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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04
RAILROADS AND MIGRATION.
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
The fear chat there has been too much
railroad building, has its warrant in the
unhappy experience of 1851. But the
yearly increase in population is now
about I 100000 besides immigrants. and
with the immigration of last year nearly
/ 200. coo. and this addition To the popu-
/ lation would require and adequately
support a greater increase III the railroad
mileage than was possible without dis
aster thirty years ago. In eight months
of 1887. according to the Chicago Rail
way Age. 6.462 miles of railroad have
been completed. "A progress never ex-
ceeded except in 1882, but the harmful
ness or helpfulness OF additional railroad
building depends iii great degree upon
its location.
In a comparatively narrow belt extend
ing across the country from north to
south. far beyond the Mississippi. in
habited in part by Indians. in part by
cattle. and only il part as yet by white
settlers. are found three states and two
territories, of which one should already
have been admitted as a state. Within
these three states and two territories
three have been built 1890 miles. or
more than half of the {, 1852 miles OF rail-
road completed already last year In
Dakota 3yt miles, in Nebraska J36 miles.
in Kansas 1.1S4 miles, in the Indian
Territory 443 miles. and in Texas 66J
miles have been built. Between this
belt and the states and territories front
ing on the Pacific coast only $50 miles
have been built. mainly 403 in Colorado
and 213 in Montana. In the Pacific belt
only 2SS miles have been built. mainly
1872 III California. Also. between the
Dakota-Texas belt and the Mississippi
there lies another. comprising five older
and more populOus states. but in those
only So miles Of new railroad have
been built. mainly 2l3 in Missouri and
1876 in Minnesota Thus in all territor-
les west OF the Mississippi 4 954 miles Of
new railroad have been aided this year,
more than three-quarters Of the entire
new mileage. but 1919 miles. were in
the Dakota-Texas belt, and only .s4j in
all the rest past the trans-E is5.ssIppi re-
gion. In all the states east OF the Miss
issippi only ! .4sS miles have been built
this year. twenty-seyen in New England
III in the old middle" states.
657 in the northern states. BE-
tween Pennsylvania and the Mississ-
sippi. and 703 in the southern states BE-
low the Potomac and Ohio and east Of
the Mississippi.
This analysis brings into prominence
the fact that the new building this year
has been, to a remarkable extent. acces-
sorry to or prep iratory for new settle
nlent. The precise region which Is al
present growing most rapidly in popu-
lation. receiving accessions alike from
immigration and from the migration Of
citizens OF older states, Is that IL which /
more than half the new railway Mirage !
has been completed. Nor Is this Dakota |
Texas belt Insignificant in area Though i
II embraces only three states and two 4
territories, it covers SO G45 square miles. /
About twice the AREA Of all the original /
thirteen states which achieved their in |
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

buildings, and in the general
and beauty of the nation. making 1t
best, the wealthiest and the grandeSt
nation III the catalogue of nations.
This can only be done by the Repub-
ilcan party and the application of Re
publican principles.
1t was an unwise thing to withdraw
the application of Republican principles
from the government in 1894. 1t was
like changing generals in the midst of
battle, or changing the captain of q yes
sci in storm. As the captain of a YES
sci ever and anon looks at his log-book
TO find out his latitude and longitude
and makes his calculations into what
harbor he viii steer in case of storm or
whether he will bear still further out to
sea.
So Republicans. in adopting their
governmental policy, made their calcu-
iations in accordance with the needs of
the times, and when policy for the dis
burement of the governments funds
was needed the people must transfer
them by a change of administration and
the introduction OF principles which
were dramatically opposed and antagO-
nistic to Republican policies. Thus when
the Republicans of the Fortv-ninth con-
gress tried to pass bills for the future re-
lief of the treasury and the finances of
the country they We're prevented by
Democratic legislators and Democratic
president.
We have always maintained and now
again assert that the best way to effectu-
ally silence and defeat the Democratic
party is to let them into power for a
short time and they will defeat them
selves, as they always get their foot into
it whenever they assume the reins of
government.
If Republicans remained in power they
would have carried Us over the present
difficulty as smoothly as John Sherman,
OF Ohio, carried us over resumption. He
said 1.-The way to resume is to resume,
and when the day of resumption arrived
there was not even a ripple on the tinan-
cial ocean of the country. The Republi-
can party is indeed 1.-The grand old
party that has carried us through many
political and financial storms and
battles, and it will go again. Ii is the
party Of ability and progress. 1t is the
party for the times. 1t is the condensed
political wisdom and craftsmanship of
the age. The product of all the broad,
clear light of the nineteenth century,
and it viii demonstrate its right to
place among the rulers of the nation
before the ides of another November
comes. MONTEZUMA.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04
q CRANK.

