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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
EDUCATIONAL MEET
INVITATION GIVEN FOR EoUcA-
TORS AND FARM DEMoNsTRA-
EoRs TO MEET.
AN IMPORTANT MEETING
Plans For EnIarslns the Work Will be
Made and New Lines Of Endeavor
Will Be considered-Many Notable
Speakers to Attend.

Clemson College.-Dr. w. NJ. RIGGS
has issued invitations TO all the coun'
ty superintendents of education IN
South Carolina and the farm demon
stration agents to attend joint meet,
inf at Clemson College. April q, 2S
and 20. This college and the depart
ment of agriculture az Washington In
their cooperative work, especially
that dealing with the corn clubs and
the pig clubs, are dependent largely
on the help of the county superinten'
dents. Such a meeting as has been
planned by the authorities Of the col
lege will result in great benefit to all
concerned, and is along the line oil
the enlarged work that the college
is earnestly seeking to do for the
state.
One of the objects of the meeting
is to give all the demonstration work
ers in the state an opportunity OF
making the acquaintance OF Prof. w
L. English, who was recently select
ed by the college authorities and DR.
Bradford Knapp to have direction OF
the farm demonstration and extension
work in South Carolina. MIR. English
will have charge of all the work form
erly supervised by Prof. d. N. Bar
row of Clemson and Prof. Ira VIII
liams. Prof. English has had large
experience in work of this sort, and
his coming into the state is expected
to increase the efficiency of the work
The meeting to be held here will
be of unusual Importance, as it viii
be the first coming together OF the
farm demonstration agents since the
forces of the department of agricul
ture at Washington and those o.
Clemson College have been Joined
Plans for enlarging the work will b'
made, and new lines of endeavor will
be considered.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
THE BIG TEXTILE
STRIKE IS OFF
CONSUMER WILL BEAR suhOE"
OF INCREASED COST TO THE
MANUFACTURERS.
COTTON GOODS COST HIGHER
Nearly Half Million Workers Benefited
by the Increase Of wases-ihe
Manufacturers Are to Raise the
Rates to Provide For 1t.

Boston.--The great Lawrence strike
which brought in its train increaseu
wages for 275.OOO workers in New
England was officially declared on at
all the mills in Lawrence, having ac-
complished its purpose in the opinion
OF the leaders.
In this connection it is generally
believed. too, that advances In wages
Or reduction in hours to paper mill
employees, bagging and Durlay "olh-
ers machinists and operatives IN otn'
or industries are all traceable, direct
" or indirectly, to the movement 10
which it had it's origin in Lawrence
The total number OF persons tnus
70 be benefited is considerably up
ward OF 100000. Advances IN tne
price OF wooden and cotton goods
which have been made or which are
in prospect, will probably place upon
tho ultimate consumer much OF the
burden of the additional cost 10 the
textile manufacturers. This Will ag
eregate between s1OOO0,000 and $l2,
OOo. 900 during the next year, it is es
timated. Mill agents, in announcins
advances in prices, have frankly sai'
that the upward trend is the resui
of wage advances.
The rise in the price OF cottoi
goods, is comparatively small-a frac
ton OF cent yard in most cases
but selling agents predict that the ne
advance to the retailer may ultimate
" reach two cents yard. Some IN
creased prices also have been quote'
on WOODEN goods and dealers freei!
predict higher prices for next season
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Have Turned In s27,5s7,

Columb!a.-The Blease dispensary
commission turned over to the state
treasurer s27.5S7. funds from the old
state dispensary in their hands. This
money will be apportioned to the va
rious ounties for use in schools. The
Blease commission will go out OF Of
fee on March 2S. according to the
Crosson Act, and they will file their
report with the governor The COM
mission is composed of Messrs. Wade
Stsckhouse, chairman; Fred II. Domi-
nick. ]. V. Wallace, T. +. Srantley
and f. NJ. Thompson.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Gave Sister the Wrong Tablets

New Orleans. Annie Crawford was
called to the witness stand to tell to
the jury the story OF the death Of her
sister. Elise Crawford, who she is
charged with having murdered by the
administration OF poison. She was
put through a grilling cross fire of
questions by the district attorney but
held up under the ordeal. Her state
ment OF the manner in which the pois-
on came to be administered to her sis
ire was practically the same as that
made in her confession a few days
after the death of Elise.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
onIy Four Cases At This Term.

