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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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compare our Hats in both
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Also see our Skirts at $!>.50
underwear
This is the best garment made
and $1.00 for Union suits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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! 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
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