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T v \ ' ?" f SB T ^ Established in 1891. WILL STATE TROOPS GO TO WllSON INAUGURAL? The question foremost in the minds of the members of a num ber of military organizations of the State at present is whether or not they will be permitted to attend as a body the inauguration of Presidefft Wilson in Washington next March. A report sent out from Columbia Monday says that Governor Blease has stated that he will not permit the militia of the State to attend the inauguration if it is ir^ his power to prevent it. Several reasons for the Governor's attitude in the matter are given, principal of which is that he, as commander-in-chief of the militia, has received no formal invitation to allow the State troops to participate in the inaugural ceremonies. In speaking to a newspaper reporter of his refusal to allow the militia to go to Washington, Governor Blease is quoted as having said in part: "I do not propose for the South Carolina troops to go to Washington and be mistreated, or treated discourteously because of their commander-in-chief, knowing full well who will have control of the South Carolina part of the inauguration, William E. Gonzales, and knowing that it ill 1 ! _ I A 1 J 1 win De nis pleasure to place tne governor of South Carolina in any embarrassing position on that occasion in which he could place me, by fair or foul means, or by treachery, which is so well known to his race of people. "Therefore I decline to allow myself or the South Carolina troops to be placed under his command or in any manner or form under his dictation. If an invitation comes from the proper source which will guarantee to my troops an honorable position */' in the inaugural parade, and will guarantee to them fairness and equality, I am in favor of accepting it and of their participating in the inaugural ceremonies." M!.. C ? iir i urns oprmgs 10 wea. Of interest to a great many people in this section will be the announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Marguerite Springs and Mr. Richard Austin Myers, invitations to which and reading as follows were issued last week: "Mr. and Mrs. Brevard Davidson Springs request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter. Marguerite Clarkson, to Mr. Richard Austin Myers, on Wednesday evening, January the twenty-ninth, at eight o'clock, pne thousand seven hundred and twelve South Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina." Miss Springs is well in Fort Mill and vicinity. Her parents resided in Fort Mill up to some years ago, and she spent the years of her childhood in this city. Mr. Myers, the groom-tobe is a young civil engineer of Charlotte. A Generous Pounding. Returning from our vacation Friday, Dec. 20., we were met at the station and carried home in an auto. Several of our members were at the parsonage to give us a glad welcome home. Upon entering the dining room we were surprised and delighted. The table was laden with a portion of everything good to eat from our farms and market. We counted 56 different packages unH anmu mnro nomo in nnwt v...v? wviiiv (iiv/t v vuiuv/ m iicai uaj and are continuing to come. The pounding was from the Fort Mill church, but the Flint Hill folks often remember us in this way. A few days ago one member gave enough fresh meat to last our family a whole week. We are more thankful than we can express in words, to I every one who took part in fill' ing our pantry with nice things to eat, thereby gladdening our hearts with such an expression of their appreciation S. P. Hair, Pastor. News Installs Lynotype. The Lancaster News has installed a lynotype machine and the appearance of the paper has been very much improved as a result. % HE F OLD LETTER OF MEMBER OF "W1LHCE HOUSE" Although thirty-six years have nasseri sinc.f* flip fnmnns "Wnllnno House" met in Columbia, South : Carolinians yet read with interest of the patriotic part the members of the House played in ridding the State of the negro and scalawag government which had been in the ascendency since 1868. One of the active leaders of the "House" was the late j Capt. B. H. Massey, of Fort Mill, who was one of the York county representatives that year in the General Assembly. During the sessions of the "Wallace House" Capt. Massey frequently wrote to his neighbors and l'riends in Fort Mill telling them of the progress the Democrats were making in trying to get control of the State government. One of these letters Capt. Massey wrote to the firm of Drakeford, M n?envr Xr C.n r\f "iliioli Kits t'/iti I j Vb v>v/. J VI W II1V1I IliO OVSII9 Mr. Henry Massey, was a member. This letter has just been discovered among the private correspondence of Mr. Henry Massey and he has been kind enough to lend it to The Times for publication: Columbia, Dec. 2, 1876, 9 a. m. Drakeford, Massey & Co.: We were in session all night and likely to remain so for several days. The