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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
The Party of the Future.

In discussing the influence of corporate
wealth on the old political parties the
Nebraska Independent makes some inter
esting observations which are worthy the
thoughtful consideration of political stu
dents. The following is an extract from
the article
Both old parties will always be under
the control of plutocracy as long as the
delegate system prevails. There may be
occasional nprisings of the people, headed
by some powerful leader like Mr.. Bryan;
but they will come to naught, because the
plutocratic element, being in coutrol of
the party machinery, will secretly or
openly throw its strength to the other
party. It has never happened, and is not
likely to happen, that such a revolt as
that of 1896 will occur in both old parties
at the same time.
Delegate conventions place great
deal of power in the hands of few men;
and these few are usually dominated by
still smaller number 1t is usually a
heavy expense, in time and money, to
attendant the men who can secure
passes and expense money-and promises
besides-are much more likely to attend
conventions than those who are not thus
favored. Hence, it is not strange that
representatives of corporate wealth sell
dom lose control of either of the old
parties, and never both in the same year.
"The party of the future, to be success
full in the warfare against corporation
aggression, must be built upon the prin-
ciple of majority rule, and must apply
this principle, in the most direct way, to
party government. If a referendum is a
good thing in legislation, it is good in
nominations. And If party is to be true
to its membership, and honestly fight
against plutocracy. it must not accept
largess from plutocracy in the way Of
campaign contributions. The party of the
future, if it shall dethrone Mammou,
must have an enrolled, dues-paying mem.
bership. What its name may be does NOT
matter. But every member must help to
bear the expenses and must have direct
voice in party government-and not allow
himself 20 be represented by delegate
who is secretly paid to assist the other
side. The trusts lend enormous sums for
campaign purposes and get them back
with 600 per cent interest through special
privilege legislation. The common peo,
pie must each and all help pay the ex.
penses of the coming political party, and
receive their reward in protection from
legalized robbery"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Complimented.

We clip the following from the Hat
field (Pa.) Times, published by c. R.
Addison, whose boyhood days we're spent
on the Octoraro, at Cecil Paper Mills:
1.-THE Midland Journal, published by
Ewing Bros. at Rising Sun, Md, reached
our table this week in new SPACE form,
and new heading. The change is an i'm
provement over the old style, and we ex-
tend to Messrs. Ewing congratulations
upon the showing they are making in the
way of improvements. We had the pleas
ure of working on the Journal in the 7o's
when galleys made of I'm were used, and
the forms made up on the bed of Wash
ington hand press, and its publication
days were any day in the week, except
Sundays. for the reason that so much
matter had to be set, regardless of what
day the paper was printed, and from
appearances that kind of business does
not exist in the Journal Office today. We,
in writing this article, do not wish to cast
any bad reflections upon the Journals
former editor, who was hard working
man, but like many others in starting
out, had small capital, and an old say.
ing, sit won't live long" to work against,
but he planted the seed, and if be is living
today he can see that his labor was not in
vain, and no doubt he feels, as we do,
proud of the fact that we assisted to build
a paper that has lived for over "a years
and that is growing better as it ages"
Many thanks, Bro. Addison, for your
words of commentator. The improve
ment in the JOURNAL since the JOS shows
'the Sun do move" and that the paper
has changed from four-page try weekly
to an eight.page weekly-always out on
time. The Times, by the way, shows
that the exJournalist learned thing or
two in ye olden days which he is now
putting to'good account Our regards to
the Times. q
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05

The House voted unanimously on
Saturday to strike from the Urgent De-
ficiency bill the provision for the second
payment of mileage to the Senators and
representatives Of the present Congress,
thus wiping out scandal which involved
a raid on the Treasury for $I75,ooo, which
the members would have put into their
own pockets. Not single member had
the courage to vote for the "grab" when
the time came, and the motion to strike
from the bill the item for mileage was
unanimously carried.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05

For one who has been declared dead
and buried, politically, as often as w
]. Bryan has by the republican and gold
bug democratic papers. that gentleman
appears to be causing deal of worry and
sleeplessness to those self-constituted
guardians of the party, who are busy
selecting democratic presidential can
didste. and framing a platform upon
which to place him. Mr.. Bryan's sim
cerity, courage and honesty of purpose
cannot be doubted, and it is pretty safe
- ~ wiliStir up the ''reorganizers'
ID. LOUIS convention. His paper,
- Commoner, has just completed its
fourth year. and with a circulation of
40, 900 per week is no mere of dead
one" than is its editor, who with firm
faith in the sincerity, loyalty and purpose
of those who in the campaign of 1896 and
1900 made such brave fight for demo-
cratic principles. invites the cooperation
of all who desire to have the government
administered according to the maxim Of
equal rights to all and special privileges
to none.'"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05

