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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09
[By Courtesy Of the New York World.

ping race, to1d me how once the
Duke had broken into q gentle laugh.
A French half breed freighter on his
way north had entered into game Of
poker with the Duke. with the result
that his six months pay stood in a
little heap at his enemy's left hand.
The enraged freighter accused his
smiling opponent of being O cheat, and
was proceeding to demoli3h him with
one mighty blow. But the Duke, still
smiling and without moving from his
chair, caught the descending fist,
slowly crushed the fingers open and
steadily drew the Frenchman to his
knees, gripping him so cruelty IN the
meantime that he was forced to cry
aloud in agony for mercy. Then it was
that the Duke broke into light laugh
and, touching the kneeling Frenchman
on his cheek with his finger tips, said:
Look here, my man, you shouldn't
play the game till you know how to do
it and with whom you play" Then,
handing him back the money he added:
81 want money, but not yours" Then,
as he sat looking at the unfortunate
wretch dividing his attention between
his money and his bleeding fingers, he
once more broke into gentle laugh
that was not good to hear.
The Duke was by all odds the most
striking figure in the Company of the
Noble Seven, and his word went
further than that Of any other. His
shadow was Bruce an Edinburgh uni
versity man, metaphysical, argumenta-
tive, persistent. devoted to the Duke.
Indeed, his chief ambition was to at
tain to the Dukes high and lordly
manner. but, inasmuch as he was
rather squat in figure and had an open,
good natured face and q Scotch voice
of the hard and rasping kind, his at
tempts at imitation were not conspicu-
ously successful. Every mail that
reached Swan Creek brought him let
ter from home. at first, after | had
got to know him, he would give me
now and then letter to read, but as
the tone became more and more
anxious he ceased to let me read them,
and l was glad enough Of this. How
he could read those letters and 60 the
pace Of the Noble Seven l could not
see. Poor Bruce He had good j.
pulses, generous heart, but the per.
nit nights and the hunts and the
round ups and the poker and all the
wild excesses of the Company were
more than he could stand.
Then there were the two Hill broth
ers. the younger. Berie. fair haired,
bright faced youngster, none too able
to look after himself, but much In
clined to follies Of all degrees and
sorts. But he was warm hearted and
devoted to his big brother, Humphrey,
called Hump, who had taken to ranch
ing mainly with the idea Of looking
after his younger brother. And no
easy matter that was, for every one
liked the lad and in consequence helped
him down.
In addition to these there were two
others of the original seven. but by
force Of circumstances they were pre-
vented from any more than a nominal
connection with the Company. Blake,
a typical wild IEishman, had Joined
the police at the Fort, and Clifford had
got married and. as Bill said. was
roped tighter n steer"
The Noble Company, with the COW
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umphant shouts and laughter OF the
boy and the complacent smiles on the
faces Of Jack and the half breed stirred
my wrath. | tore off the cape and. hav'
ing got the saddle put right. seized
Jacks riding whip, and. disregarding
his remonstrances, sprang on my steed
once more. and before he could make
us his mind as to his line Of action piled
him so vigorously with the rawhide
that he set off over the prairie at full
gallon and in a few minutes came
round to the camp quite subdued, o
the boys great disappointment aud -
my own great surprise. Jack was high.
ly pleased, and even the stolid face OF
the half breed showed satisfaction.
Don't think | put this up on you"
Jack said. ut was that cape. He
amt tised to such frills. But 1t was q
circus" he added going off into III
Of laughter, worth 81 any day"
"You bet. said the half breed. "Dats
make pretty beeg fun. ehT'
1t seemed to me that 1t depended
somewhat upon the point Of view, but
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The Railroads Witnesses.

