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: ''m Spend a da3 T Established in 1891. THE NEWS IN BRIEF FROM OVER THE STATE That the farmers of South Carolina are adopting with much favor the use of cover crops during the fall and winter months, is stated by W. W. Long, State farm demonstration agent. Since July 1, 1911, when the marriage license law in South Carolina went into effect, there have been issued from the office of the probate judge in Richland county 1,444 licenses. A State prohibition mass meeting has been called to meet in Columbia October 28 by George Gary Lee of Lykesland to elect a State executive committee and organize a Democratic prohibition party for South Carolina.Executive clemency was accorded T. K. Browder of Clarendon county and J. G. Hughes of Pickens county, both white men, by Governor Blease TTpirlou innrniiwr In lo>t K inefunnoo the short sentences of the convicts were commuted. It is practically certain that there will be a third man in the race for the United States senate from South Carolina. The third candidate is A. F. Lever, member of Congress from the Seventh district and chairman of the1 agricultural committee of the house. ? ? . Adjt. Gen. William W. Moore will be a candidate to succeed himself in the primary next summer. "You can say that unless something unforeseen arises I will be a candidate for reflection to the office of Adjutant General," was the statement made by * General Moore when asked by the News and Courier representative as to whether the rumors that he would not run again were correct. Convicts now employed in the State hosiery mill, excepting those considered too dangerous to be without the walls and the decrepit and infirm, will be let -out to the counties lrom which *they came, provideu the counties pay the penitentiary $4 a month lor each convict. This will take about 200 and the remaining 100, who are either dangerous or inlirm, will be put to work in a furniture factory to be established within the walls under the direction of the board of directors. The Nevimn ?itnntinn The administration considers the present situation in Mexico the gravest since Huertu became provisional president. His arrest of members of the Mexican congress, followed by suspension of congress, has stirred much anxiety in official circles in Washington. President Wilson is studying the situation, but has not announced the attitude the United States will take. The action of Huerta is similar to that of Diaz. It looks as if he is trying to make himself dictator. The United States will probably increase the naval force at Vera Cruz. Iron Ore on York Farm. Iron ore has been discovered on the farm of Mr. li. H. Massey about three miles east of Rock Hill. Mr. Massey recently submitted specimens of the ore for chemical analysis to Clemson college authorities and it has been found that the specimens submitted show 47.07 per cent, of metallic iron. In view of the fact that ore showing 25 per cent of iron is regarded as workable and profitable for mining, it \iri1l V\?? ro'ili7o<l thnt \1 r* Vlnauou'ii ai*o is very rich in iron. It is very probable that iron mining may develop as an industry at the Mttssey place at an early date. M E A C H A Milli Very busy in this departm Hats are simply fine this se everyone, and as for prices, style and prices and see wh certainly eclipsing her past r Coat Suits Just in by express, a ni Suits at $10.00 and $12.50. to $5.00. Mentor Ui for women and children. 1 for 50c for vest and pants Childrens* Union suits at 50< for the past eight years. M EACHAI It's better at the same pi I / at the Yorl His r< Prohibition Gets Black Eye. Prohibition In South Carolina was given another black eye last week when the supreme court of the State ruled that any person, acting ns 'the agent of the buyer, having purchased contraband whiskey, is not guilty of violation of the statutes applying to transportatibn of contraband liquor by his act of carrying the contraband liquor to that party as whose agent he was acting. This construction was placed on the statutes regulating illegal liquor by the court in a decision written bv Justice Hvdrick and con cur red in by Chief Justice Gary and Justice Watts. Justice Fraser wrote a dissenting opinion. The decision of the city court of Anderson and tincircuit for Anderson county, holding that the transportation of liquor subsequent to buying in illegal sale was a violation of the law, in the case of the city of Anderson against Milton Faust, convicted of the charge, was reversed. Sulzer Jury Could Not Agree. The high court of impeachment at Albany, N. Y., which is to decide tinfate of Gov. William Sulzer Monday failed to reach a verdict. After a session of an hour and a half, virtually all of which was held in secret, the court unexpectedly adjourned until 11:30 o'clock Tuesday to permit further argument by counsel relative to the testimony of Allan A. Ryan, Ambassador Henry Morgenthau and Duncan W. Peck, superintendent of public works. This testimony had to do with alleged elforts ot Gov. Sulzer to suppress evidence against him and to obtain political influence to stop the trial. The offenses alleged in this connection were not specified in the articles of impeachment and upon the convening 01 court juagu miller 01 llie court ot appeals raised ihe question as to where tney titled in. The executive session at once followed. President