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mnt tSGHMEK r* ?*,- ? . fct XHS FORT MILL TIMES, t Democratic ? Puublished Thursday*. ? B. W. BRADFORD - - Editor and Proprietor. ^ _ r oMcurnoN Rates: On* Y?v $1.25 = Six Months 65 Th* Times invitee contributions on live subjects ( bat doe* not a*ree to publish more than 200 words en any subject. The ritrht is reserved to edit very communication submitted for publication. On application to the publisher, advertising rate* are made known to those interested. Telephone, local and lone distance. No. 112. Entered at the postoffice at Fort Mill. S. C.. as i mail matter of the second class. ' "FORT MILL. 3. C.. JUNE 6. W2. j Initiative, Referendum and Recall. Tnitiofiiro fnr thp 1 1 lie XIIUIHVIIV WVM..V.W ?. - | power of the people to start the I, making of a new law that their ( lawmaking agents have neglect- , ed. J The Referendum stands for } the power of the people to stop the making of a new law that j their lawmaking agents have , started. , The Recall stands for the pow- ] er of the people to cancel the ( commission of an agent who has , disappointed them. j All of these three powers of . the people are old and familiar. ! The Initiative, the Referendum < and the Recall are new only in ' the sense that they apply new : and more imperative methods for the exercise of old and fa- t miliar powers. I The Initiative supplies an im- < perative way of bringing public ! opinion to bear npon a Legislature , for the starting of a good piece J of lawmaking. ( The Referendum supplies an imperative way of bringing pub- , lie opinion to bear upon a Legislature for the stopping of a bad , piece of law-making. The Reca'l is a short and summary substitute for impeach- , ??4 '* flniKlao fho nonnlo fn ' IIlClll. it cuatits vnv j/wf/.v vw j get rid of a poor agent without , proving that he is a bad man. Let's Muzzle the Dogs. Summer time is here, and pru- ] dence would seem to dictate the j wisdom of the city council pass- i ing an ordinance requiring that 1 all dogs running on the streets f be muzzled. Every parent dur- \ ing the summer months feels s great anxiety for the safety of j their children on the streets as long as dogs are allowed to run c loose and at will over the town, i One child bitten by a mad dog > would be worth all the worthless c canies, as well as the precious j little petted pups. Muzzling them ) will not interfere with the happi- \ ness of the dog and will render 1 him safe in so far as children go. i Let the first meeting of the coun- ^ cil pass such ordinance and re- < move the fear and dread incident < to the hot summer months. Keep Your Windows Open. Don't sleep in a closed room. Fresh air is the basic requisite to good health. A sealed chamber is a breeding place of disease. The lungs utilize all the oxygen they breathe and expel their impurities in your exhalations. Within an hour a man consumes all the oxygen in the average room. If the windows and transom are down and the door is shut thereafter he breathes foul poisons. Rural communities should, by reason of natural advantages, be poetically immune from the "white plague;" but statistics show a greater percentage of consumptives among farmers than any other class of people. Who isn't familiar with the deadly parlor with its stale atmosphere where for days at a stretch whole generations of malignant germs are permitted to incubate undisturbed? A week often passes without the admission of sunlight. As well spend an afternoon in a smoke-fiiled tunnel as remain in such a pest hole. Open the windows, even in the rainfar better to spoil a few trumpery lace curtains and spot the carpet than jeopardize your health. Ages and Birth Places. Gov. Harmon is the oldest of the men prominently mentioned in the presidential race. His age is 66, and Speaker Clark is just four years his junior. Senator La Follette ranks third in point of age, being 57 years old. Gov. Wilson is 56, and President Taft a year younger. Col. Roosevelt is 54 years old, and Mr. Underwood is the baby of the lot 1 with 50 milestones to his credit. Senator La Follette, who is a ;1 native of Wisconsin, is the only candidate from a State which has i, not furnished at least one president for the nation. Col. Roosevelt is a native of New York. ; Governor Wilson is a Virginian. Onnnl'ar O II, 1 \1?