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wmraiss?on, ?t would oe well, I instruct it to report fully also on dicion of those islands and a?' to V vSsabfiity of an appropriation to >';c ^Barton in relieving the suffering inevitable. i There is one measure of relief certainly demanded: These pee taxes -which they are unable to p storm left their lands as bare of though fire had passed over th< the struggle with them for the is how to live. A subsequ*?* * .wrought equally as great ha\?-c Georgetown and on the Wai though there was no such great Ifife as in the previous visitation, number of the sufferers have i to me for relief in the matter o and I would recommend that the troller General be allowed to susp collection on all property within vas tated region in Beaufort, C Berkeley and Georgetown, and t< the taxes of all kinds where in hi nient it is proper to do so. Xe ?ourse is practicable or feasible. 1 the territorial limits cannnot scribed, except in general term even within these limits are mai can pay without serious injury to setaes, and the master can be saf< to the discretion of the Comptrolle era? after the power. has been gi bim. Miscellaneous. I have devoted so much time and to the three matters which I con? of paramount importance, viz: th< road taxes, receiverships and the c sary. that I will only deal in the b possible manner with the other rr. of public concern. The management of tfte State L Asylum and of the State Penite is all that could be desired. Whi] State farm on the Wateree suffer? >-*are loss by the breaking of the dai the consequent overflow of seven ?ired, acres of crop by the rivp-v-i] cUtution has been mo^.iman sel tr.?ning. has met paymiRts on the c-rty and has n larger-cash balance . .^SSSSS ^d^i?RT'ialontioa of the dir; to so increase the strength and 1 of the dam that a such a disastei be impossible in the future. The nt ?of convicts in the institution sho heavy mercase, being 1,023 aga?ns Jast November. , The number of inmates in the As has remained about at the average, the capacity of the institution Ls t to its utmost. The superintendent rt a suggestion, in connection with th< of convicts, to make bricks in anti tion of the necessity for enlarging ?raarters for the colored males and gi lng against fire, which I^think a ca Wea. j? would also diract your attentio: the correction of an abuse which points out, namely: the use of the him by persons feigning Insanity to cape criminal prosecution. Of courst ?s not proposed to put insane peopl* the penitentiary, but they can go t . with* perfect propriety when they charged with crime until insanity is isfactorily proven. , The Adjutant and Inspector General ports that the Confederate rolls, the c pletion of which was provided for at 5 last session, will soon be as full and : isfactory as we can hope to have th Ee suggests that provisions be made their publication, so that the names those who yielded their lives or ba their breasts to the bullets of our tl enemies, in defense of home and nat land, may be placed on file in endur and accessible form. But there is soi thing lacking, and that is a brief hist; of the different brigades, regiments ? batteries, to show, the date of enlistme battles in whieb> they were engaged s the part they took in the war general This need not be lengthy, but it will very valuable and dear to our childr< and while the Stat* has been appropri; lng money of late to copy the records the British museum bearing upon c colonial history (a work which ha vi been begun I hope you will complete) fe meet and proper and very much to desired that nothing be omitted in pi paring data for the future historian w shall 'tell the story of the Lost Can and the part Carolinians bore in it. Ti work could best be done, hi fact cou only be done, by some one cf the not .veterans who participated in that sc-coi revolution which only lacked success have gfven it a place In history alongsi of that of the "War of Independence, therefore suggest an appropriation $- for this purpose, and. with yoi permission, will nominate for this tru and duty a man whose name is inse arably connected with the annals of tl struggle* the knightly soldier. Joseph 1 Kershaw. In this connection I would mention thi the sum appropriated at the last sessioi ?5.0?0, for distribution among those wt were disabled or lost an arm or leg i the war, was distributed by the board i the manner prescribed, tho distribrrtio being confined to those who lost limb: There are. however, on file in the Corni trolier Genc~aTs office applications for r< Kef, which we were compelled to disallow by rc-ascn of the smallness of the fun?; Many of the applicants wen- equally a worthy as thos<- whose limbs are gone and I leave it to your generosity to pro vide for these such aid as the State ma: be able to give. Many of them are wei to do ard do not need it. I would agai; Mrge the organization of the Confederat soldiers of the State, as recommends in my last annual message, and the en trusting to them of the pension appro priation, so that it may be distribut e in proportion to the merit and necessities of the applicant, rather than upon a hor izontal reale. Conclusion. In concJusion. I beg to remind you gentlemen, that this session of the Le^ islature. by reason of the fourth Tues day falling so near the end of the monto Trill be shorter by a week than the aver age, should you adjourn at Christmas ir accordance with the unwritten law. Ne cession of the General Assembly in the history of the State has ever had to dca.! with more important and vital questions. In addition, you have to elect six of th* ?right ci.