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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
REYES ATTACKED
BY A GREAT MOB
THE MEXICAN CANDIDATE WAS
STONED AND ROBBED IN
THE STREET.
is CLIMAX OF MUCH RlOTING
The Madero sympathizers Start the
Trouble and Prevent the Opponent
of Their Hero From Making a
speech-pollce Get Crowd Quiet.

Mexico City-Stoned and forcibly
robbed of 5000 pesos by a mob OF
Maderistas, In the principal thorough
fare of the capital, General Bernardo
Reyes, candidate for the presidency in
opposition Of Francisco |. Madero, was
forced to abandon an effort to address
his constituents and so run the gaunt-
let OF jeering crowd upon whom the
police had received orders not TO fire
except as a last resort.
Repeatedly the police charged the
turbulent element md the records OF
the Red Cross, the White Cross and
the commissaries account for forty
three wounded as result OF the dis
orders. Most of these were injured by
stones but many show bruises and
cuts made by the soldiers and mount
ed police.
General Reyes was scheduled to
make his initial speech OF the cam
paign in front of the big ten-million-
dollar national theater in course OF
construction. Shortly before the time
partlsans OF Reyes cegan gathering in
the neighborhood OF the theater. They
clashed with crowd of Maderistans.
The Maderistas crowded about Gen
eral Reyes machine and prevented
him from making his speech. The
automobile was abandoned, its occu-
pants walking the length Of the Ale
media to the center of the disturbance
distance of four blocks, crowd fol
lowing, throwing stones and other
missiles. Mounted policemen who
had been trailing the crowds, now
rode their horses into the mob which
gave way before them. Entering a
building facing the theater Reyes and
escorts went to the second story
where Reyes stepped to a balcony
with the intention OF addressing the
crowd.
Such was the disorder, however
that Reyes escort attempted to dis
suade him from the effort The old
man would not be deferred and rails
ed his hand for silence. Instead, the
tumult grew and chunks of marble
and rocks gathered from the ground
about the new theater, were hurled
at the white-haired figure. A num-
Der reached their mark and yet
Reyes stood despite the efforts of his
son to induce him to seek shelter
For twenty minutes he remained there
lodging missiles which wrecked the
windows and signs covering the front
of the building. The police drew their
sabers and charged the crowd.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
COTTON MEETING DELEGATES
Every Branch of Business Interested
in Staple to be Represented at
the Montgomery Meeting.

Columbia. Commissioner Watson
has appointed the delegates to the
meeting of those interested in mar
keting cotton. Mr.. Watson has in
cluded in his list all who might be
interested in the cotton situation. This
includes Senator E. D. Smith, mem.
ber OF the Farmers Union, promt
nent bankers. the warehousemen and
farmers who are not members OF the
organization, but who are cotton
planters, as will be seen from the list.
The delegates are as follows:
E. d. Smith, Florence; E. w. Dabbs,
Mayesville; B. F. Keller Cameron; R.
NJ. Cooper, Wysacky; J. W. Reid, Co.
lumbia; ]. B. O'Neall Holloway, New
berry; ]. NJ. Bragdon, Sumter; A j.
A. Perritt, Lamar; Alfred Aldrich,
Barnwell; B. Harris, Pendleton; S. ].
Summers, Cameron; T. B. Stackhouse,
Columbia; r. l.. Manning, Sumter;
Bright Williamson, Darlington; W. K.
burst, Greenwood; A. d. Hudson,
Newberry; John NJ. Kinard, Newberry;
James @. Davis, Winnsboro; E. A.
Smyth, Greenvllle; L. w. Parker,
Greenville; B. F. Taylor, Columbia;
D. r. Coker, Jr., Hartsville; Alan
Johnstone, Newberry; w. d. Evans,
Cheraw; Douglas Mcintyre, Marion;
H. T. Lucas, Walhalla; John T. Rod
dey, Rock Hill; w. ]. Montgomery,
Marion; D. F. Moore, Brunson; d. A.
Spivey, Conway; A. F. Lever, Lexing-
ton, F. II. Weston. Columbia; John
G. Mobley, Winnsboro; c. w. Whiso-
nant, Blacksburg; J. E. Beamguard,
Glover; j. A. Banks, st. Matthews; ].
W. Kibler, Newberry; S. G. Mayfeld,
Denmark; Frank Evans, Greenwood;
NJ. L. Donaldson, Greenville; o. P.
Goodwin. Laurens, R. F. d. 3; T. II.
Foster, Piedmont, R f. D. 4; E. L.
Archer, Spartanburg; T. ]. Moore,
Moore; J. J. Vernon, Wexford; w. E.
Dargan, Darlington; ]. F. Nesbit, Lam
caster; J. s. Wilson, Lancaster; w. H.
Stewart, Rock Hill; ]. G. L. White,
Chester; P. l.. Harden, Bascomyille;
T. j. Cunningham, Chester; ]. Swim
ton Whaley, Edisto Island; S. A.
Burns, Anderson, r. F. d. 4; ]. H..
Claffy, Orangeburg; w. S. Barton, Jr.,
Orangeburg; r. T. C. Hunter Pros
perity; D. F. Efrd, Lexington; r. A.
Meares, Ridgeway; J. c. Stribling,
perity; d. F. Efrd, Lexington and a
number OF others.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Free Hookworm Treatment.

