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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Confirm our statement when we say
that Acker's English Remedy is in ev-
cry way superior to any and all other
preparations for the Throat and Lungs.
In Whooping Cough and Group it is
naric and relieves at once. We offer
YOU sample bottle free. Remember,
this Remedy is SOLD on a positive guar
antee, by 2. Robertson, opposite Post
Office, Newberry, 5. {.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Thirty-Third Degree Masons.

WASHINGTON, Oct 15.-The supreme
council, Thirty-third Degree, Scottish
Rite Masonry, for the southern juris-
diction of the United States, met here
to-day. Among those in attendance
are several members from Japan and
Hawaii.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Cook Stoves.

Our stock is now complete, embrac-
ing the very best qualities. Prices and
Stoves to suit everybody, from $3.50
for No. Complete Stove up to finer
and more expensive ones. Every stove
warranted at S. ?. BooZer's hardware
and stove store. st
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Not If YOU go through the world dys-
peptic. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are
a psoitive cure for the worst forms OF
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Flatulency and
CONSTIPATION. Guaranteed and sold by
P. Robertson, opposite Postoffice, New
berry. =, G.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Fire in the Country.

Mr.. W. W. Davenport, of No. Z
Township, had his dwelling-house
burned on Saturday night, 18th in
slant. The fire was caused by de-
fective stove chimney. His loss is very
heavy. NOipsurance.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
WE HAVE THE STOCK! THE STYLES! THE LOCATIONS.
THE CAPITAL! THE ENERGY! The Low PRICES
AND, THEREFORE, THE TRADE!
|No nI .:x u. Ill III. H. IL ! III n n u, .
and under condition will bulge from our position h
BOSS BUSINESS H0ISE or NEWRERRV

Every brings styles and every train laden with
the latest novelties Despite the general dulness prevailed for
the last month our business has been satisfactory and our
are Is per cent. better than expected. -
We desire openly acknowledge gratitude to our patrons
thanking them for their past vor and hope continuance ia the
future assuring them that will ndeavors
and that they will always find stock Of goods
best quality and at the very lowest bottom figures We would like
busy that we actually cannot find the get
Rembeber that will cannot be undeso as we buy
for cash. and consequently offer every advantage
Finally in conclusion and BY way of panthe let impress
We handle Bacon Flour and Moases by load and
prices much lower than when these goods bought
smaller lots in fact offer you special Inducements n
COME AND SEE U.s. 49,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Our AGENTS.

Capt. L. 3. Whites will receipt for subScrip-
tionS and take new ones at Prosperity.
MF. i. ]. Wilson is authorized to do the
same a: Ridge Road.
Mr. Joel W. Riser will receive new subscrip-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Turnip Seeds. Turnip Seeds. Ruta-
basa, Early Flat Dutch, Red or Purple
Top, Amber Globe, Yellow Aberdeen;
Mammoth Globe, Golden Ball ana
other varieties just received and for sale
at Robertson's Drug Store, opposite the
PoStOffice.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
CARRIAGES.

October Sd, 1855, by Rev. W. j.,
Langston, Mr. Thos. r. Workman, Of
Newberry County, to Miss Mary Atchi-
son, daughter Of Mr.. Jas. L. Atchison,
I-cf Laurens County.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Shannon File, at J. w. Chapman's.
Flynn is again with us and prices
have gone down with a rush which
goes to show that he means business
this time. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
4 Prize to Purchasers.

To every one that buys suit OF
clothes with other goods to- the amount
Of $23.C" we will give a watch worth
500 free.
I'm. MINTER d JAMESON.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Two Good Gins.

