Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 20 February 1896 — Page 2

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THURSDAY, FEB. 20, '896.

1 KANSAS is said lo ntain 100.000 fewer ttfn h't»nits noiv t!i«n in 1890. Poor y.. S'is, the Sn ni\ «*r mi#*, she has had unaerg UKUSV h»ri-hips, such as (rrrt«s!ioppers. drouths, and political derooottnos of the St. John, Lesvellen, and JditL-y (Y) Eilen T.^ase variety.

MAJOR McKinley evidently has a bureau wHch is being vigorously worked. The REPUBLICAN receives DMLV RejK -Uory from McKinley's home. Canton, 0., and a number of our exchanges are pireceiving the pap^r. Indiana is for JdcKiuley, but bureaus frequently injure a nuiti as they send out too much paid

CUABtOTrESVILLK.

There are eight days of the public schools after this week. The teachers tiive all done well and are competent fur fie work they have chosen as a profession. Some of the teachers in lie Eliip schools will go to Normal school duiH'g the spring ami summer vacation.

I he revival at the Friends clinch has been greatly blessed. Rev. Mary Nichols Of ehmond assisted last we^k. She is ii ai'le spiritual preacher. The meeting gti ontinues.

E' ierL L. Carpenter of the Christian c'uifCJ, from Wabash will ltcture at the Cliri- i'in church next Thursday evening TV.b 27th subject "That Boy of vine". A-1 mission, ten (10 cents. All should ir this lecture.

Tue Eon, Mr. Reynolds. of FTagerstown v"- :1 give a lecture on the "Present Phase cr Temperance Reform", at the Methodist nrch Wednesday uiiti, Feb. 26, Ad in -sion free. Let all who are interested J:.: lis able speaker. yir Barnard, of Eden, a singing evan-V'-list has been assisting iu tue revival 1.nvMng at the Friends church.

The Epworth League will give a patriotic terary enterlaiameHt at the Methodist church next Saturday evening, Feb. 22, the anniversay of Washington's birth!.iy. Good music, vocal and instrumental, and appropriate recitations and Speeches will be rendered. feature of ine entertainment will be the talk by the old soldiers. An orchestra from Mapla Valley will also be present and furni-h music. The admission will be Yery low, only five cents.

MAXWELL:

Dan Roberts, of Charlottesville, called OH U. W. Osburn and wife Tuesday. The Brick Co. have secured a man from Gi ee field to burn brick for them this ien.'-on. (r. R. Chappell will build a Ave room cotr. -ge on his lot adjoining John ChappeM as soon as the we her will permit.

Th* revival at the M. E. church has Cjosed. 3V1 s. O. E Kirkpatrick and son, Glen, reniriii'd frotn Rusnvitle Monday where tbev were visiting relatives.

Elwood Barnard, of near Eden, intends teaciiiug a singing school at the Friends' Church.

Cooper & Cooper received the contra* tv build E. S. Barrett's fine house. There is some talk of J. M. Jacobs retailing and engaging in the sale of dry goods.

The Independent Order"*of Good Templais installed the following offictrs for 4he ensuing term. Chief Templar ^Henry Owens, Past Chief Templar A. Ill Curry, Vice Templar Mattie Howard, Superintendent Juvenile Templar Ettia Kinnafcuiau, Chaplain Olive Love, Secretary Irfattie Chambers, Financial Secretary 6am Love, Treasurer Charles Johnson, Inner Guaid Rosa Webb, Marshals Elmer Bud-on and Vera O^ens, Oawr Guard Bert Cox, Lodge Deputy C. E.Chambers.

Frank Cooper, of Anderson, was calling bis brother, John, Sunday. Chas. Hivey, of Kansas, is 8. citizen Of our town.

Rev Nannie Binford returned from a Ylsit at Jonesboro Saturday. Aunt Edna Leary is visiting in GreenHeld.

Moses Gaufc is able to be out after-.five weeks sickness. Our &ick committee reports that«all are fcetter.

