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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-08-06
LYNcHE0 BY MOB.
NEGRO WHO ASSAULTED LADY
LYNCHED By CITIZENS.
Execution Only Accomplished After
Eleven Men Had Been Shot Down
by the Sheriff.

A dispatch from Pensacola, Fla.
says two men killed and nine wound.
ed' some of them fatally, Is the re-
cord OF the clash between the moi
bent on lynching Leander Shaw, a
| negro, and the sheriff and his forces
In which the mob finally overpowered
| the authorities of that place Thurs
day. The lynching was carried out
In the most prominent part of the
city.
Shaw Wednesday assaulted Mrs.
Lillian Davis, highly respected lady
Of that city, during the absence of
| her husband. and after cutting her
| throat almost from ear to ear. club
bed her over the head with revol-
yer, which he had taken from the
house. During the afternoon when
1t became known that the negro had
been arrested, crowds began forming
upon the streets and early in the
night they were reinforced by large
numbers of men from the country
The mob formed about eight
O'Clock that night and made an at
tack upon the county jail. where the
negro was confined. The Jail gate
was broken down by the mob, and
the sheriff and his deputies opened
fire. Three men dropped from the
first volley of the sheriffs fire. Vol
ley after volley was then fired by
the sheriff's force, but the mob was
repulsed.
About midnight another attack was
made, the mob having increased to
one thousand determined men. The
second attack was successful, for the
reason that it was made upon all
sides the Jail. One party forced
it's way through to the rear, overpow-
ering the officers and securing the
trembling negro.
A moose was slipped about his neck
and after being dragged for two
blocks he was strunk up to an cleo
trio light pole in the centre OF the
park, where fully 1900 bullets COM
pletely riddled his body.
The dead are: Henry G.. Kellum,
street car motorman; Bud Nicholas,
a planter.
The wounded are: Charlie Turner.
probably fatally; Jos. Brewton. prob
ably fatally; Jailer ]. II. Beaton,
probably fatally; Bud" Knowles,
probably fatally; Sheriff Jas c. Van
Pelt. John Van Pelt, brother; Fred
Humphreys, w. p. Brownson and w.
p. Bayliss.
Probably a dozen or more others
were slightly wounded. The body
Of Shaw was cut down next morning
by orders of the authorities. The
baby, who was struck by the negro
at the time he tried to kill the
mother, 1t is said will recover.
The fearful cost at which Shaw
was secured and made to answer
the penalty of outraged people Is
greatly deplored, and citizens are in
unit in great sorrow over the re-
suits of storming the county jail.
Mrs. Lillian Davis. Shaw's victim.
is in a desperate condition and her
life is despaired of. The wounded
men in "Wednesday nights battle are
receiving every attention.
The coroner's jury investigating
the riot found that Leander Shaw,
came to his death at the hands of
men unknown TO them. The jury Is
also to investigate the death of Kel-
lum, who was shot and killed In the
scuffle at the jail.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-08-06
BAGGAGEMAN HELD UP.
Two Men Rob Train OF Mail Pouch
Watch and Money.

Two men held up a baggageman
late Thursday night on the Ulster
and Delaware passenger train be-
tween South Gilbes and Stamford. n.
Y. They helped themselves to the
mail pouch, the beggageman's gold
watch and SIS in cash. They dis
appeared from the train as IT slowed
down at Stamford.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-08-06
DEER HELD UP TRAIN.
Doe And Fawns Scattered But Buck
Charged Engine And Was Killed.

A passenger train which left New
Haven Thursday night for Middle
ton. was held up near Durham, Conn,
in a most unusual manner.
Four deer. a doe, two fawns and
buck stood on the tracks as the
train approached. When the en-
gineer blew his whistle. all of the
deer. with the exception of the buck
leaped aside.
The buck was run down and kill
ed as he stood challenging the loco
motive.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-08-06
THREE HOURS IN BALLOON.
Successful Trip Made from Baltimore
to Hagerstown.

Ernest Gill. young man of Baltl-
more. accompanied by Lincoln and
Hillery Beachey. professional aero
nauts, made a successful balloon voy-
age from Baltimore to Hagerstown
Md, Thursday. The air craft ascend
ed at 1.16 p. m. and ASS o'clock the
party landed safely about four miles
north of Hagerstcwn. Its passenger:
reported that the experience was
pleasant. with no untoward incidents
A man In Hagerstown, watching
the balloon from the roof of his house
lost his balance and fell to the ground
and was killed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-08-06
STRIKE RIOT AT BOMBAY.
Twenty Thousand Men Out-British
Troops Dispense Them.

