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• *••«*•$ i K : vVi v©l. hi. -ift- CURRENT TOPICS. «i i<t: ■ j >■ ... WHAT YOV know and what you DAHLIXGTOK, SOUTH C, fA, FIUDAY, MARCH 10, 1893. Bt-.i DON’T KNOW. Loifkl l^^enings During the Pres ent Week—Visitors in the City— The Debating Club. Mrs- & ■W. Evatis is off ou a trip to Charieston. There Jwill be a German in the armory^Qn Tuesday night. Hon. G. Lamb Buist, of Charles ton^ is attending the court. Mr. George Coney, of Charleton, is yisiting Mrs. C. K. llogers. Mr. Aaron Weinberg of Manning, is yjsiting Mr. A. 'Nachman. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Waddill have returned from Washington. Miss'Sallie Carson, of Sumter, Is yisiting the Misses McCown. Miss Kate Bowner, of Charleston, is visiting, Mrs. L. S. Welling. Mr. and. Mrs- James F. llowle, of Fhgencc, were in the city Tuesday. Mrs. S. B. Joaes, of Columbia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Carlisle. Solicitor Johnson and Stenographer Covington are both at their posts in court. . Mr. 0. M. Covington, of Florence, was in. the city this week attending court. „ Nearly all the visitors who came to attend thaJPurim ball bare left for their homes. - -• ,, ; Dr. Boyd ik in his new quarters, and the storels one of the prettiest in in the State. Mn. R^fijchtoid, is having im- provemenU^madq pujb'er residence on Cashta street The painter* 1 bm, adorned the Nacthman building in a handsome sew ipring dren^ A very pleaseht dance woe given ny Mill Qanttah Manne to her friends Ml Friday evening last fier» Marion Dergan, the financial agent at the Columbia- Female Col lege, waa in toirn Saturday; Mist Bessie 0oas, Who has been spending several months in Darling ton, fetoraed home last week. Mr. J. Kahn, Ufesmer fesidont of TimmonsriUe^hnt now of Charles- tes, spentpart of theweek iu town. , S. 1& Dew, Who has A STORE IN ASHES. Attention is called to the notice, in reference to the city tax returns, Which will be found in another col umn. ii.-;, Air. A. Weinstein Loses His Furni ture and Stock of Goods. On Monday night about half-past elevpn o’clock the fire, alarm was sounded, and the wooden building on Pearl-street, occupied by Mr. A. Weinstein as a- dwelling and store, was found to be in flames. The fire was discovered by Mr. A. S. Wolkoviskie, of the Cleveland Hotel, who, after giving the alarm, burst open the door Jof the building and awakened Mr. Weinstein and his family. The firemen on their arrival di rected their attention to saving the brick building adjoining the burn ing structure, while other citizens begun removing the goods from the store. After a hard and hot light the Haines were gotten under control. Mr. Weinstein valued his stock of goods at §2,700, and perhaps some $300 worth of it was saved. He was carrying an insurance of §2,000; §1,000 in the agency of Mr. F. E. Normeut, and a similar amount with Mr. B. 0. Bristow. The building was the property of Messrs. E. Keith JJargun and J. J. Ward, and insured with Mr. F. E. Normeut to the amount of §400. Messrs. C. N. Oats & Co., who oc cupied the brick building next to. the lire, were damaged by water to the amount of about §400, but carry §1,250 insurance with Mr. F. E. Normeut. The origin of the fire is not known but is thought to have been caused frem a spark. . ON THE HILL. and are When- you get tired sitting iu the court house, step around to Dispen- sary No. 9 and get an “anti-tired” tonic. Mr. Simeon Hyde, of Charleston, representing the Sumter Fertilizer Company, is in attendance upon the court. Miss Michalsoli, who has been vis- jins friends here, left on Thursday for Sumter where she will renutin for some wk* 8 - The fisher? 1 ® 11 ftre now Acting in their work, and ti* frM of LouthcFs lake is being'oflered for tale on the streets here. Miss fiosa Sittingfield, who has has been visiting, friends in the city, left yesterday morning for her home in Georgetown. Mr. Bullilenls repairing the front of hlS store, which was damaged by the burning ofj Mr.. Alexander’s store some time since. ' ' ' The grand jury’s report will be found in another column, and while you are reading it, smoke one of P. 13. Allen’s fine cigars. The regular monthly union ser vice was held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday night, and con ducted by Bev. Jno. Stout. The Tennyson Club will meet to night at the residence of Bev. J. G. Law. An essay ou “charity” will be nod by Mr. C. D, Evans. Judge Gary is making a pleasant impression upon the bar and those who are attending the court, by his manner of conducting that body. Mr. L Lewenthal has removed bit stock of general merchandise to the store under the Enterprise Hotel lately occupied by Mr. S. Tombacher. The boys of the graded school have organized a literary society un der the name of the St. John’s De bating Club. The election of ollicei s Will take place to day. Messrs. 