There have been only four cases
tried at the present term Of the court
of general sessions for Barnwell.
which resulted in one conviction and
three acquittals. Smith Brown,
White. who was charged with Grim
inally assaulting girl. also white
was acquitted The jury deliberated
on the case all night. only one man
holding out for conviction, it is under
stood. Only those vitally concerned
in this case. were admitted to the
court room. The case rested as TO
whether the girl was under IA.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Fresh Crimes Ey Auto Bandits.

Paris.-Automobile bandits who, in
February terrorized many districts OF
France, by extraordinary crimes, have
perpetrated during the past few days
a fresh series, which reached its eli
max in a murder on the public high
way between Villeneueye and Paris.
Four bandits who occupied an auto
mobile ordered the chauffeur of pri'
vate car TO stop. When the chauffeur
refused the highwaymen shot him and
wounded the cars occupant. After
throwing the corpse into ditch the
bandits drove toward Paris.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Arc Working for Rock HIII Plan.

Chairman w. J. Moore Of the com.
mittee on the Rock Hill plan has
made the following report on the
work done in Greenwood county. II
is as follows. The canvassers ap-
pointed to canvass Greenwood county
under the Rock Hill plan for the re.
duction Of 1911 cotton acreage have
finished their work. This work was
done by good men, and summary Of
their reports shows that out Of 51.65s
acres reported planted in cotton In
1911, there will be 41,94S planted in
cotton in 1912. a reduction Of 9.719
acres. or 1879 PEI cent. from the acre
age OF last year.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
The State Pharmaceutical Board.

Fourteen applicants completed
their examination before the state
Pharmaceutical board which was In
session for two days. The members
OF the board are: c. A. Milford, Alb
beville: Frank NJ. Smith, Charleston;
ID. p. Frierson, OF Charleston; D. T,
Riley, of Florence; J. NJ. Oliver, OF
Orangeburg; II. E. Heintish OF Spar
| tanburg, and l.. P. Trouche, OF Ander'
son. The next meeting will be held
in Charleston in July three days be-
fore the annual meeting Of the phar,
macists of the state. The board re.
ported that the following applicants
had passed successful examination
and will be admitted to practice in
the state: r. B. Fickling, c. d.
Evans, E. j. Brown, ]. c. Walton, G..
D. Walters. C. d. Mckinney and j. E
Stokes.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Claimed Heir to Spanish Throne.

Macon. Ga.-The death OF John S.
De Montemollin, Confederate veter-
an, here has brought to light docu'
ments that claimed to show he was
the rightful heir TO the throne OF
Spain. The papers which were secret.
ed in De Montmollia's houseboat on
the Ocmulgee river are said TO be of
such convincing character that at one
time the then head of Cambridge Uni
versity, England. weht so far as to Of
fer TO equip a war party to invade
Spain in an effort to seat the Ameri'
can claimant.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
BANQUET FOR CORN GROWERS
City Council Gives $1,000 For Enter
talnment-severaI Hundred Boys
of U. S. to ATTEND.

Columbia.-The most important ac-
ton by city council was the approi-
alton of $1,000 for the entertainment
of the boys OF South Carolina that
will attend the National Corn show
in 1913. Mayor Gibbes. at former
meeting. made a suggestion to coun-
Gil that this appropriation be given
to furnish q banquet or some other
suitable form Of entertainment for
the youths who will attend the exhi
bition. II is the desire OF the authori
ties In charge of this show that at
least every county OF all the states
of the United States be represented
at the corn show.
The secretary OF the National Corn
show, George H. Stevenson, appeared
before council and explained mis- plan
for the entertainment and instruction
of the boys who are being urged to
attend from every county in the
United States. He wished to call at
tention to the banquet as the social
feature OF the week, and for that
reason asked that council take def
mite action in regard to the appro
priation. He is mailing letters to
county superintendent of education
and teachers in agricultural colleges
and farm demonstration agents, tell
ing them of the plans for the recep
tion OF the boy farmers Each county
is requested to send two delegates
The business feature OF the visit OF
the boys will be the exposition school
modelled in a small way after mill
tary organization. The delegation
will be divided into squads which will
be put through the lectures by experts
every morning, when they visit the
building. There will be lectures in
corn and stock growing every after.
noon. Stock-judging will be explain
ed to them by an expert and altogeth'
er the stay in Columbia will be made
replete with practical instruction In
farm work and dairying.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Public Hospital For Chester.