* 1 ' llilur. opcaivci viuin unu lull Viiuvi wood are Kentuckians. and President Taft and Gov. Harmon are both natives of Ohio. Booklet od Live stock. Supplementing the active campaign it is carrying on for the promotion of the live stock industry in the South, the Southern Railway Company has issued a booklet containing much valuable . information on the selection and raising of horses, mules, cattle, sheep and hogs, which will be distributed among farmers of the South. This booklet was prepared by F. L. Word, live stock agent of Southern Railway, with headquarters in Atlanta, who for the j past year has been endeavoring j IfaSt, i * o interest farmers all over the louth in raising more live stock. k)unty and State fairs and live J took associations are suggested ] ,s good means for creating rivaly among farmers of different 1 ounties and allowing them ; plendid opportunity to see and tudy the best types and breeds, i Mr. Word will gladly assist any ; armer living along the lines of he Southern Railway in im-1 >roving the character and inireasing the production of donestic animals on the farm, his services being without charge. The booklet will be sent to any>ne addressing him. ENGLISH SPARROW A NUISANCFJ Mr. English Sparrow, having Deen duly tried and found guilt y )f being a pest, an undesirable and a general nuisance, Uncle Sam respectfully invites all good litizens of these United States to abolish him. His crimes being many and his virtues few, he is consigned to that bourne in the public opinion wherein dwell his companion malefactors, the i\y and the mosquito. All persons who are interested in swatting the fly or exterminating the mosquito are invited to chase from his land the little brown bird whose dynasty has extended over a period of sixty years. You can trap him, shoot bim, poison him; in fact, there is a lot of things you can do to him, and, in the opinion of the United -e :?U.,?? States department ox agnt-unuic you will be doing the country a ?ood-sized favor. It is also suggested that if you Lire of squab or the commonplace terrapin, you will find eating Mr. Sparrow pleasant and useful part of yourgastronomical duties, and thereby get back at the chicken trust, the beef trust and ather trusts that are accused of making the cost of living high these days. By getting the fashionable chef and a restaurant cook together in a campaign of education to make the American public appreciate the delicacies of sparrow meat the department figures that its campaign will have just ?o much more strategic significance. The bill of complaint against Mr. Sparrow by Ned Dearborn, tn expert in the United States )iological survey, sets forth that le is "cunning, destructive and ilthy." He feeds in winter on vaste material and in summer iwitches his diet to weed seeds inoooXc uiu aiovwut About the only extenuating ;ircumstance advanced in his avor is that he sometimes?but ;ery seldom ?flies out to the :ountry districts where alfalfa ?rows and does a little good service by preying on the alfalfa veevil. But most of the time ie feeds on insects which play a jseful part in agricultural service. Hence about ninety-nine counts are against him and only jne in his favor. Also he is guilty of destroying fruit, such as cherries, grapes, pears and peaches. He gobbles up buds and flowtrs of cultivated shrubs, trees and vines. He causes havoc in gardens by nibbling at the peas and lettuce. He is destructive to wheat and the other grains. Some idea of the extent of his depredations is gained by the statement that a flock of fifty of his fellows requires daily the equivalent of a quart of grain. Hence the annual loss throughout the country mounts up to a large total. ? Reclaim Fishing Creek Lands. Through the efforts of Congressman D. E. Finley a United States drainag engineer has been sent to this county from Charleston to look into the proposition of drain- ] ing the land along Fishing creek from theTirzah road bridge to