Miss Nellie Sheplar returned to her tome in the southern part of the State last Saturday after a month's visit with Iter- brother, Henry.

Rev. G. A. Love will give a series of lectures the near future1 from a religious stand point.

Dr. J. H. Justice, of Greenfield, was kere Monday last shaking hands with his many friends.

CCMBEKLAND

Garland Willet is on the sick list. Us John Atherton is convalescent. There was a large crowd attended the entertainment given by the High-School at McConnell's Hall. Gross receipts, $21.60.

The citiezns of Cumberland are talking of organizing a band, for campaign times Will soon be here.

A fight occured near the loafers retreat. There is preaching at the Baptist

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church next Sunday, Veb. 28, and before preaching services the B. U. meets. ffsilijpry) Steve Pratt andWeim Stateman are talking of going TO Cripple Creek, Col.

If you cou have seen the small children in Miss Freitche's Fridiy afternoon claiming their valentines, yon would have relt sorry for iluin.

The Huntington sale was a success— men were pork hungry. Everything but hogs went cheap.

At the lunch stand Satmday thsy had two ex'ra fine clerks dealing out coffte which had boiled all forenoon.

Relatives 'rom Indianapol1-s were visiting Miss Eoima Lynch on lhst Saturday. Mrs. Chris Lubbing entertained irieuds aid relatives Sunday.

WILLUU liltANCH.

H. H. Duke has commenced to clean up his store room. H. Johnston has added to his already well tquipped -t re a tine show case.

Tho Spot i.'ash re is daily adding new goods to their large stock. B. C. Grnnden has charge of the Big 4 dep'it and Railroad grocery.

Rev. Albcrtson filled his regular appoiiitinentmeut Sunday ... uie M. E. church

Next S i'i'l evening is ^gular preaching time at the U. church. J. Buckley and rainily will soon move lo ludiiiuapolis.

The Iv. of P.'s are preparing for a big time Thursday evening, Everybody is invited, and to be accompanied with a lady aud a well filled basket.

The weddings that were published a vsar ago from this place havs been postponed until he next 1,-tp Year, taat will be some time in lliOi.

The fallow lint "\vs it all, is the O-ie th:it is locked after a.'. tie bought a horse cheap."

John King aud Joe McCray were at Knightstown Saturday transacting business.

An infant babe of W. L. Staley died Thursbay, Feb. 13. Interment at Willow Branch cemetery.

Record Bros, will build an addition to their livery barn in the following month, the boys are prospering nicely in both the harness and livery business.

We understand that some copies of The People have 'leea ordered to come weekly to *r i. It tr. tie so, the parties ordering will g* the full benefit of the news fr tin «i plac-4. paper is denounced '»y ill loyal citizens and we have uo use for it in nnr o^nmunity.

MOHAWK.

Geo. Leary is visiting his brother Willis, in Ohio. School will close next Saturday. Messrs Bussell 4 nl .-i ary have taught an excellent term, u^ .ivtr^l satisfaction to all patrons.

Anthony Marosky and wife are on the sick list. Miss Ida Murphy tH Bertha Cox, of your city, visited J. W. Murphy and family Sunday.

The United Brethren held quarterly meeting here Saturday and Sunday. They elected trustees for ths class. We understand they will now push the building of the new church.

Dr. J. P. Nicholson has soli his property to Wm. Key no ids and moved to Greenfield. The Doctor during his stay here, male many friends aud *ia I an extensive practice. We regret to lose hi in but Mohawk's loss will be Greenfield's gain.

Newman & Barnard report the roads the worst for thre3 years, They have a number of logs in the woods but can not move them.

Martin Breese has a crew of men getting out ties on Wm Frazier's farm. Lane Bros., tile manufacturers, report better sales than for some time.

A. F. Wilson, R. L. Barnard and A. O. Newman were at Indianapolis Saturday. Lafe Blue will soou move to the property of Amanda Fuller.

