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ggSggMBBHE > THE POET MILL TIMES. P?oii?tfc ? Pobifchtl Thttffarm. ?-W. BRAOrQHP t , lft|Br?i>4Prw>rtotoc. ICMciurnoN Rates: OM YMT 11.28 Six Months .... .68 - I Ths Times Invites contributions on live subjects b?t does not hiss to publish more than200 words W anjr subject. The right is reserved to edit UTsrjr communication submitted for publication. On application to the publisher, advertising rates are made known to those interested. Telephone, local and long distance. No. 112. Entered at the postofflce at Fort Mill. S. C.. as tall matter of the second class. ~ 55,5 * I THURSDAY. JANUARY 9. 1913. The idea which was more or less current throughout the country that the parcels-post was designed in the interest of the great mail-order houses of the North and East is now fVAVl AM 11 WW ew A e?t?4-4-rv/l Lss.sa ? gcuci any auiMiimi iu iiitvr iK,'i:ii erroneous. Instead of making a flat rate, regardless of distance, for the shipment of packages by parcel s-post. Con press wisely incorporated in the law what is known as the zone system?that is, the system by which, to give j a concrete example, a package can be sent for less postage from Fort Mill to Columbia than the same package can he sent from Fort Mill to Baltimore. This gives the local merchants a distinct advantage over the remote mail-order houses and means prosperity for them instead of adversity if they appropriate to themselves the opportunities which are offered by the law. Henceforth under the new law , every storekeeper is the center of a parcels-post zone. He has the advantage of the mail-order house by being able to distribute in his own zone his goods under advantageous circumstances which are denied his bigger but remote competitor. In this nor in any other South Carolina town can the mail-order house successfully compete with the local merchant if the local merchant plans intelligently to get the business lo which he is entitled. If the merchants throughout the country use the columns of their home newspapers in conjunction with the parcels-post, they will soon tind themselves possessors of a new prosperity, and competitors on a real and a successful scale witn tne great mailorder houses that have done so much injury of late years to the prosperity of the local merchant. The death in Little Rock a few days ago of United States Senator Jetf Davis, of Arkansas, ought to be universally regretted by the plain people of this country. In 110 speech Senator Davis ever made and by no vote he ever cast in the Senate since he became a member of that body six years ago did he align himself with the enemies of the people. He was a man of courage and ability, devoted to the South and her interests, and he was able to take care of himself in debate with any of his colleagues. But because he refused to religiously observe some of the over-nice rules of the Senate and because he refused to do the bidding of "the interests." he brought down upon himself the abuse and ridicule of all the big trust-controlled newspapers of the North and all the little trustcontrolled newspapers of the South. Frequently he was referred to by these papers as a picturesque demagogue. The attempt to belittle and discredit Senator Davis,, however, had little effect upon the minds of the mass of the people, for they knew him to be their friend. The treatment he received from the subsidized press was not different to the treatment it has bestowed upon every other man of national prominence who could not be bullied or bribed by the money power. If Senator Davis was a demagogue, the pity is that there are not more demagogues like him in our pui^ic life. aBBOBHHBBHBBBBBBmBE Every word of a timely editorial which appeared in the last issue of the Dillon Herald in denunciation of murder in general and stressing particularly the unjustifiable killing of a good citizen on the streets of that town Christmas Eve should be read with care by every one into whose hands a copy of the paper falls. "Unless something is done," says our contemporary, "to check the wave of crime that; is sweeping the country, conditions will become so bad that, no man's life will be safe. Courts I have been so lax in the adminis- ; tration of justice that the shed- | aing 01 numan Diood?tne taking of a human life? has come to be regarded as one of the least of the crimes prohibited by statute. Dillon county is no exception to the rule. The number of mur-. ders and homicides that have j occurred in Dillon since the1 county was formed is appalling. The price of a human life is fixed by the size of the attorney's fee, and if our juries do not awake to a sense of their duty? if they do not deal with the situation firmly, determinedly and unflinchingly?the time je not far distant when conditions will be beyond their control." The friends of Governor Blease doubtless will be pleased as those who are opposed to him may in equal degree be displeased to learn that at least one influential South Carolina daily has made an observation friendlv to the Gov ernor in an editorial commenting upon the great number of pardons and paroles he has granted to prisoners. During the cam: paign in which the Governor was renominated last August there was no one so stupid as to mistake the position of the Anderson Mail, edited by William Banks. The Mail did not mince words in saying that it thought the interests of the State did not lie in the reelection of Governor Blea3e. On one occasion it criticised the Governor so severely that some of his friends became enraged at Mr. Banks and threatened him with violence. Happily nothing came of the threats. We quote from The Mail with reference to the Governor's pardons and paroles: "It has been our observation that not onp of the 500 prisoners released by HI erase in his term of office has ever gone back on his parole, and we hope that none of them will ever commit acts so untoward as to bring shame upon