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?? V 4fort pill gjtftw. __ DFMOCRATIO PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. B. W. BRADFORD. .J.IX.U? M.A- . 1 1 ?J- '- - - MAY 3. 1906. Jt JUJ- -!i. ! 1 < Jhe Trend of Things ;Pqiit?cal. Yesterday's Charlotte Observer 'has a very ioteresting article | from its Columbia correspondent ^concerping the club meetings Saturday in this county, and a review of the political situation and outlook." After a visit to Rofk Hill this W^plf tllf? r?nwno pondent writes.his paper in part j as follows: r "The dispensary people of York .county haye organized their; fonces to oust Senator J. Steele i Brie?, the anti-dispensary leader . .and author of the Brice act, under whfoh 14 counties have voted out, their dispensaries. The correspondent of The Observer, who tyaft in Rock Hill this week, was informed by a number of dis.*pensary leaders that Senator Brice's defeat for re-election as ! /county chairman May 7, was now practically certian, enough delegates having been elected last week to accomplish that end. W. H. Stewart, who has served a lpng number of years as read-; fog clerk of the Senate, and who is a splendid organizer, is to be put up to beat Mr. Brice." The foregoing may come as a shock to those who have not I /Closely watched the York sena-1 ttpr's maneuvers during the last general assembly and his general movements since that time, but j ;to the leaders?those in whose hands rests the welfare and fu- j fore preservation of clean county Politics?it has for some time been apparent that a change would be j very acceptable. Continuing The Observer correrpondent says: -" 'It is thought likely that the /anti-dispensary people of York tyill also put,out a legislative ticket. In tnat event, other counties will, in all probability follow suit. TkoVn.l, ^ 1 IW iUin ^ LU IIUU'K j the beginning of drawing 'sharp , fines on the dispensary issue in $He coming summer campaign." iln which case the people of South Carolina will only see the fu^tylment of Senator Tiilman's predictions of several w^eks ago , concerning the approaching campaign. But The Times wishes: ?o take issue with the Observer's correspondent when h? says: '"The vSib^m centime in York pppe^rs be Fort Mill, where a sUaight Stewart delegation has Jeen chosen to the county conven-1 tlpn. The Ridden hand seems to J>e that of ex-lteprese native J. R. Ilpile, of that place, who is back- i jing Mr. Stewart1.** The club meeting was advertised, conducted strictly according, ?o the rules of the party, and if there were "hidden" hands pres- i Opt ^hejr work was not in evi-! jdence. Ex-Represenative Haile, jto be sure, was on hand and, as / jpsual, took part ip the rerorganijpation and election of delegates, Jsut as for expressing opposition to York senator, Mr. Haile's! actions in this respect were none the more marked than a large majority of others present. Of Mr. price's support among newspa pers of the county, of which th^re j are five, The Observer correspon-; >Jent says: "The Yorkville Enquirer is j supporting the Brice faction tnough all the other newspapers Of the county are said to have lined up on the other side.*' Yes, practically all (and when we say practically we mean all but ope?have in reality taken the j *^pt)?er" ?the right?side. The j ' one" paper to wbich we refer is seemingly "on the fence." In summing up the political situation in this countv it may be said that in the perpetuation of a clean political machine a change is needed and this will cpme to pass in the coming convention and August primary. Xork vqters are awake to the sit-. ytatiop and are up and doing. gAgfe; The r\ewspt pe * is a law book for j P $ie indolent, a sermon for the thoughtless, a library for the poor ^nd an admonisher for the lawJdMf. It may stimulate the most ti j^ffprent, but it cannot be pub V1'- ' Note and Comment. The county candidates are still in hiding;. Can't someone stir a bush ? Our doctors ,say they have to combine all the desiderata of every furruginous tonic prescribed by every school of medichie^ as an antidote for green cQjqfraif& cucumbers. ^ . The tfaoaflliCt&at ''neoais cares and no one krto^v oiights many a bud of' proipise. Be it the young artist at the easel, the workman at his beritm, the boy at his mathematical problems or your little girl at the piano, give what praise you can. It is only duty and justice to encourage your home paper, extend to jt the nourishment to 1. 