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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
JOHN R. WALSH
PASSED AWAY
LIVED ONLY NINE DAYS AFTER
HIS RELEASE FROM THE
PENiTENTIARY.
FOOLISH STATEMENTS MADE
The Members Of Family Apparently
Ionore Mans Guilt and Blame the
President and Attorney General
Wlckersham For His Death.

Chicago.-John r. Walsh. former
head of the Chicago National bank,
died at his home here. He lived only
nine days to enjoy the liberty OF MS
parole from the Federal penitentiary
al Leavenworth, Kan, gained by the
continuous efforts of family and
friends since his incarceration OF 1
year, s months and 26 days. Death
was caused by myocarditis. ar in
fiammation of the muscles OF the
heart.
The banker was "A years old. Mem
bers of his family attributed the i'm
mediate cause OF his death to his I'M
prisonment and charged President
Taft and Attorney General Wicker
sham with responsibility in failing to
arrange the parole earlier.
"They wanted the last ounce OF
blood" said Oryille Z. Babcock. son.
in.law of Walsh.
who do you mean by they"
president Taft and Attorney Gen.
eral Wickersham," he replied. we
presented them with statements by
DR.. Frank Billings and DR.. Joseph A.
Capp, stating that Mr.. Walsh was
dangerously I'll and that further con-
finement meant his death. They ig-
nored these medical statements and
his death resulted from the long de-
lay in obtaining his release
Mr. Walsh entered the Leaven'
worth penitentisry in January, 1910,
to begin a 5-year sentence. Men,
bers of the family said this was
equivalent to a life sentence and at
once began work for his release. His
health began to fail and examining
physicians at the penitentiary said he
was suffering with hardening OF the
arteries. After his release he was
probably further weakened by 26-
mile automobile ride In the cold, from
the prison to Kansas City.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
SERIOUS CHARGES
FEDERAL GRAND JURY RETURNS
INDICTMENT AGAINST GER
MANIA COMPANY.
THE OoscHERs INVOLVED
Separate Counts Charge Dishonest
Reports and Attempts to pefraud the
eovernment-charse Violation Of
Section 1887.

Greenville.- bills were return
ed by the grand jury in the United
States circuit court against the Ger
mania Brewing company and ]. Henry
Doscher, Jr. charging violation OF
section 1887; againgt the brewing
company and John H. Doscher charg-
ing violation of sections 337 and 334O,
and against John H. Doscher and j..
Henry Doscher. Jr, charging viola
tion of section 81 Of the criminal code.
All three cases were transferred
from the circuit court, now holding
its last session, to the next session
of the district court which meets in
Charleston. The revenue agent who
worked up the case stated that he Will
use every endeavor to have the cases
called for trial in December.
Two indictments are brought
against the Germania Brewing Com
pany, each being against the CON-
pany in conjunction with one OF the
Doschers. One of the cases is that
of the government against the Ger
mania Deriving Company and j. Henry
Doscher, Jr., charged with violation OF
section 1887 of the international reve-
nue. code. This section of the code
has to do with the making OF monthly
reports to the revenue collector Of all
material purchased for the manufac-
ture of beer or Of any such brewery
product and of all brewery products
sold, the amount sold and price re-
ceiyed for the same. The brewing
company and Doscher are charged
with not having made honest reports
of the business of the company.
Another case against the same par
ties is that of the government against
the Germania Brewing Company and
John H. Doscher, charged with vio-
lation of sections 1887 and 3340 of the
international revenue code. Section
3340 has to do with the making OF
true and exact entries and reports OF
taxes on breweries and all breying
property, and the keeping Of correct
books showing the business OF the
company.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Donation To Anderson College.

George W. Evans. a prominent busi-
ness man Of Anderson. has donated to
Anderson college sufficient money to
complete the third floor OF the admins
tration building for chemical labo-
ratory and has set aside so much mon
ey for each year to maintain the lab
oratory. Because all Of the money in
sight was needed to. complete only
the first and second floors of the ad-
ministration building and the two dor
mitories, the trustees had decided to
let the third floor remain incom-
plete for the present Now since Mr.
Evans has come forward and made
such a generous donation the third
ioor will be completed With the 9TH
srs. and will be equipped for the lab
oratory as soon as completed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
cIemson cadets Come Fair Week.

