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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11
THE NEW FORCE BILL.
How the Extraordinary Measure IL Kc-
ccivcd by Southern Republicans.

How the Extraordinary Measure IL kc-
ccivcd by Southern Republicans.
Mr.. John II. Lynch, the colorcd
OK Representative from Mississippi.
and now fourth auditor of the treas
ury. writes an exceedingly lengthy
communication to the Post i'll favor
of the proposed federal election law.
Mr.. Lynch is one os the nblest of the
colorcd politicians of the South, or
rather he was, for practically Wash
ington has been his abiding place for
Il number of wears. and the only in
he appears to take inhlS race is when
he writes an occasional letter or
makes an occasional speech on South
crn affairs He is Il thorough politi-
clan, and a professional colored poll
tician can not be expected to give
good advice to his people. There are
no strong points i'll his argument i'll
favor of another force bill. 1t pro-
ceeds on the old assumption that the
colored voters of the South are never
to have anyliberty of opinion. but are
to be forever chained to the hind
wheel of the Republican party. In
opposition to Mr.. Lynch the voice of
Il great many of the real representa-
tivcS of his race have been raised
mon who have not come to Washing
ton to look for Office, but have stayed
at home and cast their lot with their
own people. But the most signif-
cant circumstance about this whole
| macnlncry1s to be found III the strong
objections raised by many of the
prominent white Republicans of the
Southern States. The most sagacious
and the most respectable of these
questions very seriously the wisdom
and the cXpediency of the measure.
MIR. Thomas Is. keogh, of South Caro-
lima, for many years the most int1uen-
tial Republican of that State, while
in the Office of the Sun Bureau today,
expressed decided dissent to the
policy of any more legislation to
regulate elections in the South. He
said the caucus bill now pending in
the House was needless, that it was
plainly unconstitutional, and if en-
acted would entirely fail to accom-
plish the purposes for which in
tended It's only effect would be to
disturb harmony and promote i'll will
He said there was time years ago
when the Republican party in Con
gress, if it had had the courage,
could have settled the negro question,
and settled it permanently. That
time was passed, and no legislation
which the Republican party may
ever be able to enact can suffice to
repair the errors which it has com
mittcd.-Baltimore Sun.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11
UNION c. H.. SOUTH CAROLINA, JULY II, $780,

the cost of the Agricultural Depart
ment.
Earle renewed the proposition to
have an expert to examine the de
partment.
Tillman said he would make no in
vestigations till he was Governor.
Tillman read u letter of Senator
Woodward accusing him of assaultiRg
the State Government.
Woodward denied the charge en-
phatcially. Another episode seemed
imminent. Woodward said there
we're Tillmanitcs on the stand with
III hands Oh their pistols. James
Tillman. son of Congressman Tillman
construed the remark us applying tC
himself and some hot words passed
but all was quoted i'll fewmoments
and Tillman closed his speech.
Pope, Gary and Crawford, Farley
Rice and townsend followed will
brief speeches.
The meeting showed decided
Tillman sentiment. There were two
OF three tisticutfs. Beyond that anC
the vocifclntions of the crowd, gen
orally the meeting VAS good naturec
in the extreme. c. b. 3.
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for the bill arose chiefly from the con-
dition of affairs i'll the South, and
upon being challenged for specitica-
ton by Southern members he gave
instances in Alabama, Georgia, Mis-
sissippi and Arkansas His asser-
tions were disputed by gentlemen
from these States so constantly and
stubbornly that at times two OF more
members would be speaking at once.
Rowell. however, held the floor and
abated nothing of the sweeping ma
ture of his charges.
Lehlbach, of New Jersey. Repub-
lican, said he could not favor the
legislation. He admitted the cond'-
ton of elections i'll many parts OF the
country would seem to Justify the
passage of such n measure. he had
no doubt frauds were perpetrated to
n certain extent both North and
Soath. 1t would, however, in his
opinion be worse enot to let the people
of the several States regulate then
own elections. Loud Democratic
applause. The moral sentiment OF
the country and education would
DIulS uDOuU Ullc StiiiS iSoeico, NiiN
relief then would be permanent. The
bill was not general and uniform. He
questioned the right to make law
applicable in some States and not Ill
others. 1t should be uniformly ap-
plicablc and not dependent upon the
petition of any number of citizens
United States supervisors were to be
appointed and supervisors, experience
had shown, were liable, like others
to seek to influence elections then
ow., way. He thought the law would
bring about conflict of authority
between election officers chosen by
the people and those appointed by
the United States Judge and this
might bring about deplorable state
of affairs The law could not be ell
forced when moral sentiment was sc
1UM It's 70 fuvOr corrupt clecJlOnS anC
when that sentiment was elevated
the law would be unnecessary.
Tucker, of Virginia, opposed th'
bill specifically and generally. He
claimed that it gave supervisors tho
right to determine the qualifications
of electors, a right reserved by tho
Constitution to the States.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11

