University of South Carolina Libraries
P THE FORT HILL TIMES. H Democratic - Published Thursdays. B. W. BRADFORD - Editor and Proprietor. Subscription Rates: On* Year '. SI.26 Six Months ..... .66 Th* Tim< s In /tt?* contributions on live subjects hut doe* not ami cc to publish more than MX) words ?n any subject. The right is reserve*! to edit ivery communication submitted for publication. On application to ths publisher. advertising rates are made known to those interested. Telephone, local an<l longdistance. No. 112. Entered^al the poslolhco at Fort Mill. S. C.. as * - mail matter of the second class. THURSDAY. MAY 7. 1914. Just what the Democratic ' State Convention will do with respect to the primary is as yet of course a matter of speculation. There seems to be no doubt, however, that the convention will be controlled by those who are opposed to the view that primary reform is unnecessary, but it is doubtful whether the convention will go further than to provide some means to insure that plural voting be eliminated and that only those who are entitled to take nart in the nri mary be allowed to vote. There does not seem to be a general demand that participation in the primary be confined to registered voters only and as in the past the primary probably will be open to every Democrat who is entitled to vote. No one should object to the club rolls being purged of the names which should not be on them, and to contend that there is no necessity for new club rolls appears to us to be prima facie evidence of a desire for illegal voting. The Times does not believe that it would be in the interest of the Democratic party to require the production of a registration certificate by the applicant before be be allowed to vote; neither does it believe that the party primaries should be conducted in such a slip-shod way as to encourage fraudulent voting. With three store robberies in Fort Mill within the last ten days it seems high time that the town authorities were taking some steps to protect the business houses from these marauders of the darkness. In the three I v/uuv-i IV o IIU1V. >V(10 lUai L'AV L'JJl the breaking of plate glass, but unless something is done to stop the stealage, it is only a matter of time, we fear, until some of the merchants' safes are cracked and the contents taken. The suggestion was made in The Times several months ago that the town should burn the Main street lights the entire night; | also that lights should be erected in the alleys and back lots and 1 burned throughout the night. This perhaps would not break up 1 the store robberies, but it would I cost the town an insignificant sum of money each month, and we believe the plan would be well worth a trial, if only for experimental pur]>oses. The avrrage robber would hardly ^ dare to smash a plate glass window in the plain glare of an electric light. Council should meet in extra session and devise j some plan of protection for main street business houses. inner man the cessation of hostilities between the United States and the Mexican Federals j during the last week and a j feeble attempt on the part of! the latter to destroy the water system of Vera Cruz a few days | ago there has been little of interest doing in the Republic to the south during the last week. The envoys in Washington re- j port some progress in the matter ! of bringing about peace; the United States government is going ahead making preparations for war against the Mexicans, and old Huerta doubtless is taking advantage of the nrmistice to prepare himself for a stronger resistance of the threatened invasion of his territory by the troops of this country. Of' course, the daily papers of the1 last week have carried the usual amount of A. P. matter and1 private dispatches concerning! weekly fcaper there has bee little aside from the few facts noted above that is really worth the space required to publish it. The old saying that a "stitch in time saves nine" can be amplified by stating that a little effort along the line of flyswatting at this season will be worth many times the amount of effort required later to accomplish the same end. As yet the house-fly and mosquito have hardly become nuisances but they will quickly do so with a few more hot, sultry days. Hence the timeliness of the warning as to cleaning up promises, 1 replacing screens and wire doors ' and otherwise getting ready for ' the trouble that is to follow. In 1 many cities, notices have been printed and posted which read as follow v. "It's time to put up screens on all windows and doors. Put up your