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A Word to Workingmen.

Railway corporations, particularly
those operating street railways, are
warning their employees that in the
event of Bryan's election and the en-
actment of free silver law the cost of
living will be Immediately increased
by the rise in the prices of commodi-
ties. Wages, however, they say, they
can not raise, because their fares are
fixed by law, or their freight tariffs
subject to regulation by the state.
Wherefore they advise their workmen
to vote against Bryan.
This Argument, however, will not
stand scrutiny. In a higher state Of
civilization the work of men might be
recognized as something of higher
order than a bushel of patatoes or a.
ton of coal. Today, however, labor is.
a mere commodity, and its price is
fixed by the ratio between demand and
supply, In the vast majority of in
stances the employer buys his men as,
cheaply as possible, and the size of his.
profits seldom has much to do with the
rate Of wages he pays He will cut
wages to the lowest point at which he
can keep his men or get others in their
places. d. Particularly is this the case
when the employer is corporation.
The number of opportunities for en-
ployment fixes the rate of wages, and
any policy which multiplies these op-
portunities will increase wages. It is
conceded even by the opponents of free
coinage that material increase in the
volume of money will at once enhance
the pr ice of farm products. The farm
ers tb en-, with more money to spend,
viii stimulate every branch of trade
and manufactures. Merchants who
have been reducing the numbers of
their clerks will be compelled to hire
more. Factories which have shut down
or are running at half time will be in
full peration. Railroads will have
more freight to transport, and will
need more brakemen and engineers.
With better prices fer farm products,
it WI Il pay to open up new sections OF
the country, and railroad building,
whicl has languished for years, will
begi1 again. New enterprises which
alwa, IS attend an era of rising prices
will 'oe undertaken.
Th renewal of activity in the bust
ness world will vastly multiply the OPP
portr mites for employment. The float
ing isurplus of idle labor, which is al
ways menace to en- in employment,
Twill be absorbed instead of two men
seeking one Job there will come to be
two jobs seekin. me man. The rate
of wages will - liked by the man who
has labor TO- Ill, not by him who
wishes to buy. If the conductor ol
gripman finds his wages inadequate tC
the expense Of living under the new
conditions, he can speedily find othel
employment, or by threat Of so doins
compel ''raise. There will perhaps
be a diminution in the size of divi
dends paid on watered stock, but th'
cars will run and the men who operat
them will not be underpaid, New
York Journal
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20

York committee will not forget the
execrable record of the Standard Oil
Company in corrupting courts and
legislatures, and in running by the
violent outlawry of the incendiary such
rivals as it could not overcome by the
sinister methods of the conspirator.
TITS to the glory of William j. Bryan
and to the eternal credit of the platform
upon which he stands that theis opposed
by the classes of which Rockefeller and
Armour, Sage and Huntington are
types, The people already love him
for the enemies he has made. They
recognize in him the personifcation of
democracy, and in his campaign the
first frank and manly revolt against
plutoeracy the nation has seen since its
peril became apparent. 1t is this that
has stirred them as never were the
masses stirred before in a political
struggle. It is this that has made the
east, which has been depicted to the
candidate as the enemy's country, turn
out TO do him such honor as never has
been outdone in behalf of any presi-
dental nominee. It is this conviction
that the struggle of November is be-
tween democracy and plutocracy, be-
tween the forces of oppression and the
forces Of liberty, that must result in
the triumph of the democratic ticket,
unless the theories at the very tounda-
tion of our national existence are to be
repudiated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20

Don't thint that your liver needs trerting II
you arc bilious. It don't It's your stomach.
That is. your stomach is really what causes the
biliousness. 1t has put your liver out of order.
See what's the matter with your stomach.
Sick stomach poisons liver and then there's
trouble. Shaker Digestive Cordial cures
stomach and then all's we'll. That's the case
IN nutshell.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is no secret
Formulas on every bottle But it's the simple
honest way it's made. the honest Shaker herbs
and other ingredients Of which it's composed
that makes it so efaezrious
Any real case OF indigestion and bilioGsnes'
can be cured with n Few bottles Of Shaker Di
gesfive Cordial, rTyft.
sold BY druggists prics 10 cents 10 Si.o9 pc
I f,o444a
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
the REASON why

