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r 'L . . . U" '*!'" " bl-J"' ' '?> B . " H'yt FOHT MIX!. TIMES DEMOCRATIC l']J Bl.lSIIED EVERY WEDNESDAY B. W. BRADFORD. Tfima of Subscription: I >ne yen r $1.00 Sjx months .. .r>0 Three months 2.) Coi respondent on ciincnt subjects is Invited, but no responsibility is assumed for the views of correspondents. Anonymous communications will not be pubiiuhcd in these columns. On appliesliop to the publisher, advertising Jitics are made known to tlio.se interested. MAY 4, 1004. Mpmnrial n?v. Mav Rth. A very enthusiastic meeting of the Fori Mill rump# I'. I>. twis )i -Id Saturday afternoon at i.' lock, at which all the members, except possibly half a do/.en. were present. The meeting was called to order by Mr. I,. N. Culp, "nil ofiiicejrs w.ere elected foi tin* ensu in?r year, the result being the ro/clection, l;y a< clania' i< >u, of the present hoard. Memorial day exercises were then discussed and the following program arranged: Sir day. May the bth, instead of tile iOtli, waschoscn as the day for the exercises. This change was thought best for the reason that fhe ftirtpers nre very bu-y at tlii.season Mini ran ill Htford to loan the time, and that a number of nur people will doubtless attend the memorial exercises at York villo on th 10th. The people will assemble at 4:30 p. 111. at the L'resliyteriau churrh. where addresses approprirfe to the occasion will be made by the Row Dr. Mack, of this place, t)ie Ifcy. Mr. Frazicr, of Lancaster, and possibly others. , The crowd will then form jn line; ami march to the ceiifptery, where the UBiial exercises decoration i of the graven will take place. Com radon \y. A. Fisher. ?T. M. Armstrong and T. B. Meaeliam were appointed a committee to prepare the graves, assist the ladies j with the tyowera, etc. Invitations syero extended to the | pietnbers of the Li. 1). C., the Jeff erson Davis Memorial Asa n and ... I...- A.: en in uoi iM^iiiii/.;iiii)iih ill lilt' iOWtl, mikI it in hoped that the public in general, both old and young, will take part in the exercises. Another ciiiiin itte appointed was that of Comrades S. t-t. hlpps, Sr., ; Z. T. Ha ilea and W. P. H<>Vd, who (ire to arran'e for the decorating j the graves of the Confederate dead , who are buried at Flint Hill cetne- j tery. This exercise will prohahly lako place on next Saturday, May the 7th. Then followed t.lio appointment of delegates, alternates, and sponsor from the camp to the State re union at Charleston, May 17, 1?S a ml 11), and the following were named: Delegates?S, H. Hppa, Sr., and Z. T. Bailee. Alternates?j fl. A\". Ardroy and A H. Merritt. Miss l^f'ty Smythe was chosen as i sponsor. A suggestion was made, in which nU concurred, to have a veteran's reunion and picnic at a point near Fort Mill some time during the Humujer, the date to be sot at a later day. There being no further business, thg meeting adjourned. Things Political. Notwithstanding the fact that ! the primary for the nomination of pounty candidatea is very nearly four months off, the voters are al- ! ready talking of the chnnces of pueeess of the different candidates eo far announced. The race in which in oat intercut is likely to ' geutre is that for clerk of the court. Messrs. W. It. VVylie, ?T. A. Tate, fl. R. Logan, ?T. A. Ncely and #J. C, j Wilhorn are the announced candi- ' dates up to the present time. ' Whether the lists will fye augment- ' pd by otjier entries remains to be peen. In this township one hears more talk of the candidacy of Messrs. Wylie and Tate. the. latter V*oii?>? a repident of this place at present. These two gentlemen imposed each other in the election four years ago and Mr. VVylie won out by a small maj >rity. It appears that tliey are the leading | candidates locally so far, hut not a few have been heard to express a preference for Mr. Logan and his friends say tlint lie will continue t?? gain strength until the day of tho primary and oontidently ex- { }>reHR the opinion that he will at , cMbt be in the second primary. i The nomination of \V. D. Ornm in be oaiiector of the port of Charleston was eonaiderered at an executive session of the aenate on last AVedneg lay, lasfitur from 4:34 to i*:15 p. in. A failuie to confirm he nomination resulted, but Crum will poutjndp to hold the office under a recess appointment with t|)e UHiial republican promise that he will he confirmed as Boon as the f.t imie ngfiiii. Tlf VT BEAUTIFUL G^OSS < >p)?ftf)rom the variiiub in Devqo'f VariMtjh l*loor Paint; aoata ft conta mora a : ^art though. Sold by W. B. Ardrey ? 