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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Carlisle Makes Statement in Regard
to Union Carlisle Game.

The Union Times-Gentleme !:
There was printed in The Union
Times last week notice to the effect
that the Union High School defeated
the Carlisle High School to 6 We'd
nesday afternoon of last week. Car
Isle wishes to make a statement in
regard to this game, and will you
kindly print the following in this
weeks paper:
"The Union High School team came
down to Carlisle last Wednesday, the
10th, to play the Carlisle High School
team game. Several members of
the Union team came down in auto
mobiles. The automobile in which
Prof. Flora and two or three players
came In had several punctures on the
way, and did not get to Carlisle until
four O'Clock. 1t was seen That there
would hardly be time enough for a
full game to be played, so it was
agreed by both teams to play until
ten minutes of train time. The train
for Union is due to pass here at 6:O3
p. m.
"At the close of the seventh inning
it was 25 minutes of six, and without
saying anything to any one connected
with the Carlisle team the Union
players quit and began to make prep
arations to go home. The Union
catcher picked up his nit and mask
and in about minute was almost out
of sight down the hill. 1t was nearly
half hour before train time, and
fully Is minutes or more before the
time agreed to call the game which
was plenty of time to have played
another inning.
Carlisle was coming stronger as
the game progressed. She scored
three runs in the sixth inning, and
the chances were that she would have
tied the score, or better, if another
inning had been played. If the Union
team cares to claim this rather cheap
victory after quitting" in the way in
which they did they are welcome to
do so.
"It should be stated in fairness to
Prof. Flora that he was willing to
continue playing until the time agreed
upon. 1t might also be added that
neither team was strictly high
school team"
Carlisle Base Ball.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29

to vote, and the challenged votes shall
be kept separate and apart and not
counted, but turned over to the coun-
ty committee who shall at it's first
meeting thereafter hear all objection
to such votes, and where no person
appears to sustain an objection made
at the polls the ballot shall be re-
moved from the envelope and mingled
with the regular ballot and counted
but where the challengers appear, or
pr 'uct witnesses in support of the
cha enge the committee shall pro-
ceed to hear and determine the ques-
tion. and in all instances the vorer
shall have the right of appealing TO
the State committee.
Special Provision for 1914.
80. The officers of all clubs the
county chairman, county committees,
and State committee shall remain
as at present constituted until 1916,
but all existing club rolls are here
by declared null and void and before
any act may be done by any club or
any member thereof may vote, its roll
shall be revised as provided in these
rules: Provided, If any officer of any
club be found to reside outside of the
club district for which said club is au-
thorized the county committee shall
appoint member of such club to fill
the OFFICE. In the year 1914 each
county committee shall meet at the
county court house on the first Mon
day in June, at the call of the respec-
tive county chairman, and proceed
to lay out and designate each club
district and its boundaries as provid-
ed in these rules, and at that time
may form any new clubs which they
may deem advisable. If any new
clubs are formed they shall organize
within ten days as provided in Sec
tiOn 8: Provided. further, That if any
club be found to now exist incon-
sistent with these rules said club shall
be abolished.
81. The State committee may make
any rules or regulations for the pur-
pose OF enforcing these rules not in
consistent Herewith.
JNO. GARY EVANS,
Chairman State Committee.
w. c. MCGOWAN,
Secretary State Committee.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Itineraries For Sfate and
SenaPr-ial Campaigns

Columbia, May 27.-The itineraries
FOR the State and senatorial cam
paigns were announced today by the
subcommittee of the state democrat
lc executive committee.
State Campaign. m
Sumter, Wednesday, June II. "a
Manning. Thursday, June 18. As
Monck's Corner, Friday, June 10.
Georgetown. Saturday, Junes2O.
Kingstree, Tuesday, June 90. K
Florence, "Wednesday, June 24.~ s
Marion, Thursday, June 25.
Conway. Fridayl June &c. N
Dillon, Saturday June 81. 3
Darlington, Monday, June 80. 8a-
Bishopville, Tuesday, June 3O.r "a M
= Bennettsville, Wednesday,, July 81. ;
.Chesterfield, Thursday, July 9. ~
J. Camden, Friday, July 8. ~
y Columbia, Saturday, July A..
~ Lexinet ton Thursia ", sdify !.
Saluda, Friday, July 10. 1
Edgefield, Saturday, July II.
Aiken, Tuesday, July ID.
Bamberg, Wednesday, July 15.
Barnwell, Thursday, July 16.
Hampton, Friday, July II.
Beaufort, Saturday July 18.
Ridgeland, Wednesday, July %.
Walterboro, Thursday, July %.
Charleston, Friday, July "a.
st. George, Tuesday, July %.
Orangeburg, Wednesday, July 30.
st: Matthews, Thursday, July 30.
Winnsboro Monday, August 8.
Chester, Tuesday, August 4.
Lancaster, Wednesday, August 5.
Yorkville, Thursday, August 6.
Gaffney, Friday, August, z.
Spartanburg, Saturday, August 8.
Union, Tuesday, August II.
Newberry Wednesday, August II.
Laurens, Thursday, August Is.
Greenwood, Friday, August ID.
Abbeville, Saturday, August Is.
Anderson, Monday, August II.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Bad Runaway.