Wm Eaks will move into the property vacated by Dr. Nicholson and Martin Breeee into his old stand.

Kasper Herr has the logs £cut and hauled for his new barn. David Deshong has been appointed county a?ent for the "Empire" binder and mower. Tho?e needing machines should see him before buying elsewhere.

Leary and Kingen are again hauling handle timber.

WM. H. PAULEY, Auctioneer.

PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public sale at hia residence, known as the Carter Williams farm, 3 miles northeast of Mt. Comfort, Ind., beginning *t 10 A. m., on

TUESDAY, FEB. 25 1896!

The following personal property. 2good work horses od« 5 year old 3400 pound gelding 1 good draft brood mare. 1 good Holstein milch cow with calf 1 good brood sow, due to pig in March. One Imperial breaking plow, 1 Daisy cultivator, 1 single "A" harrow, one 2 horse wagon, 1 top buggy, 1 double set work harness, 1 set buggy harness, 1 dinner bell and other articles too numerous t^ mention.

TERMS OF SALE.

All sums of and un ler, cash over that amount a credit of 10 months will be given, the purchaser executing note with approved freehold security. No property removed until terms of sale are complied with. On suiih over $5 a discount of 8 per cent, will Je made for cash.

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MAN TILLMAN.

OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S IQUE JUNIOR SENATOR.

His Physical and Moral' Courage—How He Is a Demagogue—His Remarkable Rise In Public Life—His Sublime Self Confidence.

[Special Correspondence.]

CHARLESTON, S. C.rFeb.10.—Benjamin feyan Tillman, junior senator from South Carolina, is jusc now a very much talked about man, and nearly all of the talk is incorrect. Most of -it is evidently contributed to the newspapers by men wfc-o consider themselves qualified to speak of him by reason of tho fact that they know nothing whatever of the characteristics of the unique individual who has succeeded in setting the traditional dignity of the United States senate all aquiver. I know Ben Tillman and I also know tlmt few people thoroughly appreciate the character or comprehend tho motives of this much abused product of tho so called farmers' movement in this state.

A Conscientious. Demagogae. Ben Tillman has been accused of being a'demagogue, and, according to the definition given by Webster, and even, in a great measure, in tiio generally accepted senso, he is a demagogue of the first water—an accomplished demagogue, \vho never for a moment loses

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HON. P.KN.JAMIN EYA.V TILLMAN.

duced, either by fear or favor, to advocate a measure to which in his heart he was opposod. During the recent constitutional convention he supported certain propositions which were distasteful to his constituents, and which he knew would be fought by them to the bitter end, and they were, and, what is more, Tillman was beaten on them and wasn't a bit pleased about it either. It is this conscientiousness that has given him greater influence with tho niasnes than was over possessed by any citizen of South Carolina at any time.

Another respect in which Tillman dif- I fors from tho ordinary demagogue is that whereas the usual specimen of that spccies is constantly engrossed in the occupation of holding up a flag to catch the direction of the wind of public opinion, Tillman doesn't care a continental about its probable trend, and he has moro often created opinion than followed it.

When wo dislike a man, we are apt to credit him with less ability than is really his, aud during tho campaign of 1890, which resulted in making Tillman governor of South Carolina, 1 often heard it asserted that Tillman was a man of no force of character, a creature of circumstances certain to sink into oblivion within two or three years through the waters of mental mediocrity.

His Physical Courage.