1 ? J S Drakefcrd Seek? a Divorce. r r. . . I The people ofvthis section will , he interested H> know that Mr. J. ! S. Drakefoytf, who was rented in KWt Mtlj,^n Saturday Hlt-d in the > circuit rourt at St. Louis. Mo., a suit far divorce i'rotjj his wife, who now resides at Yorkyille, this county. The grounds upon which Mr. Drnkeford asks for legal separation are that Mrs. I trakefotd. soon after marriage, declared that she was s ?rry she had heeorne his wife, leinarking that she wished she had wed a former suitor. Mr. Drakeford further declares that she allowed no 1 ;* or affection tor 1 him. and that she circulated charges reflecti"U upon li s r? |>ni tation, aliening that lie was cruel t ? his family ami iltdiIToroiit to their welfare; that slit? sent tin* children into tin* street in an un' <* 1 >1111 comlition. and eniraj*ed in menial and arduous work publicly, lie said she endeavored to induce the servants to spy u pet i his a< t ions and discharged them it they would not do so. lie avowed she also tried to make the children spy up. up n him Mr. and .Airs. Drakeford were, married in Charlotte. M och ? )!It, and separated October lltli, 1JI02, at which time Air. Drake-, fold was publisher of the Vorkville Yeoman. - - After the "Tigers " As a result <>r a visit to Fort Mill Saturday n'iirld of State ('<>n stables Drake and Hose, the town is in in ns several of its "t >li ml 110. 1" gentry and of those remaining a few are short several of the dollais earned l>v the illicit handling ol the product of the distiller's worn). The "timers" were taken liy coinp ee snrpi ise when the constables drove in Saturday night, and while a number were fortunate enough to evade the officers, others were less fortunate and were entangled in the nit shes of the law. Sain White and .John Harris, two gents of color, were caught in j the net of traiisproting contraband | MU?1 were taken before Mayor K irkpitriek niul. lined $5 each Hot h paid up. The home of "Sissy" MeKee, a colored damsel wlio^e eharaler is about tie shady as her complexion, was next visited. Here was found one pint of mean eorn. 'JP11 otlieers succeeded in gaining inform ition that "Sissy" had been baudling booze quite proniiseonsly of late ami she was hound ovei to Magistrate MeKllianey'a court Under the law of the State the] minimum penalty for storing, selling or transporting is a $10;) tine or .*{(> days imprisonment, ami id the triall Monday morning Magistrate McElhaiiey, of course, put the above tine upon the young! iif^ress. liowt'Vfr, "Sissy" was granted the privilege of freedom up hi condition that she leave the State for a period of twelve months. Idpon the arrival of the train Moii lay afternoon. "Sissy" was among the first to hoard the cars and when the steam was applied to the ! mighty iron horse, the young colored damsel (-imply gave the town tlie grand high-hall. Fred Moore, a colored hoy, was 1 convicted of transporting and was lined which was promptly I mi ' I I'linu. i ms cast' was tried l>y Mayor Kirkpatrick. EngHsh Sparrow Pest. The many residents who indulge in the i uteres ting fad of kitchen gard? ning are making complaint of tin* depredations of Knglish sparrows. It has been the experience of many amateur gaideners that as soon as the tender vegetables appear above the ground, these feathered pests swoop down upon 111 o garden in Hocks and de- , vour tne leaves and shoots, greatly retarding the growth of the plant ! or killing it. A man in Charlotte, i 1 A f M /\ ? ? H?