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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
McKee's Locals.

II you need a good twc-horse turn plow. or
middle breaker, see US before You buy. We
sell the John Deere steel pillow. None better.
We also have one John Deere corn planter
left. Will sell cheap. Ask 10 see it.
1fyou want a good fertilizer cheap, We have
aoouu ten tons on hand yet. Will sell at
right price.
We will sell you csc agate pans for l5c, or
two for Is cents.
We sell tea, coffee and spices cheap.
Water pals at wholesale cost.
A good line of wagon and plow brides
cheap.
35c collar pads for 25o red edge felt pads.
If you need a good hat or cap see US.
Clothing ~cheap-$l6.D suits for Ss.S5.
$1.0 PAM Is for Csc. ASK to zee them before
they are all gone. j. W. Mckee.
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A COMPROMISE
ON PROHIBITION ?
THERE May BE new Referendum
PROPOSED IN SENATE.
To Let WET" Counties Vote-Election
Would be Held in August and Coun-
ties May Vote to Retain O Abolish
IDispensaries.

LIE Oldle.
The whiskey situation in the senate
has within the past few days taken
into it's fold a referendum that is some
what in the atu of a "middle
groundn proposition. Although it is
generally admitted that the local OPP
tionists have a majority in the upper
branch of the legislature, the proposed
amendment to The prohibition meas
ure comes from the local optionists of
the senate.
There has, however, been no caucus
but merely an understanding on both
sides that tho matter would be accept.
able to a majority of the senators.
There has not ever been a real caucus
among the local optiOnists, but the
matter has been discussed by several
of them and the proposed plan seems
to meet with general favor.
The amendment which will be pro-
posed is to the following effect:
Pass the prohibition bill for State
wide prohibition to take effect July /,
1909. Then on August l, 1909, let the
counties now wet" hold special cleo,
tons for or against whiskey. If the
counties, or any n of the counties,
should vote prohibition, then let the
county dispensary be closed. If the
counties, or any n or more of them,
should vote for whiskey, then let the
county d%ispensaries remain as they
now are, or in as many of the counties
now wet" as may vote to retain
them.
This would give Statewide prohibl-
ton, practically, from July l to Au-
gust l, being somewhat of the nature
of the hiatus which existed between
the State ~dispensary and the county
dispensary system when the latter
was pnt into force.
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COURT NEWS.

Count OF General Sessions for Abbeville
county convened at 10 o'clock a. NJ, Feb. %
1909. his Honor Judge Geo. Z Prince presid'
ing.
The officers present were: Solicitor R. A.
Cooper, Stenograper j.. b. Aull, Sheriff Z. j.
Lyon and Clerk j. L. Perrin.
On call OF the grand jury the following
members answered to their names:
F Henry, CS Gilbert,
] B sharp, JH Bell,
W r Ellis, CE Wilson,
j A Mc1lwain, FCNance,
Thos Stevenson, Dewitt Hall,
b E Allen, Geo w Calvert,
H w Cochran, M McCalla,
T II Gordon, Jno A Wilson.
True ills were found against the following:
State We. Major Smith for murder.
with intent TO kill.
State vs.. Jack Stalnaker, assault and bat.
terry with intent to Kill.
Slate vs. Jim Robinson, for murder.
Stale vs.. r rnest Howard, for murder.
State vs. Lulu Adams, for murder.
State vs. Henry Callahan for assault and
battery with attempt to kill.
The Grand Jury at this writing has not I'm
ished It's examinations OF the bills.
The first case tried was that Of the State vs.
Andrew Johnson indicted for murper. John
son was found guilty OF manslaughter with
recommendations OF mercy TO the court.
The case OF the State vs. Ern est Howard was
next called. The Jurors In this case were.
c. NJ. Clinkscales, R. D. Lollis,
W. F. Vermillion, ]. q. Gilbert,
g.. A. Hannah, W. G. Sutherland,
J. A. Bone, T. +. Uldrick,
l.. H. Simpson, X. N. Taggart,
8. r. Morrah, c. +. Gillian.
The jury retired at LOS o'clock. Verdict,
Not Guilty.
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An accident policy for 81 900 IN the North
American Accident Insurance Co. for one
yea wilIcost you 81 cents. AbbeVilfe Hard.
ware GO.
Send her a 5 pound box Huyler's for Xmas,
on sale at MiliUrd's.
Go to Miliord's for anything you want IN
Drug B,oks, Stationery, Glass. Paint, on,
Giles. We carry The largest stock in the State
with prices right.
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Notice to Liquor Dealers.
Office of County Dispensary Board for
Abbeville County.

