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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
Crum's Appointment.

Washington. Special.-Thc Senate
committee on commerce decided TO
postpone action on the nomination cf
VIM. ID. Crum. to be collector Of the
port at Charleston, S. c.. until next
Thursday. The suggestion for post
ponement was made by Senator Clay
There are a number of vacancies on
the committee and he urged that the
committee should not act until these
Were filled. 1t is now believed by the
opponents of DR.. Crum that another
meeting of the committee will not be
held during the present session.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
High Water at Wick burg

Vicksburg. Miss, Special.-Therc is.
little change in the food situation here
except that the river continues slowly
to rise. the gauge registering AIS. n
two-tenths rise since morning. There
aas been steady fall of rain here all
day. Thousands Of acres of fine farm
ing lands alcnG Steele's Bayou are in
undated and the back water IS rlpiGly
spreading. Locally the wotcr is rauily
encroaching upon the whole sale dis
trict ana the comp-essCs and already
the lover floors OF several warehouses
are Hooded. Another foot rise VIII
probably fc-"e the Yazoo & NI;s5.ss.DDi
Valley Railroad shops to SUSPEND
operations. Reports frcm up-rivcr
points state that the lcvccs are hold
ing well.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
nlssion Anniversary

New York. Special.-A conference
celebrating the twentieth anniversary
OF the National Florence Crittenton
Mission. opened in the mission house
In Bleeker street. The president, Chas.
N. Critenton. assisted by Mrs. Kate
Walter Barrett, general superintend-
ent. extended cordial hospitality on
behalf OF the Old Mother Mission. The
following delegates were present: Mrs
Jones, Norfolk, Va; Mrs. Wolfe. Alex
andria, Va; Mrs. Holtzclaw, Chatta-
nooga. Tenn; Mrs. Fisher, Lynchburg.
va. Mrs. Holt, Savannah, Ga Papers
on various subjects connected with
mission work were read by visiting
delegates. The convention will con-
tinue until Saturday.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
Sworn to XIII His Uncle.

Knoxville. Tenn, Special.-Garrett
Heddon. an alleged moonshiner, has
been stabbed to death by his brother.
Riley Heddon. in Polk county A year
ago in an alteration with another
brother. Garrett killed him and this
murder led to his own death. Garrett
and Riley had visited the town of Re
lance and had started home when they
became involved in a quarrel about
Garrett having killed his brother. the
} esult being that Riley plunged a knife
through his body. Garrett was taken
home. where. after his family had as
sembled. he gave to his eldest son
hged 10. his pistol. making him swear
that he would kill his uncle when lie
WAS large enough.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
During the year ending June &c

During the year ending June 80
1901, 2S2 passengers were killed by
railroad acciden-s md 1883 passens-
ers were injured. Railroad employees.
trespassers and grade crossings VIC
tins suffered most everely. The to-.
tai number of casualties to persons on
account of railway accidents for the
year was 61,79i, the number of per.
sons killed having been S.455, and the
numbered injured. 53.339 OF railway
employees, 2.675 were killed and 41.142
injured. The total number of persons
other than employees and passengers
killed was 5,49S; injured 1909 These
figures include casualties to trespass.
ers, of whom col were killed and
S5S were injured. The total number
of casualties To persons other than
employees from being struck by
trains, locomotives or cars was 4.135
killed and 1896 injured. Casualties
of this class occurred as follows: AT
highway crossings, passengers killed
3. injured IL; other persons killed S2S.
injured 1.343; at stations. passengers
killed 21. injured 344; other persons
killed 378, injured 553; and at other
points along track, passengers killed
6, injured 81 other persons killed 9
500. injured LIZ.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
From Across The Sen.

rope Leo XIII received a Jubilee
delegation OF British Catholics.
The British House of Commons he
gan to debate on the army estimates
The Naval Committee of the Rejoh-
stag cut down the Governments p-o
gram for expenditure.
In the French Chamber OF IDENTITIES
the the Government was urged to ne
quire Morocco.
Nineteen Italians are believed TO
nave been drowned by the capsizing of
ierry boat on the Hudson river at
Spier Falls, New York.
Lord Lovat was overcome with stage
fright and sat down after comleting
only part of the first sentence of his
maiden speech in the House of Lords.
The Ameer of Afghanistan divorced
all his wives but four
Pope Leo, it is announced. will re-
ceive pilgrims in Rome today.
\ great automobile parade saluted
Emperor William in Berlin.
Townsville. North Queensland. has
been visited by a cyclone. in which
many persons were killed or injured
A part of the hospital building col
lapsed during the storm. killing six
persons. Schools. churches and resi-
dences were destroyed, and MANY OF
the inhabitants have been rendered
homeless.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
Situation Grave at Na,c,,ez.

