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Have you gentlemen that intend to vote for prohibition in tlic Referendum 011 feptflfflbar 14 thought of the forces that wiH br Aligned with y?u? Harken to this quotation of August 27, lU15' in ThC Columbia StHte- an <>Wn that always investigate its facta before it prints them, even if it is op^ posed to the theory of Prohibition: "It (prohibition) will be voted for by the prohibitionist and probably by all the 'blind timers' and their allies." It in openly talked by the "blind tigers" that they will vote for prohibition. Why? Other states have gone "dry" notably Tennessee and West Virginia? and the consequence has been disastrous in most of them. The prohibitionists, however, are not governed by expediency. What, think you, will happen to South Carolina, should prohibition carry in this state? Should this state vote State-wide prohibition, for the con tinuance of the Liquor traffic it will be expedient to put those jn power who will wink at the illicit selling of liquor. Do you honestly believe that no effort will be made to continue to sell the millions of dollars worth of liquor imported into South Carolina? If so, you are indeed credulous. Other states show you that political fights to elect "wet" Legislators and administrations are being waged. Have you any assurance that your next general assembly will not be composed of "wet" legislators? Hardly! If they are wet, then where will you be? Think! Is it not plausable to think that when the" fifteen "wet" counties of the State feel the increasing burden of taxation that they will use every effort to send to the general assem bly men who favor the legal sale of whiskey in South Caro lina? Don't you realize your victory at the polls, if there is such, will be only trarisient; that the probability that your laurels will be snatched from you in one year is very great? You men of the "dry" counties now have prohibition. And, if you cause the fifteen "wet" counties to go "dry," can't you see what the result probably will lead to? # The result is inevitable. You know and there ought to be no need to tell you this, for you are intelligent men, the liquor people and those others opposing prohibition as a state-wide scheme, will use every means in their power to make the state "wet" again. And the fight will be on one year from now, or the signs of the times are deceptive. The full electorate, numbering from 115,000 to 150,000 votes, will be massed to the polls; not the probable 50,000 electors that will participate in the refer endum. ? ? Again we abjure you THINK! There are ^thousands of men in South Carolina who are tipplers. They will be averse to^ prohibition ; because they rightly think it is interfering with their personal liberty. Do. you suppose they will be stalwart forces in the enforcement of the law? Again we quote the Columbia State in its edi torial of August 27: "The point is that many influential citizens want whiskey and would resent interference with their sources of supply. Railing at them does not in the least jyffect the fact. Pro hibition will chill their ardor for good government as it has chilled it before." ^ * Those counties of the state, under the present local option ? Democracy to the cure-system, which desire to be "dry" are "dry." Should state-wide prohibition carry, the expect ant probably will happen ? the pendulem will swing to the other extreme. . What then? ? A STATE-WIDE DISPENSARY OR OPEN BAR ROOMS? MORE LIKELY THE LATTER. . Then, Mr. Voter in the Mdry" counties, where will you be? Don't you think a successful attempt will be made to vitiate the election should the state go prohibition? Again we quote from the editorial in the Columbia State : "Who will be the candidates of the liquor gang next year. The State does not say, but let the prohibitionists understand fully and clearly- nOw that a ticket will be run to save the whiskey business and give it easjf going. Furthermore, if the whiskey people elect an administration in 1916, the coun ties now 'dry' or comparatively 'dry* will in all likelihood be invaded by whiskey sellers. "The State, if prohibition be voted, will exert itself to the utmost for the enforcement of the law; everybody who knows The State knows that, but if, in 1916, a liquor administration be elected, South Carolina will be far more 'liquor soaked and generally demoralized state than it has been since the fall of the state dispensary. 