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Scraps and .facts. ? A pony race from Chicago to the exposition grounds at Atlanta, a distance of 906 miles, commenced last Thursday between two cowboys on the one hand, and two representatives of the stock yards on the other, for a purse of $2,000. The cowboys are Henricho Schutley, a Spaniard, and Arthur Bingha, better known as "Billy the Kid." The stock yard men are H. G. Payne and Harvey Campbell. The riders expect to make the trip at the rate of one hundred miles a day and accomplish it in nine days. They will telegraph their whereabouts to the papers all along the route. ? James Corbett, the champion pugilist, who was recently divorced from his wife in New York, was remarried at Asbury Park, N. J., last Thursday, his bride being Jessie Taylor, of Omaha, Nebraska, known on the stage as Vera Stan wood. She was the other woman in the divorce suit. It will be remembered that in the decree of divorce, Corbett was forbidL?i. 1.L.4 J i den to re-marry; due mat uocs uui amount to much. The decree was from the courts of New York. When re-married Corbett claimed citizenship in the State of New Jersey. So long as he does not claim residence in New York, the laws of that State cannot interfere with him. ? The recent disturbance at Winston N. C., over the alleged desire of the white people to lynch the Negro, Arthur Tuttle, for the murder of Policeman Vickers, has quieted down without bloodshed. Tuttle wis convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to the penitentiary for 25 years. This was perfectly satisfactory to the whites, although the Negroes hoped for a lighter sentence. Tuttle was hurried off to the penitentiary without delay, and the gatling gun *V>Qt VioH Keen horrnwed for the nur pose of guarding the jail, was returned to Charlotte. The case against the turbulent Negroes for riot has not yet been disposed of. ? It is now reported that the Cuban insurgents have decided to do what they can to secure recognition from the-various powers as belligerents. Then it is their purpose to force the war to a speedy ending, and if successful, make an effort to secure admission to the United States. The probability that they will be able to throw off l he yoke of Spain seems to be strong at this time ; but as to whether they will be annexed to the United States is a question for the future. Spanish soldiers in Cuba are said to be dying from yellow fever at the rate of from 150 to 200 a day. Spain is trying to send out an additional force of 25,000 soldiers; but complications are arising that may prevent the effort. The disaffected Republicans of Spain are threatening revolt with a view to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic. Altogether, the affairs of Spain, just now, seem to be in a much worse condition than those of Cuba. ? In his great speech at Carey, N. C., last Thursday, Congressman J. C. Sibley paid his respects to John Sherman's position on the financial question with remarkable severity. He said : "When the genius of all evil shall call from the vasty deep the spirits of the traitors and agents of disaster among mankind to pass in grand review, there will be among them Judas Iscariot, Benedict Arnold and John Sherman. What shall be their plea? Judas Iscariot will be able to say: 'I had the grace to return to the corruptionists the price of my treachery ; I had the grace to expatiate my crime by going out and hanging myself.' And others will have a plea of like character ; but none can be offered by John Sherman, and all the spirits of evil will give way to him, for his only plea can be the working of disaster to his country, without having followed the example of Judas Iscariot, or any one else." ? On his authority as a member of the national committee, appointed by the Memphis free silver convention, Senaator Marion Butler has issued a call for the organization of free silver clubs iu every county in North Carolina. He says that the gold monometallists want to prevent the coiuage of any more silver at a ratio of 16 to 1, and to take away the legal tender quality of that which has already been coined. Then the next step will be to destroy all silver certificates, treasury notes and greenbacks, so as to fasten upon the country interest bearing bouds to the amount of currency destroyed, and make all payable in gold. When this is done, the hard times that we uow have will be made twice as hard, and the liberty aud prosperity of the American people will be gone forever. "The time has come," concludes the address, "when it is the duty of every patriot of every party, to come together and fight the English gold curse with the same unity, zeal aud determination that our forefathers fought and drove British bayonets from American soil." ? The office of minister to Mexico is vacant, and ex-Senator Matt Ransom is out of a job. This condition of affairs is the result of a recent decision of Acting Attorney General Holmes Conrad. Section 