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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20

A single tax brother is distressed over
the following paragraph which appeared
in an article on productive industry pub
lished i'll the MIDLAND JOURNAL last
week:
City land is not land in its productive sense.
1t is only solid spot to stand on while the occu-
pier fishes his profits out of the pocket of produc
tive industry. man on a city lotnever produced
mouthful of food in the world, nor dollar of
wealth in the sense of production"
He thereupon proceeds to enumerate
the many useful things the city folks do,
in the way of changing, compromising,
mixing and preparing the raw materials
for use, and how these folks are entitled
to full share of the credit of producers,
all of which has been gone into i'll the
most minute particular by Henry George
in his Progress and Poverty book, the
Bible, the Koran, the Brahman gospel of
taxation of the single taxer. Had our
friend read the context which followed
the paragraph quoted he would have seen
that all he claims was included, which is
as follows:
He is paid commission for exchanging the
products of one person for the products of
another. Heis time sarer for each and ago beceen.
We don't say he is not worthy of his hire, and
doesn't honestly get what he has. Only he is not
a wealth producer and the land, or rock, or pile
of logs he stands upon is in wise land in its
productive sense.
We acknowledge, and hasten to make
amends for the oversight here, that the
city folks do produce in one sense good
deal. There is scarcely article of food
which goes through the large cities that
is not adulterated coffee is padded"
with burnt peas, wheat. chickory, etc.
Syrups and honey are filled with glucose,
all the ground spices are mixed with for
eign matter wholly worthless for the
purpose represented. The fertilizers sold
to farmers are largely made up of worth
less dirt Yes, the city men do Prodnce
good deal of bogus goods, but the article
in question was not discussing this phase
of productive industry. But why all this
counterfeiting and business rascality? 1t
all springs from the intense competition
that the middlemen are forced into, a
system the single takers make one of
their cardinal principles-'free compe-
tition," "equal opportunity" Well
these city producers enjoy both and
the fruits of the tree are before us. ooh,
but the landlord collects the rent and
pockets it, they plead and that makes
rogues of us ALL 'If the State collected
the rent dishonesty and poverty would
both disappear and vex the world no
more forever" Maybe they would. Let
us try it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20

The tariff bill continues to worry con-
gress. The democrats said-some time
ago-it would bring good times. They
are probably in no hurry to pass the bill
fearing their prophecy may turn out like
the republican prediction of good times
when the Sherman law was repealed. AS
good times makers both are about on a
par.
A caisson exploded at Chicago on Mon
day containing ammunition for large
cannon, the soldiers had to put down
"Debs' rebellion" killing four soldiers,
fatally wounding two and injuring eight
others. Six citizens in addition to the
troops were injured by flying pieces, and
injury to the property on the Boulevard
where the accident occurred amounting
to SIS, 900 was done.
Strikes are of no earthly use" unless
the strikers can prevent others from
taking the places the strikers leave. They
have had abundant evidence they cannot
do that. There is but one avenue open to
them for success The ballot box
Strikes are like the farmer throwing grass
at the boy i'll his apple tree. Voting will
resemble the same farmer throwing
stones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20
Hon. Tom Watson in his Peoples

