The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, July 30, 1890, Image 2

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r^;i?^jra)H BAY, JULY 30. The Stsmter Watchman was founded ?1850 aid tbe Tme StnUhron in 1866. ' ?r Wete&ea* aad Soxihron now has & ecmbt&ed circulation ?cd influence *?f both of the old papers, and is mani festly tbe best advertising medium in Samfer. XAHBIHCPS CAMFAION BAY. S The day set apart for the political enlight cement of the peo^o of Clarendon County, wat oshered in by doada and cooling breases. The ?any friends of Generals Earle and Brattea, were seen busy, here and there, in tilt early morning hears, fixing a flag ora banner at almost every conspicuous place aloag the chief thoroughfare. Some of these exhibited a marked degree of skill, while all were creditably executed for the work of a ma tters. Bat it h ever thus, when enthusiastic and patriotic Loarte direct willing hands; A?rerait?arestWo-n, if ever, short o? suc Ai no plane in the State have greater been pat forth, comparatively, than ?n Massing, ta stew oar ' streightout" leaders at how big* as estimate their laborious end fceroco affarti are held. The "Gamecock1 jfewjuant so la spmk?looked opon the au - dieoce from a banner, as if he would ring ont over their heads, what bis profile was placed Aere io symbolise. In fitting proximity, swaying gracefully, was a beautiful repre sentation of a palmetto tree. These and many oiber splendid designs were there, and to dis criminate would be as vain as Agamemnon found in giving ;he preference to any one of his Grecian heroes. Advancing to the front of the stage, erected ander the arms of those old oaks on the pub lic square, the Rev. James McDowell opened with prayer, earnestly invoking peace, broth erhood and piety. General ra tton, being the first speaker, was received with loud ac clamation. The noblest old Roman spoke in his usually firm and measured tones ; telling of what we had been, and to what we were fest hastening?unless some wiser counsels should prevail. His scholarly address, ccnpled with his dignified manner won for him a host of admirers. The feature of the day, standing oat in bold prominence, was the address of Gen. Barle, ?n beginning which he paid one of bis little ' perfumed compliments'* to the ladies. Ac customed to meeting rapier with sword in these combats, yet he can torn aside and throw in these grace notes with exquisite melody, as on the occasion mentioned, which was cheered wildly by all present. Reports had been rife to the effect that Gen. Earle should not speak?and more of such staff. No one, however, was and willing to essay the task of polling him down. Be said that brave men were above each, and no coward would attempt it. Availing himself of a very qoiet audience--a fact, for which all parties is Clarendon worked?Gen. Earle recognized his opportunity for a good day's work, and bis effort was pronounced by every one on biased in jadgntent to have been among the best of his man f able speeches, in defense of South Carolina and her proud people. Only a few hindrances were interposed, in the way of interruptions, and these were sooo sent back to their seats, covered with confusion. Barle pointed to Mr. Ti m an as the man who arrayed class against class, and attempt ed to cover with infamy the officers of our State. Be told the people that Mr. Till man been challenged, time after time, to name oae officer who had proven recreant to his trust ; that be had failed, utterly, because the gni?t iay nowhere bat in Mr. Tinman's mind, and that there were bat three or fonr States of the Union, the taxes of which were less than oars. With flashed face, kindling eye and illuminated countenance?showing that every fibre of his being was interested in the , causa be conducted one of the most logical fluent anv earnest speeches ever delivered to ocr people. With every reasoning unan, be aesarediy left much food for thought. When Gen. Barle concluded, lond calls for Tiff? were ?tt?red, and bis appearance? acsiofr fron ? recumbent position, was the occasi . r rrjlonged applause. He drawled oat that "this circus bad been on the road for seven weeks." Instead of answering ar gument with reason he played his old tactics ; and shied around every danger spot, with the fight footsteps of ore; who knows that he is walkiog on egge. Very adroitly Gen. Earle succeeded ih eliciting a promise from Mr. TIB?a to go for the 'primaries," and work fee the tame. Ti** entire haraagoe of tbe latter, boiled down, was nothing more than a libel on tbe best people of the State. Be said m strong HagBsh, that we never bad before any show taf; that the rich gobbled op tbe offices and everything These charges were made, in the bearing of leading Till mani tes, who have held office for years; and appear to be en gaged In the healthful occupation of ousting themselves. Once only did that famous amile, sow so familiar, fade from Tillmao'e face?when he told his hearers in melo-dra matic style, that, io two years, they would be abusing him as lustily as they were cheer ing him now. Perhaos be bas conjured up in his visions of tbe time yet to come, the picture of a man in despair, over a tempest he fain would stay. There was a large attendance of negroes, hanging opon his utterances in a way calcu lated to make cold chi its creep over a good Democrat. Many of these participated in the ) hand-raising performance of the "circus," and Stood, listening, through the drenching rain, which began to fall in tbe afternoon. Must this war be carried into Africa in this way ? With sorrow we contemplate the spectacle ; tbe land is enveloped in Cimmerian darkness and deep confusion. What we, as a people, thou Id sternly rebuke, is loudly applauded. Tbe speed with whicia we are rushiog down ward, proclaims the end is near. What it will be, the wisest cannot tell. COMING BVB3STTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS. 1( tl ? fi We publish elsewhere in our columns