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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

To those who know the witness, the
tilt between Mr.. August Kohn and At
torney Croft, at Lexington last Friday
was one Of the most interesting devel-
opments of the Tillman trial. Mr.
Kohn was put up by the prosecution
principally for the purpose of TESTIFY
ing to certain dying declarations OF
the deceased, and on the cross-exam1-
nation the defense tried to make the
witness say that he had actual knoWl-
edge Of Mr.. Gonzales's personal opinion
Of Col Tillman. The latitude allowed
by the presiding judge was very wide,
and after Mr.. Nelson had exhausted
every effort to make the witness testi-
fly to a fact about which he had said
he knew nothing, without success, Mr..
Croft took the matter up. The origi-
nal point was whether or not Mr..
Kohn had ever heard any verbal ex-
preston from Mr.. Gonzales? He had
not. Then had he read Mr.. Gonzales's 8
editorials? He had read them. From
the reading of those editorials then
feeling toward the deceased was bit
ter? No, he could say nothing of the
kind; he had no right to know what
was in the mans heart. He would
have no more right to say what Con-
zales's personal feelings toward Till
man were from these editorials than
he would have to say what the feel
ings of Mr.. Nelson were as to Mr.
Thurmond, judging from the fact that
they were on opposite sides Of the
same case. Having made no more
headway than had his colleague, Mr..
Nelson, Mr.. Croft began to grow rough
and offensive. At one time he order
ed Mr.. Kohn to take his hands off his
knees. Mr.. Kohn did so as calmly and
deliberately and as good naturedly as
| if on his own motion. Mr.. Kohn had
been excused from testifying Thurs
day because of the Yom Kippur feast.
Mr. Kohn is a Jew. The motion on
which he was excused for the day
was made by the counsel for the de-
fense. Although Mr.. Kohn had an
nounced his readiness to testify If 1t
were his duty to do so, the act of coun-
sci seemed considerate. But subse-
quent developments threw doubt on
this consideration and made it appear
that after all it had only been intend
ed as small trick in the hope that
some of the jurymen might be ignor-
ant and narrow enough to be prejudiced
by the fact that Mr.. Kohn is Jew.
He was already under oath, having
been sworn as the other witnesses; but
notwithstanding this, Mr.. Croft took
occasion to ask: do you swear that
before God and the living Christ? Do
you swear before Christi" Mr.. Kohn
replied: Il have the right 10 swear
as 1 please" and the court sustained
him in it. We are not undertaking to
defend Mr.. Kohn. He does not need
any defense. He is as thorough gen.
tleman as we have ever known, and
although of the Jewish faith, has the
utmost respect for true Christianity
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The dispensary did a rip-roaring
business last Saturday and its custo-
mers seemed to be we'll pleased dur
ing the afternoon. An unusual amount
of drunkenness was noticeable.
Mr.. S. M. McNeel Is now the own
er of the handsome old residence for
merly occupied by the late Col. w. B..
Wilson. He purchased it few weeks
ago, and Is having it repaired with
view to making a home there.
The salesday attendance yesterday
was rather small for October there
being only a few hundred people in
town from the surrounding country.
There was some horse trading, but not
great deal, most Of the traders be-
ing somewhat shy about liens and
mortgages that may not have yet been
paid.
A travelling minstrel show gave q
tent exhibition in Yorkville last Sat
urday night. There was large audi
ence made up of about two-thirds OF
Negro men and women and one-third
white men and boys. Portions OF the
show were laughable enough; but as
whole the entertainment was not es-
pecially creditable to the minstrel abil-
fity Of the Negro.
- United States Deputy Marshal
Dillingham; sold the wagon that was
captured in Bethel township recently
with a load Of contraband liquor, be-
fore the court house door this morn
ing at public auction. 1t was bought
by Mr.. w. o. Harshaw for $43.
Rev. R. L. Robinson of Camden,
Ala, will preach in the Associate Re-
formed church next Sunday morning
and evening.
Quite full and interesting line OF
hats was shown at J. M. Heath & Co.'S
millinery opening last Friday, and a
large number of ladies visited the
store during the day. Although the
opening was principally for the pur-
pose Of acquainting the public with the
latest patterns and styles in millinery,
many orders were taken during the
day. The opening at the Foushee
Cash Store took place sometime previ-
Gus and was generally pronounced to
be quite creditable. Mr.. Foushee is
very we'll pleased at the evidences of
appreciation that he Is receiving at
tue hands of the public.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

