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The Lancaster News. Semi-Weekly. Published Wednesdays and Saturdays At Lancaster, S. C., By The Lancaster Publishing Company. Charles T. Connors, Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. <3no Year ll.Ml "ftiix Months 7? '-Three Months 41 Payable In advance. ADVERTISING RATES. One inch, first insertion. $1.00. Each subse t juurt Insertion 50 cents. Kor three montlis or i?otigor, reduced rates. Professional curds, per year, $12. 'Business notices. Transient Advertisements, -..osi and Pound, and other classified aovorttacnienis not exceeding 25 words, 25 cents f?o ? ->aeh insertion: I cent a word for each addi tdonul word over 25 words. Obituaries. Tributes of respect, cards o! ? ' tanks and all matter of a personal or politic., '.tattrre to be charged for. Advertising rates by the column made Is now i > on application. Brief correspondence on subjects of Kcncra: interest Invited. Not responsible for views o! correspondents R. E. WYU1E, Pkkrikest. J NO. A. COOK, Seo'y. and Tubas. i im. KlUJliK, JR , UtlSINISS M ANAGKIt Kr.tcrcd as sccond-class matter, Oct. 7. 1P0-, ?,t the postonicc at (.ADoaster, S. C.. under Ac, jf Congress of March 3, IK71). "Wednesday, January 17, 1906. MOHE LEGISLATION WANTED AGAINST THE CONCEALED WEAPON. One of the most seiious and 'perplexing problems with which the South has to contend is tin provalent pistol toting habit Probably a majority of the Homicides and shooting scrapes yearly occurring are directly due to the ever ready revolver concealed about the person. Is there no way of legislating the concealed deadly weapon out of existence? We sincerely -trust so. South Carolina has tred several laws against tin 'evil, but without appreciate success. The present law seems to be but little, if any, improvement on its predecessors Why not try something more drastic? Why not make th* penalty for carrying a concealed deadly weapon bo severe that no man will dare violate the law? There is no question about the fact that this pistol-toting business is a grave menace to the very civilization of this -country, and such being the case, we believe that the legisla ture would be fully warranted in enacting whatever law may bo necessary to suppress it. If it cannot be stopped in any other way make the punishment a term in the penitentiary, and give the otlicers of the law 4he right to search persons suspected of carrying conce led deadly weapons. ^The Columbia Record calls option to a bill now pending e the legislature, introduc3t year, which it. says in the ofi of many would, if en // _1 . * . - ao more gooa in sup^g the carrying of conceal?apons than any other ne yet suggested." The ? is modeled, the Record says, ..er the law of the District of r" Columbia, and it further says I that "this law is being adopted in various states because it has proven so effective in the district." The main provisions of the law are given by the Record . follows : It shall be unlawful for any person to carry concealed pis tols, dirks, daggers, razors, brass knucks, etc. It shall be unlawful to carry such weapons t openly and a violator shall be subje t to a fine of not mor. than $50u or less than $100, o imprisonment for not more than one year or less than sixty days The usual punishment now is $25 fiue. The weapons may, however, be carried on ono?t own premises or by police of ficers. '1 here is a gradual in crease in punishment for second ana third ottenses. It is provided, further, tha i the foregoing provisions shall 1 not apply to persons who shal be granted permission to carry such weapons by a ciicuit judge, jus'ice of the suprem* court, or any two magistrates 111 the same county, sitting togeth er, and authority is given thesi oihcials to grant such permis >ion for thirty days upon sa'is factory proof furnished by toe applicant that there is some necessity for carrying such weapons. A bond will be re quited for keeping tlie peace the weapon to be used only in sell detense. It is provided that no one may deal in such weapons it any way. exce| t those granted j license by munic pal council who shall also give bond fo< f ! i 1 f 1 r e i 1 I Hiii] rui periormmice 01 ui< terms of the license. E ?cl lie use shall keep a written re gister of the name, residence and proximate size and appear ance of eacli buver, barterer I ' 1 hirer', borrower, donor, togethe' with lull description ot aucl weapon, which register shall be open always to Hie inspection , ot sheriff* and other lawful of lieers. Reports must be made to the sheriff each month, undei oath, and to the chief ot police of the records contained in the register, and violation* of this provision shall subject the viola tor to a fine ot $100 or imprisonment lor thirty days. A careful examination and study of this bill raay enable our legisku rs to even improve on its provisions. At all events it is to be hoped that there will be something done about the niHtter at the present session. THE COTTON ASSOCIATION. The farmers of the South have every reason to be proud of the success of their grout cotton con vention held in New Orleans, last week. One of the most notable and significant features of the mighty gathering of lead ins Southern agriculturalist* was the unanimity with which all important measures wore adopted. Not a dissenting vote was recorded on any question vitally affecting the association1* welfare. It is now up to the farmer* throughout the country