Calls have been issued for meeting
of the national committee of the western,
or fusion wing of the Peoples party and
the southern, or midroad wing, to meet
February ~. The two committees Will
meet together in St. Louis for the purpose
of setting time and place, and adopting
a method of nominating Peoples party
candidates for president and vice-presi-
dent. While the two wings of the party
are separate and distinct, they are acting
together, having declared truce at the
Denver conference in July last.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Rayner For United States Senator.

Hon. Isidor Rayner. of Baltimore, was
nominated Wednesday night by the dem
ocratic caucus for election to succeed
Louis E. McComas as United States SEN
ator from Maryland. His term of six
years will commence on the 4th of March,
1905.
The caucus virtually ended one of the
most bitter Senatorial contests aud dead
locks in the history of the State, and the
democratic machine with all the power
behind it, was unable to nominate former
|Governor Smith, nor was Germans
hoice, Bernard Carter, the railroad cor
Rration attorney, able to land the plum.
Rayner was opposed by all organization
uences but was the popular choice of
people and made determined fight,
h finally secured him the nominal
The General Assembly has been
ion a month and has transacted
Dally no business at all, the Sena-
1~ouiOSh CiONhih6 oiA iSS ioidiiObb
be taxpayers of the State paying some
Thing over $1,000 day for the privilege
of seeing Gorman ard the other leaders
who control party affairs in Maryland,
play at the game of politics.
With law sanctioning the election OF
Senators by popular vote such spectacle
as has been enacted in the Maryland leg
islature would be impossible. and the re-
suit obtained Wednesday night in caucus
would have been brought about without
the hold-up Of public business for month
at the expense of theltaxpayers. But SO
long as the present method of election is
followed. just so long will it be possible
for repetition of such political Juggling
TO occur, while the people stand and look
on, powerless to prevent the squandering
of their taxes to pay an idle legislature,
which is at the mercy of few politicians
who constitute the ring"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05

The close of the calendar year exhibits
the United States at the head of the
worlds exporting nations. we having sold
during the year $I,457.5oS,7S3 worth in
products some thirty million dollars
worth more than Great Britain. In a
single generation Uncle Sam has more
than doubled his exports and has risen
from the fourth to the first place as a
world provider.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on thu
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test; THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
The Sun Almanac.

The Sun Almanac FOR 1904 has been re-
ceived. This is the 2eth issue of this val
liable publication, aud contains between
its blue cover pages fund of information
of statistical aud histor cal nature, ar
ranged and indexed so as to be readily
found, making this little ''blue book"
one to be priced as ready reference. We
extend our thanks for the little volume
which is the peer Of its class.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets-Unequalied for Con-
stipation.

Mr.. A. R. Kane. a prominent druggist
of Baxter Springs. Kansas, says: "Cham-
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, are,
in my Judgment. the most superior prep
aration of anything in use today for con-
stipation. They are sure ia action and
with no tendency 10 nauseate or grippe.
For sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05

A political wit takes the following shy
at our own Arthur Pue: "The fact that
the democratic party has for several years
been short of pie, is no reason why it
should now Gormandize itself"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
NOTICE
u.s. couar ron ozorI oousrr,l

By THE ORPHANS CouRr ron CECIL CousrY,l
January l. 1904.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex.
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
OF they will be cited up.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
What Are They ?

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. new remedy for stomach troubles,
biliousness. and constipation. and good
one. Price rs cents. For sale by Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Will it be German and Rayner or
Rayner and German At any rate it
won't be German and "me too"

The machine was badly damaged at
Annapolis this week and the managers
had better get Carter to haul it to the
railroad shops for repairs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
CHINESE AS COTTON WORKERS

Noting the fact that Chinese labor
ers are being employed under contract
in South Africa, where the native labor
is unsatisfactory, the New Orleans
Picayune says: 'tIt is easy to SCI that
Chinese labor is going to be the rule
IN every country in the course of time.
It is labor that can be controlled and
dominated in manner that whites
will not endure, and the last demand
will be for Chinese. China, with one.
third of the earth's population, will be
able to furnish laborers for Europe and
America. Then we will have the "yel-
low peril, indeed" The Picayune is
unduly alarm d Already the China
man is looked upon here in the South
as the worthy successor of the brother
in black, when the last one of them
has donned a long tailed coat and gone
to preaching instead of blowing. John
Chinaman is tireless, patient toiIe1
in the field, lives economically, and in
many respects might prove a worthy
successor to Cuff in the field. Certain
is it the lynching habit would be cor.
rected, as with the Chinese here the
cause would be removed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
BOTH JURIsTs OF ABILITY.

