The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Gov. TilIman as third term candi-
date With Senatorial expectations would
be an interesting factor IN the cam
paign. What scramble there would
be for the second place on the ticket!
As far We are informed the tobacco
acreage IN Sumter County will be about
the same as last year. The crop has
not had fair test ia this county, owing
to hail storms and drought and cyclope,
bus most of those who have expert
meuted with i. believe that it will prove
a pro6arble crop under ordinarily favor
able conditions.
There are a large number Of fine
colts in Sumter County-many more
than ever before, we believe Its tact
that has much encouragement for the
future 10 it, and there is no good reason
why Sumter County should not sell
horses instead of buying them We
believe it would be good idea to have
4 col. show here sometime within the
next month or two. 1t would be a
revelation to many.
Kaiser Wilhelm has been to Fried
richsruh to return Prince Bismarck's
recent visit to him at Berlin. The
reconciliation between the Emperor
and Prince may nov be considered as
complete, aud the German people are
rejoicing greatly. All the world,
indeed. recognizes that the Emperor
..has never done finer or more felic'-
tous thing than this taking OF BIS
marck back to his bosom"
The downfall of John L. Weber.
formerly School Commissioners OF
Charleston County and member of the
staff of the Nesos and Courier, and
recently professor in Trinity College,
N. G., was shock and . source OF
regret 3 bereyer he was known. But We
believe that no extenuation of his
punishment should be allowed on
account of his social position, scholarly
attainments. Forgery by man OF his
ability is far greater crime against
society than By one of less influence.
The nomination of Senator White, of
Louisiana BY the President for the
vacant place on the q. S. Supreme
Court bench. and his speedy confrma-
tion by the Senate, is surprise to
everybody. Senator Hill has succeeded
in having the Senate to reject the uom'-
nations Of Hornblower aud Peckham,
but he made no opposition TO Senator
White, who is a lawyer of distinction,
having served four years as Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court OF Louis
lana. He is 40 years old, and was
admitted to the bar in 1858. Southern
members Of both houses were particu-
larly well-pleased with the choice.
john Y. McKane, '.Boss Of Grave
send, who has controlled the politics
of that town aud vicinity for Dum-
Der Of years. aud who in the last elec-
tion caused to be mo5bed. beaten and
imprisoned, men who had been sent
there to prevent illegal voting, has
been convicted. after long trial.
greatly to the triumph OF law, aud
the defeat of lawlessness. Of course
the usual appeal will be taken. and
the usual fight made, but in the
opinion of the best Informed. McKaOe,
will be made to suffer the due reward
of his deeds by occupying felon's
cell. He has been sentenced to six
years il the peuitentiary.
The fight yer the abolition of the
house Of Lords progresses apace. The
attitude of the liberal elements is
most determined, and the talk is such
as to startle those who for some CEN
turies have been accustomed to carry
things With a high hand in conserva-
tive old England. The house OF Lords
represents tradition aud conservatism,
but the new order Of things demands
their abolition as obssructionisss, and