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THE MAN1fG TIMES.I ramin g, S. C. S. A. NETTLES, Editor. WEDNESDAY, October 10, 1888. The deadlock in the third judicial circuit has become a matter of mo mentous importance to the people, and the obligation is imperative with the convention to relieve the anxious suspense by nominating a solicitor. By the dalliance of the convention with this duty, they have allowed the time to pass not only for a primary, but even for the counties to elect del egates to another judicial convention. The delegates have put themselves in this dilemma and their duty is to find a way out. The Democratic party must have a candidate for the office of solicitor at &e general election, otherwise Whit taker, Edwards, Stewart, or another of the g. o. p. will take advantage of our anomalous situation to declare for the prize. The delegates of the1 convention must bear in mind that the party safety is of greater conse quence than the interests of Gilland, Wilson, or Dargan. Feeling must be laid aside, and calmly and deliberate ly the candidate must be chosen. It will not do for the delegates to look elsewhere than to the gentle men before the convention for a nom inee. Any one of the three will make a capable and efficient officer, and bearing as they have done the ex pense, worry and fatigue of the long canvass, one of-the three deserves to be chosen. It is idle and puerile talk for the delegates to say "we won't vote for your man or the other man." They are expected to be men, and as men to lay aside prejudice and feel ing and favoritism, and nominate the solicitor. Put Wilson, Daigan, and Gilland in the balances, weigh carefuly their respective claims, and the one standing highest in the scales with the most merit in his cause, make him the nominee. This result is expected from the delegates at the Sumter meeting next Friday. The October Eclectic offers an at tractive and varied list of contents. The question of State Socialism is discussed by Mr. John Rae, who is well known as a historian on subjects of this class. In this paper the read e= wl find many valuable suggestions bearing on the burning questions of the day. Mr. Grant Allan contributes a brilliant article on "Genius and Tal ent," which takes the ground that there is no specific difierence between these two classes of intellectual en dowment. Goldwin Smith in his pa per on "The Invitation to Celebrate the French Revolution," explains the difference between this and other rev olutionary movements. This is only a small part of the interesting list of contents. There are many bright and stimnlating articles, and several poems of more than ordinary excellence. The Georgetowvn convention met last Thursday. No nomination was made. The .Columbia Register says: A feeling of jveariness seemed to be 'on the face of almost every except, perhaps, of two re eruits who camne from Kingstree. The feeling was manifested in almost the careless manner in which some of the degtsvoted. Motions to take arecess of a short time were constant ly being madeand defeated. Nearly aflof ined seemed tobe im pressed with fact that the objeet of this convention was to nominate a Solicitor, and not tg spend their time in doing anything else. Although each set of delegates seemed to be weary of the monotony of the situa tion,.yet they appeared to be as loyal to their favorite as they were when tb~polled their first vote. After taking 617 ballots the conven tion adjourned to meet at Sumter on the 12th inst., Friday. On our first page will be found the pettion of the Republicans for a hadin the management of the elec tions, and Gov. Richardson's reply, whiich is one of the ablest and most statesmanship-like paper we have ever read. The Xeeting of the Barmony Presbytery. [.Xwjstree Record.1 The Presbytery of Harmony met in the Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, S. (., en Thursday morning, Sept. 27th, and was opened with a sermon by the retiring Mod erator, Rev. H. M. Brearly. There were present eighteen ministers and twenty-six ruling elders. This is considered a fair rep sesentation of a presbytery .consisting of twenty-six ministers