0. S. Nettles, J. C. Wil COX) E> 0. Woods, W. J. Moorhead and T. & Jay hi™ returoed.frgm their Washington trip, and give glowing accounts of the Inuuguru- P n ! Prs, Burton Bros, the genial end popular, young dentists who have beeu in Darlington fqrfeyeral weeks, Will leave ou Monday morning for Cheraw, where they will cause hap piness to theko afflicted With acbeing teeth. During their stay in this city they have made many pleasant acquaintances, and the success which has greeted them in their profession of dentistry has been most gratifying. They carry with them the best wishes A Cutting Scrape—Personals . Other News. I. H. Sanford is able to be back at his post again.' Mrs Lee Smith has returned home from Mullins, S. C. About three hundred hands imployed here at present. M. L. L. Treadaway has accepted a position in the card room. Mrs. Clarence Bristow has return ed to her home in Spartanburg. Mr A. P. Hurt,of Newberry,S.C. is visiting his father, Mr. M. A. Hurt. The Bev. J. G. Law will conduct Religious services at the hall Sunday oclock, The Bey. Mr. McCrady, preachef i«ry Saturday night at the residency of Mr. H. B. Sanders. Mr. F. S. Terry, who has been em ployed here for several years as loom fixer, has been promoted to assistant overseer of the weaving room. Mr. W. H. Shaw takes Mr. Terry’s place as loom fixer. On last Thursday night, whileon their way from the city, Jack Mclver and Aleck Goodman became engaged in a cutting scrape, iu which the for mer was severely cut about the face and the latter iu the side. Both par ties were dismissed and Mclver left for 'bis home in North Carolina Go to M. D. Trull’s for fresh meats. Darlington Horticultural Society. . On Wednesday afternoon a num ber of the ladies of Darlington, met at the residence of Mrs. T. W. Nor meut, and organized the Darlington Horticultural Society. The follow ing officers were elected: President—Mrs. G. W. Dargnn. Vice-President—Mrs. T. W. Nor- meat Secretary and treasurer—Miss Vir ginia Williamson. The object of the society is to pro mote the cultivation of flowers, and in furtherance of this laudable enter prise they invite the co-operation of all who will aid them in their work. The annual society dues will Le but twenty-live cents. A floral ex hibition will be held about the first of May, and every effort will be made to make it a success. Liberal pre miums will be offered, and the list of same will be published L iu The Hekald next week. In addition to the spring exhibition the society will hold another iu the fall exclusively for chrisauthemums. THE COURT. JUDGE GARY PRESIDINGplTU ‘DIGNITY. Reading of Commissions—Disposing of (he Criminal Docket—Present ment ot the Grand Jury. At ten o’clock on Monday morn ing the March term of the Court of Common Pleas for Darlington county was called to order. Judge Ernest Gary presiding. The first business disposed of was the reading of the commissions of the officers of the body. Clerk of Court Parrott aud Sheriff Scar borough transacted their duties with the ease and celerity of veterans. Some changes have been made in the attendants of the court, as To! lows: Mr. John Smith, of Stoko’s Bridge, succeeds Mr. J. A. IlutcUiu sou as court crier, and the consta bles are Messrs. E. II. Carter, I. S. Tolar, J. W. DcFee, C. G. W. Hum phries, Sr., T. J-iCook aud Ransom Anderson. ^The judge delivered*his charge^ to the grand jury and they retired with the indictments prepared for them. The first case called was that of the State vs. Jack Michal, charged with aggravated assault and battery. Messrs. Nettles & Nettles represent ed the defeudent. Verdict—guilty. The case of Allen Thompson,charg ed with assault aud buttery, was next called. The prisoner was repre sented by Messrs Dargan and Thomp son. Verdict—not guilty, Tuesday morning the case <Jf George’Davis, iudicted for entering and stealing money from the store of Mr. G. T. Parris, of Dovesville, was taken up. The accused was without counsel aud u verdict of guilty was rendered. The case of the State vs. Cal- bert Gilbert, charged with ug- sault and battery, resulted in a ver dict of not