the State and disgrace upon the governor who was kind to them." Washington dispatches seem to show that banking reform is ro be made the subject of- legis- | lation, along with the tariff, at i the special session of Congress which President-elect Wilson is to call in April. Ex-Congressman Fowler has already prepared a bill, the Banking and Currency Committee will probably submit another, Senator LaFollette may submit another, and there may be still others. All of them will be thoroughly scrutinized, and it is to be hoped that Congress will pass one providing for a thoroughly scientific, panic-proof banking system. No system will be adequate, it is agreed, without'. r>nolinir of hnnlf riicorvao g o * VUVI * Vk,? tablishing a rediscount system for commercial paper, taking the ; treasury out of the banking system and providing for the financing of our foreign trade. These are fundaments of a sound system. It is for Congress to dev ise the machinery for putting them into effect. Every man's purpose should be to assume the normal responsibility of life and surround himself and those depending upon him with the things that make life complete and enjoyable. Unforseen happenings can make these responsibilities heavy burjdens and whatever may be put aside for the day of misfortune must in the beginning be small and accumulate slowly. (Advertisement.) Foils a Foul Plot. 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Trial bottle free at Fort Mill Drug Co., Parks Drug Co. and Ardrey's Drug Store. ONE CENT A WORD MINIMUM CHARGE. 25C. WANTED?Ten or twelve Calves or Yearlings. T. N. Ross, Supt. Charlotte Bnck Co. Farm. NOTICE?I have some Oats for sale. W. E. Kimbrell. FOR SALE?I have several good mules that I will sell cheap for cash or on time. A. R. McELHANEY. FOR SALE?Reentered Berkshire Pig*, $10 each or $15 for pair. The dam of these pigs was sired by Lee Premier III, Moore's $1100 Boar, and has taken prizes at Greensboro and Charlotte Fairs. Elmwood Farm, S. E. Bailee, Proprietor. FOR RENT?I have several farms to rent to good tenants. Call or phone and I will show you a farm and state terms. BERT N1VENS. FOR SALE?Lettuce Plants at 10 cents per hundred. M. Faris, R. F. D. No. 15, Pineville, N. C. FOR SALE?Two Mules and one Horse, for cash or ciedit. We will buy beef cattle and rnilch cows. L. A. HARRIS & CO. THANKS! We most cordially thank our friends who have patronized us so liberally during the last twelvemonth, and trust that oiin/iAoa Vine Uaa** 4-VkA BUVVbOO uao UCCIl lilic X o* ward of each. May the New Year bring you much happiness and continued prosperity. Haile's on the Corner. Phone 43. EE3I dl IF=1f=)l 1 DO YOU 1 f? c tt aut y u = not a single ar in our entire C none but the h an article out - , after it had Our store is c precaution in -J in your home. vince you thai fresh and pure STEWART r=r =ii i r i| x To Our Customerr and the 9 Gree 19 jj We have enjoyed and a jjjj of the patronage of the pe | have strenuously endeavc 9 Food Stuffs, at as low pri< i jr emcieni, courteous servic< * only partly in that desire J not been in vain. 3 We shall continue to st 2 our customers shall at all y With best wishes, io JONES, Tt *>' R)tRe?suU; KflYSTi f~New ' To Cusi The year jui and downs, bv year with us. you have givei for this we tha opportunity of We solicit tf Iers and hope t year 1913. \ tention and an lines to select 1 We extend I most cordial g: Year may hav M'E] |i It IE ^ rjrm.T^v?? r a M>UW C u to know that there is | tide of stale merchandise rrocery stock. We handle J est goods and would throw rather than sell it to you become old and tainted. U lean. We use the same this respect that you do A trial order will con- J ; our Groceries are clean, t. Call 'phone 15. ' & CHIP ? m m ' m m a 9 |r=ir==ir |pz !r=i H OO ?****?? 0 i Public, jjj tings: 6 Q ppreciated a liberal share g iople of Fort Mill and we Q red to supply the best in j ces as possible and to give a e. If we have succeeded * , we feel our efforts have * 0 rive for better things, and fi times be given the best. Q IE GROCER. | 3 fTpgR>) Est-1885 C ? tfSFERTIUZERO . Year Greeting tomers and Friends. st closed has been one of many ups it, on the whole, it has been a good This is due to the liberal patronage I n us, both wholesale and retail, and nk you most heartily and take this expressing our gratitude to you. le business of all of our old customo make many new ones during the offer you fair dealing, prompt at- 1 immense stock of everything in our from. to each and all of you the season s reeting axjd the wish that the New e much good in store for you. LHANEY'S it January Bargains. | if ===== All Winter goods must go while it is yet winter time. 4 All 10c Outings, Flannelettes, etc., now 7 l-2c 4 All 7 l-2c Outings, Flannelettes, etc., now 5c % $1.00 Dress Goods now 50c 4 75c Dress Goods now x.? 37 l-2c ? All 50c Dress Goods now 1 25 4 $15.00 Ladies' Suits and Coats now $7.50 <| $10.00 Ladies' Suits and Coats now $5.00 ^ 1 All Hats HALF PRICE. ? $35.00 Sewing Machines $15.00 " $65.00 Sewing Machines $32.50 * f $250.00 Piano $135.00 f $250.00 Piano $110.00 ? Blankets, per pair, 40c to $2.90 4 + Sweaters, 25c to $2.25 ? i 50c Edison Wax Ambroil 4 minute Records 31c ^ Edison Phonograps, $35 up. Watches 90c up. Clocks 75c up. r Our guarantee on everything we sell is worth a great deal ? ^ to you. We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. ^ | L. J. MASSEY. j. 4-4- *444-?4<.?44444-$*<^*4<<fc44444<$4444444<3> ISB1.98 Will buy any hat in our store. Several here worth $5.00, $6.00 and $6.50, but we must not have a one when Spring comes, so come at once and get first choice. Gingham and Percale New line just in for your early sewing. Nice new patterns, fast colors, 10c and 12 l-2c. Galatea Cloth t Hercules brand, a new cloth just out, absolutely first-class, just as good as you can buy. Colors guaranteed. Very special at 15c. We are the sole agents for Fort Mill. Meacham & Epps. 4 * i