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THE MANNING TIMES. S. A. NETTLES, Editor. WEDNESDAY, August 1, 1888. Geo. W. Dargan. The congressional convention met in Florence last Wednesday, and or - ganized by electing Mr. Jas. E. Davis, of Clarendon, chairman. Four candi dates were nominated: Col. H. L. Benbow, Col. Blue, G. W. Dargan, and H. H. Newton. On first ballot the vote stood: New ton 5, Benbow 7, Blue 10, Dargan 19. By counties, Newton got five votes from Marlboro; Ber.bow got six from Clarendon, -and one from Wihiams burg, in all seven; Blue got ten from Marion; Dargan got ten fiom Dar lington, two from Williamsburg, one from Marlboro, and six from Horry, in alltiineteen. Necessary to a choice 2 It will be noticed Clarendon, Ma rion, and Darlington each stood solid by their candidates, but Marlboro ew thetrack, and one of her dele gates voted for Dargan. On second ballot there was no change. The convention then took a recess. -On third ballot there was consider able change. Dr. Byrd, of Williams .barg,who had led Col. Benbow to be lieve that he would not only get. his individual -vote, but that also of his delegation, few the track, and with the two other Williamsburg delegates voted for Dargan. Two others of Marlboro, three in all, forsook Mr. Newton and noted for Dargan. Ma zion left Blue and voted for Newton. Clarendon, Darlington, and Horry stood firm to their first choice. By Totes the ballots stood: Newton 13, Benbow 6, Dargan 22, resulting in Mr. Dargan's election. Had the Wil amabnrg delegation stood, as prom , ised; to Col. Benbow, he would have - en elected on fifth ballot. Marion had determined to cast her vote twice fie Blue, twice for Newton, and then her ten votes would have come to n anw. It was understood from The -first that Blue and Newton could .ot be elected, and the vote for them was complinentary. Then on the ffth ballot Marlboro would have probably given Benbow three Newton dotes,. which with Williamsburg's three and Clarendon's six, would have -given CoL. Benbow twenty-two, and eleeted him. Wliansburg -held the balance of power, and, as stated last wee, coild not be depended on. Dargan is very popular in Clar endon, and next to a county man, -people prefer him for congress .There was no trading between Ma Ton and Darlington, Marion being as strongly oppdsed to Dargan as ever. The Washington correspondent of thae u'& (owier bas this to say of 3fr. Dargan: presentativre Daigan has been over 1hemed with congratulations upon his, nmanon--for a fourth term in Congrs ~n'&'hsmafriends in this vicinity comn mied tegoojudgmient of the -people of the th n -thisconecton.Mr. Dargan's popularity-in the House has in aeasedsteadi1y sinde his first term, and he K n SDot regarded as one of the most valutable mzembers of that body. He-occupies influ .ptialpositions on several'important comn - " itme' , and should the Democrats contin ueria control of the House during -the 51st .ngres, he stands a good chance of being acmed at the head of one of the standing G- ov. Richardson was insulted last Mondag in Chester by B. R. Tillman and Ijie itians of Chester. Chester and Tillman have in the eyes of all 2 ight thinkring people disgraced them selves, and deserve the contempt of the State. We regret that we are un able to give details this week. * The United States Senate has just p eda bill to reimburse the depos -tors in the Freedman's Savings Bank -ilm institution which, it-will be re - nemibered, failed some years ago. 'The: fahre was the result not only -~~fgross mismanagement, but of cor r~upt practices; and those who made -,--deposits were undoubtedly induced --by the apparent endorsement of the institution by the government of the Uited States. .$1,000,000 has been -appropriated. The bill has not yet passed-tbe-house. The.PeeDeelndexsays: "Mr. L. S. Bighami requests us to say that he proposes soon to show up' the pressof the State. To 'show up' properly all the wickedness of that ter rible institu'tion he will need a daily paper the size -of the Sunday edition of the Lon -don Times." The South Carolina ~Democratic Associa tion bas been formed int Washington. Jno. E Treulen, of Columbia, is president, and W. B. McDaniel, of Columbia, secretary. -The other officers are : Jas. -N. Lipscomb, of Newberry, airst vice president ; Edward Mclver, of Cheraw, second vice president ; .LE S. Murchison, of Abbeville,.financial sec. -retary ; J. S. Cutting, of Berkley, sergeant - at?arms. Executive committee-C. M. Da vis, Spartanburg ; James Tillman, Edge felm ; C. C. Manning, Clarendon. The