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Scraps and Jacts. ? Another daughter was born to Mrs. Cleveland, at Gray Gables, last Sunday. At last accounts both mother and child were doing well. ? Mrs. Catharine O'Leary, the owner of the famous cow which, in October, 1871, kicked over the lamp that started the fire that burned the city of Chicago, died last Thursday. Up to the time of her death, Mrs. O'Leary always denied that the fire originated as alleged. Whether she was indirectly responsible for the memorable incident, the fact that the public believed her to be, embittered her life. She died of pueumonia. ? The report of Bradstreet's Commercial agency for last week isencouracintr. It shows an upward tendency in prices, and says that numerous corporations have granted voluntary increases in wages. These increases average 10 per cent, and affect over 1,000,000 people. The price of cotton goods and woolens is either standing firm or going up, steel rails, billets and iron bars are in good demand at advancing prices, and altogether the indications are that the country is in a fair way to speedy recovery from the long season of depression. ? Ex-President Harrison is down on bicycle riding and gum chewing women. A dispatch says that when he was at Dana, Ind., last week on a hunting expedition, the subject of bicycling came up for discussion, and he expressed himself most emphatically upon it, taking the ground that it was ungraceful in ladies to ride bicycles. He is reported to have said that he did not believe there could ever be any love matches made on wheels, and the time of late when he most whished that he had his gun, was when he saw a woman riding a wheel and chewing gum. ? Wednesday morning, last, G. W. Bowman left Denver in a buggy propelled by gas, and will attempt to reach Chicago in three days at a cost not to exceed $5.10. If he succeeds he will receive from a capitalist in Chicago, the sum of $10,000 for the right to sell the machine in half the State of Illinois. The gas engine weighs 275 pounds and the supply of gasoline may be put under the seat, where it may be drawn upon when occasion demands. He estimates that a gallon per horse power is sufficient for 10 hours' run. The machine complete is designed to cost just what a good horse and harness is worth, and the expense of running the vehicle is less than the cost of feeding and shoeing a horse. ? The wind and rain played havoc throughout the Mississippi Valley last week from the source to the mouth of the river. At Wiuona, Miss., 30 houses were washed away and 10 people were drowned by a cloudburst. At Salina, Kansas, Smoky river filled the valley from bluff to bluff and reached a width of two miles. A large number of people had a close call for their lives. At Baxter Springs, Kansas, five people were killed, 20 were injured and $100,000 worth of property was destroyed by a cyclone. On Sunday there were terrible rains from Nebraska to Texas. Forty-three lives were lost and millions of dollars worth of crops and other property was de-* Iaoo a f 1 * fa rnna nn Biroyeu, ULJU IUC lues VI me IUU? u^> into the hundreds. A fearful storm * on the great lakes occured on the same day and destroyed a large number of vessels. ? Edgefield, Union, Abbeville and Florence counties, have aopted resolutions that declare for the election of I delegates to the constitutional convenV tion regardless of factional affiilation. \ Aiken, Hampton, York, Marion, Ches\ ter and Horry have agreed upon an \ equal division between the factions. Oconee aud Lexington have reached a quasi agreement for a division, but have not sealed the compact by a formal resolution. In Greenville there is talk of a compromise ticket, on 1 which the Conservatives will probably have two representatives, Williamsburg county does not appear to be especially interested ; but from all accounts, equal division seems to be reasonably certain in Newberry, Marlboro aud Fairfield, and though there are still quite a number of counties to act, there is good reason to believe that throughout the State generally, the delegates are going to be chosen without a great deal of friction. ? In 1850 the people of the United States consumed liquor to the amount of 4.08 gallous per capita. Iu 1892 they were consumiug more than four times as much. We turn to the statistical abstract, issued by the secretary of the treasury, and find that while in 1875 the American people were using 8.67 gallons of liquor of all kinds per head, in 1892 they were consuming 17.04 gallons per head, part of which, however, is used in the arts. Yet it cannot be said that we have been behind our British cousins in earnest though apparently unsuccessful attempts to stem the rising Hood of intemperance. Rather, indeed we should say that America has tried more experiments in that direction than any .rvf noil r? f *?*r i Ki t irvtl llflC llPPTl UHK1 WUUHJ, X 1VU1VIVIVU t.MV MWW exteusively tried, and is now the law in seven States?Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Iowa, Kansas and the Dakotas. Four of these?Maine, Kansas and the Dakotas?have put prohibition in their constitutions. Nine other States, namely. Delaware, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Indiana, Nebraska, New York, Illinois and Ohio, have tried prohibition and abandoned it. It seems to be the conk elusion of experience that in States , where large cities are located a pro\hibitancy fails of enforcement. ? A notable jail delivery occurred in New York last Thursday. Joseph V Killoran. Chas. Allen and Harry RusWll, three noted postoflice thieves, got Vt and are still at large. It is known { Vit these men sometime ago offered k Vjailers a large amount of money to ^ \ive at their escape. The jailers refused the offer. Thursday morning, when one of the keepers entered the prison?Ludlow street jail?he was confronted by the prisoners, who' pointed at him three shining revolvers and told him to throw up his hands, and he lost no time in obeying orders. The men then took his bunch of keys and unlocked the doors between them and liberty. As they passed out of each door, they locked it so' as to prevent pursuit. On reaching the street they kept off the crowd with their revolvers and quickly made their escape. It is charged that women were permitted to associate with the prisoners while they were in jail, and it. ia hplipvprl that it was throuirh these women that they procured the revolvers with which they bulldozed the jailer. Postmaster General Wilson has offered a reward of $1,000 each for the recapture of the men, who are badly wanted in Illinois for the robbery of the Springfield postoffice. Mr. Wilson believes that the men effected their escape through bribery. JThf \(orkrillc (Enquirer. YORKVILLE, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1895. ? Reformer or Conservative is no longer the question in the election of delegates to the constitutional convention. The signs of fitness now are wisdom, patriotism, integrity, and a devotion to the be6t interests of the whole people. ? The Washington Star reports the organization of the South Carolina Suffrage Aid society, prefected among the Negroes of that city a few days ago. The object of the society is to raise funds with which to fight the South Carolina registration laws before the United States supreme court. ? The Reformers were considerably in the majority in last Thursday's conference, and in a position to do what they pleased. They did it. They showed that all they want is to be represented in the constitutional convention by men of brains, ability and patriotism. ? Though perhaps it is of little moment now, to Senator Finley and Mr. J. S. Brice belongs the credit of framing the very sensible resolutions that were adopted by the county conference last Thursday. The first resolution was the work of Mr. Brice, while the others were drawn up by Mr. Finley. ? The increase in the number of pigs returned for taxation in York county this year, as compared with the number returned last year, is especially gratifying. Last year the number was 6,781, and this year it is 7,803, an increase of 1,022, or nearly 16 per cent. That means that for every $100 that was kept at home last year on account of home raised meat, this year there ? it ..1 ?iir Will DE 111 UIC uciguuuuiuuu VI v^iv, and the difference will be appreciably felt not only on the tables of people, but in the per capita circulation of the county. A GOOD DAY'S WORK. In agreeing to a division of delegates to the constitutional convention last Thursday, on the basis of two to each faction and the odd to the man who gets the most votes regardless of factional affiliation, the Democrats of York county did a good day's work. The Enquirer has all along been in favor of a demand for the submission of the work of the convention back to the people. Our principal reason for this has been the fear that if the fight over the election of delegates to the convention should be a purely factional one, unscrupulous politicians : fVi o ?nr?nrtiinitv fn illOOr uiigui iiavt/ iuv v|/|/w? WUU..J porate in the new constitution provisions that might prove dangerous to the future welfare of our people, and to provide for such a contingency, it would be wise to reserve to the people a fiual review of the new instrument before it should be accepted as fundamental law. Though so far as the State at large is concerned we are not yet entirely out of the woods, thanks to the judicious action of the conference last Thursday, we are satisfied that if any chicanery or overt work is attempted, they will not owe their origin to the people of York county. Our people have shown conclusively that they thoroughly appreciate the situation, have the welfare of the State at heart in this matter, and we do not believe that they intend to elect as delegates to the constitutional convention any but wise, patriotic, true and tried citizens, who are incapable of attempting to do anything except that which they believe in their hearts to be for the best interest of their county and State. It was said in the court house by Judge Earle last Thursday that there is really no difference in principle ? / I between Conservatives and Reformers. We have been of this opinion all along, and are gratified to know that the representatives of both these factions have, by a unanimous vote, established the proposition as a fact. The outlook for the future is now growing bright. Let all good citizens rally to the support of the action of the conference last Thursday, and let that conference mark the end of factional strife in York county. LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS. The communication of "Taxpayer" in another column, deals with matters of interest to the people of Yorkville, I and seems to call for a few words of I arl I t/M-ial nnmmpnt. In regard to the streets, it would seem unnecessary to say that "Taxpayer" has already been anticipated by the town council. During the past few months that body has done some most commendable work, and according to the best information at hand, it has only just commenced. At the earliest practicable moment, it is proposed, we understand, to begin the work of macadamizing the streets, after the most approved methods, with thoroughness and permanency. As a taxpayer of the community, The Enquirer feels satisfied to leave this matter in the hands of the town council, at least, for the present, and we believe that thus far, our view of the situation is shared by a majority of the community. On the question of municipal ownership of the Graded School building, j we agree with taxpayer pretty closely ; but perhaps not from exactly the same standpoint. The building is now owned by individual citizens, who bought it for school purposes, and for a number of years past have been carrying it as such. It is a well known fact that the owners of the building are realizing on their investment much less than one-third of what would ordinarily be considered a fair rate of interest. It does not seem fair to expect them, from a business, or other standpoint, to keep this up longer than they can help. Among the easily possible developments of the future, is the probability that somebody will suddenly offer the owners of this building a fair price for their property, and before the people of this town are aware of the fact, the municipalty will be out a home for its now flourishing school. When the building passes into other hands, if it ever does, there will be occasion to regret that it had not long since been owned by the town. The electric light matter seems to be a very plain proposition. Our present lighting system has about seen its day, and it will be only a very short time until we are compelled to make new arrangements of some kind or other. The present system, was never very satisfactory, and has always been quite expensive. We think that an electric system supported largely by private patronage, is practicable, and a cireful investigation of the cost of such a plaDt, with a view to its erectiou, will certainly not be amiss. RUCK HILL HAPPENINGS. The Fourth of July?Winner* of the Wheel Races?German?Other Notes. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. Rock Hill, July 9.?Of course no one could imagine Rock Hill celebrating the glorious Fourth in any other than true American style. All general merchandise business was suspended and the factories were closed, and everybody had a holiday. The most important feature of the day was the cycle meet of the wheelmen of York, Lancaster and Chester counties, which was witnessed by perhaps over 2.000 people. Mr. James S. White won the one mile championship, and was awarded the medal of gold given by the Rock Hill Cycle club. Mr. White won, also, the "slow race," and the one-fourth mile dash. The boys' race was won by Willie White. Mr. Ed E. Poag was winner of the five mile race; the half mile "handicap", open to married meu only ; and the two mile race, open to all. Mr. E. L. Mobley accidentally fell in the two mile race, and save some bruises on legs and arms, was not otherwise hurt. This was the only accident, and the meet was altogether so very successful that the Cycle club has decided to hold another meet in August. The most delightful germun of the season was given last Friday night in honor of Miss Josie Pharr, of Charlotte, N. C., who is visiting Miss Blanche Stewart, and Miss Charlotte Morris, who has for sometime been visiting Miss Lillian Jones. Miss Morris has returned to her home iu Atlanta, Ga. The germau was led by Mr. L. C. Harrison in his usual happy manner. The committee of ladies for the Atlanta exposition, gave a promenade party last evening on the lawn in front of Mrs. Witherspoon's residence. The principal features were the charming recitations of Misses Laura Kurt' and Anabelle Wilson, refreshments and music. On last Sunday night, Prof. G. L. Sweeney preached a very interesting [ sermon to the Py thians and Masons, j Mr. Juo. B. Oates, of Charlotte, N. C., is visiting his friend, Mr. E. L. Mobley. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Poe, of Pittsboro, N.C., are visiting their children, Mrs. T. A. Crawford, Mrs. Philip Taylor, Mrs. J. E. lioddey, and Mr. O. S. Poe, Jr. Mr. Paul P. Harrison has returned home from Texas, where he has been sojourning for about two years. LOCAL AFFAIRS. INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. J. S. Brice, Chairman?Gives notice of tho holding of a Democratic primary election on July 30, for candidates as delegates to the constitutional convention. J. S. Brice, Chairman?Publishes a notice giving the places and times when candidates for the constitutional convention will have the opportunity of talking to the people. The Twice-a-Week Enquirer?Will be sent to new subscribers until the 1st day of January, 1890, for 95 cents. H. C. Strauss?Says that by using dollars and sense, you can save cents. John J. Hunter?Says he can sell you the best quality of goods at a lower price than you can buy the shoddy article. P. A. Abernathy. the Tinman?Tells you about a self-sealing fruit can which, he claims, gives entire satisfaction. He can supply you with evaporators made either of copper or galvanized iron, or will sell you the metals. If you want heavy and durable tinware, or the shoddy article, he can supply you. Cicero Moore?Says that Tom Walker is giving entire satisfaction as a horse and I mule shoer, and that for (10 cents, spot cash, your "critter" can be shod all round. He is still engaged in vehicle repairing in the best manner and at the lowest living prices. Grist Cousins?Offer genuine French sardines at 15 cents a box, 20 pounds of standard granulated sugar for $1, tine hams at 121 cents a pound, pure leaf lard at 10 cents, and lemons at 25 cents a dozen. They will give you a sample package of E. Li C. roasted coffee. Carolina Buggy Company.?Announce a temporary reduction in the prices of their buggies, and a reduction of 20 per cent, on the charges heretofore current for repairing. Major A. H. White and J. S. Brice, Esq.? Are announced its candidates for nomi- | nation as delegates to the constitutional convention. W. Brown Wylie?C. C. C. P.?On the first Monday of July will sell a tract of J land belonging to H. M. Stephenson. THE CHAIN GANG. As a result of the term of the court of general sessions just closed, the nucleus of the county chain gang, which is now operating on the streets of Yorkville, is strengthened with the following additions, all colored : Wm. Massey ; 10 months. John DuBose ; 1 year. George Short; 18 months. Samuel Harvey ; 6 months. \ Amos Haney; 16 months. The chain gang, now numbering 10 stout, ablebodied workers, is a force with which the town council will be able, during the next three months to accomplish a great deal of permanent work on the streets of the town. ABOUT PEOPLE. Miss Lida Tall, of Baltimore, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. D. Grist. Miss Annie Hardin, of Chester, visited Miss Mattie Johnson on Monday. Mr. J. G. MeNulty returned home last week from a mouth's visit to New York. *? " ^ ** * 1 Airs. 15. 1>. iUUUre auu auu mui, are visiting friends and relatives in Chester. Messrs. Harry and Fletcher Ruff, of Rock Hill, are visiting their sister, Mrs. C. M. Kuykendal. Mr. E. R. McEhvee and wife, of Charlotte, and Mr. Quay McElwee, of Baltimore, are expected to reach Yorkville today on a visit to the family of Mr. S. A. McElwee. GUARDED THE JAIL. There was another ripple of excitement on account of the Shuford case last Friday night. It resulted in the summoning of a posse by the sheriff to guard the jail; but notwithstanding that, but few people were disposed to take it seriously. Shortly after dark, T. F. McDow, Esq., attorney for L. F. Shuford, represented to Judge Earle that he had information to the effect that there was immediate danger of mob violence to bis client at the hands of the people of Clay Hill. Without so much as investigating the affair, Judge Earle very properly ordered the sheriff to summon a posse for the protection of the prisoner, and offered to himself serve as a member of the posse. Solicitor Henry, was not disposed to take much stock in the alarm. He proposed to Mr. McDow and Dr. W. G. White, who appeared to be most excited over the matter, that he was williug to guard the jail himself, and would guarantee the safety of the prisoner. Mr. Henry spoke advisably. He had talked with the people of Clay Hill, believed that they were determined to allow the law to take its course, and from the firm and confident re 1-~ .n.on/1 inrv wiis satisfied I iiliirtvs Ui lug giuiiu jm.j J .?? thai no violence would be attempted. Pursuant to Judge Earle's orders however, the posse was summoned. One mau refused absolutely to go on the ground that he believed the whole movement to be occasioned by a false alarm. A posse, however, was collected, and after remaining up until 4 o'clock next morning, the members of it went home thoroughly disgusted. Scarcely a mau of them believed that the nrisouer was in any more dauger than if he had still been in Spartanburg. Investigation of the cause of the alarm next morning, developed the fact that a young mau had asked Nightwatchmau Alexander as to whether that fellow in jail would be lynched. Alexander replied: "Not that I know of," and the young man