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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-06

the convention and by the whole peo-
pie Of the colony and that no man was
filter to govern so loyal and obedient
people to his sacred majesty, King
George" The reason for their present
course of action they declared, Is we'll
known to the world. Nothing, say
they, but the absolute necessity Of self
preservation could have reduced them
to adopt their present course Of action.
This reply Of the convention to Gov
ernor Johnson was closed with an earn
est repetition Of the invitation to him
to become their governor in the name
OF King George the First.
The governor again replied, but still
refused to accept the offer Of the con-
vention. The conference between Gov
cr-or Johnson and the convention now
ceased. Still the governor did not
cease to struggle for his lost power
and lost honor. He with the ostensible
nurpose Of putting the forces. In a con-
dition to meet an attack of the Span
iards. which might take place at any
time. ordered all the military compa-
MES to get ready for a general review
~ Monday, the 21st of December.
Capt Paris was instructed to carry
out this order This. no doubt, was a
trick Of the governors, for previously
he had ordered the convention to be
~rI4 Tod
from the hands of the marshal and
torn to pieces. The governor thought, no
doubt. that through the aid Of the mill
tia. he could drive the convention into
submission. In this he was mistaken for
before the day for the review arrived,
he learned to his astonishment that
the people had chosen that day as the
most At to proclaim a Royal governor.
He. on receiving this information,
countermanded the order for the mus
ter but the people were not to be
thwarted in their undertaking. Capt.
Paris and the governor. on Saturday.
talked over the matter, and Paris
promised not to have a drum beat In
Charles Town on the following Mon
dav. When Monday came, Governor
Johnson came from his plantation to
town. On entering the town, his ears
were greeted with martial music and
the beating of drums. and flags were
seen flying from the forts and from the
masts Of the ships lying in the harbor.
The people were drawn up In the mar
bet and averv preparation was making
to proclaim a governor in the name of
the king. Governor Johnson ragged. He
threatened. he entreated. he begged.
He demanded Of Capt. Paris why all
this parade was going on contrary to
his order. Paris replied, 'In obedience
TO the convention" Deserted by Trott
and Rhett. the governor, attended by
one member of his council, and man
by the name of Lloyd, paced the
streets Almost frantic with rage, he
ordered Capt Paris, In the name Of the
king. to disperse the men. Paris or
dered his men to level their muskets
unon the governor and told him II he
advanced II would be at the risk OF
his life. Governor Johnson, notwith-
standing his great popularity. was
rower,ess. James Moore was with
Great solemnity proclaimed governor
IN the name of George the First Of
England.
To RE CONTINUED.
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tn RE CONTINUED.
THE STATE CORN CONTEST.
To Be Conducted BY State commis-
sion.

To the Farmers Of South Carolina:
The largest crop Of corn ever pro-
duced on an acre Of land was grown
hy Capt. u. ]. Drake Of Marlboro
county. s. c. In this great contest.
which was conducted by the Ameri-
can Agriculturalist several years ago.
Capt. Drake produced on a single
are 255 bushels Of shelled corn. This
marvellous yield surprised farmers OF
the great corn belt. and for many
years they have been trying to break
this record. 1t Is doubtful II the
world record of Capt. Drake will ever
he broken. No single event In the
history of agriculture has called forth
more favorable comment to the ag-
ricultural possibilities Of the south
than the crop Of corn grown by Capt.
Drake. He not only won the grand
prize offered by the American Agri-
culturalist but he also won the $5OO
given by the state of South Carolina,
as we'll as many minor prizes.
Another cereal contest Of a much
wider range Is now being conducted
by the Orange-Judd company, pub
fishers of the American Agricultur-
alist. in which they offer $4,000 to be
distributed in prizes. This contest Is
national in scope, and thousands or
farmers from all parts Of the country
have already made application for
entry. Hundreds of prizes from va
rious individuals have been offered,
and farmers have an opportunity or
winning one or more prizes In this
contest.
The objects Of the contest are as
follows:
|. To encourage proper selection
Of seed and better grade Of soils.
2. To centre attention upon varie-
ties that are superior for each section,
and to introduce seed Of such varie-
ties that are pure and true to name,
and to prove that when such varieties
are grown under normal conditions
I is not necessary to so frequently
change seed.
3. To encourage better methods or
culture and harvesting. so as to large
ly increase average yields per acre
and improve quality.
4. To show that such results can
be had at less expense of time, money
and labor when increase in yield Is
considered.
5. To improve methods OF market
ing and conversion Of crop into
largest possible cash returns.
6. To increase grain growers prof
its on each acre each year.
Z. To promote the keeping of In
telligent records and the use Of busi-
ness principles in farming, besides
fostering the farmers prosperity and
the welfare Of the whole people.
Nature of the Contest.
There will be three general classes,
including corn, wheat and oats. For
this year South Carolina farmers are
requested to enter the corn contest
and lay their plans to enter both
wheat and corn in 1907. The contest
will cover a period Of five years, be-
ginning this season. Each years
work will be complete in itself. The
contestant must begin this season,
but II is not required to compete at
each year unless he so desires. The
awards will be made final each sea-
son. The first year each grower will
be required to grow at least one acre
Of the crop of whatever kind he se-
lects. For this season corn Is the one
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State Corn Contest Commission.

