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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Embezzlino charae Not Sustained.

Cincinnati.-"Not guilty" was the
verdict returned here by the jury try
ing the case of Edgar S. Cooke oi
Chicago, who was charged with
embezzling $4,000 from the Big Foui
railroad. The trial was the last o..
three connected with the s643,O0t
shortage of Charles l.. Warmer, Gin
cinnati treasurer of the road, who IL
serving a six-year sentence in th'
Ohio penitentiary. In the second tria
Mrs. Jeanette Stewart-Ford. the
woman in the case" the jury dis
agreed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Cedar SPRINGS Institute Exercises.

Spartanburg.-The annual com
mencement exercises of Cedar Springs
institute, the state institution for the
education of the deaf, dumb and blind,
will be held on June 2S.
Honoring the memory of the late
n. P. Walker, founder of the school,
a mural tablet will be unveiled.
Dewey Cantrel. the little deaf,
dumb and blind boy will give per
formancc, showing that he in reality
has communication with the world
about him even in spite Of his afflic-
tions This boy is a marvel and a
special teacher is employed by the
state to do nothing but teach him.
Among the visitors at the exercises
will be Governor Blease and Mr..
Swearingen, the state superintendent
OF education.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Two Killed in the Air.

Paris Fifty aeroplanists took wing
from the aviation field at Vincennes on
the first stage of the European cir.
cunt race. which calls Tor a fight tc
London and return with stops at var
ious places going and returning Two
OF the aeropanists, almost immediate
ly after the start, met with tragic
deaths and at least one was gravely
hurt
The dead: Captain Princetau
whose motor exploded in mid.air
flooding him with gasoline and burn
ing him to death. NJ. lie MARITIME, who
dashed against tree, the motor oi
his aeropane crushing the head.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
,,vestioatino the SUGAR Trust.

Washington The first day was field
day in the house inquiry INTO the
American Sugar Refining company
and other refineries, two committees
devoting hours to interrogating wit
nesses as to the formation and oper-
at!ons of the big corporations. a
number of new facts were brought out
bearing on the sudden creation OF
wealth by combinations OF manuiac-
turing concerns and more was learned
of the frauds practiced on the govern
ment in sugar weighing at the port
of New York.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Colonel First Regiment Indignant.

Aiken.--Did the First regiment
National Guard, on its encampment
in Aiken last summer discriminate
against Aiken in the purchase of sup
plies or did it go away leaving bills
unpaid? These are in substance the
charges made against the regiment
by letter purporting to be from the
Aiken board of trade, published in the
Aiken newspapers.
Col ". w. Lewis, commanding the
regiment, stoutly denies that there is
a particle of foundation for the
charge, and it is now rumored that
he is preparing to enter suit against
the Aiken board Of trade for giving
out such letter charging libel
against his regiment.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
RURAL POLICEMEN
TO GET SALARIES
eUPREME COURT SETTLES THE
DISPUTED QUESTION IN GREEN
WOOD COUNTY.
BUT APPOINTMENTS ILLEGAL
Pay Allowed Because They Did Not
Obtain Office by Fraud or Force or
Through Contest-Not Recommend
ed by Entire Delegation.

Columbia.-While the appointment
of certain rural policemen in Green
wood county was not in accordance
with the law, the policemen are given
their salaries because they did not OBJ
tain the Office by fraud or force or
through contest. This is practically
the decision of the supreme court in
an appeal involving the legality of the
appointment of c. l.. Elledge and X.
L. Golden by the governor on the
recommendation of ID. H. Magill, a
member of the Greenwood delegation.
The appointment was made by the
governor. When the appointment was
announced the other members of the
delegation protested, because the act
provided that the appointments should
be made on the recommendation of
the delegation. and the grand jury of
Greenwood county held up the war
rants. The case was then brought to
the supreme court.
In the opinion. written by Chief
Justice Jones, he says:
Appointments to Office not being
Inherently an executive prerogative, 1t
Is competent for the legislature in
comforting the power of appointments
to attach such limitations and condi-
tions to its exercise as may be deemed
proper. The statute expressly pro-
vides that the appointment of he
rural policemen for Greenwood coun'
ty shall be upon the recommendation
of the legislative delegation of Green
wood county. No such recommended
tion having been made, the appoint
ment was made without authority and
the petitioners can not be held to be
. officers de jure.
The petitioners, however. were
commissioned by the governor on the
Recommendation of member Of the
Greenwood delegation, have taken the
oath of Office, have given bond for
the faithful performance of duty; have
incurred expense of $3.50 each in pro-
viding the equipment required by the
act, and haYs~ie-eJod faith discharged
the duties of rural police. Having
acted in good faith under color OF title
10 the Office, they are officers de
facto."
The court points out that the usual
rule is that where the commission to
office is not legal, the claimants would
not be entitled to compel payment of
salary, and this rule is enforced where
there are other legal claimants to the
emoluments of the office. In the
Greenwood case, there were no other
claimants for the right of salary. The
two policemen were not usurpers OF
the Office, nor did they obtain it by
fraud or force, the court points out.
They exhibited commissions until now
not declared invalid.
1--WE think it not only just" writes
the chief justice. but consonant with
sound law to hold them entitled to
the salary claimed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Juooe Smith Sworn Into Office

