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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
QUESTION OF THE HOUR.
CAN LEGISLATION PREVENT LABOR
STRIKES?

An Open Letter from Ex-President JEFF
ferson DayiS--A Court of Arbitration
Suggested ~ u Solution of n Difficult
Problem.
GALVESTON, Ten. April 24.-The
following letter from EX-President JEFF
ferson Davis, Of the Confederate States,
to II. w. Pope, Of Marshal, Texas, in
which Mr.. Davis gives his views as to
what legislation might be adopted to
bring about harmony and unity of action
between capital and labor, has just been
made public.
BEAUvoIR, MISS, March q. 1885,
The Hon. II. w. Pope-My Dear Sir:
Fully appreciating the compliment con-
veyed by your request Cor my views as
to what legislation might be adopted to-
adjust the conflict now going on between
capital and labor, r'gret that the
compliment is so little nlerited. The
old war between capital and labor has
called forth the best intellects of Europe.
1t has disturbed commerce, overthrown
governments. produced anarchy, and
crept from the wreck without solving
the problem. With US the conlestis IN
its incipient state and happily it may be
that something can be done TO check its
growth. Self interest and free competi-
ton for labor will. where laborers are
abundant, give to the rich the power to
Cypress the poor. We cannot iegislatc
to destroy the motive ofself-interest, for
that lies at the foundation of progress,
and our efforts must, therefore, be direc-
ted TO unlfying the interest of labor and
capital as far as this may he done by the
legislatures Of the States. The present
form or conflict in our country is be-
tween associated labor and the Organiza-
ton employing it. II is not n sufficient
answer to say that the price Of labor
las advanced. unless it can be shown
that the profits moved pari passu with
the profits of capital; for in this, as in
other things of comparative welfare, we
must consider the relative improvement.
The standard Of comfort rises proper
tionately to the increase of wealth in the
country. Your idea of a Court of Ar
biration, think, has much to recon-
mend 1t. The organization Of such a
Court, so as to secure equally the coufi-
lence of both the contending parties,
would require both llberality and dis
cretion, should be based on something
like cooperative principal of industri-
III partnership, in which the wages Of
employees should be measured by the
profits Of the corporation. IF in this
manner a community Of interest could
be established, the welfare and content.
ment of both would seem to be possl-
bic result.
"With sincere regard and best wishes
for you and yours, I am your friend,
JEFFERSON DAVIS"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
The Work of u Eiend.

ATLANTA, GA, April GA wreck.
er placed a crosstie on the track OF the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad, near Silver Creek, Tuesday
night. then stepped back in the dark and
watched an approaching freight train
strike 1t and roll down ten foot embank-
mcnt. One man was instantly killed
and another fatally injured. The man
who was killed was Thomas Shenan who
was lireing for his transportation from
Chattanooga 10 Atlanta. He was crush
ed and cut to pieces. Letters Oh his
person show that he was citizen OF
England. Jack Wright, the engineer,
was so badly injured that he will die.
Nike Wrinkle. the regular fireman, was
asleep in the tender. He was not
scratched. The engineer saw the OBJ
struction just before he struck it, but
was not able to stop the train. The
wrecker has not been captured,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
SHOCKING DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.
A Jealous Man Shoots His wife, and Then
Blows OFF His Head.


New ORLEANS, April 23.-lIarly
this morning Mrs. William E. Nessen
was awakened by her husband, who
told her that as they could not live
peaceably they had better die together.
At the same time he drew revolver.
Mrs. Nessen caught his arm. but he
fired. the bullet passing through her
wrist. Their thirteen-ycar-old son cush-
ed III grappled his fathers arm, but the
second shot took off the boys finger
and sent the. buiiatiutof fIsia sYate 8 bfeast {
infictins probabliTy + . atalwound. Mrs.
Nessen ran screaming from the house,
but sank unconscious to the sidewalk.
Her husband did not attempt to follow,
but going to- their room removed his
false teeth, and placing the muzzle of the
revolver in his mouth blew off the top
ofhis head, dying almost instantly. lie
has frequently accused his wife Of inf
deity and they had many quarrels in
consequence. He leaves ten children,
the result of three marriages. The
youngest child is six months old. Ncs-
sen was sixty-two years Of age. His
wife is forty.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
a FIrntlish Murder Confessed.

