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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-04-30
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.

May %.
John M. Patterson, of Char
lotte, spent Sunday in Fort Mill
with relatives.
Joe Belk was at home for
several days this week from the
Presbyterian college at Clinton.
d. N. CASTOR, Fort Mills chief
Of police, has been under treat
ment in a Charlotte hospital for
several days.
Col. Leroy Springs, of Lancas-
ter, left Saturday night for New
York, after spending a few
hours in Fort Mill on business.
Uncle Sam has licked Vic
Huerta on every goods box and
street corner in Fort Mill during
the last ten days.
Mrs. j. H. Witherspoon. of
Yorkville, was a guest several
days the last week of Mrs.
Effie Thompson, in this city.
Little Thomas Spratt has been
seriously ill for some days at the
home of his parents, Capt. and
Mrs. T. B. Spratt. in Sprattville.
The Rev. R. G. McLees, with
Mrs. McLees, arrived Saturday
afternoon from Winnsboro for
visit to Mrs. McLees' sister,
Mrs. j. B. Elliott. of this city.
The date of the Veserans'
Reunion at Anderson is May 27-
2S, instead of April 27-2S" as
stated through error in last
Thursdays Times.
On account of the Confederate
veterans reunion next week.
the Southern Railway announces
round-trip rate from Fort Mill
to Jacksonville of $8.35.
The condition of Charlie. the
little 6-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Steele who has been
seriously i'll for some days, was
reported as some better yester-
day.
The old-time spelling bee"
which was to have been given
Friday evening at the home of
Mrs. j. j. Bales, has been
postponed until tomorrow (Fri-
day. evening.
Mrs. j. N. Atwater has ac-
cepted a position in the Textile
Industrial Institute of Spartan
burg. Mr.. Atwater will close
out his business here and will
accept a position in Spartanburg.
At a meeting Thursday evening
of the board of trustees of the
Fort Mill public schools. Miss
Blanche Lawrence was elected
as music teacher for the term of
1914-15. Teachers for the ad-
vanced grades were also elected
but the names of these were
withheld, pending the accept
ance or refusal of those named.
Harvey McAteer, a young man
employed at the Parks Grocery
company in this city, and Miss
Alice Anderson, were married in
Rock Hill last Sunday. Mrs.
McAteer is a daughter of Mr..
S. A. Anderson, who recently
moved from Fort Mill to the
Steel Creek section.
The York Baptist Sunday
school convention will be held
in Yorkville on Tuesday and
Wednesday, May 5 and 6. Dele
gates from each Sunday school
in the county are expected to be
present. The delegates from
the Fort Mill church are j. T.
Young. S. l.. Meachbm. w. B.
Meacham, Jr.. Mrs. j. p. Coats
and Miss Mamie McElhaney.
The Southern Railway has
issued a very attractive booklet
of Jacksonville. Fla. in which
city the annual reunion of the
United Confederate veterans is to
be held the coming week. These
booklets. which carry many
illustrations and much descrip-
tive matter of the Florida CITY.
are given to all who desire them
and will inquire at the local
passenger station.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
Left Capital Vulnerable.

One hundred years ago the residents
OF Washington were seriously dis
turbed by rumors that the British
were planning an expedition for the
capture of their city. Grave as was
the danger. the authorities were slow
to move. After considerable delay a
fleet OF gnnboats and barges were as
sembled and placed under the COM
nand of the veteran Commodore Bar
ney, who had served with distinction
In the Revolution. But the land de-
fenses were almost totally neglected.
Though the government called for 15,-
900 troops. the actual defense force
about the national capital consisted Of
but few hundred militia. In conse-
quence. when the British finally
marched on the city In midsummer
they encountered little opposition.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
TIMBER USED IN MINES.

