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y-,f >. r,-? , $ ft* 9 ft 1* tt ?]r T c& "tCAMDEN,"S. C., MARCH 27,"\M BISMARCK The resignation of the greatest living statesman and diplomat as premier of the German Empire, caused by the interference of the Emperor in the sole control of subordinates in the office which by a rule established as far back as 1S-V2 the Chancellor had a right to exercise, has awakened world wide surprise and criticism, and has given rise to multifarious surmises as to what it means and what will be its outcome. Bismarck and Germany have been so long identified that it is difficult to disconnect them in anything appertaining to the inter es's or welfare of this creation of his mighty genius. When called to the ClmncelloraU* in 1SG*2 by the stern but patriurchiul old William, he found Prussia scarcely recovered from tiic pert urbations of 1918 an J in the throes of agitation between constitutionalism and absolutism, while Austria was the recoghised head of the German States, lie began forthwith to lay his plans for the aggrandisement of Prussia and ultimate absorption and centralization of powei by excluding Austria, and then unifying Germany under the King of Prussia: We cannot follow him as, like a sleuth hound, he pursued his fchemc "craftily, boldly relentlessly in tbeSchlcswick-Ilolstcin war, and wresting those provinces from gallant little Denmark?nor on the ilaming heights olSadowa, where >.Io!tke hurled his concentrated legions on the front and flank of the Austrian host, and the Hapsburg eagle i i il._ 1,? IlOWCtl 111 WUICIU IU lllf J. 1U39UIU nuiiumu, and that haughty Empire was eliminated forever from German hegemony?nor in the sanguinary, steady and ever victorious march from the Rhine to Paris, irradiated by the sple ndors of Gravelottc, Sedan and Met*, the shortest, bloodiest and brainiest war in history, culminating in the crowning of the King as Kaiser of United Germany at Versailles, in the palace of "1c . grand Monnrque," January, 1S71, followed by the ticaty of peace fu which 1c belle France ]>aid five milliard of francs indemnity and l"st fair Alsace and beautiful Lorraine. JI is purpose whs accomplished, but the difficulties of unifying and satisfying the respective kingdoms, and building up the superstructure of empire on a deep and lasting foundation, stared him in the fact? lie had, too, a foreign policy to inaugural? which should steer between the insidious machinations of tl.c Pope, the craftiness and jealousy of Russia, the litter memories of Austria, and the malignant, burning hatred of France, while the regulations of the domestic economy of the Empire and development of its resources engaged his most earnest and serious attention. For twenty years he has held the helm as Chancellor cf this unified Empire, and lias devoted his energy and brain to its welfare, and leaves Germany the wonder and, admiration of the world. The young Eua -in u ? ?T?I jierur, fiiiijuu^ii cu uuouiui.oi, uau uvaimined to bow to the gathering storm of socialism, with a suspected predisposition lor war. At <uxv rate lie and the iron Chancellor, the originator and fashioner of his Empire, and tl.e trusted aiufe beloved counsellor of hisgrand-fnther, have agreed to disagree and his resignation has been accepted. Capviavi, a soldier, lies been called to his portfolio, with no apparent special qualifications for the position. Europe siatids agape, and developments arc anxiously expected. The young Emperor is cither a scatterbrain, war-wild enthusiast. or an able and earnest statesman. We shall see. His acceptance of Bismarck's resignation was a bold act and indicates an unexpected degree of self-reliance and selfeonfidence. A I Thus retires the central figure of Europe? and the greatest political intellect of this century, i'allyrand was net more astute. Mettcmieh ruorc far-seeing, nor Gortschakoflt more insistent, lie combined all of their ability, with more action and magnetic influence. They dallied, lie acted. Thcv resorted to subterfuges, lie went at iiis mark with the fo:ce and whizz of a rifle bull, ami yet when occasion demanded could trim cud mislead too. Neither Cromwell nor Louis XlVth exercised more influence on their epochs than this great man, and no one in modern times, tuilfeii?