The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1894-09-21
FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.


WAsHIYGroS, ID C, S'pt. 17th.--Snce
the adjournment of Congress, and the de-
parture of the Knights of Pythiis, the Capt.
til City has been quiet. The early weeks
in September, however ore generally the
dullest in the year.
Congressman who were renominated are
in their respective districts on their bienniel
campaign.
The Cabinet officials, except Secretary
Carlisle, have left their portfolios with their
assistants. either for recreation or outside
work. secretary Herbert, of the Navy, is
expected to return in day or $, f,om his
annual tour of inspection. Many of the
Chiefs Of Derari menrs, are also at their
voting places for the primaries While the
business of "Unc Sam moves on smoothly.
The Democratic and Republican Campaigu
Committees are busily engaged in dist ribut-
ing literature aid in arranging details in
the Congres>i' Lal districts. The Popu ist
| are not very aggressive, but are looking for q
chance TO fuse with either party.
Secretary Carlisle and Public Printer Ben
| edic, say that Ito the victors belong the
spoils." Changes have been made in their
departments t. suit many democrats who
were waiting for the 'leaves to fall
"A statement issued by the Treasury De-
partment shows that the amount Of M ,ney in
| circulation September lst was 81 ,GIG,G7l,-
4Sl, or at the rate of S23, 80 per capita of
population This is n decrease Of S34 ,OOO,-
| 600. as compared with Sep. ember 1893. The
| gold coin and bullion in the Treasury Sep
tember lst was $l2l ,596, ,l42, as against
$40, eS3, 1863, the preceding mouth. In au
editorial on the Souths possibilities, the
| "News' of ,his city, contained these en-
couragiog words; "Mcn my talk as much
as they choose about the nation being con-
| fronted by the perilous possibilities OF land
exhaustion, but their words are vain as long
| rs the South coutains 50 many possibilities
| OF land improvement under the hand of in
| telligent, i'll !u-trious and patient men, who
| realize that no ono is more independent than
the possessors and worker of small farms.
The recent IL organization of the Rich
mond and Dnnvi lc railroad, as the Southern
| Railway will prove boon to the South
| Its operations are exclusively in the South
aud embrace 4 800 miles of roadway, repre-
| seu,ing IN re than huudrel million dollars
| capital.
Washington is Il great educ cuionil center,
there are various institutions here, and
prominent among them is the Windsor Col
legc of phrenology. with Prof. Wm Windsor,
l.. l.. B. =. ii. ID. as president, and, Madame
Lila Windsor vice-presdcnt. The College
is in its second year and the classes are
fattering. Pro-. Windsor is also President
of the Winds IL Scientific, Religious and
Benevolent Associ uion of America
by recent act of congress officials of The
government occupying juiiciary positions,
can give their bonds through organized
surety companies. This is desirable since
officials will not be o'mpeled to resort to
special friends 10 sign !hcir bonds, to whom
they would naturally feel under obiga ions.
Tn Il oil
city, but compared with s me other states
its quota is not full. Much interest is man
itested here III The campaign there. Senator
Butler S long service in the Senate has made
him many friends who hope for his return,
while Gov. Tillm has followers who would
hail his coming with pleasure. The Palmetto
State Is the only tne with a negro represen-
tative in congress, and it is hoped that her
eaeris in this campaign will give her solid
democratic delegation.
Southern Governors arc much displcased
At the course Of The English committee to
inves iga'e Lynchings in the South. Your
Governor expressed himself very ere iitab
on the que ton, while Mr.. Frank Rulcdgc,
a'so of your State, said few nights ago at
the "Normandie in this city that" it is the
rankest piece of impudcncc, the most con
sumate exhibition Of British gall tha,
modern history has afforded. Such course
is founded on ignorance of our laws and in
slitutions. They will find out their m.s'ake
before many days Of investigation
The LOUISIANA sugar planters are much
frustrated over Secretary Carisc's decision
against the sugar bounty, while the con-
sumers are pleased 10 know that the rice
Of sugar will not be materially advanced.
Taylor, the negro Recorder Of Deeds, is
in troublous waters. 1t is expected that the
! President will ask for his resignation on
account of violating civil service rules.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows has been Invited to hold its next scs-
sion in this city.
The action Of the president Of the Gable
Car Company Of This city in refusing TO
| obey the order of the commissioners TO sus-
pend the movement of Cars on labor day,
| during the parade, will likely cost him his
| position. The labor unions are very pro-
nounccd IN dcnouncing hi' course
Among South Carolinans visiting the city
the past week we are pleased TO note: Vim
a. Nicholson, Union: W. c. Cleveland, Mrs.
Willie c. Wilkins, Miss Annie Norwood,
| Geo I. Barr, Grccnyil.c w. :. IIun'cr,
Seneca Geo. I. Doughty, Chester: l.. W.
| White, Abbcvi! c. II.