2, article 6, of the constitution, declares that "No senator or representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created or the emoluments of which shall have been increased, during such time. The salary of the Mexican mission was inincreased $5,000 while Mr. Ransom was a member of the senate, and Mr. Ransom was appointed before his term of oflice expired. The question of the legality of the appointment was questioned at the time ; but, for some reason, nothing was done, and Mr. Ransom has since been serving and drawing his pay as minister. A few days ago the auditor of the treasury refused to pass favorably on the vouchers for Mr. Ransom's salary, and that precipitated the long delayed action. There is nothing to prevent the president from reappointing Mr. Ransom, and the probability is that he will do so without delay. <?hc ^lorhvitlc (gnquirrr. YOItKVILLE, 8. C.: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21,1895. ? Along with the reduction in the price of whisky, comes the report that the dispensary constabulary force is to be reduced to about 20 members. The constabulary has been costing about $40,000 a year, and is the most expensive feature of the law. ? There is but little reason to doubt that a maioritv of the voters of South Carolina, and for that matter of the United States, are in favor of a return to the free coinage of silver ; but that does not mean that free coinage is necessarily going to win in the next election. The free silverites are so badly scattered among the Democratic, Republican and Populist parties, that there is but little reason to hope that they can ever be united on the one all important issue. ? The only thing that prevented the success of the sneak game attempted by the Republicans yesterday was the fact that a majority of the Negroes were not properly registered. The whites seemed to take but little inter est in the election. The Negroes had been thoroughly coached as to how to act, and the way they came out to the polls was a caution. Perhaps it is all right this time; but the apathy of the whites at such a critical juncture as this is very dangerous. ? A commission appointed to investigate the massacre of the missionaries at Kucheng, China, has arrived at the scene of the recent outrages. The natives. are said to be very much aiarmed, but they don't seem much disposed to make any further trouble. The investigation will probably result in the execution of a dozen or so Chiuamen who had nothing whatever to do with the recent murders, while the guilty parties will very likely go free. ? The papers are on the lookout for the development of a big sensation in dispensary circles, in Charleston. It has been whispered around lately that several of the dispensers have been guilty of violating the law in various ways, selling liquor after hours and on Sundays to minors and habitual drunkards. It is also possible that they are suspected of selling a little on their own private account. Several constables are suspected of standing in with the keepers of "blind tigers," and the prevailing rottenness is supposed to be widespread. Several Pinkerton detectives arrived in the city a day or two ago, and the general understanding is that their errand is to secure the necessary proof for some convictions. In the meantime, those on the outside are waiting to hear something drop. MERE MENTION. If Senator Joe Blackburn is not reelected from Kentucky, his successor will be a Republican. Enough Democratic primary candidates have already pledged themselves to Blackburn to insure his election. Buffalo, N. Y., wants either, or both, of the national conventions, and has offered $300,000 for them. If the offer is accepted, $'200,000 is to be used in the construction of a building capable of seating 25,000 people. Twentythree Italians, charged with participation in the recent attacks upon the colored people at Spring Valley, 111., have been arrested. Hon. J. C. C. Black has been renominated by the Democrats of the Tenth Georgia district, to make the race for congress against Tom Watson, in the special election to be held in October. Congressman Sibley spoke to 2,000 people oil the silver question at Carey, N. C., last Thursday. Had it not been for a tremendous rain, it is believed that there would have been at least 5,000 people present. Rain poured in torreuts all during the speech, and the people listened as attentively as if they had been under shelter. Mr. Sibley was cheered with the greatest enthusiasm. The supreme court of Georgia has reudered a decision in which it sustains the position of the Seaboard Air Line in the recent boycott case. The decision has no practical effect, for the reason that the trouble had already been amicably adjusted on the Seaboard's terms. Metropolitan Police Threatened. In an interview last Friday, Governor Evans threatens that unless there is an immediate improvement in the enforcement of the dispensary law in Charleston, he will establish the