At Bombay, Twenty thousand mill
hands who struck Thursday became
riotous Friday and a detachment OF
British infantry was called out
They fred, killing one native and
wounding six. Several Europeans
and natives of the police force sus.
tanned injuries.
The rioters were dispersed. The
strikers are out in sympathy fol-
Tilak, the nationalist leader and
editor who was sentenced to trans
portation for six years on a charge
of sedition.
, 1908-10-26
Thu HaIiaadaa..

To see New York city from the PAIL
sades is to witness the multiple beau
ty and wonder IF the Palisades them
selves. One Of the most astonishing
facts concerning these towering
masses Of grandeur Is that they lie 80
close to the most artificial, man sub
jugated area that civilization has
evolved, writes Philip VerrilI Mighels
in Harpef'ss Magazine. To come upon
the Palisades from the rear at night
is like stepping to the edge of the
world, where the slender, dark island
lies low beyond as If 1t were only
a part Of space, its countless lights
looking like millions Of stars stretched
for miles, cross the sky. The illul
sion Is -dispelled when the wind flows
up with the tide to the base Of the
cliffs and lifts up the full throated
roar Of the substantial city.
, 1908-10-26
DRYFARMlNa.
Congress- Of World to BE Held al wy.
oming Capital In February.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct PA three
days session of the dry farmers OF
the world will occur in this city Feb
ruary %, "a and 2e next, and prepare.
lions are making for the entertainment
of $500 people. Of whom 1000 will be
accredited delegates appointed by gov.
ernors Of trans-Missourt states, mayors
and commercial bodies. The ofncial
c&ll for the third Trans-Missouri Dry
Farming congress is now being pro
mulgated and the board Of control has
already received acceptances Of invita-.
tons sent to Mexico, and other South
American countries.
, 1908-10-26
MAY SHIP BODY
TO DENVER SOON.
49, n.Vt.~d kh0 no,,ptxy

Dr.. James A. Ballard, the county
coroner, arrived in the city late Sat.
urday afternoon with the remains of
Charles Miller and Olaf Anderson, the
w men killed in the explosion at the
Manners & Bergren camp near the
McNealey ranch. and the remains r
delivered to Undertaken Stryker. That
gentlemen today received Telegram
from an undertaken at Denver, who
represents Mrs. Anderson, the wife Of
one Of the men, and 1t is probable that
the body of MI. Anderson win be sent
to that city. MI Miller came from
sweden about three years ago ard has
a wife and children In that country.
His remains will probably be inferred
here. Nj. Anderson has been con-
nected with the Manners 4 Bergreu
outft for the past twenty years. The
coroner decided that an inquest would
not be necessary.
, 1908-10-26
AN EVANSTON COUPLE
VISITING IN LARAMIE

At the home of the brides parents.
M. and Mrs. r. P. Nelson. on Front
street at 3 O'Clock on Tuesday even,
Ing, October goth, occurred the MIR.
riage Of Miss Pearl h Neison and M.
Bent Hsbcnson, Rev. G. Clifford Cross
Of the Baptist church oflciatinE, says
the Evanston Press. The bridal party
left for Rawlins, Laramie, Cheyenne
and Denver, and after their honeymoon
will return here to reside. Evanston
extends the. glad hand and Welcomes
them to permanent -residence, and. to
the enjoyment Of perpetual peace and
prosperity.
, 1908-10-26
PIE. McKILLIP, Agent.


Three to n that Bryan is not
elected.
One to four that Taft Is not elected.
Ten to four that Taft carries New
York state.
Even money that Taft does not car
ry Ohio by $4,000 plurality. T
Five to four that TAFT carries Indi-
ana.
Even money that Taft carries Ne
hraska.
, 1908-10-26
GOES TO THE PARK.
Major Harry Benson as superintend
ent Of Yellowstone.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct 26.-Accord-
ing to information at army headquar
tiers in this city, Major Harry Benson.
who has been stationed at the Preside
here for three years, has been ap
pointed superintendent of the Yellow
stone national park to succeej General
Samuel M. B. Young. Major Benson,
since coming to California, has had
charge of the summer encampment
in the Yosemite valley.
, 1908-10-26
Taft's Now York rss.jo,ity.