and forty-seven ehurches. Rev. W. L. Boggs of Liberty Hill was elected Moderator and Rev. H. G. Gil land of Iniantown~ Temporary Clerk. The busiess of the Presbytery beganrand was carried forward rapidly with very few reasons for delay. Rev. R. D). Perry, who had been absent near a year at work in Fkgida, was back agamn in our bounds. The subjecs of the care of Davidson College was beought up, and it was determined to give the College a greater place in the in terest of Presbytery. Mr. A. White of Sum ter, was re-elected a trustee for another term. There was a disposition to give more atten tion to work among the colored people. There are a number of churches among these people in the, upper counties of the Presbytery. The narratives from all the churches did not indicate rapid growth, but they seemed to show a better spmri among the churches, an increase in moral and spiritual excel lence. The Evangelist of Presbytery, Rev. J. G. Richards, made a reporz of his work and he was authorized to organize churches at 8o ciety Hill, Chesterlield C. H., west of Wa teree River in Kershaw County and a poin not fair from Cheraw. His work is very ent couraging, and he is sent forth- again with the prayers of the people. Mr. W. V. Hemmingway, of Cheraw. son of Dr. Hemmningway of our county, was ta ken under care of Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry. He is a very promising youth, now prosecuting his studies at Da vidson College. Presbytery determined to hold its next meeting at Mt. Zion Church in Sumter County on Friday before the scond Sun day in April, 1889. The meeting was a quiet one, full of earn ebt work and great pleasure. Panola Letter. PAoi,., Oct. 8.-To find leisure to write we must make some sacrifice. That your paper may meet the gaze of the reading world filled with news from contributors from all parts of the county makes this duty binding upon your correspondents. It is said of the writer he is always scribbling about something. He has said some things no doubt in the columns of the TnIMs which perhaps have given offence. This was not done intentionally, for I would not lay down aught in malice. What has been written was more in a humor of pleasantry to add life and good cheer to a community, hopeful of its future destiny. Providence smiles over the destinies of men. His ways are past finding out. Hope like an anchor to the soul is our only explanation of his great. mysterious rulings. He has said to con fort a wayward heart, "What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know here after." I fully intended to give your readers a full synopsis of Salem and her peo ple. At the time of our visit more pressing demands were upon us, and now at this late day, when the cloud of smoke has clear ed away it would seem stale reading; never theless the idea impressed me forcibly that it is the country fora poor man to live. Ed ucation is at full tide. Academies are rear ed in almost every community, and a deep interest seems to pervade the minds of pa rents. Everywhere you can hear the battle cry, "Onward to the school room." Profess or Thompson is doing his best for whicn he is justly qualified. He is a graduate of the South Carolina University, and is eminent ly fitted to train the young mind. Several other Academies are in successful operation. Progress makes the road to success; where there is a will there is a way. From Salem to the Fork there is much to interest the traveler. In this scope of territory, living by the wayside are to be found numbers of Clarendon's best men. The Plcwdens, Yeoumans, Nelsons, and many others. A night at Capt. E. R. Plowden's ieminded me of ante beillun days. We reviewed the former history of Clarendon, at a time when he and I were members together of the Board of County Commissioners. Brewington has been tru sformed into a paradise of good livers. The Methodists have erected a neat comfortable house of worship at Broad Branch. The services of Rev. J. S. Porter, pastor in charge, has been wonderfully successful during the present year. Mr. Porter is an earnest preacher, full of the Holy Ghost, zeal, and earnestness. Doubtless he will carry