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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
COLUMBIA NEEDS BOAT LINE
Water Rate Situation Discussed
Will Increase Business--A. Mop.
Handy Named az Manager.

Columbia = That Columbia needs
the river boat line was brought out at
a meeting of the executive committee
of the Chamber OF Commerce, when
the situation was discussed by A. +.
Gonzales, the president of the New
York, Columbia & Georgetown Boat
company; T. C. Williams. the pro-
moter of the steel barge line and sew
eral well known wholesale merchants.
The opinion was expressed, by num-
Der OF representatives that Columbias
importance as distributing point for
many commodities is almost entirely
dependent upon its water connection
with the coast. These men use the
boat line for transportation from Co
lumbia to Georgetown. From George
town there is an arrangement with
the Clyde Line company.
For some time the business OF the
boat line has been greatly hampered
by exceptionally low water, but not
withstanding this fact the company
has done an excellent business. The
situation with regard to river navi-
CATION is vitally important to the
commercial interests OF Columbia.
The Chamber of Commerce is inter
ested in the stimulation Of shipping
by water, and at the meeting, which
was called for free and open dis
cussion of the situation, the resigna-
ton of J. w. Smith as general man.
ager Of the Columbia, Georgetown &
New York company was accepted,
and A. Mop. Handy, the secretary
of the Columbia Chamber OF Com
merce, was selected to have charge
of the boat line under the direction
of A. E. Gonzales, the president. Sec
retary Handy is familiar with river
navigation from his experience as
government engineer. He will work
to create business for the boat line
and has already outlined his plan OF
action. He will guarantee all ship
ments by the boat line to be delivered
on time. The work as general man.
ager of the boat line will not interfere
with his duties as secretary OF the
Chamber OF Commerce.
That the boat line means a great
saving in freight rates ives shown by
the experiences related by several
wholesale men at the meeting.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
AN ATTEMPT To
WIN THE WEST
PRESIDENT TAFT is TO LEAVE IN
A SHORT TIME ON A LONG
TOUR OF TIE COUNTRY.
is TO MAKE MANY SPEECHES
Trip is to Overcome Opposition to His
denomination In the States oenoml-
mated by Progressive Republican,.
To Take Rest Before Trip.

Washington.-Plans for President
Taft's coming trip through the West
and to the Pacific Coast practically
were completed. The journey will be
almost as extensive as that taken by
the President on his famous Swing
around the circle" in 1863, when he
travelled more than 10000 miles and
visited thirty-three States. He will
break ground for the Panama canal eI-
position at San Francisco, make sew
eral score of addresses and attempt to
scale the $4,000 feet of Mount Raing-
er's precipitous slope.
According to the present arrange
ment, the President will be gone SIX
weeks. In that time, it is expected
that he will make close 70 two hum
dred speeches, from platforms, from
the rear end OF his private car and
at other places not on the regular
schedule. Republican leaders look up
on the trip as the most important po-
ltically that the President has mapped
out since re-entered the White House.
He will go through all the states in
the West in which they recognize the
domination OF the progressive Repub-
licans who are counted on to oppose
his denomination next year.
With adjournment of Congress prac-
tically assured for this week the Pres
ident feels that he can get three weeks
rest at Beverly and be in trim then to
stand the admittedly hard grind OF
forty. days on private car.
The President probably will leave
Beverly September II returning East
about November l. He will go West
through Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Col
orado and Navada to the coast. Most
OF the big cities in the states including
Des Moines, Kansas City, Omaha, Den
yer and Salt Lake will be visited but
the plans for the trip contemplate
stops, at scores of smaller places as
well. From California the President
will go north TO Portland and Seattle.
Three days are to be spent in Wash
ington State and the route eastward
will allow him to stop in Idaho, Mon.
tana, the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
pr.Dares Plans and Specifications.

