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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
A Colossal Fraud.

The country newspapers, despa ir-
ing of stemming the torrent of pop
ular indignation at Mr.. Cleveland's
betrayal of the party to Wall street,
are falling back on that colossal
fraud, J. Sterling Morton, the Sec
retary of Agriculture, and think to
curry favor with the farmers by
pointing out his cheese pairing ad-
ministratiOn. Here is a specimen
By the discharge of superfuous officials and the
wedding out of ineffciency in the Agricultural
Department Secretary Norton has managed to
do more work than his predecessors and at the
same time has saved average of over $50 900 per
month in running expenses.
Morton has made great showing
OF economy, but most of it is bogus.
By transferring the expense of the
Weather Bureau to another account,
he reduces his total expenditures
by that amount, but it is spent all
the same. This is not economy,
but arrant deception. 1t is true
that he has crippled the depart
ment by discharging a large part of
its force, but that is what he was
made Secretary for. He was ap-
pointed with the distinct under
standing that he should bring the
department into disrepute and
break it up. He has undone all
the valuable work so ably designed
and executed by Secretary Rusk,
and he loses no opportunity to de-
ride and ridicule the farmers whose
interests he is supposed to repre-
sent. He is utterly ignorant of the
very first principles of agriculture,
and proposes to eradicate the Rus
sian thistle by sheep grazing, when
it is well known fact that sheep
won't touch it.
In all his profuse display of
economy, he is careful not to reduce
his own salary of $4,000, and he
uses the department funds to cir
culate his pernicious teachings on
financial and economic questions,
in which he manages to inject the
most disgraceful and venomous
vituperation of all farmers organ
izations. The Department of Ag-
riculture, under the wise manage
ment of practical farmer, would
be of great benefit to the farmers of
the country, as is the case in Ger
many, France and England, but j.
Sterling Morton is fraud and
charlatan: He is drawing a big
salary for the Ostensible purpose of
building up agriculture, while he
is bending all his efforts to break
it down. His appointment to the
position was gratuitous insult to
the farmers of the country, and it
was deliberately intended by Mr..
Cleveland to show how he loved
them.-NatiOnal Watchman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
National Watchman.

This grand national paper will be fur
nished for IL weeks for IS cents. This
offer is made for the express purpose of
getting reliable reform literature among
the people. Get up as large a club as
possible. This offer will only be good
for 20 days. Send all monies and make
all remittances payable to the
National Watchman Co.,
a27 I'M Washington, d. c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Tha Old Mania nntinn-

Robhy-Ma, did pa spend good deal
of time at the dentists when he was in
Chicago9
Mother-I didn't know that he was
at the dentists at all, Robby. Why.
u heard him tell Mr.. Smith that it
cost him over hundred dollars to get
his eye.teeth cut" replied Robby.-
Alex. Z. Sweet, in Texas Siftinps.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
A clearinghouse Saint,

Landlady Poor Mr.. Lightweight
died last week, and if anyone ever
deserved to go to Heaven.he did.
Mr.. Heavygaul (who is slightly in
arrears)-Why?
Landlady (weeping)-He always paid
his board in advance, never complained
If his bed wasn't made up, and oh, such
delicate appetite as that poor saint
had!-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Early Advantages.

First Student classical schooD-I
say, George, what wonderful race
those old Greeks were. Think of their
triumphs in art, architecture, philoso-
ply, literature
Second-Huhl Nothing remarkable
about that. They didn't have to spend
the best years of their lives learning
Greek.-Brooklyn Life,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

The Minister-Mr. Robinson wishes
to present window to the church.
But don't like the inscription he
wishes placed on it.
The Minister'S Wife-What is it?
The Minister-"Presented by Robin
son, Jones & Co.; Dry Goods Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Far Away Now.

