[ TOLUME LIU, JilTIBEB 39. jTEWBERBY, 8. C, FRIDAY, 'MAY 19, 1916. ~ ~ TWICE A WEEK, ?U? A YEAR. t.Democrats Of Stand Fi Forty Reiterates Faith in Nt nnxs*Nat Abolished?Resol f house System?Suffrage 1 Bj The Statu. I Day in Convention. Convened at noon. Thomas P. Cothran of Greenville elected permanent chairman. ? Delegates at large: Richard I. Man^ ning, B. R. Tillman, E. D. Smith, John 1 Gary Evans, W. P. Pollock, John G. | Clinkscates, L. D. Jennings and T. T. j Hyde, each to have one-half vote in i ihe national convention. * - A - J I B, R. Tillman reeiecieu 'uauuum. pommitteenfan, John Gary Evans reelected chairman of the State executive commitI tee. r Administration of Wood row Wilson indorsed. iydjourned at 1:40 o'clock this jnofping. The State Democratic convention meeting in Columbia yesterday af1 * A n rvl?0- j ter; Pollock, 252; Jennings, 254; Simms, 61; Richards, 62; Duncan, 55. The first eight named were declared elected. The convention adjourned sice die at 1:40 o'clock. The delegates at large and the district delegates will be sent to the natidbal convention at St. Louis instructed to vote for the renomination of ? - - * J TT2__ President wuson anu *jv;e ncsiucut, Marshall. The convention was marked by many contests and much debate. Woman Suffrage. The coavention at an early hour this morning recommended to the legislature for its earnest consideration the question of equal suffrage j for women and requested that the, matter be submitted to the people by proper act or resolution for their decision. The delegates were not in structed to vote ror a pianx m mc national platform as requested dv the committee of women. This ac^ tiote, however, was considered as a great victory for the "cause." Indorses Preparedness. Woodrow Wilson was indorsed and recommended for renomination to Carolina rm For Wilson ition's Chief?County Canution Indorses State Wareproblem Left With People. the office of president, and Thomas RMarshall for vice president. The presidents foreign and domestic policy was warmiv commended. Hie conv * vention favored an army and . navy sufficiently large to guarantee the protection of the country against foreig i aggression. The tariff law and the banking system were also indorsed. The officers responsible for the improvement in law and order were commended in general. A .number of acts passed in the last two years were commended and the Democratic party pledged itself to a "turtner programme of safe and sane labor legislation.'? Thomas P. Cothran of Greenville I was elcted permanent president without opposition, after having been chosen temporay president by a *ote of 262 to 73. Withdrew Resolution. j The movement by the Greenwood and Darlington delegations to abolish the county-to-county campaign met defeat in the committee on rules, before which the matter was presented. Seeing the uselessness of bringing up the matter, before the convention, the delegations decided to let the issue die. The resolution follows: "Resolved by the Democracy of South Carolina in convention assembled, That section 2S of the rules of the Democratic party of South Carolina adopted by the State convention held May 20-21, 1914, and providing for county-to-county campaign meetings, be and hereby is repealed/' Delegates Gather. Handshaking and whispered nothings featured the half hour preceding the convention as the delegates began filing i.i the hall of the house of representatives in search of their seats. The galleries were filled up slowly by a number of visitors. There were many familiar faces among the delegates, some of whom ha. e been representatives of their counties for 10 to 20 years. Many members of the general assembly were on hand, men familiar with the procedur in political bodies County delegations held hurried meetings to select a member of the credentii's committee. Promptly at noon the convention was called to order by John Gary Evans of Spartanburg, retiring State chairman. The 'Kev. wiiiiam way vi Charleston pronounced the invocation. Cothran Nominated John J. McSwafn of the Greenville delegation placed the name of Thomas P. Cothran of Greenville in nomination for temporary president of the convention. D. S.