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Ht ffiafekusui ?uf? jsf?titkm ? w o WKDNESD?Y, OCT. 12, 1892. Vote ona National Flower. ? New Yorker Suggests that Ballots bc Cast on the 21st. Secretary Mayfield has received the following letters advocating* the pian of adopting a national flower on the ??1st inst. There has been immense efforts made to adopt several favorite flowers, distinctively American., ami the plan of taking decisive action on ^the four bnndredth's anniversary imeets with much favor. The follow? ing are the communications : NEW YORK. Oct. 3, 1892. To the State Superintendent of Pub? lic Instruction of South Carolina. DEAR SIR : The emksed letter has received the approval of many influ? ential persons of New York city. By the advice of the General Sn perintendent of Public Instruction in rbi? city it is today sent to those of al! other States, in tko hope that with their united approval the i?ea may be successfully acted upon. W5?!.you kindly answer immediately giving youropiuion in the matter, and, if favoialile,-riie number of schools and scholars under your jurisdiction entitled to vote ? Ateo, a list of three flowers yon ?v??ld judge suitable to choose from. *By so doing you will much oblige all others interested, and will again, 38 soon as possible, hear from us. Respectfully, DR. C'JENKINS, 92 Walker street, New Yrork City. Would not October 21, that of the schooi clebration, be a particularly auspicious day for the choice of a rational flower ? A 9 it is to he recog? nized by aH classes of children and in .every part of United States, it would ?add much to the interest of the oce?? nica were their ballots prepared for -them, aud that they should be cast at the same hour throughout thc entire cation. That the choice may not bea hap? hazard one, I would propose that some half dozen flowers be named by per? sons in authority, with reasons given ?for the selection, and that votes be' cast for them orily. -As purely .American, the Indian Maize has been *?proposed?and certainly for beauty and ^xqui-ite grace, as wei! as utility, it must be acknowledged as standing bigh in the scale There may, how ever, be others that in the estimation of patriotic scientists rank still high? er. Let the children of the land decide, but let them be properly instructed as -io that which is re- j gu ired, the choice of a national floral .emblemsuitable for the United States as.a whole, not for their own State ?nly. I Could such an idea be carried oat, ? there might many beautiful and I appropriate souvenirs be prepared-for j the following year, incalculably dear j to the future men and women who, as achoo! children, were permitted at the great Columbian clebration, to give to thi? world that which their descen? dants may look upon as, nest the glorious "stars asd stripes" the most beautiful and world renowned emblem of republican freedom. DR. C. JENKINS. September, 1S92. ?ill I I - nra . Not Unanimous. Greenville News. The conservative newspapers of this State generally expressed warm approval 4>f Governor Tillman's speech before the State convention accepting tho nomina? tion. Its tone and. language were heart? ily commended and ail united in the .hope that i: indicated a policy and spirit -which would remove iii feeling and leave .the people free U> feel and work to? gether. A number cf the administration newspapers, apparently understanding that it is to their advantage to keep strife alive, have had ir ?eh to say of the failure of the conservatives in the State convention to make thc- governor's nomination anaoiraou3. As this matter baa been brought np and wiil probably be brought op hereafter, it is well to have some facta pat on record for the information cf those who wish to ucder jtand the situation and know the truth. We will go back a few months. When the last legislature adjourned there was a widespread feeling amens its members that the administration had been a failure. Many men freely ex? pressed this feeling in Columbia Prom? inent alliance men were dissari?Sed with the governor's position on questions of ppecial interest to them and even some State officers were reported to be con? vinced that the governor's arbitrary methods and ideas would prevent bim from being a useful or ornamental .executive. It was necessary, however, thai some? thing sboald be done. The year ufa presidential election was opening. There were in the State from six to ten thousand white democrat.--many ot them men cf courage, influence and character-who ?ad abandoned the party organization two years before and were politically adrift, it was evident that the feeling againft Governor Tili mao had been made stronger and more general by the events of the two years of bis term. It was sore that there would be a fight against Governor Tillman. No? body could foresee then how strong or weak it woald be or who would make it. We had toe Tillman element, thc Has? kell element, the anti Tillman men who bad refused to bolt, and the alliance. All these factions were in the ranks or from nicety to one hundred thousand white men. The solid radical negro vote with the possible hacking of brains, patronage aod money from rho republi can party at the North confronted this tangled array. All was eon fusion and doubt. A few men who opposed Governor Tillman's methods and policy, viewing the situation as it was. determined to try to bring order out cf chaos, to put the comiog ?ght in such shape that ii would be made inside thc racks of the democratic party. They did not car.