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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22
THE DEMOCRATIC OUTLOOK.
Only Energy and Determination are
Needed to Secure Success.
New York World.]

Needed to Secure Success.
- New York World.
Chairman W. P. Harrity, OF the
Democratic National Committee,
was asked yesterday what he thought
about the political situation and out
look.
'.There is every reason why we
should feel gratifed with the present
condition of affairs, said he. "The
political outlook is very encouraging
for the Democratic party. No better
evidence of this can be furnished
than is found in the returns from
Vermont, where the Republican
majority has fallen off about eleven
thousand as compared with the vote
in September, 1888, and in those
frccl Arkansas, where the Demo-
cratic majority has been very largely
increased. The result of the election
which is to be held in Florida on
October 4, 1892, is like to be equally
satisfactory, and in November we
shall be sure to carry all Of the
Southern States.
81 need scarcely say that the out
come of the Maine election is prac-
tically gratifying. The very decided
decrease in the Republican majority
in that State has had very depress-
ing effect upon the Republican mana
gers, and it will stimulate the Demo-
cratic leaders to in, .eased efforts and
renewed energy. In view of the re-
cent decisive Democratic success we
are warranted in predicting Demo
cratic success. I know of nothing to
stand in the way Of that success,
unless our voters become over-con-
fdent and relax their efforts. This
ought to be and will be guarded
against.
"Advices from the close and doubt
full Northern States Justify us in con-
fdently expecting that they will
cast their electoral votes for Cleye-
land and Stevenson. l refer par
ticularly to New York, New Jersey,
Indiana and Connecticut. In New
York we have thoroughly United
Democratic party, under most etf-
cient leadership, and good results
may be depended upon. In addi-
ton, we have reason to expect that
We shall carry some of the Western
States, notably Wisconsin and Hi.
nois, and, tAo Repablioon mana
GERS well know, Il the electoral votes
of several of the far Western States
will be lost to Harrison and Reid.
Altogether, the Democrats of the
country have right to feel tho
roughly satisfied with the situation
and victory is sure to be ours if we
continue as We have begun, bus we
must work and fight to the end with
all tie ability, energy, courage and
determination at our command IN
order that success may be assured"
r Chairman Harrity sent this dis
patch to Arthur Sewall, member of
the committee from Maine:
81 congratulate the Democracy of
Maine upon their magnificent work.
All your predictions have been full
filed and our expectations have been
met. You have done we'll"
This is what Chairman Harrity
wired to John r. Donovan, chairman
of the Democratic State Committee,
Of Maine:
aThanks for your message. We
like the news from Maine. Our peo-
pie have done well and deserve
warmest congratulations. The De-
mocracy of Maine, Vermont and
Arkansas have set the pace which
Democrats of other States will fol-
low"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

KANSAS CRY, Mo, September IA.
"A Times special says telegram
from Deming, N. NJ, to Paris, Texas,
sent by Special Marshal WilliaaEss,
announces that he has captured Mat
Dalton, Grant Dalton, Amy Dalton,
Sam Wings and ssThree Fingered
jack" members Of the notorious
Dalton robbers gang for whom the
railroads and express companies have
offered $4,000 reward.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22
WILLIAM F. HARHITY,
Chairman Democratic Committee,
Don NJ. DICKINSON,
Chairman Campaign Committee.
Gen. Kilpatrick's Horse.

Old Spot was the Generals favor
ite war horse Subsequent to the
war the General was sent to South
America. He left Tie OF; horse at
the farm, with orders that he si.ouff
be kindly cared for. Returning after
an absence of several years, the Cen
eral reached home near night, and
was for some time occupied in
exchanging greetings with his family
and friends. He did not, however,
long neglect to inquire after the old
horse. Learning that Spot was at
pasture in distant field, The General
sent for him, and a little later was
told that his favorite stood tied to a
pest at the entrance of the grounds
some distance away. The General
hastened out onto the piazza, from
whence, peering through the evening,
he saw the form of the Old veteran,
who stood demurely gnawing at the
post. Just -.hn-one word Spot !"
rang out over the lawn. Like an
echo came back the answering neigh.
With snort and a bound the CID
charger snapped the halter, cleared
the fence at leap, and, with arched
neck and ears proudly erect, he stood
by the piazza, where with joyful
whinny he laid his head on his mas
ter's breast. Added the General /:
"We hugged and caressed each other
like lovers, and I am not ashamed to
say that no welcome received that
day warmed my heart more than that
of Old Spot
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

