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SIART DISPENSER PLAYED SHREW GIE MIDERED FOUR TIMES -IS EBItE STOCK AT TME 1 To get Promised amms -- $ to Go Out of OfRcein a Da.ys.i4t Wanted All That ObGe1fiGet. The State, 4th. It is probable that for some rea son or vther the dispensary inves tigating committee does not expect to cqnclude its work before the 'session of the general assembly be gins next - Tuesday. There has been more or less talk to the effet that the commission's authority is restricted because it was created by a concurrent resolution and it is probable that the delay indicates that there will be an effort made to enact within the first few days of the session a law giving - to the c-mmission all power under the constitution. Thus- eqiipped the commission may concle& its work by. sending for witnesses who might. not come withouti such ample authority be iiig given the commission. Perhaps for that same :reasbn The members of the- state board were not examif ed'.yesterday, being "saved 'for the ai~t". in -oder to give them the op-. porttinity to answer any chdrges, that may be brought against *them, -"athough it is admitted that so far the investigation has n6t af fected the reputation of the mai-j gtent of the state~dispensary ex tept-in oie ot two paftidulars. .Senator 'lease yesterday - -iade the point that the comiiittee was to sit in "the hnterim" between ses sions of the general assembly, but in that he was perhaps in error if he construed the act to mean 'that the life of the commission termina ted with the reassembling of the legislature on the second Tuesday in January, for the resolition, crea hnd'defining its du'ties..says : "'Section 4. That the .said com mittee- shall.convene as~ soon tfter the adjournment of this -session of the general assembly as practical, and shall organize by electing -one of'-their -number as chairman, and shall report its findings .to the next session of the, general . assembly. That- said committee shall receive the same -per diem and mileage' as members of the general assembly, and that the sessions of said com mittee be open to the public." No limitation seems to be put on the sittings of the commission, just so it concludes its work before the fegislature adjourns. When the committee met yester -day afternioon at 3 30 o'clock, the entire menibership was pt'esent:i Senators hIay. Christensen and Blease and Represtritatives Gaston, Fraeer, SkiWey and Lyon. There wVas some Melay. in starting the ses-. sions. In attendance were -the mem bers of the state board, Mr. H. H. Evans, chairman, and Messrs. Jno. Bell Towill and L. WV. -Boykin. In addition to these there were pres ent Mr. G. Duncan Bellinger, Mr. R. H. Welch andI Col. 0. L. Schum pert, representing members of the board. Among the witnesses sum moned andl presenit were Capt. J. R. Fant, chief of constables in the Spartanburg section. and George H. Packham. who is interested in a glass concern in Baltimore and is said to have information for the committee. Capt. Fant said after the meet ing that when he is put on the stand he will tell some things to clear himself of charges made by Capt. Wilhiith McGowan and oth ers, and will then proceed to put somebodly else' in the hole. Capt. Fant expressed his regret that Mr. Gunter is too unwell to be present at the investigation to examine him, for he intimated that he has the highest respect for Mr. Gun ter and believes that his name was tused by others. THE ACTION OF THE COMMITTEE. Senator Hay yesterday express ed himself very clearly in regard to the action of the committee in adopting a resolution introduced by Mr. Lyon. Mr. Towill made a statement that he was ready to be hieard at any time and declared that he has nothing to fear from the in vestigations. When the committee had been called to order, Mr. Lyon made the following statement: "We find af ter looking into the matter that it will not suit our convenience this afternoon,' or possibly at this meet .ig, tO examine the state board of ffirectors. I.woul- inake this mo Ion, ti6less they .ishito make vof !ntary -statoients in their own b& half this -frn n .ittheyn be ex cused fron -atteaz ce on this ses sion. In response to the inquiries from Messrs. Welch, Schumpert and Bel linger as to what was meant by "this session,". Mr. Lyon and Sen ator Hay explained that the mem bers of the board would be given ample opportunity to be heard: Mr. Welch inquired: "Now, as I understand the board of directors will be called ?" Mr. Hay: "They will be called and they are at liberty now to make any statement, if they desire to do so, but the committee do 'not re quire anything from them at the present session." Mr. Blease: "I think thesi!