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";-"v<V ' '--?:-, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1S5? and the 2V?e Southron in 1866. The IFofc&fltaA awd Southron now has the combined circulation and infiuence of both of the old papers, and is mani festly the best advertising medium in S sinter. Mr. Junius E. Scott, having had an advantageous business offer at his home, from Messrs Rig by & Co., of Manning, bas changed his mind in regard to moving to Sumter,. and given op his position ia the Watchman and South ern? Oar short connection, was very pleasant and we wish Mr. Scott much ^success. THE POLITIC?I. SITUATION. < y- It is difficult for any one to deter mine at this point of time, what will be ? v the effect of the action of the late Con vention on th? Democracy of the State. All the Ieaaliig papers and politicians appear to be eauaHy at sea on the sub ject. We pnbHah in another column two editorials from the Green ville News which present the conservative view, so to speak, of the situation, and may fairly be taken to represent that view, x The TiHraaii papers, representing one extreme, justify and approve of the coarse takes by the Convention. This was to be expected, of coarse. A ma jority of the anti-Tillman papers criti cise with more or less severity the ac tion of the majority of the Convention. * Both std?s are apparently beating'the air uncertainly, sot knowing what to think cr what to advise. In oar opinion, the adoption of a new ; oonstitovion for the party, and the elec tton_of a new Executive Committee, did not come within the par view of the Con vention's powers. Called for one and only one specific purpose, it transcend ed its powers when it undertook to do something besides what it was called for. To permit any other construction to be placed on such a call, would be to open wide the door to any and all sur prises and ochemes which the crafty or unscrupulous might choose to spring upon such a body. Our strongest ob jection to such action is that it is de cidedly and obnoxiously undemocratic. It may, sometimes, accord with the will of the people at large. At other times it is certain to contravene that will. In sich a ease, the question arises, Are the people bouud by such action ? They may choose to ratify and confirm it, in some eases, bot since it is a poor rale that dees not work both ways, it most . be conceded that if it be wrong in one instance it must also be wrong in both. Hence, to attempt to anticipate, fore 8*alf and bind the people by action not contemplated when they elected their representatives, is subversive of all Democratic methods and precedents. When the Charleston World prints at the head of its columns the dictum of Capt. Daw80Q as to the power of the Convention of 1880, it insincerely and disingenuously suppresses the fact that the ?cope of the Convention's call em braced not only one primary purpose, but, also "such other business as the Convention may deem proper." The declaration of Gen. Conner, also parad ed by the World, must be construed in the same light, for he spoke the words with reference to the same Convention of 1880, and had the call before him as he spoke. It is indeed a melancholy day when men, to carry out their pur poses, suppress such parts of the truth as virtually to suggest a falsehood of the deepest dye, and seek to impose that falsehood on those who have not access to the original sources of infor mation which would enable them at a glance, to see that they were being hoodwinked and misled. This is inde fensible and oxtrageo?8. As to the possible conflicts to arise between the new Committee and the old, under the new constitution and the old, we cannot tell as yet. The new Com mittee will meet at Colombia to-mor row. Upon its action and position de pends the gravest issues. If they shall aggravate and antagonize the old Com mittee, the secession may become a split. One or ..he other mast surrender, which will it be? If, on the other baud, the coarse of the new Committee is conservative and conciliatory, the threatened split may yet be averted. The essential features of the campaign, however, remaia unchanged. Men are still for or against Tillman. Not until nomination* are made by the September Convention wili we know exactly where we are. We presume that if Till man is nominated, he will be accepted and voted for by the party generally. Would such a presumption be warrant able in case some other man shall re ceive the nomination ? Both sides are pledged to stand to and abide by the nominations, bat the Tillman men pledged themselves to that course with the mental understanding that Tillman will be the nominee. Should he not be will they evade their pi dge ? We simply ask the question ; we do not at tempt to make answer for them. Underlying all these things is anoth er matter of most serions import. The fact is apparent to all except the wil fully blind that the people of our State are already deeply aod broadly divided. No longer like a stonewall do our solid sod undivided ranks face the sleepless foe. Rather through the open breach already existing, we seem to be inviting their assault. We are acting as if no such thing as a repablican party exists jo South Carolina, and are proceeding wi& the same reckless disregard of consequences a;j if there was not even a si ogle negro in the State, whereas the proportion of 6 to 4 in their