'We are not presenting an anti-prohibition argument, but we are putting the prohibitionists on notice that if they have their way in September and then fail in efforts, however earn est and strenuous, to elect a law enforcing administration next year, having forced the issue forward at this time,, the RE SPONSIBILITY FOR A PERIOD OF DISORDER, CORRUP TION AND CRIME, WITH OPEN IF UNLAWFUL BAR ROOMS, WILL BE ON THEM." * AGAIN WE SAY HARKEN! THINK! ' V; AND YOU WILL SAVE YOUR STATE BY VOTING against prohibition. * . > BETHUNE IS A PRETTY AND HEALTHY MUNICIPALITY Surrounded by Fertile Farming Lands With a Progressive Citi zenry, Live Merchants and Good School Facilities. There Hr?? MOhtO statements tllHt will do I <? over t#nd over and one in that the (own of ItcllmiH* Is one of the prettiest well it < (In* healthiest and Ideally located municipalities any w here. It | k)ss4'ssi,s advantages Hint many other small towns do not and ha* opportunities to Ihh'oiuc eventually a place of lmj>ortanc? and Influence. With t ho exception of Camden He thunc Is already the largest and most liajMntant town on the Seaboard road between Columbia and Clicraw. Its growth has been steady and sure. It has never been afflicted with any mush room Itooms, hut with Indomitable en ergy, pluck a in I perseverance, it is now Kershaw county's second largest city. Hethune Is surrounded and support ed by fertile, productive, well-tilled farms. Lauds in this section which wore worth from $l> to $10 per acre Jiftecil or twenty, yea rs ago are now valued at and will readily sell at $40 to $75 an acre.' Our farmers arp tak ing more Interest than ever before in raising thoroughbred stock, grain, i>ea juuts ami other moneyed crojw. They are using more improved machinery, a number own automobiles and are 11 v lug In better in Bethune lias wide, level streets, each of which Is lined on both sides with beautiful shade trees. Its residence* are roomy and tasty and handsome. The water here Is pure, clear and sparkling. We- have' a splendid high school with a corps of six ttaAiiers. The enroll ment of nearly 'ifttf. A bond issue of $0,iJ00 was recently voted by this, school district with which to erect a handsome new brick school building in Hethune. We are Informed that the contract for this building Is to be let on August 31st, There are sixteen mercantile estab lishments here ? a town hall, bank, drug store, two livery stables, black smith shop, pressing club, barber shop, garage, gasoline station, an ice dealer and a, market, two phySiciaiis and one The town is lighted with electricity and has a telephone ex change. An up-to-date ginnery is lo cated, near the business part of town. There are about twenty automobiles here and several others may lie bought soon. Splendid roads lead out from town .in every - direction. Bethune has a progressive town council a<nd a board of trade. The members of council are as follows : Mayor, R. Brannon ; Wardens, ? C. C. Gardner, B. W. Brannon, A. B. Mc Laurln, J. M. Clybum ; chief of police, G. R. Brannon. There is a fine enclosed baseball park here. The Washlngton-to-Atlanta automobile highway passes directly through Bethune. There is one of the best hotels in this section of the state here. It is conveniently locate^, built of brick and is modern and up-to-date in every respect. This hostelry is own ed and conducted by Mr. G. 8. King, an experienced hotel man and one of our leading business men. All on r merchants keep fresh, sale' able stocks of goods and sell them as cheap as elsewhere. Our Cotton buy ers pay the highest cash price for cot ton and the weights are satisfactory. ' The following firms are Bethune's leading business houses and will al ways give you a square deal gnri low prices. Their policy is to "live and let live": Stevens Mercantile Co. This tirm has been in business here for the past twelve years and is one of the townls strongest institutions. Formerly they conducted a general merchandise and supply -business, but at present they only sell fertilizers, buy cotton and cotton seed, and they do H large amount of business. John T. Stevens, of Kershaw, is president ; Joe Houghr of Bethune, is secretary; and manager. ' Bethune Supply Co. This firm carries a full line of cloth ing, dry goods, hardware, heavy gro ceries and a gasoline station. It is composed of some of Bethune's load ing and most substantial business men, namely: N. A. Bethune, A. II. Mc Laurln and L. . K. Yarbrougli. Their place of business is located in the oi> era house building. Clyburn & Davis. Dealers in general merchandise. These are also two of our substantial cltliens and business men. They do a large cash and time trade and enjoy the confidence of the buying public. The meml>ers of the firm are J. M. Clyburn and W. E. Davis. Z. Brannon. Mr. Brannon has only been la bus-* Iness a few months, but he has built up a splendid trade by keeping fresh, seasonable goods on hand. He dealij In fancy groceries, fruits, cold drinks, etc. i C. R. Caaaady. There are few. petsons in this sec tion of the country -who do not know Ohap Gassrtdy. He haa been in busi ness here for a number of years and haB built up a lucrative trade by hon e*t, fair dealing ami courteous treat ment of Uis ciik( oiiM'is. 1 if <*iirrlcH a full 1 1 in* of groeeries, notions and