A few years ago the Democrats of
the Sixth Kentucky District grew in
different and supposed that there
was no need for cXcrtion. The re
suit was !; still hunt by the opposi-
ton, and though Mr. Carlisle defeat
cd his opponent by ovor l,500 ma
iority, the contest was carried into
the House and the Republicans voted
almost solidly to mscat him. For
tunatcly the Democrats of that dis
trict are attending to business, now.
They have Just elected Hon. W.
Dickcrson as Mr.. Carlisles successor
by $500 majority. Democratic OF.
ganization should be kept strong and
active in every district i'll the United
States.
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The Lodge ISiIlpaSScd.

WAsmINGroN, July AT 500 the
readin. of the cngrosscd copy of the
Lodge bill was concluded, two hours
and five minutes having been con.
sumcd thereby. The question was
then put on the passage of the bill,
the vote resulting yeas 155; nays 149.
Mcssrs. Lehlback, of wv Jersey,
and Coleman, of Louisiana, voted
against the bill with the Democrats.
With this exception it was II strict
party vote.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11

1t must be regretted on all sides
that there has been SO much disorder
ut the Democratic campaign meetings.
Surely there ought to be some way
to stop this. If no other device will
accomplish the result, it might be
well for all the candidates to enter
into an agreement to quit speaking as
soon as there should be any bad nc
havior-such conduct, for example -,
as was seeu at Laurcns, Aiken, Edge
field, Columbia and Winnsboro
Judging from the doings at these
places, we apprehend that the rough
or elements rather took possession of
the meetings. The sober people on
both sides ought to take charge of
things-the sooner the better.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11
Death Of DIR. Mcynrrdic.

Rev T.. j. Maynardic, ID. d., died
in this city Yesterday Of apeplcXy.
He was well known i'll South Carroll
M as an able minister of the VI. T..
Church, South, having filed most OF
the prominent charges i'll the State
AT the time of his death he was pas
tor of the Methodist Church i'll Cam.
den. DR.. Mcynardic was n native OF
the city of Charleston. The news OF
his death will cause sadness III many
hearts. He was n consecrated preach
cr of the gospel and patriotic citi-
zcn.-Colunbia Register.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

The board of visitors of the Citadel
academy has determined to omit
this years cncampmcnt, Oh account
the recent sickness among the cadets
and the possibility of exposure.
Albert Rhctt, the twclYc-ycar-
old son of Col. Jno. II. Phett of Co
lumbia died Oh Tuesday, of lockiaw
brought on by n wound i'll the foot,
Siven in climbing. 4 tree q Jagged
On Monday an OK which belong
ed to j. Land Scruggs of Greenville
county, which was tied up to n tree
i'll the horse lot, was struck by light
ming and killed instantly.
On Sunday night, during n very
severe thunder storm, the store of A.
Nj. IL j. l.. Lopez, at Coosaw, was
struck by lightning and set Oh fire.
The entire store and the stock were
destroyed.
james Fortner, living near Ma
rietta in Greenville county, commit
ted suicide early Monday morning
by cutting his throat with a razor.
He had been insane for three days
and killed himself few minutes af-
ter his attendants left him.
The Sans Souci Driving Park
Association of Grcenville are making
great preparations for the races to
begin there on the 3Oth and to last
three days Crack horses from all
over the State and other States have
been entered.
MIR. Noah Clements, an aged and
highly respected citizen of Darling
ton county, died Sunday night last of
hydrophobia He died forty-three
days after having been bitten by the
rabid animal, and his death occurred
under peculiarly sad circumstances
The following statement shows
the salaries of the Presidential post
offices in South Carolina rs they are
arranged under the present adjust
ment for the fiscal year beginning on
the 1st of July: Aiken, 81 800. Beau
fort, 81, 800, Camden, 81, 300, Chester
$1,000, Darlington G.. H., $1,000,
Georgetown, 81 200, Laurens G. H.,
81 300. Newbcrry &. H., 81 800, Rock
Hill, 1,4O0, Sumter G. H., S1,7OO,
Winnsboro, S1,100, Anderson G. H.
$1,000. Bcnncttsvillc, $1,000. Charles
ton, $4,000, Columbia, $4,000, Flor
cncc, 81 800, Grcenvillc G.. H.. - 800.
Marion, $1,10O, Orangeburg G.. II.
$1,000, Spartanburg, S1,SOO. Union,
$1,000, 1orkvillc, 1,200.
AT the recent unveiling of Lees
statue i'll Richmond the veterans of
the Stuart horse artillery helda meet
ing and effected an organization for
the purpose of preserving the record
and history of tlc gallant old com
mand. Col. II. p. Chew, of Virginia.
was elected president and Col ID. Card
well, of Columbia, secretary. Hart's
battery was attached to this com
mand, and those of its members who
desire to aid III this work and enter
their names upon the roll are rcGucs
ted to write to Col. ID. Cardwell (of
McGrcgor battery at Columbia.
"A prominent member of the Co
.lumbla bar, who has investigated
q matter, furnishes the News and
80 with the following informa-
he Supreme Court of South
SrreSentS most remarkable
or thirteen years Justice
not been absent single
is seat upon the bench.
ears Justice MCGOWAN
mt one day by reason
disposition. Chief JUS
n ten years has been
of one day by reason
his family. Except
Is been ordered to be
Use has gone over an
the decree has been
fore the next term
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11
ANOTHER CONFERENCE CALLED.
Men Who Oppose Tillman Invited to Gath
er mt Columbia.

