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SOLOMON'S TEMPLE \ In the Holy Land, between the | beautiful Tyrolean valley and the val- | ley of Jehoshaphat, rise* a level apur 4 or plateau. On this comrifandkig ^ height are the ruins of the great < * Temple of Solomon. This Spot is one 4 of extraordinary interest to the whole j Christian world, for the famous edifice < was erected by the ancient craftsmen < of whom Xing Solomon and the two Kings Hiram were the first grand masters. >. We are all somewhat familiar with the story of the building of the temple: David was forbidden to erect the structure to be dedicated to the Lord because he had shed so much blood in his wars. So he had to prepare the way for hiB successors. Then came the wise and mighty Solomon, who planned to erect such a monument to his God as had never before been dreamed of. For this purpose he entered into an agreement with King Hiram whereby the latter furnished < cedars?the famous cedars of Leb- * anon?and skilled workmen to cut < them. David had already prepared < "iron for the nails and joinings; J brass in abundance without weight." < He had also prepared many hewn < stones, and gotten together for this J purpose 100,000 talents of gold and a > thousand thousand talents of silver. < So the young King Solomon had no J lack of resources or material. < ?Of the original structure we are < told that it was indeed magnificent. < It was inclosed by a massive wall. ' The length of the temple was three < score cubits, the breadth 20 and the < height SO. The Btone was dressed < before its arrival so that the con- < struction of the building was as quiet \ as possible. The cedar floor was | covered with flanks of fir. The <j whole interior, including the cedar \ wainscot, was covered with gold. No j stone was visible in the interior, and \ the cedar was carved with knobs and * open flowers. There was an inner 1 court for the priests and an inner < and outer temple, called the holy and < most holy places. Within the oracle \ were two cherubim, ten cubits in < height, with wings measuring ten 3 cubits from tip to tip, all overlaid < with gold. Golden vessels and orna- < ments of all kinds were in abundance. < The roof of the various parts of the < structure was supported partly by * cedar pillars, partly by stone columns. The surface of the plateau nowhere ' presented a level spot of sufficient ' area for the temple, so a large plateau was built up with piers arched over 1 and tilled in with stone. -This structure ' still remains, with a long, sloping ' passage to the temple, up which it is < supposed that the animals were brought ! from below for the sacrifice. Of the rest nf thu ~ mains are in ruin. The great stones of the foundation wall lie just where the builders placed them and still bear the craft-marks or directions for placing them. The gates on the south, west and east are still to be seen. The south gate has all the marks of Jewish architecture, but has been Romanized by four white marble columns which adorn the doorway. Inside is an entrance hall in the center of which is a column six feet in diameter and,21 feet high, with a capital finely sculptured in e+one, the entire column being from a single block of limestone. The eastern gate, called by the crusaders the Golden Gate, is now kept walled up through a superstition on the part of the Mohammedans that the Christians will enter here and drive them out. The great wall of the enclosure still remains, as do a flight of steps in front of the Golden Gate, although the lattar are buried in rubbish. . - RIVERS AND HARBORS BILL PASSED BY THE SENATE Washington, April ?The rivers 1 nnd liurliors bill was passed today by \ (In- somite after it had been amended 1 so ?h to make the total $24,000,000 aa < against the $12,000,000 in the house ' liill and $20,000,000 recommended by the < senate committee. The measure which was approved < without a record vote now goes to con- ' ferencc where a sharp fight is expected. < Roth the senate and houne agreed to the general principle of a lump sum appropriation rather than specific grants | for the various projects. No new < work was authorised. At the request of Senator Reed, democrat, Senator Harrison, democrat, of Mississippi, sought early in the day ' to amend the bill so as to make the total $27,000,000, hut this was defeated 1 2(1 to 2H. Senator Harrison then pro- ! posed $24^)00,000, which was accepted ' after long discussion, the vote being , 34 to 22. Explosion htm Fatal. Des Moines, April 27.?Ont person < was killed and one fatally injured, i while three others nre missing, aa the result of an explosion in thf plant of the Pes Moines Oa* company thia mornin,". Fire followed tbe explosion and 1 several firemen were injured. 1 The cause of the explosion waa not i learned. The eity was without gas ser- I vi e Uxlay aa a result of the explosion. I ' ' -v / * MMMMajtaan DID YC . : .