-corning 10 rue uiwcrver, lias i devised h unique method of get ting the best of the sparrows. Ordinary ran dolls have been dressed in loud-colored raiment and placed at intervale in the garden, supp >rted by slicks. Another Church Birect device is a network of string tied to sticks. over the young veg etables. A Colleges reetgardener has erected in his patch small pafier windmills which revolve rapid- j i y the greater part of the time and i are supposed to frighten the pests away. All of these devices are said to possess merit and are really worth something to the amateur gardener, for tlie English sparrow I 11MB beo me the greatest nuisance with which they have to contend. I ? ?? Commissioner of Immigration Watson has issued blanks for the i! listing of laud which can he u-ed for settlement by immigrants. The j blanks request the location, num- j ber of acres, nature of soil, lay of land, water supply, timber and price. Tf any of our land owners desire to dispose of nny of thenland, they should write to Mr. 1 Watson at Columbia, and put the price rensoipible. I Other Items of Local Interest. Communion services will take place next Sunday morning at 11 ! o'clock at tlie Presbyterian church, I at wliicli time a collection will be I taken foi the cause of missions. ! I'reHcliinrj will begin Friday morning by Kev. Channels FiaZ'-r, of L.incastei. ainl aeiviges will be held eno i morning and night. ! Kvery Presbyterian is requested to be present at the Friday morning service, '1 lie (>zone Company is one of the latest concerns for Fort Mill, The company is to' ileal at wl olosale in novelties, nppointing agents in differed! sections of the country. Mr. F. (i.| \\ hillock and others at the bead of the con rem, and have rented , Milieus id rooms uclj lining those of The Times. Kev. Dr Jacobs, of th.e Thornwo I Orphanage, lms sent out a very urge it appeal in 'behalf of j hi- many ? rplmns, and our people should respond to the call. Cash, provisions, or dry goodsl are accept able and we hope to nee a large box go forward at. oneo. Miss Pa dine Davis, of Hock Mid, has b'en boson by Major; (leneral T. W, Oar\yile as state sponsor at lie veteran's reunion 11: 1 Charleston in May, and also P> Nashville in dune. Miss Bessiv j (iild r. of Newberry, will be lier n>.a:d of honor on these occasion*. A large crowd of people from t h is seed ion went over to Pleasant Vailey Prid ly to at tend the closing exercises of tin* seliool at that place. The attendance Friday was not as large as t hat of a year ago, which was probably due to the fact that in the early morning there was every indie dim of rain. As usual the features of the exercises wore of a high-class nature, and everyone He. med to thoroughly en joy I lie entertainment. At a meeting of the graded soho'il board held on last Wodnes<1 ly, Prof. Win. A. Douglass, of Port Lawn, was elected principal of the school for the nex session, This election was brought about by the resigi at ion a few days ago j i' I'n.f. .1, A. Tate, who duds it impossible at this time to accepti the position for another year. Prof. Douglas has not yet nolitied the ho nd whethtr lie will accept. Cashier W. IP Meaclmtn of the) Savings Bank on last Wednesday , received Iroin tlie county I renHiirer i SdhS.oS, which amount was due the ! per. doners of this township. The, paying out of the money has 1 >mi going on lively and at pres* lit there remains only a small ainou.it in the hank. Those who have not yet received iheir pay can get same by applying to Mr. Meac:>am at the bank At the preset t term of York court George and Frank Warren, broth ers, were sentenced to ten and live I years, respec.ively, for assault and 1 battery with intent to kill, in connection with their etTort to stioot Capt. II. L. Hoss at Bowling(i rocn Hoinu time ago. The two negroes' b came violently ill on Monday of last week with severe cramping pains and George died. It is a common theory that they took poison with suicidal intent. The Fort Mill Light Infantry has decided to attend the laying of the cornerstone of the Confederate monument at Vorkvillo on M.,.. ion. ? :-i ? 