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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Killed While at Target Practice.

Cadet Louis Geddings Dotterer, a
member of the freshman class at the
Citadel and eldest son OF DR.. Louis
P. Dotterer of Charleston was shot
in the head while at target practice on
the Rifle Range, where the Citadel
corps is now encamped. and died in a
few minutes afterwards as result OF
his wound. Cadet Dotterer with
squad Of officers and cadets was in
the pit just beneath the target when
he met his death. The bullet that
brought his life to an end came from
one of the rifles discharged in volley.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
understandable Scenes Of Flood.

Hallulah, La.-Scenes here are al
most indescribable. High water is
everywhere as far as the eye can see
and is from ten to fifteen feet deep
in north Talulsh. The inhabitants are
in need of food supplies, other than
those sent here from Vicksburg. Un'
less immediate relief is received the
suffering Of those without place to
stay will be intense. Water from the
Salem crevasse continued TO rise.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
N.w,.rrv Teacher. Hold Meeting.

The County Teachers Association
met at Little Mountain Newberry
county Prof. G. P. Voight. Of Newberry
College. delivered the address before
the Association. He spoke on German
school system, pointed out the excel
lencies OF this wonderful system and
drawing lessons from 1t which may
be profitable for the people OF this
country to learn. Prof Voight spent
some time in Germany. and spoke not
only from a theoretical. but from a
practical knowledge art observation
OF the German system.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Died From Injuries Received.

F. E. Cox died from injuries receiv-
ed in the freight yard at Pickens a
few days ago. While standing on the
ground between two cars, supervising
the unloading Of freight some shift
Ing cars struck one OF the cars and
he was pinned by the gang plank
against the other, which nearly sever
ed his body. He was injured intern
ally and his pain was intense. He
was not able to lie down after the
accident. Mr.. Cox has held the posi-
ton of depot agent here for several
years.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Folders For State Teachers.

Telling the teachers Of arrangements
now being perfected for their enter
tainment, during the annual conven'
ton of the State Teachers Associa'
t,on. to be held here April rs, 26 and
q. folders are being sent to all mem
bers of the Teachers Association by
the Charleston Chamber OF Commerce
which. through the Tourist and Con
ventien League. was active in bring
ing the Association Convention to this
city. The folder contains letters to the
teachers from Mr.. A. B. Rhett, presi'
dent of the local committee.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
To Meet For Rifle Range Practice.

Seven men from each of the thirty
six companies composing the National
Guard of South Carolina will be in
Charleston for a period of about ten
days. commencing May 90, for practice
at the Rifle Range, according to or
ders now being printed for distribu-
tion. under instruction of Adjt. and
Inspector General W. W. Moore. Sew
eral trophies are to be offered for the
teams and individuals making the
best records in rifle work, and every
announcement will be afforded to
bring South Carollnas practice up.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
A Blind Tlaer Under Depot

st. Matthews.-Blind tigers are said
to be so numerous in town that one is
not surprised when he sees the vari-
able and manifold signs. bnt there
was much merriment here when a
little rat terrier, in search of its prey
under the depot, suddenly came to a
halt and began to bay in "deepmouth'
ed and solemn tones" The big jugs
and demijohns were there in abnud
ance A beautiful system of shelving
rad been improvised for easy and safe
assortment.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
e.;-ti.ld County Good Roads.

Under the guidance OF the county
board of commissioners who are men
holding Office gratis and not even re-
ceiving mileage. Fairfield county is
today building the best roads that the
people have ever enjoyed. From the
Chester county line to the Richland
county line the chaingang is building
a highway almost the equal OF any
road in the state, and when this is
completed the board expects to place
the gang on another road leading
northwest from the town and work II
in the same manner.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
SHOW IS ORGANIZED
THE SITUATION Is DISCUSSED BY
PRESIDENT OF POULTRY
MEMS ASSOCIATION.
FORMED STATE ASSOCIATION
The Members Are Urged to Make An
Exhibit at Columbia During the Nat
IonaI Corn Exposltion-Mueh Inter.
est 10 Being Shown.

