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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-05-12

into sensational recital of persona
history. He spok the order ius
made public by whlcn this admins
tration extended civil service reform
1t was one of the tenents of this schoo
that the patronage Of the governmen nj
shall not be used to influence politics
Mr.. Vest went on to tell of the Pres s
ident's removal of United States Dis
triet Attorney Benton of Missouri
announcement he started Immediately
for Washington and asked His Elk.
cellency" what had led to the perpe,
tration of this outrage, the removal
of man of unimpeachable character
and ability. The President brought
out newspaper paragraph, charging
Colonel Benton with pernicious ac-
tivity. He had shown the charges to
be unfounded and tho President was
| just enough to revoke the order, after
giving to the public letter openly
lecturing Colonel Benton against any
participation in politics while serving
| the government.
Mr. Cockrell interrupted OF this point
to ask as to the recent Michigan Demo
| cratic convention at Detriot, declaring
that Federal officials had gone there as
delegates instructed for silver and had
voted against silver.
Mr.. Vest, proceeding, said he refer
red to the Presidents letter to Colonel
Benton warninghim against "dabbling"
in politics because this administration
of late had given its whole influence
and power to influence the political
sentiment Of the people, to influence
these so-called "snap" conventions.
Mr. Vest referred to the Nebraska
convention, where he said "oilice- hold
ers, postmasters, collectors of internal
revenue, their lungs 1ille1 with the air
which came from the treasury" we're in
control. The Senator spoke of Cabinet
officers speaking about the country
and added that he had "nOt heard q
whisper of criticism from His Excel
lency.'"
Mr.. Vest next turned his attention
20 the recent Michigan Democratic
State convention, reading from an ar
ticle written by one of the delegates
who had participated "in that shame
full scene." The article detailed the
action of blacksliders and "trait-
ors," who had been instructed for sill
yer and voted against it. The Senator
said be had many letters from mon
of high standing, including, some of
tion, detailing the circumstances of
the Michigan convention as shame
and disgrace to American public life"
After further denunciatlon of the in
tluence brought to boar on conventions,
Mr. Vest closed with startling de-
claration as to his own position. 81
am delegate to the national conven-
tion," said he, ian unwilling delegate,
chosen by my people, and 1 serve
notice now that If that convention at
Chicago is to be made up of office-ko old.
ers, to stihe and prevent the express
sion of the will of the people, then it
is no Democratic convention to me.
Tho Democratic party is the party of
honorable expression, not of Federal
patronage"
MIR. Hill then took the floor and
closed his speech in opposition to the
bond resolution and the vote was taken.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-05-12
THE RUSH FOR PENSIONS.
The Figures i'm Six Counties-Prob-
ably 5000 Pensioners in the State.

While the law requires that tn,
State pensions must be distributed b,
Juno 10, only six county boards have
as yet reported. These figures anC
those of the other counties must bs
revised by the State Board and hence
there is likely to be some delay, unless
the Comptroller General has funds tc
employ more help in the classification
OF the pensioners to get ready by that
time.
But the returns from the six coun-
ties give some interesting data upon
which to base speculations as to the
number OF pensioners and how many
OF the new applicants have been dis
appointed.
In Richland County, in 1895, there
were forty-tivo pensioners. In 1896,
there were l4l applications, of which
twenty-eigbt were rejected, This
makes Richland's number lib instead
of fOrty-fvc.
In Georgetown there were two PEN
sioners in 1895. This year there were
twelve applicants, none of whom were
rejected. This is an increase of ten.
In Lancaster there were siXty-four
pensioners in 1895. This year there
were ninety-three applications, OF
whom thirty were rejected, leaving
In Union there were scventv-fve
pensioners in 1895. This year there
were l2l applications and sixty rejec-
tlons, leaving the number sixty, q de-
crease Of fifteen.
In Edgeiield last years there were
loO pensioners this year ia aDplica-
tons and l02 reflections, leaving seven.
ty-two, a decrease of thirty-fve.
In Chester last year there were
thirty-four pensioners ; this year there
were fifty-four applications and twenty
four reflections, making the number of
pensioners thirty, a decrease of four.
IN the six counties there were alto
gether last year 255 pensioners. This
year 593 asked for pensions and 244
were rejected, which makes the num-
Der OF pensioners 35l, an increase over
last year of ninety-siX.
The State Board has to go over the
list finally, but generally no great
changes are made.
The figures show wonderful in
crease OF applications, but compara-
lively small increase in the number
approved.
Taking for granted the same ratio of
Increase in the other counties of the
State. the indications are that there
VIII be something over 5000 pension
ers. 1t will be impossible to tell what
each will get as the different classes
get different amounts.
Whatever may be the result the
figures show that great many cid
soldiers think they ought to have pen
sons. All of them should as a matter
OF TACT, but the money is not available.
NO man who has q net income of 500 a
year is entitled to pension.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-05-12