guilty. The defendant was represented by Messrs. Boyd & Brown. Cornelius Smoot, charged with assault and battery, was found not See that job lot of stationary at the Book Store. Business Change. Mr. John Siskrou, who has for about twenty years conducted a large and flourishing business, which lie built up by euargy and business tout, has sold out to Messrs. Louis ’Siskrou and A. S. Andrews ,who will in future conduct the business. They arc both experienced men and will keep Up tbi refutation of the concern for doing first ciuss work. If a man hud one dollar for every vehicle that has been sold from this establishment he would have a snug sum. Mr. Siskrou is oue of our best business men and will still remain iu our midst, devoting a good part of his time to his farm. ’ friend* here SFmi N Hi (be UwJt The fire on Pearl street Monday night caused considerable commo tion for a time, but Dispensary No. 9 still keep 1 : the finest brandies, whis keys and cigurg to be found in the city. .. Freth candies received weekly at llWlWt mti guilty. Messrs. Nettles & Nettles represented the defendant. G.A. Windham,iudicted for dispos ing of property under mortgage, was iound'guilty with a recommendation to mercy. Messrs. Dargan & Thomp son appeared for the accused. Arthur Evans, charged with grand larceny, was founcL-guiity. No counsel. Robert Wilson, iudicted for using a horse without the consent of k the owner, was also found guilty. No counsel. True bills were found by the grand jury in the following cases: ‘ Nathan Young, receiving stolen goods. Elmore Jones, alias Bavenel Jones, burglary aud larceny. George Davis, entering house with intent to steal. Bartow James, assaultjand battery, two cases. W. Caleb Gibson, assault and bat tery. Manuel L. Lever, obtaining goods by false pretences. Dozier Hunter, larceny. Judge B. Reynolds, disposing of property under lien. J. W. Outlaw, obtaining goods under false pretences. Edmund Brown and Ella Brown, assault aud battery. Bill Scott, taking and using mure without owner’s conseut. John Dukes, John Williams, Han dy Morris, Harrison Gordan, arson. Allen Thompson, assault and bat tery. The grand jury returned no bills in the following cases: Henry Warren and June Warren, Jr., house breaking aud larceny. Janies Dorrity, resisting an officer. The solicitor nol pressed the fol lowing cases: George Dowdy, assault aud bat tery. Augustus G. Tedder, malicious mischief. Dorns Jackson, burglary. L. Manley Wilkes, aisoii; defend ant adjudged hisatio aud sent to the asylum. Delano Register, -disturbing re ligious worship; no jurisdiction. Bartow Janies, assault and but tery, two cases; defendant paid costs iu both cases amounting to §31.00. Manuel Lever, obtuiniug goods by false pretencefc The following cases wero con tinued until the next term of Court: James I. Jcuffr, assault auif but tery. L. II. Gilmore, assault and buttery. N'athuu Young, receiving stolen goods. The caso of George Moody charged with the murder of Henry Joues. Presentment of the Grand Jury. To His Honor, Judge Eruest Gary, presiding: The grand jury having passed upon all the bills presented themby your Honor, beg leave to submit herewith their formal report. We have examined the offices of the clerk of tb? court, judge of pro bate, auditor, sheriff, treasure*- and county commissioners aud And them in good condition, i (M (Jiff #991 9f ti>9 e Ul need, iif d Hint tlie 's make the furnish these iurnitlife a fcoiiunittco.'to bonds of the 'als, who will $ a later term, the county jail ' And the juii :e jail- neafly well cared for. commissioner! •the recent im- lot, and think t economical ;he county poor ‘Ming in good tes properly ified. the county givAig. Void sbhnerS, out one-third sheriff and &ui repairs, and county commii needed repairk officers with suil •"We have appoiul examine the books? various county report to this Courl We have examine aud surroundings, in good condition kept and the prisoi We think the coi did right in mak provements on the it was done on the' plau.JJ We have examim house, and find th condition and the cared for aud well We further find commissioners havi few old persons ou house, two of which a small allowance of .j of the amount it wot d cost to keep them iu the poor hou: e. We recom mend that they coutin le to give them the same allowance. We find the public roads gener ally in bud condition, owing to the recent bad weather,' npd we recom mend that the county, comuiissioiieis take steps to improve’ them as soon as practicable. j Thanking your Hobo/for courte sies extended to us, tne above is Respectfully submitted, J. W. F jeguson, Foreman. — A High loiaplimcut to Hamptoa. [bpecial to the ColurrpJa Btate, Mar. 7j General Wadh Hampton has had, perhaps, the highest complmieat, naid him by the members of the Senate that could have been paid, aud he will, without a doubt, remain in Washington four years as Rail road Commissioner. 