1_ ix i.M _ i r\ wmcn 11 is enuueu. ray your subscriptions promptly, anfl^endL a few extra copies Lo your relatives and friends at a distance. They will appreciate the favor and so will we. * This is iust the right size town to settle down in and enjoy life. Every thing for the comfort of life can be bought here and $10 will go as far as $25 in larger cities. When you want to leave the farm, come to our town and build a nice comfortable home and be among the best people in the world. m * If, perchance, a copy of this paper should fall into tne hands of ariy who is in search of a new location?a place where church] school and social advantages arei given emphasis, and where youl can live out your allotted number of years without fear of pestilence or famine, we say. like one of old, "Come thou with us and we will do thee good," without emphasis on the "do." The postoffice department has decided that children going to and fi*nm ooUaa! 1>? -H" 5 ii vui tivuuvi oiiu.ll UUt DC UllUWtf'l to get their parent's mail, so do not blame your post master if, your child is refused th$ -mail. The postoffice habit among children nas become a nuisance both to the public and the postmaster, and the department has done wisely in making this decision. We hope this will be observed and no other means need to be used ta enforce this law: * * ? The senate committee on privileges and elections, to whom was referred the Tillman bill to prohibit corporations making cotributions in connection with political electious, has made a favorable repoit, and has recommended that it pass. This is indeed a compliment to Senator Tillman; likewise further assurance to his friends in this State that they haye a representative in Washington City who is not only doing a lot of work but is accomplishing things. * * In these days of strife between two great political parties we must remember that after all we are just a band of brothers here on earth traveling from the cradle to the grave. W e live side by side, our children attend the same school and after the smoke of the battle has cleared away, we will still be friends and neighbors. Let the bitter things go unsaid. At best, life is short, and we get out of it a full measure of sorrow. Le us in our little city live as one big, good natured family. News comes from Washington that Senator Tillman visited the war department a few days ago and learned that the department would buy a large quantity of tent and sheet cloth from Southni?n * 11 ?- >? J ^ ? -* 1 * oin mum, <11 in uieoenaior airects all South Carolina mills having this class of goods to sell to communicate with the depot quartermaster at Philadelphia. Verily, the Senator seems to have an eye (one) single to the welfare of employer and* employe alike.. Hut, tnis is only characteristic of the man. GoldHill. The crops that were planted early are coming up nicely. Our farmers have almost finished planting their corn and cotton. One of our "crack" farmers, who has finished, is preyaring to stock the market with potatoes this fall. We are glad to report that Miss Azilee Wilson, who has been sick is a great deal better. Miss Hamilton Smith of Lower Steel Creek spent Saturday night with Miss Maggie Wilsoa Mr. S. P. Blankenship and family visited Mrs. T. M. Faris Saturday. Mrs. Sallie Billue is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Campbell, of Steel Creek. rm _ i _ j TEnanKi-u i ne iaoies' Missionary Society held their meeting at Oak Grove Wednesday, April 25. 3 % .' Al;:% ^SS!fSTwm^^on. feSH^Bictions oi 1 pursuarJ^gyygr the York i Chairman^M^raB Executive county MWKii club meJ; 1 ComiuittAL^^^^ the town Saturday ^ Bgof .reorgani. zatio^ur^mggggon in xora ( Crook. i tipd^fi? * * FMBIlB?El5raqTorq was elected |tfcgjff?Sfcry secretary. A comrWittee, consisting of Messrs. J. R. Haile, C. P. Blsnkenship and B. W. Bradford, was appointed to nominate club officers for the year and the following were nominated and elected: C. T. Crook, president; F. Nims, 1st vice-yresident; J. M. Spratt, 2nd vice-president; W. L. Hall, secretary and treasurer. Executive committee?S. H. Epps, Sr., , J. W. Ardrey, F. Nims, HtaCrook, W. Mc. Culp. FouowiAg this was the balloting for delegates and alternates, nominated by5(|L committee of seven, to the coimty convention which resulted as fofhvws: Delegates: Alginates: ! J.W.McElhaney W. Led Hall i T. S. Kirkpairick B. W.. Bradford i W. F: Harris L. L.iWorrells I D. A. Lee D.dlKimbrell Fred Nims Le<n\rmstrong J. R. Haile, Sr. iB. F. Bennett J.H.Sutton jiV. H. Jones C. T. Crook C. Faris C.P.Blankenship *1. L. Kimbrell W. H. Windle *W. P. Epps T. V. Boyd F T. F. Davis S. H. Eps, Sr. J. G. Smith Mr. C. P... Blankenship was "unanimously , elected a member of tnwpounty executive committee, and Mr. B.Id, Faris was recommended atrf delegate to the State convention at Columbia May 16, with Mr. J. W. McElhaney as alternate. Flint Hilf Your correspondent has been enjoying some very pleasant events. On the 25th of April, I attended the Woman's Missionary Union, which convened with the Oak Grove Baptist church. The forenoon ^ya3 given