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E. H. AULL, EDITOR. Entered at the Postoffice at New 'erry, S. C., as 2nd class matter. Friday, February 16, 1906. THE LEGISLATURE CLOSES. The legislature of South Carolina reached final adjournment on Satur day night at 11:57, by the legislative elock, but by our watch at 3:25 a. m. Sunday morning. A great deal of time of the session was taken up with the discussion of the dispensary, and the question was not finally decided until the last night of the session, though everybody ad -mitted that nothing would be done inasmuch as the senate stood pat for the state dispensary patched up, and the house stood pat against the state institution. This action. or rather, non-action will put the issue squarely in the state and county campaign during the coming summer. In the matter of taxation, one or two propositions were submitted. One of them was to give the state board of equalization authority over person al property. Another was to adopt the views of Comptroller General Jones not to fix any levy in the supply bill, but to leave that to a committee com posed of the comptroller general, the chairman of the ways and means committee of the house, and the chairman of the finance committee in the senate. The idea in this proposi tion was that the assessments this year were going to be much larger than they have been before, and the levy should be reduced, but the mem bers of the house seemed to prefer to fix the levy for the state and their counties in the usual way. The *tate levy this year is five mills. The levy for ordinary county purposes in Newberry county is three and one-half mills. There was a de cided spirit of liberality in the mat ter of appropriations in the present legislature. And very little opposi tion showed itself to any of the ap-. propriations asked. The amount for Confederate veterans was incrjeased to $225,000.00. * The act providing for a reforma tory for white boys was passed and an apropriation of $4,500.00 made for its maintenance. $20,000 was appropriated to make an exhibit by the state at the James town exposition,. which is to be held in 1907. $22,000 was appropriated for the Spurchase of the old guard-house at Charleston for the use of the citadel academy. The salaries of the solicitors and stenographers were raised and made uniform. $2,000.00 was appropriated for the Confederate Home school of Char leston. $250.00 was appropriated to pur ehase fifty copies of Dr. Elzas 's his tory of the Jews in South Carolina. $12,500.00 was appropriated for the expense of the investigation com mittee of the dispensary, and so on, making the appropriations over one and one-quarter million dollars. A law was passed providing for a state bank examiner, but the banks *are to pay the cost of this office just as the railroads pay the expense of the railroad commissioners. AN IMPORTANT DECISION. Judge George E. Prince rendered a very important decision last week, which, if it is confirmed by the su preme court, will be of general inter est. He holds that the act of the leg islature which exempts confederate veterans from the payment of the li eense tax is unconstitutional. The case comes from the mayor's court at Laurens. A confederate veteran by the name of Anderson undertook to do business at Laurens without pay ing the license tax, and the mayor im -posed a fine,-holding the law unconsti tutional. Judge Prince is quoted by the Anderson Mail as saying: "In my judgment the law is unconstitu tional, and that is all there is to it. I realize that the decision, if it stands will work a hardship on a great many Confederate veterans, but the law and the constitution were before me, and I could arrive at no other decision. It is hardly necessary for me'to say, I suppose, that I have as much symnpa thy for the Confederate veterans as any man in the state, but a judge has to do his duty as he sees it, just as other people have to do, and I have simply discharged my duty as I saw it.'' "Abolish the state dispensary. Give the people oif each county a choice between county dispensaries and prohibition. No high license.'' This is the platfom upon which the next governor will be elected. Just wait and see.