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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
SU|TOR'S ARDENT WOO|NG
Supplants Authority Of Prospective
Father-in-law in His Own Home.
SAVED FROM FURY OF A MOB
Young Man Threatened to XIII the Girls
rather - Chased From the House, In
diEnant Citizens Join in the Pursuit -
Rescucd by His Fianccc-aIob Wanted
to Tar and Feather Him-Under Arrest

Mount Holly. n J.-Twenty-fvc
masked men assembled in the vicinity
| OF former Judge r. Z. Willis's house
| bent on treating Harry Allen Baxter.
the fiance of Miss Willis. to n coat of
tar and feathers. Entering the large
yard they made an effort to enter the
rear door. Then something happened.
The Judges ten-year- old son asked
them very pointedly to retire. Mt tho
same time he leveled shotgun at the
gang. which heat hasiy retreat.
I'll shoot the first one to enter" no
said. and Immediately there was q
| slump in tar and reaction in the
/ feather market, which had been de-
cidcdly hullsh.
All the time young Allen was In IN
upstairs room armed with n revolver
ana Il large amount of that discretion
which n times outdoeS any sort of
| valov.
Allen is not the "Star boardcr'' of
/ the Willis household by any manner
or means. The Judge doesn't like him
ut all. but Mrs Willis favorS his suit.
and So does the young woman. He
came here from New York CITY some
u
poses the marriage he permitted the
youth. up to Wednesday morning. to
live in the house.
] ON that morning. hard unon the heel
of the exciting events of the previous
| night. the Judge and his prosnective
| son-in-laW had row. Baxter drew q
revolver and threatened to shoot. The
Judge ran ut him. and. seizing the
weapon. thrashed him. Baxter rushed
out of the house coatless and hntless.
and ran down Main street to Grant.
| closely pursued by the Judge and n
large and excited crowd.
Arriving at Grant street station he
attempted to board n passing trolley
car for Burlington He was caught
and again chastised by the Judge.
Baxter once more pulled his revo,v-
er William Jennett and Micajah Mat
| lack. who were in the crowd that had
| assembled. seized Baxter, and taking
| his revolver away, ordered him to get
out as soon as possible. Baxter ran
along the trolley track toward Bur-
linGton.
Judge Willis then went before Squire
Krayer and swore out warrant for
the arrest of Baxter. Giving this to
| Detective Ellis II. Parker, lie stopped
q passing team and drove rapidly off
in pursuit. Miss Willis had learned
of the row. and she Immediately drove
| TO the rescue. overtaking Baxter in
his flight toward Burlington. She hur-
| ried off with him in the carriage.
Later Baxter was found in the home
of Mrs. NJ. r.. Sooy, in Mount Holly,
and arrested.
Miss Willis met Baxter last season.
Mt Bay View, l.. L.. while she was Wis
iting former schoolmate. He made
rapid progress in his suit for Mabel's
hand and in the good graces OF her
mother. but the Judge made investi-
| cations and refused his consent to the
wedding. A few weeks later Baxter
came to the house as guest of Mrs.
| Willis.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
UMBRELLA LAW IN INDIANA.
Heavy Punishment For Young Man Who
Borrowed" without Permission.

Bloomington, Ind.-Obe Frye, a
wcll-known young man. borrowed DR..
'Rogcrs's umbrella during severe
thunderstorm without asking permis-
sion. He was arraigned in court and
admitted the borrowing" Judge
Martin assessed his punishment at
from one to three years in the South
ern ReformatOry, fined him 81. and
disfranchised him for five years.
This is the first time in the history
of Indiana courts that Il person has
been legally punished for Borrowing
an umbrella. The sentence is consid-
Grad by many to be excessive. and an
effort will be made to have Frye par
doned
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
Thunderstorm I'm oswcro. Ny.

Oswego. y. Y.--A terrific thunder
storm prevailed in Oswego and the
surrounding country. The West Bap-
tlst Church here was struck by light
ming and slightly damaged and barns
and farm buildings suffered Rain and
hail caused damage to the crops.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
Floods Around Pittsburc

Pittsburg, Penn. The Turtle
Creek district was visited by n
heavy rainstorm. The town and
valley have suffered thousands of dol
lars worth of damage. At East Pitts
burg the Westinghouse plant. which
extends for nearly a mile parallel with
the hill. was submerged with six feet
Of water on the lower floor. which left
three feet of mud when il receded.
The loss to Westinghouse IL is believed
will reach SJOO.0OO.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
TORNADO IN ILLINOIS.
Houses Wrecked, Stores Unroofed and
Thousands of Trees Torn UP.