AUGUSTA. April 23.-Preston Valen-
tine, colorcd, who was arrested at Low
moor, Virginia, and brought to Angus
ia, confessed to The murder of William
Wales before the grand jury to-day.
Wales was watchman at the depot Of the
Augusta and Summervillc Railroad.
Valentine struck him on the head with q
pick. saturated the body with oil and
fired the buildings. After avoiding ar
rest for eighteen months he was finally
captured in Virginia. The murder eX-
cited deep indignation, and fears were
entertained that Valentine would be
lynched. The law will take its course.
The object of the murder was robbery.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
The Poet Priest Dead.

LOUISVILLE, KY. April 23.-Father
Abram J. Ryan, the Poet Priest OF
the SOUTH" died at the Franciscan Mon-
astery at st. Bonifacius in this city to-
night. He came here a month ago from
the Catholic institution ut Reading,
near Cincinnati. lie intended to make
his retreat here. and finish The Life Of
Christ" which he mad undertaken. lie
became ill within a week with organic
heart disease and grew steadily worse,
For several days past his mind wandered
and he has talked pitltully of his event.
full life in war days and has preached to
imaginary audiences. Yesterday he
passed into Il comatosc state. from which
he never reused.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
Buried in Il Sand Bank,

QUINCY, ILL.,, April 22.--Eddie and
Charlie Kinsmeyer, aged twelve and
seven years, and Charlie Kellerbach,
aged ten years, disappeared on the 4th
Of last September. Yesterday a man
hauling sand for foundry was loading
his wagon near the river bank, and on
lifting his shovel was Mortified at finding
that he had cut the head from a human
body. Upon further ivestigation the
bodies of three children were exhumed
from the sand bank and were identified
as those Of the missing boys. 1t is
thought that the boys were digging a
cave in the sand when it caved IN and
buried them alive.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
The Entnl Wedding Party.

The fatal ending of the wedding party
near Rice Station, Minn., forms one of
the saddest features of the wholesale
destruction of life and property wrought
by the recent cyclone. The party was
assembled at the residence of John
Schultz. farmer, to celebrate the we'd
ding OF their daughter. Mamie. The
ceremony was performed about O'Clock
by The Rev. Gustavus Smith. The after
noon was spent IN social enjoyment, and
at 1 o'clock the party gathcrcdabout the
wedding feast. 1t was happy as
scmblagc Of nearly forty persons, ccle-
brating the bridal festivities Of the
favorite daughter Of the house. The
cyclone came, and in the space of five
minutes the house was converted into
klndling wood and scattered all over the
farm. OF the happy party ofbut a few
minutes before. ten were corpses and
many Others were injured, several OF
whom will die. There was not a build
ing left in which the few survivors could
care for those not past help. The bride
groom was killed outright. but the bride
was only injured. The neishbors who
had escaped the fury of the cyclone
went to the rescue, and the bodies of
the dead were taken to the school house
at Rice Station,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
Insane From Fright.

We learn that Miss Maggie Cline
daughter of respectable citizen, of Ca
barrus county. has become insane. and
efforts are being made to secure her adj
mittancc to an asylum for treatment.
The case is a sad one. Mr.. Cline owns
vicious bull. which has the liberty Ola
pasture. and Il few days since the ynung
lady was Going through the pasture,
when the bull gayc her chase and ran
her across the field. The animal CAME
very near ovcrlakiny her. and such was
the shock to hcr nerves experienced by
fright over the occurrence, that her mind
gave way. 1t is hoped that tine and
good treatment will effect o complete
restoration of her rcason.-Charlette
Observer.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
EDITORS ON THE WAR PATH.
A Street Fight Between the Editors ut
WalterbOrO'.

Our streets were thrown into quite a
state of excitement on the morning of
the 10th instant, by an encounter be-
tween the editor of the Star and the
senior editor of the Press. The facts
as related by several eye witnesses are
as follows: On the morning of the 18th
inst. one day after the issue OF the Press:
at about half-past 7 O'Clock in the morn
inc as the senior editor of the last named
paper was his way to breakfast, and
Just as he passed the cornor of the
street on which is situated the store Of
Messrs. Terry u Shaher. his attention
was arrested by someone hailing. Stop
ping to listen he heard footsteps APP
preaching from around the corner, and
directly the editor Of the Star made his
appearance, each advanced toward the
other. and when they got within speak
ing distance the editor Of the Star i'll
quired, "Are you responsible for the
article which appeard in the last weeks
Press?" Press answered, Il am"
Whereupon the editor of the Star struck
him blow on the shoulder with his fist,
which was Immediately resented on the
part of the editor Of the Press by q blow
in the face. The editor of the Star then
struck his opponent on the shoulder
with his walking cane, which was resent
ed by blow iu the face. as before.
Again did the editor Of the Star raise
his cane. but before'thc blow descended
the Stars editor rolled Oh the ground,
from which position he arose to renew
the attack. Canes were now out OF the
question, and the battle continued in
regular lsticutr style, and sparring con-
tinued for a while. The parties then
came together, and the rcprcsen tatlve
Of the Press was trippcd. Both fell
together, the Stars editor falling Oh top.
which vantage ground he Immediately
made use Of. striking two or three blows
on the face Of his opponent with large
seal ring. At this .juncturc the friends
of the Star raised its editor up and pre-
vented the parties from again engaging
in the iisticuff. f.-Colleton Press.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
Ex-PreSidentA Arthur's Illness.

