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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30
MJSS MERRJEIEIn MIS

Miss MERRIFIELD MISTAKE. =
Miss Merrilicld acccpd the offer of
Mr.. Brooks escort fronklrs. Symonds's
reception. Miss Merrield adcrcd Mr..
Brooks, and more thaIhalf suspected
that Mr.. Brooks adore her In fact.
she hoped for declartion that very
night.
just as the pair stcpnd on the porch
Mr.. Brooks was Gale back by the
hostess. "A moment laer Mr.. Enfield
passed through the dor and seeing
Miss Merrifeld apparctly unattended,
silently offered her his rm. She, sup
posing him to be Mr.. Brooks, took it
eagerly, and they startd up the street
together. Mr.. Brooks followed, NUT
tering curses on.the ekleness of wo-
man.
a little before reacfmg 2 the house of
Miss Mortified, Mr.. books, still walk
ing behind, saw the Nung lady break
away from her escort, rush frantically
up the steps, and disappear within.
doors, and his soul pjOiccd at these
signs OF Il quarrel.
Somehow the wholdthing leaked out
the noXt morning, an before night the
friends of all the parties knew exactly
what had happened.
1t seems that Mr. enfield, piqued al
being called Mr.. Brdks by his absent
minded companion, had said, please
Miss Merriiield, dh't call me MIR
Brooks" At whichshe, confident the
declaration had arrived at last, hat
murmurcd, What shall | call you
dear? ?" And then tie cruel disillusio,
had come Why oil me Mr.. Enfield
Of course"
Miss Merrifeld j reported to have
gone South for tho winter Harper
Magazine.
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classes of the Tn States. This
bill might have beatitled A Bill
to Suppress Dem cry and the
Growth Il Anarchy Socialism In
conversation with of the ablcst
lawyers of this cou, he made this
remark: Were l legal adviser of
the consolidated we. of the United
States should rise them to
advocate just such ncome tax bill
as this, because it sb q willingness
upon the part of w& to bear some
of the burdens of gtnmental taxa
tiOn and relieves tpoOr from that
burden. If this bis defeated the
demagogue can thenll go upon the
stump and say that wealth of this
Government, while iceives the pro-
lection and defense d other classes,
refuses to bear any he burdens for
its support
A very able lawyrom the South
was making an addi in the city of
Boston to q number BUSINESS men of
that city. He waseir friend and
told them that the ly way to keep
down the agitation he income tax
was to take their chen out of the
colleges and universs of this coun-
try. That is true, huse it is very
safe to say that 99r cent. of the
greatest economic WIS of this cOun-
try or any other coun have advocat-
ed an income tax"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30
THE REFORM CONVENTION.
A Very Lively Conierence-Probabili.
ties OF No Convention at All-Pri-
maries to Nominate the Governor.

A Very Lively Conierence-ProbabiI
ties OF No Convention at Ali-Pri-
maries to Nominate the Governor.
A meeting OF the Reform leaders was
held in Washington last week and the
Indications are that it was not marked
by the greatest Imaginable harmony.
The reports seem to show that the re-
suit of the conference will be to take
the nomination of our next Governor
out of the hands OF convention and
leave it to the primaries to do 80.
Some of the particulars of the meeting,
80 far as they have become public, are
given below and will be read with in
terest:
WASHINGTON, Jan. A.-The decis-
ion announced in the Associated Press
that there shall be no Reform conven-
tion prior to the general primary is
said to have been reached late this
evening by Tillman and Irby, with but
little consultation with the other lead
ers. The Ellerbe-Bowden faction have
not yet decided whether to accept this
plan: but will probably do so. 1t is
said that John Gary Evans believes
that if he can get on the stump before
the people he can wipe out the opposi-
tion.
lima, arrived in tho city yesterday for
the purpose of transacting some busi-
ness in connection with the dispensary
of his State. Incidental to that bust
ness. there was held in the committee
room of Senator Irby at the capitol q
conference attended by Governor Till
man, Senator Irby, Representatives
Strait. Talbert, Latimer and McLaurin
and Col. Neal, superintendent OF the
State penitcntiary.
This conference was for the purpose
OF considering what was the best policy
for the Democrats to pursue in the
coming election in South Carolina and
resulted, Governor Tillman said, in a
practically unanimous agreement.
Senator Irby is chairman Of the State
Democrat committee, and Governor
Tillman is the leader of what is known
as Reform Democrats, and the repre-
sentatives present represent districts
that we're carried by the same wing Of
the party. There are two factions in
the State advocating different policies,
the one favoring a convention in the
spring for the purpose of nominating
candidates to 60 before the primaries,
and the other favoring a free-for-all
race by the primaries to be held dur
ing the month of August.
The members OF the caucus agreed
that it would be better not to hold the
convention, for the reason that it would
look as if the attempt was being made
to forestall the people in their choice,
and the primary form of selecting can
didates will be recommended.
1t is understood that this result was
not reached without heated discus
sion, and it was said that Representa-
tive McLaurin. because of an allusion
to one of his friends, who belonged to
the Third party withdrew from the
conference before any conclusion was
reached, not, however, until he had
replied to the statements made by Mr..
Irby, who is credited with having
made the speech at which Mr.. McLau-
rim took offence.
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WHAT IT MEANS. -" There is