Those people, cast and; west, who
are looking a%nxfousiy for political
signs should not miss one Of the
largest Significance regarding the re-
suit In the Empire State Of New York.
Upper Manhattan Island-that ID, the
upper part Of the old city of New
York-whichl is mainly Republican,
shows a iarse increase OF registration,
while those. sections, Of the lower part
Of the city, from which Tammany
draws its fraudulent majorities. shows
an equally significant decrease. While
the increase In upper New York proves
that the intelligent population Of that
section is rallyhg with greater ear
nestness than ever to the support Of
Taft and Sherman and of a Republic
an administration in the interest OF ali
that tends to make the country pros
porous, the decreaAed registration
from the haunts of tTammnny thugs
and repeaters indicates that the Re-
publican vote Is not to be Offset this
year by fraudulent Democratic ballots.
1t sand has been for years a.crying
shame that the vote Of the great ana
often pivotal state Of New York should
be SO largely affected BY ballot box
suffers, who appear to have been, ac-
cc,rding to sworn evidence In recent
caeeS. In the nav Of nolftfciana. closely
, 1908-10-26
They Have Not Changed.

Many significant hints Of the attitude
ct the business community toward IN.
Bryan are coming to light a the cam
paisn draws toward its Close. Not the
least significant Of these Il 'ths an
nouncement that two men Of standing,
namsd BY the Bryan organization In
Massachusetts as presidential electors,
have notified tia Democratic state
committee that they would not be able
In any case ;toiseryss AZ Bryan electors
because they arc for raft It must be
rather demoraltzfnY to q party to ind
the men whom It has chosen a. it,
special representatives and ~trustees
opposed to its leading candidate, but
the poor, battered, shop worn, bedrag-
gled, Numbering Bryan organisation
II organization 1T can be called-is Ike
~ to encounter a good many suehisuz.
prises between now and election day.
Bryanites have boosted a solitary
conversion here and there from the
ranks Of the gold Democrats who OPP
posed Bryan when he made free silver
the paramount issue In 1906. From
careful analysis, however, 1t will be
found that the list of such conversions
is made up chiefly Of men who were
active in party politics and desired
again to have a hand In party control.
This is no reflection on them, for some
Of them are undoubtedly actuated by
the hope that they can bring the or.
ganization which they loved In the
days of Tilden and Cleveland back to
sanity and safety. Probably no one
recognizes better than these men that
the most effective aid to their labors
will be another crushing defeat of
Bryan and Organism. The field might
then be clear for the organization of a
Democratic party capable Of self 70
spect and Of adherence to It's best ira
dftions. A large class Of these men are
well represented by the distinguished
international lawyer and author, John
r. Dos Passos, who says in a. public
letter: &
IT am. Democrat. Lexpect to cant
my vote for Mr.. Taft The primary
motive Is that there isano Democratic
party In existence. Since Mr.. Bryan
has controlled the organization the
spirit, the elan, Of the Democratic
party has disappeared"
Mr.. Bryan has tried with all his
craft to put to sleep the alarm Of busi-
ness men by his attitude In the pres
ent campaign: He has maintained tbs
silence OF the grave, eysn.on the PLANK
Of the Denver platform witch declares
for further Issues Of government pa
Per. Thus fan, however, wild horses
have not been able to draw from him
a+distinct reputation Of free silver o
straightforward PROMISE that b
would - his d4seretidy u the ,bast Of
bis ability9in maintaining publte credit
In time Of stress ThisJit' one OF tie
vital issues OF the campaign, much az
Mr.. Bryan would like to have 1t OBJ
scured and forgotten. No wonder that
the residence wards of Chicago. the
homes of the substantial business men
of the city. show a tremendous regis.'
tratfon Quiet though they have been
thus far, the bunness men Of the
country an evidently prepared to put
a quietus Oh Bryan which ought to be
fnal and conclusive and permit sane
Democrats to reorganize their party
upon a basis which will appeal to those
who gave It character In days gone by.
, 1908-10-26
LAD0REO AMONG I
THE G|tB[RTEsE
NOTED CONGREGATIONAL MIS-
sioNARY sUccUMss TO
OPERATION SUNDAY.
Reduced Larsusds Of PeclBe island,
err to Writing and PuhiIshsd Sew
eraI Books-General Who served
In Civil, Spanish and indian Wars
Dies at San Diego.

Baltimore, Oct. 26.-Rev. DR.. Hiram
Bingham, the noted Congregational
missionary, who underwent q surgi-
cal operation last week, died yester-
day. While acting as missionary in
the Gilbert Islands, DR.. Bingham re-
duced the Gilbertese language to
writing and wrote a number Of books
In that tongue.
, 1908-10-26
Approaching II Gradually.