As sociation has made a most gratifying begin uing and will make themselves felt in the -oming campaign. They sent delegates to . the recent meeting of Democratic Clubs at 3smmnzre. The Equal Rights party began its Presi dential campaign in Brooklyn last week by Mrs. Belva -Lockwood, its dourageous standard bearer. . She was endorsed by two of her female supporters who first address ed the crowdedaudience present by saying that there was no question but that Mrs. Lockwood would maken good President for they knew that she was a good mother, a good wife, a good citizen, a good lawyer, and a good level-headed woman. Mrs. Lockwood, wla wore a plain but neat-fit ting black dress, with a modest. trimming .,f white lace at the throat, and errned a - - bouquet of roses' presented to her on her entrance to the hall by cne of her admirer<, *asloumy applaudM as she came forward. -She bowed her thanks, and, unfolding her mamsript, proceeded to read an address -on the "Tendencies of Parties and Govern ment.'' Mrs. Lockwood modestiy refr-aine d from saying much aboot her own canvass, but asked her supporters to work earnestly First Campairn -meeting. At half past 12 o'clock last Monday a large concourse of people assembled in the court house to listen to the speeches of the can didates. It was the first county campaign meeting, and every body was on the qui vive to know what the candidates would say. The court-house was well filled, and had the weather been more propitious the crowd would have been far greater. On motion of Capt. D. J. Bradham, Capt. E. R. Plowden was elected chairman. Capt. Bradham was requested to act as secretary. Capt. Plowden briefly stated the object of the meeting, and then called on Col. J. 0. Brock to address the meeting. Col. Brock. after a few preliminary re marks, entered upon a discussion of the prin cipal issues of the day, which was increased educational facilities. With reference to the Clemson bequest he favored it if it was practicable. But as the entire income from the investment would yield only $1000 or $5000 it was hardly enough to run a college, especially after this income was very largely reduced by putting up buildings, and other necessary expenses. It was not business like for the State to expend the bulk of the money, and yet have a minority control. He thought, however, that by legislative en actments this 7 to 6 difficulty might be ob viated. He was in favor of.a State agricul tural college, and of retaining other col leges; but he especially advocated the free common schools as the great foundation for the popular education of the masses. Only a few could attend a college, but every one could attend a good common school, and thereby obtain a liberal education. A good school n any community would insure in the rising generation a liberally educated community. Col. Brock favored reduced taxation, but was not in favor of placing the salaries of public officers at such low fig ures that only rich men could accept the office. He deplored the fact that interest on money was so high, but said that money like every other commodity was worth all it would bring, and he saw no help for it. He hoped, however, that the people would soon get on a cash basis, and not have to borrow money. Col. Brock is net in favor of class legislation, but while advocating the in terests of the farmer he wishes likewise to see all other classes prosper, as the inter ests of all depend upon the prosperity of the farming class. Capt. A. Levi was next introduced. Capt. Levi began his speech by saying he intend ed, should he be elected, to represent the people as a whole and not as a class. The farmer, the merchant, the mechanic, the doctor, the lawyer, and all other classes and professions should stand on an equal foot ing. He would endeavor always to act in a straightforward manly way, and he knew the people of Clarendon would appreciate such a course. The Clemson devise or be quest was a noble one, and of which the people should be thankful, but there were circumstances in which it might not be best to accept it. In case, however, it was not involved in law-suits or other dangerous contingences, the State should accept the bequest azd make a liberal appropriation for its maintenance. He thought the farm ers in any event ought to have an agricultu ral college, with a liberal appropriation for its support. He had a deep interest in every thing that concerned the farmer, be cause he was dependent, for his own liveli hood, on the farming interests. If aught should be done to oppress the farmers, it