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WALHALLA, H. C. S
WBDNBNDAY.JUNR?ib 1903.
WILL GREENVILLE ABOLISH OISPENSARY?
There was a large gathering of the
oitlzens of Greenville on Tuesday of last
week, at whioh there were splendid
spoeches mado and strong resolutions
adopted asking for an oleotion in the
near future on the question of dosing
the dispensaries of that oounty.
From tho general trend of affairs in
regard to tho whiskey traffic it looks to
us that South Carolina is rapidly drawing
toward the rauks of prohibition, which
is the only alternative If the dispensary
is repudiated by the people of the Stato.
With a strict prohibition law, properly
enforced, there is no quostion as to tho
greatness of the blessiog Buck a condi
tion would prove to tho State. Wben
every citizen who will vote for prohibi
tion will also feel it a personal duty,
.should prohibition become a reality, to
do his full share in seeing that the laws'
are enforced, thoro will bo a marked ad
vance in tho social, financial and com
merci?) iuterests of the State. Tho bale
ful inti uenoo of whiskey is seen in overy
dannel of life wherovor it is used, and
especially so lu th os o parts of the coun
try whoro its handling is intimately com
mingled with politics.
That tho dispensary has its good fea
tures, if indeed such a thing can be pos
sible in tho whiskey business, thoro is
no doubt. It is infinitely botter than the
open ha--, which, bad as it is, is a para
gon of good urns besidothe "blind tiger."
When tho people of the State aro ready
for prohibition and will support tho lav
as well as voto for it, wo will have pro
hibition in its true souse, and with it
will come a bettor condition for the
w hole Stato.
Tho theory is often advanced that tho
public schools of the State will have to
close if the dispensary profits aro with
drawn. We have too much confidence
in tho people of the proud old State of
>-ontli Carolina to believe for ono mo
ment that they will in elTect say to tho
world, unless wo can educate our chil
dren from profits oh tho sale of whiskey
wo will close our public schools. As a
general thing, it is tho poor man who
supports the dispensary, and in doing BO
he furnishes the funds for running the
schools. An equitable basis of taxation
can bo fixed whereby tho schools may be
run, and the mau who has supported
both dispensary and schools CK.i still as*
.sist in supporting tho schools. There
.ire few mun in this Stato so poor that
they cannot stand tho slight increase
in taxation that would be neces
sary to raise funds to tako the place of
the dispensary profits for tho support of
the public schools.
In his spoech before tho (Iroonvillo
mooting Jos. A. McColluugh, Esq., gavo
six reasous why he is opposed to the dis
pensary. They are well put, and we re
produce them hore as worthy of careful
and thoughtful consideration by tho
voters of South Carolina:
Thoro are six reasous why I oppose
the dispensary, or any other system of
selling intoxicating liquors as a beverage.
1. It is condemned by its own record.
Tho church, tho sohool and tho saloou
all started out on au equal basis. Tho
church and tho school are justified by
he.r work; tho saloon has wrought out
; ?ts own condemnation. The people first
tried freo liquor; they next triod license
as a means of regulation and repudiated
Miat; they next tried the dispensary, and
will soon repudiate that. The salo of
liquor has no one to blame for its down
fall but itself.
2. Il lowors our ideals and standards.
?it makes thc sale of liquor respectable,
-peculate, on tho weaknesses and vices
of the people, and degrades legislation
to tho plano of our lower appotites.
?. It. is based on false financial id sis.
The dispensary profits como from the
pockets of our own people and that, too.
a class ill able to alford it. Wo should
not take tho bread from the mouths of
ibo hungry and clothes from tho backs
of the naked in order to run our public
institutions. Tho dispensary brings no
money from outside of the community.
The only just way to raise funds to meet
the expenditure of government is by the
?egitin>ato exercise of tho taxing power.
4. lt is a failuro as a prohibition
tttoasure. Tho little good claimed for
The system is due to its prohibition fea
tures, (tut tho effect is to extend tho
sale by advertising and pushing popular
brands, guaranteeing a pure article, and
thoroby incroaso the profits, lu casu of
luxuries, unlike necessaries, the supply
. -aie; tho demand, .lust as you cut off
rho supply tho demand will correspond?
; ugly decrease. Wo do not claim that
-.prohibition would absolutely prohibit.
?MO law will do this, but wo do believe
chat prohibition will diminish the use
Had consumption of liquors, and to that
. -o' benefit society, an witness the ex
iperience O? those counties that have
i icd both prohibition and dispensary.