The voters of southwestern Georgia
are particularly interested in the cleo
ton of supreme court justices on April
20, the date of the state primary, mas
much as south Georgian and hon.
ored fellow citizen, Justice William
81. Fish, is candidate to succeed to
the honorable position he has filed for
years with such distinguished ability.
Then, too, Justice Simmons has oppo-
sition for the exalted position he now
occupies and with which his honorable
name has been SO long associated. He,
too, has thousands of staunch friends
in Americas and throughout this Sec
ton of Georgia who will esteem it a
privilege to again support HIM for su-
preme court justice, 1t goes without
saying that both Justices Simmons
and Fish will be cordially supported
for the honorable Offices to which they
aspire and which they now fill with
such distinguished ability. Sum.er is
overwhelmingly IN their column.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
NAPoLEoN's PROPHECY.

1t has been nearly century since
Napoleon, speaking through DR.. o. Mea-
ra at st, Helena, warned the British
not to waken the sleeping Chinese
giant, predicting that once he was
aroused and realized his power, he
would become menace to the civlliza
ed world, and to Europe especially.
Napoleon also said that once aroused,
China would drive the British out of
India
British statesmen have never taken
Napoleon's prophecies seriously, but
who can say that the Exile of st. Hell
ena did not utter a prophecy which
may yet come true? Some day the Ce
lestial Empire will know its power, and
when it does it's untold millions will
not be content to idle their time away
while the balance of the world is ad-
vanc.ng, The advent of railways in
China, the growth of commerce with
foreign nations, the inevitable contact
with other people which comes with
freer commerce are sure to enlarge the
Chinese vision, and to render the sleep
ing giant menace to other powers
The present non-progressive dynasty
must eventually give way before the
enlightened craftsmanship of men like
WI Ting Fang, and when that time
comes China will be force to be reck-
oned with.
It is folly to say the Chinaman will
not fight. Under proper training he
will make a good soldier, and as the
supply is practically inexhaustible, 9TH
er powers will find when he takes the
| field, great difficulty IN withs' anding
him. AS matter of fact, all races will
fight under proper leadership The
Chinese are not likely to prove an ex
ception to the almost universal rule
Great Britain's India possessions are
now menaced by the legions of the
Gear, and the time may come, as Ma
poleon predicted, when the yellow
men of Asia will become their most
dangerous foes No man can foresee
what will happen fif y years hence in
that quarter of the world Nashville
American.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
GEORGIA PRIMARY APRIL 20.
Convention VIII Be Held Wednesday

June /.
Atlanta, March "Wednesday
April 20, the Democrats Of Georgia
will be given an opportunity to ex
press their preferences at the polls
for state officers, judges and solicitors
general, and on Wednesday, June /
the officers SO chosen as we'll as dele
gates to the national convention and
electors for president and vice pres.
ident of the United States will be
named by the state Democratic con.
vention which will assemble at noon
ON that day in the hall of the house
of Representatives at the capitol
The foregoing Is the result, in brief
of the work of the state Democratic
executive committee which met Mon
day morning in the convention hall
at the Piedmont hotel The meeting
was one of interest and Importance
Save on one minor point there was nc
contest before the committee and g
general spirit of harmony prevailed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

To beat Roosevelt next fall the De-
mocracy must select a wise, conserVa-
tive leader. No other will secure the
great independent vote, and no man
can win without it. People who think
this vote, estimated at more than >
million, can be ignored, know little of
national politics. The independent
voter does not like Roosevelt, but he
will support him unless better man
b sads the Democratic ticket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

The postoffice department is daily
growing in magnitude, aud it requires
men of the highest integrity and bust
ness ability in its conduct. The appro-
priation bill for posto1ices and post
roads, as prepared in the house, carries
the enormous amount of $4,000, 900
OF this $21 ZOO, 900, or about one-eighth
of the total, is for free rural delivery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
SOLDIERS GUARD PRISONER.
Negro Who Killed Mall cIert rhrea