Abbeville, S. c.. Feb. %, 1909.
Bids are hereby requested, in accord
ance with the terms of the Dispensary
law now in force, for the following
kinds and qualities of liquors, beer
and other articles herein enumerated to
be furnished to the State of South Car
olina for use of the County Dispensary
Board for Abbeville County, to wit:
200 bbls. corn whiskey, 80 proof.
40 bbls. corn whiskey, 100 proof.
40 bbls. rye, give proof and age.
5 bbls. 2 stamp rye, 5 to Z years old.
Is bbls. gin, different grades.
10 bbls. apple brandy.
10 bbls. peach brandy.
2 bbls. Tom gin.
2bbls. rum.
2bbls. alcohol.
400 bbls. beer.
Bids will also be received for 400
cases case goods, including rye, CORN
and Scotch whiskey, brandy, gin, rum,
wine and beer. Also glass, cork, and
%tinfoil, wire and other articles used for
a county dispensary.
All goods shall be furnished in COM
pliance with and subject to the terms
and conditions Of the Dispensary Law
of 1907, and bidders must observe the
following rules
/. The bids shall be sealed and there
shall be no sign or mark upon the en-
velope indicating the name of the bid
der.
2. All bids must be sent by express
or registered mail to J. F. Bradley,
County Treasurer for Abbeville Coun-
ty, at. Abbeville, s. c., on or before II
o'clock of the 25th day of March,
1909. The contract shall be awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder on
each kind, the Board reserving the
right to reject any and all bids and
any parts of bids. The Board reserves
the right to increase or decrease the
above quantities at the same price as
therein submitted.
8. All goods to be delivered f. o. b.
Abbeville, s. c., freight prepaid.
Terms: TO be paid for within 80 days
and subject to regauge at u ware
house. Bids will be opened in the Of
flee of the County Dispensary Board at
Abbeville, S. c.
G.. A. VISANsKA,
w. F. NICKLES,
II. j. PRICE,
County Dispensary Board for Able
vile County.
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HELPFUL WORDS
From an AbbeVille Citizen.

Is your back lame and painful?
Does it ache especially after exer-
ton?
Is there a soreness in the kidney
region?
These symptoms indicate weak kid
neys;
There is danger in delay.
Weak kidneys fast get weaker.
Give your trouble prompt attention.
Doan's Kidney Pills act quickly,
They strengthen weak kidneys.
Read this Abbeville testimony:
D.. M. Keller, Main St., Alb
beville, s. c., says: II suf-
fered for some time from a dull
ache Gro the small of my
back, caused by disordered kid
neys. 1 decided 10 try a kid
ney remedy and went to P. B.
Speeds drug store for a box of
: Doan's Kidney Pills. l now
feel much better, I have no
hesitation in recommending
Doan's Kidney Pills."
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-M ilburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
no other.
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The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY,

COUNTY.
Probate Capitalization for Letters Of Admin.
istration.
By ]. F. Miller, Esq, Judge OF Probate.
Whereas. r.. h. Stevenson and W. F. Nc
Cord have made suit to me, to grant them
Letters of Administrator Of the Estate and
effects OF r. L. VIM, late Of Abbeville Coun-
ty, deceased.
These are therefore, to bite and admonish
all and singular the kin ed and creditors OF
the said r. L. Wlnn, deceased, that thew be
and appear before me. in the Court OF Pro-
bate, 10 be held al Abbevil "a, or Wednes-
day, the 10th day OF March. 1909, after publica-
ton hereof, at IL O'Clock In the forenoon, TO
show cause If any they have, why the said
Administrator should Lot be granted.
Given under my and and seal ofthe Court,
this goth day Of February, In the year
Of our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and nine, n in the l33d year Of
American Independence.
Published on the Oath day Of February,
1909. In the Press and Banner and on the
Court House door for the time required By
law. J. F. MILLER,
Judge OF Probate.
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The Sta # South Carolina.
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.