Why is it that Compound oxygen cures so
many cases of disease which physicians have
pronounced incurable2 Oxygen is admitted TO
be germicde. Ozone is a revitalizer Many
diseases have been shown TO result from the
presence of bacteria or germs. Compound oxy-
gen is rich In ozone and is, therefore, revital-
izer and powerful one as we'll jas anti-septic,
and this accounts for the wonderful success
which it has achieved within the past twenty
five years This success is and established fact,
substantiated by the willing testimony of CRATE
ful patients For further information cali and
see Drs starkey Il Palen at their office, or write
for book of 200 pages, sent free
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
A Free Ticket To Texas

would cost you more via other lines than
ticket at regular rates via the old reliable
Memphis and Charleston X. r., because you
60 straight through without the long ay-overs
that you would have via other lines, but our
rates are as low as the lowest.
Do not buy your tickets before getting our
rates. Avoid wearisome night changes of cars,
long lay-overs and troublesome transfers by
purchasing your tickets via the old reliable
M. q. Ry.
II. +. Allen, passenger agent, Morristown
Tenn.
c. A. DeSaussure, G. P. A., Memphis, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
Keep Up Your
SCOTS Emulsion
in Summertime

*SsWhat are your resources
for the summer? Have you
an abundance Of health slowed
away for the long, hot, depict
ing days, or does sumner find
you low in vitality, run down,
losing flesh, and weak? SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod-!iver Oil will
give you the proper reserve
force, because it builds up the
system on a solid foundation.
A tonic may stimulate; SCOTS
Emulsion not only "booSts,"
it SuStainS.
1t is a wise precauGon always to have at
least a small bottle Of SCOTS Emulsion in
the house. Unopened, 1t will keep indefin-
itety. Tightly corked, after using, kept in
a cool place, It will remain sweet ior weeks.
For sale by all druggists at
80 Cents and s,.oc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
Rheumatism Cured,

After eminent physicians and all other known
remedies fail. Botanic Blood Balm, (B b. b.,
will quickly cure Thousands of testimonials
attest this fact. No case of rheumatism can
stand before its magic healing power Send
stamp for book of particulars. 1t contains
evidence that will convince you that b. b. b. is
the best cure for all blood and skin diseases
ever discovered, Beware of substitutes said to
be Just as good" s.OOper large bottle.
For sale by drugg lists.
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Marbleton, Tenn.

l am 81 years old and have used about all of
the cough and lung remedies that have been
sold during my life; and, for the benefit of the
suffering, will say that have never used any
remedy equal to Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey
1t gives quick and permanent relief in grippe,
as well as other coughs We keep it in our
house all the time and would not be without it,
MRS. M. A. METCALFE,
1905 South Fourth Street, Paducah. Ky.
For sale by Mcfarland & Co., druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
SENTENCED.

In temple of finance on Avenue -Four
silver and gold dollar met;
The gold one exclaimed, with glance at the
door
why, haven't you gone away yeti
l thought you were sentenced in seventy-threC
To serve with the poor and distressed,
Aud here you appear in the household with me
Whose blood is the purest and best
l mingled with Princes at home and abroad
And serve the elite OF the land
No workman who carries pick or hod
Soils me with toil-begrimed hand,
While you arc not welcome where fashion holds
sway,
And don't go to Europe at all.
So with the poor working class you'll have tC
stay
The rich folks don't want you to call"
The poor silver dollar retorteG with scorn;
"'ris true, I'm the working mans friend
I've faithfully served him eer since was born
And faithfully will to the end.
I've fed and clothed millions and built happy
homes,
I'm welcome in workshop or mill
And when the great era of free coinage comes
The worltngmen's pockets I'll fill.
don't run to Europe at every small breeze,
Deserving the land of my birth,
But circulate freely wherever please
And stay in the best land on EARTH
You bring to your classes silks, laces and wines
And trample the poor on the street,
While serve the masses on different lines
And bring them their clothes, bread and
meat
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
Actual Potash.