Greenvlle.-The park and tree com
mission of Greenville has engaged the
services of Harlan p Kelsey OF Salem
Mass. one OF the most noted land
scape architects OF the world, TO pre-
pare plans and specifications and SUI
pervise the development of a system
Of general parking for this city. The
commission has under consideration
the braking OF the banks of Reedy
river and the construction OF bouie'
ward skirting the banks of Richland
creek from the city park site to the
confluence OF that stream.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
PLAN A WAREHOUSE
STATE FARMERS UNION HAS
JUST ISSUED VERY INTEREST
ING ANNOUNCEMENT
THE COMMITTEE IS NAMED
" Arrangements Are Perfected the
Building Will Probably be Erected
in Columbia-Will be Largest Ware
house In the South.

Columbia. Coincident with the
move started to encourage the far
mers of the South to hold their cotton
for a better price, the South Carolina
State Farmers union has decided upon
the erection of a cotton warehouse 10
cost from 100000 to s500,000 This
will be one Of the largest cotton ware
houses in the South and will very
probably be located in Columbia.
The following announcement was
made by J. Whitner Reid, secretary
and treasurer of the state union:
I'm accordance with a resolution
adopted by the South Carolina State
Farmers union at the annual meeting
held in Columbia July 26-27, 1911,
steps have been taken to organize the
Farmers Union Warehouse company
of South Carolina.
III. T. Morrison OF McCllanville,
B. F. Keller OF Cameron, B. Harris OF
Pendleton, Alfred Aldrich OF Barnwell
members OF the organization commit
tee appointed at the state union meet
irs. met in the Office of the secretary
of the state farmers union and made
formal application to the secretary OF
state for commission to act as board
OF corporators.
"The capital stock Of this corpora
ton will be 100000, with the privi'
lege of increasing to 100000, with
shares at the par value of $40 each.
"The purpose of the corporation is
to do q general warehouse business
including the storing and dealing in
cotton and other farm products.
"An active campaign will soon be
commenced in each county
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
To Consider Edisto Ferry.

A meeting of the board Of county
commissioners has been called by Su'
rervisor Cantwell TO consider the mat
ter of the re-establishment Of the
Edisto Ferry connecting Edisto Island
with the mainland. Ii will be remem-
bered that $500 was appropriated by
the General Assembly at its last ses-
sion for the purpose of re-establishing
the ferry. though the specific bill pro-
viding tor the re-establishment OF the
ferry was killed. Mr.. Logan gave il
as his opinion that the money set
aside by the supply bill was available
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Ralph Ireland, Auto Driver, Killed.

Elgin. Ill.-Ralph Fl. Ireland, Well
known driver of racing automobiles,
was killed and his mechanician, Frank
OBrien. was seriously injured on the
Elgin road race course. The accident
occurred during official practice for the
automobile races. Ireland was pound
ing over the road at 75-mile-an-hour
clip. when near McQueen's turn, his
machine burst tire and turned turtle
Ireland and O'Brien were taken from
beneath the wreckage of their car by
other drivers and driven to hospital.
Ireland died three hours after the
smash-up.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
.xlnoton,s Educational Rally.

Saturday, September 2, Is TO be a
big day for the people of Baxter. The
occasion will be an educational rally
and Sunday school celebration at
Hulcn school house. In the forenoon
there will be exercises by the chill
dren OF the Sunday school and two ad-
dresses on Sunday school work by f.
l.. Asbill Of Leesville and DR.. f. G.
Ridgell OF Batesburg In the after
noon there will he an address by
John T.. Swearingen, state suporinten-
dent OF education. who will be follow
ed by County Superintendent of Edu'
cation Martin.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Abbeville.-There is no truth in the
report of Judge j. c. Klugh resigning.
He is in very feeble health, but does
not contemplate resigning.
Tracts Of Land For Colonization,

Columbia.-D. W McLaurin. state
land agent, has received an inquiry
from a large Chicago development
company for a tract of lowland, GO.oO'
or 70 900 acres, which can be had at
a reasonable price and is susceptible
OF drainage by gravity. without pump
Jag. The land is wanted for colonial
ton purporses. A similar letter was
received recently from another Chica'
20 firm. Those who have large tracts
of land for sale will be put in touch
with the prospective buyers by writ
ing to Mr.. McLaurin.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Heard the secretary's Report.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Orangeburg chamber of commerce
was held at the city hall and CONNER
cial Secretary Marchant made his re-
port concerning the booster trio.
He stated that he has gotten in touch
with many important men along the
Pregnall's branch of the Atlantic Coast
Line railroad. and nearly everyone is
in favor of the proposed change OF
schedule. The county fair was dis
cussed. Bids are being received fol-
the erection Of the main fair build
ing and the premium list his beer
arranged The matter of extending
the great white way was discussed
and the matter was enthusiastically
received. Action will be taken at the
next meeting.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
To Lessen Chances Of Fires.

