Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-10-26
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Judge Benet For the Senate.

A COlumDla QlSpalcH 10 tHe Aug uStd
Chronicle says that Judge w. c. Ben
net will probably be a candidate Tor
the United States senate.
YilIed Mt the Circus.
.Bennettsvills special Of October 23 to
| the Charleston News and Courier:
While an immense crowd was leaving
Robinson's circus this afternoon, Tom
Odom stepped upon Jack Kings foot
unintentionally. King, who was drunk,
shot Odom near the heart, killing him
| almost instantly. King attempted to
escape; but bystanders seized him.
Odom was the butler at Jones board
ing house and peaceable Negro. King
is a young mulatto
Condition of Agent Hill.
Spartanburg Journal, Thursday: The
latest reports from T. M. Hill, depot
agent at Greers, are that he will re-
cover from the wounds inflicted by a
would-be robber at the Greer's depot
on Tuesday night Of last week. 1t Is
reported from Greers today that he is
much better and that his condition Is
hopeful. There has been much interest
in his case and people generally are re-
joiced at any good news. The people
Of Wexford, the former home Of Mr..
Hill, have shown the keenest and most
practical interest in his case.
Bargain Rush In Charleston.
Charleston special of October IA:
About 800 women, many Of whom were
members Of well-known families, were
dispersed by the police this morning
while in a rush toward the door of q
bargain house on King street. Allur-
ing offers had been made, and before
the establishment was opened the wo-
men had blocked the street to such an
extent that cars could not be>fhn.
When the doors swung back the women
swarmed in and dozens were tramped
upon and hurt. Several women faint
ed. Mary Coleman, colored, was
thrown to the sidewalk and the mad
bargain hunters rushed over her. She
is seriously injured. AS the mob
surged through the entrance, glasses
were smashed and the heavy barri-
cades previously erected were twisted
from their places. A riot call was sent
to police headquarters and patrol
wagon filed with policemen was rushed
to the scene. The mob was driven
back and the police closed the store.
The proprietor was allowed to open Ia
ter in the day.
Gambling Debt Not Binding.
News and Courier, Wednesday,: Ac-
cording to an opinion filed yesterday
morning by United States Circuit
Judge Simonton, farmers and others
who speculate in cotton futures and
lose are not required to pay the bro
kers. This decision Is based on the law
of South Carolina, which declares that
all future gambling contracts are i'm
moral, illegal and void. The defendant
in the suit took advantage of this law
when he filed his answer. The case Is
important, as it deals with an import
ant question and one which frequently
comes to the surface. James H. Park
er & Co.. the plaintiffs, are cotton brok-
ers in New York, and the defendant Is
w. A. Moore, "a small farmer, Of Spar
tsnburg." 1t was shown in the COM
plant that Moore had been dealing for
year in futures and had pocketed his
winnings; but it is alleged that when
he lost he refused to pay. Subsequent
ly, when the New York firm entered
suit, Moore claimed that he was gam
bling, which was illegal under the
South Carolina law, and his point was
sustained by the Federal court.
Az Seen In Columbia.
Columbia special of Tuesday to The
News and Courier: The appointment Of
Mr.. George r. Koester, editor Of The
Record, as collector Of internal revenue
was great surprise to the people.
Mr.. Koester has hundreds Of friends in
this city and state. OF course, Repub-
licans are disappointed. The commit
tee at it's meeting last week recommen-
ded Mr.. George H. Huggins, Of this
city. Mr.. Higgins has been acting
collector since Mr.. z. A. Webster's
death, and he Is popular young man
and one Of good business qualities. He
seemed to be handicapped by the en-
dorsement Of the Republican commit
tee, the members of which do not seem
to be en- rapport with the president.
MIR. Koester returned here from Wash
ington today. In an interview he said
that he had not applied for the position,
but that it was rendered to him. He
said that he would assume the duties Of
the office without making any promises,
except that he would conduct the office
to the best Of his ability. Mr.. Koester
being the editor of The Record, much
speculation has been indulged in as to
what would be the fate Of that paper
Mr.. Koester's connection with the in
ternal revenue office will not make it
necessary for him to sever his connec-
tion with The Record, which paper will
continue to be published under the
co.