New YORK, April 22.-There are
many conflicting rumors in regard to
the illness of eX-President Arthur, but
that prevailing is that he is slowly I'M
proveing. Mr. Sherman w. Knevels.
his law partner, said last night: Il
have not seen Mr.. Arthur tor few days,
but have heard from him within the last
twenty-four hours. lie is gradually
improving, and | do not think his condi-
tion at all serious. believe that he has
some trouble with his kidneys, but If the
fine weather continues we may hope to
see him about sOOn."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
Resurrected from Death.

Last week IN accident occurred in this
county, the results of which are rather
remarkable. Mrs. Barnwell Akin MISS
cd her little girl. and after searching
some time found her in q tub Of water
dead. This was some time in the after
noon. The body ofthe little one was
taken out and carried in the house, and
after night came on life asserted its
sway, to the joy Of the parents. Our
informant states that she was quite i'll
on Sunday and may yet die from the
effects of being in the water so long,
Barnesvillc (Ga.) Gazette.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
CollcctOr Bradley Confirmed.

WAsHINGToN. April 2l.-Among
the combinations made by the Senate
to-day was d. C.. Bradley to be Collec-
for of Revenue for South Carolina.
This case gave rise to considerable
discussion, Bradley being charged with
moonshining predictions. Edmunds
is said to have led the opposition to
Bradley in person, but he had been
tavorably reported by the Finance COM
mlttee and was confirmed By q to l6.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
An E,ljtor's Awful Crime.

B1HMINGHAM, Ala. April o.
Thomas w. Ellis. young man about
% years of aye. who a month ago began
to publish sensational weekly paper
called The Hornet" akn,l Of miniature
Pail Mall Gazette, late last night shot
and killed Clara Ross, an inmate of the
house of ill-famc. Ellis hurrlcdly lett
the house and, proceeding to a hotel
near. he surrendered himself to the
officers. not, however. before he had at
lcmptcd suicide with the pistol placed at
his own head. There were no witnesses
to the affair. The woman was found
locked in room shot through the head.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
THE TERRIBLE FIRE AT STRY.
Sixty-Eight Bodies Taken From the RUNE
Twenty Deaths From Exposure.


VIENNA. April 2l.-Thc condition
of affairs ut Stry among the people who
lost their homes by the great fire is most
pitlable. Most of the victims are with
out food or means. and arc rendered
desperate by the thought of starvation.
Farmers in the vicinity have been visi-
ted by .nobs OF men, who have first de-
manded food, and then, If refused, stole
it. Owners of farms are now compelled
to barricade ;helr houses as the only
way to guard them from being plumber
ed of food by the mob, which on account
of hunger is becoming uncomfortable.
Numerous struggles for food, resulting
in bloodshcd have taken place. All the
public archives and registers Of the city
of Stry were lost in the fire. 1t will be
necessary to ask grants OF money from
the Limbcrg Diet and the Reichrath to
relieve the distress of the thousands OF
destitute people.
The search for the remains Of persons
who lost their lives during the contlagra-
ton has been proceeding as rapidly as
circumstances would allow. Thus far
siXty-elght bodies, charrcd so as to make
recognition difficult, have been taken
from the ruins. There have been twenty
deaths in the fields since Sunday OF in
valids, young and old who were taken
out of town to escape the flames. Over
six hundred houses were destroyed.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
Salary OF professor of applied
mechanics. s......s............
Equipping department ofapplled
800

