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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-15
PROHIBITION BILL KILLED.
Mr. Richards, the House Prohibition
Leader, Makes Effort to Rally
his Forces and Pass Straight
Prohibition Bill.

Columbia, February 11-Thc prohi-
bition leader Of the House. TONIGHT
made another gallant effort to rally
his forces and pass straight pro-
hibition measure. The manner in
which the simon-pure, dycd-in-the-
wool prohibitionists rallied to the, call
of Leader John G. Richards was real
ly pathetic when the hopelessncss OF
their cause in consideration. Mr.. Rich
ards is not to be blamed if South
Carolina is not prohibition state.
The house was proceeding without
excitement with the Calendar tonight
when MIR. Richards, formerly the dis
pensary leader, but now the prohibi-
tion leader of the house, called up Mr..
Nash s prohibition bill, which was far
down on the Calendar.
1t was taken up, and Mr.. Nash, the
author Of the measure, took the floor
and explained his bill, which, he said,
was a straight prohibition measure.
He made only brief address, as all
speeches are now limited to five min
utes.
Mr.. McMaster had called for the
previous question, but this was with
drawn. There was good deal of
confusion in the house, as it was full
ly realized that the passage of this
bill by the votes Of former dispensary
members might mean the salvation of
the state dispensary. Mr.. Richards
declared that his purpose was sincere,
and he certainly seems now to be
thoroughgoing. devoted and devout
prohibitionist. Whatever his motives,
1t was clearly understood what the eff
feet of. the bill s passage upon the sit
Snatlon In the senate would be.
> The debate was brief, but spirited
while it lasted.
Mr.. Rucker said the passage Of this
bill now could only serve to confuse
the issue in the other house. The issue
ln the campaign had been local option,
land q majority of the house had been
flected on that issue. The people had
rot sent the legislators here as their
masters, but as their servant. The
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-15

Coll, Jr., S, T. Mol KeoWn, f. h w. MIL
,eN Howell Morrell, j. .$W. Nash,
George r. Reaves, John G. Richards,
w. P. Presley, Robinson, Olin Saw.
yer, I. w. Scruggs, w. II. Sharpe, w.
I. Slaughter, D. L. Smith, J. E. Smith,
}. q. Stillwell, w. G. Stubbs, Thos H.
Tatum, 1. M. Woods, G. T. Wyche,
w. Fl. Yeldell-total 49. ~. atS
On motion Of Mr.. Won Kolnitz the
vote was clinched. n."t
This ends Mr.. Nash 8 famous prohi-
bltlon bill, which has played such an
important and peculiar part in the
fight against the state dispensary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-15
A Hungry Ear.

In little school house in the north
OF Scotland, the school master keeps
his boys grinding steadily at their
\ desks, but gives them permission to
nibble from their lunch baskets some
times as they work.
One day, while the master was in
sMucting class in the rule of three,
he noticed that one of his pupils was
paying more attention to small tart
than to his lesson.
>"Tom Bain," said the master, "lis-
ten to the lesson, will ye?"
"I'm listening, sir" said the boy.
"Listening, are ye?" exclaimed the
master. "Then ye're listening wi
one ear an eating pie wi the other"
-Tit-Bits.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-15

No, Alonzo, a swollen head doesn It
necessarily cover broad mind.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
A CUTTING AFFRAY
Peter Kiser, Contractor, is Knitted
by c. L. Cook, Printer

c. l.. Cook, printer at the Demo
crat, and Peter Riser, Leland con-
tractor and builder, got into friend
ly argument" at Itsig's saloon last
Thursday night Just as they were
about to separate the argument grew
into heated words and blows were
passed and in one of the passes Kiser
was cut in the right breast and side
by Cook.
Mr.. Kiser did not know that he
had been cut until his attention was
drawn to it by Policeman Burns, who
placed Cook in Jail, where he is await
ing the seriousness of Kiser's wounds
before any action will be taken
against him. Ki5er is doing very we'll
at present at the Greenviile sanitar-
ium, and it is said that he will not
bring any action against Cook. This
may let Cook free unless the grand
jury should happen to investigate It.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15

