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- ? FORT MILL TIMES. 1 VOL. XIV. FORTMILL.S.C., WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 4,1905. NO. 28. AN INSANE MOTHER Brained Her Seven Children and Then Burned Their Bodies MANIAC THEN TOOK HER OWN LIFE Mrs. Clarence Markham of Cambridge 111., Survives Long Enough to Make an Awful Confession. ? # Rock Island, 111., Special.?Mrs. Clarence Markham of Cambridge, near here, in a lit of temi?orary insanity killed her seven children with an axe, after which she placed their bodies on a bed, saturated it with coal oil and set tire to it. She then hacked her throat with a knife and threw herself on the burning bed. Neighbors' rescued her, but she was so badly burned that she died soon after she had made a confession. The oldest child was nine years of age, the youngest, a baby in arms. Neighbors, attracted by the smoke of the burning building, rushed to the rescue and found Mrs. Markham covered with blood and badly burned. Barely able to tell her story, she at first declared t lie crime had been committed by a strange man, but later when the sheriff arrived she admitted that she had slain her children one by one and attempted ,to destroy their bodies and her own in the lire. Soon afterward she died. When the ruins of the home had cooled, a confirmation of her story was had in the finding of the charred corpses, each with its skull crushed. The Markhams lived apart from neighbors, the husband being employed as a laborer on a nearby farm. He was compelled to he away from home during the day. Having noted his wife acting queerly for several weeks he had kept the children, the oldest of whom was but nine years of age. out of school to bo with the mother. She was never known to exa i i 111 111 viuii'iu icnaencies previously. The Carter Civil Suit. Chicago, Special.?Cross examination of I'apt. Oberlin M. Carter, charged with defrauding the government out of nearly $3,00,000, was continued before Special Kxnmine.r \Vyinan. The inquiry into the defendant's stock and bond deals between 1HSKI and 1S9(? occupied the time at Friday's session. The tinaucial transactions of the captain were taken up week by week and day by day, covering a period of four years. Indications are that it will take three or four more weeks to conclude the questioning of the witness. Prince Charles Supported. Coppenhagen, By Cable.?It is learned on high authority that should Norway's otter of the throne of that country to a prince of the house of Bernadotte be definitely declined during the coming week, steps will be taken by the storthing to invite Prince Charles of Denmark to become king of Norway. It is believed flint not more than ten members of the storthing are opposed to Prince Charles' candidature. King Christian and the British court favor it. Five Arc Murdered. Edna, Texas. Special.?Mrs. A. J. Conditt ami four children, a daughter of 13, and three boys from (> to 10 years old, were murdered in cold blood at tbeir borne near here. The mother and daughter were assaulted and tbeir bodies brutally disfigured. A baby about two years old was the only one left alive. All of them seemed to have been murdered with some blunt instrument, tbeir beads w?re crushed and their throats cut with a knife or razor. Glass Worker's Suicide. tompt was made last nigdlu lu hi lulul Millvllle, N. J., Special?Peter Smith, a well-known glass worker, committed suicide Monday morning by shooting himself through tho heart with a rllle. Business troubles over which he worried aro given as the cause. His mother lost her reason on seeing the body of her son and it is feared that she will not recover. His sister is also, prostrated and in a critical condition. Walked Out of Meeting. Montgomery. Ala., Special.?At a special meeting of the city council Aldciman Sullivan opposed the resolution to appropriate monex for the entertainment of President Roosevelt when he comes to Montgomery, saying that he would oppose one dollar of the people's money going this way. Acting Mayor Melntyre, who is also a member of the council, walked out during the proceedings, leaving no quorum and the rcsolutiou was laid over. GAINED OYER ONE BILLION DOLLARS How the Cotton Crop in Six Years Has Increased in Value. Regarding another source of Southern wealth, cotton, and the meaning to the South of its higher price, the Baltimore Manufacturers' Record says, under date of Sept 'doth: "The total value of the last six cotton crops, not counting the seed, has paid to the farmers was just a little over .fit,(1(10,000,000, while for the preceding six years the total, seed likewise not included, was $1,800,000,000, a difference in the lust six years over the preceding six-vear period in favor of Southern farmers of $1,'J00,000,000. "It is quite uncertain whether dur ing t lie six years of low prices, in which the crop averaged only $300,000,000 a year, there was not an actual loss to the producers?certainly if there was no loss, it was simply swapping dollars without profit?but during the last six years of higher prices the Southern farmers have gotten on their feet financially. They have received an average of $500,000,000 a year for their cotton, and to this might be added, in round figures, about $50,000,000 a year from the seed. The increase of $1,000,000,000 during the last six years over the preceding six is nearly twice as much as the entire national banking capital of the United States, it is more than the total savings bank deposits of all New England. 