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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
AN ADDRESS ON DRAINAGE
q. G. Smith Speaks at the State uni-
versity-What II Means to State
OF South Carolina.

Columbia. hundred miles OF
tile drains are in South Carolina.
There should be 100000 miles. No
single thing would mean so much to
the state as good drainage" Such
was the statement made by A. G.
Smith, in a practical address deliv-
cred at the university in the course
on agriculture. His subject was
Drainage" He handled IL in skill
full way. There sat before him many
members of the faculty as well as
large company of students, and all
were richly repaid by their presence.
Mr.. Smith exhibited various kinds
of tiles that are actually in use. He
also had on the desk number OF DIFF
ferent kinds OF tools used in drain
age. He spoke of the three tile fac
tories in this state, and the possibili-
ties of tile manufacture. The whole
task OF drainage fairly glowed before
the minds of his audience.
Drainage is essential" said Mr..
Smith, ito the highest development OF
agriculture. The removal OF the
surplus water is necessary to the
proper root development OF the
plants, to the warming and friability
OF the successful cultivation Of the
land. Drainage makes land, uncer-
tain in production, produce good crops
every year, and brings into cultiya-
tion land that otherwise is worthless.
1t increases the value OF the land, and
makes the unhealthy communities
healthy"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
oisp.nssry Sales For January.

Columbia.-The total sales from
the dispensaries in the six wet coun.
ties during the month of January were
s212,9O1.36, and the total operating
expenses for the same month were
s10,119.42, according to the annual
monthly statement just issued by Dis
pensary Auditor Nose II. Mobley.
Richland county leads in sales. having
s7O,231.25 to its credit, and Charles
ton comes second, with s46,912.H. The
totals by counties follow, the first
group of figures being the sales, fol.
lowed by the operating expenses: Ak
en-, s39,O34.1O and s1,740.6S; Beaufort,
$11,9O7.66 and s9S6.S5; Charleston,
s46,s12.47, and s2.S9267; Florence,
$94,12S.S5, and s1,395SS; George
town, s1O.6S7.6O and s292.67; Rich
land s70.23125 and s2.S73.67.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
overman Raps the Report.

Washington.-Sharp criticism of +,
bureau of labor report on labor con-
ditions in the South was made in the
Senate by Senator Overman Of North
Carolina. He found especial fault with
a comparison of the bills Of fare Of the
mill men of North Carolina and Geo
gia with the menus OF the prisoners
in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta,
Ga, and after reading several Of these
bills of fare. declared they were equal
to those of the average Senator. He
did not know, he said, why the mill
operatives OF the South should be
subjected to such an indignity unless
1t was to meet the demands Of Sec
tional fanatics.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Want Uncle Sam to Take Express Co

Washington.-Senator Gardner, Of
Maine, introduced bill under which
the government would take over the
properties of the express companies
and operate them as a part OF the
postal service, extending the service
to the rural delivery. The measure in
dicates the probable cost of taking
over the properties as follows. Real
property s14.932, ,169, equipment ST.
3S1, ,4O5. materials and supplies $685..
210, advance payments on contracts
S5,S36,666 and franchises. good will
etc, s10,S77,S69, total of s36, 6,165,S19
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
The Bad Weather Delays Work.

The farmers of the community are
at a standstill on account OF the
very bad weather. Last week was
wet from the beginning to the end,
No fertilizers have come into Dillon
yet to amount to anything. The mer,
chants have had few inquiries aDont
them. Everybody seems to fbe hold
ing ofs--expecting slump ipS prices
The fertiIizer--blls in Dillon copnty
will be cut about one half f-tfader last
year The merchants are going y.
ask better collateral thany ever be-
fore and are not as anxious about
selling guano this year as last. There
is yet lots of cotton to be picked
and many are heard to say they will
get what Is in the fields if it takes
them until April or May to get l..
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Critical lime of Coal Strike.