Hon. Tom Watson in his Peoples
Party Paper says;
"Two Democrats who are agreed
on any other subject excepting the
desirability of holding office would
attract more curious attention at
this time than the Siamese twins.
Probably the largest fee ever
paid an attorney was paid to John
Sherman by the London Jews for
his management of their case when
he succeeded in getting the silver
dollar struck out from United
States coins. The fee is stated to
have been 100000; a clean half
million for successfully managing
a single case.
The strike appears to be about
over in Chicago and east of that
city, but in California it still hangs
on. Trouble among miners in diff
ferent parts of the country contin-
ues to crop out. The truth is there
is unrest everywhere, and while
quiet is restored in some places,
like the peace in Warsaw, it is by
sheer force, and turbulent spirit
shows itself in other places.
Senator Hills speech in the
senate upon the Income tax was
the funeral grafton over the dead
body of the Democrat party, as
such, prior to the amalgamation
with the Republican party in order
to present the united front of
capital to the ever advancing hosts
of labor. Between these opposing
parties there will be an 'irrepres-
sible conflict" until justice is done
to long oppressed people.
The time is ripe in which to de-
mand protection for the American
people. American Industries"
pampered protected by years of
class legislation are fast assembling
a political and social dictatorship.
With one hand the trust magnates
squeeze the wages of the producer
and the pocket book of the consum-
er; with the other filthy palm they
grease the wheels of corrupt legis-
lation and line the pockets "of
boodlen statesmen:-Th Voice.
"All the thugs in Cook county
are sworn in as deputy marshals. "
The social extremes are bound to
meet. They are closely akin. The
plutocrat and the denizen of the
slums are twin brothers; both live
without labor and won't work for a
living. The denizen of the slums
needs the plutocratic to feed him in
laZaroni idleness; the plutocrat
needs the denizen of the slums to
do his dirty work. Their interests
are one and they will be ever COM
bined in all attempts to keep the
worker down.
The above little sermon from an
exchange is short but it will re-
quire a long search to find a better
and truer one. The text is taken
from dispatches published in the
daily press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20
Hoods Pills cure Indigestion.
The Great Evil.

Our land is to-day the theatre of
the most extensive system of ex-
ploitatiOn of Government rapine
and popular dismay. A fabulous
amount of wealth the product of
the brain and manual labor of the
land lies almost wholly in the hands
OF an idle class, while the workers
are in misery, dependent for their
very existence upon the nations
parasites. The evil is not inciden-
tai or transitory; it will be either
aggravated or must be uprooted.-
The People.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20

The great strike is a symptom of
national and social disease. The United
States Executive orders out Federal troops
to suppress symptoms and our Republi-
can and Democratic quack doctors at
Washington instead of studying the cause
of the trouble and searching for effective
remedies, keep forcing OIL the suffering
public their hu1nbug prescription of the
tariff, which fails to scratch even the
surface of the difficulty.-zhe I0ice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20

Daily and hourly Cleveland draws
nearer to the republican party, and the
contingent he controls will go with him
into the party after the next election
The Debs strike has drawn him much
higher to the hearts of the plutocratie
leaders, and they roll president Cleve
land" now i'll tenderest accents on their
tongue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20
"a Little More Grape, Capt. Bragg. ,

When the overwhelming numbers of
Santa Annals army were pressing General
Taylor at the battle of Buna Vista, the
General said to Bragg, who commanded
one of the main batteries "A little more
grape, Capt. Bragg" That is a good
motto for reform papers just now. The
enemy are demoralized, pour on the grape
mad canister.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, I

LUCAS COUNTY. ~'
+. ]. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney
< Co., doing business in the City OF
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of Halls catarrh cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December
A. D. 1885,
49, A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls catarrh cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
monials, free.
F. J. CHENEY Co., Toledo, o.
sss- Sold by Druggists, 7sc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20

The present session of congress has
demonstrated more forcibly than any
previous congress that the American
House of Lords" oppose every measure
that promises to be in the interest of the
people. The time has arrived when the
question of its abolition should be
seriously entered upon in order that it may
take firm hold in the public mind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20

The Kansas ConW0ner says the big
hogs have gotten in the trough length
wise and rooted the little pigs out,
and the little pigs are squealing like all
possessed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20
Hoods Helped Hay Fever

My husband has had the hay
fever for four years. This spring
he got bottle of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t has proved a great benefit
to him. Mrs. THOMAS N. LEWIS.
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20
Friday, uly 90, 1894.

