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The Crawfordville Advocate.
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ATKINSON, fit FLURY.
Entered at the fust Office (it Crawford
viH« On Hd Second CIjus Matter.
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A. 1 LUKY, )
Cl: \w Fom>vn.t.K. Ga. . May 17. I8ff5.
From now . n until the close, of !»*»«.
promises to tin* be biggest political
fight ever made in America. '1 his may
seem to be an off year in polities,
it will be a year of education, politically
fvir ihe whole country.
.fudge (ioff has recently rendered a
derision in ihe South Caiolitm dispen
•ary law, aud rules that the law is un
constitutional in so lar as it affects
commerce 1»« tween the States. This
means that liquor can be shipped into
Carolina. It is said that Governor
Evans will pay very little attention to
this ruling, and "ill still enforce the
dispensary law to the letter.
According to nil reports, absconding
bankers oftke country stole 821,000,000
v( the people's money Inst year. What
an indictment on our best “banking
system the world ever saw.” What mi
indictment on the intelligence of the
American people, Government banks
will abolish theft and afford the people
a Safe deposit for their money.—Free
2’rcM Colby. Kan.
The price of Hour is advancing to a
considerable extent. We would have
no objection to this if there was plenty
of money in circulation, and the ones
to be hem* tit ted were those that pro¬
duced this necissary commodity; but
„ueh is not Ihe case. The parties that
are to reap the benefits of this rise nre
speculators who combitic and corner
in order to extort unjust tribute from
the poor of the land. East year’s crop
of wheat has long since gone out oi the
hands of the people who produced it.
The recent advance made in the price
of cotton is of no benelitto tire tanner
who raised it, lot it like, wheat has
passed into the hands of speculators.
We rise tojretnark—and our language of
is plain—where did the organizers
the bimetallic party get the names and
addresses of Topulist committeemen
and organizers all over the Lulled
States? Every prominent worker in
this country has received blank peti¬
tions and forms for organizing Popu¬
lists and others into clubs of this new
party which starts out with « declara¬
tion that the People’s party must be
disbanded.
We remember the fate of Dr. Ma
curie, who, it is charged, allowed his
mailing list to be used for a similar
purpose by the democrats.
There is a nigger in tlie wood-pile
and the sooner he is smoked out the
better. When the People’s party gets
ready t<> surrender it wants the job
done openly and above board.—Ken¬
tucky Populist.
The Democratic party in ’Off will have
silver at 10 to 1 in their platform. The
Republicans will advocate silver “at a
ratio.” Cleveland Democrats will vote
for Ren Harrison and honest Republi
i*an« who get their eves open will vote
the Populist 1 ticket.—Chicago Express,
There is no doubt but that the Demo
cratic party will be willing to put any
thing in their platform, in which
will insure them another “chance.”
Brother Democrat, do you believe that
Mr. Cleveland is responsible ., for your
party’s miserable failure? H you do.
won't vou acknowledge it must be a
pretty pretty weak «> as party i «'iy of men who will
lend , . both
suffer one wicked mau to
themselves and tlieir constituents to dc
si ruction ? Don't you know it would
be a repetition of the same thiug,should
the Democratic party secure another
chance?
The new silver party or rather the
breeze started by this new party is
breaking the Democratic party all to
smash. Conventions will be called in
nearly every State to determine what
rhe will of the people really is. This
thing has gone so far that it cannot be
smoothed over and hence the growing
talk of Mr. Cleveland forauother term,
Let the uierrv war go on we say. Let
us keep up a vigorous campaign of ed¬
ucation upon legitimate lines and this
eutire ruction will end in our favor.—
The People’s party is organized. It
nas 1,000 papers and stands ready to re¬
ceive all who wish to enlist under 11 s
W,r. There l.nei.her . or he
cesMtv iai our going o any ot ler party.
Besides this there is no ot ier pa- y to
go to if we warned to. The Republican
party will soon be in the same fix the
Democrats arc, and then we can have
a rich harvest if we stand firmly by the
legitimate demands of the Omaha plat
form.—National Watchman.
•Advertise in this paper.
THE PREMIUM ON GOLD.
A correspond cut wants to know how
ih<- iiotii-i hiui bond *\ndicate can
make any money by purchasing refined
gold at a premium when the coined
gold remains at par.
