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tbe M oaning Eimes, LOUIS APPELT. Editor MANNING. S. C., :NARCH 4, 1914. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDA CAPITOL CORRESPONDENCE. Columbia, S. C.. Feb. 28th, 1914 The calculations of men ari not always to be relied upon they may plan and scheme a they will, but circumstance: arise which knock calculation: into smithereens, it is thus wit] lawmaking bodies especially When I sent my last week's let ter I was morally certain th general assembly would finis] its labors before the end of thi: week, but to hive done so, woul< have necessitated the Senate ac cepting the appropriation bil sent to it by the House with it enormous provisions for the ex penditure of the people's mone; and thus entail upon the people the heaviest tax levy the Stat has had since the Democrati< party secured control of the gov ernment. The Senate, whic] endeavors to be conservative especially in the matter o finance amended the House bil by reducing the appropriation by, approximately, $325,000 The bill was then sent back t the House ith the amendments but that body concurred in onl; a few minor reductions, and it i now in free conference. Th conference is composed of Sena tor P. L. Hardin, chairman o the Finance Committee. Senato Alien Johnston, of Newberry and Senator Louis Appelt c Clarendon to represent the Set ate. Hon. George W. Dick o Sumter, chairman of the Way: and.Means Committee, Hon.D. M Queen,of Marlbora and Hon.C.19 Sapp, of Lancaster, representin; the House, this committee work ed all day Friday and Saturda: (today) endeavoring to adjus the differences between the tw, bodies, with but little progress when we adjourned today it wa w'th the understanding that w would return Monday to contin ne our labors, notwithstandin; the fact, both Houses have ad journed to Tuesday night. Th object of the conference commit tee returning Monday is to b free from interruptions brough on by roll calls, and the constan desire on the part of members t talk with the individuals on th, committee. I hope we will b able to adjust the differences b; Monday night in time for th< two clerks to be able to get th, report ready for the opening o the session on Tuesday night, i they can, the report will be acte< upon, and if adopted, the ap propriation bill will be ready fo His Excellency's scrutiny. I he agrees with the action of th< conference, there will be no ye toes and the necessary fund; will have been provided for tha running expenses of the Stat government for the year 1914 should he however, disapprovi of any item in the appropriatioi budget, it is his right to veto and knowing his record as I do he will surely exercise tha right and put it up to the gener al assembly to over-ride or V sustain him, right here I migh say the disposition is to sustai1 the Governor if it is possible t do so. It is conspicuously- nc ticeable that disposition to avoi, friction this year, whether thi being election year has anythin, to do with this commendabli conservativeness I am unable V say,. but the fact remains therm is not the disposition, as was thi case last year, to oppose any an< everything the Governor favor ed. He has vetoed severa mneasures, giving in each cas< his reasons therefore, and ini a] but one or two the veto was sus tained, and the measures killed When the conference comn mittee adjourned Saturday th< difference had been brough down from $325,000 to $243,00( thus leaving yet to be fought ov er the heaviest of the items ii the appropriation bill, and the; are as follows: Maintaining Militia $5,004 National encampment $10,00 Adding machine $304 Tuberculosis hcapital S25,00i University unusual re pairs S2,001 University Law build ing S40,001 Winthrop gymnasium $30,004 Winthrop additional auditorium $12,00( Cedar Springs new building S35.00( Cedar Springs homne for superintedent $5,00( Florence reformatory building $35,00( S. C. Medical College equipment S5,00( Among these items it will bi noticed that the Senate did noi agree to the provision for a new building, and a new home for the superintendent of the Cedar Springs institution for the deaf, dumb, and blind, but the oppo sition does not arise because these items lack merit, but sole ly on account of an honest effort to relieve the taxpayers from Burdens that are not absolutely necessary at this particular time. No person with a heart can doubt the worthiness of the Ce dar Springs institution, where the afflicted of God's creatures are being cared for in a most wonderful manner; the State could better afford to lose every educational institution it has, rather than for any harm should 1 come to this one, but the senate feels it to be the part of wisdom to cease erecting new buildings for the present, and only to pro vide what is necessary for that which has been demanded by previous legislatures. I believe however, when the differences between tbe conferees have ul timately been adjusted, and it is found there is any money left within the provisions for a six 1 mill