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to fef ful LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR us go en M XNING, S. C.: sa WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 1896. th er fe; PUBLISHED EVERY T-DNESDAY. St tb SUBSCRIPTION RATES: t One Year.............-- ......------ -1'50 Six Months.'.--. --- ............... -- Four Months..- --..................0 h ti ADVERTISING RATES: p] One square, one time, s1; each subse- fa quent insertion, 50 cents. Obituaries and p Tributes of Respect charged for as regular N advertisements. Liberal contracts made for ti three, six and twelve months. W ti Communications must be accompanied CS by the real name and address of the writer b in order to receive attention. hi No communication of a personal char- el acter will be published except as an adver- t1 tisement. fl Entered at the Post Office at Manning as P Second-Class Matter. a la BARGAIN DAYS 18 0 With us are 313 days out of each C( year; in other words, every day in the year, less 52, which are Sundays. n] We have never been an advocate c'f hl special salesday; as can be noticed in b a good many advertisements, people t advertise something below cost, and when you go to purchase. it is either "ve are just out" or you can bet 0 your last cent the difference will be ti made up on the next thing you buy W or before you leave the store. 0 ef We have but one price to everybody and that the lovest. If we have anything spec ial ?or our customers we let them know thron2h the papers or some other medium, w and they are quickly gobbled up. We be- Ji lieve in saving -the customer every cent available-that is the reason of onr odd cent prices. If we can sell matches at 4c doz we do it; we could get 5c just as easy. But aA that isnt the point-our profit ends in 4e c and we sell them for 4c. Every price in the store is characterized by this cent-savingc system. We would have it plainly under- 0 stood that we are not selling at cost. Watch b the man closely who is selling you some- n thing at cost. We do business opposite Bank S( of Sumter, next door to DeLorme's drug store, Sumter, S. C. Shoes and Dress Goods a specialty. E t( d OUR SCHOOL ON A VOLCANO. V Is there not some way by which we can appeal to the hearts of our monied citizens and beg themi to fly to the rescue of the Institute build- is ing. In another column will be seen in the list of sheriff's sales the Ma inig Collegiate Institute..,ndig. u Itis to be sold for a d tr~o finish Ii paying off the o ' cost of con struction. O - ormation is, this fa building o'nally cost about $3,500, an'. comparatively new. The ~ ~ebt and cost of suit will amount to ;s about $11,00. Will our monied pea ple allow this magnificient property a to be slaughtered?. The Institute o building alone cost over three timies b the debt and must it be published to . -the world that the people of Manning e 'are so indifferent towards the educa tion of their children that th.0y will actually throw away what should be their pride and future hope. Just ~ thinik of the shame which is bound to *fall upon this town if this propertyn - is sold by the sheriff. It will be a blow that in after years when our children learn the cause they will make us blush with'shame. On every ~ hand wehear people decry higher n education, and complain about be -ing taxed for the maintenance of ed - ucational institutions; these people say, let every parent educate his own. The indifference displayed by the i people of this town would prove, that to leave it to parents to educate *their own, the time would soon ar rive when there would be an educa tional famine in our midst, and in stead of contributing to enlightening the heathen in the wilds of unciviliz ed countries, missionsaries from China, Africa and elsewhere would be needed here. No, do not leave the education of the children-th-e C hope of the country's future to the t selfish whims of the people,but let ourc law-makers make stricter laws and 0 levy 'a sufficient tax to educate our young. People of Manning, devise some plan by which this debt on the - school house can be paid and save tI yourselves from the disgrace which will surely follow the sale of that property. Business men, if you value your business interests, you cannot afford to stand by and allow this property to go into private hands, for what is a town without good school facilities. If it is, our purpose to im prove and prosper, failure is written across our path at the very g. threshold if the institution from 'which wve should prepare those to follow us, issacrificed-yea, trampled, and