'For the first few years of this period the profit on cotton growing at these better prices was absorbed in paying up the debts which had accumulated during the low-priced period, but, with debts out of the way and the farmers in good shape, they have been stimulated into making many improvements as to better homes, better farm machinery and more of the conveniences which add to the comfort and happiness of life. "The towns and villages and cities of the South have shared in the prosperity of the farmers, find added to the prosperity brought about by the higher price of cotton, has been the great incrense in the production of foodstuffs?grain and meats, fruits and vegetables?end a vast expansion in railroad and industrial Interests. It is no wonder, in view of these facts, that as recently pointed out in the Manufacturers' Record, the as 1 I - ?* C* it - ' sfssi-u vumc 01 aouuiern property is now increasing at the rate of $250,000,000 a year, while the true value of Southern property is probably increasing at more than double that." Fireworks Factory Destroyed. New York, Special.?By the explosion of a large quantity of powder the fireworks factory of Joseph Speizo in Greenpoint, was totally desthoyed, Speizo's sixteen years old son, Antonio, was instantly killed and his wife and two younger boys and a workman were seriously injured. The explosion shook buildings within a radius of a mile and for a time it was believed that many persons had been killed. All members of the Speizo family worked in the factory, a small frame structure in an open lot, in which they turned out saluting bombs for use in Itulian festivals. This involved the use of much black powder quantities of which were scattered over the work benches. Joseph Speizo, the proprietor, was absent, the place being in charge of his eldest son, Manuel, who escaped unhurt when an alarm was raised by one of the younger boys that an explosion was imminent. Martin H. Littleton Declines. New York, Special.?Borough president, Martin \V.Little, of Brooklyn, made public a statement declaring that lie hud learned his name was to he presented to the fusion conference as a candidate for mayor, and that he would not accept the nomination. Forakcr's Creates A Stir. Washington, Special.?Senator Forakcr of Ohio who caused quite a stir by declaring in speech at Bellfontain that lie was opposed to conferring rate making power on interstate commission is annoyed by newspaper comments which make it appear his utterances indicate that he has fallen out with the President. "It is true," he said, "That the President favors this power be conferred 011 the commission and that I opposed it, hut there is 110 radical disagreement between the President and myself." Five Men Meet Death. Philadelphia, Pa., Special.?A rearend collision between the east bound New York Limited Express from St. Louis and a local passenger train which was standing at the Paoli station of the Pennsylvania railroad, 10 miles west of this city, resulted in the death of five men and the injuring f more than twenty others. WILL SOON LIFT THE QUARANTINE Louisiana Parish Health Officers Showing Willingness To Clear President's Path?New Orleans Record 23 New Cases. Now Orleans, Special.?Report to G I\ M.: New eases, 23; total, 3,023. Deaths, 3; total, 391. New foci, 4. Cases under treatment, 227; discharging, 2,405. The Sunday report would have been the lowest on record but for the report of a nest of infection in another convent and asylum, the attending physician reporting six eases among the girls in the Mount Cnrmcl Institute, on Piety street. There have been several eases in the Mount Carmel Convent on St. Cloud street, and as these two institutions are closely allied, it is very likely the infection was transmitted front one to the other. Another ease is reported from the French asylum, on St. Ann street, the patients former residence being far out on Gently road. Only four of the new eases were above Canal street. The Algiers side turned up two eases. Among the deaths is Sister Mary Edith of the Convent of Perpetual Adoration, on Marias street. She was only eighteen years of age and had only recently taken Her vows. She was Miss Pctronillc Nigel. l)r. Souchen's circular letter to the parish health