"a People who try to get billed to
riches on the short line find themselves
routed through to ruin.
GT An offer Of $1,000 for a silver dol
lar of 1905 coinage has been made In
New York. Only a few dollars were
coined in 1905. 1t was stated at the
sub treasury recently that none was
held there.
a5 Berlin has some cute burglars. To
deceive the employees Of a store they
were robbing, the burglars put upon the
door a card reading thus: CLOSED on
account OF sudden DEATH" The trick
was successful.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-06

IA The tippling florist cannot easily
dispose of his whisky blossoms.
89' The best oculist may himself sue
cumb to the onslaughts of blind love.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
LOANED BANKS MONEY
CHICAGO BANKER GOT STENOG-
RAPHER TO SIGN NOTES.

CHICAGO. December 22-The investIga-
Morton Park. which failed early in the
week disclosed yesterday the fact that
10000 of the funds had been used by VIII
liam J. Atkinson, who ran the institution
on notes signed by a stenographer
The inquiry was held before Judge Lam
dis in the United States district court,
and the statement was made by the attor-
ney for the receiver that notes aggregating
10000 in face value and signed Il. Arm
strong in a handwriting resembling that
of child had been found. The attorney
said that 1t appeared that one-half of the
assets of the bank bad been turned over to
this Armstrong, and he desired to learn
something of his identity.
Then it came out that Armstrong was a
woman stenoyrapher. Atkinson explained
that the woman had not obtained the
money. but that she had signed the notes,
the money for which was obtained by him
and charged to him.
When pressed for information regarding
the whereabouts of the Armstrong who
signed the notes atkinson said that she
was in the Bessemer building in Pitts
burg. He also declared that some of the
sigma lures taken to be Armstrong We're
in reality "Addickson.' When asked who
rAddickson'' was, Atkinson said that she
was a girl formerly employed by him and
now working in a local dry goods estab-
Hshment.
The proceedings disclosed the fact that
the books of the bank had not been kept
since November &c.
Atkinson during his examination said
that the deposits amounted to 100000, in
Guiding the deposit of his own amounting
to 10000 The checking account was $l5.-
Geo ana the Swings account 81 900 There
We're cash items in the bank amounting to
$500. and his own Indebtedness TO the
bank was $4,000. He declared that he was
not able to say what had become of the
money. but his attorneys stated that they
understood the money had gone into the
private enterprises of Atkinson to the ex-
tent of at least $4,000.
Judge Lands ordered deputy to go with
Atkinson until some further arrangement is
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
FOR NEW POWER PLANT
RECOMMENDATION AS TO STATE,
WAR AND NAVY BUILDING.