During that same campaign, too, it was often said that Tillman was a physical coward that ho skulked when men wero needed to fight for the south, and that as soon as he might bo put to the test, ho would bo found to be a craven. Tillman was not in tho Confederate army, it is true. Ho was a mere boy at the time. Still he probably would have enlisted had it not boen for a serious illness which laid him up for many months and which resulted in tho loss of one oye. I have seen him when ho was stumping tho state in his first canvass for governor face an angry crowd which acted as though it intendod to do him serious bodily harm without so much as a quiver of the eye or a quaver of the voice. On ono of these occasions, when tho opposing candidate, Joseph H. Earle, now a judge, was really alarmed for Tillman's personal safety, and had, after much trouble and aided by the appeals of others, succeeded in soothing the maddened mob of several thousands of his supporters, Tillman, who had stood erect throughout the confusion, looking down, apparently unconcerned at the sea of angry faces distorted by passion, proceeded to score the hostilo mass of humanity before him until it appcarod as though the troublo must break out again in an aggravated form. But it didn't. Thero were the usual premonitory rumblings that presage the storm, the uneasy moving toward tho stand, and then—comparative quiet. The courage of the man who had dared to attack them after an exhibition on their part which would have struck terror to the stoutest lieariiod among them awed the infuriated citizens into a condition bordering on respectful attention. As far as .noral courage is concerned Tillman has that to such a degree that his enemies declare that he doesn't know what shame is. So that, all things considered, I hardly think that the '°Czar of South Carolina" can justly be called a coward.

His Phenomenal Rise In Public Life.

Tillman's rise in public life is more remarkable to those who thoroughly understand the methods adopted to insure it an'the circumstances leading up to it than it is to those who simply know that he suddenly emerged from obscurity to prominence. I have every reason to believe that as far back as 1886 this remarkable man had made up his mind to be governor of South Carolina and to go even 'higher, without any very definite ideas as to how the "going higher" was to be accomplished, but with a well formulated plan for the attainment of the gubernatorial soat. At about that time he began to be known by his agitation for a college for farmers' sons. Th^ Clemson collego jbequest gave him tho peg upon which to hang his crusade, and he. gained notoriety rapidly. He was patient, however, and ieven after favorable action hud been taken 'on his pet scheme -by the legislature he saw that the timo for him to announce himself as the redeemer of the farmers b*d Dot yet arrived. In 1888 he was the leader of a very large minority in the state Demloratlo convention, and many men would think, only so long as It served his pur liave taken advantage of the opportunity .tywe to be so. /v W. A. WILBKBLY. •, /. 1 ». I y' J*' -":V '"'"I

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thus offered to. obtain, additional' paomiBenoe anf^f^ferther endear hiujseMgB farming intents by posing, ak- th prominent &aiwdate). autside of tfti cessful b($pre the: convention ardson had served oner term, as gov$gpor, and, in accordance with the usage' then prevailing, was slated for renominatfon. Tillman had stumped the state against him, and the temptation to allow, himself to be voted for must have been very great, but Tillman resisted it and had all of his votes cast for Joseph H. Earle. Earle was Richardson's attorney general and, like his chief, was to bs given a seound term. He would not say that he would, bo a candidate against Richardson, and tho latter was consequently nominated, on the fir.-t ballot. It was charged at the time that the price of Earle's noncommittal.attitiule was the promise of the nomination for governor two years later.. In common with many others, I believe-that if Earle had declared himself in 1888 he could have been nominated, and if that had occurred it is likely that Ben Til].,-nan would today bo cultivating grapes, raising chickens and making butter for sale -hi Augusta, 6 a.

A't any rate it is err tain that Earle's conduct or* that occasion made of Tillman a bittor enemy, although the formor is now a judge by tho sufferance of the Tillmanite legislature, so that apparently the old trouble has boen patched up.

His Uncouth Eloquence.

Tillman jh'opptd out of the public view almost completely after tho convention of 138.8, until he caused to be published in the Charleston Worhl a scathing attack on tho men and methods of the reigning regime. He followed this up a little later by a visit to Charleston, where upon tho steps of the city hall he delivered a speech, in which Captain W. Dawson, editor of The News and Courier and one of the most prominent mun in the state, was arraigned in unmeasured terms for his alleged connection with tho corrupt state administration during the greater portion of the rocoiv^notion era. Captain Dawson was hastily summoned from his oiiice a couple of blocks away, and replied to tho attack of the farmer, but, fine speaker that he was, the torrent of Tillman's uncouth eloquence had been too strong to be diverted by the cogent appeal of a mail fairly taken off his feet by the suddenness and violenco of the assault, and tho noxfc day found 13en Tillman more popular thar ever with the agricultural element, am. that largo body of voters found in every community who are, on general principles, "agin the government."