After a consultation the office OF W.
F. Muller, county supervisor, between
the county commissioners and DR.. J.
LaBruce Ward, state director of ru-
raj sanitation, it was decided that dis
pensaries for the free treatment OF
the hookworm disease would be es-
tablished in Richland county. The
number and location OF these dispen-
saries will be decided upon later. Dr.
Ward explained to the county board
OF commissioners that IL was neces-
airy that Richland county put up $50
as a guarantee for medicine and that
the physician and other accessories
would be furnished through the fund
donated by John d. Rockefeller. He
said that $50 would treat about 500
patients and was sure that after that
the board would see the benefits de-
rived and subscribe more. Several
counties in South Carolina already
have the free dispensaries for the
treatment of hookworm.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
covernor peneen is a Hero.

Springfield. Ill.-In an attempt TO
prevent collision between his auto
mobile and a two-seated conveyance
near Glenarm, about fifteen miles
from this city, Gov Charles S. Deneen
was seriously injured when he fell,
breaking both bones of his left ankle.
The Governor, seeing that a collision
was unavoidable, sprang on the run
ming board Of the machine in which
he was riding to grasp the bride OF
the horses.
He was hurried to this city and is
confined to his room in the executive
mansion.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
COTTON MEN ENTER PROTEST
Concerned Over Prohibitory Order OF
the State Entomologist-has Re-
ceived Letters Of Inquiry.

bia.-Considerable disquiet-
ude is being manifested among cotton
manufacturers and cotton brokers in
South Carolina over the recently is
sued order of State Entomologist A.
F. Conradi, stating that, beginning
with the 10th of September, the state
law, prohibiting the importation into
this state of cotton from territory in
tested with the boil weevil will be rig
idly enforced. This law was enacted
during the session OF 1904 and amend
ed at the session Of 1908. Since the
issuance OF the order by Mr.. Conradi,
Commissioner Watson has received
several letters from manufacturers
and cotton brokers inquiring about
the law and asking information as to
the boil weevil territory. A letter
was received from Capt. E. A. Smythe
Of Greenville, president OF the State
Cotton Manufacturers Association,
and another letter was received from
Cooper G. Griffin, prominent cotton
brokerage concern having offices in
Greenville and other points in the
state.
From the tone Of these letters 1t is
evident that the enforcement OF the
quarantine law this year will hamper
the cotton mill industry in this state
to a considerable extent. The law.
however, Is in protection OF the cotton
crop of the state, which is a greater
industry than even that of cotton man.
ufacturing, and there seems to be
nothing for the cotton manufacturers
to do except to get along the best way
they can under the provisions OF the
law. The territory infested by the boil
weevil Is constantly growing larger,
and thus the territory left open for
the manufacturers in this state to
draw upon continues to grow smaller
Although Commissioner Watson is
deeply interested, from his position
in the industrial and agricultural de-
velopment of the state. he is inform
ing the writer's Of these letters that
he has no authority whatever in the
matter. He calls attention to cir
cular recently issued by Mr.. Conradi
in which it is explained that clean
compressed cotton can be imported
from infected territory without dan
ger during July and August, and for
that reason the law was not rigidly
enforced during those months, but
with the coming of the Information
season of the insect the law must be
rigidly obeyed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Kills Sweetheart and Himself.

