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I ucduaj ) 4>v*^iui/v* i.v? ? ^ , WILSON DECIDES TO] j CALL EXTRA SESSION I > TO CONVENE >OT LATTER THAN APRIL 15, HE SAYS. For Revision of Tariff Law.?President Anr.onn^ec Decision in Brief Statement. New York, November 15.?Governor Wilson announced tonight that immediately after his inauguration as president of the United States he would call '< an extraordinary session 01 congress to convene not later than April 15 for the purpose of revising the tariff. The president-elect will sail for the ! Bermuda Islands at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for a vacation and will return December 16. To set at rest in . ~ enppiilatirm n s, tr? what lilt? rncaiuimv ? I he would do with regard to tariff revision, he issued the following statement : i "I shall call congress together in extraordinary session not later than i % April 15. I shall do this not only be- , cause. I think that the pledges of the x^* * ? r+r\Aoc nrmrint p3ny uugnu iu uc icuc^mu tf- ?x? ' ly as possible, but also because I know it to be in the interest of business that all uncertainty as to what the particular items of tariff revision are to be, should be removed as soon as POSSihl^" WAV" I k Beyond this brief announcement the governor said he had nothing further to say. Most of the opinions he had received from public men seemed to be in favor of an extra session, he declared. Earlier than Expected. The governor did not intend to ex-; press himself about an extra session j so soon after his election. Although I he has favored the idea of an extra ses/ I sion, because the present arrangement would not bring the new congress into session until thirteen months after his election, he had expected to spend j more time in. ascertaining public opinin. With the time to be consumed in discussion the governor .felt that if .an extra sefvsion were not called, the benefits of tariff revision would be postponed for practically two years. Throughout the campaign the gov> -ernor reiterated that he desired an im' - * -'?J + - mediate,revision of tne lann, anu mai i the democratic leaders know perfectly how to proceed about* it. The gover\ nor was impressed by the augument also that with an early announcement as to an extra session democratic leaders in congress could begin to take counsel at an early date so that much of the- preliminary- detail could be Kofnrc roneress convened "\vorKeu yui unu.v w on April 15. Another Keasoii. The governor was prompted, incidentally, in making his early announce- i ment by the fact that many members i of congress were desirous of arrang- j in Washington J jng ior <tcuuaiiuvu? for the extra session, if there was to be one. ? Though the president-elect means to rest while in Bermuda, he really exj pects to give a good deal of time to quiet thought about the problems that TT- ot^toh his annual > face Him. n.e nm ? message to the New Jersey legislature and will do some extensive read V ing of date on the tariff, monopolies, banking and currency reforms, and other issues. The governor came to New York tonight to attend the dinner given in ! his honor by his class mates, Prince-; ton '79. He expected to have no po- i liticai conferences, while in the metro- j jjolis and seemed fully confident that j he would not be disturbed by any po- j liticai callers while resting in Ber- j muda. All the prominent men in the campaign just closed, the governor ^aid, know his intention of postponing the consideration of political subjects until his return. "I'll feel like dancing a jig when I get aboard that boat," said the presi' * dent-elect, as he left Princeton today j Mrs. Wilson and her three daughters j accompanied ami. Dinner for Sixteen. Oddly enough there was a special' car on the same train, en route from ] Philadelphia to New York, carrying j sixteen-business men, one of whose i i number was paying a bet of $5,000 j which he wagered a year ago that a j democratic president would not be! be elected this year. Charles B. Pret- j ? i -man of Philadel- I tyman, a reai COi.au. phia, who won the bet, was, however, * according to one of the conditions, to spend $1,500 for a dinner in New York for a party of sixteen business friends. The governor smiled when he learned j of the affair. The president-elect will sail on the ! Bermudian, one of the reg- j ular boats plying between New YorK | and Hamilton, Bermuda. Besides the Wilson family, a stenographer and j three servants, there will be ten news- i ^ -naner correspondents along. The party i mu ? J ^ ' will arrive in Bermuda Monday, me president-elect has leased a cottage on a remote part of one of the islands, where many a season heretofore he I has spent his vacation. Immediately. upon his arrival in Bermuda, he will f i call upon the governor of the island | ] and request him to consider his pres- j ] - J ?? i? f I; ence in Bermuda puuiery iiuwmdi anU 11 unofficial. ] "1 am going to try to be 'incog,' " i said Governor Wilson tonight, "so t that 1 may have no functions of any ] kind while there." s SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FRONT |, ?? ^ Governor Klease Writes Comprehen- -j sive Appreciation of Conditions. t 2 The editor of Lesslie's Weekly not j long ago requested the governors of , various States to write for it a state- * uent of how things