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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
sHERIFFs SALE.
Il. B. Cooper, Pin; } Notice Of
vs.;

T.. B. Cooper, Pin, } Notice OF
Geo. Il. Mcclure, &C., Defts. Sale.
BY virtue of Execution No. el5, direct
ed 10 ME, which issued from the Clerks
Office of the Boyd Circuit Court in favor
of 4. b. Cooper, Pl'ff, against Geb. r.
Mcguife SC, Defts., or one OF my dep
titles will, on Monday, June 18th, about
die O'Clock p. m mt the court house door
IN Louisa, Ky.. expose TO public sale TO
the highest bidder the following property
Cor so much thereof as Inay be necessary
to produce the. sum OF Sll90. 10Y to-wit:
A tract Of land lying and being ON two
mile creek, tributary OF Big Sandy Rif-
er, beginning on rock on the ridge be-
tween the forks OF the said two mile
creek thence $ 80 L l0k poles to rock
$ 81 w, SO poles to a stake; S 221a w, 80
poles TO double white oak an old mark
ed corner, thence S 60 w, l9l poles 10
gum, black oak and white oak near Jas.
Evans fence; n 22ts w, Is poles to a
ktope ut the branch; No w, 81 poles to a
large white oak, corner to James Evans
land; thence + llla poles to n hickory
and stone, lJaines Mcuuire's corner;
thence reversing said James McGuire's
line and with the same, N 81 Il. 30 poles
toa small black oak N 3St 4, % poles to
u black gum, thence down the branch
with its meanders n 90 L, A poles to a
stone at two mile creek; \ 81 Z, l25
poles to stone In John Crabiree's line;
thence 20 y, Slis poles to the begin
ming, containing 100 acres, more or less,
and situated in Lawrence county. This
flay 80, 1857
Sale WI be made on aeledit Of three
months A. L. SHANNON, s. l.C.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

We take this method ofthankiag
all who were connected with the
donation at the NJ. L. Church South
parsonage last Friday night. We
highly esteem these tokens Of kind
ness, not so much for their worth
in dollars and cents, but as a token
Of appreciation Of the humble SER
vice which we endeayof to render
to the church, and we earnestly
pray that while you are supplying
our needs in temporalsthings, that
Christ who said that "All the hairs
Of your head are numbered will
give you an abundance OF his grace.
A. S. BowIEs AND WIFE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

profit. Louisiana produces PC fine rice
as ie grown. anywhere IL The world.
Only few short yearsAgo no-corn at all
was raised here. Now the June has
changed and corn is regularly exported.
AS for vegetables this county can not be
excelled. Two crops "a year f9r yegeta-
bles aud small fruits in abundance. For
the benefit of our housewives must in
form them that all jellles AMI preserves
have already been made and put upby
our Southern hoIisekeesers, watefniel-
ons are now in the market aud find q
ready sale. AS for flsh We have plenty
Of them. We are only nine miles from
the Gulf anu fishing and surf bathing
parties are formed here. Your CORE
spondent has an invitation to Join one OF
these next week, and no doubt viii par
take.
ron account OF lack Of space we could
only publish a portion ofthis letter. VIII
complete 1t next week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
s. = IN -
'sunbsams From the SHINY South
JEANNERErrr, l..

