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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
YORK FURNITURE CO.
FURNITURE, STOVES,
Undertaking Supplies
PAINTS, OILS, Etc.

Our ,ck Of FURNITURE AND
HOUSE FURNISHINGS is the largest
and best assorted stock we have ever
had. We can suit most every one In
new styles and finishes, and the prices
are as low as can be found anywhere.
If we haven't in stock what you want,
we make a special order for you.
PIANOS and ORGANS, we carry
in stock all the time and can show
them, and it Is more satisfactory than
buying from a catalogue. Be sure and
come to see them when you are ready
to buy
Come and see our line of Lace Cur
tains and Window Shades, White Cot
tage Rods and Curtain Poles.
WILL c. FREE and NEW HOME
SEWING MACHINES.-The Will c..
Free Machine Is a new Machine, and
has all the latest improvements. Buy
a Will c. Free Machine and be up with
the age of mprovement-the oldest is
not always the best. Twenty-one
points Of superiority contained in the
Will C. Free Sewing Machine, by test
the lightest running Sewing Machine
sold any where. If this Machine Is
not all we claim and more, you know
where it came from.
Terms-cAsH or CREDIT.
YORK FURNITURE CO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26

DREW Two PENsIoNs.-Mr. F. G.
DObbins. an aged citizen who resides
near Caroleen, it seems has been play
ing a trick on the North and South
Carolina pension boards. Since 1904
he has been drawing from Cherokee,
S. c., a pension, and shortly afterwards
having moved to Rutherford coun-
ty, he applied and got a pension each
year since that time. So Ii Will be
readily seen that he has been drawing
a double pension from the two states.
The discovery of the matter came
about in this way: A letter came from
Columbia, S. c., to Cherokee, S. c., ad-
dressed to 81. c. Dobbins," but a
Miss Dobbins, with the same name,
got the letter through mistake and sent
il together with the pension to the
rightful owner to Caroleen. This led
to his detection here. Then Auditor
B. F. Dixon wrote to the South Caro-
Dobbins has drawn pension in Cher-
Okee county, s. c.. since 1904"
Yesterday he applied in vain for re-
instatement of his SIS pension. but the
North Carolina board, through Audi
tor Dixon. has dropped him. He
confessed to the Rutherford county
pension board yesterday that he had
drawn a pension from each state and
his excuse was that he needed the
money: and also expressed himself as
being badly treated by the authorities
in not continuing his pension. AS the
amount is small, his age and infirmi-
ties condone the wrong and now as
punishment the North Carolina board
gives him nothing-Rutherfo spe-
cial to Charlotte News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1907.

ably take no action in the matter
While declining to go into the case
fully with this correspondent, Gen,
Ainsworth intimated that the outlook
so far as continuing the military feat
ures at Clemson was not good. Just
what definite action will be taken re-
garding Capt. Clay's report he would
not say.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
HYMEN EAL.

MARR1Ep-At the residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Engle. July II, by Rev. w. A. Hafner
Mr.. T. E. LOVE and Miss N. E. EN-
GLE. Both of York county.
At Clover, S. c., July 20, 1907, by r.
E. Clinton, notary public, Mr.. JUNE
BROWN and Miss CORA AkER' ootn
of Lincolnton, n. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
LIGHT N N C.

On Wednesday afternoon, large barn, belonging
to Mr. J. Frank Ashe of McConnellsville, was
struck by lightning and burned, with large guam
tity of fodder hay straw, guano and farming uten-
sils His horses and mules saved. His barn,
stock and farming utensils were insured in the
FARMERS MUTUAL.
This is one of the many warnings we have had
this year. Why not insure at once? 1t will cost
YOU but triAe, if you insure with us.
D. E. BONEY. Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
At Glover Baptist Church.

The previously announced meeting
at Glover Baptist church will be com
menced next Tuesday night. am TO
be assisted by Rev. L. E. Barton OF
Outtman, Ga. My Sunday appoint
ment will be filed as usual.
If ct w. h. HURT FaStor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
GIN OUTFIT FOR SALE.
COTTON GROWERS

MASS meetings are hereby called
WI next Saturday, July 9th, 1907,
to be held at Fflbert at 10 o'clock In
the forenoon, and at York court house
at 430 in the afternoon of that day.
President E. D. Smith and other state
officials of the Southern Cotton asso-
citation will deliver addresses on cotton
generally and cotton holding in parti-
cular.
BY order Of the county executive
committee. c. Z. SPENCER,
2t Pres. York Co. S. c. Asso.
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Ghe Cotton Market.

