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New-York tribune., 1900-08-09
WAR AND COMMERCE.


This is the commercial argument 1t is based
upon the theory that can be rightly waged for
pecuniary advantage. and that It is profitable to
denied both of these propositions, When Lord
Howe asserted that the acts Of Parliament which
vent American trade from passing into foreign
channels. Franklin replied;
ITO 1t seems that neither the obtaining
retaining OF any trade. how valuable soever is an
object for which men may justly spill each others
blood; that the true and sure means OF extending
and securing commerce the goodness and
cheapness of commodities and that the profits OF
no. trade ever be equal to the expense of
peng it and holding it by fleets and armies
consider this war against us therefore. as both
/ place the philosophy of Franklin against the
sordtd doctrine of those who would put price
upon the life of American soldier and Justify a
of conquest upon the ground that it will pay.
The Democratic party is In favor of the expansion
of trade. 1t would extend our trade by every
legitimate and peaceful means; but IT is not willing
to make merchandise Of human blood.
But a of conquest is unwse It is
righteous. harbor and coalng station in the
Philippines would answer every trade and military
secured at any time without difficulty.
II is not necessary to own people in order to
every part of the world. and our commerce has
expanded more rapidly than the commerce of any
China. but we trade with their people. We have
not absorbed the republics of Central and South
America but we trade with them. II has not
been necessary to have any political connections
with Canada or the nations of Europe in order TO
trade with them. Trade cannot be permanently
profitable unless 1t is voluntary. When trade is
secured by force the cost of securing II and re-
the profits ars large enough 10 the
expense such system would never be defended
but for the fact that the expense is borne by all
the people while the profits enjoyed by the
Imperialism would be profitable TO the army con-
tractors Il would be profitable to the ship owners
Sro "GSd ead esT sosr ve to the ~ and
those who would seize upon the franchises, and 1t
would be fxed here and paid over There but to the
farmer. to the laborinC man and 10 the vast ma
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
CHINESE, PROBLEM,

The war in China is apparently
at an end, but the Empress Dow
ager, who is not according to law
tho ruler, is really tho controlling
spirit and declares to continue it.
The allied powers can not agree on
solution of the question, tho Rus
sian proposition to withdraw the
troops docs not meet with tho ap.
proval Of all the powers, but the
course of the United States ant
Trance will certainly bring, it i.
believed in best informed circles
Japan to an acceptance Of Russia
proposal.
President Mckinley has docidet
to staEe an Independent course il
the Chinese problem and has deer
dod to take tho troops from Pekiu
but that docs not necessarily i'm
ply that the troops will bo callc
out Of China. The situation is a
prcsont not altoa ther lovely.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
Hl IL VAN.

No man has fought against great
Or odds than William Jennings
Bryan, but now he is the favorite
OF many former enemies for the
presidency and there is evidently
a land slldc for him. Grover Cle-
veland and the most prominent
members Of his cabinet have de.
clared for him in preference to
Mckinley. Although they do not
agree with HIM on the money ques-
ton, they can not accept Mckin-
lcy's views Of imperialism. The
country appears to him ultimately
to be subject to militarism. 1t is
the most critical period in tho his.
tory of this government and men
are dlsrcgarding political ties and
taking sides according to their
views Of the best interest Of the
country.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
SEC0NsH H,EGINH AASY.

Tuesday was 4 day of cxcitemen
and anxiety. but tho election was
held III this county without row!
nud fights. Early in tho night il
could be figured who were tho win.
Mors. Ivy M. Mau)din is elected
TO the Houss of Representatives
a. John BrE&s, CIork of the Court;
j, ii, q, McDani,i Sheriff; =. A..
1Iult, AUDITOR; Hcd. Il. PARSONS,
rnrcNUi; fuu!url y, Chapman,
Treasurer Robert Stewart and a.
JoI. Nvlborn, County Commis.
eioucrS.
Tho following arc elected Magis-
tralos for tho various townships in
the county: Liberty, NJ. r, Smith;
Dacusvilic, W. e. Hunt; Pump
klntown, D. i. Sutherland; Hur.
ricane, John r. Roe; pickcns, W.
T.. Jenkins; Easley, J. NJ. jameson;
Eustatoc, Phillip Chapman; Cen.
ral, Clint Rowlal d; for Calhoun,
Thos. l.. Grant. Catocchec not
reported.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
McSWccmcy 10000 Ahead.

