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heU arrr..Li, r~n . LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR. MANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, SEP. 29, 197. PUBLISIIED EVERY WEDNESDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....-. - - -.. --- - ...... $1.50 Six Months ...... ..-.......... 75 Fonr Months.. . ------------..... 50 ADVERTISING RATES: One square, one time, $1 ; each subse quent insertion, 50 cents. Obituaries and Tributes of Respect charged for as regular advertisements. Liberal contracts made for three, six and twelve months. Communications must be accompanied by the real name and address of the writer in order to receive attention. No comimunication of a personal char acter will be published except as an adver tisement. Entered at the Post Office at Manning as Second-Class Matter. KLONDYKE GOLD DISCOVERIES. There is much speculation rife as to the probable effect of the recent gold discoveries upon the silver ques tion. As usual the goldites are say ing some very foolish things. They -iaim that it demonstrates the abundance of gold and completely overthrow the muain argument of the silver men that there is an insuffici ency of the yellow metal for mone tary purposes. The goldites are talking at random. In the first place, no one knows anything about the extent of the "find." The Klondike region may yield $5,000,000, or $100,000,000, or $1,000,000,000. It may last one year, or five, or a hundred. There is scarce ly a doubt that the reports of the richness and extent of the deposits are greatly exaggerated. They al ways are. One thing is certain: Work in the region must be conducted un der great disadvantages. The climate is extremely rigorous, and the sea son during which mining operations can be carried on is short. In this respect it stands in marked contrast to California, Australia, and South Africa. Of course no one can say to a certainty, but the probabilities are altogether against the Kiondike re gion equaling any of those named above. But suppose it should. For 4,000 years of civilization, in greater or less degree, has existed among men, and mining for the precious metals has been prosecuted with all human energy. Every additional discovery, on a large scale, has lifted mankind higher and higher, both in material prosperity and i'ntellectual development. It can be s.afely af firmed that there never .aas 'been too much of either gold or silver and that there never will be. The world is constantly increasing in population, immense nations, heretofore back ward and semi-barbarous, are enter ing upon an era of industrial im provement which will increase their volume- of business at an enormous rate. This will make necessary vastly increased amounts of money for the transaction of that business There is no practical limit to the world's capacity for the absorption and use of gold and silver. Their employment in the arts is rapidly in creasing, and so long as they be free ly used as money, there is an unlim ited demand for that purpose. Of course the more there is of them in proportion to other things, the lower will be their exchange value-the less they will buy, the higher prices will be. But whether prices be high or low, there is always a demand for money co-extensive with the demand for all other things combined. It is amusing to note the noisy welcome with which the goldites greet vast discoveries of the yellow metal upon the theory that it will kill the "silver craze." An immense pro duction of silver makes that metal unfit for money; "debases" it, "de grades" it, and even makes it "dis honest." A great discovery of gold instead of "debasing" and "degrad ing" gold and making that metal "dis honest," simply has the effect of mak ing silver still "baser," more "de graded," and more "dishonest." Truly gold worship has a great effect upon the mind. This comes from imbib ing the "intrinsic value" idea (if it is worth being called an "idea"). Of course, if the value of gold is "intrinsic," it can make no difference with that metal whether there is much or little of it. But let us wait a few years and watch the Kiondike. Let the deposits there come any s-here near equaling some of the ex travagant estimates, and the financial mountebanks who are now worship ing at the shrine of gold will very quickly find some other idol. Our judgment is that the Klon dike "find" will have no perceptible effect upon the silver issue either way. It will take a tremendous output to 6ver keep pace with the world's in creasing demand for