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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15.1896 The Sumter Watchman was founded n 1850 and the True Southron in 180?. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly tho best advertising medium in Sumter EDITORIAL NOTES. Yellow fever is beginning to as? sist the Cubans in thinning out the Spaniards to a stand. Cuban inde? pendence is ai.nost in sight now. Mr. Brayton, of the Braylou-Mel ton ring of the g. o p , is almost too uncomplimentary in his characteriza? tion of the honorable Mr. Deas of the Webster wing of the same g o p. j Senator irby has taken his stand I for the maintenance of the regular | democratic organization and the per- * petuation of the time honored rule that the will of the majoit\' shall rule i the party Senator Tillman will now j have to submit or declare himself an I independent ; and he himself has often preached the doctrine that an ! independent is worse than a Radical. \ The question is, how will Senator j Tillman face the situation ? ! The unseating of congressman Elliott j by the House of Representatives in : favor of George W. Murray, has caused i general regret in the State, for he j was an able and officient officer who has accomplished a great deal for the sectioo he represented. | He was a positive force for good, while bis successor, who has held a seat in congress before, has never done any thing for bis constituents, and so far as we know, has never originated a meas- j are thal prove of any value to the country at large, or the District he represented. There baa been a great change in Colombia within the last two years ; a greater change, perhaps, than bas come over any other Sooth Carolioa town within a like period. From a condition of absolut? inactivity Colombia has de? veloped into ooe of the most progressive industrial towns in the Sooth. New cotton mills are being built one after another with such regulaity that we are prepared now to believe the oft made prediction that Colombia will yet be the greatest cotton manufacturing cen? ter in th? South. The achievements of Colombia daring the last two years is worthy of emolatioo by every town in the State, and we are sanguine that it will not be without effect upon other towns Sumter in particular. Robert Ingersoll is undoubtedly an able man and an eloquent speaker ; he is said to be a good citizen and he may have his mission, but we are of the decided opinion that he is out of place in the pulpit of a church. When a church has become so inde-1 pendent and progressive that it is j considered proper to invite the most j noted and influential unbeliever in j America to address the congregation [ ou a Sabbath morning it is time for j that church to call a halt, or go a j step further and declare its inde. i pendence of ail belief in Christian ?ty Our correspondent "Dry Jim" is under a misapprehension concerning the cotton weigher's law. The law j applies to the State at large and not to j Sumter county alone. Senator Moses made an effort to have Sumter county I exempted from the operation of the law, but failed, as there was a decided | disposition ia both Senate and House ! to enact the law as originally- intro- j duced. The law was introduced and ! advocated by the champions of the ; farmers and it was railroaded through ; both houses on the strength o? repre- | seo tatto:. s that it was u. measure de mended by the farmers and that it would h.n beneficial to then:. The mer? chants r.r.d cotton buyers were not es? pecially d?sirions of the enactment of the law. as they were satined with thc system chat Las heretofore obtained. The law tsay be beneficial in its effects, an J since ii is mandatory, we hope it will be. WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH SUMTER. The decided failure of thc Sumter Manufacturing Company is net a sub ect that wc- can refer to with any feei? ng of satisfaction. It was icaugu bed with reasonable prospects of suc , and that it was abandoned before i '.omparjy had attained the age of ; : ODe year was due solely to a lac unanimity of opinion and purj among the stockholders. From anol ! point of view it appear? that the I ure of the company to accomplish a thing whatever was due to no cs ; save a lack of interest in the future i the city. A majority of the men \ I had taken stock in the company r j ferred that an enterprise that promi a great deal for the community sho I perish almost at its inception rat than they should suffer temporary j convenience. When the company was projec i and the moDtbly installment p ; adopted for raising the