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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
A Suit Ha. Been Instituted.

Upon instructions from the Glenn
son college fertilizer board, suit has
been instituted In the Hampton coun'
ty court charging a fertilizer COM
pany Of Savannah with "short-weight-
ing" to the extent of $4,000 pounds of
fertilizer out of a sale OF 100000
pounds to the farmers union OF that
county. This action was decided up
on at a meeting Of the board. w. E.
West, the chief fertilizer inspector.
was instructed TO place all evidence
in the hands OF the solicitor Of the
second circuit and to employ counsel
II necessary Testimony was pre-
sented to the board TO show that the
Savannah Company had shipped 320'
600 pounds OF fertilizer to the Hamp'
ton County Farmers Union. The fer
tilizer was distributed. Inspectors OF
the fertilizer department OF Clemson
college weighed 1,702 sacks and
found, according to their testimony
that the full weight was given.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
oranaehura Jurors Drawn.

The October term OF common pleas
for Orangeurg county will convene
on the first Monday in October with
Judge J. w. DeVore OF Edgefeld pre-
siding. The docket Of this court is
full with cases and the court will 60
into the second week. There are
enough cases on the civil docket for
three weeks of court, but only two
weeks jury will be drawn.
The jurors for the first week are:
City-Adam w. Cherry. Isaac b.
Slater, NJ. Penn Smoak; Cow Castle
]. NJ. Weathers. w. F. P. Riser, w. T
Traxler, F. P. Shuler; Cordova-H. A.
Gibson; Elizabeth-G B. Reed. ]. d.
Mccormick; Elloree--H. w. Herbert;
Goodland-B. F. Fogle, L. E. Phillips
W. H. Porter; Holly Hill. M
Shipman; Hebron. s. Livingston
W. H. Tindall; Liberty-Dan ]. Grif
fifth, A. L. Rutland, w. w. David (;
Limestone-T. s. Smoak, E. l.. Cutler
Jr.; Middle. Fulton Board, A. D.
Hinkle. ]. L. Murphy. C. d. Hydrick;
Orange-C. A. Stroman. Geo. II. Mul.
ler; Providence-Hugh F. Dantzler, J.
Willoughby Shuler; Rocky Grove-L
p. Inabinet; Unions. B. Cope {;
vance-S. F. Dantzler; Willow-D.
w. Houck, c. C. Kinard; Zion-H. l..
Baldwin.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
Has Outlined Public Duty.

Lexington.-The Lexington county
grand jury completed it's work for
the September term Of court and was
dismissed. The presentment is one
of the most interesting documents
presented during the year. Referring
to the roads of the county the COM
mittee is severe in its criticisms OF
conditions. The report says: we
regret to note that the condition OF
the public roads of the county is sad
ly in need of repairs. The county
chaingang is engaged in this import
ant public work and is doing valuable
service upon the roads, but, with
upwards OF 1900 miles of roads in the
county-as we are informed-it could
hardly be reasonable expected that
this gang of 80 convicts would be
equal to the task OF improving and
keeping repaired so great a mileage
of public highways. Therefore some
thing should be done to keep these
roads in good condition"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
DESTRUCTION IN
WAKE OF EXPLOSION
NEARLY FOUR HUNDRED OF
CREW PERISH AND THE vES-
sEL DEMOLISHED.
FIRE REACHES MAGAZINES
Flames Get Beyond Control and Men
Are Ordered to Save Themselves
But Havoc is Worked Before They
Can Get Away From Ship.

