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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
A MeIodramatic Crime.

New York.-As a result OF the al
.eged attempt to destroy the records
of the Long Dock Mills & Elevator
Co. in Jersey City for the purpose OF
concealing a shortage of $4,000 In the
accounts OF Samuel Brown, the cash
Ter, Brown and Patrick J. Timmons,
an expert accountant, are in Jail there
under the charges of arson, conspir-
acy and manslaughter. The police
hold confession bearing Browns sig
nature telling Of his plans for the
crime and naming Timmons, his good
friend, as an accomplice. Frank
Walsh, known as lightning" the bur-
glar, who was hired to do the Job, died
OF burns received
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Petitions on Car Lines.

Columbia.-A petition was filed with
city council asking that the original
prayer Of the Columbia Railway. Gas
and Eelectric company for permis-
sion to lay tracks on Pendleton street,
between Sumter and Bull streets, and
on Bull street between Pendleton and
Green streets, and on Green street,
between Bull and Hardin streets, be
granted. The petitions said they
believed that the route sought would
benefit the greatest number. The Pc
tition will be referred by council to
the street railway company.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Sale Of Automobiles Before Court.


A decision of interest to automobile
dealers throughout the state was CIV
en- by the South Carolina supreme
court in the case Of James A. Jen-
kins Motor company OF Columbia.
The case involved a commission OF
10 per cent. OF the sales Of $1,000 OF
cars. The opinion in the case is by
Associate Justice Hydrick. The E.
A. Jenkins Motor company OF Column
bia made a contract with James Co
field for the sale of REQ cars in
Spartanburg county. Mr.. Cofield was
to receive 10 per cent as his profit
on all business. Four cars were
sold within the territory by the Jen'
kins Motor company and Mr.. Cofield
claimed the percentage. The percent
age was refused Mr.. Coield by the mo.
tor company on the grounds that he
had not carried out his contract. The
question arose-would Mr.. Cofeld
have sold the cars? The case was tried
in the Spartanburg county court and
a verdict was rendered In favor OF
Mr.. -Cofield. The supreme court in
it's decision affirmed the Spartanburg
county court.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Captain H. p. erinith's Book.

Gaffney.-For long time the people
OF Gaffney, and. in fact, hte people Of
South Carolina as well. have been
looking forward with pleasurable an
ticipation to the time when Capt. II.
P. Griffith, of this city, would write
a book OF memoirs OF his life and
experiences. The book IS now in the
hands of local publishers, and will
soon be put upon the press. It will
be entitled "Variosa." and will, no
doubt be one of the most intensely
interesting pieces Of literature ever
produced in South Carolina.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
JONES DISCUSSES DECREE
Comptroller General Says That State
Will Save Many Thousand Dollars
Taxation Of Banks.

Columbia. - Comptroller General
Jones expressed the opinion that the
decree by Judge Aldrich, holding
stocks and bonds owned by bankato
be liable for taxation, was of far
reaching Importance to banking cor.
porations and the tax department OF
the state. He was Of the opinion that
the decree will mean saving OF
many thousands of dollars to the
state.
Concerning the decree Of Judge AL
drich, the comptroller general made
the following statement with refer
ence to the case of the Bank of Cam
den against the county treasurer OF
Kershaw county.
"In 1909 | issued circular letter
to all county auditors. Answering
numerous inquiries as to the valua-
ton OF shares OF bank stock for the
purpose of taxation, beg to advise
"All shares OF the stockholders in
any bank or banking association,
whether state or national, are to be
listed for taxation at their true value
in money.
"The words true value In money
shall be construed to mean and in
clude all surplus or extra moneys,
capital and every species OF personal
property or value owned or in pos
session of any such bank"
in ascertaining such value OF bank
shares, no deduction is to be made for
the amount of the banks investment
in non-taxable securities, except In
vestments of the capital stock In
brown consol bonds and stock Of the
state OF South Carolina, issued under
the act OF 1892, amended by the act
of 1893, 81 Stats, 4S1. This exemp-
ton is declared by the legislature to
be a part Of the contract with any in
vestors in such bonds or stocks. But
for this special provision in the act
of 1893 there would be no authority
for deducting the amount OF invest
ments in such bonds and stock from
the value of the shares for the pur-
pose of taxation.
mo deduction is to be made OF the
banks investment in any other bonds,
stocks or personal property.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
ereenviIIe Boy Champion Grower.

