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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Ma, Lives With Neck Broken.

New Orleans-William c. Schroe-
der. a carpenter who broke his neck
in fall. is still conscious and con-
yersed with his wife who sat by his
cot in the hospital He advised her
how TO get along in the world without
him and take care OF their two chill
dren. The fracture is in the fifth YER
tebrae and he has lost all sense Of
feeling from the shoulders down.
Schroeder was knocked off a ladder
while working on the second story OF
a building. There is no hope for his
recovery.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Beer Cases In Union Are Now Up.


A number Of developments in the
near beer situation followed the ar
rests last week but il now appears that
nothing will be done for several
weeks. 1t was announced that Marvin
Charles, w. j. Estes and J. w. Gil
bert had demanded preliminary hear
ings but it was stated that Marvin
Charles had withdrawn his demand
and that the preliminary hearings OF
w. ]. Estes and ]. w. Gilbert had
been set for August 4th. Sheriff
Long. when spoken TO, said that as
he had instructions from Gov Blease
regarding these cases, there would
probably be something doing when
the preliminary hearings were heard.
In the meantime samples of the near
beer have been sent to Columbia to
be analyzed. Sheriff Long stated that
besides these different kinds Of beer.
he had stored away apple brandy and
corn and rye whiskey, which was
seized some time since. He is in
communication with Governor Blease
with reference to funds
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
r.., "a Cav. Man in Ditch.

Jopkin. Mo.-With nearly one-third
the depth excavated, the party OF res
cuers who began digging in an effort
TO save the life of Joseph Clary. i'm
prisoned in mine near here by
cave in, were relieved by other volun-
teers. Clary, who is II years of age,
the son of a mine operator, is believ-
ed to be still alive in a run way 20
feet below the surface. Efforts to
reach the run way by means of the
drill shaft and thus supply the man
with air. had been unsuccessful UP TO
the present time.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Reformatory Board Held Meeting.

The board of trustees of the South
Carolina Industrial school, which is
located at Florence, met here and
numbers OF matters OF Importance
were discussed and much routine bus-
mess considered. A number OF re-
leases, nearly all on parole, condi-
toned on good behavior, were granted
and several petitions were refused.
There are Ga boys in the institution.
Since the first Of the year 2S have
been admitted. The affairs Of the in.
stitution were found to be in excel.
lent shape. Reports to the board by
Superintendent Emmons showed that
common school studies are being
taught the boys with good results.
Many Of the boys are being trained
along industrial lines. The industrial
work at the institution will be in
creased. This is considered the most
important need OF the school. The
members OF the board present were:
D. d. Wallace, Spartanburg; ]. w.
Ragsdale, Dr. Ilderton and w. R. Bar.
ringer, Florence; George Jameson,
Greenwood, and w. B. Utsey, st.
George. The governor, who is ex'
ofIicio chairman of the board, was
present, as were Superintendent EN-
mons
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Mrs. sarratt Has Secured Bail.

Mrs. Frances Sarratt, who has been
in the county Jail here for the last
few weeks. charged with murder. has
been released on $4,000 bond. The
motion was argued before Judge
Watts in Spartanburg. for bail for
Mrs. Sarratt some days ago and was
granted, but some time was neces-
sary to secure the necessary amount.
The defendant was represented at the
hearing by Col. T B. Butler. OF this
city and Mr.. \. w. Hardin. OF Blacks
burg, while it was opposed by Solici-
tor J. c. OTIS.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Goes to Chair For Murder Of Daughter

Dunemola, y. Y-Charles L. Green,
an Albany county farmer, was cleo
trocuted at Clinton prison for the mur'
der of his daughter, girl OF IA, on
a farm near New Scott, a year ago.
The electrocution mad been twice
stayed by Governor Dix against the
wishes of the condemned man, who
told his counsel he wanted TO die. A
confession by Greene's wife that her
unfaithfulness had ed to the shooting
failed to save him. Green went to his
death calmly after xpressing satisfac-
ion with the verdict OF the jury.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
The Mvsteries Of a Prison.

