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z* *v- * . - * * -V 7-,; * %: ' / : , i:-/; ' v'"': ' , The Fort Mill Times. DEMOCRATIC. Published Thursday Mornings. B. W. & W. R. Bradford Publishers W. r. Bradford Editor B. W. Bradford Manager The Timen invites contributions on live subjects, but docs not agree to publish more than 200 words on any subject. The right is reserved to edit every communication submitted for publication. Telephone, local and long distance. No. 112. Subscription Rates: One Year. tl.26 Six Months 65 FORT MILL. S. C.. MAY 26. 1910. The Rallying Cry. Champ Clark's speech in the national house of representatives Saturday was worthy to be the key-note of the Democratic congressional campaign. In his speech the minority leader ex- j josed the insincerity of the Republican claims that the tariff benefits the workingman. He brought out with forceful satire ! and stinging humor the weak points in Mr. Taft's so-called administration policy with regard to the tariff. That speech should go a long way towards | convincing the doubters in the j party that Democracy's hope lies in a vigorous and concentrated campaign on the evils of Lilt; iiign protective system. Pointing out the joints in the armor of interests, Mr. Clark has given the party a rallying cry not a nev one, by any means, j but one which is calculated to unite the best elements of his party. Several straws recently have given a clear indication of the way the political wind is blow-1 ing. The growing discontent in the West, which has resulted in the powerful insurgent movement, has already caused much apprehension in the camp of the Republicans. Despite Mr. Taft's urgent pleas for the tariff, the independent thinkers of the West, who comprise a considerable portion of the voting power in that section, have discovered the jokers in the Payne-Aldrieh | biil, and- they are calling for reform. They have seen through the Republican claim, they realize that the revision promised by the Chicago convention has proved a thing a thing of shreds and patches most of the fragments of which it is composed being inserted at the dictates of the Payne-Aldrich coterie, the representatives 01 tne vested iuterests, Wall street. In the East, too, the tariff agitation has assumed very serious proportions. The victory of Mr. Foss in a normally Republican New England district, gained on the tariff issue, shows the strength of the reform idea. Mr. Havens' election in New York, over the Republican boss, Aldridge, proves that the element of corruption in the Republican party, as exposed at the AlldsConger bribe inquiry in Albany, has sickened the decent people of the Empire State. With all these factors making for Democratic success, with the Republicans discordant, the time is ripe for a determined battle on the tariff issue. By holding fast to its tariff for revenue only ideals, the Democratic party may well hope to achieve notable Vlftfiripe in thti jinnirroooinnQl elections this fall. It may even hope to secure control of the house, a momentous consummation. Restricted Primary Defeated. The advocates of the proposed restricted Democratic primary, which would allow only qualified voters to participate in the selection of the party nominees, do not seem to know when they are beaten. They should pinch themselves and wake up. Overwhelmingly routed in the State convention last week, they yet indulge the hope that the small vote they were able to muster is an augury of ultimate success for their scheme; and we are assured that the undertaking they are pleased to term a campaign for "a more enlightened citizen- ; ship" is only begun. Meanwhile; it is not amiss to note the headway the campaign has thus far made. With several prominent newspapers and a considerable number of well known politicians striving with might and main to influence the county conventions ( to indorse the proposal and later ' carrying the matter to the State convention, they succeeded in A. 11: i.. 4.1 controlling oniy one-mui me vote in the latter body. Un- J less the cause attracts recruits in greater number in the future than it has in the past, not for a generation at least is any white Democrat apt to be deprived of the right to participate in the party primaries. They have no arguments in support of their contention which appeals to popular favor. In the State convention one of the leading proponents of the restricted primary, Mr. John J. McMahan, of Columbia, said about all there j is to be said in behalf of driving thousands of Democrats out of j the party. His arguments were, j at best, weak, and were completely riddled by Mr, Cole L. | Blease. We are a long way from ; the restricted primary, * + * r I' NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMET j ! Roanoke Timed. Good people, be kind enough to take notice that The Roanoke j Times has not underwritten or guaranteed this comet and is in no way responsible for anything it does or doesn't do or for where it goes or doesn't go. It is Mr. Halley's comet. He went off and died after he had filed his 1 claim to it and tagged it with his name and seems not to have willed it to anybody and to have left it wandering about in space to do about as it liked. We suppose the town constable of Crawfordsville, Augusta county, w v,oo oUo.,,* u: 11: .i n - a., uas aiiuui <t uiiiium UUlliirs in fines chalked up against it for running over that town at 20,000 | miles an hour while the speed limit there is four miles by a dollar and a half watch owned by the municipality, the constable being employed to wind the watch and catch automobiles. But so far as we know, nobody ' else has any claim on the comet and we doubt whether Crawfordsville can collect. Citizens have been telephoning and writing this office in a most aggrieved and indignant way about the comet. The next we know they will be telegraphing their protests at our expense. They seem to think it is our comet and complain with bitterness and irritation that it is not coming up to contract. They can not see it and do not know where to look for it and apparently believe it is our fault. They have a sneering, contemptuous way of alluding to it as if it was the automobile parade of the Roanoke music festival week. They say they haven't seen any tail, haven't felt anything give and generally want to know why we don't have the comet perform or quit talking about it. Now, we do not care what thev say about the comet so they do not blame it on us. We have no use for it, anyhow. We half ; suspect it of being mixed up some way with the meanest, coldest, most contrary spring in years and a middle of May frost that killed the vegetables and berries and spoiled the fairest i fruit prospect of a decade. We l do not want to have anything to do with it. It has had more I free advertising and press notices than anything that ever came along, except Roosevelt. We have no interest in the enterprise and no share in the box office receipts. If we had our way we would not play it on an eighty per cent, basis. It has disappointed and disgusted everybody, scared some people nearly i, _l > i * iu ueain, caused others to Jose sleep and been used so much as an excuse for long poker krames and staying out all night that it has become thoroughly disreputable. Mrs. Kirkpatrick's Porch Party. One of the most delightful social events of the season was the porch party given by Mrs. T. S. Kirkpatrick to a large circle of friends at her home on Booth street Monday afternoon. An air of genial informality characterized the occasion and a j warmth of greeting and good i fellowship sped the evening all | too quickly. In the hall quantities of sweet peas diffused their fragrance, giving an additional tone of welcome. The guests were graciously received at the door by Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and were then directed into the sitting room, where red rambler roses held sway, by Miss Christine South, of Greenwood. Here delicious punch was served by the hostess' daughter. Miss Kitty Kirkpatrick. and her friend, Miss Kitty McMullen, of Kentucky. From this room the guests were invited, by Miss Mary Boyd, to seats on the spacious veranda, where they were given questions to consider and solve while listening to several piano selections by Miss Kirkpatrick. To Miss Lillie Massey was given the pleasant task of directing the guests to the dining room, where pink roses and ferns were used with artistic effect. Filmy white net, entwined with smilax, floated from the chandelier and held suspended a large garden hat heaped with pink ramblers, while on mantel and sideboard roses of the same delicate pink were banked amid sprays of | of their own foliage. Upon the massive table, covered with an exquisite piece of handwork, were tiny sprays of pink roses, while a cut glass vase held yet others in the centre. Tempting ices, cakes and sweets were served by Misses Isabel and Jackson Massey, In the parlor the color scheme of green and white was carried out with magnolias and lilies. Here the guests gathered after leaving the dining room and greatly enjoyed a number of! songs by Mrs. Brown of Salisbury, guest of Mrs. Jas. Young. One interesting feature of the occasion was the appearing, unannounced, upon the scene of one lone young man. Burton Massey, who declared that he came seeking one young lady, j but found 4,000 instead. The evening was greatly enjoyed by the half hundred and more guests. For County Supervisor. I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the office of Supervisor of York county, subject to the rules of the approaching Democratic primary election. CLEM F. GORDON. FOR SALE- I have a few bushels of Simokins Prolific Cotton Seed which I will close out at 80c, f. o. b. Rock Hill. Apply to W. J. Caveney, Rock Hill, S. C. p5R5agg55g5gH5H5aSa5E5H5j j The Fr m The day on which, a (Ji the money on sales i IT uesday, Those holding dupl; this date can get t] bill in cash by callin URDAY, MAY 28. We will continue ou til everything has b( Prices remain the sa P. H.