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LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR. MANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 1896. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.............. .............$1.50 Six Months...... ... ............... 75 Four Months.......................50 ADVERTISING RATES: One sqpare, one time, $1; each subse quez~insertion;50 cents. Obituaries and Tfqbps of -Respect charged for as regular aqtiseents. Liberal contracts made for threfsixaid twelve months. 'Co'iiunications must be accompanied by the real name and address of* the writer iE 6rde.r.ta reeive attenton.. N~communeion -of a .personal char acter wil be published except as an adver tisement. Entered at the Post Office at Manning as Secon -Class Matter. .ERRIBLE SLATJGHTER. Sumter, S. C., Sept. 16.-Special to the Times:-Tbere will be a terrible slaughter of Dry Goods, shoes. Notions, Hardware and Tinware at the Diamond RackAt Store at Suiiter, S. C., beginning with to-day, September 16, to run for one week. Your correspondent has been in the store watch ing the preparations for this immense sales week, and can truthfully say that such bargains were never seen before in $qqh %Jrolina. or the benefit of your abcribers I will enumerate a few out of the ~many bargains to be had: Best Check Homespun at 4c yd; I Home spun at 31c yd; 5,000 yds of Worsted Plaids that in my opinion are worth 10 and yathey are going to close out the enrelotat 5 a yard. I have seen the sam goods in other stores at a much high ez, priee. There are lots of other little money savers as: A paper of best Pius at vent and a box of best Blacking and pa per of best Needles for game price. These are only a few out of the many I could name. The.Shoes at the Diamond Racket Store are in proportion to the rest of the goods-lower than I ever saw them sold. There are two or three racket stores in Sumter but they are in name only. The original Racket Store is the one with the large diamond sign in front of the door, opposite Bank of Sumter, next door to De Lorrae' Drug Store. on Main Street. Ron. John L. McLaurin has accept ed the invitation of the national Democratic executive committee to deliver a series of speeches in the Western States and we venture the statement that he will prove one of :Ahe most -effective spaakers now aorking for the Democratic cause. fryan and Sewall are hampered by Vatson on one side and the goldite Demo'crats on the other., We confess ~he gatlook for Demoeratic success teobibright as we would like to see i nothing short of a revolu tion can possibly bring success to the Dezic~tie cause. 'Tis true, that cra reate great enthusiasm, but votes are the necessary ingredi tstowin. SSome of. our Iriends who differed Awithruis on' the Senatorial race have :been amusing themselves by twitting us for the defeat of our candidate. We can only say that we did our best te eteet John Gary Eva.ns, but Judge Jepkt hEarle showed up greater - stength, and as we believe in ma jority rule we will be found ready and willing to give him ahearty sup .port. We regret the defeat of Evans, betause we preferred him to Earle, buit the people have control of this matter and their judgment was in favor of Earle to which we say, that in selecting Judge Earle they have a N ~resentative who is able and elo jt and one that will represent 'the State with credit to himself and his country. The State Executive Committee alesared Judge Joseph H. Earle hbi Democratic nominee for the United States Senate. We did not favor Judge Earle's nomination, but now that a majority of the white men of South Carolinahave expressed their preference for him, we accept the decision andiwill go as far as any towards seeing that this expression p~the white voters of the State cul miniiates in-his election. In making .ar fight against Judge Earle we did *athin but what we had a right to do, and nothing more than his sup porters did against the man we ad vocated. Our man w as defeated, and we accept the result gracefully. We will say, however, that while John Gary Evans is defeated, we have- an abiding faith in the people doing him justice whenihe shows that his de *feat was brought about by intrigue, deception and villiany in the Reform ranks with the object, to hide the raseslity of the schemers .of his des trnction. The Conservatives are naturally jubilant over the success of Judge -Earle, and they have a right to be, for~he is one of them and it is their fitt victory in six years. We sup ported John Gary Evans and do not feel ashamed of standingby the lead er of the cause we profess to follow; at the same time, we know a great many men who are eqau.lly as devot ed to the Reform cause, that voted for Judge Earle because they were not satisfied with the governor's at titude. It will take time to tel1 whether we were right in predicting A~downfall of the Reform party fol idwing the defeat of Governor Evans. If the governor is innocent of the *charges that have been preferred against him and we believe he is, a break in the Reform party is bound ,to follow, because the Governor and his friends cannot afford to remain in the boat with men who have by in trigue destroyed him. The conspira tors must get out or the governor will have to get out; there is no compro mise position to take: On the other had if we have been deceived in thinking that the governor was the victim of the most outrageous villi any and that the exposures made, are really true as far as Governor Evans is concerned, then the defeat will not hurt the Reform party nor will it strenghten it: The effect will