_Vc Napoleon, has dominated Europeans to a greater degree. Can Germany do without him at this juncture? Events develop men, and the young Emperor may prove a new Johnn to the great Fatherland. A FEW REFLECTIONS SUGGESTED BY THE "LODGE ELECTION HILL." \ ! Chandler "the malignant" hnsintrodu-j ccd an election bill in the Senate, and Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, one in the House. The latter ia an elaborate affair of over twenty sections, and is a perfect dragnet to catch Republican votes and turnover Districts enough in the South to the Republican party to enable it to maintain a majority in the House. The election of ltep- , resentatives h to be virtually placed in the hands of the United States District Judge, who appoints the registrars and tabulates the returns of the various precincts. The polling places are arranged to suit Republican purposes and managed in accordance therewith. And on petition of five huu circa voters u;c aisinci juugo reany utices possession of the election. Fortunately for ns we liave the pure, high-minded and ' patriotic bimonton as our District Judge. 1 but the law will be so formed as to tie his ! hands and make him perforce the adminis- | trillion of a measure he will contemn and despise. It is a subtle, determined effort to maintain power in Congress at all hazzards, and ultimately to control the ' Electoral College and the Senate. It is < one of those devices born of their return to { power, and the clicet of its contemplated s passage is beginning to l>e recn in the ad- j dress of that moribund llcpuUiean leader, Ellcry Drayton, to tho faithful, who see in this measure, if it becomes u law, a chance for "themselves, ur.d especially if < dissension in tho Democratic parly 1 through the Shell movement should cc- f cur. This movement has caused a broad j grin to wreath the countenance of Itepub- . iican leadeis, local and state, and to effect 1 a breach they will vote for any dissatisfied i Dein<.<-,ats. And vol, in vie* <>? probable Federal interference, and the concentrated deviltry of Chandler, Lodge, Ingalls and others, and the possible dissension in our own ranks, these agitators of sitnon pure farmers' movement, on their own line, regardless of party machinery, seem determined to precipitate action, and turn the State into a seething political cauldron. Xo one can foresee the future, and all we can do is to hope that the conservatism of all classes of the Democratic parly will hold the movement under such check, if successful, as to force them to remain within proper bounds. The Harrison administration is endeavoring to build up a Southern party by desertions from the Democratic party, under the name of independents, and has bestowed olliees here and there on such. It lias not made much progress as yet. but stands ready to holdout a helping hand. Lodge come# forward with a niearurc lo disturbnnd agitate the Sonth, and antiSouthern fauatics, both in the Senate and [louse, have on their studying caps* to assist in every sohemc to worry and harass Southern Democrats. Unfortunately we are not united in our views, and ambitious men arc seeking to divide us still more. The Convention which meets in Columbia to-day in accordance with Shell's call, lias a heavy responsibility resting Jupon it. It can become the instrument of harmony or of discord?an emolicnt or an irritant. Lot Lodge's bill become a law and Chandler's purposes become statutory, and dissension spread and become fastened 011 our party, and what becomes of Democratic supremacy in this State on the basis of a white man's government? ADDRESS OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The address of the Committee which is published in this issue of the Journal is a calm nnd thoughtful paper. How far it will meet the expectations of strict party line Democrats who do not sanction the Shell movement, or influence the adherents of this movement, remains to be seen. It is to be apprehended that they regard the Committee as a part of what they style the ring, anil will only laugh at its utterances. Shell called his convention as jphairtnan of the Executive Committee of the Farmers' Association, aud it would be in keeping with the movement, if nominations are maile and a platform is laid down, to appoint an Executive Committee, so that there will be two sneli committees in existence at the same time. And we presume this Committee will issue an address, and wc will then have two atldrcssc-s. This only shows where wo arc drifting. In view of this movement and such probabilities, wc cannot say wc arc thoroughly satisfied with the very ultra-conservative tone of the address. Hut the Committee doubtless bad more ^ight before it, and knew better what