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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
Firemens' Tournament Talked About

Interest in the firemens' tournament
aid the seventh annual convention of
the South Carolina State Firemen's
association, which will be held in Co
lumbia on June 81, 2S and 20, is daily
increasing, as evidenced by the num-
ber of inquiries for information that
are swelling the mail OF Chief W. j.
May, chairman of the committee on
arrangements. T. +. James, fire chief
of Darlington, and O. X Laroque,
chief of the fire department at Ma
rion, were in the city to consult with
Mr May Both of these cities will
be represented by teams in the touna-
ment contest and in the sessions Of
the association. There was also
represent .e here from the fire.
men OF spencer y. G.. 10 enter two
teams from that town and - make
arrangements for their accommoda-
tiCn while here.
The Columbia teams will not enter
any of the contests open only to teams
in this State, but will take part in all
of the interstate events.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
Cotton Manufacturers Pleased.

The port of Charleston will be made
distributing point for cotton piece
goods, and as a result the cotton
manufacturers of South Carolina have
abandoned their fight for a reduction
of rates on cotton piece goods in
South Carolina, and especially to the
port OF Charleston.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
Mr.. Levers Friend Visits Him.

Mr.. L. |. Parrott, clerk OF the court
OF Sumter county. visited his friend,
Representative A. F. Lever OF the 7th
South Carolina district, while stopping
over in Washington on the way TO
Rochester, X. Y, to attend the Sov.
ereign Camp Of the Woodmen OF the
World,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
eousrnor VIII Address Elremsn.

Governor Blease has been invited
by Chief Louis Behrens, OF the Char
lestcn fire department. president Of
the South Carolina Firemen's associs
ton. 10 speak here at the convention
Of the firemen to be held June27.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
Paid Old Commission Witness Fees.

The dispensary commission, over
the protest Of one Of its members,
Mr.. f. II. Dominick, Of Newberry, has
paid the old members attending the
session Of the new commission. when
the vouchers OF the old commissioners
were produced.
There was considerable argument
about the payment OF the witness fees
to the commissioners who were sum
moned here to bring the vouchers.
Every member of the old commission
appeared. Mr. Dominick went on rec
ord as opposing the payment
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
Farmers Jubilant over Prospects.

W. +. McGhee, division passenger
agent of the Southern, made short
stops at OrangebuTg, St Matthews,
etc. and stated that everywhere the
farmers were jubilant over the rains,
which have finally put an end to the
excessive drought period.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
pardonsd Old Charleston Negro.

Governor Blease has pardoned Bac'
chus Horlbeck, an old Charleston
county negro, who has been in the
penitentiary since 1884, having been
convicted OF murder, with recon-
mendation to mercy.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
pilIon VIII Have County Fair.

Commissioner Watson and Ira w
Williams. state agent Of the United
States farm demonstration work, will
90 to Dillon in a few days to assist in
the organization Of county fair.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
Columbia State Wins Libel Case.

Clumbia Holding that the publ
cation complained OF were legitimate
criticisms in a matter Of public con
cern. r. E Copes, circuit judge. has
signed an order dismissing the three
libel suits of S50,C0C each agains' Tho
State. The plaintiffs were; +. G.
Black, E. o. Black and J, y. Black OF
Columbia. The demurrer interposed
by the defense was sustained by
Judge Copes at every point, This order
was signed by Judge Copes at Grange
burg. Tho action was began more
.baa + year ago.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
Architect for New Asylum Buildings

The asylum commission selected F.
b. Ware of New York as the archi-
tect for the buildings OF the new
asylum. Mr. Ware, having had the
experience as al itect for several
other asylums, was chosen because OF
his particular fitness for the under
taking. He is at present the archi-
tect in charge OF the restoration Of
the recently burned capitol at Albany.
Mr.. Ware was present at the meet
Ing and will remain In Columbia for
seyerai days deyoting himself to the
prslimInaries incident to his work
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
FIor.ncc Health Officer Guilty.

Florence.--IIarry DeBerry. the healt
FlOrence.-IGarry DeBerry, the
health officer who was charged with
attempted assault on a yoU1s lazy.
who accepted his protection and aid
to find a harding house, was found
guilty of aggravated assault with
recommendation to mercy, and was
sentenced to six months in jail or to
ray fine of $50 The fiji was
raid.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15
Tn. Florence Tobacco Crop.