01 1 maj iui ii, i\ r?j1I2I1II Will lit* j run from Rock Kill, enabling all who desire to go to return the: same evening. Seven companies! of militia are expected to be present and will be reviewed by Gen.! Frost, Col. Iioyd and Maj. Marion. All members of t ie local company are urged to ntiend the drills Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The State convent ion of the King's Daughters, which was in session in Rock Mill list week, closed Friday afternoon. The state officers for the next year are: j Secretary, Mrs. Daniel L. Roberts, Charleston; recording secretary, Miss Fanhie Wilson of Rock Hill:! treasurer, Miss Lira Lee. Charles- j ton; executive b. ard, Mrs Geo. |i Warring, Columbia; Mrs. Loui-m ;1 II. Ruist, Cha eston; Mrs. K. V. ! ( M iller. Charles >n; M iss Ftta Troll i i Mount l'lcasan.; M i s. S. ,J. Nettles, I Dar.ington; Mrs. W. W, Stanford, i1 Charleston, I, In the county convention held I Monday in Yorkville, the following j w-jre elected to the State convention: Delegates? S. N. Johnson,'] P. M Rnrriss. J L Rninev .1 (' ' Wilboru, W. H. Stewart, S. A. Epps, Sr.. \V. B. Smith, J. II. , Snye, L. F. |McD,?w, and 1). E. j < Fitiley. Alternates -Perry Ferguson, YV. II. Dunlnp, J. P. Blair, L. M. Allen, W. J. Miller, B. W. Bradford. ]. E. Rtamrjnnrd, W. L. i YVilkerson, M. B Jointings and j W. F. Spencer. Senator J. S. Brice whh elected county chair- | man and ('apt. J. W. Ardrey a member of the State executive committee. 1 Later advices from the Southern ! Railway division engineer's otfice, \ eonccrnino/Fort Mill's new passenger depot, Jive to the effect that the lumber for the building is en route; the/ contract has been b t, and construction is expected to be uin withiji a week. Tliis is a hurry order and the new station wiil 1)0 pushtid to completion as rapidly as possible. As previously stated, it will b,0 located on tlie east side of the tracks and the old depot on the other side from the business section/of the town will be remodeled and used exelusively for f 1*1 i^ht purposes. The new station will be a frame structure, (>f feet by IS feet, with white and col.XW../1 .....It 1 . *? I. I un u waiting I'miiiih, mill Willi tfa^o room and ticket agent's ol?i< c in the centre. The cost will In* about (?n next Friday nijrht the preliminury Southern Interstate ( M-atorical association contest will be held at the South Carolina (\.lle-e. It/ this contest the two literary societies of the collect?10u hradian and the (dariosophie will each he represented by two of their members, Out* of t In* represenatives of the Enplrndiiin society will he Mr. Frank (\ Potts. son of lion () \V. 1 'otts, of Pleasant \ n I ley. I his routes t is held for t he purpose of select lert i n?r the lerposenal ivc ot t lie col lepo in the Southern I nterstate t )r ato: iral eontest., whieh will be held at Yanderhilt university. Nashville Term , the latter pari of I lie month. Mr. Potts is a popular youno neut'eman and his many friends of this seiion would he pleased to hear that lie had won in the eon test. Spence I tester, colored, who was shot by Policeman Kwbanks. of Koek 11 ill, on Saturday, the 23rd, died of his wound on l ues lay of lasi week. 1 taster was under the iuMuence of liquor and when Uf!i r Kwlmnks attempted to arrest 11iin the neirro hecatne enra?*ed and I't'KK'ed. \Y it h the aid < it Ilystaml ?>rs Itoster was arrested and carried to a point near the miard house when lie attain resisted. In the scuttle that ensued, the ollioer was compelled to shoot the ne^jro to protect himself. The hall enter the abdollUMi to the left. passim: through the kidney. Otfieer Kwbanks drove to Vorkvile and ipive himself up to SheritV Logan, miiu i)'is hi nee i >i"t 11 admitted lunl in Iln* sum of SI)?>Kt? r whs ii half brother of .John McCord. who iiii*t (lentil under somewhat similar circumstances in Tort Mill about t wo years a^o Bureau of Immigration Brings Results. Commissioner of I ininiunition Watson today placed his first im- ; migrants, says the Columbia Record. They were Max and Charles Kichter and Nicholas Lambsby, all from Iliiiiilnu'e. (ierniany, and coming direct to his State when ; landing here. The men have been | all through South Africa and not meeting with any j^reut success decided to come to America. I'pou landing they asked the immigrant ayeut to tell them which was tinbest part of tin4 country t > come to ami they were told to come to South Carolina. The nicti arc fariii<MH ami as they are j?ood ones Mr. Watson will have no difficulty in disposing; of them. They will be placed in the Pee I)ec section. J IMPORTANT NOTICE. Members of the Ladies moniorial As-i social ion are requested to meet Friday ufternooa, My <ith. at .r> o'clock at the residen<;<! of Mrs. Fnlp. Mrs. .1. U M iwlv. Pros: President Roonovelt <>n Inst. Wednesday sent to the senate the ?om- ; ination of Judge J. (.