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The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
VOL. III.
Peoples Party Platform.
FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES.

First-That union OF Ine labor
forces of the United States this day
consummated shall be permanent
and perpetual. may its spirit enter
all hearts for the salvation of the
republic and the uplifting of man
kind.
SecOnd-Wealth belongs to him
who creates it, and every dollar
taken from industry without an
equivalent is robbery. "lf any will
not work, neither shall he eat"
The Interests of rural and civic
labor are the same; their interests
are identical.
Third-We delieve that the time
has come when the railroad corpo-
rations will either own the people
or the people must own the rail-
roads, and should the government
enter upon the work of owing or
managing any or all Og the rail
roads, we shOnld favor an mend
ment to the constitution by which
all persons engagad in tho govern
ment service shall be placed under
a. civil service regulation OF the
most rigid character, so as to
prevent the increase of the power
of the national administration by
the use of such additional govern
ment employees.
u,INANNE
First-We demand national
currency-safe, sound and flexible
issued by the general govern
ment only, a full legal tender for
all dobts, public and private, and
that without the use of banking
corporations, a just, equitable ana
efficient means of distributing di-
rect to the people at tax not to
exceed 2 per cent per annum to be
provided as set forth in the sub
treasury plan of the Farmers AL
lance or a better system also by
payments in discharge of its Obli-
cations for public Improvements.
We demand the free and unlimi-
ted coinage of silver and gold at
the present legal ratio of 16 to 1.
We demaud that the anonnt OF
circulating medium be speedily in
creased to not less than $50 per
capita.
We demand a graduated income
tax.
We believe that the money of
the country should be kept as much
as possible in the hands of the peO-
pie. and hence we demand that all
state and national revenues shall
he limited to the necessary expen-
ses OF the government economical
ly and honestly administered.
We demand that the postal sa-
wings bank he established by the
government for the safe deposit OF
the earnings of the people and to
facilitate exchange.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
cATARRH or the MpNeYs.

Catarrh o; the Kidneys Results Either
from Colds or from Overwork Of the
Kidneys In Separating from the Blood
the Poisons that Have Been Absorbed
from Catarrh of Other Organs.
Is the skin pale and dry
Do the legs feel too heavy
Is the skin dry and hard
Is the hair dry and brittle
Has the skin waxy look
Are they cold and clammy
Do the joints pain and ache
Is there nausea after eating
Is there a pain in the small of the
back
Is the arin dark and cloudy =
Arc the eyes dull and staring
Do your hands and feet swell
Has the perspiration bad odor
Have you a pain in top of head
Is there pufness under the eyes
4 there a desire to get up OF night
Does deposit form when left stand
ing go, :,
Have you Chilly feeling down the
back Es>- -.
Do you see spots floating before the
ovou7 .:-a-s-.
eyoo'
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
, CATARRR OF THE HEAD

Is the most prevalent form Of Catarrh,
and results from neglected colds.
{ Is the breath bad .Ssssa,,..s.
Do you spit up slime
Do you ache all over S-.s. e.
Do you blow up scabs -
Is your nose stopped up -
Does your nose discharge.
Does your nose bleed easily
Is there tickling in the throat
Do crusts form in the nose
Is the nose sore and tender
Do you sneeze great deal
Is this worse towards night 4
Is there pain in front of head
5 Is there pain across the eyes
Is there pain in back of head
Is your sense of smell leaving
DO you hawk to clear the throat
Is there dropping in the throat
Is the throat dry in the morning
Are you losing your sense of taste
DO you sleep with your mouth open
Does your nose stop up towards
night -
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
TRANSPORTATION.