Quoque, n. Y.-Miss Katherine Van
Wyck, 10 years old, a niece of former
Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck, and OF
Supreme Court Justice Augustus Van
Wyck, while walking on the seashore
was shot and killed by William A.
Childs, Jr, the son of wealthy re-
tired dealer in electrical supplies.
After killing the young woman Childs
shot and killed himself. Childs had
been attentive to Miss Van Wyck
Both were walking on the beach when
Childs suddenly drew revolver and
began shooting. 1t is supposed Miss
Van Wyck failed to reciprocate Childs'
attentions. Before bystanders could
reach the couple, Miss Van Wyck was
dead and Childs was dying. The
young woman's family, which is prom
inent in Brooklyn, has a cottage here.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
rext.sook Contract In Effect.

Columbia.-The textbook contract
went into effect There has been con-
siderable delay because Of the differ
ent positions taken by the state board
OF education and many Of the book
companies with reference to the ex-
change price list. The contract re-
quires that the exchange price sched-
ule be carried in the back OF every
textbook. The book companies in
terpreted the contract one way and
the board of education another. Sew
eral hundred thousand books have
been received by R. L. Bryan, the
state distributor, selected by the
county repositories as soon as possl-
BILE. The contract is for five years.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Ask, What Steps Are to Be Taken.

Grain dealers in the coast cities OF
the state have written to the feed
stuffs department OF the state depart
ment OF agriculture. asking what steps
are to be taken with reference 10 the
sale OF feed stuffs damaged by the
water as a result Of the hurricane
that swept the coast. A well known
Georgetown irm sent letter in which
1t was stated that a carload of grits
had been received there by steamer.
The steamer encountered heavy
gale at sea and the cargo was badly
damaged by water" I'VE would like
to dispose OF these grits with as lit
tie loss as possible and would like to
have your permission to sell them
and would thank you to advise US at
once how to proceed" continues the
letter from Georgetown. Commission
er Watson, upon the receipt OF the let
ter, sent Chief Inspector Sloane to
Georgetown.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
President Taft Cables William.

Washington.-In response to EN-.
peror Williams cordial cablegram OF
thanks for the replica of the statue OF
Gen. Baron Won Steuben, the Prussian'
American soldier, which was unveiled
at Potsdam President Taft has sent
the following message to the German
ruler: 81 cordially appreciate your
courteous cablegram announcing the
unveiling Of the replica of the Steuben
statue and conveying your thanks and
those of the German people of this
present transmitted in virtue Of the
ioint resolution of the Congress OF the
United States"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Labor OaY Was a Failure.

New York.-Despite ideal weather
Labor Day failed to draw the expected
number of marchers into the process
sion. Conservative estimates Of the
number in line were 10000 Of whom
perhaps 1000 were women. The Nc
Namara case was prominently referr-
ed to. A majority OF all banners and
transparencIes Of the parade were in
praise of ]. j. Mcnamara, who is un-
der arrest for alleged connection with
the wrecking Of the plant OF the Los
Angeles Times. Detective w. ]. Burns,
came in for condemnation.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
SECOND CORN SHOW
HAS BEEN PLANNED
STATE COMMISSION IN CHARGE
OF THE CORN SHOWS HELD
A MEETING.
THE PRIZE LIST IS ARRANGED
The Necessary Fund OF $4,000 Was
Duly Certified and Has Been Receiv-
ed by the President-AIl Matters
Have Been Arranged.

Columbia.-The State commission
IN charge of the South Atlantic States
Corn exposition which is to be held in
Columbia in December next, began
an important session in the Office OF
the state department Of agriculture at
the state house. The coming exposi-
ton is to be the second one held in
the South, the first, held there last
year under the same auspices, hav-
ing attracted national attention. There
is added interest in the show this year
In view Of the announcement recently
made that Columbia is to have the
great National Corn exposition next
year, and every effort is being mado
by the committee in charge to make
the South Atlantic show this year
proper introduction to the great show
OF 1913. To this end the show this
December will be considerably differ
ent and features will be brought into
prominence that were neglected last
year because OF lack of experience.
VI thN WIN
Breeders association; l.. l.. Baker,
vice president, and Commissioner
Watson were the members OF the COM
mission at the meeting, the other two
members, D. n. Barrow and w. R..
Perkins. being absent. A G. Smith
assisted the commission in the prep
aration of the premium list.
At the session the raising OF the
$4,000 by contributions, necessary to
make the state appropriation Of $4,000
available, was duly certified to the
comptroller general. 1t was an
nounced that Mr.. Stevenson, secretary
OF the National Corn show, had offer
ed his services and would be the su-
perintendent of exhibits and that l.. L..
Baker would be superintendent OF the
boys department. The commission
determined details as to the entrance
and entry fees, and arranged for sea
son tickets to be sold good for the
entire exposition period. All single
tickets are to be good the entire day
on the aprticular day upon which they
are brought.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Medical Report on Prisoners.