to uor- Boldness is, however., often the highest wisdom, and*"?v nrotest again9t the assumption of authiT?j?yj to call a convention by a clique and proceed t:> make nominations Outside of party machinery, might Imve struck a responsive cord among conservative party men of .'all classes. We defer our judgment in the exigency to the committees, and trust good will come ont of it. P We ought all to he interested in the welfare of the State, which is wrapped up in the perpetuity of Democratic power, and if this mild address will answer better we shall rejoice all the mere. Its warnings of probable Federal interference and the necessity for unitj in the party, aro well expressed, aud its plea that all differences of opinion as to the administration of the affairs of tLo State government should bespttted within the lines of the parfyorganization, ought to meet with a hearty amen from all truo Democrats. Its brevity is commendable, as the Committee ^eemed to think it dcragatovy to their dignity to answer the Shell manifesto, or impolitic at this stage. If his Convention adopt Shell's ideas the issue must be joined; and the Conimitteo act. If it fails to nominate, and puts forth a mild, conservative address, there will be nn nf>r.0Ksitv. Th is reasonable then to presume that wait aud see was a good line to adopt As the organ of the party, and charged with the responsibility to guard its interests, action in the near future seems inevitable. ? ?o- > THE LOUISIANA LOTTERY. "\Ye rejoice that Gov. Nichols, of Louisiana, lias refused the proiYer of $100,000 by this huge gambling machine to assist in work on the levees as nov threatened by the unprecedented flood in the Mississippi. It is a manly act of clie Governor, :ind a jnsf. rebuke. This company lias grown enormously rich and be:ome so influential with the Legisla,ure of that State as to defy opposition. On his refusal to accept, :hey offered $250,000 to some of die parisl.es. The United States gov eminent lias endeavored to restrain its operations jy closing the mails to the convey tnee of its checks or monoy, but they lave resorted to the express companies nstead. Tiieir dividends are cnornous, and its members are veritably clothed in purple and fine linen and i fare sumptuously every day. Tliey are extending their operations in tlic North-West, and havo a scheme before the North l'akota Legislature to advance money in large sums to reiieve the distress of the suffering occasioned by short crops last season and the terribly cold winter, and say that on the expiration of their charter in 18t)5 they will transfer headquarters to one of the new States i'hey will in time literally own and control their Legislaiure, and name the Senators in Congress. These facts show the extent of its operations and tlie vast sums forced from the pockets of the fools who dabble in lotteries. Leaving Out of consideration the immorality and sinfulness of this species of gambling, which cannot be justified either morally or religiously, wc sec what an enormous drain it is on our comparatively empoverished people. It is legalized gambling, and its dupes are to be numbered by the tens ond hundreds of thousands. There is a peculiar fascination about lottery tickets, and we have heard men on salaries say that they took one every mouth as a part of their :egulnr expenses. and had sper.t in twenty years $1000, and drawn, in some instances, ?50 during that whole time, but generally nothing. A few do draw of course, but the per centum is so small that they arc few and ;'ar between. There must be some hocuspocus about it, although the chances, as in faro, arc in favor of the dealer. It encourages a disposition to gamble, and is one of those snares which tempt young men to betray trusts reposed in them by engendering a spirit of gambling and speculation It is a demoralizing business, and! 3 I ought not to have legal sanction, and i it has been a surprise that the I Louisiana Legislature has from timej to time renewed its charter. It only! shows the influence of money on! legislation. We have always re-1 glutted that Beauregard and Early permitted themselves (o be used byj it to give a quasi of respectability to! its operations. 