London.-This is considered as the
most critical time in negotiations be-
tween British coal owners and min
ers who under the auspices of the
British government are trying to find
the basis for peaceful settlement Of
the controversy that threatens to in
volve nearly million men in a strike.
The Association OF Mine Owners in
South Wales and the executive COM
mittee of the South Wales miners fed
Grafton are to hold separate meetings
at Cardiff. AS they represent the
most stubborn elements in the con-
fict, much depends upon decisions
reached during their meetings.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Had Stern Battles With Sea.

Vineyard Haven, Mass.-The story
of forty.three days battle with a
succession OF heavy gales was told by
Capt. ]. Clement Harding Of the five
masted schooner Dorothy Palmer
which was towed into this port by the
revenue cutter Acushin. The Palmer
left Portsmouth. \. H., January 13
for Norfolk and had lot been report
ed until she anchored off the Nantuck
ct shoals liehtship short Of food.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Whole Family Sat On BURGLAR.

Chicago.-A negro burglar was TAX.
en- prisoner here by an entire family
sitting on him. George A. Schmidt,
Jr., entered his home after attending
a dance. He saw the intruder dodge
behind a portiere in the parlor. He
grappled with him and when he rails
ed a cry, his father, mother and sister
came to the rescue. Father and son
succeeded in telling the burglar and
then all aided in holding him on the
floor. Miss Rose Schmidt left long
enough to call the police by telephone.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Treasurer Jenkins VIII Retire.

Columbia Robert II. Jen
nings for twleve years treasurer Of
the state of South Carolina, announc
ed that he would not seek reelection
in the primary this year. Following
the announcement by Captain Jen'
nings. 6. T. Carter. who has been con
nected with the state treasurers Of
flee for fourteen years. announced that
he would enter the race for the posi-
ton. Mr.. Carter has been the chief
clerk in the department for FIVE years
having previously held the position OF
bookkeeper
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Appointments by The Governor.

The following appointments were
made by the governor: DR.. Thomas
r. Caruthers OF Rock Hill, regent OF
the state hopsital for the insane, to
take the place Of w. j. Gooding Of
Hampton, deceased. f. Tom Rauch,
magistrate for new upper township
in Richland county, Ballentine post.
office. B. w. Daniels OF Columbia, ].
w. McCreight of Killians, ]. w. Free
man of Columbia station A were ap-
pointed as the Richland county board
of supervisors of registration. l.. A.
Griffith, c. C. Stanley and G. w. Col
Inns were appointed as commissioners
OF election for the city OF Columbia.
J. w. Hill, member of the house from
Colleton county has been appointed
to the office of highway commission
er OF that county, which takes the
place of the county supervisor and
the county board OF commissioners
under the terms OF an act Iassed BY
the legislature at this session.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
cru of Hard lines Silenced.

Washington.-The annual report OF
the PHILIPPINE commission for the tis-
cal year 1911 has just been issued by
the bureau OF insular affairs, War De
partment. The following is a sum
marization OF the report. II is stated
that the cry Of hard times can no
longer be raised in the PHILIPPINE
islands as most OF the provinces have
enjoyed year of unprecedented pros
perity. The result OF the legislation
by Congress, which practically grant
ed free trade between the islands and
the United States, has surprised even
its most optimistic friends.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
ls Candidate For Third Term.

New York. will accept the nom
ination for President, II it is rendered
me. and will adhere to this decision
until the convention has expressed
its preference" is Col. Theodore
Roosevelts reply to the letter OF seven
Republican Governors asking him to
stand for nomination. The eagerly
awaited reply was given out at Col
onel Roosevelt's Offices here durin:
his absence on trip to Boston. Il
was unexpectedly brief. jut was yer,
definite.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
canxassers Make Final Report.

Rock Hill.-The committee OF can
vassers for York county. composed Of
Ira B. Dunlap, T. l.. Johnston and r.
l.. Sutrgis, to secure acreage reduc'
tion pledges under the Rock Hill plan,
made their final report. 1t shows that
1,O31 planters signed for reduction.
There were 1851 acres planted in
cotton in 1911. There will be but &c..
63S acres planted this year, a reduc'
ton Of 1928 acres, or II per cent. The
reason why an average of % per cent
reduction was not pledged was be-
cause of the large number Of small
farmers (croppers) in this county who
plant from two TO ten acres. who
have to pay their rent in cotton and
could not reduce their already small
acreage.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
The Situation In Mexico.