Ensewood Enterprise.
The crank at Wichita who is writing
up this and Meade county's deplorable
condition had better get facts before
sending them TO the St Louis Globe
Democrat. The person said to have
frozen to death in this country in the
last blizzard Is positive falsehood and
there are no houses being burned for
fuel and we know OF no persons suffer-
ing for the want of food. as was stated
in bis dispatch. We size him up as n
crank not knowing what he is talking
about nor caring whom he Injuries by his
false statements.
There is no such place in Clark
county as leighton. of which he spoke.
That place is in Lane county. 125 miles
northwest of here. This shows that he
did not know what he was talking about
and we doubt very much if he could tell
where Clark county is If he had map
before him. We hope he will take a
thorough course in geography and
United States history. and prac-
tice telling the truth awhile
before he attempts again to relate the
SuiterlngS of as prosperous county as
there is in the state.
This county is settled mp by good in
duStrious citizers who are making their
living honestly. and while some NAV
fall short occasionally. there is no one
liable TO suffer from hunger or freeze to
death for want of fuel. provided the rail-
road company does their duty in bring
ing it in.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

Eighty victims of personal liberty
We're locked up in Atlanta, Ga. last Sat
urday and Sunday. The high license
idea is making a fearful record so far.
The bar room party have absolute con-
troll in the new city council and Senator
Browns son julius, one of the leaders.
said the license would be reduced from
ST, 500 to 81 200. and so it has. He thinks
it should he $500. and that man should
he allowed to pay months license at a
time. Poor Atlanta.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

If the mixed condition of affairs
amongst the president and his advisers in
regard to the appointment of a successor
to Commissioner Sparks to the general
klnd Office reported from Washington is
to be taken for true, there Is little hope
for improvement in the administration
of that department. The success of the
dominant party in Indiana this year is
of vastly greater importance. in the es-
timation of the powers that be, than the
efficient discharge of official duties.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

Captain Bogardus, erstwhile the cham
pion shot of the world. seems to have
met his match and little more in the
person of Captain Winston, of Dayton. O..
Captain Bogardus wants to come back to
Wichita and get some new dots from our
gun club if he would maintain his rep.
and retain the championship.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The death of James Hendricks, the
last brother of the late vice-president,
Thos A. Hendricks. closes the earthly
career of family that has been promin-
emf before the county for many years,
but whose escutcheon has not been tar
nished by any compromising act of any
of its members.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The San Francisco Examiner has
another libel suit for alleged defamation
of mans character. 1t is the meanest
kind of newspaper gossip to attack a
mans private life, regardless of circum-
stances or for the sake of a Sensati l..
and any paper guilty of violating the
sense of decency in this connection de-
serves the severest penalty, yet some
papers seem TO have a penchant for that
sort of a thing
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The first instance of this leap year
wherein woman asserts her quadrennial
prerogative is that reported from Kansas
City wherein the good dear proffers to
rescue ex-senator Jones from the thrall-
dom that has held him these months and
opportunity, and if he is the otherwise
wise man he is reputed, he will accept
and-he may be happily vet.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The Inauguration of Governor Foraker
for his second term as governor Of Ohio
took place Monday, without estentation.
Governor Foraker is a business man, and
everything he has to do with is given a
business turn with no undue flummery.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The surplus in the national treasury
beyond the requirements of the govern
ment represents just so many dollars
wrongfully taken and withheld from the
people. To remedy this evil is the first
duty of congress, but it is extremely
doubtful if anything is done. certainly
not in the near future.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The events of the past year in this
country. politically and socially. as COM
pared with occurrences transpiring
abroad, have shown to the intelligent,
thoughtful American, the superiority of
his own country over that of any other
nation in the world. Discomfort there
must always be, and al times the
thoughtless will follow the leadership of
the false prophets who are always at
hand, and the timid will indulge in ap-
prehensious that society and good GOV
eminent are about to be resolved into
chaos. But we are beginning TO learn
that in the long run we can trust the
saving common sense of the common
people. And the year 1887 has been
worth much in teaching this lessol
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