metropolitan police system in the city within less than 60 days. He wants it distinctly understood that he is not bluffing. LOCAL AFFAIRS. INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. W. J. Stephenson, County SupervisorCalls for an extra meeting of the county board of commissioners on Wednesday, August 28, at 10 o'clock a. m. The Yorkville Enquirer?The man w ho borrows The Enquirer to the annoyance of the subscriber. A. M. G list?Otters to sell you a water motor, suitable for running a sewing machine. Price $5. W. M. Grier, President?Announces the opening of Erskine college on October 1st. W ill send catalogue to those who desire further information. H. C. Strauss?Gives his version of the A, B, C of business and calls attention to a number of articles he is offering for sale. T. M. Dobson ?fc Co.?Announce the arrival of some new goods, including 1,000 yards sheeting at 41 cents per yard, jeans at different prices, ladies' slippers, Webster's dictionary for $1.50, kitchen furniture, picture frames, coffee at 24 cents. 21 lbs sugar for 81, stationery and school supplies and summer goods at almost your own price. Kennedy Brothers A Barron?Tell of the value of Mansfield's Magic Food, for horses and mules. Latimer's Bazaar?Is offering ladies' vests for 25 cents, that others are selling at 75 cents. There you can also find gloves, corsets, hosiery and Reed's shoes. No books or memorandums are kept, but the money must come everytime. J. J. Hunter?Talks about "pretty shoes ior preuy wuuieu, ?uu icib u uc Mi?m u that he controls the sale in Yorkville, of the Weylman shoe. He also tells you about trunks, valises, bags, new fall and winter goods to arrive and Strouse and Brothers's clothing. J. F. Wallace, Chairman?Gives notice of the opening of the graded schools on Tuesday, 27th instant, and publishes the price for tuition for pupils outside of the school district. LOCAL LACONICS. Until January 1896. The Twice-a-Week Enquirer will be furnished from this date until January 1, 1896, for 65 cents. Opens the 27tli. The impression has gotten out that the Yorkville Graded schools open on August 26. This is a mistake. The school opens on Tuesday, August 27. Exterminating the Dogs. Five deceased dogs were found lying in the vicinity of the old Narrow Gauge depot last Sunday morning. It is supposed they were poisoned. Bad Luck of Mr. Brandon. Tit.. T* I? Pn<>r\f "RntKol V?arl Hill X* AJ? JLfiaUUVUj VTA A^VVUVlj UMV? the misfortune to lose a good mule last week. The animal took sick on Wednesday and died on Thursday. Fannie has Won Again. Messrs. Whittaker& Parish's Fannie Rowena, is making a fine record among the two-year-olds on the St. Louis race track. She won another $400 purse last week. Population of the County Home. Superintendent Gaulden, of the county home, says that there are now 34 paupers in'that institution. These include seven white children. All the inmates are white except nine. For Assault and Battery. Lark Stewart, colored, was committed to jail last Friday to serve a sentence of 25 days for assault and battery. He was sent down by Trial Justice J. Q. Howe, of Clover. Big Sale of Whisky. Distiller J. A. Barry has made a big sale of whisky to the State dispensary, and within the past few days he has delivered in the neighborhood of 1,500 gallons at the depot in Yorkville. Beauty and Comfort. The Narrow Gauge railroad has put on a parlor car for the special accora? - J ~ /vf oummnv f rarolorc hotwppn II1UUUUUU XJl OUUJUJVI tIMVV.VAO VVV ? Chester and Lenoir. The car is fitted up with comfortable chairs and is a model of beauty aDd convenience. On a Vacation. Captain J. R. Boxtell, the popular conductor, who does the passenger work on the Three C's between Shelby and Camden, is taking a summer vacation. Conductor Summero is holding down the run during Captain Boxtell's absence. Sent Up for Trial. Wm. Sanders, the Negro who was committed to jail last Wednesday for taking a grist from Black's mill under false pretenses, had a preliminary hear- 1 ing before Trial Justice Carroll on Friday and was re-committed to jail to await trial at the approaching term of the court of general sessions. Greeting from a Comrade. Many survivors of the Twelfth reg- i iment, S. C. V., will read with pleasure the greeting from their old comrade, Elam H. Holbrook. Holbrook, it will be remembered, always was a good, pious Christiau, even in i those days tbut tried men's souls. For many years he has beeu an earnest minister in the Methodist Episcopal church. VII xiivii uuuu iiciiativn About 500 Negroes went to Charlotte last Friday on Foster's excursion. The Charlotte Observer says: "Like all Negro excursions they had brass bands and a plenty' too. They discoursed some very good music of its kind duriug the day. After the bands quit playing, the crowds scattered here and there and took in the town. All seemed to have a good time. A more orderly set of Negroes could not be found." Nobody Hurt. Conductor Graham fired three shots