We have two splendid gins in good
condition and ready to gin for all per
sons who will kindly bring us their
cotton. Clean seed and good turnout
of nice lint. Steam Press.
2t. DOMINICK & LOTELACE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Box Papers. at J. W. Chapman's,
"Comet Style" Bullion" "Charred
Edge etc, etc.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Everyone should see Wright 81. W.
Coppock's Underwear before purchas-
ing. 1t is as comfortable as ornamen-
tai. This is saying much, but it's true.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Wright & J. w. Coppock's line of
Cents Neckwear is just awfully nice.
That is what the ladies say, j. e., the
lest looking ones. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

SCHOOL CRAYoN.-Having bought
a large supply we can afford to sell
cheap. Call and examine at Hunts
Book Store tt
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Don't forget that d. B. Wheeler has
on hand at reasonable prices the Do
mestic, Davis and the New Home sew
in" Machines. II
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

The best tome for weak and delicate
children, and also the best remedy !oI
coughs and colds, is Cod Liver Oh, Wltn
Hvpophosphites. Prepared by =:
Robertson, pharmacist, opposite tae
Post Office. u.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Very fine assortment Of Breech-load-
ing Guns, Gun Tra 2pings and Amnu-
milton for sale at unprecedented low
prices for cash, by Peoples & johnson.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

A full stock Of general Hardware,
Builders Material and Cutlery now in
store and at greatly reduced prices for
cash, at Peoples & Johnson's. At
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

SHILoH's VITALIZER is what you
need for Constipation, Loss of ofAppetite,
Dizziness, and all symptoms OF Dys-
pepsia. Price 10 and IS cents per bot
flo
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
A CARD.

T CAN now be found at the store of
i Jos. Mann, Newberry, S. c., and
am prepared to show my friends full
line of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, No
tions, Toys, etc, at remarkably low
prices. Don't fail to call and see me
before buying.
2t 7. T. SETTLER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

SLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shi!oh's Cure
is the Remedy for you.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Glenn Springs Water, just received
and for sale by case or bottle, by P.
Robertson, Pharmacist, opposite the
postoffice.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We
guarantee it.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Lime.

Received this day one car load goo
barrels) fresh Lime; large barrels and
best quality at S. P. BooZer's. st
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Hallow, Charlie! Have YOU been
spending the winter in Mexico? Nav,
been to Wright 4 Coppock's; couldn't
resist. u
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Please remember that we need mon
ey. and call and pay what you owe.
IL PEOPLES & JOHNSON.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Wright & J. w. Coppock have got
big stock, and they are going to sell it
or give it away. Mark this. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

I will sell all my stock of summer
goods for 20 per cent. less than cost.
IF y. G.. FLYNN.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Coal! Coal!

I Will keep on hand a full supply of
Red Ash Egg Coal. Give me a cab.
SAM 3. JONES.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Fresh Oysters! Freyh Oysters!!

Writing paper at 3 cents quire a
Hunt;s Book Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
. = -
Wonderful.

It is wonderful how J. S. Russell
can sell 10 cakes of soap for 25cts., and
groceries, dry goods, boots, shoes,
crockery-ware, glassware, tln-ware,
hardware, and other things so low
down. Call and see for yourselves. tt
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

More of those Oxford Bibles, at J. W.
Chapman's.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Lady Florence's Tooth and Mouth
Wash, an elegant and safe preparation
for preserving and beautifying the
teeth and Strengthening the gums.
For sale at Robertson's Drug Store, op-
Dosite the Post Office. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Wright & J. ". Coppock's is the
place to get your Clothing if.you want
to get the worth of your money. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Base-balls from SC. to $3.50, at Hunts
Book Store. tt.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Oil, Paints and Art material of every
description, at
If. HUNTS Book STORE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Remember that Wright 4 J. W. Cop
pock. give discount Of ten per cent
from regular prices on al cash sales.tfl
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Who keeps the incest stock of Hats in
Newberry? Wright & J. w. Coppock
Go and see them and be convinced. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
NOTICE..

