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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

The railroads reflect to great ex-
tent the business condition of the
country. With hard times their earn
ings are small, and vice versa. The
following railroad report speaks for
itself: Earnings of all railroads in
the United States reported for De-
cember, $43, 364, 279, indicate substan-
tally the same rate of increase, ex-
ceeding last years by 1915 per cent,
and the earnings of 1892 for the same
roads by 10 per cent. Since 1892 was,
on the whole, the most prosperous
year thus far, comparisons indicate,
Notwithstanding the lowest prices
ever known, that the volume of bust
ness is larger, and that in spite of
some cutting of rates the earnings of
railroads are larger than in the best
year of past history"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

Ex-candidate Bryan's Western
friends are Disguised at the fickleness
OF his erstwhile Eastern supporters in
not only dropping him but widely adj
vertising the fact. In the Presiden-
tial campaign in which he and free
silver were overwhelmingly defeated,
no paper was more earnest and We
hement in its support of a candidate
than was the New York Journal in
championing the cause and personal
ity of Bryan, but this paper now drops
Mr.. Bryan like red-hot cake. It's
editors, however, claim that they are
not inconsistent and that Mr.. Bryan's
unreasoning advocacy of dead issues
justifies them in their course. The
following is sample of what the Jour
nal says of Mr.. Bryan editorially. and
in double-leaded type: las Bryan
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29
VIII Clip Its Wings.

The civil service fight goes bravely
on. The commissioners and their
employees, know it is fight for life,
and are using methods that would
shame one oil the machine politi-
clans, they like so we'll to debate
upon. The prospects are now that
the Commission will be either abol-
ished or be SO shorn OF power as to
be practically harmless.
As the question stands the Com
mission is direct menace to the fu.
ture Of the country The Constitu-
ton provides that the President shall
nominate officers to the Senate who
shall confirm or reject the nominal
tiou. The Presidents right to select
was not limited by the Constitution,
but the Commission limited it by
saying, You shall! only choose from
the names we send you.
The law was never intended to COW
er snything but the clerical forces
employed This is proven BY what
Senator Pendleton, author of the bin,
said when it was being discussed in
the Senate. He said, 1T only APP
Piled to the employees in the Depart
ments at Washington, and large otfi-
ces employing over so clerks, not
over ]. 600 emploves all told p
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

Mr.. Bryan does not seem to consid-
er free silver talk worth paying for.
At least he offered to lecture at Ann
Arbor for nothing if permitted to
discuss his so-called bimetallism, but
for talking on other subjects he re-
CURED fifty per cent OF the gross re
ceipts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

The statistics of the iron trade give
the lie to the citizens wearing smoked
glasses who asserted that the pros
perity incident to the election of Pres
ident Mckinley was only a temporary
affair and would soon subside, leav-
ing the country in worse condition
than previously. The iron trade, as
barometer, is sure indication of
the general business condition of the
country. Manufacturers of iron
and steel enter into all lines and
branches of industry the country over,
from the office Of the Wall street stock
broker to the kitchen of the small
farmer. The Pennsylvania Railroad
alone has ordered one hundred thou
sand tons OF steel rail, and new rail
road in Maine has ordered twelve
thousand tons. Orders for cars, rail
road supplies, plates, bars, aud struct-
ural material are reported unusually
large for the season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

Mr.. Bryan was heard to say that
what he wants more than anything
else is good rest. Can it be posi-
BILE that he wants it more than the
rest of the people?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

The War Department has finally
disposed Of the cases Of the II West
Point cadets found deficient at the last
examinations by discharging six OF
them. turning back four and allowing
one to 60 on.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

1t is time for some of the calamity
walters to explain" how it occurred
that the exports of the United States
in 1897 were larger that in any year
in the history OF the country. These
are the folks who have been insisting
that the Dingley law would cut off
our foreign market
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

A new breed of prophets has arisen
from the ranks OF Democracy, which
bids fair to out-class all the old COM
petitors. Our Uncle Richard Bland
ioretells sweeping Democratic gains
next fall in the Congressional cleo.
tons. But he is little too general
in his predictions for the present or
der of things. The Honorable Champ
|. Clark comes to the front specifical-
ly and announces that the Democrats
will capture Congressman in every
district that did not go Republican in
1890 by at least 5000 Republican
majority. This is pretty good stuff,
but it takes Texan statesmen to do
things up artistically One Of the
Lone Stars Congressman grows en-
thusiastic in the statement that "the
next House of Representatives will
consist wholly OF Democrats" That
is the kind of a prophet to have.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

1t was claimed by an eyewitness
that Bryan struck very hard when the
New York Journal the other day DIR, p
ped him out of the top story window.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29
This Tells Where Health rlay Be
Found,