were going in their j j i?v? Tlio -first" j respective commonwe<uui5>. three replies, including one from Gov-; j ernor Cole. L. Blease of South Caroli- ; < na, were published in the issue of the , weekly for November 14. Governor t Blease's reply is as follows: } In the phenomenal material growth i of the South during the past three de- i c cades South Carolina stands forth pre-, ( ^ ? ? cicfpr states, and ! ( eminent amuug ? ? >*et her wonderful resources have bare- j ly been touched. The fertility of her ^ soil has given her a world's record, i which she still holds, in the produc- j ] tion of corn per acre, notwithstanding'! ] her principal crop is cotton. The mar- j j velous development of her manufact- j , * ? ? i - ~ ~ j Viq-p cw>rtnd i , uring interests nas pmccu , in the manufacture of cotton goods. Along every line there has been ra-v pid and ^substantial progress. | With a population which, while | proud of the wonderful tradition^ of its past, is busy seizing the opportunities of the present and has its face j turned toward the future, and withje- j sources, the development of which has !, only begun, perhaps more varied than j j those of any other State in the Union,!. the outlook for prosperity m OUULIA j j Carolina today will compare favorably 1 with the prospects for the future in 1 any section of the United States or in any part of thft world. The farming ( lands are owned largely by the farm- ( ers, who receive directly the benefit of , their labors. Improved farming meth- . ods have been introduced, and diversi- . and intensified farming is steadilyj increasing the yield per acre and the returns to the producer. Lands are welf cared for, the farmers naturally taking a pride in building up their own, and the fertility of the soil is being increased. In the manufacturing and industrial enterprises of the State, capital and la' 3 V.ran/1 onrl Lor are working nana 111 iiauu) | South Carolina has been singularly free from th labor troubles which have disturbed other sections of the couiftry. The great proportion of the toilers in these manufacturing enterprises are natives of the State, with that love for South Carolina and that jealous regard for her interests which - - * have ever characterized our peopie. < In every department of activity the people are contented?not contented in the sense that they are not seeking further progress, for they are; but in the sense that they realize and appreciate the prosperity with which they are blessed. Fine progress is being made along educational lines. The common-school system is being improved throughout the State, and the higher institutions of learning are in flourishing condition. Sentiment everywhere in the State for improved highways is growing, and better roads are being built, bringing) the crops closer to the markets, uniting closer the people of the rural districts, ^nd in every way making rural life more attractive. With her native population, her splendid resources, her unexcelled climate and her diversified industres, South Carolina is an inviting field for ' the investment of capital, and the ^ wonderful development now going on; in the State is evidence of the fact that capital realizes the fine opportunity I which is presented. Great water pow- j ers are being put to work for material | progress, and figures which have been cited show that South Carolina now has more than two hundred thousand developed home-power of this kind. I This development continues to go j i steadily forward furnishing the power \ for new enterprises which are being built, for the lighting of our cities and even many of our country homes. It is only recently that the mineral re- j sources of tlie state D<-gun iu the attention which they deserve and that their development was begun in the manner which they warrant. Stock j ^oioi^cr fnr whiah South Carolina is j i i.v peculiarly adapted, was long neglected, j and even now the advantages of the' State in this regard are only begin-1 ning to be fully realized. The point which I want to stress is j that, while South Carolina is experi-j encing a wonderful prosperity, it is an j advancing prosperity?that the State's i cstooriiK- advanc- ! various acuvintss a.ic ?.? ing in almost limitless fields. This march of industrial progress will be given further impetus with the opening of the Panama canal, Charleston, South Carolina's great seaport city, being recognized as "the most convenient port to Panama." / With all ii^r varied and wonderful material wealth, however. South Carolina's chief asset is the spirit of her people, and it is when this is taken nto consideration that teh bright outlook for the future becomes^a certaino;r?fL ir wptp idle in this connection .CliAXCJ . A V, ? ~ - _ __ :o recount the struggles of these people in rebuilding their fortunes, swept away by the War Betwen the State. It is sufficient to point to the ivonderful new fabric which they have A-oven to take the place of the old?a 'abric wonderfully woven in terrible ravail in the days of its beginning. It s that same spirit with which our people are imbued today?that spirit vhich, in '65 made captains of indusry out of captains of shattered com panies. Strengthened by the' trials and emDoldened by the triumphs of the past, South Carolina today looks with assurmce to the future. Commercial vicories