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Newberry County, S. G., Oct. ., 1855.
NOTICE is hereby given that all
~ persons holding bills, accounts, or
demands of any kind against the
County, which have not been presented
to the Board Of County Commissit ners,
are required to deposit the same with
me, on or before the first day of No
vember, so that they may be examined
at the regular annual meeting of the
Board on the 9Th of November, 1888.
At. GEO. B. CROMER, Clerk.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Bucgies and Wagons

At low prices at Schumpert's En-
porium, next door to D, =. Wheeler.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

IF YOU wanta first-class Sewing Ma
chine, call on D. 3. Wheeler Oh Friend
street, next door to DR.. POpe's office. II
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

"Have YOU read the latest novel"
ssNo: what is it?' 1T IS 'Ihe quick oI
the Dead by Amelie Rives. 1t IS on
sale at Hunts Book Store.' Read 1t.
If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Croquet Sets. Hammocks, Fishing
tackles, ETC., at Hunts Book Store. tt.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Meals served at all hours and on
short notice at Sam Jones restaurant.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

CATARRH CURED, healthand swee
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price so cents. Nasal In
ceftor free.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Good Paper at Csc a ream, at j. "
Chapman's.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

You will save money by buying your
School Books at Hunts Book Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

GROUP, ,WHOoPING COUGE and Bron-
chitis immediately relieved BY Shiloh's
Cure.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
People Everywhere

School Books cheap at Hunts Book
Store. II
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

For lame back, side or chest, use Shi-
loh's Porous Plaster. Price p cents.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Shannon Files, cheap, at Hunts Boos
Store. L.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Are now being served in all styles at
Sam Jones' restaurant.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Connections, Cakes and Crackers al
ways fresh at 5. b. JONES: II
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Well Selected.

Remember that we have just added
to our stock, Dress Goods, Notions,
Gents Clothing, &c. New goods ali
through at low figures. Call and eN-
anime. WooTEN Il MCWHIRTER. If.
One car load fresh Rock Lime on
hand at Sl.35 per barrel, at Peoples &
Johnson's. It
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Il Sgews
$ ecial.

fkfassyt Notices.
III P. Scott, pastor, preaching
1: & ss,as ;. II g. m. and 100 D. III. Sun.
zs.sssSst ; 80 p. n. Mr.. J. =. Carwile,
3 s<eshdent. Prayer meeting Wednesday
- y. 10.
%,e@gTHERAS-Rcv. ". C. SchaefTer. pastor.
reaching next. Sunday by the pastor. at II
a. m: and Z ID p. m. Sunday school at 9 80 L.
M, DR.. W. Gus tave HouseGl, Superintendent.
Prayer meeting Friday at AS p. IN.
METHoDIsT-kev. J. L. Stokes, pastor.
Preaching by the pastor at II a. III. and : is
p: m Sunday school st p. m, Mr.. John w.
Chapman, Superintendent. Prayer meeting
at I:l5 p. m.
a. r. .PREsBYTERIAS-Rev. Z. ?. McClintock,
pastor. Service next Sunday by the pastor
st II a. m. Sunday school at $3.50 a. ul., Mr. NJ.
4: Carlisle, Superintendent. Prayer meeting
Thursday at lib p. Ii. Missionary Society
Wednesday at p. m. Mrs. G. Mower, Pres-
dent. ": g. T. L. Tuesday at : p. w., Mrs. C..
Mower, President
EPIsCoPAL-Rev- W. II. Hanckel, rector.
Service by the rector every third Sunday st
II a.. N. and 80 p. NJ Lay reading by Mr.. \.
B. MaZyck at l! a. II.
PRESBYTERiAN-Rev. J. S. CoZDy pastor.
Preaching by the pastor at II q. III. and 7:l5
p. m. Sunday school at 3 80 p M, Mr. W. E
Pelham, superintendent Prayer meeting
Wednesday at rs .. II.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18
Is Life Worth Living:

Staford's Copying Ink at Hnut
Book Store. II.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Full stock Of White Lead and Oil,
and other Paints at Peoples & John
sons. 1t
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

Good Writing Paper at 4c quire at
J. w. Chapman's.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vita
lizer is guaranteed to cure you.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-18