Yorkvirle, July 26-Cotton IL to 1Sa.
New York, July 25-Cotton. spot
closed quiet; middling uplands 1910;
gulf. 1895: sales 1900 bales. Futures
opened steady and closed firm as fol :
lows: July 1910: Aug. 1l.6l; sept.
l1.63: Oct. 11.S9; Nov. 1872. Dec. !i'SS;
Jan, 1908; Feb. 1906; March 1918;
April 1918: May 1922.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
FOR RENT.

MY building on hotel lot, Congress
wi street, floors; 40 by so: is about
completed, and l am ready to talk
about renting. in part or as whole.
r. ]. HERNDON.
20 2t
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SAWED WOOD.

r AM taking orders for Pine Stove
i wood, sawed to length and delivered
on short notice. See me personally OF
drop a card through postoffice.
/. H. NORRIS,
Yorkville, S. G.
20 3m
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Jas. M. Starr, J. +. McElwee.
President Sec. and Treas.
YORK SUPPLY CO.
Incorporated.

We sell the best Ice Cream Freezer
on the market SiZes-Four and Six
Quarts.
We sell Blue Ribbon Lemon and Va
nilla Extracts.
We have Masons Fruit Jars in
Pints Quarts and Half Gallons-Extra
Porcelain Tops and Rubbers.
Come and see us for Roofing and
Shingles.
We are receiving our fall shipment
of Shoes. We sell Shoes that give
good service and satisfaction. Try a
pair.
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PICNIC AT SHARON.

THERE is to be big picnic at Sha-
l. ron on the occasion of the visit OF
the CLEMSON EXHIBIT CAR, JULY
BOTH. Baseball in the afternoon,
Good music Everybody invited.
so IT COMMITTEE.
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Sperial Hutires.
At Rowlina Green.

There will be no preaching at Bowl
ing Green on the Fourth Sabbath In
this month.
w. A. Hafner, Pastor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
MACHINE SHOP.

TN addition to having a first-class
i machinist in our machine shop to
make all kinds # repairs to Machin-
cry, Engines, etC., we also have Mr.
Al. P. Jonas. a thoroughly competent
Blacksmith. Mules and Horses shod
at 60 cents round.
NEELY MANUFACTURING CO.
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WANTED

TT IDES and SKINS. AS they go
III up, l pay UP. AS they go down,
l pay DOWN. CASH.
w. H. HERNDON.
56 13t
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PICNIC AT FILBERT.

PICNIC AT FILBERT.
tn HE annual Basket Picnic at Fill
Il bert, will be held on JULY q.
President E. D. Smith of the South
Carolina Southern Cotton association,
Hon. D. E. Finley, Hon. Jos. A. Nc
Cullough and Hon. John Gary Evans
are to speak The Yorkville Cornet
band will furnish music for the occa-
sion. Everybody invited.
H. E. NEIL,
S. w. MCKNIGHT,
JOE w. SMITH,
]. D. SMITH,
]. d. CLARK.
Committee.
55-57-59-60 At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-26
Better be Safe
Than Sorry

The kind of Fire and Accident In
surance written in this office makes
the assured absolutely safe against
loss to the extent of his policy. wise
men insure their property against loss
or damage by fire or tornadoes. and
they insure in companies that are time
tried and fire tested. l am In the In
surance business exclusively and make
my living by selling insurance. l nave
had II years practical experience and
know something about the business. l
hope Being in the business FOR
keeps" does it seem reasonable that
should be willing to offer the pubic
anything except the BEST as matter
of policy, if for no other reason? Cheap
insurance is as good as any, II you
don't need it, and none at all Is stlli
better if you never have a fire. BE
wise, insure and buy from company
that will be on the spot when you
need indemnity, always bearing IN
mind the fact that it is better to De
safe than sorry.
SAM M. GRIST,
Insurance Headquarters.
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Preaching at Beersheba.