And that is more important than
making money. If your blood is I'M
pure, Hoods Sarsaparilla is the med
icine for you. 1t cures scrofula, salt
rheum, rheumatism, catarrh and all
other diseases originating in or pro-
NOTED by impure blood and low state
of the system.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

Uncle Silver Dick Bland. of Mis-
souri,, has again introduced his silver
bill in the House. His devotion TO
this poor creature is pitlable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

The ex-candidate Bryan still keep
up the meaningless cry OF "no pros
perity."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

Deer, foxes and wildcats are unus-
ualIy abundant on the Spruce Run
game preserve. in the Allegheny
mountains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

The ree-traders are doubtless pre-
pairing TO scream exultingly over the
Treasury deficiency which will doubt
less appear in the January statement.
The January earnings will probably
be considerably in excess of those of
December under the present law,
showing steady increase in its earn.
ings, but owing to the heavy interest
payments and other unusual demands
upon the Treasury, which always oc-
cur at the beginning of the year, it is
probable that the receipts will be more
than balanced by these extra expen-
SEES. Nevertheless, free-traders are
preparing to make capital out of the
situation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

The Eastern Democratic leaders de-
clare openly that they no longer con-
slider it a wise policy to support Bryan
and his single principle of 10 to /;
the mid lie of the road Populist lead
ers emphatically declare against fur
Their cooperation and fusion with the
Democratic party, claiming that
Bryan's free silver was stolen from
their own creed. To disinterested
observers it would appear that Mr..
Bryan has difficult task before him
in swinging into line even those who
supported him in 1896, let lone search
ing for raw recruits to swell his ranks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion, head
ache.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-29

Democrat have to confess that
grow weary of Mr.. Bryan. And this
is important because find myself in
a constantly increasing company.
With these other Bryan Democrats,
am coming to believe that he is not
large enough TO be the leader of the
cause which is known by his name.
He is showing narrowness or an IRA
tioual obstinacy. The persistence
with which he cliugs to 10 to as if
it were not only the solitary tenet in
the Democratic creed, but the axis of
the revolving cosmos, betrayed either
Mr. Bryan's incapacity to comprehend
Organism or logged disposition
which refuses to acknowledge what is
presented to his eyes aud those of ev-
cry other intelligent man in the coun-
try, whether for or against the Chi
cago platform OF the new Democracy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
FIRE IN DARLINGTON.
Loss Between Ten and Twelve
Thousand Dollars.

Darlington, Feb. Fire was discovered
in the millinery department OF Sligb's dry
goods store a, o'clock this morning and for
9 time there was every indication of. and
every resson to fear another disastrous Ere Of
which this city has had more than her share
within recent years. Sleiah's store is one Of
several in the large Hewitt Block on the
square, and the destruction of this block
would have been heavy loss and would
have left q Dig gap in the business por'iou of
the town. The millinery department WAS
located 10 the second foor, and
although the ere department suc-
ceeded after hard 6ght in coDfuiog
the flames 10 the upper floor and 6nally ex.
tiueuisbed them. the entire stock op both
Aco.s vas badly damaged by smoke and
water A large stock was ip the building, q
great deal oft beiog fine dress goods, and the
loss is consequently quite heavy, conserva-
tive estimate placing it a. ten TO twelve thou
sand dollars. The loss is fully covered by
ipsurance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02

A very serious question for our
lawmakers at this time is to say
whether or not the people want the
lien law repealed. Can the repeal Of
the law do anything towards helping
the farmer /? Then the question will
be asked if the law is repealed, will
merchants give credit on anything
short of real estate security ? As
we have before expressed, We do not
think it will be for the best interests
of the people to repeal the lien
law, and the more we think of the
matter, the more are we convinced
that the very evil which is sought to
be rendered by the repeal of the law
will initiate against class who will
not submit to such oppression. The
lien law is like everything else. bad
when abused the laws of nature are
bad when abused, but if a man whose
financial condition is such that he
must have credit to transact his busi-
ness, and be uses that credit properly,
who will say that credit to him is
not blessing? In our judgment
the lien law should not be repealed,
but better still, enforced to the letter
Manning Times
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Stage People Fight.


TIE Cora Van Tassell Company did rot
give the performances sc the Aeadsmy OF
Ansic onsS Saturday night 40 advertised. The
reases fot the non-performance was row
oetWeen members OF the cumpsDy several OF
whom were said 10 be IN an advanced state
sf intoxcatIon. There was salmost free
s6nht. behind the scenes and there we're sess-
RAJ conficts between individual members OF
sfhe company. As there Vas very small
auasence present the disappointment was not
sRreas wheu the naanagerof the house refused
10 permit the curtain TO be faised. Later IN
the night afieT the members Of the company
had gOua 20 their boarding house the row
assumed more serious aepect, oce Of the
unen attacking mis- wifs with q razor with
nhich he Inflicted severe, but not danger:
ous wound. The woman. il appears, u ac-
eastomed 10 rough treatment when her lord
and master Is IN his cups, and made no COM
Splaintto The bsrepresentativeso OF the law, con-
sseeuenaiy the criDinai docket of :ne next
court has one leasscase Of assault and battery
son il.
Fights aeem 10 be the proper eaper behind
the scenes es this tine, this morning papers
shsvirgsan account Of a free tight on the stage
sof the Sayanpah theatre on Saturday night
Followed by tbe disb anding o. the company. !.
sIf the Cora Van Tessell company had adyer-
tised the scrap and arranged TO give II on the
ss;are as special attraction between the acts
Sof fheregniar bill, or as grand finale, the
q ndience would have oeea much larger aad
the receipts OF the three nights engagement
you'd have been swelled to an appreciable
exfenf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02