be, that it will hold its own and show its willingness to remedy wrong in its own ranks. There is only one way now to keep the Reform party from going to pieces, and that is by a thorough and rigid examination into the charges made during the cam paign. The Reformers must take this matter in hand and sift every thing to the bottom: the people will not be satisfied with anything short of a perfect investigation. Hew to the line let the chips fall where thy may, must be the battle cry of Re formers, until the last vestage of rot tenness, if there is any, is eradicated. The News & Courier of yesterday makes a grand showing for Charies ton's commercial industries. The Republicans held a convention yesterday in Manning to elect dele gates to the State convention. E. H. Deas, of Darlington, was here. look ing after his interests as a candidate for the State Chairmanship. The Conservative press are now making ready to give Ben Tillman the same blow that Governor Evans received and at the same time they claim that Earle's election is not a Conservative victory. Senator Tillman is working up things political upNorth and if Penn sylvania does not send more Demo cratic congressmen than usual, it will not be the fault of the National Exe cutive Committee who are making a strong fight for the cause. The Sumter Freeman tried itself last week at hurling invectives and epethets at Governor Evans. We do not mind seeing a newspaper rejoice when it wins in an election as long as it holds itself within the bounds of decency. The Times is a hard bitter too, but it tries to stop when the limit is reached. It never strikes a man when he is down, nor does it ever hit below the belt knowingly. In looking over the electors elected by the State Democratic executive committee we were surprised to find the name of Col L. T. Gantt. Col. Gantt, a few weeks ago, announced in his paper that he would support Tom Watson, the Populist candidate for Vice-Presidency, and unless he has changed his views, we think he should resign from the electoral ticket as that ticket is expected to give its en tire supporD to Bryan and Sewall. Judge Earle and Governor Evans have published letters thanking their supporters, Both lette ' have a wan ly ring about them. c dge Earle, of course, has a great des to be thank ful for, and while Governor Evans did not receive the nomination, he is not sulking, but takes his defeat gracefully as every true man should do. The governor does not 'propose to go to the rear without making an effort to vindicate himself from the charges mnade against him and which bad a great deal to do with his defeat. It is very evident that the Repub icans will put forward a candidate for Congress to oppose Hon. John L. McLaurin and their only hope of suc ess is that a Republican Congress wil throw out South Carolina's -vote on account of the 'present registration law. The Sixth Congressional dis trict is Democratic, but a partisan Congress can very easily thwart the wishes of the people. The last Con ress was Republican, but General McLaurin succeeded in convincing it, that he was elected over his op ponent and they gave him his seat. From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a Godsend to the affieted. here is no advertisement about this; we feel just like saying it.-The -Democrat, arrolton, Ky. For sale by R. B. Loryea, the druggist. SANDY GROVE SIFTINGS. Editor Times:-We have but little news except sickness and deaths. We regret to pen the death of Mrs. Wheeler from paralysis, wife of Mr. Robert Wheeler, of Sardinia. Mrs. Wheeler was a highly respected lady and leaves many friends- to mourn her loss. Miss Ella DuBose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. DuBose, of New Zion, after a long and severe illness of typhoid malarial fever, died laist Friday. Miss DuBose was consigned. to her last resting place at Shiloh emetery. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. W. Ken Mr. Daniel Driggers, a venerable rld gentleman of this section, has suffered for some time from heart trouble. He passed away on last Saturday morning. Mr. Driggers was a man noted for his honesty and industry, and liked generally, judg ing from the number in attendance at his inteiment, it was estimated that a hundred and fifty persons were present. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Mr. William Gary, of the Hebron section, ls quite ill with typhoid ma larial fever, but is thought to be im proving a little. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Curry are visit ing relatives and friends in Florence county. Farmers are busy gathering cotton, nice weather for it. SAM TATTER. Sandy Grove, S. C., Sept. 16, 1896. SENT IT TO HIS MOTHER IN GER MANY. Mr. Jacob Esbensen, who is in the em ploy of the Chicago Lumber Co., at Des Moines, Iowa, "I have just sent some med icine back to my mother in the old coun try, that I know from personal use to be the best medibine in the world for rheu matism, having used it in my fatnily for several years. It is called Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It always does the work." 50 cent bottles for sale by RI. B. Loryea, the Druggist. W M. BOYD GOURDIN, CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, GREELEYVILLE, S. C. easonabl Prc.;e Prompt Work. RETURNS OF THE Primary Election in Clarendon County Held Sept. 8, 1896. Pz 'D. J.. Bd ha '....... . . . .O. .. :..: . : . : :D:.:.:. . H.Bradham. C. L. Emanuel. B. 0. Cante . . L. Timmons. C M 8 . Dvs. chourg J JW.Kennedy. R. F. Ridgwa. J. Gar Wevns. .Js 4r. Earle. -~~C CZCO to~ I. W. S. Richbour,__ __ ___ . J. BRDHM A. J. RIHBOUR, on. ty hais. r S 1_8__0____Mc___. 