Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-04


Odom's Mill-W. J. Odom.
Patrick. L. Baker.
Brooks MILD. F. Brock.
RUBY. S. McGregor.
Jefferson-M. M. Johnson.
Angelus-T. A. johnson.
Bethel. R. Burn.
Mt. Croghan-J. Clifton Rivers.
Cross Roads-G. H. Gulledge.
Snow Hill. R. Melon.
Pageland-R., H. Blakeney.
Wexford-G. L. Moore.
Grants Mill-W. T. Mcbride.
Middendorf-W. r. Johnson.
Douglas Mill-J. R. Suttont
Ousleydale-Theo. Winburn.
On motion the temporary organi-
zation was made permanent, and Hon.
Geo. X. Laney was elected vice presi-
dent.
On motion Hon. M. ]. Hough was
unanimously reelected chairman Of
the executive committee, and Hon. W.
F. Stevenson was unanimously re-
elected as Chesterfield's representa-
tive on the State executive committee.
The following resolution, offered by
Mr.. Nj. NJ. Johnson. Of Jefferson, was,
Gil motion by Mr.. F. A. Murra y,Jr.,
unanimously adoptei:
Resolved, Tpat ". =. Pollock be ell
dcrsed as delegate from the State Con-
yention to the National Convention,
and that he be elected to the State
Convention by acclamation.
When this motion had beeen enthu-
siacally carried Mr.. Pollock responded
with a mastery address that was fire.
quently puncuated by applause.
a feS6fit fitf-fnfrudhted by r: a.
Murray, Jr., favoring the county-to
county canvass, was, after amendment
by NJ. NJ. Johnson, substituting the
word instruct" for urge" adopted.
The Hon W. P. Pollock was made
a delegate to the State Convention by
resolution.
The following were elected by ac-
clamation as delegated to the State
convention: D. S. Matheson. G.. X.
Laney, r. b. King. NJ. NJ. Johnson, r.
H. Blakeney, The following alternates
were elected: J. Sidney Smith, J. c.
Rivers, r. w. Gaddy, and VIM. God
frey.
One Of the neatest tributes paid to
any man during the convention was
that paid to Mr.. d. s. MathesOn when
he attempted to withdraw his name
as a nominee as delegate to the State
Convention. Mr.. c. l.. Hunley had put
Mr.. Matheson's name in nomination
and when the latter requested Mr.. Hun
ley to withdraw his name. Mr.. Hunley
arose and in a brief and eloquent
speech refused and before Mr.. Mathescn
could make further protest the vote
was put and he was elected h. accla-
nation.
The following resolution was sub
mitted by P. A. Murray, Jr. in behalf
Of the Courthouse Club.
Whereas, in these troublous times
and unsettled conditions, the destinies
Of the nation have been fraught with
danger; and, whereas, we realize that
in the person Of His eXcellency Wood
row Wilson, President Of these United
States. we have man at the head Of
affairs, both competent and able to
steer the ship state through the troub-
led waters in which she is labcring;
and, Whereas, we desire to express our
appreciation of his manly and logical
handling Of the situations which have
confronted him, and our confidence i'll
his ability to handle any situation
which may arise; We, the members Of
the iChestsrfield County Democratic
Convention, in meeting assembled, do
hereby endorse the wise and manly
course Of our President, and do ccm-
mend him for his clear-sighted judg-
ment, and his wise and intelligent hand
ling Of affairs as the head Of the action.
Whereas. Hon. ". +. Stevenson is
a candidate for the House cf Repre-
SentativeS Of the United States; and,
Whereas fully appreciating the ability,
the character and attributes Of the
said W. F. Stevenson, and fully realiz-
ing that his election to Congress would
not only reflect credit upon Chester
field County. hut upon South Carolina
and the nation as well; We, the men,
bers Of Chesterfield County Democra-
tic Convention, in meeting assembled,
do hereby endorse the candidacy Of
W. +. Stevenson, and do commend him
to the voters of the Fifth Congression-
al District.
Whereas, at the recent session of the
General Assembly of this State, Sena-
tor Gee. K. Laney and Representatives
". ?. Odom were the qoint authors
Of q bill called the Laney Odom or
Anti Compast Law, which precludes