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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
DEFENCE OF THE BOARD.
State Treasurer Bates Reads Statement
and Reply-He Says they Did the Best
they Could-Pleading Guilty to Pos
sible Ignorance.
1Special to the Greenville News

Especial to the Greenville News
COLUMBIA, June 3.-When the State
board of railroad equalization met to-
day, State Treasurer Bates, of the
boad, made a written statement in
which he assured the gentlemen pre-
sent representing the railroads 'that it
mas not been and is not now the inten-
ton of this board to treat the railroads
with injustice or unfairness in the mat
ter of assessments for taxation" He
said that at the boards meeting in May
with what light they had from reports
of the railroad commission and other
sources they had indicated what they
thought would be proper assessment
of railroad property. Continuing he
said "In some statements made we
infer that We are suspected not only of
ignorance but Of prejudice. For my
self I can disclaim any and all preju-
dice. I think can do the same for the
board. I am not ashamed to acknoWl-
edge lack of information in regard to
railroad property.
II have been addressed personally
as treasurer of the State and warned
not to give the appearance of discrim-
mating against railroads. lest the credit
of the State be injured and it become
impossible to fund large part Of the
State debt maturing in 1898. with
all respect to the gentleman who gave
this warning, I must say it was not
necessary to give Il, and in my opinion
it was mischievous and is possibly in
tended to do harm. it has gone out in
the press Of the country in connection
with the charge, implied at least, that
in South Carolina railroad property
was unfairly dealt with in the matter
of taxation. 1t is our purpose to OBJ
tain all the light we can then in oul
action be influenced by the spirit and
letter Of the constitution and law OF
the State"
Argument was concluded this even
ing and decision was reserved.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11

and most Indifferent character, but
nalf the time there is such scanty
supply that the convicts don't get
enough to eat, as their looks plainly
indicate. Two of the men, Alex.
Wright and John Steele, have had
cases of dropsy. William Bruton's right
side is paralyzed. Not to mention
numerous others who have bad colds.
There are not more than half a dozen
who have on shoes, and what they
have are so worn and broken as to be
unserviceable.
"Not the slightest provision was
made by the penitentiary officials for
their expenses on their return trip.
There were no pots, no pans, no meat,
nor bread, nor anything. The party left
the railroad camp abont noon Monday,
and the only meal the convicts got was
breakfast at Darlington, absolutely
nothing else, except what fell to them
through the charity oftEe people along
the way, and the gentleman who ac-
companied them as far as Sumter.
Anyone who doubts the correctness OF
the above statements should have seen
what the writer saw at the Sumter
depot yesterday. There was the unmls-
taxable and general look of seualor
misery and wretchedness pervading
the whole group, and the lack Of hui
inanity and attention were but toe
plainly visible. 1t was a sight, to use
the words of our dictator, at which
''the mind revolts and the Imagination
sickens.' We have time and again seer
the convicts al work on the canal in
Columbia, sometimes as often as two
or three times a month. We know
what their general condition was then
We never saw any of them anywhere
look like those did who passed through
Sumter yesterday"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
Score OHe for Tillman.
TGreenville News.

