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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
Docs Phil Mean III

Congressman John Wesley Gaines
move to investigate the so-called to-
bacco trust has been met by Attor-
ney-General Knox with instructions
to District Attorney A. M. Imam,
ap1 at. Nashville, to receive and trans
nit to him any evidence Mr.. Gaines
may have, with an expression OF Mr..
Tilman's opinion as to its estab-
.,., fishing violation of the Sherman,
act. The instructions we're the re-
suit Of q letter written BY the con-
gresham to Mr.. Knox, MayslO, stat
ing that during the recent session Of
congress his attention had been
drawn toa %existence sofla tobacco
trust, conn. ~ knownsas the Brit
ish-Alnerican Tobacco Company,
Limited. He had every reason to be
convinced that it could be shown
that the company mentioned had an
agreement with the Reggie agents
whereby they. remained from COM
peting with each other and fixed
prices, etc. The testimony sub
mitted by Mr.. Gaines, and which
comprises his stock, consisted of
hearings before the ways and means
committee on the tobacco bills in the
last congress, press cablegram from
London, purporting to be "a state
ment of one Of the officers Of the al
legged tobacco trust showing its pur-
pose to be to control the sale of to-
bacco throughout the world. Mr..
Gaines is not pleased with the new
turn of affairs. The evidence, he
thinks, should be gotten by the at
torney-general and his department,
|, through the means Of agents. Mr..
Gaines says: eff Gen. Knox stops
this investigation inside Of the linz
its he has already mapped out, 1
= shall ask members Of congress in
Kentucky and the Atlantic States to
Join the people in bringing down
heavily on Gen. Knox that con
domination which he will merit if-he
does not carry on this investigation
as ] have indicated and the law con-
furnish vestibueled cars during the
templates" ..,i - W
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
Eight Routes Approved.

Rural Route Inspector Clapp has
approved eight additional routes in
Carroll county, three from Lexing-
ton, two from Huron and one each
from Darden, Chesterfield and Juno.
Other routes are being surveyed at
Reagan and Scots Hill.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
Tammany Invites Frazier.

Gov Frazer has been invited to
speak at the Tammany Hall Fourth
Of July celebration in New York. He
hopes to be able to accept.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
Through Trains This Week.

Through trains on the Tennessee
Central between Hartman and Hop
kinsville were put in operation last
week. General Manager. Clark is
nov engaged in preparing a new
time table, which provides for four
through trains daily, two each way.
The through trains will connect with
the Southern and the Illinois Cen
tro1 &@N
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
New Fair GROUNDS for trenton.

Trenton is building a new fair
ground, and getting ready for this
fall. Lumber is being delivered rap
idly, and work on the amphitheater
will be commenced this week. The
new grounds are in a half mile Of
town and easily ACCESSIBLE.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
CHARLES 5. DENEEN
7. GETS NOMINATION
Illinois States Attorney Chosen For
Governor By Republicans. 3
GOVERNOR YATES WlTHDRAWS
The End Came on the Seventy
Ninth Ballot, After Almost q
Month of Hard Elec-
tionerring.

Springfield, ILL.,. June 4.-By making
combination with Charles S. Deneen,
l.. X, Sherman, Rowland J. Hamlin and
John H. Pierce, Gov Yates broke the
deadlock in the republican state con-
vention and brought about the nomina-
ton of Deneen for governor. The nom
ination was made on the seventy ninth
ballot, which stood:
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10