from the doors Of their homes, or At
least aid in keeping their homes
from being Numbered among those of
the poverty stricken. If this is not
the case, they deserve a substantial
recognition for their pluck, indepen-
dence and grit that characterizes
them IN seeking to make their own
living in this world of strife and ex-
IRENE compe tition. and to give them
the honor due them. we have de-
cided to put on the contest and let
the winners enjoy genuine and de-
served outing.
The number Of working ladies in
Washington coanty would make a
small army ef the employed, their
friends are. legion and We anticipate
lively interest in this contest be
fore>the finish. The whole scheme is
explained fully on the first page of
this issue of The Times, and it is up
to the friends of the lady bread win
ners to send their favorites to this
grand exposition, which is said to be
the best ever yet attempted. Go to
work now for your working friends.
-25Oo0 n I9In--
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
RIGHT TO RECOVER
Money Lost Through Future Gamb-
ling in Cotton.

The case of Mrs. Leo Minkus VS.
L. H. Armstrong, from the circuit
court of Lee county, the Supreme
court last evening sustained the val
idity of section 1908 of the code of
1906 as revised and amended by the
Legislature allowing a person, his
wife or children to sue and recover
for money lost in cotton future gam
bling.
The Minkus- Armstrong case in
wolves a tragedy of several years ago
Minkus having lost $4,000 in future
speculation in Memphis, after which
he blew his brains out, and the wild
ow brodght suit to recover the sum
lost, obtaining Judgement in Shelby
county circuit court, and it was in
an effort to- enforce the judgement
that the present suit was brought,
the appeal chiefly involving techni-
cal points, the Tennessee statute is
IN nearly every respect similar to
and the chief point involved was
whether the Mississippi law is mere
~ remedial, as contradistincted with
penal. The court holds that the
statue confers right of action and
Mrs Minkus, although compelled to
bring action anew, has good chance
to recover the money that caused the
tragic death of i1er Vicks-
burg Post
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
THE POWER OF POETRY
AND SONG

The success of Cullman, Ala, win
ming the Odd Fellows Widows and
Orphans Home, shows that song
and poetry still have power in sway
ing the passions of the people.
The contest for this home had mar
rowed down to five cities, each Of
ferng d donation of double what Cul-
man could give, but to overcome this
Mr.. Will G. Brown, a newspaper man
of CulIman, wrote a song entitled
"There'l be no Negroes There" and
when the grand lodge assembled, to
which they sent large delegation
headed by a band and armed with a
thousand baskets of Strawberries,
they presented every delegate with
a box of the lucious fruit, and to cap
the climax, they had one hundred
beautiful girls to sing the above song
the chorus Of which runs as follows:
"There1l be no negroes there.
There1l be no negroes there,
In Cullman alone
o. build the Home,
There1l be no negroes there"
They took everything BY storm
and stampeded the delegates into the
Cu1lman camp ard won the Home.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15

Der 3oth. and the Jamestown Expo
sition closes November 3oth.
Cut out the coupon and vote for
your choice today.
Absolute Fairness to All
The Times has no favorites in the
contest and the management guarar-
tees to every contestant an honest
and fair count Of the votes every
week--and that they shall receive
every one placed IN the box for them
How to Win the Prize
Is to so to work today for it. En-
list every friend you have in your
support Call up every subscriber OF
The Times you know and ask him
or her to send you the coupon in
their paper. Again, get your friends
among the merchants to send their
advertising and job work to this office
and give you credit in votes. During
the last month Of the contest make
your closing fight by getting the sub
scribers TO the paper who owe on
subscriptions, or who desire TO renew
to send you the money and you Sc
cure their votes.
There IS nothing wrong in making
your own fight In every CITY the
young ladies who have mde the
fight and won in similar contests,
were applauded and their trip to the
great Exposition was for that reason
made more pleasant and appreciable
Every courtesy IS shown them by
the managers and the press never
stops singing their praises. Remem-
Der your evenings after work-a few
minutes employed during the dinner
hour will afford you ample time to
win a trip. So take our advice and
start today
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
THE TIMES
PRIZE TRIPS