Columbia. members Of the
South Carolina Poultry Association,
which was organized here recently,
viii hold state poultry show in Co
lura5ia at the same time with the Ma.
ton Corn Show next January. Every
Coultry breeder in the state Is urged
to Join the association and send an
exhibit to the show. Theo. e. Hclz-
hauser OF Columbia is the president
of the association Mr.. Holzhauser is
very much interested in the associa-
ton and believes that a good work
will be accomplished.
"rhis being the age for united ef-
FORTS" said Mr.. Holzhauser, lin all
enterprises. 1t behooves us as poultry
breeders also to organize and work
together for q certain definite end, so
as 10 Put poultry breeding on a par
with the breeding Of other live stock
In our state. This Is the more rea'
sonable, as there are more people In
terested IN this line of live stock
breeding than in any other.
For this reason, within the last few
weeks, an organization was success.
fully launched and termed. "The South
Carolina Poultry Association" Quite
a number of poultry breeders attended
both the iritiatory meetings in Colum
bia and as things now seem, the South
Carolina Poultry Association has a
bright future ahead, and will be
strong factor In bettering conditions
for poultry breeders"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
d A. 2. To Have Monument.

Within a year, said the daughters
OF the American Revolution. the nonu-
ment to the three partisan generals
of South Carolina will be unveiled. the
contract for the design havil; heel
awarded Mr.. F. Wellington Ruckstuhl
by the monument commit :se. The de
sign for the monument is said 10 De
most artistic and appropriate. and the
stately shaft when erected viii aid TO
the beauty and historic interest OF the
Capitol grounds. Mrs. A. |. Robertson,
chairman OF the committee. came to
Columbia to meet Mr.. Rockstuhl
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Feedstuffs Are Below The Grade.

CChohbuo SflO eN'S" 'hS
The commercial feed stufts inspec-
tors are finding numerous shipments
of corn throughout the state that are
decidedly off grade and q large per-
centage of this corn is entirely unfit
for feeding animals OF any kind ac-
cording to Commissioner Watson. He
said that he was urging all merchants
and conusmers in the state to refuse
to accept any off grade and to notify
the state department of agriculture
promptly and an inspector would be
Immediately dispatched to make In
spection and draw a sample. A major
ity of the corn that Is being shipped
into the state Is shipped sight draft
bill OF lading attached, and the con-
signee once having paid the draft and
accepted the shipment must necessar-
lily be the loser II the corn does not
come up to the requirements of the
commercial feed stuff act Of this state.
All buyers are urged to have all
doubtful appearing shipments exam
ined by one OF the inspectors before
delivery is made.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Annual oratorIeaI contest.

In the fifth annual oratorical con
test of the high schools Of the Pied
mont section held in the G. F. c..
auditorium, Greenville. Wilkes Denny
of the Seneca High school won first
place and Grady Fegan Of Greenville
High school won second place. In
addition to the gold medal offered for
first and second places, respectively.
the Seneca school. Of which Wilkes
Denny was the representative. won
the coveted honor of holding for one
year the solid silver cup given by the
Jefferson Powder Company OF Biz
mingham.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
SOUTH CAROLINA
W0MAN'S STATUE
UNVEILED AT COLUMBIA WITH
VERY IMPRESSIVE SCENES
AND EXERCISES.
BARNwELL WAS THE ORATOR
Men Of South Carolina Pay Tribute to
Women Of the confedsraey When
Beautiful Monument 10 Unveiled on
state House Ground.

Columbia.-The tribute OF the men
OF the State to the noble self-sacri-
ficing South Carolina Women Of the
Confederacy, whose devotion, courage,
and love in the dark days Of the SOS
kept alive the courage OF the men OF
the Confederacy, who in rags and
half starved, fought against over
vhelming odL., was In part paid
when the monument to the South
Carolina Women of the Confederacy
was unveiled In the presence OF thous-
ands of loyal South Carolinians. The
weather was ideal and thousands from
all parts of the state were In atten-
dance. taking their part In doing nonor
to the nobls women OF Carolina
The speakers stand was profusely
decorated In Confederate colors and
masses Of flowers. Seated on the stand
were representatives Of chapters OF
Daughters of the Confederacy
throughout the State, the members VI
Camp Hampton. the monument COM
mission, Gen. C. Irwin Walker, chair
man: Capt. William E. Gonzals, secre-
tary and treasurer; Col. C. A. Reed
and Col. T. j. Moore. Major John
G Richards, the other member OF the
commission. vas detained at his home
by sickness and could not be present.
The Rev. John G. Richards and the
Rev. F. o. S. Gusts. the Hon. Jos. w.
Barnwell, the Hon. A. l.. CASTOR, anc
Can't Dwight, Mrs. c. E. Graham, the
president of the South Carolina Diyi
sion of the U. D. c., and others were
also on the stand.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Omen Season For petty Politics.

