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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06
THE PASS EVIL no BE ABOLISHED.
We declare that it

We declare that it
is a wrong against
public interests and
morals Tor a public
officer To receive Il
GIT or favor from d
pei son or corpora
IIon. We therefore
pledge ourselves to
The enactment 1t the
first opporIuniy Of a
law prohibiting the
issue of passes by
RAILROADS., express,
teIephone, telegraph,
sleepiug car ana
stree: railway COM
paIleS 10 ,CIl public
UInciaIsand delegat, s
to political conVen-
ton :, With proVI-
sions imposing Sc
we're penalties upon
both giVer and re-
celVer FOR the viola
ton thereof And
that as soon us posi-
bic il be made q
constit tlonal prOVi-
sion that the 1--WE
promise an ecOnOmI-
Cal administration
OF the business OF
the state and d re-
duction of the state
taxes to the lowest
rate onSisIen, there
WITH TO the full
discharge of the
pledges herein m ,ue
in letter an I IN spirit
ana 20 correct one OF
the abuses herein
complained OF, we
pledge The candidates
nominated by this
COnV6uLlUns
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

We condemn the
practice, which we
are informed has pre-
vailed for many years
both in democratic
and republican adj
miniStratiOn. of MAX
ing advance pay
mentS from the state
treasury on accOiln t
of salaries of officers
and mployes and we
insist that such prac-
tice shall absolutely
cease, and that no
moneys be paid out
of the treasury for
any purpose other
wise than in strict
conformity to law.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

In order to give our reade a
chance o better inform them elves as
to the good merits of both the Repub-
lican and Democratic Platforms re-
Gently adopted in State convention,
we reproduce the platforms Of
parties side by side so far as they
touch upon the leading state issues.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

1t is Il Notorious
and unchallenged
fact that large sums
of money have been
dra WIN from the
treasury 10y state Off
Gals and their favor
lies to the great sea n
da! OF the state and in
direct violation of
law We promise Il
rigid public investi-
CATION of these acts,
and the prosecution
of all persons impti-
Gated therein.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06
THE DELEGATE SYSTEM MUST GO.

We are iniavor of
a primary election
law to replace the
present method of
nominating candi-
dates for ONCE to the
eInd hat all nOnlina-
tions shall be made
by direct vote of the
people.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06
We demand the i'm

We demand the i'm
mediate enactment
of "A law fOrbiddln9
any railroad compa-
ny, sleeping car COM
pany, steam boat or
steamship company,
express company,
Telegraph or tele.
phone company to
issue or deliver To any
public official in thus
state any pass, frank
or privilege of free
transportation of
messages over tee
phone or teiegra phi
lines and that the
giving or receiVi: z
IF any such pass,
frank or privIl' ge
shall be made a pen
al offense. both as to
the gIvrr and receiv-
er.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

We favor honest
legislation, state and
national, and to the
end that capital and
corporation property
shall bear is tull
share of the burden
of taxation.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

Recognizing that
the present caucus
and cOnVentiO law
is not free from de-
fectS, we favor such
legislation as will Sc
cure To every citizen
the freeSt expression
of his choice in the
selection of canQi-
OateS.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

We most emphatic
ally declare against
the blIgbtlng evil of
the lobby III legisla-
tive h Ills and pieuge
OuI selves to the en-
actment of snch legi.-
lalion as Will make it
a penal offense Tor
corporations and in
diVI uals either TO
employ or engage in
Improperly Influence
ing legislation by
methouS of the lobby.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06
Northern Wisconsin State Fair Chippe-
wa Falls Sept l 3 to 16.

Fare for above occasion 50 IS
for the round trip tickets on sale
Sept. - to Is good to return un-
til and including Sept. II, 1898.
F. P. Ainsworth, Agent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06
THE BL1GHrING EVIL OF THE LOBBY

The eXiStance of
the lobby at The seat
OF government dur
ing tine session of the
legislature to control
legislation in the in
terest of private cor
porations, or special
Interests is an evil
that should be abul-
iShed by law.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

The past week has been
"Aw-f-u-l-l y wa RIM, regular Porto
Rico weather.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

BY the way when are he people OF
River Falls going to ''hello" to st.
Paul and Minneapolis?
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06
ABLTTER CLASS OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.