We have had occasion to remark
heretofore that B. R. Tillman is a bad
kind of man to try experiments with,
an awkward kind Of cat for any
smooth, shifty and sanguine person
with political aspirations to try to put
bell on.
He not only refused to measure up to
the Cotton Plant yard stich on the sub
treasury idea or to keep quiet wheu
told to, but he has sailed in for an ag-
gressive war on the scheme and met
Lecturer Terrill face to face at Abbe-
Vile for a straight discussion of it.
Now there is no use talking about it.;
this isn't Tillman newspaper, but
Tillman does deserve the thanks and
approval OF the conservative people CT
the State for his stand in this matter.
He has financial theory of his own
which is nearly as bad as the sub-treas-
ury, but he does not seem to be urging
that. He is fighting the sub-treasury
squarely and going on record as its Bit
ter and direct opponent, and in that he
doing good service. People who would
heed nobody else on that matter will
heed him. They have been told that
all who opposed the sub-treasury are
their enemies, the agents of Wall street
gold bugs and that kind Of stuff and
many of them-some good, honest, well
meaning people, too-had ears for only
one side. They were being taught and
drilled to demand of the democratic
party approval of the scheme and to
make that approval the condition
of their loyalty. There is no possibili'
ty of the Democratic party accepting OF
adopting any such scheme.
Tillman has come into the discussion
now and will probably make the ful
fly. He has strong hold of the people
the sub-treasury idea has hold on anc
it will be nip and tuck. We hardly
know which to. let on. Everything ma:
had a fashion lately of going as We
though it should not go, and we have
no notion just yet of getting down from
the fence where we can whittle anc
smoke and see the fun to take any hanc
in the performance. At the same time
Tillman's nerve and dash and volun
tary interference to save the people from
fearful blunder ought to be scored t
his credit.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
THEIR PLAN TO FIGHT CLEVELAND
Gov Tillman Says the Democratic Party
Ought to be the Peoples Party.

CHARLESTON, S. c., May 29.-Gov.
Tillman, in an interview to-day with
the editor of the State Alliance organ,
is reported as saying that he has op-
posed Mr.. Cleveland strongly because
of the ex-President's opposition to the
free coinage of silver and also because
his sympathy was with Wall street
and its money. ga great danger to the
Democracy" he said, twas that the
nominating Convention in 1892 might
name Mr.. Cleveland as its standard
bearer for the next campaign"
Gov. Tillman thinks that the farmers,
not only in this State but all over the
country, ought to go to work to see that
delegations are sent from each State
opposed to Mr.. Cleveland, or to any
man of his ideas on money. He be-
lieves the farmers can control the De
mocratic party and thus press forward
their demends for reform.
AS to the Sub-Treasury bill, Gov
Tillman says he is opposed to it per-
sonally, and will fight it on the stump
if need be. He does not think thai
after it is presented to the people they
will support it. II majority Of the
party in South Carolina still continue
to support it, he says he is Democrat
| enough to fall in line with the majori
ty. He does not see the need for s
| third party, because the Democratic
party, properly controlled, is the party
Of the people. Tillman's utterance or
the subject ofan anti Cleveland delega
ton may be taken as the keynote o
the preliminary campaign in this Stat'
in 1892.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
Good Sense 4!

Disease is largely the result Of impure
blood. To purify the blood, is to cure
the disease, AS a blood-purifer and
vitalizer, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery stand ahead and shoulders
above any other known specific! Its
power in this direction is nothing short
of wonderful. Guaranteed to benefit
or cure in every case, or money re-
funded.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
how to get a Handsome Husband.

"When'er some lucky Indian maiden
Fonnd red ear in the husking,
'Muska = cried they altogether:
sMuska you shall have sweetheart
You shall have handsome husband"
The handsome man always admires
the beautiful woman. Then simply
make yourself beautiful. Remove all
blotches pimples, "forked signs of
turkey tracks" from your features, by
the use of DR.. Pierre's Favorite Pre-
scription, TOPIC to the nervous, cireu-
latory and procreative systems. It's
use brings roses to the cheeks, and
sparkle to the eyes. Take it, and you
will, like the Indian maiden, find a
"red ear' in good health, an omen Of
future happiness. Guaranteed to give
satisfaction in every case, or money
paid for it refunded.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
ALLIANCE AND NEW PARTY.
The Progressive Farmer" Looks on the
Alliance Voting with the New Party
as a Matter of Course, Inasnuch as
Alliance Demands are Embodied
in It's Platform.
Especial to Charleston World. |