Florence tobacco men have been
making a survey OF the situation, and
report that the crop in that section
of the belt will be about one-third.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15

Ridge Spring The first carload OF
peaches for this season was loaded
here by r. b. Watson & Sons. They
were sold on the trek
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15

Laurens.-The fourth annual session
of the grand chapter, order Eastern
Star Of South Carolina, will be held
here June 1922
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-15

Orangeburg. g.-Orangeburg command
cry. No 9, Knights Templar, was in
stituted here 1t now has member
ship OF SO and is one of the best
equipped communicates in the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

in my life, but the saddest has been the going
OF my husband; / have the blessed thought
that / not one OF those who sorrow without
hope, i know that In the great hereafter we
shall meet to part more.
There is sorrow enough IN the world without
filling my letter with mine. / am going
to tell you Of our great state capitol, seine OF
here and see 1t for yourself and some Of you
may only think of this state as a country Of
magnificent distances, whose inhabitants are
very primitive. II any such should see Aus
tin and its trump of architecture / am sure
that they will open their eyes. Ours is the
largest state capitol 1t is the seventh largest
building in the world. and is made exclusively
of Texas material. To get some idea of this
great building measure six hundred feet from
east to west, and two hundred feet from north
to south and that would show you how much
land 1t covers. 1t is six feet higher than
the national capitol, that being three hundred
and seven feet.
The quarries in Burnett county furnished the
splendid red granite used in the construction
of the building and the wainscoting is OF oak,
cherry. walnut, pine, ash, cedar and mahog-
any; the floor space measures twenty acres and
the wainscoting amounts to eight miles.
As the grounds comprise twenty acres there
are artificial lakes. plenty of beautiful drives
as well as beautiful walks that lead one among
plants and flowers OF all description. There
are monuments to our confederate soldiers. to
the heroes Of the Alamo and 20 the Texas
rangers. Can you wonder that with such in
rule have the good Of the state at heart?
glad TO see the old friends names
once more on our page, let the good work
keep on. Yours truly,
MRS. L. v. YIsAGE.
Longview. Texas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
June T. 861-The Fighting Forces of the South Were Being
Studied by William H. Russell, War Correspondent of the
London TmeS-Hs Description of the Confederate Soldier

his company on French pates and ma
deira; another provides his comrades
with unlimited champagne; a third pur-
chases for the men Of his guard a COM
plete equipment of enfield rifles"
GENERALS BEAUREGARD AND
BRAGG.
The military picnicking was soon
enough to pass. AS Mr.. Russell Journey
ed farther in the Confederacy he was to
find its men ready for real war.
At Charleston Mr.. Russell met General
Peauregard, "a squarely-built, lean man.
with broad shoulders and legs made to fit
a horse" ne again referred to him as
"a small, compact man, about SO years
of age, with a quick and intelligent eye
and action and a good deal of a French
man in his manner and look. He is very
proud of his personal strength"
1T was patent he was a man capable
Of greater things than taking Sumter, .
wrote Mr.. Russell, and he prophesied
that, in the event of any important OPP
erations taking place, the name of this
officer will be heard often
At Savannah Mr.. Russell met more
troops busily engaged in putting Fort
Pulaski in shape for fighting. tall, stout
young IeIloWS, IN various uniforms or in
rude muffti, in which the GaribaIdian
red shirt and felt slouched hat predomi-
mated"
There, too, he came upon Commodore
Tattnall formerly of the United States
navy, and now commanding a fleet con-
sisting of two small river or coasting
vessels, without guns"
my bones will be bleached many a
year." sadly said the old commodore,
who for 40 years had served beneath the
stars and stripes, before the Confeder-
ate states can hope to have a navy"
Pensacola showed Russell another Con-
federate commander Gen. Braxton
Bragg, "a tall. elderly man, in a blue
frock coat with a gold stripe and gold
buttons" He was ''of a spare and pow
erful frame, his face is dark and marked
with deep lines. his mouth large and
squarely set in determined jaws. and his
eyes, sagacious. penetrating and not by
any means unkindly, look out at you
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