THE interesting scene in another
column at the preliminary arraignment
of James H. Tillman for the murder OF
N. G.. Gonzales is reproduced from the
New York World Of last Tuesday.
The picture is the freehand product OF
Mr.. w. H. Loomis, an artist of nation
al reputation, and by people who know
about such things, is considered a fine
piece of work. The likeness Of j. n.
Tillman is good, and SO also is that OF
Senator B. R. Tillman, but the most
striking feature of the production Is
the remarkable fidelity with which
the artist has portrayed the evi-
dent mood of both subjects. James
H. Tillman appears to be somewhat
pensive, and not a little concerned,
while Senator Tillman's expression
gives the idea of deep and solemn In
terest. Judge Buchanan is easily re-
cognizable to those who know him in
timately; but because he has parted
with his mustache, would not be read
ily identified except from the fact that
he is known to be associated with the
others. The court bailiffs, without
collars are no doubt true to life, as Is
also the picturesque old fellow, who
sits, with hat in hand, so near the
prisoners dock. Altogether the pict-
ure is a notable one, and we feel sure
that it's reproduction will prove OF
more than ordinary interest to most of
our patrons.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

During one day last week, parties
unknown cut the throats Of two cows
that had been tied to stakes on the
outskirts of Fort Mill. The cows be-
longed to a Negro man. He has no
suspicion as to the identity Of the mur-
derous brutes who committed the
heartless deed. The town council saw
proper to offer a reward for the con-
viction Of the guilty party or parties.
Mr.. J. Edgar Poag, broker, has some
interesting announcements today. He
says that unless he disposes of them
by private sale earlier, he will sell at
auction in Yorkville on Wednesday,
November 1S, the Gourley tract, near
Olive, and the Love tract, near Lock-
hart Shoals. AS to whether he will Of
fer any other property at that time
will depend upon circumstances; but
he will certainly give the public ample
notice.
The Bell Telephone company has
erected its poles from the corporate
limits of Yorkville to the corporate
limits Of Rock Hill; but has not yet
entered either town. At present things
are at a standstill. A nul.. Der Of peo-
pie who own land along the road are
very much exercised over the conduct
of the telephone company's agents.
The right granted by the county COM
missioners was only for the erection Of
poles along the right Of way Of the
public road, outside Of bitches and so
as not to interfere with travel. The
telephone people were further requir-
ed to agree to move obstructing poles
when requested by the county COM
missioners to do so. In erecting the
poles the construction party entered
upon the premises Of several land own
ers against the consent Of these land
owners. Mr.. N. A. Simril, who lives
two miles east of the court house,
forbade them to go on his land, but
they paid no attention. Then he came
to Yorkville for a warrant. The man
ager in charge said that II arrested he
would give bond and go ahead with
the work. Mr.. Simril replied that he
would get a. new warrant for every
| new offense and the telephone man
came to terms with the declaration
that he would agree to any contract
that Mr.. Simril might see proper to
make. With this understanding Mr..
Simril refrained from further proceed
ings. Several poles have been placed
in the bitches along the sides of the
roads and the overseers have been
complaining. So far as can be learned,
there Is no objection to the erection Of
poles provided the work be carried on
as the law provides.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

