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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
FERTILIZE-s TRUST ALSO.

Engaging in a Combination in Re-
strait of Trade as Defined by the
Sherman Act. The Case Against
Virginia Carolina Chemical Com
pany. ct al
Nashville, Special-The Grand jury
of the United States Circuit Court,
which has been investigating the al
legged fertilizer trust, for the past
fonr weckc returned an indictment
against about eighty fertilizer manu-
facturcrs, including a number of local
men. The indictment contains six
counts detailing in specific form allcg-
ed violations of the antitrust laws
and charging The defendants " 18th
combining and being engaged In
trust or combination The defendants
live IN various parts of the country
where fertilizers are manufactured
and certified copies of The indictment
will be sent to the various districts
IN which the defendants reside ond
there served. The defendants will be
required to execute bonds for their
appearance at the October term of the
court in this city, when tke cases are
to be tried. The grand jury examin-
ed during the investigation 140 wit
nesses and the indictment returned is
volumnious document
The SIX counts In the indictment are
In double series of three each. The
first charge the defendants with en-
gaging In conspiracy; the second
charge the defendants with conspir-
acy, and the third with conspiracy un-
der section $40, re-ised statutes, to
commit the offense of engaging in a
combination as defined by the Sher-
man law.
The punishment under section $40
is two years in prison and n $4,000
6ne. The third counts charge the COM
mitting of an offense against the Uni
ted States by engaging in a ce,nbina-
tion in restraint of trade, as defined
and prohibited by the Sherman act.
The style Of the case on the docket
indictment is United States VS.. Vir-
ginia- Carolina Chemical Company ct
al, and the Indictment is described as
indictment for violatiog act of Can
gress approved July 2, 1890, a1d en-
titled can act to protct the trade
and commerce against unlaGful re-
straints and monopolies" and section
5440, revised statuies, United States
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
To Cotton Convention.

Governor Hayward has named as
the delegates 10 cotton convention
TO be held Mt Montene, Ark. June 20
and Il, the following South "arolin-
ians: l.. ID. Smith, F.. S. Anderson.
Nnety-Six; j. A. Peterkin. Fort
Motto; II. M. Pegues, Cheraw; f..
). Keith, Newberry; j. 4. Moore,
Moore s; K. NJ. williamson, Mont
clare; W. G. Hinson, Charleston; j.
Nj. Woody, Dalzell, and Iredell Jones
Rock Hill.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
Lynching in Missippi.

columbus, Miss, Special.-Georgc
Younger, n negro. who shot and killed
William Rector, n wcll-known vhitn
citi2 IN last Sunday while the latter
as member of posse was cndcay-
orihg to effect the ncgro'S arrest. was
taken from the jail at this place
Thursday l.. night by mob and lvnchcd
lhere is no clue Ia The identity OF
any of the lynchers.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31

made from the contract to be award
ed; and. provided further, that the
truth of such statemeLt Is nerebv
made part of the contract so enter
ed into with him or them, it being
understood that the falsity of such
statement shall ipso facto operate the
avoidance of such contract; and, pro-
vided further, that the State board
OF education shall have, and it here
by reserves, the right to reject anv
or all bids, or any part of bid. and
TO accept any part of the same. with
out being under obligation by such
partial acceptance to accept the
whole
Bids must be secret, and state spe-
cltically and definitely the quality of
the books. prices at which books will
he furnished. and the exchange price
paid for books displaced. and must
be accompanied by at least nine speci-
men copies of each book proposed to
be furniShei. One set OF said spcci-
men copies TO be delivered to each of
the several members OF the State
board Of education AT his home adj
dress. before noon OF June ~. 1906. e"
Columbia State.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
Power Plant Ready For Ware shosls
Mill

i.auIcns, Special.-Mr. N. B. Diai
president of the Ware Shoals Manu-
Featuring Company, makes the inter
eslmg announcement that the power
has been turned on at the ing Ware
Shoals plant, located on So,uda river.
and the dylamos have been running
since Saturday. Everything is iu
readiness ic 8 The mill to start up MOST
any day ncN and soon the wbirl or
10000 spino'es will be heard above the
roaring shoals, natnie's sweet music.
the sound of which has been heard
without an accompaniment at Ware
Shoals down through the ages Of time
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
News Notes.

