The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-07-24
Liar is APPLIED TO
GOVERNOR BLEAsE
Judge: Jones Uses Shorter and
=, Uglier Word. =.
"PM.Too SLY A FOX" SAID coLEY
Governor Told Opponent Go in
Back Lot and Wait for Him.


Winnsboro, July 22.-Before 500 people,
the candidates for governor spoke here
today and there was considerable enthusi-
asm. Governor Bleases admirers were
the most expressive of their feelings and
the chief executive was. loudly applauded.
Judge Jones was howled considerably and
early in his speech the chairman, J. E.
Mcdonald, had to caH to order only with
the threat, ''lf there's any more bowling
there won't be any more speaking."-
81 thought Governor .Blease had an op-
ponent," was one retort hurled at Judge
Jones. In his iandation of the newspapers,
Judge Jones said: ...
"Show me town that has not live pa
per and I'll show you dead town."
"Winnsbore,'" came a voice from a
crowd, and then there was laughter
When Judge Jones charged that Governor
Blease had said that President Finley OF
the Southern railway had friend in the
mansion, Governor Blease from the rear
of the platform said: ....
"Yes, he has a good one, and he's going
to stay there."'' - :" .. 'c..
Judge Jones referred to B. L. Abney's
eating at the governors table and avoice
from, the crowd rejoined, Mighty good
eating ....' .. .... ,:.. L., ~
In such ways Judge Jones was frequent
ly interrupted, though, on the whole ne
was heard attentively.
/. Judge Jones referred to the recent in
vestigations and commended the members
Of the committee. He referred to the tes-
timony against Stothart and said the gov
ernor was honor bound to remove or sus-
pend the Charleston constable. ..
"Do you believe, that. Governor Blease
has gotten eraft?" asked spectator.
."I have no,pesitive evidence Of graft on
the part Of Governor Blease, and I hope
for the good name OF South Carolina that
such will never be proved" replied Judge
Jones. He was presented with flowers
when he took his seat. He mentioned an
article by U. R. Brooks, which he said
was being circulated over the state against
him., and he said he now warns BROOKS to
stay out of this fight or he will take sides
in the race for treasurer and cause some
body "the loss of some mighty heavy
votes"
He called on the newspapers to publish
this warning.
-. BLEAsE's SPEECH.
Governor Blease answered Judge Jones,
demanding that Chief Constable Stothart
be removed. He said that Stothart had
never been given a chance to defend him
self and he challenged Judge Jones to
select two men whom Goodwin Rhett, for
mer mayor of Charleston, would say In al
fidavits are honest men, and if they would
swear that they believe that Stothart ever
took a dollar dishonesty he would turn
Stothart of.
Governor Blease was making his charge
that the railroad represented by B. l.. Alb
ney had employed Charlie Jones, son OF
the former chief. justice, in order to get
near the chief executive and Judge Jones,
from the rear OF the stage, retorted
'That's lie, governor"
The charge was repeated and Judge
Jones repeated his retort:
;."Thats all right, old man, | don't want
to hurt you for that would make you
governor, just what you wait" and there
were loud cheers. ...,::: - >. -
The governor then, said if Judge Jones
wanted to have d difficulty with him he
should'1peet him in, a rear lot. The govsr;
nor added that he could Spank" sLudge
Jones as easily as he would baby:' !. : !
No. you can't catch this: fox in your
trap. was a remark. by the governor
which brought much laughter. ..