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Scraps and Jacts. ? The weather bureau's weekly report of crop conditions, issued last Tuesday, related to cotton as follows: Unseasonable cold weather generally throughout the cotton belt is unfavorable for germination and growth of cotton and poor stands are extensively reported, especially in the central and eastern districts, where drought is also proving injurious. Planting is nearly finished, except in the northern portion of the belt and in the extreme western cotton counties of Texas, in which state stands are generally good. Chop ping is in general progress over the southern portion and cultivation has begun in Louisiana and Texas. ? Records unearthed in the office of the treasurer of the United States show that a fund of $100,000 was raised about forty years ago to erect a monument to Lincoln. The money was raised by popular subscription, the design for the monument accepted, and then the project mysteriously dropped out of sight. What became of the $100,000 Is not known. Most officers of the association formed to carry on the work have long since died and those now living profess to have forgotten the very existence of the scheme. The monument as planned was to be erected in front of the capitol and was to have been of granite, seventy feet in height. ? Dispatches from Port Arthur say that Grand Duke Boris, cousin of the czar, has fallen into disgrace because of a drunken orgie in which he engaged recently, and General Kuropatkin has requested his recall. Duke Boris is said to have paraded the streets of a besieged town wearing a nurse's costume and singing at the top of his voice. In view of the critical position of the fortress his conduct created disgust and anger, and nothing but his high rank saved him from violence at the hands of the people. Boris's conduct is unfavarably contrasted with the gallantry of Grand Duke Cyril, who , narrowly escaped with his life in the , sinking of the Petropavlovsk. It is understood that the czar ordered Boris's recall. ? The Civic Federation, an organization of prominent citizens of Omaha irrespective of party, issued today a manifesto saying that this city is the home and headquarters of a band of | grafters and thieves who have the protection of the authorities. The manifesto in part says: "Our investigations lead us to the conclusion that Omaha has long been a rendezvous for protected thieves, robbers and burglars. Here their robberies have been planned and here their booty has been brought and divided. Their operations have extended over the western territory. Not all of the members are,, known criminals: some are respected citizens. They all get their reward, some in one way, some in another. They throw their votes, regardless of party, to those willing to do their bidding. ? The census bureau is endeavoring to collate data with which to answer the question so often asked: Is crime on the increase? For this purpose it is undertaking to secure a record of all the persons sentenced to tne various jails, penitentiaries and other prisons of the United States during 1904. The wardens of the various penitentiaries have been asked to act as special agents of the bureau and to report certain facts concerning every person delivered into their custody. The same inquiry has been addressed to the sheriffs of the different counties of the several states; but, according to a recent circular letter, the responses have not been full and adequate, many neglecting to answer the queries at all. The inquiry is an important one and the collection of the needed data can be accomplished only by the great majority of the prison officials co-operating. ? Since the return of Admiral Walker and General Davis, of the Isthmian Canal commission, to Washington from Panama, they have been engaged in work preliminary to the meeting of the commission here next week, at which time organization of the commission and the appointments of sub-committees will be effected. During the month's absence of the commission, applications for position on the canal force were received by the thousand. General Davis said today that an army wagon load of applications had come to the commission. Thus far it has not been determined how the canal work will be done, hence the commis slon itself does not know yet just what positions it will have at its disposal. Under the law the commission may do t^e construction work itself, or it ma> >^t it out by contract. The probability now is that the great bulk of the work will be done by contract. ? Says a Lincoln, Neb., dispatch of May 1: In pursuit of a plan which had its inception several weeks ago the supporters of Judge Parker within the ranks of the Nebraska Democrats announce that they will go to the St. Louis convention at least 1,000 strong to reinforce the enthusiasm manifest in other sections of the country in favor of the candidacy of the New York judge for the presidency. A state organization has been perfected and officers have been elected to carry on the work of organizing Parker clubs in all parts of the state. John G. Maher of Lincoln, formerly an ardent adherent of W. J. Bryan, is at the head of the movement. Maher declared today that a poll of 1.600 representative Nebraska Democrats showed that the New York jurist in spite of the opposition of the Bryan fraction, is the favorite candidate in this state. According to his figures the poll stood: Parker. 