p The combination was the result of a
series Of conferences which were held
last Monday, and which were particle
pated in by Yates, Deneen, Hamlin,
Sherman and Pierce. The agreement
had not been consummated when the
convention met at ten o'clock Friday
morning, and the Yates and Deneen
people forced recess until p. m.
Then the parties to the combination
met and finally agreed upon Deneen as
the candidate. When the convention re-
convened, Yates, Hamlin and Sherman
withdrew their names from the con-
sideration of the delegates and urged
their friends to vote for. Deneen.
When the seventy-ninth roll call was
ordered, and Adams county led off
with zone vote for Yates and nineteen
for Deneen," the widest excitement
prevailed. AS the call proceeded it be-
came evident that the new combina-
ton in Illinois politics would win, but
the original Lowden men, for the most
part, remained firm and went to defeat
with him. q <1atWH.et 'r
When the call was complete, Lowden
moved to make the nomination unani-
nous, and Chairman Cannon declared
the motion carried. All Of the pent-
up enthusiasm Of the delegates mani
tested itself as Deneen came to the
platform and briefly thanked the con-
vention for the honor. In response to
the demands of the assemblage, Col
Lowden made an address, pledging his
support to the ticket. The convention
then took up the nomination of can
didate for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS but the
recess was taken until p. m. In the
meantime the parties to the combine
ton that had nominated Deneen re.
paired to the executive mansion an.
prepared slate for the remainder Of
the ticket.
Fs s Evening Session.
At the evening session the makinf
up Of the ticket was rapidly proceeded
with. L. Y. Sherman, of McDonough
was nominated for lieutenant-govenor
James A. Rose, Of Golconda (presen
incumbent) for secretary of state; Lei
Small, Of Kankakee, for state treas
urer; James Cullough, of Champaign
(present incumbent), for state auditor
W. H. Stead, of Ottawa, for attorney
| general
The following nominations wer
made for university trustees:
Mrs. Mary E. Bueey, Champaign
Charles Davidson, Chicago; w. L. Alb
bott, Chicago
The ticket went through accordin
to the slate agreed upon at the ex
ecutive mansion conference, except i
the case of B. M. Chiperfield, whoI
w. H. Stead defeated for attorney-gen
eral.
The following were elected to b
members at large of the state centra
committee:
Homer ]. Tice, James s. Neville, Sc
Ion Philbrick, ]. B. McFatrick, Edwar
H. Wright, Clearance Buck and Scot
Cowan. g
At 11:46 the convention adjourne
sine die.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
Do You Enjoy
What You Eat?

You can eat whatever and whenever
you like II you take Kodol. BY the use
of this remedy disordered digestion and
diseased stomaohs are so completely re-
stored to health, and the full perform
ance OF their functions naturally, that
such foods as would tie one into
double bow knot are eaten without
even 'tumbling" and with positive
pleasure and enjoyment. And what
Is more-these foods are assimilated
and transformed into the kind of nutri-
ment that is appropriated by the blood
and tissues.
Kodol is the only digestant or COM
bination of digestants that will digest
all classes Of food. In addition to this
fact, it contains, in assimilative form,
the greatest known tonic and recon-
structive properties.
Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia
and all disorders arising therefrom.
Kodol Digests What You Eat
Makes the Stomach Sweet.
Bottles only. Regular size, $780, holding sX
lines the trial size, which sells for 30 cents.
Prepared by Il. G. Dewitt o CO., Chicago
For sale by Freemon Bros
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
Tennessee State News;
Farmers Favor Compulsory Education.

Farmers Favor Compulsory Education.
The East Tennessee Farmers con-
vention closed three days session
in Knoxville last week. Chattanooga
made an effort to secure next years
convention, but this matter was re-
ferrt< to the executive committee.
One of the features was, the pass
ling of resolution indorsing Prof,
AaM. Soule for the presidency of the.
pniyersitysof Tennessee. This was
ldone with much, enthusiasm, but at
the request of Prof. Soule the reso-
LUTON was later withdrawn. Resolu-
Etions were passed indorsing the work
OF the State experiment station and
urging the legislature to appropriate
at least $4,000 annually, to help
in sustaining it. Better agricultural
education was recommended. A
State fair, stringent live stock
laws, a chair of veterinary science, a
chair of entomology and depart
ment of poultry were asked for the
! University of Tennessee. Commits
sioncr Ogilvie's work was Endorsed,
a pure seed law advised, compulsory
education Endorsed and sympathy
Expressed with the movement to i'm
prove the rural schools. The action
taken represents the sentiment of
5000 progressive farmers Of that
section Of the State. E@ s.,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
Fatal Dynamite Explosion.