ollieers suggesting that they fix on October 1~> as the date for raising the parish quarantines against the city, has already produced results, the board of health of Lafayette wiling that that town agreed. It is not at all unlikely that by the time the President arrives, the quarantines in Louisiana will be only an unpleasant memory. Mississippi Fever Summary. Jackson, Miss., Special.?The Mississippi yellow fever summary is as follows: Yieksburg, live new eases; Natchez, five new eases, one new focus; Serftnton, eight new eases; Guifport, one new ease; one death; Mississippi City, six new eases; Hamburg, two new eases, one death; liosetta, two new eases, three suspicious cases. Handsboro, one new case. No new infect ion at Port (Jibson, Harriston, Koxie or Moss point. Supplies have been sent to the people of Hamburg, who are in destitute circumstances. The Marine Hospital Service has sent Dr. Descbette to the place to undertake the fumigation and detention camp work. Surgeon Wasdin reports that he will place an officer in charge of the infection at Sera 11 ton. Alabama Bans All Mississippi. Birmingham, Ala.. Special.?State Health Officer, Dr. \Y. II. Sanders, after consultation with the local board of health announced that Alabama had quarantined against the entire State of Mississippi, effective at 3 o'clock. This action is supposed to he consequent upon the spread of yellow fever in numerous Mississippi towns, although an official explanation is withheld. Capt. Charles Price Dead. Charlotte, Special.?Capt. Charles Price, division counsel for the Southern Kaihvay, ami one of the best known constitutional lawyers in the south, died early Thursday morning at his home in Salisbury of Bright's uisease, ageu .?!?. lie was lor one term speaker of the general assembly of the State, had held many positions of honor, and conducted some of the most notable railroad suits in the south. Private Car Lino Inquiry. Washington, Special.'?Hearings in the private car line inquiry instituted by the interstate commerce commission wil be held iu this city on October IS. and probably wil continue for more than a week. The eases are directed against the Central of Georgia the Southern, Atlantic Coast Line, Pennsylvania and other railways. United States Court Suit. lvnoxville. Special.?Daisy Kherrin vs. the Southern Kail way is the most recent damage suit against that corporation that is the outcome of the Southern Kail way wreck at New Market in which sixty-four persons met death, and of which Sunday, September 24, was the lirst anniversary. The plaintiff sues for ten thousand dollars for alleged personal injuries sustained in tjie accident. Iler home is iu Mississippi. She is represented by Pickle, Turner & Kcunerly, of this city. The suit was tiled in the United States court. PROGRESS IS MADE An Exhaustive Statement Concerning Philippine Situation TROUBLE STILL IN SOME QUARTERS An Outbreak of Ladronism Recently. Sentiment for Immediate Indcnpendcnce?Troublesome Questions Yet to Be Solved. ? San Francisco, Special.?In an interview with an Associated Press representative, Secretary of War W. II. Taft, who arrived on the Korea from the Philippines ,after describing various incidents of the trip to Japan, referred to the political situ<i. . in-i aniMi 111 me iiuuppines, saving: "The political situation in some respects was not as good as it ought to be. A wave of ladronisin lias swept over the province of Cavite, and it has been found necessary to suspend the writ o? habeas corpus in the province of Cavite and Batangns, the neighboring province. The same was true of Samar, but the use of troops on Samar and the use of the supreme court of the United States and constabulary in Cavite lias put an end to this business; however, there were two or three men responsible for the keeping up of the ladronism, who 'had not been captured. Complaints were made against the constabulary and while many of them were unfounded, it was probably true that a change in the constabulary ought to be effected, ; and it is now under consideration by the government. 'The distressing agricultural depression, due to the loss of 75 per cent, of the agricultural cattle, drought, locust and the cholera as well as other causes, will probably not cease to be for several years. This naturally subjects the government to criticism because this alien government is much more likely to he criticized for existing conditions, however, free from blame in respect to them, than a native government. "Some of the younger men of education have been advocatinir immed into independence. It, therefore, became necessary to state with considerable emphasis the policy of the administration on this subject and to say that in the opinion of the administra- 1 tion there was no possible hope for independence short of a generation, because the people could not he lilted for self government in that time; in- 1 deed, it will probably take a much longer period. 