WHAT IT MEANS" Thcre is Il
misconccption regarding the income
tax" said Tarsncy Dem. Of Missouri
this morning. THE bill cxempts all
incomes of $1,000 and less. In Other
words, man who has an annual in
come of $4,000 pays no tax. a mar
with an annual income of $l.lOO pays
, per cent. tax on 500. which is the
excess above 81 900. a member of Con
grcss, for example, is taxed 2 per cent
on 81 900. the other 81 900 Of his incomc
being exempted by the law. 1t is vel
that the public should understand this
for tho Impression seems to be genera
that where ones income exceeds 81 COZ
one is taxed on the full amount, whici
is not correct"
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Special to the Columbia Register.

WASHINGTON, Jan. pa portion of
the South Carolina delegation had a
very stormy meeting to-day. There
were present Governor Tillman. Sena-
tor I'rby Congressman McLaurin, Lati-
NOR, Strait, Talbert and Colonel Neal.
The qu estion Of holding spring con-
ventiOn came up.
In the course of his remarks, Senator
Irby amin adverted very seriously upon
Mr. Bowde.n as Third Partyite, and
said he would no sooner affiliate with
him than he would with J. Hendrix
McLane. or with any black Republi-
can Mr.. McLsurin resented this and
said that he was Bowden's friend and
would not submit TO his boing spoken
Of in this way that Bowden was as
good Democrat as Irby, and that if
he had been called TO conference to
hear his friends abused he would with
draw. Senator Irby repeated his OF
fensive remarks and McLamin with
drew. Several conferences were held
before from which McLau"in and Shell
were excluded and it was reported
that all had been fixed before Nc
Laurin was sent for. Senator John G.
Evans. gubernatOrial candidate, was III
Senator Irby's room in conference, but
left when McLaurin came in. O
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30
TALMAGE'S RIGNATION.
Monetary Troubles His Church Ac-
tunted the Renation.
Now York World

The Rev. II. De WTalmago start
led his large congregan in the Brook
lyn Tabernacle Sundtnight week by
announcing his resiation of his Of
flee as pastor of the arch. He had
just preached sepn of unusual
eloquonce, through ych had run Il
sorrowful vein. 1t wa ne of trouble.
| His text was from ReItions And
/ God shall wipe avail tears from
their eyes" After had finished
the sermon proper he d:
"This coming Spg l will have
been pastor of this cph twenty-five
years, and q quarter Il century is
long enough for any Mister to preach
in one place. At th3anniversary |
will resign this pulpland it will he
occupied by such pens as you may
select.
Though the work as been ardu
Gus, because of the unEilled necessity
of building three grchhurches, two
of them being destr{d by fire, the
field has been delight and blessed of
God.
mo other congrdtion has ever
been called to build Tree churches,
and hope no other p or will ever be
called to such u feat undertaking.
My plans after res ling have not
been developed, but shall preach
both by voice and ndpaper press so
long as my life and hSh are continu-
cd
From first to laste have been a
united people. and nfervent thanks
are to all the boards trustees and ell
ders, whether of tht resent or past,
and to all the conSgation and to
Brooklyn.
81 have no vod dulary whereby
to express my graft Pc to the news.
paper press of the5 cities for the
generous manner in Ihich they have
treated me and advaTd my work for
this quarter of Il Gently.
After such a lon3astorate it is q
painful thing to breal he ties of atfcc
ton, but hope our endship will be
renewed in heaven"
The annOuncemenths as sudden as
it was startling. Dr. hlmage gave nj
warning of it in hi discourse, ant
when it came the va4udiencc was Il.
if stunned. There hs q dcathlikt
stiffness through thdhurch while h,
was speaking. and arly q minut,
passed after the DOOR had finished
| before it was brokea Then subduet
murmurs were heard, ,hich were takcl
up in every pew, and lost widespread
comment was bcgu The closins
hymn was sung in Hancholy tones
the congregation tiledut and DR.. Tai
mage left.
The Tabernacle, deEitc the fact tina
1T represents the lar$t congregation
in either Brooklyn dNew York, hn
| had hard and rOua road to travel
and is now far from g quiet harbo
of prosperity. DR.. I mage has bee
its guiding star throuh many storm
His managing powe tact and elc
| qucnce have drawn lousands to tn
church. His energyind love of tn
cause for which he lajrcd have aide,
him in solving intrilte problems c
how to carry his churl over daily in
creasing obstacles whIe others woul
have failed. His untin g perseverance
has gained name foThimself and hi
church, and now, wen twentyfv
years of labor shoul{ have brougl
him to the goal he h fought for, h
has resigned. and his eople ask why
A probable reason ithat after thi
last year, when whol$ouled respons
to II call for help waamperative an
whom the strain was lbre pressing b
an immediate demandfor some of il
Indebtedness, the congregation W.
weighed ana found waiing.
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Spcc al to the News and Courier.