The Archer crowd is reported as
carrying its fight against Governor
E!lerbe to extreme lengths. When
the governor appointed Auditor Ep-
ton, of Spartanburg. to be comptroll-
er general, he also appointed Mr..
Brewton to be auditor TIE Archer
people are now working to prevent
the confirmation of Brewton's ap-
pointment by the senate. and the un-
derstandlng is that if they succeed
and the governor re appoints Mr.. Ep-
ton to his old place, an effort will be
made to prevent the confirmation of
this appointment also. Strange and
wonderful are the politics of the pol
iticians.-Yorkville Enquirer.
1t is stated that the people Of Lau-
rens and Greenville will contest the
recent sale of the Charleston and
Western Carolina railway to the At
Iantic Coast Line The stockhold-
ers don't seem to like the swallowing
idea.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
w ebster is Boss.
Aspirants for Positions Should
Address Him.

Special to The Register.
Washington, Jan. 31-Mr. E. A.
Webster having been confirmed as in
ternal revenue collector and gone to
South Carolina, the republican Office
seekers from that state have likewise
departed. And we'll they may. for it
is fact known here to all informed
persons that, so far as concerns fede-
raj appointments in the Palmetto
state, Webster can cay in the Lam
guage Of Cowper: 81 am monarch Of
all l survey. Ny right there is none
to dispute y
No appointment has yet been made
iu that state by this administration.
and what is more, will not be made
without bis written endorsement, from
the Office of district attorney, the
choicest plum there, to the smallest
fourth class postmaster So it ~ill be
we'll for all those who desire to serve
their country down there to recognize
existing conditions aud. instead of
spending their time and money by com.
Jog up here, simply 60 to Columbia
snd call at the collectors Office and
make tefms With Mr.. Webster.
A battle royal is expected here on
Tuesday next before committee No 3.
of elections, when the Murray-Elliot*
contested election case from the first
South Carolina district comes up for
consideration. All parties and their
attorneys are now on the ground, and
both sides express the greatest conf
deuce in the result.
Mr.. j. M. Tiodall, Of Sumter. s. Co.,
prominent republican Of that place,
who spent some time up here after the
postmassership there, returned to his
home day or go ago, impressed with
the belief that be will not receive the
appointment.
It is certain that several postmasters
10 South Carolina, presidential as we'll
as fourth-class, will be made in the
near future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
A Very Remarkable Young
Man.

1t will be remembered that some
eight or ten years ago, while the two
little boys. John aud George. of Mrs.
Anna Swearengen, who is sister of
the Hon. George D. Tillmen and SEN
ator Ben Tillman, were out hunting,
one of their guns was accidentally
discharged, the discharge striking
full in the face of John and dspriv-
ing him of the sight of both eyes.
He is the elder of the two boys.
After few months suffering, during
which time everything that science
and money could do for him was done,
vainly, the boy became happy and
cheerful, and returned with renewed
avidity to his studies. which ne had
always loved After four or five
years at the Spartanburg Institution
for the Blind. in which he gained the
highest honors, even becoming
withal q good piano player, he was
sent to the South Carolina College,
from WHICH institution comes now,
dated December 23d, 1897, a report
bearing upon its face seven or eight
l's each followed by two small stars.
This means "highest distinction. :"
And more than this, President Wood
ward writes upon the report-sent to
Mrs. Swearengen-"This is the
highest record in College Your son
is our finest student, and l congratu.
late you on his continued and pro-
gressive improvement And .yet
this boy is blind A blind boy from
Edge6eld reaches the highest record
ever attained in the old South Caro-
lin College. We rejoice heartily
with his widowed mother Green.
wood Index
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
CAROLINA CONTESTS.
Decision Will be Reached
This Week.

Special to The Register.
Washington, D. c.. Feb. 1.-Ela.
borate and able arguments we're made
to-day before the committee oo elections
in the Murray-Elliot contested elections
case by Dudley and Micbenar Of this
city for the contestant and BY Mr..
Wells of this place aud Joe" Barn
we'll of Charleston 10 behalf Of Col.
Elliot.
The argument of Mr.. BarDwell vas
exceptionally strong aud by bis manli-
oess and independence completely cap
tured the committee.
The day after tomorrow the John
stone Stokes contest comes up. 1t is
probable that decisions will be rendered
10 the three South Carolina election
cases iu few days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Another Case in Greenville.

