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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1894-06-02
Published by Request.
CONGRESSIONAL. MirrEH.
(From the Camden Uhron,cie.l

IA my article IN The Messenger
OF the 1st inst has provoked some
comment, and ha. been To some
extent adverse v cr,t,rised, ASK
space N The Chrome g for il few
remarks on Cong essiOnal matters
i'll general, and at the same time
to announce to the peop q that
my remarks in the Messenger were
not headei bv me Mr. Schroc<
Shr'eks Shrlls' but that my head
lines were simply The Camden
Post Omce.'
Why Ed.tor B,rchmore shou Il
lave replaced tn simpis head
line with another of such ambig-
uous meaning, 1 am at a loss to
say. Doubtless he had his reasons
but what thew a,e is not vet aus
parent. This however is foreign
to the subject and | shall have
no more TO say concerning
In the Democratic primary e &c
ton of 1892, Hon Geo ID T,llman
was defeated in the 2nd Congress
sional ID strict by Capt w S falls
BERT II Lattimer de'e,,ed Hon
Geo Johnstone IN the 3rd; Con-
gresham Shell was e'ected over
u MIR johnson in the 4th; Dr. / J
Strait was successful IN The 5th
over Hon j J Hemph,l hy a smal!
majority, while IN the 9Th. John j
McLaurin defeated Uncle Jerry
Smith Of Horny.
This, 1T will be remembered,
was Il Democratic primary. There
was noquestor of Third Partyism.
Each candidate took an oath
to support the nominees of the
party whoever he might be, and
in a majority of the districts, I
am glad to say, this pledge, or
oath was sacredly observed.
But what was the result in the
3rd aod 9th Districts : MIR Cleve.
land hadn't gotten his seat warm
ed before the defeated candidates
an these two districts were up IN
Washington skuIking around from
one department to another seek
ing assiduous!v to impair or ut
terly destroy the usefulness and
influence of their successful op-
ponents, and to the ever lasting
shame OF themselves and OF the
heads of those departments, they
were but too successful in accom-
pushing their object
Congressman Latimer and
Strait arc as much alone i'm that
so-cal'ce Democratic assemblage
at Washington as if they had la
ken their stand within the CEN
tire of the rockriobed Republican
minority of the lower house. and
all through the machinat,ons of
their two defeated antagonists,
who should, fgurativelv speak
ing, be spat upon by every true
Democrat in their respective dis.
trIcts, as apostates from the faith
of their father.
Out upon such Democracy. II
the old tree has engraited upon it
excrescences a, these. cut it down
and the peop viii plant upon the
spot EheIeon it stood one nf state.
lIer proportions which shall more,
nearly approach their idea of
Jeffersonian and JacksoS1an Dem
ocrac,'
We vii not aLRSdys sumit to th.
ld0mrnsttierr 81 81 sy cho phsr,. and tim
servers, and the sooner the-e iel.
lows at Washington realize thi
tact and come home. re;inquishin!
their dishonorable practices aga,
inst the represent atives OF the 3rt
and 9Th. Districts, the better
will be for them.
Let them take IA a shining exam
PIE, tie Hon Geo D TiIIman, wh
upon being defeated. quietly .uL
sided and has thrown no ohsacle il
tn Q pa'h Of his successor.
Respectful v.
w a Schcock.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1894-06-02

SO Tillman Is going to make Presi-
dent OF the Alliance w ID Evans Rail
Road co .nmissi0ner in Duncan 8 place!
We have never doubted that the Gov.
eIncr will do all in his power to buy
off opposition TO him OH the part Of the
Alliance. Evans getting $4,000 n
month as Commissioner won't put
another dumping in the poor farmer's
pot: What We want is relief for the
people. n0s>fat offices for individuals.
whose salaries people 6avs te Day.
This won't do, Govsrnor. We know
you will make big money in Wash.
ington advocating protection Tor manu-.
facturers aud opposing all the most
cherished demands Of the farmers AL
lance, but the poor fellows at LONE
will not thereby be be neflted dollars
worth. Your game is transparent,
Governor and won't work. All for sell
as usual and nothing for the people -
Sumter Freeman.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1894-06-02

