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Adverising Ra48 eznable ROBINSON,. EDITO. DLURJAM JAjq. 25, 1912. To be or not to be-governor that is the question. Six more months of agony and then the election wilL settle Will leap year girls be ex inected to buy the engagement ring? We congratulate Abbeville for staying on dry ground. No dispensary this year. We urge those who have in charge the paving of the side walks to keep pushing the scheme until it is accomplished. If the General Assembly doesn't quit passing laws over vetoes the first thing they know they will be called "cdriftwood," and that will be awful. Mr. Charles A. Stroman, of Orangeburg county, adopted a novel scheme to dispose of his cotton. He notified all the buy ers in reach that on a certain day he would sell 88 bales to the highest bidder and did at price of 91. It is said that a reward will offered for the arrest and prm o convict the fellow who put e out and thereby pre vented the Greenville court house from burning a few days ago. If tried for it he will prob ably be acquitted if he interposes the plea that it was the records he was trying to save. The Greenville News of last e mention of the ~remarkable~ecord of Solicitor Bonham in the criminal court there last 'week. Of the sixteen cases tried there were as many fonvictions and sentences im posed ranging from 30 days to 30 years. But what's the use. H ow long will they stay sen ~tenced? They~sIso asked that $30,000 ieappropriated this year for hulig purposes. If these recommendations are atnolaw the state will be taking a step in the tight direc tion. The writer has long ad vocated ample provision being made by the State for the. edu eation of the masses and not lavish so much on the few. Would it not be a good idea for our city council to publish quarterly - statements of their receipts and disbursements? Very few, if -any, of the tax payers know how the money yinto the city treasury expen , .would be to them to be furnished this information. It will cos much and the people pty the taxes have aright 1 ow how their money is be-1 1introduced by Senator coee to take the ap-1 ofspecial judges out of the Chief Justice 'e Court and place tbands of the ' ath at the a ate by a vote of which goes to i ereign StateC ~)fna is not yet t quite ready to become a mon-1t ,chal government. Good for lie Senate. The Parker Mill Merger. Mr. Lewis W. Parker of I Greenville appeared before the]I senate and house judiciay corn mnittes last week and answered 1 'jotagorically aud effectively the 1 charges made by Gov. Blease in]I 1 special message to the effect that the Parker mill merger had t :-educed the price of cotton, ~-1edged taxes and made efforts< to control the votes of employes. t -Mr. Parker stated that the 16 t mills in his company consumed t only the two hundred and E fiftieth part of the cotton pro- s duced last year, estimating the crop at 15,000,000 bales, or about 6 80,000 bales. He further stated 6 hiat his mills had paid from 12 1: toI18 cents for more than 50 per p cent of the cotton they consum- p As to dodging taxes he said bj hey paid ahigher rate of taxes I Ler spindle than any other mill 11 in the State and denied emphati ally attempting to control the ti otes of his employes. c( He put a clincher to his state- ti ent before the committee in 'v bese words: V "If the South Carolina v ;eneral assembly wishes to give v ignity to the unfounded state- v nents and insinuations in the a oovernor's special message, then o he Parker Cotton Mills com- v >any, which has nothing to I ide, asks an investigation. If I the time has come when a Inan's ' success is to be used against I him in South Carolina, then it is time.for ambitious men to get i out of the State." To Improve School Laws. At a meeting of the County Superintendants of Education held in Columbia last week they made the following recommen dations to the General Assembly: The creation of a State board for the examination of teachers so as to make uniform these ex amination and the certifiicates. That $15,000 be appropriated to consolidate graded schools in the country. It is said this, if enacted in to law will affect hun dreds of districts where two and three teachers are employed. That $200,000 be appropriated for the public schools. This sum will be used by the various county boards for school im provement as the county boards of education may see proper. Mr. John F. Harris for Mayor. The friends of Mr. John F. Harris has sent to this offee his announcement for Mayor of Pickens. After receiving the announcement the editor met Mr. Harris and asked him if he had any