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:_Y*| / exc | 1 1 if T71 T T "IVT T ilifcj r 1T Ik M r C? first cuss srl 1HH. UIMIiFiM lllVlt^ ,z:z VOL,. LXV. NO. 28. UNION, S. C., FlUI^r, JULY i>, 11)15. SKI on \ YEAR MORGAN'S ASi TAKES Holt Commits Suicide by Plunging to Death From Top of Cell Door?Great Confusion Follows Discovery of Fanatic's Last Act. Mineola, N. Y., July 6.?Frank Holt, the Cornell university professor, who shot J. P. Morgan in his home near Glencove last Saturday, committed suicide in the jail at Mineola tonight. While several of the jail authori ties declare that Holt killed himself by combing through the opening at the top of his cell door and then plunging into the narrow court below, Holt's keeper said he was positive that the prisoner was killed in his own cell, where he said he found the body. There were many conflicting reports as to the manner in which Holt met his death, but it was definitely established through Dr. Cleghorn, the jail physician, that Holt died of a fractured skull. Dr. Cleghorn found that death had been instantaneous. District attorney Smith searched Holt's cell immediately after arriving at the jail and found a letter written on yellow paper. This letter, which Holt must have written before he attempted suicide early this morning, when the pencil with which he tried to sever an artery was taken from him, was addressed to "My dears," and follows: "I must write once more. The more I think about it the more I see the uselessness of living under circumstances such as these. Bring up the dear babies in the love of God and man. God bless you my sweet. "Affectionately, Frank." "P. S.?All please pai-don me foi all the heartaches I have brought you Pray with me that the slaughter will stop. My heart breaks. Good bye." At midnight there was still considerable confusion in the jail and conflicting stories as to the manner in which Holt was killed were told by those attached to the institution. The attendants disagreed as to the place where the body was found. Jeremiah O'Ryan, the keeper detailed to watch Holt's cell, declared that he was positive the body was in a pool of blood in the cell when he first saw it. "It sounded to me like an explosion," said O'Ryan, giving his version of what occurred. "You will have hard work to convince me that it wasn't. The cell was in partial darkness as the lights had not been fully turned on. "I was 15 feet from the cell when it happened and my back was turned. I heard a noise and then ran into the eel! and looked around. It was dark. "I couldn't see at first. Then I found the body in a pool of blood in a corner of the cell. "Holt had been in remarkably good spirits. He had laughed and joked earlier in the evening. That made me suspicious." Several of those about the jail said they heard an explosion, the report coming from Holt's cell. This noise, it was believed, was due to the falling of boards from the top of the cell. Jeremiah O'Ryan, the keeper detailed to watch Holt, said he was 15 feet away from the cell wljen he heard a loud report. He looked in the direction of the cell, but it was dark. Entering he found Holt's body in a pool of blood in the corner. The excitement that followed the noise brought Warden Hulse and other jail attendants to the scene. * District Attorney Lewis J. Smith anil Dr. Cleghorn, together with several constables, were scon on the scene and immediately began j n investigation. "Undoubtedly a suicide, and undoubtedly the man jumped. I cannot give an official version until an autosy is performed by the jail physician, Dr. Cleghorn." n r P Imrh Ann uffni* nnrf Arm 1 rirr or* autcpsy on Holt's body at Hempstead stated that Holt had died of a hemorrage of the brain caused by a depressed fracture of the skull. Dr. Cleghorn said he found a large contused wound, which extended from the top of the head to below the eyes and that both the top and base of the skull had been fractured. Dr. Cleghorn said he found no evidences of any explosion or bullet wound. Lied to Police Holt, a few hours before his death tonight, had admitted to detectives that he lied when he said he made the capi'tol bomb out of sulphuric acid and match heads. He also said he did not tell the truth about his movements in Washington and New York. Holt made the admissions when confronted by evidence tending to show he made the capitol bomb in a bungalow which he rented near here ten days ago. Bombs Kn Route Throughout the day New York