Capt Pooie the engineer officer in charge
o. the State, War and Navy building. has
appeared before the House committee on
appropriations in support of his estimate
for 100000 for renewing and remodelng
tie power and heating plant of that build
Ing and placing 1t on a modern and econom-
zeal basis. He says there is crying need
for this work and refers to the present
plant as a scattered heterogeneous cOllec-
ton of machinery. boilers and fixtures dat
ing from the early seventies down to the
present day. There are twenty-five fire
tube Boilers located in thirteen separate
fire rooms scattered over more than an
acre OF sub-basement; five widely separated
pumping plants furnish the pressure for
the nine hydraulic elevators and five house
pumps only two of which. however, are Ia
regular use The result of that arrange
ment is a $}O.GD coal bill and stan OF
engineers and firemen large enough to ham
die the biggest kind of plant.
Capt. Poole says that by making an ex-
peuditure of 100000 the government can
have i'm the State, War and Navy building
a modern. compact and economical heating
and lighting plant which will pay for itself
in three years, after which time ii viii
represent clear saving OF at least S1o,oUo
a YEAR The plant will be capable of fur
ntslI!ny light to all the rented buildings IN
the vicinity of 18th street and Pennsylvania
what is now being paid to the lighting COM
panY for that service. Capt. Poole adds
thai SlOa $50 is "A small: outlay on the power
plant OF $IOOOO,t00 building, and that 1t
is good investment needs no further proof
than that il is an absolute certainty OF a
Il very fair probability that that figure will
be -; =; per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
PENN. R. r. WINS.
Reaches Agreement With New York
on Connecting Road.

NEW YORK. December 22.-The dead
lock which has existed for more than a
year between the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company and the city over the terms upon
which the franchise for the New York
connecting railroad should be granted has
been ended. Mayor Mcclellan, Vice Presi-
dent Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania and
representatives Of the rapid transit COM
mission. the corporation counsel and the
dock department reached an agreement at
long conference held yesterday
The proposed line has been planned to
form link between the Pennsylvania and
the New Haven and Hartford railroads, and
Is to be operated in conjunction with the
tunnel which the Pennsylvania is now build
ing between Jersey City and Long Island
City. if it should be decided to. use the new
line for passenger traffic; but the stated
purpose Is. for the present at least, to use
the new line for freight traffic.
1t Is intended to carry freight from Jersey
City across the bay to Bay Ridge, where
the freight cars will be carried over the
Long Island railroad tracks to Sunnyside,
suburb of Long Island City. From that
point the new line will start. BY means of
viaduct the line will be taken to a spot
opposite Wards Island and Will be
stretched across the East river by means of
bridge $50 feet high. with supports on
Wards Island. and then extending from the
island to the Mott Haven yards of the New
Haven. 80 st.s. s.slts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22

tone, for which if anything might be de-
sired 1t would be more heavy bass. there
was in every number an appreciation Of its
individual rhythm that went far to the per-
lection Of its Interpretation. The entire
chorus sang as under the spell OF hypnotic
attention and with magnificent unity. The
society made a signal triumph. and 1t was
that its skill Is not soon to be heard again.
The conductor. Mr.. Sydney Lloyd Wright
son. was enthusiastically besieged after the
concert by music lovers. giving him their
warmest congratulations for his excellent
work.
Much interest centered in the unusual
selection of eight soloists all identified with
received. Miss KaSpar sang with delight
full delicacy. with fute-like tone and unex-
pected power of crescendo. Mile. Handen-
Hickey, whose dramatic soprano is voice
OF rare quality, interpreted her solos with
subtle coloring. Mrs. John Roberts sang
once only and with much feeling Miss
Clara Drew achieved particular success in
He, Was Despised," which she rendered
with conspicuous religious appreciation.
sweetness and mellowness Of tone, sang
with much artistic effect; for voice as
deep and resonant, he has great fexibility.
His but Who May Abide" and ''The
Trumpet Shall Sound" were vigorously ap-
plauded. He lacks, perhaps, somewhat of
the dramatic vigor. almost operate bril-
liancy Of Mr.. NJ. Harry Stevens, who was
with taste and Mr. A. w. Porter with skill
in enunciaton. Not the least element in
the marked success of the general rendition
was the organ accompaniment of Mr.. s.
Frederick Smith and the piano work of Mr.
Arthur Mayo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
QUESTION OF GOOD ROADS.
Post Office Department Anxious to Co.
Operate With State Officials.

