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STATE PROHIBITION DEFEATED IN SENATE ELECTION TO BE HEL IN "WET" COUNTIES AUG. 17. Prothibition for Two Weeks-State Referendum Rejected. The State, Feb. 27. Refusing, by a vote of 28 to 9, to adopt a State-wide prohibition bill and by a vote of 27 to 11 to pass a State-wide referendum bill, the sen ate yesterday passed the prohibition measure with the Christensen and Williams amendments, after a lengthy discussion as to what was really the agreement of the evening before. Dur ing the discussion Senator Otts, one of the prohibition leaders, charged ir. effect that there had been a breach of faith among those who had reached this compact, and asked the prohibi tinists to consider where they were in the matter. The bill as finally passed in the senate to third reading provides for State-wide prohibition in the wet counties of the State from the first Tuesday in August until the third Tuesday in August, when an election be held in the -counties now wet. This election is to determine the policies f the wet counties as to whether they hall retain the sale of whiskey. The right is reserved to the dry counties, as under the Carey-Cothran act, to vote upon the question once every four years. The Christensen amendment as adopted provides: Christensen Amendment. "This act shall take effect on the f-bst Tuesday in August, 1909; Pro vided, That in the counties then hav ing dispensaries an election shall be held on the third Tuesday in August, 1909, for the purpose of determining whether the dispensaries located therein shall be reopened and such election in each of said counties shall be held and conducted by the same of ficers and uider the same rules and regulations provided by law for gen eral elections. See. 15. At such election the election commissioners for such coun ty shall at each voting precinct there in provide one ballot box, in which the ballots must be cast. Any per son who is a qualified elector of such county may vote in said election. Ev ery voter who may be in favor of the sale of liquors and beverages in such counties shall cast a ballot in the box provided therefor, on which shall be printed the words: 'For sale of alcoholic liquors and beverages,' and every voter opposed. shall .cast a bal lot upon which shall be printed the words, ~'Against sale,' etc. If a ma jority of the ballots cast in such elee Stion be 'for sale,' it shall be lawful for such liquors and beverages to bej sold in said county as hereinafter pr& vided: Provided, That the expense these elections shall be borne by the State. ''Sec. 16. In .ease an election as herein provided shall result in favor of the sale of liquors and beverages the dispensaries in each county so voting shall be reopened and conduct ed under the provisons of an act en titled,'An act to declare the law in reference to and to regulate the manu facture, sale, use, consumption, pos session, transportation and disposi-' tion of alcoholic liquors and bever ages within the State and to police the same,' approved the 16 day of February, 1907. and acts amendatory thereof: Provided, That all of the rovisions and limitations of the said' a,ct not i:neonsistent with 'this act shall remain in full force and ef eet in all of the counties of the State: Provided further, That in counties which shall reopen dispen saries therein, the county dispensary board and dispensers in office on Au gust 2, 1909, shall continue to dis charge their several duties as if sueh dispensary or dispensaries had not been closed." The Williams Amendment. The Williams amendment. which occasioned a great deal of discussion, finally being adopted provides: ''Provided. That counties which have heretofore voted upon the ques tion of dispensary or no dispensary~ under existing or previous laws and have no dispensary at this time shall have the right at any time after the expiration of four years from the last election on the liquor question to hold an election upon the question of dis-! pensary or no dispensary as provided for in 'an act to declare the law in reference to and to regulate the manu facture, sale and consumption, pos