Clemson College-A mighty cheer
went up in the college chapel when
Col. Allan Johnstone, who was making
an address to the students. incidental
ly announced that it had been decid-
ed to take the corps to Columbia for
an encampement during fair week.
The cadets had felt reasonably certain
Of the trip ever since over 100 had
signed a petition asking for the trip;
but they were delighted at the first
public announcement. The only
thing in the way now is the lack Of
clothes. The uniforms have not come.
They are anxiously awaited, and II
the company that has the contract for
furnishing them does not get the goods
here on time it will have the con-
demnation of 700 fair-bent boys.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Stay of Execution For Hyde.

Pending an appeal to the state su-
preme court the death sentence of
Samuel H. Hyde, who slew his wife
and her father on the night Of July
IS has been stayed by an order Of
Judge Prince, the presiding judge.
Hyde was convicted of the murders
four weeks ago and was sentenced to
hang. He sent for his attorney a few
days ago and stated that he was ready
to die and was willing for the appeal
to the supreme court to be abandoned.
The attorney. however. stated that he
would take the appeal.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
AUTOMOBILES ON INCREASE
Total So Far Reported to Commits
sioner 5,355, With Six Counties
Yet to be Heard From.

Columbian increase OF easily
100 per cent. In the number OF auto
mobiles on the registration books in
South Carolina is indicated by the re-
turns, which have been received from
all but six counties in the state, to
Commissioner E. J. Watson's requests
for automobile data. With six coun-
ties still to be heard from. there are
reported to date 1886. automobiles in
South Carolina. AS compared with
the total OF 1888 for the entire state
on the first of September, 1910, 1t is
easily seen that the number this year
will probably more than double the
number owned in this state last year.
Greenville county leads the list,
with 419 automobiles to her credit.
Charleston takes second place with
$50; Marlboro comes third. with 73s;
Anderson Is fourth, with S57; Rich
land holds fifth place, with Q total
of 1872, and Spartanburg and Sumter
tie for sixth place, with 30S each.
In the counties from which returns
were had, 1,S6S automobiles were
placed on the books this year up to
the first OF September. The figures
are given for all the counties and
show the number of automobiles reg
istered during 1909, the number plac-
ed on the county books during the
year 1910, the number entered for
registration during 1911 up to Septen,-
Der /, and the total registered In each
county during the six years during
which the registration law has been
In operation in this state. Tbs six
year total Is the best index available
to the number Of machines now In tho
state.
Commissioner Watson calls atte1-
ton to the fact that invariably the
counties showing large numbers OF
automobiles are counties with many
miles of good highways. and that In
counties where only very few cars
are found. 1t is generally found, also,
that the roads are for the most part
bad. The automobile, according to
him, is following, surely, and certain
ly, the good road development
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Tribute to American School.

Richmond.-T Count de Bussieret
formerly the Belgian minister to this
couLtry, has sent his S-year-old sor
to Washington to enter him In the
public schools of that city. The boy
made the trip from his native land
unaccompanied. The school in which
the boy will matriculate has had az
pupils the children Of many distin
guished men. President Roosevelt
President Taft and many diplomats
and high officials have been patrons
of the Force public school on Massa
chusetts avenue.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Addresses a. satesbura Fair.

Commissioner Watson and e. w.
Dabbs, president Of the state Farmers'
Union, delivered addresses at the tri-
county fair at Batesburg. The trip
to Batesburg was made in the demon
stration automobile Of the state de-
partment Of agriculture. Commission
er Watson has number OF important
speaking engagements. He will be un-
able to attend the meeting at Liberty.
and instead will speak at farmers
rally at Greenwood, at the Chester
county fair, at Lexington. at Camden
and at Ellenton, In Barnwell county
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
EXPOSITION To Be Educational.