Weak eyes are made strong dim vision is
made clear, styes are removed and granulated
lids or sore eyes of any kind may be speedily
and effectually cured by the use of Sutherland's
Eagle Eye Salve. It's put up in tubes and sold
on guarantee
For sale by Mcfarland & Co., druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
WHAT THE PRESS SAYS:

and wincO
executive
Bob
1t quite an interesting Of life
] indeed
yratp
SPECIAL OFFER-TQ sending
The Comet already
exist and for advance give copy Govern
ors Mercy free of charge.
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Granulated lids. films. weakness OF vision OF
any kind Of so re eyes are quickly cured by the
use of Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve.
For sale by Mcfarland & Co., druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
Suffered Eighteen Years.
Pains Departed and sleep Came.

Mrs Julia A. Brown, of Covington, Tenn,
whose husband has charge Of the electric
light plant at that place, has been a great
sufferer. Her ailments and speedy cure
are best described by herself, as follows:
"For Is years suffered from nervousness
and indigestion. tried every remedy rec
commended by family aud friends, but /
could get no relief at all. Two years ago,
while being treated by three local -physi-
clans. Drs, Barrett Maiey and Sherod, they
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20

The sale of oleomargarine, when col
ored to initiate natural butter, is now
prohibited by the laws of thirty-two
states.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20

DR.. Niles Restorative Nervine,
l was then unable to get to sleep until
well on toward daYlight, and during all
this time | had deep heavy pain in my
left side. apGs most miserable, indeed but
after taking one-half bottle or the Nerpiac
could sleep all night just as we'll as ever
did. The Neivine Is the only remedy that
gave me any relief whatever. | am now
well and strong, and I thank God euefp ddg
Of mg tgs for Dr. AiieS' BeFpiRe."
MRS. JULIA A. BROWN.
DR.. Niles Nervine is sold on a positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit.
All druggists sell it a 81, 6 bottles for S., or
IL Will be sent, prepaid. on receipt Of price
BY the Dr. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
Dr.. Miles Nervine Rsst4Ess .tSssI,s
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
(S 100 nm

OF i'll health, dependency and despair,
gives way to the sunshine of hope,
happiness and health, upon taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, because it gives
renewed life and vitality to the blood,
and through that imparts
nerve siren N 9Th, .vigor
and energy @sN - to the whole
body. Read "a Ell this letter
"Hood'sSar VI %sE% eaparilla
helped me wonderfully,
changed sickness to health, gloom to sun
shine. No pen can describe what suf-
fered. was deathly sick, had sick head
aches every few days and those terrible
tired, Respondent feelings, with heart
troubles so that could not so up and
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20
Suns thine

down stairs without clasping my hand
over my heart and resting. In fact, it
would almost take my breath away. suf-
fered so did not care to live, yet l had
much to live for. There is no pleasure in
life if deprived OF health, for life becomes
a burden. Hoods Sarsaparilla does far
more than advertised. After taking one
bottle, it is sufficient to recommend
ITSELF" MRS. ]. e. SMITH, Beloit, Iowa.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20

All druggists guarantee Dr. Niles pkIK
Pubs % stop Headache. "One cent doses
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
A Plea for a Settlement.

