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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12
CLASSIFIED COLUMN.


PRINTED STATIONERY-The Com
monwealth has the largest and best
stock of commercial stationery, we'd
ding invitations, announcements, cards,
etc, carried in any Delta printing office,
and is prepared with bran new type to
take are of all orders with neatness
and dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12

COTTON SEED FOR SALE.--We have
a few tons of carefully selected Double.
Jointed Cotton Seed, produced from the
famous Broadwell cotton; also Big Boil
Seed produced from the Cleveland and
Columbia cotton. These varieties are
early maturing and very prolific. All
seed sacked SIS per ton, or 81 a hushel
in lots less thar one half ton fob, at
Schlater. Address Ethridge & Jones,
Schlater, Miss.
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FOR SALE OR RENT--The Nye Res
idence in North Greenwood, 5 rooms,
kitchen and bath room. All, c%onvenien-
ces. A nice, new, up-to-date little
home. Apply to Mrs. L. E, Evans,
Graenwoo cd, Miss.
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POSTPONED.

The rendition of the Prince of
Pilsen" has been postponed until
Tuesday evening, April 10Th.
This splendid entertainment will
be given under the auspices Of
the Matinee Musicale, assisted by
other local talent, and will be a
rare musical treat for all who at
tend. Admission so cents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12

FOR RENT-New fve-room cottage in
Congress Heights. Apply to DR.. W. T.
johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12

ROOMS FOR RENT-Two nice furn-
ished rooms for gentlemen. Apply to
Mrs. ]. L. Gillespie,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12

FOR RENT-Two office rooms in the
Weller building. Apply to DR.. w. T..
johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12

Better let the Greenwood In
surance Agency show you their
Health and Accident policy. No
exceptions. Best contract on
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12

A union service was held at the
Presbyterian Church last Sunday
evening, at which a beautiful
song service was rendered by
the choirs Of the Presbyterian
and Baptist churches. Rev. Hal
Spragins made a brief but eIo-
quent address on the worthiness
of the cause Of the Kings Daugh-
ter's Circle and the work it has
accomplished, and a free will o.
fering netted the hospital quite
a neat sum, which was greatly
appreciated by the ladies engaged
in this noble work.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12

SECOND SHEETS-A large stock of
Second Sheets just received at The
Commonwealth office. Let us supply
your wants in this line.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-12

accomplished, and a free will Of
fering Melted the hospital quite
a neat sum, which was greatly
appreciated by the ladies' engaged
in this noble work.
Manager Ortiz Collins made a
visit to jackson the first part of
the week to attend the Man
ayers meeting before President
Arthur Lewis. Collins reports
the League in dandy shape to
open the season, from a stand
point of material, and says Green
wood is going as good, if not
better, than any Of the rest. The
CollleS are working out hard, and
the officials are making plans to
have a big time of it at the open
ing game to be played at Athletic
Park.
Mrs. B. T. Sayre, who has been
a guest at the home of her broth
err, Mr.. L. NJ. Townes, departs this
week for her future in Chatta-
nooga, The many friends of Mrs.
Sayre regret very much to have
her leave this communicable
lpp Cor. Sumner Herald Progress.
DR.. j. D. Wilborn and family
have moved to Trenton, Tenn,
where they will make their future
home. DR.. Wilborn has been a
valued citizen Of Greenwood for
several years, and we regret the
loss of his excellent family and
himself from our city.
The w. c. Armstrong Meat
Market, on Main Street and Car
roIIton avenue, purchased a car
load Of the best native meats
available, and ask a share of your
patronage. Phone Is and get
the best meats and promptest de-
livery in the city,
The members of the Lodge of
Knights Templar attended servi-
ces in a body at the Methodist
church last Sunday morning, and
heard a magnificent and appro-
pirate sermon delivered by Rev.
H. S. Spragins, the able pastor.
See the Mahogany chairs in our
show window. A $500 chair for
81. Sos. w. Bloodworth Furni-
ture Co, Phone No. 10.
+ + +
The Matinee Musicale was en-
~tertained Wednesday afternoon
by Mrs, Roger Friermood,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Convention at Dillon.
The State.