Il hope Of making the second South
Atlantic States corn exposition, to be
held in Columbia during the week
of December II. distinctly education
al" said A. D. Hudson of Newberry,
the president OF the exposition, who
was among the visitors in Columbia.
The agricultural experiment stations
OF North Carolina, Georgia and South
Carolina will have exhibits at the
show. Experts will be present to
deliver addresses on corn seed, BE-
lection and crop breeding. Craven
Hall has been secured.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Prize. For state.RaIsed Fowls.


In addition to the regular prizes
for poultry provided by the state fair
association quite number of spe-
sial premiums have been offered by
individuals for different breeds OF
chickens. This special competition is
open to state exhibitors only and will
doubtless be stimulus to chicken
fanciers to put their best foyls for
ward to add to the interest and sue
cess OF this particular department.
The special premiums offered this
year are as follows: BY Sylvan
Bros, Columbia. a.-Best pen Leghorns,
all varieties competing, one trophy
cup. BY J. B. Sylvan, Columbia
Best pen white Wyandottes. one tro-
ph ycup. BY w. G. Allworden. Colum-
bia-Best pen Rhode Island reds, rose
and single combs competing, one tro-
ply cup. BY ]. G.. Ehrlich, Colum-
bia-Best pen Plymouth rocks, other
A. A. Jones, Columbia-Best display
than white, one tro pyhcup. BY
pheasants one trophy cup. BY r. s..
Bollinger, Columbia-Best pen white
than white, one trophy cup. BY
8. A. Matthias, Irmo-Best pen Or
pingtons. all varieties competing, one
trophy cup. BY Lorick & Lowrance-
Best pen Wyandottes, other than
white, one Gillette. B. A. S. Gaillard.
Columbia-Best pen in American
class, 50 In cash.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Americanizina the Navy.

Washington.-The movement TO-
ward Americanizing the United navy
through the wedding out OF aliens is
a step In the right direction. The
statement is now made that more
than 95 per cent of the $1,000 sailors
who make up the American navy are
Americans. In former years the ma
jority of foreigners was almost as
great. There was a time in our his
tory when the navy offered little in
the way Of inducement to an Ameri'
can boy. At present. life upon a
battleship is helpful to young men
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Rich Convict Wants His jug.

Tully Babb, Greenvilie county's
wealthy convict, who is serving SEN
tence on the chaingang for manslaugh-
ter, is making an attempt in the local
gallon jug of brandy recently seized
from him as he was taking 1t from
the express Office. Babb had been a
trusty and went to the express Office
in his stripes. driving county team.
Officers were soon surprised to see
him coming ont with the jug, and
seize the package. Babb now claims
the package was for his father.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Storm Victim, Need HELD.

Beaufort-The Beaufort board OF
trade. pursuant to various investiga-
tions made by a committee OF the
board and others, came to the con-
fusion that the negroes cn st. Helena
and the adjacent islands are in need
of some assistance. They do not feel
that the people OF Beaufort can re-
ieve the full want, and they have,
there fCre. drafted resolution re-
questing the two leading dailies of
the state TO call on the people O. the
state tcr --.;stonce.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Phoebe Cousins In Want.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-It is very sac
to learn that Phoebe Cousins, the
brilliant lawyer and famous lecturer
is in want in her old age and ne
applied to the Washington board oil
charities for relief. She was In
jured in falling from her bed and
having no income, has been reduced
to great straits. She has gone with
out food for As hours at time. Miss
Cousins is approaching 10 years OF
age. She deserves a better fate than
to be the recipient Of chance doles
of bread and tea by strangers.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
WILL USE BIG TENT
At THE STATE FAIR
70 TAKE PLACE OF LARGE STEEL
AuDIToalvm WHICH is NOT
COMPLETED.
WILL Be MANY EXHIBITS
The Cotton Exposition Has Been Post.
pened to a Later oate.-Mueh In
sersst is Shown In Event--Many
Prizes viii Be Given.