spat upon through indifference V and a selfish spirit to live for our- V selves only. After years of hard R struggling the people went to work Ii and by strenuous efforts, bought one of the prettiest sites in the town; they erected an edifice to educate their g, children which is an ornament to the G town and a monument to the peo ples good judgment, and after pa-y g, ing two-thirds of the cost to make the property their own, they lose that spirit which prompted them to buy and build, and are now about to let the whole thing fall into pri- ~ vate hands to keep from paying the bl one-third balance due. From a d< business stand point, if this property di is thus sacrificed, we write ourselves iown as unworthy to be entrusted with a business enterprise; and from b< a standpoint of duty, we show to the at world uor sense of appreciation is ~ exceedingly lacking. r Children, a crisis is awaiting you; a f sharpened sword is hanging by a slender thread over your future pros- fr pects, and it is all because your fath ers do not want to spiend a little ai more money to save what they have already spent. Awake to~ the im pending danger and use your in Iluence to arrest this calamity and theating of your fnture hnns. or some great effort is to be made, women of our country never fail respond to a call to duty, and we I that the danger threatening the ure of this town by the sale of the stitute property is sufficient for to appeal to the women. Let them to work and raise by contributions, tertainments, or otherwise the all balance due. The battle of ballots has ended and e cause so grandly led by the lead 3 of the Democracy has been de ted. The people of the United ates have said by their votes tha ey are willing to give the gold andard a trial for four years, anc e Republican party are undet omise to give the country a mor( osperous condition of affairs that s existed and is now existing. I ey carry out the promise, the peo e will be satisfied, but should thei il and hard times continue, the peo e with one voice will demand tkal illiam Jennings Bryan be placed al e head of the Government. The ill call him, because they realizi at he is the greatest living Ameri. n of the age ; they will call hin cause the principles advocated b. m must be right. McKinley wa. ected by a large majority, becaust e business men of the country wer< t willing to risk the threatenec mnic that might have been brough >out by those who have the finance. the country in their clutch. Th boring men were led to believe thal ryan's plan to bring on a bette )ndition would work to their detri .ent. The gold-standard advocate. ive won the fight, and it remains t seen whether they will be 'able bi eir plan to relieve the great depres on. We are not disposed to cr, rer spilled milk, but rather, we hopi at better times are ahead, and whil e would have much preferred tha .r standard had been led on to sue ss, we console ourselves with th )pe that if tie cause is just it vil e, and at the next cieetiun it %-; n a triumplant victory. Elsewhere in these couimns will b en an important notice to farmer this and adjoining counties, an e sincerely trust that there will be beral response to the call. This i > be a meeting for the education o iose interested in farming and it :juncts. It has no political signifi mnce, whatever. President Craig ad, of Clemson College, has kindl; >nsented to come here and he wil assisted by others. The opportu ity afforded our farmers to bi hooled in matters pertaining t< eir calling should be taken advan Lge of by all who can possibly at d. It costs nothing and a grea eal of information can be obtained 7e are exceedingly anxious that thi ieetings be well attended, becausi herever they have been held grea ad has resulted. Every rocati-i now r~eaig-~et to improve it et~ds to compete in the struggli >make every thing that can b tilized count, and to bring itself ii nein the march of progress. Th istitute proposed is to teach ou: rmers how to conduct their affair ith the least cost and to make thei ling the equal of any othem. Thi no scheme to organize the'Tarme ;ainst any other class, nor is it ~heme for the political advancemnen any individual. The notice signe y the committee explains itself an< e want everybody to become inter THE TEACHERS MEET. The County Teachers Associatioi as organized last Saturday and th tlook is very encouraging. Thb eeting was called to order prompt at the time appointed and Mr. E Browne was chosen as President [r. Gist Gee, Vice-President, Rev '. A. Patrick as Secretary and Treas rer. It was decided to put thos< esent, and the following others are quested to be present next tim< :id take part: Miss Myrtle L. Bunn [iss Lillie Rhodes, Rev. C. li. Bil ngs, Miss Mamie Burgess, Mist [ary Anna Davis. No subject has been assigned t< >any one, but each is expectea t< ilect their favorite theme. All of the teachers whose name: >uld be gotten were enrolled a: iembers and are requested to attent igularly. The time appointed for meeting: as the last Saturday in each month ur next meeting will be the 28th o tis month, at 11:30 o'clock in thb< >urt house. D. A. PATRICK, Secretary. The official vote of Clarendon ii e recent election is as follows : sTATE TIcKETr. Tbite, headed with W. H. Elerbe, . . . 