Second-Trs..sp0rtatiOn being a
means of exchange and public ne
cesity the government should own
and operate the railroads in .the
interest of the people.
The telegraph and the telephone,
like the post Office system, being a
necessity for the transmission OF
news, should be owned and opera
ted by the government in the in
terest of the people.
LANDS.
T Third-The lands, including all
the resources of wealth is the heri-
tage of the people, and should not
be monOpolised for speculative pur-
poses, and alien ownership should
be prohibited. Aud lands now
held by railroads and other corpO.
rari0ns IN excess of their actual
needs and all lands now owued by
aliens should be reclaimed by the
government for actual purposes
only.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
Ltver RWsY

Swamp Angel Liver Pills act with the
greatest ease and the least irritation. Be
sure you take no substitute. Small box.
10 cents, large box IS cents. by mail.
SPECIAL PRICES, .y~S
TTfSHGStStntGitiest TfSH;sG Gs;Sctet snntGities The holder %
TALL pt Swamp Angel Med. fore 90
Or2 pts. for w
dozen half pts for ~
is pts, d 6O
] doz pts. = oo
Address US or sny wholesale drug
company. Swamp Angel Med. Go.
Washington, d. c.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
LAND.

LAND.
Il. The true policy demands that mas
tional and state legislation shall be such
rs will ultimately enable every prOvi-
dent and industrious citizen to secure u
home, and therefore the land should not
be emonOpolized for speculative purposes.
All lands being held by railways and
other corporations in excess OF their ac-
tual needs, should by lawful means be
reclaimed by the government and held
for actual settlers only, and private land
monopoly as well as alien ownership
should he prohibited.
2. We condemn the frauds by which
the land grants to the Pacific railway
companies have through the connivauce
of the interior department robbed mul-
titudes of equal bona fide settlers of their
homes and miners of their claims, and
we demand legislation by congress which
will infOrce the exemption of mineral
lands from such grants after rs well as
before patent
3. We demand that bona fide settlers
on all public lands be granted free
homes, as provided in the national
homestead law, and that no exemption
be made in the case of Indian reserva-
tions when opened for settlement, and
that all lands not now patened come un
der this demand
DIRECT LEGISLATION
We favor. system of direct legisla-
ton through the initiative and referen-
dun under proper constitutional safe
guards.
GENERAL PROPOSITIONS
live demand the election of presi
dent, vice president and United States
senators by direct vote of the people.
2. We tender to the patriotic people
OF Cuba our deepest sympathy in the
heroic struggle for political freedom and
Independence. and we believe the time
has come when the United States, the
greatest republic of the world. should
recognize that Cuba Is, and has right
to be, free and independent state.
3. We favor home rule I'M the terri
tories and the district of Columbia aud
early admission sof the territories as
states.
4. All public salaries should be made
to correspond with the price of labor and
its products.
g. In times of great industrial de-
preston, idle labor should be employed
on public works as far'as practicable.
W. AAtc tOulSC vi ll1t COURTS
in assuming to imprison citizens for in
direct contempt should be prevented by
proper legislation.
T. We favor iust pensions for our
disabled Union soldiers.
8. Believing that the elective fran
chise and an untrammcled ballot are es-
sential to a government of, for and by
the people, the Peoples party condemns
the wholesale system of dsfranchise-
ment adopted in some states as unre-
publican and undemocratic, and we de-
clare it TO be the duty of the several
state legislatures to take such action as
will secure a full, free aud fair ballot
and an honest count,
o, While the foregoing propositions
constitute the platform upon which our
party stands, and for the vimdication of
which its organization will DO maintain
ed, we recognize that the great and pres
sing issue OF the pending campaign, up
on which the present presidential elec
ton will turn, is the financial question,
and upon the great and specific issue be-
tween the parties we cordially invite
the aid and cooperation of all organ
izatiOns of citizens agreeing with us
uDon this vital Question
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18

. Catarrh of the head, throat, bron-
chial tubes and ears are all directly
the result of-germ or microbe life
living minute lice---and the same can
be removed with the only germ killer
on earth the only germ killer that is
harmless to human beings, Swamp
Angel Medicine.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18

If you haven't paid your sub
scription it's your fault, not ours.
Don't be bashful, but come by and
sec us, and while you are coming,
bring your dollar along.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
cATARRH OF THt LIVER.