a letter from the Hon. S. Dibble, written on the 4tb of July, last ; and to a friend, who sent the same to tbe Colletoo Press for pub lication. It will be sees that Mr. Dibble is noi: a can didate for re-election ; and hie reasons giveo for what was written. We would ask for the same, a careful reading, as being from one who has served his State with fidelity and ability; and is io a position to see and know whereof be speaks. Could oar people only realize wbat is at take we believe they wonld rush to tbe rescue of theeooatry at the brink of rain. Admit ting, for argasttct sake, that the Democrats have been a little extravagant, the barm already done the baeiness of tbe State?and by reflex action every citizen within her bounds ?by this Tiliman movement, has exceeded aay reek lees expenditure, that would be tolerated in South Carolina, for years to come. To illustrate the point aimed at?and only em of maay ?a prominent business man of tais eity, whoa* word is as good as bis bond, as a feet, in oar bearing, that two free tbe North, after looking decided on the city of Samter as the elKgibie place for their business; and had decided to lay out, within themselves, Forty thousand dollars here. Unfortunately, these gentlemen happened to be here on the 9th qf July?that unfortunate campaign day of onre; After looking on, they decided to retnrn and invest, where public affairs prom ised to be ander better control. One of them has? since, located in the State of New York. Again, the School Bonds of this city which promised, only a few weeks since, to be negotiated at par north, now fail to find purchasers on anything like such terms. These, are the faint matteringe of what is in store foronr people. By labor, intelligence aad patriotism, oar reputation had been work ed up, uniil it occupied a proud place among the States. And it is, indeed pitiful, to bave oar record trodden under foot, and slurs upon the good name of old South Carolina received with yells of applause. Our securities falling ?scarcely negotiable?except at prohibitory rates?and enterprises leaving us like a plague-stricken people. After these years of toil, and the exercise of statemansbip, when just beginning to join in the reaper's song, along with the New South, in her march of triumph, we have set back the sun ?r the dial plate not for be ors??>ut for years. GATHERING DARKNESS. Bere is something more in the way of ''benefits" to South Carolina, just from the distant prospect of Tillmanism. There is a prominent business man in Columbia, who says?as stated by the Record?that "a com pany represented by him ceased lending money in South Carolina about April 1st, stating as their reasons the fear that a party wonld get into power that would not do justice to foreign corporations. Before the present agitation he had loaned very large sums throughout the State at 6 per cent. Such are the evils of such an agitation ; where are the beneS ts." TILLMAN OR ANTI-TILLMAN. We are in receipt of an article, from Mr. Edwin Wilson, of Mt. Clio, the text of which is a candidate's nomination card, reproduced from the Bishopville Eagle. The point made in said card is that the candidate is opposed to Tillman, now, henceforth and forever ; and Mr. Wilson makes the inquiry "is the issue to be made in this county of Hillman and Anti-Till wan in the selection of county officers?" He also calls attention that it emanates from the Anti-Tillman ranks. We have been under the impression that the Eagle was a Tillman paper?at least the Editor was one of the lead hastes in Mr. Tillman's 9th of July wagon ; and, until the candidate, upon the line of the nomination, endorses the wording of the card, it would be but fair to let the offending words remain in the company in which found. We should be sorry to see purity of char acter and fitness for office subordinated to partisan prejudice. The Taylor Club was on the right line when it resolved to "vote for the best men," regardless of Tillman or Anti-Tillman sentiments. Mr. Wilson also states, upon his personal knowledge, that the report circulated through that part of the county to the effect that Col. J. J. Dargan affiliated with the Tillman wing of the late Convention in the selection of delegates, is untrne. FRANCIS MARION. Tt g-.ve us unalloyed pleasure and gratifica tion to see, in a recent copy of the Congres* sional Record, where U. S. Senator Butler had introduced a bill, appropriating a con siderable amount for the erection of an equestrian statue, in Columbia, of General Francis Marion. The only cause for regret is, that1 this emi nently proper and highly deserved memorial, should have been so long neglected. Any one acquainted with our Revolutionary his tory, knows how important a part Gen. Marion played, and how greatly he aided the Colonies, and inspired the Carolinas with hope and courage, when traitors were every where and British troops quartered on oar people. Marion struck with she noiseless force of the lightning, and when sought, had retreated to his strongholds in the dense swamps. No other plan could have succeeded. It is a tardy reparation, at this late day, bat better now than not at all. It is a move that ought to inspire every heart in the Union ; and one in which all parties would honor themselves by participating, and push ing forward the work to a speedy completion. WAR IN CENTS AL AND SOUTH AMEBICA. The Central and Sooth American Republics, or several of them, are, from the latest reports, in the vortex of revolutionary anarchy. The President of Salvador was basely murdered by a general, whom he bad raised from a low position, to power. The president was en gaged ia toe dance, at the Palace, given in honor of the day, prominent in their history. The Genera! made a pretence of joining in the festivities, and thus was allowed to further his murderous and insurrectionary measures, by introducing troops into the city. While the merriment was at its height, the Palace was fired upon and the