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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
COURT.

The Court of General Sessions was
concluded at noon on Friday last.
Here Is the fruit Of the weeks work:
George Turner, (whito), assault and
battery, $40; j. l. Johnson, (white),
ialse pretcnses, not guilty; Tine Gray,
murder, recommendation to mercy,
NE imprisonment in P~enitentiary:
John johnson, a young colorod boy,
twenty years old, the only child of his
mother, murder and sentenced to hang
on the Goth Of November. In this case
a motion for n new trial was refused.
BOB Allen, manslaughter, five years in
Penitentiary' Turner Meredith, three
years in Pe~nitentiary; Mary Fair,
Maria Pool and Mary Pool, murder:
Mary Fair, guilty Of murder, with re-
commendatiop to mercy, lifetime in
Pcnitentiary; the Pools not guilty:
Robert Hill. burglary and larceny, not
guilty as to burglary, guilty of petit
larceny twenty days on chain gang.
Saturday was consumed in equity
cases Jury cases employed yesterday
and will probably consume today aud
tomorrow. The Court will probably
last until Friday night. Judge Aldrich
conducted the business with ability
and dispatch.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
Executors Sale of Valua
BILE Land.

BY virtue.of the power contained
in the Will Of w. N. Wharton, de.
ceased, / will sell at public cutlery
to the highest bidder on Salesday
in November, the same being the
first day Of the month, at Laurens,
Q. H., Immediately after the pub
lie sales--.he homestead of w. N.
Wharton, deceased, divided into
two tracts. Plats of same can be
seen at his late residence. Bounded
by lands Of A. j. Smith, II. s..
league, M. F.. Martin and others.
Terms--One-halfc cash, balance on
a credit of twelve months from
date of sale, credit portion to be
secured by bond Of the purchaser
and a mortgage Of the premises
sold. If the terms are not complied
with. land will be re.sold on the
same day at the risk of the former
purchaser. Purchaser to pay for
papers,
j. III. WHARTON,
Executor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Laurens-Court of
Probate.

WHEREAS, j. r. Anderson has
applled to me, to grant him Let
tiers OF Administration, ON the Es-
tate of and effects ofW. Y. Smith,
Jr., deceased.
These are therefore TO cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said
W. I, Smith, Jr., deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in
the Court of Probate, to be held
at Laurens Court House. 5. c., on
the Odd day of October next,
after publication thereof. at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the
said Letters of administrator
should not be granted.
Given undor my hand, this the
9th day of Oct, Ammo Dom
mi, 1897.
o.. G.. THOMPSON, J.p.L.oT
Oct. IL, lS97-2t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
FOR SALE.

That valuable tract Of land known
as the homestead Of the late Capt.
James Hudgens, situated three
miles from Laurens, and one mile
from Maddens Depot and contain
ing Two Hundred and Seventy
Six acres, mor or less. The dwell
ing house thereon Is large and
comfortable, together with neces-
sary out buildings and a splendid
well of water.
This property a be purchased
at private sale, but If not sooner
disposed of, will be sold at Laurens
Court House, on salesday in No
vember next, at public outcry, to
the highest bidder. Churches and
schools are easy of access to this
place. For all needful information
call upon either Of the undersigned.
A. III. MARTIN.
JOHN MOORE.
October 9th 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
DR.. Williams Wright.

The death OF DR.. Williams Wright,
at the home of his son Mr.. j. n.
afternoon was briefly mentioned in our
last issue. Dr.. Wright had reached
the age of seventy-six, and had been
in failing health for several years. He
was the son Of Lieutenant-Governor
Thomas Wright an lived, until his
i'll health brought him to Laurens, at
Lisbon where he was a large planter.
He married Miss Nichols, whom he
survived several years. He was a
member and an elder of the Presbyte-
rian Church. His life and character
won for him the respect and friendship
Of a large circle. On last Tuesday his
body was taken to Lisbon, accompanied
by relatives and friends and buried in
the family burying ground.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
The k Cotton.

Interest is Just now attracted to new
varieties of cotton and il Il prolific
species can be found which shall econ
omize the production of this staple, it
will be we'll for our farmers.
Mr.. Sanford Mahaffey has shown us
two stalks OF Il variety he has secured
by careful selection for several years.
They are about seven feet high, with
short limbs, the bolls clustered and
c'ose around the stalks which are very
healthy and vigorous. We advise be-
fore sending far off for costly seed that
you see and consult an intelligent Ra-
bon farmer. You may SEQ the spcci-
mems at The ADVERTISERS Office.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
Happily Married.