Former Chief Engineer John +.
Wallace severely attacked Secretary
iait Tor his statement against Wal
lace
I'm an effort to collect an income tax
from United States engineering Off
cc's engaged in work there. Canodo
has seized their household goods.
\ treaty between the United States
and Mexico relatin" 10 the use of ,he
hIo Grand's waters was signed IN
Washington.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
To Open Glenn Springs.

Spartanburg, Special. -Prepara-
tions are being made at Glenn Springs
for the opening OF the hotel there
which will be on June II. There has
been Il force of hands at work there
for some time putting the building
into condition and everything will be
IN readiness before the opening of
the season, which is expected to bc the
most successful one ever enjoyed hy
the resort
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
Crushed to Death by Mill Shaftipg

Union, Special.-A horrible acci-
dent is reported to have occurred at
Jonesville Manufacturing company
where ten year old boy
was caught i'll the shaftiug and so
dashed against the ceiling before the
engine could be stopped. that many
bones were broken. as result of
which he died five hours later.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
Pythians Fail to Act on Castlv Hal
Matter.

sumter. Special.-rhc .astle hsit
idea is up IN the air. The grand loder.
of knights of Pythias has postponed
action until tho next session. Colum
bia presented i proposition and haa
no opposition, but the grand lodge
FAILED 10 grasp the opportunity ard
tIr matter Went over. Anderson wss
selected rs The next place ot mnctins
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
Numerous Housebreakin rs.

Chester. Special The Gown hae
Nccn aroused or laic by = number of
houscbrcakings and small larccnic.s
The police force has been reinforced
to some extent, and there has beer.
some lct-mp in this line Of busincslt
As yet there have been no arrests
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
Judge Neal to Scene.

kaieigh, Special.-Governor Glenn
mas ordered Judge Neal to the scent
OF the iynching to assist in an inves
tisation. The governor is severe in
ms condemnation of this act of law
lessncss.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-31
IGNORANT CIPJ.

Grayce-What is vermifuge?
Gladys-Why, don't you know?
That Is the other name for appendix
Houston Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
Line. hnt Oh. Nv

Allessnndro Bonci, the new tenor Of
the Manhattan Opera House. New
York, Is the smallest singer who has
ever appeared before the public. With
high heels and every other aid to In
creased stature he is barely five feet
high In spite OF this drawback Slgnor
Bonci is one Of the two most famous
tenors in Europe. The other is Caruso,
and the extent OF the rivalry between
them may be understood from the fact
that Slgnor Bonci who had booked his
passage on the same steamer with 81
gnor Caruso, refused 20 sail when he
learned that his compatriot was also 10
be a passenger Signor Bonci says
that although the Americans have
big ships. there never was yet built
ono big enough 10 hold me ana Slgnor
Carus1"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
FOR THE CHILDREN


An interesting experiment may he
performed with quite a small magnet
and a common sewing needle. Insert
n light thread in a needle, tie and cut
Off one end, leaving a single thread six
or eight inches long. Lay a horseshoe
magnet on a table. with the poles in
front. Magnetic the needle by rub
bling IL several times. always In one
direction. by one pole OF the magnet.
after each stroke returning the magnet
In an arc through the air.
Take the end OF the thread between
the thumb and finger and suspend the
needle over It's attractive pole, allow
ing the point TO come within one-fourih
OF an inch OF the magnet; then with q
circular sweep of the hand to keep
the point In position, draw the eye OF
the needle down toward the other
pole. This II carefully done will bring
the needle to horizontal position.
where Il will remain, floating or In
suspension. as long az the thread Is
held steady.
The experiment may be made more
effective, suggests the Peoples Home
Journal. by covering the magnet with
a sheet OF paper, thus concealing It,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
A remarkable Tree.

