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% ? ? ifoa'i" M LL JIUUNGE. Pltby Point* CI ithewd for the Perusal of Tl mu.1 Readers. Mrs. P. Gj irrison, of Ebenezer, is visiting fri ends in Fort Mill. Charley R< >undtree, an employee ' of the Millfc rt Mill, had a linger i tor^i off hit left hand while at I work Mbndu f afternoon. I Spring coi nonunion services will L bo held! in tl ie Fort Mill Presby- ! I teriun Chucc h next?Sundny lnornB iu??;.at1 11 o'clock. Preliminary I service^ wiil commence 0:1 Friday ; I morning. ! The iown authorities request the reixtrtdr* toj state that all males' between thlo a^es of 18 and 55 years Who Are able to perform, or : cav?se to oe performed, work on the public roads are liable to road duty. Heretofore the ago limits were from 18 to 50 years. The County Convention. The coupty Democratic convention met j in the court-house at Yorkville Monday morning at 11 o'clock, thfcre being an unusually large number of delegates in attendance. j Ccftisideriug the fact that this ife a very busy time in all branches pf industry, the presence of so mapy delegates spoke well i tor the Democracy of the county. The convention was called to order by the retiring chairman, Mr. J. S. Brice, who stated that the first business in order was the' election of a temporary chairman. Mr. W. .1. Roddey, of Bock Hill, was nominated and unanimously | elected, and later in the meeting i he was uinde permanent chairman. A committee consisting of one delegate from pnnli olnl? rnnrn ? ? ?1""- I eonted wrb appointed to perfect the roll of the convention, and their report qh submit led to the convention showed that only two clubs in the county failed to send delegates. , The follow ing gentlemen were then nominated and elected delegates to the State convention, which is to be held in Columbia on the 10th inst.: J. S. Brioe, deleguto at large, Yorkville; 11. M. Carroll, ltlairsville; J. M. Aohe.McConnellsville; T. P. McDill. H ic-knrw a ? Riddle, Zeno; " K^'Bi-adTordi Fort Mill; W. B. Wilson, Rock Hill; J. C. Wilborn, Old Point; W. B. Smith, Clover; Tlios. F. ! McDow, Yorkvillo. After the election of delegates to the State convention, Mr. J. S. Price was reelected chairman of the county executive committee. The members of the county executive committee were then announced, after which the meeting adjourned. Memorial Day. At a special meeting of tho veterans of Jefferson Davis Memorial Association hold in Confederate Park Saturday afternoon it was decided to observe to-morrow (Thursday ) ns Memorial Day. At different points in the Fort Mill ^cemetery lies the dust of a score or | more of those who offered all in -defense of the Lost Cnusn -and there their living comrades will gather to-morrow afternoon iit 4 o'clock to honor their memory?the memory of men who j fought in the grandest cause for , which sword was ever drawn. The | old soldiers who followed the for- ^ tunes of the immortal Lee, who fought their fight as did the Spartans of old, who partook of the hardtack and slept in the tents with those who have passed away. who left home and friends and offered their lives on the altar of our Southland, and the women who endured the anxieties and sorrows of the conflict, and the young | who have heard the stories of the I heroic deeds of those who wore the gray?nil will he there to do homage to the dead and place flowers tinnn flin trriix-oa " -..V, h'" " After tho exercises aro concluded nt the cemetery 1 hose in nttendnnce will repair to Confederate Park, where an address suitable to the occasion will be delivered by llev. It. A. Yongtie, pastor of the Methodist Church. Mr. Yongue is an ; eloquent speaker at all times, but given for a theme tho glories of the Lost Cause he is expected to ; surpass himself. Messrs. S. 11. Epp3, sr., Z. T. Railes, and S. P. Blankenship liavo been appointed a committee to attend to the decoration of tho graves of the Confederate doad buried at Flint Hill Church. Cen?u* Questions. 'The census taker will soon bo abroad in tho land, and it is presumed that tlie people wish to be informed of questions which thoy will nnoo n? I Tt ?