session, transportation and disposi tioni of alcoholic liquors and bev er ages within the Stat-e and to police th1e same.' approved the 16th day of ehrv'ary, 1907.'' This would give, unquestionably, the rizht to the dry counties to vote ~pon the whiskey question, which it eemed that the Christensen amend .ent did not clearly and expressly provide for. The motion to table the wism5 amendment resulted 16 to 19 and the amendment was passed on an aye and nay vote of 20 to 15. Straight Prohibition Tabled. When the senate took up No. 601 Senator Otts submitted an amend ment, which was in the nature of a State-wide prohibition bill with the enforcement features incorporated in the original bill in brackets hitherto referred to. This was tabled on an aye and nay vote, 28 to 9. This would apparently give a large majority against prohi bition, but, as a matter of fact, the reason for this large majority was because of the agreement of the even ing before, which all the senators en tering into the compact felt bound by. The discussion started upon the meaning of the compact and several senators stated that they would stand by the agreement made. Senator Otts offered a State-wide referendum amendment, which was tabled by a vote of 27 to 11. Senator Rogers offered an amend ment to the effect that 5 per eeat of the profits derived from the manu facture and sale of the alcoholic drinks throughout the -State shall be paid over to the State treasurer, to be paid out on the order of the gover nor for the maintenance of a police force throughout the State to enforce the provisions of this act, any balance not consumed for said purpose to be at the end of the year applied to the State school fund for the next sue eeding year. T.his was tabled by a vote of 32 to 6. Senator Weston pointed out that there would be, a loss to the wet counties during the prohibtion period and he could not support this amend nent. Senator Mauldin also stated that he could not favor this, as the dry counties should look to the polic ing of their own system and not take the money from the wet counties to aid it in this purpose. Senator Appelt offered an amend ment which provided that the ques tion as to the sale or no sale of whis key shall be submitted to the various counties at a special election to be ordered by the supervisor of the coun ty, upon being filed with him a writ ten petition for such election signed by one-fourth of the electors of such county. That should such election re sult in favor of the dispensary the ispensary shall be conducted and op rated as provided for in the Carey othran act. This would reverse the Carey-Coth an act, allowing dry counties to vote n the issue. T-his amendment was tabled. Explanations Made. Senator Smith explained that he ad no desire to block legislation and lthough he was opposed to the liquor egislation, inasmuch as an agreement ad been reached, he did not care to ppose any voting. The arose this question of the .aning of the Christensen amend ent after Senator Williams had of fered his amendment allo-wing drSy ounties to vote as under the Carey othran act. It was contended by some of the enators that the understanding was hat the Carey-Cothran act (in so far s the Christensen amendment .was onerned) should apply only as to the enforcement of the law,'and there as no provision as to try counties olding elections. However, several enators stated that their understand ing of the compromise reached the 'ev ening before was that this right was given the dry counties. Senator Lide offered an amend ent, which was tabled by a vote of 2 to 6, to the effect that no county shall be required to vote in such elec tion unless a petition therefor is fil d under the existing law, and this act shal not serve to change the condition n any county thai does not avail it self of the privilege of holding an eetion under the act. Senator Otts arose to ask the pro ibitionists where "'they were at." e stated that he did not agree to my proposition unless the amend nents printed in the br'ackets of bill 601 (the enforcement and injunction mendments) were included. Senator Walker stated that there vas no