Greenville-That a Greenville coun-
ty corn club boy stands splendid
chance of raising the champion acre
of corn in the state. If not in the
South, and thereby eclipsing the rec
ord OF Jerry Moore, was the opinion
voiced by Clemson college experts
and Senator B. r. TillTnan. Special
Agent c. B. Haddon Of Clemson col
lege, Senator Tillman and other par
ties made a trip into the upper sec
ton Of Greenville county for the pur-
pose of inspecting one acre Of corn
being grown by Edgar S. Berry, n
16-year-old lad living on the farm OF
J. r. Childress of Greenville. The
experts viewed thoroughly the acre OF
growing corn, made calculation as
to the probable yield, took photo
graphs OF the corn and made arrange
ments for having the corn measured,
weighed and analyzed for moisture.
At the conclusion of mis- investiga-
ton,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Held Educational Rally.

The educational rally held at Fair
View, 10 miles east of this place. was
largely attended Its purpose was to
create more interest on the part OF
the people in that community in their
schools to the end that they might
increase the special school tax pro-
vide better equipped school rooms
and consolidate, If possible, some OF
the smaller schools. Superintendent
Carson, Prof Hunnicut of Furman, B.
B. Hare and others made interesting
addresses. They urged the people to
get busy.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
surter Bond Issue Defeated.

With all of the voting precincts
heard from, except Manchester, where
only four votes were polled. the pro-
posed issue of $4,000 road improve
ment bonds was defeated by major
ity of four votes. When the voters in
the city were and those from the
nearby boxes in the county, the major
ity for the bond issue was 144 votes.
but with the coming in of the results
from Shiloh and Concord, which poll
ed heavy votes for county precincts.
the result was changed to what it Is
now. four majority against the issue.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
inuor Einht in Georgia.

Atlanta, Ga.-With but eight work
ing days remaining Of the present ses'
sion, the Georgia Legislature is facing
the most important liquor fight since
the adoption Of statewide prohibition
in 1907. Night sessions probably VIII
be adopted early in the week. sup
porters of the Tippins anti-near beer
measure are confident that the bill
will reach it final hearing and 1t ls
expected that a bitter fight will follow
The bill prohibits the handling OF any
beverage containing more than one
half of one per cent of alcohol.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Younoster SEA ed Away Burglar.

New York.-Alired May. lusty
lunged nve-year-old boy from San
Francisco saved the home of his uncle
on West Sixty.hst street from burg
larry. The intruder would probably
have made a rich haul If he had not
been frightened away by the boys out
cries. Tor there was over $4,000 in
Jewels and securities within easy
reach when he fed Alfred was sleep
ing in bed room ut one end of the
house and awoke early just in time to
see masked figure sliding down
rope from the roof to his window. AS
the man crept through the window
Alfred found his voice and screamed
his loudest. The would-be burglar
lost no time in clambering back up his
rope to the roof whence he escaped
before the police could be summoned.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
work Bow course at Clemson.

In order TO assist worthy and needy
young men to obtain practical edu-
cation along educational lines, and at
the same time to furnish the College
farm with skillful, reliable and intelli-
gent labor. the trustees have authoriz-
ed the organization of a worh-boy
course in agriculture. Into this class
twenty students will be received at
the opening OF the coming session.
They will be divided into two squads
of ten men each. One squad will work
o nthe farm a week, while the other
will attend classes.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Orr Has Ended His Journay.

New York.-Frank Orr ended here
a 1000 mile walk from Atlanta, Ga,
begun on June % for a wager of $500.
He started without money or matches,
pushed a wheelbarrow before him the
entire way and was not allowed TO
ask for food or money on the trip.
Orr visited the city hall and left for
Mayor Gaynor letter from the may
or of Charlotte, N. c., and later board
ed a train for Atlanta. He was seven
DAYS ahead of his schedule time OF "a
days,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Acts as His Own Attorney.

Just out of the Federal penitentiary
in Atlanta, where he served seven
years for a $4,000 safe robbery at
Enoree, in this county, in which post
office funds were stolen, James John
son, alias Portland Ned, noted Grim
inal. was placed on trial in the state
court for the same crime. With all
the resources OF the Federal and state
governments arrayed against him and
his criminal history on the record
Johnson acted as his own attorney
with remarkable skill.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
A Clue Is Found In Mystery.