> V.??IV V* u JM/ll LVI (UIP)? UI j SO that they can mnkc returns as quickly as possible. The idea obtains iu the minds of some that these qnostions, or most of them, are unnecessary and silly. Such, however, is not the case; they are to be propounded in order that Congress and the President may know the relative importance of the different brunches of industry, with a view to better legislation, i \ : v. , All the manufactories ami trades of the country ere sure to he fully represented in the census, and it is only fair and just that the agricultural classes should assert their prominence in the body politic. A severe penalty will he imposed on anyone who refuses to answer any or all questions ns'md by the enumerators. No unfair publicity is to be given the financial standing of anyone, as the enumerators are required to keep tin ir b -ol s and the information contained therein from all prying persons. When the Bum total of nici hjag' etc., is tabulated i:n Washington oniy proportions will In* qivvii out, 111? name of no one mj p.*-irin:* in the published rep<?r:s. The following is a partial lid of the questions that are to be n-k <1 by the enumerators: (live name o.f yourself, your children, nml inmates of tho family, their a pre nml birthplace; whether you nros'.iv_l", married, widowed, or divorced; ilm occupation of each meinborof vr.ur family over 10 years old, and how many months employed duriu:: tin* yenr just ended, wiiicii will ! e Ju 1, 1900; how many niouth.s in said year encli child attended school; can you road or write any lanppiupv or speak English. The fore^v iiiLj questions apply to all persons; the followim* nnniv to fanners only: Are yon owner of your farm, a renter, sharew.u kur. manager, wage hand, or day laborer: po-t-ollieo and color; number of acres in the farm operated by yourself or others connected with you in itrf management; value of farm and buildings nnd other improvements: value of farm iniple meats, vehicles, harness apparatus for making butter, cheese, ginning cotton, making eider, wine, sugar, molasses, drying fruit, threshing, etc., together with the value of engines and motors used in propelling the sameThe returns which you will be acquired to make have nothing whatever to do wdh taxation, hut they enable the Govern incut and all interested persons to equalize the pursuits of life and the products thereof. No tax assessor er collector will ever be allowed to see the books or to examine them. Two gentlemen who are well qualified to take the census in our township have been appointed enumerators, and we bespeak for them a cordial reception and hearty co-operation at the hands of our people. An Interesting Old Letter. The following interesting letter was recently handed the editor by Mr. Steven A. Kpps. It was written by S. Bullock, esq., from Woodlawn, Mississippi Territory, on August 5, 1807, and was add versed to Mr. Kpps' great-grandfather, Hon. William Pettus, who represented York District in the South Carolina Legislature during the early years of the century, and who wasj an uncle of the author: "Dear Uncle: I received your polite favor of the 24th March ? not, however, until a few days since, on my return from New Orleans, where I have been siuco the 15th May last. "You mentioned the great stir about Col. Aaron Burr as perhaps ~n... i 1.. i - * mo ii uaun liy 1 llltU. IlOl. WHIlel! you sooner. My nhsence from this Territory is tho only reason. Colonel Burr, whose conspiracy abroad lms so wonderfully excited public attention, has given us no uneasiness whatever. The-nlartning name of "treason" has scarcely once been sounded in our ears, except by newspapers, lie arrived in our country with at most not more than 00 men, descending the river [ Mississippi ] in a peaceful manner, without arms, ammunition, or anything whatever that indicated in in the smallest mnnnerany (listurbance of the public tranquility. 