The old story that Senator Irby
is to be dropped by Governor Til :
man and that the dropping" Will
1000 take place is again on the
rounds. This time the Washing
ton correspondent Ci the Chat>
'otte Observer is responsible for
the Tumor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1894-06-02

Forty peop were injured and
three Kill ed by the wreck of an
excursion train on tho Albany
and Go umbus branch Of the Sout.
wc-tern RaIroad.
Buchei county, Texas. reports hail
stones which exceeded. in size, the
regulation goose eggs''; being the
size OF oranges.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1894-06-02

give crops SET Dack OF 10 XIII StanuS
sufficiently to necess- tate much re-
planting, especially of cotton.
Before the cool weather set i'm cotton
was looking far better than usual at
this season of the year, but that con-
dition has been materially changed for
the worse, and at the end OF the week
there is remarkable unanimity in the
reports regarding the injury which
was caused by the cold weather. The
plant is less I'M jured in some localities
than others, and less on upland soil
than in bottom lands. 1t looks red
and sickly everywhere. In places the
frost killed the tender plant outright;
in other places the leaves only were
touched. Some correspondents report
that the plant is shedding its leaves
ieaYing only the green stalk standing.
A few reports estimate the damage ut
so per cent. which is by far too great
for the whole State, and should their
come warm general rain within few
days much of the stand now thought
to be destroyed would take on a new
growth. 1t Is generally stated that the
crop was thrown back from ten to fif-
teen days. The week was favorable
for pIowing and choppiEg and the fields
are reported quite clean. Much plant.
ing has already been done and much
more will be done the coming week
Corn witstood the cool weather much
better tnan almost any other crop and
is looking well, but has made no appa-
rent growth duriug the week. Bud
worms continue to be destructive, also
some cut worms. Melon, pea and sweet
potato vines suffered considerably from
tue frost and their condition deterio.
ated during the week, except In favor
ed localities. Gardens and truck farms
were also unfavorabIy affected. Oats
harvest quite general and reports dif-
fer widely as to the condition of the
crop, ranging from very good to al.
most total failure. The former esti-
mate Of half a crop being fair aver
age of all the statements. Wheat ri
pening rapidly and nearly every coun-
ty reports varying conditions. The
straw will be generally short, heads
short but well filed and very plump.
Crosses. berries and the lite fruit left
show slightly improved condition.
Farmers will advance with their work.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1894-06-02
Weather and the Crops.
Tie Report Of the Weather Bureau on
The Condition..

The weather was unusually cool dur
the normal temperature ranging from
five degrees day on the cast to seyen
in the interior and from eight to nine
in the western part of the State. The
nights were very cool. Light frosts
were very general in central and west
and 2lst and reported from one place
on the 18th. Ice formed in upper
Greenville county, and Hog Back
mountains were covered with snow on
the morning Of the 10th. The sunshine
was also deficient. averaging from 80
Whole State. Tie rainfall was also
less than the usual amount and what
fe. was very poorly distributed. No
particular portion Of the State was
favored mole than any other, but what
heavy rain there was came i'm heavy
showers that covored limited areas
only, while adjacent townships had no
rain or only sprinkles. In general the
southeastern, extreme northeastern,
the north central and extreme western
counties had the greatest rainfall. In
few places hail damaged young crops
seriously, High winds We're prevalent
and caused more or less damage in the
early part of the week. The effect OF
those unafvorable weather conditions
has been not only to check all appa-
rent growth but i'm mapy instapnnn
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1894-06-02

Many Persons are oroxer
dowu. trnn overwCrk or household cares.
Browns Iron Bittcrs Rebulids ths
ySeyn, aids cir~r,ion, removes excess Of bile
.itd cures malaria Get the genuine
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1894-06-02

