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r j Terms of Subscription.—One copy one year, $1.80; One copy six months, 78 Cents. Advert i*»i ijc Kates.—One Square, first insertion. $1.00; Each subsequent in sertion O Cents. Special Rates by con tract •«.* turee months or more. AIKEN. H. C.. MARCH 18, 1892. The State vfe. the Railroads. The administration is going to make a strong fight against the railroad companies that have refused to sub mit to the Comptroller General’s ille gal assessments, and has employed Messrs. Samuel Lord of Charleston and Ira B. Jones of Lancaster to as sist the Attorney General in con ducting the case for the State. Seriously Uneasy. We would be glad to have the Co lumbia Register explain why it has so much to say about the approaching Democratic March convention if it is so unimportant? If the convention “will represent nothing but a small disaffected element, and no action that it takes will have any influence with our party,” why does the Reg ister, day after day, devote so much of its very valuable space to it? Most observers believe that it is seriously uneasy, and is whistling to keep its courage up^ Tillman the Obstacle. P. D. J., in his communication else where, says “If Gov. Tillman could be induced not to make the race for Governor in this campaign, we think we could see the way out of the woods. The Democracy of South Carolina could be a united family.” In this sentiment we heartily agree with him, and it confirms our own view that Gov. Tillman has been the selfish cause of all the dissension in the party in this State. Only with his compulsory retirement from po litical life can harmony be restored. About the Poll Taxes. According to the new act of 1891, No. 080, page 1,019 J the school trus tees are required to report to the au ditor of the County the names of all persons in their districts who are lia ble to pay poll tuxes, so that he can check them on his books. It is then the duty of the auditor to report to the school commissioner the names of all persons who have not returned polls, and this latter official shall publish in the uuusual newpapers of names. -The audi- itythese s^M^sc attenuoTT school trustees to pay the Coun tor requei prompt atten 1 is to the interest of their schools to have as many poll taxes paid as pos sible. Truth About the Taxes. „ , A>obb then moved that to tins 70 alter aarit eachHetegaTe stTaH littve ttuthorrtvlo-^ appoint his own alternates, if he himself should not attend the Colum bia convention; and in the event that he does not make such nppointmejU then the entire delegation shall elect such alternate. This motion was sec ond* d and passed. Mr. Henderson then offered the fol lowing resolution: Resolved, That the chairman of this meeting shall at his leisure ap point and announce a committee of five, whose duty ^t shall be to organ ize the Democratic forces in this County opposed to the present State administiation for the contest in the At a meeting in Abbeville County last week Lieut.-Governor Gary made a speech in which he said that the Tillman administration “has lowered the taxes.” The Greenville News shows the fallacy of this claim as follows: “What are taxes? They are not the tax levy. They are the number of dollars called from the pockets of the people, taken from active circula tion among the people and used for the expenses of the government. The taxes called for this year are $44,000 more than the year before. “The Radical governments used to try that same system of juggling, but they deceived nobody. They would lower the tax rates and run up the assessments and then claim “reform.” The people, however, can see through those things. They can not be de ceived continually. "The State taxes called for this year are $756,000. “Under the “oligarchy,” “aristocra cy” and ring so much derided and atiused in these days, the State taxes 1877- ’78, $625,000, or $127,000 less. 1878- ’79, $368,000, or $388,000 less. 1879- ’80, $585,000, or $178,000 less. “These were the Hampton-Simpson- Jeter governments, which we are now told were so aristocratic and extiava- gant.” When the people of Aiken County go up to pay their taxes next fall, they will realize how far wide of the truth is Gov. Gary’s claim. The statement is officially denied that Mr. Thos. E. Watson, a member of Congress from Georgia, was en dorsed by the recent Republican con vention at Warrenton. The Republi cans evidently will not have him, and as he has deserted the Democratic party, the only place open to him is the “Third” party. The Cliadel Academy Burned. MASS MEETING YESTERDAY. Conservative but Determined Accion Urged Inside the Party Lines. In accordance with the call publish ed in the Aiken papers, about one hundred citizens, ot whom probably fifteen were mere lookers on, assem bled in the Court House. The gath ering would have been la-ger if the weather had not been so inclement; but as it was it was fairly representa tive of the men of the