levy, instead of seven mills as the house would have, we will go back to the items for Cedar Springs, and if possible, give to that institution a new building for its primary department as asked for to relieve its crowded condition. The home wanted for Superintendent Walker is s not an extravagant request, it is needed and will be given in time, it is not only needed, but de served, and I am sure every r man woman and child in the State who knows anything at all of this good man's work is de sirous of making his retiring days as comfortable as possible 3 -it is all the State can do for him, and I hope it will be done. As to the other items it is dif ferent, they can wait for some time to come. The law building t for the university is not a ne cessity, and I have gree doubts, even if the State could spare the money, if it would be wise to burden the taxpayers to provide a profession to the state. It can not be put on a parity with the school to' make teachers, or to preach the gospel, nor can it be classed along with the school of Smedicine; law is a profession made necessary by the lawmak t ing bodies, but in the application or operation of that profession lit bears no relation to the inter ests of the general taxpayers. An institution for teachers gives, Salthough paid, a service in build ing up the civilization of the State, one for the preparation of men for the ministry is along the same line, for medicine it is necessary that we should have ran intelligent censorship upon the health conditions, and those who engage in this noble work bear the closest relation to the general public, but when it comes to the law itis altogether Sdifferent, and should not be re garded in any other light than an ornament. I should like to see a magmnfcient law building on the university campus, but not at the expense of the tax payers generally. -The item relating to the mii Stia, $5,000 is only a part of what t is demanded, the head of the Smilitia asked for $95,000 the Shouse decided to give $20,000, -but when the Finance Commit Stee of the senate looked into it S$15,000 was allowed, therefore Swe stand apart $5,000 on this Sitem, as it is the militia will get, Sif the senate is sustained, $3,000 Smore than last year. Then too, the head of the militia asks for $10,000 and was allowed it by the house, but refused by the Ssenate, for a National encamp ment. The argument is that this encampment will probably be held at Greenville, and if the State will give this $10,000 the federal government will contri Sbate liberally, and the city of SGreenville will do so also. I )took the position it would be silly to provide for the militia to bave several weeks of frolic at Sthe partial expense of the tax payers at a time when we feel forced to withhold the en Slarging of quarters for the af n ficted of God's children. The Sinducement held out that the government will make a liberal jcontribution, perhaps twice or three mnore than the State may be enticing to some, but it does )not appeal to me, nor to my fel fow members of the senate comn mnittee. Greenville has sent del egations to capture this appro priation, they were chaperoned by one of the house members Hon. H. Bolin Tmndal, formerly of Clarendon, and while I am Sfond of my former fellow citizen, who always carries a smile that will not rub off, I prefer consid ering the expenditure of the npeople's money, as Mr.Tnro considers the expenditure of his private funds, and, which has made him one of those whom poverty cannot pinch. I say South Carolina has no money to spare for such purposes, when ever.it finds itself with money to spare it can be rapidly ab sorbed by the public schools, many of which are sadly in need of help-help them and you will make a citizenship that will not have to be held in subjection by the point of the bayonet. A tuberculocis hospital is de manded and it too, was allowed by the house. Possibly $25,000 can be well spent for this mat ter, and because of the fact that the lamented GEorge R. Rem bert was the author of the meas ure, and died with his heart set upon having such an institution established by the State, I would like to give it my support, but it is impossible at this time. I feel that this disease can be treated at home as well as at a hospital, because, the main treatment is out of door living and careful diet, those upon whom this affliction has been placed cap. with more comfort to themselves and to their loved ones adopt the tent life at home for the present any way. This question was discussed before the Finance Committee by the head of the state board of health and he gave it as his opinion a hospital building was not need ed, but said the health depart ment would be glad to have this appropriation to erect tents and shacks for those who desired to be treated by the State. I ask. ed him if there was an impera tive need for this appropriation, his answer was "I cannot say it is, but we should like to have a special place for the treatment of this terrible disease." Winthrop college has been the