Dillon, April 27.-The Dillon clubs me-
here today to elect delegates to the Coun'
ty convention. At first it appeared thai
things were going to be stormy as the
Blease men we're suspicious OF the large
crowd present. W. T. Bethea was elected
chairman, Al Jordan, secretary anc
treasurer, and Judge Hec. McRae, Vice
chairman. Upon motion, E. R. Hamer
the chairman appointed a committee o.
five to retire and name 60 delegates.
This met with a protest from the Bleast
men present. The motion prevailed by az
overwhelming majority. Out Of the 81
delegates named five Of them are conceded
to be be Blease supporters, the remaining
Is being strong Jones men.
Latta will send q full Jones delegation
The mill precinct here also will send a full
Jones delegation.
1t is assured that the county convention
will be overwhelmingly for Jone
Latta and Dillon alone assure this ant
there are II more precincts in the county
there being every reason to believe tina
they will send Jones delegations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
AT K
1.-THE State.

Aiken. April 27.-A political battle OF
small magnitude was fought here today
when the Aiken central Democratic club
met to .reorganize and elect delegates to
the county convention.
The first was between the friends OF
Jones and Blease for the delegates to the
county convention and the result was a
disastrous rout of the Blease forces. The
club Is the largest in the county, the roll
consisting Of SIS names and consequently
is entitled to 81 delegates in the conven-
ton. The lines were drawn tight and
much interest was taken in the contest
There were IS names proposed for dele
gates and it required a ballot to make the
selection. Fifty-two ballots were cast and
the az .who were elected are pronounced
Jones MIN with the exception Of two or
possibly, three.
Court was In session and the meeting
Was called to orderin the county commits
sioners' room. Col. Dave q. Wise presid-
ed over the meeting and was elected presi-
dent with g. w. Croft Secretary. j. B.
Salley was elected county executive com
mitteeman In place Of Capt. W. N. Jordan,
deceased
The Jones men are smiling over the re-
suit of the, contest while the Blease forces
claim that the meeting was packed and it
was sprung on them as a surprise.
However this may be there was alot Of
preliminary talk before the meeting and
the result speaks for itself.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
AT SPARTAN.
r
The State.

Spartanburg, April T.-Scattered re-
turns from various parts Of the county in
dictate that the county Democratic con-
vention, to which delegates were elected
today by the lprecinct clubs, will be con-
trolIed by supporters Of Judge Ira B.
Jones, Enoree and Hobbysville Here the
only precincts Of dozen or ore heard
from In which the supporters Of Gov.
Blease showed strength. The issue was
not openly drawn, but there seemed to be
a tacit understanding In communities,
where Jones sentiment was strongest to
send Jones men to the county convention.
and the same rule held in the Blease
strongholds.
In the city Of ~Spartanburg a large ma
jority of delegates are men opposed TO
Blease. The fifth and sixth wards we're
the only doubtful ones.
Wards / and 4 Endorsed the candidacy OF
Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic presi-
Dental nomination and instructed their
delegates to use their influence to send to
the State convention men who would ad-
vocate that the delegation to the national
convention be pledged to support Gov.
Wilson.
Woodruff and Pauline, and possibly 9TH
or precincts not heard from, also Endorsed
Wilson. The meetings were the most
largely attended In yearS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
BLEASE MEN IN
CLUB.
The State.

+ Georgetown, April 27.-Ira B. Jones
candidacy for governor and Woodrow Will
son for the nomination for !the presidency
Of the United States were Endorsed tonight
ut the meeting of the Georgetown club
Mol, which was held In the county court
house. The supporters Of Gov. Blease,
who were In a small minority, after voic.
ing q great protest because OF the in
dorsement OF Jones and Wilson, Withdrew
from the club and proceeded to engine
house No. l, where IL meeting was held
The Blease club elected officers and q dele
CATION to the. county convention. The
gathering tonight HAS the largest Of its
nature In many years.
Unofficial reports received from the va
rlous club meetings throughout the coun-
ty indicate that a majority Of the clubs In
the county Endorsed Ira B. Jones and
Woodrow Wilson.
Although this was Saturday night prac-
tically :every merchant In Georgetown
closed his store to attend the club meeting
and to permit the attendance ofithe clerks.
The Blease representatives commenced
to raise a lgreat noise shortly after the
meeting was called to order. They re-
tired when git became evident that they
were In a hopeless minority.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
FAILING OF ELECTION
BLEASE QUITS CLUB
The State.

