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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
CONvICTs TRY TO ESCAPE.
Five Shot Down, Two Captured and
Two Get Away.

a Lreak for liberty was made
Thursday at the plant of the Ala
bama Manufacturing Company by
nine convicts. The plant is located
ed on the men, and policemen ioin-
eG in the fusilade. Five convicts
were shot down, two being fatally
wounded. Two others were captured
and dogs were put out in the trail
IL the other two.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
FARM MADE TO PAY.
The Agriculture Department Helps
an Ohio Farmer.

A farmer On Ohio wrote to the De-
partment of Agriculture that he mad
strugeled for twenty years on an
eighty-acre farm heavily mortgaged'
but had been unable to reduce his
debt or rise above poverty that made
the bringing up of his family hui
initiation. He asked If there was
any hope for him upon the farm or
ifc he might as we'll give up the
fight. The department requested that
he make a detailed report OF his
farm and it's soils, and upon this II
based plan of farming which he
was recommended to follow to the
letter. There was profit the frst
year of $4,000. and the department
believes that ultimately the despised
eighty acres can be made to yield
$1,000 a year.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
FOUR MASKED MEN.
Robbed the Bank at Cuba, Kansas,
on Tuesday.

Four men robbed the state bank
of Cuba, Kansas on Tuesday and es-
capped with between $4,000 and S.
900 after a fight with citizens. No
one was shot. After the vault had
been ransacked the robbers went to
the Rock Island depot. boarded a
handcar and disappeared in the direc-
ton of Bel!eville. The robbers all
wore masks. Posses are in pursuit.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
More Thorough Meat Inspection.

A uniform enforcement OF the new
regulations governing meat inspec-
ton is to he discussed at Chicago
this week by Federal inspectors from
all oyer the country.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
THREE HUNDRED DROWNED
Typhoon Struck Fleet; Ships Swamp
ed as IL They Were Row Boats.

Twelve luggers sank and 27O men
lost their lives wnen typhoon struck
the Pearl fishing fleet just as ii left
Thursday Island, off the west coast
OF Australia, according to news
brought by the Australia Canadian
liner Manuka in port at Victoria, b.
c., Thursday.
Twenty of the men who went down
we're white men. The typhoon, which
whipped the waves mountain high,
swamped the vessels, as IL they were
row boats.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
So, 600, 900 Worth of Coal for Fleet

The estimated cost of the coal con-
sumed by the Atlantic feet when it
shall have finished its cruise around
the world is placed at 100000.
The cost from San Francisco through
the SueZ canal Is estimated at $2,-
$4,000. Only American coal is be-
ing used.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
Baggage DESTROYED nv Fire.

On Wednesday morning car con-
tanning about 100 trunks belonging
to young ladies who have been at
tending Winthrop College, was de-
stroyed by fire.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
GOOD NEWS FOR PosTMAsTERs.


The postoffice department Thurs
day made an announcement that VIII
bring JOY to the hearts of many post
masters in South Carolina. it was
that, commencing July 1, many of
them would have their salaries raised
Tho names of the offices and the in
crease for the next year are as fol-
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
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Baptist Converts at 50 Each.

Oklahoma Baptists make converts
at cost OF 50 each. the lowest rate
in the country, according to report
to the Northern Baptist convention.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
Former Judge Goes to Jail.

For passing fictitious check. c.
G. Richie, a former judge. has been
sentenced to is months in prison at
Oakland, Cal, .,....s...-
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1908-06-11
Negro Who Killed Matron To Hang.

Frank Johnson, a negro, who Kill
ed a married woman because sne re-
fused 10 elope with him. has been
sentenced to be hanged at Clarks-
burg, w. Va, July IL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
FIRST GLASS ROAD
 UNDER HEADWAY
RAILROAD OFFICIALS ARE GUESTS OF BUSINESS MEN AT COLUM- BUS, AND NEW ROAD IS PROM ISED AT AN EARLY DATE.