Mr.. Geo. W, Halferty, editor and pro-
prietor of the South Haven New Era,
died December Goth. He was held in
high esteem in the community in which
he lived, as man of sterling integrity
and moral worth. Mr.. Rafferty, was a
native of Ohio and had resided in South
Haven little more than year. He
was a man of family.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The atrociouS lies set afloat concerning
several murders which il i claimed have
recently been committed in the Neutral
strip. cnanated from some one who has
an object I'M maligning Our people. Diff
cuitleS occur here occasionally ont We
deny that any more trouble exists here
than in places under the protection of
law. Nincty-lilHe per cent ot the people
here are law abiding. and very much dis
like To- take the law into their own hands
when troubles 10 occur. But when il
becomes actually necessary To admins
ter justice. il Is not dong after the man
ner of mob. Arrests are made and the
trials are,cunducissd the same aS in the
states. Beaver City, y. s., Advocate
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The third assistant postmaster generals
report has, on page sixty-two, list of
1.-The thirty leading cities in the country.
The table, of which the list is part, was
probably intended to include the thirty
cities where the largest amounts OF
registration fees were received, but there
is nothing in the caption to indicate this
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

Thirst for notoriety prompts some per-
sons to commit very strange acts at
times. The break OF Minister Stallo,
sometime ago at Rome in refusing to meet
a Catholic priest at a reception given by
the pope was of that class of actions.
1t could not have been prompted by any
thing else than an overweening desire
for fame. else he would never have been
in the position, for he knew when he
went to Rome that he must meet in his
official capacity representatives of the
Catholic church But the most redicu-
lous feature Of the procedure as reported
was that Stallo should have responded
to an invitation from the pope, the tenn
poral head of the church, and vet take
umbrage at the presence of one who
was indebted to the pope for the position
he occupied. Well, he has gotten
what he wanted and we presume he is
ready now to retire on his laurels.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

California papers, and particularly
those in the southern part of the state,
are iubilating no little over the rapid in
crease of population. They claim that at
the present rate of increase California
will lead all other states in population
before the end of another decade. Since
the first Of September it is estimated that
$4,000 people have arrived in that state.
There is likelihood however. that the
tide of emigration that set in there in the
fall Will not continue long. In point of
fact the matter of settling that country
is already largely oveldone as applies to
the industrial and laboring classes.
People in search Of climate and who
have the means 10 maintain themselves
i'll its enjoyment will probably remain.
many OF them who are there. and still
others of that class viii doubtless follow:
but the country cannot maintain a dense
population of poor people or people in
moderate circumstances. There is neither
room nor employment for them, and
they cannot live on climate.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The papers are full of sad recitals of
the doings of whisky and pistols during
the holidays. Personal liberty" is a
dangerous thing when given full sway.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

Suppose Mrs. Cleveland's dresses are
made by a man, as is alleged; do not leap
year prerogatives attach to married
women as well as single?
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