An old farmer, on paying his rent,
told his Landlord he wanted some tim
Der to build a house and would be
much Obliged to him Il he would give
permission to cut down wood for the
purpose.
The landlord answered peremptorily.
NO"
"why. then, sir" said he. will you
give me enough to build a barnT
mo"
ITO make a gate. thenT
yes
THAT'S all I wanted" said the farm
er, "and more than l expected."-Pear-
sons Weekly
, 1908-10-26
WORK BEGUN ON
Observation-Disclosures

Jacob Berner, the contractor, this
morning began work on a fine resi-
dence for Mr.. and Mrs. George Has
kins at Eiitth and University avenue
The residence will be TWO stories high,
with even rooms, bath and modern
conveniences, and will cost about
$3,700.
, 1908-10-26
sHEEp SOLD At THE
STOCK YARDS HERE.

Laramie is becoming q large stock
trading point, several Large concerns
having NOR on the ground. The fol,
lowing sales made hero late Bat-
urday afternoon, the sheep being in
transit, the transfer being made 1t the
local yards: VI o. Chapman, from
Evanston. W5o, to Alfred Wild Of
Greeley, Six cars, to be sent to Greeley
to be fed; Neponsett Land and Lire
, 1908-10-26
Happy Medium.

Uncle inquired Of little Bobby II he
had been a good boy. Bobby-No.sI
haven't. Uncls-Why. l hope sou
haven't been very bad Bebby-Oh,
NO: Inst OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CEsns
II Democrat.
, 1908-10-26
SOME BETTING ODDS
POSTED AT DENVER,

G. A. Domedion of Denver is keeping
q pretty close watch OF events politi-
cal and Is POSTING some peculiar COM
binations for the sporting class, who
like to risk losing for the sake'o of win
ming. Mr.. Domedion has two o
combinations posted. taking wagers
Of $25 and up among the leading prop
ositions being the following:
, 1908-10-26

It is perfectly true that everybody
who is for Roosevelt Is logically for
Taft. 1t Is also perfectly natural that
everybody who hears and sees Taft
becomes instantly for Taft on his own
account
, 1908-10-26

stock company OF Evanston. sold to n.
G. Geiding, eleven cars, sent to Gree
ley for feeding; G.. F. Chapman OF
Evanston, sold to A. H. Trindle. eight
cars, to be ent to Eaton, Colo, for
feeding.
, 1908-10-26

Nine to ten that Taft carries Colo
RADIO.
Even money that Taft carries twen-
ty-seven states.
, 1908-10-26
GOING TO FORT coLLiNa
IN ms AUTOMOBILE

JohnsEfnest has xsne toBort Cuaim
In his automobile. M teiegrAphed<
along the line yesterday and found
there wxE not muok AnDNsGnG - lie
took tire matter in ihissown~hsud1 and
sped away.
, 1908-10-26
RED sUTTEs MILL
RUNNING FULL TIME.

A. g. Durand, superintendent Of the
plaster mill at Red Buttess wal In the
city thia- morning. The Red Buttcs
mill has been repaired and is nov rum
ming on full time to catch up with the
accumulated when the plant
forced to close while repairs wersi
coming from Denver.
, 1908-10-26
cardinal Matthew Dead.

London, Oct. 26.-Cardinal Francis
Descie Matthew, former archbishop of
Toulouse, France, died today, aged
20. He was consecrated in 1899.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-10
THE BEST TEAM Won.
SO Says President PuIlidm of the
National League.

Cincinnati. oct. s-Before the members Of the
National Baseball Commission left here tonight
TO see the first game Of the worlds championship
series between Chicago and Detroit in Detroit to
morrow. President PuIliam Of the National League
had few words TO say about the great race in the
league that ended when Chicago beat New York
yesterday He said:
1T was the greatest race in the history Of base
hall and the best team undoubtedly won. But
there was glory for other teams besides the win
uers IN the battles that We're fought right down TO
the last day.
"Au honor should go TO the New York team for
the gallant fight they made. With practically only
two dependable pitchers. they fought their way
from a lowly position TO leadership in the race,
holding that place for q long time by a display
Of gameness and ability that has rarely. if ever,
been equaIled in baseball
.eF1irtsburg too. deserves the limit OF praise for
the fight the team made. Manager Clarke started
the season with only regular outhelder. He
also tried four first -basemen during the season.
Despite the handicap Pittsburg battled gamely and
successfully. winding up the season only one game
behind the leaders
AS for the Chicago Cubs. they a great
game. able team No team in the league suffered
more through accidents and illness during the
son than Chicago. Yet they were never discour-
aged. but were always fighting among the leaders"
New-York tribune., 1908-10-10
HARDER GAMES BEGIN
Big Eleuens U7M Meet Sitter OPP
pOnents Today.

