The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, July 23, 1890, Image 2
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WEDKESDA?, SXJttY 23.
The Sumter Watchman was founded
w 1850 aod the 2Vtte jSbvf&ro? in 1866.
Th? Watchman and Southron now has
the combined circulation and influence
s? of both of ?be old papers, and is mani
festly the best advertising medium in
Se m ter.
A GREAT DAY.
To-morrow, July 24tb, at 12 o'clock, the
?|;> presiding officer's gavel will rap to order our
County Convention for the purpose of elect
ing & sew Chairman and Executive Commit
tee, also to determine the mode of electing
delegates to the State Convention ; and to de
cide opon the manner of Electing County
officers.
This meeting threatens to be one of the
stormiest political gatherings, ever held with
?: . in the bounds of Suinter County. The deep
est sectional discord and party fanaticism
have fanned t?e passions of our people to a
fever beat.
For. this condition of affairs so lamentable,
it it bot jost to say both sides are responsible.
Crimination brought about re-crimination.
One striving to gain an advantage over the
other, was met by soma conn ter-ino ve, until
it even m a ted?as usual in such cases?in
-i., both sides trying to eircumvent by sharp
practice. In thus having recourse to strat
agem, the Tiilmanites, organizing first, set
the very unfortunate example of splitting np
clubs, in order to gain extra representation.
To rid the Convention of illegal delegates,
:V and seat only those having a right to be
there, should be the one objective point of
eve. y club representative on the floor. Let
this be done with an eye single to the rights
of all.* Any undue advantage taken, through
numerical strength, will, sooner or later,
result in disaster. While along here, we
take great pleasure In calling attention to the
"action of the Taylor Democratic Clnb?a
' Tillman dub, too. They had a large major
ity, but feeling that those opposed to them
possessed rights, as well as themselves, they
. allowed the fanti-Tillaan" members one
delegate?all, to which tbey could lay claim*
This is in splendid contrast, and* well worthy
- of imitation.
The **ides of March" have come 1 Let us
not suffer like-folly of Cassar, but bear and
take due warning, not from a soothsayer, bot
ftom omens on every side. Bow graceful an
example would Sumter lay before the State,
for emulation, ia coming quietly, manfully,
firmly up to the fail measure of justice to
morrow?in the face of all who oppose.
A* gentleman writing from Magnolia says,
two small Tillman clubs were organized
there, made np from members of other ad
joining clnbs, some Earle men among them
v-ho were not aware of such liberties having
been taken with them. ?ll such work as
this piling up over the County, will be un
loaded to-morrow, and every delegate would
'??i de well to keep "ice in their caps." Should
either side suffer wrong to-morrow, it will
- be a deplorable affair. Not simply "woe to
' the conquered," bot a few more such victo
ries will cost the victor his all. Like one
brother over the prostrate form of another, he
would have to weep amid his triumphs.
WATCHMA3S", WHAT OP THE
WIGHT?
The Christian ministry is a sacred calling,
;\; ; and well deserve our highest respect. They
represent fallen man, restored to the image
of the Creator. It is then in no censorious
spirit we would enter the -field of inquiry, as
7 to the part this ministry should take?if any
at all?in a political contest more especially
? where the lines are sharply drawn. No one
.will dispute the right to vote, nor is it less
expected, that the vote cast will represent
honest convictions and sentiments, or as
nearly so, as the circumstances of the case
- -win permit. One may, indeed, feel called
pon to sustain a candidate, while another
would be preferable ; or snpport a measure
not in itself altogether pleasing, as being the
nearest approach to the ideal, whatever that
may chance to be. The fact that the winning
back of a sinful race while, truly the highest
commission ever delegated to man, bears
along with it, the heaviest responsibilities.
As well as teachers of the Word, their light
is to guide the erring through ways of .dark
ness and doubt; to strengthen the feeble in
their faith, and afford living exemplifications
of Christian virtues. It is therefore, reason
able and right, that the influence exerted by
them is, and should be powerful. But along
this line arises the fearful thought of respon
sibility, that must often drive sleep from the
jfs of the conscientious man. Willingly or
unwillingly, they are doing a vast deal of
thinking for others who will follow in their
lead. . Dr. Tal mage, whose sermons are read
by well-nigh every natioo, said, on one
occasion, that be trembled, at the thoughts
of his accountability, when his opportunities
for instructing and teaching were so immense.
So ought every minister to feel in his work,
aod so do far the larger part. As far as the
evangelization of -he world bas been accom
plished, no more potent factor has aided in
that progress than the faithful, consistent
Ii^es of the preachers. Notwithstanding
this, they have as a common heritage of
Adam's race the weaknesses of humanity,
and are, often in doubt and confusion, as to
what is the right course to pursue, aod like
other men, sometime fal! into weakness, that
seriously impair their usefulness. This
thought brings as back to the starting point.
Whether or not they ought to mix in the
turmoil of a political campaign. Ought they
exercise the right of suffrage? Yes, most
decidedly. It is their privilege and their
doty to support and sustain every good cause,
whether of Church or State. Moreover, if
the candidacy of one mad has a higher moral j
claim upon him than another, he should
throw the weight of bis influence on the side
from which the greater good is to be derived.
In the heated contest now unhappily straining
every fiber of the political and social fabric,
invading even the sanctity of the Church,
it would be an exceedingly difficult matter,
for the ministry to steer clear of the breakers.
