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The Fort Mill Times. DEMOCRATIC. Published Thursday Mornings. B. W. & W. h. Bkaiii ori> Publishers W. R. Brai>iohd ....Editor B. W. bradvohd Manager JHift The Times invites contributions on live subjects, j but does not aKree to publish more than 200 words i on any subject. The rurht is reserved to edit every communication submitted for publication. Telephone, local and lonjr distance. No. 112. Subscription Rates: One Year 11.25 Sbt Months 66 FORT MILL. S. C.. JUNE 16. 1910. An Opportunity for New Governor. The people of South Carolina are apt to be surfeited with proposals during the campaign this summer for retrenchment in the conduct of the State government. There are about five candidates for governor (we have lost the score and are relying upon our memory) and each of these probably will have a specific remedy for lessening the ever increasing burden of taxation. We expect to be told by Messrs. McLeod, Richards, Blease et! al. of the one panacea for the ills that affect the body politic? ! the panacea in each instance | being the election of the candi-! date himself. We will hear how thousands of dollars can be saved to the taxpayers by abolishing the useless and expensive offices which the General Assembly has created and how this or that candidate will urge upon the law-making body such a reform. The paean of praise which each candidate doubtless will sing in his own behalf will be the ever ready regard he will nurture for the interests of the people. One of the gentlemen asking for the governorship is certain to be elected, and then, if we are to judge the future by the past, he will presently transmit to the General Assembly a message stating in rather milder terms than was his wont during the campaign the necessity for economy. The message will be read before each house of the General Assembly. In 15 minutes its recommendations will be forgotten and the same waste of the people's money in creating i soft berths for political favorites will go on as has been the custom for years?unless the governor does his duty and redeems his ante-election promises by vetoing the acts appropriating money to useless purposes. Is there one of the candidates for governor who will have the courage to use the veto power which the constitution authorizes by opposing the will of the General Assembly? It is almost certain that Cole L. Blease would not hesitate to do his duty in this connection; but while he probably would measure up to full size in this respect there are equally weighty reasons why he would not make a desirable governor. Who then? Mr. Featherstone all but admitted in a speech at Summerland, Lexington county, some days ago that he does not possess the requisite information as to the State's fiscal affairs to be entrusted with tne governorsnip. Mamiestly Mr. Richards is not a serious contender for the office and it is useless therefore to discuss what could be expected of him. We are left the choice of either Messrs. McLeod or Hyatt. Instructing the Farmer*. Once or twice within recent months this paper has had occasion to observe that it was not trying to run the business of the farmers of this section. Likewise The Times has remarked the seeming gratuitous advice which is not infrequently offered the men who till the soil by a number of South Carolina newspapers. They are told what they should plant, the acreage which should be devoted to cotton, corn, small grain, etc., how they should cultivate their crops, when harvest season arrives, *>; i and the best time to market their products. Not one in ten of the newspaper editors who undertake to set up a school of instruction for their agricultural readers would be able to dis unguisn a mowing macnine from a hay rake. They have never had a day's practical experience on the farm, but this fact does not deter them from i appropriating to themselves the fanciful notion that they have It rned all there is to know about farming by reading an < occasional bulletin which drifts into the office from the agri- ; cultural department. Establish i such an editor as the head of a ( farm and leave him to his own resources to conduct the farm ? work and he would do well to ] make one ear of corn grow where i ten had grown before. The ! newspaper editor who is acquainted with the practical side of farming is about as rare as good soup made of shoe heels. Such knowledge is not expected of him and he is none the worse for the lack of it; it is not a part of his business. Little wonder that many farmers resent the unsought and unwanted advice which the thoughtless editor would give them as to the proper s lines along which to conduct i their business. 3 Mr. Henry V?. Mr. Finley. At least one Chester paper seems to be cock-sure that Solic itor J. h.. Henry will succeed Mr. J Finley in the S:r*y-second congress. That paper in comment- ' ing on the announcement of the s candidacy of Mr. Henrv refers 1 to him as "our next congress- t man," indicating "as plain as 1 whisper in the ear" that all is , over but the counting of the bal- ' lots and the declaration of the ! executive committee that Mr. I Henry is the nominee?according 1 to our Chester prophet. But , there's many a slip 'twixt the'' cup and the lip. as Mr. Henry ! could have told his prophetic , friend, having already had experience in running for Congress j against Mr. Finley, with disas- ji trous results to himself. Of 1 course there can be no objection , to our Chester con tem porary wishing to fool itself; but