Men who Oppose Tillman Invited to Gath
er mt Columbia.
The following circular has been re-
ceived with permission for publica-
ton:
COLUMBIA, S. c.. June 3Oth. 1890.
Dear Sir:-I have been instructed
by the Executive Committee of the
Democratic Campaign Club, of this
county, and have been requested by
representative men from different
sections of the State, to invite con
ference to assemble i'll the State
House ut Columbia ut eight p. III. on
10th July proX The conference is to
be composed of Democrats opposed
to the ''Tillman party and methods,
and it is suggested, as largely us
practicable of farmers and mechan-
nj
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11

"a WV 'pi''llos i ll'
pay S319,O0O of
IgulcS cannot be
rom the records
{ the State. Now,
have only four
tic voting popula
three -ScvcnthS OF
the farmers com
We hve-SovcnthS OF
!! If u ring has
y arc the ring. for
y themselves. But
hg and the charge
So. But some pco
tisiicd.
Inan i'll this State.
Inphill, of Able
VociferOus sup
; He was continu.
,argc of cxtrava
,a,tate government
rimcnt with him
Ibill and asked hin.
most economical
N what he thought
IS expenses. Hc
e. footed it up tho
led thousand dol
appropriation bill
,lusc.) l intended
, 'bs, sclf-appointcG
cll us what ht
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11

Coms, warts and bunions removed
quickly and surely by using Abott's
East Indian Corn Paint. -.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11

Col. Robert Aldrich of Barnwcll
contradicts the statement that he
wants to be Attorney General.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-11

i'S W IcplcScnI l.,
forests, it is allca
gardcd by our
since 1876. Sim,
addressed to seve
county of the Sta
request that each
other work for tn
before us, and
patriotic men. W
peril now pcndin!
will apply their f;
energy, and by
her.
There is no res
The larger the
better we will be
what is for the &c
You are urged
cncC III person an
tendance of othc
requested that, ~
YOU indicate what
scntation from W
Very res
President Den
In ~ -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-04
PISTOLS AT THE POLLS.
An Old Feud Breaks Out With Serious
Results I'm Philadelphia.