Charleston.-Judge H. a. NJ Smith
succeeded Judge w. II. Brawley, as
the presiding officer of the United
States court for the district Of South
Carolina, the oath being administered
by the retiring official with but little
ceremony. Mr. Smith was escorted
into the court room by Judge Braw-
ley, they ascending the platform to-
gether Judge Brawley then announc-
ed that the commission of Mr. Smith
had arrived, and asked Clerk r. W
Hutson to read and spread it upon the
record
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
watsrworks Association Meeting.

The first annual convention of the
South Carolina Watcrworks associa-
tion will bc held in Columbia on June
2S-29
Firemen's tournament will be in
progress during that meeting.
Hand reel and horse hose wagon
races will be run on 2Sth and 29th.
A display of automobile fire ap-
paratus Will be made by the Colum-
bia fire department.
Columbia'S crack baseball team will
battle with Charleston on 2Sth and
29th.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
For National Park at cowpens.

SpartaDburg.-A conference was
held here between representatives of
the chambers Of commerce of this city
and Gaffney. looking to the creation
OF a National park a Cowpens battle
grounds II was pointed out that the
people of four counties, Spartanburg
and Cherokee in South Carolina and
Cleveland and Rutherford in North
Carolina, are interested in the move
ment and will work for its success
An organization will be perfected and
the matter urged before Congress. 1t
will be secured.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Columbia and Her Freight Rates.

Columbia will not permit the vital
question of the apparent discrimina-
tion against her in freight rates to
remain in status quo.
The case has been placed in the
hands of attorneys, and if the pros
poets of securing relief as il low
stands are satisfactory. and it is
deemed advisable to proceed at this
time, they will present the facts be-
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion to secure the relief, which it is
felt that the progress of the city de-
mands.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
ork Mans Cotton Picking Machine.

A company has been formed in
Yorkville to manufacture a machine
for picking cotton in the field, re-
Gently invented and patented by j.
Brown Neil, resident of Glover and
well known farmer of York county.
A petition for charter was granted
to the company by the secretary Of
state under the name of the South
Carolina Cotton Picker company. The
corporators are W. w Lewis and II.
f. Neil of Yorkville and J. Brown
Neil OF Clover. H. E. Neil is the pres
ent treasurer of York county
The capital stock is $4,000, which
has been practically all subscribed for
and paid in.
Col. Lewis is a well known attor-
ney and the commanding officer Of
the First regiment, National Guard Of
South Carolina.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Mills Are curtailins Production.


Fulfilling the agreement reached al
the meeting of the South Carolina
Cotton Manufacturers association, at
meeting held in Asheville, the cot
ton mills of Spartanburg and surround
ing counties have begun to curtail
their output Whitney, one OF the
largest mills near Spartanburg, closed
its doors and the several hundred en-
ployes are idle. Gaffney Manufacture
ing company has also closed.
This follows the agreement to cur
tail the output for two weeks during
the summer months on account of
the poor condition Of the market for
finished goods. The closing down OF
the cotton mills in Spartanburg county
is not new precedent, for they have
often done the same thing in pre-
yious years. During the time that
the mills are closed the machinery is
overhauled and other Improvements
are made in the mills.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
To Tell President Of "Mronas.r

Providence, r. IA delegation OF
5000 negroes to visit Washington
with a committee Of Is for spokesmer
10 tell President Taft of the alleged
wrongs which the race suffers in the
South, was decided upon at the New
England Baptist missionary conven
ton (coloredD.
None of the details was fixed but 9
member OF the executive committee
said that they would probably gather
In a Washington church and ask
President Taft to address them, and &
committee visit him later.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Wants Army Investigated.

Washington. - Representative Kahr
(CalJ introduced in the house bill
which would provide for a thorough
investigation of the army and which
declares that the United States should
be given an efficient fighting force ir
return for the $10O,OOO,0OO and more
expended every year on the military
establishment The resolution woulc
direct the appointment of a congres
.sional committee of 10 to sit at any
place deemed fit, and to call upon the
war department for any documents
desired.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Rate Disagreement Adjusted.