?. It is an enemy of good govern
ment, (rood government seeks to
strengthen itself hy building up the
individual, the dispensary seeks to
drag him down. Good govorment
means the overthrow of thc dispensary;
the success of thc dispensary moans the
overthrow of good govrnnient. Thogov
crnmont should be consistent.
6. lt is an enemy to tho homo. Tho
home is tho unit of society, tho founda
tion of government, and yet we have
tbe government engaged in the snioidsl
policy of itself undermining Its own
fountain head.
Nothing that threatens the home, de
moralises or pauperizes its inmate?
should receive the sanction of govern
ment. Self-preservation, therefore, de
mauds that it should do all in ita power
to exterminate the evil.
OCONEE'S OFFICIAL EXPENDITURES.
County Treasurer W. J. Schroder pub
lishes this week the conclusion of his
annual report of expenditures of county
funds for 1004. Last week's report was
for all expenditures except the school
funds, and totaled up $73,450.01, against
$43,150.06 for the preceding year. This
at a glance, and without looking at tho
facts as they really are, makes a showing
that is apt to be criticised by the tax
payer. As a matter of fact, howover,
thc expenditures for 1904 aro muoh loss
than for 1903. During the past year old
debts, known as "past indebtedness,"
w <re paid to the amount of ?41,222.04,
and in addition to this a claim of
$1,033.33, for building Prattler's bridge,
was settled The comparative showing,
t'ierefore, would bo as follows:
Expeuditures, 1903. $43,150 00
Expenditures, 1004($73,45rt 0!),
less ptiMt indebtedness paid,
$41,224.64, and Pratber's
bridge, $1,033.33 . 31,230 04
Decrease for 11)04. $11,920 02
In addition to 'his there was, in round
numbers, $2,200 brought, forward for
payment of 1005 clair"**, which has been
used for settling the early claims for
this year. Adding this to tho decrease
of 1904 from 1903's expeuditures it shows
that the net decrease amounted to
$14,120.02. This is a splendid showing,
and proves conclusively that Oconee's
officials look well to tho economical ad
ministration of her affairs. It is but
just to state, however, that the heavy
expenditure for 1903 was duo to tho
freshet of June of that yoar, which cost
tho county approximately $10,000 for
rebuilding and repairing bridges washed
away or damaged and in repairing roads
mado impassable by the Hood, We
deduct tho Pi-other's bridge item from
regular county expenditures because this
item is a matter of permanent improve
ment entered into between the officials
of Oconoe and Habersham county, Geor
gia. lt is an iron structure that will bo
permanent.
In tho mattel- of school funds also Coo
nee has boon fortunato. Tho expendi
tures for public schools in 190-1 amounted
to $27,001.12, agaiust $23,231.86 for 190:5,
an increase of $8,859.26 last year over tho
year preceding. Tho schools of the
county have been in splendid condition,
the enrollment good, and the standard of
the public school tendier has been raised.
Altogether we feel that Ooonee is to bo
congratulated on her educational work
for tho past year.
There is at present in tho comity trea
sury $14,230.08 to the credit of tho
schools. This comes from the following
sources :
Poll tax. $2,040.07
.state dispensary. 4,215.16
County dispensary. 3,070.28
.Special school levies .. .'..Uri 57
Total.$14,230.03
Tho item of $3,104,57 is not, howover,
in the general fund. This was raised by
levying of special school taxes in several
school districts and belongs solely to the
districts wherein tho tax was levied.
Deducting this amount, howover, the
balance to tho credit of the general school
fund foots up $11,125.40.
Tho school fund received from tho
State aud county dispensary profits for
tho school year 1004-05 the sum of
$12.852.55.
Prom tho looks of things in tho Far
East, Mr. Roosevelt's little dove of poaco
is about as uncomfortably situatod as a
s .ow-bird in Ilados.
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Two theatrical stars have locontly
fallen-Nan Patterson and Mrs. Jamos
Hi own Potter. Mrs. Potter ran aground
at tho Savoy Theatre, London, in a heavy
debt, and is considering tho music halls
as a means of recouping her fortunes.
The stage, however, will bo all tho
brighter for tho ahsonco of those two
stars.
. .
Hero's a nico hit of news from Chcefoo,
a-< given by the Associated Press: "Ku
r -pean and American firms, which estab
lished business houses in Port Arthur,
when the place was captured hy tho Ja
panese after a long and notable seige,
h ive been notified by tho .Inpanoso that
they must leave tho town and reniovo
thoir merchandise." Ami the peace
maker's namo is Teddy. Japan had "hot
ter he keerful."