They have been tafean up by the current, and
are being borne along. Some of them advo
^^-N^ete the election of Mr. Tillman. Now, we
perfectly willing to concede to every roan
bis opinions, but no code of ethics can de
termine how it is possible for any one of them
to esponse Capt. Tillman, without doing
violence to morality and consistency, unless
he is igoorant, of what every well informed
person will not dispute?that Tillman is a
profane swearer, and has declared and
reiterated, his utter disregard for that fear
of God, a tenet so often taug' t from the
sacred desk. Is this "coming out from
among the wicked," and "letting your light
so shine befo*1* men?" Surely, no consider
ation of exp i?eney could lead to such con
clusions. The same principles would apor
to the liquor trade, or lotteries, for tbe
money value involved. Isreal's first, great
Warrior-Kiej, doomed himself to death and
bis house to extermination, when be would
fain nave practiced a little expediency, in
dealing with what had been forbidden. As
w Hieb men on a lofty tower, the Christian
sinister is placed, by a higher haud than
that of man. to watch and to warn. Many
within our bounds, have lost no opportun' y <
in representing the dangers, not less to
Chnrch than State?the extreme danger of
elevating to the highest office in our gift, a
man, who utterly disregards the claims of
religioa. There are others who profess
and "so teach men" their belief in Mr. Till
man as the man. ? bushel has been placed
over the candle-stick somewhere.
THE COMMITTEE'S ADDRESS.
The report of the Columbia Committee has
been given to the people of the State. For
good sense, wise counsel and a full and com
prehensive view of our dificulties, it is a
I document worthy of the wise heads bringing
i it forth and should be read, and pondered
with care by every man who feels any in
terest in the welfare of the country.
The cali, the persone assembled and every
! thing done in Columbia have been l?ghtiy
? spoken and written of by the Tillman leaders.
But, if ever there was a meeting held in this
State, io which solemnity prevailed, and
! every one present deeply conscious of the
perils through which they would construct a
way, it was this mach-slandered assembly.
They acted at any rate like patriots. If a last
urgent appeal might prove efficacious in
arousing the mis'ed conservatism of the State
they were uowilliDg that any stone be left
onturoed. They tell us of a proud past
and splendid fatare. That a glorious civili
zation bought with blood, tears and treasures
untold, bave beeo handed down to us ; and
it was expected of us, that it Tould be passed
down to succeeding generations. Alas, for
the heritage; It will not be unless there is an
improvement worthy of much appreciation on
their part.
It is a scholarly, temperate, and patriotic
appeal to our people. Would that we all
could, with prophetic vision, see the.ills in
store as the end of our dissension.
SAVANNAH TURKS HER
GLASSES ON US.
It is painfully apparent, that our political
muddle feas deepened to such an extent, as,
not only to call forth an occasional slur from
abroad, but our environs are so entirely at
variance, with what statesmen and patriots
have ever bad to contend, in this land of
ours, that we have made ovrselves a spectacle
for the nation to gaze at, and hold up as an
example of "total depravity." Parties are
necessary to the giving of warm life-blood,
through the political body. The "farmers'
movement was, in its original design, one ot
the best things ever inaugurated by that large
and respectable body ; all agree to this. We
are Democrats and must stand or fall as
such ; this is equally indisputable. Yet,
there is imminent danger of a bloody affray,
whenever our candidates meet to discuss the
very qu?8ti^is needing elucidation. As a
State, we are justly proud of her history, and
jealous of ber honor and those who look at
ns, aod bear only the distant echo of the
trouble, can have oo just conception of the
forces moving as like an earthquake. Tbese
spectators across the lines might, very
naturally suppose, that all patriots?Till,
manic or the followers of the."Straightouts,"
generally, would make the sacrifice needed,
to bring about a union of the parties
threatening to overthrow every Democratic
stronghold, and tnrn them over into alien
hands. These do not know, that this prob
lem has weighed on the hearts of true South
Carolinians with the heaviness of death.
That they have, in and oat of season, sought
by every possible means, to convioce our
hot-headed and erring brothers of the danger
to all. The traightouts have been, and are
now willing, to lay everything dowc before
them. In every Legislature the farmers made
demands, and when it could be done, they
were respected. No one with ordinary com
mon Sense ever opposed, ot now opposes, the
"movement" of the farmers to better their
condition. Selfishness alone would prompt
this much, for when they prosper, .we all
partake of the benefits. What then is the
fiVning sword shutting op the way to the
bet. jg fountain? The Savannah Morning
News gets down to the facts, as they stand.
The reason is given, why, the two parties?
having in common whatever of good or evil
will follow?cannot unite and prevent dis
aster.
"There is no doubt that tbey have had the
best of the argument from the very beginning
of the contest, but argument doesn't seem to
couot for anything in this remarkable South
Carolina campaign. The supporters of Till
man stand by him through evil and good re
port. Tbey don't believe anything that is
said against bim?at least they are not in
fluenced by any of the charges made
agai net bim
"The fight which the Anti- Tillman?es are
making is not against the Farmers'' Alliance.
Is is against Tillman himself. Those who
are opposing him are afraid to trust him in
the office of Governor, particularly since
there is every prospect that a Legislature will
be chosen that will be greatly under his
infl uence.
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.
The campaign for the past week has been,
we are pleased ?o note, a vast improvement
on any preceding week. The decencv and
decorum observed induces the hope that, per
haps, the remaining places yet to be visited,
may profit by a vbolesome example, and the
people vie with these counties in a laudable
effort to hear wi h respectful attention, what
may be said, whether agreeable or not. No
one objects to any manifestation of pleasure.
It desirous of applauding, let it be given, but
like every thing else, in good sense aud mod
eration.
Gen'l Bratton has been ringing out still the
cry of a faithful watchman ; and warns us
that there are dangers elsewhere, than those
around us, and that there is every motive
that could induce harmony in the party.