LONDON, Jan 23.-The Daily News
will. in it's issue tomorrow again
plead for settlement OF the Anglo
American dispute. 1t will sum up
the British advances but will say it is
equally true that ample justice has
been done by the press and public in
the United States to the strength of
Eng!and's position and the equity of
her conduct The paper remarks
upon the silence of Lord Salisbury
and declares that the matter cannot
be left to the foreign Office.
''Tbe public" it adds, "is wisely
content that professional diplomats
shall deal with technical diplomacy,
but there are broad principles con-
cerning which the nation must be
heard and it's voice needed. The
British people will not have war with
the United States and there is the
end of it. !"
The Daily News appeals to WASH
ington to clearly indicate TO Vene-
zuela that the United States wishes
the question to be speedily settled
and declares that word from Presi-
dent Cleveland to President Crespo
would produce decisive result.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
Through to Greenwood.
The Carolina Midland Rail.
way to be Completed.

Governor Evans yesterday received
telegram from Col. Mike Brown, who
has been in New York for some time in
the interest of the Carolina Midland
railway, which runs from Allendale to
Severn. to toe effect that be had COM
pleted all arrangements to have the
road extended to Greenwood.
This announcement will be hailed
with delight by the people residing in
that section of the State that will be
opened up by the road. 1t means a
grea: deal for the portion Of the coun-
try around Batesourg, through which
town it will pass. furthermore, the
road will connect all that portion of the
State it DOW traverses with the main
line of the Sea board Air Line system at
Greenwood.
This is the only road 10 the State
which has not yet been in the hands of a
receiver, and the efficiency OF Col
Browns management is uore fully
proved by bis la'es; accom- pl;sbmect
He bas had the matte: very nearly clos
ed for some time, aud the people of the
section have beeu on the auzlocs beech
for fear Dis arrangements you'd fail Of
com pietion The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
TWO SIDES TO THE
QUESTION.

Paris, Jan. 20.-Tbe Eclair, com
mcntiog upon the extension Of the
Monroa doctrine embodied ie the reso-
lutiou of the United States Senate for
cign relations committee, asks if the
American Government thinks It is
strong enough to appropriate the Wes-
tern Hemisphere 10 its Interests and
to forbid E0rope to have access to
it. 1t declares that if !Amer:aa carries
her preteusious to such length the
European Powers will arrange an en-
ticnte under which they will close their
ports to American ships, step which.
the Eclair says, would speedily bring
the United States to terms. The paper
argues that the United States have
taken an attitude on the Monroe doc
trine which they will find impossible
to maintain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
THE ROADS BACK DOWN,

Charleston, Jan. 22.-The hearing
in the injunction matter to restrai n
the railroad commissioners from put
ting into effect the new fertilizer
rates did not come off to-day. The
railroads withdrew their bill from the
files of the court, and it is said have
agreed to refund the excess over the
circular fixing the reduction became
operative The commission will not
put on the penalties provided by law
for the violation of the railroad law.
This, it is understood, will end the
fight over the rate.
Chairman Evans of the railroad
commission returned to Columbia
tonight. Attorney General Barber
goes on to Washington to appear in
the all-important dispensary test case,
brought by Mr.. Bryan Of this city.
This is the case involving the inter
state commerce feature.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
SUMTER. c.. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 20, 1896
has forbidden the distribution of our

has forbidden the u]stilOutlou VI out
funds
Now let me say this to the press
of this country said Miss Barton.
Il am not bold woman, simply one
of many who try to help the suffer:
ing was asked to Go this work
because no one else could be induced
to take it up I am the one particn-
lar tool. I go to feed the hungry no
matter what their religious belief
may be. for that is one of the great
principles of our society. | want to
say to you newspaper men, that you
have done US a great service. But.
while the body of your articles are
very kind and just. you misrepresent
in your headlines. ana not a
bravado. I am not plucky or a great
heroine. am simple, plain wo-
man bent on humane, but difficult
mission, speak kindly of me, but do
not say anything misleading. We
want the good will of all, the an
tagonism of none"
When the steamer New York drew
out of her dock the large crowd
present loudly cheered Miss Barton /,
who stood on the steamers deck and
smilingly acknowledged the compli.
ment. From the masthead of the
steamer foated the emblem of the
Red Cross society.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
How To Prevent Group.