-' who led or made the ?^ht They knew the fiibfc would be made a:;d sb -u- i be stade, but their first care was that :? should not divide the white people in the face of a common foe. They acted strictly within th^ir rights as citizens and democrats. Tia y had the right to object to the governor's political and administrative methods end they had the right to esp^e^s their ob? jections and to endeavor to prevent his renomination. They were not attempting to re estab? lish any former power or to replace any defeated men in office. They included friends and opponents of the old State administrations. TnGJ were willing to j lei any democrats who thought as they did lead. They offered, io perfec: sin? cerity, to support the alliance or former supporters of Tillman or any respectable democrats of any faction who would coure out boldly against the governor's system of slander au ? abuse of former d?mocratie administrations aod his hasty, despotic and inconsistent course as a public cSeer. Because these men dared to act on their rights and to do ?hat they be? lieved Uv be tnetr duty they were abused, denounced and ridiculed. "\o method was left untried to frighten others frota joining them, ix was boldly and often announced that any man who turned against Tillman would be regarded as a traitor and an enemy of the people. The mea who had begjrn what came to be known as the cor?serva?ive move meat succeeded -rn one thing for which ihr-y deserve, snd c?i!i in time receive, the thanks and respect of thc public. They secured a fight strictly inside tbe party lines and made it sure that the decision of the democratic primary wouid be final. They strove with ali their power to make the campaign a deliberate and good humored discussion of the issue? between opposing factions os democrats. To the last limit that manhood would allow they submitted to abuse, misrepre? sentation and persecution. They had restored the party's unity ; their unceas? ing effort was to pre-erve its peace. They began and continued their fight on that line. When they were defeated they submitted loyally. Their delegates attended the State conven? tion and found the mi elves treated, as before, as outsiders and ene? mies The people they represented were allowed no voice in the determina? tion of any question or in the selection of any man. Caucus rule was applied against them from first io last. Governor Tillman's speech was squarely against the general conduct of the con? vention which constituted notice that the majority did not want the friendship or good wiii of the minority. A vote to make the nomination unanimous w: old have been, in our opinion, a slavish, anneee??: ry and ca welcome exhibition of humility-a fercifg cf fellowship where it was not invite-::. The conservative element of the de? mocracy is now, as ever, eager for peace and good will among ail democrats, ir does not es peet or wish to be "concili? ated *' It will ask no favors, and will expect none. It bas no confessions of wrong doing to make or repentance to offer. It has dene nothing to be sorry for or ashamed of. lt will not regard itself as a surrendered enemy or a col? lection of beaten rebels co sue for cr accept forgiveness from anybody. It will continue to ask for and insist upon having tis rights. Those rights are to be regarded as exactly on the same footing a? ail oilier democrats, to express opinions, gool c.- bad, of men and measures of public importance to work and vote inside the party a? con? science and judgment may direct wi?hont incurring abuse, persecution or exelu aion from the management of party s-Tairs. That is an entirely fair basis: There is no need for slavish submissions or surrenders, if the people are left to themselves they wi!; quickly heal tue breach with mutual toleration and re? spect, the results of-heir inborn good sense and fair play. The G tren vii ie News, for one, in tends to continue the policy ir ha? here? tofore been guiied by. We wi;l not take back ene word we have said against Governor Tillman's past performances If any act or word cf his is, in our juug ment, for the good of the S-ate or the ! people we will i.a7e sincere pie-sure in commending bim a? warmly as his mos? ardent friend- could wis ii. if he and circumstances should be. so shaped that in our opinion his electron to third term or elevation to the [Jailed States senate wouid be for the general good we wo;!d support him earnestly against anybody. On the other hand, if we think his con due: or utterances should be rebuked and condemned we wi:! rebuke and con? demn them ; and ir we believe his reelection cr elevation or the continued ruie