memorable session of the lodtre more than half a century atro. acted as master atrain las': nitrht. Masons were present from many Southern States, since the ceremony was preliminary to the opening here today of the llHth nunl meet intr of the trrand lodtre of North Carolina. ra,-. ?v..> < *---> ?- - .mi 11iv 1111:111 hi .-April 1 1, 1 fMi.i, llic city of Raleigh was occupied by Kilpatrick's division of Sherman's army. When the Union soldiers on the outskirts of the eitv learned of the assassination of Lincoln, retailiatorv measures were suggested and the officers had difficulty in holding the men in check. While the civil population of Raleigh was unaware of the assassination and of the excitement among the troops, Hiram lodge opened its regular meeting as usual, but in the midst of it Captain W. C. Whittcn. of the Ninth Maine regiment, detailed as provost officer, informed Master Nichols of the assassination and requested that the meeting he dismissed in order that no gathering should add to the confusion when the news became generally known. The members dispersed immediately without the^or-. mality of closing the lodge. * w** stockholders" meeting HELD ON THURSDAY The annua! stockholders meeting of the Nicholson Banfl & Trust Co. was held at noon Thursday, January 11, in the offices of the institution. The report of the Dresidenf-. Rmoiio Mi/.n olson, showed the financial condition of the institution to be in excellent condition. The directors reelected were: Emslie Nicholson, J. Roy Kant. R. 1'. Harry, J. Cohen and W. R. Walker. To this number were added four additional directors: II. I,. Gaffney, F. H. Garner, W. S. Nicholson and R. I.. McNally, making nine in all. The directors met immediately after the stockholders' meeting and elected the following officers: Emslie Nicholson, president; J. Roy Kant, vice president; M. A. Moore, cashier; Claude W. Cain, teller; Stewart Smith, bookkeeper and Miss Maude Goforth, stenographer. ARE CONGKATULATE1). Superintendent Walker and Wife Married Fifty Years Ago. (Wednesday's State) Superintendent and Mrs. N. K. Walker of the South Carolina school for deaf, dumb and blind at Cedar Springs will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary January 21. Yesterday, on motion of Representative T. C. Duncan of Union, the house passed a resolution congratulating them, wishing them many more years of happy domestic life and n.unv more years of valued service at tin institution where they have se-'-ed >o long, so efficiently ami ully. The resolution passed una: >iy. RETURNS FROM IIOSI'ITAL. Miss Julia P'aucette passed through Union Tuesday evening on the wav to her home in Shelton after five weeks' stay in the Charlotte hospital, where she underwent a very serious operation. c - mmn r iuici-iu' is very pleasantly known in Union and the county. She taught the Fair Forest school last year and has many friends who will l<e pleased to hear of her recovery. KITCHINS-UEE. Miss Ijilian Kitchins of Santuc and Mr. .John C. I,ec of Whitmire were married Tuesday of last week at the Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. .1. T Matheson. They left immediately for a bridal trip, after which they will he "at home" to their friends at Whitmire. ATTEND INAI'GD-RATION. Quite a number of Union people attended the inauguration of Gov. Manninir amt I lion* f-n.. t>* v. ? ? i >1-1111-a UIJ 1 uesday.