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_ I The pageland joirnaT"~ ????????^^ Vol.7 NO. 23 PAGELAND, S. C., WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 28, 1917 jl.Oo per year I No Liquor to Drink and But Little for Medicine The DuRant quart a month liquor bill was adopted by both houses of the South Carolina legislature last week, and was sent to Governor Manning for his signature. The bill provides that a man over 21 years of age or a woman who is the head of a family may procure one quart of liquor each month upon oath that same is to be used for medicinal purposes only. An affida vit must be filed with the probate judge that the liquor is not to de used as a beverage. The affidavit must affirm that the person has not received a like permit during that calendar month; that the consignee is not a minor nor a student of any institution of learning; that the office of delivery is the nearest office of the common carrier to the residence of the consignee. Upon the receipt of such affidavit and the payment of a fee of 10 cents the probate judge is sues a permit to receive the liquor. The permit shall contain the name of the consignee, the amount and kind of liquor, the office of the common carrier. The probate judge is required to keep a permanent record of all such permits. The common carrier, which in most cases means the express company, shall deliver no liquors to any person without a permit from the probate judge. The express company is required to keep a true and correct record of all deliveries showing the name and postoffice address : .1 ui uic ^uusixuee; me amount and kind of liquor; the place and date of delivery. These records are to be open to inspection by , any and all persons. The express company is also required to file a report at least once a week with the clerk of court Riving the same information as the record kept in the office. The canceled permits are also filed with the clerk of court. All these records are to be kept open for public inspec tion. Any peace officer is given the right to inspect all packages of liauors in the possession of the express companies, and seize such as are being illegally trans ported. No liquor containing more than 50 per cent of alcohol is allowed to be shipped or received. The bill provides that a common carrier may be indicted for violation of this law, and that the agent may be indicted separately and personally. Sections 12, 13, 14 an 15 are as follows: "Sec. 12. The making, uttering, or using of any false permit shall constitute the crime of forgery. "Sec. 13. Whoever shall knowingly transport or convey from one place to another, or from one person to another, any alco none liquors known by him to have been illegally sold or procured, shall receive the same punishment as if convicted of the illegal sale of such alcoholic liquors. Charges of illegal sale of alcoholic liquors and illegal transportation thereof may be joined in the same indictment. "Sec. 14. It shall be unlawful for any intoxicating liquors to be stored or kept except for one's own personal use, or that of his immediate family, or for religious purposes, and then only at his usual place of residence and only when the same shall have been procured in a lawful manner. The residence of a person shall be where his family resides, it he has a family resid Only Three States In South Untouched Atlanta, Feb. 21.?Into only three States in the South?Flori da, Louisiana and Texas?may liquor in any quantity be im ported legally for personal use after June 30 next. They alone have retained local option. Congress by its action in adopting the Reed amendment makes absolute the Statewide prohibition legislation of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Thus they join the "bone dry" States?Arkansas and .1 ennesee?wnicn already had enacted statutes forbidding the importation of liquor. The Florida legislature at its biennial session in April is ex pected to adopt a resolution providing tor a referendum on Statewide prohibition, although there are only five out of 52! counties in the State where liquor can be sold legally. Dry forces in Louisiana are preparing to fight for a Statewide bill at the next session of legislature in 1918. About half ot the Louisiana parishes are drv under the local option law. Virginia became drv only on November 1, last, as the people had declared for prohibition by 30,000 majority on a referendum in September, 1914. The prohibition law passed bv the legisla ture in January, 1916, permitted every head of a household to receive a shipment of one quart of whiskev or one gallon of wine or three gallons of beer a month. Sale and manufacture within the State were prohibited. North Carolina became a pro hibition State on January 1, 1909, after the people had ratified a Statewide bill by a majority of 44,000 at a referendum election in Mav, 1908. The legislature passed a law in 1915 permitting any individual to receive one quart of whiskey or wine or five gallons of beer every 15 days. South Carolina adopted prohibition by a referendum vote in September, 1915, after having had a dispensary system since 1891. The law permitted each person to receive a gallon of whiskey, beer or wine a month. Georgia has been classed as a dry State