prohibition, are sufficiently recovered
from the demoralizing effects Of the
traffic to assert their rights of self
defence against its fearful evils.
The overwhelming majority of
votes cast by this class 0he votes in
v...o.l aroe.-. Al culs ouate) IN
favor Of prohibition can only be
interpreted as an expression of entire
satisfaction. with its operation, so far
as it has gone under the existing law,
and their wish to extend it over the
whole State. Outside of the coun-
ties of Charleston and Richland, the
centres Of the liquor traffic, the aggre-
gate majority cast against prohibi-
ton was 1851, or less than l in 10
of.the majority for prohibition.
{, In the counties of Marion. Horny
and Williamsburg maiorlties aggre-
eating S54 were given against pro-
bibit on, not because the public SEN
;iment vas against ga; sat Sat because 4
those counties local prohibition had
been tried and the Prohibitionists
felt 50 sure that they. would go in
favor of the measure without an
effort that they did not take the
steps necessary to insure success, and
as a result of such mistaken conf
dence the alert enemy captured the
vote. 1t is safe to affirm, however,
of each of these three counties that
if a vote was again taken on this
question it would give large prohibi-
tion majorities.
In Beaufort no provision was made
by our executive committee to test
the question, and the election went
against us by default. In the town
sAGeorgetown the tickets for prohi-
stolen from the polls (not
of courseA as
by the
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

A man with a donkey for sale,
hearing that q friend wanted to buy
one, sent him the following, written
on postal card: .Dear D.: If
you are looking for an A donkey,
don't forget me-"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

Old Sam kalleton was doubtless
one of the most ardent Legislators
known to the history of Arkansas.
Every bill introduced BY well-dress-
ed man he looked upon with suspl-
cion, and never failed to suggest an
amendment. One morning, after a
nights carousal, he entered the leg
islatiye hall just as the chaplain was
asking divine aid. The old man tooka
chew of tobacco and listened atten-
lively until the chaplain closed his
petition with an effective recitation
of the Lords prayer.
"N1r. Speaker" said the old man,
arising, 81 move to strike out the
words daily bread and insert .as
much bread as may be necessary. Cor
twenty days. We have already
done enough for the flood sufferers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

The purpose OF the force bill is by
intimidation to control the election
of Representatives in congress. This
is 10 be accomplished by substituting
Federal officers for election officers
provided by State law. In other
words, the officers you have selected
are to be displaced and their places
taken by agents of the party in power.
You need not be told that such
Legislation argues unmistakably a
lack of confidence in the people.
This bill passed the IIouse-off Repre-
sentatives of the Fifty-frst Congress,
every Republican but three voting
for it and every Democrat voting
against it. With therid of few
Republicans the Democrats were
enabled for the time } compass It's
defeat in the Senate.
A Republican Senator who aided
its defeat declared at the time cit
was the most infamous piece of leg
islation that ever crossed the threshold
of the Senate"
But for the fact that three or four
Republican Senators co-operated
with the Democrats this bill would
have passed the Senate, received the
executive approval and would now
be upon your statute books.
He then reviewed the provisions,
aims and purpose of the force bill,
closing by asking if it can be that
the hands are now to be turned back
on the dial and the evils through
which the Southern people had passed
again become a living reality.
AS have said, the force bill takes
the election of Representatives in
Congress out of the hands of the
officers provided by State law and
gives it to Federal agents. 1t pro-
vides for the appointment by Fede-
raj courts of supervisors who are to
have charge of its execution. To
secure its enforcement tns superyis-
ors are to be backed by deputy
United States marshals without limit.
The registration of voters is to be
under the control of the supervisors.
The supervisors are to have power
to inspect naturalization papers and
to invade private residences in order
to make such inspection. Should
the election officers fail promptly to
pass upon the qualification of the
voters, then the supervisors at once
can do 50, administer the oath and
receive the ballot. They are created
sole judges as to whetherthe election
Ee@cers do their duty and from their
fdecision there is no appeal.
The supervisors appointed by the
Federal courts under this bill are to
hold their offices for life. Under the
extraordinary powers given hs tbs tbs
biz to Federal agents, they are to
supervise the election Of Representa-
Itives tiveess IL Congress. The control Of
such elections passes from the hands
of the people to the hands of the
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