Special to charleston NOrlQ.
RALEIGH, Il. c., June 1.-The State
Alliance organ, the Progressive Far
mer, owned by L. T.. Polk, will say
editorially in its issue of tomorrow:
"The question, what will the Alliance
do with the new party, is on the lips OF
tens of thousands OF anxious people to-
day. Well, it ought not to take much
wisdom to answer that question. The
new party has adopted the Alliance
demands in its platform. Does any one
suppose intelligent Alliancemen will
vote against the party that adopts
those demands, and in favor of a party
that not only fails to adopt, but resists
those demands?
"Western Alliance States have alrea-
dy gone into the new party. viii not
the necessity fer Alliance unity force
other Alliance States to 60 into the new
party also?
ave see no way to prevent the
new party from sweeping the country,
except the simple one of cheerfully
conceding to the people every one OF
their just demands. IF Aliiancemen
are to be blamed for going into a new
party, then a hungry child can be
| blamed for going to some one who can
and will furnish him food. Gentlemen
of the old parties, if the time comes
when your ranks shall be broken, youl
leaders cverthrown and your heritage
taken from you, dc not blame the Alli-
ance for your ruin. The people, repre-
/ sented by the Farmers Alliance, have
petitioned and begged and pleaded and
| prayed for relief all these years, and the
naughty minions of political power
have spurned both them and their
petitions and prayers. Do not blame
them for your overthrow, but blame
your own blind and miserable folly"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
A Mysterious Meeting OF the Administra-
tion Forces. -
Especial to Greenvill News.

COLUMBIA, S. c., June3.-There was
a secret conclave of leading State ad-
ministration politicians in this city tc-
night, but they refuse to tell anything
about it except to say they discussed
railroads, banks and affairs of State
generally. To outsiders the whole
thing is mystery. They were in ses-
sion about three hours. Among those
present were the Governor, Senator
Irby, John Gary Evans, the Rev. Mr..
Sigh, Zimmerman of Edgeheld, Tai
bert, Thomas, DR.. Sampson Pope and
others.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
The "Sallie"

The "Sallien is the name of a hand
some steamer that arrived in Charles
ton last week from New York, pur-
chased by the administration for the
use of the phosphate commission and
the inspector. The craft is named
"Sallien in honor of Governor Till
mans wife.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
ALMA P. o., LAURENs Co., S. c., I
May 30th, 1891. {

May Both, 1891.
To the Editor of che Daily News.
The reported interview between Pro-
fessors Evans and McElroy regarding
that Haskell invitation as published in
The News Of 26th inst, is very incor-
rect and does me great injustice. Be-
lieving that The News will accord
fairness, I send my account of the
episode for publication and can sub
stantiate my version of the affair by
eye witnesses and unprejudiced per-
sons. I ask the papers of the State
that copied the reported interview"
from the News to do me the justice to
publish my account Of the affair.
Professor Evans did demand retrac-
ton from me in Mr.. Roland's
store at the time mentioned in the
News of q certain communication pub.
lished in the Herald regarding the in
vitation Of Col A. G.. Haskell to Lau-
rens. He made his demand, and I did
then and there refuse absolutely to re-
tract anything from his insolent and
threatening manner, stating to him
that would die first, or words to that
effect. Professor Evans was armed
with stick and pistol and I had only
a little pen knife. Professor Evans did
not raise his walking cane and sternly
command Professor McElroy to put
his knife back in his pocket and Pro-
fcssor McEIroy like coward did not
submissively obey.
Professor Evans did not offer to buy
a pistol for Professor McElroy. He
was not at that time in so generous q
| mood.
7 left Professor Evans and walked
over to Auditor Thompson's Office
where. I hold my Office as supervisor Of
registration, as it would have been the
height of folly for me to remain dis
putting with map armed with deadly
weapons and surrounded by his friends.
Professor Evans soon came into Audi.
tor Thompson's Office and in a very
gentlemanly manner asked me to give
him "some expression" that had in-
tended no ofense in connecting his
name with ''Haskelite, "that I had done
him an injustice. Mr.. Thompson, son
of Auditor Thompson, heard the con.
versation. I told Professor Evans that
if I had done him a wrong, T was per-
fectly willing, as gentleman, to right
the wrong. I then, not under duress,
or threats, wrote the following card,
which was published in the Herald:
GAS far as my reference to Haskellite
in my article, as referring to Professor
Evans, I say that I had not intended
to offend him individually, or as 8
man."
This is the only retraction or expla.
nation I have made.
Respectfully,
W. T. MCELRoY.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
THE EvANs-M'ELRoY MATTER.
Statements from Both the Parties-Pro-
fessor Evan. Contradicts an Assertion
Professor McElroy's Account Of the
Interview.
From the Greenville News