The injunction against the railroad
commission sought by the cotton mills
to prevent rehearing in the fight for
rates on cotton piece goods to Char
lesion has been discontinued by Judge
Robert Aldrich, the matter having
been adjusted by the restoration of
the rate in force when the fight was
begun but with the concession on the
part of the railroads that goods may
be shipped to Charleston on through
rates to interstate points and stored
In Charleston while in transit before
being forwarded to destination
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22

Governor Blease paroled during good
behavior Warren Mooring, of Aiken,
who was convicted of manslaughter
at the June, 1908, term of court and
sentenced 10 serve five years in the
penitentiary or on the public works.
Charlie Williams of Richland coun-
ty, convicted in magistrates court on
June Il of trespass and sentenced to
20 days on the county chaingang, was
also paroled during good behavior.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22

NVTUTTITI ETTI TINI T o. JTI1 T't''1 ~
Columbia Will not permit Nh" vital
question Of the apparent discrinina
uou against her in freight rates to
remain IN status quo.
The case has been placed in the
hands of attorneys. and if the pros.
poets of securing relief as j. ow
stands are satisfactory, and it is
deemed advisable to proceed at this
time, they will present the facts be-
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion to secure the relief, which it is
felt that the progress of the city de
mands
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
President Sent Governor Invitation.

Governor and Mrs. Blease received
an invitation to attend the silver wed
ding reception at the White House,
on June 10, the occasion being the
25th anniversary of the wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft. The marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft took place June
10. 1886.
Governor and Mrs. Blease were not
able to go to Washington for this re-
ception, owing to the meeting here
Of the state board of education on the
18th, the meeting continuing for some
time
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
EfW0RTH LEAGUERS
ELECTION OF STATE OFFICERS
AT THE ANNUAL MEETING
IN FLORENCE.
MAY CONDUCT AN INSTITUTE
Committee Of Three Given Power to
Act-Difference Of Opinion as to
Whether or Not Suggestion Can be
Carried Out Effectively.

Florence.-At a special meeting OF
the Epworth League conference here
the state officers were elected:
President NJ. w. Howard of Spar
tanburg was reelected. j. c. Guilds
of Spartanburg was elected first yico
president, and the following re-
elected: Second vice president, Miss
Irene Prince, Anderson; third vice
president, w. D. Roberts, Clio; fourth
vice president; ]. A. Mccormack,
Charleston; junior superintendent;
Miss Norma Emmons, Florence; Sec
retary, Power w. Bethea, Allendale.
]. C. Smith of Waterloo was chosen as
treasurer and Miss Mable Montgom-
cry Of Marion was reelected League
editor.
District 'cretaries: Charleston, Rev.
Geo. X. Way. Mount Pleasant; Co
lumbia, Miss Sail Belle Watt; Cokes-
bury. James F. h. ting, Newberry;
Florence, Mrs. Stephe Vaughn, Doves
Vile; Kingstree, Mrs. 'artha Gordon;
Marlboro, Miss Kate 4 oward Cross;
Orangeburg, B. F. Kellt Rock Hill.
d. w. Hall; Spartanbur, Rev. S. b.
Dawson, Pacolet.
The committee on invit tons made
suggestion by resolutit that the
conference hereafter resol' itself into
an institute and meet fol study and
instruction, and that &C lmittee OF
three be appointed on the after with
power to act. There seen to be
wide difference Of opinion among the
members as to whether the sugges-
tion could be carried out to the ad-
vantage of the league and its work,
and the appointment of the committee
to take the matter in charge will be
watched with the greatest interest.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
President Taft Speaks of Retiring.


Washington.-Pr Taft in a
happy vein delivered an address TO
the Commercial Club of Cincinnati at
which he lightly referred to the pos
sibility of going back to less active
life" away from the presidency as
having both welcome and unweicome
phases; that in the absence OF any
provision for ex-Presidents he would
open law Office in his old home city
and that he is determined that his son
Robert shall work out his life amid
those surroundings. Mr.. Taft was
speaking at the Chevy Chase club
here in the Washington suburbs, at
luncheon rendered him there by the
Cincinnati Commercial club, and was
formally accepting for Mrs Taft and
himself silver rose bowl presented
by the Cincinnafians
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
In Behalf of Joe Bates.