are being every day achieved by ler people. Her progress is commandng the attention of every section of >ur great country. The National Corn exposition will soon be held in South Carolina's capital city. Hundred^ of people conversant with the resources md development of every State in the Union will be welcomed within our jorders and the Palmetto State will iave no fear of comparison by them of Drogress here and elsewhere. They! >vill see what a great State has done md is doing and is determined yet to lo. This national gathering in- the in:erest of one of the country's great staple products will bring South Carolina closer than ever before to her sister States of the American Union, and A-ill no doubt stimulate greater friendly industrial rivalry. I have endeavored to outline Dnetiy \ i few of the bare facts upon which I have based claim for South Carolina of a. prosperity which must substantially increase. It is not given to us to know the future, but, if we may judge it by the past, I believe the facts will bear me out in the statement that South Carolina has only entered upon an era ? ^^Aorrooc in whioh ma 31 S||rp(l?>vyiu^ y i aaa i ? terial development and the continued intellectual and moral uplift of all her people will go steadily forward hand in hand. COLLECTION OF TAXES. The tax cooks of Newherry countty will open for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1912, the 15th day of October, 1312, and will remain open without mini 21st dav of Decern y cuanj uaavaa m ber, 1812. Upon all taxes paid after the 31st of December, 1912, and befor the first day of February, 1913, a penalty of one per cent, will be added: uDon all taxes paid during the month of February, 1913, a penalty of one per cent, will be added, and from the 28th day of February, 1913, to the 15th day of March, 1913, inclusive, an additional penalty of five per* cent, will be added. The following is the levy: Mills. For /State purposes 5% i For ordinary county purposes... .3% | For special, county court house.. Vz \ For special State sinking fund loan *4 I For constitutional school tax 3 For roade and bridges... 1 i ! Except tbe following iouauueo, where an additional railroad tax has been levied, viz: I Township No. 1 2 Township No. 8 3 Township No. 9 2 ! And except the following school districts, where special school tax has been levied, viz: No. 1, Newberry 5 No. 14, Prosperity 6^4 No. 10, Utopia 1 No. 20, Big Creek 2 No. 26, Pomaria 3 No. 30, Little Mountain lOty No. 35, Excelsior 2 j Vn *30 Pharmpllc 2 - . . r . . Xo. 52, WTiitmire 4 Xo. 56, Zion 2 Xo. 45, Trinity 2 Xo. 49, Deadfall 2 Xo. 41, Dominick 2 Xo. 58, Silverstreet 4 Xo. 51, Trilby 2 ! A poll tax of $3.00 has been levied on all male citizens between tne ages of 21 and 60 years, except those exempt by law. A tax of 50 cents each is levied on all dogs. Persons liable to road duty may pay a commutation tax of $2.00, from the 15th of October, 1912, to the 31st day of December, 1912. j Note change in dates for paying! ' ' * -1 x~~ <??v\rvii!+oti/vn ! commutation tax. i>u uummutauu.. tax received after December 31, 1912. All taxpayers remember all property has been listed separately, and please see that you have a receipt for each piece of property so listed. JOHN L. EPFS, County Treasurer. A _ j-I ? A f /isuimd; nduuuai POPHAM'S ASTHMA REMEDY .gives instant relief and an absolute cure in all cases of Asthma, Bronchitis, and Hay Fever. Sold by druggists : mail on receipt ot' price $1.00. Tr;ni 1 nokagre by mall 10 rent;. '-rILL!A?15 MfCL CC . rrop?- Cleveland. O'u I r* if I K. it Am BIG I Men' ** s i _ _ j 1V1USI oe soia in greatest values ever offered in Lot No. 1?Suits sol< ud to $8.50, sale (Lot. No. 2--Suits $! values, selling pri< Lot No. 3?$12.50 j go at. sale price Lot No. 4--$15.00, (values, to go at All goods mark T? Big Sal (The biggest sale ever on B go at plain figures.41 Pricer, < you buy. $1.75 Suits, sale price- _ 1.50 Suits, sale price 2.50 Suits, sale price (3.00 Suits, sale price 3.50 Suits, sale price 4.50 Suits, sale price 5.00 Suits, sale price / 6.50 Suits, sale price ? 8.50 Suits, sale price D - "An crpf in the riff IDC 9 Ui & j wvtt ? ^ & Co. Big Sale on ? Ladies I I Just received f/xv I arliAC Allfl (I A VI JL4M> jtAW V**av> OCp 100 dozen IV ?tlt. g0 in this sal R.H.A] J Main Str 1 0 lerson a C A 1 onj s Clothini i this sale. W to offer in IV Newberry. 1 for $6.50, $7.50 price 3.oo, $10.00, $i; ce and $15.00 Suits m* ? m $18.00, and $20.' i m m :ed in plain figi e on Boys S oys' Suits. They must :ome in and look before $1.19 j. 97 1 ?Q i.wv 2.19 : 2.84 3.24 ........ 3.48 4.50 5 95 ht door, R. H. Anderson ihoes-Men an< -50 Shoes sale price .00 Shoes sale price :.50 Shoes sale price i.OO Shoes sale price :.50 Shoes sale price .00 Shoes sale- price .50 Shoes sale price I g lot of $4.00, $3.50 and $ sale at )t No 2, $2.00, $2.50 and S )t No. 3, $1.50 and $2.00 ' il 1 ^ x\7t miss tnese Dargams. Sample G I big lot of San Misses all go i len's and Boys' Si e at nderson eeU Newberry, H. i f - K I : to.s LE v. g. e have the len s Suits r and $4.95 f* A wfek A ^ ^ "u $b.y? to $10.00 00 $12.48 i ires. uits i Ladies. I $3.68 I , 3.35 I 2.94 | 2.45 I 1.94 ' I 1.39 I __1 1.19 I 3.00 to go in this I ?i qr I 53.00, at $1.68 I shoes to go at $1.19 oats. I nple Coats in this sale ,irts 25c. I , A ru I L UC VU |