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Suicide OF N1nrIers

RIVERSIDE, April 25.-Mrs. Sophia Van
Landter was supposed to have committed
suicide at her home near Alessandro.
The Coroner held an inquest to-day and
the evidence submitted showed that death
was caused by poison. The verdict of
the jury was that poison was admins
tered by some person unknown, which
indicates that it may be case Of murder,
instead OF suicide
The woman was alone, with the excep-
tlon OF two small children, when she was
taken sick and died,
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CARSON MINT SCANDAL.
Meter Jones Had the Best of Yester-
days Showing in Court.

Melter Jones Had the Best of Yester-
days Showing in Court.
CARSON, April 25.-Melter and Refner
Harris was again placed on the stand this
morning in the mint steal investigation.
He claimed there were several instances
in Assistant Meter Jones' books where
an improper entry had been kept of COM
blnation melts, and that such records
evidently were made in order to prevent
the identity of bullion.
He also stated that the shortage since
1891 was over $4,000. In the morning
he testified that key to the refining
room was found in the desk once used by
Jones, but this afternoon admitted that it
was found by workmen while cleaning
up vault. All in all. the defense seems
to have the best of it to-day.
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wild and WoolIy. Outlaws

ALBANY IN. ", April 25.-Biu Cook,
the famous outlaw, arrived in this city
this afternoon with twelve other famous
convicts sent here from the West. The
prisoners were taken to the penitentiary
in the prison van. They attracted great
deal OF attention as they rode through the
streets TO the prison. Taey still wore their
wild and woolly Western costume. The
men were chained together and guarded
by armed men,
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GOT WIND OF IT.

Train Robbers Disappoint a deception
Committee OF officers.
ATCHIsoN (Kan.), April 25.-Of1icials of
the Missouri Pacific were warned OF a
plot to hold up the incoming passenger
train on the Central Branch, between
Gofti and Corning, where it passed about
midnight. A tlat car was placed between
the smoker and the mail car, on which a
posse was concealed. as the robbers did
not make the attempt, 1t is supposed that
they got wind of the reception awaiting
them.
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4 TRIPLE TRAGEDY.
A husbands Jealousy Impels Him to
Murder and suicide.

Murder and suicide.
Houston (Tex.), April 25.-To-night
DR.. J. X. Simmons. the family physician,
was called to see sick child at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Robert owen. He had
written the prescription and was giving
directions as 10 the medicine, when owen
entered, and, without saying word, put
a pistol to Simmons breast and pulled
the trigger.
DIR. Simmons staggered to his feet and
pulled his pistol, but fell dead before he
could use it. owen then shot his wife and
lett Inc house, going TO a hotel, where he
OIew out his own brains. Owen was a
stock man, and had been married about
eighteen months. In January he came
here from New Orleans, and week ago
he and his wife separated. Mrs. owen
will recover.
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a "soULLEss'' CORPORATION.

The Southern Pac!fc's Offer to Ie-
luded CoIored Men.
Houston CTex.), April 25.-The Hous-
ton negroes have taken up the cause of
those of their race who have been de-
ceived into going to Mexico. where they
are treated like Siberian exiles. A mass
meeting has been held and funds sub
scribed to help out the unfortunate and
deluded people who lett their good homes
in free country to enter into bondage.
The Southern Pacific Company has
agreed to haul to New Orleans free of
charge all who reach this side of the Rio
Grande. Quite number have lately es-
capped, some OF whom have reached San
Antonio.
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Hetty Green's Taxes.

New YORK, April 25.-Hetty Green,
the richest woman in America, who has
been assessed hore on 81, 100000 worth of
personal property. will not be made to
pay personal tax in this city. The
Corporation Counsel has informed the
tax department that the assessment is il
legal. Mrs. Green has proved that her
residence is in Bellows Falls, Vt.
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Gray Goe. Frae

OAKLAND, April 25.-In the case of the
People VS.. George Gray, who attacked
c. X. Bennett, Secretary of the Society
for the Prevention OF Vice, some months
ago, the jury, alter being out a short time
found the defendant not guilty.
Bennett had been prosecuting Gray,s
daug hter, and he shot at him.
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More soIdiars for Cnha.

New YORK. April 25.-Senor Dupuy
de LONE, the new Spanish Minister. ar
rived from Havana to-day. He says the
Spanish Government proposes to send
z4,OOO soldiers to Cuba by May 1st. The
leaders of the Insurrectionists will be Sc
verely dealt with. The Alliance Incl
dent, he says, has been satisfactorily set
tied
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Mrs. Parnell Yet Alive.