would be dangerous to the ship of State. He would not oppose any existing educa tional institution. He thought the free public schools of the State were too much neglected, and the funds somewhat wasted;. He advocated a good school house and a competent teacher, one first class school in each township. The people needed this, and it was necessary to enable the people, the masses, to obtain an education. He would pledge himself to do what he could to obtain this object. *He would oppose any appropriation of $1,000 to bring into this country any inferior imigrants. He desir ed imiigration, but not of the inferior clas that would be obtained by such appropria tion. If elected he would do all he could to furtner the best interests of every class and profession of his county. The nexti speaker was CoL. Jas. E Tindal. He said he had madeso many speeches in this town that he feared he could say noth ing new. During the past four years he had been in the farmers' movement, had made speeches in a number of counties in the State, was deeply interested in the move ment, and would always do all he could to advance the farming interests. -The object of this farmers' movement was to bring about a unity of action and feeling between the farmers of the State, so as to benefit themselves, Other classes were so organ zed, and were benefitted thereby. Farmers had made less progress in the last twenty seven years than any other class of people. The value of their property now was about the same as twenty-seven years ago, while that of other classes had increased many fold. This had caused the cry to go forth that South Carolina had made greater pro gress than ever -before, and such indeed was the case in every class except the far mers, and South Carolina was only a para lel case for all the other Southern States. The farmers' movement ,was doing great good. and had put into the mouth of every politician tbe sweet cry of education, more education. European countries are deep ly interested in agriculture and mechanics, and are making great efforts- to improve the farming interests of those countries. -In those countries there were agricultural and mechanical colleges, and inevery- case those coleges were in charge of practical men. Mr. Tindal then spoke on the comparison costs of the Citadel, the S. C. College, Claf lin, and the proposed agricultural college. He grer enthusiastic in speaking of the farmers' movement, and of raising the con dition of the poor farmers of Europe, who have little encouragement. He bad always supported the 8. C. College, and had helped to increase the appropriation to that college at the last session of the legislature. He did not charge corruption against the State government, but ~extravagance in having txes too high. Three conventions com posed of the very best farmers of the State had as many times asked of the Legislature an appropriation for a separate agricultural college, but it had been denied. No other body of repr--sentative men would have been thus treated. Farmers' movements had not intended to go into politics, but the refusal of this college ha;d forced them int it. He would continue to support Clailin College, S. C. College, and Citadel. Hon. E. R. Plowden, .Jr.. was the next and las't candidate for the House. He re gretted that taxes wvere as high as they are, and he would endeavor in every way to do all he could to reduce taxation. He was in favor of all existing educational institutions and the acceptance of the Clemson bequest. He desired an agricultural college, but would not vote to deprive the Citadel or University of any of their necessary appro priatiorns. His course would be conserva tive, and he would always bear uppermost in his mind the thought that what was for the best interests of his people would dic tate his everv action. The speakers were all received with cheers, and good feeling existed. ISeveral other candidates were called on and miade speeches, but owing to the press o other imatter, and the short time in tervening before we go to press we shall have to postpone any further report. Messrs. J. H. Montgomecry, Dr. I. M. Woods, and E. G. Dulose made speeches at the close of the meeting. All kinds of Law Blanks-titles, mortgages, iils of sale, bondcgetc., al ways on hand at the Tnxrs office. and or smae at Charloeton price Dargan and the Democracy. The work of the Congressional Conven tion at Florence on Wednesday was well done. Congressman Dargan is to be con gratulated upon his renomination, and the people of the 6th District are to be congrat ulated that