1%usHH''s or Irets IOrh Up.
ie Ill--This city and vicinity
from listed by tornado which did
100000 damage. The storm came
from the southwest. and its path was
Il mile and n half wide by twelve
miles long. The Lincoln Mattress
Factory was destroyed. while severe
damage was done TO the Illinois Asy-
lum for Feehle-Minded Children. Him
ois Odd Fellows Orphan Home. Lin
coin College and the County poor farm.
Houses were wrecked stores unroofed,
and thousands of trees torn up.
An elevator in Middletown was de-
stroyed and several stores damaged.
In Elkhart freight cars were blown
from the track. Great damage was
done TO wheat. corn and oats.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
lightning Kills Man. Horse and DOG.

Whittier, Fla.-The bodies of Ab-
ner Thompson. son of well-to-do
stockman. his horse and his dog were
found in the woods on the Thompson
Ranch near here. the young mC3n and
MS horse having been killed instantly
by lightning
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26

prophet" Smith was held account
able for the race feeling which led
to the killing over week ago OF John
Cray Foster, brother-in-law of Gov.
ernor McMillin, Of Tennessee. ;
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
TenDessee Bars Woman I.awxers.

Inc supreme Court of Tennessee
mas decided that woman cannot
practice law in Tennessee.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
TWO LYNcHeo AT SHREVEPORT.

'prophet" Smith and Another Negro
Victims of Mob Law in Louisiana
Shreveport, La.-Two negroes. "Pro-
phet" Smith and L. ID. McLand, have
been lyncEed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26

Gid the two fhalls that
changed. wonder low
have occspief tse old n
cose and / lives 2nf0r Z
saw 1t in thts
was still my
trees (by a mis1
OF heaven) grew
and extended tn
dormitory where $
all along the Lin
faculty said it
and the trees
China. the Cele
were called the
dark night the
and girdled TIL
went to HEAVIER
came from. For
in new college
who was eros.
he was an ole
ashes. He woi
Howard play
hours at nigh
DICK Farmer
annoyed him
mot u got s
'ne ariory
ol hlSnl' Wn
d man OF d
pouluer az
Iient ny
iiiuwas'
aho lneT
D7ck
ip
DO.
ahoth
uue q
sent
SlOpp
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26
God. l thank I
four yaars apn

God, | thank N
four years ago II
class OF AT and o.
living there are now
left. Many OF them II
made no signs. Son
trouble and some ma
good husbands and
so history repeats itsV
generations. 1t grieyef
not attent the centenr
with the alumni an q !
young and feel LONELY
Then there Isl old roil
lege. and the chapeI
Gid the two halls IN
changed. | wonder Z
have occJpied the old
-
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26

1t is easy to diagnose a poets tam
permanent of a philosophers by his
WRITINGS are gloomy and soms
are bright and cheerful. l was rtm.-
mating about these young men who
have just graduated at my alma mater
and the other home colleges. and won
dering how many of them would prsve
success in life and twenty years
hence exclaim with the poet, "oh, my
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1901-06-26

The Floods Swept Away keystone, n
Town of 5000 Inhabitants - a Dozen
Towns in the Narrow. Mountain
Lined Valley of the EIkhorn Suffered
Severely - Nearly Score of CoIIieries
Were Wrecked Miles of Railroad
Tracks Were Destroyed - Property
Loss VIII Rencl Into tho Millions
C1oudburst Caused the Floods -
Acute Suffering of tin. Survivors.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
STYLISH THIEF CAUGHT.
New York Woman with Souvenir Craze Has Mean Act Revealed
 by X-Ray Light.

The X-ray machine proved an excel
 lent thief-catcher at the regular meet ing of the .XsRay societysin its rooms inMadis ona ave hue, \ ew York, recently. Of course there was no thief pre- sept, but there was a handsomely gowned woman who has a souvenir craze and the X-ray prevented her from carrying a silver spoon to add to her collection.
 While the members of the society and .guestswere marveling at the mys- terious workings of the X-ray they be- gan turning lights on each other. The handsomely gowned woman sat in the center of the room. She had come as the guest of one of the members. Din- ner had preceded the exhibition.
 While she sat smiling the light was suddenly turned her way. For an in
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
Our Clothing Department,

grined and offendeds that his promised wife should tell her troubles to a stranger whom she had. accidentally met on the train, even though that person chanced to be his own cousin. He refused even to talk the matter over, and bade her go to her home, which she did.
 Bailey followed on, the next train, went to Miss James home at, 1908 East Eighth street, and pleaded his own cause, acknowledging it a case of love at first sight. They were quietly mar ried the next day and an appropriate supper was given by the Elks, of which order Mir. Bailey is a prominent mem ber. The couple left on the midnight train for Washington, D. C., hoping to go far enough not to have their happy romance heralded before their coming. Miss James belorAts to one of the best families in Kansas City and is 19 years old. She is an accomplished young woman.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
WHY WE NEED HOBBIES.
Our Daily Occupations Will Not Alone
 Keep Fresh the Springs of Life.


