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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-20
PRESIDENTS GUARD WILL
ALLOW NONE TO APPROACH
Yellowstone Park Employe Goes
Within Five Miles of Him
and Is Arrested.

Cinnibar, Mont, April 15.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt is somewhere in
Yellowstone Park, between Soda
Butte and Yancey's. He probably
will arrive in Yancey's tonight, and
tomorrow evening will come in to
the post. Thursday he will start
for the geyser country.
An incident that occurred in the
park today shows how closely every
approach to the Presidents guarded.
An employe of the Yellowstone
Park Transportation Company was
discovered by a member of the
Third Cavalry about five miles from
where the President made his camp.
The man was probably there on
business, but the soldiers asked no
questions and would listen to no
explanation. They placed the en-
ploye under arrest and marched him
to the post headquarters at the
point OF pistol. There the man
disclosed his identity and was
released.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-20
THE NATIONAL RAILWAY
Now Owns and Controls Mexican
Observation-Disclosures and
Denials of Years Standing
Settled.
Mexican Herald.


At the recent annual meeting of
the directors of the National rail-
road OF Mexico held in Salt Lake
City, Utah, the president gave a
general review of the financial con-
dition of the company, and among
other things which he told OF in his
report is the fact that the National
has secured the controlling interest
in the Mexican International.
The control of the International
is question which has been much
discussed, and many times within
the past two years the rumor has
been spread abroad that the Ma
tional had gained control of the
road. These rumOrs were somewhat
silenced, however, last July when
Mr.. Matcalfe came to Mexico as
president of the International and
it was reported at the time that the
international had cut loose from
any control which the National
might have had over it formerly
and that the road would maintain
its own identity. But now it has been
authoritatively announced that the
National has secured the control,
yet the smaller line will never
theless still retain its separate or
ganization, and there are no changes
contemplated in the management
of the road. In the course of his re-
marks the presiden. said: During
the year control of the Mexican In
ternational railroad was purchased
by the issue of 81, 100000 preferred
stock and 100000 4 per cent
consolidated bonds in the National
railroad of Mexico. OF the Mexican
Internationals stocks, SIS, 1856, 100
worth were acquired, the total is
sue being $2O,7OS,2OO. The income
bonds to the value of 81 1896
were also acquired
President Raoul also called at
tention to the reduction in the net
gold income OF the company, due
to the heavy decline in silver dur
ring the past year. The company,
he said, had felt this reduction in
silver not only to the extent of con-
verting its surplus Mexican earn
ings into gold for distribution to
bond and stockholders, but also
very largely in the cost OF operation
due to the fact that vast quantities
of material for the road were pur-
chased abroad and paid for in gold
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-20
FOR SALE.

At Point Isabel, house and lot,
including all outhouses. House in
good order and situated on TIE
high bluff east of lighthouse, best
residence location.
For particulars apply to
Mrs. NJ. BAKER,
Point Isabel, Texas
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-20
A NOTABLE SPRING ISSUE.

In the May "Delineator" is the
firstinstallment of The Bois-Brules.
a novelette, by Mary Hartwell
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The "oid Masonic hail." the Brat
ton building on the corner Of Congress
and jefferson streets, cought fire yes
terday from a stove flue and would
have no doubt burned down except
for the prompt arrival Of the fire de-
partment In sufficient force to control
the situation. The fire was under
metal roof and to put 1t out, large
quantity of water was necessary. The
damage 10 the building was fully COW
cred by insurance. The upper floor is
occupied by the family Of Mr.. S. l..
Latimer and one Of the lower rooms by
the York Cotton Mill store. Both suf-
fered more or less water damage.
The street fair aggregation next
week Is to be located at the intersec-
ton Of South Congress and Jefferson
streets. The tents, eight in number are
to occupy sites along both Of those
streets, and will be strung out for
hundred yards or more in each direc-
ton. The merry-go round will be In
vacant lot near by. The management
of the fair wanted to locate the tents
at the corner Of Congress and Liberty
street; but that was not considered
practicable on account Of the fact that
court will be in session and the judge
would hardly be willing to put up with
the noise.
THE Southern railroad has consent
ed to allow reduced round trip rates to
Yorkville on account of the street fair
next week. The matter came up. at
conference that members of the Com
mercial club had with Messrs. Tayloe
and Hunt in the club rooms Wednes-
day. The matter happened to be men
toned by somebody, and 1t developed
that nothing had been done In the
matter Of excursion rates. Application
had been made to Col. Hunt; but he
had not seen proper to grant the same
He said that 1t was not the custom OF
the railroad to grant such requests ex-
cept upon the endorsement of RESPONSE
BILE citizens. Mr.. Withers Adickes and
others assured Col. Hunt, that the
granting of the rates would be very
acceptable to the community and the
country surrounding, and the colonel
promised to issue orders for the sale OF
round trip tickets for one and one
third regular fares.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
MERE-M ENTlON.