Rev. D. ]. Brimm, D. D.. will preach
at Beersheba on the fourth Sunday OF
July at II o'clock a. m.
S. H. Hay, Pastor.
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LOUIS ROTH.

~ Wanted.-Your orders for all
kinds of printed matter. Best work
at fairest prices.
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Insurance Headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
LIBRARIANS GO ID
 BESSEMER TODAY Interesting Session Will Be Held
 This Morning FUNERALS IN BESSEMER John Ayers Will Be Inferred This Morning-Neero Shot By Railroad contractor-Personal and
 General News.
FUNERALS IN BESSEMER

Bessemer, November z5.-tSpecial) )-The Alabama Library association will meet in this city tomorrow, and the meeting promises to be one of the most interesting and important that has ever been held in this city since the completion of the Carnegie library. The delegates will ar rive in the city about o'clock and the meeting will be called to order at 9:30. The address of welcome will be deliv- cred by W. H. II. Judson, after which the reading of reports will take place. Reports of the different committees in charge of the local library will be heard, and addresses will be made by the diff ferent delegates regarding the workings of the libraries in other places.
 The entire morning will be given over to the transaction of business, after which a luncheon will be served in the library rooms. After the luncheon the visitors will be taken for a ride over the city and places of interest will be visited. They will leave Bessemer in time to return to Birmingham to be ready for the meeting which will be held In that city tomorrow evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
At the Biiou.

"The Black Crook" well known stage spectacle, began a weeks en- gagement at the Bijou theatre last night. The show is quite familiar to theatre goers and has been on the road intermittently for a great many years ever since the days of Fred Niblo. 9Th 0 Black Crook" has been modified and brought up to modern requirements. The ballet has been supplanted by a musical comedy chorus and there are many attractive musical numbers, in addition to an olio of vaudeville acts. The songs are tuneful and put on with novelties, one of the best being Il Yellow Kid" speciality and quick transformation to Dutch girls that is quite good. Some of the other musical numbers that met with favor last night were "rhe Old Black Crow" the danc- ing frogs, My TenQessee Tessie," by Miss Hazel Edna and chorus; operatic excerpts by Edward Pierce and Marie Roslyn, which were very good, indeed; ; School Days" and "The Budweser Golly Wogs." Miss Bessie Browning is dainty and petite and appeared in sev eral bright specialties, including songs, dances and limitations of stage celebri ties. The Donazettas gave an acrobatic performance that was good but not new. Miss Browning and Laurence Sylvester appeared in a neat song and dance act that would have been more cordially received if MT. Sylvester had not, in one joke, made use of an eX- pression common to the toughest class of burlesque shows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
NEW HUMANE SOCIETY.
Organization For Protection of Chil-
 dren Planned For Birmingham.

The formation of a national children s reach Birmingham within the next few weeks. l.. A. Bennie, the local humane officer, has received letter from the Children's Magazine seeking to form such an organization in various cities.
 While Birmingham people lave an of ficer to look after dumb brutcs, there is no provision either by law or any other way for the protection of children from cruel parents and guardians. MT. Bennie will refer the letter to the wsmens clubs. which will probably take action on it. To the Secretary:
 l have under way plan to form a National Children's Humane society and would like your cooperation. Would you city or to put us in communication with some one Interested in the subject who would ike to start the work?
 l have already started the society through the pages of the. Chdren's Maga- zine. which has met with hearty response in the past few months, and while this reaches a large number of children, it cannot make special appeal in any par ticular section, without work on the spot.
 If you can do anything to assist in the advancement of this splendid project. I shall be very glad to cooperate with you in every way possible.
 Yours very truly.
 KATHERINE N BIRDSALL-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
SMITH WILL CALL
 AN EXTRA SESSION
Georgia Legislature Will Take
 Up Back Tax Cases
NOT DECIDED DEFINITELY
Governor and Attorney General Have Not Yet Made Announcement, But Consultations Are Held
 and Questions Asked.

