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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York. December 4-The statement of clearing house banks for the week shows that the banks hold $7,71465O more than the requirements Of the 25 per cent reserve rule This is a decrease of $1,599.- 225 in the proportionate cash reserve as compared with last week.
 The statement follows:
 Loans $1,192, 79S. 100; decrease $3,374,000
 Deposits, s1,16S, ,629 800; decrease s6. 1852, 300. Circulation, s52, ,SS9, 500; decrease, $75,700
 Legal tender, s69, ,2oS, 700; increase s1,0S4,- 300.
 Specie, s28o, ,ees, 900; decrease s4,422, 200.
 Reserve, s29s,S72,10 decrease, S.337,Soo
 Reserve required, $2s2, ,15745o; decrease s1.73s,075.
 Surplus, s7,714,s5o; decrease, $1,5s9,225.
 Exclusive United States deposits, S, 13s, ,S 100; decrease $1,599,SO0.
 The percentage of actual reserve of ths clearing house banks today was 25.S7.
 The statement of banks and trust com panies of Greater New York not reporting to the clearing house shows that those institutions have aggregate deposits of q, ,226, ,227, 400; total cash on hand, $40, IT, GOO and loans amounting to $1,1ss, 441,3oo.
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Birmingham Mineral Railroad.
FORTUNES MADE ,r WHEAT

NAn buys options on 10000 bu. of A HeH wheat. No further risk. Each 1c movement from option price makes you s100; 2c, s20o; Be, sbo0 etc. Write for free circulars COLONIAL. STOCK and GRAIN Go.
 Cleveland, Ohio.
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St, Louis Wheat.

St. Louis, December 4.-Wheat lower; track No red cash, $1.2301.2 .26; No. ? hard, sl. .0SG1. .121a; December, s1o7a4; May s1 1o6sQ107.
 Corn-Steady; track No. cash, 5S1ac; December, 5S3sc; May. 60ssc; No. white, 581ac.
 Oats-Weak; track No. 2 cash, A1sc; December 4O1s@4Oi4c; May, 42ssc; No. 2 white, 44c.
 Flour-Unchanged; red winter patents, S5.556575; extra fancy andstraight, $4s0 @5. .45; hard winter clears, $39004.30
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Baggage called for and checked from residences and hotels to destination, via all routes. Birmingham Transfer Traffic Co.,, phones 38. Office 2205 First Ave.
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Naval Stores.