We are in favor of
a good road system
and shall encourage
the Improvements of
the public highways
of the state
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

We believe in the
referendem, the sub
mission of All laws to
to the Vote of the
people, as the best
and only means of
safeguarding both
the interests and
Liberties of the COM
mon people and
averting the Oligar-
chic tendencies.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

Tickets on sale Sept. 3 to 6 at
$17.40. For limits and route APP
ply at Ticket Office.
F. P. Ainsworth, Agent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06

We demand the
immediate enact
meat OF such laws as
may be necessary to
com pei ali persons
and corporations, ell
gagged i'll business
within the state, eX-
cept such fraternhl
and other aSSOcia-
tionS as are now eX-
pIeSSly exempted
from taxation by
law, to contribute
their just ana equal
share TOW ards The
burden o taxation.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06
Home Set ker'S Excursion

Cheap Excursion tickets will be
on sale July 10, August 5 and Is,
September + and 20 and October 4
and IS.
For territory, rates, ETC., apply
at the ticket office.
F. p. AINswoRTH, Agent.
National EncampmCEt G.. A. r. Gin
cinnati. Ohio, Sept 5 to TO-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-06
DEM. PLATFORM
REP, PLATFORM,

WING MONEY FROM TREASURY.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
A Horrible Murder.

GREENylLLE, Nov. 1S-'lhe blackcst
crime in the history Of South Carolina
was committed last night. Weaver
Smith, white boy 9 years old, was
murdered within fifty yards Of Main
street, in the residence part Of the
city. At clock this afternoon his
body was found in some weeds on Ell
ford street, which connects Main and
Townes streets. The body was in full
view of Main street, when discovered
by negro woman. On examination
it was discovered that he had been
strapgled and his stomach ripped open
with a knife, severing the entrals.
The lnutilation was horrible. On
further examination it was ascertained
that foul crime had been committed
on the body before death, which prob
ably induced the killing. At 6 clock
yesterday afternoon the boy was given
a supper by Mr. Riser, sexton of
Springwood Cemetery. Later he was
seen at the north side camp. He was
known to every housekeeper in Green
vile. as he was professional beggar.
He was harmless child, but consider
ed nuisance as persistant beggar.
The news of the m"rder quickly spread
throughout the city. and the feeling of
indignation is intense. Police are
using every means to trace the move
ments of the boy. No clue has yet
been discovered. and up to this hour
the murder is a mystery.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
Notice.

The Building Committee of New
Prospect Church will receive sealed
bids up to Dec. 1st, 1898, for lumber
and shingles and for the building of
house Of worship for said Church.
The Committee desires contractors
to make four separate bids on material
and work to be done. One for lumber
and shingles, one for building the
house and furnish doors, sash, blinds
and all hardware necessary to complete
the house; one for furnishing material
and making seats and one for furnish
ing paint and painting the house inside
and outside.
The Committe will furnish brick and
build pillows. and haul all building
material.
Contractors will find specifications
at Mr.. Frank Bolts store at Anderson,
with whom they can deposit their bids.
The Committee reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
All subscribers to the building fund,
who have not paid their subscriptions
are hereby requested to pay the same
by the first of Dec. next.
w. b. HALL, Chm.
J. w. EsKEw, Sec'y.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
A Newberry farmer asserts that