BoRDENTowN On. j., April 25.-Mrs.
ParneIPs condition tonight is much i'm
proved. She recognizes those about her.
Edward Slavin, who was formerly in
her employ, and who now resides in New
York, arrived here to-day, and when
Mrs. Parnell saw him she grasped MS
hand with a knowing look.
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Duo the f,,dt E.ro,o

SAN FRANCISCO, April 25.-The exec
utors of the late Judge Solomon Heyden-
ieIdt have filed suit against Mrs. Eliza
beth A Heydenfeldt to recover SIS, ,665 So
anu against James l.. Crittenden to re-
cover $4,000 The complaint states that
The defendants received the amounts
stated out OF the estate, and have since
refused 10 make payment thereof.
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a Mystery of the Ocean.

PORT TOWNSEND (Wash.), April 25.-
The hshlng schooner Francina of AS
toria which was supposed to have been
lost at sea, arrived this morning and re-
ports that southerly storm carried the
vessel several hundred miles out of her
course. More mystery than ever now
attacheS 10 the unknown derelict seen
west OF Cape Flattery ten days ago,
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Special to the RECoRD-U~rov.

Special to the RECoRD-U~yov.
LONDON, April 25.-At the end Isat
Rev. Jonathan Bell, for the last two years
a pastor OF the Primitive Methodist
Church III the Black Heath circuit. was
seen occasionally in the company OF
Emily Hall, who was membar OF his
church. She was 2l years of age, aud
used to preach and speak at tenn mperanca
and political meetings. She was q candi-
date for the local preachers place in Black
Heath.
MISS Hall went to Belps house in Au-
gust last to assist in doing the houseworil
during the accouchement Of Mrs. Bell.
She lett her home suddenly in the follow
ing November, it is understood to take
situation in Leeds, to which place Bell
accompanied her Her folks We're later
informed she had gone to America with
lady. In December Bell obtained leave
oI absence on the plea that his throat was
affected, and that his doctor had ordered
nm 10 so away. Several weeks later ha
returned 10 OIdbury, his home in Wor-
GesIershIrer live miles northwest Of
b!ILhIhg nam. Since that time he has
occurred on his experiences in America,
ana ne has also referred to them in ser
mons,
Mrs: Hall has in her possession letters
WFltten by her daughter in America 10
Dell, which contain serious allegations,
ana ask him TO help her through her
trouble.
Bell came to the district from Burnley
ana was to be removed next July. lie Is
% years OF age and has wife and SIX
chLdfen. lie has an eNcelleut education.
Ch Monday last he preached, but As tho
uslalIs OF the Detroit story were published
thaC evening, lie vanished the following
morning. The police have taken no
action III the matter, although Miss Halls
parents sought their assistance.
BELLS AMERICAN RECORD.
BROOKLYN n. N.L April 2j.-Tle Rev.
Jonathan bell, known III brooklyn as
Frederick Bell-the man referred 10 nm
dispatches from LOudOn-was the first
pastor OF the Primitive Methodist Episcu-
pal Church on Park avenue. which was
DullU III 1913. lie was not long in charge, for
stories connected his name with some of
the female members OF the CONGREGATION,
lie was requested to appear before a
meeting OF the Board of Trustees for in
qulry into his moral character.
BELL dld not make his appearance. and
was expelled from his pustOrate. Two
months alter his expulsion he hired
the Academy of Music and conducted
services there. In 1876 BELL announced
that he was going TO Europe. lie Lett his
wife and two children behind him, buU
after month or TWO he sent for them.
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SAVED his PAL.
Murderer Refuses TO Testify Against
His Confederate.

His Confederate.
WEAYERvILLE, April 24-CharIes Will
Jams, the seli-coniessed murderer and
chief witness for the prosecution in the
case OF Moses Williams, charged as
being an accessory in tho murder of
John Hart, near Hay Fork last fall, re-
fused to testify or even be sworn as wit
ness. He was put on the stand throe
times, but remained as dumb as an oys-
ter. lie is serving life term at Folsom,
having previously confessed to the muir
der OF John Hart, duplicating Moses
llilams as the instigator OF the plot.
1he Feople, with the evidence of
Charles Williams, had a certain case
against the defendant, but on motion OF
defendants counsel, the Judge instructed
theJury TO render verdict of acuuittaI.
which they did
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suicide of an Ex-SaIyationIs+

FRESNO, April 25.-Calvin w. Nugent
committed suicide some time last night
by taking a dose of poison. He was once
a member OF the Salvation Army, but had
left it. The army is holding a council
mere, and he became despondent at not
being in good standing.
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Reina Regente Mystery solved.