tate were TeCOFueu Ill Tic oiiSS VI eAN
county aduitor during the month OF
September:
N. A. Plaxico to J. w. Mullis. 81
acres; consideration $500.
J. B. Brown ct. al, to Mary w.
Brown. 80 acres; consideration NOM
inal.
Mary w. Brown ct al. to Laura E.
Stewart. 10 As acres; consideration
nominal and premises.
Mary w. Brown ct al. to Jessie f.
Brown. sc 3-5 acres; consideration
nominal and premises.
Mary w. Brown ct al to Ella Lee
inal and premises.
Mary W. Brown ct al. to ]. s. Brice,
attorney. 55a' acres; consideration
nominal and premises.
J. L. Wilson to B. G. Brown. 20
acres; consideration $425.
BROAD RIVER.
J. w. Castles to T. M. whisonant. 8
lots and building; consideration s1,O6O.
Quit claim.
E.. ]. Barron to N. A. Jolley. 1 lot:
consideration nominal.
L. l..
lot and building; consideration $4,000.
w. c. Wherry to N. w. Williams.
4S acres consideration $1,000.
L. E. Brown to Mary E. Massey.
Lot and building; consideration $2,75O.
]. B. Johnson to Chas. A. Ftncher.
lot: consideration $139.
.Chas. A. Fincher to VIM. T. Fincher.
Lot; consideration 1870.
r. B. Gordon to Mrs. T. o. Flowers.
100 acres; consideration $100. Quit
claim to 1-16 interest in 100 acres:
Chicora Cotton Mills to Southern
Textile Company. Mill machinery and
all other property; for valuable con-
sideratlon.
]. NJ. Cherry to H. E. White. l lot;
consideration $28.74.
W. W. Moore to H. E. White. l lot;
consideration $3.50.
II. q. White to w. M. Dunlap. lots;
consideration $1,400.
E. c. Black and J. w. Miller to ]. b.
Johnson. l lot; consideration $3.50.
J.B. Johnson to R. c. Sturgis. l lot;
consideration $369.0S.
J. J. Waters, assignee Of D. B. Cor
don to w. B. Wilson. Quit claim IN
Gordon hotel; $3.50.
Catawba Real Estate company to M.
B. Massey. l lot; consideration
s461.50.
YORK.
Mrs. NJ. E. Massey to ]. M. Seagle
ct al. trustee. / lot In Tirzah; consid-
Grafton nominal.
W. B. Moore to ]. G. Dickson. 3sa
acres: consideration not stated.
]. S. Brice attorney to w. B. Wylie.
S. acres: consideration $3.50.
Jas. H. Jackson to Jas H. Jackson,
Jr. l lot: consideration nominal.
]. r. Logan to ]. ]. Keller & Com
nany. lot: consideration $131.37.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

JUST ABOUT THE SIZE OF IT.-Till-
mans attorneys might as we'll try to
split a sweet gum log with a wet dish
rag as try to rattle Gus Kohn. He
ranks too high in the fourth estate to
be bothered by any lawyers gadfly
methods. A marble statute has no
more composure than Kohn. The Rec
ord will bet a dollar to doughnut
that Kohn enjoyed his tilts as wit
ness with Lawyers Croft and Nelson
much more than they did.-Columbia
Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

and its teachings. No man ever heard
him suggest the contrary, and If the
actual, truth could be known, we would
be willing to venture that this would
be established by the fact that he
shares to a less extent than any Of his
friends, their just indignation against
Col. Croft, for his unnecessary and un-
called for rudeness. And 1t is this fact
alone that makes us somewhat reluc-
tant to refer to the matter. Otherwise,
we would feel constrained to remark
that it is incumbent upon Mr.. Croft to
apologize before the adjournment of
court.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Mr.. T. V. Whitesides, who lives about
four miles west of Yorkville, on last
Saturday showed the reporter a small
insect that he thinks may be speci-
men of the Mexican boil weevil. The
reporter has not sufficient knowledge
OF the cotton pest to identify the spec
linen, which, although ugly enough to
be guilty may be entirely innocent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06
CHE 1torkrille Gnq,lirer.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1908.

THE latest news from Bulgaria
seems to have it that the long threat
ened war between that country and
Turkey is now on. 1t is just possible
that the threatened trouble may yet be
averted; but more probable that Eu-
rope will soon be drawn into general
war.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

SENATOR B. r. Tillman was present
at the preliminary arraignment of Col
]. H. Tillman for the murder Of N. G.
Gonzales: but left shortly afterward to
continue his tour with Senator Burton
He returned to South Carolina last
week, and the understanding Is that
he intends to continue at Lexington
during the balance Of the trial.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06
Died In PHILADELPHIA.

Rev. j. E. Grier. pastor of the Cen
trail Methodist church Of Spartanburg
died in Philadelphia on last Friday
Mr.. Grer was located in Chester dur
ing 1S97-98-99-1900.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06
TRAINERS OF REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers Of real es-
tate were recorded in the office Of the
county aduitor during the month OF
September:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

Mrs. Preston L. Melton of Columbia,
was the most important witness on
Saturday. She is employed in the en-
crossing department at the state house
and was coming along behind the three
men-Talbird, Tillman and Brown.
She saw Mr.. Gonzales, knew him WELL
and was watching his face for an op-
portunity to speak to him as he passed.
His face bore a pleasant serene express
sion. His hands were in the pockets
Of his overcoat and his eyes were cast
downward. Tillman was on the out
side of the pavement. Brown on the
inside and another gentleman (Tal-
bird) in the middle. Brown turned
just before the shot was fired, but had
not taken a step toward her. Con
zales passed diagonally across the party
to make through an opening between
the transfer station Of the street car
line and the group Of three men. An
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-06

