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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-29
USING OPPOSITION'S WITNESSES.

"My first case" said a well-knOwn
attorney to San Francisco Call writer,
"was the defence of a Negro preacher
in Missouri, who had been arrested for
stealing wood from railroad company
A great deal of fuel had been lost from
time to time, so when the culprit was
arrested the company was so anxious
to make an example of him that it
employed special counsel and prosecut,
ed the case vigorously. The evidence
against the old man was convicing.
He had been seen sneaking around
the woodpile, and was arrested while
carrying off load.
II had subpenaed about 20 we'll
known business men to testify to the
previous good character of the defend
ant. When the prosecutions case
was closed, I put one OH the stand and
asked:
"'Do you know the defendants
reputation for honesty and integrity?'
"'Yes,' was the answer.
"What is it-good or bad"
"tBad. He will steal anything he
can get his hands on
"a litter ran though the courtroom.
1t wasn't the answer had expected,
but it was too late, so put on a bold
front and called another. He testified
as the other witness had, and the
prosecuting attorney rubbed his hands
with satisfaction. Before I got through
with my witnesses, proved that my
client was a most notorious thief, who
had never been known to neglect an
opportunity to steal something, no mat
ter how trihing it might be. Then |
called a couple of physicians, proved
the existence of "a mental disorder
known as kleptomania, read some
authorities to show that it was a good
defence if proven, and submitted my
case. The old preacher was acquitted,
and thereafter stole with impunity, for
he considered his acquiltal in the face
of the facts equivalent to a license to
steal"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-29
ati5tellanruus &mding.
TO THE COTTON GROWERS.
Urged to Plant Less Cotton and to Rails
More Supplies.

Urged to Plant Less Cotton and to Raise
More Supplies.
The Cotton Growers Protective
association, which met at Memphis,
Tenn. last week, had an enthusiastic
session and adjourned on Wednesday,
after issuing the following address
"To the Cotton Growers of America :
The Cotton Growers Protective asso-
citation of America, in convention
assembled at Memphis, Tenn, on the
21st day of January, 1896, again come
to you with an urgent appeal for
cooperative action in planting the
crop for 1896.
ut is matter of extreme congratu-
lation that the appeal made to you
last year was so generally responded
to, and that the crop of 1895 was made
upon the diminished acreage and
had the effect of greatly increasing
the price and bringing prosperity to
the country. The crop of 1895, though
estimated to be 8, 100000 bales short of
the crop of 1894, was in the markets
of the world worth more by nearly
$50, 100000. In the face of this result,
to abandon the idea Of diminishing
acreage would be to sound the retreat
in the face of victory. 1t is the
concensus of opinion among the very
best thinkers that if by any means the
cotton crop of America could be held
within the limits of 100000 bales
per annum for 10 years, the people
of the Southern States would be the
richest and most prosperous agricultu-
raj people in the world. How can
this he brought about? The answer
is with you.
ave appeal to your self-interest and
to your patriotism to do all in your pow
er to keep down the production of the
staple. Do not abandon the ground
you have won; fight upon the lines
laid down; make the Cotton States
self-supporting; put more land in
clover and grasses for your hogs to run
on; diversity your crop, and when you
have done all this, the area devoted to
cotton will yield more profitable re-
turns than ifyou sought to increase the
number of bales. 1t is felt by the more
thoughtful men that we are entering
upon a year of great uncertainties and
that even q small cotton crop may fail
to give adequate returns for its pro-
duction. The mutterings of a storm
are disturbing the country and unset
Ting all business calculations. The
prudent man will limit his sales to
meet it. With the commerce of the
country interrupted by war-and war
may come-cotton would be unsaleable
except at nominal prices. Every con-
sideration, then, of patriotism, of self
interest and of prudence, dictates that
you adhere strictly to the rule OF
diminished acreage. Earnest men are
earnestly working to lead you and to
guide you into prosperity. Do not let
them labor in vain, but cheerfully and
hopefully respond to their appeal.
(Signed)
HECTOR d. LANE, Alabama.
w. H. STovAL, Mississippi.
WILLIAM A. BRoUGHToN, Georgia.
J. w. CoRCoRAN, Arkansas.
F. l.. MAXWELL, Louisiana.
w. w. STONE, Mississippi.
J. NJ. CAsTLEMAN, Texas.
r. +. #. ALLISON, Tennessee.
CHARLES SCOTT, Mississippi"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-29
GLIMPSE OF CUBAN LIFE.