1 have the in formation directly from one of the leading members of tho Senate,- who has signed the paper. General Hamp ton, as he has said all along, would not seek an. office, and until today knew nothing of it The leading Senators got up a request 1 in the Senate chamber to President ’Cleve- INAUGURATION. UJdik. I-B/-.. „■ ... ^ . THE UEpilliATS* HOLDING THE REINS OF THE GOV ERNMENT. annuity inexorable laws of finance id trade. land, asking hi Hampton It has been tells nm, witT It point. Genera, nuaksioner. th*', Senatoi r in the Mi, ioimm Hampton anything that he wanted. Since he would not make known a preference, his friends did it for him, and the appointment will soon bt announced. . ’ General Hampton is still in Wash ington, and will remain for perhaps a week longer.” Syrian Sulphuric Sajiugs. There was quite an amusing scene in front of Justice Dargan’s ofliu ou Tuesday, and the crowd that sue;, gathered extracted good solid fun in large quantities from the occasion. The participants were. Syrians, ami fer a time the gentle breezes were laden with language strongly impreg- jiated with sulphur and brimstone, it seems that two of the Syrians Inti, had a quarrel which resulted in om of their cruuiums coming in contact with a stick, and the wounded man sought the law for redress. No", Judge Dargan io all right when n comes to English or any other tongue well spoken, but when the Go:tout of two or three people, each speaking a different language, were bein fc poured into his ears, he was some" what bothered to say the least as tin sevices of an interpreter could not U procured, ami not being able to get a correct version of the dilneulty, n.t judge made the belligerents compn;- mise the. caso and settle costs. At last accounts the atmosphere around the region of the pugilists was tak ing a blueish caste. Another Fire. About seven o’clock on Monday night oue of the barns ou Mr. H. M. Smith’s p1r.ee near town, was dis covered to bo on fire. The flames could not be checked and the build ing with its contents, consisting oi farm implements, fodder and cotton seed, was destroyed. Tho total toss is about §1,000 or 1,200, with an in surance of only §200 iu the agency of Mr. B. U. Bristow. Mr. Hnuh u satisfied that tho lire was incendiary, hut is entirely at a loss as to who the inceudiari was. Kales Day. Monday last was sales day and t. large crowd was in the city, In the case of Sallie M. Simonds v y, Marco and I. to neat toil, Shu ill Scarborough disposed ql tw i trie, ts of laud, as follows; Tract containing I25> acres, bought by Ik Marco for §1,025. Tract containing 953 acres, bought by Mrs. Rebecca Marco for §5,696. Several old mules aud horses, to gether with a set of furniture, fell uuder the hammer. iktores toi "'store. A soda founuiiif sale at H. A. Jam: There are several jdacei iu ttw city where one can get •'•smile,” but if you want pure aud flue whiskey tali at &M, The Addresses of President Cleve land and’ Ticc Prcsideiit Steven- son-TheDath of Office. On Stiitirday-last G rot er'Gleveiahd of Now. York, ..was inducted Into the office of • president of the United titutes, and the ceremonies were wit nessed- by -perhaps the largest con gregation ever assembled iu Wash ington. ’ The presidential procession left the White Ilonse about noon, aud amid high winds and falling show proceeded to the Capitol. When tbe-Senate chamber was reached and parliameptary customs COHotq.dcdj ; ; yjce-Presidcm ; Morton administered the’ oittB of office to- his successor and yielded to bun the chair of the presiding officer. Vice-President Stevenson then rose and addressed the Senate as follows: “SEJWOits: Deeply impressed with a sense of its responsibilities and of its dignity, I now enter upon the discharge of the. duties of the high office to which T have been called. 