fruits. I K. Copeland. Mr < 'opeland 1m out' of Methane's standbys and has been 1n business here several years. Ilo believes tu giving every man a square deal. 1 !?? handles a Hue of heavy ami fane\ groceries, Hot ions, He is the mag istrate here, having l>eeu elected iwliv to this I'eoplo'u Grocery Co. This Mini lias only been In hindues* hero a little over a year iijd a half, but enjoys a large au?l iucfeaatlig trade. He carries a full line of heavy and fancy groceries, notions, drugs, etc, T||0 business Is ghly managed hy Mi W. A. Stokes. (i. S. King. Mr. King Is one of our leading and strongest merchants. lie comluetH two stores, a clothing, dry goods, millinery and gents' furnishings establishment, and a grocery, hardware and furniture j store. He lias heeii merchandising nearly all his life and enjoys a large <-ii>tom. Kcthuuc Drug Co. , This is the only .drug store in lle thtiije and is one of the neatest ami eleanest establishments In this seetlon of the state. They k(Vp a splendid line of fresh drugs, .medicines, toilet articles, paints, oils, etc. Dr. L. O. Johnson is manager. The llank of liethune. >.v I'Vw small httttkH enjoy the enviable reputation for safe and sound hanking principle#, fair dealing or courteous treatment as does the Hank of lie thune. it Is strong, reliable and safe, and Is controlled by some of our best business men. N. A. Rethuuc ip. pres ident ; I). T. Yarli rough, vice-presi dent, and J. A. Stone cashier. J. I,. King. Lonuic King is one of our youngest merchants but by square, honest deal ing and strict attention to business he lias built up a line trade. He deals in heavy and fancy groceries, notions, ice, etc.. ' , ' C. C. Gardner. To sell for small prollts,' give full weight and every man a square deal is the motto of C. C. Gardner. He ! numbers his customers among our best people and Is regarded as one of our leading business men and citizens. He carries a full and splendid ljne of gro ceries, shoes, hose, notions, etc. E. S. Copeland. Jewelry and general repair work. H tough Copeland is one of our best young men and does a-nplendld busi | ness in his partlcul/r line. If you j need a watch, clock Air bicycle "doctgr j ed" glVe him a call. i The Bethune Barber Shop. | Of course It is essential for nil I towns the size, of BoMiutie to have a j barber shop, hut few barl>ers are bet ter ?than our friend i Kipley Copeland, who wields a razor or a pafr of shears with the best of 'em. He Is a grad uate of Moliler's Barber /College, of Atlanta, and Is "Johnny on the spot" when you need1 a first class hair cut, shave or shampoo. He Is ably as sisted l>y Willie Newman, who has been in the "shaving business" here many years. The Bethune Ginnery. Is fully equipped and ready to gin i all the cotton' that may be brought here. The ginnery i? being thorough ly overhauled and put in shape and will l?e ready for business by Septem ber 1st. This gin is equipped with ! four itnproved gins and the capacity is about forty bales per day. The citizens of Bethune are Justly proud of their town ? of its growth, ; cleanliness, its healthiness, religious ! and educational advantages, beauty, etc. WATCH BRTHUNE GROW! MACARONI MILL. Colony of Waldensians are Attract .V Ing. Attention by Industry. Washington, Aug. 27. ? The little col ony of Waldensians, at Valdese, Burke county, Is attracting nation-wide at j tentlon by its enterprise, industry and adaptability. [ Records at the department of com merce show that several Waldensians are now erecting a factory to make macaroni, vermicelli, spaghetti and noodles. That will be a new industry for that portion of Nprth Carolina. The Waldensians will make .their own flour from home-grown wheat. . The imports of macaroni and kin dred products to this country have fallen off considerably since the Euro poan . war commenced. In June, 1014, the United States imported 10,040,000 pounds at $478,151 and in June, 1015, the quantity fell to 3,440,5g2 pounds at $205,841. If the war continues for another year ttys country will be ex porting macaroni and spaghetti. By that time the cheese business, accord ing to the way it is going now, will be controlled by Unrle Sam. The Waldensians are proving them selves very valuable citizens. They* make gowl wine, flue fruit and excel lent kidt goods. The department of commerce Is watching their efforts with keen interest. Recently" a special agent has been down to look over their plants. Three or four commercial cheese factories and one macaroni factory since the war started Is not bad for western North Carolina. Law Suit Over Catching a Coon. Quite an Interesting case was tried in Magistrate M. B. McCutcheon's court last Monday. It seems that some of thQ, Stokes Ilridge boys went coon hunting and cut a tree down on Mr. Murray Marshall's land In the Lynches river swamp and Mr. Mar shall preferred charges against them for