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%\)t Mak?nmw ait? jioutjra. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 1896. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani festly the best advertisiog medium in Snmter. EDITORIAL NOTES. Tire wealthy manufacturers of the coootry are making a great parade of the fact that tbeir mills and shops are resuming work since the election of MoKioley, and (hey are using unusual and overdrawn arguments to convince the public that the election of McKin ley was the potent factor that set the factory wheels in motion and re-opeoed the workshops to* the thousands and tens of thousands of idle and needy working men. Tbeae princes of the money power and robber barons of trustdooi are, peradveoture, correct in their evi dent conviction that a majority of the American people are fools, and there fore, trustfully receptive of such chaff sod sophistry as is now being poured out to ihem as a farmer pours, swill to bis bogs, but there are a few, tbank Heaven, who oan and do see beyond and bebind the cloud of false and de* ceptive arguments and perverted con clusions set before the people day after jay with a persistence that is damnable, acd they know only too well?almost as well as chose who manufacture, the deceptive arguments?that the resump tion of work by mills, mines and work shops of all kinds that had been shut down, Lid that the general revival of business that bas followed the election : are no more tbc results of the election of McKinley than of the assassination ?f Abraham Linooln. ? Many of these mills were shut down and the mechanics and laborers thrown out of employment as a oampaign measure, others had bees shut down for a period of greater or less duration as result of the industrial de pression which has been prevalent for a year or more, and the idle and often times huugry workiogmen were influ eooed if not coerced into voting for McKinley by the promise of work in the event of election and the threat of ioefiniie idleeess and want should he be defeated The delight that filled the minds and hearts of the human vam pires, who feed on the misfortunes of those whom they bave io their power, when they were assured that McKinley, tbeir chosen vessel, bad been elected, was suffi jieot to actuate them to make good at oooe tbeir promises of work for Ibe idle. Tbey were delighted, of course, because tbey bad secured ? re newal of tbeir control of the govern* mental powers that enable them to op press the ^people of th? country and wriog from tbem the fruits of tbeir labor aod in* . daslry They knew full well that they could afford co re-open mills that were shut down tj rescme work after the eleitiou whether McKinley, Bryan, Palmer or Levering was elected, and they were safe in prom isi g to do so. The owners of the mines aod factories that bad been shut down on account of business depression car. afford to resume work for a time at lea-c f>r che inorai effect ic had upon the class of votera tb ii tbey de-ire to convoi politic*i 1 y as well as industrially. Tbey oan well ?.pare the amouot of money that they will sacrifice while temporarily operating these milla at a loss, for they can soon find an excase or subterfuge for shut ting down, and the unearned profits that will fill tbeir pockets through the operation of the gold standard that steadily takes from the producer aod gives to the non-producer, who has in terest drawing and hoarded dollars, will witbin a very brief period re-imburse him fourfold. All this hue and cry about a return of prosperity aod a restoration of confi dence is but the development of tbc cunningly conceived scheme that elect ed McKinley and should deceive no thinking man. The money power craves an indefinite lease of rnlership, and even now is layiog the foundations for the oampaign in 1900. The great business revival immediately following the election of McKinley will be a very powerful argument in 1900, when the battle between the producing masses and the grasping avaricious olasses is joined once again. It will be a stroog card, even though the exactions of the Mark Hannas may have been more gelling than ever before daring the ad ministration of McKinley. The cards are being stocked now for the next deal, and unless the American people are fools indeed, they will realize it aod be dupes no longer. JF?fcCtS 1st?That the hard, cold winter season is now near at hand, and it will be almost impossible to get along without making some preparation for the change. 