Greenville, Jan. 81 Another case
of smallpox is reported this afternoon
in white family, on Highland avenue,
not far from the Stenhouse place. This
is the first case reported in the last 20
days, and is not yet so pronounced
by the board of health, owing to the
lateness of the hour when it was re-
ported
At 4 O'Clock this morning FIRE par
TALLY destroyed house on Buckner
street, belonging to Haynesworth,
Parker & Furman. The house was a
two story structure. occupied by ne
groes 1t was fully insured
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
a Terrible Explosion.

A terrible explosion occnrred Monday
at the store Of J. Ryttenoerg + Sons that
shook the whole store. All the clerks we're
stunned fer the instant, as no one looked for
such thing. The 6re department was not
called ont az the 6rm did NOS wish their cus-
TONERS TO have any damaged or watersoaked
goods
The explosion occurred 10 the Office and
was caused by steIl pointed pen scratching
90 piece of paper these words. 'sSell every
ttiog iu sbe store for cost, for cash"
No outsiders except competitors were hurt
hy came, and all present started in to 6nd
what they needed 10 the debris.
You have the eotire month of February ..to
do likewise according to their advertisement,
but if yon want choice bargains 60 early and
often.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Magnolia News.
Capt. Keels' House Burned--Other
Matters.

Aagsolia, s. c., Jan. 81, l89s.-No reduc.
ton in tho cotton acreage in this pa.s of the
county: more guano will be used than was
last year. l guess this Is the situation all
over the cotton growing states. The farmers
have taken advantage Of the fne weather in
January and are we'll advanced in preparation
for the coming crop.
Capt. D. E. Keels' residence and portion
Of it's cootents was burned TO aches on last
Saturday about midday. A stiff wind was
blowing from the north, and the flames
spread rapidly, coon enveloping the entire
building. Small fragments of burning
sbineles were blown over hundred yards
and fell on the n. E. Church, bat was soon
extiuguished by active aud wiling hands,
though much anxiety was felt aboat the
church for awhile. Capt. Keels' house was
built about forty-four years ago. 1t was
insured for $500 and the furniture for 5000
The Captain aud family bave the sympathy
of the community in this loss and great in-
convenience.
Capt. ". j. Mcleod, although a little
improved, is still very feeble and he hardly
looks like himself. He has the sympathy
and kind wiahes of many
Miss Mary Miller is still extremely feeble and
her many friends would rejoice could they
be assured that she is improving
Prof. Chain of Csrtersville bas organized
singing class in this place.
The Epworth League, in this community,
is progressing slowly. Our esteemed pastor,
Rev. hr. Jus,us, was recently elected presi-
dent Of the League.
Dr.. o. A. Darby, after several days con-
6nement to his room, is out again, | au
pleased to say.
new parsonage on modern style ie pow
beiog agitated by the Methodists of this place
OCCASIONAL
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Made Gen. Sumter's Coffin.

There died on Dr.. C Spaun's mill place
on Sunday January 23ri, man who had
attained the age of almost a century This
mao was Armstrong Rodgers, at one time a
well known carpenter His age was not
definitely known, but bis age was great and
the Oldest men in the neighhorbood recollect
him only as man past middle age.
BE claimed 10 have been grown man
working a. bis trade 10 1888, at which time
be made the cufin in which Gen Sumter was
buried Rodgers was never slave, having
been one of the few negro freemen in this
country. BE always bore a good reputation
and was respected by the white people
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02

In recent letter from Washington, D. c.,
10 an old friend, Msjor G.. a. Studer. for
twenty years Usi,ed States Consul at Singa-
pore says: g While at Des Moines I became
acquainted with . liniment known as Cham
3berlain, Pain Balm, wSich I found excellent
against rhenmAtism as veil as against core
ness Of the throat aud chest (gssing me much
easier breathipgJ. ] had touch Of pceu-
smonia early this week. aad TWO applications
freely applied to the iheost aud chest relieved
me Of il at once. i would not be without it
foe anything For sale by De. Al. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
The Acquittal of Newbold.

Last week, in Spartanburg, the
bloody, high headed, high-handed
whiskey constable. was acquitted,
outright and totally, of the murder
of the venerable and beloved Mr..
Turner of that county. And it stirs
the hot blood of righteous indigna-
ton to contemplate this acquittal.
The life of hundred Newbolds
could not atone for the loss of such
a man SO Turner was-nor tor the
fearful outrage upon the right of a
citizen to peacefully travel the high
way upon a peaceful mission.-Edge-
field Chronicle.