trespassing. The tree was near Jtlie line, of .lands of MCi_?LJBL Rled and the fact could not l>e established that the tree was on Mr. Marshall's land, so the Jury brought. In a ver dict for the defendants. ? Bishopville Vindicator., The second trflH of (?eo. W. Tidwell for the killing of Kminett Walker in [Gbeenvllle more than a year hgo will probably be called this week. ? - DIPLOMATIC ENCOURAGEMENT. "Have n cigar," Httld the young man ' as bo banded out a flue perfucto. "Thank you," said tho older one. "1 w?k about to attic for your dttugh ter'a hand," continued the b<?nefao tor, offering a light. "Ob. Indeed," mulled tbe father, be tween puff*. "Hut I learn ahe baa given ber baud to another." . . "Oh, well," auld the dlplomutlo parent, enjoying the fine urouia of hia gift, "you know Bhe haa two handa." An Appreciative Llatener. "Hi nrlettu," aald Mr. Meekton, "that was a wonderfully appealing and perHuaulve apeecb you made." "The audlenco aeemed to like It." "Yea. And I was proud to bo oije of the audience. It'a the flrat time that you have talked In that confi dential and respectful tone to me In years." Seem* Reasonable. "Some people find riding on the wa ter wagon quite dlilloult." " Tia true." "And more seem to full off when it rounds a corner than at any other time." . "I guess that's becauao so many cor ners are occupied by saloons." - NEW PARTIE8. She ? If women voted, the two old parties would soon be a thing of the past. He ? Yes; they'd ho replaced by the tea party and the bridge whist party. Rough on the "Talent." Judging by form In the human race, It's as hard to. select a winner, :? As It 4s to distinguish a wouldrbe saint From an everyday, so-called sinner. Lost Somewhere. "Dat's de way Ah got mah start," remarked a gorgeously attired col* ored man who was critically watching a former colaborer digging a ditch and perspiring freely In the hot sun. "Maybe 'tis," replied the other, with out raising his eyes; "but what did you do with It 7" ? Judge. Important Consideration. "A woman ought to be able to oook and keep house," said the thrifty youth. "Don't bother about that, son," re plied his father. "Before you marry a girl make up your mind whether she can get on with a servant who will do the work." Its Use. "Pop, why does a doctor stick that thing In ytfUf mouth to tell If you have feverT" "Because the mouth is the place where the hot air comes from." Cause for Regret. RastUB ? What makes. yoahtso souah on de womensT - ' , , ? Sam ? Ah's been married twlct an' bof mah waives never took no washing In from de day dey was married. JOCULAR BEGGAR. t ** Mr. Krusty (while it's raining hard) ? It's a wonder you wouldn't stay home on a day like this. Beggar ? Can't afford it, sir. I need the money to make a payment on iffr automobile next week. Modern Music. The pretty Klrl no longer sln^s With voice so low and sweet. Unto the tune machine she clings And warbles with 'her feet. - ? r i A Paradoxical Attitude. "What do you think those striking bakers detlare f" '"What?" "That they'll want bread before they'll knead it/'.. Fifty-Fifty. Patience ? How did her divorce suit come outf Patriea ? Oh, 50-60. She got the cus tody of the dog and he of tha phono Hear the real Harry Lauder You may hear others si up I.auder's songs, but the only way to enjoy them is to hear Lauder sing them himself. Hear this ureal Scotch come ? dian on the Victor and yon act ually hear him? with all of his delightful witticisms and thio usual touches of comedy. Come and hear some of his selections. No trouble to us? no obligation on your part. Victor* $10 to $23/0. Terms to suit SOLD AT THE CAMDEN FURNITURE CO., Phone 156 Camden, S. C. DEATH '"VERMIN RAT CORN Best rat and mice exterminator made. Kills quickly and absolutely without odor. Mummifies? thus preventing decomposi i^i Better than all the traps In tin world. Insist on Genuine RAT CORN. 26c, BOo, $1 at dealers or by mail, post P&IQt ,J BOTANICAL MFC. CO. 4th A Rmcm St*, , Phitadmlphiq M P* J. SUMTER MOORE Cotton. Long Staple Exclusively. 1218 Washington Street, Phone 588 Columbia, S. C. Would advise planting a few acres from select seed. PIANO SACRIFICE r,trs^&^-'rVK TCmmti, *">.??. nuntu. COLUMBIA LUMBER ? MANUFACTURING CO MILL WORK SASH, DOORS, BLINDS AND LUMBER PLAIN A HUGER STS. Phone 71 COLUMBIA, S. C. J. H. M A Y F I E LD Photographer Studio Over Bank of Camden. ' All kinds of photographs mad* In the studio and at the homes. All Kodak developing done free of charge. Ar tistic flash light home portraiture, etc. 1 . . ? , . ? ai Over Bank of Camden. Dr. E. H. KERRISON ?? \ .*? "? ' ' ? . *? ?: DENTIST Successor to Dr. L. W. Alston Office In the Mann Building Phone 180 .< ? '*? ' Vr ? -- ? ? ^ - Dr. I. H. AUmnUr Dr. R. C. Stwm Alexander & Stevenson . DENTISTS " . , - ~~ r Offk* StdUit ConMr ImJ u4 DtKlA Ste. 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