: -Four men were killed and two
fatally injured Iast week in dyna-
mite explosion which occurred near
Warwick, ON the Knoxyille, Lafollette
q Jellico branch of the louisville &
Nashville road a. The accident was
due to the carelessness Of men at
work in rock cut. They had been
ordered to lay some blasts and it
was while they were tamping the
holes that the explosions occurred.
Many other workmen employed in
The scutshad marrow escapes from
death and injury y Asf5S % -.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-10
Miner Killed at I-afoll.tse.

town, and easily accessible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02

ed a most opportune time for estab-
fishing relations with Ethiopia, as
Americans heretofore have been too in
different to the remarkable develop
ment which is now going on in Abyssi-
MIA. Our cotton goods pass through
many hands before being sold at high
price in Abyssinia, but now Americans
have an opportunity to conduct their
own trade. King Menelik will send
some of the products of his country to
the st. Louis exposition, as we'll as a
commission composed of able men to
show the Americans commercial op-
portunities in Abyssinia. The king is
a broad-minded statesman who will
welcome Americans" During the visit
of the Skinner party at the capitol,
King Menelik received them surround
ed by an imposing assemblage of 1000
functionaries. The escort of American
marines established camp called
Camp Roosevelt" which attracted a
great deal Of interest. The king made
a personal inspection of the camp,
which lasted for three hours, and after
having witnessed the manoeuvres OF
the marines he asked one Of the men
for his gun and loaded and fired 1t,
This act on the part of the king pleased
the visitors greatly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02
YORK.

Kittie H. White to Martha c. Love.
Sc acres; consideration, $3.50.
Lila M. Crenshaw to William Dick
son. lot; consideration, $3.50.
M. A. Mcfarland to William Fergu-
son. 423 acres: consideration. $232.65.
J. S. Brice. attorney, to Florence A.
Rose. acres; consideration, $50.
s. M. McNeel to Mrs. P. Young With
erspoon. / house. and lot in Yorkville;
consideration, $4,000.
Elizabeth Gordon, ct al. to John F..
Gordon. 88 acres; consideration, NOM
inal.
c. E. Spencer, executor. to Mag C..
Thomasson. rs acres; consideration,
$500.
J. S. Brice. attorney, to Tavora Cot
ton mill. l lot and 3 houses; consid-
Grafton, $455.
Loan and Savings Bank to L. G.
Thompson. 321 acres; consideration,
s3.950.
s: M: McNeel to w. H. Adams. lot
and building; consideration, $257.
B. w. Metts to Jane Baxter Grass
we'll. 76 acres; consideration, $523.
w. B. Wylie, c.. c. c. Pls., to c. E.
Spencer; $40 acres; consideration,
500.
w. B. Wylie, c. C. C. .Pls., to M. L.
and c. w. Carroll. 1133 acres; consid-
Grafton, s2,278.60.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02

have sold one. II had gone in at
all would have certainly been. ruined
by this time, for I have been a bear
all the while. 1 never dreamed Of such
prices, and am still suspicious. Some
how l have an idea that after all the
bottom is going to drop out, and lots
Of people who have not yet taken their
profits are going to be badly pinched.'
Tho large number of real estate
transfers published in today's paper
are to be taken as corroborative Of
what was said in this column on the
subject recently, to the effect that
transfers are more numerous than
heretofore, and also as evidence Of the
prosperity that exists at this time. 1t
will be noted that every township of
the county Is represented-some more
largely than others: but all in the pic
ture. Mr.. Poag, the real estate broker,
has figured in many Of the transac-
tions; but just how many cannot be
known. There is nothing in the rec
ords to show his agency, and that is
the one part Of his business he keeps
to himself, not that he cares especially
for publicity; but out Of regard to
those Of his clients who do not want to
make their transactions known. But
however this may be the showing Is a
good one. Almost every transaction In
the list was voluntary and that means
that the people are not only disposed
to trade, but they have the necessary
medium Of exchange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02

WHEN on account Of the loss OF his
pocket book out near st. Louis last
summer it developed beyond question
that Senator Tillman had annual pass
es over various railroads including the
Southern (outside Of South Carolina)
the senator took occasion to drop a
remark to the effect that such favors
were too insignificant to influence
mans bias. That may be true enough
but now we have very good illustra-
ton Of how it works in view of the
recent development of the fact that the
senator has been receiving pay from
Winthrop college for railroad fare TO
and from Washington. If the sena-
tor received his pass because of his
influence as a representative of the
state or out Of compliment to the state
does it seem fair that he should ask
the state to pay for transportation
that had already been paid by means OF
the pass. Of course, this is a small
matter, very small matter, but 1t is
quite commonly conceded that small
matters furnish an infallible index to
large matters.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02
AUCTION SALES,

