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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-08
ENFORCING THE Law.

II have defendant, here, your honor,
who wants to plead guilty of violation of
the dispensary law, and In connection
with his plea I have promised to make
known his excuse, which Is as old as
Adam. He says: The woman did it,
your honor. He was not selling the
whisky on his own account; but it be-
longed to some women and he sold 1t for
them"
It was in the court house last Wednes-
day. There was nothing for the juries to
do just at that time, and as it only takes a
few minutes in which to dispose of q
case in which the defendant Is willing
to plead guilty, Solicitor Henry took ad-
vantage of the opportunity to bring the
matter up and get it off his hands.
In obedience to an order from the court,
the defendant stood up. He was Negro
man, slightly bowed with age, simple in
appearance, carried bandaged hand in a
sling, and gave his name as Moses Blake.
He seemed to be frightened; but, withal,
resigned to the inevitable.
"What is the matter with your hand ?"
asked his honor, not unkindly.
II was throwing up stovewood on the
hotel piazza, tother day." replied the Ne
gro. while making motion as if to undo
the bandage, "and stuck a big splinter
in it. It bealed and the doctor just got
the thorn out Of it yesterday"
His honor considered the situation
thopghtfully for moment or two, and f.
nally told the offender that he would have
to pay fine Of 500 or 60 to the chain
gang for three months, the minimum
sentence under the law. With sigh of
relief, the old Negro took his seat, evil
IDENTIFY pleased that the penalty was any
thing short of death.
Several gentlemen spoke TO the reporter
about the matter afterward. They knew
the facts and were indignant. It seems
that prosecuting witnesses are allowed 20
for convictions in the case Of white men
and $40 in the case of Negroes, for yiolat-
ing the dispensary law. On Tuesday
night, white man working under the
direction Of disHensary constable, got
after Blake, and after about three hours
persuasion, induced him to take money
for the purpose and bring back two half
pints of liquor. Before the old Negro was
allowed to 60 after the liquor, however,
he was required to leave his coat and hat
with the white man as security for his re-
turn. The result was an arrest and two
cases for violation Of the dispensary law ;
one brought by the constable and the
other by his assistant. 1t seems, however,
that the case prosecuted by the solicitor
was the one brought by the constable,
and the other case, much to the disgust of
the man who put up the job and who was
to have gotten $40, was continued.
Blake is the Negro who was few
years ago sent 10 the penitentiary for
boring for whisky through the floor of
the Three C's depot. His reputation,
perhaps, is not first class but of this the
reporter has no definite knowledge. He
only has good reason to believe that all
the facts stated above are true, and has
been informed by a competent lawyer
that under the peculiar circumstances the
parties who worked up the case are liable
to prosecution on the charge of ''inciting
to crime."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-08
Ths atorkrille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. c.:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1896.

If the administration has any big guns
to open on the silver questition, it should
by all means send them to Georgia to look
after Mr.. Crisp. Mr.. Smith has demon
strated that he is not the man.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-08
EIli0tt Gets There.

Elliott Gets There.
The Murray-Elliott election contest
has been practically decided, and the
understanding is that Elliott will be
seated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-08
Seized on Goat Island.

Two dispensary constables captured
about 500 gallons of whiskey, valued
at $1,000, on Goat Island, near
Charleston, few days ago, and ship
ped it to Columbia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-08

personal success, and personal success
is the first number of his programme
Washington Cor. St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
THEN AND NOW.
Was Mr.. Cleveland Gifted With Second Sight
for the Time Being7--An Interesting
"Reminiscences.
Selma, July /, 1896.

pelI1lS, July 1, looV.
To the State Herald:
Just before Mr.. Cleveland was nomi-
mated for president the last time Col.
Hilary A. Herbert. the present able and
efficient secretary of the navy, was on
visit to his son-in-law, Mr.. Benjamin
Micou of Admission, who. by the way, is
one of the most cultured, refined. brainy
young men that Alabama can boast of.
Colonel Herbert and the writer were
standing on the corner of Eleventh and
Noble streets when asked him wheth-
er or not Mr.. Cleveland would be candi-
date for the democratic nomination.
Here is what Colonel Herbert said, as
well as l can recall his words at this
time:
IT asked Mr.. Cleveland that question
the other day and his reply was: I hava
been president of the United States once
and was nominated and defeated at the
last election. l feel that l retired from
the presidential chair with the love and
confidence of the democratic party and
of the American people. 1 do not feel
that my defeat at the last election les
sened that esteem and respect. If l
should run again and be elected 1 am
afraid that something might occur to
shake the confidence of the people in me.
No, shall not be candidate. but If the
convention sees proper to nominate me
1 shall not shirk the responsibility and
then" Colonel Herbert added, "a far
away, tender look came into Mr.. Cleve-
lands eyes, as If he felt the responsibility
of the position that he occupied before
the American public"
In the light of recent events Is not what
Mr.. Cleveland said almost prophetic? No
one ever dreamed at the time Mr.. Cleve-
land was the idol of the people in 1892
that his name would be Kissed in demo-
cratic state conventions in 1896.
]. H. NUNNELEE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
A Prominent Minister.