Leayenworth, Kan.-Frank II. Le-
mon, deputy warden of the Federal
prison here rendered his resignation
to Attorney General Wickersham to
take effect July 81. The resignation
of Deputy Warden Lemon follows an
investigation made by agents OF the
department of justice which has been
under way for five months. The in
vestigation, it is said, resulted from
charges that deputy warden at the
Federal prison had mistreated boy
prisoner from Alaska.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
One Dead and Many Hurt in Collision.

Detroit, Mich. In a collision be-
tween two interurban electric cars on
the Ann Arbor division of the Detroit
United Railways, one motorman was
killed, five passengers were danger
ously injured and more than a score
were less seriously hurt. The collis-
ion occurred near Dearborn. about 10
miles west Of the city limits. The
cars, both travelling at high rate Of
ipeed, is is said met headon at
switch 4 number Of those hurt were
brought TO hospitals in Detroit All
are expected 10 recover. The dead
motorman is LoGis hamilton. He was
terribly crushed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Blind Tiger Gets Heavy Fine.

G. w. NJ Jones, locksmith, well
known here in Cheraw, where he has
lived for a number OF years, was
convicted in the mayors court OF the
illegal sale of whiskey, and he was
given the full penalty OF the law, 800
fine or 80 days in Jail This is the
first conviction in Cheraw in many
years of a white man for conducting
a blind tiger and 1t indicates strong
" that the city authorities are de-
termined to destroy this illegal trafhc
and preserve the purity OF this little
city.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
RIchland County Will Do Its Part

Richland county will do its part in
making the old Gamers ferry thor
oughfare between Sumter and Co
lumbia. thus decreasing the distance
between the two cities 20 miles. This
decision was reached by W. F. Muller,
supervisor of Richland county, after
visiting Gamers ferry and traversing
the proposed route, as far as the ferry
and a few miles on the ether side, in
an automobile The work on the Sum-
ter side is progressing rapidly, and
Mr.. Muller will order a section of the
county chaingang to commence work.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
May Ask For Continuance of Case.

NdJ FNoN OI S0TTV'''U17'0V "
Richmond, Va Counsel for Henry
Beattie, Jr. accused by the coroners
jury of the murder Of his wife, proba-
bly, will seek a continuance of the case
when it is called in the Chesterfield
county court August IS. The defense
is said to have been considering a
change OF venue on account of the
prospective difficulty of obtaining a
jury in Chesterfield and on account OF
local feeling. II was stated in local
paper. too. that the insanity plea in
behalf Of the accused is being earnest
IN considered
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Wants Tarrapin Industry Improved.

Columbia. Representative Vincent,
of Beaufort county, who was among
the callers at the Governors office,
is hopeful OF some legislative action
in the near future toward improving
the position Of the terrapin and she'll
fish industry There are nine oyster
canneries in Mr.. Vincents county
two of them at his home town, BLUM
ton-and the marshes of the locality
abound III terrapin and clans. His
section is not so much interested as
Georgetown in the migratory fish, like
shad and sturgeon.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Hold Meeting of Mucbrmpor ,anoe.

A meeting OF muGh- Importance was
held in Columbia a meeting Of the
Joint committee on endowment of the
three educational Snstitutions in
South Carolina owned and controlled
by the Presbyterian church-Colum-
bia Theological seminary, the Pres
byterian College of South Carolina.
located at Clinton, and Chicora college
of Greenvile. The last two insetu-
tions have been under the direct con-
troll of the church only a short time,
but in that time they have given a
good account of themselves.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Road Machine 70 be Used.

A large road machine was sent up
to McClellanvrlle by County Super
visor Cantwell. TO be used on the
GEORGETOWN road between Awendaw
and McClellanville The machine is
OF modern type. and it is expected
that II will be found very effective
on the road. Much progress on road
improving work in the McClellanville
section is reported by Supervisor
Cantwell, who made trip OF inspec'
ton to that part of the county re-
Gently. At the last session OF the
LEGISLATURE $500 was appropriated.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
THEY WILL NOT
FIX THE BLAME
THE EVIDENCE IN THE WICKER
sHAMs ROW WILL BE GIVEN
TO THE HOUSE.
BITTER CLASHES AT HEARING
The Attorney General and the Dele
gate From Alaska Have Tits
Many Charges Are Made-Wil Not
Recommend House to Investigate.