Although only two tracts of land
were advertised for sale at auction
yesterday, fully hundred people gath
cred around the court house steps to
see and hear the proceedings.
The first sale was by the clerk in the
case of J. F. Wallace, executor OF
Robert E. Guthrie, deceased VS.. Mary
Jane Guthrie, ct al, and the offering
was the R. E. Guthrie home place. con-
tanning a good house and 176 acres OF
land.
The bidding was started at $1,000
by Mr.. Wallace, and at first nobody
seemed disposed to offer better figures.
Just as Auctioneer Mcconnell was
about to knock the property down at
the price mentioned, Mr.. Wallace an
nounced:
Gentlemen, this is fair open sale.
1t Is bona fide. There is no string to
it, and no debt on the property. 1t
goes to the highest bidder, and I want
that distinctly understood"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02

At this announcement bid came
from the outskirts of the crowd and
the price climbed steadily up to ST.
$50, when the property was knocked
to Mrs. Jane A. Guthrie.
The next sale was that Of the Craig
Ormand, B. F. Briggs place, consisting
Of 615 acres and offered by John H.
Craig and Angeline M. Ormand.
Only two bidders appeared. They
were Messrs. w. B. McCaw and G. w.
S. Hart: Mr.. McCaw started the prop
erty at So an acre, and Mr.. Hart car
ried it by slow degrees up to s12.25 an
acre. Mr.. McCaw bid s12.30 and when
the property was knocked down to
him. he announced that the purchaser
was DR.. r. A. Bratton of Yorkville.
Although Mr.. Hart represented a
bona fide disinterested would-be-
buyer, the identity of his principal
was not made public. Estimates as to
the probable amount that this we'll
known plantation would bring ranged
from $4,000 to $4,000. It was pretty
generally conceded that 1t would be a
bargain at $4,000 or even $4,000. The
amount that Dr.. Bratton is to pay is
$7,53450.
Within an hour after this big plan
tation was knocked down to DR.. Brat
ton, he had at least half a dozen appli-
cations from people who wanted to
rent or buy parts Of it. He closed al
least one contract in short time and
had others under consideration.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02
WITH THE STocKMEN.

An interesting feature Of yesterday 8
business in Yorkville was the activity
Of the horse and mule dealers. Their
operations were in the back lots for
the most part; but nevertheless. were
important.
During several years past Yorkville
has been developing into unusual prom
inence as a mule market. Messr1.
Glenn & Allison set the pace origi-
nally and they have kept it up. With
in the past few years the Heath-Elliott
Mule company has done quite nice
business. and for a.year. on. more trad
ers from surrounding towns have been
dropping in from time to time espe-
cially on salesdays.
All records were broken yesterday
as to the number Of stock being offer
ed. Messrs. Glenn & Allison received
fresh car load last week, the Heath
Elliott Mule company got in a nice
bunch on Friday, Mr. ]. F. Jackson OF
Bowling Green, came down with part
Of a car, load, Mr.. T. M. Whisonant
has been here for q week with mules
recently purchased in Norfolk, and as
conservative estimate 1t is safe to say
that there were $50 mules for sale on
this market during yesterday. :. =.
Just how many actual sales were
made during the day cannot be stated
with certainty; but the number is not
far from 40 or so. This does not take
into account. the Swaps" Of which
there were quite number.
"I note" said one dealer to the re-
porter, that the prevailing tendency is
for good mules. Most everybody seems
to want the best. This brings about
numerous swaps as the result Of which
we take plugs in exchange for higher
class animals. The best pair Of mules
offered today was by Mr.. J. F. Jackson
He sold them to Mr.. r. NJ: Plaxico
for $425, and I am satisfied that had
the animals been on hand several 9TH
er pairs could have been sold at the
same figure. Even as it was business
was unusually good. I know person
ally Of no less than twenty-six actual
sales that were made during the day.
In the estimate of $50 mules refer
red to above are to be included so or GO
plugs, brought in from different parts
Of the county by irregular dealers
These were. principally for swapping
purposes and they cut some figure In
the days transactions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02
WITHIN THE..TOWN.