 Business is not inseparable from higher things, says writer in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Men may be born grocers, but need not live only as grocers. Solon and Thales, wise men of the Greeks, were mer- chants; Plato peddled oil; Spinzona, the philosopher, mended spectacles. Linnaeus was cobbler as we'll as a botanist. Shakespeare prided himself more upon his success IS a stage man. ager than as dramatist. Spenser was sheriff. It might require a rath- CT strong wrench of the imagination to imagine sheriffs of to-day writing another "Faerie Queen"-but why? Milton taught school, as have almost all great men. Walter Scott, the wiz ard of the north, was circuit clerk and practical man of affairs; Grote was London baker, Ricardo a stock job Der, and Sir Isaac Newton master of the English mint. Paul was tent maker and the Great Gentleman an ap- prentice at carpenters bench.
 "I practice law simply to support myself" said one of the greatest of St. Louis attorneys-an attprney-at- law, not an t-politics-"bu my real life is at home in my library Thoroughly practical people need the help of hobbies to keep them from shriveling uF.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
WATERFOWL JoTTINGs
Dcath of Well-Known Citizcn- Local Fire Department to March.

Fire Department to MATCH.
 Frank HGbbard, 8 wel,-knoWn and respected citizen of this place, died yesterday morning shortly after z o'clock, after lingering illness with consumption. Only 8 short time ago his condition was improved so much that he risked a short drive, and imme- diately after the drive he was taken to his bed never to arise. Mir Hubbard was a member of the Methodist church, and always q principal in any, thing ever undertaken in the line of entertainments.
 The chief of the fire department re- ceived an invitation from Torrington last evening to take part in a parade to be given in that town some time during the month of August, when they will dedicate their new hose house. Action will be taken on the invitation at the next meeting.
 Everything is in readiness for the fire department baseball game this afternoon. Both sides have been pray ing earnestly that rain would not in- tcrfere.
 Henry Mack has purchased G. B. Porter's milk route.
 Henry $. Rowland is entertaining company.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
LIES OF NINE LIVES.
Fabulous Tales About Snakes That Charm and Bank of England
 Arrangements.

"A lie that nothing seems able to kill is the fable of the snake fascinat- ing it's prey. It is always bobbing' up serenely. Travellers, otherwise truthful, think it necessary to put it in their books; noyelists use it in all good faith, and it appears in the pa pers once in every six months, says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 The whole yarn is a complete myth. No snake has any power of fascina- tion; not even boa constructor. Snakes lie in wait for their prey, bounce on it and make meal of it, without any frills or etiquette, but nothing can kill the story. A com panion lie that generally goes with it is the one about the serpent lick ing his prey all over before swallow ing it to make the job@easy. There is not jot of truth in this statement either; but since the notion was start ed by a traveller with vivid imagina- tion, it has reappeared regularly, and endless books on zoology have copied 1t as truth
 The great British bated-b breath story is that the enormous wealth in the Bank of England storerooms is sunk under water every night, so as to be secure against theft. A huge tank is said to lie under sort of platform that holds the heaped millions, and at the touch of button the whole affair lowers itself into the tank, and Is covered by about nine feet of wa. ter. This is absolutely bosh; but noth, ing seems able to kill the fable. It resulted originally from the sugges- tion of mad inventor crank long time ago, when ideas for the securi ty of Britain's wealth were being dis cussed. The fact is, the whole bank building is built ''thief-proof,' and all night body of soldiers patrol the pas sages and corridors. But the sub merged-gold idea is still in the best of health.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22

Tindow Mir. Bailey had occasion to speak to the object of his thoughts, who soon informed him that she was on her way to Marysville, Kan. Whereupon MT. Bailey told the young lady he was we'll acquainted sahere, having a cousin in Maryville, young doctor, whom he often visited and who was to be married in few weeks.
 With wide open eyes and abated breath the young woman abashingly c0ndded to Bailey she was the person to whom his cousin was to be married, but there were chances of it never oc- curing. as they had had some differ ences, and it was the mission of her trip to Marysville to endeavor to bring about reconciliation with her fiance. Mfr Bailey concluded to act the part of a mediator and agreed to accom- pany Miss James to his cousins home and intercede for her. Arriving there the young doctor was greatly cha
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
A strenuous Infant.