it and hold prices where they now are, much less ~ ~1'~man upward tendency. - en frequently stated in ns, the world needs both none It must and will Governor Ellerbe has issued a proclamation removing the Metro politan police from the city of Char leston. It has long been evident that it was the desire on the part of the Governor to place Charleston on an equal footing with all other cities and towns in the State, by removing the Metropolitan police and allowing her absolute self government; but there has been a certain amount of "stiff-neckism" in that city which brought a division among the peo ple on the police question that pre vented him from carrying out his wishes. He has now seen fit to re turn to Charleston what she should not have been deprived of-home rule, and while his reasons in detail are not given, yet his actions but confirm the fact that it is the desire of W. H. Ellerbe to be the Governor of the whole people, fair and impartial to all and unjust to none. Had Charleston been as sin cere as was Governor Ellerbe, and instead of impugning his motives thereby bringing about a condition of affairs which gave the Metropolitan police system supporters good ground to work for a contin uence of the system and allow ing their prejudices to overide law and reason, had they held up his hands and rendered assist ance in the e:.ecution of the law, she would long since have been relieved of this system which she justly consider ed a curtailing-of her liberties. When Governor Ellerbe was elected and before he was inaugurated he made the statement that he intended being the Governor of the whole State, and that it would be his highest aim to nmaintain a fair and just hand in ad ministering the affairs of the high office to which he had been called, and we have yet failed to see any action of his, that revealed other than the purest and noblest motives which should characterize a chief ex eutive officer. This somewhat de layed action on his part will now certainly be appreciated by the people of Charleston, and it but adds one more act to his list of many efforts towards bringing all the peo ple together and promoting genuine peace and unity throughout the State. In dealing with public affairs we should be neither pessimists nor op timists. In order to prove that bi metallism should be restored it is not necessary to claim that.the country is in any worse candition than it is in. Neither should wve be blindly optimistic and jump at the conclusion that we have a grand era of pros perity before us merely bpcause wheat has gone up, and some fac tories have resumed work. We should look at the situation exactly as it is. Wheat has risen because crops are short in other countries. Factories have resumed partially to replenish stocks exchausted by a long period of idleness and partially in anticipa of a demand which may or may not be realized. But there is nothing in the situa tion to prove that the gold standard is a good thing or that bimetallism is a bad one. SENATOR JOHN L. McLAURIN. Yesterday in Charleston. He Discussed Governor Ellerbe's Proclamation Re moving the Metropolitanu Police Sys tem. He is Wined and Dined. Senator John L. McLaurin spent yesterday in the city, receiving visits from his many warm friends and supporters in Charleston. Many of them called upon him either in Major Mowry's office in the postoffice build ing or else at Major Mowry's home, where he is a guest, and every one who saw him took occasion not only. to congratulate him upon his victory in the Senatorial race, but likewise to express warm appreciation of the service that his friend, Governor El erbe, has rendered Charleston in dis continuing the metropolitan police system. Every one knows that Sen ator McLaurin has always been un alterably opposed to the system on principle. He denounced it upon the stump, and he lost no occasion to advocate its removal at the earli est possible date. If he had never had a friend here before, he would have still received an ovation yester day when these things were remem bered. Charleston has a way of re membering things which is pleasant' or inconvenient just as the case miay b . Her people hate well, but their g titude is both lasting and gener erously given. John Gary Evans proved one of these assertions, and the welcome extended to Senator Mc Laurin yesterday was evidence of the correctness of the other. John Gary Evans placed the metropolitan police on Charleston and Senator McLaurin did his full share in having the system removed. Charleston's vote against Evans in 189G was