Probate Capitalization for Letters OF Adj
ministration. >
By j. F. Miller, Esq, Judge Of Probate.
Whereas, w. A. Turman has made suit to
me, to grant him Letters Of Administration
OF The Estate and effects OF Anna Robertson,
late OF Abbeyille County, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and. admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors Of
the said Anna Robertson, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the Court Of
Probate, to be held at Abbeville G. H., on
Wednesday, the Oath day Of February, 1908,
after publication hereof, at II o'clock In the
forenoon, to show cause II any they have,
why the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court,
this Sth day of February. in the year
OF our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and nine, and in the lS3rd year
OF American Independence.
Published on the 10th day OF February,
1909, In the Press aud Banner and on the
Court House door for the time required by
law. ]. f. MILLER.
Judge OF Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Glenn has beardless or spring barley. Bet
ter buy al once.
. Glenn sells the best ready roofing on the
market.
Glenn handles the best Pittsburg stee
plows.a also pillow stocks .ha N es, traces, leather
and Clifton collars; the best hair collar pads
and other pIow tUois.
Glenn has very low prices on poultry OF
garden wire.
All kinds garden seed at Glenn's.
Molasses in kegs, half barrels aud barrels,
al Glenn's.
IL pounds good soda Csc at Glenn's.
Chicken feed, bran, oats and corn always al
Glenn.
Glenn. can save you money on four-S0C
barrels bought.
Tobacco. Some low prices by the box al
Gleen's.
The best farm shoemade at Gienn's.
Boys n mems overalls and pants, al
Gienn's.
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McMurray's Locals.

Did you ever stop to think how your sweet
heart would appreciate a nice box of Steerc's
candy as a valentine?
Steere's candy in red hearts for valentines.
Nothing more acceptable.
Just for remembrance,-a valentine post
card. We have lots of ;hem.
New post cards. In many varieties, works OF
art, are they.
Just ope ned up our 1909 garden seed. All
fresh seed.
Glenn Springs and Harris llthia water in
five gallon demijohns, sealed In glass, always
fresh. Let US fill your wants.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

DR.. Wilson made a speech at Lander Col
lege. Greenwood, last Thursday, OF which the
people have spoken most pleasantly. The
Doctor makes such good speeches that his
services are frequently called for on occasion
when literary entertainment is wanted.
Mr.. William L. Hemphill will leave today
for Central America 10 be employed in the
engineering department of the railroad now
heing built in hat country by the United
Fruit Company OF Boston
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Foley's Honey and Tar clt ars the air pas
ssges, stops The irritation in The throat,
soothes the irfllmed membranes, and tn
most obstinate cough disappears. Sore ano
intiamed lungs are healed and strengthened,
and the cold Is expelled from the sy, ten. Re,
fuse any but the genuine In the yellow PACK.
age. G. \. Milford i Co.
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The State of South Carolina,
ABBEvILLE COUNTY.

DD1 '4AAH
Probate Capitalization for Letters OF Admin.
istration.
By ]. F. Miller. ESQ.,, Judge Of Probate.
Whereas, Mrs. Ruby P. Moore has made
suit to me, to grant her Letters OF Admins
tration of the Estate and effects Of Clyde
Moore, late Of Abbeville County, deceased.
These are therefore, TO cite and admonlsh
all and singular the kindred and creditors of
the said Clyde Moore, deceased, that they
be aDd appear before me; in the Court
OF Probate, 10 be held at Abbeville =. H., on
Thursday, the 1lth day of March. 1909. after
publication hereof, at II O'Clock In the fore
noon, to show cause II any they have, why
the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under m hand and seal OF the Court,
this 22nd day OF February, in the year
Of our l ord one thousand nine hun
dred and nine and IN the 1880 year
OF American independence.
Published on the oath day OF February,
1908, In the Press and Banner and on the Court
House door for the time required by law.
j. F. MILLER,
Judge Of Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

The long winter months-heavy foods
lack of exercise decrease your vital
ily, make you feel mean. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea gives you vitaii'
ty-clears the blood-builds up flesh.
Makes you strong and robust. Great
Spring medicine. Tea or Tablets, 81
cents. e.. 4. Milford & Go.
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Schedule.

Social functions Of winter, midnight
lunches, less of sleep tell on the health.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea clears
the blood, aids digestion, relieves ia
tigue; makes and retains your health.
Greatest tonic. Tea or Tablets, 80
cents. &. A. Milford & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Ernest Howard Acquitted.