JEANNERETTE, la.
DEAR News The cry In 1861 was ION
to the south.n The cry is again heard
emanatlng from northern and western,
hordes, npt for the same purpose as before,
but to settle amongst their Southern
brctherp, the home OF Evangellne, the
Acadia pf the Pelican State. Never I'M
the hlstary of Louisiana has there been.
such NJ Influx of Northern and. Western
families as at the present time, The
blizzard stricken sufferers OF Kansas, Da-
kota, and Minnesota are pouring into
this country with nov and then a citizen
Of Kentucky and other staes amongst
them. There. is quite colony OF Law
renee county, Chic, men hercs mostly
engagedin timering, oras ills called here,
"swamring." They have some as fine
timber here as any other State in the
Union ean produce, principally Cypress;
also, other woods such as oak, ash, gun,
elm, magnolia, pecan, hickory, petalpha
aud locust. The cypress timber is from
Is inches to feet in diameter, and from
fifty to ninety feet. in height, and the
large floats tisen cut Of the swainps
would surprise our average Big Sandy
tlmbernian. We hrve two very large
saw mills, employing quiten number of
people. Each mill has It's planning ma
chinery, dry houses aud shingle mills, and
the capacity of both mills is from 60 to
65thousand feet per day, and they often
turn optfrom seventy-iIve THOUSAND to
one hundred thousand shingles per day.
Both mills have, switches run from the
main ROAD and quite "A large number Of
cars are loaded every week and shipped
East an1 West. i
1hosagar and rice crop II .i,is section
never looked brighter than ut present.
| We'ye hnll some fine showers which have
been vcly beneficial to the crops Whit
do YOU ille sandans think about crops
when tho sugar crop win average 1900
ponndsiu the acre, producing 10 Tho
planter over one hudreu dollars OF clear
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
A Fatal Fracas.
Two Boys Engage in a Deadly
Encounter.

On last Sunday a difficulty oc.
Cured near the forks Of Hood in
this county, short distance from
the johnson county line, between
Giles Green and Beander Bryant,
which resulted in IL death of tie
latter. The particulars as we have
learned them are as follows: Green
was going home from church with
a girl and was followed. by five
young men Bryant being one oil
them) who were not on very friend
~ terms with him. They used vul-
gar and insulting language purpose
ly the hearing ofGreen and the
young lady and subsequently, threw
dirt on him and annoyed him in
various ways Green told them to
get in front, and they replied that
they would not be driven by d
d ID dog and added that he
must go or die. Bryant then
struck Green with club, when the
latter drew knife and cut mis- as
sailant in the hand and across the
abdomen. Bryant died on Nor.
day evening from the effects Of his
wounds. Green's skull is probably
fractured and his wounds may
prove fatal.
Both Green and Bryant are said
to be under twenty years of age.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

sometimes f,ils OF ia murderous intent.
Tho Insidlous and dasiardly attacks madeup-
on the reputation Of IIoaiettef's Stomach
nlt,crs by persons who sock topahn on cheap
and flelJ tonlcs aa identical With ~ OF the
s,,,e iiInrundnr nnothcr name, - or equal
AZ 81 q5odp 10 most inBtarccs rcAof alha0-
iffonsfv ulin the unpflnolped tradcia upon
,n0uularciodullly who attempt THEM, convert
lnf ihoir sppculntlpls Into fulnoup nilnIes'
,,,rh medicine. ndapltd 10 tho total cure and
prevention Of ilfcf and ague, bliouremllT
Tent. dyspepain, constipation, hillunanese,
,IIcblIilV. hfiyonancss and kidney. trouble.
itil.,,4 III M. il III az aSccflalnod niandarl o.
r.tc|lI 'sn' t.A IT'S" Nv - "a, thsif
~. mnut l'iel Il, . ~ n' 10 ''i 10
, ,'a.roin nfalffn, ~ hpN, tn9, " ~, n'.
.ie'''I 1 h IL 11'IiiIfC ind lntlfoi+As. "''N''
m ihcao harmful imllallQnl'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

W. o. Johnson will arrive at home
to-day from the U. s. Military Acad-
envy at West Point, New York, 10
spend the few weeks vacation allow.
ed his class. He entered the school
almost two years ago, and this is
his first vacation. In all e&amina-
tons he has. stood very high.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
parbys prorhlactyc FLUID.

Use in every sick-room. VIII Keep
the atmosphere pure and wholesome
removing AL bad odors from any source,
VIII destroy all disease germs, infection
from Al! fevers aud contagious diseases,
The eminent physician, J Marion
sims, ofNew York, says; lam convinc-
ed that Prof Darbys PrQphlactyc Fluid
Is a most valuable ,lislnfectant.n
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

We have heard some talk favora-
bic to Fourth Of JUL celebration
at this place. II anything Of this
kind is to be gotten up it is time
some substantial steps were being
taken.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

The following young ladies gave
the NEws Office most pleasant
call last week: Misses Maud and
Jock Carey, Willie Burgess, Maria
Walaeck and Mary Burns.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

A large number Of prestonsburg
people passed down on the train
,sEonday On their way to Frankfort,
where they go as witnesses in the
Islander suit ofMiss cowden against
John w. Langley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Prof g, NJ. Elan, the popular
Blaine teacher, left here Saturday
for Lebanon, 0h.c, where he will
spent the mex, two months in at
tending the Summer Institute.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
Democratic Convention.