The rough Edgefield agitator again rolapsed into long periods of coma, which were broken only by occasional communications to the press, until early in 1S9) when a document, purporting to havebeen issued by the Farmers' association, was published broadcast throughout tho stato. It was signed by Georgo W. Shell, and was afterward generally referred to as the Shell manifesto. It was a bitter arraignment. of almost every branch of tho stato government and created a genuine sensation. In it a call was issued for a convention to bo hold in Columbia in tho latter part of March for tho purpose of suggesting a state ticket to bo adopted or rejected by the regular Democratic convention to bo held in August.

Note Tillman's shrewdness again. H» I had refused to allow himself to be a cano I date before the convention of.1888 becau"" he know that ho could not get tho nora nation, and ho wished never to poso as a man who had failed in the attainment any desired object, and here ho was callii-g

a convention which might result in making him governor, and which could not, by its failure result in loss of prestigo to him. It should bo stated that it was r" most universally believed that Tillman had not only inspired the call for t'-o March conversion, but had actually written it in his home, in Edgefield county.

Shrewd and Ambitious,

In tho Manh convention Tillman said, as innocently as though lie had been praising George Washington, that ho was the only man with brains enough to lead tho farmers to victory who was also willing to do it. The vote was finally reached on tho question of making ''suggestions." At tho close of tho roll call tho Tillmanitcs who were in favor of nominations had been beaten by two votes. Hero it was that John Laurens Manning Irby, a delogate from Laurens county, snatched Wade Hampton's teat in tho United States serato out of Tillman's temporary defoa Being informed by a friend who was ''keeping tally" that his side was beaten, ho rushed about tho hall like mad, succeeded in getting a couple of friends to change their votes, and Tillman was doclared tho "suggestion" of the convention for governor. The campaign that followed against Earlo was very bitter, and the good old stato was rent in twain politically, but Tillman got tho delegate.! from every county but five, and then in tho election defeated Judge Haskell, the independent candidate.

All this may look like accident to a casual observer, but to anybody who probes beneath tho surface there will appear tho well laid plan of an exceptionally shrewd and inordinately ambitious man. A short time after Tillman's election as governor I asked him why ho did not try for Wade Hampton's seat. His reply was characteristic of the man. It was in substance as follows: "I have boen telling these people for months that I am the only man fit to be their governor in tho present crisis, and it would look rather inconsistent for me to eat my wordo by asking them to send me to the senate and have another man for governor. St'11, I'd like to be senator, and believe I could got it, but if I should happen to fail, where would I be?" After a long pauso he added, '.'Butler's torm will come t~ an end some time, and I'll succeed him just as certain as you are sitting there. And he did.

Tillman is a man with a remarkable flow of vigorous, though frequently coarse, language, and he Is the most bitter invco tivist 1 have ever listened to. As a stump speaker to a crowd of farmers I don't believe that bis equal exists in this country. He is only moderately well educated, but assimilates knowledge so rapidly that he is today muoh better equipped than many others who have been in npblic life for a double dooade.

But the greatest admirer in the world of Tillman is—Tillman. In fact, he is such an egotist that he firmly thinks that every man he meets is his mental inferior. This disease—for it is a species of monomania— loads him to seek notoriety in the most Unusual ways. It must be .admitted that he has never found himself anywhoro so eclipsed.by association that he has become a nonentity.

Tillman lias been broadly accused of disloyalty. As usual the charges have been too. sweeping.. He could be loyal until death to his. political faction because he considers it a matter of principle. With an Individual, however, he regards, It purely as a personal affair, and .would be loyal, I

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