Fewberry. April N.-Following the cleo
ton Of delegates to the county convention
by the Ward 8 Democratic club here TO-
night, Gov. Blease instructed the secretar!
of the club to take his name from the roll
If membership. In the election the gov
srnor has failed OF election as q delegate
Ward 8 Is the governors home club. and
ne attended, answering the Toll call "
night.
The delegates elected to the county con-
vention from this club: George 8. Now.
or, L. W. Floyd, Alan tombstone, John III
Kinard, ]. B. O'Neall Holloway, John W
Reagin. The delegates elected received 81
TO IS votes each. Blease received IA votes
After instructing the striking Of OF his
name the governor said he would join
another club and would attend the county
convention as a delegate, and that Ward I
would hear from him there.
In Ward 5, the milrclub, Gov. Blease was
elected q delegate to the county cOnven
ton by q standing vote. He was formerly
a member OF this club.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
An Outrage.

The city council Of Greenwood may have
acted entirely within the law In condemn
ing the property Of Miss Belle Voc for use
as q location for the city water works, and
doubtless they did.
The issue may have been decided In the
circuit court strictly in accordance with
the statute Of this State, and doubtless 1t
q
Judge Sease may have acted entirely
within his prerogative or eve performed
a imperative duty in ruling Miss Voc for
contempt for noncompliance with the Or
der of court and in sending her to Jail, and
doubtless he did.
But il 1t Is the law Of the land that a
peaceable citizen may be seized in her
home by the sheriff, dragged before a cir.
cult Judge, imprisoned indefinitely and her
personal effects removed from her home
by bailiffs, for no greater ofense than that
of refusing to give up the property that
she has lawfully inherited, then 1t is time
that the law itself should be changed.
Her property could not have been con-
demned as a nuisance, for the principle Of
law governing nuisances is that they must
be locatad after location by the party com
planning. Assuming that the city had the
right to condemn and seize q spring or
branch on the defendants lands, and fur
tier that 1t might prohibit her from pas
turing or keeping stock near said branch
or spring to prevent typhoid contamina-
ton, by what process Of law is the city
justified In selling her home and etecting
her therefrom ? Judge Sease's order re-
quired the sheriff to forcibly remove all Of
Miss Yos's personal effects from her prem
ises.
This article Is not written in any spirit
OF interference with the affairs Of our
nelghboring town; but basing u opinion
on the published reports Of the affair, an
outrage has boen committed and We would
be even more ~unsparing in our condemns
ton If the city Of Abbeville were the ag-
gressor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Convention at Bolton.
The State

Bolton; April 27.-The Bolton Democrat
ic club elected the following officers ant
delegates to the county convention:
W. {. Bowen, president; D. A. Geer, first
vice president; J. g. Harris, second vice
president, Walter E. Geer, secretary and
treasurer -.
John T. Green, county executive com,
committeeman.
Registration committee: JIG. Harris,
]. X. Clement, WI Smith, !. T. Cox, W
2. Shirley.
Club. executive committee: L. D. Har'
ris, E. B. Rice, F. Clinkscales, W. 81. Cobb,
IT., j. Polk Cox.
Delegates to county convention: o. j
Copeland, ]. T. Green, T. G.. Poore, j. NJ
King, A. R; Campbell, J. Clyde Green, IT,
Cox, j. G. Harris, J. T. Cox, j. Polk Cox
W. H. Cobb, Jr.. j.. r. Branyon, Walter E
Geer.
At a meeting Of the Bolton Democratic
club No. 8, held here at 80 CLOCK, the
club wes'organized by the election OF the
following officers: President E.T. Tofli
son; secretary A. K. Griffin county e1ecu'
tive committeeman, J. W. Campbell clut
executive committee, j. p. Bagwell, Jas. S
Andrews, B. L. Thacksthn. Delegation tx
the county convention: J. G. King, j.. NJ
Banister, R. P. Casey, L. D. Blake, A. R
Sharp, C..H. Strickland W. II. Cobb, E. c
Cox, j. ". Campbell, W. B. Guy, E. T
Tollison, pas. s. Adams, A. P. Warnecl
and ]. w. Hunnicut.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
ID. BARKSDALE