1 was on his boat, and have a right to speak from what 1 saw. Hut when it was thought proper to investigate his conduct here, at the instigation of the President, process was issued against him. lie surrendered himself voluntarily and immediately to the civil authorities. The grand jury fori ho body of our Territory, compos* d of the most respectable and enlightened of our count ry, acquitted him. The military force of our country was then ordered out ? ngainst whom? This ono man, the poor persecuted Burr. Then it was ho fled from our country. We nro now all peace, all is tranquil, and you need fear nothing or have any apprehension for the future. As to what will he the fate of Burr at Richmond, I know not, nor do I care as it relates to Burr. 1 shall, however, forever detest military oppression and hato persecution. And if I saw the whole force e n oi vTovrrnment concentrated lo oppress one man, f should ho apt to take part with him ami say it was unpjonorous and unfair, (iive tho devil his dues, and lot ovon satan liave a luir, unprejndtccd and impartial trial.'' M Ur.Mii freezing Out. j F.pitor Times: I :i times ?one by wo did not lu1::r so much about ; snmli j^rain fror::in:? out as wo <lo 1 now. i\ little observation has led | t.. thouoht on the subject. Several of us have nuivassed trie matter and coneludo that in the''good old . limes" our land had not been run : to death in cultivating clean crops. ^ Midi as notion and corn; that a ; router propertion of sir.all ora n ] was sown, keepiitp'uj) the rotation * or orops and si;j piyin;; lnunus !< tho roil; that now our land is too < it- v e< tiiimiousiy seeded loelenrt orope, , depriving the soil ?.f rM'.^irv ; lumum. It is a t e-dnblAhed fact that land needs food as well t as animals, ii will d-d? rioral-o ; C > u ? a* tout ion was direct. ;1 more ( i p^eiiilly to 'hissiii.j* et hy recently *, observing some iiehis of win at ami \ on?.--, though the dot trice of r*-i?i- \ lion has I'?r a l>?ie_j lime bo. n rounded by the press Wo not;-- u | a liut^e !: id oT wlieat whereon lor- j inerly had lu en lame piles < i ma- i 'nitre, and wherever one of llios > piles had been th-ee was a po, >1 , stand, while mi pans where manure had been thinly ' entlered tiiere ! Were obvious sipnx el f; eaitn.; out. A field of oats invc the same evi- ; donee as regards the small manure \ piles anil 11 i^onoral fretv.iuj* nut l over 11 i?? II. 1.1. hut wliorc l::u! slot d f a compost heap. !' by T) fe? I, tin* onts were ns thick as could stand, 1 twice ns ili :1| ? ; 1 ism r.d civ ;>. and further ad\ .m ril in mnt::i ilv. * Tiles- observu'i ms lend u- In rcii. Jj elude that it Is h.ui r to rotate ami . enrich our soil ir we wish t pet x remunerative crops. if A sows 1?? ^ acres of oats or wheat, ti: r si hiy prepared ami heavily manure 1, he will make more than F?. who sows / jU acres on bald hillsides slightly manured. Then, where is the sense and profit in working o'd hire lands for half a rr -p. at. double expense, when we eoiiU work our best lands, j heavily manured and well til! d. securing double crops at half cx- i peixBG? Echo answers," Whore Y" , 5 s- > Mr. darn. (hve'.mnn writes < ? ( tin* jjrent nit etiii?;at Toh do. Ohio, last Friday: "livery step of Mr. t liryan'.s triumphant journey deinonstratis his ''rowing power and tlie deu.oralii.alion of the Kepnb iicnit party. The reception i.crc to-tlny wan oven more remarkable ami impressive than his reeepti??n in Columbus. This is the homo of Mayor Jones, the sent of the pr at independent movement in Ohio polities which east nearly 107,01)0 votes for .Mr. .loses only a few months ntjo ng.Tnst t >e K pnbli- . can and Democratic candidates for governor. Hundreds of .limes 1 Democrats and llepnhlicans shod; hands with Mr. Dry an to-day. i Mayor Jones himself called on the Democratie leader, and to-nhrht the mayor introduced him to the immense multitude gathered in the armory. With the support of the 1 .Tonor voters, Mr. Bryan will carry Ohio hv a decisive plurality. The demonstrate n to-day and to-ni rht indicate that Ohio is at this moment a Domncratic Slate. Mayor Jones has not declared himself to he a supporter of Mr. Bryan, hut everv other Jom?j m m *< i..ou Republican or Democrat, who called on the Democratic leader nas 11 red him of his support. (h>.