detectives were working on a clue which led them to believe Holt was the man who received the dynamite and who rented the bungalow and there made > AILANT I HIS OWN LIFE a number of bombs. They were try ing to trace a trunk full of bomb which they had reason to believ Holt had shipped from the bungalo\ to a New York address. The detect i'ves learned that Holt left the bunga low last Friday morning with the in tention of taking the first train to ward New York. He missed it, bu got the next one. They recalled that it was last Fri day that Holt went to Washingtoi and set off the capitol bomb. The; learned that when Holt boarded th train he had a trunk and suit cas which he had checked to the Pennsyl vania station in New York. The de tectives were unable to learn if Hoi took the trunk, which they believei to be full of bombs, with him i Washington or had it sent from th< station to some New York address The condition of Mr. Morgan con tinued to improve. He felt so wel that he talked over the telephon with some of his business associate in New York. News about Kelton Kelton, July 5.?We are havinj some fine showers of rain toda; which was much needed. Garden were failing very fast and crops gen erally were needing rain; farmers ar beginning to lay by their crops?th average is not good. The Pinckney Township Intcrde nominational S. S. Convention me with the Mt. Joy church the 4th inst The attendance was good and th program was ably carried out by th speakers. Rev. Hughes, a young mai of Pinckney township preached in th afternoon; he is preparing to joii the South Carolina Conference. H 11 ~ i T7M ~ A- 13 . 1 - -1 U nut |M uav. it at r ittt uuik uuurcii 01 the 11th at 11 o'clock. All are in vited to come and hear the youn] minister. Dr. and Mrs. Wheeler are on ai extended visit to their parents, wh live in the lower part of the State Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Page of Jones ville attended the S. S. Convention a Mt. Joy church on the 4th. Friday, the 9th will e speaking a Big Gault Spring by the candidate who are desirous of representing: th people in congress from the Fourt district. Gault & Gault will furnis; .a good barbecue, and come everybod and hear some good 3peaking r.nd go plenty of good spring water and good barbecued dinner. Uncie Billy Uoing, the oldest ma on the Ridge is very feeble. The 17t of this month is his 92 birthday. The ice cream supper furnished b the ladies on last Saturday evonin: in the grove at Flat Rock church wa an enjoyable occasion. Everythin passed off quietly. The farmers will soon be throug laying by their crops and then fo picnics, fish stews. How many of us have contribute 4^ u _ 1 _ il uui iiiitc iu neip mi; sunering r.urc poan women and children from huri ger and disease? I have sent min< Some of us know what war moansonly to look back 50 years. G. T. G. Buffalo to have Library Buffalo, July 5.?The Buffalo Mill will soon open up an up-to-date li brary. and 150 have applied for merr bership. Miss Annie Green will b the secretary. A meeting will b [held sometime this week to elect board of managers and by-laws wi' 11 be gotten up. The Buffalo Lodge No. 79, I. C O. F., installed their officers Frida night, and after the installation r< freshments were served to the merr bers. Mr. E. A. Kline, superinter dent of the I. O. O. F. Orphan Horn a* Greenville was a visitor and mad some very impressive remarks as t the condition of the home. Mr. Or: also of Greenville, was a visitor. The following officers were ir stalled: J. F. Woodward, N. G.; L. C Cudd, V. G.; W. M. Gregory, R. S J. W. Messer, F. S.; C M. Padget Treas.; Chas. Messer, Warden; J. M Bishop, O. G. The Rnffaln cor?nn/l r?Ino team was defeated here Saturda: July the 3rd to the score of 5 to I also was defeated at Union in th afternoon y the score of 6 to 3. Bot panics were very fast. Mrs. J. B. M. WoffflFord and son c Pauline, were visitors here Saturday J. L. Wood wart LYNCHING IN MISSISSIPPI Negro Strung Up by Mob Nea DeKalh DeKalb, Miss., July 4.?An unider titled negro was lynched twelve mile from here on June 22, according to a announcement today by Kempe County authorities, who for ten day have been investigating vague ru mors that a mob near Preston ha taken the life df a negro farm ham The negro was alleged to hav stolen cotton seed from seven farmers, and when the owners inst tuted an investigationn he is said t have written several letters askin if they valued their cotton seed mor than they did