(Henderson of Aiken, James A. Hoyt of Columbia and Senator O'Dell seconded the nomination of Mr. Cothran. Outlining tne need of a change in the administration of political meetings, Fred H. Dominick nominated A. J. A. Perritt of Darlington county. Chairman Evans appointed Mr. Wnvt tn assist' him in the election of the temporav chairman of the convention. .Mr. Cothran was declared temporary president, elected by a vote of 1262 to 73. He was escorted to the chair by iifessrs. Dominick and McSwain. i John P. Thomas of Columbia nominated J. Wilson Gibbes as temporary secretary; an lAadersota delegate nominated John K. Aull. Senator Nicholson nominated A. E. Hutchinscta of Rock Hill. Balloting was done by counties as in the election of the temporary president. Tote for Perrlti. Mr. Perrltt of Darlington counio-, nominated by Mr. Dominick, received his support as follows: lAiken 1, Anderson 13, Barnwell 1. Berkeley 3. j Calhoun 4, Chester 3. Clarendon -6, 'SJCT* THCSt , 1 /Z ~ ?LL?!?S HAVtMTj \vlD~ ?V?N GOT MULE i 1 AfA we, as a com OPPOSITE directions? of the day. WITHOU below the level of mul< ha?e been known to C( If it were given to muli men. That men and v nity, should rtiuse to c The only benefits wort NEIGHBORS. INDI\ OPERATIVE effort t factories, better achooli pull together. Every c give ONE hour each d'< someone else to start it YOURSELF. Darlington 1, Dorchester 1, Georgetown 3, Horry 1, Laurens 4, Lee 6, Lexingtoj 1, McOormick 2, Newberry ' S. Marlboro 1, Richland 2, Union 0, ? | York 1. In all the counties not men- J I HrmoH \ir Pothran received the u'nan- J I? ? j .mous support. The vote cast was 335 ! out of a possible 338. Temporary Secretary. The vote for temporary secretary i J was as follows: Aull, 134; Gibbes. j 1304; Hutchinson," 225. Messrs. Gibbes | I and Hutchinson were declared elect- j I eel temporary secretaries. ! Mr. Mixson of Barnwell argued that ! the chair should appoint a committer ( 'os, credentials to pass on the admis-' ' rkf sicn of delegates. .vu. ncnuci , Aiken moved to amend the motion by j J having the contesting Beaufort dele- j j gations appear before the convention ! i to decide the matter. Mr. Pollock o: j I f Oheraw moved that eacli contesting I ! delegation be seated with one-half j i vote. ! Mr. Beckett of Beaufort in reply-, ing to M'r. Pollock said that he wouid I prefer to have the matter settled in I the regular order, or by the commit- j tee on credentials. I v? i Later, 0:1 a substitute motiou, u? Mr. McSwain, the delegations from the counties in which there are no contests were accepted as permanent. Each delegation then elected a member of the credentials committee to' hear the Beaufort contest. Credentials Committee. J. B. Derrick served on the credentials committee from Newberry. The convention receded at 1:22; o'clock until 4 o'clock this afternoon. | Stiff rage Petitions. On reconvening at 4 o'clock 15 minutes were given the suffragists to present their resolution on motion b7 JoKn Gary Evans, seconded by David R. Coker. Messrs. Evans, Coker and D. S. Henderson escorted the committee to the speaker's stand. The committee consisted of Miss Mary A. Brennen, Mrs. H. V. Murdaugh, Mrs. I Henry Marti'a and Mrs. Harriett Powe j Lynch. < i A short speech was made by Mrs. i T.vnch in suDDort of the resolution to be submitted to the committee by the j suffrage leaders. The **omen desire the delegates to the national convention to vote for a suffrage plank in the national platform, and not for a federal amendment; they also aek for j an indorsement of the "cause"' by the State convt- .tion. The delegates applauded generously. On motion of 'Mr. Mixscn of Barn-? well the chair appointed a committee, consisting of Mr. Mixson, Mr. PULL TOGETHER munity, {pulling together? ORGANIZATION is the T organization men and wc ;s. EVEN mules, in time ^-OPERATE. They some es to think, they would w< .'omen, living and working o-operate, is one of the r :h having ara the