large enough to defeat him; the city stands ready to support MicLaurin in the fu-, ture, just as it did recently. Senator McLaurin had friends here before his fight for flome rule; he has hundreds of them Dow where he had one then, and they are the kind of friends, too, who "stay put," as the North Caro linians say. Yesterday morning a representa tive of The News and Cor'riez c'illed upon Senator McLaurin at the post office. He had a number of engage ments to fill and callers were con stantly dropping in, but he kindly granted a few minutes to discussion of several matters which will be of es pecial interest to the people of Char leston. "I believed," said the Sen ator. "that I was as much delighted as though I were a Charlestonian when I heard that Governor Ellerbe had issued a proclamation removing the. metropolitan system. I was as bit terly opposed to the system as record will bear me out in that state ment. In private and on the stump I have not lost an occasion to de nounce the Act which took from the largest city of the State the right to govern itself. Home rule was a fun damental plank of the first Demo cratic platform, and the old party will never abandon it. The principle is too dear to the heart of every self respecting citizen for it to be violated with impunity. I have long felt con vinced that it was merely a matter of time before Governor Ellerbe would right the wrong done by his prede cessor. He was opposed, as I know, to the system from the outset. He, too, is loyal to the home rule doc trine, and while all of his course may not be fully understood by some people, his proclamation once and for all time places him on record as the friend of self-government. He took more time about it than some people may think proper, but those who are disposed to criticise him un justly should remember that vast responsibilities rested on his should ers. It would not have been the part of wisdom for him to act with out first weighing well all the circum stances. He went into office con fronted by many grave problens;this police business was one of them. Had your people been a unit in demand ing the removal of the system Gov ernor Ellerbe would not have had to hesitate in following his own inclina tions; he would simply have vindi cated his loyalty to the principle of local self-government by doing away with the system at once. But your people were divided. It should not be forgotten that your ministers and other leading people were insistent in demanding the continuance of the system.It will not do to say that these gentlemen represented nobody but themselves, though that may be true. Governor Ellerbe was in duty bound to give them a hearing, and he would have been recreant to the high trust reposed in him had he not have paused to consider before throwing to the wind the words of these gentle men, and the representations which they made to him. It may or it may not be true that they were actuated by personal motives rather than a de votion to the principle involved, but that was a question which Governor Ellerbe had no right to decide on an ex parte showing. "I have gone thus fully into this matter from no desire to rake up old scores, but because now that we are all rejoicing over the act of justice done by Governor Ellerbe's procla mation, something should be said to vindicate the Governor's course from the criticisms that have been made upon it. He, himself, no longer needs vindication; his proclamation is a de fence against any and every charge. I believe he has acted always with a high regard to his duty and a firm determination to do justice to every man. By removing the metropolitan police he has shown himself to be fearless and to possess a determina tion to do right for right's, sake, and I believe that his proclamation will ultimately be accepted in that light by the people of South Carolina. both in and out of Charleston. "Before leaving this subject I wish to say a word in recognition of the eminent service which the News and Courier has rendered the people of Charleston by the magnificent fight which it has made against the metro politan system and for home rule. The policy of the paper has been characterized by entire fearless ness, but at the same time much wis dom has been displayed in handling many delicate matters. People need not, of course, be reminded that it was through the columns of the News and Courier that Governor Ellerbe said his first words to the people of South Carolina after his nomination. At that fit a he placed himself on re cord as opposed to the