Speaks for Birds. The latest proclamation of President Wilson has been sent to the game wardens of the various States, and is far reaching in its effect. The principal provision is interesting, stating, "Ail wild geese, wild swans,v brant, wild ducks, snipe, plover, woodcock, rail, wild pigeons and ail other migratory game and insectivorous birds which in their northern and southern migrations pass through or do not remain permanently the entire year within the borders of any State or territory, shall hereafter be deemeo to be witlnn the custody and protection ox the government or the United States, and bhall not be destroyed or taken contrary to regulations herein<er provided for." South Carolina is in zone number 2, which comprises for the mofet part the Southern Slates and other States 01 the coast. llowe\er, the new law I and us regulations wnl not interfere with State regulations, where biros remain lor the entire year as a whole within the borders ot states in which they are bred. Big Bitch formally Opened. The momentary touch of a key by the President of the United States Friday sent a current of electricity through a continuous telegraph and cable connection of 4.00U miles, setting oil' a gigantic blast of dynamite whicy ex pioucu me ciamooa uiue, the last ??1 the great physical barriers to water communication in the l'anama canai. It was an extraordinary feat of telegraphy, especially planned for the occasion. At precisely 2 o'clock Friday afternoon President Wilson simply closing a key at the White House, sent the cnrrent over land and under sea and a few seconds later came the mes-age informing him that the explosion had been successful. m & e p p s inery ent since Opening Day. The ason and very becoming: to compare our Hats in both o wins out. Miss Frank is ecords. | and Skirts ce shipment. See our Coat Also see our Skirts at $!>.50 underwear This is the best garment made and $1.00 for Union suits. 2. We have sold these goods M Sc EPFS ice, if it came from Epps'. k : ??r i County Fa ORT : FORT MILL, S. C., THURS: Matters of L State Organizer Here. Miss Edith L. Parrott, State Organizer of the/Girl's Canning clubs, was in the city Tuesday in conference with Representative J. R. Haile, of the House Ways and Means Committee, who is a member of the sub-committee on Winthrop College. Lost a Mule. The firm of Mills & Young are very much concerned over the present whereabouts of a fine, young mare mule which strayed from the firm's stable lot in this city Saturday night, October 4. The animal is described as being black and of medium size and | six years old. A reward is offered for | the return ot the mule. Death of an Infant. A letter to The Times from Savannah, Ga., Saturday brought the sad information of the death in that city Thursday of the infant son of Mr. and i Mrs. Al\a Williamson, formerly of | this vicinity. The little one was buried Friday in Laurelwood cemetery. Savannah. Ha? Gone to New York. Fort Mill friends of Miss Emma McElhaney, formerly a nurse in the Steedly hospital, Spartanburg, will be interested to know that the young lady is now in New York City, having gone there some days ago to take a postgraduate course in the Polyclinic hospital. Miss McElhaney will remain in New York through the winter. Weather Thia Week. Bracing fall weather with generally fair skies are promised the greater part of the country for the present week, by the national weather bureau. Temperatures will average near or below normal and precipitation will be generally light and local except in the north Pacific States, where rains will be frequent. Estimates Value of Cotton Crop. A prominent Rock Hill business house has issued a circular letter announcintr that ?129-000-000 mnri> will h?? paid for the cotton crop this year than that paid for last year's crop. The estimate is based on the present price and condition of the crop in the eastern belt as compared with conditions at t'.iis time last year. York Fair Today. The tirst fair of the York County Fair association will open this (Thursday) morning on the rear campus of Winthrop college, Kock Hill, and will continue through tomorrow. The fair wdl be held in connection with the ; Winthrop Home Institute and with ideal weather the crowds in attendance are expected to mount well up into the tuousands. Will Alt?nd the Fair. The pupils of the Fort Mill graded school along with the student bodies of the other schools of the county, will take part in Educational day to be hekl at the York county fair on Friday. The local school children will go to Kock Hill on the morning train arriving there at 7:30 and return in the afternoon at 0:30. The local troop of Boy Scouts will also attend the fair under the care of Scout Master W. M. Carothers. Scarcity of Dwellings. At the present time if there is but one empty dwelling in the town of Fort Mill it is more than The Times is able to learn. That more houses are needed to accommodate those who are here and others who would come is proven by the fact that one gentlemen who recently located in Fort Mill has been unable, though very anxious, to bnng his family here from a nearby ciiy. People who own vacant lots in the town should either build houses on them or sell the lots to people who would build. Arretted Under Webb Law. What was believed to have been the first arrest for an offense of this kind since the Webb liquor law went