Columbus Miss, May 4.-(Speclal.)-A large, party of business men from Aber- deen and Okolona reached Columbus at noon today to be the guests of c. F. Sherrod, owner and proprietor of the Stone hotel, at luncheon, which was also attended by the mayor, City Council, and many prominent business men of Co., lumbus. The party from Aberdeen and Okolona consisted of President Reynolds of the Aberdeen and Tombigbee Valley railroad, and others interested in this line. MT. Peters. president of the Peters Con struction company of St. Louis which concern is under bonded contract to have the line completed by January 1, 1909, was was also present. Informal talks were made by Gen. S. D. Lee, Capt. c. A. Johnston, Judge Newman Cayce, Walter Weaver of Columbus, H. J. Jennings of Watervalley, vice president of the rail- road, and President H. E. Reynolds, who has headquarters in Aberdeen. MT. Rey- holds said: ''We are building you a first class road. Not cheap one in any way. One of the best in the whole country. It will be of 75 pound open hearth steel rals and will be built from Okolona, Miss, to Pickensville, Ala, via Aberdeen and Columbus and good trains running over it. not a day later than January 1, 1909." The party returned to Aberdeen this aft arpoan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
BRENAU PREPARES
 FOR CHAUTAUQUA
UNUSUALLY INTERESTING FEA- TURES ARE BEING ARRANGED FOR THE COMING EVENT AT EUFAULA-CHUR WORK.

Eufaula, May 4-(Special.) )-Every prep aration is making for the annual chau- tauqua under the auspices of the Brenau Chautauqua association of this city, which will occupy one week beginning May 20. Among the interesting features will be a piano contest, in which will be offered medal for the best pianist in this and other states. Quite a number have already entered, among whom are several young ladies from Georgia.
 Many of the most distinguished orators and lecturers have been secured, and the mus taI feature promises to prove unusu- ally interesting and attractive Among these wils.be an orchestra selection com posed of the following instruments: Ten violins and two plans played by the pu- pills of the institution; two clarinets, two comets, two trombones, three French horns, and a tuba and drums.
 Pupils of the Brenau are also rehearsing for the presentation of Japanese play, and the military band of the. city will afford delightful concerts in open air at intervals during the day and also furnish music for the occasion. While the event marked an important era last season, it will be on a much more elaborate scale this year, and will no doubt be witnessed by thousands from all sections of this and other states.
 The new Baptist church here is fast as- suming finishing proportions, and will be one of the most beautiful and elaborate in this section of the state. The building is of the Greek temple style of architecture and presents quite a handsome appear ance. Work on the interior is now being done and it will be embellished with a handsome pipe organ. The structure will cost when completed approximately s3O,000. and will take the place of the one destroyed about year ago by lightning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
FIRST SESSION OF
 NEGRO CONFERENCE

Norfolk, Va, May 1.-The opening ses- sion of the third quadrennial conference of the A. M E. church, Bishop Wesley c. Gaines of Atlanta, presiding, held this morning in the St. Johns church, was given over almost entirely to the pre- liminary of organization and resolution in condolence for the sick among the college of bishops. Bishop Evans Tyree or Nashville, Tenn, preached the opening sermon. Tonight the conference heard welcome addresses as follows:
 Mayor James G. Riddick, on behalf of Norfolk; Bishop w. J. Gaines, on behalf of the second Episcopal district; Virginia conference, Rev. G. D, Jimmerson, St. Johns M E. Church; Rev. s. w Mos sel, D. D., pastor; on behalf of citizens, Attorney w. M Reid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Strike Amonu Miners.

Santiago, Cuba. May A strike of miners employed by the Jurayagura Iron company has been put down by the rural guards. Three hundred miners marching under the red flag a few days ago dis tributed hand bills commemorating the death of the Chicago anarchists. The company succeeded in breaking up the league and discharged the leaders. Yes- terday force of rural guards, numbering 150, under Major Machuda, was ordered from here to the mines. Energetic meas ures were adopted and the loyal miners are now working under the protection of the police, the strike apparently being broken,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Washinqton Club Fined.

