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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26

THE result Of the refusals by farmers
to deliver cotton which earlier In the
season they contracted to sell for fu-
ture delivery at prices below what IT
later brought have been rather far
reaching. Many persons who purchas-
ed cotton on such contracts and re-
lied on the sellers sense OF honor to
stand by their agreements have lost
heavily. Many such purchasers, rely
ing on these contracts to secure cotton
have, in turn, made agreements to de-
liver the goods to other parties at stip-
ulated prices and have been forced
either to go into the open market and
buy at higher prices in order to full
fill their contracts and that at great
loss, or have been forced to let such
contracts go by default. News Of a
case Of the latter kind comes from
Rock Hill, s. c., to the. effect that a
Sharon business firm has been forced
into bankruptcy because 1t could not
comply with its contracts to deliver a
certain number Of bales OF cotton at
certain price. Those contracts were
based on others which the firm had
made with number OF farmers for
cotton at certain figures. The farmers
refused to deliver at the stipulated
prices and the result was disaster to
the firm. Its property has gone into
the hands Of the bankruptcy court,
with its liabilities rs per cent greater
than the assets. 1t Is possible that
others who depend on the farmers to
stand by their contracts may be forced
to the same extremity. Morally, 1t is
a very unflattering state Of affairs
which the rise in cotton has revealed.
Charlotte Observer.
We endorse all that. We know moth
ing about the facts in this case, ex-
cept from rumor and we have no in
formation as to the parties interested,
except the bankrupts. But that has
nothing to do with the matter. A
trade is trade, and as we see 1t, when
a man makes a bad trade, he should
live up to it. People who do not deal
in future contracts have a right to dis
cuss the principles Of right and wrong
involved; but the man who sells or
buys in the epectation Of making a
profit has no decent way Of settling,
except by toeing the mark.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26
SOMETHING OF A LAWYER.

There was a good deal Of amusement
in the court house Wednesday after
noon, during the trial Of the case Of
Sally Pratt, colored, who was charged
with violation Of the liquor laws and
who defended her own case.
She had been indicted along with her
husband for the same offense, both
having become notorious dealers, and
when the solicitor asked her If she
had sold a pint Of liquor to a certain
party on a certain occasion, she pro-
tested that she had not sold any to
them, or at any other time.
The woman was unusually loqua-
cious, and after she had talked for
some time about matters that had no
relation to the issue, the solicitor broke
in with:
But didn't you sell some liquor be-
fore that?"
You can't ak me about no other
time 'cepin' dis time" the woman de-
licitor although very much amused, in
sisted that he could, and she insisted
that he couldn't until the court gave
her to understand that she was there
to answer any question that the solic-
itor might ask, whereupon she again
denied that she had ever sold any IL
quor at any time.
The case made out against the wo-
man was so plain that it admitted no
doubt, and after the jury returned a
verdict of guilty, the court asked the
woman If she had anything to say fur
ther than she had already said, why
sentence should not be pronounced upon
her.
Nothing" she replied, "'cepin' If
you don't make it too heavy, judge,
reckon 1 can pay It,"
Judge Moore, who had also been con-
siderably amused at the whole con-
duct of the witness, replied not unkind-
ly that he had given all the others the
minimum sentence allowed by law, and
he would do the same for her. He
made it 500 or three months.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26