AN accident which crippled a wo-
man, knocked senseless a mule and
demolished buggy was caused. if
reports are true, by reckless motor
cycle riders near Putnam church Sun
Gay morning. The mule became
Irightened by the motorcycles, said
TO nave been speeding at 60 miles an
nour, and the riders did not even slow
down to see what havoc had been
wrought by their carelessness. The
man and woman, colored, were riding
IN buggy when the mule became un.
manageable with the results afore
stated. "oie
It Is said that if the parties can be
round they will be prosecuted.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Music Recital.

The music recital given Wednes-
day evening in the High School audi
torium by the pupils of Miss Beatrice
Wllburn, was very enjoyable and re-
flected great credit upon the teacher.
The medal which is given each year
by Mr.. j. H. Gault for the pupil
making the highest general average
was won by Miss Ruth Gault and was
presented by Hon. P. D. Barron in a
few well chosen words.
Miss Wilburn is an efficient and
painstaking teacher and the recitals
given under her direction are looked
forward to.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
ORATORICAL CONTEST.
May 20, 1914 8 O'clock p. M.

Soldiers Chorus-High School.
Oration-"A Victim of Passion"
anthony Rice, 9th grade.
Oration-"The Problem of the
South" Thomas Dixon-Fred Jeffries
8th grade.
Music.
Oration-"Henry w. Grady" w. L.
Stanley-E. C. Morgan, 10th grade.
/ Music-"Springtime," Music club.
Oration-"Liberty and Union"
Charley Garner, 9th grade.
Oration-"South Carolina and the
revolution" Robt. Y. Hayne-Rut-
edge Lawson. Sth grade.
Music-"Carnavale," High school.
Delivery of Duncan Medal.
Delivery of Munro Medal.
Delivery of Flora Medal.
Announcements.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Campaigning in Greenville.

Hon. L. j. Browning is in Green
vile county this week conducting his
campaign for governor. Mr.. Brown
ing says he is meeting with great
encouragement in the up-country. He
recently paid visit to the Eastern
section of the State and received very
fiattering encouragement in that por-
ton of the State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Will Return to Union.

S. Kassler, who was formerly in the
dry goods business here, but for the
past year has been in business in
Yorkville, has decided to return to
Union and will open a dry goods
store in the vacant room next door
to the Palmetto Drug Co.'S store. The
building is being remodeled and a
handsome front is being put in.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
EXPRESSION CONTEST
May %, 1914, 8 O'clock P. NJ.

Music-"May March," High School
girls.
Observation-Disclosures and PART
ner," Mabel Lawson, 9th grade.
Recitation--"Bingen on the Rhine
Lizzie Mae Estes, 9Th grade.
Recitation-"The One Legged
Goose" Jennie Colson, 9th grade. q
Music-"Fairyland Waltz" Music
club. :,
Recitation-"The Drowning Sing
er," Mary Rose 10th grade.
Recitation - Myrtle" Myrtle
Smith, 9th grade.
Music-Vocal Duett. Mrs. Frost
Walker and Mrs. w. T. Beatty.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Rally Day, May 80.