When you hear a politician talking
"silver protection policy say to him,
"get behind me, Satan" He is intent OH
foo1ing you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20

oHoEo This week we offer in connection with our 1aroe
, O. and hne line of mems ladies' misses and child
ohoes ladies' Oxford Tie, made ORDER Be sure
~ ee 's lie When you want something good and Stylish
DNEoo GODS Lawns Swsses, Ginghams Mus
:, 80 etc. are in order. We have as fine
me OF tnese goods as can we'll be tound-about all the
market affords. Prices were as low
WHlzE GOODS Dotted Swisses, Lawns, plaids Ham.
burg Edgings, Swiss Edeinps Laces
9FECA4Z We are in position to offer YOU limited
= . number of genuine bargains in Mems Iioht
quits Although the word "bargain is often misapped
tnese times we believe the majority of buyers know real
bargain IN Clothing when they have seen and thoroughly
examined the same Examine these goods and Judge for
EDW. II. WoRTHINCToN.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20
Clothing Clothing
STOCK MUST
BE REDUCED!

We are making some big hits in Clothing Depart-
ment. Several Suits go out today. Low prices
named ON high priced goods Persons in need will
certainly do well to embrace this opportunity.
None need go away without suit if low prices
count for anything. The stock embraces Childs,,
Boys Youths and Mems from 81 90 per suit upward
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20
Z. r. BURLINGTON.

T. o'-Agent tor Diamanta Crystal Lense Protect
your eyesight by the best goods on the market and
' ~o"'en'' E. r. B.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-07-20

EDW. II. WoRTHINcToN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25
Letter From Wedgefeld.
WEDGEE1ELD, S. C April "a, 1ss

WEDGEE1ELD, S. C April "a, 1894.
The Dispensary law was declared uncon-
stitutional on last Thursday, and on that
night a good rain fell to queuch the thirst Of
a furnishing soil; so, since that day our peo-
pie have felt, judging from their look, very
much better. Atany rate, we all ought &c
feel so, for they were both occurrences fol-
which we should be very thankful. We are
not whiskey-drinking people. but we are
law-abiding citizens ano feel that we should,
as such, be free to do and act as free citizens
do elsewhere.
Rev. Sir. Lampley. spent last Thursday
night in town on his way to elena Springs.
We sincerely trust that he ma, "e restored te
health and strength.
Rev. Jno. L.. Girardeau, D. D., preached tc
a very large congregation in the Presbs terrain
Church on last Sunday, both morning and
evening.
Rev. Juo Kersbaw filed his appointment
in the afternoon.
Licentiate MIR. Joseph Crockard will preach
in the Presbyterian Church on next Sunday,
at IL o'clock, and, after which will bea COZ
gregatioaal meeting looking towards calling
a permanent pastor. Mr. Currey, who ha'
been filing the pulpit 10 the entire satisfaction
of the congregation, has accepted a call else
where.
Quarterly Conference will be held in tht
Methodist Church on next Sabbath.
Mrs. W. Y. Dixon left a few days ago fol
Boston, Mass, where she goes to visit relatives
Mrs. John D. Gerald and daughter o
Blackville, are visiting relatives in town.
Miss Fanny Sumter, who has been visiting
the Misses Singleton, returned to her home in
Sumter, on yesterday.
Mrs. r. G.. Wheeler has been quite unwel
but we are glad 10 report her improving.
Your correspondent leaves this a. m. fol
Rock Hill where be goes to attend the South
Carolina Medical Association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25
They Want Names.

The Russell Art Publishing Co., of s2S
Arch ST., Philadelphia, desires the names and
address Of a few people in every town who
are interested in works OF art, and to secure
them they offer to send free, "Cupld Guides
the Boat" a superbly executed water color
picture, size 10 K l3 inches, suitable 'or
framing, and sixteen other pictures about
same size, in colors, to any one sending
them at once the names and address OF ten
persons (admirers of fine pictures) together
with six two-cent stamps to cover expense of
mailing, etc. The regular price of these
pictures is 81 90, but they can all be secured
free by any person forwarding the names and
stamps promptly.
Noie.-Tbe editor of this paper has already
received copies of above pictures and consider
them really Seems of Art"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25
A Woman's Plea fer Women.