Columbia, S. G., Sep. Is, 1915
a. m.-Returns arc aggravatingly
slow in coming in. Many coun
ties report lack Of interest and no
record kept for publication. Fully
1000 votes arc not reported. The
total figures as far as received at
the bureau are:
McSweoney 1865; HoSt So.
AT; Tillman 43,32S; Sloan 81 ,232
Evans 33 .55l; Wharton 4O.23G.
If the unreported vote Of 10000
bo divided into the proportion OF
, go and 40 per cent. the veto viii
STAND, counting all reported, Whar
ton 4o,036, Evans 3G,75l; TiIlmal
4S,165, Sloan 3G,75l; McSwconey
48,465, Hoyt 35,017.-GrcenvilI
News.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
Union Mcctilpw.

The union meeting Of the second
division Of the Twelve Mile Asso-
clation will meet with the Keowee
church the fifth Sunday and Satur-
day before i'll September. The in-
troductory sermon will be preached
by Row. Moore, the Missionary on
Sunday by Row. b. Il. Murphrec.
Subjects for Discussion.
Query |. Which does the Tn
ion favor, the Board or the Gospc,
mission? Opened by B. +. Muir
phroc.
Query ,. What is the effect. OF
rroaching funerals? Is 1t gpo1 o.
bad? Opened by W. G. S"abprn.''
Quory 3. Is there any dilf.rtnc%H; =;
in the preaching Of today and Gi;y
years ago? OnsMed' by Il. l.:
Steele.
Question box "n~hand.
~. j. E::<G,!lcsr;c,
W, i, Garrett,
l.. &. Parsons.
e.: - Commlttce,
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
sent UW'3.
Land For Sale.

The undersigned will sell at the
late residence Of NJ. a. O'Dell, on
November 10Th, 1000, tho: follow.
ing tracts Of land.
Tract No. /, continuing ffty.one
(5l 4l-100) and forty.four one
hundredths acres, adjoining lands
Of Laban Mauldin, tracts No.
and 8. On this tract is fine or
chard, good dwelling house and
necessary out-buiIdings.
Tract No. 2, containing forty.
three (i3 77-100) and scvonty-sov.
enths one hundr,dts acres, adioin.
ing lands of Laban Mnuldin, G. T..
Field and tract No. /. A good
dwelling house on this tract.
Tract No. 3, containing hlty-six
(b0 l5-100) and ilftecn one hun
dredths acres, adjoining lands of
+. Y. O'Dell, G. T.. Krnnemore, Is-
am Simpson and tract No. /.
The above described lands is
situated two miles wost from the
town Of Easlcy. on public road
Terms cash on day of sale. Pur.
chaser to pay for all papers and
for recording same.
T.. Y. O'DELJ,
l.. b. O'DEIL,
J. p. O'DEII,
n. l. WILLIAMS,
l.. Il. KELLY.
| n
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
FEARFUL. DESTRUCTION OF
LIFE AND PROPERTY ON
THE GULF.

Dallas, Tex Sep. 10.-The re-
lief forces sent to Galveston by
railroad wired that the loss of life
in the city and along the coast will
exceed 5000 Reports Of railroad
officials state that the number Of
lives lost in Galveston alone will
exceed three thousand.
Now tho awful prospect of fam
inc confronto the survivors.
Tho loss outside Of Houston and
Galveston including tho cotton
crop Is estimated at from fifteen tC
twenty million dollars. Tho los!
in Galveston and Houston will b'
as much more.
l From Virginia Point north an,
, south along the bay front suc1
) places as Texas City, Dickinson
Hitchcock, Scabrook, Alvin and IN
termediate points tho numbor G
dead bodies gathered up by rcscu
trains and sailing craft had rcnchc
at noon moro than seven hundrc,
> Hundreds were swept out to sc;
-, Six thousand houses wcrc Il,
stroyed in Galveston.
prOyisiOnS orc storrp
Hundreds of corpses are loatin
in the streets. Tho situation
u appalling.
5 a big British steamship nuun
dcred in the bay at tho height {
/ the storm. About one hundred an
: fifty sailing vessels Of every dcscrip
ton were wrecked. Six steamer
are ashore along tho bay. Til
! whole city WAS in darkness las
night
Wutcr 10 scilIngut . dolInr Il pint
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
WILL MOVE PLACE UF BUS9~
Ness TO COLUMBIA, sc.
u HAW l SAY WILL 10.
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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
Death uf ftra. R'hnf.