~ /, R,S. %:
This way a minute if
you please. Here are
some facts for your care
full consideration. We
are surrounded by
stocks Of Merchandise
ranging from $4,000
to $4,000, but the
Rouss System
is WINNING RIGHT
ALONG side Of them !!
Why is this thus ?
Simply because Of the
GREAT ADVANTAGE
OF THE CASH SYS-
TEN.
We are daily adding
numbers to our LONG
LIST OF CUSTOMERS
and our BUSINESS is
GROWING at a RAPID
RATE, the effect Of our
New Method.
Now it is left with
you. viii you join the
ranks Of those who are
marching under the
CASH BANNER, or will
you struggle on 2t2ader
the debt-bedr0ggled
cOl0Ts of the credit
07'23ey until you fail in
the unequal conflict?
OUR NEW YORK BUYER
is daily sending seme Of the
resistless bargains obtained by
him with the READY DOLLAR.
Call early before :heJ are all
gone, for they go cut as rapid
ly as they come in, aud you
may be too late if you delay.
REMEMBER THE
RACKET STORE.
COOK &
CARWlLE
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13
Fiftieth Congress-lst Session

In the Senate, on Wednesday of last week
House bill ives passed appropriatins SIS, oO(
Tor representation ct the International exni.
bition at Barcelona Spain The Senate
pAesed 1T pension bills and then adjourned
until Monday.
The Senate, Thursday, passed the bond
purchase bill. authorizing the Secretary OF
the Treasury at any time to apply the sur.
plus in the treasury to the pu rchase or re-
demPtion of United States bonds.
In the Senate Monday, MIR. Chand.
Ter introduced q bill for the collection
OF the direct tax Of 1861.
A deadlock has existed for O week
in the lower house Of Congress, ow.
Ing to the filibustering of severity
Southern democrats against the d.
rect tax bill. They say they will
hold out against it until sheol freeze
over. The provisiono OF this bill
were explained at length In the In.
TELLIoENcRR some time ago, and it
10 only necessary 10 remember that
the bill. approved August 5, 1861,
provided for tax of $40, 100000 to
be apportioned among the several
States according TO population. In
cases where the States did not pay,
the amount was collected. in whole
OF in part from individuals. The
amount collected was 1859. 685,
leaving $2,640,3l5 still due the gov.
eminent. 1t Is proposed TO return
the $l7,559,685 to the States from
which it was collected, which the
democrats are opposing on the
ground that IL is republican scheme
to dissipste the surplus and render
tariff reduction less necessary and
also because the collection of the tax
was constitutional.
The Senate Tuesday passed the
bill to authoriz the ownership by a.
liens OF certain interests in mineral
lands or mining claims in the Terri
tories,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13
ROMNEY.i APRIL Is. 1883.

The Call of the County Democratic
Eeecuiio. Conmittec for Nss. Meet
ings to select dsteyates to the Graf.
ton Diarict Coareation. and to ele ct
ns,o County Erecatire Committee.
The Democratic Executive Com.
mittce Of Hampshire county, at o
meeting held in Romney Tuesday
April s. 1883. decided and ordered
that q Msss-Meeting Of the Demo.
cratic voters Of this county be held
in tho Court House in this place on
Saturday. April 81. 1888. to appoint
delegates to the District Convention
to DO held at Grafton on Tuesday,
May 8, 1888, to select delegates to
represent this(the second)congression
al district in the Democratic Nation.
al Convention. which meets at St.
Louis, Mo-, June 5, 1888; and a'so
that another Mass Meeting be held
in the Court House in this place on
Tuesday. Mav 8. 1888. (irst day OF
Circuit CourD TO elect a Democratic
Executive Com mittee for the county
and for the transaction Of such 9th ,
business as may properly come be-
fore tie meeting.
j. +. RUSSELL, Chairman.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13
Latest News and Miscellane-
Gus Items.

Congress will probably not adjourn
before August.
The difficulty between this country
and Morocco, Africa, has been sat-
isfactorIly settled.
The opposition 10 the tariff bill, it
is said, intends TO resort to flibus-
tering IL 1t cannot kill the bill on a
direct vote.
Senator Quay Is being urged for
chairman Of the republican national
committee.
The Supreme Court Of the United
States has sustained the VALIDITY Of
the Pennsylvania statute prohibiting
The manufacture and sale of cleo.
margarine.
The death OF Ex-senator Conk-
ling. OF New York, is daily expected
John l.. Sullivan has challenged
the world, or rather any man in IT,
to eight him for $1,000 or $4,000
and the championship OF the world
The dependent pensions bill has
been amended by the House commit
tee by extending the provisions of Cd,
bill To all persons who served IN th,
war who are, or may become, 81 years
ofhge, regardless Of their condition
or needs. The widows Of soldiers
also, whether ia want or not. or
reaching the age Of 81 years are CIV
en- the same pension soldiers receiv,
--one cent per month for every day.
war service Of their husbands.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13