statemnent to make. As to his platform he said it was short, and briefly stated was as follows: Make more economic expendi tures of the town's revenue. Make permanent improvements instead of wasting the money for temporary purposes, on the streets and sidewalks. He believes in hewing to the line in the administration of the laws. He said he was in favor of lower taxes where it was possible to reduce them, and that he would make one specific promise,and that was,the streets and sidewalks of the city should not be used for a cow pasture while he was mayor, if elected. He thinks Pickens can be made as good a town as any with the proper management,4 nd to this end he says he will pledge his best endeavors if elected. He further stated if tshe people approve this platform Let them say so by their ballot. In answer to the question as o whether or not he would be Ln favor of publishing quarterly statements of the receipts and lisbursements by council Mr. aris stated that he was and would see that it was done. ov. Blease and the Legislature. Gov. Blease and the Legisla 1ure seem to be at cross anchors. 'he Governor vetoed several ' ills passed by the General As- t ~embly at the last session and c ipon the convening of the resent session returned the bills i vithout his signature and with ~ us reasons for not signing them, 'he most important among , hem was the bill to investigate he old state dispensary, its of icers, the Ansel winding-up b ~ommission. the Attorney Gen ral. This bill waspassed ~ Ls the result of a message a ent to the General Assembly c ast year in which he insinuated c :ertain grave charges against b he dispeisary commission, At- p orney General Lyon and others c fd recommended that the Leg- r slature appoint a commission to nake a thoroughiand careful in- tl estigation. The Legislature v ook him at his word and passed I he law and sent it to him for is approval, but he vetoed it. rhe reasons assigned by him or the veto was that the comn ission would be constituted of is enemies and he could not ex- c ct a tair investigation. Under he terms of the act the com- ~ nission is to consist of six, three f whom are to be appointed by he President of the Senate and c hree by the Speaker of House; V he three on the part of the V enate was appointed and con isted of Senators Sullivan, of nderson, Senator Clifton, of umter and Senator Carlisle of ~partanburg. The three on the art of the House was aot ap ointed until after the bill was is assed over the veto. The ti enate passed it over the veto v y a vote of 36 to 3, and the ti [ouse passed it over the veto by b< )4to 0. l Evintly the Leg'slature b Lought the (GOVernor was sin.- S' ,re in asking for the investiga on and Pe.ssed the law, but 'hen they discovered he had. c etoed the bill the conclusion L ras inevitable that he did not rant the investigation, and it ras decided to give it to him y nyway. Doubtless if Govern r Blease could have been in ested with the power to ap oint the commission he would 0 Lave approved the bill. But st vhat would the investigation iave amounted to? Now we look for some spicy imes. The fur will fly. it P neans that Tom Felder will be d iven the opportunity to tell b 3ome of the things he has been bhreatening to write a book about. It will mean the un covering of many things which a have been hid from the public. S It will mean some surprises for , some people. The lines have & been closely drawn between the s friends of the former and present s administrations on these dis pensary questions and we look for the issues to be more clear C cut than ever. The tension will be high and the feeling higher. Charges and counter charges will fly thick and fast and many breaches will be widened. But we say let the truth come who ever it may hurt or help. Let % this investigation be so thorough d *ind careful that there can be U left no doubt as to the guilty n and innocent. Let the finding j of the. commission be final so far as investigations are con cerned and let us rest hereafter from everlasting disturbance. Our sympathies are with the commission. 