recipient of many favors from the legislature, and properly so, we cannot do too much for the future womanhood of this State, and so far as I know this is the first year the persuasive elo quence of Dr. D. B. Johnson has failed to arrest immediate com pliance with his demands for Winthrop. The house allowed him $30,000 for a gymnasium and $1 2,000 for additional dor. mitory; it was nice and gener ous on the part of the house, and if the exchecquer of the State was able I should unhesi tatingly support the proposition; we are where the spirit is wil ling but the flesh is weak, and therefore must make our rations supply our present needs or we will find ourselves without ra tions for the rest of the journey "you can't eat your cake and keep it too." If our public in stitutions wonld profit by the experience of old soldiers who won great victories by forced marches and short rations, they would not harass the legislature at this time for additional build ings, and other matters they can with but little inconvenience do without for a while. There is no doubt about it, our educa tional institutions are costing a whole lot of money, comparing. them with other institutions the cost per capita varies against us, therefore, we would urge the heads of these institutions to take their "feet out of the treasury trough'| before the people in their wrath rise up and drive them away altogether. How many of the women in this State were given the advantage of a gymnasium when they were growing up, I have no objection to such an adjunct but until we are able I think the dear girls can do as they have been doing -jumping the rope and useing dumb-bells out of doors, skinning the cat and playing circus i doors with the present very good equipment-a far better equipment for acrobatic and other exercises than is seen in some of the traveling circuses. If the women continue improv ing in physical culture, in the name of goodness what will be. come of "Little Willie" when she ropes him in? The demand is fast approaching for "Votes for Women," give them this concession and let it be coupled with the physical power to en force their rights I can already see man's filsh as a political fac tor; imagine a man's wife with hardened muscles begging her husband to vote with her, don't you know the fellow, out of the softness of his heart and gentle ness of his spirit when he re members her strong right arm, will surrender his inalienable rights-the rights handed down to him from his ancestors at the cost of blood and poverty? He will do more than become her adoring slave, he will, when he thinks of that same right arm. e~n to bed with the abyh with pink ribbons in his night gown to make it believe it is mother. while she is out hustling and haranguing at public meetings. Ladies do not rush us to our fin ish so fast. Then too, Winthrop wants $12,000 for an additional dor mitory, fur the past several years this institution has been receiving appropriations for dormitories, true, the college is growing, there are about 800 girls that must be provided for, but if each girl cannot have a room then let them double up for the present year, after a while it would not surprise me for Dr. Johnson to take it into his head the girls should have a parlor attached to their bedroom and if he should reach such a conclusion, all that be would have to do would be to go up north have a few words with some multi-millionaire, get the promise of a large amount of money with the understanding the State would supplement it with an appropriation, then he would come down to Columbia with his trustees, and have the graduates of the -institution, and their friends to work upon the several delegations for~ this money, with the result, that another grab is made at the treasury. The gymnasium prop osition is on that line, Winthrop will get a large donation, the donator unknown to the legis lature, if the State will cough up the little sum of $30,000 for this play house for sister. Well, I doubt the appropriation being made now. A few years ago the people of Florence offered the State a piece of land outside the city of Florence for an Industrial or Reformatory school, the State accepted, and from the day it took it, calls have been made for money for its support; it is a good institution, and it should be supported, but not satisfied with maintainance, here they come and ask for $35,000 for an additional building and equip ment, with characteristic liberal ness the hpuse gave it to them, what's the difference it is the people's money why not? But the senate held differently and said NAY. Because, it is the people's money we must the better guard it, and we refused to give this little amount along with a number of other little amounts which does not make the aggregate grow smaller, this item has us dead-locked along with the others mentioned. I could go on with more on this line to show my readers what must be contended with by those who are earnestly endeav oring to pret'ent extravagance to the cost of the taxpayers, The