The remains Of the wife and daugh-
ter of James Monroe, fifth president of
the United States were disinterred in
Washington and reinterred in Rich
mond this week. United States
troops are reported to be doing some
warm fighting in the island of Jolo.
The city Of Vera Cruz, Mex, was
swept by disastrous fire last Tues
day. The case of Dr.. ]. V. Jay. the
Buncombe county, N. c.. man who re-
Gently murdered his children, has been
set for trial next Tuesday. His plea
will be insanity. The state guard
of North Carolina numbers 1000 men.
...... .Advices from Washington are to
the effect that there is serious opposi-
ton in the senate to the confirmation
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
LOCAL. AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. S. Peters, ]. w. Love and others
Warn all persons against huntlns'
riding, driving or otherwise tres
passing on lands owned or controll-
ed by them in York county.
Foushee Cash Store-Announces a re-
duction Of 25 per cent on hats Tor
next Monday, November 23. It de-
siress to make room for christmas
goods.
w. S. Neil-Offers liberal reward for
the return Of Don, a white, lemon
picked pointer dog.
Strauss Co.--Says the cold snap
has hit their blanket and guilt STOCK
pretty hard, but they still have a
good lot for selection. They advise
you to buy early. They have big
stock Of heavy underwear for men,
ladies, misses and children. Few
SIS sewing Machines on hand.
York Cotton Mills Store--Announces
that it will expose to public auction
on next Monday at 1870 a. n1r the
remainder Of it's stock Of goods.
]. @. Wray-TaIks about large num-
ber of carnival week bargains, #nd
gives interesting prices on boys and
mems clothing. Offers ladies' capes
and misses REFERS at reduced ng-
ures. Outings at a considerable re-
duction and makes a special ofrering
of embroideries and laces.
w. Fl. Tayloe. A. G. P. A.-Announces
special excursion rates over the
Southern railway for the Christmas
holidays. -.
P. o. Box, 5.-Gold ring found. Own
er can have same by proving proper
ty and paying advertising expense.
w. B. Moore, Captain-Orders a meet
ing Of the Jasper Light Infantry FOR
this Friday night at 7.30.
w. Brown Wylie, c. G. c. Pls.-GiVes
notice of sale on salesday for Decem-
Der Of the following real property:
Land involved in the suit Of Mat
thew w. White against Dorcas j.
Euddleston Tor CaldwelD ct al. j.
M. Spratt against John T. Spratt
ct al.
H. A. c. Walker, Manager-Gives no
tice 10 the music lovers OF YorkVllle
and vicinity that he has secured a
return engagement of the American
Saxophone Quartet Concert Co., at
the Graded school auditorium on
next Saturday evening, November
2Sth. Tickets now on sale at the
York Drug Store.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Tell you to stop
the holes In your windows and keep
out the winter winds by putting In
glass. They have standard sizes OF
glass and putty. They advise YOU to
give your hogs international Stock
food.
7. w. Speck, The Jeweler-Invites you
to come to his store next week and
see the large number of beautiful
things in fine gold, sterling silver,
plated ware, glass and china that he
has to show holiday shoppers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
The defendant is paralyzed in his low
er limbs and Is practically helpless.
He will be sent to the penitentiary.