Orleans, the leader, at the least calcu-
lation, between s7,OOO,OOO and $s,000,-
900 in the September option alone.
Today in one hour cotton rose more
than S6 a bale, because men who had
on the theory that the corner would
not hold, sold cotton by the thousands
of bales, were not able to find 1t to
buy to make the deliveries they had
contracted to make tomorrow, and
were forced to buy it Of the man to
whom they had previously sold it at
the latter's own price. In other words,
these men had contracted to deliver
cotton to Brown, and as Brown owned
all the cotton, they had to buy cotton
at his price or fail to keep their con-
tracts, which is tantamount to bank
ruptcy. In order to prevent the mar
ket rising to absolutely ruinous figures
many of these have made settlements
within the last two days at figures a
cent a pound above the market. For
the first time in the history Of cotton
selling on a worldwide basis, it is said
the market is absolutely cornered. If
the market tells the truth. The men
who lost most in the corner are MAIN
ly Europeans, although Wall street was
hit hard. One Wall street house in
particular whose name was withheld
was heavily short in the cotton market
and had to settle at figures more than
$40 bale above the price it got when
it sold cotton short. Col. Brown began
pulling the market on the strength
Of crop conditions as long ago as last
April. He recently learned that there
was big short interest in September
cotton, and knowing the crop condi-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-10-03

The nominee Of the Elizabeth City
County Democratic Committee, Mr..
@. Jockey Collier, after q spirited
contest, was declared the nominee OF
the Democratic County Committee
Of Accomac at their meeting at Acr
comac O. 81. on last Monday, and he
will represent the two counties In
the next Legislature unless the mem
bers Of the State Committee, to
whom an appeal will be taken, over
ride the action Of both and refers
the matter back again to the people.
That the State Committee will thus
ignore the action Of the two county
committees, though, 10 not probable,
and the Democrats Of Accomac In
that event must fall into line and
vote for Mr.. Collier in November. 1t
is we'll for our Democratic friends
across the bay, however, to under
stand that, acQuiescing in their act
ion in regard to Mr.. Collier at this
time does not mean that we will
yield our right to take a hand in the
naming of the candidate for the two
counties In the future if we desire to
do so. 1t is all right for Elizabeth
city ITO be tackled on to u.s." but If
they need us as this fact seems to
indicate, it is only just that we be
consulted before being held respon
sible for their acts.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-10-03
Terms Of Sale.

Ten per centuln OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day
of sale, with liberty to the purchaser
to pay as much more on that day as
he may desire, the purchase money
not paid on the day OF sale to be di'
vided into three equal instalments,
payable respectively in six, twelve
and eighteen months and secured by
the bonds OF the purchaser with APP
proved personal security, the bonds
bearing date on day Of sale and car
rying interest from the day OF sale;
posse ssion to be given January 1st,
1904, but premises to be at risk OF
purchaser as soon as bid off, and the
rents for the present year are re-
served. The taxes after the present
year to be paid by the purchaser.
Upon the payment OF the whole OF
the purchase money the I'M
dersigned will execute to the pur-
chaser deed, with general warranty
of title, upon the same properly pre-
pared at the purchasers expense,
being rendered to them for execu-
ton.
Emory ID. Human,
Margaret j. Baum.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-10-03

