The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-20

have to quiet yourselves.
The speaker then referred to Cover
nor Blease's "social equality charges,
saying:
81 want to tell you that Mr.. "Josh"
Ashley, a gentleman whom you all
know and friend of the governors,
voted against the separate coach law"
s.I never done it," promptly came
from Mr.. Ashley, who was quite near
the speaker.
"The journal of the house shows it,
continued Judge Jones.
Boys, I never done it," was again
the answer of probably the biggest
Bleaseite in Anderson county to in
piled charges of social equality made,
by Governor Blease against all who
voted against the separate coach law.
The crowd evidently concluded that
Judge Jones had said enough, so the
yelling and bowling were aga'n re-
sumed with even greater force.
Judge Jones took his seattle the
third time and the chairman made an
other effort to restore order, but it was
no use. The crowd was determined
that there should be no more speaking
and the crowds wishes prevailed at
least the desire of the greater portion
of the audience, for. therA were some
who desired to hear both .Jnise Jones
and Governor Blease speak and ex-
pressed keen disappointment at the
disorderly end of the meeting.
Presents for the Candidates
Governor Blease received another
gold watch, chain and fob, which
along with several bouquets, he ex-
hibited to the crowd, the action and
his expressions of appreciation elicit
ing additional cheering from those of
his supporters who could hear him.
Judge Jones was also the recipient
of some beautiful flowers. What was
declared the handsomest, floral tribute
received by any candidate during the
campaign was presented to him today,
bearing the names of Anderson ladies.
Judge Jones also received a floral
design "From seventy-fve ladies of
Honea Path"
For Attorney General.
Mr.. Lyon added some interest to the |
race for attorney general by offering
TO give $100 to the Anderson hospital
if his opponent, Mr.. B. B. Evans, can !
prove he Lyon) paid s5OlOOO to Ben. |
l.. Abney to compromise the suit
against the Richland Distilling COM
pany. 1
eff you'll withdraw from the race
I'll prove it, said Mr.. Evans. Mr.. Lyon
declared the Blease dispensary COM
mission had employed Mr.. Abney, the
contract with whom was made inde-
pendently Of the attorney general. Mr.. |
Evans had charged that Mr.. Lyon Of
icially approved the contract with Alb
ney, which the attorney general de-
MED.
Mr.. Lyon said he would pay another
hundred dollars to the Anderson hos
pital if Evans proved that he Uyon)
asked the legislature to order the mer-
ger suit discontinued, as charged by
Mr.. Evans. Mr.. Lyon said he would
appoint two members of committee,
Evans two, and these four add fifth,
and would abide by their decisions in
regard to his propositions.
The crowd laughed heartily when
Mr.. Evans exclaimed: "I'm lawyer,
and a good one." He said he had
cleared eleven white men and one
woman, all charged with murder, and
that Mr.. Lyon had never had case of
merit before he became attorney gen.
eral. Mr.. Evans declared the news
papers were unfair to him and fighting
him because they don't want me to
catch their little pets" He said he
would guarantee an honest and
straightforward administration, "and
will put behind the bars some people
who stand high in South Carolina,
he concluded.
Mr.. Lyon met the charges of his op-
ponent in t,,,e same manner as hereto
fore: He related some details Of the
Farnum case and again explained why
he agreed to a fine in order to have
Farnum plead guilty. He declared that
Farnurn's plea of guilty gave the lie