Savannah, Ga, December 4-Turpentine firm. b3Ac; sales. 172; receipts, s3s; ship ments, 467 Rosin firm; sales, 2592; re- ceipts, sOs9; shipments, 1s2o stock, 1s4- s79 Quote: B. s3.So; D. $3so; E, F, c. 8. soGDs. .S5; 1T, $40; I, s4s0; K, s5.eo; M, s5.s5; N, $s.1o; VIC, s625, wv, $6.75.
 Charleston December 4-Turpentine firm, 53c. Rosin firm. Quote: A, B, c. D. $s.sO; D., sS.s5; F, s3s71a; c, s3s503s STE H, s41Oda.15; I. s4so; K, s5.so; M, s5.s5; N, $6.10; VIC, s6.25: wv, $675.
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New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston Firm; middling. 14sc; net receipts, 126; gross receipts, S138; exports to continent, 11,967. New Orleans: Steady; middling, 14 7-16c, |, net receipts, 29o2; gross receipts, 2902: stock, 147,607; exports to France, 5623; coastwise, 1244
 Mobile: Steady; middlfng fl 7-1sc; net receipts, 66S gross receipts, 66S; sales, 400; stock 42,14S; exports coastwise, 20. Savannah: Steady; middling, 14zo; net receipts. 6o93; gross receipts, 5os3; sales. S290; stock, 1S1.S34; exports to continent, ssS4.
 Charleston: Firm; middling, IA s-16o; net receipts, BIO; gross receipts, 310; stock, 39, 365.
 Wilmington: Quiet; middling. 14 3-1sc; net receipts, 1471; gross receipts, 1471; stock 14,461.
 Norfolk: Steady; middling, 141sc; net receipts, SS44; gross receipts, 3SA4; sales, 572: stock, s, ,235: exports coastwise 371S
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling, 1411c; stock, 1S,S15. New york: Quiet; middIing, 14s5c; net receipts, 52; gross receipts 2S5S; stock 125.171; exports to Great Britain, 1900; to continent, 25.
 Boston: Quiet; middling, 14s5c: net re- ceipts, 52; gross receipts. 1858: exports to Great Britain, 1IO: to continent. 57
 Philadelphia: Steady: middling, 15.10c: gross receipts. 3254; stock. 1909; exports to continent, 300.
 Pensacola: Net receipts, 800; gross re- ceipts, 800; stock, 800. Jaeksonville Net receipts, 15s: gross receipts. 15s: exports coastwise, 153
 Total today, at all ports: Net, 23471: :: exports to Great Britain. 5000; exports to France, 5623; to continent, 22. 533; stock. 797, ,221.
 Consolidated, at all ports: Net. 23,471; exports to Great Britain, 5000; to France, 5693; to continent 22.533.
 Total since September l. at all ports: Net. 4.31s. 765 exports to Great Britain, 1,1b4, ,649; to France 622,S4s to continent, 1,3o9.2so; to Japan, 17,ss6; to Mexico, SITS.
 Interior Movement.
 Houston. Steady; middling IA 1-16c: net receipts. SS21; gross receipts, Ss21; ship ments, 1O,s45; sales 1231 stock. 103,024
 Augusta. Steady: mddling. 14zc; net receipts. 1908; gross receipts. 2022; ship ments. s72 sales. es5; stock. 64749.
 Memphis: Steady; middling, 147sc; net receipts. 1279: gross receipts. 2333 ship ments. 22O2; sales. 24o0; stock, 197,s51.
 St. Louis: Steady: middling, 147sc: net receipts. 1eo: gross receipts, 331S; ship ments sss0: stock. sS.s24.
 Cincinnati: Steady; Net receipts, 269;
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gross receipts. 2ss; shipments. sss; sales, 400; stock, 7064.
 Little Rock: Dull; middling, IA 5-16c: net receipts, 12S5; gross receipts, 1235; shipments, 1865; stock, E,655.
 Louisville: Firm; net receipts, 1832; gross receipts. 1s,o0s; shipments, 1s,Es; sales, 467S; stock, I9.0s7.
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Coffee Market.

New York; December 4.-Coffee futures opened steady at unchanged prices to ah advance of points, in keeping with steady European markets. Business was quiet. but there was a scattering de- niand based on indications that ship ments from Santos would be withdrawn after the 9,50O,000 bags limit was reached, and the market ruled generally steady in the absence of important offerings. The close was steady. net unchanged to s points higher. Sales were reported of 1e,5oo bags, including December at 6.45c; March at s.6oc; May at 6.75c; September at 6.s0c.
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RAILROAD SCHEDULES
TERMINAL STATION.
Southern RsJiwav

Effective November 14, 1e0s.)
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Dry Goods.

New York, December 1.-The dry goods market was quiet for the day. Linens ruled strong and flax was reported short. Burlaps are easy. Fine and fancy cot tons are more quiet. with some easing in prices reported on gray cloths.
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Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, December 4.-Cotton spot, quiet; prices 10 points higher; American middling fair. s.1sd; good middling. 7.s4d; niddling, 7s2d; low midd1ing, 7.72d; good ordinary. 7.46d; ordinary, 7.nd.
 The sales of the day were 1000 bales, of which 800 were for speculation and ex- port and included 4soo American. Receipts Is, 900 bales, including 17Soo American.
 Futures opened firm and closed fever ish. December. December January, 7.1ksd; February-March rod; March-April z. 7.7214d; April-May, 7.74d: May-June. 7.751td; June-July, 7.7Shd; July-August, 7.11sd; August-September, 7.861hd; Sep tember- October, s.sS1hd; October-Novem- Der, 6.e71ad; November-Deoember, e.sS1ad.
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Metal Market.