of his special ring bad for the S?ite we will fight either or ail of them as | hard as we can, regardless of what any body does, says or thinks. This is, as we understand it, the posi? tion cf ail the conservatives. They iiive made their fight and have accepted rioir defeat. They are free men, be? longing to nob rdv, desiring lo be on good terms with everybody lat deter I mined not to pu? their necks under any j heels or to bow down and w bosh ip any thing or person merely because it is the fashion. They are freemen born : freemen they wiii live and die. They wiii obey only tho guidance of ?her own con? science; they will think and act for themselves. They arc sincerely anxious to be the brother f-f ali democrats. They wiii sturdily refuse to be the slaves or dependents of anybody. Ceri grossman Shell. Jno. C. Ii ?skell in the State savs : "31 r. Shi ii !::;s serve:! a tenn in Congress, au? whilst i utterly disa? gree wi;!: his politics, I must in jus? tice say that I have watched Lis course closely ?ad I believe that no has done bis best for *h'.; interests of his con? stituents. Ile has shown no bitter? ness and he is undoubtedly a man <<f abihty. I think that ho desires thc good of his constitu? nts and ol the .Slate and \vh rsl I opp sed him, and in another elect ion would oppose h i iii again, i recognize that ito has the power, aod ! believe ii?<: will, t;> do good set vice." Hid r- ai ?ri to fear th :t * of X' w York city wno i profess to he Ci ty bud'* warmest supporters, arranging te? defeat him That i- not ost; neible pa? pf ?se, but ! ?ha' is iik ly to be the result. Tam- ? iu-ir.y e.,ri'r >! o '? 9 eily politics, and d >es a >; pr?p - . ? ; b > <u-t< : from *hnl co-?!r:\ hy ? body for :;. y pose. W. it. ?tac?: h vier of the anti-Tam? many i tes, W.? to h.; ;;. :V " again, and is arranging p ir > . . tl :?. k?;t in the ii-!: in opp io fammaay There is no pos..- rbi . y of th t.- success ?;f the opposition tick: t. hut " c:?:i very easily drive Tam?:. .r:y i ? the < X .client cf sw::p?ing GU-vebnd oil r.gatn as a matter of sei: . - ! h? ;:?:i faction i? ali itgiji now. :,<r ?;*::.. ^? tit-" an?i Tammaay facti')?: cas be h rot tied, there i is Iii tie chance o? Cle velands carry:.-,,2? I the State o? .? ?W k ork <?: November. ! Xh TR is slwavs i? ?j e in a mao that actually - ni eames y works, lu id!e ocss al> n ?hore rn ?petual despair. That Wonderful Mare. Makes the Mile in Tico Minutes ant* Four. Seconds. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Sept. 28 - Nancy Ranks made a miie in 2.0-i Sbe was driven by Budd Dobie and tlie sulky had pneumatic tire and bali bearing. The mare was accompanied by the runner, Able Lincoln. The track received but little more attention than for other races, beyond one extra scrape and dragging. Thc day was fair, not hot and a light breeze stirred. The mare started at full speed. The first quarter was made in 31, the runner galloping furiously bellid lier. lier gait was steady as a steam driven piston. The half was reached in 1.02|. The third quarter pole was passed in 1 Z'l\, and the mile was trotted in two minutes and four seconds without a break ora show of uneasiness or overdriving. The best quarter was in twenty-nine and three quarters. The last half was in one and one quarter. \ Gresham, MacVeagh, Cooley, Bald- \ win, old-time Republicans, are for Cleveland. By the way, this would be a good time for Blaine to come over. A letter in the Register from Edge~ field says Mr. Eagcne Gary is being talked of for the judgeship. There are 6ve judges to be elected by the nest legislature. Et is a good paying position, and there will bu hosts of candidates. The partnership existing between C. fl. Prince and H. M. Ayer in the publication of the Florence Times has been dissolved, the former having sold his interest in the business to the latter. The policy of the paper will undergo no change. How many of our readers know why New York is often calied Gotham and her people Gotharnires ? Gotham was a parish of Nottinghamshire, England, whose inhabitants were noted for their du!ine>s and ignorance and by way of ridicule their English frieods called them "the wise ?BCQ of Gotham." Washington Irving in one of bis bouks or sketches applied the natue, by way of pleasantry, to New York City and toe name has stuck. There is nothing more useful about a kitchen than sal soda. It will, dissolved in a little water, remove grease from i anything.and there k nothing like it for ! cleaning an iron sink. It is also the very best thing for cleaning hair? brushes, which by t'he way, should be cleaned more frequently than they are. To raise the smallest amount of dust possible in sweeping a room, first sprinkle with common dairy salt.,or with Indian meal dampened but not wet and make sho^t strokes, hardly lifting the broom off the carpet. It is amazing the qnanwy of dust that high-stroke sweeping will fling aloft to choke human i lung- and find lodgment here, there and everywhere in the bouse. GLENN SPRINGS MINERAL WATER ?aap??)?!?fjj~^k'C VAT?^?