at Will Caldwell, colored, with a pistol, at the Three C's depot, last Friday night. Upon th" arrival of the excursion train from C larlotte, Caldwell begaa using some profane language, and the conductor knocked him off the platform of the car. As the train pulled out, Caldwell threw a stone at Conductor Graham. The conductor was on the look out for the movement, and he fired at Caldwell three times. None of the shots took effect. Chicken Thieved. Chicken thieves have been putting in some very effective work about Yorkville during the past week. Among the sufferers from the raids of last Saturday night, were Mr. W. H. Quinn, on Kings' Mountain street, and Mr. Brooks Inman, on East Liberty street. Mr. Quinn lost five chickens and Mr. Inman lost 10, for which he had been offered ?10. Mr. Inman has a clue to the thief who stole his chickens, and the probability is that within less than a week there will be another addition to the chain gang. Fine Grape*. Mr. A. W. Gladden, of McConnellsville, has the thanks of The Enquirer for a basket of extra fine grapes, brought to this office last Saturday. The grapes were of the Perkins variety, large in size, of a pinkish tint, and of delightful flavor. Mr. Gladden informed us that he has a large number of viues, and that usually he was peculiarly successful iu having fine yields nf ornnps It lias been his exnerience v* B'?IT MT that it is not a good idea to try to cultivate the ground in between the vines, further than to keep the grass well scraped off the surface. Who is He.? The Charlotte Observer says that at about 11 o'clock last Friday night, the police found a badly injured Negro lying by the side of the C., C. & A. track. There was a bad cut on the right side of the fellow's head, and it was only with the greatest difficulty that he was able to speak. He gave his name as Thomas Whisonant, and said he had fallen off the train ; but The Observer was unable to learn whether he meant the passenger or the Foster excursion. Inquiry in Yorkville has failed to develop any information about the wounded man. Goes to Washington and Lee. Dr. Wm. Spencer Currell, formerly of Yorkville, hut now professor of English at Davidson college, has been elected to the chair of English and modern languages at the Washington and Lee university, at Lexington, Ya. He has not yet signfied his acceptance of the new position, but as it is a specially flattering oue, it is not believed likely that he will refuse. Dr. Currell is generally looked upon as one of the best equipped professors of English in the South, and has also made a distinguished reputation as a lecturer on literary subjects. Railroad Earning*. The railroad commission has published its report of the earnings of the various railroads in the State for April, 1895, as compared with the same mouth of 1894. The figures, as they relate to the various roads in this section, except the C. C. & A., which is not reported, are as follows: Atlanta aud Charlotte Air Line, $55,585.83 ; an increase of $4,095.18. Chester and Lenoir, $2,573.40 ; an increase of $727.08. Georgia, Carolina and Northern, $49,168.31; an increase of $4,632.98. Ohio- River and Charleston, $15,120.14; an increase of $3,599.87. In the aggregate, all the roads in the State show up a net increase of $2,567.51. What Might be Done. The achievement of that 100 men, who, with 25 wagons, built a stone wall around Beersheba cemetery in a single day last week, furnishes a practical illustration of what any neigh1 t 1 ? l:-L Dornooa migoi accompusu uu wwisiuu. Suppose that same crowd should make up its mind to fix up a certain section of road. If it should just make up its mind to such a thiug, it could haul and crush the rock and lay down the macadam at the rate of not less than one-fourth of a mile a day. More than this, if all were equally interested in the road, it would be as remunerative work as any of them ever did. We would like to see some community take hold of the road question like those Beersheba people took hold of that cemetery wall. Women and Pistols. A crowd of Negroes got into a big row on their way home from a colored church about four miles south of Yorkville, on the Chester and Lenoir railroad last Monday night. Just what was the cause of the row we have been unable to learn ; but it partook of the nature of a general riot. James Ross was shot in the hip with a pistol of large size, and came up to Dr. Walker for repairs. Siua Moss was beaten almost to death. Warrants were sworn out yesterday before Trial Justice Carroli for the arrest of John Lowry, West Robbins and Will Perry on the charge of doing the shooting, and for Caroline Lowry, Betsey Lowry, Mag Lowry and Eva Meek on the charge of beating Sina Moss. There will probably be a preliminary hearing of the case today. A Truck Farmer Right. Mr. John Mallard, of Rock Hill, is one of those farmers who knows how to make every edge cut. He is not working much land?altogether he has under cultivation only four or five acres; but he gets as much value off of these as many farmers do off of 10 or 15. He does it by diversifying his crops. He raises all kinds of garden truck, and as soon as one crop comes off he is ready to put in another. In some iustances he plants a second crop while the first is maturing, and at no time is any considerable area of his small farm completely at rest. During the past summer he has sold $30 or $40 worth of vegetables from a halfacre garden. His present crop consists of mangel beets, sorghum cane, carrots, peas, potatoes, corn, etc. And iu values, he expects to get off his small patches as ranch stock feed as is usually produced on a 10-acre farm. Some Return*. On account of the general lack of in4. 