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THE MANNING TIES. r.nn -In g, B. C S. A. NETTLES, Editor. WEDNESDAY, Sepiember 26, !888, The Judicial Dead!cck. The delegates to the judical con vention of this circuit have met twice, remained in session several days each time, cast in all 439 ballots, and ad journed a second time without any change in the first ballot, the an nouncement of the result each time having been monotonously the same: W lson 12; Dargan 10; Gilland 8. The delegates, each of them, are of course honest in their action, and have done what they conceived to be their duty; but the people in this circuit and throughout the State look on any such persistent person al action, any.such apparently selfish voting, as unworthy the Democratic party, and calculated to do harm. Only one candidate can be elected, and while we think they should elect, orshould have elected, one of the three candidates, yet if such cannot be done, or could not be done, without so long and probably damaging ef fects, it would have been better to have dropped all three of the candi dates, and to have selected some fourth man on whom all could have agreed. It does not look well, and is calculated to do great harm, this un seemly scramble for office. We do not propose, in this article, entering into a discussion of the mer its of any one of the three candidates; but we assert, and we believe it is the sentiment of three fourths of the peo -p that the convention should have, before now, made a nomination. The delegates should bear in mind that it is undemocratic in principle to at tempt to promulgate, as it were, a bull that all goodness is centered in one man. If when the convention meets next week no nomination is made in a reasonable time, we think it advisable that the convention agree to leave the matter to the people, and then let the Executive Committee at once order a primary election. Why Wear Mourning ? We do not by any means wish to be thought as speaking lightly or flippantly, or regardless of the feel ings of others, but in all honesty of purpose, and for information, we ask why people wear mourning. Person ally we do not approve of it; we think it a useless, a meaningless, and, in many cases, an injurious custom. Is it a badge of sadness and sorrow? Sometimes, yes frequently, it is; but oftimes again the gayest and liveliest in a crowd is in the habiliments of grief. Is it to proclaim to the world that the heart is sore? The sensitive and refined feelings revolt at this idea Is it a badge of respect and homor to the dead? Then with our -w ensomething lighter, less expen uive, and less damaging to health, could be used. Why should there be grades in mourning ? deep mourning, half mourning, etc. Is the feeling, the love, the respect of those who do not wear mourning less than that of those who do? Is it right that the poor, who can scarcely keep body and soul together, should go to the expense of buying mourning goods ?. We ask these questions, hoping that some one will discuss the subl jeot. We think the whole thing ought to be abolished, and the soon er the better. It is nothing but cus tomn, and an idle custom. Less than a half century ago the expenses of a frmnqw1 alone in Charleston was sel dom less than five hundred dollars. After paying these expenses and nec essary expenses of sickness, etc., what would a poor family have left? 'We think we have in this article furnished food for thought, and a perusal in another column of the ar tidle under the heading of "MIourning Rings" will furnish further food. The State Democratic Executive Committee meets in Columbia to night. One thing that may be done will be to place some able speakers in thehEeld to stump the State. We hope no such action will be taken. It will be a useless waste of time and money. Everybody in South Caro .lina is a Democrat, and will vote the Democratic ticket. Our colored cit izens certainly would not dream of vot ing against Cleveland or any one of our congressional nominees. We are all good Democrats now; and everybody in the State must vote for Grover Cleveland and the Democratic can didates. He has made an A No). 1 first class president. Miss Eliza Garner, the Union couu ty woman candidate for school com missioner, who was recently defeated in the Democratic primary election, is still a candidate, claiming that she did not pledge herself to abide the result of the primary, and announc ing that she will be a candidate in the general election. She promises, if elected, to give her salary to the public schools; to run the public schools six months; and to employ a competent clerk to do the duties of the office. Miss Garner is either an extraordinary crank, or a fit subject for a writ of de iuncwico inquirendo. As was foreshadowed by the Tmn~ last spring, the $50,000 to pay State pensions proved inadequate, and now, after two or three dollars this month to each claimant, there will be no more money for this purpose till af ter the Legislature meets. It will take an appropriation of at least $150,000 to pay these claims. The Governor has appointedl John T. Green, Esq., School Commzissione'r of Sum ter County. rice J. T. Wilder, resigned. Condensed from our daily Exchanges.] YELLOW FEVER. -0 lendersonville's Refugees. HE\rE.soxvuaz. Sep. 20.