excuse for Mr. Otts' remarks except that Mr. Otts is disappointed. "le charges," said Mr. Walker, "that there was a motive to deceive this body, when he says that the sena tor from Orangeburg 'has stated his position in a fair, square manner; nlike the others, that the prohibi tionists have been led into a trap." Senator Walker explained what the prohibitionists were getting under the Christensen amendment (the com pact). A State-wide condition of pro hibition for 15 days and the require nnt of every county now wet to vote in the dispensary system were two things the prohibitionists were get ting. Senator Walker stated that the ren who entered into the agreement had kept faith even in supporting the Williams amendment which merely tended to make the provisions of the Christensen act clearer. Senator Christensen stated that there seemed to be some misunder standing. He felt that the referring to the Cirey-Cothran act in the amendment was only in ref'rence to the enforcement of the lav,. Senator Mauldin explained that his understanding was that the Carey Cothran act should apply to the coun ties as now in reference to voting the counties now dry, wet, or holding of elections each four years. Senator Williams explained his position in the matter. He had asked the question of the effect of the Cir'stensen amendment the evening before and understood that the Carey Cothran act as to voting for the whis key sale each four years was to be a part of the bill. There was a great deal of discus sion upon this feature of the Chris tensen amendment, ending with the adoption of the Williams amendment. Agreement to Vote. Senator Otts having called up his resolution as to the time to vote on the prohibition bill, the hour was placed at 1.30, and rule 34, requiring that no bill shall be read for a third time on the day of adjournment of the general assembly, was suspended. This was looking to an adjournment Saturday night. When the hour of 1.30 arrived, the president of the senate put first the amendment offered by Senator Laney. The effect of the Laney amendment was as follows: "That the provisons of the Carey Cothran act shall apply to the coun ties of the State only so far as the same relates to the enforcement of the perpetuated prohibition in the dry counties until otherwise provided by the general assembly," This amendment was tabled by a vote of 26 to 11. Senator Johnson proposed to change the date of the election under the Christensen amendment to the second Tuesday in August, - which amendment was passed. Senator Otts proposed his amend ment as to declaring the sale of liquor a common nuisance and providing fur ther as to injunction proceedings. This amendment was rejected by a vote of 20 to 19. The bill then passed to third read ing. The Voting. The votes, ayes and nays, upon the principal amendments and passage of the bill to third reading, were a s fol lows: For State-wide prohibtion, moved to table: Ayes-Appelt, Bass, Bates, Black, Christensen, Clifton, Croft, Hardin, Harvey, Hough, Johnson, Johnstone,~ Mauldin, Kelley, Laney, Lide, Mc Cown, Montgomery, Muckenfuss, Rainsford, Sinkler, Spivey, Stewart, Sullivan, Walker, Weston, Williams, Wharton-28. Nays-Carlisle, Crosson, Earle,! Eorrest, Griffin, McKeithan, Otts, Waller, Rogers--9. For Williams Amendment. Ayes-Appelt, Clifton, Croft, For rest, Hardin, Harvey, Hough, John son, Kelley, Lide, Mauldin, McCown, ~'ontgomery, Muckenfuss, Sinkler, Smith, .Spivey, Stewart, Walker, Wil iams-20). Nays-Bass, Black, Crosson, Earle, Griffin, Johnstone, McKeithan, Otts, Rainsford, Rogers, Sullivan, Waller, Weston, Wharton, Christensen-15.' To Table State-wide Referendum. Ayes--Appelt, Bass, Bates, Chris ense, Clifton, Croft, Hardin, Har rey, Hough, Johnson, Johnstone, Kel ey, Laney, Mauldin, McCown, Mont ~omery, Muckenfuss, Sinkler, Smith, Spivey, Stewart, Sullivan, Walker, Weston, Waller, Williams, Wharton --27. Nays-Black, C:irlisle, Crosson, Earle, Forrest, Griffin, Lide, Mc Keithan, Otts, Rainsford, Rogers-lL. Passage of Bill. Upon the passage of the bill to third reading, as amended, the vote esulted: Ayes--Appelt, Bass, Bates, Chris