Atlanta-This is the open season fol-
petty politics in Atlanta, and 1t is
bringing many amusing incidents. Not
least among them is the fact that
every little fellow who decides to run
for council from the fourteenth ward,
or for assistant chief night watchman
OF the city dump, fills his lungs full
of air or his pen full of ink and an
nounces ,stentoriously, MY hat is in
the ring" He announces 1t seriously
and proudly, after the manner OF one
who has just made pithy epigram to
point a doughty deed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
A Rich Young Grand Duchess.

London.-The new Grand Duchess
Marie of Luxembourg will be very rich
for she succeeds to nearly all the i'm
mense fortune OF her father, the late
grand duke, who was very wealth,
and spent large sums on the duchy
He used to pay the diplomatic repre-
sentatives whom he maintained al
Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Brussels an6
The Hague. In London Luxembourg IL
represented by the Netherlands min
lister. The grand duchess has been
very carefully brought up. She has
learned many languages.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
rmo Million canltal Wlped Out.

Washington-The capital stock ano
surplus of the Second National Bank
OF Cincinnati, o.. amounting to about
$4,000 900 has been wiped out by
losses. according TO reports 20 the
Comptroller of the Currency. The
action of the clearing house associa
ton in taking charge of the institution
guaranteeing its deposits avoided sus
pension. An assessment will be levied
on the stockholders to restore the
capital. The bank losses are said 10
be due to bad investments. The total
liabilities approximated sS,OOO,OOO.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
General Order by Adjt. Gen. Moore

General Order by Adjt. Sen. Moore
A general order has been ise"ed by
Adjt. Gen. Moore announcing that he
South Carolina regiments OF the Ma
tional Guard will attend the annual
encampments of the companies OF the
South at Admission, Ala. The third
regiment will go into camp on July
6 for ten days; the First regiment
on July Is for ten days. and the Sec
ond regiment on July 25 for ten days.
The amount available for the en-
campment is about 100000 The South
Carolina companies did not attend last
wear on account of lack OF funds.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
South Carolina New Enterprises.

The secretary Of state mas issued q
commission to the Bank Of Gales, II
Williamsburg county, with capital
stock of $4,000. TIE petitioners are
w. p. Wilson, V. G. Arne.'e and F. l..
Wilcox. A commission has been is
sued to the Cades Mercantile company
of Cades, with a capital sock of Sl5.'
600. The petitioners are: w. B. Wilson
". &. Annette and F. L. "i'co a
commission has been issued to the
Loris Publishing company Of Loris,
with a capital OF $4,000.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Not Much Fertilizer Used

Columbia.-Reports on Ale in the Of
fee of the state treasurer show that
the farmers have used about 12O.-
900 less tons Of fertilizer this year
than last. There Is tax of 25 cents
a ton on all fertilizer sold aid the
total amount to be received from tho
tax this year is s195.63+ 72. The
total amount received to the same
date last year was s22S,9O3.36. The TO-
tai amount received from the tax f'r
last year was s255,OS2.49. The fund
goes to Clemson college.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Has Appointed Representatives.

Arthur l.. CASTOR, division COM
mander of the United Sons Of Con-
federate Veterans, of South Carolina,
aas appointed the representatives from
this state to the reunion to be held
In Macon, May to 10. The follow
ing appointments have been announc-
ed: Miss Rebecca Aiken, of Green
wood, sponsor; Miss Nell Elliott, of
Winnsboro, maid OF honor; Mrs. A.
Wylie Moore, of Chester, matron of
honor; Mrs. A. L. CASTOR, of Chester,
chaperon.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Tn. pI.trict Conference Of U. D. c.