2 Squire Hyde For Mayor. J The announcement of Squire 2 J. P. Hyde for mayor appeared in the Sentinel last week, and ( when seen by a representative of this newspaper and asked for a statement of his policies, if 0, elected, he said that he would endeavor to give the people a clean and fair administration. He said he did not believe in too many promises, but he would ( use his- best efforts to perma ently improve the sidewalks, ( use all the economy possible and reduce taxes in every possible instance. He said he was in d. Eavor of law and order and -if elected would do his best to en Eorce all the laws, clean out the loubtful i'esort and practices mnd see that all places of busi 1ess were closed and kept closed mn the Sabbath. When asked if he were in avor of publishing the receipts Lnd expenditures of council so is to let the people know how heir money is being used, he re lied that he was, and adde4i hat he was further in favor of iolding open meetings of the ouncil and allow any and all ho may desire to be present at ~ny meeting and be heard on ~ny matter before the council. en. Lee's Birthday Celebrated. Very interesting exercises rere held in the School Audi orium last Friday in celebration lo If Gen. Lee's 105th birthday. Miss Nellie Freeman of the enth grade read in a beautiful aanner, a sketch from his life. G Mr. Ed Bowen read -a well rritten paper on Arlington, 'The Veteran's Cross." A sweet little poem was recited my Miss Jonnie Attaway. Prof. Ballentine made a short, iut most appropriate address, " nd announced that, on account f a delay in the mails, the rosses had not arrived, but a adge was presented to each ap- ~ licant, which will be used as a ertificate until the crosses are eceived. Several songs were sung by he school, and "Dixie" was ell rendered by Miss Ruth parsons. Sells Cow To King George. Winnsboro, January 21.-TheUO on. J. G. Mobley, a most suc essful stock raiser of Fairfield ounty, and Ex-President of the tate Fair Association, shipped * > his Majesty, King George of ~ngland, a beautiful JerseyI >w this week. All charges ere prepaid to New York, * here this highly registered cow ill take the stea4mer for Eng d. Mr. Mobley will receive 200 for this spledid animal. U Blease's Prospective Staff. t is "rumored" that Blease ~to have anewspaper in Spar-i mburg. We assume there 'ill be no "infamous liars" on 1e editorial staff. These will e employed only in the circu-I tion department.-Spartan org .Tonrna. O . oF SOUTH CA ROLIFA, County of Abbeville, In Probate Court )mplaint to se'l lands to pay debts. land A. Stephenr, Administrator of the estate of W. G. Stephen:., deceas ed. Plaintiff, against rs. Mary E. Stephens. W. T. Stephens, W. M. Stephens. and Rodney 0 Steph ens, Defendants. Leland A. Stephens, Administrator the estate of W. G. Stephens, deceas L. plaintifr,' against Mrs. Mary E. ephens, etal. Complaint to sell land to pay debts. Pursuant to an order of the Probate urt, I will sell at public outcry *at ickena Cout House on Salesday in ebruary next, for the payment of -bts, the following described real estate -longing to the estate of W. G. ephens, deceased, situated in the said ounty and State, to wit: "All that -act or parcel of land lying and being tuated. on South side by Airline R. R., ljoining lands on the west by M. E. mith, on the south by said W. G. tephens, on the east by 5. M. Madden ad others, and on the north by Broad treet, this tract being a part of Arm rong lot also lot purchased by W. G tephens from Mary E. Smith and E. K. 7atkins. Right is res!-rved to use 40 et between mill house and shop for aissing to and fro. Terms cash, pur haser to pay for papers. J. F. MILLER, Judge of Probate Abbeville Co. Auditor's Notice The time for taking returns will open anuary 1st and close February 20 191h rithout penalty. The Auditor or his ebuty will be at the following places take returns. Calhoun, Monday, Jan. 15.1912 (after oon.) Central, Tuesday and Wednesday, an. 16th and 17th 1912. - Cateechee, Thursday, Jan. 18th 1912 Forenoon.) Norris, Thursday, Jan. 19th 1912 (af rnoon.) Liberty. Friday and Saturday, Jan. Rth and 20th 1912 (noon.) Easley, Monday and Tuesday, Jan, 2nd and 2Srd 1912. Easley Cotton Mills, Wednesday, Jan. ith 1812 (forenoon.) Glenwood Cotton Mils, W ednesday an. 24th 1912 (afternoon. M. W. Hester's Store, Thursday, Jan 5th 1912 (forenoon.) Looper's Gin, Thursday,Jan. 25th 1912 atternoon) Dacusville, Friday, Jan, 25th 1912 forenoon) Peters Creek. Friday, Jan. 26th 1912 ifternoon) Pumpkintown, Saturd-ay, Jan. 27 1912 ~orenoon) Holly Springs. Saturday, Jan, 27 1912 fternoon) Mile Creek, Tuesday, Jan. 30 1912 fternoon) Six Mile, Wednesday, San 81 1912 orenool d Praters, Wednesday, Jan. 31 1912 Eastatoe, Saturday. Feb. 31912 Returns will be t.2ken in office during 2e whole time, . Respectfully, - N A. CHRISTOPHER. Auditor, Pickens County. EYE TALK NO. 2 Benjamin Franklin Invented and wore the first Bifocal Glasses They were rought, rude and crude, but true double-vis ion spectacles, and pointed the way to Inqisible Bifocals The crowning achievementI of modern optical science. Separate glasses for dis tance and reading are no. nger necessary, One pair now takes the place of two. LET USSHOWYOU AT ~OBE OPTICAL COMPAHY, L A. A. ODOM, PRES-.H Consulting Optometrist, Masonic Temple,J Greenville, S. C. sae meari Parson IThe ExtremE that we are selli money in the p to get rid of so& AT AND BI To the Coun1 You had better the goods, at t~ can shoot our g< can buy elsewh, paper knives, 1 We can fit y fact we still havy peas, chickens, J. E. Parson B rin HAMRouse Having purchased two stocks of Merchan dise at greatly reduced prices, we have decid ed to give to the people who trade in Easley bargains never before offered. Beginning Thur. Jan. 18 we will sell all: 50c Shirts for.