best piece of legislation for the masses in my opinion, is the result of the Finance Com mittee's efforts for the public schools. The schools will get, unless something unforseen hap pens between now and the adop tion of the appropriation Act, the public rural schools, espec ially the needy rural schools will get more money than at any times in the history of the State, but it was not accom plished without a struggle. The rich counties objected stren uously to the method of distri bution of the contingent fund, because, as they truly claim, it forces them to contribute to schools in other counties, where as, as per former arrangements the money collected would re main in the county whether their schools needed all of it or not. Now however the school fund from all over the State goes into the State treasury, subject to, and for certain specified purposes, and that portion that is not specially placed goes into a fund that is for the purpose of help ing. 'especially needy rural schools." The schools fund as fixed by the Senate, and the conference committee has agreed upon, is as follows: Libraries-........ $ 5,000. Term Extension....$60,000. High Schools,.......$60,030. Buildings-...........$20,000. Contingent Fund,-..$45,000. Rural Schools, ......$60,000. Total......-.......$250,000 I regard this the best and most important of all legislation; ex ceedigly more of practical value than providing for en-1 capments. gymnasiums. peace victory celebrations and many other demands that have been made; this appropriation gives to the people something for their money directly. 'I he railroad question has not been settled yet, and when the senate adjourned it was still being debated, not so still either, as the proponents of thA measure was speaking, and of course, as lonng as tbe question is being dea bated a vote cannot be reacie'd. It is real funny, whenever one of the advocates of the legisla lation they demand without giv ing any reason for itrun out of coherent talk, ne immediately howls at the other side and charges it with filibursting. The fact is, the proponents of the two cent rate bill have taken up more time in talking than the opposition. I do not mean to say by that the opposition is not en deavoring to prevent a vote, they do not do so, however, by wind-jamming, when they do talk they present facts and figures to show the unreason ableness of the demand for the lower rate, and how it will harm the masses rather than help them, they also show the de mand for this attempt to crip pie the earnings of the railroads does not come from the masses, but from political agitators who want an issue in the coming campaign to harangue the voters with. An issue of this sort can be used splendidly to keep the buggers off by an adroit politi cian. Whenever some unpopular act of his is presented to him he can hurl it aside with an argu ment for the two cent railroad rate; in other words. when con fronted to give a reason for do ing certain things, or casting certain votes he can raise the cry that the corporations are trying to divert the minds of the masses from the issue he has made-it is a part of the politi cal game. The status of the rate bill is that it is still on its second reading with an amendment to exempt roads of less than 125 miles in length, with a pending amendment that the exemption shall also apply to branch lines of a main line of less than 150 miles in length. Should this lat ter amendment be adopted I do not believe it will receive the support of the extreme clamorers for the two cent rate, but they will vote to kill the bill on its final passage. that is to say, when it reaches a stage for final passage. I have submitted quietly for several years to the periodical outbreaks from Senator Till man on this subject, without a word, because, 1 recall the grouch he has of some trouble with a railroad on ac count of his not having complied with the requirements of the rodl with regard to exchanging his ticket, ever since then he has, when opportunity would offer, put in his oar to muddy the waters and to arouse pre judice; therefore I paid no atten tion to'him, not only so, I also recall how he abused men for accepting free passes, and at the first opportunity to get one he grabbed it so quick it startled the person who offered it to him, he snatched so quick-it was rude. I suppose he thought the man might change his mind and go off without leaving it. He has been inconsistent along this line as well as many others, but when he undertakes to apply the lash to the members of the State senate and threatens them if they do not cringe to his bid ding, for one will not stand for it, nor bite my tongue to keep from expressing an opinion of him, and his conduct. I did say just what the newspapers quoted. 