Weldon and the Wilmington and
Manchester Railroad Companies
This was a sacred fund and should
have been sacredly guarded by those
in power. Was it so guarded? The
Republican State Legislature, in
order to pay the expenses of this
Legislature by its authorities, sold
these bonds for s158,O00. So Che
poor children of the State were rob-
bed of this school fund by men who
were solemnly pledged to its protec-
ton. Those were but part of the
schemes devised by the Legislature
to plunder the people. By the close
of the Legislature the debt Of the
State had been increased until it
exceeded one-third of the taxable
property of the State. You need
hardly be reminded that during this
long night of horror the administra-
tion of justice was only mockery.
The FAhss. triumph of the Democratic
party in '76 wrested the old North
State from those who had robbed the
people of their heritage. During the
eight years of carpet-bag rule the
State of North Carolina was openly
and unblushingly plundered. Off
cial corruption reached high water
mark. The State was literally pros
trated, and the robbers were those
who sat in high places of power in
the legislative halls and in the courts
of Justice. 1t was during this era
that distinguished Republican
declared that "the treasury of South
Carolina had been SO literally gutted
by thieves who had hitherto had pos
session of the State government that
there was nothing left to steal.''
Stevenson then cited wrongs
inflicted on Missouri from the close
of the war to 1872, and continued !:
1 will not detain you by referring
to Mississippi, Louisi.na aud the
other States of the South. The his
tory of one is the history of all. 1t
was to the people a dark night Of
wrong and outrage.
In many instances illiterate and
corrupt men were sworn ministers of
law. The administration of justice
was the merest mockery. Not con-
tent with robbing the people of their
substance, every attempt was made
by those in power to fon.ent discord
and hatred between the two races.
During the four years of the Demo
cratic administration of the national
government Northern immigration
and Northern capital found their way
to the South to degree unprece-
dented in our history. Under Demo-
cratic ascendancy millions of North
ern capital sought investment in the
South. It's resources are being devel-
oped and a career of prosperity it
has not known since the war is before
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

Gov. Boies, of Iowa, and other
: Democrats are waking up the North
vest for Cleveland and Stevenson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

The cotton crop of last year foots
up the enormous total of 9,03S, ,707
bales,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

It seems that all the hens in this
section have struck, and eggs are
very scarce. s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

a young woman answered an ad-
vertisement for a servant, and the
lady of the house seemed pleased
with her. But before engaging her
there were some questions to ask.
suppose said the lady-'.now
only suppose, understard-that you
were carrying piece Of steak from
the kitchen, and by accident should
let it slip from the plate to the floor,
what should you do in such a case "
The girl looked the lady square in
the eye for a moment before asking
ssIs it private family, or are there
boarders ?"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-09-22

"B0arders, ans..-.eu lne Iady.
"Pick it up and put it back on the
plate," firmly replied the girl. She
was engaged.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-01-13
Disrcputable Houses.