Cincinnati, May 4.-In announcing the reinstatement without fine of Players John Anderson and M. E. Heydon, who left the Washington Americans last sea- son, the National Baseball commission to- day announced two fines of $25 in each case against the Washington club for violating rule B in disposing of these players to other clubs at time when they were not actually in the services of the Washington club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Pirate Sloop Captured.

San Juan. P R., May 4-After pro longed pursuit along the west coast Of Porto Rico the revenue cutter Algonquin has succeeded in capturing sloop that was stolen some time ago from west coast port. The cutter had to fire three shots before the sloop would hove to. The pirates were planning to commit other robberies, after which they were going to escape to Santo Domingo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Under Secretary Resions,

London, May 4.-Augustine Birrel, as- sistant secretary for Ireland, announced tonight that the resignation of Sir An thony Patrick Mcdonnell, under secre- tary to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, will take effect in July
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
IS RAISING COLONIAL COTTON Experiments Are Successful In
 South of France LESS DEPENDENT ON SOUTH Effort To Grow Cotton In Dependencies Makes France Able To Do With
 out the American
 Product.
LESS DEPENDENT ON SOUTH

Washington, May 4.-(special. )-France Is daily becoming less dependent upon the United States for the cotton supply, according to the report of the colonial as- soclation of Paris. The imports from the French colonies are almost triple what they were last year
 Roughly speaking, the colonies of West Africa, the French Soudan, Indo-Chna and Madagascar produce cotton of Amer ican quality, while Egyptian cotton Is grown in Algeria. Efforts are now be- ing made to grow cotton in the south of France, where American seed has been to small extent successfully ex- perimented vithfi and it is hoped that this will compensate the people near Aries and Aviguon for the disaster experienced in wine growing. Experiments in Tunis show that the climate conditions there are unsuitable to cotton raising. During 1907 some 5000 tons of cotton were exported from Indo-China, which produces a cot ton or snort staple well suited for the Chinese and Japanese markets.
 That the hard working temperance ag-
  gross to pass a law prohibiting the sale of liquor in the District of Columbia are doomed to disappointment, has become definitely known. Despite the great pres sure which has been brought to bear on various members of the House district committee, there is little or no chance of prohibitory measure being reprofed to the House. It is safe to say that d majority of the committee members are opposed to prohibition in the District. For obvious reasons, some of the members are especially anxious to avoid going on rec ord as opposed to prohibition, despite the fact that they are known to be advocates of a continuation of the present saloon system in the District.
 Postmaster General Meyer has issued an order to the postmasters of the country, requiring that strict economy be practiced in the use of the telegraph, and that all communications, especially in the ordering of supplies must be sent by mail, except in exceptional cases.
 It is thought that the tendency of the postal deficit to grow larger, somewhat pronounced in recent weeks may have had some bearing on the action of the postmaster general in his effort to stop as much of the leak as possible
 The states of South Carolina and Rhode Island, that are included in the compla- tion of the first census of the United States which is now being compiled and printed by the census bureau, will be ready for distribution in few days. The states of Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York are in press and will be the next to appear.
 The state of Virginia, the records of which had to be secured by loan from the state government by a special act of the legislature, will follow later, compet- ing the list of states included in the first or heads of families census of 179O. w. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Licensina Bill Passed.

London May 1.-The House of Commons today passed the second reading of the licensing bill by a majority of 246 and referred the measure to a committee of the whole house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Postal Changes.

Washington, May 4.-(Special.) .)-Simeon T. Dillard is appointed regular, John o. Ellison substitute. rural free delivery car rier. Route 6, at Andalusia. William Hog gie is appointed postmaster at Hoggles- vile, Hale county, vice Matthias Hoggle. resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
RepubIlcan Ticket Filed.

Montgomery, May 4.-(Special)-The Davidson wing state ticket of the Ala bama republicans was today filed with the secretary of state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
The Big Silk Sale at Marx" "

Was quite the thing yesterday we did more silk business than we have ever done in any pre- vious day of a May Silk Sale-we had good reason tho. We have never offered before such large and we'll assorted stock of Silks at such low prices. There are thous- a1ds of yards of silks here for you the pret.iey daintiest Summer silks you eyer saw. counters piled high and at remarkable reduc- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Ever Been Deceived
 By the Cook :?