With this issue The Times starts
its free trips to he jamestown Eek
position contest which is open to all
salesladies. stenographers, telephone
operators, policemen and fremen in
the county of Washington, and
which, we trust, will create lively
race among the ladies and gentlemen
who follow the above avocations.
In inaugurating the contest The
Times management selected the La
dies thus employed because We be-
lieve they are the most deserving,
and will appreciate the free trips to
the greatest possible extent. These
ladies' are, nrs most cases. compelled
to seek employment 10 keep the wolf
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
4 STRONG
INDICTMENT

The Vicksburg Herald, of last
Sunday, no doubt made Senator Nc
Laurin sorry That he butted into the
pr esent campaign by his attack Of the
men who have always opposed Nc
Laurinism and what it stod for, by
an unca1led for and unsupported as
sault on the Herald.
Mississippi has no manlier, honest
or high toned gentleman than Capt
J. S. McNeily, the able editor Of the
Herald and the unwarranted attack
made upon him fully justified the
singing reply he made Senator Nc
Lauren
But who knows but this was what
McLauren expected, and wanted il
to rally his old forces together in
order to rally his forces together in
order to elect his candidate. They are
smooth politicians and this might
have been their trick to attack Capt.
McNeilly as they knew he would be
very bitter, if truthful, in his reply,
and then the clan could raise the old
and worn out cry of persecution
In answer to the question that is
asked all over the State as to what
Senator McLaurin is going to do
about it, we will answer by saying
What can he do? He can do moth
ing, unless he raises the cry of per-
secution There was not a charge
made against him in the Herald'5 ar
ticle, but what nearly every man in
the State has heard placed against
him during the past six years, and
they, and we, have never heard of
them being shown up by any salts
factory evidence as being false or
unjust.
We will admit that to have all re-
sented at one time, is enough to make
a man feel a little iritated or CRATE
upon his nerves at least, but what
else could he expect to receive after
writing the letter against the Herald
he did-sure1y'he could not expect to
be let alone
The people Of Mississippi are not
tired Of McLaurin as man, but they
are sore and disgusted with Nc
Laurinism as a factor in their poll
tics. Senator McLurin, as citi-
zen, they recognize, has right to
express himself and vote for Mr..
Truly for Governor, or Mr. Williams
for Senator, or any other candidate
he desires; but when he, as a Sana-
tor, representing Mississippi in the
United States Senate, attempts to
boss its politics, build UP political or
ganization NEEDLE in the states cam
paign and denounce the men and the
press who do not agree with him and
favor others for these places, he will
have to abide by the consequences
whether it comes from the press or
the people.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
Why We Run the Contest Up t.
September go

Some of the reasons we have for
running the contest ninety days is
that The Times is weekly and not
daily paper, and in that time it will
only get out sixteen issues, and as
these trips cost many dollars, the
paper proves a very important factor
in increasing the enthusiasm of the
different candidates who work up the
subscriptions.
Another reason is, if we closed the
contest earlier, many friends of the
candidates will be away and could
not help them to win the prize, which
they would like to do.
Then, again, by September, the
crop will have been made and the
people will have money to pay their
subscriptions and give their votes to
their favorites.
Still another reason Is, the subscrip
tons to The Times are nearly all due
in December, and the most OF our
subscribers can and will for can
didate friend, pay the small amount
due few months carrier
Then. it is the best time in the
year for such 4 trip. and as business
does not pick up here before the
second week in October, the sue
cessful candidates can easily get off
for the trip.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
WHERE CREDIT