The district conference of the
Ridge division, U. D. c., held its ses-
sion at Johnston with the Mary Ann
Brice chapter, the following 10 chap
ters being in the division: Edward
Croft chapter, Aiken; Batesburg chap
ter, Batesburg; Beech Island chapter,
Beech Island; Michael Brice chapter,
Blackstock; John S. Kennedy chapter
Camden; Chester chapter, Chester;
Wade Hampton chapter, Columbia;
NJ. C. Butler chapter, Columbia; Edge
field chapter, Edgeheld; Florence
Thornwell chapter, Fort Mill; Lancas-
ter chapter, Lancaster; s. D.. Barron
chapter, Old Point; Winthrop College
chapter, Rock Hill; Ann White chap
ter, Rock Hill; Ridge Spring chapter,
Ridge Spring; Lucinda Horn chapter,
Saluda; John Bratton chapter, Winns-
boro; Winnie Davis chapter York
vile.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Three son;bs Exploded in New York.

New York.-Three bombs were ex-
ploded within a short distance Of each
other in the Italian east side colony.
One bomb wrecked the grocery on
Twelfth street, another demolished the
front of a fish store on Eleventh street
and the third burst without serious
damage in front Of a tenement on
Tenth street. The grocer admitted to
the police that he had recently receiy-
ed series of threatening letters but
the others insisted that they had re-
ceived no threats. No arrests have
been made.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
maoissrat. Removed in Lsurens.

The following letter has been sent
to the secretary OF state from the
governors Office: His excellency,
Gov. Blease. has this day appointed
w. c. Curry, OF Owings, or Gray Court,
a member OF the boards Of eQualiza-
ton for Dial's township, Laurens coun-
ty. to fill the unexpired term of s. l..
Owings, whose commission has been
revoked upon request of the Laurens
delegation and the other members OF
the board, It having been secured
through a Misrepresentation.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
s.,ch /, Anxions 10 Face Charge.

That Fredrick o. Beach, accused OF
cutting Mrs. Beach's throat and now
under bond on a charge OF assault
and battery with intent to kill, is anx'
ious that the charge hanging over him
come to it's final settlement is indicat-
ed By the telegram received from him
In Paris. The cablegram to his Aiken
LAWYERS, the Hendersons, reads: Am
returning in near future. Have trial
soon as possible"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
To Hold State Convention May is.

The executive committee OF the
Democratic party meeting at the state
house issued a call for the state con-
ventlou to be held in Columbia on
May Is at noon. The county conven-
tons were called for May and the
club meetings for April q. Gen. Willie
Jones for IA years state chairman, an
nounced his retirement from the posi-
lion. Jasper county was received Into
the Democratic fold when R. N. Jefr-
cries, member of the committee from
the new county was seated.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
stat. Board Of Educatlon Meets.

The state board Of education met in
the governors Office, when routine
matters were discussed. w. X. Tate,
supervisor of rural elementary schools
submitted his report, showing much
progressive work, especially in the
country schools. A most satisfactory
report on the high schools OF the
state was made by w. II. Hand, state
high school inspector.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Agitation For Road Improvement.

AS summer begins to approach with
fits fine days for motoring over the
mountains, agitation for better high
ways is uppermost. A meeting will be
held in Greenville looking toward the
Improvement Of the roads leading to
Hendersonville via Travellers Rest.
This road is much used in summer
by tourists. and agitation for its i'm
provement is OF interest to a large
portion Of the state.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
c,ndlda,.s Of greenwood County.

Candidates for county offices IN
county are announcing
themselves right along these days.
Those who have announced are, for
reflections as treasurer, F. Graham
Payne, no opposition as yet; for clerk
of court. w. H. Yeldell, Sr., opposed by
DR.. l.. II. Russell and NJ. G. Bowles:
for auditor, for reelection, j. W. Can
field, opposed by Joe Lake, A. Jerome
Bell and W. r. Bullock; for county
superintendent for reelection, J. r.
Wideman, opposed by w. A. Fridy,
Thomas H. Edwards, James Rogers,
J. e. Arnold and T. E. Dorm; for su-
pervisor, L. NJ. Moore, j. B. McCombs.
J. w. Alton, Jr. and W. d. Melton, the
incumben; T. c. Burnett will not offer
for reelection; for sheriff for re-elec-
ton. T. w. Mcmillan, opposed by l.. c.
Elledge and J. A. Calhoun; for cotton
weigher at Greenwood, s. Gamewell'
Major w. J. Anderson, W. B. Wilkin'
son, T. N. Graham and ]. V. Scott.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
oransebura Politics interesting.