1 am not niimindfui of the fact that among the pccupauts of this chair du ring the one hundred aud four years of our constitutional history have been statesmen eminent alike for their talents and: their tireless devotion to publle'dnty. Adums,.Jefferson aud Calhoun honored its incumbency .du ring the early days of. the republic; while Arthur,. Hendricks and Mor ton have at a later period of our his tory, shed lustre upon the office of president of the most august delib erative ass'embly knqVu to men. “I assume Um duties <Jf the great trust coufidyd to me with no feeling of self coufidenqe, but. rather with that of grave distrust of my ability satisfactorily to uieet its requirements l may be pardoned for saying that it shall be my earnest endeavor to dis charge the important duties which de before me with no less .imparti ality aud courtesy than of firmness and fidelity. Earnestly invoking the co-operation,-the forbearance, the ojiarity of eachof its members, I now as presiding af- . At the nt iy address, the oath of office was administered to newly and reelected senators. After j HMWuiut were disposed of, the laaugurutiQipof; the president, of the United States came next on the pro- gram. About half-past one o’clock Presi dent-elect Cleveland made his ap pearance upon the stand, which was in the east portico of Capitol, fol lowed by las party. Mr, Cleveland was loudly up- plauded. oil, his appearance. The Ovid "as iiiten-e, hut with uncovered head, he epeke as follows: Mr FeIjLoiv CiiiZEUs: In obe dience to the, mandate of my coun trymen, i am about to dedicate myself to their service under the sanction of .t solemn oath. Deeply moved by die expressiou of confidence and per sonal attachment which has called me to this service} I am sure my gratitude can make no better return than the pledge 1 now give,before God and these witnesses, of unreserved and complete devotion to the inter-j csts aud the welfare of those who! have Iryuoivd me. I deem it fitting on this occasion, while indicating opinions I hold con- tornhig public questions of present impbrtauee, to also refer to the exis tence of certain conditions and ten dencies among our people which seem to menace the integrity aud usefulness of -their government. While every American citizen must contemplate with the utmost pride and enthusiasm the growth anil expansion of our country, the sul'd- eieucy' of our institutions to staud against tiio rudest shocks of violence, the wonderful thrift and enterprise of our free government, it behooves us to constantly watch for ' every symptom of insidious infirmity that threatens our national ■ vigor. The strong i.if.n, who in the confidence, of sturdy health, courts tho stoniest activities of life and rejoices in the! hardibuod of constant labor, innv| still have lurking near b:- vitals, j unheeded, the di-vase that dooms j .but to sudden to’.ia; •. * j It cannot he doubled that om sin- j P'ndous acliieyeimuits .« .pumic* and btu' f omihy v nibn-t Sir •nyih, J have gi.y.::i. ru- to h. id tes-me-, of iiio-e Jaws gmiining our m.ti -mil [ Health, which ao can utrnmre <■ at ■ I than human 11 f c can escape the las s j of God ami nature, uctlpng ijVnuv* vital to i wey as a until ami to i JW .. . purposes of our gnvchunMit ‘i an ij.-. <■ sound am! stable ourrcicy. It- posit re to degradation tdnmiii at im.-i j lose arouse to activity the most enlight ened statesmnmdiip; and the danger of depreciation in the purchasing power of wages paid to the toilers, should furnish ■•■.tho strongest incen tive :,v primp; and co.iservm' >.• p. - - ■oipt : ;i. In .. Mint* with o • ent viibarrassiif sit mi thin a - .ilated to this sdejeot, w. will he wit- if we temper our coufidenqe and faith iu mu national strength aud resources with the frank concession that even tliwv wilt M fWBiit ny todvij JkBl and trude. At the same time in our efforts to adjust differences of opinion we should he free from intolerance or passion, and our judgment should he unmoved by alluring phrases and tinvexed by selfish interests. I am confident that such approach to the subject will result iu prudent and effective feinedinrlegislation. In the meantime, so far us the executive branch of the government can inter vene, none of tho powers with which it is invested will he withheld when their exercise is deemed necessary to sustain our national credit or avert national financial disaster. Closely related to the exaggerated confidence iu our country’s greatness, which tends to the disregard of the rules of national safety, another dan ger confronts us not less serious. 