At the home OF the bride, on Sun
day morning, Miss Essie Robertson
ana Mr.. Edgar w. Martin we're quietly
married, Rev. j. d. Pitts officiating.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin left for the home of the
Groom's Father in the Warrior Crock
section. The bride is the attractive
daughter of Mr.. j. M. Robertson and
Mr.. Martin is one OF the most prosper
Gus and enterprising young business
men of the city. Good wishes and con-
CALCULATIONS are showered upon the
couple by numboi of friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
Davis, wOper s. Co.

Before buying your suit just step in
to the Clothing Room at
Davis, Roper & Co.'S.
will suit the times will be found at the
Big Shoe Store of
Davis, Roper & Co.'s.
We always have what we advertise
and sell at prices We quote. Stop into
our Clothing and Shoe Store and see
for yourself.
Davis, Roper 81 Co.'S.
The largest stock of boys and chill
drens suits aver shown In Laurens at
the lowest prices. No tariff on these
goods. AT
Davis Roper Sc Co.'s.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

Ladies Gaps from 90 cents up at
Jamieson's.
See our line of plush capes
from 1915 at Jamieson's.
A nice yard wide outing worth 8
cents for only 3 cents at jamie
sons.
If you wish to buy a handsome
dress cheap, Jamieson's is the
place.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

Certainly you don't want to suffer with
low skin and loss of appetite. You have
never tried DeWitt's Little Early Kiscrs
for these complaints or you would have
been cured. They are small pills but great
regulators. B. f. Posey, Wholesale and re-
tail druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

Have you seen the warmest over
coat for $3.50 at
Davis, Roper & Co.'S.
The biggest stock of Clothing in up
per South Carolina now to be seer at
Davis, Roper & Co.'s.
Shoes for the people at prices to suit
the times. Come and see.
Davis, Roper & Co.'s.
The best nobby young mans suit on
earth for the price $3.50,
Davis, Roper & Co IS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

Small precautions often prevent great
mischiefs. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
arc very small pills in size, but are most
effective in preventing the most serious
forms OF liver and stomach troubles. They
cure constipation and headache and regr.
late the bowels. b. f. Posey, wholesale
and retail druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
Death OF DIR. Vim. ID. Ii alton.

The whole people of the State will
sympathize with Gen. John Bratton in
the loss Of his patriotic son. He was
attachee to the Navy as Surgeon and
came South to devote his services to
the yellow fever suffers and falling
through the hold of the vessel died
from his injuries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
D. Is. Simm0nS's Locals.

All grades Of Ladies' Undervests, from
the cheapest to the best, at O. b. Sim
mons's.
Big value-l2R and Is cents Red
Fiannels at O. b. Simmons's.
Big line OF ladies' Dress Shoes.
O. Is. Simmons,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
HOME AFFAIRS.
Cotton.

The low price OF cotton justifes farm
ers holding as long as they can do SO.
But q comparison Of prices will show
that our local buyers are paying as
Hbcrally and more so than any of our
ncighbors. Again, our merchants
have laid In the best stocks ever
brought to the South and at the low
est prices.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
Laurcns at College.

In the election of Glass Preside is
for '9S at tie South Carolina College,
Mr.. j. w. Ferguson has been chosen
President Of the Senior Glass and Mr..
j. 5. Stoddard of the Sophomore. Those
bright young men are generally TO be
found taking leading positions.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

TO heal the broken and diseased It's
sues, to soothe the Initiated surfaces,
to instantly relieve the irritated sur
faces, to instantly relieve and to per-
manently cure is the mission Of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. B. F. Posey,
wholesale and retail druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
Card OF Thanks

For the many tokens Of love for our
little departed and the largo measure
of sympathy bestowed upon us, we
desire to most heartily thank on,
friends and acquaintance.
w. a. JOHNSON AND WIFE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
RuRinHRS Nnficnn

II you want to know something about
good values give your wife a Sunny
south Stove and you will see u happy
wife. Freight paid.
S. NJ. Il E. II. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

No mar or woman can enjoy life or &C
complish much In this world while su fer
ing from a torpid liver. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the pills that cleanse, that
organ, quickly. B. II. Posey, wholesale
and retail druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
DIR. Bean.