like witch and was crammed with MEN,
and whose two guns proclaimed her
privateer.
The city showed him again picture OF
military activity contrasted with COM
mercial deafness.
''The great house of Brown Bros. OF
Liverpool and New York" reads his let
ter. has closed its business here in com
sequence of the intimidation OF the mob.
who were excited by seeing that the
firm had subscribed to the New York
fund. Some other houses are about to
pursue the same course: all large business
transactions are over for the season.
1.-THE streets are full of 'turcos' and
zouaves' and 'chasseurs.' The taIlors
are busy night and day on uniforms,
the walls are covered with placards for
recruits, the seamstresses are sewing
flags, the ladies are carding lint and
stitching cartridge bags. The newspa
pers are crowded with advertisements
relating to the formation of new coI1pa-
mics OF volunteers" III
Difficulty was beginning from scare
ity of money. Employers were refusing
to pay their workmen on the ground
that they could not
Mechanics and skilled laborers are
in a state bordering on restitution and
starvation. All business except tailor
ing for soldiers and cognate labors ID
suspended" The banks had grown so
cautious that to borrow $500 rnaa OF
wealth and high standing was obliged
to give as security $4,000 Of Confeder-
ate bonds.
The whole question now IS" wrote
Mr.. Russell May q, What will be done
with the blockade?9
It's shadow had already fallen, and
'the constant advices in the journals
to increase the breadth OF land Under
corn and to neglect the cotton CROP in
dicated apprehensions widely felt
RECRUITING IN LOUISIANA
Yet always and everywhere the re-
|cruiting went on. At Tangipao, about
so miles out OF New Orleans. were GUAR
tered some $500 men in two camps,
which to Mr.. Russels eyes resenbled
Ia militia muster on a Holiday experiment
at soldering rather than real war
These men, in their uniforms of every
color. standing in the footwear-wfeth
er boots or brogans or oxford tiest-in
which they had enlisted, with heavy and
obsolete smooth bore percussion mus
kets. with little discipline and few or
no trained officers. meant business,
none the less.
Nor did New Orleans nave any monop-
oily OF military fervor. Already Dom
jacksonville, little river community, aad
furnished two companies of soldiers.
all Irishmen. to the war. and the third
in the course of formation"
At Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital.
Mr.. Russell reported that of the 1900
voters more than $50 were already Off
to the war, and another company was
soon to join them. THE waiter who
served out drinks in the bar wore
uniform, and his musket lay in the cor
ner among the brandy bottles
That the south would have the easy
victory that the majority Of its people
claimed Mr.. Russell did not bel1eves
that it would fight long and bitterly he
was certain.
Copyright, 1911. by Associated Literary
Press.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

Fifty years ago today, William H, Rus
sell, war correspondent OF the London
Times, was studying the lighting forces
of the south, concerning which he had
been writing some interesting letters to
his paper.
These letters, although they made two
transatlantic voyages, and, therefore,
we're from a month to six weeks old,
before they were read in this country
were reprinted in all the leading jour
nails north and south.
Fifty years ago this time Americans
were reading of what Mr.. Russell had
seen in the south in April and early May.
Meanwhile the southern volunteers he
described in the recruiting stage had
gone to points where immediate HOSTILE
ties threatened.
Nevertheless, 1t was a shrewd and just
estimate that was made of their powers
and traits, so early in the war, by the
English correspondent.
Mr. Russell also kept a diary, which,
now accessible, throws light on the views
he formed at the time he was writing
his newspaper letters. Both are quoted
here.
Familiar with the veteran armies of
Europe, and experienced in actual war
conditions as he had seen them in the
Crimea, Mr.. Russell was competent to
pass on the qualities of the southern
volunteer.
Although he found only raw material
for soldiers, the tone Of his letters as
a whole shows that he was convinced
the southerners would give a good ac-
count of themselves in action-that
they would fight long and desperately.
Early in his Journey he was struck
by the spirit OF holiday soldering among
the young men who had gathered at
Charleston for the assault on Sumter
and were likely to acquit themselves with
credit in otner scenes.
Charleston" he wrote, sis like place
in the neighborhood of camp where
military and volunteer tailors are at work
trying experiments In uniforms and send
ing In their animated models for inspec-
tion."
He found the personnel of the troops
no less unusual than their appearance.
"One private" he was informed. feeds
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
SUGAR CANE CROP
FINEST IN YEARS