It i» as i asy as falling off a log—and
i yen easier. By purchasing the gold at
the refineries the svudicate keeps it out
of the mints. This will aid in making
another bond issue necessary. And
j ( . v ,. ry (1 , lllar of goM that the govern
j II|e|Jt j ms bought under the Cleveland
administration has been bought at a
t premium.
qq, c k , 0 )d t !iat the Rothschild svndi
cate sold to the government was bought
at an immense premium. The syndi¬
cate has acknowledged to pocketing ten
millions on the transaction, and every
dollar of that premium could have been
made by the government if the treasury
had been managed with any sense or
discretion, or with an eye to the inter
| esis of the people.
We bone our correspondent sees the
point.—( (institution.
THE BALANCE SHEET.
The debts of this country, corporate,
state, municipal and private are estim¬
ated at 840,000,000. The national debt
in 1800 is 8801,000,104 aud groWing;the
-tale aud municipal debt is 81,111,210,-
442 and is growing. The aveiagefann
aud home debt is 81,288 for farm and
8924 for homes, making an aggregate
of 82,100,000,000. Mortgage indebted,
ness of business real estate, street rail¬
ways, etc., 81,000,000,000; indebted
ness to national banks for borrowed
money, 81,153,7<.>H,S0G; indebtedness to
private banks for borrowed money, 82,-
201,7114,292. Now if we add the in¬
crease for the last four years at the
rate that debts increased during the 10
years which the census covers, we shall
have enough to swell the amount to
840,000,000,000. Now during the time
between 1880 and 1800 we had icached
800,000,000,000 in accumulated capital.
Rut in the last two years values have
shrunk 10 per cent, which would reduce
our accumulated capital to 830,000,000,
000. lienee our debts exceed our cap¬
ital 810,000,000,000. That is progress¬
ing backwards will) a vengeance, Still
tlie last Congress thought, and the
President still thinks, that we can af¬
ford to tread on silver and prevent ag¬
riculture ftom becoming prosperous.
There is no steadiness to anything we
have except our debts.—Farmers’
Voice.
The colonization of new comers to
this States forebodes no good to tin
poor laboring people of this country.
Already thousands of people in this
State are without homes and employ¬
ment, aud this new move to bring more
laborers into our State, we are inclined
to believe will be detrimental to the
best interest of the laboring people of
our own State. Let us first provide
homes and employment for our own
people, and when this is done, and if
any room is left, then new colonies
c-an be invited into our State.
AUSTRALIAN BALLOT SYSTEM.
We hear a great deal about the An*
tralian Ballot System in our country of
] a te years. It is a system of voting
that grew out of the many unfair
means used to carry elections in Aus
traha. I he class ot people hrst.nlial
inn., * ustia ia was mo a "- 1 1 1 •'
>d ^ ^ thft ca „, Int|mida .
(io| , Md bl . ib , ry . bccaiIU , alarrai „ 8 , v
estaul . F or many days before the
election , voters were besieged , , and ,
coaxed, and teased and bribed for the
promise of votes. It did not end here.
Followed to the polling places by these
political “wire-workers,” they were
J watched and frightened and confused
into voting a ticket which perhaps was
| not only contrary to their better judg
nient but dangerous to the best
1 ests of the government. Amidst this
i state of affairs, Francis 8 Dutton, a
! member of the South Australian Leg
islature, came forward with the plan
of a secret ballot.
Like everything new it was opposed
by even the most honest element.
But notwithstanding it became a law
in 1857. A great change at once came
about. Each elector passed into an
enclosure where he was left aloue with
j himself and his lenscience. He could
I choose and vote the tieket of his own
selection aside from the knowledge of
the world, pass out quietly and go un¬
molested about his business.
The popularity of this system won
such universal favor that it was adopt
j ami Aiassacnusfcus in 188 b.
Since that tituc mauv states and mu
nicIpaluie5 have adopted the system,
The object is to secure secrecy
voting aud check bribery and intmnda
j tion.
j Ballots are printed at public expense
fhey contain the names of all candi
date* of all parties, and none other can
b»-used. A soiled ticket may be ex
chained with the election officer*.
The voter, after obtaining a ticket,
retires to a cooth provided w ith shell
and pencil, where lie marks his ticket
w ithin the allotted time, passes out
and deposits his ballot without any
communication. In eases of blindness
ami illiteracy the law makes provisions
for assistance in marking ballots.
Although the secret ballot may not
entireh prevent briberv. it will lie a
very effectual cheek to it. for a man
purchasing a vote lias a curiosity ’ in
seeing it safely deposited.
When money is made less potent in
elections the candidates of novelty and
capital arc placed, as they should be,
on an equal fooling.—Normal
or.
THE PROGRAMME FOR 189G.