2d.?That when you have a certain, amount to invest, it is very important that you get to the _^ # right place, for the right thing, at the right price. 3??That any article from a fresh stock of Dry Goods, especially woollens, will last four times longer than an old shopworn article. 9M0WMMMMMMMMMM3 on. The Sumter Dry Goods Company Have put the knife into their elegant stock of Jackets, Capes, Blankets, Carpets, Dress Goods, and to all who are interested in these lines will assure you that it will be greatly to your interest to call in and get posted on the prices. Secretary John Gr. Carlisle bas been J suggested as a suitable uiau for McKin ley's cabinet. Tbe suggestion is in poor taste, inasmuch "as it ignores the master and names a mere passive agent. If McKinley desires a gold bug demo crat in bis cabinet his choice should be Grover Cleveland for Secretary of the Treasury. Sumter baa tbe best system of water works in tbe State and a Sre depart ment that is eecood to none in effioieo cy, and yet insuraooeis high?oppress ively high. If the property owners in this city would unite in forming a mu tual fire insurance association tbey would obtain protection against losses by fire at much lower and more reason able rates. The risk io Sumter has been reduced-to a minimum, and it is unreasonable in the insurance com panies that tbey obstinately persist in maintaining tbe high rates that were in force years ago when there was neither a water supply nor a fire department worthy of the name. If tbe moneyed men of thi* city wish ! to benefit Sumter tbey will organize a ?, company, buy tbe Sumter Cotton Mill, equip it with new and modern machine- j ry aod then run it in accordance witb business principles. The very idea of a place tbe size of Sumter having but a single little cotton mill, half (quipped witb old machinery and even that shut down and silent is sufficient to drive out of mind tbe thought of progress aod growth. t Tbe war in Cuba and tbe possibility j of a war with Spain are the topics most . largely exploited by tbe newspaper cor- j respondents at present, aod, without claiming to be at ali blood-thirsty, we j aiu.it confesa to a partiality for tbe ( highly colored and somewhat question- j able accounts of tbe sanguinary slaugb ter of Cuban patriots and tbe heroic execution wrought by the Spanish war riors ; this it* much more pleasant than the accounts of what the United States government is not doing. Tbe Cubans appear to be holding their own pretty well, and, aside from tbe occasional killing of a few American citizens and the wholesale destruction of tbeir prop erty, we presume that President Cleveland and his cabinet bave at hast tbe legal right to regard the coi flict with an eqioimity, born of indifference. Looking at tbe whole affair from a philosophical point of view and io a cal ous and calculat ing spirit estimating the cost in dollars aud cents, it is. perhaps, much more economical tu acquiesce in tbe butchery of a few score Americans who should have been at home, no doubt, than to resent Spanish atrocities and by so doing run the risk of iovolviog this country in a war witb Spain. We now bave a very business like, diplomatic aod economical government, indeed, aod tbe business interests of the coun try will support its policy. The gov ernment is pursuing a very wise policy at present, a policy that we regard with the least possible pride?it is get ting ready at considerable expense to be in a position to resent a kicking that Spain is expected to administer, when it suits the convenience of that country to cease butchering Cubans and go inio the kickiog business, with Uncle Sam as the subject. We do not attempt to dis credit tbe policy of the government cor i j deny the wisdom of being prepared for an emergency. Of course a govern ment should be in a position to resent a booting, and it may be diplomatic to calmly wait until it's antagonist has commenced the expected kickiog maii I nee. The demand for Ayer's Hair Vigor in such widely-separated regions as South America,) ; Spain, Australia, and India has kept pace with the home consumption, wbich goes to show that these people know a good thing v. ben tbey try it. I Io to day's issue wo give considera ble f.pace to an argument in reference to fertilizer rates made by R. R. Commis sioner Thomas at a recent meeting of the Commission when the question of a re duction of rates was taken up for con sideration. Having published an arti cle giving the other side of the ques tion, we fee! that is but fair to give Mr. Thomas a showiog. The State Fair this year was a suc cess,and that it was, is due to in a great measure to the people of Columbia who took bold of it io earoe.