930: Hearst. 330; Olney, 125; Pattison, 118. with the remainder scattering. The Parker followers from Nebraska will ero to St. I^ouis on a special train. ? The current issue of the Saturday Evening Post contains an article contributed by ex-President Grover Cleveland on the "Cleveland Bond Issues." in which he gives the history of "the issue of United States bonds in the years 1894. 1895 and 1896 for the purpose of replenishing the stock of gold in the public treasury." Mr. Cleveland holds that legislation in favor of silver coinage and the effort to maintain the parity of silver and gold were greatly responsible for the reduction of the gold reserve, and that "under the law of 1890 the burden upon the gold reserve was tremendously enlarged." Mr. Cleveland recounts in great detail the steps taken to increase the gold reserve and concludes as follows: "As a result of this large sale of bonds, the gold reserve, on the last day of January, 1896, amounting to less than $50,000,000, was so increased that at the end of February, in spite of withdrawals in the meantime it stood at nearly $124,000,000. I have attempted to give a detailed history of the crime charged against an administration which 'issued bonds of the government in time of peace.' Without shame and without repentance, I confess my share of the guilt: and I refuse to shield my accomplices in this crime, who with me, held high places in that administration. And inougn Mr. aiurguu turn iui. ueiiuv.? and scores of other bankers and financiers who were accessories in these transactions may be steeped in destructive propensities, and may be constantly busy in sinful schemes, I shall always recall with satisfaction and self-congratulation my collusion with them at a time when our country sorely needed their aid." $lic \1s)rItriUc inquirer. YORKVILLE, S. C.: FRIDAY, MAY 6,1904. The Japanese made another determined effort a few days ago to block the entrance to the harbor of Port Arthur and although they lost a number of Are ships and several torpedo boats, they claim they were successful. Tire law relating to rural free delivery carriers as it recently passed congress prohibits these officials from acting as agents for commercial houses: but allows them to carry packages of whatever nature for their patrons and also to take subscriptions for newspapers, etc. Jxtdce Parker's ability to keep his mouth shut fully attests his fitness for the Democratic presidential nomination. In the past the Democratic party has suffered more from too much talking than from any other one cause. There is good reason to believe that Judge Parker will hold out with his silence until it is necessary to talk. Although the Chinese government continues to insist upon its intention to remain neutral in the struggle now going on between Russia and Japan, there is reason to believe that it will eventually butt in on one side or the other, giving preference to the side that seems to be winning. Indeed under all the circumstances, it is difficult to * nut set? I1UW V^imict van nttyy vv%%, v.... she will be content to put herself In a position to fight the winner. Since the death of Senator Hanna. the Republicans have been casting about for a suitable man to manage the campaign for Mr. Roosevelt, but up to this time they have been unable to find anybody to fill the necessary requirements. It is pretty generally believed that Roosevelt will insist on being his own manager and the big guns in the party do not care to run the risk of blasting their reputations for shrewdness, and sagacity, while playing second fiddle to such a headstrong leader. The fight that the Columbia State has been making on the political buzzards of Richland county is most commendable. Some of the politicians have about promised to be good and others wiP no doubt make a still more extensive show of virtue. But somehow, we don't think there will be much real reform until the state executive committee makes the possession of a state registration certificate a pre-requisite to the right to vote in the primary. Without going into an elaborate explanation of our reason for so saying, we beg to suggest that registered voters are not so likely as unregistered voters to become the prey of political buzzards. Later reports from the big land battle between the Russians and Japanese last week indicate that there was no discount against either side for bravery. The Japanese outnumbered the Russians overwhelminelv: but not withstanding this fact the Russian commander elected to disobey the orders of his superior and fight rather than fall back. The Japanese slain are said to have been literally piled up on the banks of the Yalu river, and the Russians retreated finally only because they realized that to remain would mean complete annihilation. Both sides however fought with incomparable bravery, and the outlook is that when two armies of anything like equal strength meet the result will be something seldom paralleled in modern history. MERE-MENTION. Having found that two days shut down a week does not sufficiently offset the price of cotton goods, the New England spinners have about decided to shut down completely for awhile. More than 40.000 mill operatives will ue illie?