>d Democrats who contributed money to defeat. him in K-'tIG sat on the platform and in the audience ami cheered his every word. No man who knows anything about Ohio politics can doubt the meunim; oi' tho groat scene which was witnessed when Mayor Jones declared that Mr. Bryan was a titling lender to redeem the Government and restore it to the people. There eninc from the audience that, crowded every foot of the vast building a sound that might have come from the throat of tho whirlwind. That mighty shout meant the collapse of the reign of MeKinleyism in ()hio. "Gold Democrats, Jones Demo- , era's, Jones Republicans, crowded -_-.il* around mis carriage wheels. It lmil I>0011 arranged thai .Mr. Ilryan should receive 1 ho citizens later in the afternoon, but when lie entered the lobby of the hotel a great mass id' men pressed in from the street to shako his hand, lie was held there while several thousand Ohioanswcnt past him in single tile. | ''1 stood on the stairway above with one of Mr. Jones' lieutenants, who pointed out to me scores of Republicans who supported Mr. McKinley in ItSlMi among those who greeted the Democratic loader. .Many of tlio leading }_c? 1< 1 IVmocrntH, who li'il tho r. volt against , Mr. lhyan in tho hi-t I*r? Hicl"ntial campaign, called upon him and assured hiiu that Ohio was sun to cast her electoral vote for him this year." NOTICK.?A sjm* -iiil meeting ??f tho j Ladies Goufodonito Memorial Amocia* ? tion will l>" !i?'hl i'i the Haul. Buiblin;? ' this : fl:;- rlay):iftene?nn at 1 oVlo"!:. i All members are nxpa >;< a to atioad. i L ?wr exchange. S. L. MI2.VCHAM. PROI'JUETOR. I.vtks: Residences. 01 i>er month; business houses, 0' por mouth. Sl'fscutr.F.tts? \rdrcy, \Y B, rosidonco . . 1(1 ] \dcoek, M .T, residence . . BO '.rdrey. J \V, residence . . . 17 1 Mexundor, Br If i\ resilience . is j .. ,, ollico . J>s | tnilc*. R T. residence . CD elk, T B, siore . . 8 1 ' uvlev, liobi, residence . .24 he..dotie and points north lo , oiis:trf. .1 (*. ivsidoueo . . . ?'J nip. I hv.o. residence . . . 81 ! "ulp's meat market . . Id Vr^iis-ni, B v", residence . . (5 *.?rt Mill Timks oilice . . 20 er? Mill Mnimfacte.rinit Co . . 2-A ,'ulp. Mrs l.acy, residence . 211 M \\', oilioe . .42 residence . . 13 : u ; ....... - Mil . Oil ! .J F, residence . . .15 ' L;ni 1. .v, r sidonee . 41-11 l-.m^'lniid s livi -y st a Mo . 25 i iu-;h ?s ?'v Vonu|?, storo . . 1** ' loses, A O, storo 14 | \cmusl. .1 M, residence . . 41 j vtmbroll A Co, storo . .71 ?ir'c:?a: riMc, ivT S. rcsid< noo . 21 ! -ivfon, 1.10, residence . 41-A j done-ham's drint storo . . 12 j 1 >r T 15, residence f? dill fort Mill Co . .Ill] daolioy, ,f T, rosideuoo . 11 j doaoham, \Y 15, residence . . 24 j due';, Rev .1 II, residence . .15 deKlhanay's livery stable . 2>S 'itblie 'i?lu?:ie, Fort Mil) Mfj; Co . ! j Vjrrar.i A Co, st < >re . . 2-11 j o,-k 1 li U aiul points south . . 40 b ratt Machine Co .... 1-A I *i itt, .1 M, residoneo . . . 1-11; m i.l \V I.' ? " 1 , ??? . .? ivpiuviivu . . . 1*V hern Railway . :t lilies iJjuik ... 22 MiiVtho's r.u at market . . 27 Mnyi J; . Inv (i. n sifliMico l"u??n wi'll. !h>v .1 H. residence . ' >V!i:le. v ;;j.t S K, residence . 20 1 Hum:;, \ A, r. si.! ?inro . i'oring, ?I residence . * . 40 i .Mrs l.<?nora, lesidenee . 1(7 VT THE STORE Of A. O. .Jones there has just i )een received a shipment, of Cab- I age, Potatoes (Irish and Sweet), . joth for plantingand eating, Lem- ; jus, Oranges, Ihinanas. My repu ition is that of carrying the hoiecst fruits brought to Fort Mill. This reputation 1 shall sus:a in. I A lot of medium grade pants, all ; sizes and weights, will be sold regardless of price. You would do .veil to sec them before you buy. i A. 0. JONES li. R GRIER, DKAI.KU IN | MATS. S'lOIZS. pants, dry goods, notions, dress goods, hardware, tin ware, glassware, groceries, etc., and the best line op POCKET AM) TABLE CUTLERY IN TOWN. ",e 'CITY MARKET" Is who 10 you can find nny kind of Fresh .Mont you want at. any time. We aro always there and wo always have what you want, provided you want tho choicest quality. Our : prices aro reasonable for Fitter CLASS MEATS. Wo won't sell you any other kind. Send us your orders or Telephone No. 27. We guarantee prompt attention and satisfactory treatment. Fit ESI I FISH every Saturday. iim ssviaE l son-.