metropolitan police system. Since then not one step has been taken by the real friends of home rule, but thbe News and Courier was advised of it. The paper was their stanch supporter, and upon it they relied in a large measure to aid in the accomplishment of an end which was dear to their hearts. "I have no hesitation in saying that without the aid of The News and Courier success might never have been achieved, for it was through the columns of that paiper that Governor Ellerbe was informed of the real sit uation existing here. I say this much as a matter of simple justice. Often in my life I have criticised The News and Courier and its course sharply, and now that I can conscientiously commend them I do so with equal emphasis and frankness. "I wish also to say a word to the peo ple of Charleston in regard to another matter which I deem of great impor tance. WVe all know that certain po itical prejudices have at times di vided the people of the State. There was a time when Charleston was re gaarded with bitter feelings by the people of the np-country, but I am devoutly thankful that that day is rapidly passing or has passed. The people of South Carolina are getting together. The love of this old city, which .wvas almost forgotten in the sharp strife of factional politics, has once more asserted itself. Charles ton's welfare is once more a pal-a mount consideration with every South Carolinian who has the good of the dear old State at heart, and, hence forth I hope to see us all working to gether for ends in which our- interest is mutual. I know that the best peo ple of Charleston unite with me in this feeling, and wherever I have ex pressed my views on the subject in the countr-y they have met with an ap~probation far too enthusiastic and spontaneous not to have been gen uine. I have long wanted to see the people of South Carolina a united people, and I believe the hope has been realized." Last night Senator 3McLaurin was entertained at dinner by MIr. George~ M. Trenholm, a number of prominent gentlemen being present to meet him. He leaves the city this morn ing for Coluwbia.-News and Cou rier 29th. 1HlE BSEST 01F ALL. "I was troubled with a humor which aused me so much distress that I could not estiat night. I was advised to try: IIods Sarsaparilla and since taking a few bttls I hare not been troubled with im pur bood. I believe Ilood's Sarsaparilla t be the best of all blood puritiers." L. S. PettewA, Williston, Fla. Hol's PiP-s arec the only pills to take HOWS THIS ! We offer One Hundred Dollars Rewaid for any case of Catairrlh that can not be cured by Hall's Cafarrh unre. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and be have him perfectly honorable in all busi ness transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their tirm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To. ledo, 0., Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. iall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, actir.g directly on the blood and mucous surfaces ot the system. Price 75c. per hot t:e. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Clarendon to Have a Chance. The give-away-hat-sale at J. Ryttenberg & Sons' clothing department wis a great success. There was a big crowd on hand and they had to be placed in line, so that they could be served in turn. For one hour first class Alpine hats were handed out as rapidly as possible to the eager purchasers who had never before been able to obtain a dollar and a half hat for fifty cents. When the hour expired there were still a number who had not been served, but the sale was off and they had to go away without a hat. -Sumter Item. Owing to our Clarendon friends not re ceiving notice in time for the sale on Sat urday. 25th, Ryttenber: & S ms of Sumter will sell on Saturday, October 2nd, one hat to each customer presenting a copy of THE MANNING TDIEs between 12 and I p. m. one of these s1.50, $1.25 and Si Alpine Hats at 50 cents. ELECTRIC BITTERS. Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any season, but perhaps more generally needed, when the languid exhausted feel ing prevails, when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic and alter ative is felt. A prompt use of this medi cine has often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious fevers. No medicine will act more surely in counteracting and freeing the system from the malarial poison. Head ache, Indigestion. Constipation, Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. SOc. and $1.00 per bottle at R. B. Loryea's drug store. Furniture, -: -:- Furniture. Our stock is up to date in QUALITY and PRICE. Bed Room Suits at a great bar gain. Our Oak Safes are beauties. Poplar Safes at $2.75 and up. Poplar Beds $2 and up. Mattresses. $2. Oak Cab Seat Rockers are the cheapest we ever had. Chairs too numerous to mention. Cooking Stoves are all marked down for thirty days. These are going at a bargain. Undertaking Department al ways ready for business. M. 0. CHANDLER. Store Below Bank. MRt. EorroR : Please invite the public to call on me at my new place, next door to McLeod's. Say to them that I have a full line of Dry Goods and Notions, and a well selected stock of Shoes. No one, perhaps, has a nicer line of Stationery. Also announce that I carry Crockeryware. Glassware, Tin ware. Cutlery, etc. I buy only first class Groceries, anld keep a line line of Tobaccos and Cigars. I reresent two of the best tailoring estabjishmuents in the country and will be pleased to take measures for Suits, and guarantee fits. I do a straight business without tryinlg to set the world on fire, and promise honest and fair treatmnent. More later. Yours truly, J1. H. LESEsNE. SOUTHERN FRUIT CO. W. IH. MUXS0N, Mlanager. Importers and Wholesale Dealers In FRUIT & PRODUCE. Mail Orders Solicited and Prompt ly Filled. -217 EAST BAY, Notice to Creditors. All persons having claims against the es tate of R. H. Cox, deceased, will present them duly attested, and those owing said estate will make payment to, J. RI. COX, Administrator. Vox, williamsburg County, S. C., Sept. 1 197. 'Cho Zt 11 tii -= OUR Fall and Winter Stock Is now in and we are ready for business. Nothing- in our store is higher, and a great many things are lower than last winter. For .5 we can give you a remarkably good Suit, sizes 3.1 to 42, and at S8 we are offering rea nice Suits in Regulars, Stouts and Longs, sizes 33 to 41. They are equali not superior to anything heretofore sold for $10. Our line of Fine Tailor-Made Suits From $10 to $20 is larger than ever before. In Overcoats -we can suit most anybody. For $2.50 vou can get from us a blue or black Macmntosh, with cape, cut full length, the same kind you paid $3.75 or $4 for last year. The Boys' and Children's Department Is full, very full, and contains all the latest styles, including quite a variety of Novelties for little fellows, with suitable Hats and Caps to be worn with them. A HOPKINS We hardly think you will. regret looking at our goods when you get ready to buy, and we will certainly appreciate y our patronage. Yours respectfully, D. J. CHANDL E~F su te . -- . Fall frnds intlaendo Shtock and agreat wantg ar onunero th liter Fopa- e agv you rearkalyroodg Suthes o peopl 4of andon S acofrigra nic Suts n Rguas, alwas aondl ogbeswedt upon i.yar quli notsupriorst an ndhing erthankongthem for desir Ourhs linkeeo Smtrosfu Pinte Taor- it Mde Swere From $1to$ e ilare truay ehaer u bfor tIn Omrcats- a sims anybody.For th2. r ood piniont fof us awith or backMcnoswt cap, ut ul lngtohscaekn o ad$.5o 4frls er h The seasonCis atehandfwhen goods Is ul, eryfuland cotain Farmwll heae stoe inldigquto-rit of ~~oevided for.litte nute as an Caps tobinr wt thsconrywenimwsmoet one' intrestto ook areflly fte purchases ngrs ruh narvlto We adly tinkeet y foulrge loton a our oo hn o e readtouy, nerests, cerayapecite situratonge Yss ons resetfu~nlcll ed Dessio. WenLEmanFTaif aur n d arfmen a trmndu S.ise in HriE WurEd onaRE. mad SOur friend conCarndo tha eut wes t hav e arable so compyetoed upon an husen in thaitei Dry Godsr, Cltosthaagr heats and ofourthucess we are aying eveyetth market utri u toith peifopl wthomn.er bouh Dres Gods whopartms et. IW a pere ul tanfu fady t isai;~ thferstaio oil cofindaenec inde caf ashe ewes Nories and waes igds STheistre areood elsni of useaty; e ougs candclrigeano.eexeld WTe ~erao pis turprisihngd low athe arm trillphaover toigh pro-es we vde forvTere nevwnAseamein tionis coutr he it wacsar to v inere cstoueokresfully vafter fonrchismoe. eve Conred androughr an eltionr SIn this lices of givefthedanufactur ers butarnee, an when o~u uy s a pitre of ou pfro s ayour solid leanters. e~r~)d h iuto Sanything abou Presden linlecaed i knConrs togeter buy dietaordinry is nosesion.le man it earnt Trfits Sand ouri cutmecan gt amnoushiseg Sin ph riceWryied omnu and made ~ htwe ware able to comee th any us__ wheyou comt the itDy ands we note only paigeycnt the market bu w w n o osll permitour cotton.