rs DUE
The reply of Capt ]. S. Mostly to
Senator McLaurin, in the editorial
colamns Of last Sundays Vicksburg
Herald. referred to a speech OF Hon.
E. n Thomas recently delivered in
Newton
Whatever has been accomplished
in penitentiary reform is due to our
own fellow-citizen Hon. T. n.
Thomas, who fought the battle when
few were found brave, or manly
enough to fight with him, and against
odds. which to less determined
man would have seemed insurmount-
able In this fight he found no sup
port or encouragement from the
railroads, the mighty influence they
WELD was on the side of the board of
control.
When Mr.. Thomas was elected
speaker of the house his close friends
knew he intended to keep up The
fight until change was made n
the management of our penal system,
and with this end in view he insisted
that there shorld be a enforcement
between the railroad and peniten-
tiary The result of his earnest eff
forts for more than ten years is
the present effective penitentiary
law He has done a great work for
Mississippi. and if the people really
desire clean. straightforward. fair.
intelligent ard courageous manage
ment of State affairs, they should
and we feel confident, will elect Hon
E. n. Thomas our next Governor
------o5nAn IN 1Q1n-------
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
The Object of the Contest

These trips are really given by
The Times for the rest, enjoyment
and health of the ladies who win
that much money out of their sa1ar-
les in a year to take week off, So
we have decided to say to the contes-
tants and their friends, that those
who win and do not make the trip
will not be entitled to the money uu-
less sickness or some unavoidable cir
cumstance prevents
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
Death of Mrs. H. P. Parish

Mrs. H. P Parish. wife of Mr. H
P. Parish, of Mayersville, Issaquena
county, died last Sunday night at the
Greenville sanitarium where she was
brought from her home critically i'll
ON the Friday previous. Every atten-
ton was given the young lady by the
attending physicians and nurses and
those near and dear to her to save
her life, but that night her noble
spirit passed away. The funeral took
place Monday afternoon from the
residence of Mr.. ]. S. Allen, and the
remains laid to rest in the city Gene
terry.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
The Most Popular Fireman or Police
man

For some time there has grown up
quite a rivalry between the members
of the city FIRE department and the
police force as to which is the most
popular, SO We have decided to in
clude in this contest a $1,000 trip for
the member of either department
who receives the most votes, and
should their total run up as high as
10000 votes, we will pay all their ex-
penses as outlined in the. seven-day
trip
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
THE TIMES
BIG CONTEST
THE FULL PARTICULARS CON-
CERNING IT
IS THE GREATEST YET
How to Vote and How to Secure
Votes-A Detailed Outline of the
Plan-Start Today to Get Votes
A Prize That is Worth the Effort

For several weeks we have had IN
contemplation the putting on OF a
contest among the deserving working
girls of the city, who have not the
means to spend weeks vacation at
some summer resort or exposition.
For a while We thought of adopting
the New Orleans plan Of giving the
winners a weeks outing at some Of
the popular watering resorts, but on
speaking OF the matter with several
young ladies, they preferred the
jamestown Expos. ton. 50 we have
decided TO adopt their suggestion.
This trip. which each winner can
make at their own pleasure up to
November soth, the close Of the Ex-
position, and with their own friends
not being required to make the trip
together. IS feature all will appre-
ciate as it allows each to go when
they please, with whom they please,
and visit the places at the Exposition
they enjoy most. It is trip any
hard working girl truly deserves and
will prove a boon to her health and
on her return will be fresh and eager
to start on her new years work
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
How the Votes are to be Obtained


In each issle of the paper will APP
pear blank coupons, which, when
properly filled out and deposited i'll
the voting box at this office, or mail
ed to The Times Contest Manager,
will each count for five votes for the
candidate whose name appears there
on. Today being the starting of the
contest, the management has decid-
ed to make these coupons count so
votes, which is fair to- all and should
enthuse the frineds of the young la
dies to start their names in the race
today. Remember, this offer is made
orly for this week, and next week
the regular five-count ballot will be
commenced and continue throughout
the time of the contest
One hundred votes will be given
with each dollar paid for job work
or advertisements. And one hum
dred votes for each paid six months
subscription to The Times
Two hundred votes will be given
for each paid yearly subscription.
Two hundred and City votes win
Be given for each yearly. subscription
paid in advance.
Z 10 vcItes vii - sold a sny price
The contest closes Il noon. Septem-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
OUR PROPOITION
Salesladies and Stenographers