they have so worthy and compe tent a representative. Mr. Dargan, however, was not nominated without very formidable opposition. Three most excellent and thorough-going Demo crats were willing to take his place at Wash ington. any one of whom would make an acceptable Congressman. They made a fair fight for the nomination, and, when they had been fairly beaten, the vote for Mr. Dargan was made unanimous. Col. Blue, Mr. Newton, and Col. Benbow, with their respective friends, will now go into the cam paign solidly for Dargan, which means his election in November in spite of any fac tious opposition taut may be organized. All this is, of course. very gratifying to Mr. Dargan and very reassuring to the Democracy, but it must not be forgotton anywhere that Mr. Dargan's renomination was due more largely to his political strength and to his consistent course in Congress than his personal popularity. Mr. Dargan is a Democrat, and is in thorough accord with the faith and policy of his party. He is an earnest supporter of the Democratic Administration and an ardent believer in the politica integrity of President Cleve land. He is in har.nony with the Democ racy on the great living, distinctive issues of the day and has been honored by his Democratic constituents as he deserved to be honored. - If during his service in Congress Mr. Dargan had gone astray on the question of tariff reform; if his course on the silver issue had not been in sympathy with the best interests of the country; if he had used his position as a .-presentati e to an tagonize the Administration and to defame the President. we believe that he would not have been renominated. 'The Democracy of the Pee Dee are brave and resolute and con sistent. They have honored Mr. Dargan in recognition of his consistent political course in the past, and because they know that they can rely upon him in the future to stand with the party and by the President on all questions involving political prin ciple. It would be a very safe roi. for the party to adopt that its representatives shall stand or fall by their record.-Yeas and Courier. Just Received! Turnip Seed, at Dinkins & Co.'s Drug Store. Mr. Tindal Interrogated. MANrso' S. C.--)1r. E dlor:-In your is sue of the 25th ult., Mr. J. E. Tindal, in reply to "Farmer's Son," thinks that .he has received discourtesy at my hands. I dis claim any such in my piece. If he per sistently think that I unkindly treated him under the nom deplume of "Farmer's Son," I shall attempt to handle him in reply without gloves. In my letter of July 18th, I stated that Mr. Tindal claimed that the farmers' sons of the S. C. College were looked down on by the professors as an in ferior class of boys, and by other students. I stated it then, and I restate it now as a fact that he did say so. The argument that he claims to have used in liew of what I alleged he did use, was used by him and also this which I asserted in my letter of the 18th. He used both ar guments in his speech, to show that the school of agriculture and mechanic arts could. not prosper in the S. C. College where the classics were taught. Mr. Tindal may not have intended mak ing the assertion, but he said it. He says he cannot conceive that any intelligent man could so understand him. I do not lay claim to the learning that he -attributes to me, butlI so understood him, --so did every. man thatheard him, that I have discussed his speech with, except one. If 1 have done Mr. 'Tindal injustice, I am sorry for it, but I must ask the readers of the 'Mmm~n Tam~s, who are interested, however slight in this matter, to call upon me and I will give them the names of a few of his unbiased audience, who will corrobo rate my statement. I don't ask any man to believe, use your pleasure as . to this, but ask these gentlemen, to whom I will refer you, if Mr. Tindal, or.I, is mistaken. Mr. Tinda~l claims that he did not say in his speech, that farmers' sons were consid ered an inferior class in the S. C. College, but he cannot deny having said to a friend of his, in this town, during his next visit here, that they were underrated, and looked down upon. I want no higher evidence to prove that I correctly quoted Mr. Tindal than his letter. See this part of his letter (taken from speech as he told me) on line ninth: "Among other things, I said it would be ojfcered by men who are graduates of classical institu tions with their natural predilections in fa vor of that kind of education, and who as a rule, look down upon the caluj of the farmer and mechanmcs." Now coninect these words, beginning