screens at once. I See that they fit snugly. See that there are no torn places in the wire mesh. If you can't screen the whole house, screen the kitchen and all food receptacles from the deadly, diseasecarrying fly." j The Times gladly gives space | in another column to a communication from Mr. S. E. 1 Bailes. of Pleasant Valley, in de| fense of the trip to Rock Hill the last week of a crowd of 1 cadets from Clemson college. I Mr. Bailes was educated at Clemson and The Times wishes to commend him for his patriotI ism in coming to the defense of : the trustees of that institution, which seems but natural. However. if this paper erred in its statements concerning the encampment at Rock Hill, as Mr. Bailes claims, we stand corrects 1. ... c/no 01 me pressing needs ol i the business men of Fort Mill is a Merchant's association. We doubt if there is a town in South Carolina of equal size in which the merchants are in greatei need of protection from that abomination in the sight of God and humanity ?the deadbeat? than those of. Fort Mill. Oui merchants have suffered long at the hands of the deadbeat and it is time that a stop were put to his operations. Fidi or Dave Grist of the Yorkville Enquirer apparently ha*knocked Editor Ed DeCamp of the Gaffney Ledger completely j out of the box in regard to the free tolls matter being a Rei publican measure. Wonder il ; DeCamp ever saw a copy of tht Democratic platform as adopted in the Baltimore convention. The list of candidates for govei nor of South Carolina have 1 incorported in their platforms planks for and against almost t-viiy Known issue except pro-] hibition. This, however, is not sayinjr that ,Iohn Barleycorn will not liirure conspicuously in the comii ? ti^rht. Kin winjr so little apparently of what constitutes a Democrat or a Republican, -it would not be surprising should Brother DeCamp discover one of these days1 that his proper place is in the Bull Moose camp. Yes. the town of Fort Mill still has that $d.0R0 in its waistcoat pocket for the man who will; locate a cotton mill in the city or vicinity. To the Charlotte Observer, a I tip: The season of the South i Atlantic league began several j weeks ago. York Baptist S. S. Convention. The York Baptist Sunday School conv? r.tion began a two-days'1 session Tuesday morning in the1 Yorkville Baptist church, with | representatives present from aj majority of the churches in the county. Mr. A. E. Willis, of Rock Ilil'. is president ot' the nssoci it ion. Delegates from the Fort Mill church are, S. A. Epps, I). A. Lee, Carey Epps, Miss Nannie McElhaney, Miss Frances Smith and Mrs. J. P. Coats. The Flint Hill church is represented by .1. C. Smith. Clary Windell. Mrs. I,. L. Harrison and Miss Davis. Bead McElhaney's ad. on the opposite pace and win $6 iafolcL J THE PORT MIL Cattle Tick the Greatest Hlndranoeto ! Stock Growing In South?Poet Coats Over $100,000,000 Annually ?Prominent Men at Convention Discuss Beat PlaneTick Must Go. The Southern Cattlemen's assoclatlon Was organized at Montgomery, Ala., Joly 9, 1913. A hundred or more cattle growers and shippers, national and state live stock officials and representatives of the stock yards and railroad interests were present and took an active Interest in the organisation of the association. The avowed object of the association are as follows: 1. The eradication of the cattle tick. 2. The development of a profitable cattle Industry In the south. 3. The promotion of effective and | uuuorm national and state live stock sanitary legislation. The means which have been Bug- I gested for the aocompllahment of these objects are In part us follows: j 1. The holding of meetings for the discussion of live stock problems and the dissemination of live stock Information. 2. The organisation of local or county associations which will promote the work of tick eradication and | the Improvement of the cattle of the locality by the Introduction of pure bred bulla 3. By assisting the Bmall live stock producer In marketing his products. It has been suggested that an active held agent may be employed by the | association to assist local cattlemen I In the attainment of these purposes. < At Memphis, Tenn., on December I 10th and 11th, 1913, the first regular I meeting was held and a constitution and by-laws adopted fixing the an nual membership dues at |2.00 per annum. At that meeting a large number of cattlemen were In attendance from all the southern states, from Kentucky to Florida and from Vlrglnla to New Mexico, and enthusiasm ran high. Every southern cattleman ' owes it as his duty to Join this association, and bankers, professional men and merchants can well afford to give It encouragement and assistance. The Initial work of the asBocla- , tlon will be directed toward the eradIcatlon of tbe cattle tick. The work will be carried on In cooperation with the government, the Cattle Growers associations of the southern states, and many other organizations, together with prominent stock men and farmers of the south. ! Some of the things advocated at the convention are: 1. That the railroads put cheaper rates on breeding cattle. 