4. A: A fkrv ICrCSlj UC U1U uut iu tuc cApcuac of getting up full returns from yesterday's election. At the hour of going to press the following had been received : Rock Hill?Democrats 304; Republicans 100. Tirzah?Republicans 10; Democrats 50. Newport: Democrats 34; Republicans 12. The indications are that the vote has been very light all over the county ; but all the same the Democratic ticket has carried by an overwhelming majority, The Republican Ticket. The first intimation that the Democratic Executive committee had of the Republican ticket that appeared yesterday, was on last Friday. Chairman Brice got wind of it in some way and telegraphed the news over the county. The ticket was composed ol the following well-known Negroes: S. E. Fewell, Blacksburg; David Crosby, Hoodtown ; L. R. Roddey, Harmony ; J. W. Smith, Rock Hill; T. F. Hunt, Yorkville. CAUGHT AT LAST. The good people of the Silver Creek neighborhood, six miles west of Yorkville, have been losing lots of chickens lately ; but now they think they are safe from further losses. They have run down one of the thieves, and are hot on the trail of the other. Both are Negroes. The chicken house of Mr. J. A, Lockhart was broken into on the 15th iustant and 17 chickens were stolen, There had been rain during the night and tracks were easy to follow. Some tracks were apparently made by the shoes of a woman, and led straight along the road to the bouse oi John Smith. John himself had help ed to follow the tracks; but when another member of the party got dangerously near some chickens that had been bid in a gully, Joht Smith excused himself on the pies of stomachache and shortly afterward turned up missing. Henry Whitesides had been seen in the company with John on the night before, and he was accordingly arrested and brought tc jail. After being committed to jail, Whitesides, who is only a boy 17 or 18 years of age, decided to tell all about the affair, and related how Smith and he had been raising the various chicken roosts, among others those of Mr, Lockhart aud Mr. J. A. Smith. He repeated the story to Trial Justice Carroll yesterkay, and as the result, Mr. Carroll decided to send him to the chain gang for 20 days for petit larceny, and so soon as that sentence is out, to send him up to the court of general sessions for trial ou the more serious charge of housebreaking. The whereabouts of Smith are not known. The fellow is believed to have skipped the country. He is only about 18 years of age ; but he is said to be a most accomplished thief. It is I his practice to carry on his raids, in a I bag, a pair of woman's shoes. After committing the theft, he puts the [shoes on and uses them for the purpose of throwing pursuers off the scent. REUNION OF THE VETERANS. All of the old Confederate veterans who go over to Rock Hill on the 27th are going to have a big time. They may rest assured of that fact in advance. A reporter for The Enquirer was over at Rock Hill a day or two ago and he found the people making arrangements the same as if they were going to entertain a Presbyterian synod or a Methodist conference. It is not going to be a camping out affair. No; nothing of the kind. Each family in town will undertake to entertain from one to a half dozen survivors, and they will put into practice what they understand so well, the art of making those who will be, at one and the same time, their own special guests and the guests of the town, feel at home. Captain Iredell Jones has general charge of arrangements for entertain ment, and, as a matter of course, is putting in his labor of love with all the enthusiasm of his nature. When asked by The Enquirer man as to who would be welcome on the 27th, he replied: "Everybody, of course. We want all to come who wish; hut understand we are not promising entertainment until after the veterans of York county are provided for. We are going to entertain every one of these, or know the reason why, and after that we are just going to do the very best we can for others. But, remember, it is the old veterans who are to have the right of way!" Conversation with others indicated that the whole town is looking forward to the 27th with pleasant anticipation, and the York county survivor who misses this opportunity