capital cs j subscriber to the stock knew that i j paid in capital would accumulate sic ly, aod that uDder no condition wot it be possible to begin the erection ol mill inside of two years. That tim?i the very least would be required accumulate sufficient money to w; rant the beginniog of active work any enterprise. Nevertheless, thc who had put their hands to the ph with this full fore-knowledge turu back, because, forsooth, impcssibiiiti were not accomplished and a hundr thousand dollar factory not built with a year. This statement may seem s vere, but it is nothing but the bald, u varnished truth. We have simp shorn the facts of sophistry and expia itory quibbling. The fate cf the Sumter Manufactu iog Company, which was undertake with so much vim and enthusiasm tel what is the matter with Sumter to tl discriminating mind. Our people lac unity of purpose and devotion to th general interests of the town ab?v individual convenience. They lack th faith in the future of town and th enterprising spirit that cause men t unite their means for the purpose c accomplishing great undertakings, im possible of attainment by a few. Tbe_ lack the courage and fortitude to labo and to wait. They are foo eager t reap a harvest before the seeds sowt have had time to germinate and read fruition. They are affected with th childish spirit that impels the juvenil gardener to dig up his seed the da; after planting to discover why the; have not grown into large plants witbit a night. That is why Sumter is at ; standstill industrially at a time whee the South is going ahead with gian strides of progress. And unless ? great change takes place speedily thc name of Snmter, once the synonym ot progress and aotivity throughout South Carolina, will soon become as notorious for stagnation and lack of healthy en? terprise. Fortunately, however, we have a grain of consolation, and can turo from thc discouraging ill-success cf the Sumter Manufacturing Company to a movement inaugurated by the young men withiu the last ten days The young men propose nothing pretentious, for they are all poor and have bu'c small means. They fully realize that any enterprise undertaken by them must have a modest beginning and that time must elapse before it can assume any proportions They have, how? ever, some enthusiasm, some energy, a moderate amount of public spirit, no small faith in the future of Sumter, a little money and great hope that their store of money will be increased io time. With this oapital they have determined to see what they can accom? plish for themselves and Sumter. Those who have taken the lead in the attempt to enlist the interest of all of the young men of the city have been en? couraged by the reception they have met with, and while it is yet too soon to say that they will succeed m their undertaking, yet they believe that they will succeed Their proposition is to raise sufficient money to build a small knitting mill as a beginning, and when this has been successfully established to undertake some other industry. For the knitting mill they wish to placo two hundred and fifty shares at tweuty-five dollars a share. More than one hun- ? dred shares have been taken and the canvass ha? scarcely started, so that there is reason for a feeling of encour? agement. The young men should take hold of tbe enterprise, 'nuke it a : success and demonstrate '.??at there is stiii energy and enterprise in Sumter suf- ! fictent to keep the town ita the linc of progress. They can do lt, and we arc cocfidcGt they will, when they h:i:c coe sidcrcd tho matter. Scekleii'? Arulc* $?lv&. Tbs Best Salve in the world cor Cu?s: Breisa; Seres, U'.ceri, Sak Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetto* Chapped i?acds Chiiblui::?, Corns and ail Ssin Fruitions, and positively eura* P:?cs or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give per feet satisfaction, cr money refunded. Prie;: 52 cents per box. For salo by Dr. J. F. W.De Lome. ] PRICIPLES NOT CONSIDERED j _ The two political parties in this State arc nearly, if not quite, in the same condition. The dissensions within the Democratic and Republi [ can party organizations have been brought about by the identical causes, and. ead to relate, these causes are not differences in opinions concerri ? ing the principles supposed t<> form the foundation stotx-s of good government. The Democratic party was riven in twain in so fur as State ! affairs were concerned by a desire for office, and the State organization as related to thc national, 1ms huns: together simply because there was no decided advantage to be obtained and no