then requested the nightwatchmau to wake him up in case he should see any signs of disturbance. During this time, the Clay Hill people were at their respective homes and not thinking of the prisoner, except probably in connection with the due course of the law which they expected to be set fi in motion on the morrow. t The action of Mr. McDow in the ii matter is of course commendable, rath- t er than otherwise. Knowing as he did the provocation under which the s Clay Hill people were chafing, it was ii natural that even a vague rumor 8 should be sufficient to stir him up as o to the safety of his client. However, t a full statement of the facts in the c case are eminently just and proper, v The really insignificant incident of v guarding the jail might easily be mag- a nified by rumor into the frustration of a diabolical attempt on the part of the s Clay Hill people to murder the de- c fenseless prisoner in cold blood, and 3 this is something that nobody has ever a believed that they intended to do. c \ GENERAL SESSIONS. f When The Enquirer went to press last Thursday evening, the court was engaged in the trial of Wilse Mont- ^ gomery and Ike Blair, colored, charged with the murder of Robert Feemster, also colored. Major J. F. Hart represented Montgomery, Mr. T. F. McDow represented Ike Blair, and the State was represented by Solicitor ^ Henry, assisted by J. S. Brice, Esq. The facts in this case are still fresh c in the mind of the public. On Sunday I : .u in.u tho c ILlUriJlUg, tliC 191U uaj vri mhj | v?v ^ body of Robert Feemster was found lying in the northeastern outskirts of Yorkville. His head had been beaten into a pulp and almost severed from the trunk. Lying near by was found a bloody knife and also a bloody hammer. It was evident that it was v |] with these that the murder was comg mitted. It shortly afterward developed that the knife was the property of ^ Wilse Montgomery, and the hammer ? belonged to his father. It further de- ^ veloped that Wilse Montgomery had 1 been seen in Yorkville on the night * preceding the murder, in company s with the murdered man. Ike Blair 1 had also been with Montgomery, and a the fact that they were unable to sat- ^ isfactorily account for themselves be- | tween the time they were last seen in Yorkville and the time they claimed to have returned to their homes, taken 9 in connection with numerous other suspicious incidents, seemed to make 0 against them a strong case of circum- a stautial evidence. The case was a very complicated one, and occupied the attention of the c court until a late hour Saturday after- r noon. The jury remained out on ^ it about two hours, and returned with ^ a verdict of not guilty. The verdict 8 . . - O wa9 in no sense surprising; Dut at me same time, it was far from satisfactory. * Several of the jurors expressed them- ^ selves as considering the case one of F "not proven" only. 1 Before the conclusion of the case, 11 the charge against Ike Blair was uol u prossed by the solicitor, with a view to ^ making of him a witness for the State. n His evidence, however, was of but lit- y tie practical value. * The next case taken up was that c against L. Frank Shuford, charged c with an attempt to commit criminal D assault. Messrs. T. F. McDow and D W. B. de Loach appeared for the defense, and Solicitor Henry and Mr. a W. B. McCaw for the State. The jury a was composed as follows: William a Dickson, foreman; B. F. Scoggins, J. " H. Campbell, J. J. Dunlap, R. A. Er- a win, W. R. Henry, C. L. Cherry, R. D. Hope, C. Q. Webber, A. L. Robinson, T. T. Davidson, E. M. Walker. s The case was commenced late Sat- S urday afternoon, and was not conclud ed until about 6 o'clock p. m. on d Monduy. The principal witness for t the State was Miss M. S. Auten, the n young lady upon whom the assault r was attempted. The young lady is S about 15 years of age, very pretty in 1 appearance, and evidently modest and 6 retiring in disposition. She gave in " her testimony with a quiet, unfliuch- 11 ing firmness that was remarkable under the circumstances, and that n carried couviction iu every syllable. s She had been taking drawing lessons v from Shu ford two days. He took her I in an upstairs room of his house, sent tl the other inmates of the house away, and then, by means of persuasion and v force, attempted the fearful crime of d which he was charged, failing only on g account of certain reasons that were v made perfectly clear to the jury. P 3Ir. W. W. Auteu, father of the S young lady, told how Shuford had i' persuaded him to allow his daughter o to take drawing lessons, and also told a number of circumstances relat- P | ing to the case, occurring on the morn- 1 ing of the attempted crime. His tes- u timony was also straightforward, cool and deliberate, without a hint of vin- g dicativeness toward the prisoner. y In defense, Shuford admitted a part of Miss Auten's testimony; but, at 1 the same time, tried to make it appear ? that she was responsible for the whole t trouble. He claimed that she had made advances to him, and in support a of this claim, introduced in evidence