Many have and many have deceived themselves
 When Cook sends in weak taseess of drve to fill your order for Posun you right protest loud and hard
 She has ignored the pkg and boiled only minute
 Demand that be boiled full minutes after boiling mences will breakfast drink with the dark deep coor which rich, golden brown when the is added.
 Boiling brings only the color and full food value of Pos tln but favour soft blends of Old Govt Java co fec Then you have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
POSTUM

rich and right. Shout, if the cook don't treat you well! Many an ache and ail can be traced directly to coffee drinking, and one can be well again by leaving it off and using well-made Postum. Trial proves!
 "There's a Reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
HEART RIGHT 1t Makes a Great Difference.

About two years ago became alarmed because my husband had attacks from fainting spells caused by weak heart, from drinking coffee.
 At first he did not like Postum. I had not then learned to boil it long as direc- tions say. to get the rich favour and brown color.
 After it was made right, he liked it, and now for more than year he has not heen troubled with his heart-in fact, his general health is better than for years" There's a reason"
 Creek Mich. Read, "The Road to We'll ville," in pkgs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05

The following telegram was received in Birmingham from MT. O'Neal:
 The report that have withdrawn is erroneous. I am in the race to the finish. EMMETT O'NEAL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
O'NEAL IS IN THE
 RAGE TO THE END
YIELDS TO PRESSURE FROM HIS FRIENDS ALL OVER THE STATE AND ALLOWS HIS NAME TO GO ON THE TICKET.

Montgomery, May 4.-(Speciol.)-B cause of pressure from many sections of the state Emmett O'Neal, who early today withdrew his name for electoc- at-large to be voted for at the state democratic primary, consented to run and his name will be printed on the ticket.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-13
COUNTY SEAT CONTESTS.
Only One County Seat in the State
Moved by the Election.

Pierre, S. d., Nov. 11.-By the di-
vision of Butte county, which is re-
ported to have carried at the recent
election, Lennon becomes the seat
of government for the northeastern
section of the county.
In Walforth county, Bangor was
no longer able to put up contest
against the removal of the county
seat to railroad town and Selby,
which had provided a court house as
an incentive for moving, was de-
clared the winner.
Gregory failed to secure the neces-
sary number of votes to remove the
county seat from Fairfax, which will
now retain it for at least four more
years.
The same fate attached to Geddes
and Wheeler over on the river con.
tues to remain the seat of govern
ment.
Presho lost out in the effort to re
move the official capital from Oaco
ma, and the proposition to divide the
county, likewise failed.
Parkston lost in the effort to re
move the county seat from Olivet il
Hutchinson county by about SO votes
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-13

A musical society is being organ
lied in town that promises to be of
considerable interest TO the musical
ly inclined A meeting was held Mon
day evening and committees appoint
ed to work the matter up.
d. e. Emmons and wife, of Lynch,
Neb, are recent arrivals here. Mr..
Emmons has had experience in lum-
Der and grain business and is look
ing for a position.
The Degree of Honor gave a sup
per to the Woodmen Monday night
in honor of the fortieth anniversary
of the institution Of the A. o. U. w.
lodge.
Arthur Morris, who lives near Hill
City now, had the misfortune to have
couple of ribs broken the first OF
the week.
Look out for the Firemen's Fail
next week. From all reports it is
going to be a hummer. An admission
fee of 25 cents will be charged fol
each evening, or one dollar for {
season ticket.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-13
Fatal Dynamite ExplOSion.

Kansas City, Nov. 12.-An eXplo-
sion of powder at Dodson, ten miles
southeast of the business center of
Kansas City, this morning wrecked
a train on the Kansas City Southern
railway, damaged several buildings,
killed one man and injured thirty
five others. The explosion was in
the glazing room of the Excelsior
Powder company and the man killed
was an employee of the factory.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-13
Very Nearly a Victory.