County. The meeting was called to order by Mr. D. H. Henderson, who nominated Capt. J. M. Bell for chairman, and Messrs. A. P. Ford and L. C. Ligon for secretaries. These gentlemen were thereupon duly elected. Capt. Bell on taking the chair made a short address, explaining that the object of the meeting was to take the first steps to secure good and compe tent government again for the Slate, and to unify the Democratic party. He deprecated the seisms aud dissen sions in the party, and felt that they could be healed only by conser vatism. Mr. Ford then read the call under which the convention was assembled, aud the chairman declared the body ready for business. Hon. D. S. Henderson thereupon offered the following resolution : Resolved, That this meeting of Democratic citizens of Aiken County in mass meeting assembled, do here by declare that we approve of the call recently issued by Edward Mc- Crady and others for a convention of Democrats to meet at Columbia on the 24th of March. Resolved, That our delegates to said convention go uninstructed, save and except that they are especially ad monished to urge conservative but determined action for relief of the people inside of the lines of the regu lar organized Democratic party of the Bte.te, keeping in view the idea that our party differences can aud must be settled within party lines. These were seconded by Mr. M. B. Woodward in a short speech. He said the convention met as a body of Democrats, and he for one would not be driven out of the Democratic party. The party was no longer united, but members of it were estranged from each other, and the purpose of those opposed to Tillman was to put for ward a ticket in the coming primaries, and we pledged ourselves to abide by the result. If Tillman is nominated he will support him as he did two years ago.* As Democrats and citizens having differences, we have the right to meet and discuss them. The resolutions were then put to the vote and unanimously adopted. • Mr. Henderson then stated that Aiken County was entitled to 8 del egates and on motion of Col. C. E Sawyer it was resolved that nomina tions be made from the floor, so that every one could have an equal chance to present the name of any friend. This motion being seconded was put by the chairman and unanimously passed. The following delegates were there upon nominated and elected by accla- tion: Messrs. R. B. R. Armstrong, J. P. McNair, 1> 8. Henderson, A. W. Cushman, J. Martin 8ally, A. 8. Seigler, J. L. Quinby, T. J. Davies. Mr. Jas. M. One for Governor Tillman. At about noon on last Monday the main building of the Citadel Acad emy in Charleston was found to be in flames. The fire originated in the roof, and was well under way before the firemen could reach the place. The upper story, roof aud top towers of the dormitories were gutted. The less is supposed to be about $30,000, covered by insurance. The library* and most of the personal ef fects of the cadets were saved. The two wings of the academy*, one used as officers quarters aud the other as a chapel, mess hall, etc., ware un- inj ured. The cadets were temporarily quartered in the Roper hospital, a new building unused since 1886. They will probably re-occupy their old quarters in a week or two. Suicide of a Drummer. primary election; and that said com mittee be further charged with pla cing in the field a ticket of 8 delegates, to be voted for in the Democratic pri mary in August next. In explanation of the above resolu tions, Mr. Henderson said that the object in ' presenting them was to avoid the calling of another mass meeting later. We should organize at once aud prepare for a vigorous fight, if we are to be successful. We need have no excuse or apology to make for assembling, but were gath ered together in pursuance of our right to meet and discuss matters. This action will keep down indepen- dentism. If Tillman succeeds in get ting the nomination he will vote for him; but if we will do our part faith fully he will uot be nominated. Our purpose is to fight the individual man and not the movement he claim ed to represent. There should he no straddling, hut we should all strip for the fight m the primaries in August. He mentioned a fact called to his at tention by one who had been an ar dent supporter of Tillman. During the last campaign Tillman had boast ed how if he were elected he could govern the State with the aid of only one legal adviser, the Attorney Gen eral, and had abused the previous ad ministration for extravagance. But as a fact now he has got the State into so many legal complications that lie actually has at this momei t seven attorneys employed to help him out ef his difficult ies. What has he done? Where is there any office abolished? Where any salary reduced? And Tillman actually calls upon the free people of South Carolina to give him a Legislature that he can manage! Think of it, a candidate for Governor demanding a Legislature that he can manage! The resolutions were then