benefits \ rIDUAL benefits count for hat brings EVERLA5TIN s, good markets can only b aan, woman and child in Tf ly to community WORK. There is work for YOl McSwai.i and Mr. Breeland, to wait on the credentials committee, which was considering the Beaufort contest. The committee submitted its report at 4:35 o'clock. Beaufort Contest. The Christensen delegation was seated in the convention after accepting the majority report of the committee signed by 33 members. The minority report of nine members favored the seating of the ijilbird fac4.:? tn a/innt i HUI1. Jill. j;co? a in mv/? tu cvy . the majority report. Mr. Dominick asked that liie roll j be called by counties. This brought j forth considerable discussion 011 the j formation of the body; it was argued j that only a majority can rule in the j conduct of the convention's business. .Mr. McSwain argued that only the convention can make its rules. Mess'rs. Hoyt, W. W. Dixon a.,d D. S. Henderson spoke in favor of a record vote by counties. IV: r. Blakeney of Kershaw resented j a supposed aspersion on certain delegates for fearing to have their votes j recorded. J. E. McDonald of Fairfield moved that the convention vote ?or counties on the adoption of the /majority re port. This course was decided upon unanimously. The majority report was adopted by a vote of 265 to 59. Body (Aganized. At 5 o'clock o'n motion of Mr. McSwain the temporary organization was made permanent on a viva voce vote, only one objection being beard. Mr. Cothra'a graciously accepted the honor conferred upon him. Evans Elected. Ex-Gov. M. F. Ansel nominated John Gary Evans of Spartanburg for State chairman. William A. Stuckey of Lee county, the Blease candidate, was nominated by Olin Sawyer of (Georgetown. W. IA.. James of Lee county in seconding Mr. Stuckey's nomination asked why the places should not-be changed from time to time. Senator-. Carlisle seco'nded 'Mr. Evan's inomination. Out of 331 ..votes Mr. .Evans got 257 and Mr. Stuckey 74. Tfllman Reelected. Senator B. R. Tillman was r.omi nated for the position of national executive committeeman by Senator Nicholson. Mr. Lohg of Union placed the name of lownde9 J. Browning in nomination. Jones Is Treasurer. Gen. .'Wille Jones was elected treasurer of the 'State Democratic party without opposition. The nomination a HEY! wmatfi ^ ( wffow , ! i men are apt to sink ! of danger or panic, times KICK together, onder at the ways of in the same commuiddles of civilization. ve can share'with our little. It is the COG good. Good roads, e secured when ALL IIS community should But, don't WAIT for J to do. Becrin with was mrJe by Christie Benet and seconded by Mr. Dominick. ' 'Ihe following district -vice presi-1 dents cf the State convention were j nominated, and subsequently elected! by acclamation: First, E. J. Dennis of j Berkeley county; Second, D. S. Hen-! ? derson of Aiken; Fourth, J. H. niiller j of Laurens; Fifth, J. L. Glenn, of i Chester; Sixth. DaVid R. Coker of Hartsville; Seventh, A. H. Moss of 0:a geburg. Nominations for the Third district were postponed on re t. quusi OI All. 'UUIlliiUCK. 0:i motion of Mr. Henderson all resolutions were referred to the committee on resolutions. The convention tuck a second recess at 6:05 o'clock until S: 30 o'clock last night. Tripp Named. W. A. Tripp of Anderson was nominated and elected vice president from the Third congressional district of the State Democratic party. Fred H. Dominick made a strong tn Viavp the ronivention Droceed .v. ? to ballot on the national delegates. It was pointed out that members of the committees on rules and on platform and resolutions were out of the hall. Mr. Blakeney of Kershaw took up the fight, replying frankly to Mr. | Dominick. For a time, as each rose j in explanation, it seemed as if some | 'heated arguments would ensue, but j on motion of Mr. Blakeney the reso- \ lutioa was tabled. Delegates, The convention proceeded to the election of delegates and alternates to the national convention from the congressional districts, with the following results: First?Delegates. V. C. Badham