Mevdt MuFNcIs
 New York, December 4.-No fresh fea- ture developed fin the metal situation to- day and with both the New York and London exchanges closed prices were more or less nominal. Tin, dull; $S1 121a 131 70; local dealers quoted lake copper at $1S .256D18 .50; electrolytic at $31. .21lk@ 31 STA, and casting at $13d13.25. Leaw was quiet at $4 43711G4 .42h. and speiter easy at 6.1OQ6. .So. Iron was unchanged.
 Live Stock Market.
 Chicago, December 4.-Cattle, receipts estimated at 400; market steady. Reeves $3.S5@9.25; Texas steers, $s70Q475; West erf steers, $797.40, stockers and feeders. $s1OG515; cows and heifers. $210@565; calves, t6.25@8.50
 Hogs-Receipts estimated at 11.000; mar ket steady. Light. F70GS.S0; mixed. s7.so6s. .ab; heavy, S.So@S. 40; rough, s7.4od 8.10, choice to choice heavy, $s.10GS 40; pigs, s6s5a77o; bulk of sales, $S.0b@e. s5.
 Sheep-Receipts estimated at 1900; mar ket steady; native, $2.75@5.10 western, $30 5.10; yearlngs $6.5S16s0; lambs. native. b25@7.75; westerfn, 35.7507.75.
 Kansas City, December 4.-Cattle: Re. ceipts. 1900, including no southerns; mar ket steady; receipts for the week. 55.SJ0. Choice export steers, $6@S.50; stockers, $s05. 25; southern steers. $s.506675; south ern cows, $2.W@415; bulls, s8@4 calves, HMoss~Receipts, M 5000; market ssseady.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27
YoRKvILLE. 8. O.,
TUESDAY, APRIL 27. 1909.

If 1t were possible to stir the blood
of the Christian world in behalf of their
-religionists, it looks as If nothing
more should be needed beyond the
news that is daily coming from Asiatic
Turkey. There may be two sides to
the story; but the only side that has
SO far appeared is that the wild MO-
hammedan Kurds and Circassians are
massacring defenseless Christians fol
no other reason than that they are
Christians. There Is very little senti-
ment In government nowadays. IL
is a selfish, cold-blooded affair that
does not care to take any risks even TO
save the innocent from slaughter. In
effect, the Christian world Is saying
to the Asiatic Christians to go ahead
and fight 1t out with your bare hands
or embrace Mohammedanism and save
your miserable lives" And 1t looks
hard-desperately hard. But possibly
after all, the Christian world may be-
come aroused and may put an end to
this seemingly endless horror and re-
proach.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27

There was lots Of politics in the
National Conference Of the Daughters
of the American Revolution In Wash
ington last week. There was a hot
contest for the position Of director gen.
eral, the division being along the lines
Of administration and anti-administra-
tion, and after the vote was cast, twen-
ty hours were spent In counting and
recounting 1t. There were S73 ballots
cast, and Mrs. Matthew T. Scott of
Illinois, was elected president general
over Mrs. William Cummings Story OF
New York, by majority Of only eight
votes. Mrs. Story wanted to make the
election unanimous; but because of so
much strife in the campaign this was
impracticable. During Saturday the
convention approved the election Of the
various state regents. They included:
Alabama, Mrs. Robert A. Mcclellan;
Arkansas, Mrs. John Barrow; Florida,
Mrs. ]. M. Mahoney; Georgia, Mrs. P.
w. Godfrey; Kentucky, Mrs. Sarah H,
Chenault; North Caholina, Mrs. John
Van Landingham; South Carolina,
Mrs. Robert M. Bratton; Tennessee,
Mrs. William G. Spencer; Texas, Mrs
Seabrook w. Sydnor; Virginia, Mrs.
Samuel N. Jamison. There was much
excitement throughout the entire meet
ing and the delegates, of course, enjoy
ed 1t immensely.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27