Do not forget to come to the big
rally to be held for the girls and
boys tomato and corn clubs. The
meeting will be held Saturday, May
30, and the exercises will be held in
the high school auditorium. The op-
ening hour will be 1O:30 o'clock Sat
urday morning. Come, one and all.
1t is to be q great day.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29

kecitation-"The Widow Bidotte's
Visitor" Ruth Crawford, 10th grade.
ha.itation-"On the Other Train"
by the Depot Clock. Marie Wilburn,
18th grade.
observation-disclosures in the
Quarters" Lucille Tracy, 9th grade.
Music-"Blossom Time" High
School girls.
Delivery of Brannon Medal.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
CITY SCHOOLS 0OSE
PROSPEROUS YEARS WORK

The closing exercises Of the city
schools will be held Friday night. An
interesting program is on for the
closing. On Wednesday evening there
was music recital by the music
classes, Miss Beatrice Wilburn teach
er. The program was highly enter
tanning and was enjoyed by a large
audience. Thursday night the girls
expression contest will be held. On
Friday evening there will be an ora
torical contest for the boys. The fol1
lowing program is for Thursday and
Friday evenings:
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Charges Withdrawn.

Last week we published the fact
that warrants had been sworn out for
the arrest of w. H. Whitlock by A.
Kerhulas and by r. L. Echols. Since
that time the matters involved have
been adjusted and the warrants with
drawn, all parties involved having
reached q satisfactory settlement.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Death of Little Child.

Lenora Harvey, the 21-months-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Har-
vey, died at the home of the parents
SIX miles south of Union on Saturday
and was buried the following day at
Hebron church, Rev. S. r. Jolly con
Quoting the burial.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Change of Management.

Mr.. B. G. Peterson, for several
year manager of the Union Buffalo
Mills Co.'s store here will retire from
the management of that concern and
Mr.. + c.. Hundley, of Clinton, will
succeed him.
Mr.. Peterson has not announced his
plans, but will probably remain in
Union.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Death of Mrs. Starks Gregory.

Mrs. Starks Gregory died at her
home at Ottaray mills Sunday morn
ing: Mrs. Gregory leaves a husband
and several children. She was be-
fore her marriage, Miss Sallie Neill,
Of York county.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
Death of Mrs. G.. w. Henderson.

Mrs. G. w. Henderson died at her
nome here Saturday and her remains
were laid to rest in the city cemetery.
The burial was conducted by Rev. L.
l.. Wagnon and Rev. s. r. Jolly.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29
House Destroyed By Fire.

One of the mill houses, occupied by
Mrs. Womack was destroyed by fire
late Friday night of last week. The
house and nearly the entire contents
we're destroyed.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29

Miss Kathleen McWhirter ols Jones'
Vile is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
James McWhirter.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-29

Hon. r. A. Cooper, of Laurens. and
candidate for governo1. was in
Union one day this week in the inter
est of his campaign.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09
RAGSDALE'S HURTS NOT Sc.
RIOUS.
Congressman Falls From Horse Il
Washington Park.

Washington. May 4.--Representa-
tive ]. w. Ragsdale narrowly es-
capped death or serious injury Sunday
while riding with a party of members
Of the Riding and Hunt Club. Of this
city. in Rock Creek Park. Mr.. Rags
dale was mounted on Red Chief"
his handsome jumper, which is among
the exhibits in the Horse Show now
in progress here, and was undertake
Ing to make the animal take one of
the high hurdles in the park. The
horse failed to clear the hurdle,
throwing Mr.. Ragsdale with great
force.
The congressman was hurried to
his home In an automobile. but was
found to have sustained no serious
injury. Though his shoulder was dis
located and he received a cut above
the eye. both troubles were easily
handled by the doctors, and today Mr.
Ragsdale was in his seat in the house
apparently little the worse for his ex.
citing experience.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09
COUNTY BOARD MEETING.

Tho County Board held it's regular
monthly session Tuesday with q full
attendance present. There were few
matters Of importance discussed, ac-
ton being taken on the following mat
ters:
Mr.. Pitts reported that ne had re-
ccived four cOnvicts from the State
penitcntiary and had put them to
work on the county gang.
w. II. Rrowdcr was granted an ex-
Confederate pension and q request
from J. e. Compton for one was post
poned until u further consideration
could he had.
Mr.. X. B. Belscr requested the
board to put q price on the lots on
Law Range opposite the court house
After discussion the price on the last
six lots. there are eight there belong.
ing to the county. was fixed at $4,.
500.
A number of bills were audited and
ordered paid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09
DARK CORNER NEWS NOTES.
Henry Bartlette Dead-Crops Doing
Well-Correspondcnt Unwell.