Some reading that will prove interesting
to young mothers. How to guard against
the disease.
Group is terror to young mothers and to
post them concerning the cause, first symp-
toms and treatment is the otjec, Of this item :
The origin Of Group is 3 common cold.
Children who are suhjec; TO it take cold very
easily and Group is almost sure to follow.
The first symptom is hoArsenesS; this is soon
followed by a peculiar rough cough which is
easily recognized and wil ue.cr be forgotten
by one VINO has hear it, Tie time to ac, is
when the child first becomes hoa Sc if
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is feel given
eli tendeacy 10 Group will soon disappear.
Even after the crcupv cough has developed it
VIII prevent the attack. There is no dauger
in giving this reHedy :or :, contains no,hlg
Injurious. For sale by D. a. j. Chiaa
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
THE CLEMSON TRUS
TEES.

The board of trustees of Clemson col
lege have been 10 session here fo7 sew
ersl days past, but nothing of any great
interest was given out for publication
until last night. The board was in ses-
sion greater part Of yesterday, IL
members being in attendance. Sen.
ator Tillman was absent, having been
unavoidably detained 10 Washington.
It will be remembered that some
time ago acommittee from the board
of trustees, consisting OF Senator Till
man and Messrs. Donaldson aud Simp-
sou, we're appointed to investigate af-
fairs in general at Clemson and make
its report to the board. The committee
was instructed to make aoy suggestions
that they cared to iu regard to improv-
ing the management and condition Of
the Institution. The report Of this
committee vas received ard considered
by the board and adopted in full. The
literary aud academic departments Of
the Institution were thought unduly
prominent aud other changes necessary.
The salaries of the professors in the
literary department. we're reduced from
$1,000 to S1,500, and those of the as,
sistants to $1,000 per year. The SAL
aries of the instructors 10 the technical
department were raised to $1,000 a
year.
The board decided that hereafter no
professor should be employed auless be
was fully competent to instruct the stu
dents thoroughly iu their classes and to
set good example to them outside their
class rooms by his industry. They
must do their utmost to advance those
of the students who are naturally dull
and slow to learn, even if this required
extra work on their part.
The Legislative committee yesterday
appointed to investigate matters at
Clemson met with the board of trustees,
but nothing of any consequence vas
done. Governor Evans was present at
the meeting and participated in the dis
cussion OF the various subjects under
consideration.
Several professors connected with the
school will soon sever their connection
with Clemson and new men have been
elected to fill their respective places.
This action was recommended by the
committee Of investigation appointed
by the board last November. Mr.. H.
A. Strode's position will hereafter be
filled by Mr.. J. G.. Cinkscales, who
was formerly connected with the female
college here; Mr. Wm. Welsh's place
>; h. Jaeger; Mr.. Harrison's by Sir.
McLacas. former student at
TIE sonth Carolina college; Dir.
G. " Wdsb's hy Mr. Sj1rhaI
Mr. Brodic was elected assistant
professor in n,athema;ics aai Mr Viii
son Instructor in the mechanical de-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
The Supreme Court April
Term.

The following is the order of the cir
cults at the ensuing April term of the
supreme court, and the time allowed to
each, beginning on the third Tuesday
in April the 21st.
Sixth circuit begins 2lst April, Tues
day-four days
Seventh circuit begins 9th April,
Monday-6ve days.
Eighth circuit begios 4th May, Mon
day-6ve days
First circuit begins l1tb May, Mon
day@6ve days.
Second circuit begins 18Th May,
Mouday-6ve days.
Third circuit begins 25sh May, Mon
day-three days.
Fourth circuit begins 28.h May,
Tbursday-tbree days.
Fifth circuit begins I'd June, Tues
day-6ve days.
Gases in the original jurisdiction will
have the preference on each Monday Of
the term.
Applications for admission to the bar
must be fled On or before the second
Tuesday of the term, to wit ): the 18th
of April next.