Gen'l Enr?e, with heroic constancy, bas been
waging war to the knife gainst the tricks
and shums of the "great leader" ; utilizing
to the best advantage and with telling effect, j
his opportunities before a stries of q-iiet and
appreciative audiences. The calm which in
duces thought, is death to C*pt. Tillman, and
is just the thing he does not want?anxious
as he pretends to be, for a fair hearing. We
would that time and space allowed a complete
reproduction of Earle's speeches entire. lie hit
bis antagonist many hard licks ; and could
mental impressions show an outward mark,
ihe gallant Captain would give us, on bid
face, crinkles and crosses, befitting a chief of
the South Sea Islands. Duly a few passa
ges at arms c?n be given. Col. Eaile, in
showing that the farnurs first intended to
leave politics alone, the following colloquy
highly entertained the crowd at Darlington :
Col. Sarte?But it went on and on, and
the next scene cas a manifesto issued by u
Mr. Shell, of Laurens, commencing with a
lie and ending with * He. [Creai sensation.J
The farm?ra have the right under the Con
stitution to assemble when they please, but
half of that March convention was opposed
to nominations, because the Democratic Ex
ecutive Committee alone bad the tight to call
the peonie together to "sake nominations.
There was great objection to nominations,
when Tillman came on and said there w*.s ne
use to adopt a platform unless a man was
chosen to lead them who wiuld give it life
and force, and he intimated that the only
roan who bad the brain and nerve to lead the
common people against the aristocracy was
bimself.
Tillman?"Where did you see that I asked
for the nomination?"
Col. Earle?"I saw where you said they
must put up a man who would give the move
ment life and force. What is the inference?
It is, I am the man who wroie the platform, J
and you must nominate R Tillmao. Is ?
that not logical ?"
Tillman, to the crowd?' I say this, f-llow- j
citizens, that if any other man hud been put
V w
on it be would hate been whipped out and
run home long ago."
Col. Earle?"That's bis way. Wherever
reason is brought to bear on hira he tries to
divert the attention of the crowd by asking
another question. Here be is, having sought
the nomination ; I am here nominated by no
Convention, by no faction, and God forbid
that I should ever accept any nomination
except when made by the Democratic party
assembled for the purpose." [Great ap
plause J
During the above colloquy the crowd wa3
on the tiptoe of expectation. Col. Earle's re
peated and fearless attacks on the flimsy ar
guments of the Great Bamboozler even cre
ated cons>ernatio'n in the Tillman ranks, and
the crowd yelled itself hoarse applauding the
splendid and successful sally against the
great Retractor's position.
- Continuing, Col. Earle again brought out
with telling effect, the fact that the negro
Alliances, the ex-Radicals and the Greenback
I ers and the Republican papers everywhere
were endorsing the Tillman Movement. They
saw that it meant division in the Democratic
ranks and the end of the white man's rule in
South Carolina. I don't say you are inde
pendents. Many of you are as good Demo
crats as I am. fA voice: "Better."]
Col. Earle?"No, sir, not better, and I
claim that there is no better living Democrat
than I am. [Applause and cheers for Earle.]
I believe in standing strictly to Democratic
doctrine, while Tillman goes off at a tangent.
He considers his allegiance to the Shell com
mittee stronger than to the Hoyt committee."
Tollman?"Why then am I here?"
Col. Earle?"Because it suits you to be
here. When things that serve your purposes
are ordered you approve of them, and those
that do not suit you do not approve of. You
approve of everything that Shell does. Two
years ago, in Sumter, Capt. Tillman objected
to electing delegates before he bad an oppor
tunity to talk to the people. Now, his people
in several counties have done the same thing."
Tillman?"And didn't I give them fits in
Marlboro for it ?"
Col. Earle, with a touch of sarcasm?"Oh,
well, what did you say to them ? Why did
you not tell them to go back home and call
another convention ?"
Tillman?"Didn't I tell tbem they'd have to
call another for the Nominating Convention?
How long since I've got to be their boss?"
Col. Earle?"Why didn't you suggest it to
them ? Oh, a great reform?i Capt Tillman
is I At Greenville he talked so much about
primary."
Tillman?"Yes, and I want it now."
Col. Earle?' He said to me so pathetical
ly : 'Why don't yon join us and give us a
primary, so the people can say what they
want?' At Union I offered to make an
agreement with him, the terms of which you
know, and he declined. Then the Executive
Committee did what he wanted, but wher
ever Tillman is strong, wherever he hasa
ring, the delegates are sent pledged against
a primary. Is this fair? [Cries of "No."J
Because one side perpetrated a wrong should
they do wrong? Should a reformer, a3 be
claims to be, follow the same methods as those
he wan te to reform? It was never done be
fore in the world. Whatever the majority of
the Democracy does 1 am with it. If they
nominate bitn fairly and squarely be need not
fear. I will not oppose him. Bat if there is
any irregularity, by which the people are un
fairly dealt with, I will not feel bound by
anything done. He says he does not feel like
a primary, because these devils want it.
"Does he mean these gentlemen in Colum
bia? What man ha3 done more for South
Carolina than A. C Haskell?" [A voice :
"How much has he done for the railroads ?"]
Tillman?"You better ask how much they
have done for him."
Col. Earle?"No man can truthfully say
that Haskell has ever done anything that a
gentleman would not do. Have yon so soon
forgotten the man who, single-banded,
charged a Yankee regiment and was shot
down on the field in defence of your cause?
[Loud cheers for Haskell J He cannot point
the finger of scorn and say that Haskell is
not a gentleman. He is as good as South
Carolina has."
Tillman?"Why did bis convention go
into secret session ?"
Col. Earle?"Why did your committee go
into secret session "
Tillman?"Because they had a right to."
Col. Earle?So did these hava a right to."
[Applause.]
At Marion, Capt. Tillman, utterly at a loss
to provide anything new in the line of slan
der and insinuations, set before his hearers a
bountiful rehash of bis stale charges. It is a
standing jest among preachers, that when
they get into the "brambles," they always
ride the drunkard out. Without that "Pa
cific guano case" Capt. Tillman would have
to take a back seat. Yet, every man who
knows any.thing, is bound to admit that Col.
Butler managed the affairs most successfully.
