The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-06-03

yours; that l have the same author
ity To subpoena witnesses, compel
their attendance and TO give evidence
touching the premises as you possess;
and feel that | may say, without un-
due arrogance, that my findings Of
both law and facts will be just as
binding and carry with them the
same degree Of weight and respecta-
bility as yours.
I I'm conclusion permit me to say
that my Investigations have been
quite extensive. thorough and exhaus-
tive and most satisfactory to me, and,
when made public. will. in all human
probability, disqualify for service
some Of those now seeking to yass Of
fetal judgment upon the acts of my as
sociates and myself
ITO some Of you this statement
may prove enigmatical. while to 9TH.
{, ers IL will be most clear.
1T does not suit the convenience
of my committee to meet with yours
at the time and place indicated, but
IL we can mutually agree upon a diff
ferent time and place for an inter-
change of views. information and
condolences. / feel safe in saying that
the result will be most pleasing and
profitable to the pople of the State
of South Carolina. If not to you and
| yours"
While making no unconditional
promises to do so. (for l must in
these matters consult and largely
yield to the wishes Of others more
vitally interested in the outcome Of
this controversy than 1 can possibly
be. and, / may add, whose views have
deferred me in doing so heretofore }
still. If unrestrained. will be my pleas
ure to deliver in the not distant fu-
ture a veritable 'broadside."
| with the assurance of my most
distinguished consideration, have
the honor to be. yours very truly,
| "Thos. b. Fielder,
| Chairman OF the Anti-Blease In
vestigating Committee"
The letter is dated May 26, 1911.
DIR. w. j.. Murray. of Columbia, the
ehairman or the FORMER iispensary
commission. all IF the members Of
which were removed by Governor
Blease, was served with the follow
ing rule to show cause this after
noon:
State of South Carolina, county Of
Richland. Before the winding-up
commission OF the dispensary.
THE State VS.. w. ]. Murray.
Whereas, w. ]. Murray, the for
mer chairman Of the State dispen-
sary commission, has failed upon re-
quest and demand to turn over the
vouchers and records Of the former
commission, as requested by resolu-
tion Of the present dispensary COM
mission; therefore, be 1t
| Resolved. That the said w. J..
Murray be. and he is hereby, required
to appear before this commission at
the State Capitol, in the city of CO.
lumbia. on Tuesday May 80, 1911, at
IL a. m., to show cause, IL any he
have. why he should not be ruled for
contempt of this commission for fail
ing to deliver the said vouchers and
records, as aforesaid.
| provided. however, that it the
said w. j. Murray shall. by IL a. m,
May 80. 1911. deliver the said vouch-
ers and records to said commission
that the rule herein be discharged"
1t is understood that the commits
sion recently called upon DR.. Murray
for the vouchers and that DR.. Muir
rays reply was that this was the
property Of the former commission
and that the vouchers would not be
turned over. Hence the rule this af-
ternoon. 1t Is believed that this mat
/
Of the member of former commits
sion this afterno. n.
REQUISTTION FOR r. Il. FIELDER
Columbia. May 30.-Gov. Blease
tonight signed a requisition on the
Governor Of Georgia for the arrest OF
Thomas II. Fielder. the Atlanta law
yer. The papers were prepared by
solicitor Cooper in due form, stating
that Attorney Fielder is wanted at
Newberry TO answer the charges made
In connection with the dispensary
business.
Sheriff Buford. OF Newberry, now
mas the requisition and will leave
mere on the early morning train tC
nave the reQuisition honored and a