We join in the unanimous expression
Of regret that this most accomplished
Editor and able divine will soon retro
from the editorship Of the Southern
Presby tcrian.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
South Eastern Car Service Association
for South Carolina.
Colnmhia. S. c.. Oct. lst. 1907
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that on and
after October 18th, 1897, Cars not un-
loaded within forty-eight (4S) hours
after arrival, and Cars which are not
loaded within 70 ty-eight (4S) hours af-
ter being placed in position, shall be
subject to q charge OF One Dollar
i$1.00) per day or fraction thereof, for
the detention OF Cars and use Of
tracks, Sundays and legal holidays ex-
copied.
Atlantic Coast Line.
Charleston & Savannah Railway.
South Carolina & Georgia Railroad.
Charleston & Western Carolina Rail
way.
Florida Central & Peninsular Rail
road.
Columbia, Ncwberry 81 Laurens
Railroad.
Ohio River & Charleston Railway.
East Shore Terminal Company.
Carolina and Cumberland Gap Rail
way.
Blue Ridge Railroad.
Southern Railway.
j. O.. HASKELL,
Manager.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
Chester, S. c.

Mr.. ]. II. Harris, Harris Sp ling. S.
yea Sr: fr the past 8 months have been uSing IIorris
Water with the most excellent results, where have been
able TO get my patients to drink a sufficient quantity daily. The
carbonatcd has no equal in Gastric disturbances. it is an excel
lent table water. 1t is a pleasant laxative, and is a sure cure for
latulent dyspepsia.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

For SALE-A lot containing one and
onc-quarter acres, nea Farley Avenue,
and adjoining land of n. b. Dial. For
terms apply to Mrs. l.. N. Boyd.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

81 was troubled with rheumatism
In my back which was so evere
that IL was painful for me to stoop
over. j began taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla and in a short time the
rheumatism disappeared. / am
entirely free from it end i'm good
health. III. Eugene FAINT, Box 52,
Anderson, South Carolina.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

The mission Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is TO cure disease, aud
thousands OF testimonials prove it
fulfils its mission well.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

Running sores, INDECENT ulcers and sim
liar troubles, even though of many years
standing may ba cured by using DcEYitt's
Witch Hazel Salvo. 1t soothes, strength
ems and heals. 1t is the great pile cure. b..
L. Poseyi wholesale and retail druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
A Lifetime Accident Policy.

The Southern Well Fixture Com
pany, Of Spartanburg, insures your
wife and children against accidents.
They are 0 in Laurens for a short
time and their Well Fixtures make the
matter Of drawing water a luxury. Be
sure aud examine and make home
comfortable. 1t is a Southern inven-
ton and home manufactured, and han
died by home people of S~partanburg
and North Carolina. The cost is rea-
Sonable.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

Insure your property with j. o. a
Fleming ~ Co. They represent Flu
Insurance Companies that pay all lossd
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
SOW TIE WINTER TURF OATS

This month-the freezes don't injure
them at all. j. o. G. Fleming & Co.,
has the pure seed.
Moments are useless II triHed away;
and they are dangerously wasted if
consumed by delay In cases where One
Minute Cough Cure would bring i'm
mediate relief. B. f. Posey, wholesale
and retail druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

We have completed our store build
ings and have on hand a fine pair Of
mules for sale. We have no need for
them and will sell them cheap for cash.
Call on DR.. Todd.
Mann Dnomrpnc
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

Ifyou wish to buy a good school
shoe cheap, go to JamlesOn's.
All wool suit clothes for men for
only $i.75 at J~amieson's.
A high cut shoe for men all solid
for 80 cents at JamiesOn,s.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

WANTED-Tobacco statesmen, State
reference, enclose stamp.
Manufacturer, Box, 134, Winston, N G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

JOhRSOn'S chill and Fee
yer Tonic is a ONE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of Fever la
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Laurens.