Republican side was very stiff yesterday evening, but tempered down considerably last night, and seems to be very quiet this morning. Discussion has ceased on both sides at present. We think we have exhausted that point. We are now trying other, and I hope more effective, means. The military failed to appear to put us out yesterday, and now the impression is that they will not eject ; us from the Hall. If they do not I we are masters of the situation. The Republicans did not canvass the votes yesterday for Governor according to their appointment? postponed until 2 o'clock today ? and 1 don't think they will reach that point today. The difficulty with us is that we have no recognition from the Senate, they having recognized the other | side of the house. If we are under the necessity of retiring | from this Hall, we will have to j create a Senate before we can ! operate. We have 12 Democratic ; senators seated and three that , have not yet been seated. That number does not constitute a quorum, consequently we would not have a lawful assembly, but i if the worst has to come to th^ j worst, we will have to take that course and organize a bogus Senate. That we are trying to avoid if possible, and that will be our last resort, for we are now in the bounds of law and our | object is to remain so. One ! thing I can say is that if we I fail it will not be our fault, for ! this House is determined to stand up for our rights as long as there is a glimmer of hope. It is a sad sight to see 64 intelligent gentlemen on one side and 55 negroes and five mean, low white men on the other side assembled in the House of Representatives of this State-a sovereign State of the United States?arrayed against each other and some j Limes to all appearances ready to kill each other. Then acrain, we are laughing and talking together on friendly terms as we are at this writing, as General Wallace, our speaker, and Macker, their speaker, are now sit?ting together near me and laughI ing and talking together. 1 o'clock, p. m. ? The Republican side has just passed a resolution postponing the counting of the vote for Governor until Mon, day at 2 o'clock, p. m. Hamilton, i a negro from Beaufort, now | speaking in favor of Hampton, i claims that Chamberlain has not received a majority of votes and that he is not elected. Hamilton is a Rad. Myers is also with us on the same principles. _ Demo urais ungniening up, Kepublicans depressed. 3 o'clock, p. in. - Great excitement, another man sworn in by our speaker. We are getting ! the advantage of them. We ! find they have been claiming a ; member from Barnwell who has not been here yet. We received I a telegram stating that the J ' \ ' ORT FORT MILL. S. CM THUR FORT MILL PEOPLE ASK FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINS Fort Mill people have joined with the people of Rock Hill, Lancaster, Chester and other towns along the Southern railway's lines in this section in the i movement to have another daily train each way between Charlotte and Columbia, passing Rock Hill at about noon. Working to this ond M nptitinn XXrnc nir/mlofiwl ?.? ? v.v. /?. .? V II V Uiatrvi on the streets of Fort Mill Monday and was signed by practically all the citizens of the town. The petition was forwarded on Tuesday to S. H. Ilardwick, passenger traffic manager for the Southern, at Washington, D. C. It is said that similar petitions have been forwarded to Mr. Hardwick from Rock Hill, Chester, and Lancaster. In asking for better train serice it is pointed out that a train leaving Charlotte for Columbia at about noon would connect at Rock Hill with the train for Camden, Kingville and Charleston as well as being of inestimable value to local traffic along the Charlotte-Columbia division. ; Such a train also would enable passengers from the North for UUUVII VIII V11111 cl ^UIIIIO IU icai'll rthcir destinations without the present delay of six to eight hours at Charlotte* A mid-day ' rain between Columbia and Charlotte, would also connect at Hock Hill with the train for Camden and Kingville, or pas-1 senders desiring to spend a few ; hours in Charlytte could do so I and return to their homes in the late afternoon. There is general dissatisfaction with the present schedules on the Char'otte-Columbia division of tiie Southern, and it is felt that the t usiness on both the Columbia and Charleston division warrants better service. The people of Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Chester ami Lancaster are determined to bring about an improvement in this respect, if possible, and will not drop the matter until some relief is given. The News of Gold Hill. Port Niill Times Com spondenee. The health of this section is good, I learn, and we have had a IaI i\t* fticnn/doliln n-nnt 1- /*?. IWl/ V4. I vopvv KIWIVv V> V.CU1UI OII1V.C Christmas. The farmers are just moving up with their work, sowing oats, breaking stubble, etc. We have heard