Dark Corner, May 5.--We had a
fine rain here last Wednesday even
Ing which was very much needed
The vegetables in our gardens wer,
Withering up for the lack Of mois
ture and the late planted cotton coult
not germinate.
From what 1 now see there is abou
to break out a war in this communit!
whit~ will not be fought by able
bodied men alone, but the women ant
children will be allowed to take par
In this war. 1t wont be a war with
Mexico. Japan or Spain, but just 6
fight against old General Green
again. The early planted otton i!
up to a good stand and .ave heart
of some who ,have began to chop
Corn has a pretty fair stand although
some complain of the crows ant
moles. Oats are small. but seem t.
be In a healthy state and are biddinl
fair to make a fine crop. Gardens are
nothing to brag on. Mrs. w. ]. Ar.
dis has the finest Irish potatoes have
seen. They were planted about thu
Goth Of February from home raised
seed.
Rev. r. NJ. DuBose. pastor of the
Methodist church at Pinewood
preached fine sermon at the REID
school house to a large congregation
last Sunday night.
There Is a large Sunday school car.
ried on at the Reid school house ev.
cry Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock
MIR. w. G. Elwell Of Pinewood is the
superintendent and Miss Eunice E
Osteen Of this corner is secretary.
Mr.. Henry Bartlette, whom men.
toned in my last letter as being sick
died April the 7th. aged 40 years and
Z days. He left wife, two daugh.
ters and one son to mourn his death.
1t was thought that Mr.. Blandine
Ardis had the smallpox sometime
ago, but it was false report that got
out.
While in Sumter on the 11th OF
April, / was told by one Of the po.
licemen OF your city that his wife
said was dead. No. Mrs. b., I am
not dead yet, but have been sick
now for over a month, just able tt
drag around. Mrs. w. ]. Ardis keep.
very feeble all the time.
Miss Osteen will close her school
(Reids) next Wednesday night, thu
9th. Hard Times"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09
SATURDAY, MAY ISL
Sale Ends |
Clifton OF Sumter Coming Man.

| Clifton OF Sumter u Coming Man.
Manning Times.
1t is with pleasure that we note
Sumter has reelected Hon. J. H.
Clifton, County Chairman Of the
Democratic party, and a delegate to
the State Convention. Mr.. Clifton is
without doubt one of the coming men
of South Carolina, recognized one of
the most formidable debaters in the
State and by long odds the most force
full debater in the State senate. He is
ever on the alert for the interests Of
Sumter, especially, and when it comes
to matters Of general interest he
exhibits wonderfully keen ap-
probation Of discrimination and
craftsmanship. We think we speak
the general view Of the members of
the Senate when we say that Sumter
has in John II. Clifton a representa-
tive whose place would be hard to fill,
and the State and Gamecock County
mas every reason to be pround of.
We have not been informed by Sem
ator Clifton whether or not he will
stand for reelection, should he not
DO so it would not only be a mis-
fortune for Sumter. but a source of
deep regret throughout the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09
HORSE SHOW TO OPEN.
Greenvillc to BE I'm Gala Attire Today

Grecnvillc to BE I'm Gala Attire Today.
Greenville, May 5.--Greenville will
be in gala attire Wednesday for the
opening day Of the horse show. A
number of the city's entcrprising mer-
chants will have special window dis
plays and others will make liberal
use OF bunting. etc. in decorations
for tho city's annual classic.
Wednesday will open the eighth an
nual exhibition of the local associa
ton, and tho list Of entries this year
Is said to be the largest ever kdnOwn
here. Visitors and exhibitors have
been arriving since Sunday, and large
representations from Atlanta, points
in Kentucky, North Carolina and
many other States are here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09
TICKET SALE GOOD.
Chautauqua Tent to BE Pitched at
Corner OF Main and Bartlettc
Streets.