to his conference a good report of a well culti vated field. A stop at Wilson's on the Central Rail road gives you an idea of the man and the place. His large saw mill runs on time, preparing many thousand feet of lumber daily. His commissary is full of merchan dise, but the one thing most eventful in his remarkable life is the grand undertaking of building a railroad to Summerton. Through Capt. Wilson's own efforts this road will span a breadth of country from Jordan to Summerton in direct railroad communica tion with Charleston. I have heretofore written something of Foreston. My knowledge then was not as full as now. My second visit enables me to judge of the place and of the people. A fair specimen is the manner of living. To judge a people, you must consider their educational and religious habits, and their mercantile and farming interests. Fores ton has all these advantages, nowhere else to be found in this county. If you want to know how to make corn, you can learn it here. If you wish to know how to raise stock you can get all the information desir able by reference to Major Land. A 25,000 acre pasture is something worth visiting in Clarendon. The Major gave me a history of his herds of cattle and sheep, his hogs, and his fine cotton fields. He is indeed a fine talker and most hospitable friend at his home. Capt. Hudgins is an interesting old gentleman. "F," your correspondent, (Foreston's Local Judge) kept us at par on a two hours' ride from Manning. Our com panionship fostered into variety, we grew stronger in politics. I could see from his countenance that he had trimed his sails and that the old ship would anchor safely at her moorings. On the night of the I6th the Masonie Fraternaty will hold their regular monthly meeting at Summerton. St. Peters has been invited to attend, Now, Mr. Editor, if you know the mean ing of the word Goat, its origin since the building of King Solomon's Temple, why, just come right along, and you shall have that greeting that rightly belongs to any and every member of the craft. The friends at Summerton expect a plasant time with the bretheren of St Peters. All are cordial ly invited to join us. There will be soup made of sour pig feet, refreshments in abundance. Do not put this in the waste basket, I may write again. 'TOM. Yellew Fever. JACKSosynnE, October 9.-The situa tion here presents two striking fea-. tures, an increase of new cases and a decrease of deaths. This is contrary to experience in previous epidemics. The official bulletin says: New cases 93, of which 28 are white; deaths 4. Total cases to date 3,319; deaths 299. The situation of Jacksonville daily be comes more hopeful. The fatality will in. crease and decrease, deperding largely upon the rise and fall of the ho cmeter. The question of fumigating the city is be ing considered, and as soon as the epidem ic is declared ofE~ a thorough inspection and fumigation of each house will be made. The orange shippers throughout Florida are beginning to feel blue. over shipping prospects. People will not be allowed to return to the Snate till after at least two heavy frosts and it may not be till after January 1st. The~ editor of the Tines- Union wh.o has stood heroically through the entire epidem ic died last Sunday. INDISPENSABLE TO THE TOILET. Darbys Prophylactic Fluid cures chafing, eruptions and intiammation of all kinds; cures inflamed or sore eyes; relieves pains from bites or stings of insects and sore feet; destroys all taint of perspiration or offen sive smell from the feet or any part of the! body; cleanses and whitens the skin. Usd as a dentifrice it purities the breath; pre serves the teeth and cures toothache, sore gums and canker. Fron Tennesee. \olnnilsTowN, Tenn., July 4, 1888. Che Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga xentlemen: Five years ago I was sc anfortunate as to contract and ex remely bad case of blood poison Iy bones ached and my muscles be an to swell and contract. I was un ier treatment of the physician fron the inception of the disease until round that he could do me no good then through the advice of a frieni [ began taking S. S. S. Your medi tine seemed to