THE COUNTRY EDIroR.-V the
life OF country editor is path of
thorns.
His bread is promise and his meat
is disappointment.
His creditors chase him by day and
the devil grinneth at him in his dreams
by night.
He scndcth the paper to- subscri-
ber on credit and the subscriber pay
eth him not.
Then he stoppcth the delinquents
paper and then the delinquent sing
eth ira la . and borroweth it Of a
neighbor.
One subscriber payeth his sub
scription in wood, and behold it is
rotten and soggy and of short meas
ure.
He whoopeth up the township pol.
itician and the politician gets elected
and knoweth him no more.
He putfcth the church fair gratis
and then attcndeth it and payeth his
quarter and recciveth two oysters.
He boOmcth his town and all things
therein, and yet receiveth no support
and is 4 man without honor in his own
country.
Two young people marry and he
giveth them pun, and they go tC
housekeeping and taketh not his pa
per.
Yea, he is bowed down with woe and
his days are full of grief and trouble
and vexation OF spirit.
But sorrow only endureth for night
and JOY comes in the morning..
He ploddeth along and endureth ir
patience, and it is written that he will
receive his reward at the judgment
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-05-12

Just 50 we would say to Mr.. Rouss
SCome down here and let the South
see you face to face. Stand up before
u5 and let us see what manner of man
you are" Thousands OF waiting hearts
Will echo the sentiment that has
prompted him to do this thing. At
last the South will have Mecca to
which her pilgrims can go and feel
that the cause, though lost, is recog-
nized, and its memory lives without a
taint OF treason. BILL ARP.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-05-12
The Athens Banner takes issue i,

The Athens Banner takes issue in
verse with a. well known adage rs fol-
lows: 1.-THE lark was up to meet the
sun, and carol for his lay the farmers
son took down his gun and at him
blazed away. The busy bee arose at
five and burned the meadows DER the
farmers wife went for bis hive, and
robbed him OF his store. The ant rose
early, his labors TO begin{ the greedy
swallows flew that way ind took his
lordship In. oh, bee, bil4s and ants
be wise in proverbs takb no stock
like me refuse to rise untiA half-past s
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-05-12

Joseph Glass, boy who was dis
abled for life in 1889 by falling into q
manhole at the Fairmodnt Water
Works, Philadelphia, which was left
uncovered, it is alleged through neg
city, and was last week awarded $40.
600 damages by jury in the Common
Pleas. His mother also brought suit
for the loss OF her sons services and
society, and was allowed $1,000 dam
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-05-12

The Shah OF Persia's assassination
is notable simply for the long time 1t
has been deferred He accended the
throne nearly fifty years ago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10

prices from the consumer. We pledge
the party and its nominees for congress
| and the senate TO use al efforts toward
their destruction.
:. Whereas, complaints are made by
the people concerning the manaSement
Of the grain elevators within the state;
Therefore, we demand that the coming
legislature make n thorough lnvestiga-
ton into the details OF such manage
ment within this state, and by proper
legislation provide adequate remedies for
the evil that may be found TO exist.
s. We invite every voter who is a low
er OF good government and who desires
the return OF prosperous and good times
to Join with us in the election Of the re-
publican ticket in county, state and ma
ton.
In addition 10 the platform as above
quoted, the convention adopted also the
following RI solutions:
Resolved, That since the assembling Of
the last republican convention OF South
Dakota the Supreme Ruler Of tie uni
verse has removed from the active scenes
OF earth our honored ex-governor. Ar.
thur G. Mellette; and that III his death
his family has been deprived Of a devot-
ed husband and father, our state which
he so faithfully served a public benefac-
or, the republican party OF our state a
champion Of masterful ability, fidelity
and courage, and the nation one Of the
noblest works of God-an honest man.
Resolved, That in boiling the st. Louis
convention Senator Pettigrew has ceased
% he in touch With the republican par
ty of this state, and that he has forfeit
ed its political respect and esteem.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10