0 - Pim r held Tueday Setem er t 1 . . Ride ay., Secretary Ex. Com. -- CIOTHINGI CLOTHING for MEN. LOTHING for BOYS LOTHING for Children. Fine Clothing! Medium Clothing! have tommon Clothing! Ithink I can say without any exaggeration that I haeone of the best stocks of Clothing, Hats and Furnishing Goods for Men, Boys and Chi!dren that has ever been brought to Sumter. If you want A -REAL - CHEAP - SUIT You can get it. If you wa.nt, A M~ediuml Price 811it I have hundreds for you to select from. .If you want -:- Pine, -:- Tailor-Made, -:- Perfect-Fitting -:- Suit, You will find a good assortment of the most popular fabrics made up in Cambridge, Princeton and Ox ford Sacks and the latest style Cutaways. No other house wvill show you a larger or better. selected stock. No other house will sell you cheaper, and no one will appreciate your patronage more than Yours truly, D. J. CH-ANDLER, The Clothier, SUMTER - -- - -- -S.C. OTEL CALHOUN. On the American and European Plan. t DELIGHTFUL AND COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR COUNTRY VISITORS. BO W MAN & L EVIN, PROPRIETORS, King Street (Business Centre of City), Chaarlestonf, S. C. Raes $2 and $3 Per Day. LEVI BROTHERS!, HERE WE ARE To tell the people of Clarendon that glibtwngued orators may keep the country in a state of agitation about the financial problem. but what is more of interest to them now is to find the best place to buy goods cheap. Levi Brothers have a good reason to feel proud of their success in business and to no people are they more indebted than to their old home folks ii Cairendon. Goods are cheap and this season affords our farmers an opportuity of obtain ing a fair pricc for cotton and a chance to buy goods at a low cotton basis price. We have for years been acknowledged as leaders in the re spective lines that we handle any it is our purpose to contin ue leading. Dress Goods. This department has been selected with unusual care and our stock is not only varied and large, but a lady can find the very latest fabrics wit4i the necessary trimmings to match. Wash Goods. There is no stoic in the city of Sumter that, can excell us in this line, and we defy any house in eastern Carolina to show up a prettier line of prints. Cassimeres arid Jeans. This line we carry in large quantities and can say with safety that no where south of Baltimore can you get a better value for your money. l\Totions, Hosiery, &c. Every buyer is invited to examine our line of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Hose, Handkerchiefs, Buttons, Tow els, Doilies and other articles too numerous to mention. Plaids and Brown Goods, LIong Cloths, and Sheetings. This stock was bought when cotton was at its lowest price and we took advantage of the depression. Clothina Hats, and G ent's Furnishings. We can say without fear of successful contradiction that we have the most complete line that can be found anywhere. Trunks by the car load. Shoes, shoes, Shoes. Every kind and style that is manufacturcd by first-class factories is handled by us and we take a special interest in this line. Groceries, Groceries. Our stock is up 'to date and our farmers can save money by buying from us. Remember, we pay highest prices for cotton. Yours, &c. L EVI BR OT HE RS, S-mter, S. C. New Store! New Store! CHARLES F'. FODIi, Formerly of Clarendon, Has opened up one of the largest General ercantile stores in Sumter. REAT CROWDS OF GOODS ARE ARRIVING ON EVERY TRAIN. A cordial welcome is extended to my Clar endon friends. Will say more later. Yours, &c., Charles F. McFaddin. 16 Sixteen to One. I This is what is agitating the minds of the people of the country, but whether this wins or the gold banner floats on the breeze You are Compelled to Shoe Yourself, Wife and Children, and there is no place in the State where von can be better suited in shoes than in Sumter, and No place in Sumter can compete with WALSH & SHAW. Now if you have 16 children or 1 it will pay you to call and see us. We make it a study, SHOES EXCLUSIVELY. WALSH & SHAW, The Sumter Shoe Store, Sumter, S. C. H OR SES. Our first Car Load will be here on the 16th inst. H. H ARBY. Sumter. S. C., Sept. 10, 1S96, CENTRAL WAREHOUSE, DANVILLE, vA. One of the Leading Ware houses on the Largest Loose Leaf Market in the World. Has ample means and every facility for handling and selling tobacco to the best advantage. seiWe desire a share of your patronage. Correspondence solicited. Letters of inquiry promptly answered. J. H. WILSON, Manager. REFERENCE-"Border Grange Bank," Danville, Va. Bargains ! Bargains! WAGONS, BUGGIES, AD HANSS Mowers, Rakes, Brick, Lime, Hir, Horses, Mules AND ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY. We will receive in a few days a car of the Auburn wagons, one and two horse,wide and narrow tires. These wagons are bought for cash and-at prices that we can under sell any wagon of like value. We have ob hand a lot white hickory wagons, one and two horse, which are worth the money. We bave built a convenient house for storing buggies and we will carry a full line of all kinds of buggies and harness, which we will sell cheap for ash. Be sure and give us a chance to show you how cheap we do sell for the spot cash. Don't forget that Thomas & Bradhamn can sell you almost anything you want from a brick to a saw mill. THOMAS & BRADHAM, Manning, S.C. BEngiebero +- Gee,8, Hacker :Son -ilul n Rice Hullers.' The onymachine that in one operation vil cean hll ndpolish rough rice, put-. ing it in merchantable conditionl, readyv ror table use. 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