The pertinacity with which be rakes among
these dead ashes, ought to show to what dire
straits he is driven, to sustain himself, and
faHs every time in making clear his charges,
or of showing the facts and figures. Could
Mr. Titlman prove what be has charged to be
true, it would dissolve every opposition to
him, as with the wand of an enchanter, and
the field would be his, undisputed. But no
amount of coaxing or appeals, for the welfare
of the State, and the unity of sentiment so
necessary to the Democracy, have been effica
cious in pulling out his secret. He persists in
holding back?if be has the facts?in the face
of the strongest temptation to disclose, that
could be brought to bear on any candidate.
Sow can any one be hoodwinked by such
trifles? The whole thing, as Mr. Ancrum's
letter proves, originated with the "Retractor"
himself, aod for the purposes therein given.
in the name of the civilization of our age,
whither are we drifting? Here, on the tes
timony of a highly honorable gentleman, we
bave Mr. Till man's own declaration?a fact
he never dreamed would come to light?that
these charges were trumped up, to serve a
purpose, and that end had been accomplished.
Such a disclosure would under any other cir
cumstances, consign its author to infamy.
Yes, accomplished I and the fact ought to,
and will make our grandchildren blush to
discover, that party spit it, however highly
wrought upon, could tolerate such an indig
nity. With the triumphant tread of a con
queror, be bas traversed a large portion of
this State, planting, as he did at Lydia,
"seeds" that have quickly ripened into riot,
discord and distrust. Can the old Palmetto
tree ever shelter under its historic shade such
a ruler? One who, when on trial before the
people intersperses profanity throughout his
speeches? The contrast with bis opponents
makes him cut, truly, a sorrowful figure.
Tt is diverting to any who can look and
laugh when graver interests are at stake, to
see Mr. T?IIuiho squirm, when Gen'l Earle
applies the catechetic probe.
He essayed again, to make serious his
friends, by introducing that assasination
farce, as if in dread of an event, so remotely
possible. No, the "Straightouts" hold his
person too highly valuable, to allow any
such course. He ie doing too good work
against himself. When people see him smile,
they go home and erect confessional, at once,
fur past offences and become afterwards, good
Ettrle men. But, give attention to that
assassination by-play :
Col Earle?"Do you think the Democrats
are so cowardiy as to assassinate >ou ?"
Tillman?"! have heard from your own
county that at the Sumter meeting there were
ten or fifteen picked men who were there to
kill me if a riot occurred, if no one else was
killed."
Col. Earle?"In the name of Sumter County
I sav th?t is not true. When the men of my
county fifrihi they fight face to face."
Tiliman?"I never would have said a word
about ass.issination if they had not thieateued
it "
Col. Earle?'Who?"
TiPnian; 1 Bartiwell."
Col. Enr?e?"Do you Bay that he threatened
to asS'iH?iriate'you? Joe Barnwell is a brave j
man and wheu he meets you it will be face to ?
twee.''
Tillman?"I don't mean to say he had any j
such thought in his mind, but what did he j
mean when he said I should never be Gover
nor. It was the other men in the Convention
who applauded hira "
Col.* Earle?"The other men in that Con
vention are not ?o cowardly as that "
Till ma ?"1 don't say they are cowards."
Col. Earle?"My brother was theie. He
had no such meaning by his applause."
Tillman ?"No ; because he is ? gentleman, j
like- you."
Col. E*rle?"Well, don't say they'll
assassinate yoa."
Tillman?"That gang meant only a3saa
sination or an appeal to the negro."
"Col. Earle?"They meant they would
beat jou by fair means."
Tillman?"Then why don't they ?ay so?"
Earle?"That was the presumption."
Tillman?"They want to beat by technical!
ties."
Col. Earle?"If you avoided technicalities
as mueh as the other side it would be much
better.
"The Captain from day to day continued
bis references to the News and Courier in no
complimentary manner, until gathering bold
ness sufficient, he accused that paper with
making false statements concerning himself.
This called up Mr. Hnghson, the plucky
young "gamecock" from the table where he
sat, as reporter for the News and Courier, in
defense, of his reports. The Augusta
Chronicle's scribe who was also on the stand?
thus represented the affair to his paper. We
copjr it as Mr. Hughson ie from this city, and
"to the manor born."
"With the exception of one incident it wa3
one of the quietest and best ordered meetings
yet held. This incident occurred during
Capt. Tillman's speech, and came near pre
cipitating bloodshed. For several minutes
the situatioo was thrilling in the extreme
It has been a custom of Capt. Tillman in all
of his speeches to reflect severely on the
Charleston News and Courier. In the course of
his remarks be paid bis usual compliments to
that journal, referring to it as 'that infamous,
lying sheet,' which continually misrepresen
ted bim by lying headlines and otherwise.
"Following a statement of this kind to-day
be told his audience to watch this meeting
and watch the report of it in The News and
Courier, and observe the difference.
"The meeting was being reported for The
News and Courier by Mr. Shirley C Hughson,
one of the staff members of that paper. He
was seated at the same table with the Chron
icle correspondent, aod as soo? as Capt. Till
man made this remark Mr. Hughson sprang
to bis feet and said : 'Capt. Tillman, if you
mean to say, sir, that I have misrepresented
you, you are an infernal liar and the truth is
not in you."
"The two men were within five feet of each
other, aod the eyes of both sparkled with
anger and resentment. Capt. Tillman turned
around and faced the newspaper man, making
some remark which was drowned by the
noise. They stood glaring at each other for
a moment or more, and in the meantime the
crowd began to sway with excitement.
"A chorus of voices said : 'Put him off
the stand!' 'Put bim off the stand?' and
there was a wild rush made for the platform.
Col. Earle, Gen. Bonham and other friend3 on
the platform advanced and planted themselves
at the side of Mr. Hughson, while a score or
more of Anti-Ttllman men crowded on to the
stage with open knives and other weapons of
offence. Again and again the cry rang out:
'Put him off 'put him off!' 'put him off!"