their lives. The Ivnehing, it was said, too place after the identity of the write had been established. TRIBUTE TO m ____ m " He was a Brave Confedera Citizen and Leader s e A few weeks ago, Judge J. A. Carv lisle died at his home in Gainesville, Fla., and death called one of the noblest and bravest heroes of the . Southern Confederacy. Judge Carlisle was one of the most t beloved Floridi'ans. He wa born in Union county, South Caro" na, on a - plantation in 1847. Earl., in youth n he began his education at the Citadel y in Charleston, but when the Civil e War came on he ran away from that t> institution to enter the service as a - Confederate soldier. After the close . of the memorable struggle, Mr. Cart lis moved to Florida, locating it: j Gainesville in 1871. On August 13, 0 1874, he was married to Anne B. e Taylor, a sister of Judge R. F. Tayi. lor of the Supreme Court of Florida. . Mrs. Carlisle died many years ago 1 and of the children who came to e bless their home, four survive him: s Mrs. Amelia Taylor McKinstry, Miss Kitty Carlisle, Mrs. Maria T. Hargrove, and Mr. John M. Carlisle. For a number of years prior to 1876, Judge Carlisle was engaged in ? the mercantile business in Gainesville V and also in truck growing. He, s however, always took an active part " in politics and was a great organizer e of political forces. The overthrowing e of carpetbag government in Florida in 1876 was largely due to his work ii A i_ i an csiauiiiaii ui nic /\iacnuu county I e ? W. C. T. U. RALLY e The Willard W. C. T. U. had a n grand rally Saturday, July 3rd, which e was a success in every particular, i About sixty children donned the e National uniforms, carrying: banners n and pennants and marched from the - Second Baptist church up town enK circling the monument and singing prohibition songs. They marched 11 down Main street to the crossing, o thence to the city park, where a large and enthusiastic crowd was waiting - to greet them, and to hear their t songs and recitations. Much credit is due the children, also their traint ers for the manner in which the chils dren acquitted themselves, e The Revs. Gault and Croft made h stirring speeches, and well?it is h sufficient to say they lost themselves y entirely in the subject of prohibition. , t This was the 'first rally of the W. C. a T. LT. but will not, by any means, be the last. a The marching and singing of so h many little children agitating prohibition was a pathetic scene, and v should appeal to every voter in the g county. Some of the children "know s whereof they speak." K ROLLER MILL NOW OPERATING h The Union Roller Mill has begun r operations. The mill started to grind Monday. It is now running day and d night, and is turning out a very high grade flour. In fact, those qualified i- to judge pronounce the flour most i. excellent. Wheat from all over Union - county is coming in?new wheat grown this season and the mill has to run day and night to take care of the product coming in. This mill grinds the wheat you bring and gives you the flour from your wheat. ,s ' There is no doubt but this mill in '"operation will cause much more wheat to be planted another year. e GOOD TREATMENT * A kind friend of the editor and his "{family sent them a grand basket 01 \ fine, fresh vegtables and fruit one day last week. We greatly appreciate V this kindness and thoroughly enjoyed l~ the good things. We were cautioned not to put her name in the paper, and we have not done so. e e DEATH OF MR. ROBERT BlITTS ? Mr. Robert Butts, an aged Confedr? erate veteran, died at his home in West End, Union, July 6th. Mr. ^ Butts v/as 86 years of age and has been in feeble health for 13 years. I He is survived by two children, John and Dave Butts. ^ Mr. Butts came from North Carolina to Pelzer and thence to Union, N coming here about 18 or 20 year.; ago. He wan a noble christian and bore his sufferings with great patience. ie m h NEW MARKET OPENS Mr. B. E. Teague has opened a meat market and grocery store in one of the new storerooms recently erected by Mr. W. Newell Smith, on the lot formerly occupied by the Smith Auto Company. Mr. Teague has for some time con ' ducted a meat market at Monarch, he will continue to operate that market as well as the new one just openi ed. He has had several years expels rienee in this line of business and n knows it thoroughly. He says he r will use his best endeavor to please s the public. He sells for cash. d SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC 1. Grace Methodist Sunday school will e hold their annual picnic on Tuesday il July 13, at Hendersonville, N. C. i- Kach member of the school, with an o invited guest, desiring a ticket may K purchase same from atfent at the e Southern Railway. Tickets will he on sale Saturday, Monday, and also on k the morning the party starts. Round iv trip ticket $1.00 for adults; 50c for children. itifSE CARLISLE ife Soldier, Public Spirited in Clean Politics. ffii Democratic Executive Committee, wMfoh service was recognized by Goven&}t" George F. Drew in his appointment as Clerk of the Circuit Cottrt of Alcahua county, which office, deceased held for 1(5 years. During the greater part of this time ho retained the active management of the Democratic party's affairs in Alachua county, also being State Committeeman from that county a greater part of the time he was cleric of the court. He was often referred to throughout the State as the best clerk in Florida. He was a member of the Gainesville city council for two years after retiring as clerk, and in 1890 was elected to the Legislature serving in the session of 1897. He was one of the most prominent members of that body and some of the best laws on the statute books at,Jthe present time are due to his efforts. He was engaged in the phosphate business for a number of years having disposed of his abstract busine*? to engage in this industry. Judge Carlisle served in various official capacities and was Supervisor of Registration at the time of his death. For a number of years he was captain of the Gainesville Guards, which organization was regarded for many years as the banner military company in Florida. ?Dixie?Jacksonville, Fla. LOCATES IN HARDINSBURG. KY. Rev. J. E. Meng, who has been in the ' Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, Ky., is spending] some time visiting relatives in thjULcounty. He will leave for Hardi'nsbyirg, Ky. Wednesday, where he has}accepted the pastorate of the chufch. Rev. Mr. Meng was graduated from the Seminary in June, this year. Mr. Mens has many friends throughout Union county who will he pleased to hear of his successful career. BAPTIST WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union will be held this year with the JOpresville Baptist church, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3 and 4. delegates are requested to send hw* jjr^iea to Mrs. John T. Scott, .itjfcdlvXH* S. C., Chairman of the entertainment committee. CARRIED IU HOSPITAL Leon Wagnon, son of Rev. L. L. Wagnon, was carried to Dr. Pryor's hospital Tuesday morning for an operation. The operation was performed early that morning. It was found fVlof tV?n onnor?/l!v 1 " 1 1 L " vlmv biic ap|icllUIA 11 <ll I WUI M, <:I1U III'J child's condition most serious. The latest news, however, is to the effect that the little fellow is improving and his recovery is now thought to be an as.^jed fact. ELKS CLUB LEASES QUARTERS The Elks Club, recently organized here have leased rooms in the upstairs of the Townsend building, and will have their quarters thoroughly gone over and will install handsome (furniture. GOES TO HOSPITAL IN CHESTER Leon Wagnon, the ten year old son of Hon. and Mrs. L. L. Wagnon, was carried to the hospital in Chester Monday evening for an operation. The little fellow had been sick for a week or ten days, but his condition did not become alarming until Monday evening, when he was hastened to the hospital accompanied by I)r. Maddox. KNEW IT WAS LOADED Spartanburg Officers Stopped Joy Ride Car i Spartanburg, July 6.?It doesn't pay to go to Union and load up an automobile with Fourth of July drinkables and then attempt to pass through Spartanburg with the goods in full sight. A party from lnman made the trip to Union Saturday, it is said, placed an order for a full stock of celebration goods, including bottled beer, some on ice, a quart of wine, a jug of whiskey, and a few bottles containing the same beverage. The party arrived in Spartanburg Saturday night and parked the car on I Hf/\ ><<vne> ?