-Anderson Daily Mail. This has been our platform for a long time and we are no candidate for ,governor. And yet if the county is to 'be the unit in this matter v-hy should not the counties be given the options allowed by the constitution. The dispensary under eounty control inl our opinion is a better solution than prohibition or license. We believe it would minimize the evils resulting from the sale of liquor. And that is what every good citizen should desire. Under statutory prohibition you only have prohibition in name. Julius Eison Acquitted. A message from Columbia late yesterday afternoon stated that Jul ius Eison was acquitted. It will be remembered that he killed a negro some time ago who was running from a policeman. He was undertaking to stop the fleeing man. He was put on trial on the charge of murder, and the jury failed to agree. In the second trial yesterday in Columbia the jury remained in the room about five minutes and brought in a verdict of not guilty. A Correction. In reporting the entertainment giv I en by the Woman's club last week, the name of Rev. Mr. Lumpkin was omitted by mistake. This young man has a strong, rich tenor voice of re markable sweentess, and it was in deed a pleasure to the club members and their guests to have him with them. Representative Dixon of Montana has a lynching story. A committee of vigilantes had captured an Irislunan and a Swede and were about to hang them by tying a rope about the neck of each and shoving them off 'a rail road bridge. The first man up was the Swede. When he was pushed off, the rope came untied and the man struck the water and swam ashore. The Irishman was next, and when the men were preparing him he said: "Boys, be dom careful about fixia' that rope. I can 't swim a stroke.'' PPleasure is doubled by division. The wise parent is. always a pr'ess censor. Will & Must hold a mortgage oni success. A bird on the hat sings no songs of welcome to spring. Established Reputation. A deputy sheriff and chief-of-police of a Rhode Island city, known in his 1lifetime as a man whose word could always be taken, once gave a whimsi al demonstration of his straightfor wardness. One day, according to a writer in the Boston Herald, a grocer went to him for information about a certain Joe White, who had- applied for credit at his store. EXCURSION RATES Via Seaboard Air Line Railway. Account Mardi Gras New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola the Seaboard Air Line will on February 21 to 26, inclusive, sell tickets to these points at rate of one first class fare plus 25 cents for the round trip; final lim it March 3rd, 1906. . Extension until March 17th can be secured upon pay ment of fee of fifty cents. Liberal stop-over allowed in both directions. Louisville, Ky., account Depart-, ment of Superintendence, National Association, tickets on sale February 24 to 27 inclusive, final limit March 4, 1906, rate eone fare plus 25 cents' Ifor round trip. Nashville, Tenn., account Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions, tick ets on sile February 26 to 28, inclu Isive, final limit March 10, rate one first class fare plus 25 cents for round trip. Seaboard offers attractive service to all of above points. For full in formation, reservations and etc., write W. L. Burroughs, T. P. A., 1323 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. A STEPT( "One thing is forev< thing is SUCCESS." IA well ordered accou important step to suc satan account here a will be encouraged by 1 count semi-annually of interest. The Caommi miew)ber "The Bank for - "Good morinie. shoriff! Morning!' Do you know . Wo While! Yes.' What kind of a feller is he?' Putty fair." "Is he honest-?' ilonest ? I shoild say so. Been arrested twice for stealing. and ac quitted both times. SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. On February 22, 1906, we will sell to the highest bidder for cash, the personal property of L. L. Boozer, de ceased, consisting of mule, eow, hogs. household and kitchen furniture. Pierce F. Boozer. Jas. E. Boozer. TOWN AND TOWNSHIP ASSESS ORS. The following named persons have been appointed to serve as Town and fTownship Assessors for the year 1906: No. I Township. City (of Newberry --Otto Klettner. J. W. 0'ary. S. B. Jones. No. 1 Township. out of town-H. H. Folk, Tabor H. Hill, J. Cal Neel. No. 2 Township-B. F. Cannon, A. J. Gibson, Charles S. Suber.. No. 3 Township-J. H. Smith, Job'; I H. Ringer, W. D. Hardy. No. 4. Township, Town of Whit mire--David Duneau. D. H. .Jones. H. V. Taylor. No. 4 Township. out of town.-Jino.'1 W. Scott. James S. MeCrley, T. B. Carlisle. No. 5 Township-C. W. Buford. T. Hayne Chalmers, E. P. Matthews. 