unsuspecting ruler, rushing to the entrance to learn the cause, fell dead frosn the fire of the insurgent troops. Gautemala, making this a casus belli, soon after issues a proclamation, denouncing the murder ; and took measures necessary to the restoration of Central American affairs, and the punishment of the murderers. It has proven no easy task, however ; for the plucky, little Salvadonians, from last reports, have not only stood their grounds, but driven out the enemy and pursued them almost to the Capital of her huge foe. Several battles have been fought, and many hundred men killed. No others, have yet been eagaged, but there is no prophesying what this war will end in, and where. Like those volcanoes in that Soul hern land, they are filled witb fire, and ever ready to spit it out, at the least provocation. As reported, there is open warfarce in Brazil, and the Argentine Republics, with fi ! fu 1 gleams that betoken more trouble, all around. The vast quantities of European gold poured into Brazil for past years, alone, gave hope of stability for the New Republic ; and affords the only bulwork of defence for the Argentine Government, in this her hour of trial. A few, grim port-holes thrown open on three or four English men-of-war would, like the sword of the Conqueror thrown into the scales at Rome, afford a weighty argument in behalf of peace, and a return to good order. England intends, that her citizens must and shall be paid. There are many reasons, why, Brazil's Republican existence should be of short duration. There was something abnormal, ia a revolution so bloodless, when the crown was taken from the head of one of the ablest and best rulers, the world ever saw. The most ferocious tyrants have had their followers, who would d-.'feud to tha death. Yet, Dom Pedro, as it would seem, bad no friend 30 poor as to do him homage. No one to warn ; none to uphold. It looked unreasonable then. His friends were stunned by the blow, but recent events show bow bitterly they opposed the change. The Argentine Republic has ?>een rated, the most flourishing of all the South American States. Her wealth abundant, her credit good, and her people thrifty and provident? do reason for discontent, except the ground less burden of discontent with the ruling and dominant party ; brought about by factious leaders. One, lone regiment with the rabble accomplished the overthrow, as it appears now, of the Government. Bat English bankers have taken many of their bonds, also; and have many more to place. Very soon we may expect to hear of envoys of the Royal Navy, traversing those waters, to command order or attempt to enforce it. In the evolu tion of events Uncle Sam may think a dose of the Monroe Doctrine applicable, and a general muddle arise ; in which coffee will go op, and men go down. THE STATE ALLIANCE. The State Ailiaoce met at Greenville, on Wednesday last, and assembled with them were the chief head-lights of the order. President Stackhouse delivered a speech of some length on retiring from the first place in the organization. He took credit for hav ing saved for the farmers, through the Alli ance, a large a?aount of money. He threw himself into the thickest of the fight, but still maintains that "the Alliance is ic no sense a political party," but "a non-partisan organization to protect the agricultural classes." How it is possible, for the retiring President to make such statements, in the face of the fact that we see to the contrary almost every day?is more than our ''philoso phy" can fathom. Why what is more com mon than to find among the Resolutions of Tillman Clabs the determination set forth, and emphasised by the most vigorous lan guage, not to vote for any man opposed to Tillman and who does not support every Alliance measure whether favorable or un favorable to the party's interest. If this is not the political, submerged in partisanship, then we know not the force, or meaning of terms. An election for President resulted in raistDg J. Wm. Stokes of Orangeburg, and editor of the Cotton Plant, to that plr.ee. He was elected by acclamation, there being no other candidates. The other officers were re-elected. As will be seen below, in a clipping from one of our cotemporaries, Col. Leonidas L. Polk does not lay any stress on such milk and water definitions with which the retiring President saw fit to name their order. He plunged in medias res and appeared to think there was but one place fit for all dissenters, and that, where there is wailing and gnashing of teeth. He has earned our thanks for his candor; at least, in letting us know what they would do. The newspapers as it would seem have incurred his wrath for not thinking as be does, and should be all "boycotted." Mr. Polk ought to know that any effort made to cut off patronage from the News and Cou rier or any other paper would have only the effect of increasing it. Everybody would want it then to know the cause : "There is no over production," said Col. Polk, "and it ?3 not for lack of diversified crops. It is want of money, and through the statesmen the money has gone to Wall street, i The National government is for, of and by ? the ring. The Farmers' Ailiaoce is going to change this condition of things by education. The masses should know their condition. It j is not tariff redaction that is necessary or free trade. England is complaining. The finao I cial policy of the government is to suit the few at the expense of the many. The fight between the Democratic and Republican 1 national parties is but a side show. There is a measure in Congress now that the farmers must support?the sub-treasury scheme. The politicians say it is unconstitutional. I defy any lawyer to show its unconstitutionally and the constitutionality of the national banking system. Those Congressmen who will not support our demands we wiil elect to stay home." He brought a message from the people of the West and Northwest to the people of the South, he said. They would