Ernest Howard, who killed 3 negro by the
name Of Wardlaw, about two months ago,
was yesterday acquitted in the riminal
court at this place. Howard was in a house
when 1t is said the negro advanced on him
after being warned not to do so.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

We are agents for The Pitts
burgh Perfect Fence and have a
good stock on hand now.
The L. W. White Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

TO THE PUBLIC:
The firm Of X. l.. Dargan, heretofore known as OAR
gan's ) & zoe Store, will hereafter be known as The X. L.
Dargan Co., and will be in a better position to offer the
trading public bigger bargains in the lines carried than
ever before. We solicit your, valued patronage and will
show you better than ever before the buying power of a
dime.
Respectfully,
THE r. L. DARGAN CO.
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At the Baptist Church,

DR.. j. A. Brown, OF Greenville. will en-
change puipits with the pastor OF the Baptist
church next Sunday, The monthly union
meeting will be al the Baptist church at
night. While in Greenville DR.. Wilkins will
attend a series of meetings In which DIR. Geo.
w. Truett, OF Texas, Will be the preacher.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
A. Dewey.
Isl. SHAVING 'PARL0Rs...

enterprising young Ian is
doing a frstclass BUSH tss. His
parlors are at the same old s,and-the
old ~postofice. His prices are right and
he is getting the business.
Shaving 10 cts.
Hair Cut 2j cts.
Mr.. Dewey is assisted by Mr.. Wal
ter MrCord. These two gentlemen
make a splendid team and can turn
out work most satisfactory in price,
and unsurpassed in execution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
NJ rse-s Locals.

Unloading a car OF best Jel!ico coal only
SIS w q ton.
A good stock OF barbed aud poultry wire
Staples Tor putting up both.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

awe have three Ranges Of the
$45 grade that we are now offer
ing at $35 for cash.
The L. W. White Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Any one buying Pittsburgh
Perfect Fence" from us will be
furnished a stretcher to put up
same. The l.. W. White Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS LA GRIPPE.

PneumoDia often follows la grippe but new
er follows The use OF FOieS's Honey and Tai
for la grippe coughs and deep seated colds
Refuse any but The &. nuire in the yellow
packs &c. G. A. MILFORD & Co,
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Lost.

At NJ las Maggie Brooks Monday night, sill
yer handle umbrella with round silver knob
in rose design. Any In formation left at Press
and Banner office will be much appreciated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Good Land Wanted.

Wapted-A tract OF good land in this coun-
ty, Two hundred TO three hundred acres
le vel, and IN good state Of cult. alton, IN de-
sirable community. Apply W. W. Bradley
Abbeville, s. Z.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Boards and shingles are back
numbers. Cover your houses with
Rhinoceros or Walrus roofing. For
sale by S. J. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Stoves! Stoves! Stoves! Come
and see them at
The L. W. White Go.
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Mr.. John Stevenson OF Santuck. found a
pair of nice eye glasses at Upper Long Cane
the day that Mr.. LeaWin was buried. Call
or him., pay Tor this ad, and get your glasses
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Notice to Teachers and Trustees.

l will be absent from my office of County
superintendent of Education on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays, until | make
the rounds of visiting the schools In the coun-
", j. Foster Hammond,
Co. Supt. OF Education, A. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

c. A. Milford & Co. have the prettlest show
window in South Carolina. Don't come t.
town wilh( III seeing II. Also SEE the Mar
tina Washington monument on inside made
Of soap.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

See those nice pictures at Milford's book
store before buying.
All the latest Novels Papers and Magazines
at Milford's Book Store.
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We can sell you a stove at prices
ranging from $40 to $50. Come
and make your OVID selection.
The L. W. White Co.
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If you get your roofing at Links
you get the best,
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Eggs,
Glcnn'S Locals.

8. c. Rhode Island Reds. Best winter lay
ers. 81 81 per setting of 10. H. G.Smith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Now is the time to plant beard
less spring barley. We have the
best seed. S. ]. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

We have someYgood values in
stoves. The L. W. White Co.
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DR.. Thornton's Easy Teether has saved to
lives Of hundreds of babies and will safely
carry your baby through the most trying pc
Rod OF Its life as II Ia q guaranteed remedy for
Teething, Summer Ciarrhoea, Flux, indiges-
ton, and all stomach and bowel troubles eff
infants. rs cents. For sale by McMurrny
Drug Co. and country merchants, or Easy.
Teether Medicine Co., HartWell, Ga,
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Amos B. Morse Co.

