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f '-:. i; V ; W?:'' ^ v ! ?bf iort pill ?irnw. I ' DEMOCRATIC fifty**#* ^JBLJSHKD EVERY WEDNESDAY 1 B. W. BHADF.QRD. j Terms ?>f Subscription; On? yer?r ... *$1.00 SI* months Jfi Three montK" JLi< I Oorr?*?pondenao Vi.cur'vnt eubjecta Is J invited; but rtyapoualKWSr ,1* an men e>r the view* of corresnondenfa. I 3EM E BE R ' * J, 1905/ j Trr=> ' Arc the Constables to Be Returned? The Columbia Record of Thursday had this to say: "Actum under a request from the York county comuii-sioners Hiid on other showing made, the governor today decided to put ihe constables back in York county. Some time ago lie received a letter from the county commission - I ers of that county stating that the constables,were needed and offering to pay the expenses of two. Under the law, however, this cannot be done-'' The foregoing would have been taken as conclusive had not the following paragraph appeared in the Yorkville Enquirer of Friday: "The Enquirer has tried to get Some information about this matter, but Senator Brice. who is attorney for the board of county Commissioners, knows noihinu about any request t'br a return of constables to this county. The general opinion is that constables ure of no practicable benefit in j 'suppressing the saic of liquor anyway." But the Columbia Record takes a firm stand in its statement that wo Hie to again have the constu- 1 .1 i... 4i.? r_11 : no i v 11.11 (ivc 11 uy iiivj khiuw iiij; item which appeared in its issue of Sdaturday: "So constables n-p to bo sent hack to York county, at the request of county officials and Senator XJrice. This seems curious when \vv lake in consideration the alieunlibti that is continually made to | "us that where a county voles for prohibition that fact shows that 1 public sentiment is back of it and that sentiment would see to it that ' prohibition is enforce I. There seems to be sometlpn^ wrong with the allegation or with public senti lnen't and we would like for somebody to explain to us what is the trouble. In York, for instance, did the vote in the dispensary election represent, the sentiment of the majority. If so, why is ii necessary to call in outside aid to enforce the law? The truth is that the enforcement of prohibition is n dream which cannot be realized and we might as well realize the ^act from what experience we have already bad will} it and consider t lie question from u practical standpoint.' ' We in list confess that we are unable to explain to The Record , whether the result of the recent i tdection represented a sentiment of the majority in this county. 1 i?. . A. I . 1 I . I . ll ii.musi oe rememoereu nun mere were upwards of aome 2,200 Hilt nt ; voters in York county nt the time : j of the dispensary election, and un- J | til these have been heard from the i matter of seutimout cannot bo ex- ' plained. However, na there in a , j primary coining thia way next fnll, , and as Senator Tillman Iuih prom- , iaed us that the dispensary ques- I lion will be an ia.-ue, it is to tie 1 hoped that the sentiment of a ma- J jority of not only York's voters, but the voters of every county in the State will tie made clear for one and all time. i Look up your oounty resist ration certificate and register na a citizen of the town. Only two more days remain in which to do thia. The Peruns and blind tiger element. lost out in the recent Fair- j A? I 1 1 _ . 1 i T I. iioiu uispeusaiy eiecuou iiy a oecidod majority. Yet it is "Poor Fairfield." Perhaps the recent address of | State Superintendent Alnrtin to j in "inhere of the general assembly ; hud to do with the election reeult in "Poor Fairfield." "F" stands for Florence and for Fairfield, and u also stands "For" ' dispensary. Fairfield yoted on the j, q icts'iion on Tuesday and the vote w is three to two for the 01." M. 1. j What is the matter with the "FV ,, k anyliowV?Greenville Monn'taine'r, j L Well, In, fact, what is wron^Vli B Why not say "fortun >te. ' f" > . i r ^ lees "FViOreuce and M i % f-7 ! t -a-*.?