~S I |EHa5HSE5a55aS35Zgg5aSZ5gSa r Terra Co I have just rece Cotta Piping, all 24-inch. If you putting in any kir well, it will pa> piping from me. V. B. Bb 1! . ,.=! t (Job printing at reason / 1 " YOU CAN GET A PERFEC That's what our customer! and try on an "Alco" suit. Buying "Alco System" rea than patronising a tailor it's tory for you. It's not necessa the tailor's price when you cs will have all the hand tailoi third to a half less. 18111 such a proposition w< close inspection and critical ex tern" clothes. We know what Come any time. Prices, $1( E. W. Kin ^g5ZSaga5-BSS5ESB5a5H5^5a5p] ee Day | e promised, we refund Cjl made in our store was jQj! May 3rd. |! icates of bills sold on [jj i he full amount of the jj! j g at our store on SAT- Bj i r Closing Out Sale un- |{1 ?en disposed of. ju me. [jj itallings | SH5E5H5E55asag5ESg5na5H5BaBl " 1 ' i!| tta Piping ived a car of Terra sizes, from 4- to are contemplating id of drain or bored r you to buy the inkenship. 111= i u iable prices. Phone 112 , T FIT IN 10 MINUTES. j get when they come here |' dy to weai' clothes is better quicker and more satisfac- . ry to waste the time and pay in get an "AlcoVk suit that red features and cost you a orth investigating1? We court amination of our "Alco Sysyour decision will be. ) to $20. nbrell Co. "Rock Hill We are the Fort Mi brated "Rock Hill" I to ride in the best an< on earth buy a "Rock of money could buy y< buggy. As to its dura the hundreds of users. Farm V One- and t wo-horse i sizes and of t lie best such as Sttidchakcr, Thornliill. Sec us if Fort Mill M j Order your Job Printi Y f 21emton Agricultural College Examinations. The examination for the award of scholarships in Clemson Agricultural T-ollege will be held in the County ffourt House on Friday, July 8th, at 9 i. m. Applicants must fill out proper forms, to be secured from the County Superintendent of Education, before [hey will be allowed to stand the examnations. For detailed information, ap:>ly to the Superintendent of Education, >r to the President of Clemson College. Applicants for admission to the Colege, but not seeking for the scholarships. will also stand entrance exami- goto* nations at the court house July 8th. The scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session of the college opens Sept. 14th. 1910. COST AND COURSES OK STUDY. (1) Agriculture. <21 Agriculture and Chemistry. (8) Agriculture and Animal Industry. (4) Chemistry and Geology. (51 Civil Engineering. (bj Mechanical and Electrical Enginsering. (7) Textile Industry. Cost per session, including Board, Laundry, Heat, Light, Uniform and all fees, $118.70. Books and all other miscellaneous supplies, about $20.00. For ?tudents who pay tuition, $40.00 additional. For catalog and information, apply to W. M. R1GGS, Acting President. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. The University of South Carolina offers scholarships in the Department of Education to one young man in each county. Each scholarship is worth $100 in money and $18 term fee with free tuition. Examination will be held at county seat July 1st. Examination of students generally for admission to the University will be held at the same time. Write for information to C. V. Ml'lL'HKLL, President, Columbia, S. C. Winthrop College. SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will be held at the county court house on Friday, July l,at 9 a. m. Applicants must be not less than fifteen years of age. When scholarships are vacant after July 1 they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination. Applicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the t xamination for scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 21, 1910. For further information and catalogue, address Pre . D. B. Johnton, Rock Hill, S. C. FOR SALE The Cousart house and lot in Sprattville. Apply to Mrs. J no. Q. Cousart, 1113 S. Caldwell Street. Charlotte, N. C. " Buggies. ill agents of the eelebiggv. If you want I easiest riding buggy Hill." No amount _ / A 11 m a more comiorianie bility, we refer you to Ask your neighbor/ agons. in nil of t ho different makes manufaettired, Carver, Nisson and * you need a wagon. ule Comp'y ng from The Times.