= A Newberry farmer asserts that
he can produce sweet potatoes and
sell them at 10 cents bushel and re-
alize more clear money on each acre
planted than he can on cotton. If
this be true, why are so few potatoes
grown in this country where there is
an unsupplied demand for potatoes at
40 and so cents per bushel?
= Hoke, the 9-year-old son Of Mr..
W. B. knight, of Spartanburg, got
the big toe of his right foot caught
between the chain and rear sprocket
of Waddy Thompson, Jr's., bicycle
while riding behind him to school,
and had it so badly mashed that it
had to be amputated by the Drs.
Crawford.
= At the Ncwberry court last week
Judge Klugh granted a new trial in
criminal case because one of the jurors
was not qualified to serve, inasmuch
as he was not an elector. The new
constitution provides that none but
duly qualified voters shall serve as
jurors. The jurors can now be re-
quired to show their registration tickets
and receipts for poll tax.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
Inspection Completed.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Of the 10Th
inst. says
"1'he officials of the Ohio, Indiana
and Kentucky Divisions of the pro-
jected Black Diamond Railway system
gathered at the Grand Hotel yesterday
to meet Sir Thomas S. Tancred, the
distinguished civil engineer and rail
way expert, who has returned to the
Grand from his inspection of the 1ndi-
ana branches, which finished his in
spection of all the lines of the contem-
plated system. Sir Thomas submitted
a brief preliminary report, which while
not made public, is understood to be
very favorable as to the feasibility Of
constructing the road and its earning
capacity, judged from the resourcefnl
regions through which it would run
and its terminal facilities ut Port Royal
harbor. S. c., on the Atlantic seaboard,
and ut Columbus, Ohio, where it would
connect with the Niclel-Platc SYSTEM.
Sir Thomas Tancrcd sails for England
Saturday to compile Ills elaborate notes
and data, which. in conjunction with
the reports and estimates Of the cngi-
necrs will make up the matter of his
full and final report, which will not be
forthcoming for four or five months.''
The Cincinnati Commercials Tribune
Of the same date, says:
"a final meeting of the directors of
the various systems making up the
proposed Black Diamond Railway with
the officers of the latter was held yes
tcrday afternoon at the Grand Hotel.
Sir Thomas Tancrcd, the expert engi-
necr from England, left last night and
expects to sail from New York on Sat
urday for Liverpool, and Mr.. Dicl,in-
son, the general counsel, who left Gin
cinnati with Sir Thomas, will spend
some three weeks more in America be-
fore departing for the other side.
''Thc entire route has ROW been in
spected and the data is ready for sub
mission to the English syndicate which
is expected to build the road. At a
meeting yesterday, besides the dircc-
tors and Sir Thomas, Mr. Dickinson,
Mr., Kirllby and Nlr. Boone, were w.
b. Crcnshaw, Of Knoxville, Tenn,
Superintendent Of Surveys, and B.
Watts, engineer OF the Indiana Divis-
ion, the inspection Of which has just
been finished.
"It was determined at the meeting
among other things, that the prelimi-
nary work on the Indiana Division in
terrupted last March, should now be
taken up and rushed to completion"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
Terrible Tragedy.

MILLEDGEv1LLE, November ia
terrible tragedy occurred here at 2:2O
clock to-day on Hancock street, just
in front Of Thomas grocery store.
w. o. Finpey and son, Tom Finney,
and j. r. and W. B. Stanley, broth
ers, all engaged in shooting ARRAY.
W. O. Finney is dead, shot through
the liver and mouth, and Tom Finney
is nearly dead, shot through the stom-
ach, leg and back.
j. Stanley is seriously shot in the
face and head, and W. B. Stanley is
shot through the upper portion of his
chest.
All the living are in charge Of ply
sicians, and they report them all in
very serious conditions.
Tom Finney keeps restaurant, his
father repair shop.
w. B. Stanley TOOK dinner at Fin
ney' S restaurant. He was not pleased.
He is said to have cursed Finncy and
told him he was trying to cheat him,
and struck Finney.
Fiuney is young and small and
Stanley's blows seem to have dazed
him, as he turend round and round in
a cirele
When Finney recovered somewhat
he went across to his fathers shop
and is presumed to have told him Of
the affair. and he and his father came
down the street and meeting the Stan
ley brothers, the fight commenced,
with the result stated.
Stanley was under bond for his ap-
pearance to the city authorities on ac-
count of the disturbance in Fiuney 8
restaurant. All parties were armed
and about dozen shots were fired.
w. O. Finney died on the sidewalk
in the arms of Hon. l. 7. Miller and
your correspondent.
Within ten minutes after being shot
Mrs. Finney came on the scene, just
as he died, and her grief was heart
rendering.
Finney is the father of large fam
lily, some eight or nine children. His
son, Tom, is a member of Appollo
Brass Band and one of the most popu-
lar young men Of our town.
The Stanleys are young farmers llv-
ing in the southern portion of the
county and are hard working, respect
able citizens. 1t is said two negroes
were wounded by stray shots. There
is great excitement here. --dtontc
Journal.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
Farmer Privett, Of F'lorcnc