-SsSLvK- i^,j_.-: / I .. . . . L ? . nfffr Xr you wfpnld vote Jn the ?ppreaching municipal ejection, or any town election, during 1906, Bffcure a Jtown registration certificate on or before the closing of the books neyt Friday afternoon, De.oewbar 22. Hotel Man Kills Two Guests ' A shocking tragedy which resulted in the instant death of Mr. Milan Bennet and later in the death of Mr. At Davidson, took place eaily Friday morning at jCIatfney. "Messrs. Bennett and DiV.dson were members of a theatrical company, and, v.ith others of the company, including several ladies, were guests of the Piedmont Inn. {Sometime during the on ly morning George Hasty, one of the proprietors of the inn, jvas detected by Bennett, it is Haul, of attempting to enter the room of one of the ladies. Bennett remonstrated with Hasty and the latter drew a pistol and began firing, one of the balls piercing Bennett's heart and producing instant death. Davidson, who was coming tip, was alqo shot, receiving a wound in the stomach, from \vhic}i he (1 i od Saturday afternoon. Air. Bennett was from Boptpp, jyhile Mr. Davidson was u native of Chicago. 1 tasty was arrested and placed in jail. He declines to make a statement fursher than he shot in self defense, claiming that one of the men was advancing on him with a knife, while the other had something, just what he did not know, in his hand. Hasty is also reported as saying that if lie were placed in a like position he would tlo just as he did before. Military Matters of Interest. It is likely, according to a re port from Columbia, that 111 roe or lour more companies of State militia yvill have to be mustered out in this State, for failure to meet the new requirements. The newlaw requires a minimum force of 2.500 lor tiie State, ami a number of companies disbanded eaily in the sprint; brduglit the numbers down U> this mark. If more companies a-e compelled to go out of business, however, it will provide for the admiosion of others to lake I Indr place. The annual pay of the companies of the State was sent out from the adjutant general's office Saturday, amounting to $2l{0 per company. Hut next year, the adjutant general is confident, much m >re money will bo available for encampment and ritlo rango purp >si*s from the Federal government if there is not more forthcoming from the State. A copy of the bill increasing the national app**opi iatioii to*$2,000,000 from $1,000, 00 has been received and General Frost says it is certain to pass as it has already received the en- j lore merit of practically the entire Congress. The State's Dogs. Complete reports from the nuljtors *>f this State sliow that South Carolina's dog population Iimh increased about 20,000 in the past year. The report,i show that in 1001 there were 70,713 dogs returned for taxation, while the present year tinds 00,517 on the books. The new dog tax law, pro vidirig for a tax of 50 cents per i log. gives this money to the school : fund, and it is believed that the [ apparent increase in the dog popu- 1 lation is attributable to the activity of the school people in seeing that the dogs get on the tax books. The county with the biggest dog population is Orangeburg with The smallest' number in any county of the State is Charles- i Init wlilAlt Imu /*?*!*? i ' ?? 