THE case of Chas. S. May, the de-
faulting city treasurer Of Rock Hill,
who plead guilty at the present term
of the court Of general sessions Of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses
with intent to defraud, while uistress-
ing to the numerous friends of the
young man, Is not without features on
which the public has cause for con-
graduation, and that without the
slightest reflection on any of the nu-
nerous highly esteemed and most
worthy relatives or friends Of the un-
fortunate young man. In the first
place, 1t is proper to state as an un-
pleasant fact that the most unusual
thing in connection with this case is
that it ever got into the court, where
it was proper for it to go. Though
similar offenses have been common
throughout South Carolina, the rule
has been to squelch and hush them up,
wherever possible. because Of family
or social considerations, thus adding
to rather than checking the harm that
arises out of them. We are not i'm
pressed with anything that has been
said in defense of this young mans
peculations, and we do not know of
anything that we can say that would
find justification in the law. But there
is one thing about the matter that we
can commend and which we do COM
mend, and that is the fact that after
the young man found that there was
no reasonable chance Of escaping
prosecution, he firmly refused to run
away like a coward and leave those
who were closest to him to bear dis
grace that was his alone. That the
| temptation to run was great is obvious,
and to withstand it under the circum
stances and face the law that he had
| violated was manly. AS to the known
efforts of friends to secure a compost
ton. we haven't the heart to offer an
unfavorable criticism. Blood is thick
er than water, and even the most
commendable loyalty to law would not
demand the complete elimination of
all that is human from our natures.
But there is no need to criticise this
feature of the case. The fact remains,
and a proud fact it is, that the prose-
cutting attorney, though kind and SYM
pathetic as he may be as an individual,
could be moved by no other consid-
Grafton than a high sense of duty, and
the manner in which he discharged his
duty reflects credit upon the admins
tration Of the law and upon the peo-
pie of the state. The mettle Of the
judge was tried hardly less than was
that of the solicitor, and the manner
in which he measured up to the res
possibility of the occasion was no less
gratifying. Naturally, the next step in
due course will be move for a par
don, which feature need not now be
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26

The season of few days ago made
blowing easier, and probably increased
the acreage Of wheat and oats that
will be sowed.
There have been convictions and
pleas of guilty in seven Of the liquor
cases brought by Constable Sanders
at the present term Of the court.
Three of the seven plead guilty.
Most of the county gins have been
running on short time for some weeks,
and the outlook is that practically all
of them will be closed down by
Christmas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

John F. Smith-Will operate his GIN
merry on Thursdays until Christmas,
and then close down.
r. II. Foster, Filbert No. 1-Will sell
his household and kitchen furniture
to highest bidders for cash on Thurs
day, December I'd.
DR.. Griff1th-Will be at the Shandon
hotel on December 1st and End, for
the treatment of eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases, and fitting glasses.
Herndon & Gordon-Mention a number
Of things for which they are thank
full and others things for which they
want to be thankful.
R. B. Davidson Co.-Explains how the
phonograph is helping to develop q
taste. for high grade music. New
records are in.
Laura E Paris-Will on salesday for
December, sell two tracts Of land, To-
Gated in town limits, at auction be-
fore the court house door.
]. L. Williams G. Co.-Are offering spe-
cial bargains in order to reduce stock
by December oath, including clothing,
dress goods, etc.
Sam NJ. Grist-Publishes a letter writ
ten by a beneficiary Of Mutual
Benefit Insurance company's policy
and says no other company would
have done the same.
First National Bank, Yorkville-Urges
you not to be blind to the import
ance of putting aside part OF your
earnings. 1t will help you save.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26
Republic For Eneland.-There is no


denying that society Is more than a
little concerned at the great freedom
which certain labor leaders of the la
Dor party and others have recently
been allowing themselves in speaking
of King Edwards place in the consti-
tuition.
| understand that these speeches are
not sporadic or accidental, but must be
reckoned as the first hints of the open
ing of definite campaign against the
monarchy in this country. Informal
exchanges of opinion have already. l
believe, been made between certain Ia
Dor and Irish members, and the speech
es to which l have referred and the
questions which have been put In the
house about the Prince of Wales posi-
tion in the navy are the first results.
There Is no doubt that an attempt Is
about to be made to raise again the
banner of republicanism, which has
been furled and hidden away In Eng
land since the early days Of the reign
of Queen Victoria. There is an eX-
treme section in the radical party
which would give its support to this
propaganda, and the idea that 1t has
also the sympathy Of Mr.. Lloyd George
may have given rise to the rumor that
there are strained relations between
him and the king.-London dispatch to
New York Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26