The defendant is paralyzed in his low
er limbs and Is practically helpless.
He will be sent to the penitentiary.
Charles Stokes plead guilty Of the
charge of housebreaking and larceny
and was sentenced to Imprisonment at
hard labor for six months.
The last case taken up was that OF
the State against Policeman Robert G.
Johnson of Fort Mill, charged with as
sault and battery with intent to kill
Maj. James F. Hart appeared for the
defense and w. B. Wilson, Jr., assisted
In the prosecution. The prosecuting
witness was Chas. Saborn, a Swede,
who formerly resided in Fort Mill
The incident out of which the prosecu-
tion grew occurred one Saturday night
last summer. Policemen Johnson and
Belk arrested Mr.. Lee Warren, for al
legged disorderly conduct. They claim
ed that Mr.. Saborn interferred with the
arrest to such an extent that Mr.. War
rem was enabled to escape, and during
the time Of Mr.. Saborn's interference
Mr.. Johnson hit him with a walking
stick. Mr.. Saborn claimed that the
blow was without provocation. 1t was
Messrs. Saborn and Warren on one
side and Policemen Johnson and Belk
on the other. The jury took the ver-
sion of the prosecution and returned q
verdict of guilty of assault and bat
terry" Defendants counsel gave notice
of motion for a new trial and SEN
tence was suspended until next week.
Judge Townsend heard all the equi-
ty and law cases the lawyers had ready
during Thursday, and left Thursday
night for his home in Union. He viii
be. back in time to open court prompt
ly on Monday morning.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
FIRED FROM THEIR POCKETS

The coroner on Tuesday investigated
the shooting that occurred at the Ne
gro frolic on Mr.. Bishop Moore's place
Monday night; and although the kill
ing Of Alec Garvin and the wounding
of Bolivar Nicely was definitely saddled
on John Guthrie and Sam McCarter, 1t
Is not exactly clear as to which OF the
two actually fired the shots that did
the damage. AS far as possible. all the
participants In the shooting kept their
pistols concealed.
The scene Of the shooting was a
small room, only 10 feet long and IL
wide. 1t was crowded with Negroes,
and 1t seems that the door was barred
Immediately after the first shot. Just
how the row originated has not fully
developed; but circumstances indicate
that 1t was premeditated on the part OF
Guthrie and McCarter. II not on the
part of Nicely as we'll. Garvin, the
man who was killed, had nothing to do
with the difficulty.
Whether Nicely or one Of the other
two. made the first move, Is not exact
ly clear; but the only weapon that was
seen was that belonging to Nicely. He
had It In his breeches pocket, and fired
from his hip the instant he got 1t out
The other two were standing next 10
the door, with their hands In their
coat pockets, from whence one or both
Of them did their part Of the shooting
AS he fired, Nicely broke for the door
and there it seems that Guthrie and
McCarter closed in on him and finished
their work.
There was testimony at the inquest
to the effect that McCarter owned a
38-calibre pistol; that 1t had beer
pawnei to one George Bowen for ~
cents and that he had redeemed II
shortly before the frolic. The bullet
that killed Garvin was of 38-calibre
and although Neelys pistol has moi
yet shown up it Is claimed that 1t Is
of 32-calibre.
Garvin was shot only once-in the
centre Of the chest-and death was in
stantaneous. Nicely was shot three
times and there seems to be strong
probability that he will recover.
Both Guthrie and McCarter are ir
Jail, having been arrested on Tuesday
by constables A. Rose, w. 8. Peters
and John A. Harshaw, and without dif-
fculty. The constables met Guthrie
coming to Yorkville on load of cot.
ton, and they found McCarter at tht
inquest over the body Of Garvin. AL
of the pistols that figured In the ANAL
are still missing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20

THE Gaffney Ledger and the Spar
tanburg Journal are at disagreement
over the question as to whether eX-
President Cleveland made money out
of some of the bonds that were sold
during the early part Of his admins
tration. The Ledger. without saying
why; but because it felt that 1t was
fully justified in doing so, expressed
it's confidence in the ability and integ-
rity of Mr.. Cleveland. The Journal
took the matter up and recited facts
like this While the United States
bonds were selling on the open market
at III, Mr.. Cleveland sold a lot of
$50, 100000 through his former law
partner to August Belmont, j. Pier
pont Morgan and others at 1O4, and
within two days these men resold the
bonds at III. From this the Journal
is certain that Mr.. Cleveland profited
by the DEAL At the time of the transac-
ton, we confess we thought 1t strange;
but it does not seem so now. 1t
should be remembered that those were
panic times, and practically all Of the
gold Of the country was in the hands
of spectators. The fact that bonds
were selling at Ill before this deal,
was no guarantee that they would con-
tinue at that figure afterward. Under
existing conditions it would have been
very easy for the price to have drop
ped below par. That was no doubt the
question about which Mr.. Cleveland
was concerned, and it is not difficult
to see why he declined to submit the
issue to popular bidding. Failure of
the bonds to bring par, for instance,
would have meant national bankrupt
cy. On the other hand the placing OF
the loan at l04. seemed to strengthen
confidence to such an extent that their
value began to appreciate Immediately.
The evidence Of this is apparent from
the Journals own statement of the
| transaction, the value of bonds that
he sold at 104 went to III within
two days after they had sold at ILL.,
But this is not all. We do not think
any sane man would consider Mr.
| Cleveland a fool. Everybody of intel
ligence knows that dishonest president
would have it in his power to make as
many millions as he could desire in
numerous ways without leaving a
shadow Of proof as to his dishonesty
He could make the stock markets sea-
saw millions in day If he cared to do
so. Mr.. Cleveland's bond deals were
made publicly in the face of all the
opposition newspapers in the country
some of them frantically shouting,
jobbing in every issue. Under the cir
cumstances we are inclined to think
the Ledger is right in it's contention
and that the Journal is wrong.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
CIRCUIT COURT.