Candidates were again in evidence
yesterday. doing preliminary still hunt
work in the salesday crowds.
The C.. & NV. railroad people
have made a good, Job of their Liberty
street crossing The work seems to
come up to- all reasonable requirements
The board Of supervisors Of regis
tration were kept pretty busy during
the greater part Of yesterday. Voters
were qualifying themselves to vote In
town elections. g.
Auditor Williams was unusually
busy yesterday. During the day he re-
ceived more than one hundred returns
At times there were as many as 'doz-
en- men in his office at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Keller have
broken up housekeeping and will board
with Mr.. J. M. Ferguson. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. Harrison are to occupy the
house just vacated by them on Kings
Mountain street.
Constable Rose arrested a negro
named Westly Robbins few days ago
on the charge of transporting contra
band liquor in violation Of the dispen-
sary law. Robbins was convicted be-
fore Magistrate Conner and sent to the
chaingang for thirty days.
Rev. w. G. Neville has given THE
ENQUIRER a practical demonstration OF
the fact that apples which will keep
through the winter may be grown in
this climate. The demonstration Is In
the shape Of the actual fruit plucked
from tree in his garden last Novem-
ber and kept in his house until today
Mr.. Neville does not know the name or
variety Of the apple; but thinks that
the tree was probably planted by Rev
DR.. T. r. English when that gentleman
occupied the residence now occupied
by Mr.. Neville. The specimen In ques-
ton, however, is a superior one. If
found in a stock Of first-class north
ern apples it would be recognized as up
to the standard in size and above the
average in texture and flavor. e..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02
LOCAL.. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

N. J. N. Bowen-Has opened a fancy
Grocery ani confectionery store In
the Camp bnilding and solicits your
patronage.
D. E. Boney, Manager-Makes special
offer In regard to the Farmers Mu-
tual Life Insurance company. 1t Is
desirable to fill up the first division
Of 1000 members at once, and the
special offer is made on this account.
Jas. F. Hart, Attorney-Has money to
loan in small amounts on unincum-
bered real estate.
Sam NJ. Grist, Special Agent-Quotes
Benjamin Franklin and applies Ben
jamin's remarks to life insurance and
especially as they relate to the Mu-
tual Benefit Life Insurance Co.
Loan and Savings Bank-Says that a
customer who rents safety deposit
box at that bank has satisfying
feeling Of security. Safety deposit
boxes rent for 50 and SO per year.
w. B. Moore & Co.-Want you to see
them for old style box heating stoves,
modern wood heaters, cooking stoves
and ranges. Also have complete
They tender their services when you
are in need Of an undertaken.
First National Bank-Tells you to keep
strict account of your business and
expenditures and advises you to de-
posit your funds with 1t, where they
are always at your command.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Print the Glenn
son college analysis Of the fertilizers
of w. c. MacMurphy & Co.'s manu-
facture, which makes a fine showing
Foushee Cash Store-1as received an
other big lot Of ten cent bargain
goods, and enumerates few Of the
many. A special offer Is made to
customers buying goods to the
amount Of 81.
Strauss Smith Co.-Have some re-
marks that are of interest to pros
pective sewing machine buyers. A
12-year guaranteed machine Is Offer
ed at SIS. They print list Of names
Of people who have bought their $1s
machines.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-02
Supposed to Mark q Treasure.


Columbia State. Friday: Senator I.
B. Butler Of Cherokee, has memento
from one of his clients, which has
greatly interested the guests he has
shown 1t to at his room In the Jerome
hotel. 1t Is large bowie knife, which
was given him recently by Banks Per-
ry a white man who Is serving three
years on the Cherokee gang for man
slaughter. Perry dug it up from under
a stone which was labeled with a cross
mark The knife was in leather
scabbard and this was encased In tar,
the leather as we'll as the blade and
mahogany handle being almost per-
fectly preserved. On the blade was in
scribed, evidently with acid, JEFF Da-
Wis Tooth Pick" The inscription below
this and nearer the edge Of the blade
was 80 much ground Off by Perry be-
fore he found out that the blade was
inscribed, that 1t Is ,unintelligible. The
first word seems to have been First"
and the last "Confederacy" Perry dug
it up while at work near the famous
Dogwood spring mentioned In "Horshoe
Robinson" Many years ago a party
of northern people were in the neigh
borhood digging for supposed hidden
treasure, and since Perry learned that.
he has refused to disclose the exact
place he found the knife. He says that
when his time is up on the gang he
Is going back and make more thor
ough search for the treasure. He
thinks that his crime may yet lead him
indirectly to fame and fortune, abso-
lutte independence and luxurious ease.