should be drafted by subcommittee
in the nature of compromise between
manufacturers Of print paper and those
who are demanding free pulp and re-
duced duties on paper. The committee
has decided to recommend the con-
tinuance of the present rate of is per
cent, ad valorem on hides. Steel men
have insisted, ever since the reporting
of the Payne bill from the house conn
mittee on ways and means. that the
rate Of $s.92 q ton on rails is too low
to give American manufacturers ade-
auate protection. It had been hoped
rate of $4.05 would be made on rails.
Although no decision has been reach
ed, It is regarded as practically set
tied that the rate adopted by the house
will stand. No action was taken on the
crude petroleum schedule but 1t is adj
mitted that some protection win be
provided for by the senate committee.
or on the floor OF the senate, giving
protection for the producers. 1t Is not
likely. however, that the so per cent
ad valorem rate desired by the. inde-
pendents will be allowed. The house
placed petroleum on the free list.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27
THE SPECULATIVE MARKET.

Following are the developments ir
the cotton market yesterday as sum-
married. in an Associated Press dis
patch of last night from New York:
While more or less nervous and
somewhat irregular at times, the cotton
market was generally firmer today with
May contracts making new high rec.
ords for the season and the close steady
at a net advance Of 13 to II points
The market opened firm at an advance
of 9 to 13 points and sold IL to II
points net higher right after the cal
in response to firm cables, covering by
shorts who apprehended bull manipu-
lation of May and July, complaints OF
too much rain in the eastern belt and
too little in the west, and report by
a leading trade publication suggesting
a decrease of from to 10 per cent ir
the cotton acreage Of Georgia, although
increases were predicted for Florida
and Alabama.
The idea that the Turkish troubles
were clearing up without any threat OF
European complications also encour-
aged bullish sentiment, and while the
market reacted to within to 10 points
of Saturdays close during the middle
of the morning, it firmed up again later
on continued covering by old crop
shorts, talk of firmer southern spot
markets and outside buying. There
was some western and Wall street IL
quidation or realizing on the advance
but offerings were well absorbed. and
the market worked gradually higher
with trading becoming more active un-
til prices reached a net gain Of Is to
81 points with May selling at 1850.
Later positions did not quite reach
the previous high records and last
prices were or 5 points off from the
best under realizing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27

Winnsboro, April "a: The burial
services. of Rev. c. E. Mcdonald, whose
death occurred at Chester yesterday
morning, were conducted from the A
r. p. church here at II o'clock this
morning by DR.. Oliver Johnson, pastor
several visiting ministers. The SER
vices were most impressive and beau
tiful, quite typical Of the lovely Chris
ton life which ceased yesterday. The
whole town almost attended the SER
vices and every business place was
closed during the time, in honor Of the
deceased pastor whose loss was mourn
ed today. The large church was pack
ed and many were forced to stand
while beautiful tributes were paid the
memory of Mr.. Mcdonald. Among the
visiting ministers who took part in the
services were: Rev. G. A. White OF
North Carolina, Rev. Mr.. White OF
Blackstock, Rev. Mr.. Lummus Of Rich
burg, Rev. Mr.. Rogers of Rock Hill
Rev. Mr. Stevenson of Glover, Rev
Mr.. Knox of Columbia, while Rev
James NJ. Holiday, pastor Of Sion
Presbyterian church, and Elder w. w
Ketchin Of the local A. r. p. church
spoke of the Christian attributes and
influence of Mr. Mcdonald. The in
terment was made In the A. r. p. cem-
etery and the grave was covered with
many handsome floral tributes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27