spec al TO the News ana 'Ourler.
WASHINGTON, January 23.-Gover-
nor Tillman is not success as re-
storer of harmony. The Governor and
his Reform friends from South Caro-
lima who are in Congress held another
conference to-day, which broke up in
q row.
Mcssrs. Irby. Latimer Strait and
Talbert and Governor Tillman held IL
meeting yesterday in Senator Irby's
committee room at the Capitol. Rep
rcsentatives Shell and McLaurin were
excluded from yesterdays conference,
the proceedings OF which were sup
posed to be sacred to those who par
ticipated.
TS-day these gentlemen met in the
committee room, but there was ono ad-
ditional participant, Representative
McLaurin. Capt. Shell was again ig-
nored on the ground that Senator lrby
looks upon the shrewd Captain as q
suspicious political character" 1t is
apparent from to-day's revelations that
the peace conference of yesterday must
have had something back Of it, for as
soon as Messrs. Shell and McLaurin
heard that there was a disposition on
the part of the Governor to assume a
neutral attitude, but at the same time
to lean toward Senator Irby as against
Capt. Shell. there was blood on the face
of the Shell moon. The conference
yesterday had cut and dried n plan of
future action and then invited Mr.. Nc
Laurin to come into their camp. The
latter was not supposed to know any
thing about yesterdays conference, and
the plan outlined in the News and
Courier this morning was to be un-
folded to him under the head Of "new
business"
Mr.. McLaurin was cooked AMI
.primed for the conference, and nafJ-
rally he was on his guard, and PERHAPS
Ihe was n trihe suspicious. Soon aftbr
the conference assembled there arose
a spirited controversy between Senator
Ir by aud Representative McLaufn.
gro wing out Of certain reflections ubon
Capt. Shell and Mr.. Bowden by Sena-
tor Ir ny. 1t is understood that high
words PASSED between Senator Irby and
Represe ntative McLaurin, and there
is no tell ing what the result might
have been had not Mr.. McLaurin de-
hear his frie uds abused. He thereupon
Withdrew from the conference before
any progress towards adjusting the diff
ferences between the tpVo factions had
been made.
All of the parties to the conference
are reticent on the subject. and in tho
absence of further details there are the
widest kind of rumtprs aiioat in Con
gressional circles.
WASHINGTON, Jan.l 24.--Another con-
ference of the South Carolina Reform
ers was held to-day, land 1t is under
stood that Governor lTillman was au-
thorized to make 5tatement In tho
line with the conclusions reached mt
tho MONDAY consolidation IN Senator
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Irby's committee room. 1t appears
that Representative McLaurin was in
duced to attend another conference, at
which the differences between Senator
Irby and himself were amicably ad-
justed and the personalities of yester-
+, day were "blotted out" This does not
mean that Mr.. McLaurin retracted
what he said yesterday in defence OF
Capt. Shell and Mr.. Bowden, but it
simply means that truce has been de-
clared and the question of calling the
convention is to be leftto the represen-
tatives Of the "Reform movement in
remains to be seen whether the Cover
nor will name the men who are to be
recognized as the representative men
| in the Reform movement.
The oceedings of to-day's confer
ence were conducted in more orderly
, manner and while the impression has
been given out that peace has been re-
stored among the Irby and Shell fac
tions, it is said by those who are on the
inside that it means that the Governor
does not approve of the course taken by
Senator Irby.
Capt. Shell is still "outside of the
breastworks," as he was not at the con-
ference to-day. The latter is still full
Of fight. and while the olive branch is
worn by the Governor and those who
were in consultation with him to-day,
several Of the participants are sup
posed to have "knives up theirsleeves >
ready for use should Senator Irby insist
upon making himself too conspicuous
in the organization of the convention.
Governor Tillman indicated his
friendly feeling towards Representa-
tive McLaurin by accepting the latter's
hospitality at dinner tonight.
1t is whispered around in the South
Carolina colony that the outcome of
the conference beL,reen the Governor
and his friends in. CO. -ress will be the
retirement of Senator Irby from the
craftsmanship Of the Democratic party
in the State. He does not admit such
a contingency, but there seems to be
an impression here that he will either
retire before his term as chairman eX-
pires or he will not be given re-elec-
tion. He is not happy over the pres
ent condition of affairs, but he is en-
deavoring to "smile and look pleas
ant"
AS the matter now stands it looks as
though both Senator Irby and Capt.
Shell will be deprived of the privilege
of calling the convention.
If the Governors advice is followed
the whole question of naming the next
Governor of South Carolina will be re-
ferred to the primaries, and tho result
will be grand scramble for the nomi
nation. Mr.. Bowden left for home feel
ing confident that he had gained
slight advantage over Senator Irby by
the decision Of Governor Tillman.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator
Irby laid before the Senate to-day II
very tastcfully printed memorial of
the General Assembly of South Caro-
lima in the matter of receivers Of rail
road companies and equity iurisdic-
tion of the Court Of the United States.
The memorial consists Of sixty large
pages, including an appendix OF eX-
tracts from the message OF Governor
Tillman. The memorial grows out of
the action of Federal judges in arrest
ing officers for carrying OUT the direc-
tions of the State courts, and marks
the renewal of the conflict between
State and United States Courts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30