1 refer to the prevalence of a popular disposition to expect from the opera tion of thejjoYernraeut especial and direct indTviiTuaT aMvantuges. The verdict of our voters, which condemned the injustice of main taining protection for protection’s sake, enjoins upon the people’s ser vants the duty of exposing and de stroying the brood of kimlred evils which are the unwholesome progeny t of paternalism. This is the bane of t republican institutions and the con stant peril of our government by the people. It degrades to the purpose of wily craft .the plan of rule om fathers established and bequeathed to us as au object of our love aud veneration. It perverts the patriotic sentiment of our countrymen and tempts them to the pitiful calcula tion of sordid gam to be derived from their government's maiutain- ance. It ^undermines tho self-reli ance of our people and substitutes iu its place a dependence upon gov- ernmeiiial favoritism. It stifles the spirit of true Americanism and stu pefies every ennobling trait of Amer ican citizenship. The lessons of paternalism ought to be unlearned and a better lesson taught, that while the people should patriotically and cheerfully support their govern- meat, its functions do not include the support of the people. The acceptance of this principle leads to the refusal of bounties and subsides,, which burden the labor aud thrift of a potion of our citi- icngj to aid ill-mu’■ id c languish- ing ’enterprise* 4a which they haw no. concern. It leads also to iMffiul- bouuds of a grateful recognition of patriotic service and prostitutes to vicious uses the people’s prompt and generous impulse to aid those dis abled in their country’s defense. Every thoughtful American must realize the importance of checking at its beginning any tendency in public or private station to regard frug'jility and economy as virtues which we may safely outgrow. The toleration of this idea results in a waste of the people’s money by their chose-u servants,and encourages prod igality and extravagance in the home- life of dur countrymen. Under our scheme of government the waste of public money is a crime against the citizens, and the con tempt of our people for economy and frugality in their personal affairs deplorably saps the strength aud sturdiness of our national character. it is a plain dictate of honest and good goverumeut that public expen ditures should be limited by public necessity, and that this should be measured by rules of strict economy; and it is equally clear that frugality among tho people is the best guar anty of contented and .strong support, of free institutions. One mode oi misappropriation ot public funds is avoided when appointments to office, instead of being rewards of partisan activity, are awarded to those whose efficiency promises a fair return oi work for compensation paid to them. To secure fitness aud competency oi appointees of office, and to remove from political action the demoraliz- iuu madness for spoiL, civil service reform has found u place in our pub lic policy and laws. The beuolit.s already gained through this instru mentality and the further usefulness it promises, entitle it to the hearty support and encouragement of ail who lies-to io see our public service.- : well perl.n Hied or who hope tor the utovautoii ui j->: :kJ ' atiiikiii imiU puriiicuiiou oi uffiiicul method,. .1 lie* I'M riell, v ul Him*.!. lions of kindred enn-nn i.-. hinnli.-ns of inis.* < I’lt-.r for the pul j ■ -si: oi limitin ion-lion and liMnu price sistent ’.illi;. fair fi- Id, lo he open to cvn v ..in . tin.- pro v is meon which oi.gin v imieni d l nil. . .p, i'. ni ■ 1 .egi! im, d not he d i i.y liUtiV UMi llUuti. * It'QW 4 hoaC i which idesome gallons consti- oonq and iom!-inations fiequeiitly tule nmsjiiracies agu >.i all ihe people unis,. W; 'V arc u. oseil i v ;r Anieri .te s, vi tne ex tee i.c rea. ed an a resjv jiower, the gene* should idievo our t 1, interference and exactions, Tb« loyalty |q nisi tlie interests id in uli the : iitui':;. and op- i • r nse of fuir- Gu. they cun .iue'^ i y 11he ’al 'ni government citizdio from which our government reste positive ly demands that eqoafity before the- law which It guarantees to every' citizen should be justly end in good . -■ faith conceded iu all parts of the land. The enjoyment of this right follows the badgejof citizenship where ever found, and, unimpaired by race or color, it appeals for recognition to American manliness and firmness. Our relations with tlie Indians locat ed within our borders impose upon us, responsibilities we cannot escaper Hiimanityaud consistency require us to treat them with forbearance, and in our dealing with them to honestly , amt considerately regard their rights