The railroad commission examined
today officials Of the Southern railway
in the matter Of the Fishing creek ac-
cident which occurred on the seouth
Carolina and Georgia ExtensiohS road
on September 3.
The commission examined the fol-
lowing railroad men who are connec-
ted with the Southern: G. H. Ackert,
general manager Of the Southern; j. A.
Heether, superintendent Of the Charles
ton division, on which the wreck oc-
Cured; D. w. Lum, superintendent OF
bridges and construction; R. South
gate, in charge of maintenance; A. w.
Tripp, former superintendent OF the
Three C's road; J. A. Maxwell, road
master of the Charleston division; M.
S. billiard, supervisor Of bridges, and
n. NJ. Stukes, section foreman.
The testimony Of all these witnesses
was to the effect that since the South
ern railway had taken charge Of the
South Carolina and Georgia Extension
company, in July, 1902, the roadway
and structure on this branch of the
road had received more attention than
ever before within the same length Of
time. More material in the way of
cross ties for tracks and timber for
the renewal Of trestles and labor for
doing the work had been furnished by
the Southern than ever before, the
track force having been increased and
the carpenters having been more than
doubled. More attention has been CIV
Ell and more money spent In putting
in proper condition the South Carolina
and Georgia Extension than on any
other part Of the Southern railway in
South Carolina, that Is to say in pro-
portion to the amount Of business that
this road was doing.
The witnesses explained very fully to
the commission the manner In which
the work was done and the careful
methods observed in inspecting from
time to time the condition of the tres
ties and bridges and having the nces-
sary repairs made. They stated very
positively in their conviction the track
and structures had been kept In
thoroughly safe condition and were so
at the present time.-Columbia special
of Wednesday to the Greenvills News.
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good fellow, we'll up to his work as
cattle man and too much of a gentle
man to feel, much less assert, any gu
periority Of station. He had the lar
gest ranch in the country and was one
of the few men making money.
Ashley's chief friend, or at least most
frequent companion, was man whom
they called the Duke, No one knew
his name, but every one said he was
"the son Of lord,' and certainly from
his style and bearing he might be the
son of almost anything that was high
enough in rank. He drew "a remit
tance," but as that was paid through
Ashley no one knew whence it came
nor how much it was. He was a per-
feet picture Of man. and in all west
ern virtues was easily first. He could
rope steer. bunch cattle, play poker
or drink whisky to the admiration Of
his friends and the confusion of his
foes, of whom he had few. while as
to "bronco busting" the virtue par ex-
cellence Of western cattle men, even
Bronco Bill was uearu u dCkuOWleQSe
that "he wasn't in it with the Dock,
for it was his opinion that he could
ride anything that had legs in under.it,
even If 1t was blanked centiped."
And this, coming from one who made
a profession of "bronco busting" was
unquestionably high praise.
The Duke lived alone, except when
be deigned to pay visit to some lonely
rancher who, for the marvellous charm
Of his talk, was delighted to have him
as guest, even at the expense Of the
loss of a few games at poker. He
made q friend Of no one, though some
men could tell Of times when he stood
between them and their last dollar, ex-
acting only the promise that no men,
ton should be made Of his deed. He
had an easy, lazy manner and slow.
cynical smile that rarely left his face,
and the only sign Of deepening passion
in him was a little broadening Of his
smile. Old Latour. who kept the Stop
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Hi Kendall and Bronco Bill, felt them.
selves quite his social equals, though in
the presence of his beautiful, stately
wife they confessed that they rather
Weakened" Ashley was a thoroughly
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WoMAAnnr;; Anr,rrv

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Sterling are visiting relatives in Pulaski Tenn.
 MT. Elwood Watts of Montgomery is in the city.
 Mr. Sam Fowlkes and Mir. Ben Howard of Selma are in the city for a few days Miss Annie c. Hopkins of Columbus, Miss, is the guest of Mrs. John S. White. Mr. Will Minor of Big Stone Gap. Va, who has been in the city for the past few days visiting relatives has returned home Miss Jennie Trimble is in Fayette visit ing Miss Elizabeth Jemison.
 Miss Virginia Reid has gone to Blount Springs.
 Mrs.-F. N. Jones and Miss Fibre lord rick of uI1taw are visiting friends in the city.
 Mrs. J. G. Coleman is visiting in Mont gomery this week.
 