11 I VMI BMIU Wll | jr *iw* ? (I I I I IICOl I Elie number of dogs in York is given at 2,!)S0. The News of*^Gold Hill. The weather continues to prove the season, and it seems as if tlie clouds have come to stay. There has not been much "outing" for the past week, owing to the disagreeable weather. We young peo- J pie are in hopes it is doing its worst and that it will be a clear time during the Xmas holidays. All are expecting a happy time next Saturday evening, l)e", 23rd, at tne academy, when the Christmas tree will be revealed It will he the tirat of its kind ever exhibited in this section. The friends and relatives of Mrs. Margaret Campbell, of the Black .Tack section, are pained to learn J of her death which occurred at the home of her son, Mr. Edgar Camphell, Dec. 13th. She was an aunt of Messrs. ti. M. and S. C. Faria and Mrs. S. Li. CoUharp, of this section. , The interment was made at Flint Hill burial ground Dec. 14. Hon. W. H. Stewart was over from Ilock Hill Mou(^m| Ariuuoii noon otr business. Another Suggestion as to Council. Editor Times: I fully agree with ''Progress" in }un praise ot the excellent rocoitl niicie by the present town council, unci it is n mattor of regret that this council all of wliQtn live practically on the same street, is to be opposed by a ticket composed almost entirely of j men who live on the opposite side of the town; so that no matter j which tjcket is elected, only a part of the town will be represented on the council. Spince the question of loca'ity has been rajp^d, I trust that one of both the tickets will be changed so that all parts of the town will be represented on the next council. Faik Play, Beginning to See the Light. The Yorkville Enquirer which was opposed to the dispensary and aided in voting it out of York county, now says: "As we see it there is nothing better than the licotise of private individuals under dispensary regulations."?Abbeville Medium. j - ? 'Squire Bailes Tied the Knot. The Charlotte Observer tells of a very unusual elopement of a couple from Charlotte a few days ago and of their marriage in this township. ISays Tlie Observer: "Tlie usual order of things was Veversed Inst Sunday, when Miss Laura Percei, ihe 22-year-old I daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. ( . Pereer, who live on North Caldwell strnet extension, stole away with young Ernest Toiiiberliu and : married the youth. The youth ill husband is the son of Mr. and Mis \Y. .lames Toinberliit. who are very wrathy over the matrimonial episi ale. "It is an interesting story. It seems that Miss Peroer and Toinberlin had been spoony for some i t 1 lllll kllf /lU'llur t vi III V| W*?V| v/ III I'# % 11 VI I ii 1*1 niljl'n iii their ages-, their friends did not regard the spell seriously. However, Sunday morning -Mies Percer, who is the undisputed head of tiie family, took matters in her own hand. Slie secured a turnout, drove by for liini who was to become her younger half, and hi. cl away to the South Carolina line. In the natural course of events, 'Squire Bailee received his fee and i pronounced his blessings upon the j c mple. "Upon her return the bride nnt- I urally took her husband to her parents' home, where they will reside. It is understood that the parents of the husband have not yet let their wrath cool and the' young man has not yet dared to ' visit his people." Pleasant Valley News. Xmns is near and as usual the young people are preparing for an enjoyable lime, while the older ones are gelling ready fur a big feast. Misses liebecca Harris, Cloud Hall and Martha liuiles, of the Columbia Female College, are expected home this week to speud j the holidays Prof. F. (j. L'otis, ! principal of the Parksville High i School, is home t ? spend Xin .fi | wiiu iiih parents, i?irs. Jlilliei ; llnss Justice, of Cnnrlotte, is visiting her parents of this place. Mr; ami Mrs. O. \V. Polls visited relatives in Pinevillo the past Week. Mr. Estus Harrison, of Waxlmw, is visiting his sister, Mrs (Sullivan, near this place. Dr. D. (t. Thompson, of Fori Mill, lias been attending Mrs. Lou Peitus, who has been ill for some time The Messrs. Stillwell, of Charlotte, hqve been threshing the pea crop in this section the past week, Mr. John Harris and family will spend a day in Charlotte I his week Messrs. II. N. and Win, Patterson, two of our h list ling j fanners, made a business trip to' Lancaster Wednesday. Mrs. Mag Harris' family are sick with measles. Miss Mary L'ulp will spend