on line twenty-four, which are: "I did not suppose that a professor, how ever low he might regard the farmers' call ing, toould be silly enowjk to make distinctionts between his pupils, as that would at once break up his school." In his first paragraph he says that the officers of the college would look down up on farmers' sons (which I always claimed he said), and in the second sentence he says that a professor wcould not look down upon the farmers' sons5. Can any man be more astride the political horse than Mr. Tindal shows himself to be in his own re ply ? In the last paragraph of his letter, he says: "This young 'Farmer's Son' himself has come out a lawyer and politician without sympathy for our interests and opinions as farmers, and without respect for age or ex perience." I ask every fair minded man to read his letter and examine closely this par agraph, and they will come to the conclu sion that I went to the S. C. College to learn agriculture and the mechanic arts. lHe well knows that I did not go there to study the scienco of agriculture; and why does he _at tempt, in this obscure way, to create the i pression that I dleserted the profession that I went there to learn ? Iu this paragraph he says I am "without sympathy for our inter ests and opinions as farmers." In answer to this, I will say that no one knows better than he does, that-I am in favor of any saheme by which thme farming interests of our S:,atec can be adv'anced. Ev'ery man that Ihave talked with about the condition that the farmers are in, will tell you that this is my position but he who attempts to dio me a willful wrong. I have understanding enough to know that the men of every oth er piofession iL S. C. are more dependent on the farmers than they are on any other class of loborers, and the man that says that I am nor in favor of' their advancement, tells that he knows to be false! Does he desire to place me in a false position in the sight of the farmers ? He cannot do it. He says I am "without respect for age or experience." i :aswer him by saying that my motto is, espect him who coimmandls it, and admi ration for him who profits by his experi ence. There are mecn in our county who oppose the continuation of the Citadel Academiy. and miien who advocate it, and as such I, as a voter, asked Mr. Tindal to detine his po sition as to this institution. Did lhe do so ? Was he afraid if his view's wvere known he would be lessened in the estimation of his count-men ? Would he accept the demo cratic inomination for the Hiouse of Rteprt' setatives without giving his constituents his views on this question ? I wiint your views, Mr. Tindal, on the Citaidel, and in the name of all the voters that cannot p)o' pibly hear you on the stump, I demand them. Let me ask you why did you not define your position in your letter? Be caretul, 1 am n- ,suu to mant any excuse but the one that will hold water. You answered in part why did von not in all? Let us go back to that won derfully com pact paragraph where he states that I am a lawyer and a politician. I have the evi dence to show that I am permitted to prac tice in all of our State courts, and I have been a member of one of our County con ventions, and usually speak my opiiion of candidates freely; if these facts make me a lawyer and politician, Mr. Tindal is true in this statement. I have no cause to be ashamed of either of these qualifications. I am always proud of my vocation. Dur ing the fire years I performed manual h.bor on my father's farm, I never once disclaim ed the fact, nor shall I ever! It is with a sense of just pri'de that I look back to that time. When my friends find that I have gotten to be one oi that class of politician, that can Lot be found on one side of the public question, but endeavoring to occupy both sides, I hope they will drop me, as I know they shall do every public man that is void of that stamina of character, which marks the man for the people. In conclusion I will do Mr. Tindal the justice that is due him ]by saying that he was never cut out for, nor is he now, a pol itician. To prove that I am correct Lt us take this sentence of his letter: "A profes sor as good and able as any in this State or elsewhere, said he wondered why Mr. Tin dal buried himself on a farm." Could a politician wake use of this sen tence? See the connection that it has to the other parts of his letter, and ask yourself if the :maidest and unassuming man could be a politician. Not enough egotism to be a politician, is what you tell yourself. Sam Jones says that sometimes you find a