FL Paso, Texas.-Col Pancho Villa
ex.bandit but loyal to Madero. is
pursuing Col Antonio Rojas, accord
ing to dispatches from Chihuahua.
Villa, with one thousand loyal ex-in-
surrecto troops, left Chihuahua over
the National lines railway with or
ders to catch and fight Rojas and is
not at Villa Ahmunda, so miles south
OF Juarez. Col Rojas with about 500
msn is advancing from Pearson to
Bauche over the Mexican Northeas-
ern and probably will unite with Sal
,zars' and Campas' forces.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Merchants Meet In NASHVILLE.

Nashville, Tenn Delegations OF
merchants from Kentucky, Alabama,
Mississippi. Georgia, Florida, Arkan-
sas and Tennessee are in Nashville
for three days convention, the OBJ
ject OF which is to register opposition
to the parcels post. This is the sec
ond annual gathering of the South
ern Merchants Association, which
was organized here last year. The
convention will be of three days dura-
ton. The first afternoon was taken
up with welcome addresses and ap-
continent OF committees.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Medical Society Holds Meeting.

The fourteenth annual session OF
the Tri-State Medical Society met at
Columbia with over one hundred ply
slams of North Carolina, South Caro-
lima and Virginia in attendance. May
or Wade Hampton Gibbes of Colum-
bia welcomed the visitors on behalf
Of the city. Mayor Gibbes injected
South Carolina politics into his ad-
dress suggesting to the North Caro-
lima physicians present that il that
state will take some of the modern
politicians he would be willing for
that state TO have Andrew Jackson.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Gives Farmers institute Course.

Simpsonyille-C. B. Haddon and T.
F. Jackson of the extension division
of Clemson college opened three
days short course for farmers insti-
tute here with good attendance. Al
the morning session Mr. jackson gave
an interesting talk on the breeding,
raising and feeding OF farm work
stock. He gave some interesti.,.; facts
as to the large number of horses and
mules brought into the state every
year and made il very plain why and
how South Carolina farmers can
raise more OF this stock at home.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Medical Society Has Adjourned.

Columbia ia.-With the election OF ot
Rcers and the selection of Norfolk.
Va. as the next meeting place. the
Tri.State Medical Society adjourned,
after two-days' session. The follow.
ing officers were elected: President,
A. f. Baker. Charleston, S. c.; first
vice president, F. B. Knowlton. Co
lumbia. S. c.; second vice president
A. l.. Gray. Richmond, Va; secretary
and treasurer, r. +. Hughes, Laurens
S. c.; X. B. Epting of Greenwood, s
c.. Southgate Leigh Of Norfolk, Va.
and ]. VI. Way, of Waynesville, \. C..
were named as members OF the exec
utive council.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Bow Scouts Move on sumter.

Sumter.-The Boy Scouts are NOV.
Jag on Sumter. Carl Witherspoon,
who is assistant secretary OF the
Young Mems Christian association
here has been commissioned scout
master and has gone TO work to or
ganize a patrol He has named as
scout leaders to help him, Z. II.
Rhame, Jr., E. NJ. Hall, X. F. Hayns
worth, Jr, Luard Bultman, H. P
Mohes, Fraser Dick, Robt. Hancock,
]. p. Mcclellan and r. p Monaghan.
Nearly 100 boys have joined, and the
scout master hopes to have 900.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
A Recurrence Of Riotina in Strike.

Lawrence, Mass.-The mill work
ers' strike now in its seventh week,
was marked by a recurrence of the
riotous scenes. The disturbances
however, were not connected with
the expectation of children. Police
officers were forced to use their clubs
on a crowd OF strike sympathizers,
who had thrown stones at them, fol-
lowing some arrests. So far as could
he learned no heads we're broken. A
small number OF infantrymen and a
troop of cavalry were sent TO the
scene and were kept busy
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Butler Given Preliminary Hear,no.