The cooperation of the Post Office De-
partment, authorized by Postmaster Gen
eral Cortelyou. with state road officials
throughout the country, with view to the
improvement Of public highways on which
rural routes are in operation, is spreading
from state to state, with results that
are most satisfactory. Assistant Postmast-
er General DeGraw is authority for the
statement that where cooperation Is had
with the department road conditions have
very noticeably improved. and many in
stances are noted in states having no state
road organization and where road funds are
lacking. where patrons were so appreciative
of the benefits derived from the rural deliv-
cry service. Of which they did not wish to
be deprived. that they have provided the
by private subscriptions themselves fur
nished the necessary labor and material"
Mr.. DeGraw says that he finds the road
question very difficult of solution in many
sections of the country where stone and
other bodybuilding materials are not avail
able, but that much good has been and
could be. accomplished in these sections
through the use of road drags and proper
drainage.
The Post Office Department is not only
willing but anxious to cooperate to the
fullest. extent possible with all state road
officials and, as the maintenance of eff
ficient service on the rural routes with
close observance. to schedule depends upon
the condition in. which roads kept, 1t is
of the greatest Importance that postmasters
and rural carriers lend their active aid and
| Improvement to both state and local road
officials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
President Refuses Pardons.

President Roosevelt is pursuing his long
established policy Of granting few par
dons. regardless Of the class Of people in
volved. Since the assembling Of Congress
he has been visited by a large number of
representatives importuning him for the
pardon of federal prisoners. most of them
men of former responsibility and high
standing. While he has had most of these
applications referred to the Attorney Cen
eral for opinion. he has intimated In a num-
Der of instances his opposition to particu-
lar pardons. He has again declined to
grant a pardon to William F. Mcknight,
who embezzled large sums of money from
the German National Bank of Louisville,
KY, and Is serving senence in the Atlanta
penitentiary Mcknight is reported to be
In bad health. and his pardon has been rec
commended by numerous officials. Repre-
sentatives Trimble and Shirley of Kentucky
used their influence with the President, but
could not change his determination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
ORDER ON THE STREETS
POLICE INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.

Maj. Sylvester does not intend to have the
members of the police department tolerate
acts of rowdyism on the crowded streets in
the business section this evening or Monday
night. Several years ago shoppers were an
noyed by half-grown men and boys blow
Ing horns and indulging in other acts of
familiarity with strangers. The practice be-
came such a nuisance, however that Maj
Sylvester decided to check it and during re-
cent years his efforts were successful. 1t
being possible for ladies and children to
appear upon the streets without being an
noyed.
The members of the department have re-
ceived instructions to pay the usual strict
attention to the matter of protecting the
shoppers, his order being read to the men,
as follows:
1T is proper that business houses, partic-
ularly In the trade center, should be enabled
to conduct affairs without interruption by
persons who go out on Christmas eve for no
other purpose than to disturb others who
may be engaged in holiday shopping
There have been instances where half
grown men have formed lines to break into
or through the crowds of pedestrians on
the sidewalks: others who have insulted
women and children by words or actions
and many who have gone through stores
blowing horns or placed them in persons
faces and blown them, in the streets.
UeCa11 OF fol1cemen.
1T should be remembered that the hard
worked men and women employed in the
stores and. those who have no other oppor-
tunity than late Saturday and Monday
nights. to spend small part of the weeks
wages, are entitled to freedom from annoy
anee and from such illegal and unwarrant-
ed interference, and. that the occasion may
be a merry one and not rowdy one, full
force of police will be detailed on Saturday
and Monday evenings, December - and 81
to preserve order. prevent interference with
trade, unusual noises actions in front of
business houses and to preserve the peace
Emphatic instructions will be given and
parents and guardians are respectfully in
vited to take such precautions and use such
influence will aid In compliance with
the law.
Proper considerable of the conditions
and requirements at this time may save
many from enlbarrassments and insure to
them a merry Christmas
Merchants have made a request that
their stores and trade may be protected
and efforts will be made to secure an OBJ
servance of the law.
Particular attention will be given by the
police to sidewalks In front of business
houses.
"A strong force win be detailed for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
HANDLES THE MESSIAH"
Sung by the Washington Choral So
ciety With Skill.