it must know that there is small probability indeed of Mr. Henry succeeding Mr. Finley. Nor is this ' underrating the ability or decrying the ambition of Mr. Henry. There is little doubt that he would worthily represent the district in Congress, but he makes such an excellent solicitor for the Sixth circuit that the people will be loath to give him up. Then, too, Mr. Finley makes an eouallv excellent congressman ! and upon the same basis of reasoning the people will hardly conclude to turn him out. Mr. Finley likely will be the congressman from the Fifth district after the 4th of next March and it is hoped that Mr. Henry will not refuse to continue to serve the people of the Sixth judicial circuit. Ex-Governor Glenn of North Carolina has had another one of ! his periodical breakings-out-atthe-mouth. This time he wandered off from the Old North State and landed in Cleveland, Ohio, where he proceeded, as he often does while in the North, to make a speech to tickle the ears of his Yankee friends. The I South is treating the negro badly, according to the mouthy ex-governor, by denying him equal educational advantages with the whites. Southern men who know more about the treatment of the negro in this section than Governor Glenn knows about it resent the wild harangue which he has seen fit to deliver against the South and are not chary of saying that he talks like a fool. Governor Glenn would do well to move to the North, where he could give free rein to his more or less irresponsible tongue. All farm work has been at a standstill in this section for the j last week as a result of the heavy rains, but knowing ones say that the growing crops have I not been injured, though the farmers will have to get busy and stay busy from now until "laying by time" to keep ahead of the grass. PROCLAMATION. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ? Executive Chamber. Whereas information has been received at this Department that on the 17th day of April. A. D. 1910, the store of E. P. H. Nivens, situated three miles north of Fort Mill, in the county of York, was burned, and there being reason to believe that the burning was an act of incendiarism. Now, therefore, I, M. F. Ansel, Gov- i ernor of South Carolina, in order that justice may be done and the majesty j if the law vindicated, do hereby oner a reward of Seventy-five Dollars for the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons who committed said act if incendiarism. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto 1 set my hand and caused the great seal of the State to be affixed, at Columbia, this 11th day of June, A. D. ! 1910, and in the 134th year of the in- | dependence of the United States of j America. M. F. ANSEL. Bv the Governor: "R. M. McCOWN, Secretary of State. ; REWARD. The undersigned will pay a reward of : ?200 for evidence to convict the party >r parties who, on the night of April I7tn, set fire to the store of E. P. H. Mivens. L. S. NIVENS, E. P. H. NIVENS. AN ORDINANCE. Be it ordained by the town council of Fort Mill, S. C., and by authority of the same: Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to drive an auto- j nobile or other vehicle at a greater speed than 15 miles per hour on any : street within the corporate limits of ! mid town, except on Main street where ; the speed shall not exceed 10 miles per lour. Sec. 2. Any driver of an automobile ij)on approaching a corner where the ] flew is obstructed must not run at a greater speed than 10 miles per hour and must give warning by blowing a lorn or whistle before reaching such j corner. Sec. 3. A!! drivers of vehicles must j turn to the right when passing other vehicles, and should the driver of an automobile see that a team is fright t-neU, hf or she must stop the machine until all danger j8 over. Sec. 4. Anyone violating any of the above sections shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $5.00 nor more than $100, or imprisoned for a term of not less than 5 days nor more than 30 ' Jays, or both fined and imprisoned, in the discretion or the mayor or council. Done and ratified in common council this 7th day of June, 1010. L. A. HARRIS, Attest: Mayor. J. L. STRAIT, Clerk. 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 anil $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 S. C. MITCHELL, President, Columbia, S. C. IHow to Buy Paint? 1 It's easy here, be* jp> cause our stock of lp; paints, enamels,stains, Wfc varnishes, sold under KM I the mark of Wfo I ACME 11 QUALITY Jgjj provides you with a perfect paint for fill!J any purpose you flr } !i have in mind. The wonderful lfij II! I \l J new l>ook, "The till [ill ,1 III If Selection and Use lliKij ' jnj/j ol Paints and Fin- ,/W Isbes" goes to every purchaser. J. M. Harris, of Pleasant Valley, sent The Times on Saturday a basket of very fine peaches, for which he has the thanks of the office force. , I I A Chicken With Twelve Legs Would be no bigger curiosity than a farmer who wouldn't make more money off his farm if he saw the way to do it. Did you ever stop to think, Mr. Farmer, what better fencing would mean to you in the way of added profits'? The best fence, the strongest, the springiest, the most resisting, is the Ellwood Fence, the kind we have always sold. We have a style and weight that just suits your use. Come in and we will make the price right. We also have on hand a large lot of Barbed Wire and would be pleased to supply you. A big lot of Fruit Jars, bought last year, that we will sell CHEAP. Just received a shipment of Enameled Ware that you must see. We won't mention the prices for fear you'll , think it cheap stuff. Come and look it over. A lot of Grain Cradles hist. in. If you want something good to e^t, Phone No. 7. I _____ E. W. Kimbrell Co. WAYS TO SAVE Be systematic if you are determined to develop the saving habit. Here are several plans which may help you to save money and get ahead financially: I Make an allowance for each class of expenses, and then nlan to savp somothinor An A'l/iti ~ -- I, ? vavi: auv?ailLC. ITlctM.' 