Negro Who Killed Mall Cierk Threat.
ened by Lynchers.
Meridian, Miss, March Three
full companies of state troops sur.
rounded the county jail here Monday
night, in which is lodged j. p. Paris,
negro who is charged with the kill
ing of John r. Stockton, mail clerk,
the serious wounding of j. A. Bass,
another clerk, and the robbery of the
mail car on the Alabama Great South.
ern train, which left this city Monday
morning for Birmingham.
Paris was captured early Monday
by bloodhounds following a bloody
trail, strewn with bits of registered
letters and other mail matter, from
the scene of the hold-up to a negro
cabin, where Paris was found.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

Congressman Burton, of Ohio, chair
man of the rivers and harbors commit
tee of the house, and one of the strong
est men on the republican side, raises a
timely protest against the pending ap-
preparation of 500, 900, 900 for the navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

Virginia has just enacted a law which
permits the victim of Negroes assault
to give her testimony by deposition
and not go into court and be subject
to cross-examination, and nearly all of
the Southern States will probably en-
act it. No doubt it will be a strong
preventive against lynch1ng,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

Texas has inaugNrated another
lynching method. At Winnsboro, in
that state, dynamite was exploded un-
der the home of a woman and the I'm
fortunate creature was blown to pieces.
That is one more illustration of how
the spirit of murder develops if I'm
checked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

That .Tammany Hall is going to
make resolute effort to carry the
New York State delegation to st.
Louis favorable to the nomination of
ex-President Cleveland is becoming
more apparent every day. The meet :
ing of the Tammany Hall general com
mittee Of the Twenty-ninth assembly
district, Wednesday night, is regarded
as the formal launching of the CIeYe-
land boom by the Wigwam.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

Whatever diverse opinions may be
held as to the Panama incident, the
government is irrevocably committed
to the construction of the great canal,
and the south will probably be the
greatest beneficiary of the enterprise.
Let 'er build.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

Admiral Nakhimoff would seem to
be the Russian commander to make
Admiral Togo live up to his name.
The Togo who won't go should be
made to go, and Nakhimoff might be
able to knock him off, " says the Sa
vannah News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
HUNGER Feared More than Shells.

New York, March "A report from
Port Arthur state, says a dispatch
from Tien Tsin to The American, that
the town is already on short rations
and that prices of. foodstuffs are ex-
orbitant Few, if any, Of the civil
fans. are left, but there are enough
to feed to occasion anxiety on the
part OF the authorities and hunger is
feared more than the japanese shells,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

The president is finding some diff
Guilty in securing desirable men to
serve on the canal commission. Per-
haps he wants men of good political
character, also good moral character.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

Mile Kscheschinskala, Russia's most
famous and accomplished dancer, is
going to the theater of war. The Japs
should put in an order for an asbestos
curtain at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
Elijah oowie Wants Protection,

New York, March John Alexan
Dire Dowie, of Zion City, H., has ap
pealed to the American consul for pro
lection, according to an American dis
patch from Melbourne. When the
mob broke up his meeting Sunday he
is said to have hidden three hours in
the organ loft. 4eafter his meet
ings will be held b@Gi locked doors
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

Korea seems to be in the unfortunate
situation where both the Japanese and
Russian armies will use her for forag~
ing purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

That Russian warship will be com
PEELED to leave Shanghai. The Chi
nese want no warlike Shanghai
ROSTERS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

Korea has withdrawn from the
Worlds Fair. This will make room
for another alfalfa patch from Kansas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
The law strictly allows the privilege
of collecting for legal advertisements
in advance. The public is put on
notice that unless the money accom-
panies the advertisement the same
need not be brought to this office, for
they will not be inserted. There will
be no exception to this rule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
NOTICE.

We Will keep your suits cleaned,
pressed and repaired for One Dollar
per month IN advance, No, 3os Lamar
street, Americas, Ga.
Fl, A. MAsHBURN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
A GOOD POSITION

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Is TO ind it. We have openings and receive daily
calls for Secretaries and Troasurers of business
houses, Superintendents, Managers, Engineers, Ex-
pert Bookkeepers, Travelling Statesmen Executive,
clerical and technical positions of ell kinds paying
Write for plan and booklet.
HAPGOODS (Inc.)
pennsylvania BLDG, 1901 Chestnut St., phlla.
Offices in New York, Chlcago and II other cities
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
K ALL w AY.
Schedules Effective, Feb, 9TH, 1904

Arrival and departure OF trains at Ameri-
Gus, Ga.-Central of Georgia Railway Pas
sengcr Station. Goth Meridian Time.