The Democrats of Lawrence coun-
ty are requested to meet in mass
Convention at the Court House in
Louisa on Monday, June 25th, at
one o'clock, for the purpose OF
selecting candidates for the offices
of Shorthand County Commission
or. AUGUSTUS SNYDER,
Chm Lawrence Co. Com.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

The Mules" a secret ofganiza-
ton with headquarters at Emma,
held n celebration at that place
last Saturday. Quite a ndmber
from this place attended.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

RCN\NI 90 that src fretful. pcevish,
oNONSo Cross, or troubled with
Windy Collie. Teething Palms. Or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acke.s Baby Soother.
II contains no Opium or AIorphin5.
hence Is safe. Price 20 cents. Sold BY
G. I. Ross, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Mr.. and.Mrs. Allen Borders and
daughter, Miss Nora, OF Richard
son, stopped in Louisa for short
time on their way home from Gin
cinnati.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Misses Maud and Jock Carey and
Matte Golf returned Friday from
the East Kentucky Normal School,
which they attended during the last
five months.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Lee CARED and Bert Carter re-
turned Saturday from Lexington,
where they have been attending
A. & NJ. College.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
k5oNIc DIRECTORY.

ippsrsou o,lgc, Nc. Ies. 4 q
All a NJ Seated mse,in Is. Monda,
IN ~ 81 mr rdhlrlg preceding ful
WCfk> mo0n n each e 5nlh. y. ]. Ler.
ENIN rfe', W. ~, a J. conley. Sec.
VI louisa chaplsr. ~. %. 4, A,
~ SIZED mstiines Friday on D. ilnmcdi
,ieiYH eelirg foil neon III each month. J,
~ loJS II. ~ l.. u, Sudditb, See.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

M0MIS e the srt s's sor lslsss + TX I.
alone on account of Dyspepsia, Aclserr
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on 3
positive guarantee at 20 and 90 cents, b.
G II. Ross, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

~ .\yovsi., Blood Elixir is the only
t-NNNN . Blood Remedy .guaran-
teed. Il is q positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
lions or S. philitic Poisoning. ltpuriies the
whole system. and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee IT.
c.. Ross, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

AnY person desiring a synopsis
OF the Acts Of the late Legislature
can get one by applying to seua-
tor Wallace or Hon. J A. Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

shiloh's vitalizer il whit you
need for Constipation, Loss Of APP
petite, Dizziness, and all symptoms
of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and rs
cts.per bottle. G. T. Ross, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Catarrh Cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by shilois catarrb
Remedy, Price 50 cents. Nasal
injector free. T. Ross, Druggist,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

x -, tho Children. rnty ny1 e.
NONS peclally llohI8 10 sudden
Colds; Coughs, Group, WhoopIng Cough,
etc, We guarantee Aclkey'e hnellsn
Ecncdy poaltlvo cqie. 4 sH1 a.
hours Of anxious watching - FV'u ~
q. 4. Ross, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

D. 90 Neal will move his FAM
lily to town in few days. He sill
occupy property on Main Cross
and Perry streets.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

PENsioNs Hen ry Smith, Of Al
phoretta, has been, granted q pen-
sion. Also, "a peagipno has been
allowed to Israel S;apleton, ofGal-
lup.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
Chm Lawrence 90. Com.