'J hey ought to be ashamed of themselves, and their connection with it has impaired the glamour which, as olJ, gallant and able Confederate leaders, hung around their names. Be it said to! Hampton's credit that the offer was I made to him, and he scorned it. ENGLISH CAPmL^IXTHE UNKTED STATES. We were surprised on reading an ; article on this subject in the North j ^American Review for February to j see the comparatively enormous j amount of English capital al r'eady invested in the United ; States, and seeking investment. There was a movement for a while in the direction of large ranches in the West but Ibey did not prove very remunerative. Then tbeir experi-j encc in the Erie, Lakeshorc and Wa- j ? - -- - . i hash Kail Koacl did not maice mem i happy. Attention has been turned in the direction of breweries, i ud some of the largest in the country? notably at Chicago, St. Louis, Aiilwaukio and New York?ere owned by them. They have invested alto in mines largely, and in lands in Florida and elsewhere. The wild-cat tendency is over.and a company's agent visiting London now to inter est capitalists, is subjected to severe scrutiny.'--nic.ro is an restitution called the "Ancient London Accountants," to which is sub- ^ mitted statements made, and they , frequently send a member to investi- , gate and report, and such rs its reputation that its reports give force ^ or a black c}*e to an enterprise. , English capitalists have adopted the rule now of putting one of their own | mcninchargo over here, and of re- 1 ceiving frequent repons, and of one j1 of tho directors visiting the concern, j' The "guinea pigs"?that is little di- j j rectors in London who attends meet- j | ings at a guinea a meeting, and are j < mere figure heads to give importance j' to the company?arc being disconn-!\ tcnanccd and only active working d rectors and interested are selected. , It is estimated that there are over j' $300,000,000 invrs'ed n w, and cpi-j* (al is flowing iu at the r.>te of $t.0C0,- j' 000 per week, and will in the ncarj, future run up to $1,000,000 per day. | The estimate is that l?y tne year, I 1900 there will he $1 00U,000,00o of i Knglish capital in the United States, j? This must tend to unite the two If countries more closely, and if any j 1 friction occurs, to necessitate the sub- < mission of it to arbitration. We f commend the article to our readers, i Kail Road Extension. i Messrs Bridgers, Bankin & Barry ] of the Bishopvilie K-iii Road, have 1 been prospecting np iu Kershaw with j* a view to extend ihg their road. We '? understand they have met with snfll-|i cient encouragement to extend tho f road, and it is altogether likely that!1 our friends in t.: c Tillers Ferry sec-' f tion and above, wh > have so long t needed rail road facilities will have ! the same in the near future.?BisliA opvillc Eagle. j i Address to the Democracy of South (Carolina. Rooms of State Executive Com- ' mittee, Columbia, S. C , March 14, '00. Upon the reorganization of the executive committee, in consequence j of the resignation of its chairman, I lion. James F. Izlar. it is deemed! proper to issue a brief to thci'e-; mocrncy of South Carolina, on the! eve of an important anil active cam-' paign, in which questions of vi-al concern to the State will be presented to tbo people, and in view of the stubborn fact that we are still confronted and menaced by the enemy, from whose control the Slate was redeemed in 187G. The existence of this enemy is none the less - .? f-r... ?1 j l,,.f,irll ?1? <11> or ?l IJIrJblA'l XJI HlbUi'w^.* .... .. ganizod and active foe to good government, it. is not so clearly seen as in former days. But the dominant party iu the Federal Government, Hushed with its restoration to exeeirive and legislative power, is just as determined to day as ever to wrest from our hands the control of this State, and as it loses ground in other sections of the country, the necessity becomes more imperative to regain a foothold in the Southern Stales, where the identical mass of ignorant voters, so long used to our disadvantage, are ready to respond to the call of their Republican leaders, whenever an opportunity is given for their resuscitation as a political power. The threatened inj terfereu.ee with the conduct of elections in sovereign States, which i* j being bo adroitly and persis ently I urged fit this time in the Uongrcss of the United States, makes it highly important that we shall net close or.r eyes to the dangers of the situation, or rest upon the victories of the past. The numerical inaj rily exists in South Carolina to day, which made possible the oppression and misrule uf the carpetbag governments, and j,it is only waiting a suitable opportnni'y to be w'clded aga:nst the intelligence and virtue of ihe State. ; Hence, it is incumbent upon us to remain watchful