Columbia.-The large steel auditori-
um purchased by the South Carolina
Agricultural and Mechanical Society
and the city of Columbia to take the
place of the building that was de-
stroyed by fire during the last fair
will not be completed in time for the
coming fail. to be held here from Oc-
tober 80 toNovember 5 AS result
4 large ten has been purchased to
house the exhibits. The indications
are that there will be large attend
ance at the next fair. Letters re-
ceived by ]. M. Cantley, the secretary,
indicate that there will be many ex-
hibits. Special attention will be paid
to agriculture and number OF prizes
will be given in this department.
Announcement was made from the
state department of agriculture that
the cotton exposition will not be held
In connection with the fair on ac-
count of lack OF space. The exposi.
ton will be held at later date. The
sum Of $1,000 in prizes will be given
for the best exhibits of long staple
cotton. The indications are that there
will be large number Of exhibits.
The commissioner of agriculture said
that several cotton experts would be
detailed to prepare an exhibit OF long
staple cotton for the fair. These ex-
perts will give all information desir-
ed. There will also be an exhibit
from the food stuffs department.
Thursday of fair week. one Of the
"big days." has been designated In
the programme as Farmers Union
Day" j. Whitener Reid, the state
secretary. requests that members OF
the union attend the fair on that
day and hold a meeting.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
ENCOURAGING Good Roads Reports

Columbia-Some Encouraging good
roads reports are being received at
the state department OF agriculture
from the supervisors of the state.
In Darlington county there are 1,050
miles of road and 300 miles have been
improved. During the past decade
s6O,OOO has been expended. Last year
there were 67 miles of sand-clay roads
constructed The report from Flor
ence county shows 700 miles of high
way with 100 improved.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Mr.. wiekersham Ia silent.

Washington.-Felix Levy, a New
York lawyer representing several in
dependent tobacco manufacturing con-
Germs which oppose the American To-
bacco Company's proposed plan OF dis
integration, came Washington and
had a conference with Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham The Attorney Gen.
eral devoted the entire afternoon to
going over the plan with Mr.. Levy
and hearing his OBJ sctions. Later Mr..
Wickersham declir ID to express any
opinion upon the iisintegration plans
or indicate what ould be his attitude.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
To Hold Fair Early In November.

The Civic Improvement League OF
Florence with the aid Of the cham
Der Of commerce. proposes to hold
here early in November a fair that
will attract the people from all over
this section Of the state and lay the
foundation for the Greater Eastern
Carolina fair, which will be Florence's
great fall fete The Civic League held
an Industrial fair last year which was
very interesting event and gave
earnest OF hoy much better an one
could be held Il everybody would pull
together
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
The Revolution Ia Spreading.

Peking.-The revolutionary spirit Ii
now manifesting itself in the north as
we'll as the south. These who here
tofore have believed the northern pro-
vinces might rally around the govern.
ment are now OF the opinion that
secessions will follow in rapid sue
cession. The preca utionary measures
taken In Manchurif where the eJv-
ernment does not ,ermit mention OF
the revolution, she the anti-govern-
ment spirit in the FAR south. There
are persisten reports that risings
have been planned.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Hold Laurens County Fair.

Laurens.-With fully $500 people OF
the people attending the Laurens
county fair was held here in CARING
tons meadow The features OF the
fair were the large and excellent ex-
hibits of home-raised colts, the fine
herds Of cattle, numerous pens Of
hogs. coops of poultry, the agricultu-
raj display and the horseback and
driving events. The Laurens county
Boys Corn Club contest was held In
connection with the fair.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Guilty Of Embezzlement.

Washington. - Second Lieutenant
Theodore Atkinson of Georgia, who
enlisted in the regular army in 1906
and who worked his way up to be-
come an officer Of the Philippine
scouts, has been convicted by court
martial at Manila OF embezzlement
false statements and absence without
leave. He was sentenced to dismissal
and confinement hard labor for 4
years. The Presto ent has approved
the sentence. but reduced the term
of imprisonment to years.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
South carolina New enterprIseA