- A A-- - m|umt't oumu trusiy omcers at once viewed the car with some suspicions and on examining it, decided that Spartanburg being a dry county and "gallon-a-month" law being in force, such performance was a violation of these said restrictions and the party was arrested and placed under bond. The entire party was held on the charge of transporting. IMPORTANT NOTICE The Missionary Societies of the Baptist churches of Union county who have lost members by dcatb during the past year are asked to report to Mrs. J. A. Sawyer, chairman of the Obituary Committee, furnishing data so that an intelligent and full report can be made at the annual meeting. This call is very urgent and the societies are asked to respond promptly. Contentment may be better tban i riches, but they ought to go together. | UNION'S CHAU TO LAS BONHAM COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS Bonham, .July 3.?The Bonham Community Club met in its fourth regular session at the home of Mrs. O. B. Belue on Friday, .July 2, sixteen ladies being present. Health being the topic for the day, several valuable discussions weic brought out, some of which were: "Bathing," by Mesdames J. T. Belue, and Davis; "Value of Sunshine," by Mrs. J. D. Smith; and "Value of Pure Air," by Miss Marie McElroy. A paper of Health Notes by Mrs. M. (). Belue was very much appreciated. While enjoying the dainty refreshments served by the hostess, arrangements for the next meeting, which will be held at Duck Pond on Monday, July 19th, at 4 o'clock, were then made. The subject for that occasion being Home Demonstration Work, it was planned to have some of the expert who will he assisting Miss Alsie Smith with her Home Demonstration Institute for the Tomato Girls, he present end give lectures and demonstrations in miscellaneous gardening water works system, and the tireless cooker. This meeting will be for the public and the Club desires every one in the community to be present. LILLIAN RUSSELL STARS IN "\yiLl)FIRE" Great Photodrama of Racing Life? Written for Her by George Broadhurst and Geo. V. Hohart. On January 18th the World Film Corporation releases the five-part photoplay "Wildfire," founded on the racing drama of that name in which Lillian Russell scored a huge success in its production in 1907. Miss Russell plays the lead, Henrietta Barrington. in the photoplay. Her legions of admirers will welcome 4-V,^ ..e . : it- ?? i,nc tunny ui r>t;uiiiK tiie cuiebrated actress to advantage in a strong drama which brings her inimitable personality before the eyes of motion picture connoisseurs. For Miss Russell is probably the greatest celebrity on the stage today; for .'10 years she has been before the world; has made innumerable successes; has always been in the public eye; and is therefore one of the most attractive women in existence?her name is magnetic and she has a photographic reputation second to none. All these factors combine to invest this photoplay with outstanding interest. And in the part of Henrietta Barrington she carries the play of "Wildfire" to a triumphant success on her own pair of shoulders. The play of Wildfire without Lillian Russell would be like Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, with the Prince omitted. It is true that "Wildfire" is the name of a horse; but the animal is of second- j ary importance to Miss Russell, very ] much indeed. The film play "Wildfire" is indeed Lillian Russell herself in all her glory and everybody will want to see it and should. "Wildfire will be shown in the Edi'sonia Friday afternoon and night, July 9th. You will miss a rare treat it you fail to see it. CITY PARK NOW OPEN Swimming Pool and Ball Grounds The city park has been thrown open to the public. The swimming pool and ball ground have been completed. Mr. John T. Moseley has been appointed caretaker, and will be on duty from !) a.m. to 11 p.m. Quite a number of boys have already Ivgun to patronize the pool. DETECTIVE BUREAU DYNAMITE TARGET Bomb Exploded Just Outside Door to New York Police Headquarters New York, July ">.?A dynam'te bomb was exploded tonight in an areaway outside the detective bureau at New York's police headquarters. A heavy door was blown 10 feet and a number of windows were shattered, but no one was injured Five prisoners were locked in a coll dO feet from the place wchre the bomb was exploded and fragments of met:.! pierced the ceiling of their cell The damaged part of the building is close to Inspector Faurot's office. The police worked on the theory that a jail delivery had been attempted, but there was virtually nothing which led to a definite clue. NOTICE Pinckney Council No. 27, R. and S. M., will hold a stated Assembly at Masonic Hall on Friday evening, the 9th i'nst. All Companions are requested to be present. Visiting Companions welcomed. J. W. Mixson, R. P. Harry, Recorder. T. I. M. JEFFERSON DAVIS CHAPTER CONFEDER ACY The Jefferson Davis chapter of Children of the Confederacy will meet Friday afternoon, July 9th at five o'clock with Ted Garner. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. J. W. Mixson, Directress. Vnion . ? tauqua ;r three days The Days Chosen for the Chautauqua are July 30, 31 and August 2?Some of the Very Finest Attractions to be Here. Season Tickets are $1.50. At the meeting of the guarantors for the Chautauqua held Friday afternoon in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce the following officers were elected: J. Cohen, president; H. K. Drew, vice president; W. W. Colton, treasurer and B. F. Alston, secretary. The Chautauqua will be held Friday, Saturday and Monday, .July -i<) 31, and August 2nd. Season tickets for adults will be $1.50; children $1.00. In introducing the Radeliffe Attractions, which will appear in the Chautauqua performances in this city in a few days, attention should be called to the Bessie Leigh Concert Company, composed of Nell R. Whayne, vocalist; Harry S. Robinson, violinist, and Bessie Leigh, reader and impersonator. MISS NELL R. WHAYNE Soprano We feel fortunate in securing an artist such as Miss Whayne for this company. Stately and gracious in appearance and manner, she po. esses a voice, wonderful in its volume and quality. Her charming personality, together with her remarkable voice, make her long remembered whereever she appears. Miss Whayne was prima donna soloist with the Metropolitan Quartette which toured the Unitsd States with the famous Liberati Band. She was one of the soloists at the Minneapolis Fall Festival also at the famous Southern Cot ion i-aiace at waco, rexas, during the past season, prior to her lone; engagement with Miss Leigh. MR. HARRY S. ROBINSON Violinist Mr. Robinson has successfully toured the United States and Canada in Chautauqua work, lie is\ one of the most artistic and pleasing violinists now before the public. He combines intellect with artistic tempera* ment, and produces a result not often found on the Chautauqua platform. His violin, a rare old instrument, is a delight to all who love and appreciate music. His success has been quite remarkable and the Chautauqua audiences will find him a polished gentleman with the mind and soul of an artist?a superior violinist who gives to them the best and most pleasing of violin compositions. MISS BESSIE LEIGH Entertainer Miss Leigh belongs to the new school of readers. Indeed, she is in | a class of her own?jjust natural. I Without any attempt to make an impression, she impresses doubly by her charming simplicity and delightful originality. She suggests in her musical monologues Carrie Jacobs Band. Miss Leigh is not without the power to interpret the deeper passions of the soul. She knows how to portray the greater moods of Victor Hugo, and is at home in the atmosphere of western life. An audience never tires as it listens to this charming little woman, with a face that mirrors all the clouds and sunshine of tragedy and humor. She has had a long experience before the public and prepared under the best 4. 1 XT _ a 1 ? i irai-iii'is. mature, nowever, nas neon her chief instructor. Nature has blessed her with the indefinable gift of an entertaining personality. Expression is first of all a gift, and training is only its discovery and perfection. Bessie Leigh is popular in the best sense, popular with the children and parents, and she takes the audience into her confidence and sends them home happier, better and wiser. DIt. FRANK BEFKINGTON VROOMAN Lecturer Dr. Vroonian lectures >n "The New Agriculture" and "Ai mageddor and After." His brother, Hon. Carl Schurz Vrooman, is t! ? assistant Secretary of Agriculture, who is devoting his energies to help the termer. Dr. Vrooman has traveled far and gathered material with the intuition of a bee that sucks sweet m s> from the flowers. He is a student of current problems, and speaks with authority. He has had the honor of being called to deliver a series of lectures at Oxford University, England. He is graceful, eloquent speak it wno uses r.ngusn with the skill an export workman handles tools. His appearance on the Chautauqua platform is a distinct acquisition. He gives what the men of his 'generation most need, popular information on great questions of the day, and gives it with eloquence and sanity, assisted by a magnetic personality. SECOND DAY ATTRACTIONS Charles B. Hanford, America's Great Tragic Actor and The Mysterious Milburns. (Continued on page four)