V
Gov. Hey ward has ordorcd the Pickons
county dispensaries closed, and tho State
board of control has sent instructions to
the .State Dispenser that no moro sup
plies shall he shipped to them. This
ends the controversy in that county for
the present, hut it is generally under
stood that tho end is not yet, there being
(daims in some ??uartors that tho eloction
was not a fair expression of tho will of
thc people.
A man at Haddock, Ga., has raised a
oabbage weighing 18 pounds. Will tho
Koo WOO Courier tell us what si/.o snake
such a cabbage would produce'.'-Ander
son Mail.
Wo can't figuro tho size of tho snake
by tho weight of tho cabbage. Kind
diameter and circumference of tho cab
bago and add together, multiply by
four, divide by nine, add two, cook thor
oughly for ooo hour Eastern' time, and
eat slowly. Announce the result, please.
It will bo interesting.
LIGHT RUN N I N Gf
P LAN O
MACHINES
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Scythes, Blades anc
Also, Screen Doors
Cream Freezers, !
Ranges, Buggies, Si
Whips. SOLID C
LOAD DOORS, W
BLINDS.
LEADERS IN
South Carolin:?, is to have a new daily
nowspaper, which will be published at
Columbia or Charleston. In politics it
will be Republican, and its mission is "to
upbuild a respectable Republican party
iu South Carolina." It is needless to
say that if it accomplishes its mission it
will (Ul a long-felt want.
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Accordion to tho Anderson Daily Mail
there are "nine acres of Toxaway Cotton
Mill stock" for sale. We have heard of
mill stock being offered by the block, in
batches, on tho block, and under the
hammor, but this beats the record. What
is the prico "por aore" of the Toxaway
Mill stock, anyway?
Mont Pelee Still Active.
Paris, Juno lo.-Tho Governor of Mar
tinique telegraphs that owing to the in
creased activity of Mont Pelee, whioh
bas boen in eruption lately, measures
have been taken to evacuate the whole of
the northern part of the island in onse
the volcano gives any indications of an
other eruption such as that whioh caused
so many deaths and wrought so much
damage in 1002
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE. -- Notice is
hereby givon that tho undersigned will
make application to D. A. Smith, Esq.,
Judge of Prohato for Oconoo county,
in tho State ol' South Carolina, ou
SATURDAY, tho 22d day of July,
1005, at 10 o'clock in tho forenoon,
or as soon thereafter as said appli
cation can ho hoard, for leave to make
ti nal settlement of the estate of John
T. Richey, deceased, and obtain final
disoharge as Administratrix of the said
estate. DORA .J. D. RICHEY,
Administratrix.
Juno 21, 1005. 20-20
CITATION NOTICE.- Tau STATE OF
J SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OK QCO
NKK.-(IN THE COU UT OF PRORATE.)-My
1). A. Smith, Esq., Probate .Judge.
Whereas, John W. lintier has made
suit to me to grant him Letters of
Administration of tho estate of aud
el?eets of Alary A. S. Scurry, deceased
These are therefore to cito and admon
ish all and singular tho kindred and
creditors of the said Mary A. S. Scurry,
deceased, that thoy bo and appear be
fore me. in the Court of Probate, to bo
held at Walhalla Court House, S. C., on
Monday, tho .'ld day of July, 1005,
after publication hereof, at ll o'clock
in tho forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said administration
should not ho granted.
(riven under my hand and seal, this
7th dav of Juno, Anno Domini 1005.
[L. S.] D. A. SMITH,
Judge of Probate for Oconeo county.S.C.
Published on tho 14th day of June,
1005. in Tho Keoweo Courier and ou tho
Court Mouse Door for tho timo required
by law. 24-25
CITATION NOTICE.-THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OK COO
NEE.-(IN THE COURT OF PRORATE.)-Ry
I) . A. Smith, Esq., Probate Judge.
Whereas, John A. Harbin has made suit
to mo to grant him Letters of Admin
istration Of tho estato and effects of
Lucinda Phillips, deceased
These aro therefore to cite and admon
ish all and singular tho kindred and
creditors of the said Lucinda Phillips,
deceased, that they bo and appear
boforo me, in tho Court of Probato, to bo
held at Walhalla, S. C., on FRIDAY,
7th day of July, 1005, after publication
hereof, at ll o'clock in tho forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why tho
said administration should not bo
granted.
(?iven under my hand and seal this
21st day of Juno, Anno Domini 1905.