 at Blount Springs
 Governor and Mrs Joseph F. Johnston are visiting their son. MT. Edward John ston, in Sheffield.
 Mrs. David Blaltey has returned from Montgomery.
 
 ing friends in the city.
 Mrs Roy Mccullough is visiting rela- tives in Canada
 MT. and Mrs John M. Cartwright have returned to the city and are at home Oh South Highlands.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. l.. Warner and daugh- ter, Miss Lottie Wren, have returned from Sewanee and Eastbrook Springs. Tenn, after an absence of several weeks. Mrs. Eugene r. Enslen and her daugh- ter Gladys have returned to Birmingham after a six weeks visit to Sewanee and Eastbrook Springs Tenn.
 Marcus Well and Miss Lyons have gone to Chicago and Ottawa Beach to spend several days
 The board of lady managers of the Hillinan hospital desires the statement made that library and medical works will be very acceptable as gifts to the insti- tuition, and that three sets of standard works have already been offered as soon as shelves can be had for their accom- modation.
 The regular weekly amateur orchestra practice will be held in the hall of the Pollock-Stephens new building on West Twentieth street this evening, and full attendance is desired.
 Miss Annie Kendrick Walker returned from Tennessee last night after an ab- sence of two weeks.
 J. E. McDaniel and friends, MT. George Hunt, MT. R. D. Vance, MT. J. Robert Vance, MT. H. w. Brake, Miss Carrie Dotzheimer, Miss Hattie Harrell, Miss Fannie Caffee and Miss Sadie Marler re- turned last night from Cuba, Ala, where they were guests at a house party given at the home of MT. McDaniels All the members of the party report an excellent time and are enthusiastic in their praise of Cuba.
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Ben M. Jacobs < Bros.
 2Oll First Avenue. Birmingham, Alabama.
PROMISES SATISFACTION.
Porte Will Make Amends to Italians
 for Insult.

Rome, August 24-The porte has prom ised the Italian government satisfaction and the punishment of the Turkish soldiers who were guilty of insulting Count Devisart the Italian consulate at AIonastir, by calling him a "Gaour."
 The Turkish officers who failed to in- tervene between the soldiers and the con- sul will also be punished.
 According to advices received here. the Bulgarian insurgents now claim to have over 10000 well armed men at their dis posal and the number. they declare, will soon reach 30O00. They hope to checkmate the Turkish by adopting the same tactics as those followed by the Boers in the Transvaal war.
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Troops Ordered to Philippines.

Washington August 24.-Orders have been issued at the war department, direct ing that the Seventh, Twenty-second and Twentieth regiments of infantry go to the Philippines to relieve the Fifteenth cav airy, the Thirteenth, Twenty eighth, Twenty-seventh and Eleventh infantry, the troops to go in the order named.
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It appears from the aDoNe that NJ rtnern Pacific leads all the railroads of the coun- try in total earnings per passenger train mile with baggage, mail, etc, thrown in. It's figure is $l73 This is more than twice the amount shown by Chicago Great Western for example. and almost twice the amount shown by St. Paul. The next place on the list is filled by Lake Shore, which earns cents less than Northern Pacific and the next after Lake Shore Is filed by Great Northern with 21 cents less than Northern Pacific and 16 cents less than Lake Shore. New Haven-serving as 1t does the most thickly populated district In the country is fourth on the list with 31 cents less than Northern Pacific. 26 cents less than Lake Shore. and 10 cents less than Great Northern.
 It is clear from these figures that there must be great difference in railroad prac. tice with respect to passenger train ser vice. as otherwise 1t would be impossible to account for the extraordinary varia- tions shown in the table We expect to deal with the matter somewhat more in detail as the annual reports for 1903 come
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HELP WA TED-MALE.