t! au amorous note signed with Miss v Auten's name. The State quickly ^ made it appear that the note was writ- j ten by Shuford himself, and the signa- n ture was a forgery. The defense found t: | it expedient to admit that Shuford a , wrote the note, and made but little v urther attempt to show that the signaure was genuine. The effect of the ocident was to still further weaken he weakest kind of a defense. Three witnesses were put up to how that during his year's residence a Sharon, Shuford's reputation was uch that he was not worthy of belief n oath. Testimony as to his reputaiou otherwise was ruled out by the ourt. Quite a number of witnesses rere examined ; but their testimony, while important, did not materially .ffect the vital points at issue. All during the trial of the case, there at beside Shuford his wife and four hildreu. By the prosecutrix, were the disses Long, who were to appear igaiust the accused on still graver barges, and also several noble ladies vho came out to help sustain the unortunate young girls in the terrible irdeal that they were called upon to tass through. 3Ir. de Loach opened for the defense. .ud Mr. McCaw for the State. The rguments of both were highly credit,ble. Under the circumstances the aain interest centered in the argunent of Messrs. McDow and Henry, dr. McDow, who had conducted the lefense all along with splendid ability, losed with an argument that could but omrnand admiration. He analyzed be testimony with great skill, handed the statements of the prosecuting witness with extreme delicacy, and ben made a most touching appeal for aercy, not only for the defendant; but or the poor tired fingers and overworked body of bis wife ; for the inloceut children, who, deprived of the upport of their father, would be subected to hunger and cold. He dwelt n this phase of the situation at length, ihuford and his wife burst in tears, and t was clear that several members of he jury were moved to the deepest ympathy. Many people in the court oom were of opiuion that Mr. McDow's ppeal was destined to have an imiortant bearing on the case ; but that was before they heard Solicitor Henry, le was not only prepared to argue acts; but also to meet appeals to ympathy. He commenced: "I am not here to prosecute innoent men. I am here under oath to .ssist you and his honor on the bench n fin inatinp T mm' opp vnn mav v - r j? j rr, his tionor may err; but, gentleaen, whatever I may be led to say in egard to this case, I want you to mow, upon my sacred word, that I ielieve that this man is guilty. And eutlemen, while the attorney on the ther side has accorded to Mr. Auen respect, I accord to him something ligher than that. I accord to him a erfection of citizenship that is a credit o South Carolina, rising higher than a Qountain and before him all should incover their heads. For, gentlemen, id Mr. Auten not possess this alaost inconceivable degree of virtue, ou would not today be trying L. 'rank Shuford for this dastardly rime. You would be sitting on the ase of W. W. Auten, charged with lurder. And, gentlemen, you would ot dare harm a hair of his head." Mr. Henry's opening remarks made profound impression on the entire udience, and, no doubt, on the jury s well. Continuing, he analyzed the icts in the case with thoroughness, nd, upon the whole, delivered a maserly argument in which he appeared o lose sight of not a single circumtance that bore on the heinousness of huford's crime. Judge Earle summed up the evience in a brief and impartial charge, he jury retired with the case, relained out about 80 minutes and eturned with a verdict of guilty, nbsequent inquiry developed the fact hat the verdict was reached on the rst ballot; but one of the jurymen >-as disposed to hold out for a recomlendatiou to mercy. Defendants counsel gave notice of a lotion for a new trial. Solicitor Henry hortly afterward held a conference ,ith defandant's counsel and Judge larle. In effect, he took the position hat the patieuce of the prosecutors had lready been strained past the point of irtue, and any further unnecessary elay in the matter might prove danerous. The motion for a new trial ,us accordingly argrued forthwith, romptly refused by the court, and huford was sentenced to hard labor i the State penitentiary for the term f six years. There are still two cases of rape ending against Sbuford. In both hese cases, solicitor lienry has caused encb warrants to be issued, and there i a probability that when the fellow ets out of the penitentiary, he may et be tried for his life. Frances Newton, Mary Walker and "rank Moore, all colored, convicted of lanslaughter, were sentenced to six, jur and two years, respectively, in he State penitentiary. The next case taken up was that gainst John A. Barry for violation of he dispensary law. The prosecuting witnesses were State Constables Newold and Bice. The testimony went o show that the constables went to larry's place last March disguised as lonozite prospectors, secured a conract with Barry, and after working in branch until they became thoroughly ret and cold, asked for some whisky.