little or nothing of cutting down the acreage this year, so we suppose they are going to do as they please, just as they have been doing. Capt. C. T. Crook, who has been visiting relatives here, returned home the last week, accompanied by his little niece, Miss Johnnie Crook. Mrs. Beulah Wilson, of Bishopville, who has been visiting her father, S. C. Faris, returned home the last week. W. H. Windle spent a day or two in Columbia last week. Our school is moving nicely, I learn, and to see the kids start to school with a whole lot of books reminds us very much of an Irish peddler traveling the highway. It is a wonder to us that they don't all grow up hump-shouldered, sway-backed, or knock-need. But then, it is so fashionable. Splinter. Gold Hill, Jan. 20. Make Your Tax Returns. County Auditor B. M. Love arrived in Fort Mill yesterday morning on his annual tour of the county and will remain here today and tomorrow for the purpose of listing the taxable property of the township. Mr. Love is quartered in the office of Dr. (J. B. Elliott, fourth door of the I Savings Bank building facing | the railroad. nionihur I ..IN.IIiwv. Iiuu uv/t ICit llUIIIt: )TCl. : The discovery of that fact pro! duced great confusion among the Republicans. 7 o'clock, p. m.?Rather quiet at this hour. Myers, of Beau tort, is now speaking on our side. I There seems to be a general depression on the Republican side, whilst the Democratic side brightens. We expect to remain in the House tomorrow and until we gain our point, if not driven out by the military, which we don't think will be done. B. H. Massey. ' . f i Mill SPAY, JANUARY 23, 1913. YORK DELEGATION BUSY IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Fort Mill Times Correspondence. I am not a newspaper writer, but. will try, in as few words as possible, to prive Times readers an account of the business tram acted by the State Legislature up to this writing. Both the Senate j and House of Representatives convened accordir.tr tn law nt 12 o'clock, m., on January 14. I The Senate was organized by administering: the oath to Hon. O. A. Smith, Lieutenant Governor-elect. who by virtue of his office is president of that body. Hon. P. L. Hardin, senator from Chester, was elected president, pro tern. Wish I could pive the names of minor officers of the body, but haven't the data at hand to do so. The House of Representatives was organized hv the unanimous election of Hon. Mendel L. Smith, of Kershaw, as speaker. Captain Smith is eminently qualified to fill this hiprh office, this being: the fourth time this honor has been conferred upon him. lie is in the prime of life, alert, easily approached, handsome of form and feature, and by his long: experience as presiding officer he is probably the ablest parliamentarian in the State. The organization was completed by the election of James A. Hoyt, of Richland, as clerk: G. McGowan Simpkins, of Edtrefield, as reading: clerk: J. S. Wilson, of Lancaster, serpeant-at-arms, and the Rev. J. P. Knox, the beloved pastor of the A. R. P. church, of Columbia, aschaplain. Mr. Knox is a brother-in-law of Hon. J. ; Steele Brice, of Yorkville, and is well known to many York coun; ty people. i The York delegation has been I fortunate as to committee api pointnients. Senator J. E. Beamj guard is on several important i committees?sorry I cannot name them for lack of data. The Senator is rooming at the home of S. L. Miller, No. 1420 Washing| ton street. Representative O. L. Sanders is chairman of the Comj mittee on Officers and Offices and i of Mines and Mining, and is a ; member of the Committee on Hospital for Insane. At present I his address is, Drawer No. 130. Col. W. B. Riddle, who, by the way, is the Lord Chesterfiield of | the delegation, is on the Commitj tee on Hospital for Insane and Committee on Military Affairs. ; He is rinl lorv.f-1^1 tative A. E. Hutchison is on the Judiciary Committee and is stopping at the Hotel Woodward. ! Representative J. R. Haile is a ; member of the Ways and Means Committee. He is rooming at No. 1402 Senate street, only one 1 and a half blocks from the State House, and is taking his meals wherever he can get them. The two most, important committees of the House are, first, the Ways and Means, second, the Judiciary. Quite a number of hills have been introduced so far. Senator Beamguard has introduced a bill ! for the relief of the Clover storm! sufferers, and the same has been I reported favorably by the Senate , Finance committee. The York delegation will in a few days introduce the following bills, viz: Rill to provide for sale of County Home farm, etc., as per recommendation of York grand iurv. and bill to amend the Court House Act. Mr. Haile has secured the appointment of his young friend. Master Malcolm Link, son of C. I S. Link, of Fort Mill, to the position of page in the House for | the session of 1914. I will, from time to tjine, endeavor to keep