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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Populists' Meeting The Popuisis Of
TINS county formally opened their campaign
hlldebrands, near Lulhair, on saturday
!ast The occasion Was celebrated by the
raising OF an immense pole TO which Was At
tiched aud swung to the breeze national
nag The pole measured So feet in length
and ~ It was hoisled into position the brass
band, secured tor the occasion. PLAYED an an
propriate air, and the cr0sd that had gaiher-
ed cheefed Justify FIR the new party. On the
evening train Mr. N. a Dunriug Of WASH
inetou city, editor OF the National Wsichmsn
arrived, and speaking tegan Mr. J. g
Howard presided over the meeting. making
the first speech. lie briefly outlined lbe poll
ieies Of his party and spoke hopefully oiits
success. Mr. Dunning followed 10 a speech
OF about two hOars, discussing the financial
of the cousiry and hat in bis opin-
ion, he believed has led to the great distress
now prevailing al over the country. He
also touched upan the arrest Of the G. xeyites
in this State aud condemned the action Of
Gov. Brown ia the matter. Dr.. w. Lam
caster followed MIN IN his usual happy style
made an entertaining address. A large
crowd attended the meeting and the speeches
we're listened 70 with every intention aud
much interest was evinced IN the views Of the
81 eskers Mr Dunninr was nc, ompaued hs
his vile. moth Of whom remained in the COIN
ty until Monday aud then returned 10 Wash
Ington city Mr. J Z. Howard Was rnirust
I'd with the task OF getting up the Heenng
and right well did he perform his duty, tor a
larger, and more intelligent and pleasant
never assembled in the comfy TO
hear politics discussed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
Communn.te

Pomonkey, August 18Th se4
NJ. Editor There has been much Bid and
written about the affair at MARSHALL Hall on
the night of August 9Th between Nd Claeett
of this county, who has been employed at the
Hall, and Mr. Bouny Of Washiugtoh. The
friends OF Mr. Clagett desire that thf public
shall know as to the part he took in Pie fraeas
and the cause Of it, Mr.. Clagett went out 10
the Hall store on the night mentined and met
two ladies on the porch, who were inquIring
the way to Mr. Warren's, mile or 40 out,
they were strengers, and Mr. Clagett offered
to show them the way il they wished il, where
upon he was assaulted by soldier of the Ma
tiona Guard, who struck Mr.. Clagett with an
umbrella, claiming that Mr. Cagett had in
suited his wife which was all that passed be-
tween the parties to the fracss The soldiers
and the ladies left the store and went over 10
the camp, and in IA short time guard of
armed men under command of tue Major
rushed over to the store and arrested Mt.
Clagett and kept him under guard until 0
o clock the next DAY without any hearing or
charge except that he had iusulied the lady
NOA the friends of Mr.. Clagett feel Indignant
ut the treatment he received, and THE more so
because the proprietor ut Marshall tlsll comes
out in I Post and saws he "orldered Mr.
Clagettis arrest, because he WAS drunk,
which charge Mr.. Clsgett can ditpr we by
those WHO saw hIm that night MI Clagett,
as his friends can show by all who now him,
has always conducted himself MS a gentleman
and knows what is due to ladies whether
strangers or not, aud if he has so tai forgotten
the first and natural instincts Of a gentleman
as 10 insult lady it will show the wisdom oil
the scripture admonition, that, "E9 il commu-
nications corrupt good manners.
The friends of Mr.. C.agett do mot wish to
saw or do disagreeable things, buh are deter
mined to defend him against thosE who have
assaied his reputation as gentl4mau and a
respectable law abiding citizen, and will sim
DIV remind them that ''those who five IN glass
houses should not throw stones" Native.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
Yattan Farm, Aug I, 1894

Obituary. Died. at the home of his par
ent's Theodore and Mary J. Boarman, on
Monday, August 9Th, 1894, after lingering
illness of heart trouble James 7. Boarman,
aged 10 years His remains wer. Inferred on
the Tuesday following in the cemetery at St
Thomas Church The deceased was prom
ising man, but be fell victim 10 an ineura-
BILE disease on the threshold Of manhood ard
had to give up in obedience to the Divine
summons the life of this world so full OF hope
nnd promise. During his illness he was never
heard to complain. lie bore his suffering
with christian fortitpde, aud when the hour
OF death drew nigh he seemed perfectly re-
signed 10 give up TO the Giyer OF all Good the
life by the latter so recently given him. Peace
be to his soul.
Died, al the residence Of her parents, Han
son Hill. on August 7tb, 1894. Mary c. Hill,
in the Attn year OF her age.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Going Back to Farms In recent is
sue of the Main Farmer attention is called ic
the fact that the hard Times and want of en-
ployment in cities and towns have caused
many persons to return the country AND
buy farms The Farmer comments the move
ment and observes thai the Industrious work
ingmen on farm of his own will never lack
for employment There may not &" itsns,
'be so much mouev handled from their labor
on the farm, but in many cases that ,hor
judclously expended on the land will bring
more for the outlay in other and necessary
forms than the money Earnings 10 the city can
purchase. This drift. then, from tie cit, to
the better and happier homes on the farms
should sc encouraged There never was, aud
probably never will he, better time t. make
the change than now. Farms. whenever
found for sale, are surprisingly low ia valus,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