-At Hender sonville the train was met by a committee of its citizens who, with a like committee of J7acka:ille friends, had provided busses av d carriages, and as the people left the train they were not "dumped." but were imnmediateiv sent to this or that house which had been mepared, and in less than an hour e-very person could have been in bed. Orr sick have been eared for from a fund raised among the refgees who were pas sengers on the fever train-over one hun dred and fifty dollars were subscribed in a few minutes for this purpose. The good citizens of Hendersonville have volunteered to raise a purse for our sink, but their gen erous offer was refused. S. H. Melton, W. M. Redmon, A. H. Turner, J. L. Smith, Jr, And others, of Jacksonville, Fla. Iendersonvilte :Needs No Help. The News and Courier received the fol lowing dispatch, dated Sep. 21, from "J. E. T. Bowden, chairman relief committee" at Hendersonville, N. C.: "Parties having contributions for the yel low fever refugees at this place will please forward the same to Jacksonville, as assist ance is not needed here. We are not the set of paupers as reported throughout the country." Pante in Mississippi and Tennessee. Mm ms, Sept. 22.-The situation to night in this part of the country is panicky from terror of a yellow fever scourge. Every town in Mississippi and West Tennessee is closed to the world. No trains are allowed to stop. Absolute quarantine at Memphis against all points east of the Mississippi was established at noon. No trains are coming in. Decatur Doomed. Moooumx, Sep. 22.-Decatur is the only point in Alabama where yellow fever is reported. Nine cases are reported there and two deaths. The town has been de populated, and every place in the State is guarantined against it. The people went Northward. Dr. Cochrane, the state board health oflicer, is there, and reports not over 200 white people left in the place. Eight Weeks of Disease and Death. Jacusoymvn September 22.-Eight long weeks have passed since the first case of yellow fever was developed at the Grand Union Hotel: To-night the official records show a total of 1,745 cases and 202 deaths. The daily list cases and deaths during the past ten days has been fearful in a city of the size of Jacksonville, with two thirds of its people absent. To-day the record of new cases was again broken, footing up the figures 163. Of these 103 were colored people, who are being freely reported. It is now almost certain that many hundred colored people have had the fever and recovered without treat ment or physicians. The old theory that negroes are not liable to contract yellow fever has been exploded. It has been de monstrated that they are almost as suscep tible to an attack as the whites, but that the issue is rarely fatal with them; probably never unless the fever is complicated with organic diseases. An old and eminent local physician said to-day, "Negroes never die of yellow fever unless they call in a doctor." Louisville not Afraid. - Louzsvznsz, Kr., September 22.-At a meeting of the physicians and others called by Mayor Jacobs it was decided to open the gates of Louisville to yellow fever refugees. A train brought in 135 from Decatur this morning. There is no excitement here. At the meeting of the doctors it was the sen timent that Louisville was in no danger. Jackson Depopulated. JAcasov, Mss., September 21.-The excitement of yesterday is greatly increased by three new cases this morning. No deaths have yet occurred. It is generally concod ed that all the eases originated here and were caused by excavations and disturbing filthy sewers in the depot grounds during the past two months. Three-fourths of the white pop'ilation have fled. The stores are nearly all closed and there is but little food in th'o city for the ."can't-get-aways." No trains stp here. A special train will be funse onight for such as wish to go through to the North, taking on passengers some distance north of the city. Decatur Deserted. Nisavirzis, September 23.--A special from Decatur, Ala, says that there are only 100 white and 200 colored people left there. The business houses are all closed, and the postoffice and express of~ee as well. Ten new cases of fever were re~ported yesterday and two deaths. The spread of the disease is appalling, considering the few people left in the city. Situatfon at Jackson. Jacxsos, Mzss., Sept. 24.