The freight engine which was
wrecked near Dyson's on the Columbia
and Greenville railroad on the night of
Jan. Goth, by running over some cows
is such n wreck as TO be beyond lppair
1t was found thirty eight feet frdn tb
wreck All but one of the niIRt"
freight cars which the engine hat
taohed to it are only fit for kind
wood. The damage done can be
and vet not one of the train crew
badly hurt. One of tho. COWS W
caused the wreck, was buried fs'
meath the earth. Her ears We
that remained above ground
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30

"A New Year dance at Cedar
Texas, was interrupted by the killing
of three OF the dancers, the fatal
wounding of burth, the serious
wounding of two others and the dis
abling Of half bzeu more by pistol
and rife bullets. One girl was shot
dead. another received bullet in the
face, another was wounded in the mid
die of the ordhcad and another
through the right arm. 1t was all
over in few minutes, but it broke up
the dance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30
Special to The State,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Governor
Tillman will leave here for home to-
night. 1t is evident that he has drop
ped squarely on the Irby side of the
fence. Before he left he expressed
himself as being strongly against any
convention of Reformers, and in favor
of free-for-all primary. This will
probably be accepted by the Elerbe
element, and we may begin to clear the
fort for battle royal in South Caro-
lima.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30

Senator Hill states very frankly
that he intends to defeat the nomina-
tion OF Mr.. Peckham, nominated to be
Assistant Justice OF the Supreme Court
of the United States, if he can. He is
very confident of success, and it is very
probable Sbe,t number of documents
against Pcckham will be laid before
the committee at its meeting on the
Goth.
~-Sepator Walthall's successor will
be chosen January 80,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-01-30

"A boat containing six white men
left Sullivan's Island on January 22nd
for the life savings station on Morris
Island. On the oath tho bodies of two
of them were found on the Morris
Island beach. One of them, II. Z.
Campson, is member of the life saw
ing crew of Morris Island. The other,
named Miller, was n resident of Sulli-
van Island, Tho other four men are
supposed TO De drowned.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-18
SET THE CELLAR ON FIRE.
Second Attempt to Burn n Trinity
Place Tcnement-House.