Mrs. Mildred Ann Fant, the be-
loved wife OF Mr.. 0. II. =. Fant.
died in Anderson on the 9th inst, at
the residence Of her son Mr.. J. Reese
FAINT, from paralysis. Mrs. Fant
was a daughter OF tho late Tillman
McGso and was born In what is
now Oconee county near Townville
on July II, 1922, and was there
fore just entering her 10th year.
She had been in focble health since
last March at which tim. she had
o severe attack of the grippe.
About ton days ngo while on n
visit to her son she was stricken
with paralysis and began to slowly
sink until death relieved her suf.
fcrings.
She was married Jan. 10th, 1914,
to- Mr.. 0. II. p. Fant and from
this union there wero born eleven
children, ten Of when are LYING,
seven Of them boing at hor bedside
when the end came. She Joined
tho Baptist church at old Hepzibah
near Townville more than half
century ago and her life atteeted
tho genuineness of tho work Of
grace in her heart. Sho was a
woman Of great patience and gen.
tleness and high Christian charac.
ter and constantly set godly ex.
ample before her children Of the
, reality OF the religion she professcd
, She had anchored herself to the
Rock Of Ages and at the end th,
Master was gracious to His aget
handmaiden for the end was peace
ful and gentle, without pang
: a" sh" felt the tapping Of the colo
n waters Of the river Of death sht
was sustained and comforted by tn,
- word Of Him who had said / vii
y not leave thee, nor forsake thee. !
u Like an aged pilgrim she has beer
g journeying to the Heavenly city fol
. years and she could say with th,
great apostle II know in whom
have believed" III view of her iii,
her children can ''rise up and cal
. her blessed" for she las left bchin,
Q to them q precious legacy of lon,
and faithful life we'll lived. Ana
in her death there can be no poig
=, nant sorrow for they are all assure,
that "lt is .well' with her TO he
aged husband the symputhies Of al
, will 60 out at this rending of tn
. sacred tie that has bound them to
! gether for moro than fifty years.
The funeral services took plac
Friday afternoon at o'clock Il
the residence Of Mr.. j. Reese Fan
and tho interment will take plac
y in Silver Brook cometery.- -Ander
. son Daily Mail.
. The deceased was the mother O
Mrs. J. l.. Thornley, of this place
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13

Mothers endorse it, old folks use
1t, We rofer TO One Minuts Cough
Cure. II will quioklY euro ol.
throat and lung troubles. Dr.. G.
w, Earla.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
- - . es----------
CA AARpAHdsN OVER.

"Ihe way Of tho transgressor is
hard,' so Is the way of the office
seeker. Those who we're defeated
IN the first primary have cause to
congratulate themselves IN the
3act that they have escaped much
persecution and tribulation. They
had trouble enough, nothing to
compare with those who are de-
featcd IN tho second primary, the
successful candidates having the
offices to compensate for the abuse
they received
In every section Of the State
catas are in the papers protesting
against unfair means taken to de-
feat candidates in the second pri
mary. After every opportunity tC
expose the short comings Of candi
dates it is unjust to assail then
Between the primaries, giving then
no chance to answer. Those wh(
may b, benefited by such conduc
will have cause to regret it in tn
culture and the people will remom
bes them in tho next primary elec
gion.
The most conspicuous example
Of this kind Of campaigning is the
famous Rum, Roman Catholic, ctc.
circular ag1ins Governor Nc.
Sweeney, but the authors arc
ashamed to own it and some pro.
alibitionists arc bold enough tc
charge that it was issued by the
: Governors friends. Time vii
probably show wh3re it came frop
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13

Millions will be spent in poll.
tics this year. Wo can't keep the
campaign going without money
my more than we can keep the
body vigorous without food Dy.
'rpeptics used to starve themselves
Now Kodol Dyspepsia euro digests
what you eat and allows you to
rnt the good food you want. II
gedioally cures stomach troubles,
pr. Il, ". ETe,
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
-2~4 & <:en nSOnnDIo -lo1.;Cos.