A medical commission, consisting OF
Drs. Jennings, Babcock and Pope, has
made report to the governor on the
physical condition of ]. w. Messervy,
who is serving a sentence OF 20 years
in the state penitentiary for killing a
constable at Ravenels station, in
Colleton county two years ago. The
commission found Messervy to be
paralyzed in the lower part OF his
body. No recommendations are made
The commission was asked to make
the examination following petition
for pardon. Messervy some time ago
killed Cleve Clanton, life term pris-
oner at the penitentiary, with a
shovel. A report was also submitted
to the governor on the condition of r.
A. Richey, the Abbeville county far
mer.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Plans For The State Asylum.

According to plans made by the
commission in charge OF the new
buildings for the hospital for the In
sane, work will be started shortly on
the property recently purchased.
This tract of land is about seven
miles east of Columbia. Only two
members OF the commission, besides
DR.. Babcock, were present at the
meeting, these being f. II. Aull and
]. F. Floyd In company with h. o. j.
Smith, of Spartanburg, who has been
selected to take charge Of the con-
struction, the commission visited the
site OF the new plant, and went over
the grounds, discussing various de-
tails Of the plans for preparing the
lands, which will commence early
this week The commission will
spend about $4,000. probably, on
these buildings. Complete plans and
specifications have been drawn up by
Architect Ware OF New York. No es-
innate is made as to when any OF the
buildings will be completed
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Cotton sellino at LexInoton.

Lexington.-More than two hundred
bales OF new cotton have been sold
on this market within the last few
days, which goes to show that Lex
lngton is one Of the best cotton mar
kets in this section of the state. Lex
ington has two cotton buyers THE
season-W. p Roof and J. S. Rowell
and the bidding is lively. The Lex
ington Ginnery is running on full time
despite the fact that the rainy wea-
ther of the last few days has checked
picking to a large degree. The fields
are white everywhere.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
phiIadelphia Banker Suicide.

Philadelphia. - George B. Attlee,
senior member OF the firm of George
B. Attlee & Co., bankers and brokers,
committed suicide BY shooting himself
in the head at his home in Cynwyd, a
fashionable suburb. He had just re-
turned from a honeymoon trip to Can
ada with his bride of three months.
Attlee who was only 81 years old,
broke down from overwork and be-
came physical wreck from nervous
ness and insomnia and it is thought
this caused the act.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Is Given Farewell Luncheon.

Berlin.-The German Foreign Minis
ter, Herr Won Kiderien-Waechter, gave
a farewell luncheon in honor of the
American ambassador, DR.. David Hill.
who presented his letter OF recall to
Emperor William. The luncheon was
attended by Representative Richard
Bartholdt of Missouri and C. B. Wolff
ram of New York, the special ambas-
sadors CT President Taft to the unevil-
Ing of the Won Steuben monument at
Potsdam There were many govern
ment officials present,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
STUDY Of THE WATER
THE PROBLEM is FACING MANY
OF THE TOWNS IN STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.
REPORT OF STATE GE0L0GIST
The Piedmont Section Should Provide
Against Droughts-The Recent Ex-
perience Of Charlotte is clted-The
Shallow Wells Have Failed Entirely.

olumbia.-There Is much interest
being shown in water supply prob
lens throughout the state. People
everywhere have expressed their ap-
probation OF the newspaper articles
upon artesian wells and DR.. w NJ.
Twitchell, the state geologist, has re-
ccived number of inquiries on the
subject. Among these were inquiries
from w. r. Eve, Jr, secretary Of the
Camden chamber of commerce; K. j.
Etheredge of Leesville, w. l.. Whet-
stone of North, c. G. Schoenberg OF
North, William Jenkins Of White Oak,
r. ]. Hamer, Jr., OF Hamer and two
from NJ. S. Spigener Of Columbia IN
regard to places in Orangeburs and
Saluda counties. IN some Of thess
cases Dr. Twitcbell advised against
deep wells as the geological struc-
ture of the region involved is such
that the chances of success are too
slight to justify the necessary expen-
diture In some other cases. most
of which were along the border OF the
sand hill region, DR.. Twitchell thought
that good supply OF pure water could
probably be obtained at moderate
depths, but it was unlikely that the
wells would flow above the surface.
The recent long drought suggests a
number of things along this line. In
certain parts OF the state the shall
low surface wells nave failed more
or less completely. At many Of these
places all the time the people were
being inconvenienced because OF scar.
city of water a seam Of good pure
water has been moving slowly along
a few feet below the level OF the shall
low wells. At Springfield, Orange
burg county, the people have awak-
ened tc this condition OF affairs and
as result ten or twelve new wells
have been drilled there recently which
strike water at from rs to 125 feet,
thus relieving the anxiety the failure
OF the shallow wells caused. In a
general way it may be stated that In a
belt running more or less parallel to
and from 25 to 80 miles east Of line
connecting Augusta, Columbia, Cam
den and Cheraw approximately SINH
lar results may be expected.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Jury Commission Draws Jurors.