Washington. - Following general
charges and denials between the two
Wickershams of the government, the
Attorney General and the Delegate
from Alaska, the House committee on
judiciary decided that it had no power
to do anything but report the evidence
to the House. 1t will report early
Delegate Wickershams resolution,
calling on the Attor' ey General to fur
nish all the papers and data bearing
on the alleged frauds in connection
with the government coaling contracts.
The committee will not recommend
that the House investigate Delegate
Wickersham' charges that Attorney
General Wickershom has shielded and
protected Alaska syndicate crimi-
nails"
In hearing enlivened with frequent
and bitter clashes between the two
Wickershams, it developed that the
Delegate from Alaska had offered his
legal services in 1908 to the Guggen-
helm interests in the Northwestern
Commercial Company, for salary OF
$4,000 a year and the maintenance OF
Office headquarters in Seattle.
We're you ever in the employ OF
the Guggenheim interests" asked
Representative Sterling of Illinois.
Never" said Delegate Wickersham.
did they ever seek to employ
your"
"Yes," said the Delegate. Stephen
Birch wrote to NE in 1908 and asked
IL | would take a position as counsel
for the Northwestern Commercial
Company" what did you say, ask
ed Mr. Sterling 81 said ! would take
a place as their counsel for an annual
salary of $4,000, they to equip offices
in Seattle" said Mr.. Wickersham.
After | answered the letter nothing
more was said about it and they
employed other attorneys. If they
had paid me what I asked would
have been their attorney and | think
| would have saved them whole lot
OF trouble"
"How," asked Representative Lit
telton of New York.
Through my advice to them to
keep away from criminal practices. "
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
postmasters 70 Meet in AUGUST.

Lexington Postmaster S. J. Leap
hart. president of the South Carolina
Postmasters' association, is busy maxi
ing arrangements for the annual meet
ing of the association to be held at
Glenn Springs August 10 and II. Mr..
Leaphart is sanguine over the pros
poets for the most successful meet
ing in the history of the associa-
ton. f. II. Hitchcock, postmaster
general. has been invited to attend the
meeting and make an address, and it
is expected that the invitation will
be accepted.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Labor Leaders Given 20 Days.

Washington. Samuel Gompers,
Frank Morrison and John Mitchell, the
labor leaders, were allowed twenty
days by Justice Wright Of the District
supreme court in which to answer the
charges of contempt against them as
contained in a second report Of the
committee of prosecutors in the Bucks
Stove & Range cases. The court held
that the filing of charges Of contempt
under oath by the committee of prose
cutors made out a prima facie case.
Justice Wright's order will permit the
defendants to file answer under oath
to the charges or swear to series of
interrogatories, propounded by the
prosecution, designed to substantiate
the charges.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Auditor Has Made His Report.

r. S. McIyer, public accountant OF
Greenville, has made his report az
auditor OF the books Of the electric
light and waterworks plant here.
This plant is a municipal establish
ment and is managed by three COM
missioners elected by the people. For
the nine months from October l. 1910,
to June 80, 1911, the period which
the report covers, there Is shown a
net profit OF s5,299.99. 1t is under
stood that the commissioners con-
template making considerable i'm
provement.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
To Improve Campus Driveway.

Columbia Through public spirit
and love OF his alma mater, Or. ].
L. Folk. of Princeton. S. c., has had
delivered for the University of South
Carolina sufficient carloads OF road
building material to make splendid
driveway OF the big horseshoe on the
campus. The material is from the
quarries Of the Carolina Cement
Gravel Company, of Brunson, in
Hampton county. 1t contains a high
percentage of iron and clay and when
vet and driven on forms almost
concrete bed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Abbattoir Commission by Secretary.

The Charleston Abattoir company
of Charleston has been commissioned
by the secretary Of state, the capital
stock being $4,000. The company
proposes to do a general slaughter
house business. The petitioners seek
ing a charter are w. ]. Storer and
G. w. Hughes. The abattoir will be
one of the largest in the state.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
Farmers Union Eave Good Meeting.

