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R~. E. AULL, EDITOR. Entered at the Postoffice at New :erry, S. C., as second class matter. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. Our Mayor. Our mayor is still gasping for breath, but the gasping is so faint that it would indicate that the hole which he made and entered has about closed after him. Still there are a few things in his latest ukase which might seem to require a passing notice. We must confess, however, that it is so far from the point that it is hard to lay hold of anything in it to which to reply. Yes, dear distingushed mayor, it has been some time since we practiced law, and we are not laying any great stress upon our ability as a lawyer. We hold now simply what we held in our former editorial,that when the law is laid down in plain English that it may be read of all men, and that when it says gambling is gambling it means what it says, and not that -gambling in one place is gambling and that gambling in another place is not gambling. While we are discussing our ability we may say, too, that we know we are not one of those self-appointed per sons who thank the Lord every day that they are not as other people. We may be a little far-sighted, but we are not trying to take the mote out of 'our brother's eye while the beam is protruding from our own. We are delighted to have amused our distinguished mayor. We have aever been so complimented before. It really tickles our vanity. If you don't mind, dear distinguished mayor, you will make us as vain as you are, and that would be a great calamity for, while the town is experiencing a healthy growth, its capacity ought not to be taxed too severely. No, no, dear mayor, the "shoe" is not "pinching." Pray don't give yourself any undue worry as to that. We wouldn't have you worried for the world. Keep the record straight, or let it keep itself straight, which it will do if it is allowed to pursue the even tenor of its way, as all true records should. We have never mentioned in The Herald and News anything about our tank, and neither can you show where The Herald and News has been nagging you about it, though we grant we had ample provocation. Ir must be your con science that is nagging you abbut that. Surely you will not deny that you refused us the right to be heard? We know you will not, and pass that without further comment. But to the point, which is the cen ter of the circle whose circumference you have traveled. It has been a long time, too, since we have studied geometry-or is it goemetry where circles are treated-and we may not -be exactly technical there, but the expression conveys the meaning which we would convey. You admit that you know-really know-some thing about bucket shops. and you say they are licensed throu;ghour the state and (10 business all over the country: that fortunes are quickly vou say- it is only the civil code * which holds this to be gambling! All of which is very amusing. WXe would like to ask our distinguished mayor again if the civil code does not treat the bucket shop and the dealing in futures as gambling, and contracts made in such dealing as gambling contracts, and if he has ever read the case of Gist vs. Telegraph Co.. 45 S. C.. 344: Riordan vs. Doty. 5o S. C.. 542: 56 S. C.. m,i and several others which we could cite and which we would cite if it were not for the fear on our part that if we dip too deeply into the law we migh: too much amuse our distinguished mayor. If the civil code says such contracts are gambling contracts and holds them niu11 and void, does it not fol low that those who make them are legitimate dealers? Well, hardly. And could not the city pass an ordi nance forbidding them-an ordinance against gambling-with.out -waiting for the legislature to apply the rem edy? And has it not been decided by the circuit court in this state that dealing in futures is an undictable offense at common law after argument by some of the ablest lawyers of the Spartan burg bar and who have practiced law since we were a lawyer and whom our distinguished mayor might consider "reputable." You admit that the bucket shop is morally wrong. Then why did you license it? And why don't you close it up? That is the plain question, and you cant dodge it by trying to ridi cule our law-really, not our law, but the law of South Carolina-by saying that it is "droll" and "funny." Meet the issue squarely, and don't be un necessarily concerned about us. We repeat,that we wouldn't have you wor ried about our welfare for anything in the world. Answer our questions, and then we shall be delighted-even delighted as Mi. Roosevelt would say it wouldn't express--to answer yours. As to our scripture, we didn't apply it. If it fits anybody. it is no fault of ours. 'Certanly the "shoe" doesn't "pinch- in this case! As to the preaching about gambling in the social club and on intercolle giate baseball, we hold now as we have held all along, that we condemn both. That, in our humble opinion, if our distinguished mayor will par don us for having an opinion, is what brought about this controversy. We want our distinguished mayor as mayor of Newberry to condemn both. You need not trouble yourself about the record. It will keep itself straight. We made no severe at 'tack on you. We took it for granted that your moral acumen was so acute that we humbly asked you to explain the difference between certain species of gambling, and we asked it in all humility. You replied and tried to slur the editor of The Herald and News. In our humble way we at tempted another exposition of our po sition, and you reply again. Where your last reply touches the points at issue we really can not see, and we beg pardon for taking up so much space in reply -to the reply. This last to our readers. DISPENSARY ELECTION. Official Tabulation of the Vote by County Canvassers-The Returns Forwarded. At a meeting of the county board of canvassers, held in the office ot Chairman F. H. Dominick, on -Tues day, the vote cast in the recent elec tion on the dispensary queston in this county was officially tabulated, and thc returns forwarded to the proper authorities. The official tabu lation shows the following result: Total vote cast........