A movement is under way to es-
tablish a public hospital in Chester
This effort that is being thrust for
ward in behalf OF the much'needed
institution does not reflect on the
capital work that is being done at
the local private hospital here. Not
only will il not be hostile hospital
TO the present one here, but will mere
ly supplement II. The new hospital
as It's name suggests, is to be pub
lie one. 1t will contain very large
charity department. No one will be
turned from its front docs for lack
OF funds. Its inception was probably
inspired by the benefcient medicinal
work done at such hospitals az the
Roper at Charleston or the Watts OF
Durham, N. c.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Florida Judo. Has Resigned.

Tampa. Fla.-After forty years or
continuous service as Federal judge
for the Southern district of Florida
Judge James w. Locke has rendered
his resignation to take effect as soon
as his successor can be selected. Judge
Locke is the oldest Federal jurist IN
the Union in point of service. His de-
cision in salvage cases are recognized
as authority. He is said to have ad
Indicated more litigations OF this class
than any other jurist in the country.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Work is Beoun on Roadbed.

Sun ter-Work was begun on the
roadbed of the South Carolina West
ern Railroad between Bishopville and
Sumter five gangs being at work
near Manyille, on that part of the
right Of way to which titles have been
secured by the company At present
a large working force of hands is en-
gagged and the work will be pushed
as long as the good weather lasts
The news of the beginning of work
is hailed with pleasure in Sumter,
where the people are generally anxious
to have the road completed
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Grace is Near Deaths Door.

Atlanta, Ga-Eugene II. Grace, WHO
has been in a local hospital since
March 5 with a severed spinal cord as
a result of a pistol shot and who
charges his wife, Mrs. Daisy Opie
Grace. with the shooting, was removed
TO his former home at Newman, Ga
According to his physicians Grace has
been steadily losing ground in the
past week and death is expected at any
time. Mr.. Grace did not comment on
his wifes decision 10 return TO Az
Ianta before leaving the city.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Has Anpoint.d peleaates.

President c. S. Webb OF the Green.
VILE Automobile Association has ap.
pointed delegates to attend the South.
ern Appalachian Good Roads conven-
ton at Spartanburg. Among those
named are: Capt. r. A. Smyth. T. F
Parker. L. W. Parker, w. G.. Shrine
w. F. Beattie. ]. Thos. Arnold. ]. e.
Shrine. J. l. Westervelt, George Orr
D. B. Traxler, Eugene F. Bates. w. T
Henderson. r. \. Tannahill. ]. r.
Smith, X. !. McDavid. Dr. c. B. Earle,
W. l.. Gassaway. j. w. Jervey, w. A
Gilreath.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Outlaws Still Elude Pursuers,

EIillsville, Va.-Another days hunt
for the Aliens began early, with the
hunters confident that in two days
they will have run down at least three
OF the four fugatives. A nights sleep
in the foothills, badly needed after a
futile tramping and crawling through
mountain brush in a drizzling rain,
put the detectives in shape for their
work. One of the outlaws still at
large, Claude Swanson Allen. son of
FLOYD Allen, is now believed 10 have
succeeded in distancing the pursuers
and leaving this part OF the country.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Board of Health For eafney.

Gaffney.-In accordance with the
state law, Mayor Butler appointed a
board of health for Gaffney, consist
ing of DR.. R. T. Ferguson, DR.. S. Bas-
kin Sherad, G. G. Byers. W. F. Smith
and R. F.. LeMaster The board at
once effected an organization by elect
ing DR.. Ferguson president and Mr..
IeMasters, secretary. They have al
eady assumed their duties and are
row acting with Health Officer HuG-
SON, taking steps to care for the
health of the city and community.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
u,r,. On The Waqe Dispute.