into ! effect was m ?de in Itock Hill one even1 ing last week when Chief of Police Youngblood arrested a white man giv| ing his name as Fdward S. Krails, who was soliciting orders for whiskey, he stated, for Moss & Co., of Cincinnati. The recorder fined the man $10U under the city ordinance and then Magistrate Wingate took charge of him and telephoned Solicitor Henry to know what; to do with him. The solicitor notified the magistrate to bind Krai Is over to the circuit court under a $500 bond. Matter* Before Council The Sunday sale of anything except, drugs and medicines by the drug stores and meals and lunches by the restaurants must cease in Fort Mill, according to a resolution of city council passed at the regular monthly j meeting Tuesday evening to have the ordinance to this effect enforced. A > levy of three mills on the doilar of taxable property of the town was j assessed, the time for payment being set from the 15th day of October to | the 15th day of November. * Arrangements were perfected for the purchase from Col. Leroy Springs of one acre of ground to be taken in as a part of the public cemetery. I ir at Winth Mill PAY, OCTOBER 16, 1913. ocal Interest. Price of Cotton. The best price paid for cotton on the local market yesterday was 12J cents. Seed sold for 35 cents. Have Moved to Concord. Mr. Eli Parks and family, who have resided in this city for some time, the last week moved to Concord, N. C. It is Mr. Parks' intention to buy a farm in North Carolina about the first of the year and again engage in farming. Begins Erection of Home. x Monday morning Mr. C. F. Rogers with a force of workmen, began construction work on neat five-room cottage on East Booth Street. When completed the house will be occupied by Mr. Rogers and family, who are at present residing in the Sprattville section of the town. Boys' Corn Club. The annual meeting of the York County Boys' Corn club is to be held at Winthrop college, Rock Hill, this year on October 16 and 17, and boys should have their acres measured and the results sent in to Mr. John R. Blait, the demonstration agent, before that date. Bethesda Pastor to Marry. Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Miss Irene Brand, of Sumter, and the Rev. John A. McMurray, the ceremony to take place on Wednesday, October 22, at the First Presbyterian church, Sumter. The Rev. Mr. McMurray is the pastor of Bethesda Presbyterian church, York county, and is one of the moBt popular pastors of the county. Wrap Parcel* Securely. Persons using the parcels post system are urged to wrap all packages and pack them securely. It often happens that the postmaster is obliged to refuse packages which are sent in insecurely packed. Especial care should be taken when the package is to be insured. First Frost Next Thursday. The first killing frost of the season 1 would be entitled to huve a say in the bond matter, provided, of course, that they present their county registration certilicate and tax receipt. The wrong impression as to voting doubtless is due to the tact that none nut the property owners could sign the petition asking for the election. Vegetables Are Scarce. Many of the housewives of Fort Mill are experiencing much difficulty these days in supplying tneir tables with vegtabies and other kinds of garden products that go to make up the ordinary meal. Late corn, in the shape ot roasting ears, and home-grown cabbage are aimost things ul the past, so tar as tnis year is concerned. Just now tl e merchants, as a rule, are getting 20 cents per dozen for the few ears of corn that are being brought to town, while no caohage have been brougol in for several days. Chickens ot frying size are bringing from 20 to 40 cents each, the price varying according to the condition of the chickens. Hens command from 50 to HO cents each, while fresh eggs sell readily at 20 to 25 cents per dozen. Fresh butter, direct from the country, is selling at 20 to 25 cents, and is very scarce. N rop College, nn I IMI WILL SUCCEED HIMSELF, SAYS SENATOR SMITH Expressing confidence in his ability to defeat Governor Cole L. Blease in the primaries next summer, United States Senator E. L). Smith, when in Columbia the last week would comment no further on the race than to say, "I will succeed myself." He listened to questions about politics and showed that he is keeping up with every development, but would add nothing I more. He had nothing to say when j told of the conference of the Blease' leaders, which has been called for Fair Week to outline the Blease program for capturing the State Convention, and the Democratic executive committee next spring. Senator Smith would not say anything on the tangle over the appointment of a United States district attorney and marshal lor South Carolina. I He gave it as his opinion thai the biil. which has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tillman and in the House by Congressman Aiken, pro viding for the uivision of the Stute into two Federal districts would become law. Senator Smith talked interestingly on national matters, and is satisfied the passage of the new tariff bill will work greatly to the advantage of the country, and especially to the farmers. He thinks the banking and currency bill will be passed by tliu Senate, and that along with the reduction 111 the taritf uuties the farmers will benelit greatly. Latest From Burned Ship. The latest accounts ot