New YORK, Aug. 10.-Three deaths
Of persons Frustrated by the heat We're
reported to the police up to noon. One
Of the victims was Phillip Frank, a let
ter carrier, II was Matthew Murphy,
a longshoreman and the other was
Henry Duke, IS years of age. Five
prostrations had been reported up to Ii
o'clock. A ecrease in the humidity
and a brisk breeze have brought some
relief to suffering humanity, although
the temperature at noon was not much
reduced
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10

Coroner'> Verdict in the Allan
tic City Wreck Censures
Several.

KANKAKEE, Ills. Aug l0.-Fifteen
miners arc imprisoned III the burning
mine at Clark City. The main shaft Of
the Gardner Wilmington Coal company
was destroyed by fire and 40 miners
were imprisoned. Before the upper
works were totally destroyed, however,
20 Of them escaped.
But little news can be obtained from
the miners as the telegraph lines We're
badly damaged by lightning.
Clark City is a mining city in the
Braidwood district and has a popula.
tion Of about 600, The shafts are about
100 feet deep, but it is reported that the
air shafts are in bad shape. The miners
are principally Italians and English.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10
STORMS IN INDIANA.
Damage Reported From Several
Points.

Immense Damage Reported From Several
Points.
RICHMOND, Ind, aug. l0.-A storm
and food occurred in this county dur
ing the day and 500, 600 damage was
done.
LIBERTY, Ind, Aug. l0.-A cloud
burst in this county caused such a food
IN the Whitewater river and its tribu-
taries as to cause a loss estimated at
S250.o00. The loss is largely in the de.
struction Of standing corn. but mills
and other structures hat have with.
stood storms for 90 years have been
washed away.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10
BRYAN GOING EAST.
spoke Briefly Many Times Going Through
Iowa.

spoke Briefly Many Times Going Through
GRINNELL, Ia, Aug. lO.-On the sec
end day of the trip the Bryan party
was up with the dawn. 1t was booked
to leave Des MONIES at 8 80 a. m. and
left calls for ) 30. An early breakfast
was served at the hotel, and at the APP
pointed hour, the party vas assembled
at the depot where some 200 or 800 peo-
pie were assembled to greet Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryan, doubtless wisely deeming
it a better opportunity to reach them
than in the jam and scramble Of the
previous evening. General j. B.
Weaver accompanied Mr.. Bryan on the
trip East, and Mrs. DIR. Watts of Des
Moines rode with Mrs. Bryan as far as
Colfax.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan had borne the
fatigues of the previous evenings ex-
perience admirably, and were appar-
emily in the hest of health and spirits.
The train was a local passenger, stop
ping at every station. At most of the
places Mr.. Bryan said a few words, bu,
the time was too limited for more than
a How do you do
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10
STICkNEI''S SENSATION.
President Of the Great Wcste;n shows u

President OF rhe Great Western Sow. tE
the AZ. Sd Railroad TO.
CHICAcO. nUS. H.-FrcsiG"nt Suck.
nev Of the Chi' agoGr,at Western lo2d
when called fore the interstate ON
mission, ~suh>t%Mti0t"d the report of Il
strong pooling arrangement anon the
roads west OF Chicago He said that he
had refused TO become a party to it or
turn over his surplus traffic for the Ten.
eft of the combine, and charged tie
roads III the pool with instigating the
present inquiry for the purpose of prov.
ing him guilty of cutting rates as a pen.
ton. Chairman Morrison said If there
were such a conspiracy he knew moth.
ing about it. but that he wa very anx.
ious to learn Of any such trap and Of
the details of the pool.
Bul!ied and Threatened Him.
Mr., Stickney said that the pool OH
GERS had impoltuned bullicd and
threatened him III order 10 get his road
into the deal. He said that by the pool
method high rates We're charged the
farmers and low cut rates given to the
rich grain merchants. In the curse of
his evidence Mr.. Stickney grew quite
eloquent and his testimony was sensa-
tional throughout. He promised to
produce every bit of documentary evil
dence in his possession that would
throw light on the pool, but said it
would take weeks to collect it. The
commission ordered that it be for
warded to Washington.
The prosecution is now confident that
the investigation will end in the impo-
sition Of some large sized fines against
most of the Western roads.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10
Republican Platform,