Ioulon, France.-The battleship
Liberte was torn apart and destroyed
by an explosion of her magazine. Be
tween $50 and 400 officers and men
we're killed. The battleship Repub-
lique was badly damaged and the bat
tleships Democratic and Vertie also
suffered severely from the masses of
twisted iron and armor plate that
were hurled upon their decks.
This is the greatest disaster that
has ever fallen upon the French navy
and in magnitude is almost without
precedent in the annals OF the worlds
fighting ships. The grief which pros-
trates the feet and nation Is made
more intense by the memory oil the
recent review here, notable display
OF frances naval greatness, in which
the doomed ship was one Of the finest
figures.
The explosion, which wiped out one
of Frances newest and most power
full battleships, occurred at 5:53
o'clock in the morning. 1t was pre-
ceded by and was the result OF an out
break of fire. The flames spread
rapidly in spite OF all efforts to master
them and reached the magazines be-
fore there was time to flood them
The magazines exploded with tremen'
dous violence, sowing death and de-
struction in every direction.
While the naval authorities esti-
mate the killed at between $50 and
400, II is feared that this figure VIII
be exceeded. 1t will be necessary 10
20 through the ships muster rolls, a
task OF some days, before full list
of the victims can be prepared. A
number of men already have been ex'
tricated from the fantastically torn
and twisted mass of wreckage which
once was the Liberte, and the hope Ia
strong that there are others within
the broken hulk who can be reached.
Exactly from what cause or when
the fire broke out has not been es'
tablished, but it is believed that 1t had
smouldered for several hours.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
THEIR SONG WAS
ENDED By DEATH
A FAST TRAIN RUN DOWN A
LARGE CROWD OF MERRY.
MAKERS.
MANY HORRIBLY MANGLED
4 Chicago and Northwestern Flyer
Running at Very High Speed Crash
es Into a Party Returning From a
Picnic-No One on Train Hurt.

Neenah, Wis. - Thirteen persons
are dead, three others are dying ana
five are seriously hurt as the result
Of fast train on the Chicago d
Northwestern Railway crashing into Il
hayrack on which party OF thirty
one merrymakers ere returning from
a celebration.
A big billboard beside the railroad
tracks obscured the view from the To-
comotive as well as from the wagon.
Dust and fog were contributory causes
to the tragedy. Nine members OF the
party escaped without scratch. No
body on the train suffered except from
a momentary severe jar.
The collision occurred at the Com.
mercial street crossing here. Train
No. .121, northbound, whirled through
the wagon.load OF singing and happy
unfortunates, who were returning
from the Peter Hanson farm, where
they had gone to attend the celebra-
ton OF a wedding anniversary. All
but two, who were Chicago men, wero
residents OF Menasha.
The dead: John Drill, Chicago,
James Cheslock, Gustav Finn, Mabel
Finn, John Hart, Steven Lisk, DoIni.
nick Omniechinski, Mabel REM, John
Schedick, Joseph Schedick, Joseph
Sienyo, Frank Sisgardt, Isabelle
Suchowski.
Armless, legless and headless bodies
covered the right of way as the train,
nine coaches in length, was brought to
stop 500 feet from the scene OF the
crash.
Several of the bodies were so badly
mutilated that Identification was pos.
sibe only by fragments OF clothing.
Six bodies were discovered on the
engine pilot and two other bodies
were hurled through flagman's
shanty with such force as to overtlirn
the structure. One of these was Miss
Finn, who was projected through one
OF the side walls of the house and was
breathing when removed. She died o
| few hours later.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
.D|SBAND THE CORPS
COMPANY II OF FLORENCE HAS
BEEN CHARGED WITH
MANY oFFENSES.
U. S. ARMY OFFICER REPORTS
Lieutenant Hornsby Was Ordered to
Receive Government Goods From
Captain Ayer-ExeeutiVe Order was
Published For Information Of All.

Columbia. governor as COM
mander-in-chief of the National Guard
OF South Carolina ordered the mill
tary company Of Florence, Company
n, to disband.
This action was taken following the
recommendations Of the United States
army officer. 1t was charged by the
army officer that the drill hall was
not adequate for instruction; that 10
per cent. of the men did not conform
to army standards; that the property
is not properly stored, the uniforms
being attacked by moths; that the
enlisted men are permitted to carry
home the property Of the United
States that the rifles are In a rusty
and bad condition and that the regu'
lar enlisted men do not attend the
encampments.
The following order was issued
from the Offices of the adjutant gen.
eral:
Inc lOiiOWiuS eACSup'O oiNN
published for the information and
guidance of all concerned.
"By virtue of the authority vested
in meas commander-in-chief-by
section 1S, military code of South
Carolina, | hereby direct that Com
pany Fl, Second Regiment of Infantry
National Guard of South Carolina, be
disbanded.
"This action is taken after investi-
CATION into the administration OF this
company, and in pursuance Of rec
concentrations of the United States
army officer who inspected said COM
pany this year, in his report to the
war department.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
Financial Side Of Trust Presented

Washington.-Th intricate financial
side OF the American Tobacco Com
pany, known as the tobacco trust. and
which is now in process OF dissolution
by order OF the Supreme Court OF the
United States, because it was a COM
bination in restraint OF trade in viola.
ton OF the Sherman antitrust law,
was set forth in q report of the Com
missioner OF Corporations, Herbert
Knox Smith, which was sent to the
President and made public. 1t was
the second part Of report on the
tobacco industry and deals with the
earnings, capitalization and invest
ment OF the great tobacco combina-
ton. The commissioner points out
that the vast earning power which
arose from the substantial control OF
the tobacco industry was a monopoly
resulting from concentration.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
WATSON TO SERVE OUT TERM
Executive intimates That the Present
Commissioner May be Retained in
Office When Term Expires.