Rev. T. r. Kendall, pastor Grace Nj. r.
church, Atlanta, Ca. says: IT take
pleasure in testifying to the great virtue
Of Kings Royal ,Germetuer in relieving
night sweats resulting from the debili-
tating influence Of malaria In a severe
ordeal through which my family passed
Gerrnetuer to be an immediate specific.
Have also found 1t a speedy tonic to the
digestion, and most grateful and re-
freshing remedy In the heated Season
when suffering from relaxation and gem
tls 1 Ss doses a. For sale b. drussi SH
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We. the democrats of the state of Ala
hama in convention assembled ueciare
our continued faith IN the OLD time anu
honored principles of the democratic
party, and among these principles are
the following:
silver and gold at 16 to as the standard
money of the country, without any dls-
elimination against either metal and
without the consent or forelgn nations
as the limited States coined silver and
gold before the republican party OBJ
Famed control of the government and
changed the coinage laws of the country
Cor The benefit of a class and to the in
Jury of great mass of the people.
. The unconstitutional penalty of 10
nor centum on each issue Of state bank
notes by any state or national bank
ought to be repealed.
II is our purpose to maintain a govern
ment in this state fair and just to all,
under control of the white men of Ala
bama.
be maintained untarnished.
Our system of public education should
he improved and extended so far as the
state has the ability, without oppressive
taxation.
We are in favor of honest and fair
elections, and we recommend that laws
he enacted under which primary cleo
tions and other party proceedings for the
selection of candidates may be con-
We cordially invite all good citizens Of
this state, and especially all democrats
who strayed from the party, to unite
with us in an earnest and determined eff
fort to maintain good government In the
state of Alabama.
Let us preserve the dignity and credit
and peace, and, If possible, the prosperity
Of our state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
EIGHT SIS.
200 Pairs Trousers,
Vakme $40, sic and SIS, :
THIS WEEK.
L. ROGAN 6 co.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR WORK.
The Local Union Held Very interesting
Meeting tuesday Night,

Meeting Tuesday Night.
The local union of Christian Endeavor
had very interesting meeting at the
Cumberland church Tuesday night.
After a short devotional service, con-
Quoted by Mr.. Mckinley of Pratt City,
nine societies responded to roll call. The
banner for the greatest percentage of.
members present was awarded to the So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church.
The following officers were then elect
ed:
Mr. J. w. Sibley, president.
Miss Emma Bissett, secretary.
Miss Willie Walton, treasurer.
The union was then addressed in a very
earnest manner in behalf of prison work
by Capt James Lee After suggestions
by several members the executive COM
mittee was instructed to take some def
mite action in regard to the matter
Prof. w. p. Taylor then gave a short,
but enthusiastic, talk on the Washington
meeting, urging all who possibly could
to go.
After a general discussion on the posi-
bilities of local union work, opened by
Mr.. MCKINLEY, the meeting closed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

Moseleys Times is printing Congress
man Daniels speech on the case of 7. H.
Aldrich VS.. Oscar w. Underwood, in or
DER it Is presumed, that Candidate
Goodwin may be enabled to post him
self on the merits of the case, as he failed
to investigate the matter before casting
his vote to unseat Mr.. Underwood. By
the way, did Mr.. Goodwin investigate
the Elliott-Murray case before casting
his ballot?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
SPIDER IN THE MILK.