Mr.. Editor: The tendency Of the age
seems to be for progress-whetner in the
right direction or not, the future alone Will
unfold. The cry is for novelty, leaving the
good old times and usages far IN the back
ground. Those who adhere to old customs
or express a preference for them, are called
sold fogies." But, as a woman, | raise my
feeble voice against the latest craze--Woman's
Rights and Woman's Suffrage. I make an
appeal for our sex: Do not force them from
the retirement aud safety Of home. That Is
womau's kingdom, her Heaven-appointed
dominion. Her throne is her husbands
heart, the domestic circle her subjects. In
that sphere, let her have all the romance, love
and consideration possible. That is her due
and will only refresh and strengthen her and
serve to enrich and purify the streams OF love
and kindness that will dow in return from
her heart. Let her remain where our Maker
placed her, not 10 subsection to man, but
looking up to him as head, giving him that
respect which is due. Perhaps, if our mother
Eve had consulted the head aud not have re-
lied on her own judgment, and acted on her
own responsibility, the consequences to her
descendants would have been different.
Let me illustrate the evil effects of Woman's
Rights, by drawing a slight picture. Attn
close Of day, the husband returns home,
wear:ed with his conflict with the world aud
efforts 10 provide for his loved ones. he
finds his home desolate, co bright light to
chez. him, or presence to greet him. HIS
wife is absent, fulfilling an engagement 10
lecture on some impc tant matter, or to attend
a woman's rights meeting. During the day,
homely duties are neglected in preparation
for these events. Ia this she is not leading
a consistent life or serving the end of her
being. If she desires to make her mark or to
leave an impress, let her train her boys Alright,
implan, in their minds seeds of home, purity
of goodness Let her influence on the minds
aud hearts of her husband or brothers be for
the good Of humanity. la this way let The
bidder, gentle: yet mighty power OF woman
underlie and cause and promp; the power or
men who fill the public eye
1 plead for woman, let her be the comfort
and companion of man, his equal In some
things, but not his superior. If one would
only reflect on woman's Suffrage, they would
see directly to what it will lead
What lady would 60 to the polls to come in
contact with that crowd. who will not feel
obliged to show respect and consideration Tor
womaahood, when she goes outside OF her
sphere? On the other hand the colored
women Will flock there in eager crowds, so
that our condition, politically and morally,
will be worse than ever. A true woman will
not avail herself of the new movement, will
not get into the stream that she thinks will
float her down to womau's rights, and | may
say, to the destruction Of all that is womanly
or delicate.
Well has the sphere, assigned to woman,
been called the celestial sphere they are in-
the destiny Of man.
If women is to take the place of men, who
will fill the woman's sphere?
CoMMoN SENSE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

D. W. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y. says
that he always keeps Dr. Kings New Discovery
in the house and his family has always found
the very best results follow its use; thath he would
not be without it, if procurable. Ga. Dyke
man Druggist. Catskill, N. Y, says that Dr.
KiLg's New Discovery is undoubtedly the best
Cough remedy; that he has used it in his family
for eight years, and it has never failed to do all
that il claimed for it. Why not try a remedy
so long tried and tested. . Trial bottles free at
J.F. W. LeLorme's Drug Store. Regular size
&c. and Sl:0O. !.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