About One-fourth Timber Cut In Colo
RADIO Consumed by Mining.
nver.-Approximately one-fourth
of the timber cut in Colorado is CON
sumed by the states mining industry.
says the Department of Agriculture
in a bulletin issued on Rocky Noun
tain mine timbers. The total annual
consumption of timber of Colorado for
mining purposes is about 51,600000
board feet, valued at something like
s1,250,0O0.
Lodgepole pine, or white pine as it
is sometimes called locally, is the tim
ber most used. with Engelmann or
white spruce next. Douglas fir, the
so-called red spruce of the Rocky
Mountain region. was once the favor
lite wood for mines, but its growing
scarcity has brought the two other
woods into prominence.
Fire-killed lodgepole pine and Engle-
mann spruce, of which there is a great
quantity in the Rocky Mountains,
ought to give satisfactory service in
mines, says the department, provided
it is free from decay. Beams cut from
timber standing dead for about thirty
years showed a strength, when tested
by the department. intermediate be
tween that of gren and of air-dried
material cut from live timber. DryiJA
increases the strength and stiffness "
the wood. but decreases its toughnAs
Attention is called by the dep2rrt-
ment to the possibility of using pre-
servative treatments to prevent decay
of timber when set in the mines. 81
general rule such treatment, !
properly applied will work for econ
omy in the long run.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
MODEL MAN NEVER SAW EVIL
Famous Twin Lived e6 Years Near
New York City, But Stayed Away.


Babylon, L. I.-Samuel Muncie, nine
ty-sfx years old. one of the famous
Muncie twins of Babylon. is dead hav-
ing gone through life with his broth
er William, hearing no evil, seeking
no evil. speaking none. He never
drank, chewed or smoked, never went
tc theater or saw a show OF any
kind, except church festivals. and
when he wanted amusement usually
painted the barn.
Some time ago the twins became
known through the country as the
heartiest, oldest twins on record. Born
Christmas. 1918, they lived and
worked together on adjoining farms.
They never quarreled and never
played. Once Samuel was asked If he
ever played checkers. He snorted'
mo. sir, ! never waste my time"
Although within almost walking dis
tance. he never saw New York. Once
he drove TO Brooklyn, but found the
place too bustling and noisy. That was
back in 1S39 and he never felt anoth-
er call to wander from Babylon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
.ospprr ExporIs Snow increase.

Washington. With sales abroad
steadily increasing. exports of copper
from the United States during the six
months ending with March last, to-
tailed 495 100000 pounds, according to
the Department OF Commerce. The ex-
ports equaled the total exports for the
calendar year 1906 and one and one
half times the exports for 1902. In
every instance, says the department,
exports of copper pigs and bars have
been larger during each of the past six
months than in the corresponding pc
riod of last year.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

vicarious heroism. For Memorial
day is the day of the living and the
dead. the day of comrades whom no
sting of death nor lapse of time can
separate. 1t is the day when the
Grand Army militant salutes the
Grand Army triumphant. 1t is the
sacramental day of nationality 1t
Is the day we acknowledge each and
all our debt to the boys of 81, who
are now the patriarchs of IA. 1t is
the day of neither North nor South
nor East nor West. but OF Union and
Liberty. now and forever, one and in
separable.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
His Enulish.

Can you talk English?'' asked the
official The applicant for naturaliza-
ton papers looked bewildered.
ASK him." the official said to an
interpreter. whether he can talk
English?"
The question having been put, the
foreigner smiled and nodded confident
ly.
"Oh you can talk English, can you?'
Again the applicant looked bewild-
cred.
Tell him." the interpreter was di-
rected, ito talk English"
Having received the order. the for.
eigner triumphantly shouted:
Down with Mexico
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
That Was Different.

Il never believe anything one wom-
an tells me about another" he said
81 was just going to tell you she
replied, that your wife had given me
to understand that she considered you
the handsomest, bravest, best and wis
est man in the world. but ! suppose it
is useless, for you VIII not believe she
ever said it,
oh, well, of course. there always
are exceptions"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

dening report of those killed in the engagement
Full lists being published about the Memorial
day season. The Union loss at Champions Hill
was according to General Grants memoirs 410
killed 1874 wounded and 1877 missing Hovey
alone lost 200 killed wounded and mssng-one
third of his command. 1t estimated that the
Confederates lost about 5000 killed and wounded
and 5000 captured in pursuit and battle. Loring's
division which was the right of Pembertons line,
never got back into vicksburg, and Pemberton fell
back to Big Black river.
The most cheerful part OF this Memorial day
news was the fact that it meant Grant had a firm
position between Johnston and Pemberton
Close on the news from Champions Hill came
dispatches describing fight at Big Black river.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
WHEN THE WAR WAS OVER
Child Learns That Joy Sometimes
Finds Deepest Expression
In Tears.