From the Greenville News!
In one of McElroy's cards, published
in the last Laurensville Herald, he
makes the following statement, viz:
"In my communication to the Herald,
Professor Evans assures me that my
reference to 'Haskelite' was not appli-
cable to himself" ..-.... ..
I assured McElroy nothing; simply
demanded retraction of language
offensive to me. After some hesita-
ton and threatening demonstrations,
already reported, he signed general
retraction, having been told more than
once that this alone wold exempt him
from chastisement.
I am not engaging in controversy
only stating facts.
Respectfully,
FRANK EVANS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11
box Of Ayers Pills has save

a box Of Ayers Pills has saved
many fit of sickness. When reme-
dy does not happen to be within reach.
people are liable to neglect slight -
ments and, Of course, if serioH
follows they have to sufa,
quenees. "a stitch
nine.n was
protested
ser, as he paid &
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11

"For long time had no appetite,
was restless at night, and very much
debilitated. After taking two bottles
of Ayers Sarsaparilla, my strength
and aptitude returned, and my health
was completely restored" I'D. NJ.
FISHER, Oswego, \. !.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11

An orator said: "There is not a
man, woman or child in this house,
who has arrived at the age OF fifty
years, but has felt this truth thun-
dering through their minds for cen,
t.2ries."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-11

1--WE are informed on the best author
ity that for months past these convicts
have been given only the plainest and
coarsest corn bread and very mean ba-
con, without any occasional delicacy
or change of any sort, but this is not
all, the fare is not only Of the poorest
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25
Kansas City's Population.

office has announced the population of
Kansas City by wards There are four
teen wards in the city as it was consti-
tuted at the time the enumeration was
made last June. The population with
in the limits. as they were then fixed,
is 1S2, 7l6. Since the census was taken,
however, the supreme court of the
state of Missouri has decided that
wards II, II, Is and II are not legally
parts of the city, and that the act of the
city council which annexed this terri
tory is null and void. That leaves the
total population of Kansas City, as the
boundaries now exist, 119. COS
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

Taken quay
sick headache, bilious headache,
dizziness, constipation, indigestion,
bilious attacks, and all derange-
ments of the liver, stomach and
bowels It's a large contract, but
the smallest things in the world do
the business-Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. They're the smallest, but
the most effective. They 60 to
work in the right way. They
cleanse and renovate the system
thoroughly-but they do it mildly
and gently. You feel the good
they debut you don't feel
them doing it. As a Liver Pill,
they're unequaled. Sugar coated,
easy to take, and put up in walls,
and Theoretically sealed, and thus
always fresh and reliable. A per-
feet vest pocket remedy, in small
walls, and only one necessary for a
laxative or three for q cathartic.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, because they're guaranteed to
give satisfaction, or your money is
returned.
You only pay for the good you
get.
That's the pecxlia, plan all Dr..
Pierce's medicines are sold on,
through druggists.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25
A Gotham NIyster.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2o.-Esrly yester-
day morning a man dying of pistol
wound in the abdomen was found BY
an officer in an upper room on Twenty
eighth street. A handsome woman
bent over him and as the officer entered
the wounded man said: you've done
me this time, but keep your mouth
shut" The couple gave fictitious
names He is in the hospital She is
locked mp and says he attempted sui
eide.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rewrrd for
any case Of Catarrh that can not be cured
BY taxing Halls Catarrh Cure.
q. ]. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
ont any obligations made by their firm
West & Truax. W holesale Druggists Toledo.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials free.
Price. 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
TEE worse a mans temper Is. the more
becoming and profitable It will be for lin
to keep tt-Biugnamton Leader.
AL who wish to aid Nature in her efforts
to maintain good health should use Dr. John
Bulls Sarsaparilla It is as pleasant as
wine, and far more Strengthening. 1t is
beneficial to every part and every function
and the young mans friend. In cases OF
debility and weakness it acts like charm.
THE girl with the reddest cheeks WILL
when she sees q mouse, change to yeiler.
Boston Traveller.
HARSH purgative remedies are fast giving
way to the gentle action and mild effects Of
Carter's Little Liver Pills. II you try them,
they will certainly please you.
SPEAKING Of fasting, sailors have been
known 70 live on salt water for months a,
time.-W ashington Star.
Don't Neglect Cough. Take some Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar instdnter
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
MosT people think Of the marriage tie,
that it's knotty, but It's nice.-St Joseph
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25
WATER POWER COMPANY.
A Corporation That COntemplates the Csc
OF Winter In Many Ways.