stand together and make the fight, and they would win. There were only thirteen farmers in the Na tional Congress : the lawyers were too largely represented. He advised that no member of the Alliance subscribe to the newspapers that attacked their political leader, Tillman, in this State. The Charleston News and Courier slanders their leader, he said, and any Alli ance man subscribing to it deserved to have a guardian appointed. The important thing for the Alliance to do, be continued, was to appeal to the Alliance of the North and Northwest to unite with the Sooth in con demning the Lodge bill and to request them to come to the aid of the South in prevent ing the passage of the bill, the interest and effect of which would not be to the benefit of any class of citizens. The sub-treasury bill was endorsed, and a resolution was passed declaring that it wag the sense of the body that no candidate for Congress should receive its support unless he favored measures approved by the Alliance. The Alliance was positive in its opposition to national banks, and demauded the removal of all taxes from State banks. A list of de mands upon the State legislature was made out, and it was decided that no candidate for tbe legislature should receive an Alliance vote unless he agreed to support tbe Alliance de mands. The News and Courier. Tbe News and Courier of last Monday, ap peared io a twelve-page form, aad afforded a striking exemplification of the push, activity aod energy embraced io its management. Of these twelve pages, seven of them were filled with & graphic aod most entertaining description of S par tan burg and engravings of its residences, factories, business houses, colleges, and leading men generally. a ? > ? - Converse College. We have received and examined the cata logue of Converse College, which is situated at Spartanburg, S. C. The course of instruc tion is abreast of the times and of a high grade. The aim of the corporators of this in stitution ?3 the higher education of the women of this State, and the names of these gentle men are sufficient guarantee that their inten tion will be carried out. Rev. B. F. Wilson, a brother of H. Frank Wilson, Esq., and a native of this County, is President of this col?ege. Catalogues will be mailed upon ap plication. The Summer Meeting Col. Thos. W. Holloway, Secretary of the State Agricultural aad "Mechanical Society, writes : In the matter of our Summer meeting at Rock Hill, August 6th, 7th aod tb, I have secured special rates of passage for visitors, and I desire through you to say to our friends in the Erstem part of the State that by taking the train which leaves Cheraw t? 45, and Florence 8 25, a m., close connection can be made at Caroden Junction 10 35, reaching Rock Hill at about 2 o'clock same day. "1 do hope and trust that our farmers all over the State will lay aside all other niHtters for the time and attend' the meeting which promises great good to the farming interests of the Stale. -??q>~ . ? - -cm Incidents of the Manning Meeting. One of the banners on the ground*, among others there displayed, was''Mahone started out a3 a Democrat." This was taken down early in the day, however, by the person get ting it up. Afterwards there was consider able talk as to what an outrage it would have beet:?4 a vile insinuation." But; there were a good many who failed to see anything more than a fact, well known, aud a suggestive warning given. To show how r.lindly they "go for Tillman" be was cheered in season and out. The lat ter bej;an one of his oft-told tales, aod before he had fairly beeun the applause was so loud as to drown the narrative. Ho replied : "Why didn't you wait'till the funny part came. I hadn't got there yet." Another vorifera'ioo followed this. Again, in telling, with sad emotion, how cold his reception bad been, there, four years ago. he received another spell of cheering Among the many negroes present one said to the other, trying io get him to cheer Tsll uian, that he needn't be afraid to doit, for the preacher told him?party urging tbe oilier?that "next year, they would be in power a<:ain " Perhaps this accounts for the wondrous fondness shown for the cause. -*mrM --?-?.. ?rm, Excursion to Aikansas and Texas. Un July ihr 29th. 30th and 31st round trip tickets will be on sale at all coupon station? via the Iron Mountain Route to all points in Arkansas and Texas at half the regular rates, and pood to return for 30 da;,s. Good to go one route and return another. For particu lars add ress. A. A. Gallaghkr, S. P. A., 103 Read House, Chattanooga, Teon. July 2?4 SOTJTH CAROLINA DEMOC EACY. Constitution of the Democratic Party of South Carolina, as Amended in State Conve~';on, at Columbia, S. C, Sept. 6, 1888. Article I.?There shall be ooe or more Dem ocratic Clubs organized io each election pre cinct, each of which Clubs shall bare a dis tinct title, "The-Democratic Club." and ehall elect a President, one or more Vice Pr?sidents, a Recording and a Corresponding Secretary, aod a Treasurer ; and shall have tbe following Working Committees, of not less than three members each, t?z : A Com mittee on Registration, an Executive Commit tee, and each other Committees as to each Club may seem expedient. Article II.?The meetings of the Clubs should be frequent after the opening of the canvass, and some member of the Club or in vited speaker deliver an address at each meet ing, if practicable. Article III.?The President shall hare power to call an extra meeting of the Club, and-members of the Club shall consti tute a quorum for the transaction of business. Article IV.?Tbe Clubs in each County shall be held together and operate under the control of a County Executive Committee, which shall consist of one member from each Club, to be nominated by tbe respective Clubs and elected by the Connty Convention, and euch other members as tbe Convention may add. Tbe Executive Committee, when elected, shall appoint its own officers and fili all va cancies