P THE FORT HILL TIMES.
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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
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A Keystone Comedy i
Ford Sterling, 1
Also three other
tures for today.
Ask for chance a
you buy your ticket
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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
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P and |
I UP Week!
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Everything. j
e91' !
the Goods. I i
>rug Store.
's a Reason."
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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
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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.