Speaking OF "divcs" and disrcputable
resorts in general, New York preacher
on Sunday last put this straight at his
congregation:
Why, am sure that some OF these respecta.
pie citizens would lease building TO the devil
himself to star: an annex to hadcs IN il he would
only guarantee them ten per cent more rent Rnd
would furnish ice 10 cool his rent money upon
before they came around each month to collect.
A paying investment : considered
from tho point OF dollars and cents
has been known to chloroform the
conscience OF many man who passed
for good citizens. 1t is obvious that
il men who like to be so regarded would
refuse to rent houses for immoral pur-
poses the number OF those establish
ments would be greatly diminished.
The owners have no special fondness
for the tenants they accept, but the
mighty dollar gets hold upon them and
they are powerless in its de ably grasp.
The way to treat this kind OF citizen
is to pity his sordid weakness and hold
him up to strict accountability under
the law. If he cannot be reformed as
a matter OF moral conviction perhaps
he can be driven out OF the business OF
renting to the lowest persons for the
lowest purposes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-01-13

Before Little Lord Fauntleroy was
heard OF there were children on tho
stage, but tho performances OF that i'm.
possible youngster whetted tho public
appetite for moro stage children and tho
playwrights and managers set them
selves to work to create supply equal
to tho demand. Tho number Of stage
prodigics has increased largely, to the
profit OF the managers.
Mr.. Gcrry's New York Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Children is
moving on the works Of tho managers,
and tho matter is being discussed in the
newspapers. Managers, actors, physi.
cians and philanthropists are taking a
hand. Managers and actors think it al.
together Il good thing. AS usual tho
doctors disagree. The philanthropists
are on the side Of Mr.. Gerry and his
society.
1t is argued that singing and dancing
are good for children, and therefore tho
stage children are in no danger Of phys.
ical injury. Singing and dancing at
right times and in right doses will not
injure healthy child, and most chill
dren find delight in both. To 60 the
round night after night under the ex-
element OF appearing in public, the in
toxication Of the applause, getting into
their beds at midnight or later, cannot
be regarded as contributing to health
and vigorous physical development.
That the moral side OF child will not
find its best development In tho atmos-
phcre of thestage seems another reason
able conclusion, but we do not see this
view touched on in the discussion.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-01-13
THE BERING SEA sQUADpLE
Boforo tho Cabinet : Probability OF an
Early Settlement,


WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 12.-Tho
Boring sea question was before the cabi.
net meeting to-day, 1t is understood the
case has taken aHfavorablc turn within
the past few days and that Secretary
Blaine has been advised that Lord Sails
bury will agree TO his suggestion as 10
the method OF selecting three OF the ar
bitrators from the countries which have
no interest whatever in the question at
issue, when these three neutral arbi.
traitors have been agreed upon there
need be no further delay in deciding on
the personnel OF tho tribunal, it already
having been arranged that tho United
States and Great Britain shall each have
the appointment. OF two members. An.
other point settled is that one OF Great
Britain's representatives shall be resi-.
dent OF Canada. The prospects are that
one of the arbitrator on tho part OF tho
United States will be selected from the
Republican party and tho other from
the Democratic party. Hon. Edward j.
]. Phelps, eX-minister ao.-England, is
mentioned as most likely to BIO one Of
the arbitrators on the part OF the United
States.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-01-13
Gha :Qattelliqeurer,
WHEELING. JANUARY IS. 1902.
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
Call for the Annual Convention Of the
State League.

Tho fourth annual convention OF tho Rcpubll.
can League OF the State Of West Virginia VIII
convene in tho city OF Parkersburs. Wood couu-
~. at u o'clock noon. MONDAY, FEBRUARY -,
1892, (this day having been recommended by tho
National League. for the election OF officers for
the ensuing year. the selection OF delegates to
tho Nth annual convention Of tho Republican
League Of the United States, and for tho transas-
tion OF such other business as may regularly
come before 1t.
Each Republican club In tho state Is entitled
to be represented by five delegates.
Ills requested that the election OF delegates be
held aud list thereof be forwarded to the Sec
rotary OF tho State League at Parkcrsburg, VIVA,
rs soon rs possible.
Full information as to the rates OF Transports
ton will be published as soon as the necessary
arrangements can DO made.
HENRY c. FLEsHER, President.
r. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-01-13
Let Brioe bio Tnrned Over

The Ohio legislature should not hest
tate to pass the resolution OF Mr.. Brit
tain, OF Columbiana county, providing
that steps shall be taken to test the
right Of Calvin $. Brice to sit as scna-
Stor from Ohio.
= All the information the public has on
tho subject tends to show that Bricc
was not at the time Of his election an
sinhabitant Of Ohio. If no was not he is
no moro entitled to the seat he holds
than though asouth soa islander had
been imported to take the seat vacated
by HcnrysB. Payne.
It's a question ofifact which. the SEN
ate can determine. II Brice sworo to
the truth when he swore that no was a
resident Of New York the investigation
will not take much Of the senate yalua-
bic time. sf7si q Z, 3i
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-01-13
.cial Dispatch 10 the InteIigcncer.