>'-,t-p> A Safe, Pleasant Cure ?FOR ALL DISEASES OF THE LIVER KIDNEYS BLADDER AND BOWELS. FOR SA LR BY DR. A. d. CHINA, DR J. F. W. DKLORME, .AND' W. II. DELGA ll, Agent. SUMTER, S. C. PAUL SIMPSON, Shipper, Glenn Springs, S. C. ?SHAVING DONE B? ELECTRICITY AT-: U. Us i1?U MARK rj Goods Emporia; Our establishment sparkles with the brightness of. GOODS Quantity, Quality and Good Values combine to produce an activity sur surpassing all previous records. - We want to call jour attention this week to our GOODS, Jil A? S - .AND illinery Department. Our display of French and German Novelties in Suit lengths (no two alike) surpasses in Quality and Richness all previous exhibits In fact we only carry the newest in all Dress Goods. Our designs are exclusive to us and can't be found elsewhere in the city. HP Millinery Parlor Filled with new importations in PATTERN HATS AND BONNETS, Beside the Creations of our own Millinery Artists, wras the admiration of all the ladies, in attendance at our Opening on the 26th and 2(Jth. There's Beauty and Brightness, Lightness and Grace, To satisfy Your inborn artistic taste. Hats and Bonnets made to match any and all Suits. Which is unequaled in the State. This is no experiment with us, but an established fact. Our work is our best advertisement. Be sure to look through our ENT The largest line of Ladies' Misses and Children's Cloaks in Sumter. ml Carpets, Haitians, Cloths, Portiers, Mags, At the lowest possible price, When Kca'ly to make your Fall purchases be considerate and give us credii for wishing to serve your interests as well as our own. Respectfully, Millinery and Dressmaking Specialties. N. B5-We have added aline of Ladies' Trunks. Every riling new and fresh. Prices right. MAIN STREE COURT! SUMTE! j i Our constant aim has been to please as many of the people as possible at all times, and we generally succeed. We are receiving an im? mense stock of Fresfa. CrOOdS of every variety. Fine Groceries have always been, and still is our specialty, but you'll find all departments complete and goods sold at prices to please all class? es. Whether you make a par? chase or not we never consider time lost in showing our stock. Seeing is believing. Call and be convinced of the above facts. r, OPPOSITE */ HOUSE, K5 8. C. Fine Dress Goods and Trimmings to match. Full line Hosiery* Notions, ~&a Gents', Ladies' and Children's Shoes. Largest stock in city of staple and Fancy Groceries. Seed Rye, Barley and R. R. P. Oats. Bagging and Ties. On any goods, small figures made on large quantities* TAX NOTICE, THE TREASURER OF SUMTER COCK tyhepeby gives notice that his books will be open at his otTi-e in the City cf Sum? ter from the 15th day of OCTOBER to tho I5th day of DECEMBER, 1882, except ou me roUovri:!g -saraed davs, when he will attend at the places named, ei?her in person or by leputy, for tbe collection of Taxes for the 5scal year 1891 and 1892: On Saturday, Oct. 15, at Shiloh. On Monday, Oct. 17, at Lynchbarg, from 8 o'clock a. m., -until 1 o'clock p. m., and at Magnolia from 2 o'clock un? til 6 o'clock p. m. On Tuesday, Oct. IS, at Bishop ville. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Siate bnrg. On Thursday, Oct. 20, at ?ernbeffa Store, Hafting Crrek. On Friday, Oct. 21, at Spring Hill. On Saturday, Oct. *22, at Kingman's Store, Providence. On Monday, Oct 24, at Sedgefield. On Tuesday, Oct. 2?, at Tindals Store, C. S. & X. Railroad. Oa Wednesday, Oct. 2G, at Bossard Po8tof5ce ?On Thursday, Oct. 27, at Mann vil re. OD Friday, Oct. 28, at Reffs Store, Mt. Clio.? On Saturday, Oct 20, it Mayesvirie. On Monday, Oct. ol, at bordon's Mill. On Tuesday, Nov. 1. at Jitthop ville. D. E KEELS, County Treasurer. Sept 9. TAX NOT?C?T rpHE TREASURER 0? SUMTER COUV I ty gives notice that bis books will bo open from the FSFTSBXTH DAY OF OCTOBRE, ?892, to the FWTEENTE DAT OF DECEMBER, 1892, for the collection of Taxes for the fiscal year commencing November 1st, 1891, ia Sumter County. The following are the rates per ceDtum of tibe levy : 1. For State purposes-four anfi one-half mills on every dollar cf the value of all ?axa .ble property. 2. For County purposes-two and three fourth ;jilis on every dollar of che value of all taxable property. 3. For the support of public schools-twe mills on every dollar of such value. 4. One doliar oa each taxable poll, (to wit, ?et ween the ages of 21 and 50 years. J 5. Mayesville, two Kills extra levy foe school purposes in the town of Mayesville. 6. Swimming Pens, two mills extra levy for school purposes in the township, 7. Sisbopville, faur mills extra levy for sesool purpose5 io School Dist. No. 20. 8. ilechanicsville, twn mills extra levy for schoo- purposes in the township, 9. Providence, two rsi:ls extra levy for school purposes io the township. 10. Sumter, No. 1, (out of city) two mills extra levy for school purposes in the township. 11. Concord, two mills extra levy for school purposes in the township. li. For building county j til-one mill extra levy. D. E. KEELS, Sept. 7. Treasurer, GAMECOCK CITY MARKET? W. J. DA WSE Y, Proprietor. 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