favor still holds, if it be not even greater since the last census was taken. Their inorease in the decade preceding was in a high er ratio than that of the whites. It is presumable that the same is true of their increase in the last decade. Is it not time to take this fact into considera tion t Brayton has called a Republican Convention to meet in Columbia Sept. 17th to elect an Executive Committee, and to transact such other business as may be deemed advisable. Is it not plain, that if they shall then see that the Democracy is hopelessly divided, they will nominate and run a State ticket. The Register says not, but its decision is based on a very slender basis of facts. The entire record of the republican party is in favor of the idea that if they shall see a chance to win, they will make the effort. To put our people at ease under the circumstances, is, in our judgment, a fatal mistake. If eternal vigilance be the price of liberty, it is also the condition of safety, and it is rankest folly to say that with everything favorable to produce in difference in the minds of those who do not favor the successful democratic : nominee, whoever he may be, we should [ pay no heed to this call for a republi can convention, when it may mean our return to negro rule, in whole or in We can but hope that the necessity will become apparent of relegating to the rear, extremists of all sorts, and the placing of conservative men at the wheel. This is no time for partisans, no occasion for the triumph of faction. We are in the midst of an extremely grave crisis in the history of our State. We are confronted by conditions that are new and strange to us. We are groping in the dark. Let every step be taken with deliberation?every, word weighed with due caution?and every energy bent, not to elect "our man/7 but to do what is best for the interests of our State and her people. THE POUR^TJNDR"?b. The conference called by Chancellor Johnson to meet in Colombia on the 26th in st., has before it matters of most serions import. Upon its action depends, in large part, the safety, honor, and welfare of the State and the Democratic party. A thorough and dispassionate review of the existing status of affairs should be made by the conference. Statesmanship and pa triotism should characterize their coun sels. It is therefore the bounden duty of those who attended the former confer ence, to attend this. No plea of duty at home should avail to supersede the higher duty they owe to their State, now in the agonies of political travail. They mnst not content themselves with what they have done, but should go on to complete their work. All others who love their State should aI?o add their counsel and advice. There should be no turning back, no weak surrender, no trifling, but bold, manly, discreet, and patriotic action such as best befits oar emergency. Maj* W. H. Brawley, of Charleston was nominated yesterday on the first ballot, by the Congressional Convention of the First district which met in Charles ton. ? ? "? m Mr. J. L. M. Irby, as Chairman, has issued a cull to the State Democratic Executive Committee requesting the members to meet at the Grand Central Hotel in Columbia, S. C , on Thursday, 21st inst., at 8 o'clock P. M. ? 11 - In the U. S. Senate yesterday Sena tor Quay's resolution that was expected to tie up the Force Bill for this sesion, was postponed for a day. Sherman, Hoar and (Spooner are doing their ut most to pass the bill ; but Quay is still confident that he will get his resolution through. I ? m t tmmm The Republican Rally. A call for Republican State Conven tion, 1890, has-been issued from the rooms of the Republican State Execu tive Committee, dated Columbia, S. C, August loth, 1890, to meet at Colom bia, S. C, on Wednesday, the 17th day of September next, at 12 M., to elect an Executive Committee for the State, and to transact such other business as may be deemed advisable. It is signed by Ellery M. Brayton, Chairman, and by John A. Barre, Secretary. "Such other business as may be deemed advisable, may im l?de the pat ting up a Republican State ticket, al though the lights of the party admit that this as a very remote possibility, depending on a split in the Democratic party. It is more likely that it refers to a fight for County officers in some Counties where they deem that they have a fighting chance. The scramble for Congressional places in several of the lower districts of the State, with the hope of being ruled in by the Reed process, will per haps engross all their attention and effort and leave them little chance for aggressive State movements.?Colum bia Register, August 17. Death of a Giantess. St. Louis, Mo , August 15.?Anna McGown, known far and wide for her obesity, was buried to-day. The woman weighed over 500 pounds before death, and the coffin, an immense affair especially constructed for her, weighed 400 more. She was removed from the house on skids and elevated to the hearse with a derrick. The grave was a small cellar in size, being eight feet long, eight feet deep and six feet wide Another derrick was made to do duty iu loweri?g the woman to her last res ting place. Many readers of papers have con ceived the idea tbac the editor endorses every line he publishes, but the idea is a very absurd one, as through the medium of the country paper all issues are ventilated and an editor would have to bear a heavy load if he