The Redpath Chautauqua will
be here all of next week, ar
irving Sunday and leaving on the fol-
lowing Saturday night, after the last
performance, and its big tent will be
situated on the Crosswell lot at the
corner of Main and Bartlette Streets.
a convenient distance from the rail-
way stations where all persons coming
In on trains can reach it easily and
make connections with trains after
the performances.
The tent IL capable Of seating g.
500 persons and it is expected that at
many Of the performances it will be
taxed to its utmost to hold the crowds
There are numerous big attractions in
the list Of those coming here during
the week and the people Of Sumter
have shown much interest and inter-
est has been aroused among those liv-
ing in the country surrounding within
radius Of thirty or more miles.
The sale Of seats is being conducted
by ladies Of the city, who are doing
this work for the Y. M. C. A. in or
der to make the Chautauqua a sue
cess in Sumter. The sale up to the
present time has been good, but the
people of Sumter should remember
that these ladies are doing this work
gratis and should not be requested to
come back later, If the tickets are
wanted, as this imposes double ia
Dor on them. The Y. M. C. A., under
whose auspices the Chautauqua is
coming, has guaranteed to the Red
path Association the sale of $50 tick
cts at two dollars each and this num-
Der of tickets has to be sold before
tho y. M. G. A. receives any benefit
from the Chautauqua. The tickets are
now on sale by the local committee at
two dollars each. On next Sunday
night this sale will be taken up by the
Redpath people and the Y. M. C. A.
will not receive any receipts after that
time, nor will the prices be the same.
The costs Of season tickets will be
three dollars and Of individual tickets
to performances more than three times
this amount in all. 1t is therefore
best to get season tickets and to get
them now.
The local committee, consisting of
Messrs. E. L. Witherspoon, H. l..
Birchard. r. j. Bland and Mr.. Howell
of the Redpath Chautauqua have been
visiting points in the vicinity OF Sum-
ter recently and are making other
points this week, where they are en-
deavoring to arouse interest and to
sell tickets. They have met with
much success in their efforts and
many people from all Of the sur
rounding country are coming to at
tend performances Of the Chautau-
qua.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09
CLUB RESOLUTION.
Wilson, Smith and Manning Endorsed
by Loyal Democrats.

Whereas. The present administra.
ton has conducted affairs at Washing.
ton with = high degree of ability and
dignity: and whereas the Hon. e. D.
Smith. junior United States senator FOL
South Carolina. has fill. I that position
for the past six years with fearless
ness. industry and ability, and being
In touch with the agricultural and
other interests Of the State, and be.
Ing In perfect harmony with the Ma
tional administration Is thus enabled
to render signal service TO South Car
olina.
And Whereas the Hon. r. I. Man.
ming has announced his candidacy for
governor of our State, and believing
that IL he Is elected he will conduct
the affairs of the State in a manner
to be an honor to South Carolina and
beneficial to all interests,
Therefore. Be 1t Resolved, That the
members Of tho Stateburs Democratic
Club do hereby endorse the present
administration at Washington, also
the candidacy Of Senator E. p. Smith
for reelection to the United States
senate. and that of Hon. Richard I.
Manning for election as governor of
South Carolina, and commend them
to the voters of the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09

Two years ago Gov. Blease claimed
that his political enemies captured
tho county conventions by gum-shoe
methods. that IL his friends had
known what was being done they
would not have been caught nap
ping but would have rallied TO his
support and controlled the club elec-
tions. the county conventions and the
state convention. To prevent a repe-
tition OF the triumph Of his enemies
this year the word was passed months
ago among the Blease faction to at
tend the club meetings and elect
more Blease delegates to the coun-
v conventions. They were not caught
mapping this year. but neverthei ,ss
they failed to control the county con-
ventions. and the result was almost q
total defeat of the Blease faction in
the county conventions throughout
the State. instead Of regaining what
they lost two years ago they lost al
most everything they then had. Even
Newberry and Anderson sent solid
Anti-Blease delegations to the State
convention. Gov. Blease and the
leaders Of his faction will be conspic-
uous by their absence from the State
convention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09

lhose who have had an opportunity
to see him in action appreciate his
broadness Of mind, his devotion to
duty to his constituents. and his
great ability to discuss with clearness
the most intricate pro, ems that are
presented in a legislative body. We
snail be greatly gratified to see his
candidacy announced soon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09
SOlacc 10 Go North.

Washington. May 6.-The hospital
ship solace today was ordered to pro-
ceed north at once with tho sailors
and marines wounded at the occupa-
ton Of Vera Cruz. She will land them
either at New York or Boston. Secre-
tary Daniels said the navy surgeons
feared the effects of the climate on
their patients.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-09

Vera Cruz. May 5.-Advices from
Mexico City today state that Joaquin
Casasus will DO chosen foreign minis
ter.
Gossip again reports that Huerta
has consented to abdicate under pres
sure by the diplomatic foreign repre-
sentatives. Casasus said he had no
af,liations with any political faction
and could enter the presidency. with
out showing favor to Huertaistas or
constitutionalists. He has been In
Germany but Is now on his way home.
The Mexican constitution provides
that president must first serve as for
eign minister.