The f hieago Weekly Senlinel gives
Ihe following as the programme for
is« a; :
From one to three men control the
old party forces in each county—they
are usually bankers.
From one to five men control the old
party forces m each State—they are
usually bankers.
From five to a dozen men, acting as
a unit, control the old party forces of
the United States—they are invariably
bankers, and don’t all live on the same
side of the ocean, either.
Those dozen men, we will say, who
control both old parlies, will doubtless
continue to control them during the
next campaign.
It will no doubt continue to be their
policy, as in rhe past, to shift the reins
of government from one old party to
the other whenever the people clamor
for a change, taking care that in the
campaign shuffle and election deal the
trump cards go to the Ranker dozen.
'Flic Republican party is slated to
win next time. The candidate will
probably be Morton, or Ilairison, or
Allison. Xext to Cleveland and John
Sherman these three are men after the
bankers’ own hearts. Cleveland will
take a rest. John is needed in the
senate.
'I he issue will be silver, with any or
all of the changes which can be rung
upon it.
The Democratic party is no more
dead or dying than was the Republican
party two years ago. It will not be
rent in twain so as to put out two
tickets in 18D(i, because the Rankers’
dozen would not have it so.
The Rankers’ dozen are simply re¬
organizing the two old parties on new
lines.
When they get through, the Repub¬
lican party will be composed of gold
basis Republicans and Democrats.—
Cleveland will be their prophet aud the
Rank of England shall lead them.
The Democratic party will be made
up as usual, of the conservative, non
progressive do-nothing element of all
classes.
To boom the silver question into
prominence, the Chicago Tribune and
other shvlock organs are furnishing the
wind against which “Coin's Financial”
kite is mounting to the skies. While
watching the flight of the silver kite
people are not bothering tlieir heads
about bonds and banks and tlie Bank
ers’dozen. It's a substitu e for
tariff.
It is also 011 this programme to divide
ur disintegrate the People’s party with
(bis gi iv e r shibboleth,
, lu , in iepUM.it >\ u pas te
’ » a ,
money power, through their executive
comu)Utee , he JJankcr9 . (1 ozen, are
making a change of programme. New
puppets and figure-heads will appear
°“ ll » e sce " e ’ but ‘ hc »«an,pulations
"I 111 *™ , I 8:uue > n ™ lblc
'
wires, by the same hands, 1 and the rc
^‘Pts . «f f the , b mx office ffl wrllgo into . the , hc
' 8 ’
" ! ‘ leones party con
cerned, it’s the same old fight against
lb e ' same old 1 enemv * '
j 1 hey must keep it up; stand by the
j P !; * tl01 m tll! another is promulgated by j
a eople s 1 arty national convention; j
''^'ht toes without and deal summarily
with traitors within our camps and
rauks; l ,ush lbu work " f education and
organization and “keep in the middle
of the road.”
The People’s party will then deserve
to v iu aud it will wiu.
OVER IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
i It is unfortunate that our neighbors
! in the Palmetto Slate are now brought
face to face with the serious problems
1 which confront them under the
ions of Judges Goff aud Sitnonton.
These decisions knock out the regis
tratiou law entirely, the court holding
that the certificates heretofore required
purpose «'* I'^itelfor of disfranchising ,be role as aud mauv avo.r.d nc
j j gr oes as possible. A perpetual
u on has been issued restraining' the
supervisor of registration from carrying
out the provisions of the law.
In the dispensary case the decision is
t0 the effect that the dispensary act
violates the interstate commerce law.
Hereatter citizens of Somh Carolina
may import liquor from any State and tn-* ,
keep it for their personal use. The
junction issued restrains officers from
seizim* liquor in transit or after ils ar¬
rival in South Carolina, unless the citi*
z '- ni> receiving it vioi. te the law- regu
lating its sale.
It is natural that these rulings -liould
cause considerable excitement among
the people who are most interested in
them, lint it is not likely that they will
he resisted. W e do not believe that
Governor Evan- will defy the federal
authority. He may, as be has the right
to do. continue to enforce the registra
non and dispensary laws, in order to
have contempt cases made that will go
up to the supreme court and be tits
posed of by the final authority, but in
all essential respects tie will remain a
loyal supporter of the federal laws.
Still, it is unfortunate that these
questions and problems have come to
the iiont in South Carolina. Our sister
State was one. of the latest to recover
from the evils of the reconstruction
period, but the.South Carolinians have
leaped to the front, and they are now
reaping the rewards of their energy,
industry and economy. They can bet¬
ter afford to modify their registration
and dispensary acts than to take a siep
backward, but we have so much con¬
fidence in their wisdom and eonserva
tism that we look forward to their
speedy settlement of the questions
which are now vexing
tut ion.