which may arise when the Convention is not in session. The tenore of office of tbe Executive Committee shall be until the next general campaign, unless sooner removed or suspended by the County Convention. Article V.?County Democratic Conven tions shall be composed of delegates elected by tbe several local Clubs?one delegate for every Club, and an additional delegate for every twenty-five (25) enrolled members? with the right to each County Convention to enlarge or diminish the representation, ac cording to circumstances. This Convention shall be called together by the Chairman of the Executive Committee, under such rules as each County may adopt, and when assem bled shall be called to order by the Chairman of the Executive Committee, and proceed to elect from among its members a President, one or more Vice-Pres'dents, a Secretary and Treasurer. The Convention shall proceed to business, and when the same is transacted it shall adjourn sine die. Article VI.?The mode and manner of nominating candidates for County Offices or for tbe State, Judicial and Congressional Conventions shall be regulated in each County by the respective County Conventions. Article VII.?The State Convention shall be composed of delegates from each County, in the numeral proportion to which that CouDty is entitled in both branches of tbe General Assembly. Article VIII.?The officers shall be a Presi dent, one Vice-Presi dent from each Congres sional District, two Secretaries, and a Treas urer. Article IX.?The State Executive Com mittee shall be composed of three from each Congressional District. The delegates from tbe Counties comprising the Congressional District to nominate the candidates from that District, and the Convention shall then pro ceed to an election. The member represent ing South Carolina on the National Demo cratic Committee shall be ex q?cio a member of the State Democratic Committee Article X.?The Executive Committee shall elect its own Chairruan and other officers, and sball meet at the call of the Chairman or any five members, at such time and places as he or they may appoint. Article X?.?The Executive Committee sball bave power, by tbe vote of a majority of tbe whole Committee, to cal! a Convention of tbe Democratic Party of tbe State, at such time and place as it may designate ; and is charged with the execotion and direction of tbe policy of tbe party in the State, subject only to tbis Constitution, the principles de clared in tbe platform, and such instructions, by resolution or otherwise, as the Slate Con vention may from time to time adopt; and shall continue in office for two years from tbe time of election, or until the assembling of the next State Convention for the nomination of a State ticket, unless superseded by the action of tbe State Convention. And if any vacancy on the State ticket be occasioned by death, removal, or other cause, tbe Committee shall have power to fill the vacancy ; Provided, Tbis sball not apply to the office of Governor when there shall be sufficient time to calla' State Convention. Article XII.?When the State Democratic Convention assembles it shall be called to order by tbe Chairman of tbe State Executive Committee ; eball elect a temporary Presi dent, and shall proceed immediately to tbe election of permanent officers and the trans action of business. The Convention, when it bas concluded its business, shall adjourn sine die. And when a Convention is called by the Executive Com mittee, such Convention shall be composed of newly elected delegates. Any County, if it see fit, may at the same time choose delegates to attend two different State Conventions; Provided, The same be held not more than four months apart ; Pro vided also, That notice of the same be given in the call to elect such delegates.?Amend ment Sept. 6th, 1888. Article XIII.?Representation in Judicial and Congressional Conventions shall be on the same basis as in State Conventions. A majority of delegates sball be present at a Convention to constitute a quorum for nomi nating a candidate either for Congress or Solicitor. Tbe delegation of each County in a Congressional or Judicial Convention shall have power to fill aoy vacancy in tbe delega tion. And whenever any County is or shall be subdivided among two or more Congres sional Districts tbe delegates to tbe Conven tions of the several Congressional Districts sball be elected by tbe County Democratic Convention, and apportioned among the respective Congressional subdivisions of tbe County in proportion to popnlation. In every Convention to nominate a candi date for Congress, or for the office of Solicitor, a mnjority of the votes shall be necessary to a choice, and the votes shall be taken viva voce and recorded, unless there be but one candidate, in which event the vote may be taken by acclamation. As soon as a Con gressional or Judicial Convention has nomi nated the party candidate for Congress or Solicitor, it shall adjourn sine die ; and whenever a candidate to fill an unexpired term of either office bas to be nominated, it shall be dono by a new Convention of dele gales fresh from the people. The Executive Committee of each Coogressioncl District or Judicial Circuit shall consist of tbe several County Chairmen of the respective Counties and parts of Counties composing such District or Circuit, which Committee shall elect its own Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall continue in office for two years in a District and for four years io a Circuit, respectively, or until their successors shall have been elected. It shall require the con sent of a majority of the whole Executive Committee in any District or Circuit to call a Nominating Convention. The Executive Committee of each District or Circuit shall be specially charged in it3 discretion, except as herein provided, and subject to tbe State platform, as well as tinder the supervision of the State Executive Com mit tre, with the conduct of every election for Congressional