decayed cloth, piece Of tinfoil and
bone collar button. There were no
bones In the hole; but piece OF bone
was picked up about ten feet away.
The hole was evidently made several
years ago, and Mr.. Deas is unable to
make out what It means.
For Carrying Concealed Weapons.
Upon being asked yesterday about
his having been presented by the grand
jury for carrying concealed weapons,
Mr.. w. d. Grist said he knew nothing
about the matter except what was In
the presentment; that he had no pre-
vious intimation Of II, and has made
no subsequent inquiries. He presumes.
however, that the presentment consu-
tutes another chapter of the case Of
the State against Windle. In that case
he admitted fact that could not have
been established otherwise, that he
had pistol on his person at the time
he was assaulted; that he was not
carrying 1t with reference to Windle;
but in the belief that his life was in
danger from other sources, and that he
had lawful right to be In position
to protect himself :.
Swallowed Toy Engine Wheels.
Rock Hill Herald: w. N. Jr., the
12-months' -old SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
NJ Dunlap had narrow escape from
being choked to death this morning
(Friday). The little fellow was play
ing with the wheels Of q toy engine,
which were about the size Of five-
cents piece and Joined with small
rod, and In some way managed to
get them into his mouth and swallow
ed them. The wheels closed the little
fellows throat entirely and It was real
ICED that II something was not done
at once he would choke to death. A
doctor was phoned for, but before ne
arrived at the home, Mrs. Dunlap's
cook held the child In the air by its
feet and shaking him several times,
managed to dislodge the obstruction,
and 1t was coughed up by the baby.
Had she not done this, the little fellow
would, no doubt, have choked TO death
before physician could have reached
him.
Homicide or suieids7
Coroner Louthian was called to
Bethel township yesterday to hold an
inquest over the body Of Sam Choat,
a young negro who died from gum
shot wound during the morning. The
inquisition developed that three ne
groes, Sam Choat John Partlow and
Hyder Massey, were on the way to
fshfry, when the killing occurred. It
was on Mr.. Arthur Quinn's place.
Choat was shot under the left arm. the
bullet ranging downward. through his
lungs. There were some evidences Of
a scuffie about the place. The testi-
mony Of Massey was to the effect that
they had been irolickins along, and
presently Choate pulled out his pistol to
show how he could shoot man behind
him. and In so doing shot himself az
indicated. From the nature Of the
wound and certain other unexplained. !.
circumstances, the jury was not alto
zether satisfied and found verdict
to the effect that the deceased came
to his death from q gunshot wound In
fiicted at the hands Of John Partlow.
Partlow and Massey were committed to
jail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26
YORKVILLE. 8. c.,
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1909.

THE census takers next year will list
the agricultural wealth Of the country
as never before. They will not only
find out the number Of heads Of mules,
horses, cattle. hogs. etc.; but will ask
in detail about every kind Of crop down
even to this falls turnip patch.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26

IT is reported that the United States
government will demand an indemnity
Of 100000 from the Zelayan govern
ment for the two Americans killed re-
Gently. We do not understand this to
be definite and final; but it is certain
that the government will have the kill
ing thoroughly investigated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26

discussed. In the meantime, however.
the law stands vindicated, and 1t Is
sincerely hoped that the effect Of the
whole incident VIII be for the public
good
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26
FOURTH WEEK JURORS.

The jury commissioners on Tuesday
drew the following petit jurors to serve
during the fourth week Of the present
term of the circuit court:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26
LOCAL LACONlCS.
Hunting.

Thanksgiving Hunting.
The woods and fields were full of
Thanksgiving hunters yesterday.
Large numbers went out from York
VILE, and the presumption Is that they
went out also from all parts OF the
county. The reporter has heard OF
full bags Of birds and Of long strings
of rabbits; but has made no effort to
collect statistics Of the days kill.
Charged With Murder.
Bud Moore, a yellow negro, about
1S years old, and wanted for murder,
said to have been committed in Neck
lenburg county, N. c., was arrested IN
Yorkville this morning by Constables
]. L. Sanders and S. N. Johnson. The
boy was arrested on the strength Of in
formation obtained by H. E. johnson,
Jr. He has been in Yorkville about
four weeks and does not deny that he
Is the party wanted.
They Look For the Pistols.
A juryman who has been on quite a
number Of cases during the past week,
remarked to the reporter yesterday
that it was quite a noticeable fact that
the jurymen kept a close lookout for
concealed weapon charges in all in
dictments. "In one case" he said, "af-
ter all had agreed on a verdict OF
guilty on the only count charged, one
of the jurymen reached for the indict-
ment and said, Let me see that
minute. He read the indictment care
fully and handing 1t back, remarked:
It's all right; just wanted to see
whether there was any weepins in IT,"
A Grave or What?
Mr.. ]. r. Deas Of Filbert, writes
that while hunting yesterday, he found
between Union church and the resi-
dence Of Mr.. T. n. Thomasson hole
that was probably a grave and about
which there seems to be some mystery.
In the west end Of the grave was
box, about two feet square, wrapped In
fertilizer sacks, and badly decayed. In
vestigation disclosed some pieces Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-11-26
The iJarkrille Gaqllirer.

Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkvilie
as Mail Matter Of the Second Glass.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
BRIDE COMES
FROM PARK CITY
Utah TO We'd
MISS ELLEN HIBBS BECOMES
MRS. MIKE CURLEY LAST
EVENING.

Last evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Fowler on Erie
Main street, Mike Curley and Miss
Ellen c. Hibbs were united in mar
riage by the Rev. Floyd E. Doris.
The ceremony was performed mid a
large circle of friends who had
gathered for the occasion. This was
followed by wedding supper Miss
Hibbs arrived in this city yesterday
from her home in Park City, Utah,
the former residence of Mr.. Curley,
and it was there the couple became
engaged. Mr.. Curley is employed at
the West End mine and has a large
number of friends here who wish
him all the success possible in the
matrimonial sea. The couple will
make their residence in this city.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
TONOPAH is THE PLACE.

argument supremacy heavyweight championship
hukies, Jim Jefries
attracting the entire sporting
world Managers have eagerly besught them and clubs have held
upi inducements them
Jefrs awhile silent and would until
he could
training and putting himself the
public
worlds heavyweight champion will fight the big black There
a championship
states prohibit finish while
most favorable such club has
purse
the
vion for affair in the entire
the affair during the the mining
would be given from all
gathering sporting fraternity
carnival
when Fzsmmons Corbet the principals
Sullivan having
settle their dispute the light heavyweight
distant cities all the and from Australia Eng
Naturally travelling points will
knowledge the the wealth her mineral
belts the her that
prize for such contest.
With such advertisement this section would
the thousand monyed visitors who would their
fellows the belts southern
there is conure it
this SETON the manifold blessings be hereafter
Money
would be understood the
Of gladstone welcome appreciation and
The contest should financial standpoint be of itself
vertse" interested
with its miles of workings its
wonderful mines
rich deposits that have
scratched the touch of capital
do husing bring the big home to Tonopah
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
HAS DESIRE
TO SHOW CLASS
ON TWO BITS
AN AUSTRIAN EMULATES HIS
FRIEND MUTT AT THE BUT
LER THEATER.

A one-half round go was started
in the Butler theater last evening.
and as result an Austrian, name
unknown, will make his initial an
pearance in the justice court this
afternoon. The trouble arose over
the Austrian buying a ticket that
admitted him to the back part of the
house. He decided that he was too
far from the stage and transferred
his seat to one in the reserved sec
ton. After being asked to vacate by
the usher he refused and then AS
sistant Manager Bayliss took a hand
in the affair and demonstrated the
art of self defense to the Austrian.
The police officers were attracted by
the cheering and escorted the gentle
man who wanted six-bits worth for
his quarter to the bastile.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
SIXTY LAUGHS
TO THE Minute
At The BUTLER
ALLEN CURTIS MUSICAL COM
EDY COMPANY OPEN TO
CROWDED HOUSE.