RaflIe. The diamond ring offered by Rev.
Father Gardiner at st. Thomas Church to the
young lady OF the ten young ladies selected
by him who could secure the greatest number
OF chances by the 18th of August tor another
diamond ring to be ratified, has been awarded
TO Miss Ella Davis, she securing 1901 chances.
The gross sum realized by all the young la
dies was S467 rs. The ring to be ratified will
he ratified at the priests residence, near St.
Thomas Church, Tomorrow. The money re-
allied will be used to construct wind mill
to draw water from under the hills up 70 the
church and for other needed Improvements
about the church
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
Tournaments The Grand 10,

Tournaments The grand tournament
published in another column af bounced to
take place at Marshall Hall IN tbeEth of Sep
TENDER prox, promises to eclipse Anytning of
the kind ever held in Southern Maryland.
The finest horsenen in the country will enter
the lists to tilt for the honors, and the cos
tunes in which the knights are required to
ride will make brilliant and attractive dis
play Take it in. You can go to the famous
summer resort and spend delightful day
gamboling over the beautiful lawns taking in
the various attractions of the place and wit
ness the tourney without etn: of expense if
you like.
The colored people will have fine tourna-
ment at McConchie on September y4th, next.
No pains will be spared to secure 10 all who
attend good time. There will a 80 lie held
a eolored tournament at Glymont On Septem-
Der LIST. Attend and have good fine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
Half Rates to Washington.

AMI Return via Penn. x. r. For the
Biennial Encampment of the Supreme Lodge
and Grand Encspment Of the Knights Of
Pythias of the world, to be hed at Washing
ton, D. c., August 9th to Septenk her 9Th,
inclusive, the Pennsylvania Railroad Compa-
ny will sell, from August 23d to 2Sti, inclu-
s.ve, round trip tickets to Washington and
return at IA rate Of II single fare for the round
trip These tickets will be valid for return
passage until September 9Th, with further
extension Of time until September 18th, ob.
tainable by depositing tickets with joint
agent at Washington on or before September
9th This arrangement will afford rare op-
portunity to all who visit the Nationa, Capt.
lol; Stop-off at Philadelphia and Baltimore
will be allowed on tickets through those points
Rouud-trip tickets from Washington to
Baltimore and return, limited TO two days,
Including day OF sale, can be purchased dur
ing this Eacvmpment at rate OF 81 25 each
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Dancing Party--A pleasant dancing
party was given at Chamber Hill on SATURDAY.
evening last by Mrs Henrietta Jen1us to her
little grand daughter, Miss Eta ffady, aud
the latter's half sister, Miss Lucy B1dy. The
company began to arrive at o'4ock md
were received by the two little Misses and
agreeaby entertained by them drlng the
evening. Dancing followed tine arrfal of the
company of little folks, which wnsI much en-
ioyed and lasted until 10 o'clocKl when a
spread was served After the fulfil st enjoy
ment of the later portion Of the prCgram the
entertainment ended and the party Extending
their young hosts many thanks for lhe hospi-
tslities of the occasion, dispersed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Transfers of Property Bills Of salt
from Marshall Hall Steamboat Co. to A. ID
Pufer; $3.50 R. j Swami TO G. Swami
5000. Jack Campbell TO l.. S Herbert; SlOO
b. Middleton to L. S. Herbert; $50. c. T
Herbert to Carpenter Bros; S65 "a. John 5
Hawkins 10 G. W. Owens Il Co; $780,
Sam Contee to H. H Richmond; $40 Johr
W Pattison and wife TO W. A. Hall; $500
John jackson to W F. Brawner; $40. Calver
MeredIsn 10 = suc. u $3.50 up -~4ie.Nh
lett TO J. S. Bealle; S54
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
County Dates For Registration.