Coumbia.-'There certainly will be
no change in the office until after the
expiration OF Mr.. Watson's term, and
| doubt very much II there will be
any then" said Governor Blease when
asked about the rumor that has been
afioat In official circles during the last
few days that Mr.. James Norton. Of
Mullins, would be appointed commits
sioner of agriculture. commerce and
industries, 10 succeed Col. z. J. Wat
son, who has held the Office since
March, 1904.
81 do not even know that Mr.. Nor
ton Is an applicant for the position" "
said Governor Blease. He was In
my Office a few days ago, but merely
shcok hands with me, and the Office
was net mentioned at that time. ]
really know nothing whatever OF the
accounts which have been sent out
about the appointment Of Mr.. Norton
to the office. Mr.. Watson has been
doing very good work In his present
position, and do not know that there
will be any change at all, 80 far as
can tell at present. when Mr.. Wat
sons term expires"
Governor Blease said also that he
had thought Of offering this position
to Mr.. John @. Richards, Jr, but that
the latter had been appointed rail-
road commissioner, and he had not
done 30.
Mr.. Norton has been in Columbia
for the past few days and his pres
ence appears to have awakened ru-
mors which were afloat some months
ago. that he would be appointed by
Governor Blease TO succeed Col. Wat
son when the latter's term expires In
the early part Of next year. Mr.. Nor
ton Is a former member of Congress
and was for seven years Comptroller
General OF South Carolina. When
asked concerning the rumros Mr..
Norton said he thought il best for
him not to say anything for publica-
ton at this time, and that the rumors
which were in circulation did not
originate from him.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
Destruction Not Its Policy.

New York.-Attorney General Wick
ersham in response to many inquiries
regarding the possible prosecution OF
the United States Steel Corporation
made statement. which in part is rs
follows: 1T has been the consistent
policy OF the department not to state
in advance OF actual proceedings that
action against any particular party
was in contemplation. There are
many reasons why this is the proper
position to maintain. In the hrst
place, until investigation is complete,
It is not known whether or not a
case OF violation of law exists; and,
in the second place, the character OF
the proceedings cannot be determined
until then and II the facts shall re-
qulre criminal proceedings to be re-
sorted to, ordinary prudence would do
mand that publicity be not given
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
THE MINERALS IN CHEROKEE
Gold Was Planned Out on Little
Streams-Iron 10 Abundant In This
Section Of the State.

Columbia-State Geologist NJ. w.
Twi.chell OF the South Carolina Uni
yersity recently visited Cherokee
county and made a superficial inves-
tigation of minerals. He did not go
especially for that purpose, but he
took time to visit some OF the more
important places noted for minerals.
He carried away many specimens.
The first visit by a geologist was
by Oscar Lieber In the fifties. The
state had his reports published with
illustrations 1t is now out of print,
and only few copies can be found.
He stated that within radius OF 20
miles, with Limestone as center,
nearly all the useful and valuable
minerals known could be found.
Gold had been panned out on the
little streams not far from Gaffney
for so years before the visit OF Lieber.
About 1853 to 1856 Galena and copper
were discovered at the Cameron mine
and machinery was installed to work
the mine, II never amounted to any
thing. Iron Is abundant in all that
region, and the magnetic ore Is equal
to the best In the world. Steel made
from that In a charcoal furnace ought
to demand a very high price from
makers OF fine instruments.
Monazite was unknown in that Sec
ton SO years ago, but much of 1t has
been gathered and shipped In the last
20 years. There Is little demand for
II now.
Diamonds have never been found
in that county, but II any are ever
discovered in this state they will be
found in Lieber's circle, for the ita-
columite is there and this Is generally
found where there are diamonds. but
diamonds do not always accompany
this flexible stone.
At the present time little attention
Is paid to the minerals OF that Sec
tion. The Ross lime mine has not
been worked for several years. The
making OF lime Is the only industry
which Is now carried on. Still these
minerals are there, and they may be
developed one OF these days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
Their Bravery Has Been Rewarded.