Seedeigh-I must raise some money
somewhere. I. owe my landlady for
six weeks board.
Stuart-Can't you stand her off any
farther?
Seedeigh-Great Scott! no; she's dis
tant enough already. - Raymond's
Monthly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

Hones-What have you raised that
young boo1keeper's salary for? Don't
you know that the young spendthrift
squanders all his salary giving pres
ents to some girl he's infatuated with?
Bones-Of course l do. The girls
my aughter.-Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

Nell-How do you know she Is in
love with Jack?
Belle-Because she told me he was
perfectly horrid, and if she were in
my place she wouldn't have anything
to do with im-Philadelphia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Serves Him Right,

"Have you got any stale bread?'
asked Johnny Fizzletop, sticking his
head into bakers shop up in Harlem.
"Yes, l have five or six loaves"
''Serves you right. Why didn't you
sell 'em while they were fresh?"-Texas
Siftings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Her Idea of Gehenna.

Dolly-The wretch! and so he has
been proposing to both of us?
Polly-It seems so.
Dolly wish we could think Of
some fearful way to punish him.
Polly-I have an idea.
Dolly-What is it?
Polly-You marry him, love-Truth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

-Carrie-"George is evidently very
much in love with me. He tells me
there is hardly moment in the day
that / am not in his mind" Aunt
Mary-"Don't You believe a word of it,
Carrie. There's nothing in it"-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Degrees of Crime.

Managerial our theaters suffer
from petty larcenies. Why, last week,
fellow broke into the box office and
took the entire receipts!
Reporter should call that grand
larceny.
Manager-Noi the receipts were too
small.-HailQ
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Too Much Talking Power.

Muggles-1t's funny Ned didn't mar
ry that girl. Wonder why he didn't. !
Bruggles-He found out she could
talk in six languages. He said he
didn't think he was able to stand more
than the ordinary husband. Chicago
Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

Paterfamilias-What on earth did
that young man mean by paying you
such an unconscionable long call last
night?
Mary-Oh, papa, it was purely an ac-
cident, you see! The clock stopped at
half-past twelve.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Tommy Byers-Jiminy! What yo,

Tommy Byers-Jiminy What you
goin' to do with all them rags?
Jimmy Collar-Going to sell 'em to
the ragman-get two cents a pound
for them.
Tommy Byers-Where d. you git'em?
Jimmy Collar-Me mother was down
town shoppin' yesterday, and these are
the samples she got.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Amusement Scarce, But

First Small Boy-Mamma has gone
out, and locked us in the room. Wat
shall we do to muse ourselves?
Second Small Boy - Where's the
matches?
1--WE don't have matches any more
This fiat has 'lectric lights, you know"
II forgot. There's no stove or fire.
place, either"
No; nothin' but steam heat"
"Pu tell you what we'll do. Let's
play seesaw with the folding bed."-
Good News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
Not a Question of "Let.n

Singleman-Do you let your wife
have the last word?
Benedict-Do 1 let her? HIM! It's
easy to tell that you know nothing of
married life.-N. Y. Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

If dull, spiritless and stupid; if your
blood is thick and sluggish; if your appe-
tite is capricious and uncertain. You need
sarsaparilla. For:best results take De
Wits. 1t recommends itself. DIR. l.. R.
Kinks Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

Miss Primlips-When you say your
prayers at night do you pray for all
men?
Miss Leftover-No, indeedi Just one
would be enough.-Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
srin Room for Improvcment.

American Youth-Well, Parlins. do
you think will look presentable at
the reception this evening?
Imported Valet-EVerything his hall
right now, sir, hexcept your CHASTITY
Hamericap haccent, t,-Good News,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

Now" said the storekeeper as he
gazed proudly at the lettering on his
new brass sign, that's what l call
polished English, Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

"Lend me ten dollars?"
81 told you yesterday that 1 was
broke"
Eyes, know; but I'd just as soon
borrow it from liar as anybody else"
Life
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

The sign: Fine Toilet Soap, 5 cents"
For months hung on the wall;
The ladies came and went each day
But bought no soap at ALL
The sign was changed: Complexion Soap,
Price 30 cents per Cake"
The dealer in the next two weeks
A fortune small did make.
Kansas City Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

Master lexamining pupils in geog-
raphy) What is the name of this
town?' Pupil-"Birmingham." Mas
ter-"What is it noted for?" Pupil
Firearms Master-'What are fire.
arms?" Pupil-"Poksr, shovel and
toRgs. s."-Tit-B Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

Indigestion, and Stomach disorders, take
BROWNS IRON BITTERs.
III dealers keep it, 81 per bottle. Genuine has
trademark and crossed red lines oo wrapper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
A CLOTHING MILL.