"In obedience to the command three or
policeman with drawn clubs climbed on
the banisters of the platform and started to
wards Mr. Hughson, who stood with one hand
in his hip pocket and defied them to put their
bandsoo him.
"Mr. Hughson in the meantime wae com
pletely surrounded by his friends and the
policemen' were forced back to the ground.
The platform literally trembled under the
weight and strain, and every moment threat
ened a hand-to-haod struggle between twenty
or thirty men.
"Capt. Tillman appealed to h?3 friends to
keep quiet, bu' the only thing that prevented
a row of the most serious nature was that the
candidates and others blockaded the passage
to the Stand, and thereby prevented the friends
of Capt. Tillman from mouoting it.
HOYT VS POPE.
It would appear that Dr. Sampson Pope,
of Newberry, is beginning to feel, that
something mast be done to bolster up a
failing cause.
He promoted the action taken last week
by the Newberry County Convention
based upon statements from Mr. Pope, that
the Democratic Executive Committee, had,
by a vote of 13 to 1, voted agaiost allowing
the "Primary."
Col. Hoyt, as chairman of the committee,
promptly- called attention to the fact and
utterly disclaiming anything of the kind,
asked that Mr. Pope make the necessary cor
rections.
A correspondence ensued in which has
further been shown the reckless maooer these
and other charges are made and the feeble
attempt at justification of defeose.
?UNCLE^??RG?" AGAIN !
We notice in the Record of Congressional
proceedings that leave of abseocc has been
graoted, indefioitely, to Congressman Till
man. The very important business will soon
be likely to uocover which thus bringe him
from his post, at a time when bills of vita]
import are under discussion, aod other
Southeroers engaged ia a deadly grapple,
with Republicans, who would crush us i?to
the earth. Aid for Ben. probably who he
says, is in danger of assassination ; or laying
the mud-sills for his seoatorial structure,
when Hampton's term expires.
NEW PAPER IN DARLINGTON.
The Watchman and Southron, extends the
right hand of fellowship to the Darlington
Herald, a new paper published at that place,
and edited by Mr. A. S. Mclver.
The Herald comes out full ?edged, and be
gins, its career with a flattering array of
rdvertisement. In the political issues, it has
the ring of the right mettal?Democratic
throughout. We wish the papera pleasant
and prosperous career.
THE DARLINGTON PAIR.
We are in receipt of complimeotary cards
from Mr. W. E. James, Secretary, to the
annual Fruit, Vegetable, and Floral Fair, of
the Darlington Agricultural and Mechanical
Fair Co., to be held at their grouods, at
Darlingtoo, Friday, Aug, 1st., 1890. Our
thanks are hereby returned, for this kindly
remembrance._
mm IMIH?3?t?W?
GEN. JOHE C. FREMONT.
The papers briug the news, of the death of
Gen. Johu C. Fremont. He was brought up,
to early manhood, in the city of Charleston ;
and through the influence of an old citizen?
who manifested great interest in the young
man's welfare?Fremont was appointed
to the United States Navy. He was
young, active and energetic, and could not
brook the close confinaient of the rigid,
service, and sought release on the plains
of the far West, as an explorer, io Govern
ment service. He left there monuments to
his memory in some of the mightiest frag
ments of nature, which bear his name. Gen.
Fremont, by the high quality of his services,
soon became famous all over the continent ;
and stood, once, as one of the foremost can
didates for Lue Presidency. After leaving it
is said, he never returned to this otate, ex
cept for a few days, just before the last war
broke out, and then to attend the burial of
his mother, who died aud was buried in the
city of Charleston.
He was an ardent Union soldier and readily
6red on the land which reared him.
The N. Y. Herald on cur Situation.
The Herald, iu its issue ot the 18th, July,
delivers itself ?n our State politics in a way
that must convince and show every candid
reader, just grounds, upon which the op
position to Tillmao is based; that it is a
battle for everything, of which a people
should be proud. We regret that it is
c rowded out this week ?, but it will be pub
lished in our next issue.
- m ? !
Machinery.
Boilers, Engines, Saw Mills, Inspirators,
Cotton Gins and Presses, Leather and Rub
ber ? vit mg, Oils, Pipe, Iron Fittings, Brass
Val res, Mowers and Horse Rakes, and all
Mill, Gin, and general supplies for Machinery.
C. >S. Mattbikssrn,
Main St., Sumter, S. C.
Letter from St. Stephens.
St. Stephen's S. C, July 20, 1890.
Mr. E. P. Eagerton and iMiss H. I. Welch,
both or this place, agreed to unite in the
sacred bonds of matrimony, and they meetiug
on the street proceeded to the residence of
Mr. J. M. Wilder, where they met the Pastor.
He proceeded to business, when ber brother
objected, and she asked Mr. Wilder to please
remove him from the house, for he had noth
ing to do with it, and, as he was not of age,
he was taken away. After the ceremony was
performed, the happy couple took the 6 10
train on their honeymoon.
Capt. A. M. Rickenbaker, and several
friends went fishing last week, caught six
fine sturgeon, said to average two hundred
pounds each. Several have been caught this
week. Crops are very fine, and politics all
the go. A great many of Col. Earle's friends
expect to see him, and hear him speak in
Manning. J. W. W.
Call at GailUrd & Lenoir's and examine into
the merits of Plastico, a substitute for wall
paper or Kalso uine.
WANTS,
tTTTANTED?An energetieman who under
f Y stands Clothing or tailoring to repre
sent us in Sumter and vicinity, as Sales
Agent. Splendid Fall and Winter assort
ment now ready. Wannamakeb & Brown,
Philadelphia, Pa. The largest Clothing and
Merchant Tailoring House in America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.-The Memorial
Volume, by Rev. Dr. J. Wra. Jones, D.