and vigilant, never losing sight for a moment of the overmastering necessity we are under to preserve the unity and in* tcgritv of the Democratic party in this Stat", because its overthrow means disaster and ruin to the li'ghcst interests of all the people j The executive committee, rccogniz ing the fact, that there aro differences of opinion, and to a certain extent dissatisfaction among Democrats as to t' e admins it ration o1' the govern - j inent in this State, and believing it is conducive to a healthy public sentiment that these differences shall be freely discussed, yet in view of the momentous is>ues at stake, we would appeal to all that thev shall s Itle such matters strictly within the lines of our party organisation, for it Ts vitally important to have the active exertion of every true and unselfish Democrat in preserving the solidity wb ch is csseniinl to good government in Tnvr\lrmnr f hn rn. \ OUUliU VJII"J1"U>- v.. V- V ~ operation and support of every man who claims to he a Democrat in the maintenance of rightful measures for the preservation intact of our organization, the executive committee would respectfully nrge that responsibility rests upon all to bear t':cir share in tbis pan-otic work, as the benefits accruing from honest and upright government aro eqnaily j shared by ail. 'Ibe readiness and heartine>u of all classes heretofore to render faithful service in this respect is a guarantee that future exigencies end emergencies will awaken a smilar response from every true and worthy son of South Carolina. By order of the executive committee. James A. Hoyp, Chairman. Willie Jones Secretary. Facts About Cotton Seed Oil. For human food, olive and cotton seed- oils are far superior to lard, or to any animal fat. Olive oil lias held thatST?4jk in the estimation of scientists and rnedical men from the earliest period oP*f?Qorded history. It is only of late vbacs that analyses by eminent physicians and J ometicHl use bv skill ful housekeeoers P V ~ " ~ " } " A I liavc combined to demonstrate that; in every respect and for all uses thol ail of the cotton seed is equal to that af the olive. This fact once established, a market will bo made for pure cotton seed oil that will be coextensive with that, now occupied by alive oil. It will, indeed, become its competitor in all parts of the world. The Manufacturer's Record of J3ahiruorc, believing that the time Ims mine when the South should makb a vigorous move in behalf of cotton seed oil, instead of simply acting on [lie defensive in the repeated assaults mado in Congress on the purity of ,!iis oil, after an elaborate investiga:i?n, has accumulated a .mass af its formation, and proposes to pboiish next week the first of a series of articles that will cover the who'e subject. In these it will be shown beyond controversy or shadow of doubt that cotton seed oil is the best >alad oil in ihe woiiu, and that it should he put upon the market on ts merits, bearing its own name, md rs excellence for all cullinary purposes le persistently set forth jntil it receives popular approval ind enters into as universal con sumption as butter or luru. mese: irtieles, which will run through I several months, will prove of 1111nense value to the whole South, by jreatly widening the market for cot -on seed uile. * ^ ^ Now is n good time to subscribe 'or the Camden Journal. r Kershaw Farme.s1 Ailinwe. i Ru&skll Place. March 19, '90. The regular quarterly meeting of the Farmers' County Alliance of Kershaw will convene at 11 o'clock a. rn , in the Court House at Gamden on the 4th day of April proximo. Sub-Alliances arc requested to hand in their quarterly reports to the County Secretin- and pay to! him their quarterly duee previous to the meeting of the County Alliance. Every sub-Alliance in the county should be represented in the county A1 iircc ou Friday. April 4 h prox. JAMES K. MAGILL, Pres't K. C. A. 11 0} Rpr>ViFv---? Presents is the most clejjxnt form r;-:e laxative and nutritious juice ?07tiie ? FIC3 OF CALIFORNIA, Combined with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be most beneficial to the human system, forming an agreeable and effective laxative to permanently cure Habitual Constipation, and the many ills depending on a weak or inactive condition of the KiOriEYS, LIlfER ?ND BOWELS. It is the most excellent remedy known to cleanse the system effectually When one is l'.ilions or Constipated ?so THATPURE SLOOD, REFRE2H5KC SLEEP, HEALTH and STREHCTH NATURALl Y FOLLOW. Ever/ one is using it and all are delighted with it. ASK YOUR DR'JCCIST FCR OS* PIGr9 MANUFACTURED ONLY EY CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LO'JISVILLE, KY NEW YORK, N. Y. An Ordinance TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE of Bonds of the Town of Camden, S._ | C., to retire Bunds issnod for the building of the Opera House. lie it Ordained by the Intendant and Wardens of the Toun of Camden, S. C , in Council assembled and by authority of the same:" That tho Town of Camden do issue Thirty (30) Bonds of the denomination of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) onp.li; Fifteen of said Bonds nava ble on the 15lh day of March A. I). 