/ IF S22Sa aSonnbje> -l:-'Iicos.
Gone and for elf offering goods Reason
every
nave on hand at
gallon MuscavAdo " ~ ~ r
Try our Good Luck Con 20 pkg,
W just received of ANYTHING tho
dry goods line, notions give US a ance.
STATIONERY.
INC une M public hoois to is close
70 iur1sh the chtlren with paper, pencils
and ledgers r' O0 p r"'''' "V ~
s s scarce tim" mattors
lhng we can for the benefit cast
hnlsh load " ~
ooan up tho old pots your house. If they ~
he Moch you WI get t. Of
&C. would ike have all the old ssts Ridge
io"its boeswa1 10 Just as good
Ou customers know tn we can't bo gtted bring
them on III quantity. 80
CERAI& EB BE=9- 60 %*z2
oct5 99chetw p,,;.os < E
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-09-13
ASEaOss, 4
Company

Manufacturers and Dcalcrs in
Marble and Grailce Monu-
ments, Tomb>tonc*, man;lcs,
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-06-01

It's now or never with you-that great
trip to the National Prohibition Conven-
ton. It will be a big convention, the big
gest the party ever held It will be a
harmonious convention, although the
friends Of several of our leaders will put
up the warmest kind Of good -natured fight
to get the name of their respective heroes
on the ticket. 1t will be an enthusiastic
convention. Enthusiasm born of moral
conviction and inspired by love for hui
manity is the most enthusiastic kind Of
enthusiasm. 1t will be a history making
convention. The times are ripe for a great
break and this gathering may mark the
beginning Of the end Of the saloon. 1t is
certain to play an important part in that
drama. The convention will be in Chicago,
the center Of the universe. the city Of won
derful growth, of well-nigh miraculous en-
terprise, Of tall buildings, Of great museums
and Institutes, Of beautiful parks and Of
typical, pushing, Western people.
Minnesota Prohibitionists will run Spe-
cial Train to the convention city. 1t will
leave the Twin Cities, over the unsurpassed
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul line, on
the morning Of June 26, reaching Chicago
a. duouI Lille CloCk IHdI eNeHlHS. lue
convention will occupy the 9th and 28th.
Great rallies will be held on those evenings,
addressed by the ablest orators and the
music furnished by the finest musical COM
binations Of the party.
And think Of the low cost! The roads in
the Western Passenger Association, which
includes all lines running into Minnesota,
except those named below, have granted
rate Of one fare for the round trip. The
500 makes no rate. The Great Northern
will sell at one fare from Aberdeen, Ap-
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-06-01
The NATIONAL PROHIBITION CONVENTION.
The Minnesota Special A Treat Of Lifetime.
Come Along, Git You Ready"

pleton, Duluth, Granite Falls, Fargo
Huron, Hutchinson, Marshall, Pipestone,
Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, West
Superior and Yankton. The Northern Pa
cific makes the same rate from points east
OF Duluth, and the st. Paul & Duluth from
Duluth only. This rate is open to every
body and his friends. Tickets will be good
to return on trains leaving Chicago not
later than midnight of July I'd.
Minnesota headquarters will be at Hotel
Veley, where arrangements have been made
for lodgings at so cents per night. Good
meals can be procured at adjacent res
taurants at Is cents and upwards.
These high attractions and low rates have
stirred up crowd to treat themselves to
one OF the best trips Of their lives Even
before the rate was announced, more peo-
pie were booked for the trip from Mime
sofa than had ever before gone from here.
and additions are being made almost daily.
A good proportion of ladies are among the
number. The North and South Dakota and
part Of the Wisconsin delegations will be
aboard. 1t goes without saying that up
to-date decorations, yells and other ac-
coutrements will be provided. Think of
riding all day with such company, with
nothing to do but to compare experiences
and lay plans! Nothing to do, did we say?
Well, hardly that, for it is proposed to
start the campaign at every point en- route
where we can stop long enough to sing a
song and throw out few crumbs of pro-
hibition truth. The Satterlee Trio are
tuning up for the occasion.
THERE, NOW! Is the question, "Can
y afford to go?' or "Can afford to stay
aWayT, Yet, il you want more particulars,
write Sec. w. G. Calderwood, at 322 Hen
nepin Ave-, Minneapolis.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-06-01
"Why Vote the Prohibition Ticket"