Though we appear as a New Firm. we are not
strangers in Abbeville. Our senior member has a
continuous experience of over IS years, and our
junior is by no means a novice in business, having
himself several years experience. We are finely
ing and handling the best goods at the lowest living
prices we hope to merit a good share of your patron
age. We carry a good line Of Dry Goods. Shoes. Cloth
ing, Hats, Notions and Hardware, making a specially
of Fancy and Heavy Groceries. We lead in garden
and field seeds. Bottom prices for cash on Corn,
Flour, Oats, Bacon, Meal, etc. "
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For SaIe-Eggs for Setting.

Single comb Rhode Island Reds and Par
fridge W. apdottes; fine stock; Sl.25 for Is.
\. NJ. Smith, Abbeville, s. Z.
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Showing Receipts and Ezpendi-
lures in Erecting New Court
House.
RECEIPTS.

Received from old material 3.l67 81
Received from interest...... 3S9 70
1908.
Mob. "a Reed from @. N.
.Nickles, Supervisor: 1000 no
Jan 8 Reed from g.. N.
Nickles, Supervisor: 1885 sS- 1885 IS
Received from City Council
one-half advertisement 8 90
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

The McMurray Drug Co. has a cream for
cleaning silver that can't be beat. Niagara
Cream Paste is the name. 25 cents IL the
price. None better. Try 1t.
A keg Of fine ououmbers In brine Just re
ceived. Amos B. Morse Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

5 CrIno Laxative cures constipation
ar trouble and makes the bowtls
and regular. Orino Is superior to
n tablets IS II does not grippe or nau-
lhy take spything else? G. A. Mil
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G.. N. Nickles, Chmn.
j. Allen Smith, Sec.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-05
ROUSS BEATS BINGHAM.
Commissioner Loses in Case against
La1cYer and PdtrOlmdn.

Commissioner Bingham lost in decision handed
down yesterday by the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court in Brooklyn.
Herman /. Riugeman. a Brooklyn patrolman.
was dismissed the force after trial April
z 1901 On the charge OF intlmidatng witnesses
against Captain Louis Wendell OF the 1st Battery.
who was accused Of misappropriating the funds OF
his regiment. lie carried the case into the courts
and was ordered reinstated by decision Of Jus
tice Gaynor. OF the Appellate Division
Shortly after that General Bingham charged
RinEelman's attorney. Jacob Rouss. OF the firm OF
Grant & Rouss. with presenting false records Of
the trial of the policeman TO the Appellate Division.
and caused his arrest. At the same time the Po-
lice Commissioner asked that the decision rein
stating Ringenan be aside. the ground that
the records upon which II VAS based were false.
The decision denies the Commissioners motion.
holding that there falsihcation of records.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-05
SUIT ON s6,OOO,O0O NOTE.
Counsel Contends That Creditors Have Claim
on Metropolitan Assets

Benjamin S Catchings. counsel for number OF
tort or damage creditors of the New Yoork City
Railway Company. appeared before Judge Lscombe
in the United States Circuit Court yesterday in the
suit over the assets of the Forty-second Street,
Manhattanville & s.. Nicholas Avenue Railroad
Company. The argument concerned a note for
$4,000, 500 made by the company 10 the Morton
Trust Company as trustee. and transferred to the
Central Trust Company.
Mr. Catchings said that the New York City Rail-
way Company had assets Of upward of 10000
in 1902 when leased the Metropolitan Street Rail
way Company. and guaranteed per cent dividends
on the stock of the latter company. This money,
he said. spent in improving the Metropolitan
system before into the hands Of receivers.
As judgments for damages incurred a
part of operating expenses, Mr. Catchings said that
the tort creditors had claim against the assets of
the Metropolitan when # should be sold
closure fall in the interest of the bondholders
The claims of these tort creditors amount 10 ap-
proximately $500, 900. He also said that the
Metropolitan lease should aside on the ground
that the makers knew that the New York City Rail
way Company in position 10 pay the per
cent guaranteed dividend.
Judge Iaconbe asked for briefs and reserved de-
cision