The effort is being made before the
supreme court to have sentence sus-
pended in the Joe Bates case from
Spartanburg No decision has yet been
announced, but the counsel asked that
the supreme court suspend sentence
pending the appeal. Should SEN
tence not be suspended, Bates would
have TO hang before the next term Of
court in Spartanburg.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22

Rome Now Objects to Bull Fights.
Rome The announcement OF
grand bull-dght at the Inauguration OF
the new National Stadium outside
of the Flaminian o, has given rise
to spirited contr versy in the Ro'
man press. Wellknown public men
like Signor Luigi Luz2atti The eX-
premier. the Florentine historian, Pas
ouale Villari, and Cthers protest
against the revival OF this form OF en-
tertainment.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
On July First Free Marriages Stop.

| On July First Free Marriages stop.
From and after the 1st day Of July
It will not only cost one dollar to get
married in South Carolina, where it
has HERETOFORE cost nothing, but the
marriage ceremony can be performed
only by ministers of the gospel, Jewish
rabbits or officials authorized by law
TO administer oaths.
The marriage license law, passed by
the legislature at its last session, goes.
into effect July /. 1t is sure to cause
some confusion at first; as in other
states. the ignorant may conclude that
the securing of license is equivalent
to a marriage ceremony Hence 1t
important that the provisions of the
law be fully understood, especially by
ministers who are most frequently
called upon to perform the ceremony.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
President Sent Governor Invitation.

President Sent Governor Invitation.
Governor and Mrs Blease received
an invitation to attend the silver we'd
ding reception at the White House,
OH June 10, the occasion being the
25th anniversary of the wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft. The marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft took place June
10, 1886.
Governor and Mrs Blease we're not
able to go TO Washington for this re-
ception, owing to the meeting here
of the state board of education on the
18th, the meeting continuing for some
time
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Lieut.. Gov. Smith in North Carolina

Lieut.. Gov C. A. Smith and family
of Timmonsville passed through Ian
caster en- route to Charlotte. Morgan
ton and other points in North Caro-
lima. The Smiths are travelling in their
touring car, and made the trip to
Lancaster in three hours.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Citadel Commencement June 1928.

Invitations have been issued for the
annual commencement exercises Of
the Citadel which will be held this
year. beginning on June and con-
tinuing for three days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
ieut. Gov. Smith in North Carolina.

Lieut.. Gov. Smith in North Carolina
Lieut.. Gov C. A Smith and family
of Timmonsyille passed through Ian
caster en- route TO Charlotte, Morgan
ton and other points in North Caro-.
lima. The Smiths are travelling in their
touring car. and made the trip To
Lancaster in three hours.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Remarkable Sale of Illicit Beer.

Remarkable Sale Of Illicit Beer.
Easley--One hundred bottles per
minute is the record-breaking sale of
illicit beer alleged to have been made
here recently by man named Doo-
little, who passed through the town
with a large supply OF the intoxicant,
disposing of $500 bottles in Is minu-
ties. He was arrested later in Spar
tanburg and put up bond of 800 for
his appearance in the city court.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
laroe Number Before Medical Board.

one hundred and twenty men
wishing to practice medicine in this
state and "a young women who wish
TO become registered nurses went
through the three-days examination.
The successful applicants will be an
nounced in a few days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
R. F. p,s Convention at Florence as

A little more than a week hence
the South Carolina Rural Letter Car
riers' association will meet in annua
session in Florence for business aBt
pleasure, the exact dates being Jul,
4, 8 and 6. Pee Dee carriers urg'
their brothers 10 attend.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22

Pushing the State Farmers Union.
B. F. Keller will aid in organizing
the Farmers union in Charleston
county. a schedule has been arrang
ed for him and committees have been
appointed 10 help him.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
CONGRESSMAN Finley ON Sick Leave.

Congressman Finley has been or
leave TO be away from Washington for
a week because Of illness Several
days ago it was announced that he
mad gene to his home.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Citadel Commencement June 25.2s.

Citadel Commencement June Zo-So'
Invitations have been issued for the
annual commencement exercises Of
the Citadel. which will be held this
year. beginning on June > and con
tinuing for three days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
Congressman Finley on Sick Leave.

Congressman Finley has been on
leave to be away from Washington for
week because OF illness. Several
days ago it was announced that he
had gone to his home
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22
r. F. o.'s Convention at Florence as

r. r. D.'s Convention at Florence as,
A little more than week hence
the South Carolina Rural Letter Car
riers' association will meet in annual
session in Florence for business and
pleasure, the exact dates being July
a, 5 and 6. Pee Dee carriers urge
their brothers TO attend.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22

Large Number Before Medical Board
One hundred and twenty men
wishing to practice medicine in this
state and "a young women who wish
to become registered nurses went
through the three-days' examination
The successful applicants will be an
nounced in a few days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-06-22

Pushing the State Farmers Union.
B. F. Keller will aid in organizing
the Farmers union in Charleston
county. A schedule has been arrang-
ed for him and committees have been
appointed to help him