-l?T<l nillill) 1\C.> iuiui iw;hind Johnson, both white, fought a duel with knives near Wilkesboro, N. C., last Wednesday. Keys was killed and Johnson was fatally wounded Four Cuban bandits were put to death for murder at Santiago on Wednesday, This is the first legal execution that has tifken place under the new government The Southern Inter-State Panama Canal convention is in session at Tampa, Fla. Several hundred delegates are in attendance It is reported that the Japanese government recently purchased eight steamers from the North German Lloyd Steamship company for war purposes Central Texas was visited by a cloudburst Tuesday that did lots of damage. The streets of Austin were flooded The Iowa Democrats have elected a Hearst delegation to St. Louis Certain Texas railroads are in a row with the quarantine officials over the matter of running trains through certain cities that had yellow fever last year without stopping. The quarantine officials insist that the trains shall stop in these cities The court of inquiry that investigated the recent explosion on the battleship Missouri at Pensacola, has made areport in which it exonerates the officers of the ship from all blame Uncle Joe Cannon says he would not accept the Republican presidential nomination even n it snouiu ue ojicicu to him It is reported that Cornelius N. Bliss has decided to accept the chairmanship of the Republican National Executive Committee... .Persecution of the Jews has been renewed I in Russia, the Russians charging that the Jews of England and America are doing all they can to aid the Japs against Russia Czar Nicholas has announced his determination to go to the front There was an unconfirmed rumor yesterday of another bloody battle between the Russians and Japs, as the result of which the Japs are reported to have lost 10,000 killed and the Russians 7,000; but until further particulars are received no especial credence will be given to the story Serious damage is reported from a tornado that swept portions of Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory yesterday A white man named William L. Hartly and a negro named James Edwards, were hanged at Pittsburg, Pa., yesterday. At the request of the white man the hanging was separate The general conference of the Northern Methodist church, in session at Los Angeles, Cal., has under consideration the advisability of electing a negro bishop. It is understood that a larire proportion of the conference is in favor of the proposition W. J. Bryan controlled the Democratic convention in Lincoln, Neb., yesterday. FIERCE AND BLOODY. Russians Lost Over 2,000 Men In First Great Land Battle. The Russian losses at the battle of Kiu Tien Cheng were 2,000 men and 40 officers?far greater than previous reports indicated. This is the official estimate of Maj. Gen. Kashtalinsky, who directly commanded the division that suffered the brunt of the attack and whose report was received yesterday by the emperor. Many are inclined to place the Russian losses even higher. Gen Kashtalinsky mentions also that more than 700 wounded had arrived at Feng Wang Cheng and thfese may not be included in his report. He made no attempt to estimate the Japanese losses, merely stating that they must have been colossal. The magnitude of the Russian losses had an almost stunning effect on the authorities and aroused general grief, mitigated only by satisfaction at the bravery displayed by the Russian troops. Not for a moment was there any intention to pay such a terrible price for delaying the enemy's crossing of the Yalu. Gen. Kashtalinsky's report establishes the fact that the Russians sustained the greatest loss in order to save the two regiments which were occupying Antung. The Eleventh regiment was given the post of honor at the rear, with instructions to hold back the on-coming Japanese. The Twelfth regiment and the Third battery's quick-firing detachment were directed to retire. By the time the latter movement commenced the Japanese had almost surrounded the Russian position. The Twelfth regiment was compelled to charge with the bayonet and succeeded , in breaking through the enemy's line. The Second battery's firing detach; ment, without horses, could not move i the guns and were compelled to abandon them. The men of the Second bat, tery put their shoulders to the wheels in an effort to push the guns up the mountain side, but the Japanese fire , was so hot that they returned to the protection of the Eleventh regiment. Nearer and nearer approached the Japanese and a charge upon the Eleventh regiment and the Second bati tery was imminent so the guns were 5ihn nHnnpH Then a priest led