Salary OF professor of applied o
mechanics. 3oO
Equipping department ofapplled
mechanics. ............. A,Zoo
SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY ACADEMY
Insurance Citadel buildings. s4OO
Support of benefciaries. s........ ..20.OOO
DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND ASYLUM.
Support of Dumb and Blind
Asylum. .".slu'OuO
Insurance on buildings. ......... 3Sl
Dro,nare 200
Purchasing organ. ......... A,@oo
CATAWBA INDIANS.
Support Of Catawba Indians. sSOO
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT.
Per diem. mileage and stationery
certificates. .S5O.OOO
Paw officers and EMPLOYEES. 80. 5000
Contingent expenses, Senate. 80. 400
Contingent expenses, House OF
Representatives. ves............. 6OO
Engrossing and enrolling depart
ment. t...,.................2 $500
Public printing. ..,............ $4,000
MISCELLANEOUS.
Civil contingent fund. d............s1,5O ,5O0
S. c. Agricultural Society. $500
Columbia water works. 1000
Repairing executive mansion. 49,: 700
Completing consolidation. 1000
Harber master, LharlestOn. i,lOO
State board ofequalization.. 1000
Muster roll ofsoldiers of the Revo-
lutlOn.. ...........-... oUU
Artificial limbs. 5000
Interest. consols. ............3 352. 796
Deficiencies. 2?,O2S
Agricultural College scrip. ll.5OS
Claims passed.. d.............. 1000
County Auditors salaries. 80. 2l,9O0
Total amount of State taxes. ..s932, l44.
To this must be added the County taxes
sand mill school tax.
The Agricultural Bureau has an in-
come from tax on guanO of between
$50. 900 and 100000. The people pay this
tax, the guano companies adding all
taxes and expenses to the selling price
of their goods.
The expense Of the Railroad Com
mission has so far been borne by the
railroads,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
WHERE THE MONEY GOES.
TWO MILLION OF DOLLARS SPENT
EVERY YEAR.

Particulars OF the Expense or the state
Government of South Carolina-Dots for
.Resor1ners to Work On-Whnt can be
Cut Gre
The following article will give the
reader the particulars Of the expenses Of
the State government Of South Carolina
for one year. AS this Is year of re-
form aud economy the people may from
these facts be able to show where re-
duction in our taxes can be made. The
total amount is nearly one million dol
lars. If we add the expenses OF the
various county governments and the
poD and school tax we will have very
nearly a total of two million dollars to
be raised By taxation for one year alone.
We hope some one will be able to point
out where o reduction in taxation can
be made:
GOVERNORS OFFICE.
Salary of Governor. 500
Salary OF Private Secretary. .l.5OO
Salary. of Messenger. 4OO
Contingent fund. nd.................4,O ,O0O
Stationery and stamps. 2oO
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Salary of ofLieutenantG Governor. 81, ,00O
OFFICE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Salary Secretary of State. ........S2. 100
Salary of Clerk. ..................l.5 .5OO
Contingent fund. d................. 25O
Stationary and stamps. 230
OFFICE CodPTROLLER-GENE
Salary of Comptroller-General.. .s2, 100
Salary of Clerk. :. ................l ,oOO
Salary OF, Bookkeeper.. ...,... .l.5OO
Contingent fund. d..............- 50O
Stationery and stamps. ........... $50
Printing blanks. &c.. 2OO
For examining the books Of County
Auditors and Treasurcrs.. GOO
OFFICE STATE TREASURER.
Salary ofState Treasurer. 80, 100
Salary of Clerk. ..................l, ,5OO
Salary of Bookkeeper. ....... .1,oUO
Salary of fBoookkeeperloan Depart
ment. ,ooO
Contingent fund.-. d................. 25O
Stationery and stamps. 250
STATE HOUSE AND GROUNDS.
Salary OF Keeper. r..........H" SoUO
Salary of Janitor. r............... 100
Salary of Two Watchmen. ....... 500
Repairing State House.. 200
improvement State House Grounds 200
OFFICE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Salary of Attorney General. go. so, 100
Salary of Assistant Attorney Gen.
crnl.,...............l.500 crnl 800
Contingent fund. ................. 200
Stationery and stamps. 6O
Eynenses ofltication. 1000
OifsY5E SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCA-.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
TION.
Salary Of Superintendent Of Educa-