have an immediate ffect. I commenced to improve ai nee, and in a very short time all ev dence of the disease disappeared. ] ;ook six bottles, and to-day am sound mnd wvell. That was two or thre( ears ago, but I have seen no evi lence of the return of the disease .zd I take this opportunity to thanl ou for what it has done for me. I saved my life. You can refer ann >no to me. R. M. Wi.I,. For Sale by all druggists. The Swift Specific Co. Drawer 3 Ltlanta Ga. New York, 755 Broad ay. London, Eng., 35 Snow Hill. 0. and 0.TEA The Choicest Tea Ever Offered. ABSOLUTELY PURE. A MOST DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. TRY IT. Ya will aver us ay other. Quality naer pre. It is the EIGNusT GnADE IY.EA picked from the best plantations and guaranteed absolutely pure and free from al adulterations or coloring matter. The packages are hermetically sealed and warranted full weight. It is more econ omical in use than the lower grades. Oriental k Occidental Tea Co., L't'd:, Head Ofice, 35 Burung Slip, New York. For sale by an Grocers, S. A. RIGBY, Manning, S. C. BULTMANN & BRO., -Manufactirers of and Dealers in ALL KINDS OF BOOTS, SHjOES, TRUXKS, VALISES, El zA ~L~i County Treasurer's Office, CLARIENDON COUNTY. MANING, S. C., Sept. 15, 1888. T HE TAX BOOKS WILL BE OPENE for the collection of taxes for the fisel year commencing November 1st 1887 on ti 15th day of October 1888, and will remai open up to and including the 15th day < December following, after which time penalty of 15 per cent. attaches to all ni paid taxes. Section 10 of the Tax Bill provides, "Tiu when the taxes and assessments or any po: tion thereof, charged against any propert or party on the duplicate for the preset fiscal year, shall not be paid on or befoi the 15th day of December 1888, the Count Treasurer shall proceed to collect the sam together with the penalty of 15 per centtui on the amount so delinquent; and if th amount of such delinquent taxes, assesi mets and penalties shall not be paid on< before the 2nd day of January 1889 or 1: collected by distress or otherwise, then tU same shall be treated as delinquent taxes o such real and personal property and sa be collected by sale of such real and perso: al property according to law." The following is the TAX LEVY: For State Prpoes. Five mills (5). For School Tax, Two mills (2). For Anlitor and Treasurer, Four-tenth of one mill (4-10)). For County Commissioners and Cler and Coroner, Five-tenths of one mill (5410) For Books, Stationary, P'rinting, an Furnishing Court Hlouse, Two-tenths of on mill (2-10). For Clerk of th.e Court. Tichets of Juror State Witnesses and Board of Equalizatior One mill (1). For Trial JTustices and their Conetablet Eiht-tenths of one mill (8-10). For Bridges and Poor, Seven-tenths c one mill (7-10). For Committee to Investigate Financia Condition of County, Two-tenths of on mill (2.10). For Sheriff's Fees, Seven-tenths of on mill (7-10O. TotalI, Eleven and one half mills (11A) oi the dollar of the asses.;ed value of all taxabi property boto real and personal. All :nale citizens between the ages of 2 and 50 y-ears are liable to a poll tax of on dollar, except those incapable of earning uppot from being maimed, or from othe causes. Tbe following appointments will be file< or the purpcses of collecting taxes: APPOINTMENTS: Brunson's Cross Roads, Tuesday, Oct. 23 Daid Levi's Store, Wiednesduy, Oct. 24. Smmrton. Thursaay. Oct. 25. Fulton, Monday. Oct. 23. D. W. Brailsford's store, Tuesday, Oct. 30 lodge's Cross Rtoads, Wednesday, Oct.31 Geo. H. Curtis's store, Fi-idr', Nov. 2. Jos. Sproics store, Monday, Nov. 5. Foeston, W.ednesday. Nov. 7. Wilson's Mil F:iday, Nov. 9. I nr.ins (C . R. R., Monday. Nov. 12. J J. Conyers's, Wednesday, No'.. 14. New Zion. Monday. Nov. 10. JIe il.C Husband's store,. Monday, ov. 26. ralstone. Smiith's, Tuesday. Nov. 27. W. J~. G:bbons5's. W\ednasday'. Nov. 28. 'ha Tireasurer's offce wvill be closed iro faning while the n:i''ve appo'intmnfts arc JOHN REID SUMTER, S. C. Plain Figures, One Price, and That the L owest JOHN REID IS NOW RECEIVING A COMPLETE STOCK OF FASHIONABLE FALL AND WINTER GOODS, -BOUGHT AT THE Lowest Prices For Cash In The NortherriT la.et. Ber 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 tthe Smallest Margin OF PROFIT. An Inspection. Invitecl. 