1900, and Fifteen of said Bonds payablo on the 15th day of March, A. I). 1905, payable to bearer, with interest fiom date, on each of said Bonds, payable annually, at a rale not exceeding seven per centum (7 per centum.) per annum, with coupons attached for the interest due thereon, payable when said interest i? said Bonds and Coupons to be payable at the Office of the. Town Tre surer, in Camden, S. C, on the15th day of March of the year when the sarao is due, these Bonds being issued l y authority of An Act of the General Assembly of the Slate of South Carolina, approved December, 1!*, A. I). 1889, entitled "An Act to authorize and empower the Town of 1 Camden to issue and d'spose of Bonds for the redemption of Bonds of said Town, issued under Act of the General Assembly, approved December 21. A, D. 1SS4 '' Sectio:; I!. That the Tntcndant of 9aid Town is hereby authorized and empowered to issue sail Bonds, the nine to he signed by him a3 Intendant, and countersigned by the Clerk of Council, with the seal of sai i Town affixed, and nuthoiizing the ~r r,?.m <i.?t 1 IJ5U allUll Ul OtiAU iJUiiUr, Ilim LUikL the said Inteudant and Clerk be anIborizcd to sell said Bonds at par. Ratified in Conncil, this fifth day of March A. D. 1S90. J. R. GOODALR, Intcndaut. J. L. BltASIXGTOX, Clerk and Recorder. ""registration noticeT OrniCE op ' Su r re visotToi'^EO i str sT'oiv, Camden, S. C.,\eb. loth 1890 ] rnilE office -f Supervisor tf RogiaJ rat ion 1 will be open on the first Mondays in March, April, May, June Km I July for the transaction of such Husuicss as the law directs in conneciion with he registration of voters. The office wi'.J i,c open every day from 11 a. m to 1 p. m.. and from 2 p. m, to 4 p ni., fur the renewal ot r lost reriificates. OrncE?Up stairs, in Opera Iloijep, J. I,. Ml.VSlNGVoN, Supe-visor. Fob 20 BEEF FOR SALE~T m WILL HAVE C HO ICE 3 KEF in the market every day, which I will sc'l at the following prices; Ch-.ico cuts at 8 to 10 cent-i per pound. i Hind Quar.crs at 7? cents perM pound. Fore Quarters at 5 cents per pound. Sausage at. 12$ cents per pound. |j TERMS CASH. C. NE SON, A- t. sCA^TALOQUE and P:.iCES ATLAS ENGINE WORKS, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ' I / - 1 AT RACKET PRICES FOB CASH AJT ~ ?MgBBaamMBruw am titagaPMB WE HAVE NOW IN, ONE OE THE LARGEST AND HANDSOMEST Rnrintf kRiimniftr Stnflfe: lilQ V* Kf U1111I1V1 K/VVVUM Ever Brought to Camden. It would take the whole paper to particularize. Suffice it to say, every Department is full to overflow, and we advise our friends and the piiblic$enerally not to buy until you have seen our well-selected and City-like STOCK, which was bought for Cash, and you will also get the benefit of our experience. Call on us and we will X ' > * / f **"1 simply Astonish You! GINGHAMS?No City can surpass in quality or quantity. I)RESS GOODS of all kinds, from tlic cheapest to the highest prices. Call for our Novelty Dress Goods at Gjc. We have the best line of WHITE GOODS wo have ever carried. Ask for WHITE NAINSOOK at 5c. i i TT?1 1 1 _ .1 1 j>iua?;nuu?<i miou uurg^pi?>u. vj-u, In STRAW GOODS wo cannot bo excelled. What do you'think of a good Boy's Leghorn Hat for 10c. Our Clothing Department rs complete in every particular. GENTS' BURNISHING GOODS-a, superior line.? Conic to see tlicni and examine before you buy. Our Shoe Department Deserves special attention. You must come in and satisfy YKT S\ IAI 1 I'All ll 1 CI \ UlUiM?!* UO. 11 U IrtlL J VU 11 10 3Xoney Xn ^oni* Pockets _ .1 L\) conic to see lis. You will be rewarded for tlic call. You all know our | Wholesale Grocery Department. Three Thousand Bushels of Corn now in lie House. Forty Thousand pounds of Bacon now in Store. This is no bratnriiur. We hold the Goods. Several Car Loads of flour. i These are solid facts. Conic and be convinced. BAUM BROTHERS. j |