to he equally as united in carrying into effect the recommendations of their representatives in New Orleans. Will they do it? We believe that they will. We believe that the time lias come when the farmers are going to stand together as they have never stood before. The cotton association ha3 already demonstrated the value of concert of action, bu a more thorough demonstration may now be looked for. Another Vneumotila Victim. Mr. Isaac Pitts, a young man living on Mr. Thomas Gregory's place in the Taxahaw section, died a few days ago, of pneu monia. He was a son of the late James Pitts and was about 23 years old. He was unmarried. Homicide in Fort Mill. A Policeman Fatally Shoots a Railroad Section Master. Policeman J. M. Gamble and Mr. F N. Edwards, a section ! master on the Southern, exchang ed several she's at each other I in Fort Mill Sunday afternoon. Edwards was struck in the hreast and abdomen. He w as taken to ; Chariot'e lor treatment, where i... ,k...I lit: ?nru .'iuiiu.i' ill'M ll I ll" . The difficulty is said to have started from the policeman ordin^ Edwards off the railroad track. Edwards, it is s'ated, fired the first hot : Business Notices. All Notices inserted under this head at I tie rate of ON E CENT > A WO It I) for each insertion. No notice to be counted less than 25 words. i LOST. ? Monday, in town, small Badge, ".I. I). McCain" on one side, , "Waxhaw" on the other. Kinder will please leave at this oltice. 1 WANTED?A good man to work 2 ui u'liuinc i a i in uii ninir.i, in win nc'i mules, wagon ami larm implements and rent. Good land, houses, water, ' nice neighborhood. Apply to T. B. Clyburn, Kershaw, S. C. I . 1 FOR SALE?$3,000 will buy impro, ved farm of 201 acres on Fishing creek, one mile froui Catawba FalIs, contiguous to lands of Southern Power Co., ; at present rented at good interest on , price. Bay lis J. Earle, Jacksonville, Fla. WANTED. ? Bright, honest young man from Lancaster, S. c.,to prepare for paying position in Government Mail Service. Box One, Cedar Rapid", la. For Sale I I will sell to the high> est cash bidder my Blacksmith Shop 1 including all my tools, ! forges, etc. Don't all speak at once. F. R. MASSEY. i ' filiarlftttp. Dailv Ohsprvfir ^ VAAMil A V %%V UiAAJ V W W VI 1 VI 1 Published every day in the year. $8.00 per year. 1 $4.00 per 6 months. 1 $2.00 per 3 months. The only paper in the State , issued every day. , Sample copies sent upon re, quest. Address, i Charlotte Daily Observer, Charlotte, N. C. 1 __________________________ Lexington Roller Mill Co. LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY. , Highest grade Flour. We are offering to our trade this next year the highest tirade flour ever sold in Lancaster "HENRY CLAY." Every sack guaranteed to please or money refunded. For sale by BENNETT GROCERY GO. Tho MnwC J?h Printing lllu IlClIu for others. Why can't we do yours? ?????? How Will Eggs, Chickens and F want to know. Come i T itronf 4- /-v ml 1 i n f V* n X Weill I. IU D V. 1J, 111 IIIV^ good Linen Collars foi 5 Ceiv sizes from 12 1-2 to 11 warmest and cheapes Lancaster. Shoes?tl dozen bowls and pitch each ; plain set at 70c can fit you up?prices Que In overalls, we ban brated Sweet Ore brat rip, and if they do we you. Price $1.00 pair Our Flo was such a success th er car to last out the ] out, but will have mo give those who haven fore the 15 days is go Luck to all my cus expect to become one. J. C. E' Bennett's [SiFirsi W We offer to the trade our V Trousers at ACTUAL COSr m Trousers from 75c to $3.50, t ing Goods as low as the low ? We have S # OllVlvd dies, gentl V styles, prices lower than ev M elsewhere, and the best to 1 ) Dress Good t riettas, Cravinets and Se V Henriettas, 54 inch, at $1.0( m Other dress fabrics too nun V Unf r We have a b E ? nrippsi iinrl in f for yourself. We can suit # McCardell & K Dec. 18, 1905. LOOK FOR Cherry in his new quarters. He is expecting to move this week and says he is going to sell SHOES this year or make his competitors give a few away. Remember the place?twc doors above the First National Bank, in Springs block. January 7th, 1906. CHERRY & CO. MBB?BBMBM_BBBBBM-MMMBMBMBB^MMBBMMMMMBBBB You Swap 'otatoes for money ? I in, farmers, and tell me. next ten days, 60 dozen r men at ts Each <4 7. I have the heaviest, t winter Underwear in le kind that lasts. Two ers, flowered set at 90c : each. In tinware we reasonable. ralis ( die exclusively the celeid?the kind that won't have them mended for mt Deal at it will require anoth[5 days. The Coffee is re to arrive in time to 't bought, a chance, bene. tomers and those who Truly, S dwards Old Stand. Jj / t February \ entire line of Clothing and f i r. Suits from $5.50 to $8.00. j and all other Gents Furnish- M hoes of all characters for la- m lemen and children. New C er before, better values than j )e had. m S1 In ladies' cloth Melrose, ^ Venetians, Tricots, Hen- B rges. Nice Silk and Wool C ( ), worth $1.25 on any market, j lerous to mention here. M eautiful line of Hats at all \ all styles. Come and inspect M you. # Allison Bros. / Professional Cards Dr. J. E. WELSH, DENTIST. > Office over Williams-HughesCo's ( Store, formerly occupied by Dr. R. M Gallnwflv ; " i LA NO A STFR, Q. C. > ' ! Dr. R. G. ELLIOTT, 1 Lancaster, S. C. Residence 'phone. No. 187. Office, Davie Building, cor. Main and Dunlap streets; 'phone No. 72. Will practice in both town and county. All calls, day or night, will receive prompt attention. < 1 1 f A A'