- gtn tlemen ought to be heard now. The legislattlie will convene next Tues day. We were to sit in the interim ar;d the gentlemen composing the board of directors may wish to make statements to go to the pub ic in answer 'to some' of the testi im"ony *hich has been brought be fore our committee. I think it. nothing but right that a day should 'be set this week so that the state abb,rd can be present and 'be -given a'hearing either through' their'ovn m-oths or fhrough the motiths of 'their 'counsel." Mr. Hay: "They can make any voluntary statements now if they wish to do so and I suggest that they appear here on Friday morn ing and present through thermselves or counsel, such statements as they wish to give to the general assem bly in the report of this. commit tee." MR. To WILL'S STATEMENT. Mr. Towill: "I would like to say I. -have -not:;any statement to.~ mak' Ito the comtmittee this afternoon, brit I am rteady to go, before the com mittee or:'any'comnittee, or 'before any citizenis~that mnay have been di rectly or indirectly before this corn nittee or any 'comnmittee, or before any citizen of South Carolina. I have some business, affairs to look after. You gentlemnen. I think, have sufficient regard for other people's rights to set some definite time and have this thing brought to a close. This thing has been going on for a year, arid if you are not 1ready now you will not get ready before the time for your report. I am ready to dance to any music you all can play." Mr. Hay: "I think the committee understands its business, and will try to conduct it .properly. The Idoor of 'this committe is open to any member of the board of direc tors to make any statement he may desire to make, and it will be taken down by the committee stenograph ically and reported along with the other evidence. We do not pro pose to shut the door upon these gentlemen. and it has never been our purp~ose td o so5. "As to the reterence made about this commnittee's work having last ed for a vear. I will say the com mittee feels amply ab)le to conduct the business p)roperly and will con tinue to conduhct it in such a way as seems proper to the committee." ?ayton Sisters New P1ays. It would be almost impossible to suggest more interesting repertoire of plays than the four selected by the Payton Sisters for their return engagement beginning Thursday Jan. 11, It opens with the myster ios "Mr. Raffles," the most suc cessful detective story ever written, followed Friday and Saturday night by the powerful sensational melo dramas, "In the Power of Love" anl "H-uman Spiders" with an ex ceptionally clever lot of new vaude ville features between acts. At the Saturdar matinee a special costume p)roduction of"Prince and Pauper" will be seen. The play for Thursday night is one of the seasons new successes and not since "CA Social Highway man" has there been a worthy suc cessor until "Raffles" and a more cleer i-ngeiu construetion never evolved from the brain of a modern L playwright. It marks a new depart ure in the so-called detective plays, ti and while it is melodramatic in con- a a struction, it is sane and rational and has nothing to do with trash or im possibe effects. It depicts life on a bigh phin amd. its characters are the 2Ne:phis aftra" of fashioi -and. a,1 dve itaethelighest circles of socia4 life. This affords excellent oppor- v tunity for the display of modern wardrobe, which is one of the fea- h tures of the production and the la, ( dies and gentlemen who appear in v the gaming parlors of Mr. Raffles' r mansion are veritable fashion pates 1906. The tension of this play is not relaxed from the rise to the fall of the curtain, and the story of love and sacrifice which permeates the entire plot is one of the strongest appeals ever made to the human e motions. Aside from this great play the vaudeville features between acts are worth more than the price of admission. lean an. Binghamton Press. "Talk about meanness," said a man from the Northern part of the country as he dropped into police . headquarters, "I believe we have a ian up in our village who is about the limit. The instance which I am about to relate I positively know to be true, for I worked for the man for several months and boarded at his home. "He had two children and did not i seem to. care:whether they had any hing to eat or not. The man was well off financially, but did not like to pay out money for the support of the children. Night after night I have known the. man to give each A [of the children a penny to go to bed without their suppers and then in the morning he would make them I give the penny up before they had their breakfast. "One morning the children came down stairs and said that they had 'lost their peni'es. The father seem-. ed to be infin-iated, but I think it vas only put on. "He itemanded the i noney before the ehifdren could. have, their breakfasts, and when hey did not produce the moneyfhe i wipped them both and made them go without their morning meal. I I think that he stole the monley after they had 'gone to bed." .Fair View Items. We have been having some bad weather for the past few weks. The health of this community is very good at this writing. Mr. J. A. Baker has completed his new dining room, which adds much to the appearance of his place. Mr. L. D. Morris spent last Tesday night in =Prosperity with his mother, Mrs. J. C. Moore. M.John Turner, of Newberry, hsbeen visiting friends around Fair'View. Mr. J. Maxey Morris of Newber ry, spent Christmas