spoils to repay any leader or faction fur severing connection with tho established organization which had the recognition of the National Democratic Committee. By keeping in touch with the National Commit? tee the men who held control of tin; State organization obtained whatever of official spoils there was for distri? bution, notwithstanding that they proclaimed allegiance to principles wholly divergent to the accepted tenets of Democracy and advocated policies within the State that were \ not in accord with the platform of j the patt}7. The time has apparently ! arrived that certain influential leaders i of tile dominant faction of the State ! Democratic party deem opportune for an open repudiation of the princi ! pies and platform of the National j party, and they are straining every ? nerve to force the entire State organ- j ization to support them in this bolt, knowing that success in this design | will give them the advantage of position and at the same time seri- j ously cripple their opponents. The j motive of the men who are leading ! this movement is a desire for prefer? ment, and there is little doubt but that those who are clinging so zealously to the organization are ani mated by a desire to retain what they now possess. To lay aside generalities and give in unequivocal and unmistakable terms our decided opinion of the political situation in this State, which is nothing more dignified than a contest between Senators Irby and Tillman, is to say that Senator Tillman, having won all that the State organization could provide to feed his ambition, now seeks a wider field and he will use or misuse the State organization aa be?t suits his purpose On the other hand, Senator Irby desires to retain his present berth, and realizing that the disruption of the State organiza? tion, of which he is the head, will be the signal for his downfall, he seeks to keep the party intact. So far Sen ator Tillman has had the advantage, although Senator Irby says that it is a drawn battle, and the probabilities are thal he will succeed in kicking the Slate Democratic organization all to pieces, even though he does not accomplish his purpose by leading an organized Turning to the Republican parly we find two distinct organizations : One led by Brayton and Melton, the other by Webster, Miller and Smalls. The object of each of these organ?- i zations is to obtain possession of as much as possible of the campaign fund that is being spent in the inter? est of each of the Republican Presi? dential aspirants There is no rea? son for the existence of two organi? zations, except ?.hat there are too many leaders who want shares of the boodle for all to have influential posi? tions in a single organization. The politics of South Carolina at j present are not run on a very high j plane, and principles cut but a very j small figure in either party FOR SHERIFF. Please announce C*pt. B. Scoot Carson ss] a i-aadicUu forShprifFat the t-:??::i!'u election ? I?Mvir.'?? serged faithful? ;:i thur capaci-y, we : believe if elected he will ili* the office with ability and fairness and wi I i ?ive ge'ierui ; satisfaction. DEMOCRATS. Uniform Baling. Agusta, (Jr?i . April 10.-At a meet? ing of r< preseutativcs of the South Atlantic cotton exchanges in Au? gusta to day, the matter of uniform baling was acted upon Resolutions were adopted recommending : 1 That producers, ginners, and packers use bagging weighing not less than two, nor more than two and a quarter pounds to the yard, the bagging to be woven and callendered to allow ibr clear and distinct mark? ing '2. That six ties to the bale o? rna terial weighing not less than 45. nor more than 50 pounds to the bundle of 30, ll to ll 1-2 ieet in length. o. That farmers and manufacturers are urged to conform to these recom mendations. 4. That a compressed bale have shipside density of 22 1-2 pounds per cubic foot, and eight bauds aver aging one and an eighth pounds per ; band. 5. That a sample hole patch be used in the compreesment of bales. ? ; 6. That railroads decline to receive compressed cotton of lesser density ! of 22 1-2 pounds per cubic foot. 7. That the attempt to enforce the arbitrary penalty of five pounds per j baie by the Liverpool exchange will onlv retard eve iv movement looking; to the correction of the evils com plained of -?a- . + - <v?i ? _ A Pencil and. a Pencil Sharpener ter ten cents at H. G. Ostecn & Co's. AMD How io Attain ?c." A "Wonderful NOTT i Medical Book,written for 3Ien Only. One \ copy may be ?ad free j on application. ERIE MEDICAL CO. j BUFFALO, PC. Y. TASTELESS IS JUST AS COC^> FOR ADULTS. WARRANTED. PRICE 50 cts. GALATIA, ILLS., NOV. IC, 1833. Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo. Gentlemen:-We sold last year, f>00 bottles of GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC and havo boupht three gross already this year. In all our ex? perience of 14 years, in the drug business, have never sold an article that gave such universal satis ?action as your Tonic. Yours truly. ABNEY, CARR & CO SOLD-No Core, No PHV, by A J China, J. F. W DeLorrne, J. S. Hnghson & Co. EXAMINATION, rpBE SPRING EXAMINATION of persons ? fl wishing teachers certificates, in Sumter ? County, will be held at the usual places, on j Friday, April 24th, beginning at 10 a. m. | w. j. DURANT, irchool Com. I April 8'h -2t PUBLIC NOTICE. To Lease or Rent for One Year, or a Term of | Years. CT.ERK & TREASURER'S OFFICE, SUMTER, S. C., Sub, 1896. The Opera House Department ia City Hall ; building, kniter. S. C., handsomely fur? nished, wah seenc-r;, chairs, etc., is hereby I offered tor base or ron-, from 1st September j 1896. I Proposais will be received until 1st dav of May, 1896. Lessee will be required to give bond with j fnUS?MC'cry security, for the faith ta I per- i formanc? of contract. A pp i y lu C:'.y Council cf City of Sumter, : or to C M. HURST. ('?erk ? Treasurer COUNTY OF SUMTER-. % T. V WaUli, />.</., Tr?bate judye. ^XJEEREAS, 3. SYDNEY CRANK. \% made sui: to me to ir rant him [itttersof Administration v.f the Estate of tad etitets-o?.Chas. L. Grant-, deceased. These are therefore io ci:? ar.d admonish all :nd singular the Kindred abd Creditors of :w said Chas. ii. Crane, laic of said ?pubtv ;iii? State, deceased, they be and tjipt'ar before me, in the Cour: of Probate, io be held at Sumter C. iL. ors April '?['A. 1896, ::es; :.:ter publication thereof, at ll >'clock in tiie forenoon, tb show OIU?P. if :oy they ha^e, why the said administration ? should not be granted. Given under my hand this S tb day cf .Vpn!, Anno Domini, 1896. THOS. V. WALSH, Judge of Prohnt J. - April 8-2t. ?nat heritage of rich and poor, has saved many a life. For Throat and Lung affections it is invaluable. It never fails to cure Cough, Cold, Croup and Whooping=Cough. DR. BULL'S COUGH SYRUP is the best. Price 25 cents. Chew LANGE'S PLUGS, The Great Tobacco Antidote.lOc. Oealersor mail.A.C.iHeye.-? Co.. Dalto..M?. nQIBttlBnMNVMi The Spring Opening at Miss McDonald's gave hundreds an opportunity of examining the ex? quisite styles for the Spring and Summer. The assortment is large, and in every style there is a variety to please the individual taste. Former patrons and the public generally are cordially invited to call and inspect the Pattern Hats and Bonnets, and they will be suited in anything they may want. Main Street, Sumter, S. 0 Then go to Cresswell & Co's and buy your |4> We are headquarters for everything in the grocery line. Dealing direct from the Manufacturers and Packers, buying and selling for cash, we are at all times in position to offer the lowest possible prices for which money can bu}r. We are wholesale as well as retail dealers and invite Special Atten? tion to those who buy in unbroken quantities. In buying we are always on the alert to pick up bargains and will At ail times have some special advantages to offer the trade. It shall be our constant aim to give our customers the most and best goods for their money Grosswell & Ii J{jnen,,er* ? foils' Sale. Our prices require no comment, They tell their own story. This week we are showing something new in Ladies' Waists. A FULL LINE OF LADIES' NECKWEAR. Good Judges say our Silks and Dress Goods are the finest ever shown in this market. WHITE GOODS and GRASS LINENS The success of this department is sensational. It is because you find the scarcest and newest goods very plenti? ful. Best sorts for what common stuft' usually costs. We are now showing a handsome line of Ladies' and Children's Parasols. Visit our Shoe Department and and see our line of Ladies7 and Misses7 OXFORDS AND TIES. Even if vou are Hot in need of Shoes for immediate service it will pay as an investment to purchase now for future use. i OUR CL?THM il FURNISHING DEPARTMENT, We aro prepared to show you a. nobby line of Meus, Youths and BovV Suits, and wc aro offering great bargains. All the New and Late Styles in Hats. 500 doz. Straw Hats at about 1-2 their value. [11 our Grocery Department we are proving every day that choices! groceries can be sold at the prices common goods usually bring. No matter what you need it can bc found at the old reliable. J. jRTttenbers & S#ns N. W. Corner, Main asid .Liberty Sis. !" ?IIilli?F5 ?* Ce