Catawba river, and is expected that a map of the district to be drained and other arrangements will be made for the work to begin within six moths. The1 stretch of bottom land which it, is proposed to drain lies partly in York and partly in Chester counties. People of York county are much enthused over the project and it is expected that the Chester people will gladly join with them. It is stated that if Fishing creek were properly dredged: thousands of acres of fine land which cannot now be cultivated on account of the overflowing of, the stream would be put in cultivation and produce valuable farm products each year. THE CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Enrallmont Over 800?Value of Property Over a Million and a Quarter?94 Teachers and Oiateu. Degree Couraea: Agriculture, Agriculture and Chemistry, Agriculture and Animal Industry. Chemistry, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering. Textile Engineering, Agricultural Engineering. Short Couraca: One year course in Agriculture. Two year course in Textiles. Four weeks' winter course in Cotton Grading. Four weeks' winter course for Farmers. Coat: Cost per session of nine months including all tees, neat, ugm, water board, laundry and the necessary uni forms $133.50. Tuition $40 additional. SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. The college maintains lt>7 four-year Agricultural and Textile scholarships and 51 one-vear Agricultural scholarships. Value of scholarships, $100 per session and free tuition. (Students who have attended Clemson college or any other college or university, are not eligible for the scholarships unless there are no other eligible applicants.) Scholarship and Entrance Examinations will be held at the county Court House on July 12th, 9 a- m. Next Session Opens SEPT. 11, 1912. Write AT ONCE to W. M. Riggs, , President, Clemson College, S. S., for catalogue, scholarship blanks, etc. If you delay, you may be crowded ouf Makes The Nation Gasp. The awful list of injuries on a Fourth 5f July stagers humanitv. Set over against it, however, is the wonderful healing, by Bucklen's Arnica Salve, of thousands, who suffered from burns, cuts, bruises, bullet wounds or explosions. It's the quick healer of boils, ulcers. eczema, sore lips ot piies, 25c at Parks Drug Co., Fort Mill Drug Co. and Ardrev s Drug Store. B. J. White, a prominent young attorney, of Rock Hill, has opened an office in one of the up-stairs rooms over Ardrey's drug store and invites the people of Fort Mill to consult him when in need of legal counsel. Move On Now! says a policeman to a street crowd, and whacks heads if it don't. ''Move on now," says the big, harsh mineral pills to bowel congestion and suffering follows. Dr. King's New Life Pills don't bullpoze the bowels. They gently persuade them to right action, and health follows. 25c at Ardrey's Drug Store, Parks Drug Co. and Fort Mill Drug Co. Thp secretarv of State has issued a commission to the Merchant's Protective association of Rock Hill, the principal object of which is to protect the members from the dead-beats of the city and community. Such^an organization is needed in every town in the State. Man Coughs and Breaks Ribs After a frightful coughing spell a man in Neenah, Wis., felt terrible pains in his side and his doctor found two ribs had been broken. What agony Dr. King's New Discovery would have saved him. A few teaspoonsful ends a late cough, while persistent use routs obstinate coughs, expels stubborn colds or heals weak, sore lungs. "I feel sure it's a Godsend to humanity," writes Mrs. Effie Morton, Columbia, Mo., "for I believe I would have had consumption today, if I had not used this great remedy." It's guaranteed to satisfy, and you can get a free trial bottle or 50c or $1.0o size at Fort Mill Drug Co., Parks Drug Co. and Ar-! drey's Drug Store. Miss EllaRodgers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F.Rodgers, was happily married Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock to Mr. W. H. Goodson, theceremouy being performed by Rev. W. A. Hafner at the Presbyterian manse on Confederate street. Mr. Goodson, whose home