The Liver Is Affected by Catarrh Through
the Disease Extending from the Stom-
ache into the Tubes of the Liver.
Are you irritable ,S5N ~ ~
Are you nervous t@r-t.f,,.; -. :, .s,-,ys. z,
Do you get dizzy i9S;S - =.
Have you no energy - &
Do you feel miserable sG;ass
Is your memory poor 80
Doyon get tired easily l;ss.stssc, r
Is your eyesight blurred =
Have you pain in the back !
Cant you explain where
Diseased liver or catarrh of the
liver can be quickly and permanently
cured by using pint bottle Of Swamp
Angel Medicine in connection with a
25-cent box of Swamp Angel Pills.
Take no substitute. there can be no
srbahtute for Swamp Angel Prepare.
tions. q
You should not le. your druggist
deceive you by saying they are frauds
simply because be has not got them in
stock.
See that he gets Swamp Angel
Medicine.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
BUZZ SAW

I. 1t goes with the Kicker-botll
for Sl.O0. The spankiest road
team that ever stretched tug.
w. S. Morgan, editor of the n
II. p. A. plate and Ready Print
service, and the BUZZ-SAW, is
the dead hoss" of the combination
with Geo. A. Pickett Oh tOther
end of the dOuble-tree.
The scope of the KICKER Is
state, national, and international
educational, newsy, humorous, lit
erary, political and red-hOt.
Address your letter to
BUZZ-SAW,
Hardy, Ark.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
THE
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ABREAST OF THEsTIMES,

Should be in the hands otsevery
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Subscribe for 1t, Read 1t and
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The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18

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The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18
CATARRHAL DISEASES, the Symptoms, Descrtb-
ed bv Leading, Scientific, Medical Men, A.
eATARRH OF THE BRONCHIAL TUBES

When Catarrh Of the Head and Throat n
Left Unchecked 1t Extends Down the
windpipe Into the Bronchial Tubes
sndi in Time Attacks the Lungs.
Have you cough 49,,
Are you losing flesh
Do you cough at night
Do you take cold easily
Is your appetite variable
Do you cough until you gag
Are you low spirited at times
Do you raise frothy material
Do you spit up yellow matter
Do you cough on going to bed
Do you cough in the morning
Is your cough short aud hacking
Do you epit up little cheesy Jumps
Is there a tickling behind the pal.
ate
Do you feel you are growing weaker
Is there burningpain in the throat
Do you cough night and mornings
Do you have TO sit up at night to
4. breath.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-09-18

"My hair" said a baId-hcaded
man as he rubbed his bare poll in
a reminiscent way, "was the most
ambitious thing about me-"
"Ah!" responded his companies
questioningIy.
"Yes; it always came out on top.
Detroit Free Press.
JOB WORK neatly done at this
office-cheap for cash.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-09
DISPENSARY IN GEORGIA..

The Georgia legislature is wrestling with
a prohibition bill that looks like prohibi-
ton right, without any foolishness.
The bill was introduced by ex-Govern-
or James Boynton and is modelled some
what after the South Carolina dispensary
law, except it seeks to go several steps
further and do away with the manufac-
ture and sale of liquor as beverage. II
proposes to permit sales for medica!
purposes only.
One of the most unique features about
the proposed law, is the method by
which it is to be enforced. There is to
be no politics in the Georgia dispensary
Instead of giving the control of the Ii
auor business over to the politicians, il
is to be entrusted to the grand juries o.
the several counties. The grand juries
are not only to appoint dispensers; but
thew are to see to it that these dispen-
sers strictly observe the law, or at once
step down.
The understanding is that the prohibl-
ton question is quite vexed one just
now, and as Ex-Governor Boynton is a
very able man with a strong following,
the probability is that if his bill does not
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-09

to do. They had to decide for themselves.
All he could do was to point out the draw
backs and advantages.
He understood Gaffney has entered into
q bond to build courthouse in IL years.
There's many slip between the cup and
the lip. That II years business ought not
to be in it. They will say Pm meddler ;
but Pm meddling in Gaffney's pudding
now. He did not doubt the sincerity of
the bond or the intentions; but there
ought not to be any ifs and ands about it,
but the courthouse ought be built at once.
Greenwood will build at once, Saluda has
her courthouse fee, and he knew Gaffney
was too plucky not to build at once.
Lending and trading would go together
to the courthouse. Any thrifty town
ought to have courthouse if it can. Rock
Hill gave 5000 for a college, and if she
could she would give $4,000 for court
house. You will have new set Of OFF,
GERS and they will have to be paid. You
have to cipher on the additional expense.
You can't hope or expect to reduce taxes
for, while at least later on you may.
The question is where you want it. You
should consider with this the loss of time,
wear and tear Of having juries.
He believed typical county would moi
have a man go over 10 or IL miles to 8
courthouse. He believed in so or. 6(
counties for South Carolina, and he only
gave his opinion for what it was worth
While be has been accused of every sin In
the decalogue, he had never been accused
of being fool. He said he had about run
out, and asked if there were any ques.
tions. Some one cried out no one had
sense enough.
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AUCTION SALES.