-t and not only contributed freely of their money, hat made a larger number of exhibits than ever before. Had other portioos of the State made the effort to send exhibits that Columbia did the F*ir would have been as far ahead of any previous fair in point of excellence, as it was in point of attendance. The future of the State Fair is assured and the next fair will surpass all records. ? A severe storm prevailed in Wash ington and Oregon during the last ten days and all the rivers are out of their banks and all railroad communi cation is cut off. Nashville, Nov. 16.?The Repub lican State committee met here today in conjunction with about 100 prominent leaders, and after au all clay's session, decided to contest the election of R L. Taylor,, Democrat, for the office of governor. The de cision was practically unanimous. The face of the returns show that Taylor dpfeated the Republican nom inee, G Tillman, by a. trifle over 7.000 majority Alleged frauds in west Tenteseee will constitute the basis of the contest. Atlanta, Nov. 16.?On the first ballot of the Democratic legislative caucus this evening, Hon. A S. Clay, chairman of the Democratic State committee for the past four years, was nominated for United States senator. He received 94 votes, 89 being the requisite number for nomination The caucus bas met daily since Monday Clay received 81 votes last Friday and received the benefit of a stampede on the first bal lot to day. He is 43 years of age, has been speaker of the house, presi dent of the senate and managed the last two State campaigns as chair man of the ^tate Democratic execu tive committee. Rheumatism is a foe which gi-es do q-j<tr ter It torments its victims day and night Hood's SarsaparMU purifies tbe bloou aud cures the aches and pains of rheumatism. H.)od' Pills Mre the best fnmily cathartic and liver medicine. Gentle, r?liable, sure. futfs Pills Cure All Liver Ills. Secret of Beauty is health. The secret of health is the power to digest and assim ilate a proper quanity of food. This can never be done when the liver does not act it's part. Do you know this ? Tutt's Liver Pills are an abso lute cure for sick headache, dys pepsia, sour stomach, malaria, constipation, torpid liver, piles, jaundice, bilious fever, bilious ness and kindred diseases. Tutt's Liver Pills FARM TO RENT. TO RENT FOR THE YEAR 1837, OR for a term of years. My f?>rm on Man niog Aveni.e, just outside the corporate limits of the city . There is on the place a comfortable dwel ling and'all necessary out-buildines, one hundred and ten acres of land, etghty of which are under cultivation T. j T?OMEY. Nov. 4?lm I Are gaining favor rapidly.. H%| I Business men and travel- wLJ) m I I a ! lers carry them in vest mT^ ill pockets, ladies carry them %0 in purses, housekeepers keep them in medicine closets, friends recommend them to friends. 25c F ?R? I detire to inform my patrons and the public generally tbat I bave not re tired from business, but am still to be found at the old stand. The furniture and undertaking business is now con ducted by The J. D. Craig Co., which I was instrumental in organiz ing and of which ? am president. The stock of goods is 9 large and as com plete as ever shown in this city, and I solicit a continuance of tbe patronage of the people of Suinter and adjoining couoties, assuring them that our prices are as low a> can be found in any market. Very Respectfully, J. D. CRAIG. Nov. 3. Imo. TASTELESS CHILL TDNIC IS J UST AS CO OD FOR ADULTS. WARRANTED. PRICE 50 cts. Galaxia, Ills., Nov. 16, . Parie Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo. Gentlemen:?We sold last year, 600 bottles of GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC and have bought three gross already this year. In all our ex perience of 14 yemrs, in the drug business* have never sold nn -micie that gave such universal satis* l?ctica as your Tonic. Yours truly, abney, Cars &CO> SOLD?No Cure, No Pay, hy A J China J. F. W DeLorme, J. S. Hughson Co. HARB Y 8 CO., WHOLESALE BROKERS, -AND Cotton Storage Warehouse PROPRIETORS UP-TQWN OFFICE: COURT HOUSE