Natchoz. Miss. Special. Every pre-
caution that can lie devised is being
adopted to prevent any attempt at cut
ting the levce and n constant watch is
maintained by armed men. Heavy
rains added to the gravity of the stu
alton. The river rose throc-tenths ana
is now % above the danger line. which
facts have intensified the feeling of an
prehension. The steamer Betsy Ann
brought in 80 people from the flooded
district between here and Bayou Sara.
The steamers St Joseph and Senate.
Cordill NJ" also doing considerable re
lief work between Natchez and VicAs-
burg.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
LIVE ITEMS OF NEWS.
hlnny Matters of General Interest In
Short Paragraphs.
The Sunny South.

Heavy floods are threatening towns
on the lower Mississippi.
The Southern Railway will greatly
enlarge its shops at Spencer.
The North Carolina General Assem-.
bly, closed it's bi-annual session Mon
day.
Along the Mississippi the levees are
being rengthened with bags of sand
and the levees are breaking in places
Government engineers report that
the highest water ever known in the
Mississippi is to be feared before tf@
present flood subsidies.
Secretary of the Navy Moody. with
a party of officials, left Charleston.
S. c.. at noon Wednesday on the dis
patch boat Dolphin for a cruise in the
West Indies.
The condition of ex-senator James
*. Jones. of Arkansas. vino has been
Ill for some days is reported as i'm.
proved. a paroXysm of hiccughs which
lasted two days greatly distressed the
patlent. but the physicians now have
this unfavorable symptom under con.
troll and the family express the hone
that he will entirely recover.
j, r. Mcintosh, general counse, Of
the Southern division of the Postal
telegraph Company, who has been i'll
In Atlanta for some time with pneu-
monla, was last night reported to be in
very critical condition. Hope for his
recovery has been practically abandon
eu' although his physicians state that
ne may live two or three days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
Justice Days Illness Serious.

Washington. Special.-The Associ-
ated Press is informed by member
of the family Of Justice Day. of the
United States Supreme Court, that he
Is suffering from a severe attack OF
grip. His condition. it is admitted, is
serious. Mrs. Day and two sons ar
rived here Friday. Two other sons.
one at the University of Michigan.
and the other at school in Ashe-
Vile N. c.. are being kept closely ad
yised as to their fathers illness.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
A Product of Missisainni.

Representative Gambler of Mississip-
pi was speaking on the pure food bill.
He extolled the food products of his
own state. Il should like" broke in
Representative Sims. "to ask n ques-
ton abont Missssippi-a question
about another product OF that grand
old state. How are the bears holding
out?' Wonderfully well" Gambler re.
piled. Even Presidents cannot get
them. Still, we all hoped the Presi-
dent would shoot one, so he could see
what pure bear food we produce"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
a Large Inheritance

Charleston. S. c.. Spcc;al.-Mrs
John Hopkins. who lives IN reduced
circumstances at Ophir golj mine.
Union county. this State will receive
$4,000, the fortune Of the late Charles
Hill. alias Salem Charley" of Los
Angeles. Cal. 1t appears that Mrs
Hopkins first husband. Robert Alex
ander. while in Texas. twenty wears
ago. saved the life OF Charles Hili and
Hill made a will of all of his property
to his preserver. Mrs. Hopkins two
lawyers left Union for Los Angeles to-
day.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
High Water In Arkansas

Little Rock. Ark. Special.-The
White. Black and Current rivers are
bank full and rising with great vol
ume of water yet in sight. 1t is eX-
pected that the river at Newport. Ark.
will show gauge of AZ feet which will
put the White river into the Iron
Mountain yards and over a great por-
tion OF track. The Arkansas here is
rising rapidly above and the weather
bureau predicts rise here within the
next As hours which will send the wa.
ter above the danger line
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
At The Nat;ona! CaDItaI-