Denver, Col.-The mutilated body
of a woman found on the ranch and
n. J. Johnson, in Jefferson county, has
been identified as that of Mrs. Marie
Lguardia, an old Italian woman who
disappeared from Denver last Septem-
Der. She is said tc have had $500
with her when she dropped ont Of
sight. Denver police are working on
the theory that an Italian woman,
known as the Cassie Chadwick Of the
Italian colony, is copnected with the
death OF Mrs. Lsguardta.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Negroes Urged to Exhibit at Fair.

To the negro citizens OF the state,
and the stockholders Of the Negro
State Fair association: Three years
ago the State Negro Fair association
was organized for the industrial de-
yelopment of the negro people of
South Carolina. especially as il re-
lates to their agricultural progress.
Suffice il to say that each year the
fair has been attended with a reason
able amount of success. and thus the
association That the fair has been
helpful to the negroes of the state
none will doubt.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Next Session ts in Charleston.

Prof. A. ]. Thackston, superinten-
dent of the Orangeburg city schools
and president of the State Teachers
association of South Carolina, has an
nounced that the next executive COM
mittee of the association has decided
to accept the invitation Of Charleston
to hold the next annual convention in
that city. At the last meeting of the
ssociation, which was held In Co
dmbia in March, large delegation
OF Charleston teachers attended and
brought with them cordial invitations
from the Charleston county teachers.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
and DEVELOPMENT Schemes.

Among the latest land develop
ment schemes are the project OF
the williamsburg Development COM
pany and the March Land Improve
ment company, the former in Will
liamsburg county. with the Office OF
the company in Charleston, and
the latter across the Cooper river. The
former corporation is capitalized at
sl5O,OO0 and the latter at $4,000.
The Williamsburg company is one OF
the largest OF the projects which has
been started, having for its purpose
the reclaim OF about 5000 acres.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Was Killed in His Bed.

Newbery L. CAN'T, white
farmer bout so years old, was killed
his bed, at his home on the south
ern outskirts of the city, and A. Jen-
kins CAN'T, his nephew, is in Jail.
charged with the killing CAN'T was
killed with a shotgun, the load en-
tering the back Of the head and scat
tering the brains over the bed. Jen-
kins CAN'T, better known as "Dink"
CAN'T, denies any knowledge of the
'1illing. He is about 81 years old and
as Been farming with his uncle,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
HEAVY FIRE LOSS
REPORTED So FAR
TOTAL FOR THE FIRST SIX
MONTHS OF YEAR AMOUNTS
ro ABOUT $4,000.
DECREASE SHOWN FOR JULY
Insurance Commissioner Sent Out
Letter to the Mayors Of the Cities Of
South Carolina Calling Attention to
Necessity of More Care.

-Columbia.-Fires as the result Of
rats and matches cost the people Of
South Carolina over $4,000 during the
month Of July, according to a state
ment from the State Department Of
Insurance. The report shows the to-
tai fire loss for the month to be s47.-
373.07. as compared with $1S0,459 dur
ing the month OF July last year. There
were 102 fires reported during the
month, as compared with "A during
the same period last year.
The report of Insurance Commis-
sioner McMaster shows that there
were $50 fires in the state since the
first of the year, aggregating loss Of
$710,163. During the same period last
year there were I'll fires, with loss
OF s662,771.
AS result of this marked increase
in the loss by fire, Insurance Commits
sioner McMaster has issued the fol-
lowing statement to the mayors Of the
cities Of South Carolina:
81 regret to inform you that the fire
losses for the six months ending June
80, 1911, are something more than
$4,000 in excess of the fire losses
for the same period in 1910.
1--WE simply can not hope to have
fire insurance rates reduced If the fire
losses are not decreased. Regardless
Of fire insurance rates, every effort
should be made to stop the fearful
fire waste in this state.
THE total losses reported by the in
surance companies for the six months
ending June 80 were s66,79O, and pos
sibly that much more was burned up
which was not covered by insurance.
The folloing is the fire loss report
for month of July, 1911:
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Court House viii Cost s4o,s5t.a4.

County Supervisor H. B. Humbert
awarded TO Marshburn & Rounds CT
Augusta, the contract for enlarging
and remodeling the county court
house as authorized by an appropria-
ton made by the general assembly.
The bid was accepted for s40,951.34,
this being the lowest of the five sub
mitted. The work is to commence
within 10 days and the building Is to
be completed in five months. The
architects Of the building are Brown,
Profit G. Hampton, Of Spartanburg
and Atlanta.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
Lexington Gang Doing Fine Work.