To chop out shoddy goods,
sew it up with cotton and call
it Clothing is one way-not
our way. Most Clothing
stores are full of such stuff
and they have to sell very
cheap. We are not in that
race.
How is your boy off for
Clothing? We can fit him out
in goods that will last. Prices
begin at $3.50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

-"Mulligan's always spelling for q
row. lie wants to upset every thing. "
mo doubt He comes from Tippv-
Rary."-Harper's Bazaar,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11

That some ones told great big fib
About my looks greatly fear.
NY ma says look like my pa;
My aunt says I'm pretty dear;
And while like my dad quite we'll,
He Is not pretty, that is clear
-Harper'a Razar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-05-11
A CURE FOR PROFANITY.
Why Mr.. Strippler Did Not Take
Prof. Talliferionis Treatment.


SWEARING CURED BY INOCULATION, !:
PROF. ANTONIO TALLIFERIONI, {:
NO. lG9i9 MICHIGAN AVENUE. !:
CHICAGO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20

Our citizens should bear in mind that they
have only nine days more in which to make
their city tax returns.
Young Marion Sanders. son of Sheriff
Sanders. while engaged in shooting birds
with pistol On last Wednesday afternoon,
accidentally shot himself through the foot,
inaicting painful but not serious wound.
Sunter's Juvenile Base Ball Club went to
Bisbopville yesterday and played game with
the juveniles Of that town. On the ninth
inning the score stood 10 to in favor Of
Bishopville, with the Sumter boys at the bat,
several men on bases aud no outs, when de-
cision by the umpire did not suit the Bishop
vile boys aud they ceased playing. The
game was called to O in favor Of Sumter.
Rev. W. L. Wait had his valuable cow
to die one night last week. The COW was
ten years old. Mr.. Wait had raised her from
calf on the bottle, and had always carried
her from place to place in his ministerial
changes, as she was splendid mich cow.
Her product ranged as high as six gallons
OF milk per day, and it averaged four gallons
daily. She was probably the finest COW 10
the couuty.-Nes0be17y Neaos ard Herod.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Brick Yard Burned.


Last Monday morning the large brick plant
of Messrs. j. Ryttenberg 4 Sons caught fire
and everything being very dry the flames
spread rapidly, consuming 300 cords of wood,
3 brick sheds, the clay shed and building over
the eugide. The entire loss amounts to
$500, while insurance was only So, 200.
The fire originated in the wood pile. Two
kilns of brick were ready for burning and
both are very much injured. One OF the
hand engines went out to the scene and did
good work as plenty Of water could be had
out of the brick holes.
About 900 900 brick are on hand and the
firm can fill orders as usual Work was im-
mediately begun to replace the sheds and in
months time the business will be running as
before.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
An Appeal.

Nr. W. H. Wallace who was 80 badly
crippled two years ago is now confined to his
room by consumption and unable to sealize
any income for the maintenance of his wife
and three small children. They are in needy
circumstances, and this appeal is made to the
good citizens of Sumter and vicinity to kind
". donate such groceries and provisions as
they may see fit for the use of the wife and the
three small children. 1t is a duty we owe to
keep and protect those who are in distressed
circumstances. ALI those who feel interested
will kindly send either money or groceries to
Mr. Wallace's home near Carr's Mill, or lea We
same at Crosswell l. Co.'S store, and it will
be acknowledged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Bicycle Accident.

Monday evening while riding his wheel
near the Coast Line depot, Mr. Frank O'Don-
nell ran into colered woman who backed
iuto his way very suddenly. The shock
threw the woman several feet and she fell
with considerable violence TO the ground,
bruising her arm but not seriously injurlng
her. Mr.. O'Donuell was also thrown with
much force, and injured his wrist, besides
bruising his ribs and other parts of bis body.
That there is danger in cycling, both to
the cyclists and others, is getting itself amply
demonstrated, by the number of accidents
that occur so frequently. We will soon be
able to keep standing head up like the
above, at the present rate of accidents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Stateburg High School.