Repr?sentatives or Solicitors in such District or Circuit ; ntid said Com mittee ahail meet at the call of the Chairman or of any three members at such times and places as l?e or they may appoint. Each Congressional Convention shall meet within its Congressional District, and each Judicial Convention shall meet within its Circuit. Each Congressional District or Judicial Circuit iu the State shall be at liberty to adopt the method of Primary election instead of the Convention plan for nominating candi dates for Congress or Solicitor, provided such method be determined upon by a Convention regularly called in the manner hereinbefore specified for that purpose among others. If such a method be adopted, the Convention adopting the samo shall fix the time when, and prescribe the rules under which sich elections shall be held. Provided, That such primary election shall be held on ihe same day in each County comprising such District or Circuit. Any Convention assembled in any Congres sionrt! District or Judicial Circuit for the pur pose of nominating a candidate for Congress or for Solicitor, is em powered to order ? Piimary election in such District or Circuit to uirtke such nomination ; Provided, ibis power shall not be exercised till after the General Elect' n in 1888.?Amendment ?Sept. Gtb, 1888. Article XIV.?The State Democratic Exec utive Committee shall request each County Committee to call a meeting in their respec tive Counties, to which all candidates for State offices shall be invited.?Amendment Sept. 6th, 1888. Call at Gaillard & Lenoir's and examine Into the merits of Plastico, a suti&titute. for wall paper or Kalsomiue. Grand Lodge of Good Templars of South Carolina. Mr. Ediior: Some of your readers will doubtless be glad io hear of the pleasant and successful meeting of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars held at Pelzer, in Anderson County, last week. The Grand Lodge met at 10 A. If., Tues day 22d instant, with G. C. T. Joel E. Brun 8on presiding. The representation was stronger than it had been for several years, and decided progress was evident in the re ports of the subordinate lodges. The subjects which brought forth most discussion as to our future work were that of having an official organ published in South Carolina, and secondly, putting a lecturer in the field. Plans were made which will in all probability give our Grand Lodge these two important aids in its'work for temperance and reform, in a short time; and the outlook now is bright for a year of successful work by the friends of temperance. The officers for the new year are, Joel E. Brunson, G. C. T.; T. . Berry, G. C ; Miss Ida Gues3, G. V. T.; Robt. Morrison, G. S. V. T.; Jos. Lindsay, G. S.; W, F. Rbame. G. T.; Rev. J. L. Sifly. G. Chaplain. The people of Pelzer gave the Grand Lodge a warm and cordial welcome, and the visitors brought away many pleasant recollections of that thriving factory town. I regret that I bave not time to tell something of Pelzer, aod among other things of the cordial relations existing between the owners of the property and the employees. They (the owners) have built a fine, large school house where three first class teachers are employed ten months in the year ; they have also erected an elegant aod commodious church, and near by bave a reading room, conveniently arranged, and well supplied with books, periodicals and papers. These and many other things show the kind feelings toward the employees, while the latter reciprocate in full by faithful work and orderly behavior. The entire town is the property of the mill, which is one among the largest in the State. Mr. E. A. Smythe is the popular President. The Lodge meets next year at Graham in Barnwell County. W. F. R. Rev. . Coke Smith. Many Columbians?and such have not been confined to the ranks of the Methodist denom ination by any means?have been congratula ting themselves that the Rev. A. Coke Smith, the distinguished Methodist disine, was to take up his residence in this city. At the recent meeting of the General Con ference of the M. E. Church, South, Rev. Dr. Smith was elected one of two assistant missionary secretaries, and as his work would be over a wide area Dr. Smith decided to make his home in Columbia, and had even taken steps towards selecting a house and moving bis family here the first of August. Yesterday his friends here were surprised to learn that something bad occurred that would prevent Dr. Smith from locating here. He has been tendered and has accepted the posi tion of Professor of Practical Theology at Vanderbilt University at Nashville, Tenn. This is a high compliment to Dr. Smith, and while his frionds bere will regret that its acceptance precludes the fruition of their hopes that he would become a citizen of Columbia, tbey will be proud of his perferment and will look for him to bear his new distinction with honor.? Columbia Register, July 27. wants: ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be inserted under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line. F?RM?N UNIVERSITY. GREENVILLE, S. C. THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS THE 24th, of September, 3890. Courses io Ancient and Modern Languages, Mathematics, Science, Metaphysics, and Literature are pro vided. Instruction thorough. For further information apply to, Db. C. MANLY, Pres. July 30 or Prof. H. T. COOK. University of South Carola, AT COLUMBIA, S. C. Graduate courses. TJnder-graduate courses for degrees?3 literary aod 6 scientific. Also shorter and elective courses. Professional courses in law, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, and Pedagogics. 9 well equipped laboratories ; 4 shops and model room ; new infirmary. Tuition fee, $40 per session ; other fees, $20 (including iufirmary fee covering medical attendance, medicines, etc. Table board, $10 to $12.50 per mouth. Rooms rent free. Total expenses, including fuel, lights, wash ing, books, etc., about $180. Tuition fee remitted to students certifying j their inability to pay it. Session opens first Tuesday in October. Entrance examinations held the preceding week July 30?8 J. M. E'cBRYDE, President. BETEL CL?SSlCAL M HLLITAST AC ADEB2 V. $95 M Session Prepares for Business* Univ. of Va., and West Point. Catalogue address ?iaj.A.G.