\ SKTT \ D< A- SMITH. J?dgo of Pro
j> ^ bato, Oconoo County, S. C.
Published on the 21st day of June,
II) 05, in Tho Keoweo Connor and on
Court House Door. 25-3(5
Normal Scholarship Examination.
fil H E next examination for tho Special
JL Normal Scholarship of the South
Carolina Collogo will be held in tho
Court House at Walhalla.on FRIDAY,
Ju IA" 7TH, 1005. Each scholarship is
worth 940.00 in money, besides remission
of 940.00 tuition and $18.00 term feo.
The money is paid at tho rato of $5.00
per mouth for oight mouths. Oconeo ?B
entitled to one scholarship this year.
Application blanks can bo secured in my
ottice. J. S. COLLEY,
County Superintendent Education.
June 8 1905. 2:!-20
T COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. -
CHARLESTON, S. C.
Entrance examinations will ho held in
tho County Court IIouso en Friday, July
7, at 0 a. m. Ono freo tuition scholar
ship to each county in South Carolina
awarded hy County Superintendent of
Education and Probate Judge. Hoard
and furnished room in dormitory, $10 a
month. All candidates for admission
aro permitted to compote for vacant
boyeo scholarships, which pay $100 a
year.. For further information and cata
logue, addross
HARRISON RANDOLPH, Prosidont.
May 81, 1005. 21-20*
ET TH!
d buy a Light-runn
e best yet made, j
I Sneads, Grain Cra<
and Windows, Wir
Hammocks, Sportii
arreys, Wagons, Ha
JAR LOAD BARB
INDOWS AND
LOW PRICES.
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Deputy Collector's Office,
GKKKNVII.LK, S. C., June 12tb, 1005.
NOTICE is hereby giveu that the fol
lowing described property, having
been seized on the Oth day of June, 1005,
about oighteen miles from Walhalla,
South Carolina, for violation of Section
82ft0 R. S. U. s., parties claiming tho
same must file bond in the Collector's
Office within thirty days from the date
hereof or the same will be declared
forfeited to the United States:
Two black mules, one 2-horso wagon
and harness, sixteen gallons corn whis
key, one 80-gallon oopper still and oap.
Seized from Elbert Haulbrook.
JOHN P. SCRUGGS,
Deputy Collector,
3d Division District of South Carolina.
Juue 14, 1005. 24-2?
COOK STOVES,
RANGES.
HEATING STOVES
FULL LINE OF TINWARE,
BICYCLES AND SUPPLIES.
ROOFING, EAVE TROUGH AND
ALL KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WORK MADE TO ORDER.
Typewriters, Sewing Machines, Guns.
Revolvers and Bicycles cloaned ana
repaired.
AU work done on short notico and
guaranteed.
13. H. LOOK.
GREAT
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many bargains at
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chines, Dry Good
Give me a CP
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ing Plano Mower,
i complete line of
iles, Grass Hooks,
e Screen Cloth, Ice
ig Goods, Stoves,
irness, Lap Robes,
WIRE AND NAILS. SOLID OAR
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Carter Hardware Co.,
R. c. CARTER. WALHALLA, S. C. c. P. WALKER.
Here's Your Chance.
All two-pieoe Suits at greatly reduced prices for
the next fifteen days.
Ail Straw Hats "below cost.
Respectfully,
M. S. STRIBLING,
Westminster, S. C.
The Same |L* Old Song If
r
We want your trade
And do the best we can for you. from Monday morniug till
Saturday night. Come and seo and get our pricos before you
buy.
Wo sell WOOD'S NEW CROP TURNIP SEED and IM
PROVED GOL1, ?N DENT SEED CORN.
Good quality yard-wide SHEETING only 5c. yard.
Good Tobacco, $2.50 per 10-pound box.
Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Hardware and Grocery
Stock in good condition.
We appreciate your trade.
Yours truly,
J;. W. BYER ?fe CO.
SENECA, S. O.
? SLAUGHTER
CONTINUES
Through
)AY, JUNE 24m
rge amount of goods was sold to
isited my store on Saturday, June
le goods, at a
?HTER PRICE,
de for SATURDAY, the 24th.
?tore and avail yourselves of the
slaughter prices.
ids left to supply the trade and at
Lem move.
>repared to save you money in all
>n Furniture, Stoves, Sewing Ma
s, Notions, Clothing, Groceries, etc.
L Yours truly,
\ ANDERSON,
OA* SOUTH ?AROI<INA#