T R \A B C\
What does it mean? Can you guess?
ECONOMY is the road to WEALTH.
It is Economy to buy the best goods at
the LOWEST TRICE.
FLOUR AND TOBACCO
Our Leaders.
kinds All GROCERIES Our iness. bus j
of i
Meat is so high you ought to econo¬
mize by buying
Molasses and Syrup.
We have them at low prices. We need
your trade, you probably need the
goods we keep. Try us, try us, try us.
ARRINGTON BR0S&CO
621 Broad Street.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
March 17—ly.
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WASHINGTON, D. C.
Atlanta had an 885JXH) fire on Satur¬
day night last.
q„W oUDscrlDe r ;k« for It, th<« ini. nmier- pape
,
only o-te doHar a year.
Backbone and Bullion
Rules the marts of the land, those two hard to beat. Invigora*
tors has placed the Rest Stock of Goods at the cheapest
Store in Augusta, to get your
S P It 1 X G 0 U 1 F I T.
One Dollar will do the Work of t\VO. The goods VOU Want at
- X'TlCeS ■ TO . OXtH eg__jA *> wii© «> *TMry\#»ca AimSS.
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}, j 1 ” n r l f La’teo Remnants at nO cents per pound,
(; 1-4 e^nt Fruit of Loom Blench waists. im
o- ccnts , f or Bovs Percale shirt
2d cents for Ladies Percale waists.
Cottonades, Ginghams, Calicoes, Worsteds, Shirts, Drawers Oil Cloths,
•Stockings, cheaper than you ever saw before.
GET YOUR SPRING OR EASTER DRESS NOW.
Silks from 21 a yard to 71 cents.
Worsteds !) cents a yard to 2o cents double width,
p ing lc> Handkerchiefs lc, 10 Pencils le. Calicoes 4c, Hose 1c, Gloves 10c,
shirts lie, Spool cotton 2c, Ball Thread lc, Collars 5c, Ruttonsilktwist 0c,
Towels 1c, Napkins 5c, and everything at bottom prices at
P. D. HORKAN & CO’S.,
842 Broad Street I ■■ Augusta, Ga,
We Have t.
The Largest,, the most Complete and Finest Stock of
SPRING CLOTHING
For Men, for Boys, for Children ever seen in Augusta.
Here you can find a complete Clothing Store from the cheapest to the best.
Every shape, and size Man can be fitted. A call will convince Handkerchiefs you and
you will be satisfied. Another case of ‘Japanette’
iust received. Five for One Dollar.
I, C. LEVY & CO "5
TATT OR-FTT CX CLUilULRO, OTTITFR^ AUGUSTA, GA.
J. J. DICKS & BRO.
Wholesale and Retail
GROCERS
AND
Commission Merchants,
ooi BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.
W e solicit the trade of Columbia and adjoining counties,
and will sell goods ascheapas any house in Augusta.
-
rjhristmas oells are Ringing
AT FARGO’S
A Present for Everybody for a Song.
WEAT TO BU'57'.
C hildren’s Rockers. Fooi Stools.
Ladies and Gents Rockers. Rugs.
Ladies' Secretaries. Rook (’uses.
Cabinets. Revolving Rook Cases.
Pedestals.
500 SOLID OAK'TABLES AT $1.00
rarlor Suits. Library aud Hall Chairs.
Chamber Suits. Hat Racks.
Dining Library Suits. Sideboards.
Suits. Raby ( arriages.
Lace Curtains.
100 PLUSH SEAT CHAIRS AT $2.50,
Portieres. Silver Cases. Reception Chaus,
Ease,s. Cribs and Cradles. Mantel Tops.
L umbrella Stands, Screens. Cheval Glasses.
5 WHITE MAPLE CHAMBER SUITS AT $35
A carpet for $ io, $15, $20 and $25, made and laid. Am
closing out all Holiday Goods.
! George J. Fargo,
630 Broad Street. jan 4ly
MISS E. HUGHES,
o 0 Fashionable % Milliner, 0 #
920 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.
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Through the medium of this paper. Miss M. Hughes solicites the trade of the
people of Columbia and adjoining counties, and invites a careful inspection of
her SPRING .Stock of :::::::
MILLINERY AND NOTIONS.
and Her are extensive offered at line the of Spring Hats very are the lowest most figures attractive,
A visit to her store will convince you that it will be to your interest to give
her your patronage. mar28—c.
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