An agreeable feature of the city
public life is the outdoor concert
called the "retreta," given by two
regimental bands under the order of
the government of Havana, every
evening from o'clock until 8, in one
of the public squares of the city. All
the fashion of Havana may be seen
there, says Outing, foreign and native ;
lovers court assiduously, friends chat,
business appointments are made, and
ilirtations prosper.
The paths of the square are beauti-
fully kept, and planted with crimson
and ivory camelias, and it is most
amusing to see boys of 10 in swallow
tail coats and high hats, and girls of s
in long low-necked dresses, stroling
up and down arm in arm. Indeed,
children have the most precocious
ideas in Cuba.
1t is always attractive to hear music
in the open air at night; but under
the effulgence of the tropical moon
it has a magical effect, the most dolce
far niente imaginable. The Creoles
are passonately fond of music, and the
performance is always admirably good.
One evening, as we sat at the ire
treta," slipping some delicate ices, a
funeral cortege passed, and, as is the
custom in Cuba, every one uncov-
cred.
1t was some wealthy resident, evil
IDENTIFY, who was being borne to the
Campo Santo, for the hearse, covered
with gilt and ornaments, was drawn
by six black horses, and driven by a
coachman who wore enormous top
boots, a gilt-braided cooked hat, and Il
brilliant red coat eight hired mourn
ers, dressed in long black coats,
walked beside the hearse, and perhaps
25 victorias, filled with the male
relatives, only, all smoking, brought
up the rear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-29
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS

CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS
\ correspondent of THE ENQuIREH
writes as follows: think the practice
of carrying concealed weapons has
gone beyond all bounds. [ spoke to u
colored man about it, and he said all
the white men carried them, and that
explained to me why every Negro,
whether he has coat to his back or
not, can whip out IL pistol if he gets
into fuss. Now, the white men have
made the laws, and if they will not
obey them, we can hardly expect the
Negro to do so, and if they teach them
to break one law, they may break 9TH
ers, and they that SOW the wind, may
reap the whirlwind."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-29

ag@ Vienna dentists fill teeth with
melted glass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE QUORUM AT FRANKFORT.

Washington. March IA (SpeciaD-1n the List Con-
gress Speaker Reed. on September -. 1871 on d
ouestion raised by Mr.. Crisp. held that lof MEM
hers constituted a quorum the House then consist
,,o NJ 40 members there being two vacancies sud
seouent,y on the same day, after debate and eta
,ion of presidents and authorities he reversed mat
tdecs,on and held 16t TO be the constitutional quo
rum In several States. notably Illinois, Michigan
and Massachusetts,. where there nave peen pro-
,onred Senatorial contests. IL has been uniformly
hold in Joint convention that quorum consisted oil
n majority of the constitutional membership OF both
bouses without regard to vacancies. Gushing lays
down The principle that the quorum required al the
heginning OF the term cannot be changed by the
bo5v save by constitutional amendment IL is not
ana ought not to be fuctuating or variable guam
lily and has been decided b. the Supreme court
' In ~" view of the ruling OF Lieutenant Governor
Wilmington that seventy was a quorum OF the
Kentucky LEGISLATURE Harry Smith for many
Years Journal clerk Of the House OF Representatives
and n recognized authority on parliamentary law.
was asked to-day for an expression OF opinion az
10 that ruling. THAT rue Is right and unassail-
able" said Mr. Smith, though different rule pre-
veiis in the United States Senate based upon a
nrincple not recognized elsewhere and not followed
When the two houses Of Congress meet In Joint con
venton as for instance. to count electoral votes.
When the House meets to elect President a quo
rum of all the States Is required. while only a
quorum Of the Senators elected and qualified Is re.
GGured In the Lth Congress- Speaker Carlisle held
Hat a Quorum consisted Ct majority Of the entire
cons.itutIonal membership of the House. no deduc-
lions being made for vacancies"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

white cross on their breasts: but IT, for any rca-
son, there should be one marked differently. the
mother would from instinct kill IL as soon as born
Like many other ancient legends. this has always
Irish. II would seem. however. from the following
circumstance. now well known In Palmyra, Wis.
that II may have been true prophecy for the COM
Ing years
Alfred Watson is the possessor OF black spaniel
OF this famous breed OF dogs that at shutdown on
the last day Of the first week Of Lent OF the
being marked with the white cross while the other
had not white hair on 1t. Immediately the
mother looked them over she carefully selected this
one. took II IN her mouth by the head and killed IL
almost instantly.
The four Lenten puppies. whose eyes are not yet
opened. are likely to be valued above all others OF
their species In this locality because of their con-
nection In the fulfment OF prophecy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