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Am old family feud,
coupled with an attempt Of a man well known
to the police to vote gang Of repeaters,
caused riot at the polling place of the first di-
vision of the fourth ward, Front and South
streets, this morning. Two men were shot,
and the man who caused all the trouble is still
at large, the police having failed to arrest him.
Between John Dunn, who lives at Sd and
German streets, and John O'Donnell of Front
below Ann street, there has been o long-stand-
ing grudge.
This morning, it is alleged, o. O'Donnell headed a
party Of dozen or more toughs and heelers
from various parts of the city and attempted to
vote them in favor Of Vaux. He himself tried
to vote, but when Dunn, who lives in the
division, protested, tho fight began. Almost
before the people about the polls knew that
anything out Of the usual run was going on
Dunn and his crowd had drawn revolvers and
were blazing away at O'Donnell and his friends,
who had crowded about him at the first sign Of
trouble. They, too, drew weapons and for two
or three minutes perfect fusilade Of pistol
shots was kept up.
Henry Bryson. aged thirty-eight years, an
inoffensive Irishman, who lives at 704 South
Front street and who had taken no part what
ever in the fray, was the principal victim. He
had his back toward the crowd and fell at the
first fire, pistol bullet having struck him in
the hip. He was taken to the Pennsylvania
Hospital and while he is seriously injured, the
physicians think he will recover.
The other man who was shot was only slightly
injured in the right wrist, and after refusing to
tell his name or who had shot him mingled with
the crowd and was soon lost to sight
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POSTSCRIPT
M'KINLEY CONFIDENT.
He Says That He Expects to he Elected
The Rest Of the State

ne ffest OF the state.
Special Dispatch to THK EVENING sr.h
CINcISSArI. Nov. 4.-Generally q reasonably
free vote is being polled throughout the state.
lt is practically certain that the republican
state ticket will be elected. and the only inter
est taken is in the congressional battles
Advices from Toledo say heavy vote 10 being
polled there, where Gov. Ashley 10 running
against Congressman Haynes, and il looks -
though the former would be elected by small
majority.
In the adjoining (sixth) district full vote 10
being cast, and so close are the Candidates run
ming that no prediction can be made. Col Bing-
ham, president of the National Grange 10 the
republican candidate. Congressman Outhwaite,
wiu have good majority. His opponet State
senator wilson. making very poor showing.
IN MKINLENs DISTRICT.
There is great deal of excitement all
through McKinley's district. the voters remain
in crowds about the polls and every person
voting is closely scrutnized.
Mckinley was loudly cheered when he an
peared at the polls and deposited his ballot
he said. when interrogated, that he believed
he would be elected. Ii looks as though he
would carry his county by 400 or 500 majority
and his friends are more sanguine now than
they have been heretofore.
Reports from all other counties Of the district
arc encouraging. IL defeated il will be by
a comparatively small majority.
storer, nominated in the first district 10 suo-
ceed Bntterworth. will probably be elected by
a small majority notwithstanding the district
Is now democratic. Caldwell. author OF the
lottery law, is running away ahead OF his
ticket
Gov. Foster says he is elected Done. repub-
licGn candidate IN the tenth district. is running
behind his ticket 1t is estimated that he il
1000 behind in Clark county
tuifb bSto
nunciatory of Lewis republican candidate in
the twelfth district, it is believed he will be
elected The reports to the state committee
indicate as much
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Democratic Gains I'm Chicaoo.

CHICAGO, Nov. 4-Reports from all parts
OF the city up to lis this afternoon
received by the City Press Association seems
to indicate democratic gains. The Chicago
fight in the city is over the shrievalty and the
results thus far seem TO indicate that ex-
Congressman Frank Lawler (democrat)
is running ahead of his ticket.
On the other hand. IT appears that Mrs. Gen.
Mullgan. for superintendent of public schools,
is losing votes to Albert q. Lane (rep.)
In the fourth congressional district Con-
gresham Adams seems TO have a hard fight
against his democratic opponent, Gen Walter c.
Newberry and in the first congressional TAYLOR
(Rep.) appears 10 be having a similar expert
ence IN the race against W. q. Ewing.
Returns from the second and third districts do
not yet indicate the drift Of sentiment
Posts Friends Predict His Recollection.
special dispatch from Galesburg,
HIS, to the Eoen,ng journal (Rep.),
says that Congressman Posts friends are
confident of his Reelection in the tenth district,
but admit he will be by reduced majority.
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RACING AT JENNINGS.
Bellevue Captures the First Event
Larger Attendance Than YESTERDAY.