GATHERED AT COUNTY CONVENTIONS.
Because of the influence which the
saloon exerts in corrupting the old
parties" Because the Prohibition
ticket is the only one which represents
my views. What parties have been or
done in the past cannot determine my
present Affiliations Because there is
nothing in the old party speeches"
Because, before I became voter, I
resolved would never give my vote to
man who was in favor Of liquor"
Because, TO vote Republican and
Democratic ticket would be to throw
my vote away"
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-06-01

A widow, whose son was murdered
by the canteen-and at whose burial
the editor officiated-in sending her
mite to help on the fight against the
army saloon, asks: "How long must
the sons Of Christian mothers have
the black craving fostered, and per-
haps lowered. down to a drunkard's
grave by a canteen, sanctioned and
protected by the Christian President
Of a Christian nation?'
We echo the widows question, how
long? Can any of our readers answer?
National Temperance Advocate.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-06-01

Resolved-That we deplore the introduc-
tion into our new possessions. where we
have military authority, Of vastly increased
quantities Of intoxicating liquors, and that
we demand Of our government that it take
every practicable means Of preventing the
indiscriminate and devastating sale Of
ardent spirits in the camps Of our soldiers
and among the new people who are to be
taught civilization by our example.-The
American Baptists
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-06-01

The struggling masses have no hope
until they sweep gin-mill politics to
perdition. Just so long as the saloon
debauches the voters of America for
capital, monopoly, greed and the boss
to buy, labor will not secure its just
rights before the law. Not until the
vote Of every toiler counts first
against the saloon will the Golden Age
Of Labor dawn. In the name of Jesus
Christ the Carpenter, the liquor traf-
fic ought to dice. N. Howard.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-06-01

to your conscience now, whether you think
he has done his duty in faithfully execut-
ing that plain law Of Congress. The brave
thing for you to do Is to follow the example
OF John the Baptist, and not only assail
'wickedness In principle, but assail wicked
ness in high places.
"A brother thinks we should shield the
President because he is Methodist. An
other says we should refrain from express
ing our convictions on this question because
ne Is Protestant. None Of these argu-
ments face the question fairly and squarely
and ask, is it right? or is it wrong?'
That Is the question you, my brethren,
are called upon, In giving your votes now,
to answer to your consciences, your coun-
try and your God, regardless Of whether
1T belittles any party or any man or any
association. Was that conduct right, in
nulllfying that righteous law of Congress-?
Inc Methodist church Is larger than any
OF It's men, preachers or laymen You harm
the church, If in this hour you abstain
from expressing the conviction which ia
deep-set and cannot be uprooted In the
heart of every Methodist layman on that
NATTER
Three attempts were made to strike
from the report the paragraphs re-
lating to the political duties of Chris
t1an citizens. The first was by George
F. Washburn, a lay delegate of the
New England Conference, who moved
to strike out that part of the report
which relates to the duty of Metho-
disits in their relation in the political
parties" This was summarily laid
upon the table. The second ATTEMPT
was made by Richard Yates, lay del
egate of the Illinois Conference.
Well-known Republican politician and
the Republican candidate for governor
Of the state of Illinois. His motion
also was laid upon the table. Not sat
isfied with two defeats, the Repub-
lican partizans of the confer
ence tried again, and Leslie M.
Shaw, the. Republican governor
OF the state Of Iowa, moved
to strike out the words cor refuse to
put itself on record in an attitude of
open hostility tothe saloon" descrip-
tive of the political party that ought
not to receive a Christian mans vote:
and third time the conference, with
almost unanimous voice laid the mo-
ton on the table.
Among the other churches taking
strong ground regarding government
by notification and the expansion of
the beer business in our foreign terri
tory are the Southern Baptists, the
United Presbyterians, the Cumber-
land Presbyterians and Friends.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-06-01

Loren Fletcher is member Of the
self-constituted Beer Committee in
Congress whose avowed purpose is to
keep a watch on legislation and head
off anything inimical to the brewers
interests. Why wouldn't he be fine
gentleman for the Anti-Saloon League
to get in It's work upon?