The auction sales by the clerk of cour
|. last Monday were as follows:
Under foreclosure, at the suit of Ids
E. Meek Wylie, against Kennedy Bros
& Barron, three acre lot in the town O.
Yorkville. Bought by the plaintiff fol
$500.
Under foreclosure, at the suit of E. A
Crawford against E. A. Crawford, execu-
tor; lot Of seven acres in McConnells,
vile. Bought by the plaintiff for 500.
Under foreclosure, at the suit of I. S. D.
Jones against John F. Jones, the Cherokee
Inn property in the town Of Blacksburg'
Bought by Mrs. A. r. Gautier for 81, 500.
Under foreclosure, at the suit of Nancy
A. Plaxico against L. F. Shuford house
and lot in the town of Sharon. Bought
by plaintiff for $525. Also, in the same
case, a storehorsc in Sharon. Bought by
plaintiff for S95.
Under foreclosure, at the suit of Anna
Sturgis and others against Sarah Corne-
liza Louridge and others; 100 acres of land
near Neely's Creek church, in Catawba
township. Bought by T. M. Allen for
81 an acre.
Under foreclosure, at the suit Of the
Savings Bank of Rock Hill against j.
Harry Neely one-acre lot in Rock Hill.
Bought by R. Lee Kerr for $500. Also in
the same case, ISL acres of land, near
Rock Hill. Bought by R. Lee Kerr for
$3.50.
Under foreclosure, at the suit of the
Savings Bank of Rock Hill, against
Neely & Fewell tract Of S71 acres, in
Catawba township. Bought by R. Lee
X err for $3.50.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-09
TILLMAN AT GAFFNEY.

Senator Tillman made his much herald.
ed new county speech at Gaffney City last
Saturday to about 1900 people; but &C
cording to the Columbia correspondent oi
The News and Courier, who was present
he did not advocate the formation of the
proposed new county with anything like
the zeal that was expected. What he said
on the subject is referred to by the cor
respondent as follows:
The expense was in proportion to the
size, population and property. One OF
the chief drawbacks to large counties
was the mileage of jurors and the loss OF
time to the citizen, and he illustrated this
by old Edgefeld, where people had to
90 40 miles to court. The reason for the
nucleus for the new county was because
portions of York, Spartanburg and Union
were far from courthouses. One great
advantage of the new county would be
that people could attend to business, go
to the courthouse and return home the
same night, unless they got tied up In a
dispensary like some Edgefield people.
He thought it good thing to 60 to court
and Learn law, but it may encourage going
to lawyers and litigation.
There are at this time six new county
schemes on foot, all growing out OF the
provision of the people voting for them
selves. Salem, he said, was dead for the
present. Most of these plans have origi-
mated from some plucky, enterprising
town; that is their right; but they can't
drag you here or elsewhere. You can de-
eide this as you see proper. Why does
"The Head Light fight you? Each of
you has your own answer, but every old
county fought to hold on to its territory.
1t is simply question of benefit to you
whether it is better or not to remain as
you are. Dollars and cents and conven-
ience are the considerations to weigh.
He said he could not tell the people what
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Wednesday, December 9, 1895.