put to the meeting and passed. On motion ihe meeting then ad journed. Pekry, 8. C., March 14, 1892. Editors Aiken Recorder: Allow a subscriber to express his views on the political situation of our State through the columns of your very valuable paper. These views, Mr. Editor, may be the direct oppo site of yours aud many others, never- ertheless we will agree to disagree. The breach made in the Democratic ranks two years ago is as wide as it was then, and much that is being said and written at this time is widening this breach. The party or element that elected B. R. Tillman Governor in 1890 was a set of determined men, and we agree with Col. Earle when he says Gover nor Tillman is as strong with the farmers today as he was two years ago. Capt. Tillman was not my choice for Governor; but the farmeis and a majority of the voters of our State said he was the man; therefore I voted for him, as I am always willing to abide by the majority. That’Gov. Tillman has made mis takes there is no doubt. Who is in fallible? The pressure that has been brought to bear upon his administra tion is enough to make the stoutest heart to quail. He has had more to contend with than any Governor we have had within the last quarter of a century at least. We do not think that he is so bad or incapable as those who are opposed to him, and the press of the State would have a majority of the people believe. Gen. Wade Hampton’s call to arms can have but one effect, that is to close up aud strengthen the ranks of the Tiilmanites. The people failed to take his advice in the last campaign, and they will certainly reject it now. If Governor Tillman could be in duced not to make the race for Gov ernor in tiffs campaign, we think we could see the way out of the woods. The Democracy of South Carolina would be a united family and present an unbroken front to our political en emies, who once laid our beloved State prostrate, and who stand ready today to seize any opportunity of again coming into power. But Capt. Tillman will be in the race tiffs campaign, aud the men who followed and elected him are as de termined, or more so than they were two years ago. All that may be said against will only solidify his follow ers, and as the campaign advances the fact will develop itself that he has lost none of his strength. It would be ingratitude of the ba sest sort for them to desert him now. after he has championed their rights so manfully and received on his own head blows intended for them, aud who submitted to all kinds of vitu peration in their defence. He will beat any man pitted against him, Wade Hampton uot excepted. P. D. J. Spring 1S02. As usual we have prepared for your inspection and selection a superb ar ray of Fashionable Clothing for Gen tlemen, Boys and Children’s wear; also Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Valises, Travelling Bags, Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Cuffs, Suspenders, Neck Tie^ Scarfs, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, and all suu^^u^s as are usually kept ip ii Fii lmBBUUiithinri Fihm a Hat StorCv We solicit an nis^je* by all of our friends when in want of goods in our line. Respectfully, C. K. HENDERSON, Aiken, 8. C. Mr. G. N. Rons, a drummer repre senting tlie Leominster Shirt compa- aiy of 253 Church street, Boston, com- anitted suicide in Augusta, at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, while un- •der anest, charged with obtaining anoue^ and goods under false pre tenses. He had been gambling in New Orleans, and had in consequence Cot into money difficulties there. It is supposed Mr. Roos appre hended great difficulty in getting out of the bad scrape be had fallen into, and rather than suffer shame and dis- >he aimt himself with a pistoj, Public Record Commission. Governor Tillman has appointed R. Means Davis, W. A. Courtenay, Henry Mclver and W. C. Benet, members of the Public Record Com mission of South Carolina. Secre tary of Stale Tindal is ex officio a member of the Commission. At the recent session of the Legislature $4,- 000 was appropriated for the purpose of procuring lor the State transcripts of certain valuable historical docu ments in the public record offices in London pertaining to the early histo ry of South Carolina. Tiffs Commis sion will dirtet the expenditure of this fund. Suicide in Summerville. Laurens Toomer, u well known Charlestonian, eoninfftteih^u icide at Summerville Wedne^da^ night by shooting himself in }he head. He was forty years of age and a member of a weil know'll family. He was formerly in the wholesaleyfry goods business and was in thf^em ploy men t of the firm of McGalrau, Brown & Evans. Excessive drink is supposed to have unbalaucedJ^g mind and led to his depth. List of Visitors. Highland Park Hotel. J A Billings and wife. .Brooklyn N Y Miss May Billings “ Miss Gordon Montreal Ca E C Smith Brooklyn N Y Thos Prentis Philadelphia S Brown and wife. 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