-..---------39c $1.00 Shirts for---------79c 10c Hosiery..-------------7C 25c Hosiery----------------17c $.00 Overalls-----.---.--79c Men's and Boys' 15c Cellars..-7c One lot Boys' Clothing and worl Pants at your own price. 50c and 75c Gloves.---------39C Hats for Everybody Si.00 Hats.---...----------69c $1.50 Hats--....-----------98c $2.00 Hats----..--------$.9 Dry Goods 7c Calicoes ----...--------4 1-2 Dress Giughams 10-12 1-2--..-7c 8c Ginghams---------.5 i-2c Percales, 10-12 1-2-------.7c Outing, 10-12 i-2c to go at ---- 7c 10 and 12 1-2c Flannel - 7c 50c Dress Goods- -39C 25c Gress Goods..-------19C One lot Dress Lining, all colors, to go at - ----------------3c We have a few Sweaters, and if the size fits you, tale it along. Shoes! Shoes! Shoes I have more shoes than I can ever wear out. If my price will not sell them, your price will buy them. All sizes and styles. Watch the Bargain Counter Specials every day A complete line of Staple and Fancy Grocer ies at all time:. Yours for Business Easley Bargain House Next to P. 0. EdSLEY, S. C. W. D. Spearman Make Money! VANTED, 41T ONCE BW tceisiorkn ittinigMills U nion, South Crolina eHundred Experienced or Inexperienced Persons to Top, Knii , Mend and to do Press Room, Finishing Room and General siry Mill Work. Good Wages. See or Write to: .H. G AULT, Treas. & Manage' s4 Ashmore I y Low Prices* [n our Entire Stock of Coods at certainly means3 :haser's pocket. We are not running a special sale * : dead stock, but you can buy anthing in our store3 OW THE ACTUAL WHOLESALE COST9 -y Merchants ad your stock-gun with our ammunition, for we have eright price, and can save you money. We know you ds to your customers with a better profit than you3 r. We have a full line of fixtures, show cases, scalesU tgallon self-measuring oil tanks, etc., etc. u in Shoes, Hats, Overcoats, Suits and in e ost anything you are looking for. Bring us your3 utter, eggs, etc.5 urs to SAVE you MON , S J. R. Ashmore W........*~eae (Prickly Ash, Poke&Root and Prompt Powerful Its beficia ef- Stubbarn Cases fects e to P. P. P. felt vey= qu =l hotherg=ed1 you tostycued 0 c~ues wre al Makes rich, red, pure blood-cleanses the entire svstem -clears the brain - strengthens digesion and nerves. A positive specific for Blood Poison and skin diseases. Drives out Rheumatism and Stops the Pain; ends Malaria' is a wonderful tonic and body-builder. Thousands endorse it. F. V. UPPMAN, SAVANNAH, GA. Sold by Pickens Drug Co. W0h 1912. u WE WELCOME YOU. M And to show the people of Pickens county that we 1: are proud of the buisness they have given us for the past 11 year wejaregoing to offer for EThe First 60 Days of 1912 ONE OF THE Best Premiums EVER OFFERED TO THE TRADE FREE! With every CASH DOLLAR you LISTEN! spend with us during the frst 60 days of this year we will give you a dance at one of the best u.....STEEL -: IA G S..... on the market. 9 When we say Cash we mean that you have thegod y and we have the dollar. We have one of the best lines y of goods to select from, such as. 9 Groceries, Flour, Choicest Meats, Bran, u Shorts, Cotton Seed Mead and Hulls, S Oats, Corn, Sugar, Coffee and al n u kinds of Canned Goods. )Our stock of goods is always complete and Prices Right. 1 g Hardware Se have one of the best lines offardware to seect~ I fro to be found anywhere. Barnes, Collars, Collar 1M Pads, Back Bands, Traces, Harness, Bridles, Plows, Plow )t Stocks, (single and double stocks.). DON'T FAIL tose M us boutone o ourOne and TwogIorse Perfection TURN PLOEWS. )One and Two Horse, the best that money can buy. SAsk any owner. SSewing Machines, Cooking Stoves, Ranges, Mill Supplies, Builders' Supplies, Lubricating Oils, Roofing (both Gal vanized and Rubber.) The best Rubber Roofing on the market for $1.45 per square. DON'T FORGET YOUR COUPON!-For $1.00 worth of coupons may get this beautiful $27.50 Range Free. Rember the Place. SPickens Hdw. & Grocery Co. 9 T. R. ALLEN, Manager. THE. NEW YEAR -__MEANS NEW WE PRINT IT