44 The party consisted, as is known, of Democratie as well as Republican senators and congressmen, and their interviews represent al sides of the Philippine question, but, with a selfrestraint and moderation which cannot he too highly commended, it was tacitly agreed between the members of the congressional party on both sides that it would he most unwise for them to discuss before the Filipinos their differences of opinion, and therefore that any statement should he made by the representative of the administration as to the policy of political administration. ilouec the sight of which some of the irreconcilable Filippinos had hoped for, towit: A constant combat between Republican and Democratic members, with the Filipino people as an andience, was not presented, and i can- ? not express too einphat irally my ap- ( prcciation of the patriotic stand which our Democratic, brethren took in. this J mm h i hi rcmil ling a Ullllision <>S ?111 ferenccs of opinion to the proper representatives in congress. "While the conditions in the Philip- ; pines are not as favorable as wo would I like to have them and probably will not be favorable until the depressing conditions shall be followed by a prospcious season, still progress is being made. The government is more eflicient men are being eliminated and things are settling to business. Keonomy is being practiced more and more in the government. Filipinos are 1 being introduced very rapidly to the , - - 4 ' "? * ? 11 piuce 01 .americans and on me wnme, f in looking back over two years, decided steps forward have been taken. "Of the questions whieli were open 1 when we started on this trip and in ^ the settlement of which it was hoped t tl>e trip might lend aid, one was tinestablishment of a special tribunal the hearing of disputed questions in relation to possess ion of churches and rectories and cemeteries. I am glad i to say tthat before we reached the t islands a satisfactory law had been s enacted, which, it is hoped, will rapidly dispose of these cases. The law < refers the issues directly to the su- * preme court. I " CUT II M says the doctor to many of f H doesn't know of any medicinal flj cure womb or ovarian troubles 9E That such a medicine e.xis D by the wonderful cures per! Bi *n thousands of cases, bv I WINE A A I OF UA H IT CURES WO 9 It has saved the lives H women, and lias rescued th H melancholy lifetime of chroni* 9 you, if you will only give it Sold at every drug store in M WRITE US A LETTER H Put aside all timidity and write tin D| freely and frankly, in strictest conflH deuce, telling us all your symptoms Hi and troubles. We will send free advice 3H (in plain, scaled envelope), how to j9l cure them. Address: Ladles'Advisory W Dept., The Chattanooga Modiciue Co.,. En ChatlanooKU, Teuu. "Th<Te was also remaining unsettled a question about the title to onelinlf of the frair lands?those owned previously ^y the Peminician order. After a Conference with the representatives of the vendors, a satisfaetory compromise was effected by which good title to the lands will he immediately conveyed to ilie government and possession given, as far as that possession is in the vendors, and the difference as to price, a matter of some $200,000, will he loft to adjustment by arbitration. Guilty of Wife Murder. Covington, Ga., Special.?The jury in the case of Columbus \V. Walker, charged with wife murder Monday at ft o'clock returned a ovrdiet of guilty with recomendntion for life imprisonment. The jury was out less than fortv minutes The children of Walker testitled in Iiis behalf. The verdict was contrary to the expectation of the public. Death Warrant For Three. Tallehassee, Fin., Special.?The death warrant for the execution of Isharn Harris, one of three negroes convicted of the murder of lion. N. W. F.ppes, of Leon county was issued Saturday. The date of the hanging is set for November .'Jrd. An application to the hoard of pardons will he made shortly for a change in the sentence of Caldwell and Lnrkius, who were convicted with Harris. "Prophet" Dowie Stricken. Chicago, Special.?.John Alexander Dowie, who claims to he the Reincarnation of the Prophet Elijah, and to have divine power to cure all diseases, has been stricken with paralysis. Dowie is oil his way to .Mexico, and the disease attacked hint while on tfe- train. In a letter to his followers at /.ion City, Dowie announces that he has chosen his successor, hut that the name will uot lie revealed until ?ftor b:-.death. Steamer Destroyed by Fire. Chefoo, By Cable. The coast ii;g d earner Hsicsho, pi vim; between Shanghai and Tienstin struck and wa* tally destroyed hv a mine ninety I I w. s-i,..,,. ....... i?, try Saturday invr. f*'it't?