In pretty cottage on the lake shore an ex.soldier was reclining in his easy chair, his feet up in the air and a fragrant Havana between his lips watching his boy strutting around in imitation of his soldierly gait. The mother took the would-be soldier from his play to the nursery to be tucked into bed. Ready for bed, he knelt down beside his sister, as usual, to say his prayer, but the soldier spirit was fer menting within him.
 "Now lay me down to sleep, ] pray"-he conned along, but could go no further.
 This might do for the white-robed cherub by his side, but it was altogeth- CT too .'soft'' for 9 boy that would be a soldier.
 He felt that he had been imposed upon when they used an effort to make him do as girls did.
 Jumping to his feet, his eyes flashing at his mother, he exclaimed: ..Mans don't say this!" And he didn't.--Mil- waukee Sentinel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22

Y a44 F
 At Chemu1pho the proportion is prob ably higher. AtFusan there is four ishing Japanese settlement, and the
 Japanese are rapidly increasing in other important towns. They have ob- | tained by pressure or purchase the con- sessions for the Seoul-C Che hemulpho and
 Seoul-Fu@n railways; they have min ing concessions at Chiksan, Changsan, Songhwa (gold), Cholwan (iron) Phy- ongyang (anthracite), and more at several other places. They have whal-I ing rights connected with three prov inces; they conduct the post and tele- graph services; they maintain nearly
 20 schools, and as many Buddhist mis-. sionaries; they have undertaken and.
 nearly completed the foreshore
 reclamations at Chemulpho, Mokpho,
 Kumsanpho and Masanpho; they own
 half the banking establishments, have
 built a mint, and keep the treasury
 funds, though the latter is not what
 London banker would term good
 account. It is needless to add, there
 fore, that their political and commer- scial stake in the country is very great,
 especially as the above list by no means
 exhausts the limits of their enterprise.
 Russia, on the other hand, has three almost worthless coal mining conces- sions, branch bank, Greek church
 priest who baptizes all and sundry, some whaling rights, the valuable privilege of felling trees in certain dis tricts, some land privately acquired at Chinanpho, and coaling station at Masanpho in default of another to which Japan successfully raised objec- ton last year. Her influence at court is considerable, but no ca SC is on record of it's having prevailed in opposition to that of the Japanese. So much for Japanese enterprise in Corea. The
 service Corea renders to Japan is pro- portionate."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
WOODED ON A TRAIN.
Eebrasl<n Drummer Politely RaIses Car Window and Thereon Ia
 Founded a Romance.

John T. Bailey. of Hastings, Neb., has been married to Miss Jeanette James, of Kansas City, and a pretty touch of romance hanging upon the ceremony has just become known. Mr. Bailey, says the Chicago Ameri- can, is travelling agent for an adver- Using company of Chicago, with Ne braska as his territory making Hast ings shisheadquarters Lastweek hewas returning from his usual trip. Seated beside him in the railroad coach was a Through the medium of an ill-ftting
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22

stapt the physician who was handling the machine gazed through it. Then he suddenly burst out laughing.
 ''Why, you've got spoon in your corsage."
 The woman blushed to the roots of her hair. She rose to her feet and looked bewildered. Then she drew a silver spoon from her corsage and handed it to the physician.
 ''It's merely souvenir of the occa, sion," she stammered. ''I wanted some remembrance of the excellent time have had"
 Members of the society were sworn not to tell the incident, and above all things the name of the woman.
 The number of silver spoons lost daily by Manager Boldt, of the Wal. dorf-Astoria, would pay the running expenses of an ordinary hotel It has been sugge sted that the X-ray be used by the hotel managers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
JAPAN RULES cOREA.
Hermit Kingdom Is Virtually a Prov fnce of the MilSado's Progressive
 and Clever Empire.

Tn an article on Corea from the Jap- anese standpoint in the Nineteenth Century, Mir. H. N. G.. Busby gives a very roseate account of the position which Japan has succeeded in estab- fishing ins Corea, notwithstanding the opposition of Russia since the. treaty of Shimonoseki.
 This. treaty was signed in 1895, and since then the Japanese have spent much thought and money on Corea. Already in Seoul, the capital, five per cent. of the population are Japanese.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
OAKvILLE HAPPENINGS

Miss Susie Chambers. teacher in the Newton Heights school. and Miss Ma. rlon Day, teacher in the Bunker Hill school, gave their pupils very pleas ant time yesterday. They left here on the 1O:30 trolley for. Forest park, where they had picnic, after which they took trolley ride to Naugatuck and returned home at 5:3O D. m. A very de. lightful time was had by all.
 The Women's auxiliary will hold a meeting in All Saints church to make arrangements for the coming festival
 Mrs John Hopkins is onSthe sick list
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
Clothing on Credit.