Rock Hill and areeready "for life" Mr..
and Mrs. o. s. Poe returned from 2 trip
to the north, and are again at home
among many friends. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
C. Harrison came from Rome, Ga, the
old home of the bride. For few days,
they will be at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sandifer. After that they will be found
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Roach.
The graded school WAS forced to sus-
pend exercises on Wednesday and Thurs
day of last week. On Friday, an effort
was made to begin again, but the little
ones couldn't see it,, There was the
smallest attendance ever had.
DR.. w. E. Evans of Columbia. was ex-
pected at the Church of Our Savior last
night, but was forced to recall his en-
gagement. Those who know him, and
they are many, hope to hear him before
long.
It will repay lover of books to visit
the library of Winthrop, if the rest Of the
building should be neglected. The quan-
tity of books is great, the quality good,
and the room is perfect, large, airy and
well heated. 1t has atendency to produce
inertia, while any occupant of the hun
dreds of shelves around would prove an
entertaining host. The number of young
ladies continually there shows that the
opportunity is appreciated.
Governor Evans came up from Colum-
bia last night under the impression that
the executive committee of Winthrop
was to meet. He returned this morning
as his informant had been in error. G.s.
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A Case Of ImpOrtanCe.


There is an interesting dispensary
case in the supreme court on appeal.
1t came up from Oconee, where, it ap-
pears, in July last, white man named
Chastain was arrested for having two
and-a-half gallons of liquor in his
house. Chastain was not charged
with running blind tiger; but only
with having illegal liquor in his pos
session. In his charge to the jury,
Judge Townsend used the following
language: "If one keeps liquors he
must have the proper stamp on it.
The question is, did he have legally
the right to keep the liquor without
the stamps? If so, he must show that
he bought it through the regular chan
nels, the dispensary, or that he obtain,
ed from the commissioner the proper
stamp" Chastain's attorneys hold
that the judge erred in his charge.
He should have instructed the jury that
the man had right to have the liquor
in his possession if it was for his own
personal use, and not for violation OF
the law. This is in accordance with
the holding of the Federal court. 1t is
likely that if Judge Townsend is sus,
tanned, the case will 60 to the United
States supreme court. Chastain was
sentenced by Judge Townsend to pay a
fine of 500 and serve one year OIL the
chain gang.
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AND HE WAS TURNED DOWN.

Mr.. J. w. Thomson of Blacksburg,
tellsa pretty good joke which he claims
developed originally before the board OF
supervisors of registration,
"An old darky came in to register, and
upon admitting that he was unable tc
read, he was asked as to whether or not
he could explain the constitution.
"'Oh, yes, sir, boss; I can explain um,
he replied.
"a member of the board read the Sec
ton which provides that no individual
who denies the existence of Supreme
Being shall be allowed to hold office in
the state, and asked the darkey what ii
meant.
"sI doan no what dat means, boss,' re-
piled the Negro.
"'But you know who the Supreme Be-
ing is don't you?' asked Supervisor With
erspoon.
"'Oh, vas, sab knows dat ? exclaim-
ed the Negro with the greatest confidence.
"'Well, then explain said Mr.. With
erspoon.
Governor Tillman, sah,' triumphant
ly answered the Negro.
"And even after that" concluded Mr..
homson, "Mr. Witherspoon refused to
give the old Negro registration certifi-
cate"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-09
LETTER FROM HICKORY GROVE.
Killing Hogs-Mr. Owens to Remain
Complaint Against the Roads.

Killing Hogs-Mr. Owens to Remain
Complaint Against the Roads.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HICKORY GROVE, December S.-Every-
one in this section has been killing hogs
since the cold season struck US, and we'll
may they look to live on something,
judging from the price Of flour, corn, etc.
Mr.. J. M. Watson, now Of Blacksburg,
and who originally was manager of Mr..
W. j. Moorhead's branch store, was
down last week making final settle
ment.
Old Uncle Berry Estes, who has worked
on the Thomson place ever since the war,
will move to Gastonia next week to live
with his daughter.
There is great deal of complaint re-
garding the way the roads are being
worked. Some sections, I am told, have
not been worked this year. If this is to
90 on, it would be far better to work by
taxation. Some say this is impractical
BILE. I say it is poor rule that will let
some rich white men lay around home,
when the poor whites and Negroes have
tn shoulder the pick and dig, dig dig, for
the benefit of these same men.
1t was reported that Rev. w. 8. Owens,
the pastor of Salem Presbyterian church,
would preach his last sermon on Sunday.
We are glad to say such is not the case.
Mr.. Owens will remain in charge Of his
church. He is an able minister, true
Christian, Jealous worker, and is an
chored deep in the hearts Of his people
and it would be with deep and heartfelt
regret should we have to give him up.
II, w. T..