fellow that looks like a man, that wears breeches like a man, in fact he has every ap parert characteristic of a man, but if you take him and analyze him, you will find ex tending through that part where the back boneyshould he nothing but a cotton card. Verily, verily. what a prophet! Respectfully, JOS. H. MONTGOMERY. A 3inister's Conviction. Rev. 0. W. Winkfield, of Union Point, Ga., suffered terribly for twelve years from articular and sciatic rheu matism. He consulted numerous physicians and tried all sorts of medi cine. Finally be began taking the Swift Snecific as a forlorn hope, and by its use he was entirely restored. He writes: "I feel like a new man. I cannot attribute my miraculous and perfect cure to anything but the Swift Specific. I know that it alone cured me, for nothing else had done me any good for twelve years. I owe my res toration and strength for labor and religious duties alone to this grand remedy, and gladly make this state ment for the benefit of all sufferers from this most torturing disease rheumatism." Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis eases mailed free. TiE Swir SPcr c Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. - - . -4 - Haif-Way Speeches. Capt. B. 1. Tillman proclaims again his policy of deception. There is no mistake about it. He intends to tell the farmers of the State that-the expenses of the Gov ernment have been increased enormously, and announces.in advance that he will not let the farmers know that the increase wras necessary for the public benefit and the general good. .t is said also.that he proposes to contrast the expenses of this State with the expenses of Georgia. He: will be careful, we are sure, not to let the people know that the State oiciers in Georgia receive large emoluments in the shape of fees, in addition to their salaries, while in South Carolina the cold salary is all thatthe State officer gets.-Ytcs and Courier. ' THE 'SAFEST MEDICINE To have about the house at all times is Sim mons Liver Regulator. It will h'trm no one. It will benefit all who may have attacks of Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Headache, Consti pation, or other ailments resulting from a disordered Livei-or Stomach. Keep it al ways in the house, and you will have a family physician near who will save you many dollars and much suffering. The genuine always' has on the wrapper the red Z Trade-mark and Signature of J. H. Zeilin & Co. A Panther -Seen. In the little Pee Dee swamp, a mile or so above Dillon, between Marion and Flor ence, a panthew. w.as seen by a gentleman whose veracity is above dispute, one even ing last week. It is believed that the pan ther is a female, and that she has young ones somewhere-in the neighboi-hood. Of course the report of such a creature being abroad has made quite a sensation among the people in that locality, and a hunt was orgamzed, of which we have not heard the result.-Sumtier Adt-ance. ,BUCKTEN'S ARNICA SVALJE. The best salve in the world for Cuts, Brises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive ly cures Files, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Dinkins & Co. The Raleigh Bank Robbers. R.ALEIGH, N. C., July 21.-The jury in the Cross forgery case returned a verdict to-day, giving Cross seven years in the peniten tiary, and White five years. They were jailed under S10,000 bond, pendi,ng a mo tion for a new trial. A. Its peculiar efficacy is due as much to the process and. NOTHING skill in compounding as to LKIT the ingredients themselves. I~K T Take It In time. It checks diseases In the outset, or If they be advanced wil prove a potent cure. No Homes doalu e W'ithiolt It It takes the place of a scrptioandAUwshof ledFOR WHOSE sedentary lives will find BENEFIT It the best preventive of and cure for Indigestion, Constipation, Headache, Eiliousness, Files and Mental Depression. No loss of time, no interferenco with business while taking- For children It is most In nocent and harmless. No danger fromn exposure after taking. Cures Colic, Dl arrhsa, Bowel Complaints, Feverish ness and Feverish Colds. Invalids and delicate persons will find It the mildest Aerlent and Tonic they can use. A little taken at night insures refreshing sleep and a natural evacuation of the bowels. A little takes in the morning sharpens the appetite, cleanses the stomach and sweetens the breath. A PHYSICIAN'S OPINION. ' "I havxe been practicing medicine for twenty years and have never been able to put up a vegetable compound that would, 1like simmons Liver Regltor, promptly and effectively move the