Xuuis with relatives at Fort Mill. It has always been the custom for peoplo to visit the mountains dm tug the summer season, hut one of our young men insists on this being the proper season, as he has just returned from an extended trip near the Blue liidge. SON LOST MOTHER "Consumption runs in our family, ami through it I lost my mother," writes E. B. Kcid, of Harmony. Me. "For the past live yenrs, however, on the alight est Hign of u Cough or Cold, I hnvo talcen L)r. King's Now Discovery for Consumption, which has saved 1110 from serious lung trouble." His mother's death was u sad loss for Mr. Reid, but he learned that lung trouble must not he neglected, and how to cure it Quickest relief and cure for coughs and nobis. Price ado. and $l.tK); guaranteed at W. B. Ardroy's drug store. Trial bottle free. Our streets and stores are thronged with Christmas shoppers these days, mid everybody seems ^o have plenty of money to spend. * > " i..;? J* n*'. i n? it" !?> 1". t -* Woodmen Elect Officers. The regular ?>ipnal ?lection of offic??i8 of WJbite Oak Camp No. 41, W. O. VVr., ttwt held at a meet inir of the ramp on Tuesday night, December 12th. The result of the election whh as follows; J. Q. Cousart. 0. C; S. W. Parks. ; Ad. Lieut; L. J. Massey, Hanker;! S. A. Mills, Clerk; T. E Withers, j Escort; E. S. Parks. Watchuinn. j Geo. Cornwell, Sentry; J. H. Ray. Manager for ii years; T. S. Kirk - ; patrick and D.G Thompson, Phy- j siciaus, ? -? ? Mr. ntid Mis. Geo. Curtiy el I request The Times to extend their sincere thanks to their friends for the many kind deeds ami help during th_o illuet-s of their mother, Mrs. Garrison. Dispensary Must Pay. The supreme coui't of the United States Indds that the national j | government, may properly tax the j State liquor dispi usuries of South i Carolina. The action in question i was instituted was msiitu.ed by i the State of South Carolina to re- ' cover $200,000 paid to the revenue j officers "of the national government I on account of the sale of liquors by the State ami county dispensanes under the dispensary law of South Carolina. The State took the position that as the dispensers sohi the liquor without profit they should not be taxed by the govern* ; lllent, but the tux lias been collected since 1 This is said to have been the first case in which a State unites in one undertaking the exercise of its police power together with the j prosecution of a commercial business. MAX'S m RT?.AsnVAm irvircc is often as great- as woman's. But Thus. S. Austin. Mgr of the "Kepublioan," of Leavenworth, In'd., was not | unreasonable, when be refused to allow the doctors to operate ou his wife, for female trouble. "Instead," he says, "we concluded to try Electric Bitters. My wife was then mi sielc, she could hardly leave her b d and five (51 physicians had failed to relieve her. [ After taking Klectric Bitters, she was perfectly cured and can now perform all her household duties." Guaranteed by W. B. Ardrey, druggist, price 50c. Best cotton sold oil this market yesterday for II 3-4 cents. A DISASTROUS CALAMITY. It is a disastrous calamity, when von lose your health, because indigestion and uoustipation have sapped it awav. Prompt relief can be had in Dr. King's New Life Pills. They build up your di- i gostive organs, and euro headache, diz- | ziuess, colic, constipation, etc Guar-J auteed at Ardruy's drug store; 25c. TOWN HALL 7.33 P. M. MONDAY, DEC. 25TH, "The CUBAN SPY." (By local talent) Two and onc lmlf hours of anusement. Benefit (Jrmleil School Library. Prices 25 and 15 cents. Nunnally's N We Imve received by express direct from the makers twenty-live lbs. , of Nunnally's Candies especially for this week's trade. Everybody knows Nunnally's nnd we ^et it next day after it is made. It is croinir Inst !> > ? >" want any? " Ardrey's When in the Market FOR GOOD WHISKIES,! WINES, BRANDIES, ETC., call on or write J olin Moyle, \ 1>. o. Box 97, SALISBURY', N. C.I I tf' v. ^ ^ '*' w' wrrw- W !