1t would seem that the vOluminuous
report of the Pacific investigating COM
mittee ought to contain data sufficient
for congress TO act upon in legistating
intelligently upon the subject with a
view to bringing about a settlement be-
tween the government and the inter
state corporations: but it is already given
out that new committee is to be raised
and the matter of congressional action
indefinitely postponed. The conclusion
is forcing itself upon the minds OF many
people that il is not the intention of con
gress to bring the Pacific railroad mat
tiers to speedy close. they furnish a
convenient preteXt for sending out
periodically delegations Of members on
Junkating tours to have good time at
the public expense. And we may add
that the people have got about all they
want of it.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

The location of the permanent; county
sat 81 Rush county AZ Rush entire has
aIrss4dy gwen Bew life and ssgor 20 that
uromlsiuZ western iosa.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

4 new Kansas railroad has been
chartered 10 run from Eeioit. Kansas, 10
the southern line Of Nebraska IL wllI
baby line about sixty miles long.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

If congress can find time-at lucid
interval, so to speak-from the stupen-
duous tariff engagement, it would do
well to make inquiry into the reasons
that prompted Secretary Fairchild to
grant to Pacific coast steamers and the
Canadian Pacific railway, means by
which they were enabled to take a very
large amount of business from our own
roads and people. 1t is doubtful wheth-
er he can offer any satisfactory reasons.
The people would like to know what they
are if he has any.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

Already the discussion Of the tariff
question, provoked by Mr.. Cleveland S
startling recommendation in his message
to congress has had effect to very materi-
ally modify the views of some of the
Democracy. Senator Blackburn, of Ken
lucky, in a recent interview on the sub
ject, expressed the belief that "a bill re-
ducing the tariff viii be passed during
the present session of congress-not,
probably, what President Cleveland,
Randall, Carlisle or any one else wants.
compromise of all conflicting views upon
that question
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

President Cleveland tells the New
York Herald's Washington correspon-
dent that the newspaper yarn about his
intention to send supplementary mes
sage TO congress recommending the re
peal of the tobacco tax is absolutely
absurd" That would seem to settle it.
and Connecticut, Virginia. North Caro-
lima and other tobacco-producing states
that helped out the amateur political
economist from Erie in the White house
can put the declaration in their pipes
and smoke it at leisure.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

1t would have been interesting to see
the faces of President Carnot and the
count Of Paris as those gentlemen sever
ally read Don Carlos little manifesto
He says he is today the head of both the
Spanish and French branches Of the
house Of Bourbon. A treaty forbids the
union of the crowns of the two countries.
but one clause of this treaty has been
violated. He has said that he will never
abandon Spain, and he says 50 now: but
he reserves all the rights which belong
to his family. He bids the French roy
alists put their trust in God and also
keep intact the principles which alone
can save the Latin peoples by restoring
their monarchial and Christian ira
ditiOnS."
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-04

Both houses of congress reconvene to-
day and in point of interest the sessions
will doubtless reach the acme. In the
senate Mr.. Sherman's promised dissec-
ton of the presidents message will he the
all absorbing incident, not only TO MEM
bers and others present, but his utteran-
ces will be read with keenest interest
throughout the country. In the house
the naming of the committees will
monopolize attention, and that proceed
ing Will likely enlist universal concern.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-30
The Manning Cemetery.

At a meeting last Friday of the citizens
interested in the cemetery, a temporary or
ganization was effected by electing W. J.
Clark, president; S. A. Rigby, vice
president; S. A. Nettles, secretary;
and DR.. G. Allen Higgins, treasurer. The
following committee was appointed to make
application to the clerk of court for charter:
Messrs. J. E. Scott, G. A. Huggings, and S.
A. Nettles. A general discussion ensued
relative to putting the cemetery in proper
shape at once, and Messrs. G. A, Higgins,
". K. Bell, and L. Appelt were appointed a
committee to solicit subscriptions for the
purpose of putting the cemetery II repair,
and to have the work done as soon as practi-
cable. charter Will be obtained shortly,
and early in July a permanent organization
will be effected.
As soon as the association is legally Or
ganized, proper steps will then be taken to
keep the cemetery IN such condition as not
to be an eye-sore to the town. Under the
skilful supervision Of the late DR.. G. A.
Huggins, the cemetery is already in such .
condition as to requires but little work to
make it beautiful place.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-30
County Clubs and Conventions
Rooms DEMocRATIc EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE OF HrLnESDoS GnI1SrY