Sleepless Nights, made miserable
by that terrible cough, Shiloh's
Cure IS the Remedy for you. G. 7
Ross, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

For letter-heads, note-headS, en-
velopes, posters, tags, or anything
in the job-printing line, call at this
Office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

win You Suffer with Dyspepsia
and Liver complaint? SLiloh's vi.
talizer is guaranteed TO cure you.
g. 7. Ross, druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

For lame back eide or chest, use
sbiIoh's Porous Plaster. Price %
cents. &. I. Ross, Druggist
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

4 Mr.. and Mrs. I. D, Magcum, Of
catlettsburg, were visiting in Lou
.sa. and Cassyille this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Mr. W,O. B. Ratclilfe, the promi-
aont timber merchant Of Pikecoun-
", passed up on The train Tuesday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Mrs. Northup and, daughters,
Misses Gypsy and Phebe, returned
Saturday from Cincinnati.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

DIR, Cook held quarterly meeting
Al Blaine last Saturday and Sun.
lay.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Mrs. Sheridan, mother Of Con. p.
H., died Tuesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure, G.T.Ross, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

The Children'B Day exercises at
the Ms. Church we're quite inter.
esting.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Miss Emma CARED and Mrs. +.
J, Burgess, Ct Stone House, were in
Town FRIDAY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

That Hacking Cough can be so
quickly cured by shiloh's cure. We
guarantee it. G, I. Ross; Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

MissJenkie prichard and Mrs.
Cuff Wellman, Of catlettsburs, are
visiting Ii Louisa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

VIM. Carey Snd lsadors Cared,
pf Stone House, were in Louisa a
few days ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

A donation party visited Rev.
BowIes, Of the NJ, Il. Church South,
last Friday evening
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Miss Jennie Burgess returned
home Saturday from Bellewood
Seminary, at Anchorage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Miss Dora vinson Is visiting
Miss Norah Botdets at Richardson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
BWN DIRECTORY.

Police bgRr -RrsuIsr session, l / Mon.
HNi month
IaAEl Tfusreei --Taesiay after iile
80 Mon in each month.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

The machine shops owned by
,Harlap Nrllman at Catlettsbnrg
burned last Tuesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

w W. Mareum and c. d. Norris
we're IN Catlcttsburg few days ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Loms laigs. No. 40. Stated ia,elings
wy ldsyA ~, VIM. 1lahkenship, N
~ !. II. sgliilh, Sec.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

NissIenA Yates returned home
lsw DAYS ngo from a vis't to re-
5aiixes In West Virginia.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Mr.. james Wellmah, Of Wayne
Y. H., ". Va, was here this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

M J. w Hampton, Of Catletts.
surg wasin Lonifa this week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Coon Wa ils and Bert Wolfe, Of
cailcusburg, were here last week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

GNM'N S9NoeV s SlsSllsiis e, e
.honennds suffering from Asthma, Con-.
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you over try
Aolrer's English ll6medyl II Is the boat
preparation known for all Lung Trouhloa,
cold on q positive gparanico nt i0c., Coo
G, T. Ross, Druggist
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
q aMnna nnRewarded ID lLoss VIC

n aGGnn HaRewarded are those who
UIuHI ufeidthis and lheu act they
Vii mud honorable en- uloy-
hb& k1t3a1 d meat thlt wiIln Ia he lhem
from their honrs AID lam l.,
lies. The proass large aud sure fos <, cry
industrious person, nlli haze made anN age
now making several hundred dollars a nch III,
|, Is easy fof any one to make IS vud, upwards
per day, who Is willing lowofk. Eiihe. sex,
Young Or Old; capital not neoied We TAT
you. Everything new. No special alb liiyre.
quiwdiyoui reader, can do Il aswtll a, my
one. Willie to ~ AZ once f)r fall part cula y,
which vt ualflse. Addust
sIiNioS 4 Co, Portland, n iine,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
QUESTIONS no BE ANSWERED.

QUESTIONS To BE ANSWERED
Where are you going?
When are you goine?
Where will you start from?
How many are there in your
party2
Write to z. A. ASpeEws migrant ar
Travelling passenger agen, Charleston,W Va.
who wall give y'u,is proper answers 10 Ii,
bove questions lr.l szua end yi,u payers sl,o
I; :el.;' iieasa nt H.. tieNets will cos
You will save time and money By taking III,
c. go II .wyULLER, &c i PISS. AT,
w C.WiCKAM. Second Vice Pres
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

NJ D. G Kise, Of Georges Greek,
ssas in town a few days ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

[Ilon }. W. Castle, OF Paintsyille,
IN ,own This week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Hon S. 9 yihson, Of c0edo was
= teluioEp this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14