Washington.-The German govern
ment, through its ambassador here,
announced that 1t has decided to Of
ficially recognize and reward the
seven men of the Cape Hatteras life
saving station and two men OF the
Creeds Hill, n. c.. station for their
bravery in rescuing the officers and
men of the German steamship Brews-
ter which went ashore off Cape Hat.
teras in November, 1909. In addition.
the United States will present lits-
saving medals to the men. The men
to be honored by the two govern
ments are: Oliver o. Midget, Isaac
L. Jennet, Urias P. Gaskins, Edward
]. Midget, U. B. Williams, Walter L.
Barnett and w. H. Austin OF the Cape
Hatteras station, and Horatio s. Mil
Ter and David E. Fulcher OF the
Creeds Hill station.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
Test OF An Important Law:

Washington iniative and ref.
erendum probably will be the subject
OF a discussion-with far-reaching
consequence-by the Supreme Court OF
the United States during the ap-
preaching term The question OF the
constitutionality of these expedients
OF government forms the basis OF a
suit between the state OF Oregon,
where they are in use, and the Pacific
States Telephone & Telegraph Co.
AS the case is near the head OF tho
cooked, It will be reached to insure
a decision before the end Of the term.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
South Carolina New Enterprises.

The secretary of state, r. NJ. Nc
Gown, has issued commission to the
Blenheim Fertilizer company OF Blen-
helm, with capital OF $4,000. The
petitioners are. John n. Drake. E. w.
Evans, James ~ Drake, ]. l.. Napier,
w. A. Rogers and c. c. Chamness.
The company will manufacture and
sell fertilizers. A charter has been
issued to the Orangeburg County
Fair association, the capital being
$4,000 The officers are: ]. H.
Claffy, president; T. H. McCants, vice
president; J. NJ. Hughes, secretary
and treasurer The company Will
hold a county fair in Orangeburg each
year to exploit the agricultural and
commercial advantages OF the coun-
ty. The fair will he one OF the larg-
est In the state. A charter has been
issued to the Bishopville Mule COM
pany OF Bishopville, with a capital
stock OF $4,000. The officers are ".
T. Gregory, president; II. J. Conder,
vice president; L. w. Moore, secre-
tary and treasurer. A charter has
been issued to the Gregory -Conder
Mule Company of Columbia, with a
capital stock Of $4,000. The officers
are: W. T. Gregory, president; T. J.
Harper, vice president; W. s. Hough
secretary; J. w. Conder, treasurer
A general automobile business will
be conducted by the company.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
peplores Farming Methods.

Kansas City-Speekers at the
opening session of the third annual
National Conservation Congress here
declared that the continuation of the
present farming methods would re-
suit calamitously for the country. Not
only change in treatment OF the
soil, but of the country people as
we'll was urged. Governor Herbert s.
Hadley in welcoming the delegates
asserted fully 40 per cent of the land
in this country was farmed so that
its productive qualities were de-
creased.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
To Run For Associate Justice.

Columbia. in the city the
other day w. F. Stevenson Of Cheraw
stated that Judge r. c. Watts would
not change his plans in any particular
as to the race for associate justice
in consequence CT the additional place
on the bench to be filled. He will
still allow his name to be used for
the position of associate justice crea-
ted by the constitutional amendment
for which he received the most votes
on practically every ballot at the
last joint session Of the general as
scmbly.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
BrookIand Gets a Charter.

Brookland has obtained new char
ter and is now classed with the cities
OF from 1000 to 5000 inhabitants
Brookland will now have mayor and
six aldermen instead Of an intendant
and four wardens The first election
under the new charter will be held
November 4. Books OF registration
will be open from October IA to Octo.
Der "a. in charge OF E. ". Shull. 1t
is probable that Intendent Minis, who
was elected few months ago, will be
a candidate for mayor
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
A Very Useful Institution.