Special Dispatch 10 the inteIigcncer.
PARKERsDURG, W. VA, Jan. 1.-THE
following cases were disposed of in the
United States court to-day: United
States vs.. William Pugh, guilty on third
count and not guilty on first and sec
ond; sentenced to one year ut the re-
form school. United States VS.. R. S.
Posey, plea Of guilty; fined 500 and so
days in Jail. United States vs. Cynthia
Miller, transferred to Wheeling. United
States VS.. Minnie Mulvy, transferred to
Wheeling. United States VS.. L. Stein
berger, guilty; fined $3.50 and, costs.
United States VS.. Sam Smith, guilty;
500 and costs and 80 days in Lewis
county Jail. United States VS.. w. w.
Standard, not guilty. United States Va.
D. Campbell, removed to Charleston.
United States vs. Celtic Young, removed
10 Charleston. United States ys. Isaac
Cewaldo, verdict OF guilty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-01-13
Mr.. Rcllly's Peculiar win.

Tho will Of the late Michael Reilly is
n decidedly peculiar document, and SO
far as its provisions have become known
it has excited surprise. One son is cut
off with ten dollars, the will setting
forth that this is all he is entitled to in
view OF what he has already received.
In this case the will may be just and
/ reasonable.
The other sons, married daughter,
the widow Of son and the children OF
all these are practically disinherited by
the creation Of a remarkable trust.
When the last of the children and
grandchildren has passed away the es-
tate is to be divided among the great
grandchildren. Meanwhile the trustees
are to make such provision as they
think suitable for the support Of the
children and grandchildren. being
cautioned not to be too liberal.
y Each one Of the children who are to
receive the limited benefits under this
unlimited trust is an adult having a
family. The sons who come under the
trust are stcady.going business men of
good character, competent to take up
and carry on their fathers business, in
which they were raised. No reason is
assigned and none is easily imagined
why such IN indignity should BIO put
upon them. Nor is it plain why the
testator should have been unwilling to
distribute his large fortune among his
children or his grandchildren, whom he
knew, and willing to let his great-grand.
children, not yet born, do as they may
please with it. Without explanation
! the conditions seem hard and I'M
natural. 1t may DO that they will be
held to be against public policy, which
would set aside the will.
An unusual burden is laid on the
trustees, who, il they execute their trust
according to its letter and its spirit,
must inquire closely, even infinitely,
intothe manner of living OF tho benefit
Charles, their needs and their cxpendi-
lures, and may if they please SO dis
charge this part Of their duties rs to
make the father's fortune a cause OF
shame and modification to the adult
sons and daughters.
The trustees are to name their sue.
I cessors and nobody can toretell what
manner of men the trustees may be be.
fore the ereat-grandchildren come into
/ possession. Such q trust is likely to
] prove as distasteful to men OF right feel
ing as to the beneiiciaries. Altogether
this will is remarkable document.
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what was done in the matter Of tho cor.

Il 4 u u D.
what was done in the matter Of tho GER
tifcate OF deposit. The victim, does not
understand the English language and,
not knowing his rights under tho law,
scems to have been frightened into the
handouts and out OF West Virginia into
Ohio.
The 1STELLloEScER Is glad to know
that tho prosecuting attorney OF Ohio
county does not intend to allow this
pronounced outrage to rest without a
vigorous effort to give the offenders a
taste OF West Virginia justice. ltsecms
TO DO necessary to teach in M impress.
siyo way tho lesson that m Ohio con.
stable has no jurisdiction on West Vir-
ginia soil.