cred to be one Of the best points ir
their favor, as they Will use MIN te
keep the opposition quiet, and posi-
bly to stave off an uprising that Is
pretty generally expected.
A cable Of yesterday told Of the lat
est developments in Constantinople as
follows: Tewfik Pasha, the grand vi
zier. today transmitted to the sultan the
resignation Of the entire cabinet and
communicated this fact to parliament
1t Is reported that the sultan Will be
allowed to remain upon the throne, bu,
on condition that he give guarantees
against a relapse to absolutism. THESE
conditions are as follows:
The walls Of .he Yiidiz palace to be
razed; the barracks at Yildiz, quar-
tering about, 10000 men under the
immediate orders Of the sultan, also
are to be razed. In the future there
will be stationed at the palace a guard
of 100 men only, to be changed daily
and supplied from the different regi-
ments of the garrison alternately in
order to make it impossible for the
sultan to bribe them. The sultan must
pay the expenses of the expedition from
Salonica from his private fortune, and
Furthermore, the sultan, whose proper
ty Is largely invested abroad, must
make a gift to the nation OF $25O,000,-
900 as the basis Of the financial regen-
Grafton Of the empire.
Two hundred Of the sultan's Albanian
soldiers stationed at the Imperial pal
ace at Yildiz post refuse to surrender
their quarters adjacent to the main
gates Of the palace inclosure. Schefket
Pasha Is arranging to attack them and
force their surrender unless they will
do as he desires.
Some of his maiesty's children are
djsobedient." remarked the officer COM
manding the approach to the gates OF
the palace. in reply to a question OF a
correspondent. 1--WE have placed bat
TALON of Macedonian volunteers within
close range and We are awaiting onlv
the arrival of artillery before making a
final demand for surrender. If this is
refused we must attack"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27
THE K. M. MONUMENT.

When the stonesetters at work on
the Kings Mountain Monument
knocked off for the week last Saturday
afternoon, the structure was 81 feet
above the concrete base, and there re-
main yet q feet before the contract
height Is reached.
Mention has already been made Of
the fact that rough blocks Of granite
were left at the base of the shaft on
which are to be carved allegorical fig
ures representing Victory" Peace"
etc., and the artist who Is to do the
carving arrived from New York last
week, and is completing arrangements
preparatory to commencing work.
A representative Of The Enquirer
went to the top Of the shaft Saturday,
and was struck with the beauty of the
view to be had from that point. There
is presented on every hand an endless
expanse of rolling land, with hill piled
on top Of hill. and all clothed with DIFF
ferent shades Of fresh green. Gasto-
MIA, Grover, Glover, Blacksburg, York.
Vile and other towns and villages are
to be made out in the distance, and 1t
is not difficult to distinguish the
standpipe and Presbyterian church
spire in the last named town.
While 1t will not be practicable to
use the completed shaft as an obserT
vatory, It is more than half regretta-
BILE that such will be the case. From
the full height Of eighty-four feet, the
beauty of the scenery already 80 great,
would be very much enhanced and the
privilege of going to the top of the
monument would be an additional at
traction to visitors.
The work Of building the monument,
though progressing quite smoothly, Is
necessarily show and tedious. The
scaffolding has to be put up with great
care, and as each succeeding section is
added, the derrick by which the heavy
stones are raised has to be elevated
still higher. The stones are carried to
the top of the structure by means OF
a hoisting engine, and the arrangement
works quite smoothly.
1t Is estimated that 1t will require
another month before the stone setting
is completed, and after that there Will
be a lot Of finishing up, polishing, ETC.,
that win require until about the first
of July or maybe little later.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. s. Wilkerson, Hickory Grove No.
Has a mule on his hands that he
wants the owner to come for, and
pay expenses.
R. A. Hartman-Will appreciate In
formation leading to recovery OF q
tan pocketbook, containing IS gold
piece, four IS bills, etc.
Glenn F. Gordon, Supervisor-Will on
MAY 13 let a contract for the build
ing Of a bridge over Crowder's creek
at Hands mill, to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder.
T. E. McMackin, Supt. Of Education
Gives notice Of the regular spring
examination Of teachers to be held
at the court house on May IA.
Loan and Savings Bank-Assures you
that its banking service embraces
every advantage consistent with
conservative methods.
]. L. Williams & Co.-Tell about the
arrival Of lot of new goods that
are seasonable now. Meet your
friends at York's cheapest store.
q. H. O'Leary-Is showing desirable
patterns In Cooks linoleum, and in
Blue Grass fibre mattings and rugs,
and Oshkosh grass mattings rugs, etc.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Again re-
minds you that 1t Is time to put up
your screen doors and windows to
keep out the flies. Screen wire,
hinges, door springs, etc.
I. w. Johnson-Invites you to come to
him for various kinds Of seasonable
groceries, and wants you to remem-
ber that he sells the best teas ana
coffees.
York Supply Co.-Calls your attention
to the many advantages OF Planet
Jr. cultivators, for the better and
more economical cultivation OF the
crops.
National Union Bank-Publishes the
statement of condition Of the Ma
tional Union and the First Trust
and Savings bank at the close OF
business March Is, as shown by the
American Audit company.
Thomson Co.-Offers so dozen chill
dren's black ribbed hose, 10c quai.
ity at &c pair. Linen, 25c value at
12Sc, and other special offerings.
Bank of Hickory Grove-Points out
that II you would join the caravan
of successful people, you must make
a start by saving money. II VIII
open an account.
Yorkville Monument Works-Wfll pre-
pare special designs. In marble or
granite monument or headstones IL
you want. something special.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27