People generally are surprised
over the vote in this county on the
county option question, the meas
ure losing by only seventy votes.
This shows that the people of the
country realize that they are vitality
interested in the question as to
whether they should have say IN
their own affairs or not. The peo-
pie in the country are beginning to
see that they have to help pay costs
for that which they receive no bene-
fit at all.
The Sunday observance law also
lost in this county, which leads one
to ask where Is the boosted vote
of the new people who claim to
have better morals than the "old
timers"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-13

of age, but little is known of his
life. He has brother living in the
Hills. The body was taken to the
undertaking rooms OF J. A. Behrens,
where coroner's jury was sworn in.
consisting of Ethan Allen, Fay Will
liams and Robert Saul, and after
hearing what testimony could be Sc
cured, rendered a verdict of death
by his own hands. There was some
talk of murder, but the facts as
brought out did not bear the MUIR
der theory out.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-13
Contest Notice.
Department of the

Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office, Rapid
City, S. D., August II, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit hay
ing been filed in this office by Charles
A Schimberg, contestant, against Ak
sci Nygaard, entry No. 1852, made
August 10th, 1906 for the north half
Of northwest quarter of section II
and south half Of southwest quarter
of section s, township 1 south, range
8 east, B. H. NJ, Aksel Nygaard,
contestee, in which it is alleged that
Aksel Nygaard has never established
residence or placed any Improvement
thereon and has wholly abandoned
same for more than six months last
past and that his absence was not
due to his service in the Army or
Navy of the United States.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
a. NJ. on October ~, 1908, before
the register and receiver at Rapid
City, S. ..
The said contestant, having in a
proper affidavit, filed July 81, 1908,
set forth facts which show that af-
ter due diligence personal service
Of this notice cannot be made, it Is
| hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given due and proper
publication.
j. L. Burke, Register
Myron Willsie, Receiver
First publication September 4.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-13
MURDER TRIAL CONTINUED.
Randall Will Not BE Placed on Tria
This Term.


Much interest attaches to the
Randall case from the fact that the
evidence on which he will be tried
is entirely circumstantial, thee
being no eyewitnesses to che
shooting. This is not Ran
dall's first time in trouble and
he will undoubtedly make hard
fight for his life and liberty.
he jury in the case of Willis G.
Beanen vs.. Irwin G. Littig, which
was tried Saturday, returned vef-
dict of So for the plaintiff.
In the case of Willis G. Beamen
Us. John NJ. Ridgeway, for $135 on
A contract, the jury brought in a
verdict OF $125 for the defendant
The jury had retired in the case
of Henry P. Vanderbilt VS.. Willis
C. Beamen, suit to recover money
paid for supposed REIMBURSEMENT,
but at the time Of adjournment on
Monday evening Il verdict had not
| been agreed upon.
Beamen was represented in the
three suits by Williams & Sweet and
Littig, Ridgeway and Vanderbilt by
Myron w. Tilden.
1t was the intention of States At
torney Wood to call the Randall
murder case for trial on Thursday
but on Tuesday the defendants at
torneys filed a petition asking for
time in which to take dispositions
outside the state and the granting
OF the petition by the court neces-
sarily delays the trial If the case
goes over this term, which it prob,
ably will, it is doubtful whether il
will be tried before next spring.
The jury in the suit for $125 Of
Henry P. Vanderbilt VS.. Irwin c
Beamen brought in verdict for the
plaintiff in the sum of SIS.
The charge of highway robber,
against Michael Romanovich ant
John Eager, growing out of trouble
at the camp Of the Balkan Minins
company near Rockford, was triet
Tuesday and a verdict Of mot guilty
rendered by the jury. States at
torney Wood represented the prose
cution and Attorney Bangs the de
Tense
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-13
NEW TRAIN SERVICE
"A THE NORTH WESTERN LINE.

From the Black Hills to Cakes, Aber-
deem, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Sioux
City, making direct connections at
Huron, with fast trains, with through
Pullman sleeping cars for points in
South Dakota and western Iowa.
Fast and convenient schedules, ex-
cellent roadbed and direct route
For tickets, full information and
sleeping car reservations, apply to
agents OF The North Western Line.