the troops and they began the terrible march across the valley. "Kiu Tien Cheng is history and we must now deal with Impending events," said an officer of the general staff to 1 the Associated Press. The idea has prevailed that the Russians would not make a stand at Feng ! Wang Cheng, but the fact that a Japanese occupation of that point would enable a movement to the southwest, thus cutting off the Liao Tung peninsula, which is taken into considera' tion by the authorities, leads to the ex1 pectation that Gen. Kuropatkin will dispatch strong re-enforcements there 1 and make a determined stand. The activity of the Japanese, it is remarked here, is not only north of the Yalu, from which there is constant scouting, but also off the Liao 1 Tung peninsula, though the failure 1 to seal Port Arthur may interfere with the operations they had been expected to carry out on the west coast of that peninsula. NOTES FROM BULLOCK'S CREEK. Memorial Day to Be Celebrated Saturday Afternoon?Personal Mention. Correspondence of the Yorkville Lnquitet. Biuj.ock's Creek, May 4.?Farmers here are about up with their work, ; waiting for the cotton to come up, hoping for a good stand as seeds are I scarce and they do not want to plant over. Mrs. Rachel Good is very sick. She nail a ngni suukk 01 puruiysis ounuuy. Mr. John Sherer Is still very unwell. There will be no preaching at Bullock's Creek on Sunday, May 8, as Mr. Swann will be at Bowling Green i helping Mr. Hafner. Memorial Day will be observed at Bullock's Creek on Saturday afternoon. The ladies are anxious that all who have flowers will come or send them to put on the soldiers' graves. LOCAL AFFAIRS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. W. B. Moore, Captain?Publishes order annulling order for dress parade on Saturday afternoon, and calls for armory drill Friday evening, and for assembling of company on Sunday morning. First National Bank?Solicits the deposit of your funds in large or small amounts and will pay four per cent if placed on a time certificate. John E. Carroll, Supt. of Education? Gives notice of spring examination of applicants for teachers' certificates on Friday, May 20th, beginning at 9 o'clock a. m. C. E. Spencer?Offers the Dickson house on King's Mountain street, for rent. Sam M. Grist, Agent?Says he can furnish vnn the heat tiollcv in the best company and at less cost than can j the agents of any other life Insurance company. Mrs. M. L. Riddle Gives notice that on June 5th, she will apply to the probate court of York county for final discharge as administratrix of , the estate of G. Mc. Riddle, deceased. W. O. Rawls?Has a word to say to ' his customers about work. And has 1 also something especial to say to the s people for whom he has been work- t ing that have not paid their bills. M. C. Willis, Mayor?Makes an addition to the ordinance ordering the 1 municipal election and gives notice s of election of three commissioners of public works, and three school trustees for Yorkville school district. 1 J. Q. Wray?Reminds you of his bar- i gain sale that begins tomorrow and , continues through Tuesday next. He quotes prices and invites you to make his store your headquarters on ( next Tuesday, Memorial Day. i Loan and Savings Bank?Will beclos- , ec. on next Tuesday, Memorial Day. Foushee Cash Store?Will have a bargain sale of baby caps and hats on ] Monday next, beginning at 9 o'clock ( in th? morning. D. Wyatt Nevllle---Has a carload of 1 Oconee shingles, and wants to see i you before you buy. < NOTE AND COMMENT. ( The ruling price for cotton seed for some weeks past' has been fifty cents ] * ' - - -* 1M ? ?t?Ar?1onf _ 1 a Dusnei ana ir mere i? muui ing to do the price will go to $1.00. i The danger that there will be neces- | sity for a lot of replanting has not yet | passed. I ABOUT PEOPLE. 1 Mrs. Augustus M. Smith and children of Woodruff, S. C.. are visiting Mrs. J. K. Alston. . Dr. George Walker of Baltimore, vis- ' ited relatives in Yorkville for a couple of days this week. Mrs. Arthur Snell of Washington, is ( in Yorkville on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. g. Hart. I Mr. Lee Hart returned to Yorkville j Tuesday afternoon from Baltimore, 1 where he is studying medicine. Miss Susie Lee Brian has returned j home from a visit to relatives and < friends at Gaflfney and Blacksburg. ' Dr. Moffatt Kennedy arrived home ( this week from the Atlanta Dental col- i Ioto after craduatine from that insti- t tution. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas of ( Statesville, N. C.. are visiting Mrs. Jane A. and Miss Mollie Thomas at 1 Sharon. ( Rev. \V. C. Ewart left this morning , for Sard is, N. C., to assist Rev. R. G. 1 Miller in a series of meetings extending ( through Sunday. Mrs. C. P. Lowrance and son, Master Clyde, returned home on Wednesday, after a visit of several weeks to rlatives and friends In Aiken county. THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. The county board of commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, all of the members being present. There was a strong delegation from Bethel and Ebenezer townships before the board in behalf of the bridge across Allison Creek near the mouth of that stream, where the back water from the dam of the Catawba Power company has made the old crossing impracticable. The board listened to the representations of members of the delegations; but gave no definite answer. It is understood that the board is anxious to have the bridge matter straightened out on terms that will be fair and just to all concerned; but it is without sufficient information to arrive at a satisfactory estimate as to the probable cost. . An engineer will be procured at the earliest practicable moment, and upon receiving his report the board will be in a position to say definitely what it will do. Rev. P. B. Ingraham appeared before the board in behalf of improvements on road from Hickory Grove to Hoodtown. The board was interested in what he had to say and will endeavor to give him the relief asked for. The other business transacted included routine matters, such as the auditing and payment of accounts, etc. MEMORIAL EXERCISES. Following is the programme that will be followed during the Memorial Day exercises next Tuesday; At 10.30 o'clock the visiting veterans will form in line at Bratton's Hall and be escorted to the Garrison green by < the military. At 2 o'clock, after invocation of Divine blessings by Dr. J. H. Thornwell, < the corner stone of the monument to the Confederate soldiers of Yorkcoun- < ty will be laid by officers of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the state. After the laying of the corner stone i crosses of honor will be presented to 1 about fifty Confederate veterans qual- ' ified to receive them. The presentation of the crosses will 1 be followed by a memorial address by Colonel Asbury Coward, former com- 1 mander of the Fifth regiment S. C. V. < After the address, a procession will 1 be formed for a march to the cemetery i in the following order: Mounted mar- ' shals, military. Confederate veterans, < carriages, Masonic orders. Woodmen, I Commercial and Manufacturing clubs, 1 town and city councils, firemen, U. '< D. C.'s, school children, other organiza- 1 tions. 1 At the cemetery flowers will be : placed on the graves of Confederate ' soldiers, and the military companies ! expected?from Chester, Cornwell. Rock 1 Hill, Fort Mill. C. M. A. Cadets of Rock ( Hill. Jonesvllle and Yorkville, in command of Major Marion of Chester, will l Are a salute of honor. The following gentlemen are expect- s ed to act as marshals, mounted: Mr. < M. L. Carroll, chief; Dr. J. H. Saye, i Messrs. W. S. Wilkerson, W. B. Good, \ J. Frank Ashe, Mason Bratton, John t Anderson, R. T. Fewell, Brown McFadden, Dr. Lee Spratt, Messrs. W. B. Meacham, Lee Campbell, Dr. L. L. Campbell, Messrs. R. B. Riddle, J. J. Smith, Dr. E. W. Pressly, Messrs. Herbert Wright, J. Darby Smith, W. M. Faulkner, J. C. Wilborn, Harry Nell, John R. Logan, H. C .Glenn, Dr. Isaac K. Bigger, C. W. F. Spencer, Esq., Mr. D. M. Hall, Dr. Jim Campbell, Mesirs. W. J. Moorhead, John T. Roddey, Dr. T. N. Dulln, Messrs. Henry Massey, Robert Witherspoon, Walter McElwee, 6V. L. Hill. All Confederate soldiers wearing the :rosses of honor and those to receive nem on me min, are inviieu anu calected to take dinner with the Winnie Davia chapter, U. D. C., at 12 o'clock, loon. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS. It will be noted that the town ordllance published in another column, provides for a municipal election to be leld on May 17, for the purpose of electing mayor and aldermen to serve :he town of Yorkville during the next ;wo years, three trustees for the Yorkville Graded school and three commisiloners of public works. This being the first time that there las been a call for the election of comnissloners of public works in Yorkville, many of our local readers will 10 doubt appreciate a few words of ixplanatlon, which we are able to sumnarize from the statutes of the state is follows: All towns in the state have full jiower and authority to construct wa:er and electric light plants and maintain the same as parts of their -espectlve municipal governments, unJer the direction and control of three citizens to be known as commissioners of "Dublic works." The statutes provide for the Issue of oonds for water works and electric light purposes, on the assent of a majority of the qualified voters expressed at an election called at the Instance of a majority of the freeholders, etc. At the first election, which will be that of May 17, one commissioner will be elected for two years, one for four years and one for six years, after this first election there will be a vacancy to fill once every two years. The powers of the board of commissioners of public works are defined in the statutes as follows: That said board of commissioners of public works shall be vested with authority to build or contract for build' ,J 4 r. n/1 anM n1ontrlf> in& aaiu wuier>vuii\a ciiiu oaiu wtww. >w light plant and to operate same, and 3hall have full control and management of same. They may supply and furnish water to the citizens of said cities or towns and