summer Mr.. and Mrs. Jones have
been prevented from moving into their
elegant new home on York street by
Mrs. Jones' illness, but will probably
move during the summer.
Chester, Reporter, April 26: Among
the many from here who went to
Winnsboro Saturday morning to attend
the funeral Of the late Rev. C. E. Nc
Donald were the following: Rev. d.
M. Mcleod, Dr. @. B. White, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Brice, Miss Josie Bigham,
DR.. J. B. Bigham, ]. T. Bigham, ]. G..
White. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K. Henry, s. E.
Wylie, r. R. Moffat, c. M. Whisonant,
Jos. A. Walker, Sr., w. H. White, M
e. White. DR.. w. M. Kennedy. s. B.
Latham, s. ]. Lewis, r. M. White, W.
F. Caldwell and ]. G. L. White.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Last Saturday looked like old times
again, the streets being alive with peo-
pie.
Mr.. B. N. Moore Is remodeling his
residence on North Congress street
Messrs. ]. ]. Keller & Co., have the
contract.
Mr.. r. E. Montgomery is finishing
up an order of extra heavy wagons fol
the new rolling stockade and Is max
ing good job Of 1t.
- Repair work on the Episcopal
Church Home and Orphanage has beer
progressing rapidly, and within few
weeks more all the buildings will be
ready for occupation.
AT largely attended meeting Of the
congregation Of the Associate Reformed
church last Sunday morning there was
a. unanimous vote to call Rev. DR.. OIL
yer Johnson of Winnsboro to the pas
torate. The congregation was unit
on the proposition. A committee con:
sisting Of Elders w. D. Glenn, ]. 8
Brice and w. D. Grist was appointed
to notify DR.. Johnson Of the call, and
to acquaint him Of the earnest desire
of the congregation for his acceptance
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-04-27

Green lille, April "a: In the Federal
court here yesterday T. B. Evans 'of
Anderson county entered a plea of
guilty to the charge Of violating the
Federal cattle quarantine laws, and
was sentenced to imprisonment for one
month in the Anderson county Jail.
Evans brought some cattle from Hart
county, Ga, into Anderson county. He
admitted the fact, but said he did not
know at the time that it was against
the law. District Attorney Cochran
said the only purpose Of the govern
ment in bringing the case was to break
up the violations of the law, and said
that under the circumstances he would
ask that the court impose the lowest
penalty allowed under the statute.
Judge Brawley thereupon imposed a
sentence of one month in the Anderson
Jail.