^aiiTii.t?e^el Acadaniy, Vu ?-?_ REPORT OP THE CONDITION of the SIMONOS NATIONAL BANI At Sumter, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business, July 18th, 1890. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, $155,607 60 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, 715 60 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 18,750 00 Due from approved reserve agents 10,633 82 Doe from State Banks and bank ers, 595 51 Banking House, furniture, and fixtures, 600 00 Current expenses and taxe3 paid, 337 07 Premiums on U. S. bonds, 4,000 00 Bills of other Banks, 470 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents, 237 16 Specie, 6,277 55 Legal tender notos, 2,200 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treas urer (5 per cect. of circulation) 843 75 Total, $201,2C8 06 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, $75,000 00 Surplus fund, 8,750 00 Undivided profits, 1,657 14 National Bank Notes outstanding, 16,875 00 Dividends unpaid 228 00 Individual deposits subject to check, 60,195 41 Due to other National Banks, 495 36 Due to State Banks and bankers, 1,166 35 Note9 and bills re-discounted, 36,900 80 Total, $201.268 06 State of South Carolina, \ County of Sumter, j I, L. S. CARSON, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge aud belief. L. S. CARSON, Cashier. Subscribed ai:d sworn to before me this 28 th day of Julv, 1890. D. J. AULD, Notary Pub. Correct?Attest : R. M. WALLACE JOHN REID, \- Directors. R. D. LEE. July 30 SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Tax Executions, to me directed, will be sold at Sumter C. H., on the first M?NDA Y 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 binds of T. B. Johnson, E. Keels and others. W. S. Logan, 50 acres land, Mayesville, Township adjoining lands of T. S. Brunson, T. B."Johnston f.nd others. J. C. Simmons, one Lof in Town of Mayes ville, adjoining lands G. G. Rowland, Henry Williams and others. John Burrows, one Lot in Town of Mayes ville, adjoining lands of T. D. Foxworth, J. E. Mayes and others. Anna Davis, one Lot in Town of Mayes ville adjoining lands of Wm. Witherspoon, W. C. & A. R. R. and others. E. SCOTT CARSON, S. S. C. Sheriffs Office, July 23, 1890._ ~ BUILDING LOTS. SOME VERY NICE BUILDING LOTS, well located, for sale by H. HARBY. Sumter, S. C, July 23, 1890. THE SUITER IHSTfTOTE. FOUNDED 1867. - - CHARTERED 1888. The Twenty-Third Collegiate Year of this school for young ladies begins THURSDAY, SEP TEMBER 4th, 1890, and closes JUNE 13th, 1891. Surater has special advantages from its railroad connections, its healthfulness and its social and religious privileges. It is the purpose of the Principals to make the Institute, as near as practicable, a well regulated Christian home and its course of study equal in all respects to that of tbe best female colleges in tbis country. For terms and more detailed information as to course of study, and expenses, the public is referred to our printed Circulars. These may be obtained by addressing the "Surater Institute, Sumter, S. C." All communications thus addressed, will receive prompt attention. Mrs. L. A. BROWNE, Miss E. E. COOPER, July 9_Principals. MICI TO ALLIANCES We have secured a . LIMITED AMOUNT OF THE Adopted by the State Alliance, and will be able to furnish same to parties who send us their orders at early date. J. RYTTENBERG ? SONS. July 9?4 Mee te Atrnt BsMant. State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. In the Court of Common Pleas. William F. B. Ilaynsicorth, as Exec utor of the last will and testament of William Ilaynsicorth, deceased, Plaintiff, against Linton Hoioell, Elsie JJoicell, Rebecca Craig, Com modore Ilowell, John Ilowell, Peter Ilowell, Jane Skipper, John Ilowell, Junior, Jennie Ilowell, Martha Hoio ell, Mary Howell and Tena Searles, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. (Complaint not Served ) TO TUE DEFENDANTS above named: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action which is this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Plea9 for said County and to serve a copy of your answer to the said com plaint on the subscribers at their office in the City of Sumter, in said County and State within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of snch ser vice; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demaoded in the complaint. Dated April 24, A. D., 1890. HAYNSWORTH & COOPER, Plaintiffs Attorneys. July 16.?6 CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH RAILWAY. Schedule in effect July 16, 1890. Time at Charleston, 75th Meridian. Time South of Charleston. 90th Meridian. SOUTHWARD. 27 15 A.M. A.M. Lv. Charleston 4 00 7 20 Arv. Yemassee 5 04 8 38 Arv. Savannah 6 44 10 52 NORTHWARD 14 P. M. 37 A. M. 8 00 9 10 35 P. M. 3 00 4 28 6 40 38 P. M. A. M. Lv. Savannah 7 00 12 39 Lv. Yemassee 8 50 2 17 3 40 P. M. Av. Charleston 12 16 5 20 7 10 78 P. M. 8.10 9 53 A. M. 1 01 Trains 14, 36, 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. ra., arrive Charleston at 9 20 p. m. These trains stop at all stations. Trains 15 and 36 will stop at all stations. Connection for Beaufort and Pt. Royal made daily except Sunday by trains leaving Charleston 7.20 a. m., 8.00 a. m., and 3.00 p. m. Connection for Walterboro made daily ex cept Sunday, by traine leaving Charleston at 7.20 a. m., 8.00 a. m., and 3 00 p. m. E. P. McSWINEY, G. P. A. I ATLANTA, CHATTAH??eA, KH9XYSLL!, & CiNGINHATI, louisville, ashevills, amp zmmn r^ssts._ .3* -A-"5 Ii, 1800. ?v Brunswick.:U p.m.; S:20a.m. Lv Josup. 1-50 a.ra.j 10:40a.m. Ar Macon. I R:47a.m. 4:35 p.m. Lv Macon.! 7:02 a.m. | 4:40 p.m. Ar Atlanta. .?10:35 ajn.j S:10 p.m. Lv Atlanta.11:00 a.xn. 1:00p.m. Ar Rome.