D., with the approval of Mrs. Davis, i? now
ready. Agents are coining money haadling
this Book. It is authentic, charmingly writ
ten, profusely and expensively illustrated, and
beautifully bound?in every way worthy of
the great subject. Mrs. Davis receives part
of the proceeds of the sale of every copy.
Don't delay. Days are worth dollars. Com
plete outfit, Si-00 Satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. B. F. JOHNSON & Co.,
2600-2-4-6 8 Main St. Richmond, Va.
BIDING LOTS.
OME VERY NICE BUILDING LOTS,
well located, for sale by H. HARBY.
Sumter, S. C, July 23, 1890.
S
NOTICE.
THE SURVIVORS of Co, E. Palmetto
Sharpshooters will meet at M ay es ville,
S. C, Weduesday July 30, instead of August
1st, at 10 o'clock A. M. An address will be
delivered by Col. J. J. Dargan. All menbers
are requested to attend. By order of
W. J. DURANT,
J. C McKinny, President.
See. and Treas.
Tie Suter Compress ani Ware
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a Com
mission duly issued by the Secretary of
State, the undersigned Board of Corporators
will open Books of Subscription to the Capi
tal Stock of "The Sumter Compress and
Warehouse Company" at the office of Messrs.
Brown & Chandler in the city of Sumter on
Fridav, July 25th. 1890, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
AMOS K. CLARK,
NEILL O'DONNELL,
WM. M. GRAHAM,
ALBURTUS S. BROWN,
ABE RYTTENBERG,
RICHARD D. LEE,
July 23 H 3oard of Corporators.
SHERIFF'S SALES.
BY virtue of Sundry Tax Executions, to me
directed, will be sold at Sumter C. H.,
on the first MONDAY and day following in
AUGUST next, 1890, and "as many days
thereafter as may be necessary, within the
legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for
cash, the following property :
L. J. Owens, 25 acres land, Mayesville
Township adjoining lands of T. B. Johnson
?. Keels and others.
W. S. Logan, 50 acres land, Mayesville,
Township adjoining lands of T. S. Brunson
T. B.^JohnstoD and others.
J. C. Simmons, one Lot in Town of Mayes
ville, adjoining lands C. G. Rowland, Heury
Williams aud others.
Joba Burrows, one Lot in Town of Mayes
ville, adjoining lands of T. D. Foxwortb, J.
E. Mayes and others.
Anna D?tvis, one Lot in Town of Mayes
ville adjoining lands of Wm. Wuberspoon,
W. C. & A. R. R. and others.
E. SCOTT CARSON, S. S.
Sheriffs Office, July 23, 1890.
C.
CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH
Schedule in effect July 16, 1890.
Time at Charleston, 75th Meridian.
Time South of Charleston, 90th Meridian.
SOUTHWARD.
27
A. M.
Lv. Charleston 4 00
Arv. Yemas3ee 5 04
Arv. Savannah 6 44
15 37 35
A. . A. . P. M.
7 20 8 00 3 00
8 38 9 10 4 28
10 52 6 40
NORTHWARD.
36
A. M.
7 00
8 50
P. M.
Av. Charleston 12 16
Lv. Savannah
Lv. Yemassee
14 38 " 78
P. . P. . P. M.
12 39 8 10
2 17 3 40 9 58
A. M.
5 20 7 10 1 01
Trains 14, 3$, 27, 15, 37, 38 and 78 daily.
Train 35 on Sunday will leave Charleston at
4.05 p. m., arrive Savannah at 7.35 p. m.
Train 40 on Sunday will leave Savannah at
3.45 p. m., arrive Charleston at 9.20 p. m.
These trains stop at all stations. Traini 15
and 36 will step at all stations.
Connection for Beaufort and Pt. Royal
made daily except Sunday by trains leaving
Charleston 7.20 a. m., 8.?0 a. m., and 3.00
p. m.
Connection for Walterboro made daily ex-|
cept Sunday, by trains leaving Charleston at[
7.20 a. m., 8.00 a. m., and 3.00 p. m.
E. P. McSWINEY,
G. P. A.
ATLANTA, A A ?A, KSOXVIILE,
BiNGlNBATl, LdlHEVILLE, ASKEViLLE,
_AMD SgMgjgj RESORTS._
XX, 1890.
Lv Brunswick.ill:Oop.m.
Lv Jesu
Ar Macon.
Lv Macon.
Ar Atlanta.
Lv Atlanta.
Ar Home.
Ar Chattf.nooga
Ar Louisville ..
Ar Cincinnati .
1:2o a.m
6:47 a.m.
7:02 a.m.
10-35 a.m.
11:00 a.ni.
1:50 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:25 a.m.
6:40 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
4:35 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
8:10 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
2:00 aJHr-1
6:15 a.m.
7-35 p.m
7:30 p.m
Ar Knoxvllle....? 6:35 p.m. 7:55 a.m.
Ar Morristown.I 8:10p.m.I 9:25 a.m.
Ar Hot Springs .U0:]<) p.m. 11 24 a.m.
Ar Asheville . .112:35 a.m.! 1 -.12p.m.
Ar Bristol . .10:55 p.m.il2:25 p.m.
Ar (Hade Springs.I 2:02 a.m. 2:40p.m.
Ar Wythevhle. 2:3? a m. 415 p.m.
Ar Konnolce.! 5:2? a.m. 1 7:C5p.m.
12:37 ft.m.
Ar Natural BrlCge. 7:30a.m.
Ar Lu m y ...._.Ill: 53 a.m.
Ar Lyncliburg.f 7-20 a.m~
Ar Petersburg. 11:20 a.m.
Ar Norfolk.I 2:00 p.m.
9:20 p.m.