AN EMPHATIC DENIAL.-The Gin
cinnati Enquirer few days ago
printed purported interview with
Ex-senator Camden. OF this State,
in which that gentleman was repre-.
sented as speaking in disparaging
terms Of Pre- sident Cleveland's admin
istration, and as taking gloomy
view Of democratic prospects in the
country generally, and particularly
In West Virginia. Mr.. Camden has
published Q letter in which he says
that the pubIicat ion misIepresents
his views in every respect. and fur
Their that nothing intende d to be in
the nature Of an interview occurred
at ALL
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13

by the President. which is believed
10 be doubtful. reduce the surplus of
the Treasury $1,000. 900. Then the
Republicans, who are all in favor Of
the passage Of the bill. will go to the
country and point TO the enormous
appropriations made by Democrat
&c House, without explaining wha,
this 81. 000. 000 is for. They will
merely say that the sppropriation ms
passed BY the present House are the
largest made bv any Congress since
tue war. This too. in the face of Q
Presidential campaign. and from 9
political point of view the West Vir.
g'nia members concluded to op
pose it.
General Golf, OF course. is in favor
OF the bill. vote can be reached
the bill will psss.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13

AN INvITATIoN.-Thirty Grand
Army posts of Brooklyn will take
part in the parade on Decoration Day
in Baltimore and President Cleve.
land has been invited 10 review the
procession. "As suring you Of the
very high regard entertained for you
as President of tho United States "
writes the grand mars shall "by the in.
dividual m embers of our organiza-
ton, and in which, am pleased 10
state, our citizens generally he artily
join, We respectfully ask your favor.
able consideration"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13

Mr.. INGALLS, ExPLAINs.-Sena,ol
Ingalls, has just written TO Railroad
Comm iseioner Greene Of Kansas, q
letter concerning his att ack made or
Generals Hancock and Mcclellan, In
which he says. MY illusions to
Hancock and Mcclellan were not as
soldiers. but asdemocra,ic candidates
for The presidency. As such they
we're allies Of the Confederacy, al
Grover Clcve land is, and "a every
democrat must be who aspires L
that office
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13

CONGRESS WASTES A DAY.-The
Senate Friday In 80 minutes passed
III private pension bills, many of
which were bills to give from $50 to
500 q month to widows OF officers.
1t Cannot be pretended, of course,
that the Senate could in AZ seconds
The average time given to each bill
-familiarixe itself with the financial
condition and merits OF the indiyid :
uals upon whom it lavishes the mon
ey OF the people. The favors It be.
slowed are exceptional, and should
have been bestowed. IL at ell, only
after prolonged consideration Of the
circumstances OF each case. In the
Honse Friday was Wednesday for
purposes OF legislation. but no legis.
lation was Effected. Mr.. Reed, the
republican leader, was very anxious
to secure vote on tue direct tax bill
but the opponents Of the bill contin.
ued to fiiibuster 10 prevent It's pas
sage. 1t is held that the direct tax
was constitutional, and that To return
II to the States that paid IL would be
an improper waste Of the surplus.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-04-13

The DIRECT TAX BILL.-Tbis bill.
Shich was passed by the Senate q
fortnight or so ago, provides for re-
turning to the States $4,000. 900 OF
tie direct war tax Of 1861. or this
amount West Virginia will get $751;.
600 for her State treasury. At the
TIME OF its passage by the Senate.
Senators Faulkner and KenDa both
voted for II. Our democratic con.
gfessmen, also, we're in favor Of IL
until Thursday OF last week, when
they suddenly changed front and voc
ted with the flibusters against IL.
The reasons they give for their alter
ed views on The measure are tue fol
loving: They think the passage o
the bill will have a bad effect on to
iiH Legislation. 1t will, Il approve