The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-13

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Charleston to Take Command.
Columbia, Oct. 11.-Because Of
threatening conditions and to preserve
the peace Governor Richard I. Man
ming this morning telegraphcd Shoriff
j. Elmore Martin Of Charleston to
name as many special deputies as in
his Judgment is necessary for the pre-
servation OF peace in order that citi-
zt OF Charleston may have the op-
portunity to cast their ballots with
out intimidation tomorrow in the DEM
ocratic primary election for Mayor of
charleston. The Governor has also
ordered the four companies Of infan-
try and the three companies OF naval
militia stationed in Charleston to
mobolize in their armories and hold
themselves subject to the orders OF
Sheriff Martin, The governor ordered
the sheriff to call on the militia If
necessary to preserve the peace.
The governor ordered the deputies
appointed and the militia held in
readiness following appeals to him
by Sheriff Martin and Chairman Jos.
A. Black Of the Charleston city Dem
ocratic executive committee that they
were fearful Of intimidation and that
the citizens were without proper pro-
lection to cast their ballots This was
backed up by aflldavits from promi-
nent citizens.
The Charleston militia numbers
about $50 men with a machine gun.
The '1ilitia assembled in their armor-
les tonight and are sleeping on their
arms in readiness for instant service.
Adjutant General W. w. Moore un-
der orders from governor, proceeded
to Charleston this afternoon and took
command Of the militia Additional
ammunition will be sent to Charles
ton tonight. In effect Charleston is
under martial law
Major A. Hardy Slcox. Is in COM
mand OF the Charleston battalion OF
infantry and Lieut.. II. G. Crouch in
command Of the three batallions of
naval militia. Each company is com
posed OF 65 men. Adjutant General
military.
Reports from Charleston are to the
effect that Mayor John P. Grace has
prepared to swear in large numbers Of
extra policemen. The followers Of
his opponent Major T. r. Hyde, are
fearful that the police will be used by
the Grace people to intimidate tho
voters and hence the appeal to the
governor for protection.
The Charleston campaign has been
extremely bitter and large numbers
Of conservative citizens have appeal
cd to Governor Manning for protec-
ton fearing bloodshcd and intimida-
tion and strong arm methods.
The following is the governors pro-
clamation:
~"PROCLAMATION
"Statc Of South Carolina, Executive
Chamber, Columbia.
"To the Citizons Of Charleston:
Whereas, 1t is the duty OF the gov
ornor of South Carolina to preserve
the peace, and
Whereas, satisfactory evidence has
been produced before me that there is
grave danger Of tho violation of the
public peace In and during tho cleo
ton to be held In Charleston Tues
day, October 70, 1916
Nov. therefore. I, Richard I. Man
ming, governor of South Carolina, by
virtue of the authority and power
vested in me, call up
"All peace officers Of the City of
Charleston to keep and preserve the
peace and to protect all citizens OF the
City Of Charleston, regardless Of fac
tion, while voting at the polls or going
to or from tho same, and to protect all
managers and other officers charged
with the duty Of holding and declaring
the result Of the said election.
II further call upon each and every
citizen OF Charleston to preserve the
peace and assist the offers OF the
law in maintaining law and oredr.
ITO this end have this day ordered
the sheriff of Charleston county to