GIBRALTAR, April %. = The Spanish
frigate Isla du Leon has discovered the
wreck of the missing cruiser Reina Re-
gente, which was lost while bound from
Iangler for Cadiz March lst. The wreck
lies midway between Tariffe and Trafal-
gar, i'll water 100 fathoms deep.
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Acqufttal Looked ro,.

STOCKTON, April 25.-The Edith Elder
murder case will not go TO the jury until
tomorrow. Arguments were made to-
day, and the Courts instructions will be
delivered IN tho morning. A verdict of
acqulttal is looked for on the first ballot.
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IT'S CoRRECTN Ess DOUBTED.
Nowfoundlaud stiII Gov.

OTTAWA (Ont.), April 25.-'The Gov
ernment has received private cable
from Newfoundland stating that the
Legislature called for to-day adjourned
for a.fortuight, and that the delegates will
report that Canada's proposals for New
foundland's entering the Confederation
are untenable; that Newioundland's
counter proposals are being considered at
Ottawa, and Newfoundland awaits the
decision of the Canadians.
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California Cattle In Denver,

DENVER, April 25.-Tral1ic Manager
Folsom OF the California, Oregon and Ne
vada Railway Company, arrived in Dem
yer last night with his third shipment of
cattle from the ranges Of Nevada. The
shipment consisted of twelve carloads,
which have. been brought through on fast
time.
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4 Yonng AInn,s Downfnll.

Los ANGELES. April 25.-Charles Hoyt,
young man who forged a check Tor 500
OH the Ontario Bank, to-day pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to one years
Imprisonment. Hoyt is from one OF the
best-known wealthy families Of Mary
land.
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CHICAGO, April 25.-Declarations were
hlea IN the United States Circuit Court
to-day III two suits begun last fall
which charge Richard S. Rispan, for
merIy manager of the Sun Insurance
company OF San francisco, with being
delauIter 10 The amount of $4,000. Tue
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MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT.

A San Francisco Painter Beaten and
His Skull Cracked.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25.-Dave Smith,
painter living in the King House, on
Fourth street, was brought to the Receiv-
ing Hospital this morning to be treated
for fracture of the skull. He said he
was attacked by some men in the hall
way of the house in which he rooms
about ! o'clock this morning. He claims
not to know his assailants.
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company Investigated his accounts, find
ing that he had Jailed to make proper
return, it alleges, OF his collections and
business and was short in his accounts to
the amount of $40, OO0
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Naval Academy Appointments.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The Attor-
ney- General, IN answer to an inquiry
from the Secretary of the Navy, has de-
cided that nominations to the Naval
Academy made by the members Of the
last Congress after noon on March 4th
last are OF no effect.
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Held to Answer.

SAN FGANcIsco. April 25.-Eugene
Calmop was to-day i.3ld, to answer to
charge OF murder for ~he shooting Of Rene
Lefere in the White House on April 18th.
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Eighty Thousand short.

ST. JOSEPH (Mo.), April 25.-George II.
Hall, defaulting County Collector, has
disappeared, and it is said he has gone to
California. Tax receipts are still being
produced by property owners who are
marked delinquent on the Collectors
books. and the shortage will reach $50, 900.
Rey FL Santa Anita VIII Run.
New YORK, April %. 1t was an
nounced at the office of the Coney Island
Jockey Club that Rey Ell Santa Anita
and Sister Mary were among the latest
entries for the Suburban Handicap.
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WISCONSIN A SUFFERER Also.

was received here that forest fires are
again raging in the vicinity of Phillips.
Tie woods near Prentice are ablaze, and
the inhabitants are rushing to this city
tor safety. There were several farm
houses burned yesterday, and there
seems no probability tnat the forest fires
will abate. The woods are very dry and
are tit objects Tor the ire TO prey upon.
Unless rain comes soon the fires will GER
tainly create widespread desoIatiou.
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RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
The Former Might as Well Try to In
wade rhe Moon.