'United States Senator B. R. Tillman has for the past two years continuously slandered the Senate of South Carolina in his remarks about the failure to pass the rate bill" Tillman, when lie uttered the remarks which re flected upon the integrity of the members of the Senate knew that he was slandering them, but is willing to cast suspicion upon the characters of these gentlemen, if by doing so, he can accomplish a purpose. I am equally impatient with the attitude of Governor Blease on this matter. He has sent a number of messages urging the passage of this bill, he has not slandered anybody, but his numerous messages are little short of an attempt at coercian, which to my temperment is not calculated to be pleasing- I am a representative under a consti tutional oath the same as the Governor, the department that I am to look after is altogether legislative, his is executive, my department makes the law, his department executes such as we make, therefore it will be be coming in him to "shinney on his own side," and let the senate solve the problems before it without the aid of his little whip. The Fortner bill was given its second reading with an amend ment which has taken the poison out of it, and makes it so that in1 order to teach in any school in this State permission in writing mut first ha nhbtained from the county board of education. If the house accepts the amend ment it will be the law, but I cannot see for the life of me what effect it will have. In my opinion, as amended it is harm less and has only accomplished what its author intended, viz: notori-ety, and watch the pre diction, Mr. Fortner will be a candidate for some state office. just as others have done before him, raised an impossible issue about the "nigger" and ride him to the place where an office can be jumped off into, then he turns the "nigger" to go his unmo lested way for a season. The past week there has been much political talk in the hotels and in the capitol lobbies. Prop ositions have been made with a view to having a strong candi date to run in the First Con gressional District this summer, and the outlook is good for such an one from one of the counties outside of Charleston. I know of many who supported the present incumbent that will not support him again, while I know of none that voted against him who will support him now. It is the opinion of many, I among the number, that if Richard S. Whaley is opposed by a good man from the country he will have the. tight of his life to re tain his seat in congress. The talk of John Gary Evans entering the race for United States Senator is looked upon by many as an indic.Ltion of a weakness on E. D. Smitb; it is argued the opposition to Cole L. Blease did not want the race complicated with a multiplicity of candidates, they wanted it to be a clear cut tussle between Smith and Blease, but Tillman came to South Carolina and went back with a story which sent cold chills down the spine of Blease's opposition-He is quoted as saying that Blease will win; the opposition got busy to connect with another who has a longing for the place, with the result that John Gary Evans is temporarily disinterred and placed in the limelight. How long he will stay cannot be said. it depends upon the quality of the embalming fluid his friends injected into him when Blease mortally hit him in the solar plexis two years ago. The candidates for Governor, like the poor, are always with us, every day 1 see them about the capitol, and they are the nicest lot of fellows one would care to meet. Some of them are so radient in their smiles that when the snow storm was at its heaviest, and the clouds had darkened the city; there sud denly appeared a light as if the sum had penetrated the snowy mist, but it was not the sun, it was a candidate for Governor, cordially greeting a stranger whom he had never seen before, but nevertheless "delighted to see him again," and to have an opportunity to inquire about "the health of the family," and the material "welfare of the peo ple" of the stranger's county. The stranger happened to be, from North Carolina, the smile disappeared and thw clouds again wrapt the city in darkness. If I were asked, who in my opirAon, is the most talked of man for governor in Columbia, I would say John L. McLaurin. He sits just im front of me, and I have an opportunity to ob serve what is going on, there is not a day, but that he is being urged to run for governor, many of those who are urging him the strongest are those who, when he first retired from the United States Senate, were among his bitter opponents, they now ad mit he was missunderstood. and they were misled, and now they want him to represent the masses in the comning contest for governor. I ami very ciose to Mc Laurin in a personal as well as a political way, but just at this time I am not at liberty to say more than that I believe he will consent to make the race, which of course, means that if lie shodd enter, I will in my feeble way, endeavor to urge my friends to make him the governer of this State. If lie is elected I honestly believe South Carolina will have an executive whose administra tion will do much for the mater ial development of the State. It will bring millions of dollars bor investment, and it will also solidify our people and heal