This honrishing school had it's commence.
ment exercises last Bigbt. at the residence OF
Dr.. W. E. Sparkman in the Statebnrg neigh
oorheod. The exercises were very interesting
and were attended by a large and esthusiastic
audience Of the parents and friends of the
pupils. Miss Williams certainly has
reason to congratulate herself on the
showing the scholars made, and the scholars
should feel proud of their teacher who
has abored 80 faithfully and with such sue
cess.
The orator of the evening, Col. John J.
Dargan, was pleasantly introduced by the
Rev. John Kersbaw, but owing to the late
ness of the hour, CO..! Dsrgan did not deliver
his address as contemplated. He merely
felicitated the community on the success Of
the entertainment and on its possession oi
such a thorough teacher, attributing to Maj
W.R Flud the credit Of having started the
school, and by untiriug effort building it up
to its present state Of efficiency.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Candidates Cards.

Two good men, B. D. Mitchell, now Chair.
man of the County Commissioners, and W.
S. Dinkins, also popular member of the
same board, are announced in this issue ai
candidates for the Office of County Supervisor
Our readers are sufficiently acquainted, nc
doubt, with the nature and duties of this
Office under the recent County Act cf the
Legislature and can judge for themselves Of
the qualifications of the candidates. Both
these gentlemen possess ability and character,
and either of them would make good
officer. OF course these nominations are sub
ject to the Democratic primary
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Converse Scholarship.

Converse College has offered scholarship
to Sumter County worth $50 aud good for
two years years. Examination will be held
by School Commissioners DuRant on Satur.
day, Aug. 18th, or as near that time as con.
venient- Applicants must pass written ex.
animation on lst Arithmetic and Algebra to
equations of the second degree; I'd Georgia.
ply; Sd U. S. History; English Grammar
and analysis, and the applicant passing the
best examination shall be entitled to the said
scholarship.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20

In reply to the denial by Mr. Knight, also
similar publication in the Columbia Journal
by its Sumter correspondent, Mr.. Rees, Fore
man Of Grand Jury, published in yesterday g
Freeman, the following:
SrATEBURG, S. c., June 18th, 1894.
Editors of The Freeman: I hardly
think it necessary to notice what
Capt. Keels and Mr.. Knight told the
correspondent of The Columbia Jour-
nal as to Capt. Keels' testimony before
the Grand Jury, as it is not likely
many people would think the Jury
mistaken rather than Capt. Keels and
Mr.. knight and | would net notice it,
except to say, that am sure the Grand
Jury's duty would have been plain to
have severely censured Capt. Keels if
they had understood him to say, that
he gave the public printing to The
Herald expecting that paper and the
County Banner to exclude all others,
and 1 hope the Jury would not have
failed in that duty. Before we heard
Capt. Keels' testimony, it seemed to
the Jury that he had purposely exclud-
ed the other papers, in spite of The
FREEMAN's lower bid, but after hear
ing him he satisfied us that such was
not his intention, as we understood
him to say, that he gave it to The
Herald thinking it would divide with
the others just as it did last year and
before that. That he always handed
his report to one of the papers and the
papers arranged the work, ETC., among
themselves and he gave as his reason
for not accepting The FREEMAN's
lower bid, that he thought The FREE
MAN would be the only paper to pub
lish it under those circumstances. A
desire for wider circulation, alone
justified him in our opinion, for pay
ing higher price. If Capt. keels or
Mr.. Knight feel that any injustice
has been done them, they can get full
hearing in Oct. when all chance of a
misunderstanding can be prevented
by having the testimony written, and
published if they wish it. think the
Grand Jury capable of doing them
Justice as it has no reason to care
which one of them is at fault in this
particular. hope the correspondent
of the Journal will copy this.
Respectfully,
w. j. REEs, Foreman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
The New CITY Bell.

The tone of the new city bell is great
disappointment. While the bell has cot ye,
been hung in its righ: place, and cannot
therefore be said to have had fair chance
Of showing what it can do, were are satisfied
that unless there is a great improvement
in its tone and reverberating power, our
citizens will rigatly protest against its accept.
ance. To many people the bell has cracked
sound, and should be carefully examined by
a competent person before it is accepted
While we are getting bell and paying full
price for it, let US have 6rst-class one.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
ST. Joseph's commencement.

