The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
rua lIspfNsARY srsrfM.

Not many people outside Of South Caro-
lima have clear idea of the operation
and effects Of the Dispensary System cs-
tablished by AIR. Tillman. 10 met with
violent opposition, and even now, after
having been IN operation for several
years. has been means OF strife. bitter
ness and hatred. The dispcnsaries are
owned by the State. and are established
at many points according to certain con-
ditons All the whisky. wines, beer. and
other liquors are bought by the state.
and sold at the various dispensaries, the
profits being divided between State, city
and county I'm certain proportions. To
secure any kind Of Intoxicating l0 or. the
purchaser is required 10 sign his name
upon a register. and I'm many cases Doe
identified as though cashlng check az
national bank. I'm some cases the name
of the purchasers father has 90 Doe signed,
and all this red-tape is turned over 90
the county board.
IL is needles to say that some of the
liquor sold is of a very unpalatahe char
acter. and has nothing TO recommend 1T
save n State stamp.
Naturally enough this system Of secur-
Ing revenue FOR the State encounters
many difficulties. IL not only produces
dissatisfaction and antagonism TO the
administration on the part of the con-
sumner. but works wonders in the way Of
creating any amount OF annoyance and
trouble 10 the State.
Inspectors. spoilers and private detec-
tives have 10 be employed TO see that the
law on the subject b. observed. courts are
continually hampered with any number
of violators. and blini-ugcrs are running
I'm fun blast in almost every city ana town
i'm the State. These encourage iaW.ess-
ness on the part of many representative
people who are otherwise strict observer
OF he law An unhealthy state of affairs
is brought about. and "a prevailing feeling
that the law is unjust and aufagOulsfie 10
the wishes and rights OF a large proportio
Of the representative people. stimulate
well-known citizens 90 disregard the Zee
guatiOns which they do not feel bound 10
observe II is not "a question OF law and
order Of moral obligation. bat simply
whether or not a penalty for violating
what appears 10 Doe a. tyrannical measure
shall De paid. And so at nearly every
session of the county courts bon south
Carolina offenders against the d.spensa-
rs regulations are tried. Yet the blind
tigers continue 10 do business. and are
understood 10 Doe literally patroni1ed.
norris FOR cHANGr.
There are few political administrations
that can Wins ANA tie lilliN'il|- NL 500
representative people ana that or the
press combined for any very great length
OF time. The most influential and widely
circulated newspapers in South Carolina
are anti-Tillman. while a strong effect is
brought TO bear from outside sources
such as many of the leading dailie5 90 /
Georgia. North Carolina, Virginia. ami
other States. that are constantly SWING
Mr.. Tnlman and his government sharp
rebukcs and criticisms OF censure.
Besides these influences the effect of
the ,vstem of government IN South caro-
lima is already beginning to- open the eyes
of many citizens who would not for quite
q while listen 10 argument They are
beginning TO feel the effects Of the ad-
ministration. and some are turning avn 3, |
and casting their influence with the OPP
position. Senator lrby had q tilt with !
riHinan. and an estrangenert between /
the two was established. lie is not tbe /
only one. Mr.. Tilman's sweeping policy /
and self-will measures are meeting with /
strong resistance from number o. /
sources. and there are now indications /
that a political revolution in South Caro- /
lima is not so very far distant, and The !
tide OF Tillmanism bids fair 90 turn be- ;
fore an oliearchical form Of government !
IS firmly established.