The Former Might as Well Try to In
wade rhe Moon.
LONDON, April 25.-In ap editorial the
Chronicle says: Russia might as well
try to invade the moon as to invade
Japan. Every soldiers stand would find
ten Japanese soldiers for him, while it is
not improbable that the Japanese would
attempt descent upon VladivOstOc6.
This Is the proposition that Russia must
face before deciding to back up 10y arms
her protest"
THEIR HEADS sWELIED.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 25.-The jap
anese Government, replying to the note
of the Russian Government, iutimating
that there are various conditions in tho
treaty Of peace between Japan and China
that Russia cannot allow to be put into
execution, has informed Russia that il
Japan yielded to the eSactious of Russia,
France and Germany, she would expose
hers5lf to q revolution, as the Japanese
people are intoxicated with victories, and
would assent to no concessions.
In spite of this reply, Russia is deter
mined to maintain her demands.
IT'S CORRECTN ESS DOUBTED.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Japanese Of
ficials here question the correctness of the
st. Peters burg cable giving JapGn's an
swer to Russia. 1t 10 pointed out that tho
Toxic Government would not make such
concession OF weakness as to say Il
revolution would occur. IL is also argued
that the answer lacks the dignity that
will characterize such answer as Japan
NAV make,
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Il FOREST FIRE.

It is Doing Immense Damage in New
Jersey.
LAKEWOOD, April 25.-The forest ire
which originated from the buring of tai
low IN hotel IN the cedars, about mile
from this place. continued to burn
tiercely this afternoon. 1t is estimated
that 900 worth OF property has already
been destroyed. About 1000 acres OF
standing timber has been burned over.
The fires are getting dangerously close
to NineIand
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NO. 16,7OO.
LONDON'S REV. JGCKYL-HYDR.
Preacher Jonathan Bells Ruin Of
Miss Emily Hall.
HE FOLLOWS HIS VICTIM TO TIE
UNITED STATES

Details of the Relief of the Garrison
at ChitraI, India-Russia's Threat
to Invade Japan RidIculed-Ncw-
foundland Not Yet Ready to Enter
the Canadian Federation.
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NATURE DID II.

1t Wasn't Necessary for the Ledette
Filly to be Doped.
SAN Francisco, April 2G.-Fred War
rem, a hanger-on at the race track, tried
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PEGGING AWAY At GIBSON.
DurrantS Lawyers Trying to Fas-
ten Suspicion on Him.
THE PREACHER MANAGES TO STAND
THEM OFF.

4 Fresh Witness Why Saw a Man Re-
semblIng Durrant and Girl Near
the Emmanuel Church at $3.50
O'Clock on the Evening of the Will
Jams Murder.
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NICARAGUA'S CLAINI.

In behalf of Nicaragua, though without
success, it would appear that it has been
urged that the occupation of Corinto by
the British troops would be a direct vio-
Iation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty be-
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Uncle Sam Refuses to Interfere in
NiCaragua'S Behalf.
ENGLAND WILL BLOCKADE CORINTO
THIS MORNING
Secretary Gresham Explains the Rea-
sons Why the United States Cannot
COnscientiously GO to the Relief of
Her Sister Republic in the Latter's
Hour of Trial - Precedents Cited.
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.

Special to the RECORD-UNION.
WAsHINGToN. April 25. - Up to 2
O'Clock to-day no official word had come
as to Nicaragua's decision on the British
ultimatum. 1t is known that Nicaragua
is in state Of great excitement. The
authorities are understood to be in con-
sultation. There is a very strong convic-
tion among the officials, however, that
Nicaragua will not yield.
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LONDON, April 25.-The Foreign Office
uE to tonight had not received a request
from the United States or Nicaragua for
extension OF time allowed Nicaragua Tor
consideration of the uItimatum Of Great
Britain. as presented by Admiral Steph-
enson, who is now at COrinto with three
British warships
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Alexander Collie.

New YORK, Dec l2.-The Herald
saws this morning: Two men were
the only mourners at Woodlawn
cemetery yesterday at the funeral
services over the body of Alexander
Collie, a man who a few years ago
was known in every European capi
tai. In the civil war he was a
noted blockade runner aud establish
quarters at Wilmington, N. c. Under
the guns of Fort Fisher this "block-
ade king" carried on thriving trade
in the contraband articles Of war and
exported the cotton of the South.
The house which he established at
Wilmington was an abode of luxury
aud lavish hospitality. There the
leaders of the Southern Confederacy
met to take counsel together
Collie, who at one time could have
drawn his check for millions OF dol
lars, died on Nov. Is. almost destl
tute, and his funeral expenses were
paid by son Of an old friend
There is no name on the coffin plate
for he died under the assumed
name cf George Mcneil.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
The Lynchers Hiding Out.