Moseley's Times is prodding its repub-
lican friends under the short ribs. In its
issue this week 1t says:
I'D. ID. Shelby is quite active in repub-
lican politics now-and 1t is said he goes
into republican conventions with the me-
gro. We respectfully state that Judge
Bruce's health is improving.
"Col. b. M. Long, we sorely regret to
learn, was defeated in the Vaughan COM
mittee for elector at large. but N. A. AL
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

The republican candidate for president
said in his speech accepting the nomi-
nation that if his tariff law were re-
stored the national treasury would have
revenue enough and gold would come to
us and not go from us in the settlement
of trade balances. He failed, however,
to state the fact that the Mckinley tariff
cut down the revenue about $90,000,000;
that there was an actual deficiency dur
ing the last three months of Harrison's
administration; that the country sus-
tanned net loss of $120,0OO,OOO in gold
during Harrison's incumbency, and that
the government collects more revenue
under the present tariff than it did under
the Mckinley tariff law.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

exander, his successful opponent, is a
brainy colored man.
Unity and harmony of all the .ele-
ments of the republican party does not
seem to be desired by the Vaughan com
mittee. If this committee wants to- rip
the party wide open it has certainly COM
menced in the right way"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

McKinley's man Thurston having de-
clared that 1.-The tariff is the great issue"
this year, the New York Journal calcu-
lates that three men in the United States
now hold that opinion, namely, McKin-
ley, Hanna and Thurston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

While Vice President Stevenson has
not been as outspoken on the financial
question as he might have been in order
to become presidential possibility, yet
he has won his spurs for turning the
rascals out, which would be very sooth-
ing thought in case he should be nomi-
mated at Chicago.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

Our amiable friend, Brother Isaac Barr
of the Florence Gazette, continuest to paw
up the ground" about the State Herald
reading the truth to the Montgomery
Advertiser for not getting on the state
platform and supporting the same.
Brother Barr, get ready next week to in
dorse free silver platform and free sill
yer candidate for president and go to
work and give it and the state platform
and Joe Johnston that warm support
that every democratic newspaper in the
state should give. There is no use Of
yes kicking any longer. 1t is the duty of
every democrat to yield to the will of
the majority and do all in his power for
his party to win.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

1t is given out that the reason Mr..
Whitney did not sail for Europe was be-
cause he wanted to get out of politics
before leaving in order that he might en-
joy a much needed rest. He will doubt
less sail ON or about July T.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

about this. Mckinley is now a rank
goldbug and committed to the British
gold standard system of finance, and no
friend of bimetallism, be he democrat,
populist or republican, can vote for him
without qualification
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

Editor Graham of the Shelby Sentinel
has been nominated for the legislature in
Shelby county. He is an active CAM
paigner and the prospects are bright that
he will win.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

Mr.. Teller is not and has never consid-
cred himself a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for president To a
New York World reporter a few days ago
he said:
1.-THE silver men have so strong ma
jority in the democratic convention that
they are bound to have their own way
and nominate one Of their men. I am not
disappointed" fl.
Being asked what states not hitherto
democratic would be carried for free sill
yer he replied that he believed a free sill
yer democratic candidate would carry In
diana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska. North
and South Dakota and every other state
west Of the Mississippi and south Of the
Potomac and Ohio rivers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

The state campaign is moving off
Our campaign speakers are
making the welkin ring with old time de-
all over the state and large
crowds are turning out to hear them.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

Some of the eastern gold standard pa
pers are doing their best to make the
tariff the issue of the campaign, but the
shade of Banquo in the form of a silver
dollar will not down
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
A Child Enjoys

the pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs when in
need of a laxative, and if the father or
gratifying results follow its use; so that
1t is the best family remedy known and
every family should have a bottle.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

Every citizen who loves Birmingham
should help in the Howard college move
ment 1t will give the city terrible
back eye for that grand institution to
be removed from our midst.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
WELLINGTON vANDIvER.

ment for the free silver cause from all
parts of the country. John w. Tomlin-
son, the silver leader in Alabama. was
abroad. with his big, manly assertions
that free silver candidate, whoever he
might be, would run ahead of Mckinley
in every county of his state. Senator
Money of Mississippi. the principal In the
inkstand throwing scrape at Washing
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

Ye white men, how can you longer sup
port Goodwin, the man who voted to
seat a negro In congress and to GUST a
brave Confederate soldier?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

No democrat can afford to refuse to
vote for Captain Johnston when the
credit and good name of the state is in
jeopardy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

The Florida Times-Union says: I'm
shooting ducks and democrats President
Cleveland has no superior"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