Farmer Privett, Of Florence
county, S. c., has pioneered the way
out of the all-cotton rut, according to
the Charleston Ncws and Courier.
He cultivated eighteen acres in tobac-
co, and sold the crop for $4,000, re-
alizing, after liberal allowance for
the cost of cultivating and curing, a
clear profit of $3.50 an acre. With
such boost as that tobacco growing
ought to soon get pretty good start
in that section.
= Luther Tucker, a white man, met
a terrible death, at the gin of Law
renee Ashmore, in Grccnville county.
With several others, MIR. Tucker was
engaged in packing bale of cotton
when tho lever flew up and struck him
in the ueck, producing death. MIR.
Tucker was about 80 years of age and
leaves a wife and six children.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
STATE NEWS.

: The Uneted States Court con-
venes in Columbia next Monday.
The South Carolina NJ. E. Con-
ference, South, meets in Greenwood
on Dec. 7th.
By incendiary fires several barns
in Laurens county, S. c., have recent
ly been destroyed.
James B. Williams was convicted
in Greenville last Saturday Of the
murder of Charlie Potts.
The opinion prevails that atleast
5000 acres in Marlboro county will be
seeded in wheat this fall.
The Spartanburg Poultry Associ-
alton will hold its annual exhibition
on December 29 and Both. The exhi-
bition this year bids fair to excel any
held in previous years.
= Freeman Sherbert, son of j. T.
Sherbert, Of Enoree, found a bottle of
whiskcy about his father house and
proceeded to drink enough to kill
him. He died "a hours later. He was
10 years old
= At the general election on the
Sth, for State and county officers and
for congressman, only 730 votes were
polled in Greenville county, while the
democratic strength of the county is
between 1000 and 5000
= 1t is said that farmer by the
name of John Kellett, near Laurens,
had made ten bales of cotton on three
and three-quarter acres of land. He
used stable manure under this cotton
with very little fertilizer
= The fields and the forests around
Pickens abound with quail and squir-
rcls. One old gentleman went out to
shoot some squirrels, and succeeded in
bringing down 32, and it was not very
hard to believe him when he said that
they were almost as thick as snow
birds.
: Governor Ellerbe has received a
report from Senator Talbird relative
to the recent storms in Beaufort. The
senator writes "The people need
food, clothing and medicine, aud if
something is not done to relieve their
immediate necessities great suffering,
if not actual starvation, will result.
The cost Of holding the Federal
election in Oconee county was 10000.
There were 531 votes cast in the Fed
eral boxes. This makes each vote
cast for Congressman cost almost 561
cents. The cost of State election was
s300.25, and there were 534 votescast
for State officers, making each vote in
this election cost little over SGT
cents.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
The State Must Keep Order.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator Nc
Laurin had long conference with
Postmaster General Smith to-day with
reference to the Greenwood affair. The
result of the conference is that, as there
appears to be no danger Of any further
trouble there, the Government Of the
United States will not interfere, but
leave the matter to be dealt with by
the State authorities.
Senator McLaurin showed the Post
master General Il telegram he received
today from Mayor w. A. Smith, of
Mccormick.
Hon. J. l.. McLaurin, Washington,
D. c.: Tolbert was advised to leave
because there was an element here we
could not control. Mails have not been
intcrfered with-AIrs. Tolbert, post
master, is atten ding to duties as usual.
She is respected by all parties, and no
insult to her will be permitted. Advise
TOlbert's continued absence.
w. A. SMITH, Mayor.
This telegram made profound i'm
preston upon the Postmaster General,
and after his talk with Senator McLau-
rim he understood the situation in
South Carolina much better than he
did previously. 1t is evident that the
Administration realizes that the Toll
bcrts arc IL disturbing element i'll
Greenwood County, and under existing
conditions there is no need for Federal
interference. AS previously stated the
Republicans in South Carolina have
practically forgotten all about the
Phoenix riot in their midst and hurry
attack upon the postoilicc pie counter.
WASHINGTON, November 19.-lInited
States Marshal Melton, of South Caro-
lima, had IL conference with Postmaster
General Emory Smith regarding some
postoflcc appointments. The race
troubles in that State we're not dis
cnsscd. Mr.. Melton stated positively
his personal belief that the Tolbcrts
would not be safe il they returned to
their State. 81 have no hcsitation,'
he said, sin saying that it would be
very unwisc for them TO return until
after the excitement has subsidized.
That may be Il matter OF weeks.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
Shot BY His Wife.