Train leaving Brunswick at 11.00 p.m. carries
riillman Sleepers Brunswick to Atlanta and Pull
man Buffet Sleepers Jacksonville to Cincinnati,
connecting at Stome with through Sleepers to
Washington, ai d at Chattanooga with Pullman
Sleepers for Mei ?phis and the West.
Train leaving Brunswick at 8120 a.m. connects at
Macon -.viti) pullman SleeperJorChattanoogaandat
Atlanta with Pullman Steeper for Knox villo where
connections are made with Pullman Sleeper for
Philadelphia and New York, and Hot Springs and
Ash^viih^^ _
SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS will he sold at
' CENTS pf-r mile travelled commencing
May K-th. l.?9?. goml to Return before Nov. 1st.
_NoJron-clji<1 Sik-iintm-e CoiUrnot Ticket?.
Appi :?? Ticket Agents orto
FRANK M. JOLLY. District Passen cer A?pnt,
No. 75 West Bay St.. Jacksonville, Fla.
C. . KI0II7, P. W. WRENN,
Alst. Geni Pass. A^ent, Geni Pa<senper zent.
Ai lama, (Ja. 1 > L'i ville, .
Siler Coiti Confederate Sim
m Association
UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AND
Rules adopted Not. 4, 1889, the County
Survivors Association will meet at Mayes
ville at 10 A. M., Wednesday, 30tb July.
All survivors and sons of survivors of the
age of 18 years are expected to be present and
bring their rations with them.
Elections will be held for a President, three
Vice Presidents, a Secretary and Treasurer,
and following committees : Executive, on
Records, on Charity, and on Pensions; and
such otber business will be attended to as
may fce brought before the Association.
Reports will be expected from the above
committees and also an address from a sur
vivor.
The Executive Committee consisting of
Wm. J. McLeod, E. M. Cooper. E. H. Hol
man, B. D. Mitchell and E. Scott Carson will
have charge of the arrangements for the day.
J. D. BLANDING,
W. R. Delgab, President.
Secretary and Treas.
July 15,-1890.
THE
SUMTER INSTITUTE.
FOUNDED 1867. - - CHARTERED 1888.
Tbe Twenty-Third Collegiate
Year of this school for young
ladies begins THURSDAY, SEP
TEMBER 4th, 1890, and closes
JUNE 13th, 1891.
?umter has special advantages from its
railroad connections, its healthfulnese and its
social and religious privileges.
It is the purpose of the Principals to make
the Icstitute, as near as practicable, a well
regulated Christian home and its course of
stud}' equal in all respects to that of tbe best
female colleges in this country.
For terms and more detailed information as
to course of study, and expenses, tbe public
is referred to our printed Circulars.
These may be obtained by addressing the
"Sumter Institute, Sumter, S. C."
All communications thus addressed, will
receive prompt attention.
Mrs. L. A. BROWNE,
Miss E. E. COOPER,
July 9 Principals.
collector's sale.
Darlington, S C., July 12, 1890.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will
sell at public auction at Mayesville, S
C, July 26tb, 1890, the following described
property, tbe same having been forfeited to
the United States for violations of Sections
3289, 3376 and 3450 Internal Revenue Laws,
to wit:
25 Boxes Tobacco containing 606J lbs.
1 Box Cigars containing about 24.
One Double Horse Wagon and Cover.
2 Halters, One Ax, Two Water Buckets.
2 Sets Wagon Harness.
1 Iron Pan, One Iron Kettle, One Lamp.
Two Black Mare Mules, seized as the prop
erty of H. W. Duli ..
1 Barrel Corn Whiskey about 15 gallons,
1 Box containing 50 Cigars, seized as the
property of H. B. Holleman.
E. H. DEAS,
July 16 Deputy Collector.
~Mi?ii Co-PartBersMg.
THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
existing between H. D. Crosswell and
F. W. Crosswell under tbe firm name of
Crosswell & Co., is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. Mr. F. W. Crosswell has
purchased the interest of Mr. H. D. Crosswell
and will continue tbe business under tbe
same name and at the same place as hereto
fore, and he is authorized to collect all debts
due the said firm of Crosswell & C.
H. D. CROSSWELL.
F. W. CROSSWELL.
Sumter, S. C, July 8, 1890.
As will appear in the above notice of disso
lution, I have withdrawn from the firm of
Crosswell & Co. In doing so, I would return
to the public my thanks, for the liberal pat
ronage bestowed, and solicit a continuance of
the same to my former partner in his succes
sion to the name and business.
July 16. 3t H. D. CROSVVELL.
KOTicB allumi
We have secured a
LIMITED AMOUNT
OF THE
BAGGING
Adopted by the
State Alliance,
and will be able to furnish same
to parties who send us their
orders at early date.
j, rytten3erg & sons.
DECEASED.
ALL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS
against said Estate will present tbe
same, duly attested, and all persons in any
way indebted to said Estate, will make pay
ment without delav to
EDWARD B. MILLER,
Qualified Executor,
July 9?3_Lynchburg, S. C.
Estate o? Andrew J. Atkins,
DECEASED.
1WILL APPLY TO JUDGE OF PRO
bate of Sumter County on August 2d,
1890, for a final discharge as Admioistratrix
of said Estate.
MARTHA A. ATKINS,
July 2?4t Administratrix.
Estate of Mrs. Sarah E. Winn,
DECEASED
IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF
PROBATE for Sumter County on Aug.
2nd, 1890, for a Final Discharge ae
Executor of said Estate.
D. JAS. WINN,
July 2?4t Executor.
PURELY MUTUAL.
INCORPORATED 1847
THE FENN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia.
ASSETS; $15,174078. January 1st, 1890. SURPLUS, $2.1
THE COMING INVESTMENT.
The matter of investment in life insurance is now attracting
the South, as it has already absorbed the Northern savings.