2. That the government stop all Interstate shipment of tick-infested mttlA Thla Innlti/lofl -**1- ? A1 ? iuviuuod tail ih uii iae way to market for Immediate slaugh- j ter as well as animals being used for stocking purposes. Resolutions were passed soliciting the co-operation of the oil mills of the south in building up the cattle Industry and suggesting to the bankers of the south the Importance of making cattle a basis of credit. Professor Holden, director of Ag i rtcultural Extension Department of j the International Harvester Company of New Jersey, addressed the convention. He considered the organization of the southern cattlemen the begin llig of successful live stock growing on a large scale and the opening gun 1 for tho Intelligent diversification of , " crops in the cotton belt. Ha was very 1 enthusiastic In his remarks relative to the future of the south, and offered to assist the people In every way 1 < possible to carry out the objects of tjio association. Officers elected are: D. S. Combs, Hickory Valley, Tenn., j * president. < Dr. Talt Hutler, Memphis. Tenn., ^ secretary. The vice-presidents are: j < Dr C A. Cary, Alabama; McQueen < Chalres. Klorida; Dr. P. F Hohnsoo. < Georgia; W. R. Moorman, Kentucky; ^ R. K. Roney, Louisiana; J. M. Maxwell, MlBsissippt; A. L?. French, North Carolina; Z. T. Miller, Oklahoma; Dr. G. R. White, Tennessee; E. F. Tillman, Texas; 3. D. Cross, South Carolina; H. C. Stewart, Virginia. A commute was appointed to work with the railroads for the purpose of securing better transportation rates on pure bred cattle for breeding purposes. An active campaign for members is contemplated, and sufficient funds will do rauBt'u 10 employ a Held agent to " assist in organizing county aasocla- 4 Hons aod la otherwise promotiug the j work. Dr. Talt Butler, progressive farmer, Memphis, Tenn , was appoint- ^ ed treasurer, and will receive con- 4 trlbutlons to assist In developing a J greater cattle Industry In the south Every man In the south Is expected * to encourage and assist this organization In its great work, especially every cattleman and business man. Representatives of the 9t. Louis : packers offered to assist the organisation In a substantial manner. The further south we move the greater percentage of infested herds we find. The best method of tick eradication now Is the arsenical solu- j tlon In the dipping vat. Today, In any territory In Tennes see, Alabama, or Mississippi, In which tick eradication Is being prosecuted the owners of cattle bring them to the nearest dipping vat on the appointed day, regularly every two weeks, and :>lunge them Into the arsenical solu tlon. After a few times he doeBu't even need to prod them, to get them to go through, merely opens the gate as tl.ey have experienced the benefits of the refreshing bath, and take to It with eagernesB and apparent delight The only thing to do la for the people i of tha south to get together and work In harmony, If they are to accomplish tha beat results. Stamp Out tha Tick. Tha U. 9. Department of kfricultore, Washington, D. O,. have a number at Instructive boOsrtna giving tha Stacks of old papers for sale at Tla | T trees office * L TIMES, FORT BULL, SOUT FOS SALE, WANTED, LOST, FOUND? FOR SALE?A second hand, one-horse wagon. Several frerh Milch Cows. L. A. Harris & Co. WANTED?You to read McElhaney's ad. on opposite page and win $5 in gold. FOR SALE?Two tracts of land, 70 acres and 110 acres, on Charlotte and Lancastor road, in front of Jno. A. Kell's in Belair. $20 an acre. ** Osmond Barber, Watefonk Farm. - FOR SALE?Oak and Pino Lumbei at SI.00 to $l.r0 per hundred at m> farm. W. B. Hoke, sawyer. Osmund Rarber. FOB STOMACH TROUBLE John W. Skillen of Sidney, Ohio, Has Pound a Remedy. Experts declare that the reason stomach disorders are so common In this country is due to hasty and careless habits of eating. Stomach troubles and run-down conditions usually go together. John W. Skillen of Sidney, Ohio, says: "I had a bad stomach trouble for years, and