The Democratic County Committee
of Henrico is the first to pass upon a
violation Of the Barksdale pure cleo
ton law and draws Il very fine dis
tinction in arriving at its conclusion
in the matter. Their decision, briefly
summed up, means that candidate
who treats his friends, convicts him
self of being addicted 20 strong
drink, or else violates the law and is
therefore ineligible to office.
In the cases passed upon by said
Committee, one VIM. H. Brauer, can
didate for treasurer, violated the law
by treating during the campaign
because not being drinking man
nor frequenter of bar-rooms, his
change Of habit must have had some
significance" On the other hand one
Mr.. L. o. Wendenburg. candidate for
Commonwealth attorney, was de-
clared by said committee, mot guilty
of the same charge by reason Of the
fact that it has been his custom in
the past to treat his friends and ac-
quaintances purely as a social and
convivial proceeding, and regardless
of whether campaign was in prog
ress or not"
The right of the candidate there
fore In the future, to treat or not to
treat, accepting the decision Of the
Henrico County COMMITTEE as correct,
depends upon circumstances. The
distinction OF the Henrico Commit
tee, thought is perhaps little too fine
to be accepted by the people of the
State. If it is wrong for one candi-
date to use liquor to secure votes,
the candidate of convivial habits
surely will not be permitted to vic.
late the law with impunity.
The law in both cases is as plain as
language can make it and a careful
reading OF it only seems necessary to
convince anyone that no one is ex-
cepted who violates it whatever his
habits may be. The law provides:
THAT no candidate for Congress, or
for either house of the General AS.
sembly OF Virginia, or any State,
county district or municipal Office,
shall expend pay, promise, loan of
become pecuniarily liable in any way
for any money or valuable thing to
influence voters in his behalf, or per-
init the same to used, with his knowl-
edge and consent, by his friends or
adherepts in any election, primary or
nominating convention"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-10-03

The corporation commission We'd
nesday passed upon question of i'm
portance and of general interest. APP
plication was made for a charter for
a corporation with power to acquire
oyster lands from the State and plant
and take oysters within Virginia
waters. The corporation declined the
charter, and in doing so filed brief
memorandum opinion. to the effect,
that non-r esidents of the State cak-
not remove oysters from the Virginia
beds.
The following statute, in their opin.
ion, shows that the policy of the
State does not permit non-residents
to engage in the taking of oysters in
the waters Of the State, nor to be in
terested with others in such an enter
prise:
THAT if any citizen of this State be
concerned, or in terested, with any
person not resident thereof, in TAX
ing, catching or planting oysters
therein, or shall knowingly permit
any person, not resident of this
State, to take, catch or plant oysters
therein, in his name, he shall be
fned $500. 1t is further provided in
clause 10 of section 2153 OF the code
as amended by acts 1895. '96, page 1874,
that if any person, other than a
resident of this State, shall take or
catch crabs, oysters or other shell fish
in any waters of the State, or rent
any oyster-planting ground or plant
oysters in any Of the waters of the
State. he shall be deemed guilty of a
felony"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-10-03

VIRGINIA-In the circuit court for
the county of Accomack, in the vacation
of the said court, the 23rd day of Sep
TENDER, A. D., 1903. A. Brown LeCato
and Jennie S. LeCatO, his wife, in right
Of said wife. .................P lalntlifs.
against
George Alvin Fox and Mollie V. Fox,
his wife, Alpheus j. Lane and Olivia S.
Lane, his wife, in right of said wife,
Lynn F. Taylor and Josephine Taylor,
his wife, in right of said wife, Jas. Wal
lace Fox, Roger T. Fox, Mildred L. Fox
and John NJ. Fox, the last four Of whom
are infants under twenty-one years OF
age, Thomas A. Fox and Sallie A. Fox,
his wife, Levin ]. Fox, Wesley W. Bull
and Sallie f. Bull, his wife, in right of
said wife, David w. Scott and Ida Scott,
his wife, in right of said wife Otelia
White, William f. Fox, Louis Penne-
well and Eleanora Pennewell, his wife,
in right of said wife, William Scott,
Robert Scott, David NJ. Scott and Olivia
S. Scott, his wife, and Isaiah w. Scott
and Annie L. Scott, his wife. ..........
LII OHduCtIN'
The object of this suit is to partition
the lands in which the late Levin s. Fox
held life estate amongst the parties en-
titled thereto in remainder, said lands
being situate near Accomack Court
House, Virginia.
Affidavit having been made before the
clerk of the said court, that G. Alvin
Fox, Mollie V. Fox, Jas. Wallace Fox,
Roger T. Fox, Mildred L. Fox and John
NJ. Fox, six of the defendants in the
above entitled cause, are nOn-residents
of the State of Virginia; on the motion
of the plaintiffs, by their Attorneys, it is
ordered that they, the said nonresident
defendants, do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this order
and do what is necessary to protect their
interests; and that this order be publish
ed once a week for four successive weeks
in the "Peninsula Enterprise" news
paper published at Accomac G. H., Vir-
GINA, and also posted at the front door
of the Court House of the said county
on the first day Of the next term OF the
county court of the said county.
Teste John D. Grant, c. c.
A Copy
Teste: John D. Grant, C. C.
Mears & Mapp, p. q.