Cleveland, O.-Whether the 45o'OoO
union coal miners of the United States
will Quit and cause the mines TO oe
shut down probably will not be decid-
ed earlier than few days before April
1 The present wage agreements ex-
pire on that day. officials OF the Min
ers' Union decided to take no action
on the wage dispute OF the anthracite
miners until the differences OF the
bituminous ccal miners have brought
about either a settlement or dis
agreement. This means that the coal
situation will remain unsettled Tor
several days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
ee.el.eted Mayor Of Camden.

DIR. s. F. Brasington was reelected
mayor of Camden over DIR. w ).
Dunn by majority OF "a votes. The
election created more interest than
any election that has been held here
during the past 20 years. All day
long about dozen carriages and. au'
tomobolies transported the voters to
the polls. All sides claimed victory
and every candidate was very nope
full. until the votes were counted
Large crowds congregated around the
opera house and Hotel Camden cor
ner when the results began coming
in, and as soon as they were an
nounced there was consideraDie
cheering.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
N.oroes CHARGED With slaekmailins.

Warrants were issued by A. A.
Brantley, United States commissioner
at Orangeburg. for two negroes, one
woman named Mag Stroman and a
negro man by the name OF Donaldson,
charged with using the mails for pur-
poses OF sending threatening black
mail letters. X. F.. Phillips re-
ceived a letter written by Mag Stro-
man at the instigation Of the negro,
Donaldson, threatening Mr.. Phillips
life. The negress was offended be-
cause she was not elected a school
teacher.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Auto Fire Truck For Greenwood.

At a special meeting held at city
hall. the city council bought an auto
fire truck which. with a steamer. that
Is 10 say, steam engine to be drawn
by the auto fire truck, will it is be,
lieved give the town Of Greenwood
all the fire protection 1t needs and
will obviate the pressure problem that
is such a menace. Technically. the
truck is a combination truck or chem,
ical and hose wagon OF so horse
power. The machine is to be used
as a tractor and will draw a steamer
which has been negotiated for.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
R,isino Funds For Revolution.

Washington.-The rebels are taking
advantage of their success in Chihua
hua to raise funds. with which to fos
ter the revolution. State department
reports declare that the rebels are try
ing to collect mine taxes due the fed
eral government at the end of this
month. Efforts to force the banks and
business houses OF Chihuahua to ad
vance 100000 Mexican dollars also
are being made by the insurgents
This loan is to be guaranteed by that
state
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Two Were Hurt in a Collision.

Southern passenger train No. SO
Columbia to Charlotte, crashed into
the rear end of freight train al
Blythewood. Engineer 7. NJ Glenn
and Fireman f. W. Barmore, both oI
the passenger train, we're painfully
injured, the former suffering broken
shoulder bone and the latter frac'
tured leg. The freight and passenger
were both northbound and the pas
senger overlook the freight with the
result that a rear-end collision occur
red The injured men were brought
to Columbia and taken 70 hospitals
and given attention. 1t was stated
that they were resting easy. Three
of the freight cars were splintered
by the wreck, but no damage was
done to the passenger train. A wreck.
ing train from Columbia cleared the
tracks in about two hours.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Battle Over Senator Stephenson.

Washington. D. C.-The real battle
in the senate chamber over tne right
OF Senator Stephenson. of Wisconsin,
% his seat opened with the first Of a
program of speeches that may hold
back for a final vote until the middle
Of the week The anti-Stephenson
forces in Wisconsin in charges which
were brought before the Madison legis-
lature and investig; ID there. attacked
the manner in VIII. the Stephenson
nen used money conducting the prl-
Aarles that brought about Mr.. Steph-
enson's election.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Directors Of lnterurban.

A meeting OF the directors OF the
interurban electric railway is sched.
uled for the near future at Green
vile. 1t is understood that at this
meeting 1t will be determined whether
the extension from Greenville to
Spartanburg will go by Greer or Reid
Vile. There is considerable interest
in this matter in the territory in
volved. Reidville has made attrac-
tive offers to the company for the
line to go through there, while 1t IS
understood Greer has made very little
effort TO secure 1t.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
pss.nt For improved Switch.