That the performance should be repeat
ed the universal verdict last evening
at the First Congrega tonal Church upon
the work of the reorganiZed Washington
Choral Society in the chorus work OF Han
del's Messiah"
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
evening a large audience was gathered for
the event which has for nineteen years
been an annual Christmas event of sig
nficance in this city, and appreciation of
the exceptional work of the society rose to
the highest pitch. In sureness and prompt
ness of attack, in the character and sus-
tanning of the various tempos of the diff
ferent choruses, and in the subtle and re-
ligious coloring, the singing last evening
had element of novelty that creates a
new tradition. With the first chorus the
new power was felt by the audience, and
throughout the long program there was
never moment of tagging or indecision.
Apart from the freshness and fuliness OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
SUMMING UP ARGUMENTS.
Counsel Speak in Union Station Grade
Claims Case.

The union railroad station grade claims
commission. composed of Messrs Charles
A. Baker, George w. Moss and George
Spransy, at late hour yesterday after
noon listened to ''summfng-up" arguments
regarding the damages to the property
fronting on the south side of Massachu-
sets avenue between North Capitol street
and New Jersey avenue. alleged to have re-
suited from the changing Of the grade Of
Massachusetts, avenue by the District Com
mssioners in connection with the laying
out of the union station plaza. Attorneys
William H. Linkins. Oscar Nauck. p. r.
Hilliard and E. J. Brady submitted argu-
ments In behalf of certain property owners
who have filed claims for damages with the
commission, and Mr.. A. Leftwfch Sinclair.
special attorney for the District, argued the
case for the government
Attorney Sinclair contended that num-
Der Of the claimants are not entitled to re-
cover damages because of the enhance
ment in the value of their property, which.
he commended, the testimony of the realty
experts called before the commission
showed had been brought about by the
union station Improvements. He argued
that the character of the property in ques-
ton had been changed by the location of
the station in proximity to it from residen-
tial to business.
Mr.. Sinclair objected to the commission
considering the claim filed by Thomas Re
gan for damages caused to premises 5S
MASSACHUSETTS, avenue Dy cNdnSe OF
grade upon the ground that Mr.. Regain ac
quired the property after the grade was
changed. Attorney Sinclair thought the
claim for damages should have been filed
by the person from whom Mr.. Regain
bought the property. President Baker of
the commission, at the conclusion of the
argument. annunced that the demurrer to
Mr.. Regan's claim would be sustained and
that the commission would not consider his
claim for damages to the premises men,
toned due to the change of grade. Presi-
dent Baker held that the damages claimed
resulted to the property before Mr. Regain
became the owner of it. and that the petit
ton for allowance of damages should have
been filed by the former owner.
The next claims for damages to be taken
up by the commission will be those filed
by the owners of the property on the north
side of f street between North Capitol
street and New Jersey avenue. The COM
mission will view the property January 3
at o'clock I'm. and begin the hearing of
evidence January at 1870 O'Clock am. at
the city hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
NEW DEVICE A FAILURE.
Experiment in Coaling at Sea Off the
CapeS

Captain Mark of the navy. who headed
the board which has been conducting tests
ut Norfolk and off tn ecapes of the Chesa-
Ieakc with the device intended to coal ma
val vessels at sea. has returned to Wash
ington and reported orally that the expert
ments had resulted in failure. In fairly
smooth water the device operated to 7erfec
ton In conveying coal from the collier to
the warship at the rate of seventy-tive tons
an hour or fifty tons an hour more than was
expected OF the device. But in a seaway
of the capes the coal bags Were thrown
completely away from the conveying lines
by the rolling of the ships and therefore the
device failed to meet the needs of the navy.