Orangeburg. County politics in
Orangeburg are beginning to become
interesting and candidates are freely
announcing themselves Of late. AS
the board of township commissioners
was abolished by an act of the recent
legislature. and substituting three su-
pervisors therefor, this new Office is
being largely sought after. SO far
there are IA announcements for super
visor, three OF whom are to be elected
Candidates are beginning to announce
for the house of representatives. No
announcements have been made Tor
any county offices, although rumor Is
out that most of the present officers
will have opposition.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Cas-. viii b Settled In Court

Columbia.-N ether B. ]. Rhame or
Hugh Wilson F. iser will be state
bank examiner will be settied by the
supreme court Associate Justice
Watts signed an order requiring r.
H. Jennings, to show cause bel re
the supreme court on April % Why
a pre-emptory mandamus should not be
issued to require him to honor the
draft or check drawn by B. ]. Rhaioe
as state bank examiner for expenses
during the month Of March. B. j.
Rhame was dismissed by the COVER
nor.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Indian conveyances Confirmed.

Washington.-The supreme court of
the United States decided that the
United States could not bring suit in
the Oklahoma courts to set aside con-
veyances by full blood Choctaws and
Chickasaws of land inherited by them
whether homestead" or surplus"
lands
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Corn Club Bows viii Be Interested.

Members OF the Greenville County
BOYS Corn club will be deeply inter-
ested in an important announcement
concerning the prize winners school.
which Is to be established in connec-
tion with the Fifth National Corn
exposition to be held in Columbia.
January 27 to February 8, 1913. Sec
retary Johnstone Of the board OF trade
Is in receipt of an announcement con
oerning the prize winners school
which is sent him through O. B. Mar
tin, assistant in boys demonstration
work.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
The Governor Makes Appointments.

The governor has appointed j. w.
NJ. Glover as magistrate for North
Augusta, in Aiken county to succeed
T. L. Hahn. who was recently sus-
pended by the governor. Mr.. Hahn
refused to resign the position and fol-
lowing his dismissal announced that
he would offer for the place in the
primary election next summer. The
governor has appointed w. F. Beard
of Langley as a member Of the board
of registration for Aiken.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Arnolntment by the Governor.

The governor has appointed J. N.
Johnson a member OF the highway
commission for Marion county to hll
out the unexpired term Of H. L. Thigh
man. A. Paysinger has been appoint
ed rural policeman for Dillon because
OF the refusal of Joe M. Bass to ac-
cept the position. The Richland dis
pensary board has notified the Cover
ernor OF the election OF Thomas w.
Collins as dispenser at the new dis
pensary.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Carolina Special ls peralIed.

The Carolina Special, the Southern
railways fast train from Charleston
TO Cincinnati, left the rails as 1t was
running into Spartanburg. The front
trucks of the engine jumped the track
at Marion avenue and Pine street.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
e.o.ivers For Fuel pil Company.

Muskogee, Okla.-Receivers were
appointed for the Central Fuel Oil
Company in the Federal court here up
on the application of the Bankers
Trust Company OF New York, holder
Of a six-million dollar mortgage.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
ni,,.nsarv Sales in Six Counties.

The total sales by the dispensaries
IN six counties of the State for March
amounted to s220,777.s6, according to
a report made by NJ. H. Mobley, state
dispensary auditor. The sales show
considerable increase over February
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Aiken Company is Mustered Out.

Columbia-Acting under the military
code of South Carolina w. w. Moore,
adiutant general mustered out OF the
service Of the state of South Carolina
the First company OF the coast ar
tillery reserves of Aiken.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
Record Breaking Crop For Anderson.

RecoTd bTedKIhg OTUP TOT NHuc' WITT
1t is understood at Anderson that
the ginners' report on the 1911 crop
for Anderson county will show be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 bales. If this
be so, and the information seems to
be authentic, the crop is a record
breaker for Anderson county, ex-
ceeding any previous crop by more
than $4,000 bales.