Urging the removal of all combus-
tible material from premises. Insurance
Commissioner McMaster is distribut.
ing throughout the state circulars
showing the danger Of fire by allow
ing this material to accumulate, and
quoting the section Of the Acts of 1904,
giving representatives of the insur-
ance department the right to inspect
premises and order the removal OF
combustible matter Mr. B. A. Whar-
ton, deputy insurance commissioner,
recently made inspections covering
a large portion of Columbia.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Fair Dates Have Been Announced.

Orangeburg Beginning November
IA and ending November Il, Orange
burg will hold her county fair. The
fair TO be held this year is the first,
and every effort is being put forth
to make it a big success. The fair
association was organized some weeks
ago. The capital stock is $4,000, and
WAS subscribed to by merchants, farm
ers, doctors, lawyers, and citizens in
general. The fair grounds have been
purchased and the necessary buildings
are soon to be erected. A list Of 1000
premiums has been arranged.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Much Interest Is Manifested.

Lexington Much interest is already
being manifested in the coming of the
Southern Railways special good roads
and agricultural train on the 2Sth OF
September. These are the two vital
subjects which interest the people Of
this county just at this time, and in
both greater strides along the line OF
progress are being made than ever
before. 1t is announced that addresses
will be made by men who are experts
in the building of good roads as well
as experts in farming, since the Sou
then never does things by halves.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
ote.,s Of Trust Company Are Held.

Atlanta, Ga-Richard Purvis, presi-
dent; Ernest o. Helm, vice president;
Guy King, secretary and w. ~ Smith,
former secretary of the Southern Loan
& Trust Co, were held to the Federal
grand jury on charges of using the
mails to defraud and to promote lot
terry The action was taken following
n nve-day hearing before United
States Commissioner Walter Colquitt.
The men were arrested July q, after
investigation of their company which
did n money lending business through
the South.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Send In Your Applications.

In the latter part Of July, the state
superintendent Of Education forward
ed TO the different county superinten
dents throughout the state the appli
cation blanks for state aid 10 the high
schools On August 8. the state high
school inspector sent each state-aided
school a postal card, informing the
school where to get the blanks and
suggesting the sending OF the applica
tions to him without delay. UP "a
this time only about one-fourth OF
the schools have sent their applica'
tions.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
1un sifteen Eoot crocodlIes

Washington.-Wo on the Pan
anna canal have encountered two fif-
teen foot crocodiles-the first that
have been seen in Central America for
many generations-and each is be-
tween three and four millions years
old. with seven full sets Of teeth on
the upper and lower jaws. The croci-
diles were routed out Of their hiding
place by a steam shovel working In
tho Culebra Cut and are now on their
way to the National Museum at Wash
lngton with much of the rock crust Of
ages knocked off their bodies.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
E,,i,e Used 70 New Purpose.

Florence.-Joe Commander. an en-
terprising young farmer of this sec
ton. created an excitement all his own
by bringing into town a train load Of
watermelons drawn by a gasoline
traction engine. Five large wagons
we're drawn from his plantation, three
miles from town, to the depot, where
the melons were loaded. The curious
looking train was photographed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
To Flaht Sumter Bond Issue

Sumter-The opponents Of the
s15O.OO0 bond issue, in the recent
election held in Sumter County in the
interest Of good roads, engaged E1-
Judge r. o. Purdy to take their fight
against issuing the bonds before the
state board of convassers. Mr.. Purdy
turned over papers protesting the cleo
tion to the clerk to the commissioners
of state elections, E. F. Miller, to be
sent to Columbia. together with the
official papers in the election.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Destroys Illicit DistiIlery.