The 30,h Apoual Commencement Of st.
Josepb's Academy, of this city will take place
tomorrow, (Thursday,) June 2lst, at 6
o'clock M. A treat is in store for visitors,
in the way Of I. delightful play entitled "The
Tournament of Idylcourt,'' in which ninteen
young ladies of the Academy will take part.
The graduates this year are: Miss Nettie
Weinberg, Manning Miss Mary Ferguson,
Charleston Miss Eta Rosendorf, Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Business Meeting.

At meeting of the Y ~ C. A. last Thurs.
day night the following officers were elected
to serve one year, from July lst:
Presideut-Bartow Walsh.
lst Vice President L. Hsynsworth.
2nd Vice President-Rev T. G. Herbert, Jr.
3rd Vice President-E u. Raynor.
Rec Secretary-J L McCallum.
Treasurer-Jno R. Haynswor:h.
General Secretary-Geo. Manotte.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
City School Matters.

On the 18th instant the old board of School
Commissioners turned over their affairs TO the
new board, which was organized by the cleo
ton of Dr.. J. A. Mood as chairman. The
retiring chairman, Hon. Al,amont Moses,
made short address relative to the finances
of the school district and the progress of the
schools The new Board give notice that
there will be an election for teachers on the
29th inst, which will be Friday of next week.
Applications must be filed with Secretary
Hurst.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Death Of Rev. John Stout.

A special telegram to The State, dated
Darlington, June II says: Rev. Jno. Stout,
pastor of the Baptist Church at this place.
died in Dallas, Texas, at II 40 to-day. He
was taken sick while attending the general
convention of his chnrch at that place His
death will he mourned, not only by his own
church, but by our whole town. He was
loved and respected by all classes of peo-
Mo
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20

There is scarcely any need of further COM
ment. Mr.. Reese is gentleman who would
not wilfully misrepresent any one, and the
presentment haa fourteen other good and true
men behind il.
The estimate that the bill presented by Mr..
Knight and approved by Treasurer Keels for
S434. 90 should be reduced $ls4 by an honest
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Murder at Vaudeville.

Mr.. J. P. Alderman, c. s. 4 n. R. R.
agentat Vaudeville, Marlboro County, was
brutally murdered at that place on Sunday
night last. Up to the hour of going to press,
the particulars have not been forthcoming,
aad hence we are unable to give more than
the bare fact of the killing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Court.

Court adjourned sine die on last Thursday,
having occupied only four days With both
the General Sessions and civil dockets
Very little was done on the civil docket,
and as very many of the prisoners plead
guilty the work of the Genera! Sessions
was very much expedited. The case against
Kelly, which was in progress last Wednesday
when our report closed, resulted IN ac'
quittal.
The sentences imposed by Judge
Norton were as follows:
Nelson Shaw-burglary and Larceny
. years in penltentiary.
Richard Wllder-breaking into rail-
road car-3 months in penitentiary.
Will Love-larceny of live stock-Sl
fine and years in penitentiary.
John Ludd-burglary and larceny
5 years in penitentiary.
Thos. Owens and James Anderson
burglary and larceny year each in
penitentiary.
VIM. misunderstanding and
larceny year in penitentiary.
Ben Green-same offense-l year IN
penitentiary.
Dave Mack-entering house with in
tent to steal-2 months in penitentlary.
Jacob Mack-housebreaklngI year
in penitentiary.
Hammie notwithstanding and
larceny-l year in penitentiary.
Ben Spann-housebreak;ng-6 mos.
in penitentlary.
Geo. Singleton-assault and battery
with intent to kill-$100 fine or year
in penitentiary. Paid fine.
VIM. Mitchell-housebreaking and
larceny year in penitentiary.
Fourteen prisoners, including Dave
Somers, were taken to Columbia yes
terday morning, leaving the jail oc-
cupied by only one prisoner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-06-20
Store Thief Caught.

On last Thursday afternoon quite COM
motion was .caused bya race through the
Court House yard, and across Llbery Street to
the rear Of the Masonic Temple 10 pursuit Of
negro man who bad stolen goods from the
store of Jenkins i jenkins. He was captured
at the last named place, the alarm having
gathered enough people from all directions to
completely surround him there. His name is
Tom Lewis, and Justice Wells sentenced him
10 Is days in Jail