1t was morning in early spring
the spring OF '65. The orchard was
in full bloom and on the wind was
the odor of the blossoming crabapple
trees in the woods pasture. l was
sitting on the back doorstep eating a
bowl of bread and milk and pausing
between spoonfuls to note the glory of
woods, pasture and blue sky. was but
four years old and the beauty OF the
world was just dawning on me. when
to my ears came sudden. far-off. dull
booms like sudden echoes of thunder.
The sky was without cloud Again
heard the dull boom. All had
1t,
Mother" called, Someone's
pounding on the side of Uncle Dawes
barn!"
She came to the door and listened.
Again came the dull, thunderous
sound. For moment she listened
and then burst out sobbing
whats the matter, mother? Does
It scare you? I'm not afraid"
She stopped over and gathered me
to her breast "The war is over. The
war is over" was all she could say,
but she said 1t over and over "The
war is over and your father is COM
ing home"
why. I'd think you'd laugh instead
OF cry! I'd think you'd be glad in
stead of sorry" Child that was, I
knew not that 10y sometimes finds
deepest expression in tears.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
Aa71zE OF GHANN1WAz.15 5

From the Mississippi campaign came the bright
est reports of progress The eyes of North and
south alike were upon Grant and Pemberton at
Vcksburg. the almost impregnable stronghold OF
the Confederacy In the Mississippi valley. Farra-
gut had run past the batteries of New Orleans and
Porter was assisting Grant in the reduction of the
works around Vicksburg. Newspapers daily print
ed glowing accounts of the progress of the siege
but the city did not fall. Still it was from Grant
that the encouraging heartening news of the day
came. On May 80. the day before the date now
set for Memorial day, certain New York newspa
pers printed dispatches stating that vicksburg had
fallen; that Pemberton had escaped from the city
with the loss OF his artillery. This report, how
ever, promptly denied
On the same day authentic accounts and pic
lures of an engagement at Champions Hi near
Vicksburg received. About Ave o'clock in
the morning of May 15 General Grant had re-
ceved information from two who had been
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

OF limb and mind.
The knowledge and the grace to be
Placed high among the worthy kind
That still advance"
He thought chance his only need
To smash distractions and succeed.
And ne'er surmised
That year by year and day by day.
Through rainy seasons and through
dry.
While others pushed him from the way,
He passed the fairest chances by
Unrecognized
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
Indcpcndencc.

why did you quarrel with Mr.. Slim
SOM"
He became impertinent l met
him in trolley car the other day
and after we had argued for half an
hour on the suffrage question he
wanted to help me when I stepped
from the car"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
To Them That Have.

II man is very rich all his ventures al
ways pay,
Money flows in golden streams to his
pockets day by day:
II a man is very poor he may dare and
plan and strive,
He may do the best he can, but his ven
lures never thrive.
II man has won renown each endeavor
spreads his fame.
Every act and every word adds new lus-
ter to his name;
II man is all unknown, he may dc
things that are grand,
But nobody ever cares, and he never gets
hand.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
DAY OF UNION AND LIBERTY
This Is the Time the Nation Should
Remember the Debt 1t Owes to
the Veterans.

On May 30. 1862, there was no such
smiling land as we see this day. Then
the booming of the guns alternated
today we see an exultant republic,
running eagerly forward to meet its
fuller and more glorious destiny.
And whom shall we thank for this 2
The venerable men who walk or ride
on Memorial day beneath their sacred
battle flags. and the men who sleep
today beneath the blue of the sky
and the stars OF the night. How great
their sacrifice, Some gave literally
all they had-even their names. They
lie in unmarked trenches. their very
place of sepulture forgotten. The,-
names are lost and they have gained
a name the which neither man nor
time can wrsst from them-the name
of Patriot
Their prowess gave us peace;
undying be their fame
1t is for us OF the younger genera
tion, whose eyes opened on country
wrapped in peace. to fill up our hearts
as urns with the precious wine of
gratitude and offer them, brimming
over. to that Grand Army of the Re
public which marches In flesh and
spirit on Memorial day. Are there
shadowy and invisible reunions at Bull
Run, and Spottsylvania, and the VIII
derness. and Manassas. and Malvern
Hill. and Cold Harbor and Gettys-
burg. and Atlanta7 Well, might there
bo when the nation at this time rises
pa memory's wings TO the heights of
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