Two Deputy Sheriffs. Lockhart
and Watkins made an expedition into
the kegtown section OF this county. a
section notorious for its illicit liquor
dealers, and destroyed one OF the
largest distilleries ever seen in the
county. 1t had a capacity of 100 gal
Ions. The officers stated that the fires
were still burning and everything
showed that it was in active operation
at the time that it was destroyed.
However, the birds had evidently re-
ceived some intimation of the ap-
proach of the officers and had flown.
1t is expected that there will be some
later developments.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
commissioners At Greenville.

Greenville-Two members OF the
railroad commission, John 6. Richards
and McDufie Hampton, held con-
ference in Greenville relative to a
grade crossing of the Greenville &c
Knoxville railway with spur track
on the Southern railway. which ex-
tends from the Southern depot to the
Monaghan mill and is used by the
G.. G. K. railway in running trains
from the depot to its own line ter
minus, some two miles from the city.
The G. & K is now engaged in lay.
ing its own track from this terminus
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Has Filed Suit For s2o.o 900.

One OF the largest suits filed in the
Office OF the clerk of Court recently
for trial at the next term of the Court
OF Common Pleas is that OF Frank
Simmons, as administrator of the
estate Of Henry Edwards. versus the
Ashepoo Fertilizer Company, the COM
plant and answer in which were FL
ed. The suit is for $4,000. 1t is
alleged that Henry Edwards in the
employ of the Ashepoo Fertilizer Com
pany, helping roll a loaded car over
a trestle. the trestle collapsed and the
man was killed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
One Killed, Five Hurt in Auto Wreck.

Lafayette, Calf H. Martin, OF
Stockton. Cal, was instantly killed
and five other persons were seriously
hurt in an automobile accident near
here when the car turned over a
thirty-foot embankment. The injured
are Mr.. and Mrs Harley r. Wiley and
their daughter, Elizabeth OF Berkley.
and Martins two daughters, June and
Lois. Martins neck WAS broken Mrs.
Wiley sustained two fractured ribs and
may die. The others probably will
recover
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Files Charges Of Misconduct.

Washington.-Jose r. Farr, for
merly general superintendent of log
ging in the Indian service. who re-
Gently sued Commissioner of Indian
Affairs Robert c. Valentine for SIAN
der and libel has filed with the senate
and house committee on indian affairs
charges OF misconduct in Office against
Valentine and c. F. Hauke. second as
sistant commissioner OF Indian affairs.
Farr alleges that Valentine and Hauke
have conspired with each other and
with other persons.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Lancaster Mayor Resigns.

Mayor w. T. Gregory rendered his
resignation to council at meeting OF
tat body, but no action was taken
thereon. 1t is hoped that Mr.. Greg
ory may be prevailed upon to recon
slider his action and continue to serve
as mayor, in which position he is Civ
ing universal satisfaction, making a
faithful firm and efficient officer. It
is understood that it is on account OF
his health that Mayor Gregory desires
to be relieved of the duties and re-
sponsibilities of the Office.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Wires interfere With Buildings.

Woodruff-Several Of the property
owners on west Pilgram avenue have
ceased building on account Of the
heavy charged wires, running from
Grady's mill to Castor shoals on
Broad river, being in the way OF the
roofs of houses now going up. They
are asking that the Southern Power
company change their line and carry
1t down Pilgram avenue to the new
street recently opened on Pilgram
Heights, and from thence go to Grady's
mill. The distance will only be about
200 feet more.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Two Aviators Die From Pistol Wounds.

London.-Pierre- -Prier, the Frepch
aviator, and his pupil, NJ. Hahot, died
from pistol shot wounds received at
the Hendon aerodrome, Hanoi, who Is
believed to have been rendered snd-
denly insane by the heat, fired at M,
Chereau, manager for NJ. Bleriot. but
tn bullets went wild and struck Prier.
Realizing what he had done, he turned
the revolver upon himself and fired
twice and afterwards tried to cut his
throat with a razor. Prier last April
flew from London to Paris in an aero
plane without stopping. He made the
29O miles in hours and 8 minutes,
which at that time was a record.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Transfers Of Real Estate.