is at Barnwell, is foreman for the Legare Construction Co., of Columbia, and is at present engaged in putting down and paving on the main street of this city. Ends Hunt for Rich Girl. Often the hunt for a rich wife ends when the man meets a woman that uses Electric Bitters. Her strong nerves tell in a bright brain and even temper. Hdr peach-bloom complexion and ruby lips result from her pure blood; her bright eyes from restful sleep; her elastic step from firm, free muscles, all telling of the health and strength Electric Bitters give a woman, and the freedom from indigestion, backache, headache, fainting and dizzy spells they promote. Everywhere they are woman's favorite remedy. If weak or ailing try them. 50c at Parks Drug^Co.. Ardrey's Drug Store and rori mm uru^ \^u. r TEACHERS' SCHOLARSHIPS in the UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA. The University of South Caroling offers a teachers' scholarship to one young man in each county. The scholarship is worth $100 in money and exemption from fees. The examination for entrance to the University as well as teachers' scholarship will be held at the countv seat on Friday, July 12th., at 9 o'clock. Besides regular college work, the University offers courses in Law, Engineering. and Commerce and Finance. The health and morals of the students are the first care. Enrollment, 443 students. Many improvements next session. For catalog write to S. C. MITCHELL, President, Columbia, S. C. SAVING THE OLD I Capital $K Surplus ana fronts | Liability of Stockhc | Total Your account will be i and your interests will ab If you are not a patr bank in Fort Mill, let t become one. LEROY SPRINGS, I W. B. M It Don't Pay to Paint is the only thing that ler Paint costs very little-much le invested in paint will save man' We sell ACME QUALIi we can recommend it as the be: back of us. It costs less becau Don't delay painting it's e "Home Beautifying" Booklet? Parks Dru Agency for Nyal'g ; YOU OV To yourself to m most for your mom important questioi readily admit that I full dollar's worth Ilar you spend. T 11 ? (Will SOU I nil t > uu p York's Jatest in st strong and lasting of patterns to selei These are the choices can't do better than to s< new Spring styles are on but that we have a suit (without greatly decreas'i M'EL AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE OF THE EARTH AS YOU WANT We are now offering for sale | some splendid bargains in Real I Estate in Fort Mill. We list i some of it below and? " * ?? Cnino' tn Sf>l! W C A1C UUlug vw XV.. This Property: 7-room dwelling1 on Booth street, lot 125 by 220 feet, level as a floor; a splendid location near Main street, and now occupied by J. R. Haile. 121 acres of farm land within five miles of Fort Mill, known as Sam Billue place. 35 acres under cultivation, 1 house and outhouses, good well, fine i growth of young timber. A bargain for a young man to develop and create into valuable estate. 6-room cottage on Clebourne streel now occupied by P. L. Wagner. 76 acres of farm laud, four milef east of Fort Mill. 100-acre farm, nice 5-room cottage, tine, lar^e barn, and other necessarj outhouses, located about four mi let east of Fort Mill. 4-rooni cottage on I.eonidas street. 6-room cottage on Elm street now occupied by J. B. Erwin. 6-room dwelling on 7-8 acre lot, located on Booth street, now occupiec : by E. W. Kimbrell. We offer easy terms of payment or all of the above property. Communicate with us in person, by 'phone, telegraph, oi ; mail and take advantage oi YOUR OPPORTUNITY befor< I too late. p_ i Danes ix juiiitv, Dealers in Real Eslate - - Fort Mill, S. C S BANK,! RELIABLE. f I $25,000.00 I 12,569.36 I riders 2, O ) ). 3 O J $62,569.36 | ippreciated by this Bank ways be carefully guarded, on of this, the strongest his be your invitation to ^resident IEACHAM, Cashier. i Neglect Painting. igthens the life of a building, ss than lumber. Every dollar v dollars in the value of lumber. Of HOUSE PAINT because st made?and the makers stand se it takes less and lasts longer, xpensive. Get a copy of our it's free. ig Comp'y, t Family Remedies. rtMMBnBHMaMBBMiMaMHMHar VE IT ake sure of getting th dv. Think over the all %) 1 of Clothes. You wil you are looking for of wear for every do hen eome to see us, w ;et full measure of Me^ y\e and fabrics that ar zj.i. ?.:/i :?4. , ? 