also electric, gas Dr other lights, and may require and ?xact payment o' such rates, tolls and charges r the., may establish for the use of water and lights. .They may sell and dispose of said bonds and apply the proceeds, or so much thereof is may be necessary, toward the purchase of or payment for said plants: Provided, That the said board shall make a full statement to the city or town council at the end of each month yf their receipts and disbursements of all kinds during the preceding month, they shall have no power to incur any indebtedness without the concurrence ot such council. Another section of the statutes defines the power of these commissioners with reference to the issuance of bonds, the retiring of the same, and the payment of interest, etc. It also gives them authority to acquire land and other property for waterworks and electric light purposes and to condemn rights of way. WITHIN THE TOWN. ? The rooms of the Commercial club have been a popular resort of out of town visitors during the past few weeks. ? One of the vacant store rooms in the Bratton's Hall building will be at the disposal of visiting ladles and children next Tuesday as a cloak room. ? The annual meeting of the Commercial club lacked a quorum last Wednesday night ^.nd the business was postponed to be transacted at an adjourned session. ? The closing of so many stores at 6 p. m., makes the streets look pretty dull after that hour; but nevertheless the arrangement seems quite acceptable to all concerned. ? The base of the Confederate monument has been completed, and is In readiness for the cornerstone laying next Tuesday. The work Is well executed, and is quite creditable. ? During a row at a negro baseball game last Tuesday afternoon, Donum Joiner was knocked in the head with such force as to lead to the belief that he had been killed. He recovered somewhat shortly afterward, however and is now In good shape again. ? Yorkville will be called upon to play the host on quite a large scale next Tuesday, and her people can no doubt be depended upon to acquit themselves with due credit. Genuine hospitality in ail that the expression implies should be the keynote of the occasion. ? It has been arranged that the Confederate veterans who attend the cornerstone laying next Tuesday shall take part in the review of the military on the Garrison green. The veterans will form at Bratton's hall at 10.30 a m.. and march in line to the reviewing r>^!,nSa unrlor the escort Of the mill tary. They will be in command of Capt, J. J. Smith, of Clover, ? Heretofore there has been more or less confusion in the matter of getting flowers to the cemetery in sufficient quantity on Memorial Day. The ladies 3f the Winnie Davis Chapter U. D. C. have taken the subject under consideration. and as the result have decided to request that all flowers that may be contributed be carried to the cemetery in the procession. With everybody, the adies and school children, especially, xnd gentlemen who may not be otherwise occupied carrying flowers, it is believed that there will be an abundance for the purposes of the occasion. The ladies desire it distinctly understood, however, that there is no possljllity of there being more flowers than can be appropriately used. ? The Shakespeare club met at the residence of Mrs. G. H. O'Leary on Thursday afternoon to read four scenes from Act 2nd of the "Merchant )f Venice." At this meeting the annual dues from the members present ,vere collected, and Miss Sudie Allison was appointed to collect the dues from the members who were absent from the meeting, as the Federation dues have to be paid very soon. The concluding four scenes from Act 2, were assigned for the next study and the club adjourned after deciding to change the hour for meeting from 4 to 5 o'clock. Those present were: Mrs. G. H. O'Leary, Mrs. S. M. McNeel, and Misses Ida deLoach, Margaret Daniel, Sudie Allison, Grace Whisonant and Ella Neely. MUNICIPAL REGISTRATION. Tht municipal registration books for Yorkville were closed on last Wednesday an-? the following is a list of the citizens who are duly qualified to vote at all municipal elections to be held during the next two years, including the general election of May 17: Adlckes, W. McCaw, H. I. Allison, J. B. McConnell, A. F. Allison, R. T. McConnell, W. H. Alexander, R. D. McConnell, R. S. Alexander, J. W. McCain, F. P. Barron, J. A. McConnell, W. M. Bowen, N. J. N. McDow, T. F. Bowen, B. R. T. McDowell, J. D. Bowen, W. J. McNeel, G. L. Brian, J. M. McNeel, S. M. Bratton, R. A. McCaw, W. B. Bratton, W. L. McCorkle, W. H. Bludworth, T. H. McNeel, P. T. Ballard, Thos. McKnlght, W. T. Bowen, J. B. McCaw, R. G. Barron, John I. McCorkle, N. C. Cody, A. Mackorel), J. S. Carroll, Jno. E. Mackorell, R. J. Connoly, J. R. Neil. W. S. Crawford, E. A. Neville, W. G. CnmAr _T C Ne&lv. H. A. D. ?arr' O'Leary, G. H. Carroll M. l. Pegram, J. B. Cartwrlght, A. T. Porter. F. N. Carroll, C. W. Qulnn, Jno. T. Carroll, Jas. E. Rose, A. Carroll, W. R. Rose, WalterrutT* Jo J;> Rose, Jos. C. Clinton, S. R Radcllffe, G. T. Dickson, Wm. Robinson, J. O. Dickson, J. B. Roth. Louis Dobson, R. H. Rawls, W. O. Dickson, J. H. Sherrer, L. B. Dickson, Jos. G. Sandlfer, John S. Dunlap, T. C. Snider, J. W. Dobson, F. G. Strauss, H. C. Dobson, J. W. Sherer, G. W. Dickson, W. S. Sherrer, C. F Ferguson, J. M. Smith, C. W Ferguson. W. E. Starr. J. M ??r<rUS?,^ L- G- Sml?h. M. A. W. rltnn' w" ?" Shleder, D. L. G,e"n- H. C. Sherer, J. A. ?r SJ' 2; % Schorb, J. R. Grist, W. D. Schorb, G. T. Grist, A. M. Speck, T. W. Gnat, Sam M. Steele, W. B. Grimes, P. M. Spencer, C. E. Grimes. I. B. Smith, F. E. Wart, J. R Tlddy> Frank Hart, James F. White, J. P. Harrison, W. P. Wylle, W. B Hudson, W. H. Weber, S. A Tnman, Brooks Watson, J. A. Tones, J. S. Watson, S. W. Johnson, H.