The republicans OF South Dakota, in
convention represented, affirm their full
faith in and ALLEGIANCE to the declaration
OF principles adopted by the national
republican convention at St. Louis in it's
entirety, constituting a platform Of a
great and progressive party, proud Of its
past record and achievements, courage
oas in its championship of the right and
unfaltering in the maintenance OF it's po-
litical tenets.
,. We recognize in William McKin-
ley, our candidate for president, and
Garret A. Hobart, the nominee for vice
president, two typical Americans, tried
in the public service and found able and
true, pure in their lives, untarnished in
their honor and close to the people in
their experiences and sympathies, aud
we pledge to them our most hearty and
willing effort and support, with the full
vote OF South Dakota in the electoral
college. With such a platform and in
vincible leader We enter the contest with
the inspiration Of a sure prophecy OF
victory at the polls in November next.
3. We commend the present republi-
can administration OF governmental af-
fairs OF this state az honest and econom-
ical, and especially commend it's steady
purpose ana effort in exposing and
bringing to speedy punishment a former
d~efaulting state treasurer, and ecover-
ing back for the state 80 large a porpor
ton Of the stolen funds; and We demand a
passage Of an act by our legislature bro
| viding adequate punishment for defalc
tioDs o: public officers.
4 The republican party having al
ways been the friend OF labor and labor
ing men, deplores the frequent strikes
and conflicts between employers and
employ ed, resulting ut times in the de
struction Of life and property and great
injury to those Immediately concerned
and the public generally, and favors the
settlement of all questions Of dispute
arising between labor and capital by le-
gally constituted arbitration by which
all parties interested shall be bound.
5. We believe the transportation cor
poratione Of this state are the peoples
public servants; We oppose any and all
harsh or unjust legislation concerning
them, but We do demand such legislation
as will clothe the board OF railway com
mlssioners Of this state with full power
and authority to correct evils, right
wrongs, and in general to prevent all un'
just determinations, and to provide q
res sonable maximum tariff Of passenger
and freight rates.
We recommend that each county con
~vention OF this state. for the nomination
OF members for the legislature, take sucf
action as will require all candidates
upon the legislative ticket to commit
themselves upon the question OF legisia
ton to carry out the meaning and pur
pose Of this resolution.
6. We view with apprehension til
: growth OF corporate power in this coun
p. try, and especially are we opposed I
e trusts and combines which during re
; cent years have steadily multiplied, seek
ing by unjust and illegal means to stiff
competition, and thereby, while fstterin
the producer, to extort e~xtravagan
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10

y. .)>...N
horse can be ridden to death. It is easy
to do it if you don't feed him and if you
work him when he is sick. A man may ride
himself to death in the same way. Hard
work is a good thing for a man whose daily
nutrition repairs the daily waste. When he
begins to run down hill he had better look
out. When he begins to lose flesh, he will
begin to lose vitality. He will lave to spur
himself more and more to- keep himself
going. Spurs are bad things to use on either
horses or men. The man who is drawing
out strength and vitality faster than he is
putting it into his body needs DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. This is the
greatest blood maker and flesh builder in
the world. 1t is a stimulating, purifying
tonic. 1t fills the blood full of richness and
helps all the digestive organs to do their
work. It brings a good appetite, sound
sleep, solid muscle. 1t does not-like cod
liver oil-produce only fiabby, useless fat.
Corpulent people may take it without be-
coming more f1eshy. The man who Is not
eating well, or working well, or sleeping
we'll, or resting well frequently needs moth
ing else. He can get it at drug stores. He
should not let the druggist persuade him to
try something else which is better for the
druggists profit.
tbs CAUSE OF SIcKNEss.-when the doctor ID
called to see q man. woman or child, his 6rss
question Is about the condition Of the bowels. If
they have mot been freely open, he is sure to pre-.
things, but this 0me thing he will do sHrex. He
knows better than any one else that nine-tenths
of all human ailments come from the one cause
constipation. He may know, but he viii no4
tell you, that DR.. Pierce,s Pleasant Pellets are the
best and most successful cure for constipation.
He will mot tell you 90 because his prescription
cure you for twenty-6vscents. Forty little pei
lets" In q little vial. One, q gentle laxative
two 0 mild cathartic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10

Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of
administration
State of South Dakota,
Sc. In County Court.
County of Lake
In the matter of the estate of
Mathilda Nickerman,
Deceased.
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to
Isaac Vickerman, John w. Miller and Christina
Miller, and all other persons whomsoever inter
ested in the estate of Mathilda Eickerman, late
of Fillmore county, In the state of Minnesota MS
heirs mt law and next of kin of said Matilda
Vickerman, deceased, and to all to whom these
presents may come:
Notice is hereby given that Ike Vickerman has
fled with the Judge of this court. a petition,
praying for letters Of administration Of the eetate
Of Matilda Vickerman, deceased, be granted to
John {. Cofey. and that saturday, the 5th day of
september, 1895, at one o'clock ? m, of said day,
being q day Of q special term OF this court, has
been appointed to be held at the Office OF the
Judge Of said court, in the city of Madison, conn-
ty OF Lake, y. D., and has been set for hearing
said petition, when and where any person inter.
eeted may appear and show cause why the said
petition should not be granted.
Dated at Madison, $. d., this eth day of August,
A.. ID. 1896.
JNO II. WILLIAMSON,
Judge of the County Court.
MURRAY Il PORTER,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10
DEATH OF JUDGE THOMAS.

Close Of "A Useful and Honorable
Career.
FARGO, =. D., Aug. l~0.-Judge AL
fred Thomas Of the North Dakota dis
trict United States court, died at 8 a. IN.
after a serious illness Of about one week.
He was born in Walworth county, Wis
cousin, Aug. IL, 1897. Of American all.
cestry. He first read law with Judge
Olauson Fl. Barnes at Delavan, Wis.
completed his studies with Butler &
Corteril OF Milwaukee and was a graz
Late Of Brown university, Providence
z IN III. c..>s 81 81
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10
Ruins.

Ruins in some countries indicate pros
perity. In others decay. In Egypt,
Greece and Italy they record the decline
and fall of great empires. In England,
Scotland and Wales they mark aboli-
ton of feudal tyranny, the establish
mrut Of popular freedom, and the O
solicitation of national STRENGTH R. An
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10
ATLANTIC CITY WRECK.
Verdict of the Coroner's Jury Criticizes
Several Persons.

Several Persons.
ATLANTIC CITY, n. J. Aug. lO.-The
~corcner's jury investigating the wreck
ing Of an excursion train near here
on July 30, has returned a verdict. 1t
holds that Engineer Farr of the ex-
press train failed to have his engine I'M
der proper control on approaching the
crossing; that TOwerman George F.
Hauser. i'll giving the excursion train
the right Of way over a fast express nsed
bad Judgment. and that Engineer John
Grenier Of the excursion train erred in
ahead of the fast express.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10

MANIsTIQUE, Mich, Aug. lO.-The
steamer Stewart with Kirkhardt &
Ryan's circus on board went ashore on
Virgins reef during the morning. The
south gale has raised a heavy sea and
big waves are going over the stranded
boat. The circus was bound for Esca.
nata where it was to open next Mon.
day. The Stewart is in a dangerous
place and will be q bad wreck.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-10
Fifty Pro.tr .tions a, st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. lO.-At 2 p. NJ. the
100 mark was reached by the govern
ment thermometer i'll the signal service
Office. This again breaks the record.
The prostrations of the day numbered
about 80 and as many Of the cases are
very serious the death list will be added
to materially.