9anples Senat On .Application. JohnReid, SUMTERS.O. lOSES LEI'S GRAND EPOR1R 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. L.ADI3DES' D.T DS S GOODc~is.s rlinie rvln u Sateen Diagonals, Black Mohair. A full assortment of Cashmeres, Greenland Suitings, Atlas Brilliantine, Groveland Snik 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, Astrakhani, Braid, Velveteen striped and plain, Plain and Surah Silks in all shades and qualities. Also a flue line of Satin. Ladie.' Cloaks, Russian Circulars, New Markets, and Walking Jackets in latest styles. Large assortment of Jersey Jackets. Ladies Y 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 ask, and Oil Cloth. MILLINERY GOODS. SHats, 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, up to 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 in suits. 300 Dozen Hats, all styles and sizes, from 15 cents up. A Large Assortment of laundered and tinlaundered shirts, from 50 cents up. Try one ~ of our 85-cents Mole Skin Shirts, or a 50-cents Cashmerette Shirt. They wear well, and are comfortable. Full assortment of Bicycle Shirts. Pants goods from $1.50 a yard down. SHOES ! 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 mense, and is ordered direct from the Manufacturers. Ladies', Misses', and Children's Shoes a Specialty. Our priees are as low as any retail house in the United States can afford. ]ggT F AMI~TT.T .T FETCT Gr2LC~im Tm. cOur Large assortment of canned goods will be sold at retail at wholesale prices. Best Flour, direct fromz the Tennesee Mills, and at lower prices than any other house can sell. 500 sieves from 5c. up. Cheap enough. Crockery, Hardware. Anything that is kept in a first class house. FU]RNITTJRE. ConrMOSES LEVI, ConrBoyce and Brooks Street. -MANNING, S. c. ,LOUIIS LOYNS'S BIG BRIC STIORE Where are You Going? AH-EAD AS UJSUJAL Why of course to I have exercised unusual care this season in buying my goods, and am pleased to say that in my store will be found an immense stock of the WoeaendRtiMrc a, which I am positively determined to sell --OF CHEAPER THA EVER BEFORE SUMTER, S. C. e --A SPECIALLY sELECTED AND) UNsURPAssED STOCK OF--___ Fall And Winter Dress Goods, we InVite RetailMer'chants from the eo to I.1see4 CONSIsTSG OF PBlack and Colored Alpacas, Cashmeres, Deb~eiges, Our W holesale Stock, Flannels, both Plain and Fiancy, Silk, Etc., Etc.' And Conipare Our Prices With Any Southera Market. FULL L NE OFTo the Retail Trade we offer special induements. Oar Sateens and Velvets F0r Triminings purchases are made with the manufacturers direct, and youl Constantly on Hand. save the retailers' profit by buying your goods from u. Our LIT Is UsELEss TO HNUMERATE- tremendons stock must be sold and will $6, at I have novelties in Dress Goods in every fabric and inade of color, thatRo k B toPr es are bound toplease even the most fastidious of my customers.Ro k B to Prc s Grr costaty and. Bedr C hairss es, Pa-nt indo sha ec We have our Dry Goods, Groc~y Se and Clothing De-. entsfo the Domestic Sewing Machines, the best in use. partmnents filled to oVerflowing. Clothing in- Newest and most Fashionable Styles and ~n Best Quality, for Boys, Young Gents, and Mn. My line of GETSFnNIHN t loa s usrasd. Our stock of Silks; Satins,, and in fact everything a lad'her them.diI keep every thing usualy found in a General Merchandise store, and inoxth can wishL m main uphrWtr rrb or 8 C h erts prices and quality of goos E ITION rusaui cn be bought to advantage at My customers can rest satisfied that they will in all their OI~ g l & g i transactions with mec receive square dealhng and honest Main Street, SUMTER, S. c. treatmfent. In short I have a StOcK of goods that can pride itself in quantity, quality, and low piiLce, and my effort is to mnake my store B. S. DINKINS, A LE nein which not only myself, but 0010 Bu r E R A SE the entire county. can feel a~i~l u e, IILB E S JUST PRIDE. MANNINhG, S. C. BEST I'N THE WoELD. LOUNNLOT GT o ~ Oce at CDns c .s DrD store. trm Anima Oi1 GET THGEUN.