__ LEVr D Res o aTEntS, CIARIND(ON *. PRIJENDS WHO APPEOIATE GOOD BARGAINS, READ THIS AD. We have never offered to the public a white unlaundried Shirt at 25 cents, because we never found one that we considered goof euouh. We have one n)w whic'a is a WONDER-never mind how much we lose or make on t'iaem. The y are good advertis ers for us. Special Items. Item No. 1-50c. Club Ties and Bows...25c Tan Socks, fast colors, Manning Hos Item No. 2-25c. Club Ties and Bows. ..15c ierv, 2 pairs for -.... ..... ......15c Item No. 3.-15c. Club Lies and Bows. ..10c Item No. 5-Misses' and Chiidren's sam Item No. 4 -For this week-Black and pie Caps, SOc. and 75c. quality.......25c TTiii TT TTYTT TTT tTTTTIT T TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT We have a line of Ready Made Skirts, ranging in price from $1 to $10. We have the undisputed claim of being the first to handle this much-felt want in Sumter. They are a great convenience and are gcood values for the price. Our [lle 61 oMs ll1 Ces Is now complete an1 will be one of the strongest features in our store. A few much needed things at this season, of which we keep good assortments at the very lowest living prices. Tam O'Shanter Caps, Jockey Caps, Ladies' Sailors, Ladies' Alpines, Children's and Infants' Silk and Cashmere Caps, Eiderdown Caps. We can show you new things in Ladies' Misses'and Children's Underwear. Price oh, that is the smallest part of it all. -:- SHOES :. Notice our display of Shoes. They are the talk of the city, on account of their grace fulness, beauty, quality and price. There is nothing prettter than a well shod foot, and we are the ones to land a reward for fine shoeing. Jackets and Ready-Made Skirts, Clothing and Furnishing Department. It is the same old story of good goods, well made. That gives the most satisfaction. We have cheap, medium and fine goods. We have paid special attention this season to our stock of Long and Slims, Short and Stouts and extra size Suits. We Can Fit Anybody. Our Line of $5 All Wool Suits Are the best values ever offered at that price. We have others equally as good values. for their respective prices. A second lot of those sample Alpine Hats that sold so well. This second case is better than the first, but go at the same price, 75c., $1.50, $1.25 and $1 Alpines, all shades, 75c. J. RYTTENBE~RG & SONS, TH-E LEADERS OF= LOW PRIOES. SUMLTER, - - - S. CO Win, E. HOMES & CO, .-209 EAST BAY, Oc.az-leston3. S. C. DAESIN Lanterns, Tar Paper TH BAL and Building Paper. Headquarters for the Celebrated Palmetto Brand of Cylinder, Plan- One car load HORSES ing Mill, and Engine Oils and Grea- an ses.and ULESjust re ceivedthis 17th Sep REGISTRATION NOTICE- tember, 1897. The State of South Carolina. To arrive, one car load. CLARENDON COUNTY. ~ b Wg~ Notice is hereby given that in ac ordance with an Act of the Gieneral Assembly, the books for the registra tion of all legally qualified voters will be open at the court house, be- A R Y ween the hours of 9 o'clock, a. mn., nd 3 o'clock, p. m.,, on the first Mon-SU T R -- -S.C ay of each month and for three suc essive days, until thirty days be fore the next general election. Minors who shall become of age during that period of thirty days, shall be en it ed to registration before the ooks are closed, if otherwise quali- SAEO OT AOlA led. G. T. WORSHAM, I CUT FCAEDN S. G. GRIFFIN, E. D. HODGE, Pii .Tonpanif Supervisors of Registration. . against Manning, S. C.. January 1st 1897. Martha Elizabeth Walker, John F. Walker, W H E YOUCOMEKate Walker, Judge H. Walker, Benja W H EN YOUCOMEmin Walker, Leon Walker, Linwood TO TOWN CALL AT Walker, Homer Walker, Mavola Walker, GALLOWAY'S and Sinkler Walker, defendants. SHAVING SALOON (Complaint not served.) To the defendant Kate Walker: Which is fitted up with an YUAEHRB UIOE N eye to the comfort of his rqie oase h opan nti customer . .... ac.n hc a enfldi h fieo HAIR-CUTTING Cutadt ev oyo orase IN ALL STYLES,'tthsadcplitothsbcrert S HAV I NG AND dy fe h evc hro~ecuieo SHAM P0OOING cse h opan ihntetm Done with neatness and afrsitepinifntiiaconwl rin e ose the complaintinth Clek o CurtofComoPleas Atornsaid isexened C oute dfant, serve alpyofyrase A. B. GLLOWAY 'the nticeta h complaint in thesbcibesa _________________________ his_ ofacetin anet.eC. witbimno twhich thisys a copy ws ei theofecue ofth Clher oa f h Courice; Carndo fount failt ane the omain, tin the timeSut arlin tothe outh fo th oef Spemer,1d7 Whoesae ad tai Comisio B.eco planRESS3LEY BARRON. Dele in Plaintifi's Attorney. A ordal nvitato lry (oaryng Pubc. Set ta.nD.87 ish pk ned- co - orer a Tpci he deednuae A gen tyo arge for p GALLWA. 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