-. Pritehnrd. i of North Carolina, as gneceHsnr of the late Judge.0. II. Sinionton of the Fourth judicial circuit and the appointment was confirmed the following day. Letter to L. A. Harris. Fort Mill, S. C. Dear Sir: "It costs as much to put- > rm poor paint as good?a common say- j ing and true?it costs much more to put-on poor paint; more gallons. Poor paint is paint and barytes or paint and sand or paint and lime or 1 paint and chalk or paint and benzine or paint and water; these are the usual; cheats; there are others. It takes mork gallons of paint-and acheat than of honest paint; and the cost , rf the labor of painting is so much a gallon?one gallon cosis as much as an- j ?iunr, ior liiixir. This is tho way to reckon your costs for this your., hut how about next year? Paint Devon, and next, year costs nothing; year after next the same; and tlie same for si veral years. Paint anything else, and your costs recur according to what you paint-with. Some of the mixtures wear one year; whip two; some three. It costs twice, three times, four times five times, as much to paint with a cheat as to paint with Devoo. Yours truly F W Devoe <& Co S New York P. S. \y. B. Ardroy & Co. sellourpuin t. Patronize our advertisers if you want to wee the paper prosper. Every dollar spent with them helps us to print a better paper. NoGi-oss Carriage Paint M-vok wil. wear as long as Devon's, No others are as heavy bodied, because Devoe's* weight It to 8 ounces more to tlie pint Scold by W. B. Ardrev & Co, ICE CREAM Making comes on nt a critical time whet one is entertaining at hot)ie?time which I you can ill litTord to spare from cooking and company, We deliver it right nt youi door ready to ladle out at n p.rice as low as you can makt it yourself, if you use the same quality of materials Then it will will be ICE CK LAM that you will liavt no cause to be ashamed of Telephone your orders to? Ar drey's Drug Store, The president has again appoint ed \V. D. Crum, tho uetrro, as colloetnr of the port of Charleston The roniinis-ion was made at the tren-ni v de| artinent Thursday ami old on Friday whs signed by tin president. A Saro Thing. It is said that nothing is sure ex copt death and taxes, but that if not. altogether true. I )r. Kino',. New Discovery for Consumptior is a sure cure for it 11 throat ami lung troubles. Thousands can tes tifv to that. M rs. (\ 1>. YanMetn of Shepatdstowjn, W. Va., says, "I had a severe rase of B o ichitis am r... .. . ...... 4.;...i ,1.;? i i. w, (I J v It I I I ini rxivunilL; l II'MII] of, 1 >111 not no releif. One bolth <>1 Dr. Kind's New Discovery then Cured uie absolutely." It's infal IiI> 1 *' for Croup, Whooping Couyh ( Jrip. Pneumonia and Consump lion. Tiy it. 11*h miarenteed l>\ all drtini^ists. Trial bottles free liey. 50c, $.100. Chiehons and e^s lire still ver\ scare*' on this market. l'C^s re main at 15 cents a dozen, and an\ old hen, matters not if she hat spurs an inch loin:, will readily hrino do cents. A Startling Test. To save a life, Dr. T. (1. Merritt of N'?. Mehoopnnv, lht., made n startling test resulting in a won del ful eure. lie writes, "a patient was attacked with violent hemorrhages, caused by ulceration of the stomaeh. 