The secretary of state has given the
Combahee Fertilizer Company OF
Charleston the right to increase It's
capital stock from $150,000 to $780,
900. A charter has been issued to the
Winyah Land company Of George.
town, with a capital stock Of 100000.
The officers are: J. l.; Wheeler. pres
ident; w. H. Newton, secretary and
treasurer. A general real estate busi-
ness will be conducted. The Atlantic
Real Estate and Investment Com
pany OF Charleston has been charter.
ed, with capital stock Of $4,000, to
do general real estate business. The
officers are: A. M. Stone, president;
Santo Sottie, vice president; A. ].
w. Gaise, secretary and treasurer. A
commission has been issued to the
Miller Roddey Realty Company Of
Rock Hill, with capital stock Of $15..
900. The petitioners are: w. w. Mil.
Ter, J. ii. Miller and j. e. Roddey. The
Shandon Drug Company OF Shandon
has peen commissioned, with capital
stock of $1,000.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Have Many Contestants For Prizes.

r. A. Abrams, county superintendent
OF education, has called meeting to
be held early in November for the
purpose OF awarding the prizes to the
winners in the Anderson County Boys
Corn club. There are to be five prizes
awarded The capital prize will be
given for the best general results OBJ
tanned in growing corn. consideration
being given to greatest yield per acre.
best exhibit of ten ears, best written
report showing history Of corn, and
best showing Of profit on investment
based on the commercial price of corn
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Increase In Train Service.

The New South Carolina Western
road has in prospect very decided
increase in its train service to Flor.
ence. There is now double daily
service and soon this will be doubled,
giving trains day between Florence,
Darlington, Hartsville and McBee. A
double daily freight service will also
be inaugurated. The new schedule
will be most convenient for travellers
between here and Columbia, Atlantis
and Charlotte.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
u,ram Mn Made Supreme Justice.

Atlanta, Ga.-Hiram w. Hill Of
Meriweather county, chairman OF the
railroad commission, was appointed
to the Supreme Court of Georgia by
Governor Smith TO succeed Judge
Horace NJ. Holden. resigned. Mr.. Hill
will resign from the railroad commits
sion to accept the place on the Su-
preme bench, his term beginning No
vember /. Mr.. Hill Is grandson OF
the late Judge am Warner, who
was Chief Justice n many years.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Organize Law and Order League.

A Law and Order League was organ
ICED at the Methodist church a few
nights ago. A union meeting Of the
citizens was called and was participa-
ted in by all the denominations. The
church was filed with the leading peo-
pie Of the town and all seemed anx-
ious to help in the good work. Strong
talks were made by the four minis
listers, Messrs. Rev. Beckham. Daniel,
Hope and Mason. after which an op-
portunity was given those who want
ed to do so to join. Nearly 200 signed
pledges.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
THE RarnweIl county EaIr.

Preparations are being made for the
first meeting of the Barnwell county
fair, which will be held here. The
court house will be used to house the
exhibits of farm and home products,
while the stock will be stabbed on the
court house grounds. In anticipation
OF the coming event the front of the
court house has been freshly painted.
Gov. Blease will deliver an address.
There will also be good roads day,
veterans and military day, educational
day and a negro day.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Was Suspended From Police Force.

Spattanburg.-As another after
math of the recent lockout of the
employees OF the local street railway
company. William Johnson, a brother
OF Mayor-elect o. L. Johnson, was
suspended from the police force, pend
ing an investigation by city council Of
the charge that he assaulted Grover
Fowler, conductor on one OF the
company's cars during the recent dis
turbance here. Johnson denies his
guilt and has sworn out a warrant
for Fowler, charging him with per-
jury.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
I, Upheld By Supreme Court.

Washington.-Th constitutionality
of the Massachusetts statute for the
distribution OF the Estates OF persons
missing for more than fourteen years
was upheld by the Supreme Court OF
the United States in the only decision
announced. The case arose over the
distribution OF the estate OF nurse.
Miss Mabel Allen. who is said by
some TO have reappeared since the
suit over her property came to the
Supreme Court The court, however,
did not decide whether Miss Allen
has tcea tca,d or not
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-10-26
Breaks Up Practice Of Hazlns.

The dismissal Of seven cadets from
Clemson College on the charge OF
hazing shows that the authorities OF
that institution are determined to
break up the practice of hazing. At
most institutions this practice, the
survival OF ruder days, has happily
died, but at others there ara fresh
outbreaks from time to time. The
authorities, however, seem to be de-
termined to stamp out the practice
entirely, and In a few more years the
custom should be no more than Q
memory.