 WANTED-Two good solicitors to repre- sent Atlanta Portrait company. Call between 400 and 500 o'clock. Florence hotel. K. E. Edwards S-2i-2t A GOOD MAN IN A POOR PLACB-Is this your condition? Are you able to fill better position than that which you are holding? Are you looking for chance? We are assisting good men to better their condition every day, and our demand is greater than our supply. If you wish a better position write us for plan and booklet. Hapgoods. Sl5 Penna. bldg. Philadelphia. Pa.
 6-21-26t-sun-tus-t -thr RAZORS 75 CENTS Genuine Wosten- holm I X l. imported English razors; we have only small lot of these at 75c; come quick. Birmingham Gun and Key Co.,. 1906 3rd avenue. S-25-3t One live agent. Bessemer; one collector, one man for Mobile, twenty-five news boys, ten life insurance men, three so- licitors, one lady clerk. Call at fonce Mutual Employment Bureau, 2023A 1st avenue.
 WANTED-Laundry help; one first-class washer. four first-class markers Ad- dress quick, stating experience and sal sry wanted. Loebs Laundry Memphis. Tenn. 823-3t
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 BOARD WANTED.

and board fo- couple on Southside. Address. giving location. conveniences, etc. c. B., care Age-Her- aid. S-2O-tf A COUPLE with one child desires two rooms and board in private family from September or October 1; references eX- changed. G. C., care Age-Herald.
 connecting rooms for couple in neighborhood of Five Points; with board preferred. Address Rooms, care Age-Herald S-25-2t
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yhe Louisville and Nashville railroad handled the greatest number of tons. closely followed by the Southern rail- way. These two handled 74,697 tons. for the month.
 During the month of July 1862 tons of steel rails and steel billets were shipped from these districts. Of this total tom mage of steel there were 2759 tons of steel billets and 51O3 tons of steel rails. The report shows that none of this output was for the export trade.
 special from Baltimore to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat says:
 It was stated in financial circles here to- day that the Southern railways increase
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AHOME FOR SALE.

If you are in the market for a home we have one which is finished in hard oil. cabinet mantels. porcelain bath tub. and in every way & complete and desirable home. which we are offering for sale at a very close figure; small cash payment and balance to suit purchases. It is to your interest to see us before it is sold.
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HELP WAQTEL FEMALE.

young ladies and girls to pack crackers. Apply at factory, Avenue E and 18th street. Huston Bis cult company
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eoARoERs WANTED.

 NICELY furnished room with board and all conveniences for couple or young men, TIT South 20th street. S-23-3t FURNISHED rooms and board reason able 3l1 North 24th street. S-25-7t WANTED-A couple or two young men to occupy elegantly furnished room, with board. 7O1-0 20th street, Bell phone 12S7. S-23-3t-su-tu tn
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Alabama
 Trust and Savings
 Company, 2OO7 First Avenue.


of all kinds and grades manufactured THE PERFECTION MATTRESS our speciality. Write for catalogue. : PERFECTION MATTRESS CO,
 Birmingham, Ala.
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So refreshing'-a cool plunge in East Lake.

Cleanliness, comfort and convenience - three things for which the Gas Range is noted.
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ROOMS WANTED.