Tn line with the many other refinements
OF detail and hight grade equipment on
Rer the Fifth-the last and most popular
creation of the genius Of R. F; 0idsC I'VE
Tres as standard equipment, says A. N.
Stone Manager of the Abbeyille Meter Bar
Co, local REQ distributors. These popular
tires are 10 yer cent oversize which easily
adds from 90 to IS percent to tEe tIe ini re-
"Te, This oversize is not measued by
'%ss1Iiners' but by air bapacity. AS these
tires have 25 per cent greater air capacity,
and hence that much more load carrying
"nvacitv. without additional weight or
cost tor the tires, it should be plain to all
WHY we find so much enthusiasm over our
tire equipment among buyers OF REQ the
Fifth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Convention at Charleston.
The State.

Charleston, april 2.-In accordahee
with the rules Of the Democratic party OF
the State, the Charleston county ward and
precinct clubs met tonight for the purpose
Of reorganization. New officers, a mem
her Of the county executive committeeiand
delegates and lalternates to the county
convention. were elected.
In some Of the clubs the ines were
drawn tonight on the personality OF the
candidates, according as they favored or
opposed Capt. Martin for reelection az
sheriff. The election tickets were general
" In favor of Capt. Martin. He has 80 far
no opponent, but the names OF severaI
prospective candidates are mentioned, and
probably the opposing forces will be heard
from later.
UPWARDS 9 and S there was some disturb
ance. In the former the police had to In
~terfere, making several arrests Of parties
under the influence Of liquor interfering
with the conduct Of the elections.
! In Ward s very lively session tool
place among the %contending factions, anc
, the police officers were conspicuous In the
halls, but no arrests were made.
Several contests will go before the con
! yention for. settlement.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
As to Endorsing Candidates.

We print in this issue OF the paper
meetings OF many local democratic
clubs over the State for the purpose
of electing delegates to the county con-
v%entions.
1t is noted that in many instances reSo-
lutions we're passed endorsing Woodrow
Wilson for the Presidency and Judge
Jones for Governor Of South Carolina.
Now as to endorsing any man as The
democratic nominee for the Presidency
we think 1t unwise for the local, county OF
State conventions to do so. Our delegates
should 40 into the National Convention
untrammelled. Not since the war has
South Carolina had a fair deal in the al
fairs of the national government. During
CleveIand's ADMINISTRATION South Carolina
had q smaller per cent. Of Federal patron
age than any state in the union. Not
since the war has she had q representa-
tive in the Presidents cabinet. 1t Is true
that II we stake our all on n man and
that man should win We would be In a
favorable position. But 1t is time enough
to lay the stake when our delegates have
surveyed the field in the National Con-
vention. Something should be left to the
intelligence and integrity Of u delegates
when they are on the ground with the
conditions before them.
It may be that Wilson will sweep the
field, in which case our pledged vote
would count for no more than the vote OF
any other State. It may be that Harmon's
geographical advantage will bring him
into prominence, then we should be fre''
to consider that advantage. 1t msy be
that the tariff will be made the main Issue
and that the party will stand or fall Oh
this issue. Then Underwood should stand
out pre-eminently as the party's candi-
date. He, OF all men in the party is tn
chief exponent Of the tariff. His mastery.
handling of the democratic majority in the
lower house has made victory a POSSIBLE
ity.
Perhaps the party may conclude that he
is entitled to SOM Of the fruit OF his W
planting. In that case are we to stand b!
with. our hands tied and see another real
where he has sown?
And now just a word as to endorsement
Of ~gubernatorial candidates. From th'
present out look 1t would seem that tht
friends Of Judge Jones will be in control OF
the State convention. This does not ne.
c~essarily mean that they represent a ma
jority Of the people OF the State. CONVEX
tions are in a measure dominated by towl'
influences. The popular vote Is not 81.
dominated, and any effort to f~oreshadoW
or forestall the popular vote by passing
resolutions Of endorsement will surely be
resented.
The local clubs Of Abbeville did not pass
any resolutions OF endorsement. 1t Is
hoped that the central club will not. The
people are soon to decide who will be the
next governor and they need no direction
by conventions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Our Guests.