_ !* P' "j? ' I ? J 111)1 "I I MODEL Steam Lanndrv. I i % %/ CHARLOTTE, ? ? NC.fi r? PKICE LIST. Shirts v JOc i Shirts,.new, 12, .Col la 1"^ 2o Cuffs. per pair 4c Undershirts So Drawers $c ] ' frocks, per pair J5c : ! Handkerchiefs, linen Sc ! Handkerchiefs, silk.: So Pants 2??o to 7"o ; Coats iioe to 7 c Vests 2ao i Miirt-Waists l'c up Curtains 50o up Blankets, single, loc; (iouhle. '2 e , I Counterpanes 10c ! ' Table Clot lis 10c ; M iELHANiY-PARKS CCL Agents, : FORT MILL, ? ? ? S. O j NOW IS 1 TO BUT Ready Nov (iooils we have ever sho begin with your Christn: store is tilled with gift That means first choice fresh and at their best. here, and everybody is r . i-j4pi f MM??? ^.rv-r< . **mss$s?#r-*-i? Iter V- "^ / 4BBW5{? TOYS, GAMES, C Never before ill t lie history of Ft povteil Toys been shown. These latest games, horns, as well as a fill all other toys u-ualiy b >id at this se in onr furniture store, where are ah pieces of furniture, chairs, pictures Cull at our grocery store for Cam Yours fo? u i MILLS an' TO O'L'R FRIENI)S!j We-nre now locab d at 124 E Council street, Salisbury, N. ami solicit your timle. We have on band a complete line of thei 1) si Whiskies. Wines, brandies, i Ktc., and eiin supply your whii's i wiili anvhinir in our line. Our Mr. M. A. Itsler, formerly of Charlotte, has personal supei vision ! of our siiippiuo depai linent and all mail ordeis receive prompt and careful attention at his hands. Ask for price li-t and order blank with your otder. W. II. IIOOVKR & ( n ' SA LTSHtTKY. N. C. Phone 2ltf J N<> i ' I 1 ' \KRIAOE i' VIST U \I>!: will wear as lou?; as Devon's. T\o oth'" s are us hou.vy bodied, because Devon's weigh 3 to < ounn ? more to the pint. ' Solo by W. 1?. Ardrey As Co fYtcnj <<2s'i(c LIMITED MEANS OR EDU ALL OUR 6.000 GRADUAT ?. It r VItK PAIO. nodi.i \T MOIO, rjA -A! A R too i I?t touaii. vl/\. L? BMIH *--'. _ J.gT13g REGIS 1 RATION KgilGE. The books of Registration for rtye qualified voters of tlie town of Fort > Mull for the year 11)0(5. are now opep at the Savings Bunk, between the legal hours of V ft- n> and 8 p. m., and will close the'22nd day of Deoeniber, 1905. W. B. Mcachu in has been appointed Registrar. - fs By order of the council.' W. B. MeaehaoJ, Attest InteuduutL B. W. Parks. Clerk. I THE I I ACME I i 1 i BARBER SHOP, I I I i N, L, Carothers, t I | L Proprietor, $ HIE TIME r YOUR kS> GOODS I The greatest disV 1 play of Holiday \vn. We invite you tq ..... i .: rn. i i . l*;r> IIU> Illg. A lie WllOiiJ tilings of every kind, while "assortments are Christmas is aii but eady, so come. Dolls of Many Kinds, Beginning at the small, 1 cent dolls, we have the kid, or jointed dolls, ! blondes and brunettes, up to large and band" somely dressed dolls at higher prices. Our disci lav is extraordinary in greatness and variety. Every imaginable sort of Doll ia here. /UN DIES, FRUITS >ri Mill has such n display of iin consist of mechanical toys, tl. 1 line of drums, carts, whistles nin. a soil. These goods are on disple. so many suitable Xinas j^ifIs in oc. , etc. lies, Nuts, ')ranges and other fruit-, lien y Christmas, d YOUNG, our price list. Combining good quality aiul'low price The prices quoted below aro guuraut' i tu be the lowest for quality of I 1 year old Corn Whisky, per gallon $' 3 ? 4 ? ,, ,, ,, ? 2.1?..."> ,, ,, Tar Heel Corn Whiskey Ha* 1 ? ,, Cr.od Hye Whisky per gal l.i J ,, ,. (iood Rye Whisky " " . > ;i ,, (Inoi Hye Whisky " " 4 ,, (ifKwl Rye Whisky " " .? .. ,, (rood Kyo Whisky " " I 00 No charge for vessel or jweking. 60e extra will prepay express oi onto three gallons; uver ;5 gallons, ?5c. ShtfMH & OOKPJNY. Council ?fc l_e? Streets; SALISBURY .... N.C Tlit? Times will st?ll yon ol< newspapers to ptU under your ?:?. pet nt liOc per hundred. ? r*V BT A SC,OJt? Zta4l?e&& AH.oicroai CATSON NO HINORANCC. ES AT WORK. WKITK TODAY TO US. COLLEQE, Macon O & s T.wm ? mUBBv wKk