The blockade OF the Orinoco by
venezuela is expected to develop fresh
international complications.
Representatives of the three Ameri-
cas- VIII meet at the State Department.
TO consider the Pan-American railway
project.
Inc President has nominated VIM.
Pilmley to be Assistant United States
treasurer at New York, succeeding the
late Conrad Jordan.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
Teiegraph;c Bri IS.

notable Fren ch- American demon
stration marked banquet in Paris 20
David X. Francis. president OF the Lou
is!ana Purchase Exposition.
M. Jules Bois, in Paris interview.
tells the story of his romance with
Nine Emma Calve. whom he is 10 wed
Camille Flammarion. the noted
French officer. dissents from Or. Al
fred r. WallGcc's theory that the earth
is at the center OF the universe.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
Another Restraining Order

Kansas City, Special.-An Injunction
as granted to the Kansas City Trans
~ Company against the Team Driv-
rs International Union. No. IS. and
le sympathizers of the strike. by
idge John +. Phillips. of the United
|tates District Court. The action was
Fought on the ground that the com
lainants are government cartmen. be.
fg employed by the government in
transporting, bonded goods.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
White Man Killed.

Columbia, S. c., Special.-w. L.
Croft. white man who lived at Fair
fax. Barnwell county, S. c., was shot
and instantly killed from ambush
Monday night, near his home. Suspi-
cion strongly points to.a negro. Frank
strange, whose wife Croft had be-
friended by giving her a home after
her husband had driven her from his
house.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18

in its present politics ana VIII control
1t in future, so that when we are in
disagreement with Colombia. we are
i'll conflict with the Holy Alliance
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18
THE EXTRA SESSION
Senator rlorgan Still Speaks on the
Canal Question

Senator Morgan Tuesday secured
the first material concession that has
been made to him by the Senate in
connection with the Panama treaty
with Colombia This convention con
sisted of an agreement to attach the
Spooner Canal act bodily to the treaty.
This change was made ~ compliance
with . request which was r a's>ted
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-03-18

by Senator Lodge during IN =,
executive session of the S
after the necessity for it had n
cussed by Mr.. Morgan and
other members OF the Senate. V
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
Money for Company I.

"OlltJ wi SOt'pd'y u
Resolution by Kellinoi, referred to
Military COMMITTEES: $4,000 for armory
! for Co. 81" n. G. H., at Wailuku.
Resolution by Mr.. Wright. referred
! TO Public Lands Committee: $4,000
| for Cemented and rock-filled breakwat-
err at Hookena landing to the extent OF
( 500 feet below the Hookena wharf in
South Kona, Hawaii.
Resolution by Mr.. Paele, to Public
I Lands Committee: $4,000 for the con-
struction of a stone and concrete bridge
| for the Koholalele. Waikane, Koolau-
poke. Oahu. and also of a new break
water OF Kealaea, Of the same place. a.
$1,000.
Notice by Andrade:
An Act amending Section /, Act 20,
Session Laws of 1901.
Resolution by Mr.. Kupihea, TO Pub
Tic Lands COMMITTEES: $4,000 for con.
structing a new fire station building for
| Kalihi.
| Mr. Harris introduced resolution
to the effect that the clerk be in
structed to place on the desk of each
member every morning the amount of
the appropriations called for in the
resolutions introduced on the day be-
fore.
This resolution created a storm at
once. Mr.. Kumalae wanted the resolu.
ton indefinitely postponed and Mr.
Aylett claimed that the member from
Honolulu was trying to make fun of tn,
I aHa ~ ha nth lao, h. ha
handed In resolutions.
Mr.. Harris denied all intention OF the
kind and In order to stop the debate on
the matter, withdrew his resolution
There was good laugh over the wholl
thing and the members were cheerful
again in a little while.
Resolution by Mr.. Kupihea. to Pub
lie Lands Committee: $1,000 for ma
cadamizing the road known by the
name OF THE Receiving Station road,
beginning from King street to the enc
OF said road.
Notices by Paele:
/. An Act to establish county gov
eminent and municipal law OF the Ter
ritory Of Hawaii.
- an ACT W pToNlue quhllnCatlOt
OF persons elected or appointed to pub
lie Office or position.
> 3. An Act to regulate the fees D
witnesses.
4. An Act to regulate the fee of jur
, Ors.
5. An Act to amend Section III o
Chapter 10 of the Civil Laws OF 1880
relating to attending schools.
6. An Act to provide for the pay
ment OF claims of damages by persons
: imprisoned In the year 1895.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
COOKS TESTIMONY.