Atlanta, November 25.-That Governor Smith will call an extra session of the Georgia general assembly for early m January seems more than probable by developments today
 Attorney General Hart today received the full text of the back tax decisions l of the United States supreme court, and was in consultation with Governor Smith, Comptroller Wright, and others during the morning.
 Neither Governor smith nor Judge Hart would make any statement at this time, other than that they were carefully con- sidering the case, with the view of arriY- ing at an opinion. Judge Hart said he had not definitely determined whether it was a judicial or legislative question, and would hold the matter under further ad- visement Judge Hart admitted that the decision was substantially as printed in the press dispatches some time ago. Upon the facts as then given was predicated the idea of an extra session. The supreme court has not held that the 300O0 shares of stock of the Western Railway of Alabama, owned by the Gen.
  former decision did hold that they were The decision now Is based entirely on the construction which the Georgia court gave to the Georgia statutes.
 The point was raised by the railroad companies that the fl fas issued by the comptroller general was objectionable as not affording due process of law; that IS. that the companies were not given an opportunity to contest the validity and the amount of the tax. When the in- junction came to be heard before Judge Pendleton, the state offered to give evil dence as to the value of this property. Judge Pendleton held that while he was not taxing officer, he would hear such evidence, which he did and found that it was not excessively taxed.
 The supreme court of Georgia in pass ing on that question, held that it was lm- material whether or not the property had been excessively taxed, as Judge Pendle- ton was not authorized to hear evidence on that point. The supreme court of the United States says that this ruling amounted to denial of due process of law
 It would appear that had the court fol- lowed the suggestion of the state to then and there hear evidence and concurred Tn the ruling, and that he could hear evil dence, that the question of due process of law would have been supplied and the higher court would have affirmed 'the judgment.
 As very fine legal points and the sum of about Sl,000,000 are involved in this case, it will be watched with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
Personal and General.

Miss Elizabeth Batiste acted as the true little hostess this evening, when she entertained a number of her little friends at the residence of her parents Games were played after which the lit- tie folks were served with refreshments Those present were: Ruby Davidson, Ruby Thomas, kathlen Day, Mabel Mcknight, Lucille Vtckers, Zelma Brown, Katie Nolan, Alice Morelnc, Sarah Goodllve, Lenora Batiste and Jack Ball. Adolph Gerst, George Day ana Jude McCabe.
 The B. P. O. Elks met this evening and the session was largely attended. There were several applications to be acted upon and a couple of new members We're put through the ropes.
 Father O Brien of St. Aloysus church had the misfortune a day or two ago to lose valuable dog. He believes that the dog was taken away by some of the show people that were connected with the Robinson circus which was ing the city during last week. He prizes the dog very highly and suitable reward will be given the person that returns it or gives information that will lead to'its recovery.
 The preliminary trial of w. R. Griffeth. charged with the killing of John Ayers, will be held before Justice Gun some time during the presedt week. The day has not yet been set for the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
Deaths and Funerals.

nhe funeral of John Ayers, who was shot and instantly killed last evening, will take place tomorrow morning at Il o'clock from his late residence at Glen Springs. The interment will be at Wal nut Grove cemetery and the services at the grave will be held at Il 80 O clock. The following gentlemen will act as pail bearers: Thomas Benton, Frank Owens, Chess Crooks, T. D. Primer, Kelly John son and H. N. Freeman. The news of the death of MT. Ayers came as d sad blow to his many friends in this city, and this morning expressions of regret were heard on all sides.
 Nathan Berzin, the little boy who was accidently killed while his mother was trying to take a pistol away from him, was laid to rest today at F o'clock in the Jewish cemetery in this city. The services at the grave were both simple and beau- tiful and the funeral was largely at tended. The little fellow was known to most of the citizens from the fact that he could always be seen at his fathers store. morning and afternoon, and his little laugh and smiling face will be missed by many. The funeral was in charge of Jacobs & Son and the floral offerings bore mute tesrrmony to the af- lection that the friends of the family held for the little boy.
 Mrs. A. D. Bass died last evening at her home on Fairfax avenue and Six teenth street. Deceased had been suf- fering for some time and 1t was known several months ago that she could not live. She Is survived by her husband and one little child. The interment took place this afternoon at Union cemetery and was in charge of Jacobs & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
At the Gayety.