SQUARE, 250 fine Hogs for sale. Some good breed ers, heavy with pigs. Price, 4c. per lb. on foot. Respectfully, HARBY & CO. Nov. 4 FOR SALE. AJERSEY BULL, two years old,entitled to registration. Price $25. Apply to N. G. ELLERBE, Hegood, S. C. Nov. ?... Chamberlain's Bye and Skin Ointment Is unequalled for Eczema, Tetter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites, Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulatod Eye Lids. For sale by druggists at cents per box. TO HORSEOWNESS For putting a horse in a line healthv con dition try Dr. Cad;*'s Condition iWders. They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure loss of appetite, relieve constipation, c orrect kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving new life to an old or over-worked horse. 25 cents per package. For sale by drtlggists. For -ale in Sumt?r, by Dr. A. J. China. I HE JjUGKER J Jj?lTMAN [ . WH?T WE SAY IS TRUE ! WHAT WE DO IS LEGI TIMATE ! WHAT WE PROMISE IS FULFILLED ! $125 to 15 00 4 00 LADIES' CAPES AND CLOAKS-AM ibis season's gar ments, fewest Fall ?od Winter st} les. To be sold at following cat rate prices. Tbeee were 2 00 to 18.50. Now ?t We can amxz? you to show our Black or Navy Cape, double tip, fur-trimmed and braidtd, formerly sold for 6.25. Now at SMYRNA RUGS?Entirely new. Reversible. A?l the new colorir.gs 72 36 inch V*lue 5 50, 60 30 iDch. Value 3 , 54 27 ioch Value 2.50, 36 x 18 inch. Value 1.00, FINE TELVET RUGS-Variety of patterns lo select. 60 27 iucb. Formally spld for 3.00. Now at ^ LARGE white ANGORA RUGS?Note our price, Heavy "BRUSH" DOOR MATS-27 x 17 ;ncb, " " " " 30x19 inch, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY-Genuine bar gains in our fast bi&ck and brown goods tor 10, 12A, 15 and 20c. the pair BEST Hermsdorf Dye, extra length, Ladies Hoss, absolutely fast black and stainless, the pair, CHILDREN'S Ribbed or plain, double heel and toe, last black or colored^Jtockings?ail sixes, LADIES' UN DER VEST?Heavy wool?sizes from 20 to 40, wonb $2 it?t- pair. Now a'. Extra quality Australian Wool?sizcs from 30 to 40, wortb 3 00 the pair. Now n* Fine all-wool Ribbed Vem?sizes 30 to 40, worth 2.60. Now at Soft all-wool Scarlet Vest?sizes 30 to 40, worth 2.25. Now at Good full measure Cotton Vest?all sizes?the pair, 30c, 50c aad 90c. FULL LINE MEN'S UNDERWEAR for less money than ' they are sold elsewhere. I MEN'S, BOYS? AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING. ? Men's all wool suits?sizes 35 to 4o?only, j Men's heavy wool overcoats?all S'Z^s?only, j Children's Suits?age 4 to 14?In these we knock them all out. la prices ranging from 4 00 for extra quality nobby down to I MEN'S SHOES?all in ibe latest stylt?, and up-to-date toe?twr gams in fine goods? ? $175 was 2 25. $2 75 was 3 00. $3 35 was 4.00. { Heavv and medium grades solid leaiber, Uced? 1.00, 1 25, 1 35, 1.50, 1 60. i LADIES' SHOES?All the newest styles, warranted in every par ticular. We make a special iu fine glove kid and opera toe?b-at I too or lace?common sease?tqual to mo^t $3 makes. Our price j j CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES?The place to buy ibem is from ue. Every pair warrauied solid leather?and if they rvp we'll fix 'em for you. 75o., I 00 and 1.25 per pair. DRESS GOODS. Oar prices are away down io colored Dress Goods?all the latest shade*, with the proper effects io Trimmings?you shall save mouey by giving us a call. GROCERIES?Speciale. 20 lbs best granulated Sugar for 10-lb kit extra fat ?ew Mackerel for Finest fancy crenmery Butttr, tbe lb, "Jockey Club" Sardines?finest French, 6 for New S. R. Buckwheat, 3-1 b pkgs 15c, 2 packages for New crop O. Molasses, per gal., *'Mom?ja" Roasted Coffee?always fresb 35c, 3 los for Heioz's Pickles plain, sweet, mixed or chow, per quart, "Swansdowu" Floor?No ficeet in tbe U. S bbl., Fresh Oatmeal, Breakfast Food, Barley, Farina and other cereal preparations. This jear's dried and evaporated Fruits. Jellies and Preserves in buckets or retail. Prices and samples tarnished on application. All mail orders receive prompt attention. No charge for drayage or packing. THE DUCKER & BULTMAN CO. 4 38 2 69 2 13 84 2 39 1 79 I 19 1 48 25 23 1 58 2 48 1 98 1 78 2 50 1 90 65 2 13 OO OO 25 OO 25 60 OO 20 00 TO ARRIVE This Week. One Car each Horses and Mules. ? HAKB1? Sumter, S. C, Nov. 2, 1S96. ttfJJJJJJJJJJSJlJJJJSJSJJS ? ARTHUR BELITZER, The # Furniture # Man, MAIN STREET. Big Stock and its For Sale. ?