to the ladies to transact their business, which they did in a very appropriate manner. A sumptuous dinner was served on the grounds. In the afternoon Rev. E. S. T> _ * * ' I jtveeves maae an address on "Womans Work." On the 29th I attended the communion service at Pineville Brptist church, of which Rev. A. L. Stough is pastor. Rev. E. S. Reeves did the preaching. The services were very elevating and impressive. Mrs. A. I,. Stough. is very sick. Mr. Alvin Edwards, is quite sick. "sMrs. Dominy made her husband Mr. Dominy, a present of a fine boy a few days ago, of which he seems to be very proud. Mrs. Simpson, of Charlotte, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Miller, has returned home. Mrs. McNeely.of Charlotte, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Miller. The farmers are all smiles now. They have finished planting, and have had two nice rains and their corn and cotton are coming up nicely. Pleasant Valley. Prof. Hoke's school enjoyed a fine picnic at Mr. D. O. Potts' spring on last Friday. Mrs. O. \V. Potts was quite sick for a few days last week. Dr. Potts gave a dining last Wednesday in honor of their j guest, Mrs. Wrer.n. Those presi ent were, Mrs. 0. P. Heath, of J Charlotte, Mrs. W. F. Harris, of ; Fort Mill, Miss Lizzie Cou&ar, of Chester, Mrs. J. K. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. D. 0. Potts, of this : place. Mrs. J. W. Hall is visiting in I Fort Mill this week. Prof, and ! ! Mrs. Hok^ will go to Rock Hill ; ; tomorrow Miss Margaret Hengan, who has been with her aunt i Mrs. 0. W. Potts, will go to j Pineville tomorrow. Mr. Oscar Faris was in P. V. Sunday. Mr. John K. Hall lost a fine i mi lie* H v lirrhtiiini, . >.f,>iv>iiii? i i may. A few Pleasant Valleanns had ! a picnic at the dam Saturday. Strawberries are ripening'. Several of our neighbors report al-; ready having had pies. We hear that there will be wedding bells ringing in P. V. , during the month of May. DEATHS Htc?*APPENDICIT:8 doorcase in the sume ratio thnt the use 1 of I>\\ Kikn's New Lifo Pills in.reason They tuivo yon from danger a?d bring quick mid painless release from oonsti- 1 nation and tho ill* growing out'of it. I S* nmgth and vigor a 1 way8 follow their 1 use. Guaranteed by all Druggists. ' 9.1a Try thom. Fresh Bakers' Bread Civory Saturday at JOJSKS'. '' ' *' v ( * V * j A PEN PJCTUR ^OP PANAMA and knew what I know now, I'd enjoy spending at least a few months in a place like that, just to see and satisfy myself of how high a woman's value can rise; for, truly, a fine woman is regarded most reverently there. I She's the cynosure of eyes. I | don't mean by this that the un, married men, obtrude themselves , or intrude either; but they have a wav of makinc a woman roal 17.0 more keenly there that she really J is all that has ever claimed for her?Queen of Creation. About the only American girls here officially are the nurses and the wives. But a few daughters (Misses) are sprinkled here and there, though few of them work ?except it be to entertain their admirers. I know of just one ofI ficial American giri stenographer. She is stationed ot Colon, and gets the regular stenographer's salary of $125 per month. I am sure though that the Government would take as many girl Stenographers as would offer themselves for by so doing the men there would be more contented to stay. We have one little girl (she's postively "a peach" so all' the jealous boys say) there at Empire. She just arrived a few tj? __ ? | uajo a^u. nci miner IS till tJIl; gineer, and she has charge of I the new telephone exchange, which has iust been established. | She's a dainty, rosy-cheeked, ; dark-haired, brown-eyed damsel, timid as a fawn, and 1, of course, arn sorry for her; i. e. I am sorry she has not some other l girls with her. On the steamer enroute from Colon, were six young men, all of whom came up for the sole purpose of taking back their respective brides-to-be. So it may well be taken for granted that such men are very much in I earnest in regard to the digging : of the wonderful waterway which though few seem to realize it, is I really a part of these United I States. Uncle Sam doesn't want ; any weaklings or tenderfoots or sloths down there; but to men whojjike to work?either in the offices or at the actual drilling and excavating?every courtesy comfort and consideration that 1 is common to humanity, will be generously extended. James Hampton Lee. P. S.'