The jury commissioners met and
drew the following to serve as jurors
for the first week OF the general ses-
sions court: J. B. Hyler, l.. Butler
Fallaw, Jasper d. Price, j. Willie
Shealy Eugene w. Hook, J. Frank
Smith, Julian B. Shealy, Junius b.
Roberts, John p. Able, G. Levi Rish,
Emanuel P. Shealy, H. Ward Shealy,
Willie F. Roof, j. Ansel Caughman, G..
Jacob Wingard, d. l.. Gunter, Willie
P. Mack, D. A. Moore. Fred L. Cor
ley, L. Keit Spires, Melton S. Furtick
C L. Epeting C l.. Jones, George S.
Long, Charlie B. Bowling, John c..
Lindler, jeff c. Shirley, Flem T. Bibb,
]. Charlie Henry, A. Perry Jumper
G. Curtis Shealy, Irenus w. Warner,
Job A. Hammer, Sim D. McCartha,
Lee ]. Furtick and Peter B. Motks.
The docket is heavy, many OF the
cases being of considerable import
ance. Judge r. Withers Memminger
of Charleston will preside.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Winners of state tournament Shoot.

Lynchburg, Va.-At the twelfth an
nual tournament of the Virginia Trap
shooters Association here Lynchburg
team consisting of Fox, Daniel, Win
free, Fisher and Dennis won the State
team championship, breaking 225 out
Of $50 targets. Lester German Of
Aberdeen, Md, made the best score
for the professional shooters, breaking
AS out Of $50, and DR.. Richards OF
Roanoke led the amateurs with re-
cord of 40 out OF $50 targets. The
shot in near future.
state individual championship will be
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
South Carolina New Enterprises.

Chartered: Seashore Milling and
Ginning company, McClellanville to
do a general milling and ginning bust
ness; capital, $1,000; H. T. Morrison,
president; l.. II. King, vice-president;
r. NJ. Lotion, secretary and treasurer.
Chartered: Bank of Nichols, Mich
OILS; to do a general banking business;
capital stock s25, 900; w. MEG. Buck,
president; II. NJ. McGee. vice presi-
dent; b. b. Ellington. cashier. Char
tered: Bank OF Kline. Kline; TO do a
general banking business capital
stock s25,00O; B. NJ. jenkins, Sr.
president; B. NJ. Jenkins, Jr., vice
president and cashier; B. H. Dunn
second vice-president.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
oranaebura Case is Pending.

Clerk of Court Salley has received
a decree from Judge Prince ordering
the city OF Orangeburg, through its
attorneys to interpose an answer in
the next 90 days in the case Of Ken
ME Bradwell versus the city OF Or
angeburg, Judge Prince overruling the
demurrer offered to the plaintiffs
complaint. This case is an important
one and Is a damage suit for s2,00 be-
cause of injuries inflicted to a child
OF the plaintiff by means Of q live
wire hanging on o sidewalk,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Are Getting The Road In Shape.

The Lexington county chaingang IS
now working on the roads to the
Dutch Fork, near Spring Hill This IS
one OF the most important highways
in the county, it being n part OF the
proposed highway from the coast TO
the Piedmont section bf the Caro-
linas. Many miles of the road lead
ing from the Broad river brige. near
Columbia. through the Fork have al
ready been put in fine shape, and 1t is
the intention OF the supervisor to keep
up the work until the road has been
completed to the Newberry line.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-09-07
Abandon Appeal In Camden Case.

Announcement was made by Assist.
ant Attorney General DeBruhl that
the bank of Camden had abandoned
its appeal TO the supreme court from
the decision OF Judge Aldrich in the
case against the treasurer of Ker-
shaw county. The suit was brought
to recover taxes paid under protest on
school bonds and cotton mill stock
owned by the bank. The state was
represented in the case by NJ. P. De-
Bruhl. the assistant attorney general.
Argument was heard by Judge AL
drich in Columbia.