- E. Willis, M. C. Johnson. Jr., Sam, Williams. L. R. Jenkins, W. W. Wray. J. Q Ferguson. J. M. Wallace, J. F Kennedy.Sr.,W.M. Williams, G. W. Keller, J. J. Woods. A. F. Logan, J. R Wltherspoon. J. R. Dowry, j. E. White, W. G. Louthlan, L. W. Wallace. J. J. Louthlan A. H. Wllllams.Jr..W.B. Lowry, R. B. White. J. J. Lucas, J. H. Wallace, A. S. Love, P. W. Wllllam8.Sr..W.B. Lowry, P. A. Woods, D. T. Lowrance, G. M. Whltener. W. J Lowrance, Clarence Walker, J. O Lewis. W. W. Withers, R. J. TJ?nrt?er' Wagoner. J. S. Lindsay. j. r. Wright, Sr.. i. Montgomery R. E. Williams. W. L. Moore, B. N. White. M. W. Moore, W. B. Walker, m. j. Moore. W. T. Youngblood, J. F. Miskelly, J. D. CIRCUIT COURT. In the case of Mrs. Harriet J. Bratton vs. W. N. Ashe. Jr., which was still under consideration when the last issue of The Enquirer went to press, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $250. T. F. McDow for plaintiff, J. S. Brlce for defendant. The next case taken up Tuesday afternoon was that of N. W. Hawkins, plaintiff, vs. T. F. Jackson. This was an action for damages for alleged slander. The complaint sets forth that the plaintiff is a minister of the Gospel; that he conducted a meeting at Clover last year, and had for his assistant a Miss Carrie Arthurs. That after the meeting had closed, and the plaintiff had left town, the defendant T. F. Jackson circulated a report to the effect that the plaintiff had been committed to jail for an alleged offense which reflected on his moral character and on the moral character of Miss Arthurs. The plaintiff further alleged that by reason of this report, his usefulness as a minister had been unjustly Impaired, and he claimed damages in the sum of $10,000, The plaintiff sought to establish his case by a number of witnesses who testified to having heard the defendant make the alleged damaging statements. At least three witnesses so testified. The plaintiff himself testified that upon hearing the reports he went to Clover and had an Interview with the defendant. The defendant he claimed, admitted that he had repeated the statements complained of but claimed that he had gotten his Information from other parties, whose names he refused to divulge. When plaintiff threatened to sue unless the names were divulged, defendant swore at him and abused him roundly. The defendant, in reply disclaimed having circulated the reports complained of, but set up that during his stay in Clover the plaintiff had associated himself with people of questionable character, and so conducted himself as to give color to the probable truth of the rumors that had been circulated. He claimed that he had heard the story complained of; but it came from the mouth of one J. T. Kendall, and so far as he knew Kendall was the first man to publish the story In Clover. By way of justification of himself. he sought to show that the prosecution was the outcome of a conspiracy formed among Kendall, Hawkins and others for the purpose of getting money from the defendant. The defendant attacked the character of the plaintiff by implication, and the plaintiff introduced testimony in defense of his character. There was quite a large number of witnesses on both sides of the case from Clover and Gastonia and much interest was manifested, especially by people acquainted with the parties to the suit. Judge McDonald delivered his charge yesterday morning, and the jury deliberated from about 10 o'clock until 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when it agreed upon a verdict lor the defendant. Plaintiff's counsel promptly gave notice of a motion for a new trial. Another cjise involving the same state of facts with Mr. Jackson as defendant and Miss Arthurs as plaintiff, was continued. The plaintiff is represented In both cases by John R. Hart, Esq., and the defendant by W. B. McCaw, Esq. The next case taken up was that of L. H. Sistare vs. the Western Union telegraph company. The Issues were like this. The father in Rock Hill, sent the son, at King's Mountain, N. C? a dispatch telling him of the death of his mother. The message was sent Sunday afternoon during Sunday hours; but did not reach King's Mountain until after the office was closed and was not delivered until the next day. Consequently the son was unable to arrive In Rock Hill until after the funeral. The plaintiff claimed damages in the sum of $1,000. The jury took the papers yesterday