There were ten thousand persons present at
his funeral in Ashesille last week, and they
had come from all parts of the State to pay
the last tribute 10 his memory. Ex Gov.
Jarvis has been appointed 10 succeed to the
unexpired term in the Senate.
Congressman John L.. McLaursn has writ
ten a letter the. the conservatives will
appreciate much more than the members Of
his own faction. He has no mercy on that
large element in the refawm faction knewn as
coat. tail swingers. These lusty refawmers he
compares to ssdog-meat" that can be bough.
By the pound. The letter is humorous,
~i1ouical and pathetic-pathetic when he
speaks of his dreams of reform and good
government, and the result in a worse despot-
ism than can be found outside of sDarkest
Russia"
Liquor is being sold openly in the city.
Now is the time for the City Council to act.
Let the City Attorney be instructed to lake
charge of the case, and if there is a legal way
to do so, have the traffic stopped at once or
restricted in a satisfactory manner. If there
is no law in existence prohibiting the unre-
stricted sale of liquor, i: should be known
In this event it would be wise for the Council
to pass an ordinance requiring all places
where intoxicating liquors are sold to be
closed at 6 p. m. This would be strictly a
police measure, and would meet with the ap-
prevail of nine tenths Of the people of Sumter.
In another column is given the decision Of
the Supreme Cour, declaring the Dispensary
Law unconstitutional and void, The dissent
iog opinion by Judge Pope is much longer
than we can get into the space at our dis
posal. While not claiming to possess a legal
mind we believe that the majority decision is
in nowise affected by the decision of Judge
Pope. He goes beyond the bounds of pro-
priety and more than hints that the Chief
Justice and his associate were biased in their
decision by political prejudice. Judge Pope
should be ashamed of this opinion even if be
is not. Every fair minded man grants
another the right to al honest opinion. We
would readily concede. that Jadge Pope
honestly believed in the constitutionality
Of the Dispensary Law. We would not
hesitate to grant that be believes that the
Got non laoal1v enOao 10 in a huslDeSS while
declaring it illegal for a citizen engage in the
same business. Judge Pope should have the
decency to refrain from debasing the Supreme
Bench of South Carolina by insinuating that
men like McIver and MCGOWAN are rot
unbiased in their decision. Judge Mclver's
opinion speaks for itself. Any one Can follow
his reasoning and perceive the correctness of
his conclusions. The best lawyers in the State
commend it, and have pronounced it unas-
sailable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25
Estate of John s. Richardson,
Y. NJ. G. A.

Until further notice, the Reading
Room of the Y. N. G.. A. will be open
daily from 8 80 to 10 P. NJ.
Dailies, weeklies, monthlies, will be
found there. Also, the Library from
the S. l.. I. has been removed to the
rooms of the Y. NJ. G. A.
An earnest invitation is extended to
all to visit the rooms and take advan-
taee of the reading matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25
Meteorological Records

The following is a report Of observations
of the weather taken at Stateburg. by DR.. w.
W. Anderson, for the pas: week ending
April ~. 1894:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

The Sumter Watcamom was founded
in 1870 aud the True Soeahron in 1866.
The Watchmam and Soaaaron new has
the combined circulation aud influence
Of both of the old papers, aud is mani
testify the best advertising medium in
Samter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25
A Household Treasure.

Cbina's Soda is the best, and every one
should test it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25
*Partly Cloudy.

"Partly CLOUDY.
Cotton planting has progressed rapidly dur
ing The past week, and appears to be coming
up nicely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

EOR SALE-Any part Of my large farm in
the suburbs of the City of Sumter.
Situation healthy and desirable Terms
easy. I'd. Chandler.
April lift.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

r OST-A small black Card Case contain
IL ing $50 Express Money Order, ard
abont II cents in currency, and some cards
and papers. $40 reward will be paid for its
delivery at this Office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

A DvERTISEMENTS of five lines OF less
n will be inserted under this head for Is
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
5 cents per line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

"ANTED-A Tenant for a new single
w story Residence on New Street, six
rooms. Ten dollars a mcn,t1 OF the year.
Apply to W. H. ingram
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

"TANTED-The Drinking Public and
w the thinking public to know that
while the whole county is flooded with min
eral springs which spont for a awhile, enjoy
an ephemeral popularity and are forgotten,
the waters of Glenn Springs. the sold relia-
BILE" grow daily in the public esteem and are
simply unrivaled. Paul Simpson, Shipper
Glenn Springs, S. G..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

THO SELL-A good organ. Apply at this
Office
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

publican Street, containing 5 rooms
and kitchen, with good garden attached.
Apply to CHAs. E. LlFRAGE, at Eppe'son's
Stables. April Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

WJANTED, TO SELL THE house and
w lot between Mayor Persons and
Graham's mill, also. several tenement houses
we'll located. Bargains will be given. Bids
are invited. R.. 0. PHRDY,
Feb. % If. Secretary and Treasurer.