Liver to action, anid at the same rime aid (instead of weak ening) the digestive and assimilative powers of the system. L. M. HxstoN, ie.o., Vashngton,-Arke. Marks of Genuineness: Look forthered Trade-1ark on front of WVrapper, and the Seat and signatureof J. H.Zeilin & Co., ia MOSES LE THE CHAMPION LOW PRICE LEADER, R. AND SUMMER. -:o GRAND BUSINESS STA Opening the season with a blaze of glory. All departments complete in ev exquisite styles in Dress Goods. Ladies we solicit your inspection. A well s and childrens dresses, with Torchon Trimming to suit. A nice line of heavy thing. A tremendous line of colored Muslin from 5 to 12c. A beautiful lot ] of white goods, Marseils, Nainsooks, India Lawn, Persian Lawn, India Mull, specialty, and i un from 7 to 35c. A large assortment of Seersuckers, both for of Ginghams, embracing all the finer qualities, such as Toile Du Nords, Special bargains offered in the fine Dress Goods department. This line is co market to undersell us. A nice line of Lace Curtains. A splendid assortment tains. Hamburg Edging and Inserting in all styles. A fine assortment of Or on hand a very large and carefully selected stock of Shoes. WeL' would call sp Shoes, and the celebrated Zeigler Shoe. A large lot of Children's Spring He( Old ladies low-quartered Shoes. Clothing buyers will find just what they war Ready-made Clothing and of fine goods. It is needlesss for us to say any thing about our Grocery Depari It is fully supplied with everything needed, whether in the heavy or fancy lin prices. We w ant to see you; we want to sell to you. The Manning Academy, Mr enrI srG-, s. C. A GRADED SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. TWENTIETH SESSION BEGINS, MOND AT, SEPTEMBER 3, 1SSS. PRINCIPALS: S. A. NETTLES. A. B., MRs. E. C. ALSBROOK. AIM. The course of instruuction, embracing ten years, is designed to furnish a' liberal education suited to the ordinary vocations of- life, or to fit students for the Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior class of colleges. PLAN OF INSTRUCTION. The most approved text boobs are used. The blackboard is deemed an! essential in the class room. The meaning of an author is invariably required of each pupil. In all work done, in whatever department, and whatever the extent of ground covered, our motto shall always be THORoUGEMs. To this end, we shall require that every lesson be learned, if not in time for the class recitation, then elsewhere. No real progress can be made so long as the Pupil is allowed to go on from day to clay reciting only half-perfect lessons. TERMS PER MONTH OF FOUR WEEKS: Primary Department (3 years' course),...................... $1.00,-51.50, and $2.00 Intermediate Department (2 years' course)............................ 2.50 Higher Department (2 years' course),........................ ..... $3.00, and 3.50 Collegiate Department (3 years' course),.........................8.1.00, and 4.50 Music, including use of instrument.. ....................................' 3.00 Contingent Fee, per session of 5 months, in advance..................... .25 Board per month,.............................. .......................... 8.00 Board from Monday. to Friday (per month),................................. 5.00 TO PATRONS. We desire especially to urge upon parents and -guardians the great im portance of having their children at school promptly-the first day. The stu dent who enters late labors under serious disadvantages, and seldom. takes that stand in his class that otherwise he would have taken. The Principals fee: much encouraged at the hearty support given the school heretofore, and promise renewed efforts to make the school what it should. be-F1RST CLASS in every respect. For further particulars, send for catalogue. Address, S. A. .NETTLES, Manning, S. C. The Fruit of Competition! The LOWEST PRICES and BEST GOODS to all Customers. Bargains All the time in All Lines. -The very Liberal Patronage Received by since opening business in Sumter is proof that he has conducted same in strict accordance with his announcement of HEADQUARTERS FOR CHEAP.-GOODS, I- desire to assure the good people of Sumter and Clarendon who have so liberally patronized me, that I appreciate their favors, and will endeavor to prove that I do, by continuing-to sell them goods at the very lowest margin possible. My facilities for buying goods at BOTTOM PRICES are second to none, and I -will not be undersold by any other merchant. My stock em braces full lines of - Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy .Goods, Boots, Shoes, Clothing and Furnishing Goods, .AST- .A. TI-A .Ge3 STOOK OF' Staple and Fancy Groceries. --ESPECIAL ATTENTION IS PAID TO Ladies' Dress Goods and Trimmings of LATEST STYLES, and I can offer Special Bargains in many things. 