since January 1, 1908, but the prohibition law was not strictly enforced in some of the cities until May 1, last, when a drastic law abolishing locker clubs became effective. Under inis raw eacn person was limited to a monthly shipment of two quarts of whiskey or one gallon of wine or 18 pints of beer. Card of Thanks We desire to thanK our many neighbors and friends for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our dearly beloved wife and mother. May God's blessings rest on you all. K. II. Funderburk and children. ing in this State, and if not at the place where he usually sleeps: Provided, however, That it shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession, or to store or keep, for any purpose, any quantity of such liquors in any room in which, or in connection with which, there is maintained or conducted any j, place of amusement, club house, fraternity house, lodge or meeting place, cafe, rest room, store, office, shop or factory, and no such place shall be considered a residence within the meaning of this act. "Sec. 15. Storage of any un usual amount or in any unusual way ol any alcoholic liquors shall be evidence of violation of I this act. I Hon. Wm. ] Hon. Wm. F. Stevenson, wh sent the Filth congressional dist dell county, N. C., on Novembi farm, working at the usual farm to school as opportunity offered preparation at the Taylorsville college and was graduated fr Shortly afterward he began th Courthouse, and served as mayo 1888, he married Miss Mary E. P W. L. T. Prince. From Chester he now resides. He was mayo served several terms in the hou one time speaker of that body, the business affairs of Chesterfic tensively engaged in the banki candidate for congress in 1914, a race. He missed election last su In Memory of G. L. Z. Horton Whereas it has been pleasing to God to remove from our midst our esteemed friend and co-worker, Bro. George L. Z. Ilorton, who has for many years occupied a prominent rank in our midst, maintaining under all circumstances a character untarnished and a reputation above T> 1 ? -J ic^iuulu, IXCSiUlVCU, First?that in the death of Bro. Horton we have sustained the loss of a friend whose fellowship it was and honor and a pleasure to enjoy; that we bear willing testimon> to his inanv virtues, to his unquestioned probity and stainless life. Second?that we offer to his bereaved family and mourning loved ones and many friends over whom sorrow has hung her sable mantle our heartfelt condolence and prav that Infi nite Goodness may bring speedv reliei to their burdened hearts and enshrine them with the con solation that hope in futurity and taith God giveth even in the shadow of the tomb. Third?that a copy of these resolutions be given the family, a copy be spread on our minute book, and a copy be sent to The PagelanJ Journal for publica tion. F. T. Jackson K. 11. Melton J. W. Middleton Committee on resolutions from the Macedonia Farmer's Secret Association. ^ ,v . . ' ** Ayv . -y ? ( ~-V" . ;***" - . ?Sfo s v * F. Stevenson o has just been elected to repn rict in congress, was born in In er 23, 1861. He was raised on routine in the summer and goin in the winter. After very goo ! academy he entered Davidso r.r? ? - - * ???' uin niai iiisin it null in j une, -looi e practice of law at Cbesterfiel r of the town. On November li rir.ce, a daughter of the late Gei field he moved to Cheraw, wher r oi Cheraw for a time. He ha se vof representatives and was a Hi*, fashions been ^kminent i ?ld county. Also he lias been ei ng business. He first became nd made a remarkably creditabl miner by a small margin. n Constable For Each Township The legislature passed an a< abolishing the rural police syi tern in Chesterfield county, i accordance with the vote cast i the election on this question las year, and substituted therefc ten constables, appointed by th governor upon recommendatio of the members ot the legislatur from Chesterfield county. The new law provides for te constables, one for each town ship and an additional one ? IJrock's Mill. The constable for Pee Dee, Steer Pen and Col Hill townships will receive $20 a year and the fees for civ vvork. All till? otlu>rs will rt jceive $100 and the fees. Th i deputy sheriff is retained as be ! fore at a salary of $900. The following were recorr mended and appointed betor the legislature adjourned: Cheravv, Phil McLaunn. Alligator, C. L. Melton, lefferson, Ivarl Griffith. Old Store, T. W. Gregory. Mt. Croghan. Frank Moore. Brock's Mill, A. B. Parker. Pee Dee, Alex Farmer. Cole Hill, M. A. Kelley. Steer Pen, Theo. Win burn. The new law is effectiv April 1, 1917. A constable thus appointe will have the same authority a a rural policeman has had, bn will not be required to devot his whole time to the work. During the impaneling of jury in Philadelphia the follow . ing colloquy ensued between th judge and a talesman: "You are a property holder?" "Yes. sir." "Married or single?" "Married three years las March. "Have you formed or express i*d opinion?" "Not for three years, you honor." W. F. Stevenson Goes to Congress Once in history Chester field county has a congress man. W. F. Stevenson, of Che raw won the election last Wednesday by a big majority ovei Claud N. Sapp of Lancaster Chesterfield county piled up tli votes tor her candidate so high there was no chance for Sapp to go over them. Not only did he get a majority in his home county, but he carried every county in the district except Lancaster, and there he received more than half as many as Mr, Sapp. Twice Mr. Stevenson had tried for the place while Mr. Finlev was in, but the latter had sc firmly rooted himself in the minds of the people during his long term that he won over Mr Stevenson each time, though the vote showed the popularity ol the red-headed candidate from Cheraw. TIip vnfp in ivlq 1""' - IUV, VI^CUUll 1U9I Wednesday was as follows: THE CHESTERFIELD VOTE Stevenson Sapr 2" Angelus .... 