| 1:50 p.m.! 2:00a.m. Ar C'ha?t;mooga. i 5:00p.m. 6:15a.m. Ar Louisville . :23A. . 7:35 p.m. Ar Cincinnati .I 0: in a.m.' 7:30 p.m. Ar ICnoxvllle.? 6:35 p.m. 7:55 a.m. Ar Morristown.? S:!Op.ni.i 9:-J.r-a.m. Ar Hot Springs. 10:10 p.m.111 24 a.m. Ar Agheville. ?i2:35a.m.! 1:42 p.m. Ar Bristol ..?10:55 p.m. 112:25 p.m. Ar ?lade Springs. 1:02 a.m. 2:40 p.m. Ar Wythevule.I 2:30 a.m.f 415 p.m. Ar Roanoke.i 5:20 a.m.! 7:05 p.m. Ar Natural Bridge Ar Luray. .] 7:30a.m.l 8:32 p.m. .111:53 a.m.U2:37 a.m. Ar Lynchborg ... Ar Petersburg_ Ar Norfolk. .f 7:20 a.m.! 0:20 p.m. .?11:20 a.m. . I 2:0<Vp.rmj . Train leaving Brunswick at ll.O?p.m. carries Pullman .Sleepers Brunswick t<> Atlanta and Pull man Bullet Sleepers Jacksonville to Cincinnati, connecting at Romo with through Sleepers to Washington, and at Chattanooga with Pullman Sleepers for Memphis nnd the West; Train leaving Brunswick at S.20 a.m. connects at Macon with Pullman Sleeper forChattanoogaandat Atlanta with Pullman Sleeper for Knoxville whi>re Connections are made with Pullman sleeper for Philadelphia and New York, and Hot Springs and Asheville. " s??SlMKR^ EX cu PvSTON^ToX?TS^ TWO CENTS per mild travelled commencing May 15th. good to Ketiirn before Nov. Int._ No Iron-ol:?<r??icnxturei'oniractTIcbot?. Apply to Ticket Agents orto FRANK m. JOLLY, District Passenger Agent, No. 76 Went Bay St., Jacksonville, Flo. C. . IGIIT, B. W. WRENN. Asst. Gen'l Tas?. Agent, Gen'l Passenger Agent, A2 , CA. KsOXVILLB. ?E.N5. ?ilT CLIS JOB ?RT AT BOTTOM PRICES' WATCHMAN m SOUTHRON JOS OFFICE. PURELY MUTUAL. INCORPORATED 1847. UTUAL Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia. ASSETS, ?7? Jamary M, 1890. SURPLUS, $?8. THE COMING INVESVMENT. The matter of investment in life insurance is now attracting, the South, as it has already absorbed the Northern savi?gs. 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 pro?table 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 6 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, limitatiooft or re*& trictions. The iosured may travel or reside where be likes; he may eDgage in'" any avocation, no matter how hazardous; he may die from any canee or trader any circumstances; the only requirement is the payment of premino? as stipu lated in tLe policy. They are Non-Forfeitable. Every dollar paid the Company secures the member full value, in an equi table form, after three payments (in most cases after two). The Company's plans for "Extension" and "Paid-up" provide against loss to members who discontinue their policies. Cash Surrender. MaDy forms of policies permit a member to withdraw at any period of five years, others at the end of longer periods, as selected, taking with him io cash, the full reserve-value of his policy, inclusive of all surplus accumulation. Cash Loans. Certain policies contain the agreement to lend the member upon their security sixty-six percent, (being not less than $100.) of tbe 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 and commendable feature, that is omitted from the revised forms and plans of this well-tried and enduring institution. Are you insured by an incontestable, non-forfeitable policy, with liberal-feat-;-, ures such as tbe Penn Mutual issues 1 Is your estate secured, is your 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, aod invest a few dollars . with us annually, semi-annually or quarterly, and you may safely enjoy the/ balance of your income. For information apply to, A. C. PHELPS & CO., Agents, June 18 Sumter, S. 0. Um CHINA, City Drug Store* DEALER IN ? - Drugs and Medicines, Soaps, Perfumery, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes. Tooth Powder, Also, Paints, Oils* Glass, Putty, Floor Stains, Kalsomioe, all colors for rooms, Artists* Paints aod Brushes, Luster Paints, Convex Glasses. Nice line of Hanging and Stand Lamps, Lanterns, Shades, Wicks, Chimneys, Aov 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! RECEIVED DAILY. PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST AND GOODS ALWAYS FRESH. Remember TEAS, TEAS, TEAS is my specialty, at 50c., T5c, $1.00. Buv the great "hit" of 1890. A delicious dessert prepared in 5 minutes, "Westmoreland*" Egg Custard," with gift of beautiful imitation cut glassware iu colored cartoons with patea screw cap glass jar. Price, 50 cents each. Trr mv "Delicious Relish," the finest Catsup made, 35c. And my Shred Cocoanut for Puddings, &c, ? and h at 10 and 20 cents each. Also, prepared Cocoanut in pails, per lb.. 30c. Franco-American Soups, asserted, per can, 25c. Extracts, Orange, Straw: erry, Almond, Lemon and Vanilla at 15 to 25 cents. Succotash, (Corn and Brans, mixed) per can, 20c. Condensed Miuce 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 aod ground, in pound packages, 25c. Rio, parched and ground, by ourselves at 25c. PICNIC GOERS Will consult their interest by giving us a call before going elsewhere. Cross & Blackrills Jams, assorted, 20c. each or 2 for 35 cents. Orange Marmatade, 15c. each or 2 for 25 cents. A good table butter at 20c. Tomatoes, 2-ib. caos, 75 to 95 per doz. 3-lb. cans, $1-25 per dozen. Thurber's 3-lb. cans sugared Apricots, Peaches, Pears and Plums at 40 cents. These goods are certainly the finest that were ever placed on a market. Order one can ant|r you will be convinced. Richard & Robins' assorted canned meats, also, Fairbanks' assorted meats, any price. Ginger Preserves, J 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 Carp-' ina Railway, Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Road. JAMES ALLAN & CO., Feb. s 2S5 King St., Sign of Drum Clock. Charleston, S. C. . & SP AUW, INSURANCE AGENTS, Representing some of the best Fire Insurance Companies doing business in the. United States, for Sumter, Clarendon and Wiliiamsburg Counties, we beg to solicit a share of the patronage of our friends in these counties. FRANK N. WILSON, Manning. J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C. July 10?