Keeping up appearances is 'often.~dfflcultson slim salary. Yet you may say your neighbor seems able to keep himself and family well dressed, and with no more weekly allowance and as much expense as yourself This is where the Big Credit Store has played the part. Made this man contented man; dones't he show it ? He comes here, gets what he wants, pays for it as he can.
 No matter how small your earnings may be, we have made it possible for yourself and for your family to have neat and comfortable ap- pearance at all times. Here you can get your wearing apparel now and pay for it later.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
Renended Again.

Yu-Hsien, the troublesome gov ernor of Shansi, has just been be- headed again, but, says the Chicago Record-Herald, is reponted to be do- ipg as wei. as could be expected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
How It Hnnnenea.

Hi Stackpole1 see that city fe1ler ye took out huntin' yesterday got . few quails.
 k Josh Gunn--Aw, yesi A, fool bird would occasionally fly into the shot. Puck
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-22
Ladies' Tailoring.

vicinity Aglaee workmanship with garment During this sale oU6 We have n SHOCK vndan Homespns and Broaddo in several asoDe for SO
The tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-22

-R. a. Bridges and son Of
Rich Hill visited H.. Cline and
f~amily.-Amoret Beacon
According - notice in Adrian
Journal, Or. II p. Han OF that
city is being made the victim Of
the Anonymous letter and news
paper clipping hend. If there is q
man in Bates county that can
stand such racket, Dr. HaIis the
man, bat we would admonssh the
eowardly man OF hypocritical 40.
man 10 watch d htt.e out. The
Doctor IS a ready writer and has q
way OF finding cut a great manl
very unpleasant things about
people
The tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-22
FROM Idaho


ArE la 100.
rar TmW has caugHt us ~
X. ~ lasi we were glad 20
gaiae.
The Aammer season. s. iest closing
ana Indications 81 wlnter nN iast
approaching
IL has suowfi twice during the
last week ~ fbr high m0uufaius
we that the Rockville scribe
never meniionr liss Daisy nnme So
biz writing b rhaI,s SIZE has ~
bin fuii
we nofi-e fhnt tiaV 3ackeon -
Papluyiile and many 81 our school
mates atgi nssame their maiden
mtmf
Mrr. 3. s Morrison - Hlackioot.
who hns Ieen Visiting lcf mother,
Mus.FIsher. and other riatires in
Bate,, has returned 81 ler home.
She de- NOT speak very iavorabiy
81 TIE east H. o pisoe 90 Use.
This city has formed . Bas Bali
club al the following members Con-
ger Bnl. list base Bead Eyed Dick.
2ua base g~Y3@biooi Charley. 3rd
base: Poker Pete, shut stop, Dead
wood Joe. BAH toss-r Missouri Blu.
catcher. The other members names
we have not KarBe1. They are "a
play the Placaggt fankie soon
then we win give Tar THmuNE full
details.
We are in receipt of"a letter from.
the physician treating Uncle Johns,
Kious stating that be IS quite sieA
with a fever and wound telegraph %
If be became serious.
Yes we would like very much e
learn who "Ffnaout, the writei
from Papinvlle s.. II might be- on'
az our old Schoolmates
VS. learn from "Fiudout' that oui
once little friend. Miss Lena Bell. Is
stin ia Papinviile. We wish hel
abundant success
We would like for Flndout Il
inform us where Marion Adams i "a
we se Mrs. Adams name 10 BIZ
writings
we see boy the papers that seyera
states have suffered from drouth
We hope there viii ie plenty Of per
simmons hog and homony as vs.
may drop in on you Missourian.
most amy odd time.
JoVIAL JAKE.
The tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-22

-NondaY everybody getang
ready Tor fhe lStr with . rush.
Mics Laura Cox lem Saturday
fos 4 visit wiih irieads n Builer.
~ Buiord Bfysrt Of Rieh HaL
hzs isen appoinsed = railway mail
ele,k
Iohn Bird ard sister, Miss
Fannie are spending . seE days
aiih relatives aaa friends a. Hume
and Rieh HiL-Ntsada Pest
Capt Hoasoa who iried 20 sop
tie msssb II Ssrtago Bay With The
Meuimsr. as5 ne msafhs Of TIE
Aase gisis ehb ssss has g5ne
into huats BE- s~a
acesuai loan IS atiania Ga