to agaiu meet ; in pleasant intercourse with his old i frieuds, will have cause to regret it. All who expect to attend the reunion, i should notify Captain Jones of the fact, by mail or otherwise, without dei lay. YESTERDAY'S ELECTION. The election of delegates to the constitutional convention passed off quietly at this precinct yesterday. Although contrary to expectation, there was a Republican ticket in the field ; but there was no disturbance of any kind and but little, if any, excitement. The whites seemed to take but little interest in the election. Only a comparatively few voters wereiu from the country. About all of the town peo1 pie who voted iu the primary turned out, and with them, quite a number of nthprs whn fenrpH t.hflt the Negroes 1 might possibly muster enough votes to carry the precinct against the regular 1 ticket. The Negroes appeared to be well organized. Each voter knew exactly what to do. He first weut to the polls ? and offered to vote. If he had a certificate and there was nothing wrong with it,' the managers allowed him to deposit his ballot. If, however, he 'f had no certificate, or had one that did not come strictly up to the requirements of the law, the man1 agers told him to pass on. After 1 leaving the polls, each .rejected vo1 ter reported to a committee on the ground that was especially delegated with the duty of recording bis name. The total number turned down by the managers during the day, was about i 175. The total vote cast at this precinct > yesterday was 401, of which the Demo- < I cratic ticket received 273, and the i Republicans received 128. AFTER THE VAGRANTS. 1 A Correspondent Thinks That White and Illack Loafers Should Go to the Chain , Gang. s Editors of The Enquirer : I want ( to make a suggestion for the benefit of the town council, and one of which I " am persuaded every citizen in the town who works for a living, will ap' prove. The suggestion is that the i council frame and pass what is known as an anti-vagrant ordinance and en, force it. It is apparent that there ! are too many vagrants ou our streets ^ who have no visible means of support, 1 aud if they will not go to work of their ' own accord, they should either be > made to leave town or work in the i chain gang. I am not in favor of im, prisoning these vagrants and feeding ( them at the expense of the town without any return on their part; but if they are put in charge of Sergeant ' O'Farrell, I am sure that gentleman i will be able to get at least the cost of feeding them out of them. I hope the . council will consider this matter fav( orably, without delay, and enforce the ordinance to the letter, whether the ' vagrant be white or black. We will ' then be able to stop a serious leak on the resources of those of the community who earn what they consume, and pay the taxes. *** A SURVIVOR OF THE TWELFTH. Texan Sends a Greeting to the Survivors at I Rock Hill. Editors of the Yorkvllle Enquirer: Will you kindly allow me space in your most excellent paper for a few lines? To the Confederate Veteran's Reunion at Rock Hill on the 27th of August, 1895, I send happy greetings to all, aud especially to those of Company A, Twelfth regiment, South Carolina volunteers, of which I was a member, and of Company B, with whom I was especially associated. It would give me great pleasure to see, talk and shake hands with you all once more. God bless you all! May we spend the remnant of our lives so that we may meet where war never comes. E. H HOLBROOK. Kenedy, Karnes county, Tex., August 15, 1895. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. Holland Released. Detective nouaua, who was recenwy confined in Edgefield jail on the charge of suborning witnesses, has been released. He indignantly denies the charges that have been made against him. He is arranging to establish a big detective agency in Columbia. Sentiatlon in KdgeAeld. Columbia Evening News: Quite a sensation was created in Edgefield on Thursday morning last, when Judge Townsend issued a rule against nearly every county official, to show cause why indictments should not be preferred for various irregularities. Paid Back the Appropriation. Commissioner Mixon, last Friday, paid back to the State, the $50,000 originally appropriated by the legislature with which to run the dispensary business. Not including the amount J a - returned iu me oimc, mo uisjjcusmji now has on hands total assets to the amount of $231,000. The Jonen Father and Son Acquitted. The trial of the Messrs. Jones, father and son, in Edgefield last week, for the recent murder of John C. Swearingen, resulted in the acquittal of both. The Messrs. Jones held that the killing was done by the father in self-defense. The State claimed that the killing was premeditated, and had witnesses to prove that the balls taken out of Swearingen's head and trnnk, were of different sizes. To the astonishment of everybody, however, Judge Townsend refused to allow any evidence that pointed in this direction to '