Special to the Stale.
Walterboro. Dec Il Acting under
orders from Solicitor BsIlipger, Sheriff
Robert Black Of this county has been
making an effort to arrest the Brox'on
Ford lyuchers His son and Deputy
Black returned here last night after an
unsuccessful search for them. He
comes back to make his report to the
governor aud solicitor, and will tb en- re-
surn to search for them. He says the
parties are hiding in the swamp, aud
that while he didn't see them, he has
reason to believe he was very near to
their hiding place. He says he does
DOT think they Intend leaving the coun-
try, but that they are staying IN hid
ing only until they can see their attor-
ney. Mr.. Black says his efforts are be-
ing hindered by few persons in the
neigh borhood. one Of them an officer.
So far as [ can hear there is very lit
tie sympathy for the lyuchers ip this
county Mr. Black says that the deed
is very generally condemned BY the
people of the Brox'ou Ford neighbor.
hood, except by few corrections and
particular friends Of the lyncbers. He
saws that the first account given in The
State is substantially correct, and that
the killing was most brutal affair.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
families Of some of the lynchers but
DOT for the lyochers themselves. One
of them is especially weIl-connected.
having both a father and brother in
the ministry, aud most excellent
mother and sister. Notwithsta oding
this. the people seem determined that
punishment shall be meted out for the
crime if published accounts are true.
Ooce before the war two white men
we're hung in this county for whipping
negroes to death.
Some people seem to think that the
trial justice who held the inquest should
be removed for not having the parties
arrested az soon aa the verdict was rem.
dered. Every effort will be made 10
capture the men and have them tried.
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POSTAL INFORMATION.
Hours Of Opening and Closing
the Mails.

Mails for Colnmbia, points above Co'nm-
bia. for the North, and Wes Hamlet and
P,eenals South Of Sumter, ;.msey, Pine
wood, Rimin, Eloree, Vance, natawvllle and
Prepnal, close at 9.l0 Il. m.
Mails for ST. Paul and points between there
and Sumter opens and closes at 10 p. M
Mails for Florence and the North, for
Charleston. Savannah, Florida, Hamlet, Ben
ne,tsville, Darlington and BishopvilIe close at
5 o'clock p. n.
Mails for Columbia and the North and
West. and for Wilmington, ali close at 8
o'clock D. NJ. Charleston mail is also sent
by this route.
For Providence and Smithviile 90 Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays arrive at II
m., close at p ~.
For Mannville, Mechanicsvil!e and Bossard
on the same days, close at o'clock a. m.'
arrive at oclock p. m.
Cut this out and post it up where you can
get a. i, and you will not want to hnd so
much fault with the Post Office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
Cuban Headquarters.

Washington, Dec 12.-The arrival
.iu this city of General Gouzalo de Que
sada, The well-known sgitator for the
Freedom of Cuba. and the announce
ment of his intention to arrange for the
establishment Of headquarters in Wash
iogtou, have been matters of much IN
INTEREST to-day when the facts become
generally known. 0'ber members of
the Cuban committee Of the United
States will be in Washington in short
time, delegate Palma following General
Quesada in few days. The campaign
for recognition of the billigerents will
be vigorously prosecuted here without
any delay. Several Cuoaps who called
upon General Qoesada upon his arrival
last night were made acquainted, as
nearly as possible, with current events
as they are progressing in their army
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
A Plain Point.

The rise in the price of the deecy
stapls causes the natural fear that next
wear the farmer eff The South will plant
eyery available acre in cotton ano raise
such crop as the world has never be-
fore known. The newspapers OF the
South and the most progressive thinkers
among the planters are already hard at
work to prevent the commissions of such
an egregious bluuder. The experience Of
the past year should have Thoroughly
taught Southern farmers that as long as
gold mouometalism prevails he only
way for them to get good price tor
their cotton is by dgh,iog the Contract
ion of the curreucy with contraction
of the yield Of cotton. If they next
wear raise crop not more then million
bales larger tan this gears they will
get as good, or better, prices as have
. prevailed this fall. If. however, they
close their eyes to the plain teachings
of this years experience aud bend
every effort next year to making as
many bales of cotton as possible. they
will be lucky if they get five cents a
mound for the next crop. ln this con-
nection, we commend the following
crisp comment from the Lancaster Eu-
terprise when the farmers OF the
South begin to plain for next year
crop they should bear in miud that 1t
pays better to raise three bales OF cot
tou for 500 then it does to raise sc, i've
for that amount. See the point =
That sizes W the situation exactly
without wasting words. The man "no
cannot "see the pciut' is TO be p'ted'
The point" is 50 plain that a man
can fail to see it only by wllfully Clos
ing his eyes Columbia Reglster