40 2 Brock's Mill . . 73 2 a Cat Pond 13 C jj Catarrh .... 39 1 Cross Roads . . 40 6 ? Court House 319 25 5' Douglas' Mill 37 10 Dudley .... 52 1 ' Jefferson . . 149 18 im McBee .... 97 2(i e Middecdorf 46 9 ls Mt. Croghan .. 131 12 lt Odom's Mill ..80 2 n Ousleydale .. 40 ^ 2 c Patrick .... 81 1C a Pee Dee .... 23 0 0 Plains .... 40 2 Pageland .. 175 22 = Rubv .... 75 35 1 Grant's Mill 63 8 ;t Snow Hill 38 6 s- Wexford 35 3 n Winzo .... 43 4 n Cheraw . . 275 8 i! Total .. 2,034 225 Stevenson Sapp Cherokee . . . . 642 328 Chester . . . . 550 312 Chestersield . . 1971 2l9 Fairfield . . . . 179 112 Lancaster . . . . 476 865 1 Kershaw .. . . 253 107 York 795 778 e 0 Total . . ,. 4,866 2,719 il People of Cheraw.Cheer Stevene son Cheraw, Feb. 21.?W. F. Stevenson, newly elected congressl" man of the Fifth district, was e called on at his residence tonight by a delegation of enthusiastic townsmen. He was called to his porch and Col. Mclver, spokesman, assured him of the pride of his neighbors in his success. Mr, Stevenson responded. thanking the crowd for the manifestation of interest and dwelling upon several import ant national questions of the e (l?V ^ Finley Praised By Both Houses it Washington, Feb. 25.?The L. house and senate today officially paid tribute to the memory of the late Representative D. E. n Finley. In the house not only r. members of the South Carolina e delegation referred feelingly to the loss they felt at Mr. Finlev's death, but members from other States also expressed their opinion of their late colleague, it In the senate both Senators Tillman and Smith ioined with j. other members in paying their tributes to the memory of the r late congressman now gone to his last long sleep. 'Bone Dry' Bill Is Passed By Lower House Washington, Feb. 21. -Abso lute prohibition legislation took its longest forward stride in the Nation's history today when the House, after two hours of uproarious debate, approved by a four to one majority a Senate ( measure which would raise an I ironclad barrier against importation of liquor into prohibition States. It is expected to receive the approval of President Wilj son within a week, adding im mediately to the "bone dr>" territory about one-third of contii nenral ITnitpU Stotoc 11 The provision is said to be the > most far-reaching that could be , enacted by the Federal Govern. ment, and as sweeping as would be possible until anv method , short of a National prohibition : amendment. It would cut oft entirely liquor importations, amounting now to millions of dollars annually, into the large number of States which have forbidden manufacture or sale, but have permitted importation for personal use. ? Advocates of prohibition di! vided themselves over the expe' diency of the step, some friends * of the cause declaring so drastic a law would have a reactionary ? effect. In the same way, those ' who have opposed prohibition 1 were not unanimous in opposition when the vote was taken. The roll call brought cheers and 1 cries of "bone dry" from all 1 parts ot the House, however, ' and the result was greeted with 1 a noisy demonstration* .. ! ~ ' Rural Carrier Examination , The United States Civil Serj vice Commission has announced an examination for the Coun, ty of Chesterfield, to be held at Cheraw and Ilartsville, on March 23, 1917, to fill the position of rural carrier at Chesterfield, and vacancies that ma}' later occur on rural routes from ' other post offices in the county. The examination will be open only to male citizens who are actually domiciled in the territory of a post office in the county and who meet the other requirements set forth in Form No. 1977. This form and application blanks may be obtained from the offices mentioned above or from the United States Civil Service t ommission at Washington, I). C. Applications should be forwarded to the Com mission at Washington at the earliest practicable date. Petit Jurors Courthouse?E. W. Huntley, J. H. Freeman, A. W. Ilursev, H. I. Wallace, T. C. Teal. Mt. Croghan? W. B. Evans, F. E. Burch, W. T. Rivers, B. C. Sellers, D. F. Gibson, L. B. Sellers. Old Store?L, E. Usher, W. K. Funderburk, L. P. Graves, T. M. Jenkins. Jefferson?J. T, Gregory, J. W. 1 I * * ^ ' ? ? ' ^ joruan, i.. ;\ sellers, w. J. Myers. Alligator?I). J. Guv, J. K. Large, L. 11. McCoy, J. R. Campbell. Steer Pen?10. M. Wilkes, W. V. Timmons, J. W. Winburn, J. W. Alexander. Cole Hill?Allen Campbell, |. A. Poison, T. T. I Inrst, J. R. Sutton. Cheraw?R. G. Ingram, I). J. McPherson, Geo. 10. Knight, 10. A. Spencer. Pee Dec?C. G. Watson. "Does he think as vou do about it" "don't know, But he agrees with me."