The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-21

| ence OF between 6UU ana SOU people III
the opera house. The ex-Chief JUS
tice appeared in perfect good humor
| and his remarks were listened to at
tentively by those present. Support
ers of Judge Jones claimed that some
converts were made by the speech OF
the former chief justice.
Judge Jones, replying to the charge
that his campaign expenses were be-
ing borne by corporations, character
lied as "impertinent" questions
which the Governor had asked him
along this line. He declared emphati-
cally that mot one cent had come to
him from corporations, firms or indi-
viduals for financing his campaign.
At the proper time he would, in ac-
cordance with the law OF the State,
file statement showing his cam
paign expenses.
Judge Jones referred to his rela-
tions with Chief Justice Gary, which
he said were of the most friendly ma
ture. He paid tribute to his former
associate on the supreme bench, say
ing that he was the soul Of honor,
courage and fidelity and one OF the
bes and noblest men in the State.
when he beat me for Associate JUS
tice we ran and ended as friends and
when I ran against him for Chlef
Justice the race was a friendly one,'
continued Judge Jones.
When the speaker asked what ele-
waiting thought had been suggested by
Governor Blease's speech and de-
eIared it was nothing but malice, SIAN
.-k x,sk sk.,D Unina
in the crowd said:
"Mr. Jones, you caused 1t all"
81 have not caused it all" Judge
Jones replied, declaring he had al
WAYS fought fair, had not struck be-
| low the belt and only attacked Gov
ernor Blease's record, which every
body, ne said, had a right to criticize.
Judge Jones declared it was perfectly
| proper to refer to his public record.
Referring to the charge of the Gov
| ernor that unfairness was likely to
| characterize the election next Tues.
day, Judge Jones said he would not in
suit the people OF South Carolina by
charging that they were corrupt
enough to steal the election. What
I want is a fair election and II given
me We'll bury Bleaseism In South
Carolina so deep it will never be res
| urrected," said the speaker.
"Why he's scared to death; mes
hacked . When you hear a man talk
ing about intimidation you know he's
beaten" said Judge Jones.
The speaker said that at Carney the
Governor claimed to have been
warned that he would be, assassinated,
hut that he had shown the Governor
that the only weapon which he car
ried was a corkscrew. because SAID
The sneaker, eff there is one thing that
the Governor Is not afraid Of, it Is a
corkscrew."
Judge Jones ridiculed the idea that
the Governor of the State should traV-
ell about with bodyguard, referring
to Special Detective Beard OF Abbe-
Vile. who was not present at the Ap-
beville meeting.
"Do any of you know DR.. +. b. Car
wile?" asked Judge Jones.
Eyes. yes" answered voices.
"If DR.. Carwile is in this house
want to tell him Governor Blease says
he is in favor of social equality be-
cause he voted asst did against the
separate coach law" said Judge Jones.
This sally brought down the house.
Judge Frank B. Gary, Messrs. T. A.
Graham, j. T. Robertson, ]. E. Todd
and r. E. Hill were others whom
Judge Jones declared opposed sepa-
Irate coaches, to which list he added
the Hon. Dave Magill, "now Lieuten-
ant Governor of Greenwood county"
but formerly a member OF the House
from Abbeville.
Judge Jones said there were MOT
many fools in Abbevile county who
can be fooled by any such rot"
Referring to newspapers, Judge
Jones said that il you see 1t in The
State or The News and Courier or
most of the weekly papers, it is an
infamous lie, but II you see 1t In the
"New Cemetery (News-Scimitar)
"edited by the Governors body-guard
Mr.. Beard, who carries a pistol. It's
the truth straight from Heaven"
The speaker paid splendid tribute
to the people of Charleston, whom ne
charged the Governor had attempted
, to intimidate into voting for him Dy
, threatening to impose upon them the
Metropolitan police system. Also a,
, Camden, the speaker charged, the
Governor had threatened to make
that gang sweat blood" Commenting
, upon these two incidents, Judge
Jones said: 1--WE have descended tC
= low depths Of shame and ignominitJ
,, when the chief executive Of the State
thinks It necessary to attempt to bully
and threaten brave and long-sufer'
. ing people into reelecting him.
Judge Jones said he had no blino
q tigers to finance his campaign, NJ
pardoned criminals running around
4 working for him and no body-guart
q to protect him at the expense OF the
t State.
The speaker then told Of some OF the
: constructive measures which he adVo
i Gates for the betterment OF the peo
e ple, among which are better common
!, schools with longer terms, the Tor
r rens system Of land registration, 81
q improved employers liability law ant
the bringing together Of capital ant
= labor upon basis OF mutual interest,"
: and mutual advantage. He appealed
;, to his hearers to turn from bitter
: ness and vengefulness and take care
S fill thought whittier the State i
r drifting, ending with strong pie;
e for the enthronement of law and or
n der and promising if elected to do al
e in his power to establish an era o
good feeling among all classes OF cit
;,one ond to ha thp poVnrnOr OF tn