and interests. Every effort should be made to lead them through the paths : of civilization and education to self- supporting aud independent citizen- ship. In the meantime,as the nation’s wards,they should be properly defend ed against the cupidity of designing- i tig. men and shielded from every in* - A uence or temptation thatretards their ' ■advancement. ^ ; The people of the United States have . ’ ’ decreed that on this day the control qf ' the government in its legislative and executive branches shall be givento a ’ ■ political party pledged in moat pnai*? tive terms to the accomplishment qf u tariff reform. They have thus deter mined in favor of a more just and equitable system of Federal taxation, Tho agents they have chosen to carryout their purposes are bound by their promises, not less than by command of their masters, to devote themselves unremittingly to this ser vice. \V bile there should be no surrender ef principle, our task must be under- r taken wisely and without vindictive- < ness. Our mission is not punishment but the rectification of wrongs. If , in a life time, burden! from the daib life of our people, we reduce inordi nate and unequal advantage! teD long enjoyed, this is but a neoesi ~ incident of our return to right, justice. If we exact from unu"' minds acquiescence in the _ honest distribution of the fund of governmental beneficence of oArtaakv wo shall hardly be excused; and: if failure can be traced to our fqult or neglect, we may be sure the people will hold us to a swift and exacting accountability. - T The oath that I now take, to pre* serve, pr,, ct and defend tho consti- tuiiou of i ho United, blares, not only iiumtssively defines thu great respon- sibaify I assume, but suggests obedi- encs to constitutional demands a! the rule by whicli iny "Mci'al ■ ccai- duct must be guided. I shall to the host of my ability and within my sphere of duty, preserve the constt- uitiou by loyally protecting every grant of the Federal power contained in it, by defending all its restraints when attacked by impatience and restlessness, and" by enforcing its limitations and reservations in favor of the States ami tho people. Fully impressed with the gravity of the duties that Confront me, and mindful oi' my weakness, I should he appalled if it were my lot to bear uua'iled the responsibilities which await me. 1 am, however, saved from discouragement when 1 remem ber that 1 shall have the support and co-operation of wise and pariotiemen who will stand at my side in Cabinet places or will represent the people in. their legislative halls. I find also also much comfort in remembering that my countrymen are just and gracious, and in the assurance that they will not condemn those who by” sincere devotion to their service je- iervo their furbearauee and approval. Above ail, 1 know there is tt Su preme Being who rules tho affairs of men, and whose goodness aud mercy have always followed the American, people; mid I know lie will not turn uom us now if we humbly and rev- -rotiuy seek his powertut aid. At tin: conclusion of his remarks Mr. Cleveland turned around to tho Cllioi Justice, who was in the robes oi lus office, to take the oath pro- -■rihed by tho constitution. Chief Justice I-idler and the other per sons near him and the prSMifent removed their hats, aud with bared heads listened to the taking of the oath of office, which was pronounced i»y Chief Justice Fuller, in a clear 'Oice, -dr. Cleveland assented toil by ho" ni}; hi.', head aud kissing the bibie. 1 he oath taken by the president n wimt is known as the constitutional oulh. '.ru.i t’l-ads as follows: hi-olciiinly o„,ai’ that I will ui'.v execute the office of pi‘esi- t the I nited Mates, and wiH, licst of tny ability, pmerve, l aud defend the cqnstitutiju United States.” liv table used in tbq ceremony in to the president by his " . ^ fo.-'y-nute years auo. By ! 'tl rvi;ue«t, it was eight years ■ o , • to tin. sumo service for which was put to-day. Alter th. inaugural., ceremonies Vicu. o.uV tlie Scnulc returned to iu chamber. A committee was ordered to "ait on the president of tho Uni ted iSlatt and lo in form him' that the heutt'-- was org:u . ;od. kjeiiatora dlachbi.itnl All. iu were ap- -uch iomuiittee, and at —nut. adjourned until noon. l.lllhf di lH . to tilt pro lei. of tin. >ititod AM) fit .’Uoauay 'the ceremonies closed with the In augural bull in the Tension building. ww was Uk; gnuulftt evsr THIS PAGE CONTAINS FLAWS AN J OTHER DEFECTS WHICH MAY APPEAR ON THE FILM.