THOMASVILLE, Ca. Aug. 15.-The
sugar cane of this section is in much
finer condition than it was last year
and indications point to a good crop. the
best in several years.
Last year the cane was unusually poor
all through south Geirgia and in conse-
quence the supply of syrup has not only
been exceedingly short, but the quality
has been inferior and the prices very
much skyward. Owing to the red rot
and other causes the supply of seed cane
has been short for several years, and it
will take one or two seasons of good
crops to bring the yield up to the aver
age for this section.
For some unexplained reason the red
rot does not seem to prevail as 1t did
last year. at least in this county, and
with continued good rains it is thought
that by the time cane grinding season
comes on there will be crop large
enough to make almost an old time sup
ply of south Georgia syrup.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

from beetle brows which run straight
across"
General Bragg expressed the fear that
the north would strike before the south
was ready, and confessed that his bat
teries were not strong enough to with
stand an attack from Fort Pickens and
the fleet outside the bar.
AT PENSACOLA'S FORTS.
A recognized neutral. Mr.. Russell was
permitted to visit both the Confederate
camps and defences about Pensacola and
also Fort Pickens, with its Federal gar
rison and the men-of-war guarding the
harbor.
He went down to Fort Pickens in a
as flag Of truce.
In Fort Pickens he found the classmates
crowded with men, most Of whom Were
reading. They were quiet, orderly look
ing soldiers, scarcely equal in stature 70
their opponents, but more to be depended
upon, 1 should think, in a long strug-
gle"
Mr.. Russell found the Confederate
works at Pensacola deficient In guns,
but he was struck by the men there.
He noted working parties, volunteers
from Mississippi and Alabama. great.
long-bearded fellows in flannel shirts ana
slouch hats, uniformless in all save
brightly FURNISHED arms and resoiute
nurpose.'' who were lying about the
works or contributing languidly to their
completion" :,
This disinclination on the part OF
southern soldiers to handle PICK anu
shovel. implements they had always oeen
accustomed to seeing only in the hands
Of negroes. was to prove at times Sc
rious embarrassment to the southern
commanders.
IN MOBILE.
From Pensacola Mr.. Russell proceedeo
to Mobile-which he had already visited
fortnight earlier-in a small schooner, py
night, running the Dlockaoe inlo
bay.
on his way to a hotel he met seven
distinct companies marching through the
streets to drill and the air was niieo
with sounds of bugling and drumming
In Mobile Mr.. Russell had earlier noteo
an "entire stagnation OF business
.~rhere are but five vessels In port" ne
wrote (which will suffice to carry away
the debris OF the cotton crop. Excnanse
on the north is unstable, and Dnis On
London areTof slow sale at par.
One amusing condition was noted mere
on his second visit.
"Small traders at moDnes nc
pretending great zeal for the Conteoer-
ate cause. load their vessels with fruit
vegetables and things Of which they
know the squadron is much in want as
well as the garrison of the Confederate
forts. They set out with the most valiant
Intention of running the blockade, ana
are duly captured by the squadron, the
officers of which are only too glad to pay
fair prices for the cargoes. They return
to Mobile, keep their money in their pocK-
cts, and declare they have been plunder-
ed by the Yankees. If they get in they
demand still higher prices from the Con
federaaes. and lay claim to the most ex-
allied patriotism"
WARLIKE NEW ORLEANS.
From Mobile Mr. Russell went on May
q to New Orleans by steamer, seeing on
the way "a large schooner, which sailed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
UNION NAVY MONUMENT
TO Be DEDICATED IN 1872
April 10th Is Date Selected
on Account of It's His
toricaI Associations
tBy Associated press.)


WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The new
monument erected on the Vicksburg Ma
tional Military park, in honor of the
Union navy of the civil war, probably
will be dedicated April 16 next year.
This date, to which good deal Of senti-
ment attaches. is now under considera-
ton by the navy department.
1t was on April 16 that the army trans
ports In convoy of Admiral Porter s
feet passed Vicksburg prior to the in
vestment Of that city by the Union
forces on July 4.
An advantage of the date is the fact
that the Mississippi river will then be
at high stage. permitting the passage up
as far as Yicksburg of some of the
large warships to participate in the ded-
ication-
The memorial is a granite obelisk. 202
feet high, with four bronze statues at
the base, representing the naval COM
manders identified with the siege OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, Porter, Foots and
Davis. The monument cost 100000.
There is now a proposition before con-
gress TO eerct another monument In
the same park in honor of the Confeder-
ate navy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
A CALL TO BADGE wEARERs.