ton na0 tne aQVantdSe Vi tuo loItihcd
tions and outworks about Vicksburg.
A day or two after May 80. 1863, re-
ports we're received in the North of
desperate hand to hand fighting out
side of Vicksburg and general assaults
on the works. Several Notifications
fell, but were retaken by the Con-
federates.
In the end of May the marine divi-
sions under Porter did some excellent
work at Haynes Bluffs under Grants $
direction. News of this was printed
shortly after the date which is now
set apart for Memorial day.
There had been much criticism of
the administration in the North and
the Union arms had come in for their
share of popular opprobrium and the
news of Grants successes in the
West was sorely needed.
1t heartened the troops serving in
other campaigns and 1t heartened
those at home
1t was not long before what is now
Memorial day that New York, in 1853,
received news of the gallant charge
of the Eighth Pennsylvania cavalry
at Hazel Grove. where "StonewalI'
jackson turned the Union right In
fantry, artillery and cavalry lost heav-
ily In this engagement in Hooker's
Charlottesville campaign.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

where the Confederates
were again driven from
their position, and fed
across the stream, burning
the bridges. DON 8
were constructed and the
Union army continued in
pursuit of p e m b e r o n.
After the engagements at
Champions Hill and Big
Black river the invest
ment of Vicksburg was as
complete as Grants linn
tied number of troops
could make 1t. For days
the newspapers we're filled
with the progress of the
work of constructing roads
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

Grant Immediately recalled Sherman from Jack
son and directed him to send one division with an
ammunition train to Join his force. Within
an hour after sending this dispatch Steee's divt-
sion was under way. The Union forces moved
cautiously, with pickets thrown In advance. by sew
eral roads Smiths division on the southernmost
road was the first to encounter the enemys pick
cts They we're driven In, we're the pckets con-
fronting Osterhaus the middle road and Hovey
on the northernmost road BY the time Grant
arrived Hoveys skirmish had assumed almost the
proportions of battle.
Pemberton selected a position Champions
Hill to meet the Union forces General Grant at
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
DEPRIVED OF CHIEF PLEASURE.

We'll. what's
the matter with
your asked the
head of the firm.
You act as. If you
h a d a grud d 6 e
against the whole
world. l let you
off to go to the
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

ball game yesterday. too. You ought
to be in good spirits today. What's
the trouble? Come, out with it,"
You see.' replied office boy. 81 amt
had no chance all mornin' to read de
account in de papers of de game wot
seen"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
A Staaaerer.

Young Wife -four weeks married)-
Good gracious, reproaching me al
ready because / have bought a new
hat. Is it going to be like this every
month ?-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

stirring days was not all
rose-tinted by any means.
Lee was threatening the
second invasion OF the
North and the, Shenan-
doah and Cumberland
valleys were threatened
with becoming seats OF
war and being ravaged
by hostile armies. The
little town of Gettysburg
had not yet awakened to
the fact that It was to be
the center of the most
colossal struggle OF the
war, and in Arkansas
and Virginia the Union
successes had not been
all thet they might have
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
Gift Of Thouuhts

If. instead of gem, or even a
flower. we could cast the gift of a
lovely thought into the heart of a
friend, that would be giving as the
angels must give.-George MacJon
aid.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
verx Old copper Mime.

II not absolutely the Oldest the
Stora Kopparberget in Sweden is the
Oldest copper mine of which any off,
cial figures can be found. 1t has been
worked continuously for nearly eight
hundred years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
Making a Virtue Of Neoes.Itv.

Most of the advocates OF walking
as splendid exercise are people too
poor to afford motor cars.-Chariestop
News and Courier,
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
Easily Remedied.

The trouble with your play" said
the manager, SIS that it lacks move
ment."
"Oh. l can easily remedy that" re-
piled the aspiring playwright. III
introduce Marathon dance in the
third act"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
The Value of a SONG.