Blowing Rock.-The Sandy Flat
school is operated at the junction OF
the road going to Linville and the
one going to Shulls mill. 1t is about
two and one-half miles from Blowing
Rock. 1t was founded by Mr.. Moses
Cone, and is run under the auspices
OF the county superintendent OF edu-
cation. Half the term II is operated
as a county school, and the other half
out of the funds eupplied by Mrs.
Cone, continuing the work her hus-
band started 1t has fifty-fve schol-
ars. Miss Edna Rheinhardt OF Lincoln
county, is the teacher. Aside from
the regular academic studies, one
morning each weel is given to indus
trial work. There Is large and well
appointed room devoted to this pur-
pose.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
p,ori..s 70 b. un.olved Mystery.

Leesburg, Ga.-Intense interest cen.
ters about the preliminary hearing OF
Mort S. Childers, held on the charge
of killing his wife on August Is by
placing poison in medicine which she
was taking. Childers was arrested at
Americus on September 10, after an
OF or man, r. c. Kennedy, also had
been arrested on the same charge.
The lull in the legal proceedings has
not served to bring to light any mo-
tive for the poisoning OF Mrs. Childers
and it is thought the crime will go
down as an unsolved mystery.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
A pednite Announcement Soon.

A definite announcement as to the
programme for the cotton exposition
will be made shortly by Ira W. Will
liams, state agent of the United
States farm demonstration work, who
has the matter in charge. The exposi-
ton will be given for the purpose Of
interesting the farmers OF the state
in the growth of long staple cotton
Many OF the mills are forced to bring
all cotton consumed from the Delta
district. 1t is proposed to show that
good grade OF long staple cotton
can be grown in this state.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
About Ready for Label Cases"

J. Fraser Lyon, attorney general
has about completed all details and
expects to be able to go to trial with
the label cases" in the Richland
county court of general session. Sew
e1al witnesses have been summoned
to appear for the state, and it is eX
pected that all will be present. Johr
Bell Towill l.. w, Boykin. w. o
Tatum. NJ. A. Goodman and Dennis
Weiskopf will be called to answer
the charge of conspiracy to defrauC
the state of South Carolina to the ex
tent of s22,500.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
South Carolina New Enterprises.

Columbia The secretary OF state
has issued charter to the Robinson
Automobile company Of Charleston,
with capital stock Of $4,000 The
officers are: ]. T Robinson, president
and treasurer. and B. F. Robinson
vice president and secretary. A gen
eral automobile business will be con-
Quoted. A commission has been is'
sued to the Hudson & Johnson com
pany OF Greenville. with capital
stock OF $4,000 The petitioners are
R. c. Hudson and D. l.. Johnson. The
company will deal in cottonseed pro-
ducts.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
win Vote On The Bond Issue.

A special meeting OF the town coun'
ell OF Fort Mill probably will be held
within the next day or two to con-
slider a petition signed by majority
OF the freeholders OF the town, ask
ing that an election be ordered to
determine the advisability Of issuing
$4,000 worth OF municipal bonds for
the improvement OF Main street. The
petition was circulated by DR.. :. l..
Spratt and within a few hours ma
jority OF the freeholders had signed
II. Under the law there is nothing
TO do but order the election.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
-Four smothered in Fire.

Chicago-Four persons were smoth-
cred to death in a fire that partly de-
stroyed two small flat buildings Mt
1886 South Sangamon street. The
dead are Harry Egalovitch, his wife,
their baby and L. Alport. a boarder.
They lived in the third flat OF three
story rear building. A two story
building was also partly destroyed.
All other occupants escaped in their
night clothes and it was thought that
no one had been hurt until the fire.
men found the four persons who had
been sncthered.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
CROSSING Is Under Consideration.

An announcement Is expected soon
as to whether the Taylor street
grade crossing Is to be eliminated at
once. H. A. Williams, division su-
perintendent OF the Southern railway
Is in Washington comforting with
officials OF the road relative to the
abolishment OF the dangerous place.
Columbia city council and officials
OF the street railway company have
promised their cooperation in the
work. City council also has the re-
moval Of the Green street crossing
under consideration. This crossing
has already been condemned by the
railroad commission.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-28
Books To Be Used In Schools.

Charleston.-Assista Superinten'
dent A. Burnet Rhett, Of the Charles
ton public schools. issued the list OF
the books to be used in the white
schools OF the city during the coming
session. The schools will be opened
for the admission of new pupils 25th
inst. The list of books will be OF gen
eral interest in Charleston and pa
rents will be in position to furnish
their children with the texts re-
ouired so that the pupils will be ready
to start work when recitations begin
on October 2.