1,264 ellow, headed with s amipson Pope, . . . . 141 lack, headed with R. M. Wallace, . . . . 3 hn S. Wilson, Solicitor, . 1.! ill-Yes, . . . . :31: ill-No, . . . . 701 FEDER4L ELECTORS. 7hite, Democratic-Bryan, 1,454 Thite, Independent-Palmer, ( egular Republican-McKinley, 54 idependent Republican-Mc Kinley, . . . . . 15 CONGRESs. )hn L. McLaurin, Democrat, 1,454 eorge H. McKee, Lily white Republican, . . . . 15 >shua E. Wilson, Regular Re publican, . , . -. 4 CATAR1RH CANNOT BE CURED. ith local applications, as they canno ach the seat of the disease. Catarrh i : ood or constitutional disease, and in or r to cure it you must take internal remie es. Hall's Cure is taken internally, anm s directly on the blood and mucous sur es. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quac1 edicine. It was prescribed by one of th, st physicians in this country for years cId is a regular prescription. It is comi >sed of the best tonics known, conmbine< ith the best blood pnoritiers, actin di .ctly on te miucoxis surfaces. 'Tne per t combination of the two ingredients hat produces such wonderful result' int iring Catarrh. Send for testimnmi F. J. CH ENEY & CO., Toledo, (. grSold by Druggists, 75e. Ripans Tabules cure flatulence. Ripana Tabules cure headache. Ripans Tabules assist digestion. ipns Tabe cure dizziness. Hon. W. .J. Bryan has received some very fiattering offers since his defeat, all of which he has declined The dry goods firm of Seigle, Copr &Co., one of the largest in the e try, offered him $23,003 a year to b their legal adviser, and a lecture r ganization offerId him "50,000 1r a series of lectures. Manning has the the honor of car rying off a literary prize. Mrs. N.. Purdv, recently accepted a propmosi tion from the Charleston Post to write a story and compete for prizes, which said paper was offering. She had one hundred and twenty-four competitors, and yesterday she re ceived a congratulatory telegiam announcing that her story entitled "By the Pool Aslipar." had won the first prize, which is fifty dollars. Mrs. Purdy devotes a considerable part of her time to her literary work andl some of the productions of her pen has received complirientarv notice from the standard magazines. CHURCH DEDICATION. The Baptist church at Manning I will be dedicated on the 4th SLundav in this month, November 22nd. S. C. Wilkins will preach the (ledi catory sermon. Let all the people come, we give a cordial welcomae to all. Jxo. 0. Guuoin. JOSEP . I'. RnAM. -V. C. -AVIS. IRIAMJE 'I, DAVIS, A'I TOl1XNEYS A'7 LA W,7 MANNIN G, S. C. HARDA la TT MEI TU 10 To Our Clarendon Friends We are now prepared to offer low f for what you want. Our Stock is c mense stock of hardware a large line c PAINTS, 0 at low figures. Harness, Saddles, 'Rubber and Be' Great bargains in Guns, Pistols, e Headquarter for Powder, Shot ant Engine Supplies, Belting, etc. HEADQUARTERS FOR COOKING AND DN mILI Oune of the houses on the -Leaf Market ini Has ample means and and selling tobacco to the b< ms~ desire a share of your patron Letters of inquiry I .J. II. WILSO REFERSENCE-"Border Grange In obedience to a petitionl f* ICounty, PRESIDENT ORAICHEAD, Ihas agreed 1I(1 THURSD I AT' 10 A. M. AN T1he farmers of (Clarenidon aim lv invite'd to lbe presenit and to p ' The Institute is a prac'ticail Sel The facultyv of Clemson (College H-ortjiculture, Truicl Dairying, Carve of Do Ferti] And such~l othier sub ijects as may 1)r. WXvman' will treat free dis: .AnyI p)erson prCeent wilI feel > resident ml(raigh eadl will mak (NLY A WORD. 'Suine folks V::vadvert i, ing doesn't pay. It dont usually pay if they _re vritten s) i(l g : d y that peopie voit road them at ail. 1 mnly want 1. sav that I kecp GOOD SHOES, STAPLE DRY GOODS ;.J CHOICE GRO1CERIES. Everythinlg inl my s)ore is NEWan aa-; I an;seling for cash I ca f aft'-i to Sell as eboeap as any.