We are all familiar with the Brazil
or cream nut as we see IL i'm the
stores The nut I'm its own country Is
OF a very different appearance, and
the tree on which Il grows Ia so UNI
usual that the Brazil nut tree Is re-
garded as one OF the most curious In
the world. II grows TO theehelght or
from fifty 60 eighty feet and Is one OF
the most majestic ornaments of the
forest The fruit resembles cocoa
nut. being extremely hard and OF the
size OF child's head. Each one of
these shells contains from twelve to
twenty OF the three cornered nuts. To
obtain the nuts as they appear in
market these shells have Co be opened.
During the season OF their falling IL IL
dangerous To enter the groves, as the
force OF their descent Is sufficient to
knock down the strongest man. The
natives provide themselves with wood
en- bucklers. which they hold over
their heads while collecting the fruit.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
HINTS FOR FARMERS
work the stallion.

We believe Ia the working Of stall
lions. says d horse owner and breeder
IN Farm Progress. We believe that
nothing Is worse for a breeding horse
than 20 be cooped mp IN stan and
small l)t Tor weeks and months az a
time, II is far better 90 put the stallion
TO work ana make him earn his oats In
that manner We have had great
deal TO do with breeding horses during
a quarter Of a century. aud we have
never known working stations 10 be
excelled Ia prolldcacy by idle ones.
A stallion. as rule. makes a pleas
ant worker. There is no reason why a
stallion should De FESTIVE or annoylngly
hOislerons ia the harness. II is all a
matter or breaking. ana most stations
take kindly 10 the harness. We do not
think there Is ever any real reason
why a draft stallion should not do his
share OF the farm work when he Is not
travelling. 4 coach or trOttlng bred
stallion makes the finest kind OF a run
about horse.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
vhr nottIed EGG.

TO make this entertaining experiment
you need a hard boiled egg and a bot
tic or flask with wide body and a
neck large enough 20 let the egg sit
tightly and snuGly on It's month. end
down
Peel the eng and lay II aside Then
roll up some paper into 4 shape so
that It viii burn readily. set II on lire
and place 70 IN the bottle. AZ soon as
il has burned itself out place the egg
firmly on the mouth 81 the flask. press
Ing u on Just hard enough SO TINT n
viii close tie opening entirely.
Before many minutes the egg viii
begin to stretch Itself II VIII seem to
crawl into the bottle. More and moro
OF Il dcscends TN suddenly, with pop.
the whole egg lengthcns Itself ont and
slides into the bottle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
Tho origin OF Gems.

IL Is singular fact that the most
precious gems are composed OF the
most common substances. The diamond
Is the purest form OF carbon and IL
Identical In composition with ordinary
charcoal, without its impurities. The
ruby is nearly pure alumlna. sub
stance that is found in profuslon In
every clay bank. The scientific name
for crystalhzed alumina Is corundum,
and the gems that come under this
designation are sometimes more valu-
able than diamonds OF the same
weight. The ruby. the sapphire. the
oriental emerald. the oriental topaz.
the oriental amethyst, the oriental
aquamarine. the oriental chrysolite.
the hyacinth and other precious stones
are all nlumina. the varieties of color
being caused by minute quantities OF
metallic oxides. IL should be explained
that the word oriental" as applied TO
these stones does not refer 70 the east,
but means something fine.
News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
The Hogs auartcr..

Hogs are peculiar animals. Though
they have deeper layer Of external
rat on them than steers. they viii
shyer IN the cold like n house dog
The trouble Is with hogs punching up
when they sleep, they work up first
class sweat and even dampen the
bedding When they get out OF the
nest 20 feed they shlver until they get
dry TO provide place SO warm that
hogs viii not bunch mp In cold weather
is almost impossible for the farmer. II
Is better 10 provide dry shelter and
keep them apart, SO they can't bunch
uD too much
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
Cont Rnlsing.

