The Fort Mill Times.
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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,
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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.
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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
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provides you with
a perfect paint for fill!J
any purpose you flr } !i
have in mind.
The wonderful lfij II! I \l J
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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V. B. Blankenship.
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Phone 112 for Job Printing.,
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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 ^
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*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
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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.