under oath Of what was done and IN wnat man ...
II Is believed the law was violated. the "a''c'
will be promptly investigated 49, Gao.
The additional requirements PROVIDED lot by 20
ton 50 Of the Election law, which relate 10 primary
elections. follows: X.u ..L.
First.-The chairman and other omcers s"aii '
the constitutional oath Of office. -,
econd-Candidates and delegates ana omcers t -,
the organization or committee shall be CHOSEN ny
ballot . -. ,os.
Third.-The meeting shall be held open not less
than one hour for voting thereat , A., .. ~.
Fourth-The tellers shall keep poll iist OF .no
name and residence OF each person voting anu as
sist the secretary in the canvass OF the votes
Fifth-An elector shall be appointed watcher ior
each candidate or set OF candidates or Delegates
requesting the ..o
Sixth.-The chairman shall publicly announce me
number of votes cast for each candidate ana a ,n
shall file a statement OF such result ana
the oath taken at such primary and the POI, ,s'
kept thereat In the Office OF the County cieI A.
and the papers 80 flied shall be pubic rec
ords and open to inspection and examination oy
any elector of the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
ONE DISADVANTAGE OF WHISPERS.
rom the Washington Post.


There a time when Senator Bacon OF Geor-
like the famous whiskers Of Mr. PETER and pictures
taken at the time he was President OF the Georgia
Senate 30 represent him. Now he contents himself
with simple mustache How he happened to
shear his beard was told by the Senator himself
recently.
1T was" he began. when the roller skating
craze broke out and invaded the best families In
the South. 1t struck Macon. and somehow II found
a victim In me. Everybody was going to the skat-
ing rink and consequently / went l soon acquired
a remarkable degree Of grace In gliding dreamy
over the floor to the pulsaton OF exhiaratIng waltz
strains and my company was In great demand by
ladies who were somewhat distrustful OF their own
guardian angel one evening of a lady whose main
support was In her feeble efforts to prevent a
collision with the floor, and We were rather tremu-
lously gliding hlther and shither among the crowd.
when an invalid on skates approached from the
opposite direction. l saw at glance that the man
reliance upon Providence deferrlng his fall.
That moment came when he crashed up against
me- The collision disturbed the centre OF gravity
IN my fatr companion while at the same time IL
fastened the downfall OF the other Before knew
what was up the man. In order to save himself.
grasped hold OF one side Of my whskers. while the
lady fastened her grip in the other half and both
ing geometrical figures on the slippery floor. Con-
s.derations or gallantry prevented me from turn.
ing on the wretched being who was clinging to my
beard like the proverbial straw one side. and
there was. with two struggling human fellow
creatures In the stress Of despair dangling on each
side OF my whiskers: That experience determines
indulgence In that line TO modest. unobtrus!vs
skaters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
TOOK NO CHANCES WITH ROBERTS.

TOOK NO CHANCES WITH ROBERTS.
MKINLEY.s DELEGATION FROM ERIE COUNTY Sc
CURED BEYOND PERADvENTURE
Buffalo. March "A (speciaD-The delegates chosen
to-day to represent the XXXIId Congress District
at ST Louis may be trusted to stick TO Mckinley
whatever happens. Mayor Jewett withdrew as
candidate for delegate and George f. Matthews was
substituted for him. Mr.. Matthews owns The
Buffalo Express" the newspaper which TOOK up the
fight for Mckinley when 1t became apparent that
the County Committee was taking Its orders from
State Controller Roberts to support Governor MOT
ton Personally and through his newspaper MT.
Matthews has been the relentless enemy OF Patt ana
his local machine. He Is the leading Mckihie! Ell.
thusast. and Will never consent 10 the aoop''on "
the unit rule In the State delegation lie 'ooH
Mayor Jewett's place because 1t was the OPINION VI
the convention that he had achieved the victory for
Mckinley. The other delegate is Wesley I. Du''e''
also a stanch Mckinley man. ,,, ova
The Mckinley men had majority WmCh BaSo
them their own way In the convention; oui i,v civ
interest thereto by their efforts first. 10 secure the
substitution Of Mr. Roberts for Mr. Dudley and after
General al COMMITTEE. headed by Mr. Robertss deputy
Colonel William j. Morgan. appeared AZ .ne VI VI
venton hall and urged the delegates TO permit az ~,
ton OF a defeat to which so much importance might
be attached. The Mckinley men were unwiilins 70
take chances but agreed TO the passage OF resoiI
ton. drawn by State COMMITTEEMAN Harvey =; y;
Hurd expressing the good will OF the convention 10
Mr. Roberts and Mr.. Urban. The usual resout o,on
the Genera s dsfeaed snd the
empowered the delegates and aternates " .'x viii
cancies however caused. Tho alternates are VIII
Morton men controlled the XxXIld DistTict Son, on,
vention where State Committeeman John ~: ia1e d
and Captain John Kraft were eected or5eRa,es ,ar
Senator Simon Seibert and Dennis E. Ryan alter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
CANDIDATES FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ERAI.