There was no unnecessary waste OF
time with the sessions business this
week. Everybody connected with the
court seemed imbued with the idea of
getting through with the work in hand
as rapidly as possible, and things
moved right along. The juries were of
the convicting kind. Court officials
and others who have had experience IN
such matters understand the difference
between "convicting" and "acquitting
juries." Just why, nobody knows;
but there are those who accept 1t as a
fact that the tendency is usually one
way or the other. A "convicting jury
convicts almost everything in sight and
an "acquitting jury" usually lets al
most everything go free. 1t was a
''convicting" venire this week, and the
defendants had a rough time of 1t.
The jury business was concluded We'd
rors left for their homes during the
evening.
Harry Ward, colored, was tried
Tuesday on the charge Of assault and
battery with intent to kill. The evil
dence showed that although the de-
fendant had been very much provoked,
he was really not very violent, and the
jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Ephraim Leech, the Negro who killed
Alec Lee at a picnic near Yorkvllle
last summer, was convicted of man
slaughter, and was sentenced 10 three
years on the chaingang or in the state
penitentiary.
Will Hampton, the Negro boy who
killed another Negro near Lowryville
a few months ago, came into court
without counsel, and Judge Townsend
assigned Messrs. Mccain and Dunlap
for his defense. The evidence showed
that the killing was done with an old
musket, which the defendant had
pointed at the deceased. The defend
ant claimed that the gun went off acci-
dentally; but he had no idea Of shoot
ing. The state introduced some testi-
mony to indicate previous bad feeling
between the two; but that was several
months before and n the meantime
they had been friendly. The defense
insisted that there was no element Of
malice in the killing. The jury rem
dered a verdict of guilty, with a rec
ommendation to mercy. Messrs. Nc
Cain and Dunlap made a motion for a
new trial, and the same was granted.
Amzi Smith, alias Amzi Vance, plead
guilty to the charge of violating the
dispensary law and was sentenced to
pay fine Of s10O or go to the chain
gang or penitentiary for three months.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20

CAPERs WANTS TO BE JUDGE.-Unit-
ed States District Attorney Capers. who
is Republican referee in South Caro-
lima, is looking after judgeship for
himself while here trying to push along
the confirmation Of Postmaster Har-
ris of Charleston. But for the slight
hitch at the close of the last session
of congress, a bill would have been
passed creating another judicial district
for South Carolina. The same bill has
been reintroduced and may become a
law at the coming regular session. In
that event the friends Of Col. Capers
intend to press him for judge of the
new district and believe 1t Will have
the approval of the president, who has
good opinion of Col. Carers as a
lawyer and q man.-Washington dis
patch to News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
NOTE AND COMMENT.