Registers Of voters IN the counties Of Maryland
will sit three successive days in September
beginning on the ;bird Monday of the month
and four successive days in October, begin
ming on the first Monday. They will also 81
on the third Monday They will also sit OF
the third Monday of October for the purpos
of revising the registration lists and hearing
applications for reinstatement by person.
whose names have been stricken of. The sit
tings Of the registers will be from =. N Il
s pm.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Broke his Ankle.-Ms. G. Lancaster,
formerly OF this county, but now of WASH
ington city, had the misfortune to break his
ankle one day last week, while on Il visit to
his father, Mr.. S G. Lancaster, near New
mort. 1t seems that he got out of his buggy
for some purpose while driving along the
road, and his foot slipped into rut, and
caused the accident as above stated. Il we
are not mistaken this is the second mishap oil
the kind Mr.. Lancaster has suffered. He has
our sincere sympathy in his trouble.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
lisnster Re.cnIIed -We have rem

Disaster Recalled We have reminded
by the Alexandria Gazette that Friday last
was the iwenty-hrst anniversary OF the burn
iEg in the Potomac river of the steamer
Wawaset Many persons were drowned or
persisted in the flames. Miss Kate Mcpherson
then resident of Pononkey, now s'aid
matron Of Petersburg, Va, was on board but
was saved, her COUSIN. Miss Marbury, Of Viz
GINA who was with her going South was
drowned
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Alexander Army knew no defeat. The sam
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Also bruises, wounds, wire-cuts, swelings,
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Tobacco
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Send your address to II. f. Bucklen Co.,
Chicago, and get SAMPLE box of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, trial will convince you Of
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arr particularly effective in the cure of eonsti-
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

You will lind box of Ayers Plus an ex-
eelent travelling companion. For costveness,
indigestion, sick headache, and nausea, they
are prompt safe. and etlicacious. Taken in
season, they may prevent serious il ness and
vcxatious delay aud Disappointment.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
Heoyy Hail Storm "A severe halls

Heavy Hail StOrm "A severe haIlsIOFm
passed over portion of the county on Mon
day, and did great damage to crops in the
Sixth Eight and First districts In the latter
the tenants on the farm of the late General A.
G Chapman had their crops of corn and to-
hacco nearly entirely destroyed. W. II. Wenk
had forty thousand tobacco plants almost e'-
tirely ruined; and the crops on the farm OF
County Commissioner Hawkins and his broth
er. Henry Hawkins, were badly damaged
Messrs. William l. Cox, B. W. Spalding,
james Lucas and Anthony Winkler are among
the heaviest losers by the storm in The Sixth
district. Near Youngs Switch, all growing
crops were damaged. The loss will be very
heavy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Wayside Items We are glad to know
that our popular Judge Richmond who has
been very III, for some weeks, is out again, he
was threatened with Typhoid fever.
Mrs Lee Herbert was taken 10 the Garfield
Hospital
Our roads are yet neglected Please mend
them
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
Tonrnamcnt.-l

lochleven TOurnamcnt.-A tourna-
meut for pleasure was gotten up by some
young people in the neighborhood Of heCon-
cbie aud held at Lochleyen on Tuesday Inc
contest for the honors was spirited and enter
tanning. Mr.. Chlds Barnes, crowned the
Queen Of Love and Beauty Miss Evy kooy,
Mr. Willie Ferguson crowned the first Naid
If Honor. Miss Ida Padgett Mr.. Charles
Rob, crowned the Second Maid OF Honor,
Miss Mabel Lyon and Mr. c. Nj. Turner
crowned the Third mid Of Honor, Miss Liz
gle 81. Clair Mr. F. P. Hamilton delivered
The charge to she knis hts and Mr.. Dug
Brnwher the coronation address AT night Il
ball was heid in the old LochleyeL residence
end pleasant time enjoyed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Appointments Governor has APP
pointed VI Corcorane Registration officer
for this district vice, r. P. Horuey, resigned.
A. NJ. Bryan, Registration officer for the 9TH
district vice seli-iaied to qualify and, James
Price Justlre Of the Peace for the Bird district,
vice, r. b. Price failed to qualify.