of Badham and Philip H. Gadsden of Charleston; alternates, Huger Sink-1 ler of Charleston and A. C. firadham of Manning. Second?Delegates, J. L. Walker of - ' ' " _ C 4(1rnn> I JOnnStOH aOQ i'. w. .L/itviea ui , alternates, George W. Beckett of -Beaufort and J. B. Black of Bamberg. Third?Delegates, G. A. Neuffer of Abbeville and E. P. McCravey of Pickens, alternates. J. N. Pearman ofi Andersoartanburg; alternates, Jason M. Greer of Union a-Td J. 0. Owings or Laurens. Fifth?Delegates. John IVt Hempbill of Chester and George K. Laney of Chesterfield; alternates. W. W. Dixon of Winnsboro and :W. R. Bradford of Fort /Mill. Sixth?Delegates. Bright William OLI) FOLKS DAY AT POSPERITY >EXT SUNDAY ?? ? % 'Prosperity, May 18.?Grace church. for a number of years has honored "Old Folks" by setting aside one Sunday out of each year, to be known as "Old Folks Day." Sunday May 21 will be "Old Folks Day,*' and this day is looked forward to wun mucii pleasure. Gov. Ma.ning will be the speaker for this occasion. Dinner will be served on the church lawn. Mr. liobert Luther has returned to Atlanta after visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Luther. Mrs. Eric Barnes of Saluda is the guest of her mother, Mrs. S. J. Kohn. /Miss Essie Black of Saluda is spending a while with her brother, iMr. L. A. Black. Miss Maud Livingston is visiting in Columbia. Mesdames J. S. Wheeler and Joe B. Hartman were shoppers in (Columbia o.i Tuesday. The Literary Sorosis meets Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock with Mrs. F. E. Schumpert. Messrs. L. M. and W. J. Wise, C. R. Lake and Vernon Wheeler motored to Columbia Monday. Mr. and Mrs. 1A, G. Wise will rej A o-i.?j? turn nume oaiuruay nuu uniuiu^ham aod Atlanta. Music lovers will be given a treat Friday night when the pupils of ftTrs. J. D. Quattlebaum will give their annual recital. Central E. Church, Soaih. (Rev. F. E. Dibble, pastor) Services for iSunday, May the 21st, will be as follows: Morning service 11 a. m. Young People's Missionary sociefty 3 p. m. Sunday School 4 p. m. - Epworth League 7:45 p. m. Evening service 8:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited to worship in Central church. THE BATTLE CRY OF PEACE" coming. auii oi Darlington and A. C. Hines of Kingstree; alternates. J. H. Manning of Dillon and Malcolm Woods of Marion. Seventh?Delegates. John P. Thomas of Columbia a d Robert Lide of Orangeburg: alternates. J. H. Clifton of Sumter and S. J. Summers of Calhoun. Committee on Rules. Jno. K. Aull was appointed on the rules committee from Newberry. Committee on Platform. .T. B. Derrick was a member of the rcmmittee on platform from Newberry. ?>v Enrollment Mr. Dominick moved that all the report from the committee o'n rules be adopted except tha relating to the warehouse commissioner. The motion was carried. The new rules require a new re enrollment every election year. iMbst of the cha. ges are made to comply v;ith the statute of 19-15 ' regulating the primary. Provision was made that a committee on credentials be provided for and this committee hear and act upon any contest prior to the meeting of the convention. Each county is to elect a member of this committee at its county convention. i Upoa the petition of 15 per cent, cf I - ? ? : the qualined voters in any ur?u vr I city there shall he a municipal primary. Recall elections in such cities shall be first determined by a primary thereon uJnder such rules as the municipal Democratic club shall provide The petition is to be filed with tb^ mayor or' intendant, following whick the club shall be organized. This rule does not apply to cities of more thatt 10,000 inhabitants. ^ ' """" Put in Primary. Road commissioners were also put in the primary. A rule was made to provide for enrollment of meb tern porarily non-resident and were employed by the State or government oaly and who come back to the S^tate to vote The Anderson delegation wanted a rule adopted allowing withdrawal from one club to another within 60 days before the primary. This wae lo?t before the committee."'