I, II. S. Sease, Solicitor of the It'll
Circuit, do certify that an examination
OF Magistrate j. M. Gray's books, OF
Youngs Township, and the Treasurer's
book, shows that there Is no shortage,
as will be shown by the statements on
file in the Clerk Of Courts office.
Amount OF fines collected, $3.50 5
One case omitted, the State vs..
Henry Wood, $40
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

TO the Grand Jury of Laurons
County, September Term, 1897;
We, the committee, appointed
at the July Term Of Court to ex-
anime the various county Offices,
beg leave to make the following
report: We have examined all Of
the county Offices with the assist
ance Of an export aid find said of.
fees neatly kept and all bonds of
the various officers sufficient, and
all books correctly kept.
j. w. SHELL,
Expert.
A. w. Sims, w M Hunter, b,
A. Anderson, II. Terry.
Sept. 8, 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

Hoods pills are purely vegetable
and do not ptfr0e. balm or.gripH.--
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

The six Grand Jurors that we're
drawn to hold over for another
year are as follows: w. e. Owens,
Jno. G. WATSON, j. @. Cox, w. w.
Yeargin, A, w, Sims, w. NJ. Hun
ter
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS,

All persons 4 hereby warned un-
der the penalty Of the law against
hunting, fishing, gambling or ether.
wise trespassing on the lands of the
undersigned.
j. ID. Watts,
~. J. II. Kennedy,
Il. A. Badgett,
WI. Copeland,
II. ID. Lake,
w. A. Watts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12

BY amount paid Treasurer, $239.35
THOS. s. SEASE,
Oct. 9th, 1897. Solicitor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-10-12
Choice Thoroughbred Berkshires,

ELIaIBLE TO REaIsTRY.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-02
AT THE TRAPS.
The Seattle Rod and Gun Club Mem
brrs Enjoy Themselves at the
West seattle Grounds.

Every man TO bis pleasure. that IS the
way the Seattle Rod and Gun Club men
booked AZ II yesterday when they fore
went the pleasures Of football end crossed
to West Seattle 10 enjoy a day at the
traps. y was a jolly lot OF sportsmen,
and although they were . trifie rusty at
judging distance and speed they had a
great time. and came home well satisfied
Shooters are Just the anne a. bicycle nd
ers. always delivering speeches concern
ing the merits o. their guns and the sa-
periority Of one powder over another.
A man that shoots repeating shotgun
Is called q pumper. The bumpers and the
d0uble-barreled shotgun champions got In
TO an argument. ana finally settled It by
a team shoot. The bumpers were Joe
HARDY. Miner and Norton. while their op-
ponents were Kelsey. Kuppe and "f3ige'
Hall The bumpers put Il all over the old
fashioned men. and now there Is war in
camp. Miner. who shot indifferently IN
other events, took a brace. and broke IL
out Of -.
Tie scores as a rule Mere not up 20 the
general average. but this was owing 20
lack Of practice. Joe Hardy shot Well and
Kelsey on one occasion got ten straight.
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the first Dow and Boyden. taking me
riders f9r the first three miles. and the
second. NcCrea ard Chapman, taking
them fer the last fwo miles.
after pretty battle for the position be-
hind the paceuakers. Becker got the ma
chine. win Boves. Whitman. Boo and
Harry Terrlu lined Up behind in the or
der named Time after time Becker's op-
poacnts attempted 10 take the position
from him BY riding IN front Of the pace
makers and dropping back. These at
tempts were Invariably successful, but
each time Becker did the same thing. and
al the end Of two miles only Becker and
Boyee remained in the hght. The latter
dropped out on the third mile. leaving
Becker 20 ride tie race out. The pace
makers were 100 slow for him. and he
continually called for a faster pace.
The miles were ridden At an average
pace % z.I2 each. but by some mistake
the scorers made an error. and Becker
had 10 l7ds another lap. watch made his
time FOR the i've miles li:Z0. Bovee was
awarded tho second place and Harry Ter
rill third.
The Minneapolis man was greeted with
tremendous cheers as ne dismoun5ed. His
ride OF today esta ollshed him in the good
graces Of the spectators, VINO were great
~ Disguised on Christmas day. when he
refused 10 ride againt G. Z. Dow. of Sc
attic. for the Nelodrome shield.
Following is the summary Of the races:
One mile amateur. winner OF each lap
10 take a prize-FIrst lisp Russ. second
G00eb. third Mott fourth Nyman. 18th
Alborelle. sixth and race Russ. Time,
2.i5
F'ive-mile professional. paced. scratch
Becker, HoTee and Harry TerriH Time.
II ~. Winner rode one-slXth OF a mile
too far on error of scorers
Haif-mtle. flying start exhibition. paced
Percy Mott Time .54ta
One mile tandem. eXhibltion-Dixon and
Kraft. Time POI
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nUrrE VIGOROUSLY DEFEATED.
Ruled Ont as ProfessiOnaIs, Then
Badly Beaten by Olympfc<.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. THE Butte
football team suffered a double disaster
today. Owing 70 the presence Of two men
In ia ranks when the lineup was called.
whose amateur standing Is denied by the
Amateur Athletic Association OF the Pa
Clhc Coast. President ". F. Humphrey
classified all the players as professionals.
in their now capacity they went down 10
iDglorious defeat before the Olympics. by
q score Of II TO I. The action or President
Humphrey Is in effect a death blow 10 the
Montana team. should a. prove decisive.
The players IN It's ranks are shut out from
any match game with amateur football
clevens. and limited 10 contests with pro-
fessional teams As = happens there Is
TO such a thing thus Far In sporting circles
as a professional football team. the North
eru men now occupy a very unique posi-
ton in the athletic world. II is probably
the FIRST time that an aggregation Of young
men anxious for contest. find themselves
Isolated
President Humphrey also awarded the
match game TO the O.ympics by default
amid much confusion. Then the two teams
lined up in an exhibition game II was
q bitter and brutal struggle. bat teChni-
c3.ly speaking. IL was q game for charity.
Butte was outpiayed from the beginning.
and only managed 20 score through care
lessaess on the part o. the home team.
The Montana men VIII probably take an
appeal from Humphreys ruling. 70 the
board Of governors of the Amateur Ath-
tet8c Union
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Ten SINGLES paoI.
Used THE ELnovv TRICK.
,rrrariand Disqualified at Fnssie n n
Inr Inlair flllLnG.