-cuit judged and one Justice of the Supreme Court. My experience anti judgment have shown me that when im? portant elections are pending the busi? ness Is neglected and tho legislators seem paralyzed, becoming partisans of this candidate or that, and paying no heed to ^natters of legislation. I therefore urge on you to appoint ? "<ia? not later than Monday, the 4th of :r>ec?*nber. for getting rkl of the.^ elec <?jons_obstmctions to legislative business. The n*:w Criminal and Civil Code has to be passed on; th*- dispensary law roust be amended and perfected; a wise and judicious bili reducing salaries, not the haphazard act now on its passage, should be passed; a new sj-stem of county gov? ernment, simplifying and affording a greater measure of local control than now feasts, is altogether desirable; and the General Assembly will in a measure confess its imbecility if it fall to provide such a law. You should overturn that ed? ifice of wrong and oppression erected by the United States Court in the matter of receiverships, and the reclaiming of competing lines of railroads from the Richmond and Danville monopoly. Ali these important measures are enough and more than enough to occupy every mo? ment Of working time that will be loft you; and if you could and would bo wise enough to leave off the interminable, abominable waste of time and public money on petty special and local legis? lation, which has become a disgrace to which there seems to be no end, you would immortalize yourselves and gain the plaudits and well-done of your fellow citizens. If this General Assembly would signalize itself, it could not do bettor than to kill out of band every bill of that character which may bo presented, and for once devote itself to legislating for the State, pass such of the acts indicated as ic may deem wise and proper, the ap? propriation and supply bills and go homo, i can only repeat what 1 have said once before, that I am ready and willing at alL times, to furnish any facts or sugges? tions I maj- lia ve. or lend any help that I can, for th?5- information of members or committees; and, invoking tho blessing of tho Divine Ruler on your labors^-and praying that He may grant you rife wis? dom to do the right, ? feel assured that you will work wisely an/2 "' well for the best Interests of the St/tlte. li. R. TIEL?TAN, Governor. MORE iL TYPEWRIT: Sold in South Carolina during the past year, than all others combined. Because it is the best. : THE BICYCLE is the onlv Aluminium Wheel .j on the market. 'Tis the hand? somest and strongest. THE Is the greatest Labor-Saving device known in business offi? ces. For all these, we are the General Agents. Write us. i Columbia, 5. C. Hoof Paints. Over 500 Buildings. The Masonic Hall at Orangeburg, S. C., contracted for; also the court house and jail, Messrs. J. F. Adden & Bro., Dr. A. S. Hydrick's, Hon. Samuel Dibble's six buildings, Messrs. Loman & Loman's, Capt, George W. Brim son's, at Orangeburg, S. C. ! 100 BUILDINGS AT COLUMBIA, S. C., Including the Columbia Hosi?V/ Factory, Messrs. W. H. GAnoes, Jr., & Co-, the EpisCopa?.-^?iurch, the Grand J : Central .Hotel, the Loan and Exchange 'Bank, the Central National Bank I and all of the roofs of th?e South Car? olina College buildings, coated with T C. McDonald's Excelsior Asphalt Rub? ber Coating. Does your tin or iron roof leak? If so. order this coating at once It is indorsed by the Plant Steamship Company; also, by the Th os. M. Clarke Hardware Company, M. L. Harrison, the W. S. Bell Lumber Com? pany, Capt T. G. Healey, Capt. O. E. Mitchell and others of Atlanta, Ga? lt is absolutely rust proof, fire and water proof, and will last ten years on metal roofs. Special prices by the barrel. Orders solicited. T. c MCDONALD & BRO., 22t Stonewall S-treet Atlanta, Ga., 54. Lady St., Co?umbia,.S. C. Over 70,000 square feet of roofing j now being coated with it. Then when you have endured all the worry you can stand, you will settle down on the Which Took He Only Award 811 HUM* I?, In competition wTith other ma? chines. We are agents for the best rib? bons and carbon paper made, and carry in stock a splendid assort? ment of office and typewriter sup? plies from a 5c eraser that will rub out any spot, to a S50 roil top desk. County agents wanted. Write for catalogue. J. W. GIBBES & CO., General Agents, COLUMBIA. S. C. (Sroceries, (Etc. fi Cheaper than any house in the State. Magazine at Columbia. I COLUMBIA, - S. Sporting Goods. A large line Guns, Shot, Sfceels Loaded and Empty, Wads, Etc, Blasting Material Contractors, Railroads and Builders will save Money toy writing us toe fore buying. HARDWARE For Mill Men, for Farm? ers, Builders, Etc., large : line and must be sold, LORICK & LOWRANCE, COLUMBIA, S. C. In addition to large line of Sta= pie and Fancy Goods. We are Continually Get= ting in Bankrupt Stock and will Open Your Eyes in Prices on these Goods. LORICK & LOWRANCE, COLUMBIA, S. C. Seeds! Seeds!! Seed Oats, Seed Rye, Seed Barley, Seed Wheat, Grass Seeds and Field and Garden Seeds, Full Lines. COLUMBIA, s. c. iiui?innoiujjniiJiiiiiiiiiiJiiiimi^^ Dry Goods Department, This department is now one of the best in Columbia, as we offer something spacial every week. The ladies now throng our place looking for our great leaders in Dress Goods.Cloaks, Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves, and Notions. You should write for samples of some very special things in the way of French. Plaid Flannels at 40c; 50 inch India Serges at 60c; 56 inch Persian Stripe at 50c. CLOAK DEPARTMENT. I can only say, come! You will go away feeling happy over your purchases. SHOES AND HATS. r For reliable goods come and see my line of Shoes at S 1.50, $2.50, S3.00 to $?.oa * r John B. Stetson's Hats full line styles at popular prices. Our Stiff Hat at $1.98 you should see. Bo}r's and Chil? drens Hats and Caps in great variety. All prices from 25c. and up. Don:t forget we are Head? quarters on UMBRELLAS. Underwear for ladies and children a specialty, for we carry a big stock. We want you ta call at our store and' see our stock. All customers,, returned to their homes free on street cars. DilUND FSf? DRY 6???S, ?cDcr & Stork. WhafOne Cent Will Do. It wiil buy a postal card on which you can write an order for any of the following shoes: Men's Kip Georgia Tir:s. sizes 6 to 12, price $1.35. Men's Split Georgia Ties, size3 6 to 12, price $1.15. Men's Split (Heavy) Georgia Bro? gans, sizes G to 12, price 90 cents. Men's Oil Grain Georgia Ties, sizes j 6 to 12, price $1.15. Boys' Oil Grain Georgia Ties, sizes j 3 to 5, price $1.15. Woman's Oil Grain Polkas, sizes 3 to 8, price 90 cents. Misses* Oil Grain Polkas, sizes 12 to 2, price 80 cents. Child's OH Grain Polkas, size 7 to ll, price 70 cents. Ladies Dongola Button Patent Leather Tips or plain toe Common Sense or Opera heA and toe, sizes 21-2 ;to". S, .price $?50, worth $2.00. We will pay> express on ail orders of $5.00 or more. LEVER & STORK. COLUMBIA, S. C. ?TcSicd. AN UNFAILING REMEDY --FOR-- ZS) ITCH, - MANGE, And all Skin diseases, both of man and beast. If your local Druggist doesn't keep it, write to the Pro? prietors. PRICE soc. THF IHN Di CD, COLUMBIA, - ? S. C. j Clothing. Clothing Department -0 Grand sale to reduce stock at once I have some Big Val? ues to offer in this Depart? ment and you will save money by calling or sending your or? der to me when you need any? thing in the Clothing Line. Beautiful D. B. Suits at $5.00,$7.50, SS.OO, 10.00, 12.50. Elegant Round Cut Sack Suits $5.00, SG.00, $8.00, $10.00, $12.00. Prince Albert Suits from $12.50 to $35.00. Cutaway Suits in Clay Worsteds $12.50 to $25.00. Fancy Cutaway Suits $5.00, $6.00, 8.00, $10.00, $12.50, $15,00, $20.00. Clerical Su.ts at all prices, size 34 to 46. OVERCOATS. Some leaders: Light shades $8.50, $10.00, $12.50 to $25.00. Black Beavers and Clay Overcoats; cannot be matched for the money anywhere. Full line Boys and Chil? drens Clothing; an immense line to select from, and you ! can rest easy the prices are ! right, i \ Boys Knee Suits from 50 cents Suit up to $6.00 and $8.00 j Special Suits for School at $2.50. $3.50, ' $4.50. Remember, I am selling a valuable line of Clothing at very popular prices, and so? licit your trade. Children's Jersey Suits at $2.50. $3.00, j $4.00, $5.00. Polite attention shown every customer who visits the store. We want to please you and will do, our part. pDilUND <t THE CLOTHIER. Boots anb Sfyocs. ?en, i G., ii a i. Special nail Offer! Gn rece'pt of Money Order. Check, or Cash for $2.50 we will mail you? postage pr-.lc, to any address, a pa}r Of LADIES' KID BUTTON SHOES, worth $C: made of best German Kid Uppers. White Oak So*.es and Coun? ters, every ;'>air warranted to fit and wear welt Any style you wish. Com? mon Sense or narrow toe and Patent Leather Tip. any sizes, from 2 to 8, either C, D, E or EE width. We have contracted for 500 pairs of this Shoe, and propose to sell them for the next 30 days as an advertisement. If not. satisfactory you may return them and have your money refunded. Address LEVER & STORK. ZKedicai. A Genuine and Specific Cure for Cancer and Cancer Growths. This Remedy is Guaranteed to completely eradi= cate and cure this disease. Write for information, etc:, -TO THE Cancer Cure Co., COLUMBIA, S. C.