From the advertisement in anoth-
er column it will be noticed that Mr..
S. D. Patrick offers an incentive for the
slaughter Of rabbits. He buys them
for shipment to neighboring markets.
Mr.. J. j. Matthews brought in some
icicles from Mr.. D. M. Halls mill this
morning that were four feet long. He
suggested that they were pretty good
evidence Of the coldness Of the wealth
er.
In mentioning the names Of the chill
dren of the late Samuel Leslie Burns
in our last issue, an error occurred in
the initials Of Mrs Robinson. The ini-
tials should have been "R. L." instead
of "A. L." as printed.
People living along the various ru-
raj free delivery routes are reminded
that they need not expect any mail
service on Thanksgiving day, Novem-
ber 26. The rural route carriers OBJ
serve that day as a holiday.
Mr.. D. c. Clark, R. F. D. carrier on
Yorkville route No. 1, reports that the
Presbyterial High school at Bethany
is getting along nicely under the man
agement Of Prof. ]. D. Higgins. The
present enrolment Is sixty, and the en-
tire neighborhood is pleased with the
work the pupils are doing.
J. c. Root of Omaha, Neb., sovereign
consul of the Woodmen Of the World
Is to be in Yorkville next week In con-
nection with the Mitchell damage suit,
and the local Woodmen are preparing
to entertain him at a splendid game
supper, at which all the choice birds
and animals of the forest will be
served. The Woodmen are talking OF
dozens of 'possums, scores Of part
ridges and squirrels and so on down
the list. Many visiting Woodmen will,
of course, be invited to the feast.
The Enquirer and it's subscribers to
the east and west of Glover are under
special obligation to General Manager
Nichols, of the Carolina and North
Western railroad for his kind consid-
Grafton with reference to their mails
on Tuesdays and Fridays. The atton-
ton of Mr.. Nichols was called to the
inconvenience that would result to the
subscribers of THE ENQUIRER living
on the rural routes leading out Of Clo-
yer by reason of the recent change of
the schedule of No. 40, the local freight
and he has issued orders that this
train be held at Yorkville on Tues
days and Fridays until o'clock p. m.
At least 200 families in northern York
will participate in the benefit growing
out of this arrangement, and all of
them, we think, will join us in a vote
OF thanks to Mr.. Nichols for his kind
consideration.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
BELMONT.

School Commemorative. Jane Barnstts
Passes Away at the Age Of 92-
Personal Mention.
Correspondence Of the Yortville Enquirer.
BELMONT. November 18.-The Bel
mont school opened last week under
the management Of Miss Sallie Martin
Of Concord.
Mr.. M. B. Massey and family have
arranged to move to Rock Hill next
week to occupy the new residence that
they have just completed. Their pres
ent home will be occupied by Mr.. Jas.
w. Hope of Newport.
Mrs. Jane L. Barnette died last FRI
day night at the home Of her grandson,
Mr.. E. L. Barnette. She was the wild
ow Of the late Joel Barnette, and was
probably the oldest person In York
county. She was born at the Allison
homestead, near Tirzah, on October
q, 1911. Her maiden name was Wat
son. She was married to her late hus-
band on October 6, 1885, and lived the
greater part Of her life in and near
Ebenezer. Her children were Mr..
Richard G. Barnette, DR.. D. F. Barnette
and Mrs. S. M. Fewell. She survived
them all.
Mr.. c. NJ. Steele, who has held q
position in Charlotte during the past
three months, is at home.
Mr.. Marion Faris went to Yorkville
on business Tuesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Columbia Wants Army Post.

Governor Hayward and Major Micah
Jenkins went to Washington Wednes-
day night to urge President Roose-
velt to order the establishment Of an
army post in Columbia
Next Years Pensions.
Columbia correspondence Of the
News and Courier: In a few days the
pension blanks for the year 1904 will
be sent out to the various county
boards, and, beginning January 1, those
intending to apply for pensions will
apply to the representative Of the
county board who will be stationed In
the county auditors office. The re-
turns should all be in the hands Of the
state board in the early part Of the
year.
Crushed In Fly Wheel.
Union special Of Tuesday to Char
lotte Chronicle: Oss Miller a Negro
fireman in the Union mills, was crush
ed to death last night by walking into
the large fly wheel Of the mill engine.
Every bone in his body was broken
and the entire top of his head taken
off. One eye ball was found in the
centre of the room. He is supposed
to have been drunk or drinking and at
tempting to pass the wheel to get
something, fell under it.
The Camden Bank Tragedy.
There are no new developments Of i'm
portance in the Camden bank tragedy,
except that it has come out that dur
ing Monday morning after looking at
a certain paper, President Boykin was
heard to make use of the expression, II
am ruined" Cashier Zemp tried to
comfort him, and it was afterward
thought that he had become recon-
ciled. Mr.. Boykin's friends continue to
insist that his death was accidental;
but the public, Of course, is not fully
satisfied about the matter. At a meet
ing of the directors of the bank ON
Wednesday, it was decided to go into
voluntary liquidation, by placing the
affairs of the institution into the hands
of an assignee. 1t is claimed that de-
positors will receive every dollar due
them and that the stockholders will
lose nothing.