Isaiah Butler was given a prelim.
mary hearing on the charge of assault
and housebreaking at the county jail
at Charleston, the crime having been
committed several nights ago in ST
Paurs parish. and upon his arrest 2
short time Safter he was quickly
brought here for safekeeping. The
news of the affair was kept as quie'
as possible and only recently when
the preliminary took place, was the
main facts of the case made known.
Magistrate Towles came to Charles
ton 10 hold the hearing.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
sr.eden Speaks At Lander COLLEGE.

Prof. j. K. Breeder. dean.treasuref
of Anderson College, was one of the
speakers at the celebration OF the
fortieth anniversary of Lander Col
lege at Greenwood this week. He
spoke on the subject of Our Sister
Colleges" Work on the buildings OF
Anderson College on College Heights
is progressing very nicely. The
buildings will be completed in plenty
OF time for the opening Of college
next fall The college is to be con.
Quoted under the auspices Of the state
Baptist convention.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Failed to Make einners' Report.

Camden. B. Blyther OF the Anti
och section Of this county has been
bound over to the United States cour.
in Florence. charged with refusing TO
furnish representative OF the gov
ernment with a ginners report. Mr.
Blyther, who operates a gin. has been
making reports promptly up until the
first of the year. and has ginned little
cotton since then, and was moving in
to his new home and neglected to re-
port as he kept little account of the
bales ginned, as his customers paid
cash.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Eiled Suit For 5000 DAMAGES.

Suit for $4,000 damages was filed
al Newberry in the circuit court for
this county by the American Cash
Purchasing Company against Cope
land Bros. The basis of the suit Is
that two years ago Copeland Bros.
sold their stock of goods to the
American Cash Purchasing Company,
a condition in the trade being that
they would not go back into business
of a similar nature for five years.
Recently they bought stock OF goods
and reentered business. The defend.
ants have not filed their answer.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Open A Farmers Institute.

Mr.. T. T. Jackson and Mr.. {. B
Haddon. of the extension division OF
fmson College. opened a farmers
institute or short course at Simpson
Vile. Mr.. 7. J. Jackson gave very
interesting and instructive talk on the
breeding, raising and feeding CT
horses and mules in this state and
showed very conclusively how and
why the farmers should raise moro
mules on the farms. Mr. Jackson
gave most practical aud useful dem.
ons:-ation of horse and mule judgi',
az how to\select and buy farm stock
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
1. CHARGED With Murder.

James Moultrie, negro near
Mount Pleasant, was held for the
killing OF another, named James JEFF.
ferson. Moultrie alleges that Jeffer-
son destroyed the happiness OF his
home in the wilds OF Christ church
parish. He hid in his home and
awaited the coming OF Jefferson and
then attacked both the man and his
wife. He beat them both over the
head, and Jefferson died a half hour
after he had been beaten.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Butler Given Preliminary Hearing.

Isaiah Butler was given prelim-
mary hearing on the charge OF assault
and housebreaking at the county Jail
at Charleston, the crime having been
committed several nights ago In St.
Pauls parish, and upon his arrest q
short time after he was quickly
brought here for safekeeping. IT,
news of the affair was kept as quiet
as possible and only recently when
the preliminary took place, was the
main facts OF the case made known.
Magistrate Towles came to Charles.
ton TO hold the hearing.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
is Candidate For Sheriff.

J. c. Hall. former chief OF the con.
stabulary for upper South Carolina,
has announced himself as a candidate
for sheriff OF Greenville county
This announcement makes three
avowed candidates for this office the
incumbent sheriff p. p. Poole, former
Sheriff ]. ID. Gilreath and Hendrix
Rector OF the police force There are
yet more to come, it Is said.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Political Pot Begins To Boil.