The Allen Curtis Musical Comedy
company opened last evening at the
Butler theater to a house that was
more than crowded. Every seat was
taken and even standing room was at
premium for the fame of the COM
pany had preceded IT to this desert
country.
The performance was what might
be termed the masterpiece of Weber
and Fields, "Jakey, Mickey and key. i"
Every stunt produced caused a laugh
the rate of sixty per minute. The
chorus was excellent and the bald
headed row was gratified-also the
Butler club, which was there in a
body. A feature of the play was the
singing of Winifred Green assisted
by the chorus. Jean Hathaway. who
is well known to the local theater-
soers, is with the company and re-
sponded to several excellent songs
The show is the best In the must
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
STOCK MARKET

The afternoon quotations on Ton
opah stocks made the scanners of the
lists posted on the window in front
of Harry Epstine's Office sit up and
take notice. OF the eight big COM
panies in this city, seven were affect
ed favorably, the remaining security,
MacNamara, remained normal. Ton
opah Mining and Montana were the
leaders of the day and both advanc-
ed 10 points, the former closing at
$500 bid, and the latter at IT bid.
Belmont was next in line with a
raise of S1s points. The security
causing the most excitement was
West End, and the San Francisco ex-
change was flooded with orders from
Broker Epstine with no stock to be
had. This stock advanced cents.
Extension gained a rise of 4 cents,
while Jim Butler made an advance of
y points.
Goldfield Consolidated and Flor
ence each advanced 5, while Booth
regained the point it lost on Satur-
days board. Fraction declined 21a
cents.
The following quotations were re-
ceived by H. E. Epstine:
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
BALL DIAMOND
Will SOON BE IN
GREAT SHAPE
VOLUNTEERS TURN OUT SUNDAY
AND START WORK OF LEV
ELING GROUNDS.

The volunteer fire department
turned out Sunday in a body and
proceeded to tear great holes in the
ball diamond. Scrappers, shovels,
picks and in fact every available in
strument was procured and with the
aid of refreshments, the work pro-
crossed at good rate. 1t is thought
that inside of several weeks the
diamond will be put in first class
condition. The volunteers and the
ball fans will all turn out next Sum
day and continue with the good
work.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
MANAGER OF
7. & 7. RAILWAY
VISITING ELY

John Ryan. manager of the Tono-
pah and Tidewater railway, and Uri
B. Curtis, mining man of Tonopah,
arrived in Ely yesterday evening
from Tonopah via automobile.
In regard to the survey for the
Ely-Goldfield road. Mr.. Ryan stated
that the engineers were experiencing
considerable difficulty in finding a
desirable route of entry to this camp
This may be the cause of some delay
In the preliminary work which must
all be attended 10 before the actual
work OF construction can commence.
MIR Ryan will spend two OF three
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
SENATOR STEWARDS DEATH.

William M. of Nevada was
his
gone Washington
undergo operation, died following operation
Senator Stewart born Lyons York, g.
He therefore, in his eghtyecon He
childhood Ohio where he received
from whence Yale college
hearing of the gold discoveries
1850 He married Annie E. daughter
Foote Mississippi
Pacific He o bar n
district attorney the
1854, Virginia City
terie the Comstock.
1861 of the
to
Since his retirement the latter from the
practicing the mining districts Tonopah
and Bufrog, with his residence in the
Senator Stewart loveab gentleman personally
with things during He
who his
death notable figure of the early
loss will be deeply states
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
CONTEMPT CASE GOES OVER.

The contempt proceedings against
E, league and Graham Rice of the
Nevada Financial News of Reno were
called in the district court at Carson
yesterday, but went over until next
Saturday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Attorney McCarran apparel for the
defendants and stated that he had
only recently been employed in the
case and asked for continuance of
one week, which was granted.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27
SECURE TEN JURORS
IN HAMS CASE
(By Associated Press,

FLUSHING IN. W. April go
Ten men are in the box to try Cap
tain Peter Hams, Jr. for the murder
of Annis. and the peremtories are
nearly exhausted. It is believed the
jury will be completed in another
day and the trial will begin.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27

days in the district in company with
Engineers Rasor and Vanderwork
and will probably make a trip over
part of the country which presents
the difficulties with which the engi-
neers are contending. Ely Record.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27

Location notices ia triplicate-
handiest affair for prospectors aud
miners - contains carbon - $50 no.
tees in book For sale at the Boz
nanza office
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27

Location notices In triplicare-
handiest affair for prospectors and
miners-contains carbon-1EO no.
tices in book, For sale at the Bon
ANA ONCE
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-27

cal comedy Inc that has ever struck
Tonopah and with the change of pro-
gram every other night the company
should play to crowded houses.