with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Morris. Mr. Neal Long and wife visited, Mr. John Riddle and( family dur ing Christmas. Misses Essie and Lillie Chapman spet Saturday night with Miss1 Nina Riddle. i\iss Leila taker spent WVednes la with Miss Irene Moore. \Mr. Lawson Baker sand wife spent last Sunday with Mr. B3elton Stockman and family. Christmas has passed and gone and was enjoyed by all. I wish you all a happy New Year. L. M. M. LAND SALE. On salesday in February, 1906, we will sell at public auction in front of Court House at Newberry, that tract of land in Newberry County. containing 135 acres, more or less, known as the Montgomery place, and adjoining lands of Geo. S. Mower, Mrs. Texanna Suber and John Brooks. Terms: One half cash. balance payable one year fromi day .of sale, to e secured 1) bond of the pur chaser andl mortgage of the premi ses sold with interest from date of sale; with leave to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. H. E. Todd. Jno. WV. Kibler. WV. WV. Fellers. Executors. -ippincott's Magazine. Pious propriety reached high de in the case of a man who was bout to undergo an operation for ppendicitis, and he declared that e did not want the operation to be eforned until his pastor could be resent. "Why do you want your pastor resent?" asked the physician. "B'ecause I wsh to be opened iith prayer," was the ,re*ly. C. M. Palmer's Qhickgo office as closed the sale of the Times, ;rove City, Minn., to H. N. Lynn, rho has recently resigned from the ural free delivery sevice at Val araiso, Nebraska. rO BE ASHIONABLE Does not only apply to stylish clothes, but a good, clean Shave and an up-to-date Hair Cut as well. In order to make your toilet complete call at my Tonsorial Parlor. First-class work guaranteed. Hot and cld baths. CHAS. P. BEECHER Under Crotwell Hotel. 3rickl Brickl For Sale by C. H. CAN:NON. "k -;14M, Cff Rye (Schedule in'ifect April z6, z9o5.) N.O 52. Daily. I . erry......... 12.36 p. in. r. LAu-ens.........- 1.50 D. NO. 2. Daily. . Laurens.... ... 1.50 P. m. r. Greenwood....... ... 2.46 p. m. x. Augusta......... ....-520 p. D. .r. Anderson .............. 7.10 P. m. No. 42. Daily. .,Ast.. ............. .. 2.3 P- m. ,r. Aea e ............ 4.30 P. In. -t. Fairafa...................-- p. P Nr lals of.......Dl....... .4p.fi T. aufens.... ..... ............-.. .30p. . 6pr br g l ..................-, .0 p. m ~r. a~nah........N.. 2. -.o. p. 1. . Daily. -.R-Sn .aurens.-...........24-.m 2.07 A. i. Greenville........... 3.2 pm. 10.206 U Wrds are ma thanks and heat and heroic effor ever ready and I friends and fello property from d of December 24 spond to our cal ing. Words Cari hat dwells withi have sustained a Love, Esteem ar and enter the N towards any ht choicest blessini stant aim, to des was manifested ONKIL State of South Carolina. County of Newbe4r. By John C. Wilson, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas J. H. Singley hath i made suit to me, to grant him Let ters of Administration ;f the Es tate of and- effects of G. -Melvin Singley, with will .*nnejed. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said G. Melvin Singley, deceased, that they be aid appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Newberry on Friday, January 19, next after publication thereof, at ii o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause. if any they have, why the said Administraion should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 22 day of December, Anno Domini, 1 1905 J. C. Wil6on, J. P. N: C. 14th Car, Mai Ckeice Terg EPCED And we will make some Flour until 1st January, 1 some red hot prices on A scriptions. We have ph goods, and are prepared Come right along and g,i will be convinced. Pa sell the goods at the prit Ages itrxilce to you wha as you get the geeds. MOSEL py Ne~ e and fib tequate to expre tfelt appreoiation s that were madE rue fire-fighters at w-citizens who he struction by fire 1905. Not a ma --all were ready,' not express our si n our hearts towa ~ome loss, but we d Affection of our w Year without ai iman -creature, a su upon all. It.sht erve the Love an< towards us in the Yours with ? ET T Dr. R. M. Kennedy, DENTIST. ewberry, - - S. C. OVER NATIONAL BANK. Food's Seed Book FOR 19"6 isone of the %s- PI aid practieal hints wontained vo.help to id. ftmoOS adGardener and it bms W*b been vecognked as an up-to date authority on afl mden ad Fam Seeds, particularly for southern planting. Woodts Seed, Book maild free to Farmers and t4ardenes upon request. Wfite ft. ,W. WoodtSons, Seedsmen, RICHMOND, - VIRGINIA. VemWft *o low W&S *twrwa Ot VgM%" a fi PomM 9.yowr mezb=t 4W-,4..Ute og1,400 BI,is. Christmas pripevon 906. We will make mods of mostall -.de nty new, nice -nobby to do the right thing. e us a4ook and you le..syngOggleyS. gg't es. What :dNfrentce t 430Pae Say as long s our s9ncere for the manful by our noble, s well as by our ped to save our on the morning n failed to re villing and wait ncere gratitude rdsyouall. We feel rich in the fellow-citizens i angry thought nd pray God's ii be our con Affection that hour of need. obligation, N ER. -J