1111 it ? JUf U1I1UI et from. 1 garments in town, and yt elect YOUR SUIT now. Oi > display and there is no doui that will fit and please yc ig your bank account. HANEY 8 Store of Style and Quality. ????? :SECREC | * The officers of pledged to impart cerning the dealin and customers ha^ that their banking as confidential. T] ; aim to protect the: I T i legitimate manner. i THE FIRST NATIO t ; T. S. KIRKPATRICK, 4 President. :JUNEB> . t For two weeks will offer 1 ? Men's Dollar Shirts. Men's 50c Shirts ' Ladies' $5.00 Hats 4 Ladies $4.00 Hats... - f Ladies'$3.00 Hats < Men's Hats half price f $3.50 Queen Quality Oxfords j 5c Handkerchiefs 5c Lace 4 Japanese Rugs 3x6 feet l Japanese Art Squares 9x12.. $1.00 Dress Goods ? 50c Dress Goods . 10c Ginghams 12 l-2c Gingham 4 10c Lawns i Calico Best 7 l-2c Sea Island f Shinola Shoe Polish Lots of other bargains go only. 1 ? L. J.M/ , -4 FOR SALE. | We offer for sale Berkshire Boars, $1 i up. Let us breed your sow to one ( I our boars, oui fee, a nig. Reliab I party can have one of our boars c shares. See us if interested. I L. A. HARRIS & BRO. TO UAKK1 L UXHi5ii.il that wiil please all customer and meet the demands and n quirements of the most exactin builders is no small undertaking You cannot find a Lumber yar stocked with BETTER LUMBER and Building material, that wi come nearer to meeting all d< mands than our yard. Do nt make a purchase without first ol taining our estimates. It will b money in your pocket J. J. BAILES. \ KNLOU UUS 4 CoYJfc f'::: IiWmiii mi N?w Y?? Mlj I VVM nr. j this institution are ^ no information con igs of its customers, ^ 7e a right to expect ; business be treated * his we do and we also ir interests in every 1 I z NAL BANK, F0RI r j T. B. SPRATT, ; Cashier. ? j> \RGA1NS : ? 4 to Cash buyers: f 50c to 75c t 25c to 40c $2.50 n ... $1.90 i $1.50 l I 5 .$1.90 I I 2 l-2c | 2 l-2c .30c i $2.50 | I 371-2c I | _ _25c T 7l-2c 10c 71-2c 4 ..4 to 5c 1 5 l-2c 5c f at proportionate prices. Cash ASSEY. j Notice. Complaints have reached me from several sections of the town about the condition of closets, hog pens, etc., and I would ask that every citizen of the town keep their premises in good shape and clean during the summer. 1 A. R. McELHANEY, j | Mayor. if Our Big t le n The Greatest Subscription I * I FARMERS VOICE I j BloonUngton, Iflino's, K.diicd by AHTHI H J. BILL. t Is a semi-monthly farm paper pub- , ' lished for the purpose of reporting, ' I Interpreting and teach ng agrtcul- ? tural truth for the benefit of all who are interested in better farms, better " homes better schools, better church- ( es. and a better and more satisfying c up try 1 fe. ft is edited from the ' field, and is closely assoc ated w th ' the armors, the Farmers' Institutes, r the Agricultural Colleges, Experi- ( merit Stations, and all other organizations devoted to country life pro/ gross. f rri1 n n A rnree luctgctziiiico aaivi "S The Semi-Week >' Observer, one yes a_ I The Farmers Voice. one year, (twice R The Charlotte Semi Weekly f? A Farm I'ajx-r a* Well as a N d Formerly The Semi-Weekly Observ a reprint of The Daily Observer. No FARM paper, but still carries all t flensed and made a continued story c rrom day to day. This news is gat parts of the world and paid for by server. The political news is an imp of the events of the week without reg faction. , THE SEMI-WEE M EACH AIV Young We have just received by ex| eckwear that ever came to this le of the leading manufacturers ?t choice for 25c. Plenty of the Cd A big line in all the best sha] -made by the oldest manufactur vo for 25c. The famous Linon Brand of i lack Stripes and Figures. Also >llars and French Cuffs, at $1 ai Undc For men and boys, a complet Hosiery < Silk Hose, black and tan, 5(k ilk Lisle Hose, black and tans, 1 Belts in all the best colors ar The Boston Garter, no meta nes at 10c and 15c. If you want to be minuet, ca Ipps, DON'T WORRY. MEACHAI Our Big 10-Da BEGINS SATURD/ And as an inducement to get you say anything abaut it, but we are r to pay bills we are making t Mens', Ladies and Children's Oxfor Nine dozen of the famous IRVIt latest styles, in Patent, Gun-metal vas, at exactly 1-4 off the original j You see this will give you a $2 Oxi only $2.44. Four dozen Ladies' Radcliffe 0: Patent, Gun-metal and Kid, origii During this big Ten-Day Sale you at just ONE AALF price. $2.50 ( J fT r.ignt auzen nuge-niuui.guiiicijr the original price. We have ihese lar prices were $1.25 to $2.00. 