In view OF the fact that ia the fiscal
year ended June 30. 1906. goat skins
to the value OF S3l 100000 were I'm
ported into the United States 20 be
manufactured into shoes. gloves and
other articles, the wonder Is that goat
production Is not more generally en-
couraged In this great country, so
available for the raising OF live stock
OF all kinds. In 1896 the importation
OF goat and kid skins amounted TO
$10,30O.O00, and the Importation for the
last year shows an Increase TO three
times the value In ten years. During
the last ten years these importations
have amounted TO $240,000. Oo0.-Nash-
Vile Banner
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
cLorHEs DaAiNHE

ala in removing them. Ihe draiaer Is
mnde of wire, the mesh being very
largo Itis shaped O. ht into the or.
dinarv wash boiler, with handles DO
each END, as shown n the illustration.
The frame 6 divided into four sec
tlons, which can be readily taken
apart and the drainer folded into Il
small package The advantage OF the
draIner viii be apparent NJ once. The
clothes 10 be washed can be easily
handled, being placed ia or removed
from the wash boiler with practically
no trouble 4 further advantage lies
IN the fact that the clothes can be
raised ont Of the boiling water and
allowed 10 drain before handling, thus
avoiding danger OF scaldng the hands.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29

When the drawers of bureaus, ia
bles or other furniture stick or can
not be opened or shut without difficult
~ try wetting the surface of a piece OF
common soap and rub II over the parts
that stick This will make the wood
slippery, and in most cases the trouble
will be remedied. This IL also rem
cdy for doors which In new houses are
likely 70 settle or apt to scrapc at the
top as the building settles. Use soap
on them, and It Will save the trouble
OF calling In a carpenter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
rtncInr In ChIrnnn.

There Is every Indication that rae.
ing on the Chicago tracks and at other
middle western courses will take on
new lease OF life before another year
elapses. The fcud between Corrigan
and Condor T. az an end. The war be-
tween the rival New Orleans tracks
controlled by these turf magnates has
been declared OF.
Noted citizens IL Chicago have Just
organized club and intend 10 build n
magnificent new race track 10 an the
vacancy left by the destruction Of old
Washington park and In the course OF
time will revive the running OF the
classic American Derby. II Chicago
gets into the swim again n great load
will be taken from the shoulders OF
the eastern track owners. for the ren-
son that the army NJ western turfmcn
who fiocked 60 their tracks this season
will remain az home
Eastern turfmen under the cIrcum-
stances look for better racing In 1907,
better conditions and improved. patron
age. Every step necessary. II Is said.
will be taken TO safeguard the sport
In future from the attacks from which
II cannot very well escape
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29

To a quart Of freshly grated bread
crumbs add teaspoonful OF salt. a
tablespoonful OF pepper and teaspoon.
ful OF powdered sage or other pre-.
ferred sweet herbs Bring two-thlrds
OF a cupful OF milk almost 10 a boil
add two-thirds OF cupful Of butter
take from the stove and stir until the
butter Is melted. add two eggs beaten
well with tablespoonful OF water
and pour the mixture over the bread
crumbs When thoroughly mixed put
into the poultry, allowing ample room
for swelling.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
Newspapers kind 10 secretary Moody.


The new supreme court justice. VIII
liam IT, Moody, is coming In for no end
OF chatting, both here and at bis home
In Massachusetts, over the publication
in two Philadelphia papers OF some
remarkable photographs.
Mr. Mosdy was snapped by the pho
tographers while az the army and navy
game in Philadelphia
When the pictures appeared IN the
papers one was labeled Attorney Gen
eral and Mrs. Moody" and the other
was Secretary Of the Navy Moody
and daughter"
Inasmuch as the new justice IS an
eligible bachelor the photographs
aroused loud laughter
Mr.. Moody says the trouble arose
over the fact that he happened 10 be
sitting between two charming ladies,
and the newspapers presented them TO
him. one as a wife and the other as a
daughter.-B Boston Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
Cnre 81 Hoes.

Dislnfcctauts and corrnctyes should
be Kept convenient % thn hog yards
ana houses ald usel whcHevcr there
appears q De oeeasIon FOR them Char
coal. ashes canppras. and the IKE
should be kept where thc hogs may
help themselves 20 VIII Use lImcwa.
ter freely about ilie pens ana houses
aud in tho el9p II Is az once d dlsln-
fcciant and deodorizer II prevents
Indigestion and furnishes elements Of
bone growth
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
III. aEoRaEs cLEMENcRAu.