23Samples sent by maiL. Call and see my goods. and compare prices and quality. I invite competition, and polite clerks will always take pleasure in!] showing my stock. FERDINAND LEVI, BoG.a's 01.n Sr~xD. SUMTER, S. C. R. C. B.u:rLaY, President. 0. Bissar. JFErKfS, Gen'l Manager. RICHEDn S. Gaxr, See. & Treas. The Cameron & Barkley Company. COMMIsSION - MERCHANTS, --AND AGENTS FUR Erie City Engine and Boilers, Atlas Engine and Boilers, the Famous Little Giant Hydraulic Cotton Press, Eagle Cotton Gins. . We have in stock one each 60, 05, and 70 saw Eagle Gin, only shop worn, that we are offering way below cost. MiSend for prices. Oils, Rubber and Leather Belting, and a complete line of Mill Supplies. ma~ Guarantee Lowest Prices for Best .Quality of Goods.a CAMMERON & BARKLEY CO., Charl-eston, S. C. JOSEPH F, RHAME,F.N Wisn ATTORNEY AT LAW. MANNNING. S. C. Valuade Florida L.and for Sale. I give notice, that I am agent for the JJ.RA D N Lad Department of the Florida Southern Ra saeA et Rilwayv Co mpany, which owns largeFRE OS.C bodies'of valnable and choice lands in va rious parts of the State of Florida, nlow oni Ofr o aeo i tet nbsns the market in quantities to- suit purchasers.poinofteon.WO TOEih Any information wanted concerning thesesitbels:oMnigadR..sret lands can be obtained by applying to the un-TO OTAEISDNE,4an6 ersigned. rooO:SndPHniF.)eroRHAME, OT JOSEH F RIIM, suial sae frridneAndigdfentl Manin,-sn .uitae loton Mannlad . Rtet VI, EADY FOR SPRING RTERS. ery detail. Grand accumulation of elected stock of Linens for ladies Linen Duck for gents' and boys' clo Endia Lawn, 15c. A magnificent line mnd victoria Lawn; these goods are a ladies and gents. - A complete line Corded Ginghams, Suitings, &c. inplete and we defy any Southern t of white and colored Scrim for cur iental and Torchon Lace. We have ecial attention to our Common-sense 1 Shoes, ladies and children Slippers it. We have an immense stock of :ment. e-and every thing sold at bottom U. CLINTON GA LLUCHAT, PnicrcES IN COURTS OP CBARLESTON and CLARENDON. Address Communications in care of Maa ning Tnams. Attorney at Law. M anning, S. C. as- Notary Public with seal. W. F. B. H. swonTE, Sumter S, C. B. S. DasrNs, Mm-sno, S. C HAYNSWORTH & DIRKINS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, MANNING, S. C. JOHN S. WILSON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Mai nI g, S. C. Wm, H, INGRAM, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Office at Court House, MANNING, S. C. PAUL M. SALLEY, M.D., Physician & Surgeon, MANNING C. H., S. C. ONCE HoUrs: 8 to 9 A.; i to 3 P. .; and 8 to 10 p. M. DR. G. ALLEN HUGGINS :D~N-WT~Te. - orcES - Manning and Kingstree. -OmricE DAS Kingstree, from 1st to 12th of each mqnth. Manning, from 12th to 1st of each month. - OmcE HoURS 9 A. M. to 1 P. M. and 2 to 4 P M. MaX G. Bryant, Jas. M. LEw , Sooth Carolina. New York. Grand Central NoteL. BIYANT & LELAND, PnoPRErons. Columbia, South Carolina. The grand Central is the largest and besti kept hotel in Columbia, .Iocated in the EX ACT BUSIMS CENTE R OF THlE CITYT where all Street Car -Lines pass t~he door, and its MEN UEis not excelled by any in the South. N EW WAVERLY .HOUSE, IN the Bend of King Street, Charleston. The Waverly, having been 'thoroughly renovated the past summer and newly fur nished throughout, makes its accommoda tions unsurpassed. Incandescent 'Electric Lights and Electric Bells aire use.d in all rooms and hallways. Rates $2.00 and $2.50. . G.T. ALFORD, Proprietor. LAD IES8 EES Do Your Own Dyeing, at Eome.' where r$iec. aakae. Theyhavenoequsl orfrastness ofC oo r n fadi- QuIt , G. Dinkins &Co.,Marining,s, C. JaesAlln & o. The place to get reliable goods, Watches, Jewelry, Silver ware, Clocks, .Sil ver Plated-ware, Spec tacles, and Eye-glasses. Special attention ia called to our stoc~k of Watches in Gold and Silver and Nickel' cases....... Best Goods at Lowest PFrices Silver Double Case Watches, $7:5so10.0 mnd $15, up to the finest railroad time piece. Ladies' Gold Watches $30, $40,- and S4a md upwards. A fine stock of Surveyors' anti Draght nmen's-toolseand material. f7 Watches and Jewelry carefully re paired. J.AMES A LL AN& Co.. 285 KnG S-rm:ET, [SIGN OF DRUMI CLncK.] CHARLESTON, S. C. C. L Hoyt & Bro., Watchies, Clocks. Jew'elry, Silverware, etc, asir REPAIRnEG A SPEcIALY. "$@ ~ta Street - - Samter,~ S.- C,