ton. luU
SALARY Of Clerk. k..................l .l!100
Contingent fund. d.............. 200
Stationery and stamps. s........... $50
Books and blanks for public schools 800
Expenses State Board Examiners. 300
Conducting Normal Institutes. .l,5OO
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
Salary of Adjutant General. ...sl, 500
Salary of Clerk. ............. ,2OO
Salary of ateArmorer. ........ 500
Salary of Ordnance Sergeant. 400
Contingent fund. ................. $50
Stationery and stamps. l5O
Expenses Adjutant Generals
Office. e................ ........l ,UUU
Maintaining militia. .............l4 .0OO
Confederate rolls. ls.............. 500
JUDICIARY DEPARTMENT.
Salary of Chief Justice. ce..........$4 900
Salary Of Two Associate Justices 1000
Salary of S Circuit Judges. 900
Salary Of s Circuit Solicitors. ..l2,5 500
Salary of Clerk Supreme Court. 1000
Salary ofState Reporter. ....... 1000
Salary ofLibrarian Supreme Court 800
Salary Of Messenger Supreme
Court. Zou
salary. OF Attendant Supreme
Court. ...................... $50
Contingent Fund Supreme Court 500
Books Supreme Court. 1000
STATE LIBRARIAN.
Salary of State Librarian. ........ 1926
Contingent fund. ................. 200
Stationery and stamps. ........ 200
Purchase Supreme Court Reports. $50
REGISTRATION AND ELECTION.
Salaries Supervisors Registration $1,000
Blanks for general election. ..... 800
Books and certificates supervls-
OrS registration. On.............. 2,UUU
Commissioners and managers Of
election for per diem and mileage 0.00O
HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Salary Health Officer. Charleston $1,000
Salary Of Health Officer Hilton
Head. ouU
Salary of Health Officer. st. Hell
ena. a.................. oou
Salary Of Health officer Gcroge-
town. ..............." ouU
Salary of Keeper Lazaretto Hos
pltal. .....:... ..'.''.'' 3oo
Buildings at Port Royal. ........ 200
State Boad of Health. h............3, 5000
Maintaining Quarantine. .........l, 600
Repairing Keepers buildings at
quarantine station at Charles
tOn... .Z,oo
PENITENTIARY.
Salary of Superintendent. .......s 80. 100
Salary Of Physician. 1900
Salary of Clerk. .................l. .l.2OO
Salary Of Captain of guard. .....l. 200
Salary of Chaplain. n............... GOO
LUNATIC ASYLUM.
Salary of Superintendent. $4,000
Per diem and mileage of regents. 1000
Insurance Of buildings. gs.......... 5000
Support OF. ................... .W,VUU
Purchasing books for patients. -. 81
Center building. ............... III. llO
Repairs on new building. ........ 100
SOUTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY.
Salary Of librarian. n.............. SoOO
Repairs on buildings. LOCO
Insurance on buildings. ......... 1000
Support of schools. ............. .l5.0OO
Salary of assistant professor of
agriculture. ................. l,IOO
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-29
Shn,l by the Thousands.

Shad are more abundant in the CataN-
ba River this Spring than they have
been III twenty-five years. There Is 4
perfect camping ground at the Catawba
Falls, and We are informed that many
people are there night and day. Last
Sunday the traps got so full of shad that
the buzzards tiocked around the traps
and ate the fish which had died iii the
traps by reason of the traps being so
full Of fish that the water did not cover
Chichester Bulletin. April %.
Erred. T.. VAN MEEEBEKE, Of New
York, who is making tour Of the
county on bicycle, passed through
Spartanburg a few days ago. lie
averages thirty-four miles 4 day!
The Washington critic., 1886-03-31
LEGIsLATIvE AMENITIES.

In tilt between Messrs. Logan and
Teller in the Senate yesterday the gen
tleman from Illinois was reminded that
great soldier is not necessarily a great
legislator, and that making the Senate
ring with personal "reminiscences is not
necessarily craftsmanship; and was sar-
castically told that Senator'S who make
injudicious political insinuations in
angry debate are never known to
eXpunge them from the Record,
In response to these suggestions the
gentleman from Colorado was informed
that his remarks were unjust and un-
true"
In the House two members of the
Tennessee delegation, Messrs Hoax
and McMillin, exchanged compliments
by mutually remarking that better men
than either of them had been sent to
penitentiaries or hung.
In committee room distinguished
witness was informed by a venerable
legislator that he was impudent, and
the witness Colonel Casey Young in.
formed the legislator (Mr. Ranney) that
he was pettifogging lawyer,
These minor incidents of single
Congressional day suggest certain
analogy between the movement of the
legislative machinery and the tradi-
tional course of true love.