Manuel Cook in his testimony before
Judge De Bolts court Thursday testi-
fed that he knew that both Boyd and
Wright had a combination to the Pub
lie Works Department safe. In reply
to further questions Cook stated that
he did not know whether Boyd knew
the combination TO the safe after
Wright took the position OF chief clerk
following the promotion of Boyd to
superintendent.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
Encroaehing Buildings.

Encroaehing Buildings.
Resolution by Mr.. Long, adopted
Whereas. 1t is said in the press that
the new Kapiolani memorial building
at the corner of King and Alakea
streets. In Honolulu, encroaches to
some extent upon the public way nf
said Alakea street, and that II has been
ordered by the Superintendent OF Pub
lie Works that such encroachment be
abated; and
Whereas. II is possible that other
buildings In said Honolulu similarly
encroach upon the public streets;
Therefore. be It resolved, that the
Committee on Public Lands and In
ternal improvements be, and said COM
mittee is hereby instructed to inquire
into the facts concerning said Kapio-
lani memorial building. and any other
buildings to which its attention may be
directed. and to report, as speedily M
practicable, by bill or otherwise, its
conclusions and recommendation con-
corning such encroachments, and the
proper steps to be taken in the public
interests, in the premises.
Mr.. Kumalae said the public officers
did not know their business. This was
shown by the fact that they had al
lowed the Kapiolani building to be all
hut completed before saying a single
word. Then the owners had been
ordered TO tear down the building OF
move IL. How was It that the fact OF
the purported encroachment had moi
been learned when the building was
first being started II, upon inyesti'
CATION, the government officials con-
cerned were found to have been negll'
sent, they should be removed.
Mr.. Harris said that the Superinten'
dent OF Public Works had absolutely
nothing to do with street lines. These
were on record In the Survey Depart
ment and II through some OF them be-
ing wrong, an injustice had been done
there was always recourse at law,
Mr., Kumalae dwelt further on the
resolution and the purported careless
ness of officials. Speaker Beckley, re-
ferrlng to the debate, asked that tn,
members refrain from taking adyant
age OF their positions and becoming TOT
personal.
To Examine Accounts.
Resolution by Mr.. Keliinoi, adopted
Resolved that the Committee on Pub
lie Expenditures be and is hereby in
structed to begin the examination Int
the accounts Of the several public de
partments and report whether the pub
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

For Kauai ports, per stmr Mikahala,
Feb. 2G.-Mrs. w. Il. Smith, A. Robin
son, II. p. Faye, DR.. Schultz, ]. Black.
ie. Rev. II. Isenberg, Il. c. Peters. Miss
Goodacre, d. Ross, Miss Elston, F. Gay,
I. II. Keyworth, G. II. Allen. +. Weber.
For Molokai, per stmr, Lehua, Feb.
25.-Mrs. Aud, w. c. Meyer and wife.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

lr view OF the scare as to the perma-
nency of typewriter records, the
Italian Minister OF Justice has ordered
that no typewriter document will be
accepted as legal In Italy.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