The matter for providing for one's family an* immediate estate
and accumulating a fund which will be available to one's self in
cash when the working years of one's life have passed, is now
recognized as a public blessing to all, and has proven a more
profitable investment than government or State bonds or savings
banks, especially as the leading insurance policy embodies all
the elements of a savings institution.
Policies issued by the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company,
of Philadelphia, have printed upon the second page a table
showing* the cash values of the policies every year, so that the
policy is always available. It was the first company in the
world which went before the Legislature and petitioned for the
non-forfeiture law of policies, which law has saved so many mil*
lion dollars to helpless widows and orphans. It issues every
plan of insurance, from the term "insurance," that costs a man
30 years old $12 per ?1,000 up to the ? per cent, guaranteed
and annuity bonds. Terms and results of policies of any de
scription may be had on application.
FEATURES OF PENN MUTUAL
They are Incontestable.
After two years from issue of policy there are no conditions, limitation." cr res*
trictioDS. The insured may travel or reside where he likes ; he may engage in
any avocation, do matter how hazardous ; he may die from any canee or ander
aDy circumstances ; the only requirement is the payment.of premium as etipn
lated in the policy.
They are Non-Forfeitable.
Every dollar paid the Company secures the member full value, in an eqrji
table form, after three payments (in most cases after two).
The Company's plans for 4 Extension" and "Paid-up" provide against loss to
members who discontinue their policies.
Cash Surrender.
Many forms of policies perm?t a member to withdraw at any period of fire'
years, others at the end of longer periods, as selected, taking with bim in cash,
the full reserve-value of his policy, inclusive of all surplus accumulation.
Cash Loans.
Certain'policies contaio the agreement to lend the member npon their security
sixty-six percent, (being not less than $100) of the reserve value ; thus
guarding against their lapse, and enhancing their value as Marketable Collateral.
There is nothing which is safe and desirable in life insurance, no new s?d
commendable feature, that is omitted from the revised forms and plans of this
well-tried and enduriDg institution.
Are you insured by an incontestable, on-for fei table policy, with liberal feat
ures such as the Penn Mutual issues ? Is your estate secured, is yonr family
safe were you to die ? Are your own later years provided for against want and
care? If not, get our plans?any form is open to you, and invest a few dollars
with us annually, semi-annualiy or quarterly, and you may safely enjoy the
balance of your income. For information apply to,
A. C. PIIJELPS & CO., Agents,
June 18 Sumter, & O.
City ?r?g Store.
DEALER IN
Drugs and Medicines, Soaps, Perfumery, Hair Brushes,
Tooth Brushes, Tooth Powder, Also, Paints, Oils, Glass, Potty, Floor
Stains, Kalsomine, all colors fur rooms, Artists* Paints and
Brushes, Luster Paints, Convex Glasses.
Nice line of Hanging and Stand Lamps, Lanterns, Shades, Wicks, Chimneys, 4e.
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.
Keep the following popular brand of Cigars : ''Plumb Good," "Custom House," "Rebel Girl."
June 4 FRESH GARDEN SEED. Prescriptions carefully compounded. '
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!
RECEIVED DAILY.
PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST
AND GOODS ALWAYS FRESH.
Remember TEAS, TEAS, TEAS is my specialty, at 50c, 75c, $1.00.
Buy the great "hit" of 1890. A delicious dessert prepared in 5 minutes, "Westmoreland*
Egg Custard," with gift of beautiful imitation cut glassware in colored cartoons with patea
screw cap glass jar. Price, 50 cents each.
Try my "Delicious Relish," the finest Catsup made. 35c.
And mjr Shred Cocoanut tor Puddings, <tc, J and % at 10 and 20 cents each.
Also, prepared Cocoanut in pails, per lb.. 30c.
Franco-American Soups, Assorted, per can, 25c.
Extracts, Orauge, Stra w t erry, Almond, Lemon and Vanilla at 15 to 25 cents.
Succotash, (Corn und Beans, inived) per can, 20c.
Condensed Alinee Meat in packages, fresh. This is something very fine and handy at 15c.
packages.
COFFEES. COFFEES. COFFEES.
Thurber's "Almeta," finest blend and large bean, at 35c.
Rios, raw, from 20 to 25c. Parched, in packages, called No. 34, at 30c.
Leggett's Bullion Java, parched and ground, in pound packages, 25c.
Rio, parched and grouud, by oursei.es at 25c.
PICNIC GOERS
Will consult their interest by giving us a call before goibg elsewhere.
Cross & Blackrills Jams, assorted, 20c. each or 2 for 35 cents.
Orange Marmalade, 15c. each or 2 for 25 cents.
A good table batter at 20c.
Tomatoes, 2-lb. cans, 75 to 95 per doz. 3-lb. cans, Si.25 per dozen.
Thurber's 3-lb. cans sugared Apricots, Peaches, Pears a?d Plums at 40 cents.
These goods are certainly the finest tbat were ever placed on a market. Order one can and
yon will be convinced.
Richard & Robins' assorted canned meats, aiso, Fairbanks' assorted meats, any price.
Ginger Pr?serv?e, ? pot reduced from 60 to 50c.
Ferris' world renowned "Bagged," best Ham on the market.
Salmon, Columbia River, with key openers, 20c. Salmon, choice, 15c.
Pineapples and Edam Cheeses reduced from 75 and 95c. to 50 and 75c. to close out.
Mackerel, just received, very fine and fat at 10 cents each.
Remember we meet competition on every class of goods.
T. B. CURTIS,
May 14 Main Street, Sumter, S. C.
HEADQUARTERS FOR WATCHES.
JAMES ALLAN & CO.
Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Specta
cles, Drawing Instruments
THE FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS AT
REASONABLE PRICES.
Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for South Caro*
ina Railway, Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Road.
JAMES ALLAN & CO.,
Feb. 8 2S5 King St.. Sign of Drum Clock. Charleston, S. C.