the disaster to the steamer Volturno burned and abandoned in nnd-ocean Friday, confirm that the loss of life will be limited to about ldti. The Carmania, lirst of the rescuing ships to reach the burning steamer, arrived oil' Cjueenstown Monday morning but owing to the gale proceeded direct to Fisuguard, where sue was due to airivc about 11a. in. A graphic story by the solitary survivor aboard the Carmania w as received by wireless and presents a terrible picture of the horror, the panic anu confusion aboard tne burning liner. Walter irintepnoi. a German, who tells the story, however, is clearly suffering from the stress of illness and his awful experiences and his story is too incoherent to be accepted in every detail. Most important if true, is his denial that two boats got away from the Volturno. According to other accounts, Capt. Inch was the last to leave his vessel, which stih was burning late Friday night and was a danger to navigation. wmmmtmssmm? lip Jut a ' 1 WA | For oar | vertise | appear rp* i limpc IU M. J.1A1VLI J.H\ is E. W. Kin 1 "Where Qua wmmmmmmm ? Oct. 16-17. 1 v $1.25 Per Year. WILL TAKE NO PART = IN BOND REFUN0IN6 ' "Many members of the Legislature of 1911 and 12 came here without a spark of statesmanship or political respectability in their bodies, and their wh.de action and elTort was to endeaver to humiliate and defeat me. They failed in both. Many of them were ignominiously kicked out and retired to private life by the people in the primary of 1912, when 1 was re-elected, and 1 do not propose to be bound by anything they did, and 1 do not propose to be bound by any action of the Supreme Court that I believe was taken on account ot' political prejudice to me, and for that reason 1 do not propose to have anything to do with the bond refunding matter, transfers of stocks, certificates, or anything connected therewith, until the Legislature or 1V>14 meets and the whole matter is laid before them. "When that is done and they speak, I will cheerfully abide by their decision, because while many of them are my political opponents, yet 1 believe that the large majority of them } are willing to do that wnich is for the ! best interests of the State, regardless of their political line-up. And, another ' thing, next year will be election year, and some of them will be a little more careful as to how they act, in view of the result of the primary of 1912." This, according to a dispatch to the Charlotte Observer, was Governor It lease's statement Saturday morning in returning to the State treasurer certain bonds and stocks which owners wished to transfer. "Nothing could possibly injure the credit of the State more than this action of the Governor's, which is in clear violation of the contract stated on the face of the certificates of stock und the bonds," was the comment of | State Treasurer Carter. Comptroller , General Jones read the correspond1 ence in the matter but made no com! inent. I Cheap cotton, we think, is a thing of the past. The South can now barely make enough cotton to supply tho i demands of the world, which is growing every year, and, if some plan could i lit* flpvi^ri whorulitt f Ki. ?..? -..,..1-1 -""IV vvugii IUUIU be put on the market as it is needed and not all dumped on the market at I once, as at present, it would always i sell for a good price, and would be handled at a minimum cost to the proiducer. Orangeburg Times and Demoi crat. ^ , ! Miss Isabel Massey, who has been ill of fever for several weeks at the home of her parents on Last Booth street, continues to improve and is expected to have fully recovered within a very short time. is due next Thursday morning, the 23rd, according to the forecast of the Dutch weather prophet, W. P. Houseal, of Columbia. Many will bear this prediction in mind to see if Mr. Houseal really has future knowledge of the weather. Mr. Rembert Improving. The Fort Mill friends of Hon. George R. Rembert, who has been critically ill at his home in Columbia for some time, will be pleased to know that he is steadily improving and is on the road to recovery. Mr. Rembert, who is the Blease leader in the lower house and an announced candidate for Governor, has been making an active canvass in the interest or his candidacy. York Court House Site. If the present site of the York county court house will bring $16,000 at public auction on the lirst Monday in November, the proposed new building will be erected either on the Smith-Parish lots, corner of Congress and Jefferson streets or on the Mrs. Marshall lot on East Liberty street. That is about the situation as it stands now.?Yorkville Enquirer. Caie Will Go to 'I rial. At Winnsboro last Saturday Judge George E. Prince rendered a decision in the case of J. B. and R. E. Fewell vs. the Catawba Power Company. This case was before Judge Prince recently at York ville and the plaintiffs were non-suited. Judge Prince re; considered this decision on the pre! sentation of more evidence, and now I orders that the case go back 011 the I York Court calendar and be heard I again. ?Rock Hill Evening Herald. All Voter* Eligible. Anent the agitation of a bond issue for waterworks in Fort Mill there are some who think that only the property owners of the town could take part \ were such an election ordered. This is i entirelv wrontr. All vntei-H ?t th.. w big sd- | 3 1 ment to | in The | sxt week | nbreil Co., 1 lity Kcigns." Si