Farmers UnIon H7Ve OUOu TTeeFTTg'
The annual meeting OF the state
Farmers union just closed is consid-
cred one of the most harmonious III
the history of the association. During
the past year an aggressive campaign
has been waged TO increase the mem
bership OF the union and the result
has been 33 per cent. increase Tie
delegates attending the meeting were
considered the most representative
body of farmers ever gathered 10
gether in South Carolina. The state
organizer is ]. B. O'Neall Holloway
Of Newberry.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-03
or,,,.buro po,toffice Has Grown.

OTdHgtUuTg TOs6O''Ve r'17 "
The growth OF the Orangeburs
postoffice, in all OF its various depart
ments. has been steady and reveals
interesting figures. Ten years ago,
in addition to the postmaster's salary,
there was an allowance of $47o for
local clerk hire provided by the de,
partment In Washington At the pres
ent time the ofice employs total OF
eighteen men, each one Of whom are
now upon the roster rolls OF the port
office department. In addition to the
postmaster there are six regular
clerks employed ip the Office.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
WISE TOMMY.

Teachsr-whAt change takes placa
when water freezes.
Tommy (innocsntly)-A change
IN price, / gussS.-Harpers Weekly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
INsuur TO INJURY.

This is a story Of the Harvard
|sGold Coast" Some students who
had either a real or imaginary
grievance against a taxicab chaut-
fsur, boarded his cab and rode all
evening and part Of the morning,
winding up in front Of the halls
They excused themselves to raise
money enough. 10 pay the bill and
newer came back. The ne1t day the
Itaxicab company was called up and
tbs manager asked: did you have
some Harvard students use a cab
all nightH' "Yss. !" 'Did they evads
the bill" "Yes3" did the chauf-
fsur wait for four hours for them to
come out and pay himr" "Yes. I"
@And you were never paid ?" mo"
-FWell," concluded the voice, isn't
that too - bad" and the receiver
was hung up.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
ARE LIKE SWIMMING GHOSTS
,0llvsry Fish In the Water Appear
Gray and unsubStantlal to
lseN Their Fellows.

Eecturing before the Camera club
at London, England, DR.. Francis
Ward said that, in an attempt to
photograph fish in their natural sur
Iroundings he had constructed pond
with an observation chamber let in at
the side, below the surface OF the
water. Through the window Of this
chamber unseen by the fish he could
watch and photograph their move
ments. He discovered by this meanS
that the protection Of fish when in
their natural state Is much more
thorough than is generally supposed.
All ailvery fish were in reality
mirrors in the water, rehecting the
tone and color of their surround
ings so as to appear to their fellow
fish gray, unSubstantisl, swimming
GHOSTS, hardly to be distinguished
at all. II was only when, the dace,
for example, rose to the surface,
lcausing its body to reflect light, that
ltHS pike at the bottom Of the pond
C6dId zee and go for its little victim.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
FIoris Philosophy

Maize and ka6r topping is not
progressing very rapidly this kind
of weather.
Oscar Wares and wife took q
trip to Liberal Friday.
The meeting at FIoris did not
close Sunday as intended but was
announced ahead two more nights.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben SaundeEson
are the proud parents Of a baby
girl.
A committee was appointed last
Sunday to see about getting up a
Christmas program and tree.
E. L. Wilgus had the misfortune
to let one Of bis pigs get away.
It was a small black one, weighing
about 10 pounds. Any informa-
ton would be appreciated.
Miss Flossie May spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with Miss
Minnie Ausmus.
Large crowds have been attend
ing the meetings at Floris. They
come from from all directions.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

Several in this neighborhood are
planning to go to the Liberty
school house Thursday to hear the
program and eat Thanksgiving
dinner.
Hiram Jarrett killed a coyote
Friday. That makes six that
he and Mr.. Jarrett have killed this
winter.
Misses Opal and Blanche Jen-
nison spent Sunday with Ona
link. .~s.9 .,pa,
Berry Smith visited Ross Fraim
Sunday.
The young people of the Su-
perior neighborhood attended a
surprise party at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. J. r. Bolts, Of Arkalon,
in honor of their daughter, Mrs.
Lee Franklin, who is visiting
here.
/. N. link and wife called at
j. A. Jarrett's Sunday.
Harve Norris and family spent
Sunday at the home of his parents.
L. N. Latamore cut his hand
quite badly while heading maize
last Monday.
vergne Harnden and Oren Brees
spent Sunday with Ernest Jenni-
son,
w. q. Harnden is hauling maize
to the Evans ranch.
Opal Davis went to Liberal
Tuesday.
Services are held at the school
house every Sunday morning and
evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
4 PRODUCT OF OLD QUINCY.