When the curtain went down at the Gayety last night 1t went down on the finest production in the way of bur lesoue that Harry Yost has presented at the Gayety this season. The chorus girls were lively and they knew how to sing, and they sang with spirit. Their drum corps stunt proved a great hit. Attired in blue sailor cos tunes and armed with drums and led by Jean Darrow they appeared upon the stage and sang .I Want to Fight for Uncle sam" After leaving the stage they made the circuit around the house. stopping in the rear to sing a verse, and beating their drums all the while.
 The principals were good. There were dozen of them and each one pleased the audience. Miss Blossom proved to be one of the daintiest pieces of bewitchery that has ever wis ited Birmingham, and if she alone had stayed on the stage all the time every body would have been satisfied. Jean Darrow, Catherine Johnson, Cotton Falardo. Curtin, Hodges. Lemar. Rob inson and George c. Johnson, formed bunch 'of laugh makers that kept sides aching all the evening. Falardo, as "Mummified Rip" and his stunt in the olio proved himself a wonder. The balance of the vaudeville was excep- tionally good.
 The Gayety should have full house at every performance this week. The show is a good one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
BILES DIES FROM
 HIS INJURIES
East Lake Man Was Struck By Gov ernor Corners Automobile, Driven
 By Negro Chauffeur.

J. D. Biles, a carpenter and contractor, whose residence was at 229 North Seven ty-third street East Lake, died early yesterday morning from injuries sus- tained last Saturday night by being run over by an automobile belonging to Gov. E. B. Conner. Biles was run over near the corner of Avenue A and Twenty-flrst street about o'clock Saturday night by the auto, which was driven by Charles Lewis negro boy, and which was in- tended to meet Governor Conner at the train
 From the accounts at hand it seems that Blles had not been home to supper, and was going back over on the South side to get some tools he had left at a new house where he was working just before going home. He was crossing Twenty-first street on Avenue A. going east. and the automobile coming toward the bridge from the south. It seems that the chauffeur saw Mir. Biles and Mr Biles saw him, but in some manner, which will be Investigated by the coroners jury, the auto struck the man. He was knocked unconscious the wheels of the car having run over his body about the
  waist
 As soon as possible the negro boy driving the car and another negro who was riding with him, picked up the in- jured man, placed him in the automobile and hurriedly drove him to his home at 229 North Seventy-third street, East Lake. Dr. T. A, Jones made an examination there and pronounced the injuries fatal Biles died shortly before 4 o'clock yes terday morning.
 Charles Lewis, the negro boy who drove. the car has been placed in the county jail without bond. He was arrested on a warrant charging him with murder, As soon as the acting coroner can make an investigation of the case Lewis will either be released or allowed bond.
 Funeral services over the remains of Biles will be conducted from the resi- denee this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The interment will be made in the East Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
MACHINISTS IN
 FIRST SESSION
Southeastern District Will Hold Meet ngs Here, Continuous Through
 out the Week.

With a good attendance the convention of the southeastern consolidated district of the International Maehinists union was called to order in the city hall yes terday. President J. l.. Cantrell presided.
 The meeting was opened with an ad- dress by Third Vice President, J. D. Buck alew. who was followed by a prayer by Rev. l.. D. Patterson, chaplain of the Birmingham Trades Council. Mayor Ward welcomed the visitors in behalf of the city, and James H. Leath of the Farmers Union Guide, welcomed them in behalf Of organized labor. George Preston responded in behalf of the asso- ciation. and P. G. Colsoa in behalf of the grand lodge.
 The purpose of the meeting is for the formal organization of the southeastern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26

 consolidated district, the international as- sociation having decided to divide the railroad machinists into four sections. Only railroad machinists are attending the convention. The delegates were en- tertained by w. J. Varey at lunch at St. Pauls bazaar. after which a trip about the city was taken yesterday afternoon.
 Representatives are present from every lodge of railroad machinists, representing every road in the south. The convention will last through the week, and there will also be number of social features. A theatre party tonight and banquet tomorrow night after which there will be dancing until late hour, is part of the social programme.
 A number of delegates were unable to reach Birmingham yesterday, who will arrive today. The arrival of these dele- gates will swell the attendance to con- siderable number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-26
City Jail Is Crowded.

The city jail was crowded last night from foot Co dome with women and men of all colors and descriptions. Nearly every laborlng occupation. nearly every social class was represented behind the bars.
 Sixty were arrested yesterday. which is an extraordinary Mondays work. The police prophecy that the next month vii have the, largest criminal record for Bir- nlinghann in XenrS