Lexington Gan9 UoTHy FTHe WOTN'
The Lexington county gang is said
20 be doing some fine work on the
road near Columbia through the Dutch
Fork. Many miles Of this road has
been put in good condition, it is said,
and the hands are nearing the town OF
Chaplin. The work will be continued
on this line OF road until the New
berry line is reached, 1t Is under.
stood. This is one OF the roads pro-
posed as an official highway to the
Piedmont section of the state and to
Aaheyile.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-10
TO HAVE SUCCESSFUL YEAR
President Riggs is Very Much Pleased
With Outlook - Explains How
Money Will Be Spent.

Columbia.-Dr. w. NJ. Riggs, presi-
dent Of Clemson College, was among
the visitors in Columbia a few days
ago. He predicted a most successful
year for Clemson and had some inter
esting things to say in connection
with the work of the institution.
'The prospects for next season."
said President Riggs, ARE very en-
couraging. Between $50 and 700 ell
gible students have filed application
for admission and quite a number of
others ineligible, because of age or
lack OF preparation, have been refused.
At least 800 will be accepted.
THE work on the dormitories to in
crease by 100 their capacity is pro-
crossing satisfactorily and will be
completed in time for the opening of
the session on September IA. The
new dairy building is nearing COM
pletion and the new dairy barn is well
under way. These buildings will be
representative OF the best OF their re-
spective types and will add greatly to
the efficiency Of our courses in agri'
culture and animal husbandry.
The recently purchased farm land
is under cultivation and visitors to
the state farmers institute will see
one of the finest corn crops in the
state. The demonstration train has
completed its tour, which included 45
stops. The attendance was approx
mately $4,000. An equal number hs
been reached by the three farmers in.
stitute parties that We have had at
work during the summer. At the re-
cent meeting of the board Of trustees
the following budget Of appropriations
ws made up for the annual fiscal year,
beginning July l. 1911.
For public service. ........S 99,006.OO
Operating college ......... 154,9l4.99
Dormitory enlargements.. 31,014.50
Completion of dairy and
barn.. :. :. =. :. :. :. 14,993.75
Residences and permanent
improvements ....... 11,210.72
Additional dairy cattle. -. 100000
Shop laboratory and library
apparatus and equipment 11,261.40
Total. :. :. :. :. :. ..s3S6,5O O1.36
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-14
COLORADO cHAuTAUQUA AND
SUMMER SCHOOL at BOULDER.

An especially strong program has
been arranged for this season inclui-
ing the following: Hon. Joseph L.
Bristow, James II. Brewster. Herbert
L. Willett. Hamlin Garlin. J. Frank
Hanley. Among the entertainers is to
be found the Worlds famous Will.
Jams Jubilee singers. the Chicago
Operatic company. Reno. the magi-
clan. The Boulder city orchestra will
also be in attendance.
The Colorado & Southern will make
special low rates daily and for the
season. For particulars call on the de
pot agent. Write for copy Of the
ChautauQua program. T. e. Fisher
General Passenger Agent. Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-14
APEX BREEzEs

Mrs. B. Weiss left Monday for the
state metropolis to visit with rela.
tives.
Miss Marie and Emmett Sexton
after spending several weeks with
their aunt, left Tuesday for their
home in Denver. via the Moffat road
The district school opened on the
fifth of September, with Miss Cert.
ride carbis as teacher.
DR.. D. F. Pyle, of Washington, D.
D.. who had been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. George Pyle, left Monday for
Golden, Illinois, to visit relatives.
Geo. Waite made business triT
TO the county seat Monday.
Mr.. Rian, of Central. is putting q
new foundation under the schoo
house this week.
Frank Marsh took a position with
the London operators during the past
week.
Cleve Webb and family moved from
Twelve Mile to Apex during the past
week. Cleve has taken position
with the Pioneer company.
Mrs. F. H. Thompson and daugh
ter, who had been spending the sum
mer here, left for their home in Den
yer the latter part of the week.
rr. D. F. Pyle, accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. George Pyle, made TRIP
to the summit of James peak Satur
day. 1t being bright clear day, the
party got some fine views of the sur
rounding lakes and mountains. DR.
Pyle being a fine marksman, brought
home fine game also.
E. R. Morgan made a trip to the
state metropolis Tuesday.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-14
BOULDER PARK