Hank Stubbs-Jed Martin 4
Tuther THROWN out his chest over
The fact thet his boy, who is down
to Moo York, hez done somethin'
great.
Bige Miller-HOw SOH
: Hank Stubbs-Said las night
down to the store thet his son he'd
broke the record fur Workmanship
an thst he knowed Jonas would dis
tinKuiSh himself some day. Says It'll
Sho result NV early trainin'.
Bige Millsr-WhAPs he done "a
greatH
Hank StubbS-Jed says he's writ
home thet he's shot sv'y chute on
Coney island.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

The process of manufacturing
Pride of Liberal Flour is primi-
tive in its simplicity. but modern
IN its cleanliness and purity, and
in addition to the visiting public.
our mill is in complete charge of
Government Inspectors who test
the quality and character ofths
grain used in the manufacture Of
Pride Of Liberal Flour. The above
facts are your guarantee Of Pure,
Clean, Wholesome -four. when
YOU use Pride Of Liberal l0-2Otf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
GETTING ON.

well, little boy, did you go to TIA
uircus the other dayl"
vYesm- Pa wanted to 60, y I
had 10 20 With him."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

You can get your millinery at
less than one half price at the
Economy Dry Goods Company.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
Electric Grease, Paint and Tar
Remover u

WIN positively remove all Grease. stains, Tar
and Paint from Ladies' and Gentlemen'scloth-
ing. wonderful cleaner for Mems clothing
felt and panama hats, coat collars dresses
lace curtains ribbons. ties, carpets and rugs,
and other goods win make Them look IKE
new.
Large Jar sLOO small Jar.so
For sale By all druggists
Every bottle guaranteed and manufactured
byw @. worthen. Pratt. Kansas ~
Accent no substitute. tn.
ii-ss-slp
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

Buy your goods at the Economy
where you get premiums. Your
goods cost you no more and your
premiums cost you nothing.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
TOO THIN.

SIS he az thin as l have heardF'
~Hs's thinner. Say, when hs
tried on a double breasted coat Ops
row Of buttons was up his back"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

Edison's chocolates are deli
cious. Try them. Made in LIB
eraI. If
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
DrunlIInerS Sample
Shoes!

We have recently purchased
from one .. the leading wholesale
houses their entire line of drum
mer's samples comprising $50 sep,
arate and distinct styles in mems,
women's and children's dress and
work shoes. These shoes were
purchased at about one half the
regular price and are on sale at
corresponding reductions. Never
before have the people of Liberal
had an opportunity to make such
savings. We are pricing these
shoestO you by the pair at LESS
then the regular wholesale prices
to merchants BY the dozen.
Hundreds have taken advantage
Of this big bargain sale, if you get
yours you'll have to HURRYf as
they are going fast.
We wish also to call your atten-
ton to our regular line, which for
solid worth, fitting qualities, up
to date styles and patterns, and
best Of all. prices cannot be ex-
celled by any firm, corporation or
Catalogue House in the United
States. We keep q Sears Roebuck
catalogue laying on our settee for
the convenience of any skeptical
customer who wants to be shown.
These are very strong statements
but please remember that as a
matter of business policy, we can
not afford to make any statement
which we cannot back up with
the goods.
Come in and make us prove it.
BELT, The Shoe Man
Greater Value For Less
Money
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

that this will be one Of
Santa Claus stopping places. He has
been here and he will come back in
due time. ny
Try some Of our Kids hose. The best
that can be bought for the money. One
pair will convince you. Price IS cents
straight.
We also have a line of 25c Burson hose.
Try some of.our Candy for Christmas
In fact we have something that will
please all. Something for Ma, some
tbirg fer Pa, Brother Bill end Sister
Sue, and something else also for Grand
ma and Grandpa, too.
We will not try to tell you what we
have got or what we haven'tgot. Come
and see. Next week we will have our
Christmas goods on display.
Opposite PoStofficc