'No. 6 Township-H. H. Abrams. I. Me. Smith, Geo. P. Boozer. No. 7 Township-Press N. Boozer, R. S. Boazman, H. B. Lindsey. No. 8 Township-R. L. Schumpert, G. T. Blair. H. 0. Long. No. 9 Township-Town of Prosper itv-A. H. Hawkins. A. M. Lester. W. T. Gibson. No. 9 Township. out of town-J. W. Hartman. R. T. C. Hunter. W. P. No. 10 Township-John ). Sheely. D rayto n B. Cook. L. Q. Fellers. No.i 1 ownip~i)-(George B. Anll. Perrvy H-alfaere. J1. A. Graham. The above named Town and Town ship Boards of Assessors are reqmir ('d to meet at the county auiditor's omeie on Tuesday. March 6. 1906, at 11 o 'clock a. mn.. for the purpose of taking the oath of oftice and to agree on a fair~ and equitab)le b)asis upon whIic~h the different kinds of properi: throughiout the county shall be assess ed fo the year 1906. This is a most important meeting and every member is urged to be present. W. W. CROMER, Auditor Newberry County. I List of New Books., Maid of the Foot Hills, by Rev. J. W. Daniel. The Portrieve The Long Arm. The Wheel of Life. The Karl Grier. The Arncliffe. Double Trouble. The Maker of History. The Field of Glory. The Sage Brush Parson. The Last Spike. The Lake. The Great Rufusal. The Passengers from Calais. In Old Ballaire. Lost Cause. The Wild Justice. The Healers. r good; and that oneH nt in a good bank is an cess. One dollar will nd your efforts to save he addition to your ac 4 per cent compoundI rc ial BanLc ry, 5. 0. Your Savings."' I. Come am Dainty Turnovel Collai Don 't forget that a flatterer always ias an ax to grind. Stampede. Stubbs-Great Scott! Why are' all hese girls rushing like Indians to the )elt counter? Floorwalker-Why, there is a spe ial sale of the latest novelty belts. Stubbs-Novelty ? F!oorwalker-Yes: each belt is nade to represent a masculine arm. NO. 6102. REPORT )f the Condition of The First National Bank, at Whitmire, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business, January 29th, 1906. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts...... 90,516.14 )verdrafts, secured and unse cured................... 572.06 J. S. Bonds to secure circu lation . ................. 6,250.00 ue from National Banks (not reserve agents)...... 14,195.91 ue from approved reserve agents........-............ 15,876.01 ractional paper currency, nickels, and cents.......... 25.98 AWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ. specie........... $1,360.00 .egal-tender notes... 2, 520.00 ;3, 880.00 edemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent cir culation).................... :312. 50I Total.............--.131,628.60 LIABILITIES. 1apital stock paid in........$ 25,000.00 surplus fund.,................ 5,000.00 [Jndivided profits, less ex pnes and taxes paid...... 96.54 iational Bank notes out standing......-------- 6200 L)ue to other National Banks 374.12 [ndividual deposits sub.ject to check................... 72,321.13 rime certificates of deposit 11,707.26 ~ashier's checks outstanding 10.55 il1s payable, including cer tificates of deposit for money borro:ed........... 10,000.00 'Total .................. $131628.60 TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY, SS, I, Lloyd Osborne, Assistant Cashier )f the above-named bank, do solemnly wear that the above statement is ;rue to the best of my knowledge and > elief. LLOYD OSBORNE, ASS't Cashier. 1 Subscribed and sworn to before mer his 14th day of February. 1906. . I J. D. STOKES, Notary Pubheic orrect--Attest: J. G. Setzler, R. R Jeter, Wm Coleman, I Directors. NEW STORE. I am now opening up a nice ock of goods in the store 'oom formerly occupied by E. 1. Evans & Co., on Main St., )pposite the court house. Am I Lsking now the pub'ic general ycome in and inspect my stock before making their pyir :hases. My stock consists of Dry oods, Groceries, etc. Call a to. see. Will be delighted to iake you close prices on every hing-and satisfaction guaran Yours for business, W. R. REID. Prepared to furnish every hing in the way of supplies. ' ISee .. . Everyth in NEC es, - and Cuff Sets, Lace Stoles S. MOW! STATEN (CONDENS] The Exchange Bank o: December 3( ;om;inenced business September, 1905. Sixty RESOURCES. >oans and discounts............ $ 79,304 12 Cap urniture and fixtures...... 3,251 75 Pro: )ue from Banks ...... 11,616 89 Del )verdrafts............ .... 462 63 Bar .ash and cash items............ 