*t*n per mis on hoard I In? vessel were drowned 111.??11vr tlieni ln?itiir Kiiuineer Mam-han iud Muir. I In* liiri'ivii passengers ! lid a portion nf the e I'eiv of (he Isiesho were rescued In l\vi> jiassine >t earners. Russo-Japanese Treaty. St. Petersburg, Ry ('able.?The Russo-Japanese treaty will lie signed during the first days of next week. Mr. tVitte. who had a hour interview and luncheon with Foreign Minister I.ninslorf, will he received at Petcrhof, and jive the emperor a rojiovt on the conference. hut the treaty itself will lie aken to Peterlm! by Count Lamsdorf', .vhose counter signature will complete ua execution 01 im- iiimhuih-iii. A SLAP AT HER. "Our children," said Mrs. Cassidv. Whose husband had come In for sonic money, "will spend the summer i" ho country, away from the ha.~ iv the city." "Yis" replied the jealous Mrs. "asoy. "Palth, the Country Wake Association is a itreat charity, so It Is." ?Philadelphia Public Press. A r OUT" 1 lis lady patients, because he ra treatment that will positively W , except the surgeon's knife. ts, however, has been proved tfyjj formed on diseased women, H RDUI I MB DISEASE. 3 ?l- - or inousancis ot weak, sick S| lousands of others from a, Hj : invalidism. It will cure \ a chance. Try it. H $ i .00 bottles. H GAVE UP SUPPORTER. H "I worn * * importer for four year*, to MS np tny womb, which Im.l crowded pvcrythlnil down lie. .irt' It," a rue# Mr*. N. J. Cliruunau. of Mnnnsvilie, K. Y. "My doctor told m* no medicine would help mo. 1 uflorod untold imiory.andcould linrdly walk. Aftertxklnv two bottle* of Cardul 1 jmveup my tupportar. HH Now 1 aui taklnx toy fifth boiOe. law no bad fcollnx* aa furtnorly,ami ran be 011 uiy foot W^m half a day at a time. I atronxly mcOCUliOUil Cardiii to every tutlerlux wouxan." HB 1 ? ^ FOUND AN EASY VICTIM. Boston Photographer Falls to Very Old Trick. A man went into a Boston photographer's gallery the other day. Men have done this before and survived? even though taken from life. The man was on the usual errand, n fact that, ho carefully imparted to th? artist. "Make the best presentation you can of mo. gentle sir," he said in a courteous way. "And while I need but one, a dozen will not come amiss. Let them be your premier cabinets, for I would not curtail the expense." The photographer rubbed his hands I together in a purring way. I "I will try to satisfy you, sir," he ( said. "Pray he seated." The subject smiled as the artist J posed him. "1 "I will admit," he said, "that I d0? ?ue 10 iook my very best. A heart's happiness this portrait makes." "I fully comprehend," said the artist. The sitter glanced at his vest. "Seems rather dull and tame to me," he said. "Ought to be brightened up a little. Here, supose you let . me wear that watch and chain of yours just, as a catchy outward decoration." So the smiling photographer passed him the gold watch with its heavy chain and the siuer donned them with perceptible pleasure. "That'll go fine with the rest of tho makeup," he said, and a moment or two later after the photographer had stepped out. to get a dry plato ot; something he returned to find that tha watch and chain had gone with tha rest of the makeup to parts unknown. And all this happened in simple old. Host on.?Cleveland Plain Dealer. i ' .. TOURING CAR ON THE TABLE. It Was There for Decorative Purposes Only and Filled the Bill. * Nowhere else in the United States is the cnizc for dinner table decorations carried to such an extent as iu New York. Men who can afford such luxuries will nay almost any price fo? a new idea. * In a fashionable Fifth avenue re? taurnnt the other night fourteen friends of a member of the Automobile Club of America were Riving hina a farewell feast before he started on aa . auto trip through Southern Kuropa fl In the center of tin' table was a tour ing automobile marie of steel wlrs covered with roses. The wheels wen made of blue satin and yellow velvet. A wax chauffeur with pink satin gog gle.s sat in the box seat. Elect; 1c headlights shed their glow upon th? \ tablecloth. An artificial fan kepi streamers of ribbons flowing behind so as to give the impression that th? j chauffeur was scorching beyond speed limit. Every little while the boa! pressed a bulb beneath his feet and blew a horn. The menus were in th? Shape of auto touring coats. Mr. MacQucen as a Minister. < / The Rev. 1'eter MacQueen tells this story on himself: It seems that Mr. Murphy, tho famous ii>mncmnr.n tor, made one of his groat speeches in the West Somerville Congregational church some years ago. At the close of the service one of Mr. McQueen's i I arishionors, a worthy Scot addicted to strong liquors, came up to sign the temperance pledge. ] Mr. Murphy talked to the Scotch- j man and asked him if Mr McQueen j was not a brother Scot. "1 A kind J of a minister is Mr. \L, ^ een?" ^ said Murphy to the converter tippler "He's a foin mon, that Mister Mac- I Queen; a grawn moenister that; there's nane o' this dom'd releegion j aboot him." replied the old Scotch- JS I