Dear Household: l have read and reread
Cradle Rules the World" too. have thought
Gladys letter. The Hand That Rocks the
that. but time teaches one many things in
life.s have been rocking the cradle for many
years. many be the times / have rocked little
brothers and little sisters. and on down to
ny own, but somehow can't see that rule
much yet.
81 would to God I could rule over all
evil" We are living in a fast age children
are getting far ahead Of their parents; why is
plainly teaches: Honor thy father and moth
er that thy days may be long" the only COM
mandment with promise.
Little boy. little girl. big boy, big girl.
do not know where your mother Is now. but
] do know she loves you more than my feeble
pen can express. Wherever she IS she Is
ministering unto you. and thinking OF you. and
sacrificing for you. and living for you. and IT,
as 1t must be with some Of you she has gone
out Of your home forever, yet believe me God
Is true and as the resurrection Is true your
mother is somewhere and somehow minister
ing TO you She is the most loving. the most
forgiving friend you have. can't you honor
her above every other mortal living? VIII
you do itf Make this one vow before you close
your eyes tonight:
Mother, dear. is that name. she has the only
voice that win soothe to sleep. the only hands
that can Danish pain the only kiss that will
heal the bruise. the only words that viii settle
disputes. She Is the only one who knows where
every single thing is kept. enc is in constant
demand. n absent from home she Is sadly
missed Mothers. did you ever realize how
you would mis- your chIldren7 For almost two
weeks our home has been silent. not a child's
voice 70 be heard. Two are visiting and one
can hardly keep the tears back. have
In school. never dreamed Of loneliness before.
several letters from my household friends walt
ing TO be answered. II You read this bear in
mind that I have not forgotten you, but am
kept too busy 20 do much writing.
Marion Stevens II have two baby calves now [;
wish you could see them. they are the sweet
est pets ! have. and the most obedient calves
u ever saw. Come to see me, I'll give you
plenty TO eat snch as cabbage, tomatoes corn
beans and chicken. Write me letter any
way II you can't come. I appreciate letters
from my household friends. Where are all
the members7 II makes me SILVER to see so
few letters. when we have nine hundred men,
bers. where are all the badge wearers9 ] am
one and proud Of the fact, let's hear FROM
the rest. BUSY BEE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
When One Drills With Dia-
mOndS
Cassier's Marazlne

OUtsItI NukHIlue.
A diamond bit for rock drilling is quite an
expensive article. Its value however, will un-
dergo fluctuations, dependent upon the price
Of the diamonds. PERHAPS $500 is a fair value
for a bit. The diamond used is exceedingly hard
harder than those generally used as 1ewelry.
say $50 per karat. The diamonds used will
weigh from one to two karats so that eight
have a value ranging from $3.50 to $780, on the
monds gone and may lead TO difficulty with the
hole. The diamond Is not tough but brittle.
II viii Withstand heavy pressure applied even
" and without shock. 1t can readily be seen
that drilling through seamy rock may become
quite unfavorable. II there is much qparrz
present the abrasion may become excessive.
Under ordinary conditions, however, the wear
on the diamonds, while considerable is by no
means prohIbitve.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
PLAYED WITH PISTOL;
ONE GIRL Is DEAD

LOWELL, Mass, Aug. 15.-Anna
quinn, IL years old. was instantly killed
last night by the explosion of revolv-
er in the hands of her playmate, Ihelma
Berg, IL years old.
The two children foYnd the revolver
in a drawer. The Quinn girl playfully
held it against Thelmas heart.
I'm going to kill you," she said.
The trigger was pulled but the revolv
er failed to explode. Then Thelma took
the weapon anu placed it close to the
Quinn child's head, exciaiming with a
laugh:
You killed me, now am going to
kill you"
She fired this time and the weapon
exploded and the Quinn girl dropped at
the feet Of her friend. She oledf in
stantly.