?Since writing the above my attention has been called to an artiale just published in the Charlotte Observer, from its correspondent on the Isthmus, Mr. Woodworth Clum. And inasmuch as Mr. Gum's article ap t pears in certain particulars contradictory of my own, and as both articles will be read by many Fortmilllans, I feel justified in appending a few additional remarks. I am not aware of how long j Mr. Clum has been in the Canal Zone; but the general tenor of his article certainly convinces me that if he is not a professional pessimist, he at least has made only the most superficial observations, deducing therefrom very erroneous and unjust conclusions. ; He has selected the very worst I spot and example in the entire zone, and has conveyed the impression that it is typical of conditions all along the line. Can Col. Gorgas or Col. Anybody Else compel p negro to live on the hill! tops of the country if the negro ! prefers to reside in the lowlands near town? Now those very nei groes, over whom Mr. Clum seems ! so solicitous, know only too well ; that loading and unloading steamers and dilly-dallying on the streets of Colon is easier than diggiiig on the canal. They therefore are very likely living in the swampy sections of their own | volition; for there are better | quarters elsewhere. But supposing there were not? There I arc some things which it is impossible for Uncle Sam to accomplish: for instance, to build houses without lumber. True, houses for both white and black are being rapidiy built right now. But they are also rapidly filled. At Culebra at this moment lies lfi - 000,000 feet of lumber, just brought from thousands of miles of the Pacific coast. It might have been turned into houses sooner, but for the fact that some dirt had to fly meantime. Surely, however, Mr. Clum would not expect the Isthmian Canal Commission to worry over indigent negroes, while white Americans - perhaps forty per cent Southerners were still without suiia-1 ble quarters. The government's motto there is "White Americans first, Spaniards next and then the negroes." Yet, . notwithstanding Mr. Clum's intimations and insinuations to the contrary, j the negro there on the canal fares, if not sumptuously, at least I fine Certainly finer than in + ! Jamaica, where they are ground i into the veiy dus?. As clerk in , the mining department on the Culcbra division, in .which fully live hundred negroes were employed, I am .able to state that those negroes are positively happy. And a large per centage of those who go home, go only on , vacation. 1 have myself, by direction of the Supt. of Mining, given many such letters to help them get back, guaranteeing , their old positions to them on their return. And it is passing strange, if Mr. Clum's allegations of bad treatmeat of them be true, that old employes go and bring back their brothers, wives J and sistefs to endure the terrible things which Mr. Clum so imaginatively depicts. The real tmf-h is that iirKt-rlnas pnt.tncrps and bunk houses (painted, too) are furnished to both Spaniards and negroes who work on the canal proper, at all points between Colon and Panama City, without one cent of charge. Perhaps Mr. Clum's bugaboos were victims of some of the embryo grafters of the Republic of Panama; but, as for Uncle Sam's officials down there?they are mosP.y earnest, energetic men of scientific attainments and plenty of executive ability. But when one reads Mr. Clum's postscript (ah, his conscience wasn't quite easy, was it?) it is to iaugh! I refer to his really absurd inference that the officials down there rushed to rectify errors and delinuuencies that he pointed out and proposed to expose. Why, if they cared so much as that for criticism, and heeded everybody's advice, they would accomplish nil. They are too old at the game for that. Far be it from me to enter into any controversy with the Observer's gifted correspondent, but if a question of accuracy is to be raised, my statements can be verified. J. H. L. TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. All persons having claim8 against the estate of L. G. Wilson, deceased, are : hereby requested to present them to i me, duly authenticated, within the I time specified by law. All persons indebted to said estate must make payment to me at once. S. P. WILSON, Administrator, April 3<?, 11M)0 If you want ICE, call up A. O. .TONES. I -A. FE" I THE : | s H c j I3ST TC ? Many otlx I MILLS & . / &?$ \ 1 L?~ , '.a WATERMELON and MUSKMELON SEED BEST VARIETIES ARDREY'S DRUG STORE 6 ? ^ Let the I 1 Charlotte Steam Laundry I 2 Launder Yeur Linen. jg jJ " | We have the Biggest and J t\ Beat Laundry Plant Mn % ? the Carolines. We do move % x" 4 work then Htiy laundry in % 4 the Caroliuas. We do Bet 4 % 4 - ter work than any laundry % i) in the South. Our agents, y 4 whose name is attached X % T hereto, has instructions to % *\ tfive you full and complete X I! satisfaction or make no * <! charge. % Z Tu..'r f.,;.. ,1?i;..~ o 2 ? AWM V iutiv inn umui^ x y | PARKS DRUG COUP'Y. jj 2 AGENTS 11 | v xiTMILL, - - 8. O. ? W" OF* I \ BEST? 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