-. Spratt Machine Oo. Brick, Lumber, Laths. Lime, Shinrles. liullilinv r.i,nnii.?. -"" - 1 , ? ? , nuu nuuac ~IUing9 ?<1 Ail kiiidc. Contractors ?rd builders. E*tlitiiU'S o:. ail worli furnished prcmpt'y. * FREE CONCERT Every Friday from 4 to 5 o'clock CUSTOMERS. Selections from Otli Duet.*, Quartettes, Violin, Banjo and the ladles from country or lowii arc ? FOR SALE. A f? w g.illons extrn fine New Orl< you cr.n not get nt the grocery store. Straw and Fur Hato for flen ai Price*. Harrfsburg Shoes and Slippers, tl CRESCENT BICYCLES. The kl< special bargains In Ladles' and Chlldr Special bargains In BOYS CL )Tt .Ylen's Coats and Vests. NEW IIO.TE SEWING HACMIN1 poor man's price. The choicest stock cf WHITE (1 and the lowest prices. L. J. MI HUGHES & Do these warm days surest 1 so, come to seo us. Our slock of S Neckties is complete. HUGHES 4 Special Sale STRAW 1 Lates ? Summer is here, and of course wintor hat much longer. Cool-hendi straw hats in sweltering season. So our store and secure one or more. I the price. Well, we are not; thoy n tliem?all sizes and styles?for less t Need a pair of Pants? Perhaps you do. Our3 are mad* newest detigns. And they are goinj; is selling them at from $1.50 to $1.50 pants, hore's an opportunity that is ^ Youths'and Boys' Suits Of course you do not intend tha il-i II' l * ? unit .sfrvfci mm (luring ino winter, the appearance of their hoys. So pi by buying him 0110 of our suits. T1 could bo naked. Tliey run from 50 c Dress Goods, Dimities, ] Comprise another part of 01 extremely closo prices. The designs to meet with your approval. Plain the money, 5 to 10 cents per yard, be found all colors and widths. Ladies' Slippers. AW lmvo a stock of Indies' slipj f?5 cents to $2.10 n pnir. They are tl elsowhero. Mens' Drei SILK HOSOM, very pretty | Nice line NtiflLKJCItS, 45 c? WORK SHIRTS, 25 to 50 ce We also have the prettiest assor all styles and prices. Store, Fort Mill lli A fcm, , < v.~ for the entertainment of oar LADY .. f nore'a famous band. Vocal Solos, Cornet Solos by famous artists. All :ordlal!y Invited. ;ans molasses at 50 cents. The kind iiv u?v?. LBie8i Myiesand Lowest tie best shoes at the lowest price, id tliat do not need repairs. A tew ens' Wheels. UNO, from 3 to 15 years, also a few 3S. The rich man's machine at the OODS, Dress Qoodt, and nilllnery, r~H rn - -? l S S E Y . " m t * L L . I i YOUNG lauding Down The choicest tnblo luxuries iit his section has increased the busnoes of our Grocery Department ntil it is now recognized by a maority of tho people hereabouts as h ? place to satisfy the inner uiuu. Those who desire tho choicest dibles never fail to make known ) ns their wauts?a sort of you ush-the-button understanding. more eomfortnblo KIIIRTS? If urnmer Shirts, Collurs, Cutfs, and ?YOUNG -til t 1 'Jtl J . HBMBHMHg??W y SATS. V ^ Styles, Lowest Price4^^ you do not intend to wear $?& ed people are the ones who S wo would suggest that you V |p 'orhaps you are particular oust be sold, and we aro oileriH Kj han the regular cost price. 3 of tho prettiost patterns and the * fast. Quality and value is what . If you aro in need of a pair of vorth tho while. t your boy wear the same old suit Most parents are particular about oase both yourself und your boy >o prices and quality are all that outs to $2.50. Printed Lawns, Etc., ir stock which is being sold at are pretty and tho prices are sure white lawns, splendid values for In our assortment of ribbon is to >ers which we are selling at from hr> IriTwl vrni toniilil ?n?, ... ?? * ? ? j i??jr inuro ior ss Shirts. v! jatterns, 50 cents to $1. ;nts to $1. nts. 1 tnient of N ECKW EAR in town? i" [anufacturiDg Co.