was held res ponsible for all that appears in the everage country weekly paper^ BILL ARP TELLS IT. In one of his recent letters Bill Arp gives a talk he has had with a big Alliance man on the proposed changes to be effected by the Alliance people in Georgia when they get control of pnblic affairs : I heard a big Alliance man say, We'll show yon how to ran a legisla ture when our boys get there. The boys will eat breakfast by sun up, just like they do at home, aod in an hour I more you will hear a horn blow at the I capitol and they will all be there and go to work, and there won't be any fooling around and no excuses nor absentees, nor going down town to get a drink, nor running off on excursions to Tybee and Chautauqua. Mark Hardin shan't have fourteen clerks, dog on him, but he shall do the clerk ing himself. We cant do without him, and don't expect to, but he will have to knuckle down to work. The last session cost ?150,000, but the next won't cost the third of it. I'll bet any man a suit of clothes it don't. We are goiog to rent out about half the State House. Every one of them stall fed fellows have got a front room, and a back room, aod a sanctum and a sanctorum, aod a fifty-dollar sofa to sleep on, and they have their business hours jast like the banks, and you can't see 'em only when yon don't want to see 'em ; and they haven't got to go to mill, either, or take up the fodder, dog on 'em. We'll straighten out their trace chains when the boys get there." "I hear," said I, "that some of your members are opposed to George Lester for Attorney-General because he is a lawyer." "Well, yes," said he, "some of 'em was, but I told 'em that George was a poor man and a good soldier, and was 00 lawyer to hurt, and I think they will go for him. I know he ain't much of a lawyer, for I had a case in bis court when be was judge, and he decided it pintblank against me, though I knowed 1 wa9 right all the time. No, he ain't much of a lawyer, but we don't expect to need any?we are going to run the machine in a commonsense farmer way, without any red tape or Sallymagundy, and if these judges and solicitors don't do better than they have been doing, we'll turn 'em all out and put in some old fashioned farmers who doo't know much law, but do know a power of gospel and high natral justice. There's too much trigger work goiog on. The courts have been three years trying to hang that devil, Woolfolk, and be ain't bung yet. We could have tried him in Euharlee's justice court in three days, and hung him aod saved twenty thousand dollars that it has already cost Bibb County. It's the lawyers that do it all, and the judges keep on letting 'em and if they don't change their ways we'll abolish the whole con cern. There's too much law and too maoy books anyhow, and everytfme a lawyer makes a speech he gets some newspaper to say it was the greatest speech of his life. But we'll straighten 'era out, and put about two-thirds of 'em in the cotton^)atch." Well, maybe these farmers will reform some things, for our folks are getting a little loose in the socket. All's well that ends well. Bill Arp. Notification from Cbairman Irby to County Chairmen to Call County conventions. Headquarters of the State Democratic Ex Committee Columbia. S C, Aug. 16, 1890 To the County Chairmen : By resolutiou of this committee the call, as already made, for the State Convention to assemble in the City of Columbia on Sept. 10, 1890, was duly confirmed, and the Secretary was or dered to notify you to call your respec tive County Conventions together and elect, in strict conformity to the consti tution, yoor delegates to the said State Convention. Your special attention is directed to the second proviso in the amendment (1888) to the Constitution, Article XII. which according to information received by this committee, has been, either ignored or miseontrued in several instances by County Conventions which have elected delegates to both the Septem ber and August Conventions without hav ing first given "notice of the same in the call to elect such delegates " By order of the State Executive Committee. J L. M. Irby, Chairman. G. Duncan Bellinger, Seo. Barnwell, S. C All of the county newspapers of the State are respectfully requested to copy (without charge) the above for the in formation of their respective County Chairmen. G. D. Bellinger. ??* ? Pay Up and Stop, if You Prefer. The Cheraw Reporter, in its las? is sue has the following to say : Some people seem to think that The Reporter is going to "bust'-' because a few Ttllmanites have discontinued their papers. Perhaps they do uot know that others have come io who are just as good pay, and perhaps a little better. We 6ay to those people who are so soli citous about the Reporter, that The He porter will be in much greater danger of breaking if it continues to run a long list of Tillman subcribers that it has been running a long time with very little remuneration, than if these same subcribers pay up and order their pa pers stopped. Why, friends, you have no idea what a boon it would be to us if you would pay up?The Reporter could run on that, without collecting any thing from advertisements, job work, and other subscribers, for several ! months. Now come up and pay up. gentlemen, and stop your paper or not I ?just as you choose?just so you pay up it makes no difference to us which you do. New Remedy for Roaches. W. R. Jennings