Why. remember when l could
have bought the ground on which the
business part of this town stands for
a song"
We'll. Caruso could still buy 1t for
song, or mebby less"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

once realized that the posi-
tion was a strong one. The
hill commanded a view OF
the surrounding country
and was protected by a
ravine and heavy shrub
berry. The battle of Cham
pion's Hill lasted about four
hours. during which time
every man OF Hovey's divt-
sion and McPherson's two
divisions was engaged. Cen
eral Grant drove Pemberton
from his position and the
city of Vicksburg was near
er to its doom. Had 1t not
been for neglect on the part
OF subordinates to promptly
obey, General Grant felt
that he could have almost
completely disc gan re d
Pemberton's force.
Tempering this bit OF
hopeful news was the sad
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
A Word In His Favor.

One good thing about tightwad is
that he doesn't make 1t necessary for
the public to take care of his family
after he is gone.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
AZEK4M2RzH> IN.

s THE piteously thinner
ranks this year than they were
last-of veterans file through the
crowded streets of hundreds of
American cities on Memorial day.
the minds of those who fought be-
meath the blue or for the gray will
turn to May 30 OF 81 years ago,
when ashore and afioat men were
doing those deeds which will be
cnmmemnrated hx Memnrial dav
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
Her Helm.

Whatever happens" he fervently
declared, Il know that l shall be a
better man for having loved you"
Pm so glad to hear you say that,
for you need improvement so much"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

Memorial day not dreamed of then. North
and South busy with the grim business of
war The land shook with the tramp OF armed
forces and the rumble of artillery, and America
was the scene of some of the mghtest battles
which history records.
The news which came to the North in those
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29
I Qp@IEa6f}Ifl
HENRY ROWLAND
Only dChdTg

IT have the talent
to succeed;
A proper chance Is
all I need"
He sadly said;
II see around me
everywhere
Men who are ig-
n ora 4 a n d
small.
Whose wits with
mine would not
compare
Yet. lacking wis
dom. after all.
They get ahead
II have the wish to
get along.
My records clean.
m y Will I s
strong.
l crave a chance:
I know. II Fortune
favored me.
i have the strength
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

through the bayous and swamps back OF the
city.
Dispatches printed on May 80 gave rise to con-
siderable anxiety over Grants safety. Johnston
was not more than fifty miles in his rear with
an army about the size of his own. and Pember-
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-29

stoneworkers in Germany have O
union membership of 1878
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-06

Miss Ruth Hadley and Miss Ferne
Murphy left this morning for three
weeks visit in northern California.
Down with the high cost of liv-
ing. Abbott & McDaniel's cleaning
department will help you. 1t
George Fred Williams apparently
mistook "pitiless publicity" for a
worldwide policy.
Walton shoes for boys and girls
for less money and wear better. Ash
land Trading Co.
w. B. Callahan of Tacoma was In
Ashland on business the first OF the
week. |3
The Columbia Cafeteria Is the
place to entertain your friends, 1t "
]. D. Fleckher OF Hood River was
an Ashland visitor this week.
F. Hills of Medford was In Ash
land this week. B,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-06
Sheldon May Talk
To Canadian Growers

Ben Sheldon has been invited to
address the Western Canada Horti-
cultural Association on Apple and
Pear Culture in the Rogue River" 4"
He is asked to particularly give the
fruit growers of Canada the benefit
of his observations in frost fighting.
He was very active in fighting frost
in the valley last spring, spending
night after night in observation and
warning the growers throughout the
valley. He is therefore in position
to give some interesting facts regard
ing frost fighting and the benefits to
the growers and fruit generally. He
will speak on August IS and will
stop in Portland on his return.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the County Court of the State OF
Oregon, for Jackson County.
In the matter of the Estate and Last
Will and Testament of Mrs. Anna
M. Morse, deceased.
Notice is hereby given all parties
having claims against the above
named estate that they are required
to present the same, duly verified
and with the proper vouchers, to the
undersigned Executor of said will,
at room of the Citizens Bank Of
Ashland building, Ashland, Oregon.
within six months from the date OF
the first publication of this notice,
viz: within six months from August
9Th, 1914. .f .# ..,..s.s
Erwin f. MORSE,
Executor, Aforesaid.
..., 2l-5t-Thurs.