Criminal Court commences hsfe
pn the 18th inst.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-23
aeet a deficienc1 of the Rennhliean.

meet deficiency Of the Republicans.
Session of 1871, same Legislature, 31f
cents, collectible in 1872.
Legislature of 1872, AZ cents, collectible
in 1878. II cents of which were to meet
the deficiencies of the Republicans, from
which the State had not recovered
Same Legislature. session of 1878, 31x
cents, collectible in 1874.
Legislature of 1S74-'75, 29i cents, col
lectible in 1875 and 1876
Legislature of 1857, 29f cents col
lectible in 1877 and 1878.
Legislature of 1879 Legislature met in
January instead of November as former
ly) "a cents collectible in 1879 and 1880.
Legislature of 1851, % cents, collecti-
BILE in 1881 and 1882, cents of which
were to pay interest on the new four per
cent. adjusted bonds.
Legislature of 1888, 25 cents for all
purposes, collectible in 1888, suspended
in 1884 and not collected Legislature of
1885, 25 cents collectible in 1885 and 1886
Legislature of 1887, 20 cents collectible
in 1887 and 1888.
In the first few years of Democratic
rule the rate was higher than it now is,
and the reason is that when the Democrats
came into power they were compelled to
pay amounts for which the Republicans
had contracted. Let Us see how this was;
Take the year 1871, the rate was so cents
on every hundred dollars worth of proper
ty. In this were included eight cents for the
asylumS, ten cents to meet DEFICIENCY IL
TREASURY ON CONTRACTS MADE BY REPUB-
| LICANS in 1869, and twelve cents for the
| incomplete penitentiary BEGUN BY REPuB
| LICANS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-23
In 1871, disbursed for schools, sl17. 497. q

These figures, If not exact, are a very
near approximation, some counties not
reporting.
The Assembly of 1881 directed that the
funds that had been accumulating in the
State Treasury from fines, forfeitures and
penalties should be distributed to the
counties, this legislation being authorized
by the amended Constitution. Two dis
tributions were made from this fund one
in 1881 amounting to $114, 1888 applied in
1882 and 1888, and the other in 1888
amounting to $74, 44s, applied in 1883 and
1884. Except as modified 10y these distribu-
tions, which increased the available funds
for 1882, 1888 and 1884, these figures
show gradual and yearly increase of
money disbursed for schools In 1887,
however, there is slight falling off from
1886 which is accounted for by the hard
times through which we passed which
rendered more people unable to pay their
taxes, and by the decision of Supreme
Court in the case Barksdale VS.. Commits
sioners of Sampson county limiting taxa
ton to 66S cents for all purposes of a gen
eral nature including schools.
The CHRONICLE commends this thought
to the careful consideration of every
reader: The Democrats have steadily in
creased the school fund, and every year
the schools have been better What has
been, is an indication of what will be, done
if the Democratic party is given continu-
ance of power. Nothing ought 10 have
more influence with voters, who have chill
dren to educate, than the educational
policy of a party. We urge them to re-
member this: That the Radical party
gave No schools and sqxandered the sshsel
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-23
III.
THE RATE OF TAXATION.

The third allegation made by the Repub-
licans is: The representations of the
Democrats that they have decreased taxa
ton is false. Let US see about it.
The best and fairest way to compare the
Republican and Democratic administra-
tons of the States finances is to give the
rate of taxation for the years under the
rule of the two parties. The Republican,
who falsely charges that the Democratic
party has not reduced taxation, is invited
to read the following tables. They tell
the truth because they are from the record.
Under Republican Rule:
In 1868, for 1869, the Republicans levied
tax of soc on 800 worth of property.
Under the levy of 1869 the Republicans
collected over one million dollars ON PROP
ERTY ALONE; and although more than half
of it was designed to pay interest on special
tax bonds, they applied less than one-half
the amount collected to that purpose.
Under Democratic Rule:
The Democrats had control of the Legis-
lature in 1870 and afterwards.
The levies the Democratic Legislatures
made are as follows, and are on every 800
worth of property:
Legislature of 1870, 90 cents, tax col
lectible in 1871, 6 cents of which were to