-No now cases are officially reported, and no deaths. A census taken at Jackson shows only 2,000 people left. Latest From Florida. Jacsoinr-,z SeD. 24.-The board of health ofiicial bulletin reports 113 new cases yesterday, 85 of whom are negroes, and five deaths, making total cases 1,971; total deaths 217. Th enies cold and~ rainy. Reports heeapstive that there are many cases of yellow fever at Fernandina and several deaths. No More E~efuzgees for North Carolina. Rizzrou, N. C., Sep. 24.-Governor Scales to-day notified the chairman of the board of health at Jacksonville that no oth er refugees would be allowed to come to this State from districts infected with yel low fever. The Situation at Memphis. Muirems, Sept. 24-The feeling of conii dence is restored to a considerable extent in Memphis to-day on account of cool weather. The board of health decided to quarantine the west as well as the east side of the city, and pickets are now on guard. Business is completely paralyzed for the time being. Money is very light; merchants have their capital with farmers, who have not brought their cotton in yet. The banks have been heavily drawn 'upon. The situation at Decatur, also. is encour aging. No new cases or deaths are reported. Thie Monmng Ring. "Did yuever see a mourning ring?"' aske a MidenLane jeweler of a reporter the other day. "~Well, here is one."~ It is a heav.y gold band, perfectly plain, and with a seal in the shape of a ecflin. It has a glass face, through which can be seen a skeleton in gold. On the inside of the ring is the inscription, in black enamel, giving the initials of the deceased and the date of death. "These designs were used over a century ago, fad nwthey are to be revived as the latest fa.Some young widows, who find it ditlcult to indicate their bereavement when indoors, with hat and flowing veil re moved, take advantage of the ring to an nounce to "usceptible young men that they have returned to the matrimonial market. They need not look mielancholly. A turn of the finger and the sad news is toht." "Do men use them?" "Mo~et assuredly. Widowers have no way of announieing their loss except by the band on their hats. With a mourning ring all embarrassing inquiries regarding the deceased wife may 'be avoided, and knowledge of theo widower's restored eligi blity quickly and neatly imparted."-Vetc York ic t and E.press. Ladies' hats, new and beautiful styles, for sale cheap at Moses Levi's. Ladies' Handkerch iefs. plain and colored bare 2n .c - nn, a F. Levas Sumter. Judicial Convention Adjourned. Did The Delegates D)o Their Duty as Citizens I KnosT.EE, September 21.-Special: At 10 o'clock this morning when President Brock's gavel rapped on the Judge's desk in the Court House no more worn-out set of men than the delegates of the 3rd judi cial circuit ever sat down in a deadlock. But to their credit be it said that no Con vention that has ever met in South Caroli na has done as much work in so short a time. It was nothing but a realization of the fact that there was no chance of a nom ination that made them adopt to-day the resolution which ended its session in Wil liamsburg. After the 439th ballot and no change Sumter moved an adjournment of the Convention to meet in Sumter on October 4. Williamsburg seconded the motion. This brought Mr. Doar, of Georgetown, to his feet with an invitation to Georgetown. For ten minutes pandemonium reigned, but the hubbub subsided into a resolution, which was carried, that the four county seats in the circuit be nominated and that after the first ballot the two highest places be balloted for, and this was carried and Georgetown and Sumter were the two. In the second vote Clarendon and Georgetown voted for Georgetown, with the solid sup 'port of Williamsburg except one delegate, who stuck to Sumter, which, of course, voted for the "Game-cock County." This ended the session of the body, which has set to the Democrats of South Carolina an example which can be productive of noth ing but serious results to the white inter ests. It is one that has been adopted al ready by a Congressional convention, and with results not acceptable to all. The mo tion to change the place of sitting is the one referred to. The Judicial Convention. The Kingstree Record of last week says: "The Judicial Convention to nominate a candidate for Solicitor of the third circuit met here last evening. It is more than probable, we think, that the delegates to the convention will not do at this place as they did at Pawley's Island, remain three or four days without making a nomination, and then adjourn to meet at some other place. We fail to see any reason why a nomination could be made any