1 had often found Klec* trie Hitters excellent for acute stomnch and liver troubles so 1 prescribed them. The patient Lcaioed from the first and has not had an attack in fourteen months.' Klectric Bitters are positively guaranteed for Dyspepsia. Indigestion. Constipation and Kidney troubles; Try them. Only 50c at all ill no stores. The Kold dollar of the United States is the monetary standard of Canada, British Honduras and Colombia, and it is anticipated that Mexico will attain llie j4"'(l stau(I ml, with the American dollar as its unit, at an early date. Quick Arrest, .1. A. (itdled^o of Verbena, Ah'., was twice in the hospital from a severe case of Piles causing 24 tumors. After doctors ami all remedies failed, lJuoklen's Arnica Salve quickly arrested further inthimmatiou and cured him It eo nij u e res aches mid kills pain. 25e at all drug storos. Attorney Oeneral Ounter lias givm an opinion in winch lie holds that all of the 124 scholarships created at Olemson college hy the recent session of the gciicral assembly must be provided for by the college during the present year. The college has discretion in dividing the scholarships as to classes. Mal;o Young Again. ' One of Dr. King's New Life Pills each night for two weeks put me in my "teens again'' writes I). NT inner of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best in the world for Liver, Stomach and howels. Purely vegetable. Never gripe. Only 25c at All Drug Stores. Attest: In tend ant. J. M. SFRATT, Sec'y and Treas. ANNOU N c: li M KNTgf, I J Candidates' cards will be inserted npr Ma dor this heading until the primary eleo- 8 tion fur $1.50 each. Our terms to ^11 98 are CASH IN ADVANCE. FOR CLERK OF THE COURT. W'eare authorized to announce Mr. J. I ** C. WIIXORN of Hock IIill. as a I ' candidate for CLERK OP THECOURT I for York county, subject to the actloij ' of the Democratic party in the norailptt- 8 ing primary next summer. 'j?^ 8 FOR SHERiFF 1 hereby announce myself a candidate I * for Sheriff of York County; subject 8 to the rules of the Democratic Primary, I j. fj. surroy, 8 W"e are authorized to announce Mr, 8 JOHN P. CORDON as a candidate 9 for the office of SHERIFF of York oouU' ty, subject to the choice of the Demo-8 , i rr.ti ie vorers as mo same may i;u ex- M pressed in il?e primary election of Aug- I FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. S WE ;iro authorized to announce Mr. flu " R M. WHjTESIDES, of Broad River township. ?s n candidate for ttya I i ! oiiicc of i-UPERVISORof York County, fl | subject to tho rules of the Democratio I FOR REPRESENTATIVE. I El'Ot IN IZING tho ability, high ^ character and true democracy of ' our fellow citizen Ex-Representative 1 I S. II. KIM'S. SR., we take pleasure in I . presenting his name to the voterg of >1 York county for tho House of Roprogen- J i tativos, subject to the action of tho J Democnitic primary election. Fort Mil.J, DEMOCRAT^. J i Don't suffer with your eyes and B < heiulnflies. Have thepi tested and I i fitted with proper glasses. Kxam- G I nun ion nnsoiuteiy tree apcl glasses at half price for a short time. Sat. infliction truu ran teed or no pay. [| L. J. MASSEY. I Work Well Done, . Have you Table Cloths, Counter? paines, Doilies, Window Curtains, Blankets, etc., laundered by the Model Steam Laundry, of Charlotte, N. C. r! Prices for laundering the above articles cheerfully furnished. Suits pressed 35c; suits dry' cleaned and pressed, 50c; suits washed and pressed, 75e; coat or pants pressed, 15c; cleaned and pressed, 25c; skirts pressed, %oc\ J cleaned and pressed, 50c. Our shipments are made Thursday mornings and returned Satur. days. McElhaneyvParks Co, The Clothing and Shoe M?n A N NOU N C E M E N T t We have bought the mercantile interest of the Fort Mill Manufacturing Company and are open for business in their old stand. We wish to have our friends and the public .at large to call, talk prices to us and if you can, let us do some business with yon. We shall endeavor at all times ! to give you value received. Yours truly, Lon. A. Harris, Koh. P. Harris, 7no. S. Harris. P. S.?All parties owing the , L1 "\ I i I *? * * ^ ron mm mmuuaepinnR Uonir puny will plense settle at once. i J. U. Tray wick & Co., DEALERS IN FIXE EIQUOliS AND WINES, No. 42 East Trade St. CHARLOTTE. - - - N. O. GIVE US A TRIAL ORDER ana get li\c BEST WHISKIES, WINES, BRANDIES, Etc., At the most reasonable prices. J. D. Ross A Co. Props., THE GOURD SALOON, CHARLOTTE, N. C. No. 29 W Trade Both 'Phores. FOR GOOD WTTTsirrrcfl WINES, BRANDIES, ETC,, CALL ON OR WRITE TO W. i!. HOOVER, mmoTTE, jj. c,