became so weak that I could hardly walk or do any work. My appetite was poor, and It seemed Impossible to get any relief. Since taking 'Vinol' 1 find a remarkable improvement In my health, my digestion is much stronger, and I have gained In weight. I would not be without Vinol." Vinol makes weak stomachs strong because it strengthens and tones up the weakened, tired and overtaxed nerves of the digestive organs. Vinol is easily assimilated by the weakest 3tomachs, and is delicious to the taste. Try a bottle of Vinol with the understanding that your money will be returned If it does not help you. P. S.?Stop scratching, our S&xo Zaire stops Itching. We guarantee It. W. B. Ardrev, Druggist, FORT Mill. S. l\ RUB-MY-TISM Will cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Colic Sprains, Bruises, Cut9, Burns, Old Sores, Tetter, Ring-Worm, Eczema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used internally or externally. 25c Here Today "Zuzu, the B A Keystone Comedy i Ford Sterling, 1 Also three other tures for today. Ask for chance a you buy your ticket f PAINT U | CLEAP* \ We Have ! t Phon | We deliver ; Massey's E "Get It at Massey's?There M E A C II A Goods suitable for tl White Never in the history of our a line of White Goods in all t the staple ones. White Crepe.. 10c to ?5c \ White Batiste 10c to 25c ^ White Madras 12 1-2 to 25c \ White Linen _121-2c 1 English Long Clotl Colored goods in Crepes, hi TOWELS, ' The biggest, heaviest and bought at 25c. Crash Towel Towels, 25c and 50c. Three ( Towels, slightlv soiled, worth STRAW We are determined not to c have commenced in time to rr want a bargain in a hat. M EAOHAIN H CAROLINA I Go as far as yo as long as you pi WE KNOW any tf to buy a pair of L style and price. C script sho 1 raae-M? them in a from $3. $4.50 foi (Thursday) land Leader," n two parts, featuring the funny man. reels of Good Pict $5 in gold when s. < > P and | I UP Week! A Everything. j e91' ! the Goods. I i >rug Store. 's a Reason." <?> M & EPPS ie Warm Weather. Goods business have we had such he new weaves as well as Vhite Silk, 36-inch f>Oc White Dimity C'ks up to 2f>c. f rVhite Pers'n Lnwn 10, 121-2 White Rep 15c, 25c 1, 12 l-2c and 15c. iwns, Batiste, etc., 10 to 25c t rOWELS. best Huck Towel you ever r Is, 10c and 12 l-2c. Linen , lozen or more heavy Hotel * 25c, close at 2 for 50c. 1 HATS arry over a straw hat, so we love them out. Call, if you A Sc EPPS - fcSHGES OF THE || BETim SORT ease?but if * V ling about shoe values, you are going ^ ONGWEAR SHOES. J 1 * ^ i* ? dollar tor dollar value of the Bell Trade- A irked shoes is the big feature of this line. 1 e have never seen a line of shoes with more | snap, more wear and better leather at the >on*t make the mistake of buying a nonde>e?come here and get a pair of these Bell arked, fully guaranteed shoes! We have ill leathers?all styles?and the prices range 50 to $5.00 for the Men, and $1.50 to r the ladies. itterson's Dry Goods Store, >H0NE NO. 85. "SELLS IT FOR LESS." InYeslments Peninsular House Paint is insurance against decay, protection from the elements?an investment. It increases the value of your property?makes your home look prosperous. Peninsular House Paints are economical to use because of their durability and the great amount of surface that a gallon will cover. A visit to our store will place you under no obligations to buy and will give you valuable suggestions on paint and painting. Parks Drug Company, "The Dike Store." United Confederate Veterans' Reunion, Jacksonville, Fla., May 6-7-8, 1914 Excursion Fares via Southern Railway, PREMIER CARRIES OF THE SOUTH. "Official Route." Excursion tickets will be on sale May 3rd to 7th inclusive, and 'or trains scheduled to arrive in .Jacksonville before noon. May 1th, 1914, with final limit returning. May br>fh. An extension of inal limit may be obtained to .June 4th by depositing tickets not ater than May lf>th and and payment of a fee of ,r>0 cents. Tickets will be good for stopovers at all Southern Railway Staions which there are agents. Side trip excursion tickets will be sold from .Jacksonville to >oints in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina and lavana, Cuba, May C>th to 10th inclusive, at very low rates; final imit returning .June 2nd, 1914. with stop over privileges. M H Call on ticket agent for descriptive booklet of Jacksonville. For further information, apply to ticket agent Southern Ry. or W. E. McGEE, S. H. McLEAN, U I Asst. Gen'l Pass. Agt., Dist. Pass, Agent, Columbia. S. C. Columbia, S. C. Try a 25c Ad in The Times next week.