WANTED-To rent, two furnished con- meeting rooms on second floor. with priv ilege of bath and in desirable location.
 Address William M. Wadley. Cook
 Springs, Ala. S-23-3t
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of traffic has necessitated double tracking of sections of that system. The line from Alexander to Orange, Va, is being doupie tracked now and advantage of the oppor- tunity is being taken to relocate part or the road so as to eliminate curvature ana reduce grades This work will relieve part of the system that Is being especially crowded and over which a considerable in- terchange of traffic with the Chespeake and Ohio is moved. When the double tracking of the Richmond and Washington railroad is completed the Southern VIII make use of it's one-sixth ownership III that property by sending some of its traf- fic over that route. This will relieve US route through Lynchburg and Orange. The next move is the double tracking of the line from Danville to Charlotte. This will give additional facilities needed for the western business and the south Atlantic traffic which converges at char lotte Then the Atlanta and Charlotte railroad will be double tracked.
 Interest just now centers in how the money will be raised to supply these wants In this connection there Is talk of a S2OO0O.O00 financial proposition. This will include a refunding arrangement to take care of maturing and per cent bonds and supply any cash that might be considered needful.
 The following Is taken from the wal Street Journals:
 Tn the past seven or eight years rail- road managers have given close atten- tion to the problem of increasing frelsht train load recognizing the importance or the freight train load as factor Tn de- termining to a large extent the net profit in transportation. The argument IS fa- mliar and need not be repeated in de- tail. Inasmuch as the cost of running a freight train mile is fairly constant on A given road it is clear that the profit per freight train mile depends upon the load carried more than it does upon any thing else. With very few exceptions the large railroads have succeeded In ma terially increasing the freight train load, and taking all the railroad mileage or the United States, the average load per freight train is now at least 100 tons more than 1t was a few years ago.
 The same principle, of course. holds true in passenger business with one thing added. The necessity of running passen- ger service on schedule time, whether messengers are there to be carried or not, necessarily increases the net value or an additional passenger in given tram. The law of increasing returns has larger application in the case of passenger busi- ness than it has in the case Of freight business Now, it is remarkable to what extent the experience of railroads varies In this matter of passenger transporta- tion. The gross return per passenger tram mile is a good rough test by. which to measure the relative passenger efficiency of railroads in comparison with one an- other. The following list of roads show ing the total earnings per passenger train mile in 1902 dncluding baggage mail, express, etc) is worthy of study.
 -7' mil
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Car line corner 100x1S5 at
 West End. $75O. Address Bargain, care
 Age Herald. S-23-ot GENUINE Wostenholm I x L pocket knives, 15c each; better get one before they are all sold. Birmingham Gun and Rev Co., 1906 3rd avenue 8-25-3t ROLL TOP DESKS AT COSf-For want of floor space we will close out our entire stock of roll top desks at cost.
 All quartered oak; beautifully finished;
 also one large Globe-Wernicke Filing Cabinet. A. R. Dearborn & Co.,, 1921 lst avenue. o-zo-U
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EC it were not for you our store
 E would not be here. If it were ~ A not for what is in the store, you would not come to it.
 We have endeavored to make it include what is best in furniture, what is most adapted to your wants, with a service to please you -and now we bid ye come to it, knowing it to be a place where your furniture wants can be filled to our mutual satisfaction.
 This Annual August selling is far greater than we ever expected. 'Tis gratifying to see the vast pleased throng that pass from our doors, their wants and ideas entire ly filled.
 If you have an idea of some piece, not usually seen, try our store-perhaps you will find it now!
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OF INTEREST to the investing public. We are receiving subscriptions to our cooperative handcapping and book making business in amounts of $50 and up, and we are earning large weekly dividends on same. remitting every Monday. Particulars mailed free with Birmingham reference. We have never failed to keep a promise in our two years of operating B. R. Gornto & Co.,. P o. Box l004. Philadelphia, Pr.
 6-10-tf
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in in the next few months. There arc many questions of great interest that nat uraily suggest themselves in connection with the subject.
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HOTEL BELLEVUE,

Lookout Mountain, Gadsden. Ala. 1900 feet above sea level Sulphur, chaly. beate and Freestone Lithia Waters, now open. L0Ui HART, Manager
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ONE CENT 4 WORD.

RATEs-1c. a word a day; no ad taken for less than 25c for first in. sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
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Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.

Mrs. WInsloW's Soothing Syrup,
 the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part Of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup and take no other Kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHINCs. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHEs the CHILD. SOtTENS the GUMS. AL- LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO, and Is twenty-f cents bottle
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

SPLENDID opening for handling bug
 gies on commission. Address R, care
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