23,505 44 Indi $118,140 83 We beg that you give our statement your pectfully solicit your business. We are prepared to offer you every facilit; ustify. Remember, too, we pay 4 per cent. ompounded semi-annually, January and Jul, J. D. DAVENPORT, President. R. C. CARLISLE, Vice-President. till in the market, and headquarte New crop Florida Cabbage, Seed Irish Potatoes, Hams, Evaporated Peaches, Apples Plum Pudding, Postum, Qt. Grape Nuts, Shreaded W~ Cream of Wheat, Hec] Loose Buckwheat, Jur Fresh line of Chocol Olives and Pickle: Coffee from 20c Ground freec High grade Garden A full We are making a special run on iarness. Call and see me before i Poor Man Bought a 1 itself in Thre A rich man sold some property and he doul or every man in Newberry county to make leal. Come in to see us and we will prove ti ~gency and let us sell your place for you V :ustomer, and never in the history of cur nen been so keen to take advantage of the r y us. If you want anything let us know wl f same, and will advise you from time to ti ye thinK may be of interest to you. If you t also, we may have aWANT listedright rave been trying for so long to sell. We ha ng or selling, for the reason that we are alv uppose that we have 1,000 WANTS and 2, nore sales might we b' in position to effect NANTS and OFFERINGS. Dealing as wi >ranch houses throughout the South, East at he hands of thousands of energetic workers rou. In these days of progress men look u corree through which he may without any f tFer our Newberry County and vicinity we ollowing: MORTGAG] A first mortgage on 141 acres well improve ne Note for $540.00, due January 1, 1907, ar or $580.00 This is gilt edge security, andi Note and Mortgage over desirable resider Jewberry, for $648 00, due February 15, 190' Note and first Mortgage on fine one acre b 'or $500.00, due one year from date given, ;700.00 easy. We have some good responsible parties wia roved real estate. Gilt edge security. W lients who are perfectly satisfied. REAL EST. No. 1 House and lot, on Calhoun street nan's residense. Price $1,300.00 No. 2 Store lots. On main street, near Sur ng Friend street, 42 X 78 ft. Bid wanted. No. 3 Complete Ginnery at Silver Street, yrices. No. 4 Two one acre lots on Pratt street. ut we are going to sell them at $500.00 est No. 5 Two lots High point, $75.00 each. No. 6 Lot on Boundary street facing Col. No. 7 Lot containing 2 1-2 acres. Frankhri No. 8 Residence, on College street, 3-4 ac NO. 9 Tract of land at Silver Street, 176 a s a bargain in this, write at once for full p: No. 10 Residence 7 rooms, lights, Wat< oated on the right side of Drayton Street. No. 11 Tract of land, containing 416 acres, No 12 Tract of land and dwelling. Five ac nile from Court House. No. 1;3 Tract of land and fine dwelling, pa ieveral out houses. We would kindly ask our readers to watc] rng New LWI5AR and Windsor Ties. B-9R CO. [ENT ED) F Newberry, S. C. ), 1905. per cent of Capital Stoek called for. LIAIITINS. ital Stock paid in.... .... $ 31,830 .0 fits less expenses paid.... 2,045 92 esits, viz: kS.............. $ 1,457 6 ividual......... 88,3 88-$ 84,764 91 $118,140 & careful consideratiom, and we re y which your business and balante interest in our savings department, 7. We take deposits from $1.00 up. M. L. SPEARMAN, Cashier. GEO. B. CROMER, Atty. YENPORT rs for good things to eat. and Apricots, iaker Oats, 'heat, cers Buck Wheat and ikey Tablets, ate Candies, Jellies, :. to 35c. per lb., and >f charge by Electric Mill, STeas, seeds of all kinds, line of Fancy Toilet Soaps. Buggies and Wagons and buying elsewhere. irn and it Paid for ~e Years. bled his money. There is a chance a trade and make money on the iis to you. Buy a place through our e have never yet had a dissatisfied IOUTHERN LAND have business noney making propositions offered dat it is We keep a close record me of the different properties that want to SELL, let us know about ow for your very place that yu ve 100 chances to your one of by rays in touch with those who WANT. 300 properties listed. How many had we three times the number of Sdo through other agencies and id North, we place your wants in who are ever on the lookout for pon the Real Estate dealer as the ear dispose of his property, or buy offer, subject ~to prior sale, the ~d land in Newberry County, with id one note due January 1, 1908, nay be purchased reasonable. ee worth $1,500.00 in the city of uilding lot in desirable part of city, it 8 per cent. This lot is worth Lo want -to borrow money on im e have placed lots of money for ATE. lately remodeled near M. L. Spear nmer block. One 42 X 210 ft. Front 3. C. Write for full particulars and rhese lots are worth $1000.00 each ~h. 1. H. Aull's residence, 69 X 83. re lo,fne orchard. res, well improved property. There rticulars. r, 1 1-2 acres, two gardens, and near Silver Street, well improved. res land, five-room cottage, and one rtly in the city limits, 17 acres and 1 for Friday's issue. We propose he Real Estate line. FRANK R. HUNTER &_CO.,