The police and Fire Marshal are look
ing for the person who last night set
fire to the tenement-house, rs Trinity
place. Fortunately the flames were dis
covered and extinguished before they
had gained much Roadway. This is the
second attempt within a month to burn
the property.
About o'clock last night Mamie, the
nine-year-old daughter of James Durkin,
who keeps a saloon on the ground floor,
smelled smoke in the hallway. She
notified Michael Moran. one of the ten
ants, who was sitting at the Greenwich
street entrance.
The child then ran upstairs and told
her mother. She, with Mr.. Moran, went
into the wood cellar and found the
Engine company No. 6, from Cedar
street, put out the fire. It was then
discovered that kerosene oil had been
sprinkled about the cellar.
-Four pedd!ers. Hugo, Leopold, Gustave
and Max Brock, have rooms on the sec
ond floor, and while Mr.. Moran was sit
ting by the door one OF them came In
with a satchel and went out again TWEEN
ty minutes later with the gripsack. As
soon as he had gone out the fire was
discovered.
Fire Marshal Freel was notified and he
nan. of the Second Precinct. sent out
two detectives on the case.
Their Investigations showed, like that
OF the Marshal, that the Brock brothers
had no hand in the dastardly work
They are respectable young men. and
all their stock in trade, jewelry, books
fancy notions and suits of clothing
were In their rooms, and they have n
insurance.
Fire Marshal Freel says that there is
no doubt that some one set fire &c
the place, but he Is inclined to the be
lief that 1t was done by a pyromaniac
The damage done will not exceed $40
The building Is leased by James's Sons
The two upper floors are used as part
of the Hotel Grutli, an immigrant board
lng-house. The lives of about fifty peo
pie were placed in jeopardy by the fire
bug.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-18
branded Peaches.

To brandy peaches you take large
white or yellow free-stone peaches that
are not too ripe. Scald them with boil
ing water, cover and let stand until the
water becomes cold. Repeat this scald-
ing, then take them out, lay them on a
soft cloth, cover them over with another
cloth and let them remain until perfectly
dry. Now put them in stone jars and
cover with brandy. Tie paper over
the tops OF the Jars and let them re-
main in this way one week. Then
make syrup, allowing one pound of
granulated sugar and half-pint of
water to each pound OF peaches. Boil
and skim the syrup. Then put in the
peaches and simmer until tender. Then
lake the peaches out, drain, and put
them in glass Jars. Stand the syrup
aside to cool. When cold mix equal
quantities OF this syrup and the brandy
In which you had the peaches. Pour
this over the peaches and seal.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-18
IN JUSTICE TO PARKHURsT.

1t Is asserted with some confidence that
the Grand Jury will to-day take up the
assertions boldly made by DR.. Parlhurst
that he has evidence OF the existence OF
"A judicial ring In the Court OF General
Sessions. and that Recorder Smyth ought
not to be continued on the bench.
For several reasons 1t Is to be hoped
this report Is correct, and that DIR. Park
hurst will be asked to go before the
Grand Jury and make his charges good.
The general belief OF the Bar OF New
York. shared In by nearly all citizens
who are not Of the criminal class. Is that
Recorder Smyth is an upright able and
fearless Judge, whose services on the
bench have been OF great value to the
city and a terror to evll-doers. Just,
Willie severe, and possessed of an init
mate knowledge OF the law his decisions
have been approved by the public and
upheld by the Courts. Merciful when
mercy Is proper, 1t has been believed that
he has never allowed guilt to go unpun-
ished
II this popular confidence In the Re
corder Is misplaced 1t Is most essential at
this time that the people should know
it, as the Recorders office has to be
filled this election.
At the same time Justice to DR.. Park
hurst demands that he shall not be
denied the privilege of laying his proof
before the Grand Jury. The reverend re
formers great services on behalf Of pure
government. and his fearless attacks on
vice. immortality and corruption, have
raised up a number OF enemies ag inst
him. They are now assailing him on the
unwarrantable ground that his unex-
pected attack on Recorder Smyth is
prompted by desire to make Mr.. Goff
Recorder. or course. such suspicion
must do great injustice to DR.. Parkhurst
and he will hence be well pleased at the
opportunity to make good his charges
against Recorder Smyth. Indeed. II
would be a gross wrong to deny him the
| opportunity.