up the scores of past factional strife. Coming down to our local affais, I am frequently asked about the gentlemen composing our county delegration; how they voted oii that measure, but it is with regret my tine at this ses sion has b'on so taken up with my onu dueles I have not at temed to keep un with the do iug of the House.I rarely ever see our delegation unless I go over to speak to them about some county matter, or unless they come over to the Senate to see. mue on business. I will say this z much, all three of them are daily at their post of duty, and the two older members Kennedy and White have learned much from their experience. Dr. Burgess was not expected to become an expert at one session of the legislature, but my informa tion is that he has caught on with unusual rapidity. I have been in the Senate twelve years, with much to learn yet, and if I stay there twelve years more. I will never learn as much as some think they know. I think I am safe in saying we will finish up and close up shop the latter part of next week, March 6th. I hope my prediction will be verified. "A. $100 Reward, $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its sta :cs. and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis ease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys tem, thereby destroying the foundation of the diease.and giving the patients trength by build ini; up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that It falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0 S';ld by druiggists. 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Composer's Moods. Those who imagine that a creative artist can, through the medium of his art, express his feelings at the moment when he is moved, make the greatest mistake. Emotions, sad or joyful, can only be expressed retro spectively, so to speak. Without any special reason for rejoicing, I may be moved by the same cheerful creative mood, and, vice versa, a work com posed amid the happiest surround ings may be touched with dark and gloomy colors.-Tschaikowski. Smoked When Making Laws. In the seventeenth century smoking was allowed in the British house of commons. 1 OLD Sun Drie< 9c. . These Peaci looks to corn but the Qua] They are free from grit, cions fiavor. THE CHEAPESTs Makes fine pies, dumpli stewed. Manning C As' Spring Tii on we want the I and si PE RFE Oil Cook Stove The Stove needed for wa more of these Stoves the las firm ill the State. We want our Farmer frit One and Two-HorsE Cultivators, Plant And a great many other thin easy. PLQ!DN HARD - Whe I He wil / He doe Timber :,arried by Tornado. A tornado transported timber a di;. ance of about six miles In Wales, re. :ently. The timber and other debris were found by a farmer, on top of a nountain in Brecknockshire, where it nust have been carried by the severe storm that swept through the country L short time ago. Philosophical. The philosophical proprietor of a seaside hotel ended his rules bulletin for men thus: "Remember, "Time and tide wait for no man.' Jbr Ia dies' rules, see other bulletin."-Judgp. Convincing. Many people complain that they are not appreciated at their true worth; and the numerous empty prison cels seem to bear them out. Easily Explained. Grinn-"What's happened to dis turb the friendship between Nupop and Cutup? Each one says the other is an intolerable bore." Barrett "Nupop's re cently become the father of a first-born and Cutup's just had a surgical operation." Sweetest Words. "Are there any sweeter words in the English language," musingly inquired Professor Swiggs, "than 'I love your " "Well," grimly remarked the pessimis tic hearer, "I understand that some authorities regard 'There's that money I owe you,' as about the epitome of satisfactory sentences." Courteous to the Last; When on the scaffold Robert Bar. ford, who was hanged at Nottingham, England, several years ago, politely asked the hangman if he could have more rope. On his request being granted, he endeavored to shakebands with the hangman, but being unable to do so with his pinioned arms he gave -him a courtly bow and semile of thanks. Spank-Power Motor. A West Virginia schoolma'am hat Installed a small isolated plant In an anteroom of the schoolhouse. it is necessarily a heating plant beame it is an electric "spanker." This en gine delivers 5 s. b. p. s. (5 sharp blows per second). The lady engi neer says that while the ran is short it is long on efficieney. Central sta tions might adopt the "spanker," says Power, as a means of building up a day load. TIME*1 IPeaches Lb. Les have no mend them, ity is There perfectly dry and of deli FRUIT TO EAT ngs, and are equally nice rocryCo The ne Comes aadies to come in se our ~CTION s and Bakers. rmn weather. We have sold t year than any other retail uds to see our Plows, Subsoilers,I ers, D)istributors.I s which go to make farming RAR COJIPNY ai You Want the Best Meat, See or Ring 2MES' XARXET. Seil it for Less. All Meats 12 1-2c, Per Pound: his own woi-k-That is why le can sell it for less. rr. TJA M ES.