Mayor Hatfield during the past
week, has had the rocks removed
from the roads and bridges Of the
road hp Jenny Lind.
ME-. and Mrs. Hillyard and, party OF
friends. enjoyed little picnic up
Jenny Lind last Friday.
Mrs. j. w. Hatfield entertained
with musicale last Wednesday at
the Sunbeam.
Miss Ruberta Tanquary left for
Denver last Friday morning, SO as
to be in readiness to open her French
school Monday morning.
A social dance was given last Tues
day evening in honor of Mesdames
Stull and Gage of Central, and Mrs.
Ben. Maiden. Of Douglas, Arizona.
After delightful outing at the Tan
quarry cottage, Mr.. and Mrs. Hillyard
left for Denver last Saturday. They
will visit various points in Colorado
before returaing to their winter
home at Oceana, California.
e. D. HemmiDg and wife and baby,
Of Jacksonville. Fla, came up Thurs
day for months outing at the Blue
Bell cottage at Baltimore.
w. J. stull, wife and mother, and
baby Stull, and Mrs. Ben. Maiden and
baby Maiden, are enjoying an outing
at the 1dlewild cottage at Baltimore
Mr.. Thompson visited with his son
and daughter at Tolland this week.
Mr.. Monay. director of the Luxen-
berg art gallery Of Paris, was a guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hillyard this week,
and during his visit was most hos
pitably entertained at the Tanquary
cottage.
Mr.. Chas. Gage and wife are en-
joying an outing at the Chateau cot
tage at Baltimore.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-14
Administrators Sale of Real Estate
STATE OF COLORADO.O
County of Gilpin ss'
In the County Court in Probate
In the Matter CT the Estate of ].
o. d. Keleher. deceased.

In the County Court in Probate
In the Matter CT the Estate of J..
o. d. Keleher, deceased.
By virtue of certain decree for
the sale of real estate entered Sept
ember 9Th. 1911, by the Judge of the
County Court of Gilpin County, Colo
radO, in probate, in the matter o.
the estate Of ]. o. d. Keleher, de
ceased, whereby l am directed to sell
at public vendue, all tie right, title
and interest of the sad J. o. D. Kel-
cher, in and to the following mines,
properties and premises for the Lur-
pose Of paying the debts allowed
against said estate, ard costs of ad-
ministration, l, Fritz ]. A,tvater, a1-
ministratcr, will on Saturday, Oct
ober 7th, 1911, at the hour of one
o'clock p. M, at the front door of the
Court House. in Central City, Gilpin
County, Colorado, offer for sale and
sell to the highest bidder for cash
in hand. at rot less than the ap-
praised value of the whole, all the
right. title and interest of the said
j. o. d. kelehe-, deceased. in and to
the following mines and mining
claims, all situate in Independent
Mining District, Gilpin County, Colo
rlQO, tO-Wlt:
The Wolftone lo6e mining claim
and mill site, Sur. No. 965 a and b,
(this subject however, to an indebt-
edness of 100000 and interest, Sc
cured by trust 6eed thereon; An un-
divided one-ha'f of the Boston Boy
lode mining claim, Sur. No. 1913; the
]. o. d. Keleher lode mining claim;
the Gov. Chas. s. Thomas lode min
ing claim; the Michael Dayitt lode
mining claim; the Shack lode mining
claim; the Governor Orman lode min
ing claim, all patented, ard the Pro-
ponitis lode claim; the Col Former
lode claim; the Carlin lode claim; tn
PromethiUs lode claim; the Robert
Morris lode claim; the Golden Vault
lode claim; the Moon1ine placer
claim. and the Kerry Chief mill site.
all locations.
FRITZ J. ALTVATER,
Administrator.
first pub. SEPT. IA; last. Oct. 5, 1911
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-14

Doc Enos and Fred Bolsinger made
n very pleasant trjc to Williams
Fork in Middle park by auto the lat
ter part Of the week. They camped
at Henry Copeland's ranch some II
miles from Hot Sulphur. Shooting
and fishing was had with big results
The members Of the party which
included Senator Bolsinger. averaged
better than IS trout per day per
day. They returned by auto Tuesday.
loaded down with the results Of
their outing. They found all the
roads in splendid shape except
three miles Just this side OF Berth
hood pass. which. II the loose rock
was removed. would make an ideal
auto road all the way. DR.. Enos
says a speed OF 30 to 40 miles per
hour could be made by gas buzz wag-
on on this trip. This Is going some
when the average Gilpin county man
Is satisfied with six miles an hour
over the fast c. & 8.