York. he married Miss Mary Plummer
OF Greenwich. Conn. The marriage
was not happy, and after living apart
several years Mime. Clemeneeau Sc
cured divorce. She returned to Amer
ica and died here several years ago.
Premier Clemenceau has had an ex-
traordinary political career. For years
he was called the Warwick OF France.
He fought for Dreyfus with tongue,
pen and the dueling pistol. Clemen-
ceau has been member OF several
cabinets and last October became pre-
mier.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
EDDIE nAxLoN

defeat, by lighting Dick Iyland, but
he says he is done with fighting and
wants no more OF It.
Salt Lake was anxious TO see more
OF the work OF Hyland, and IIanlon
was suggested as good opponent.
when / retired from boxing" said
Hanlon, II meant what said. There
VIII be no more boxing for me, and ]
wired the Salt Lake promoters would
not accept an offer When Hyland beat
me / concluded to 20 into business for
myself and leave boxing alone. They
will have 10 get some other opponent
for Hyland"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
For The skin.

Almond whItener may be used In
place OF cream every night. II is per
fectly harmless and will keep the skin
smooth and white. Prepare as follows:
Put one-half ounce of ounce seed TO
soak in half cup OF water; let stand
six hours, stirring frequently. Add
half a cup of alcohol; let stand and
stir as before. Strain and add one-half
ounce strained honey. one-half ounce
blanched sweet almonds ground to a
paste, one-half ounce glycerin and
thirty drops OF benzoln.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29

A recipe for whitewash in the poul-
try house that won't rub or is given
by the Farmers Advocate as follows:
One peck OF lime slaked in boiling wa
ter and kept Just covered by the water
while sinking Strain through coarse
cloth. Add two quarts OF fine salt dis
solved in warm water, one pound OF
rice meal boiled IN water TO a thin
paste. one-quarter pound OF whiting
and half a pound of glue dissolved in
warm water. Mix all thoroughly and
let stand covered for two or three
days. Stir occasionally. Heat the mix
ture before using.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
conundrumr.

Why is historical event like par
eel united aud tied again? Because II
is recorded
why do doctors keep bad company
Because the worse people are the OF.
tener they visit them.
what houses are the easiest TO break
Into7 The houses OF bald people. be.
cause their locks are few
why does an aching tooth impose
silence on the sufferer? Because II
makes him hold his jaw
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29

A snail's rate OF travel was ascer-
tanned by experiments In Florence.
Half dozen snails were permitted To
crawl between two points ten feet
apart. Exact time was kept from the
start TO the finish. and thus the aver
age pace was learned. Tho figures
were then put into tables OF feet, yards
and furlongs, and II was found that Il
would take snail exactly fourteen
days 10 travel a mile
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
Grnin For nrecdlng Emeu.

Breeding ewes should always have n
little grain all winter About half a
pound OF oats daily during the first
part Of the winter - satisfactory. and
as lamblng time draws near begin
feeding bran. gradually increasing the
amount 60 one pound Of bran per head.
This, with plenty Of fodder Is suih.
client FOR ewes weighing from 100 70
200 pounds. Corn g not satisfactory,
as Il produces too much fat American
Agrlculurlst
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29

Exposing books % the heat OF a fire
warps the binding, Corners should not
be turned down o. leaves folded In
halves. Dragging book out from
the shelf by the binding az the top Is
hurtfnl. III books are wclged too tight
ly In case thay become shabby.
bookcases should NOT be placed against
outside walls GA account Of the prob
able damp. A bookmarller should be
thin: a pencil or thick substance dis
places the leaves. A blunt knife Of
wood. ivory. bone or metal should be
used for cutting new books, not a
sharp instrument
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
shelter FOR sheep.

sheep must have shelter al nll times
OF the year, says Successful Farming
An open shed that can be shut II neces-
sary, all but low door. Is better than
n warm barn. Sheep carry their shed
with them. Nothing but a cold, drench-
INK rain or driving snow can hurt a
well fieeced sheep. They VIII use the
shed when necessary II given liberty
10 do so. Keep It well beddcd. clean
and dry.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-29
household Notes.

Cheap kerosene used in cleaning win
dows will make them smeary
Dish towels should be washed aud
hung IN the sun TO dry after each
using.
II suet which Is to be chopped II first
sprinkled with ground rice II will chop
more easily.
Dried and hardened lemons viii be.
come quite soft again II allowed 20
soak IA cold water for a time