Special Dispatch TO THE EVENING srAR.
BENSING RACE TRACK. Nov 4.-The attend
ance today at Benning was about double the
size of yesterday. Jockey Blakely, who was
thrown by Bassanio yesterday in the hurdle
race had his collar bone broken by the fall
Larchmont has been scratched in the last race.
BELLEVUE WINS
The first race was won by Bellevue Just .
short distance from the judges stand
The bunch was led almost the en-
tire distance by yirgie, who Sc
cured second place. Helen rose third. Time,
lO9. Tie mutual paid SlL40 straight, S375
and 500 place.
BENNING RACE TRACK, Nov. 4-Pericles won
the second race, with Blantyre second and
Tappahannock third. Time. l.3l Mutuals
paid $50. Straight 3. Is and ]. 20 place.
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The groups Of government clerks usually
congregated in the vicinity of the lunch rooms
at noon time were appreciably diminished in
size today. Many of their number had gone
home to vote. Throughout the city, in the de-
partments and elsewhere there was considera-
BILE interest shown in the contest
and news was eagerly asked for as the
day advanced. That the democrats would
carry the House was pretty generally regarded
as likely, and the most interesting points of dis
vania and whether or not Mckinley would pull
through. Some Of the wise ones, who
think that the result Of elections de-
pends much upon the state of the
weather, were making careful study
of the map issued by the weather bureau to
country. They found generally fair weather.
from which fact the partisans on both sides
seemed to derive comfort in the absence Of
any news.
The headquarters of the republican con-
g-essional committee was closed during the
day and nothing was done at the democratic
committee rooms.
BETTING ON THE ELECTION
was very slow, the few bets made being chiefly
in very small sums. The few politicians seen
about the hotel lobbies and on the street had
finished talking and were awaiting returns
Predictions as to the result in any place where
therc was doubt were made
with great reserve. Republicans who
have been taking part In the management
of the campaign, or have been watching the
work Of the committee with care. maintained
a show Of confidence and claimed that the
general result would give the House to the
republicans by small majority. Democrats
who would say anything professed great conf
dence, but gave no figures.
AS TO THE EXTRA SESSION.
There is q very general opinion among those
familiar with the political situation that if the
democrats carry the House an extra session
will be called by the President, to meet about
two weeks before the time for the regular ses-
sion. The reasons for this are those which
have already been very thoroughly discussed
the necessity for disposing Of an immense
amount of pending legislation while this Con-
gress lasts.
The chances are that, with the usual delay at
the beginning of q session, II Congress met in
December and attempted to dispose of the
elections bill, the subsidy bill and the reappor-
tionment of the country during the short ses-
sion most Of the appropriation bills would 60
over without action, and a special session of
called 50 as to have them passed before the be-
ginning of the next fiscal year.
IN THE POST OFFICE AND INTERIOR DEPARTMENTS.
The absence Of . number of the employees
from the Post Office and Interior departments
kept the stay ay-at-homes very busy today and 80
there was not much chance to discuss election
prospects. However people came in
with 'orsp. p,,s Of news which which we're .ss
thero il a good deal Of interest in the election
The returns received during the day were,
however, not very satisfactory, and 20 partisan
feeling did not have much to feed upon.
There was, however, a noticeable absence Of
the heated discussion which sometimes charac-
terizes life in the departments at election
times
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ABANDONMENT OF DAMAGED GooDs.-Acting
on the advice of the solicitor of the Treasury,
Assistant Secretary Spaulding has decided that
the damaged portion of each package Of i'm
ported merchandise may be abandoned to the
government provided it is separated from the
undamaged goods in the presence of officers of
the customs, and provided also thatthe original
invoice value or quantity of such abandoned
portion is not less than ten per cent Of the
total value or quantity of the invoice.
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NEW JERSEY.

The Operations Of the New Law Some.
what Hinders the Voting.
CAMDEN, NJ, Nov. 4-Election day set in
raw and cold here, but at this hour, 1880, the
sun 10 shining. There was . light vote polled
mp to 10 o'clock owing to the operations Of the
new election law. which delayed voting some-
what The absence Of poll committees and
strikers was very noticeable at all the booths, as
under the new law no workers are allowed
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HUME PROBABLY BEATEN
The Indications Are That Gen. Lee 4.
Elected.

Special Dispatch to THE FvESISa STAR
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Nov. A dispatch re-
ceived at the Gdzetts Office from several coun-
ties in the district indicate the reelection OF
Gen. Lee. Fauqmer county alone will proba-
bly, give HI M 200 majority.
MIR Hume Ahead i'm Two Precincts
FoUE-Mu.E kUN, Va, Nov. 4-Up TO 3:l5
pm. there were cast here 1872 votes, of which
Gen. Lee only received 8. The balance went
to Mr.. Frank Hume
=. At Burko's station it is reported that Mr..
Hume is % ahead