quicker or better at one place than another. The rules and regulations of the democratic party prescribe how the nomination for Solicitor shall be made. The democrats of the coun ties composing the third circuit have elect ed or appointed their agents-the delegates -to do what they cannot do as a whole, unless by a primary election, to select a can 'didate; and it is incumbent on them, acting for their constituents for a specific purpose, to make the nomination. The dek gates should remember that they are the agents of the people, and not of the three gentle men who are candidates for the nomina tion. The delegates were elected as the ad herents of some particular candidate, and each delegation would like for its choice to be successful, but this is an impossibility. It does not require much reflection to ar rive at the conclusion that the nomination cannot be made so as to suit all the can didates or all the people, and that there must necessarily be defeat and disappoint ment. The nomination should be made re gardless of the desire of any candidate. It should be made in the interest of the pub lie good, as we trust it may be." The Deadlock Unbroken. KINGsrBEE, Sept. 21.-After three days more of balloting, roll-calling, etc., the ju dicial convention of the third circuit has again adljourned without doing its work. On the 4th of October it will reconvene at Georgetown, where a last desperate effort will be made to nominate a candidate. The delegates seemed to enjoy themselves, and the utmost good feeling prevailed among them. But the candidates feel like the Ancient Mariner-that it is "a weary time, a weary time." A deadlock convention is the slowest of the mills of the gods, yet even it finally grinds; and possibly the grinding may be the better done for being so long delayed. On one point the convention is agreed, that there shall be no dark horse. Wilson, Gilland orfDargan must be nominated. The spotrof Gilland are the only ones wil ling fo the mater tobe decided by app ular vote in the whole circuit. They hold their candidate to be the choice of the peo ple, notwithstanding the fact that he has fewest votes in the convention. n: o. o. Willamsburg's Primary Election. [K'mgstres Record.] The following is the number of votes re ceived by each candidate at the primary election held on the 8th inst: Losxanz-E-J. A. Kelley 1144; Edwin Harper 1068; J. B. Chandler 746; T. M. Keels 596; J. S. Graham 493; W. S. Camlin 482; J. C. Lynch 452; J. W. Coward 329; H. P. Baldwin 271. SE~rr-Jos. E. Brockinton 1287; G. 3. Graham 651; W. D. Fitch 49. Caumx or Counr-C. W. McClami 917; H. Z. Graham 857; J. B. McElveen 125; G. S. Cooper 85. Sgon ComnissIosER-S. D. McGill 865; J. W. Shll 774: H. H. Kinder 199; J. R. Brockintonm 1A5. Tr.AsUEE-J. M. Cooper 853; 3. D. Rol Arrron--H. Z. Hanna 1777; W. S. Gray son 146. JmrE or PnoirzE -W. W. Grayson 940e; W. ~M. McCrea 575; E. M. Smith 338. Corsrr Coszmissroytas-C. Lesesne 832; W. B. McCullough (89; W. R. Brown 645; D. E. Eps 628; T. S. Stuart 558; J. W. Gamble'455: W. S. A. Huggins 362: B. B. Chandler 352; A. E. Brown 280; G. P. Nel son 21): IR. J. Morris 204; J. H. V. Gaskin 164; 8. B. Haselden 116; D. B. Cantey 116; R. E. Duke 79. CooxNR-F. E. Joys S15; J. A. Scott 729: S. R. Mlouzon, Jr., 289. Ring Rule. There is a great deal of noise made in these days about political rings and cliques. I there ~are such things as "rings" and their influence is hurtful they should be merilessly crushed. Half the time, how ever, these rings have no existence except in the wild imagination of some dyspeptic and disappointed politician. "Ring rule must go," says the C.harleston Wd. The theory is nice but unfortun ately one ring is generally broken only to be replaced by another with methods as disreputable as those of the old one. It generally takes a ring to break a ring and one ring is about as good as another. An occasional change may be salutary but peo ple who are using every means to gain an entrance into the political glass house should be careful how they throw stones at those who are already inside.--Marion For twelve new cash subscribers, we will give a copy of the latest edition' Iof Webter's unabridged dictionary, publsher' price 12. JOHN REID, SUMTER, S. C. Plain Figu.res, One Price, and That the l-oavest JOHN REID IS NOW RECEIVING A COMPLETE STOCK OF FASHIONABLE FALL AND WINTER GOODS, -BOUGHT AT THE Lowest Prices For Cash Zn. The Nor2erth n acr-.t". ai The purchasing public will find it greatly to their advantage to call and inspect the same. We have one price. Goods marked in --Plain Figures tt Smallest Margin OF PROFIT. Aln Inaspection Invited.. Bamples Sent on Applioation. John Reid, SUMTERSC. OS LVI'S GRAND E PORIUi. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS On Hand and Arriving by Every Train, and to be Sold At Lower Prices Than can be Purchased at Retail In Any City in the United States. LADIES' DR E3S GOODS. Sateen Diagonals, Black Mohair. A full assortment of Cashmeres, Greenland Suitings, Atlas Brilliantine, Groveland Suit ings, Brocade Dress Goods in large variety and styles. A full line of Debieges, Sateens and Ginghams. Lace Curtains, Fig ured and Plain Scrim, Large assortment of Cretonnes. Trimmings to match Dress Goods, such as Beaded Sets, Astrakhan, Braid, Velveteen striped and plain, Plain and Sarah Silks in all shades and qualities. Also a fine line of Satin. Ladies' Cloaks, Russian Circulars, New Markets, and Walking Jackets in latest styles. Large assortment of Jersey Jackets. Ladies' and Misses' Lisle Thread Hose, Fine assortment of Ladies' Kid Gloves dressed and undressed, Jersey Gloves, Cashmere Gloves, Cuffs and Collars, Corsets, Dress Extenders, and Bustles in latest styles, Ruching, Buttons, Doilies, Linen Table Dam sk, and Oil Cloth. MILLINERY GOODS. flats, Bonnets, and Caps in all styles and Prices. Ostrich Tips, Flowers, Ribbons, anything you wish in this line in Stock. Cent's Clothing and Furnishing Goods. Our Clothing Department is filled with a Large Stock of Gent's Clothing, in all Styles and Qualities, and ranging in price from $4 for a complete suit, uto any price you wish. A large assortment of Pants for Children, Youths, and Men. Coats, Pants, or Vests, for all sizes and ages, sold separately or nsuits. 300 Dozen Hats, all styles and sizes, from 15 cents up. A Large Assortment of laundered and unlaundered shirts, from 50 cents up. Try one f our 85-cents Mole Skin Shirts, or a 50-cents Cashmerette Shirt. They wear well, and are comfortable. Full assortment of Bicycle Shirta. Pants oods from $1.50 a yard down. SHOES I SHOES ! SHOES ! A fine Penitentiary Handmade Shoe for $5. A good Penitentiary Shoe for $1.50, worth double the money. Try Levi's $3 Shoe. Our stock is im ense, and is ordered direct from the Manufacturers. Ladies', Misses', and Children's Shoes a Specialty. Our prices are as low as anly retail house in te United States can afford. Our Large assortment of canned goods will be sold at retail at wholesale prices. Best Flour, direct from the Tennesee Mills, and at lower prices tan any other house can sell. 500 sieves from Sc. up. Cheap enough. Crockery, Hardware. Anything that is kept in a first class house. FURNITTJREi. M O SES LE V I, Corner Boyce and Brooks Street. MANNING, s. C. Duick Sales and SmaH Proffts, 6UST AYE ALEXAND ER, L.XW. FOLSOM, CAS BYES A~' AV MNE B MALNNING, S. C. Succesor ~ toF .Flo & Bro C. I. Hoyt & Bro., CALLINGUPON US T A DEALEE IN --o-WATCHES, CLoCFJ$, JEWELRY. DmzRn er Have Full Line e 2 roceries, .Dry Goods, Shoes, I-~W th~ --and eneral Merchandise. Aso .5 Cent Counter Goods of~ -:10k Every Kind. .CGreno&Son~ "'"~Jwer SumterS. C, -ive0- ~ R. F. HOYT, ec CTON BUYER, The celebrated Rloyai st. John sewing ec COTT 1~G S.c A~Machine, and Finest Razors in America, al.' MANNGI. -ways on hand. Repairing promptly and Ei Rimntiro E SPncmxMY. "$N Office at B. A. Walker's store. . - neatly executed by skilled workmen. _______________________________And all leading Watches, Spectacles, and :Orders by mail will receive careful atten ETE GLAssES. tion. TEACHERS' EXAMINATION, Repairing .Neatly Done. _____________Main Street, - Samter, . O. om~CE oF scHOOL COMISSIONER, -0 Manning, S. CSp. 1th, 1888. All__WorkWarranted. _ WOFFORD COLLEGE ~ or R ent; Norfmting fo thereintation ofprsaons Satn r So' The store formerly occupied by J. H. Mc deing to tea ina free eommon F 01F . S IE . FOuNDED 1851. Faddin,. above the Midway Cross Roads, chools of this County, will1be held in Man- All that portion of land known as J. H. C.uul.sI.:, A. MI. LL.D., Pres't. One ot the very best stands in the county. tcomencin promptly at 10 o'clo TEERNOa rPLANTATION , si t ed n thep r s th lnion egn ppyt THOS. E. SHA N~ON, Thse holdini 5iplomas from Chartered uated in Clarendon county, on both sides wit corresponding chairs of istructio,_________________ stitutos w i not beamined All of the Centa bo tR., betwe M anning a oernng A.uses, are sustted fori anted and Collt olrs aeherewilbe re- Deoctio. weling aeou ilns inliu Ternms for entire session of eight and iedt apea borde theoro lber- aood landition. hi qulity, filay suboil one-half months: Tuition, SI0.00; Matri- BGR EA SE iredtlonapa. eor h or for ex- l1y ladapted fo cotto, a sndidly culation Fee, s10.00. Board, s10 to $16 per .BEST IN TH OED TrseSof the several School Districts tenanted. Terms reasonable. Parties de- month sesowbgnet coe,18.F r ingqaalina aenysr~d b~ran re requested to extend. thi notic, siring to purchase will addreaIuss o tFaallsongbe ns e h toni~ 18 Fon, app two oxsf n@Tbe rn.Fe