If the negro vote will keep the white
ballot thief out and put the honest white
man in there Is just the same reason for
refusing 1t as there is for refusing eggs
laid by the hens the negroes own.-Kolb's
Tribune.
The above principle of reasoning is
what is solidifying the white voters of
Alabama to stand together and protect
their homes and their firesides from So
cial equality among the races. Kolb's
Tribune might have carried the egg"
reasoning further and said because a
negro woman washes your clothing she
has right to sleep on your best feather
bed, or because she cooks she should eat
at your table; because the colored lad
grooms your horses he should ride with
the family; because the negro pays school
tax he should attend school with the
whites, and the list might be extended
all down the line. If Mr.. Goodwin will
reason as the above from the stump in
stead of refusing eggs he will have to
get out of a shower of them before he
traverses all sections of Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

GOODWIN, in his speech at Gadsden,
said: "They say that Goodwin voted
for a negro. Yes, 1 voted for him."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

In his speech to the notification COM
mittee accepting the nomination for
president Mr.. Mckinley said:
"The platform adopted by the repuhD-
can national convention has received my
careful consideration and has my unqual
flied approval"
There Is nothing uncertain or equivocal
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

The yeomanry Of the west are singing 1t
this way: go Teller to the world the
silver goose amt dead"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

The gold standard advocates are being
kept too busy these days to plan a re-
spectacle disruption.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

Yes, Goodwin acknowledges that he
voted for the negro Murray and boasts
of it,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
CHEAP RATES TO TALLADEGA, ALA,
On Account of Alabama Educational Associa-
ton and Alabama Chautauoua.

tlOH dUu Nidudthd SHdutduquds
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
company will sell tickets at one fare
for the round trip June 81 to July 20
inclusive, limited to return until July 81.
For further information address
r. f. BEASLEY,
Passenger Agent,
$50 til7-20 Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03

ton during the last session, asserted that
Mississippi would return a majority
for a silver candidate In every county.
And so the story went. Senator Bryan of
Nebraska, presidential possibility of no
small magnitude, was enthusiastic over
the prospects of his state, although he
talked but little on the situation.-Chica-
go Daily News.
If you have a run down system, build
1t up and gain new life with Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-03
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-18
sCHOOLcRAFTs UNCLAIMED BONDS
The Whereabouts of the Owner I'm
known by His Mother.

Richmond, Va, Oct 1.-THE where
abouts of ]. Lawrence Schoolcraft, In
whose name stand the bonds found in a
trunk held for board in Chicago, are not
known here, where his mother, Mrs. Beat
ty, resides
His father was a prominent bank pres
ident of Albany, N. Y. His stepfather
moved to Virginia shortly after the war
and J. L. Schoolcraft engaged in the brok-
erage business with the late S. S. Camp
bell marrying his partners sister. After
Campbelrs death Schoolcraft continued
the business for awhile, but failed.
He resided in the western part Of the
state for some time, then engaged in bus
mess in New Mexico, and when last heard
from, about two years ago, was clerking
in Chicago. Some years ago a clerk in
the employ of Schoolcraft fled with lot
of securities belonging to one Of Mr..
Schoocraft's customers, but returned,
and, it is claimed, made restitution. 1t
was never discovered whether he robbed
Mr.. Schoolcraft, as the latter was very
reticent. 1t is thought probable that the
bonds found may have been left at the
hotel by the clerk as the latter went west
after making a settlement here. Persons
here who knew Schoocraft are satisfied
that he had no property left of any con-
sequence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-18
ON TRIAL FOR ARSON.
A Merchant of Dublin and His Clerk
the Defendants.


Macon, Ca, Oct. III. A. Brady, a
wealthy merchant of Dublin, and his
clerk, Plummer Smith, are on trial in that
town for arson, having been arrested a
few days ago.
Tuesday morning the Emerald City In
stitute building, in which several parties
slept, among whom was City Detective l..
j. Hathaway, was discovered to be ON
fire The fire was of ncendiary origin,
kerosene having been profusely poured
over the house. The plot, 1t seems, was
to burn the house, and, as Mr.. Hathaway
would leave the building, to shoot MIN
from ambush. But, fortunately the
house being situated among a nest of resi-
dences, the fire was discovered and the
alarm given, and several neighbors reacn-
ed the scene before the murderous inten-
tons Of the incendiaries could be carried
out.
The case is of such gravity that If the
prisoners are proved guilty, they may be
hanged as arson, where life is endan-
gered or threatened, is capital offense
in this state.
Brady has been arrested several times
for running a blind tiger, but has sue
ceeded in thwarting the law. The peo-
pie are greatly excited and determined to
push the case against him.