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday OF
next week it will be the privilege OF the
citizens of Abbeville to entertain the South
Carolina Federation Of Womens Cluos'
such a privilege is not to be lightly es-
teemed, and we feel sure that Abbeviiie
will rise to a full sense OF her Responsible
~ and that the coming session OF the
Federation will be long remembered as
the most pleasant and profitable in the
history of the organization.
On behalf OF the city OF Abbevtlle we bic
the Federation a hearty welcome and wish
for them the most enjoyable convention In
their experience.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Convention at Beaufort.
The State.

Beaufort, April 27.-Beaufort Democrat
ic club No. s, with a membership Of over
200, held q meeting last night in the town
Of Beaufort for the purpose Of reorganiza-
ton and of electing officers for the next
two years and delegates to the county
convention. The following officers were
elected: President, q. 4. Scheper; first
vice president, Charles Bellinger; second
vice-president, J. Hayward Jenkins;. Sec
rotary and. treasurer, George W. Beckett
The meeting was very harmonious and
democratic in all Of it's actions and pro
ceedings, and over 90 members Of the club
we're present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

ratesb wers elerted IL tie. eouhty a5fvsf;
tioh: O. Il. Scarborough; G. NJ. Davis
@. D. Bhame, j. W. Btoadway. j. A
James, j. F. Richbourg, ". b. &Hd5rson
and C. w. Mason.
! The meeting was we'll attended and
thoroughly harmonious. With reference
to the coming gubernatorial race, the sem
timent Of this mornings meeting was al,
most unanimous with Jones.
Judge Ira B. Jones will address a mass
' meeting Of the voters Of this community
here on Thursday evening May 9.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
CANDIDATES
For

For sheriff.
We are authorized to announce Joseph L
johnson, as q candidate for Sheriff Of Alb
beville County, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
County Supervisor.
We are authorized to announce George
s. Wilson as q candidate for the office OF
Supervisor, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Capt,
G. N. Nickles as candidate for County
Supervisor, subject to action OF the Dem
ocratic Primary.
We are authorized to announce ". A.
Stevenson as O candidate for reelection to
the office Of County Supervisor, subject to
the action Of the Democratic Primary.
Auditor.
We are authorized to announce Richard
Sondley as q candidate for reelection to
the Auditors office, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary.
We are hereby authorized to announce
J. E. Jones as q candidate for Auditor, sub
iect to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary.
We are authorized to announce l.. r.
beville County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce w. l..
DarracOt as a candidate for the office OF
Coroner, subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic primary.
We are hereby authorized to announce
R. Fl. Armstrong as a candidate for Coro-
ner, subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primary.
We are requested to announce MIR. NJ. j.
Link as q candidate for Coroner, subject to
the action Of the Democratic Primary.
We are authorized to Fl. w.
Bowie (better known as "Dock") as a can
didate for reelection to the Office OF Coro-
ner, subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primary.
hereby announce myself q candidate to
the Office of Coroner Of Abbeville County
subject to the action Of the. Democratic
primary. n. w. omlgh.
We are authorized to announce B. II
| Williams q \ u candidate for the Office OF
Coroner Of? Abbeville County, subject to
the action Of the Democratic Primary.
We are authorized to nounc W. A
Gallagher as q candidate for Coroner OF
|Abbeville County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary.
Superintendent Of Education.
We are hereby authorized to announce
A. F. Calvert as q candidate for the office
of County superintendent OF Education,
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primary.
We are authorized to announce j. Foster
Hammond as a candidate for reelection to
the office Of County Superintendent OF Ed
u~cation, subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primary.
We are hereby authorized to announce
lib. M. Cheatham as a candidate for the Of
flee of County Superintendent Of Educa-
ton, subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic primary.
We are authorized to announce John B.
Gilbert as q candidate for Superintendent
of Education, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
I hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office Of County Superintend.
emit Of Education, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary. G. E. William
son.