PASADENA raj. Jan I-Fioyd NJ
Farfars. the wheelwan, 81 san Jose, met
Water Poster today Tor she arst time
since early last spFiur. II the haif-f'ile
,srsfesssorial Mcfarland Eot the start by
heating tne pistol and as able TO de-
feat t,ster la very close aE1 &C. In the
nnai ~ the mile Burke 81 los Angeles
started Mcfarland ahead of fae pistol
a~ffsa Getting over four yards Load Tn
she nueh.ofY The local Tusa n-ao ef.c'~
asff vensef ta csN she wc0 heck. tct
ala rog know how. ans So aHo~fd it 90
ro ON. or the last tura Faetrr WIS
showed clear cn rhc track Pcs 81 t+risna.
who asrI she cleaw trick MeFafia~3 Nts
,f3agualgas8. and tsa National Ha'i g
l.sar8 van be asked &c punish hia as was
Bala "a louisville. Al sac races were
excellent although tao wind blew IKE p
hurrl sane Summarize,
fFalf-nssIe esateusl--A oy 7. A..
Mcfarland ~ san jose ~. p Foster
San F'ranclreo @eeoHa- e. iiEGitt, l4si-
esrs thIr8 T.sre 1- t.a
Nstgs urten PROTEST. ara1 Won tv or
fsrsa stevens otuamwa. "a. ~ n Fae-
ser second ~ a. Hal tasa3eaR. ts.rL
Ntrc exaihrtsn. tr0.et pacet-F. g.
Lass WOE Tmr Is l-f
I5a''. rnsl. sNssal.iaa. paced-W +. fes-
ter wcn. Ifnv. @ -s
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ton TO the Sanders case. and prosecution
on two charges WI follow.
Less than a year ago Lord Cyril Athol
was a bright particular star in social cir
cles at Encinal City. He was regarded
as likely catch, and had the reputation
OF securing a pr-ncely remittance from
over the water. All al once the remit
tances ceased, and after holding up his
many friends for small amounts Achoi had
his first diffiulty with iiverymen. On this
occasion he hired rig and drove 10 Oak
land. and pad fer the drive with a three
months sentence IN the county jail Cyril
did not return 10 Alameda when released
from custody and was soon doing business
with every EFeryman in Oakland.
When Lord Cyril was confronted with
the check signed by Hannah Everett and
Endorsed by himself he said:
yes. gave that paper TO Sanders, and
* is all right. Il was given TO me by the
lady whose name appears there. Rather
than bring her into this affair l VIII take
my medicine Ike a man"