The political pot is beginning 10
boil in Marion county, and one can
already see two or three men in lit
tie batch on the streets with their
heads close together. This means that
the bee is beginning 10 buzz and this
man or the other is feeling of his
neighbor. There is one avowed can
didate for the sheriff's office-his an
nouncement having been made about
year ago. This is J. NJ. Dozier, a
popular grocer 1t is understood that
". A. Wall and j. T. Dozier. the pres
ent deputy sheriff, are in the running.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29
Refused Verdict Until Paid Oh.
Clinton To Have Home Corners Week

The town OF Clinton viii next June
have home comers' week The
preparation for which will insure the
return of every former citizen who
can possibly get here. The date Sc
lected is the week of the college com
mencement, the exercises OF which
will prove strong attraction OF the
institution. Commencement exer.
cises will begin Sunday. June ., and
continue through Wednesday. The
business men have signedcontracts for
a Chatauqus pragram TO fill up the
week.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29

Chester.-Mss Rosa Lemon, a resi-
dent of the Eureka Mill village, made
a desperate but ineffective effort to
commit scicids
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-02-29

In the senate w. l.. Mauldin. pres
ident pro term. OF the senate and
chairman of the finance committee
was presented with large silver fruit
dish by his fellow members on the Fl
nance committee. attesting their es.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

IIyla finale. Given a becoming hat one
 that has been carefully chosen with regard to right lines for features and figure and the color scheme of her complexion and let her fluff her hair-her crowning glory --about her face in softening compromise between the hat and herself, and the rest of woman $ toilette will take fairly good care of itself.
 Touring the Birmingham shops wom- an finds nothing so eminently satisfying as the hats; there is no other article that can so beautifully express mood, and you find them fit for any type any fancy, any creed The large hat is essential for those hours of lady-like leisure when milady is seen on promenade or at the theatre or any semi-public place where full toilettes are required. This is not to say, however, that small hats are not in evidence for dress wear They are Numerous delightful ere ations bear witness to the glad fact that the hats of today afford delightful va riety to choose from. In fact, one French artist in millinery, Carlier, has been called the master of the small hat, because he has put out so many ideal creations Most of them are built on classic lines to agree with the new classic coiffure The small hat ssgoes' this season as never before The tam-o-shanter crown, or the beret hat, is one of the small models high in favor at the moment. A pretty example is the rose velvet beret chapeau, which is one of the prettiest creations in Mrs. Robley Nun gers winter wardrobe The narrow brim turns smartly up in front, where it is di- yided in half. The only trimming is a French plume, rose-colored, which extends across the back, resting close to her hair. This is a charming, youthful hat Miss Mary George Green wears one, similar to it. except that it is black velvet and the feather has but one shade between 1t and crimson Another clever little hat is deep purple plush worn by Mrs. Owen Gillespy The only trimming is a long feather in the same shade, which slants backward in the approved mode.
 Large or small there is one prominent detail in hats that must receive first atten- tion The length of line from back to front must be long. One of the new position shapes, for instance, is longer nls the back than in the front M
 After this type is the stunning black beaver model worn by Mrs. Lee Steiner. It is turned decidedly on one side and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

right side, while resting in a graceful line against her hair on the left side Encircling the crown and laid flatly against 1t was the fur of a whole mink one of the most choice of his race The tail and legs were fIattened out against the crown in becom- ing style, and the whole effect of the hat was charming.
 At the Ferd Marx store is stunning black chapeau, rather small and with con- sequently narrow brim. Posed at the back, and in the eccentric, 'shelter-sketer' fash ion that is so fascinating a feature of the new trimmings, are three French plumes of the most enchanting shades imaginable Be ginning with a light tint of pink, they are shaded gradually into rich lavender
 l1
 Of course the large, dropping picture hat must claim the greater part of our at tention would we choose for evening wear. Things of the utmost beauty they are, too. more lovely.than ever before with all sorts of individual kinks. They, too, maintain the accepted flatnessa of aspect One shape much seen is theso-called Georgette sailor. Sometimes it has straight sailor brini; again it rolls in softening effect One noted the other day in downtown cafe was curled slowly across the front and it's brim encircled only by white breast, touched up with black spots. The wearer, slim, black k-eyed woman wore "a dark gown completed with a broad heavy lace collar which swept over her shoulders and left a little Vshaped opening at the throat
 A large hat at the Ferd Marx store which has created flutter of feminine envy IS all black. "A profusion of black par adise tails caught loosely around the sb1iln Us arranged so that each feather flutters in that fairy-like. vivid fashion that makes