-.-..121 For dispensary....... -....-37 Agains-t dispensary....... 845 The returns were forwarded on Thursday afternoon, as required by. law, to- the county supervisor, the clerk of court, the county board of control, the state board of directors. the governor and the secretary of state. The result will now be offi cially declared by the state board of canvassers. The county board of canvassers is composed of Messrs. F. H. Domi nick. M1. J. Longshore and J. B. Der rick, commissioners of election, all of whom were present at the meet ing in CTairmnan D.ominick' s office o Tuesday. OPERA HOUSE Lessees, Mianagers Three Nights Commencing MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Matinee Wednesday PAYTON SISTERS' BIG COMPANY in a Repertoire of New Pkys at Popu lar Prices. New Singing, Dancing, Novelty and Comedy Specialties Between Acts. M2Crn.ay ATighit "The MVan Out Side" Change of Program Nightly NEW PALL GOODS! We are receiving our New Fall Goods and want the trade to see what we are showing before making their purchases. Among the arrivals during the past week were our new style Hats, Neckwear, Cloth ing ard Banister's Fine Shoes for Men. And we are expecting new things every week until our stock is fIlled with the best things of the season. We would call your attention especially to the mag. nificent stock of Clothing we have bought for fall. We will show an elegant line of suits from $5.00 to $25 00 for men, and Boys' Suits from $2.00 to $7.50. Also a splendid line of Men's, Boys' and Children's Overcoats which we have se lected with a great deal of care, and will offer them at the lowest cash prices, and hope to sell you. This is one of our strongest departments, and will be stronger than ever this fall. we have the exclusive sale in this market of James A. Ban ister & Co.'s Fine Shoes for men. The Hamilton Brown Shoe Co.'s lines which include the American Gentleman, The American Lady, Country Club, Picnic, Security School Shoes and other leading brands which have a reputation for style as well as good wearing. Underwear and Hosiery. Come to us for your fall,Underwear, Hosiery and Gloves. We have large lines of these bought, and can supply you with them as you need them. Special Order Department! e represent Sampson & Harris, New York, who have a high reputation as exclusive Tailors for the best trade, and we will be glad to have you see their line before selecting your fall suit. Prices in all of our departments guaranteed to be the lowest in the city. Come and see us often. Send us your orders. A C. JOES, No. 6994. REPORT Of the Condition of The People's Na tional Bank, at Prosperity, in the State of South Carolina, at. the close of business, August 25th, 1905. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts....... $49,272.58 Overdrafts, secured and unse cured..........---...... . 1,230.40 U. S. Bonds to secure circula lation. -.........--.------.. 6,250.00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds... 437.50 Banking house, furniture and fixtures.... ................ 3,429.09 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents)........ 770 92 Due from State Banks and Bankers. ............-. . 6,259.36 Due from approved reserve agents..............------3,451.39 Checks and other cash items 2,730.49 Notes of other National Banks 500.00 Fractional paper currency, nickls, and cents........... 124.48 LAwFUL MONEY RESERVED IN BANK, vIZ: Specie............ . 4,26.75 Legal-tender notes... 3,31.5.00 7,578. 75 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent of circulation)........ .---...... 312.50 Total ........--....... $84,347.46 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in........ $25,000 00 Surplus fund ................ 1,000.00 Undivided profits, less ex penses and taxes paid.... 425.55 National Bank notes out standing..-..----6,250.00 Due to State Banks and Bankers....... ..------------.15.04 Individual deposits subject to - chek ........ ---.. ....... 46, 656. 87 Bills payable. including cer tificates of deposit for money borrowed ...--...... 5,000.00 Total...........-..... $84,347.46 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERBY, SS. J I, W. W. Wheeler, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.. W. w. WHEELER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2nd day of September, 1905. T. A. DOMMINICK, Notary Public. Correct--Attest: Jos. H. Hunter, . Win A. Mioelev. Directors. COST -OFo Summer We have a smart and dainty mer Footwear, fords, Tans and that we are sellinj means a rare c persons desiring liable shoes for tI $3.50 Shoes 3.00 2.50 2.00" 1.50 &c., When in nee Remei c'.& G.S. A - THE PLACE FOR 'RI N. M. KIAD 0. B.MA The Comme OF Newberry Capital $50,000.00 - - - Does a General Banking E Pays 4 per cent. We Solicit You NINTH CAR Choice Tenji Expect ARRIVE TIH While it lasts it goes for: Best Patent, Cotton, Best Half Patent, Cotto Best Straight - - We are having a big rur to remind the public we a and summer goods, havi nice new effects. 200 bushels of Choic 55 cents per bushel whili Choice fresh Grits at $1 MOSEL SALE - Shoes large, stylish, stock of Sum including Ox White Shoes 7 at cost. This >pportunity to stylish and re Le least money. for $2.50 2.25 2.00 1.50 1.20 &c. d of Shoes aber lowerCo LIABLE GOODS - ER, Z. F. WRIGHT, resident. Cashier cial Bank - Surplus $30,000.00 ~usiness. on Savings Deposits. r Account. OF THAT ~ssee Flour ed to [IS WEEK. - - - $5.15 In, - - 4.35 - - - 42.5 on Fiour. We want re leading in spring ng full line, knobby, e Seed Oats, at only a it lasts. .75. EY BROS.