Over 26,500,OOO passengers paid
fll9,3S5 in fares during the last six
months on the Manchester Corporation
tramway system
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
Some Warm Resolutions
INTRODUCED
By the Representatives

discussion. Mr.. Haia wanted the reso-
luton laid over until tomorrow to give
the members a chance to think over
the matter. Mr.. Kumalae said he
could remove all doubt from the mind
Of Mr.. Haia as to the necessity Of
adopting the resolution. He then pro-
ceeded to tell of money that had been
kept back from the singing girls In
the band and of the fact that when
band boys were sick. s. a day was de-
Quoted from their small salary. At the
police station, an appropriation of $3.50
had been made for certain Office and
yet the present incumbent was only
getting 800. This thing should be
stopped.
Police Department Under Fire.
Resolution by Mr.. Fernandez, adopt
ed:
Resolved that the clerk Of the House
Of Representatives be and he is here.
by instructed to forthwith forward TO
the Attorney General of the Territory
Of Hawaii the requisite communication
requesting him to furnish this House
for the information Of the members
thereof respecting to the disposition
OF all monies deducted by the heads OF
the police department out of the lawful
salaries of each aI,d every policeman nj
the end of each and every month now
or heretofore have been In the employ
of the Police Department throughout
the Territory for alleged uniforms, etc.
In explanation of his resolution, Mr.,
Fernandez said that people in the Po-
lice Department In Hamakua were not
getting what had been appropriated by
the Legislature as pay for their vari.
Gus offices. The captain of the police
had been voted $50 but was only get
ting $50. The Tailor in the same dis
trict had been voted $50 but was only
getting $40. Where were these de.
auctions going to?
Leper Settlement Commission.
Resolution by Mr.. Wright, referred 70
the judiciary Committee:
BE II resolved by the House of Rep
resentatives of the Territory of Ha'
wall that the sum OF $3.50 be set apart
from any funds in the Treasury for the
purpose of defraying the expenses Of 9
Commission to go to the Leper Settle
ment for the purpose of accomplishing
/ the exchange of our afflicted peoples
4 Hawaiian coin into American coin, ant
Be II further resolved that tn,
Treasurer OF the Territory of Hawai-
be requested to appoint such commits
Bioner. and
Be IL further resolved that the sal
Treasurer be authorized to intrust 4
the hands of said Commissioner sue
sums as may be necessary to accom-
pllsh such exchange OF such Hawaiian
cain, and
Be It further resolved that the Boar
OF Health be requested to grant per
mission to said Commissioner to visi
said leper settlement without limit o
time and to be the guest of said Board
Mr.. Wright moved to adopt the reso
luton but the Speaker pointed out tn
fact that money could note vote none.
Rll by itself and thereupon referred tn
resolution to the proper committee.
To Block Usurers.
Resolution by Mr.. Chillingwortt
adopted:
Whereas, the day laborers in the EN-
ployment of the Public Works Depart
ment are not paid at the end OF eac
week for work performed, but are pal
at intervals OF two weeks or one month
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

the Penal Laws relating to crimes and
misdemeanors.
6. An Act to amend Section 200 of
the Penal Laws relating to malicious
injury.
Z. An Act relating to the Limitation
of time within which action may be
brought to recover possession of land.
s. An Act to amend Section i2i of
the Penal Laws relating to the illegal
manufacture for sale of spirituous liz
uors and substances.
Q. An Act providing a municipality
for the City of Hilo.
The following Acts were read first
time by title, passed and referred to the
Printing Committee: Mr.. Paele's bill
to send worthy youths abroad; Mr..
Andrade's bill relating to franchise
for the Standard Telephone Co.; Mr..
Longs bill relating to directors of cor
porations; Mr.. Vida's bill relating TO
fire limits; Mr.. Chillingworth's bill
on malt liquor; Mr.. Palis bills relating
to malicious injury and the conceal
ment Of an infant.
Resolution by Mr. Aylett referred TO
Public Lands Committee: $500 for
Kuliouou road; $500 for Anapuni
street; $4,000 for Kaiulani avenue;
$4,000 for Waialae road; $500 for Wal
lupe road: $500 for Kawaiahao street;
$500 for Kawaiahao lane; $500 for Niu
road
Resolution by Mr. Kupihea, referred
to Public Health Committee: $4,000 for
6-room schoolhouse at Kalihiwaena;
$500 for S-room school at Pohukaina;
$500 for Groom school at Waikiki;
$1,000 for 1-room school at Moiliili;
$4,000 for Broom school in Manoa:
$4,000 for i-room addition at Kaako-
pua $4,000 for Groom school at Waia-
lua $4,000 for 3-room school at Hala-
wa; $4,000 for Broom school at Pearl
City.