25c Twelve dozen Misses' and Childr metal, ranging in price from 50c tc you buy these Oxfords for a penny RALSTON AND FELI It is useless to speak of these t\ pecially for the "man who cares." you have seen the big variety of KALSTON means perfect foot cor ed on a foot last. During this big these Oxfords at 10^ off Remerr are equal to almost any other $5 C E. W.Kii "The Place Whei D15E5H5Z525Z5HE5H5S5HS5Z5? D " | Parks Gr a a 1 if yoi j Good Thi 'Phon In I Parks Groc< 1 E. S. PAR I25E5H5555H55H555H5Z5E5M5L1 \ 25c Special Notice in Th( our Ciub >argain Ever Offered. Read JOS^H^^lsloia! Edited by JAMES M. IRVINE. Ia an illustrated National Earn dagaslne for progressive farmers i ill agricultural cornmun ties it :: iuthor ty on fruit culture and shoult ?e read by every farmer and war lener In America. If you expect t< nake a success of raising fruit it ii iccessary to have the best ideas < : h' ?h who have succeeded These \v 1 > lound In every issue of The l-'rui Jrower. The Semi-Weekly Observe tr Sl.oO j The Fruit Grr a month). .JVOc | The Woman's Observer Do Not I endpaper. Pl" Coupon er ?as merely Send The 8*" w it 18 also a The Far n he news, run,t world events TWELVE MO hered from all To The Daily Obartlal chroulo'e Postofflce .. . ard to party or ! R- F. D Amount encb a KLY OBSERVE! ? # t 1 Sc EPFS. Men! jress one of the nobbiest lots of 5 city?all the very latest from of New York. Call at once and ;m worth 50c. lars. pes?4-Ply Linen Slip Easy Bands er in this country?Lion Brand, irts. Shirts in White and neat White and i the Negligee Shirts, with detach- > rid $1.50. irwear ;e line, best makes, 25c to $1.00. ind Belts. ;. Silk Hose, assorted colors, 25c. 25c. id styles, 25c and 50c. 1, assorted colors, 25c. Cheaper ,11 on Epps, and if it came from vT&~ EPPS. ly Oxford Sale iY OF THIS WEEK. to shop these hot days, and don't leeding some ready cash with which hese big sacrifices on the following i ds: ' ; JG DREW Ladies' Oxfords, all the , Kid, Velvet, Suede and White CanDrices which range from $2 to $3.50. ord for $1.50 and a $3 Oxford for ! tfords, some pretty styles in' Tan, lal prices range from $2.50 to $3. can buy any of these pretty Oxfords )xfords will cost you only $1.25. Oxfords at exactly ONE-FOURTH in all sizes and various styles. Regu: off on every dollar's worth. eu's Oxfords in Patent, Kid, Gun> $1.25. Only during this sale can less than what they are marked. .OWCRiFTS FOR MEN. vo almost perfect Oxfords, made esYou know them well enough and pretty styles in our show window, nfort, for every Raiston Shoe is moldTen-Day Sale we offer you any of iber that all $4 and $4.50 Ralstons >xford. 1 11 /M mbrell Co. re Quality Counts." jssHssasgsmsagasasBSEsaa] ocery Co* | a want I ngs to Eat, 1 e 116 S ;ry Company, jjj KS, Manager. jjj iiasassagasHsasgsMSEgasaa i Times Will Pay Handsomely. bing Offer ng for the Entire Family. CliicaK". Illinois, l ! >?' t?Ml by IIKItllFHT K AUFM \ V 1 nit'HU mi.ru ruu.i >..r mulfuu f-.- . k- . V. " V ??* IllttiVCI IUI |l?n ^ monny than any month y maga* ne j printed, /n 't you will llnd history, travel. sc ence. invention, art. l t-rature. drama, edueatlon. relig on and many useful deparlmeits of intei'-st 1 to almost every fami y. auch as rnu?.i . f < oklmf. fashions, needle-work, ha rj dressing .home dnsamak tig health, etc. Woman's World s super or to most magaz nes sell ng for Jl.Oo a v ear. ;r for $1.50, Worth $3.00. >vv *r. (month y) SI.(hi World, (monthly) S'*v ' >ostpone Your Acceptance. i. C'l'p oat and Mall with Koiulttsuce. tl- Weekly Observer, m rs' Voice. ^ 'he Krult Grower. The Woriian's World. NTHS ...... State / ed S <, Charlotte, N. C.