Rooms DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE OF CLARENDON COUNTY.
Manning, S. C., May oath, 1888.
In pursuance of the instructions issued
to the Executive Committee by the County
Convention, held on the twelfth day of May
1888, it is ordered:
I. That the County Democratic Clubs,
respectively, meet at their usual place OF
meeting, on Saturday, the thirtieth day OF
June, 1888, at such hour as may be conve-
nient, and elect delegates to County Con.
vention to be held as hereinafter mentioned,
which said Convention shall decide by what
plan nominations for county officers to be
elected the present year, shall be made.
II. That at the election so to be held by
said Clubs, the delegates chosen shall be in
structed by their respective Clubs, as to the
preference of such club concerning the Prl-
mary and Convention plans Of making coun-
ty nominations.
III. That q Convention of the delegates
so elected shall be held in the town of Man
ming on Monday the ninth day Of fJuly 1888,
at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the
following purposes:
/. Of deciding upon and adopting the plan
for making the nominations aforesaid;
q. vi eIectlng oeleSateS 70 tne oIate anu
Congressional Conventions should said
County Convention decide to elect such del.
egates;
3. For the transaction Of any other bust
ness which may be brought before said
County Convention.
By order of Democratic Executive CON-
mittee.
JAMES E. DAVIS,
Co. Ch., and Oh. E1. Co.
F. 2. COOPER. Secretary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-30
Eraoments rrom Foreston,

Foassros, May 2s.-Mr. B. E. Clarkson,
Of Sutton, S. c., has located here for the
purpose Of studying teiegraphy: He has
double wire stretched from his boarding
house (Alr. 8. o. Canteys) to Sprott,s store
to be continued thence to Mr. Porter's ONCE,
under whom be will take lessons. Three
instruments will be used.
Our B. B. Club has accepted g challenge
from the Wee Nees, of Kingstree, and will
play the frst game Friday next on the
grounds of the former at this place. A live
ly time is anticipated.
We are glad to know the Manning Guards
are going to honor Us with their presence
en- the 18th prox- Foreston is well repre-
sented in this gallant company, and the
town will spare no efforts to make the occa.
sion gala day. We guarantee you and
them cordial welcome and pleasant time.
A grand stand is being erected for their
special benefit, which we hope to have I'm
ished for the Fridays game.
Crops are looking well though somewhat
foul. the recent heavy rains having stopped
work r.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-30
Academy Commencement.

The closing exercises of the Manning
Academy will be Wednesday and Thursday
June 5th and 9Th.
Wednesday evening" at S O'Clock, the reg
ular exhibition exercises will begin, consls:'
ing of rotations, charades, dialogues
songs, music, ETC., and a prize contest to'
oratory. A gold medal will be presented
at the close Of the contest, to the one who
best aeeuits himself.
Thursday evening, at 81 o'clock, the
Thompson Literary Society Will celebrate
it's anniversary. with recitation by Miss
Leila Galluchat; essays By Misses Susie
Lesesne and Maud Davis; a debate, "Was
the abolition of slavery benefit or curse
to the South" by Messrs. Fred Lesesne,
Edward Mcclellan, Chas. r. Harvin, Dr.,
and Clarendon ". Barron; an Grafton by
Mr.. Harvey W. Sitchum; and literary ad-
dress by B. Presley Barron, Esq.
At the close of the Society exercises, the
first honor gold medal and the other prizes
will be presented.
The halls Of the Academy will then be
open for the annual reception.
To all these exercises the public is COZ
daily invited.