1L it rule to set aside a certain per cent, of your income on pay day. Consider that this per cent, is insurance against the future. Look upon it as a debt which must be paid. As your income increases, your savings will increase. Four per cent, interest allowed on savings accounts and time deposits. The Pineville Loan and Savings Bank, GEO. W. BUNCH, Cashier PIltfEVILLE, - - - nr. c. I I j=H 11 11 =3 F=TC= 3=j t T~, d:?: I | 1 CI I tt CUllcl IT iping I have just received a car of Terra Cotta Piping, all sizes, from 4- to 24-inch. If you are contemplating [J] putting in any kind of drain or bored well, it will pay you to buy the piping from me. ==== V. B. Blankenship. , I . )i II 1- m=j] Phone 112 for Job Printing., - 1 Political Announceilnents. ^ For Governor. I beg to announce my candidacy for the office of Governor, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of the State. Campaign promises are easily made. My purpose is, if elected, to give the people a plain, honest and businesslike administration. Of course 1 shall advocate good roads, good schools and good government, my attitude as to the same being well known to the public for many years. 1 consistently advocated prohibition and was among the first to give money and lend influence to push that movement more than twenty years ago. As a business man mv chief aim, if ^ -.1 * 1 Ml I- ' *ri*rv.?m, win ue to conduct u State government along business lines. F. H. HYATT. For House of Representatives. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives from York county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. E. BEAMGUARD. For County Treasurer. The Times is authorized to announce HARRY E. NEIL as a candidate for appointment as Treasurer for York county, subject to the recommendation of the Democratic voters in the primary election. For Supt. of Education. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for Supeaintendent of Education I for York county, subject to the choice of the Democratic voters in the primary election. MINOR R. BIGGERS. For County Suporvitor. 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. The Fort Mill friends of JOHN F. GORDON take pleasure in presenting his name to the voters of York county for the office of County Supervisor. Mr. Gordon filled this office some years ago and his administration redowned to the interests of the county as well as reflecting credit u|>on himself. For County Auditor. The Times is authorized to announce Broadus M. Ixtve. of Smyrna, as a candidate for the Democratic recommendation for appointment as Auditor of York county; subject to the choice of the voters in the primary election. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for nomination for reappointment to the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic voters in the primary election. JOHN J. HUNTER. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Varied courses of study in Science, Liberal Arts, Education, Civil and Electrical Engineering and Law. College fees, room, lights, etc., $26; board, $12 per month. For those paying tuition, $40 additional. The health and morals of the students are the first consideration of the faculty. Forty-three teachers' scholarships, worth $156. For catalogue, write to S. C. MITCHELL, Pres., Columbia, S. C. Clemson Agricultural College Examinations. The examination for the award of scholarships in Clemson Agricultural College will be held in the County Court House on Friday, July 6th, at 0 a. m. Applicants must fill out proper j forms, to be secured from the ( ounty / Superintendent of Education, before they will be allowed to stand the exam- \ inations. For detailed information, ap- ' ply to the Superintendent of Education, or to the President of Clemson College. Applicants for admission to the Col- < lege, but not seeking for the scholarships, will also stand entrance examinations at the court house July 6th. The scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session of the college opens i 1.4tU lOWl vjv.,,.. .-.VII, W1U. COST AND COURSES OF STUDY. (1) Agriculture. (2) Agriculture and Chemistry. (3) Agriculture and Animal Industry. (4) Chemistry and Geology. (5) Civil Engineering. (6) Mechanical and hlectrical F.ngineering. (7) Textile Industry. Cost per session, including Hoard, Laundry, Heat, Light, Uniform and all fees, $118.70. Books and all other miscellaneous supplies, about $20.00. For students who pay tuition, $40.00 additional. For catalog and information, apply to W. M. RIGGS, Acting President. 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 exf <- >? anui mi ncnuiitrsnips should write to President Johnson before the examination for scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 21, 1010. For further information and catalogue, address Pre#. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. MITCHELL HOTEL, , (Formerly Nicholson Hotel) CHESTER, - - S. C. Rates, $2 Per Day and Up. S W. Mitchell, Proprietor. A "Special Notice" in The Times will bring results. Phone 112.