Times 'feeders i posted as to measures of interest which come up. All mail matter for members of the delegation should be addressed in care of the Senate and House. J. R. H. Columbia, Jan. 18. Will Visit Winthrop College. Members of the General Assembly of South Carolina will visit Winthrop college in a body on Friday, January 24. President Johnson extended an invitation to the legislators to visit Winthrop on last Monday, but thr i trip was postponed until the 24. Wgk 5"> f ' ^ I \ * \ Timi FORT MILL MAN INVENTS FENDER FOR CAR WHEEL I R. M. Hood, a well known I shoemaker of Fort Mill, has ap! plied for a patent on a new 1 safety device for railway, street car, and other trucks, which he ! has rpcpntlv invonto?l tk? ? - - J til v VIIVVU* 1 lit model of Mr. Ho id's invention has been approved by the patent office in Washington and it is likely that letters of patent will be issued within a few days. The device, which is inexpensive, is in the nature of a fender to be applied to the trucks of a railway or street car and, it is claimed, will prevent the wheels passing over any object that happens to fall in front of them. Specifically, the device is of peculiar utility for preventing the foot or arm of a person being caught between the wheels and the track. The fender when applied to the truck sets about j one-halt inch above the rail, and j lis of equal service whether thei I train is moving forward or back- 1 ward. It is also claimed for the j ; device that it will impose no severe shock to the person or object which is encountered. Mr. Hood has secured strong financial backing with which to j place his invention on the market and is confident that it will be in great demand when introduced. New Way to Control Liquor. John P. Grace, mayor of the city of Charleston, has produced what seems to be a new idea on the whiskey question. In an address to the members of the Charleston legislative delegation Mr. Grace outlined a proposed solution of the liquor question. It was that the Legislature repeal all the laws on the statute books and thus, by legislative silence, leave it to Charleston to regulate her liquor traffic as she chose. The mayor contended that this could be done, under the provisions of the Constitution. and asserted that the local ! regulation could be made satisfactory. The secretary of State has issued a charter to the Mutual ini vestment company of Rock Hill, 1 with a capital stock of $15,000. Our Great "Pr i Continues for a f was a big succei beginning. You< Handsome Read over last \ j CLOT) For the next tw offer you any Sv any Pair o! Troi for just one- tin 1 ular prices. New Goods - Good E. W. Kimt "THE PLACE WIIER1 ?c "* I/O* SI.25 Per Year. DR. J. E. MASSEY, SR., PASSES TO HIS REWARD Dr. J. E. Massey, Sr., a native f of Fort Mill and for many years a practicing physician of this ' community, i died Monday morning at 10 o'clobk at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julian Starr, in Rock Hill. Dr. Massey had been in ill health for a year or more. His death was due to heart trouble. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Starr and the interment was in T.Qnrolwnn/1 - *^V.V?4 WU cemetery, Rock Hill. As a public man, Dr. Massey stood high in the estimation of all. He was at one time a mem- . . : ber of the South Carolina Legislature and after his removal to Rock Hill served several terms as a member of the council of that city. He was a member or the Presbyterian church and a true, Christian gentleman. Dr. Massey was 64 years of age. having been born in Kershaw county, Jan. 26, 1849, the son of the late B. H. Massey, of Lancaster county, and Nancy Catherine (Haile) Massey, the latter of whom died only about six weeks ago and of whose death he was too ill to be told. He graduated in medicine at the T Tni v^r-sitv rvf Murulonfl T3r?1#-i w ... ? w .. iUUI J IUIIVI, uail/l" more, in 1872. He was twice married; first to Miss Alice Mas| sey, of Lancaster county. Of this union three children survive. Dr. J. E. Massey, Jr., and Mrs. J. S. Starr, of Rock Hill, and Mrs. Eugene Dewstoe, of Atlanta. His second wife, who died two years ago. was Miss Manassas Withers of Fort Mil!. Two children of this union survive, Miss Kathleen Massey and ; Mr. Withers Massey, of Rock Hill. Resides these there are left to mourn his loss the following brothers and sisters: Messrs. B. F. and L. J. Massey, of Fort Mill; Henry Massey of Rock Hill, W. T. Massey, of Tampa, Fla. Mesdames J. W. Ardrey, J. M. Spratt and T. S. Kirkpatrick, of Fort Mill. WHITE LEGHORN EGGS-I have * for sale for hatching purposes pure WycofT strain White Leghorn Eggs at $1.00 for 15. P. A. LEE, Fort Mill, S. C. LINE! ice Drop Sale" ew more days. It 5S from the very ire missing lots of 5 Bargains veek's list again. HING. ro weeks we lit of Clothes or isers in the house rd off the reg # Styles - Big Values . jrell Comp'y E QUALITY COUNTS." i in. ? . >. > y<? / - m