tensen, Clifton,-Croft, Earle, Hardin, Harvey, Rough, Johnson, Johnstone, Laney, Kelley, Mauldin, McCown, MKeithan, Montgomery, Mucken fuss. Rainsford, Sinkler, Spivey, Stewart. Sullivan, Townsend, Walker, Wailer, Weston, Williams, Wharton -:30. Navs--Black, Carlisle, Crosson, Griffin, Forrest, Lide, 0Otts, Rogers, Smith--9. Several of the senators asked to have their reasons for voting spread on the journal. Senator Sinkler, while for high license, as he has stat ~ed on the floor of the senate, voted for the bill, as it was a compromise the best that could be reached. Sen ator Clifton stated that he voted for the bill in a spirit of compromise, al though he was opposed to the prohi bition feature. Senator Lide 's reasons for offering his amendment was because he did not want to disturb conditions in the counties now unless there was a peti tion for a vote. It should be understood that those counties voting out the dispensary in Anu-nst will bhanlngo with the nowI prohibition counties. The Senate Roll. The following is the senate roll and by comparing this with the various votes shown above it may be seen which senators did not vote, either because paired or out of the chamber: Appelt, Bass, Bates, Black, Carlisle, Carpenter, Christensen, Clifton, Croft, Crosson, Earle, Forrest, Graydon, Johnson, Johnstone, Kelley, Laney, Lide, Mauldin, McKeithan, McCown, Montgomery, Muekenfuss. Otts, Rainsford, Rogers,, Sinkler, Smith, Spivey, Stewart, Sullivan, Townsend, Summers, Walker, Waller, Weston, Williams, Wharton. In Memory of Mrs. Amanda Ether edge. Mrs. Amanda Eth-eredge was born and raised in Saluda -county. She was the only daughtter of Eliztb:th and George Addy. She had two brothers, Messrs. John and Levi Ad dy both of whom are dead. Early in life sh-e joined Corinth Evangelical Lutheran church and re mained a consistent member of that church up until a few years ago when she joined Nazareth Meliodist lEpis copal church with her husband and there remained a true member until death. She was twice married-first to Mr. Gilford Etheredge. To this un ion was born four children-two of them are still living. She was mar ried the second time to Mr. Allen Etheredge and to this union was born seven children, all of whom are still living. Her husband died seven years ago. December 7th Mrs. Etheredge had a stroke of paralysis and for days there seemed to be no hopes of her recovery but then she rallied and on Christmas day she was carried on her chair to the dining room to eat her dinner. She asked that all the chil dren be present as that would be her last Christmas with them. During her sickness she spoke beautifu.lly about dying and would often sing and speak of how happy she was. On the night of January 25th she seemed so contented sitting in her roller chair and was engaged in a pleasant conversation with her ehil dren when she had a stroke of apo plexy and although she lived several days, she did not gain consciousness. She died February 4, and was buried at Nazareth church in the presence of a large and sympathetie congrega tion. Age 69 years, 10 months and 7 days. Dear mother thou hast left us, Sad and lonely yet are we, But we feel our earthly loss Js but eternal gain for thee. Sweetly you spoke of Heaven And of Jesus power to save, When asked what chapter I should read It was: "The Good Shepherd if you please.'' We shall strive to meet thee mot'her In that happy home above There together to sing praises Of Jesus and his love. Daughter. BLUE~ RIDGE SCHEDULES. Eastbound. NL'o. .L8, leaves Anderson at 6.30 a. at., for connetfon at Belton witn' Southern for Greenville. No. 1:2, from Walhalla, leaves A dierson at 10.15 a. in., tor connection' at Belton with Southern Railway for Columbia and Greenville. No. 20, leaves Anderson at 2.20 p. in., for connections at Belton with Southern Railway for Greenville. No. 8, daily except Sunday, from Walhalla arrives Anderson 6.24 p. n., with connections at Seneca with Southern Railway from points south. No. 10, from Walhalla, leaves An derson at 4.57 p. mn., for connections at B3ehtou with Southern Railway for t.reenville .und Columbia. Westbound. No. 17, arrives at Anderson