A Corporation That Contemplates the Csc
OF Winter In Many Ways.
TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. IA new irri-
cation and water power company has
been formed here for operating in all
parts Of Kansas in constructing and
maintaining dams, raceways, aque-
ducts canals wells and such other
works and appliances as may be re-
quired for the collection, conveyance
and use Of water for manufacturing.
water and water power. and for utiliz-
ing and supplying water for the pur-
pose of irrigation. One Of the principal
purposes Of this company is to put in
operation system Of irrigation
that can be used by individual
farmers At small expense. and
whether situated on streams or not
Where streams can be utilized
that will be done, but it is
believed that nearly every quarter sec
ton IN the State can be successfully ir~
rigated in whole or in part by an out
lay OF only few hundred dollars, and
from three to ten times its present val
We With proper irrigation. one-fourth
Of farm viii often produce more than
q whole quarter section in its natural
condition. and q sure crop on part of
the farm is better than the uncertain
chances without irrigation. Wherever
1t can be successfully done it is also
proposed to use the water for the pur-
poses of power. The company is organ
lied with a capital stock of 81, OOO, 900.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25
ven OF INST

Rising 1t morning or evening from some
lowland, often carries in its folds the seeds
Of malaria Where malarial fever prevail
no one is safe, unless protected by some ef-
6cient medicinal safeguard. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters Is both protection and q
remedy. No person who inhabits, or so
journs in q missmatic region of country,
should omit to procure this fortifying
agent, which is also the finest known rem
edy for dyspepsia, constipation, kidney
trouble and rheumatism.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

JoPIIx, Mo-, Feb. eL-The Office and
scale house Of the Picker White Lead
Co. was destroyed by FIRE at late hour
Wednesday. The wind was blowing
from the northwest and the sparks and
frebands were carried away from the
works. otherwise Joplin would prob
ably have had $4,000 confagration.
The loss from the fire is less than 81. 600
and is covered by insurance. The books
of the company were saved.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

A dog which struck the gun Sam Nc
Pherson, of Franklin, Tenn, was hold
ing caused It to discharge and McPher.
son was killed
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

MANY little children owe their good health
to Dr. John Bulls Worm Destroyers. ''Nice
NamR to give them such nice candies"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

You can't help liking them, they are so very
small and their action is so perfect One pill a
dose. Carriers Little Liver Pills. Try them.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

MANY an Italian has Q personal organ
soon after reaching this country.-Texas
Sift1nRA
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

-Four men were injured by the expo
sion of key of powder in A. v. Cards
hardware store, Watsoka, Ill
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

each week, land their name is Ieyi0n) save
their clothes and strength. and let the soap
do the work. Did you ever try il. II not.
do 20 next Monday sure. Ask your grocer
for it
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

No SAFER REMEDY can be had for Coughs
and Colds, or any trouble of the Throat,
than ''Brorn's Bronchial Trochcs." Price 25
cts. Sold only in bores
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

A GIRL should remain under her mothers
wing-especially IL she's Q little chic
Richmond Recorder
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

A LITTLE poker now and then sometimes
does up the best Of men.-Oil City Blizzard
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-02-25

A POLICEMAN should never CUT a person
on the ear. Handouts are the only variety
be should use.-Pitts 5urgh Chronicle.