afternoon, and after remaining out all night returned a verdict for the plaintiff In the sum of $300. Wilson & Wilson for plaintiff; J. H. Marlon and W. B. McCaw for defendant. The next case taken up was that of E. P. H. Nevins against the Catawba Power company, for false imprisonment and abusive treatment The plaintiff represents that he was arrested on the grounds of the defendant company without a warrant and without authority of law. He claims damne-ps In thp sum of SS.000. ! This case was still in progress when The Enquirer went to press, and It will probably not be concluded before tomorrow. It Is the last Jury case to be taken up at this term, however. All the jurors not engaged upon it were discharged this morning. LOCAL LACONICS. We Will Send The Enquirer From now until January 1st, 1905, for $1.28. Unveiling By Woodmen. The Woodmen of the World unveiled a handsome monument to the late T. H. Lesslie at Bethany, Wednesday morning. The address of the occasion was made by Hon. Louis Dorroh of Greenville. There was a large crowd in attendance. Baseball at Bethany. A correspondent writes that a baseball game took place at Bethany last Wednesday afternoon between the home team and players from Yorkville, Filbert and Bowling Green and the home team was defeated by a score of 14 to 8. Tenant House Burned. A tenant house on the plantation of Mr. J. R. Hogue, about seven milep west of Yorkville, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The fire Is thought to have originated from a stove flue and was discovered In time to admit of the removal of most of the contents of the house. The loss Is about $100. There was no Insurance. Bitten By a Mad Dog. Two children of the Bethany neighborhood, named Kiser, one aged six and the other ten or eleven years, were UlllCIl uy U Iliauuu5 iaai x uvau?/ m* ternoon, and Mr. Wm, Bigger was in Torkville this morning soliciting contributions to a fund that is being raised to send the children off for treatment. The mad dog that bit the children, was killed shortly afterward. Rocked the Train. A stone crashed through a window of the northbound passenger train on the Southern railroad Just after It ! passed Tlrzah last Monday afternoon, and bruised the hand of a passenger. It was thrown by some malicious person whose identity has not yet been definitely established; but the proper authorities are at work on the case and in a fair way to make an arrest Big Bald Eagle. The E.VQum&n has a large bald eagle that was killed near King's Mountain battleground yesterday morning. It weighs nine pounds and has a spread of seven and a half feet from tip to tip. Mr. Robert Farls killed it with a shot gun and we are Indebted to him for having it in our possession. We are arranging to have it properly stuffed and preserved. Delayed Material. The Catawba Power company has not yet been able to put Its power in Charlotte on account of the delay in receiving the necessary material, cross arms, posts, etc. It is expected, however, that everything will be in readiness within another week or two. Up to this time only one of the big water wheels is being operated, and it will- be some time Derore tne services or ail iourare required. Injured In a Runaway. Mr. W. Henderson Carroll, a wellknewn farmer of Cherokee township, Cherokee county, was seriously injured last Tuesday as the result of a runaway accident, which occurred while he was on his way home from Gaffney. At first it was feared that his' injuries would prove fatal, but he is now thought to be out of danger. Mr. Carroll is pretty close to eighty years of age. Bethany High School Closing. The Bethany High school closed Its session last Wednesday, with appropriate exercises, consisting of music, declamations, debates, essays, etc. The question for the debate was, "Resolved, That railroads should be controlled by the government of the United States." Messrs. Moffatt McGill and P. C. Goforth represented the affirmative and Messrs. A. T. Lathan and H. B. Pursley the negative. The judges were tv- ? t-*??i? r?r? nr ofovan. ur. lit. w. ricosijr, ncv. xv. iu. oiw?w?son and Mr. R. S. Galloway. They gave their decision In favor of the negative. The declalmer's contest was participated in by A. B. Glasscock, A. B. McFadden, H. B. Pursley, A. T. Lathan, P. C. Goforth, Moffatt McGill. Mr. R. S. Galloway, Rev. W. G. Neville and Mr. R. L. Parish acted as judges and awarded the prize, a gold medal, to Mr. Moffatt McGill. Mr. P. C. Goforth won a medal for penmanship and Mr. Moffatt McGill was also awarded the medal for the best Individual debater. The medals were presented by Mr. Galloway with appropriate remarks. The essayists were Eunice Quinn, Eunice Plaxco, Willie May Grayson and Elizabeth Faulkner. All. acquitted themselves with credit. There was some good music during the exercises, Prof. R. J. Herndon assisting with his cornet, and Miss Lynch accompanying on the piano. To Issue Bonds. Secretary Love, of the State Fair association, has completed arrangements for the issue of $30,000 worth of bonds for the further development of the affectiveness of that organization. *