GREENv1LLE, Nov. 2O.-Gcorgc W.
Hughes, the merchant Of Greers,
Greenville county, who was shot night
before last by his handsome wife in a
domestic quarrel at their residence in
Grcers. died from the effects of his
wound at $50 o'clock last evening.
The wife is now in Jail here awaiting
trial for murder, and it is said thai
she has very black case hanging over
her head. She says the shooting was
accidental, but it was reported last
night that while Hughes forgave her
he never at any time excused her and
that up to the time Of his death he
resolutely refused to say that the
shooting was accidental, declaring that
he could not die with lie on his lips.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23

BUNS LIGHTER produces better results than Pow the
market In the 1894 sold only Syracuse Plow 1895 we
sold 75 in 1897 sold l74 and we have sold nearly
three Car for the year 1898
su..or other makes others fail They 20
pa cent lighter points harder and will twice Now
&. not ask Won to take this but be guided by the
a Of your used these Plow nd do not hesitate
to give praise the Great Syracuse Powhe wordenowned we
SYRACUSE SMOOTHING HARROW
d Syracuse Harraw Syracuse Pow stand to-day whoat rival
Rsnssabsr, r. sole Agents See us before buying.
Yoas truly.
BROCK BROS.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
Cheap Rates.

From Nov. 1st until April sOth, 1899,
Winter Tourist tickets to principal
Southern resorts, including Ashevil!e
and Hot Springs, N. c., and Florida
points, will be on sale at special rates
via Southern Railway. Tickets allow
fifteen days stop-over, and are good to
return until May 81, 1899.
Quick schedules and excellent ser
vice via Southern Railway. Call on
any agent of the company for detailed
information as to schedules, etc.
S. H. HABDwICK,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23

Nlr. Abial Lathrop, of Orange
burg. United States district attorney,
was in Columbia and called upon the
governor in behalf of Col. John r.
Tolbcrt. He requested of governor
llllerbc, should warrants be sworn out
against Col. Tolbert by the people of
Greenwood, as has been threatened,
that he will not permit Col. Tolbcrt to
be taken to that county, as his life
might thus be endangered. The gov
ernor complied with his request.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
Row G.. G.. Brown, d. d.. o

Rev. c. G. Brown, d. d.. of
Sumter, has gono north to investigate
the management of reformatories for
Youthful criminals. He will visit
Rochester, N. Y, Philadelphia, and
Elmira, N. Y. DR.. Brown and Hon.
l.. D. Childs, who will accompany him,
were appointed by Governor Ellerbc
as committee to investigate these
reformatorics, and make a report to
the next legislature, with view to
the establishment of criminal re-
formatory in this State.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
Congressman William

Congressman William Alden
Smith, of Michigan, was once, as a
poor boy, elected from train because
he could nos pay his fare. Now he is
general counsel for the road on which
that train was run.
: If all the whiskcy that is used to
purchase votes could be seen flowing
in one stream, doubtless it would be
the largest stream that many have
ever seen 1t certainly would be the
stream that had caused more disaster
than all others combined. Beneath
it's waves could be found more wrecks
than beneath the waters that cover
the sea.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
STATE OF OHIO. CITY or TOLEDO, :.

STATE OF OHIO UITY or ToLEDo' IS.
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath tnat he isthe
seniar partner Of the firm of L. j. CHEEKY Il co |.
doing business IN the City Of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each ami
every case of CATARRu that cannot be cured by
the use Of HALLS CATAREH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before mo and subscribed in my pres
ence his 9th day of December, a. 1856
[sEALl A. W GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
system Send for testimonials. free.
Address. F. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists. 7bc.