has discovered a very effective and simple means of get ting rid of roaches. It is simply to put a toad in any room that is infested with them. Last summer a large toad got into the postoffi^e and remained there J over night. Afterward the office was 1 clear of roaches until a few weeks since, when they re-appeared. Another toad j was placed in the room, and the roaches again disappeared. Charles Doyle was greatly annoyed by these vermin. lie was told about the remedy, and placed a small toad in his saloon, which clear ed it of roaches iu a very short time. Tbe would be reformer who looks j upon the Democratic party as a side I issue will wake up some morning and find himself side tracked.? WiL Star. Convention Comments. Greenville Nerca, August 15. It might have been a good deal better; bat it might have been a great deal worse. So far as we can gather from study of the various accounts given of the proceedings, abundant cause for hope and confidence in the future welfare of the party and State is given by the action aud course of the Tiilman delegates. Let us be : ..r in cur judgment. These men are cur fellow citizens and fellow Democrats and are entitled to have their acts and words weighed fairly. They had everything their own way. They controlled the convention absolutely. They were exasperated by a steady and galling opposition. Yet we can not see where they took unfair advantages, denied the opposition any rights or did any thing to injure the State. They were not entirely considerate, but con sideration for the minority is rarely an ele ment in practical politics and we think the condactof the anti-Tillman delegates indica ted that if they had bad the power tbey would have used it with more severity than was used against them. The convention had the right to elect its temporary chairman. The custom has been otherwise because there has not heretofore beeD a faction fight in the party. We can not blame the majority for using the power and right it had and refusing to take chances. Circumstances might bave developed to give the temporary chairman large and important powers. By declining to nominate a State ticket or to attempt such nomination the convention proved its good sense, moderation and con servatism. The same qualities and proper consideration for the good name and welfare of the State are manifested in the resolutions concerning the State debt. Legally it is a question whether the con vention bad the right to elect a new Execu tive Committee and form a new constitution. The new constitution is in one or two provisions a partisan document. The provis ion against the organization of new clubs, for instance, is unfair to the anti-Tillman side; so is the provision that in the cities there can only be two clubs for each polling place. Under this Greenville, for instance, with 1,200 Democratic voters can have but four clubs while a township with 300 voters may have six. This is one of the few blemishes to the convention's work. Perhaps if the anti Tillman men had remained in the convention they could have secured a change or modifica tion in these matters. The convention does not give ns reason to think any better than we did before of Tiil man and some of his chief supporters ; but it confirms the belief we have held all along that the rank and file is all right. The great body of the men who are supporting Tiilman are just, patriotic and conservative aod may be trusted to act fairly and discreetly and to refuse to follow any reckless or evil leader ship. We do not understand the purpose of the delegates from Charleston, Sumter Richland, Beaufort and Georgetown who withdrew from the convention. Their action was, at the best, dangeroas and unwise. If they inten ded only to organize and prepare and issue a protest, that document can speak for them. If they intended to organize a split in the party they have committed political suicide and, without sufficient provocation, struck a blow at the life of the State which will be ineffectual only because their power is slight. They will find no sympathy here and we believe, little any where. The masses of the people will stand by the Democratic party as now organized and its nominees. They will not regard legal technicalities or fine points of parliamentary practice. Tbey will know ODly that a regularly called, duty elected, representative convention of the Democrats of this State has by overwhelming majority taken certain action. They will stand by that action aod regard all who refuse to be bound by it as bolters. The upper counties may be trusted to give all the majorities neeied to overcome any defection or alliances with Radicals elsewhere. We are Democrats We stand by the party, Tillmanites and anti-Ttllmanites. If Ben Tiilman is nominated by the September con vention and the best man in South Carolina is nominated against him, this country will roll up a vote for him which will astonish the natives, and The Greenville News will help with all its power to do the work. Hurrah for the regular domocracy and the nominee of the September convention ! Down with bolters, kickers and splitters of high and low degree, wherever they bail from and whoever they are I The Situation as It Is. Greenville News, Avgust 16. There is much doubt and confusion in the public mind regarding the present political situstiou iu this State, arising from the wide ly ditfering statements