The big college football eevens viii meet foernen
worthy of their in almost every instance to-
day and the gridirou season will be in fCll swing
this afternoon after the whistles have sounded TO
start play a hundred fields. East and West
When the games it shoUld be possible TO
get line on the probable strength Of some OF the
leading teams.
Holy Cross may be able TO give Yale hard
battle. but this game will doubtless prove easier
for the Blue than the fame with Syracuse last
Saturday. Princeton viii get her first test of the
season when the Tigers line up against lafayette
and 1t will be interesting what method OF
attack Eddie Dillon, the Orange and Black captain
will rely upon to cross the Pen lsylvanians goal
The Harvard Williams game will probably be 4
hard fought and closely contested one. In times
past the Williams men have put strong teams
on the field. The Pennsylvania University team
Will have a tough morsel in Pennsylvania State
a week ago, in desperately fought game. the lat
ter defeated by the Indians by of u TO 5
The veteran Navy eleven should defeat Dickinson
by at least two touchdowns, but they will have TO
play better ball 70 do than they .did against St
Johns College last Wednesday. The Army viii
hardly have any trouble in disposing OF Trinity
One Of the most interesting OF the games to-day
will be the Carlisle-Syracus contest Syracuse
after almost outpaying Yale. goes into this game
full Of confidence, and the Indians also deter
mined win.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-10
NO GAMES WITH MAPS
CLeUelGHd Team Disbanded and
Unable to Meet Giants.

For a time yesterday il seemed likely that q
post-season series Of five games would be played
between the Giants and the Cleveland team, which
finished second in the American League race
President Brush of the New York club received q
telegram from Cleveland newspaper saying that
every there considered the Giants the real
champions Of the National League. and suggesting
a series between the teams. as Cleveland fans felt
that they had the best team in the American
League
Mr.. Brush replied. after consulting the players
that New York willing enter upon such a
series. but the Cleveland management finally de-
cided that, the team had dsbanded, 1t would
be impossible 10 make the necessary arrangements,
and the plan has therefore fallen through.
M. Brush took occasion TO deny enphaticay
yesterday that any attempt would be male by the
New York club prevent the playing of the
series between Detroit and Chicago the ground
that New York had been unfairly deprived of the
pennant. He said that New York didn't Go busi-
that way, and made this statement:
We are too good sports for that We shall not
contest the matter further. We believe the pen
snconceiEsbe how aRV one can LOOK at this matter
matter Will remain as II is. We are proud of our
surances from far and near as convince US that
our position is generally upheld. We fought to
finish. and believe We stand on record as good
sports.
Many Of the disappointed ones who held tickets
for Thursdays game. but We're unable TO get insfue
the grounds. sought yesterday have the price Of
the tickets they held refunded. Fred Knowles sec
retarv Of the club told all applicants that they
would have 10 write 10 Nj Brush, as he said that
the club had given warning that the only way to
make Of a seat to buy the tickets and
then stay il the grounds until The game began
The players reported yesterday and were paid of
for the season. None Of them would talk baseball
There was some talk or two three exhibition
games being played for the benefit Of the players,
to make uP for the loss of the worlds champion
ship series
New-York tribune., 1908-10-10
LAUDS GIANTS
Congratulates the Team on the Good
Fight 1t Made.

Mayor Mcclellan addressed letter Yesterday TO
John T Brush president of the New York National
League Baseball Club. praising the work OF the
Giants congratulating McGraw and his players
for the good fight they made for the pennant and
extending best wishes for success next season The
letter in full follows:
May 1 be permitted. both personally and as
Mayor of the City of New York 10 tell you how
much all our people admire the great hight for
championship honors made by the members OF the
New York National League Baseball CiubE IN
the history national game no finer exhibition
of grit and SAND has ever been shown and the al
fection in which all hold the team is in no
way dfnrned by the outcome OF yesterdays game
With well earned victory taken from US by
decision the merit OF which I not enough Of
q baseball lawyer discuss, the players fought
the fight over again with spirit IN every way
worthy Of the traditions OF the game, as we OF
New York City have been taught 10 know them by
our teams.
The championship itself would not have hTed
the club more firmly in the affections Of our people
than has the pluck with which IL faced situation
dscouraging
TO you. to Mr.. Knowles. TO Manager McCIraw
and TO all the players send my heartiest con
gratulations and best wishes for success next
season"