Washington. March Il (SpeciaD.-The next i'm
portant stan vacancy In the Army will be that ere
ated by the retirement in July next for Of Gem
eral Batchelder the Quartermas ter General. AL
ready there efforts in behalf OF various candi-
dates for the place. which carries with II the pay
and allowances OF brigader- general and the dig
nifty and prominence OF busy corps charged with the
clothing. equipment and transportation of the mill
tary. General Batcheder Is known a strict dis
cipinarian. somewhat unbendng In his methods and
exact!ng In his demands Of his assistants His sue
cessor naturally interests many people In the Army
In and out Of the corps. There Is likely to be a
number Of candidates. 1t Is not probable that Mr.
Cleveland will ignore the important matter Of rank
The four colonies who mentioned available
by reason OF service. experience and rank c. j.
Sawtelle on duty at Governors Island; NJ l. Lud-
ngton. on duty at Chicago; J. NJ Moore, on duty
In New-York CITY at the Army Building aad c. NJ
Weeks. who Is assistant in the office OF the Quar-
termaster General here. The most probable sue
cessor Is Colonel Sawtele. who Is attached to the
stan OF General Kruger as the chief Quartermaster
OF the Department OF the East. The officers of the
Quartermaster's Department believe that Sawteiia
Will be Batchelders successor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.

THE ADAMS REPLACES THE BENNINGTON AT
uoNoIUI.U-THE MONTERREY TO BE DOcKED
Washington, March IA telegram to the Navy
Department to-day from San Francisco reported
the arrival at Honolulu March !. OF the
vette Adams. and the departure Of the gunboat
bennington thence March for San Francisco.
The Remington has been stationed a, Honolulu as
a precautionary measure for the protection OF
American interests. and the Adams sent to
take her place. During her stay at Honolulu the
Heunington's bottom has become foul, and II win
be nece, sary for the vessel to be placed In the
new drydock at Puget Sound. Wash. for clean
ing. Survey work along the southern coast OF
California will occupy the Bennington for some
time to come.
The gunboat Yorktown arrived to-day at Annoy.
China from Pagoda anchorage.
The coast defence vessel Monterey arrived at
Port Angeles, Wash. yesterday from San Fran
cisco She will be the first vessel to be placed In
the new Government drydock at Port Orchard,
Sound
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
1T TAKES TWO TO FIGHT 4 DUEL.
Mr.. LINTON ONLY LAUGHS AT CAPTAIN Purr.,y.
CHALLENGE

a
CHALLENGE
Washington. March II (SpeciaD -Representat,va
Linton. Of Michigan. the leader of the p A
sentiment In the House. received some days ago a
letter from Captain Thomas Phelan OF Kansas
City. the well-known Irish agitator in which Can
tain Phelan challenges him to fight duel a,
Bladensburg. the challenge being preceded bv a
long denuncation OF Mr.. Lnon's course In opposinu
the Church school appropriations and the placing Of
the statue OF Father Marquette In the Capitol Mr.
Linton paid attention to the communication and
from other II found its way Into the
newspapers Mr.. Linton asked to-day II he had
rade any reply to the challenge. lie said
Ever since the House defeated the APPROPRIATIONS
for sectaran institutions In the District OF Co,,m
been loaded every day with great numbers OF letters
from religious fanatics and cranks denounclng me
in various forms: All Of these letters have thrown
in the waste-basket There have been 80 many that
there not time to read them ALI and i have
paid no attention to any OF them. This letter from
Phean one OF them and suppose went into
the waste-basket With the others | had forgotten
the letter nor did think who PhelIn until the
papers. Since publicity has been given TO IT, I may
conclude make some reply. not so much to Phelan
as to the fanatlcal spirit which he represents
or course fighting duels Is not In my line That
sort Of performance Is considered rather ridiculous
by Americans OF this generation The threats which
/ have received from cranks have not alarmed me
publicity be given to them. I am not an enemy 10
the Church. but am unalterably opposed to Gov
eminent appropriations TO assist sectaran work and
any sort OF union or Church and State. and shall
continue to oppose them.
Captain Phelan Is represented as a celebrated
broadswordsman and Fenian. A few years ago he
was stabbed in a fight In ODonovan Rossas Office In
New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
ARMOR FOR THE BATTLE-sHIPs.
THAT MAY BE DESIRED.