To send one young lady who is
employed as a saIeslady, or in any
department in any mercantile house.
or as stenograpller in any store or of
flee in the county, who secures the
most votes between now and Sep
TENDER 80, at II o'clock noon.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
Robert Someryille, Jr., Home

Mr.. Robert Somerville, Jr., return
ed home from Oxford last Monday
after graduating from the Univer-
sity of Mississippi. His class record,
in spite Of his sickness during the
session Is one any young man should
feel proud Of.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
-25oO0 IN 1910

The Haywood trial is the leading
topic for the daily press. The self
confession of Orchard is horrible to
contemplate, and shows the demons
outside of hell who to earn few
dollars, will take the life of any good
citizen.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
IN 1910

There will be more money in the
pockets of our merchants and citi-
zens next fall if we can have less ne
gro base ball games and more ne
groes in the cotton patch just at this
t;,r,a
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
Telephone Operators

To send one lady operator or lady
employee of the Telephone Company
est number of votes between now and
September 80, at II o'clock, noon.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
$4,000 IN 191I

What about the railroad connec-
ton across the river? This city has
got to have it before it will grow to
10000, SO lets start the movement at
once
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
$4,000 IN 1870

A grand rally of the candidates for
the legislature and county officers
will be held at Hollandaie next Mon
day night. We are told every one
will be there
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
The Dixie Amusement Company

Mr. Shelton. of the Dixie Amuse-
ment Co, has leased the old Handy
Kitchen stand for the purpose Of
starting theatorium IN this city.
He expects 10 l,xve III show ready
for business ~ next Thursday nikhf.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
$4,000 IN 1915

The rise in the price of thread to
6 cents a spool has started many a
woman's tongue, and caused the ears
OF the manufacturers to burn.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
5000 IN 1910

President Roosevelt would stand
little show for ris life even with
pistol in his pocket with man like
Orchard after him.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
l5ooo IN 1910

Prot H. L Whitfield. BY unsni-
nous vote of the board 81 trustees
81 the /. |. & C., was elected to the
presidency q thar institutioe- Prof
Whitfield win. no doubt, prove !
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
o5oo0 ~ 1910

The State Elks' Association meta.
Meridian last Thursday and a good
old royal time was enjoyed by every
body and delegate present.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
$4,000 IN 1910

The election Of county officers WI
be held next Thursday. The oandi-
dates will not let you forget tn"
datc
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-15
worthy successor to Prof A. A. Kin
cannon.
1000 ~ 1910.

Governor Vardaman and Hon Jno.
Sharp Williams will address the
voters OF the city and county in joint
debate smctime IN July The date
has not yet been set. but will be un-
der the ausp:ces of the Daughters OF
the Confederacy 81 this city.
-25o0o II 191o-
Judge Percy Bell was honored last
week with the presidency q the State
University alumni He was also made
toast master at the alumni banquet
and had many compliments paid hin,
By his fellow associates on the able
manner IN which he presidd over
both positions.
o5ooo IL RIO
With the highest regard for Hor
A. G. Paxton's opinion on some ques-
tons still We cannot agree with him
OF his point raised against Mr. ]
/. Hebron that he has no right I'M
der the law, 10 hold the Office Of
State Senator and president Of the
lcvse board at the same time. and
sc do not think that the people think
so eothe-
25oo0 " 100
Hon. Van B. Boddie is making a
strong. open fight against future
gambling in the county and State
He wants his election or defeat to
rest upon this ore issue. # elected
he guarantees his supporters to in
trodnce a bill in the next State leg
islature that will forever suppress it
We are for Mr.. Boddie and every
other man who will aid suppress
ing what We consider the greatest
curse to the South today
5000 IL 191o-
In this issue of The Times we re-
produce Capt McNei1y's' reply to
Senator McLaurin's attack, which is
taken from last Sundays Herald
There are many of our readers who
have already read this article, but
to them we say, read it again, it will
do you good. 1t is published solely
for the benefit of those who did not
read it in the above paper or the
Commercial Appeal, and we believe
it will be thoroughly enjoyed by all
those who stand for truth and honor