< ; I Bg*^ m . That Liberty Be present market pr : per cent? ; We recommenc ; purchase of Libei ! present market pri ; The purchase < Investments, and \ \ ties can be hand J you by this Bank. If you have mor : in to see us. | The National Rock H Gash Capital of $300,000.4 > > i jSumme i=ii=i=zizzizizz: Men's Straw Uats that pleast > in all shapes, Panama, each. Athletic Union Suts, also the i? prefef them in cool - weiorht ment, __ \ - < ' Beautiful assortment of Shirt - from Neckwear, Belts, Silk Sox, C ; season requires. I Our Millinery departments 1 week with many New Hats t ; SPECIAL PRICES. I Beautiful patterns in Dark ! prices, per yard, from Ramie Cloth, all Shades, per \ Beautiful quality of New Plai |' at, per yard | New White Goods for Skirts ! Ladies' separate Skirts, fit \ from.. Kimb . - f W?U Impeach Part. Washington, April 27.?Rear Admiral McLean today told the senate naval investigating committee that "after 100a tea. London fog or Hootch mint," mist have been responsible for the attack of Admiral Sims on the aavy. TH? TOET IPX TOOtS, TO < > ' . < >u KNOW I 4 > i i > i >nds bought at the | ice yield about 6 I 4 < 4 4 4 4 > 1 to Investors the ;> rty Bonds at the | ee. I of Liberty Bonds, ] digh Class Securi- | led promptly for | ley to invest, come | IhmU, ill, S. C. 00 "Absolutely Safe" ;; < * i > rwear! V > w* J #> 0 < ?? 3 in quality, looks and price, < > ..$3 to $8 o < o separate piece for those who < I materials, prices per gar- o 75c to $1.50 o '? _ 4* . ? lJB 2 o at very reasonaDie prices _.$1 to $6.50 : \ ; j ollars and such things as the < > o I I > 3 been replenished the past \ \ irimmed and untrimmed at 2 Colored Voiles, all colors, 1 60c to $1.50 o yard_ 50c * id Ginghams^ 36 inches wide, 50c ;; t > , per yard,.__50c, 60c, $1.50 1! well and look well, priced f $6.50 to $16.00 | < > r if " 1 < r ell's i; , . ? 4''if Washington, April 27.?An investigation looking to (he impeachment of Louis.F. Pout, assistant secretary of labor. of) the charge of blocking the tie portatoin of aliens seeking to overthrow the government by force and violence, hae been started. . * ; 34, " " ^ r" ?. &TMILL, aOXTTH CAROLINA AUTO mi TIRES m $3 I Direct from factoi ing, but building has b have no room for tires. Can you imagine practically for the pri< ; customer buying one i ing this sale we will g for $3.00, and an addit that both tire and tub< offer. 30X3, Plain Tread, $12 30X31/2, Non Skid, $2 31X4, Non Skid, $39.fi ' Tv 32X4, Non Skid, $41. Tv 33 VA N~.% Tv 34X4, Non Skid $44. Tw If you do not hapj need them, so it will p: buy during this sale j. c. i Black Street Buy paint by t not by the colc It is important that your the eye, but it is more impervious to the weathc sn i . - it used. S W P it maai material!. When propei crack, blitter or peel. Ite doet It givet permanency t Wecarryacompletelin< product!, Including FlatMar-not for your floort s ithet for refinishing all ti your home. ' m F0RT MILL LU f Fort Mill, - ? - - - SEND YOUR C JOB PRI TO THE TIM % S SALE! IES and TUBES Guaranteed Tires and Tubes ry?no seconds. Bought for ou ecn delayed. We will soon begii . They must be moved, getting two high grade tires, gu ;e of one? That is what we off tire and onp tnho nf ron-niir vv. V- I. V *4 V 1 U1CV1 ive an additional tire of any mat .ional tube for $1.00, the only coi i are purchased because this is a i.o? 522.OO 3GX3> Price'53 80 16.00 529 00 3oX31/2, Price $4.5 wo for $49.81 31X4, Price $5.75 45 ?44,45 32X4, Price $6.00 . H" $46.30 33X4'Price *6-25 50 ?47,50 34X4, Price $6.50 . )en to need tires and tubes now,; ly you to anticipate your requi J A DIMM P_ r-i ini\L/111 13? ^ ROCK HILL, S. C. It Pays TEACH! be bbd~~ The regul . applicants f( >r be held at T 1920, begini house be beautiful to a'm* ? , . , Sup< important that it be __ :r. It will be both if STATED rp ' . l ... pose of fconf ; or weather-resisting By order c 'ly applied it does not ndures, and because it o the colors you iclcct. Candi t of Sherwin-Williams' 1 her?by T?n^?L3roufr,wS?,> ~'<s? ind Brighten-Up Fin- candidate fo lrfacea in and around in said distri the Democri I take this t for their sup MBER CO. I the future t a q *>>.'; * have endei March 19, , dr. )RDERS FOR 0Biceh (D Belk Bu INTINGf^ Gen Eatlm IES OFFICE . J^ne. . I AUTO 1 TUBES * *1 | *KA ! r new build- n u building, so j aranteed tires er. To every list price dur:e in our shop ndition being . combination , $4.80 Li $5.50 56 75 Two fur Two'for' ' $7"00 Two for $7.25 Two for' ' $7.50 you may soon rements and D. To Go There HEAD RTMILLTIMES TOME NEWS ,/ to ERS' EXAMINATION. lar spring examination of >r teachers' certificates will fork on Saturday, May 1, oing promptly at 9 o'clock J. E. CARROLL, ;rintendent of Education. PAUWV mir* * wmiTiuillCAlIUIN. A fltnted communication of Catawba Lodge, rNo. 66, A. F. M., of South Carolina, will be held this (Thursday) evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock for the purerring the third degree. >f the Worshipful Master. C. S. Link, Secretary. dale for Congress. announce n^yself to thee Fifth Congressional l)isuth Carolina that 1 am a r renomination for Congress ict, subject to the action of atic primary election; and >ccasion to thank the voters port in the past and I promelected to serve them in o the best of my ability as avored to do in the past. W. F. Stevenson. 1920. A. L.. OTT, ? DENTIST sure, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. r. Spratt's office) ' ilding. Fort Mill, S. C. *E L.HOWIE eral Contracting iat?a Cheerfully Given 168 Fort Mill, S. C.