Letters patent have been issued to
Mr.. J. w. Bodie OF Greenwood for an
improved railroad switch. which has
for it's object the provisions or means
for replacing the wheels OF derail'
ed car on the track without necessi'
tating the stopping Of the train. Mr.
Bodie was for long time in charge
OF section on the c. G. w. c. and
is familiar with track conditions.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Hearings of Railroad Commission.

The railroad commission has called
several hearings on matters Of gen
eral interest A hearing will be held
about the middle OF May on the ques'
ton of reduction Of rates on intrs'
state shipments of starch. The boards
of trade of GreenviIle, Spartanburs
and other towns OF the state request
ed the hearing. The commission Will
soon hold hearings on the question OF
improving the schedules on the Ben
nettsville G. Cheraw railway and the
Northwestern railway OF South Caro-
lima
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
causeway Temporarily Repaired.

Camden. Supervisor West said
that the causeway leading to the Wat
cree river bridge, would be tempo
rarily repaired, and that it would he
possible to use it now. He said that
the road leading from Savage's plan
tation has been used since the recent
high waters. He said that It would
cost about $4,000 to repair the cause
way. Fortunately the convict camp
was only about mile from the bridge
during the food, and there will be nc
delay in completing the work.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Mexican Rebel Leader Arrested.

Chihuahau, Mex-General Rojas OF
the revolutionary forces, was placed
under arrest by General Orozco. the
commander-in-chief and two hundred
of Rojas' men were disarmed and
their rifles given to men whose loyalty
is not questioned. The remaining five
hundred men OF the Rojas detachment
were sent south to reinforce Generals
Campo and Salazar. Rojas is the man
who, when in command OF the rebel
garrison at Juerez. looted the branch
OF the Mexican National bank Of 1920
pesos.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
cherokee County Court Closes.

The spring term Of court OF general
sessions for Cherokee county has
come to a close. In the term. there
has been only one acquittal and this
in itself is quite remarkable record.
The court has dispatched the business
in remarkable time Only one mis-
trial occurred during the present
term. Up 10 the time that Judge
Gage came to Gaffney. he had not had
a mistrial in two and half years. In
the case of the state against alleged
moonshiners this record was broken,
as the jury failed to agree.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Col Moore Kills A Bad Negro.

Col. c. F. Moore, native OF the
county, but now residing in Cheraw,
several days ago, while at one OF his
large plantations across the river in
Chesterfield county, had trouble with
a desperate negro by the name OF
Randall Jackson. Later in the after
noon, while Colonel Moore was in his
commissary, Jackson entered and be-
gan firing. Two balls struck Col
Moore. but he is not dangerously
wounded. Colonel Moore returned the
fire as soon as possible killing Jack
son instantly.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
South carolina New Enterpri,es.

commission has been issued by
secretary OF state 10 the Scruggs e.
Bailey Gncorporated) Of Columbia
with a capital stock OF $4,000. The
petitioners are W. j. Scruggs and
F. Bailey. A general clothing bust.
ness will be conducted. A charter has
, been Issued to the Cash Grocery
Store Company of Cheraw with a cap
ital of $1,000. The officers are: S. l.
Gardner. president; c. r. Blackmon
vice.president and ]. F. Gardner. sec
retary. The Bank OF Elliott OF FL
liott has been commissioned with
capital stock OF 10000
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Stat. Cooperative Committee.

viii II. Seigler, superintendent oi
education Of Aiken county, who at the
1911 convention of the oStuehrn Educa'
tional association, held in Dallas. Tex
as. was elected president OF the South
Carolina board, and was given au-
thority to appoint committee to
serve for one year, has named the
committee. which is known as the
state cooperative committee.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-03-28
Girl Killed by Southern Train.

Greenvile.-Elsie Singleton, pref
ty 20-year-old mill girl, was instantly
killed by Southern Railway train No.
90 at the crossing of the Buncombe
road with the railroad tracks at the
Poe mill. The girl was on her way
to dinner at the time, and stepped
on the crossing without observing
the approach of the train. She was
struck In the back of the head and
her body hurled thirty feet.