THAT MAY BE DESIRED.
Washington March "a (Specia)-The question has
arisen whether the two great arnor plants Of the
country could furnish armor In season II Congress
authorized the construction OF six battie-ships A
reply has been given TO this by Captain Sampson.
who has told Chairman Boutelle OF the House
Naval Committee. that the two big firms can be
relied on for prompt deliveries. Captain Sampson
said:
plants to furnish enough armor for the six bat
iie-ships In ample time. The Carnegie and Beth
lehem companies have delivered Lie tons during
the months OF January and February and this may
be taken indication OF what they can do
frm. 500 tons for both. A bsttle-ship like the
kearsarge requires 800 tons; For the six battle
the leghborhood Of 1900 tons. and this am sure.
could be made and delivered within twenty-eight
months. The contracts for the construction OF The
Kearsarge and the Kentucky call for their compile
tion within three years There Will be no delay,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
pATTIsoN INpoRsED FOR PRESIDENT

Bedford Penn. March 1.-THE Democratic County
Committee to-day elected four delegates to the
State Convention and instructed them to support
Ex-Governor Robert f. Pattson for the Pres Dental
nomination. DR.. Americas f. Enfield was unan-
mously Endorsed for delegate TO the National Con-
vent.on Resolutions eulogzing President Cleye-
.and and his Administration were passed.
Cariisei. Penn. March 1.-THE Cumberland County
Democratic Convention to-day elected five delegates
to the State Convention. Ex-Governor .Pattison
Endorsed for the Presidential nomination and
ex-Congressman Beltzhoover for National Dele
gate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
INVESTIGATING ARMoR CONTRACTS

Washington. March 1.-THE Senate COMMITTEES
on Naval Affairs had another hearing this morning
IN It's investigation OF armor-plate contracts and
the proposition embodied In Senator Smiths hill
to establish Government plant for the manu-
facture OF armor. Those before the commIttee
were Chief Naval Constructor Hichborn IJeufen-
ant Megs. retired. now connected with the Dethle-
hem Iron Works. and Lieutenant Stone retired
Ing OF interest developed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
RULES OF THE ROAD AT SEA
THE STATE DEPARTMENT URGING ENGLAND To
END THE UNCERTAINTY

END THE UNCERTAINTY.
Washington. March u GpecaD.-The State De-
partment is urging Great Britain to end the uncer-
tainty regarding the adoption OF the proposed rules
OF the road at sea, for upon England depends their
PRONUNCIATION The State Department had hoped
that the matter would be settled before. and Am
bassador Bayard was instructed time ago TO
ascertain the intention OF the British Government
with regard to the matter. but while the English
officials announced that they were anxious for the
adoption OF the new rules, the matter rested In
the hands OF Parliament. and nothing could be done
until that body acted. 1t Is the intention of the
Department to send additional instructions to Am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
SHE VERIFIED THE LEGEND

Palmyra !Wis) correspondence Of The Chicago
Times-Her "sS
Among the many legends repeated to the Irish
,ha from early childhood Is one claiming
ing the first week Of Lent wiz bear the mark Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

Charleston, w. Va March II (SpeciaD.-From
loca, indications 1t seems that Senator Ekins VIII
have some support for the Presidential nomination
n he is a candidate. Mckinley VIII probably be
West Virginia. second choice. but Elkins will have
the entire West Virginia delegation II he wants it,
Judging from the result OF the district convention
In, IN ODD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
ru1cu nELEaArEs rN1NsrR1rcrEp

Allentown Penn. March 1.-THE Lehigh County
Republican Convention to-day unanimously elected
Edward NJ Young delegate and LewelIyn williams
alternate to the National Convention, and also Sc
iected four delegates to the State Convention. The
delegates are unin5tructed