\ one else, nil will do it. I prII is"! an honest, straight bargain. and will pride i yself On giving reason able satisfaction in every trale. C me and see me. J. i. LESESNE. Notice to Creditors. All persons having claims, against I .-state of Dctor fhmna; T. J rgess, d eased, will pre-ent them dul* alteSt< .n1d those owin .i.a i estate wi ll make p'a to J. I1. I ram.ss, or A. PLU7En BUR.GEsS Qualified Execu'o Sanonerton, Ot . 1 1.1 VARE ,NT -SON, er pricesm than ever. Call or writ omplete. We have added to our in ILS, ETC., ing, Laather, :(e. Shells (loaded and empty.) HEATING STOVES (WARRANTED 7, VA, Lcading Waire Largest Loos< the World. very facility for handlini st advantage. e. Correspondence solicited. otlAy answered. , Mianager. ank," Danville, Va. nfli the cit izenis of C'larendon F CLEMSON COLLECE, to hold( aI Ialuilg S. C., NovUa, I) CO(NT1INI~ING3 'lE D)AY. adjoining counities are cordial >0l~ or lhe progre(ssive fariner. -Farminng, nestic Animals, zers, Jrinii dng Water, I )ofP illt(eres~t to fa'mniers. tlerty to1 ask quesCtionts on ollier S julde .N. dJAMES EC. TIND)AL, LOUIS AlITELT,. lOS. HI. BUR(GESS, . L. WVELLS, FINE HORSES! THOMAS & BRADHAM Has just received a load of the FINEST HORSES that ever came to this town. DRIVERS, SADDLE HORSES AND WORK HORSES. If you want a nice horse be sure and see them at once. They will be sold at prices to meet com petition. THOM~LAS & ~BRADHIAM. 16 Sixteen to One. This is what is agitating the minds of the people of the country, but whether this wins or the gold ainner floats on the breeze You are Compelled to Shoe Yourself, Wife and Children, alid there is no place in the S Ite w here Vou can he better s;ited in shoes than in Sumter. and No place in Sumter can compete with WALSH & SHAW. e Now if you have 16 children or 1 it will pay you to call and see us. We make it a study, SHOES EXCLUS IV ELY. WALSH & SHAW, The Sumter Shoe Store, Sumter, S. C. ESTA ILISHED 1868. T. W. FOL..QM, Sign of the Big Watch, sUMTa ; , 0. V. .- A BIG LINE 0F -- Birthday, Weddig~ and Christmias Pressnts - WATCHES, DIAMONDS - Fine Sterling Silver Clocks, Optical Goods, Fine Knives, Scissors and Razors, Machine Needles an~d - ~ All repairing guarantee.. ARTHURBELITZER, Th le+--Furniture+-: Mani At Sumter, S. C., Will Save You Money. HOTEL CALHOUNA On the American and European Plan. A DELIGHTFUL AND COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR COUNTRY VISITORS. BOW MA N & L EVIN, PRPRETOR, King Street (Business Centre of City), ChiarlestOn, EB- C Rates $2 and $3~ Per Day. TrIloMAS WILSON, R. E. JAQUE4, JOHN WILSON, Priesident. Managtr. Secretary and Treasurer. Tlic Carol1i1a Go0ery Company SUCCESSORS OF BOYID BROTHERS, No. 195 EAST BAY, Percival Manufacturing Co. Doors, Sash and Blinds. 472 +tnai MEETING? ST. CHARLFSTON. S. C THE- LEADERS OF FASHION! Oi I The Leaders in Low Prices, The Leaders in Large Stocks, The Leaders in Best Assorted Stocks, The Leaders in Everything. We have the lead and advantage of buy ing in very largo quantities and can quote you prices so low that You wonder how we do it. GOLD OR SILVER, Greenbacks, Nickles, Dimes, Pennies, stamps, are-, all the same with us no matter how the Election may go. Come to Sumter and we will save you move than your ex penses at the prices we will sell you and you can be better p -ased in selecting f om the LJARGnsT sToor ii tlp LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE In the State of. J. RYTTENBERG &SONS, The large Store on the Corner of Main and Liberty Streets. Acree's- Warehouse, + + + nv~ille, Va. WHERED are the Headquarters of the Tobacco Trande of Tirgms.;ia IV~lA Land North Carolina ? Ru iiiirwith her yearly sales reachitg over 42,000, hA B 0 lbs. Other markets are tbabies besiude her. Which is the Leading and Favorite House of the Danviile Trade ? Easily answered: C EEAE. F. ACREE & BRO., Owners and Proprietors. HI~flLL s They lead Danville as Dan'ville leads the world. -Why is itt' Because after long trial and test they have proven their Honesty, Capacity, Security, Promptness and Accommnodat ing Disposition. Then Patronize Them, and Thus Serve Your Own Best Interests. To Arrive this Week! One car each HIofs and mules. HI. H ARDY, Sumter, S. C., Nov. 2, 1896. 232 MEETING STREET, CHARLESTON S. C. State Agents for the Sale of Wholesal e T rn Phnte. aeTir.nris' *oseSn pples, ug Gords, ized~utter )ii and Pipe. ieaters, )ver 200 different styles of Cooking and Heating Stores. Also Oil Cookers an d H~eateus. We want the leading merchant in every town in the State to lil our lines of Sto.. HVe guaranztee full protection ins dterritory toseach ager t weappoint. If n. t sold in