The following transfers OF real
estate have been recorded in the Of
fee of the register OF mesne convey
ance: Battery Development Company
to City Council of Charleston, prop
erty comprising the following Boule-
ward lots: Lots 9S TO i04, lots 127 to
1874, lots 139 to 144. lots 164 TO 10
lots IT'S to 179. The legal consider
alton named was So. Darlington
Thomas & Co. to Mary Z. Thomas
ct al, property on west side of King
street, consideration $500.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Two Policemen Shot; A Third Injured.

THIIdUtIPIIIdI n "D fN'
were shot and probably fatally wound
ed and a third was badly hurt when
they attempted to arrest Gilbert Pond,
2S years old. of Montgomery. in a
Chinese restaurant here. Pond enter
ed the restaurant fourishing a revol'
yer. The police were called and when
the three patrolmen rushed into the
place. Pond began shooting. A fourth
policeman subdued him. Pond and a
woman who ACCOMPANIED him to the
restaurant were committed to prison
without bail
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Grants Writ of Error in cutchIn Cas-,

Grants Witt OF Error m CutchIn case.
Richmond. Ya-The State Supreme
Court OF Appeals granted writ OF
error in the case of Joel II. Cutchin,
mayor of Roanoke, who was found
guilty OF misfeasance and malfeasance
in Office and was removed by Judge
Mullen from his position. A stay OF
sentence was granted pending the ap-
peal and the higher court grants su-
perscdeas along with it's error writ, 80
that the MAJOR will remain in Office IL
he chose so to do until his case has
been finally determined by the court
OF last resort.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Calhoun is poinu Her Part.

Motorists will soon find different
proposition in the Old State road be-
tween Columbia and Charleston. so
far as this county is concerned. Much
work has bee accomplished recently.
and the veteran Capt. BILLY" knight
is still at work on his end. next to
the Lexington line Short of a reGn-
lar chain gang. Mr. Knight is hard to
beat. Like the famous general. he
makes haste slowly" but does it
thoroughly. Col. Willie Jones has con-
tributed $500 towards a better road
through "Hogaboo" swamp.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24

Charleston-Bids have been invited
for the painting of the old Postoffice
building. Considerable repair work
is under way on this historic struc-
ture, and when it is repainted it will
present a much more fresh and up
to-date appearance.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-08-24
Two Perish In Bio Fire,

Frankfort, Germany.-The Opel Sew
ing Machine & Bicycle Works at Rus
selheim were destroyed by fire. Two
persons perished in the flames and
many were injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-23
QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.

the feathers of of them easier than
if they had been scalded. They are
fat and their combs remain red un-
TIL after they die. Have fed a great
deal OF weevil-eaten corn. Do you
think that brought the disease on?
ANSWER.
The trouble with your, chickens is
that they are getting putrid matter
or maggots to eat. This is what is
killing your chickens. The only way
to stop this trouble is to catch all
your chickens and confine them to a
yard or house and remove them from
the trouble that is causing it Physic
them out good and give nothing but
good, sound, wholesome food. have
replied to two similar letters this
week
You will please answer the following
through The Journal: / have some
geese that are Just beginning to feath-
err They get so they won't walk
They seem to be hurt in the back
and draw up their legs. They will
stay in this condition for a week at
a time and then seem TO get a little
better for a few days. They have
plenty of grass and fresh water and
/ feed them dough. Will be glad to
have some information on this SUBJ
ject.
ANSWER:
/ think the trouble with your geese
is that you have not fed them bal
ance ration and they have taken on
too much fat while growing so fast
for the ration you are giving them.
You should substitute bran or oat-
meal with the corn meal
When geese are taking on their pin
feathers and the last coat of feathers,
it is a terrible strain on them and
they should be well cared for. Meat
scrap or milk should be mixed with
their feed, They should be given a
variety instead of one continuous
feed. have had young ducks in the
same ok you mention that your geese
are in, and by changing their feed
and adding prepared meat scrap and
oatmeal, with a small amount OF
bone meal, have relieved them OF this
trouble, and they recovered from
same.