at 7.50 a. in., from Belton with connections from Greentrilie. No. 9, arrives at Anderson at 12.24 p. mn., fromn Belton with connections frm ( n-enville and Columnbi .t. &e to Walhalla. No. 19, arrives at Anderson at 3.40 p. mn., from Belton with connections from Greenville. No. 11. arrives at Anderson at 6.23 p. mn., t'rom B3elton with con netionis from Greenville and Column bi]a. Goes to Walhalla. No. 7. daily except Sunday, leaves. A nderson at 9.20 a. mn., for Waihalla, with connections at Seneca for local points S.Juth. Nos. 17, 18, 19, and 20 are mixed tr:ius between Anderson and Belton. Nos. 7 and 8 are local freight trains, carrying passengers, between Anderson and Walhalla and betwen Wolhalla n(' Andrlaon WILL NOT LEAVE TOWN! PLAYING CHECKERS AGAIN, BUT Next Move Will Be Somebody Else. The Bee Hive has leased the store formerly known as Watts' Racket Store, next door to the Exchange Bank. We realize this room is rather small to carry surplus stock, there fore we have decided to select the choice part staples, etc., for this place, ship the remainder to our jobbing department in Anderson, S. C., this will give us room to put in a full line of Spring ancl S-x.mmer G-oc3oA, and as before, you may expect to find them at under price. Our buyer is now in the Eastern market, where he will buy a full line of the newest and up to date line of medium and high grade Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Notions, Ladies' Hats, Fine and Heavy Shoes and Oxfords for Men, Ladies and Children. Watch for the new Bee Hive Sign. Mr. B. C. Matthews has kindly given us until the 7th of March so that we can fit up our new place. Remember, after the 7th you will find us across street at No. 1204 Main St., between the Newberry Savings Bank and the Exchange Bank. The Bee Hive. 'YOU ARE TO BLAME IF YOUR HUSBAND'S SALARY Fails toMake Ends Meet Don't bite at special cargain sales, but purchase "where you are as sured a fair and square deal" with every purchase. : We are prepared better than ever to supply your every want. : COM E-Look through our store and you will find every department over flowin~g with genuine bargains. New arrivals in Spring Goods daily. Our white goods or LADIES' 'SHIR T WAISTS cannot be excelled in beauty, qual ity or price. : : : : : : Yours for genuine bargains, 0. K LE T TNE R, The Fair and Square Dealer. NEWBERRY UNION STATION.veylwrudtirashveen Arrival and Departure of Passengerar14hnd1t,gotolaeB Trains-Effective 12.01 A. M. mnhmrtrigntltrta Sunday, June 7th, 1908. mdih fFbur 0h 99 Southern Railway: Frrt.shdlsaddtie n No. 15 for Greenville .. .. 8.57a.m. frain pl oSuhr ala No. 18 for Columbia .. .. 1.40 p.m.tiktaesordrs, No. 11 for Greenville .....3.20 p.m.J.CLuk No. 16 for Columbia ......47 p..vso asegrAet C., N. & L. Rv .L ek hal.tn .C *No. 22 for Columbia .. . .8.47 a.m. As.Gn as g. No. 52 for Greenville .. 12.56 p.m. Alna a No. .):- for Columbia .. . .3.20 p.m. No. 21 for Laurers .. .7.25 p.m.CHLSTN&WTENA *Does not run on Sunday whieb trains may be expeeted to de- Shdl nefc a 1 98 part from this station, but their de- L.Nwer( )1:6pm parture is not guaranteed and theA.Larn2:2pm tne shown is subject to change with- .Larn(C&W)2:5pm <t notice. A.O~nil :0pm C0. 1.. Rchinson. LvLaen2:2pm VERY LOW RATES.ArAseil8:0pm To New Orleans, Mobile, PensacolaArGenwo3:2pm and Birmingham, Via. South- A.Mermk4:3pm ern Railway.ArAuut6:5pm Account Mardi Gras CelebrationsT-WelPaarCrLnb the Southern Railway announces verytenAusaadAhvle.Tan low round trip excursion rates to NewNo.1ad2lavAustTedy, Orleans, La., Mobile, Ala., and Pen- TusasadStras ev sacola, Fla. Ti,ekets will be soldAseleMody,Wnsasad February 17th sto 22nd, limited for re- Fias turn up to and including, but not lat er !than midnight, March 1st, 1909. Nt:Teaoearvl n e By depositing ticket at New Or-patr,aswlascneiosih leans, Mobile or Pensacola and pay- ohrcmais r ie sifr ing fee of $1.00, ticket will be extend-mainadarno aate. ed until March 13th, 1909. Ens ilas To Birmingham, Ala.Ge.P.sAg, Account Laymen 's Missionary Agsa a Movement, Presbyterian Church in Go .3yn theUniedStaes Biminha,eAa y lowrounirae Sav been