of purpose and opinion coming from those supposed to know what tbey are talking about and from the unusual methods and proceedings of the factions. The statement of the seceding delegates, printed to-day, and the interview with Col onel Hoyt give much light on the condition ofa'Jairs. We shall have matters straight ened out presently and by some study of the facts we can see where we are. The Democratic party of South Carolina is not sp'it. There is no bolt. The delegates who seceded did not under take to form a separate convention or to do anything conflicting with the acts of the reg ular couvendon. They left the convention because, in their opinion, that body was going beyond its powers. They did nothing more than to prepare for the public and issue a statement cf the reasons for their action. The party has now two constitutions, con flicting iu some important respects, and two executive committees. It ?3 not likc-'y that any question will arise under the cooktitutions or that there will be a conflict of authority between the executive committees between now and the meeting of the September Convention. If that conven tion confirms the new constitution and the new Executive Committee both will stand beyond dispute. In our judgment the action of the majority of the convention in forcing the new consti tution and the new Executive Committee was an unnecessary and unwise use of its power, and the action of the minority in withdraw ing was useless, dangerous and unnecessary. That action of the minority, with its purpose left in doubt two days, gave the impression that there was a split, injured the State and seriously weakened the opposition to Tiilman. All that is done, however, and there is no use in crying over spilt railk. What we have to do is to look to the future and guard the State and party against dangers which may result during the next four week3 from tbe situation as it stands. A conflict between the two constitutions and two committees will not come unless it is forced. There is not likely to be any need or use for forcing it. It wili not be forced un less by extreme men on one side or the other eager to gratify personal or partisan hatred or to achieve uume&ning triumphs over their opponents. The mass of the people on both sides wish to avoid and prevent any such conflict. They differ honestly in their opinions regarding Tili man but they are for the State and party. They seek no personal ends and have no interest in the matter beyond the welfare of their fellow citizens and themselves If the feelings and wishes of tbe people of the country hud been fairly expressed and ac cepted Tiilman would not h-ive been put up for Governor in the first place and all the row and doubt aud trouble we have had would have been avoided. If the feelings ; and wishes of the rank and file of the aoti Tillm*n people had been regarded there would not have been the bitter and irritating talk and action ajrainst him that we have heard and seen. The mass of the delegates to the August convention were disposed for pea<e. They were sent there to defeat the primary and they did it. They were jealous and suspicious of the able and hard fighting minority and it was natural that they should be. Cut they were willing to listen to reason, they avoided extreme use of their power. If reports tie true, they were wil iiiijr to compromise and to leave the matter of a new constitution open until the September convention and that arrangement was pre vented oui y bv a misunderstanding. We think ti e people can be trusted to carry the old State through this dangerous time. They ought to unite in repressing their extreme men and in forbid wur extreme action on one side or the other. There is no need l'or a dangerous issue between this time and the September convention and the people can take care that no such issue is made. We can fight Tiilman with all our power. There is no new reason why we should not fight him and the last convention gives us many new reasons why we should. Let it be distinctly understood, however, that the anti-Tillman Democrats are Democrats heart and soul arid are willing to sink their pre ference and feelings whenever the unity and ! safety of the party and St*te demand it and that they intend to stand loyally by the j nominee of the September Convention agaiust ' anybody. Let it be proclaimed so loudly and clearly that all may anderstand that any attempt to bolt or to defeat Tillman with the help of Radical votes will be regarded and treated as treason to the party and the State. Let the people stand firm for the democracy and for South Carolina and we will go safely through the most trying and dangerous time we have known in fourteen years. Let no man waver in his allegiance to his senti ments and principles or falter in any fight he may be making inside the party for what he believes to be right or against what he believes to be wrong. Let every man set his face against any oppression or injustice to bis fellow Democrat of opposing belief and insist on fair play, moderation a?d pood faith. Let no man allow himself to be frightened from his position by bluster or driven from it or into folly and wrong by the loud and empty talk of. the reckless or foolish. i?IM?-?? - (From our Regular Correspondent.) WASHINGTON LETTER. Washington., D. C. Aug. 18, 1890 Will Mr. Harrison dare to jump into the breach in his party in the Senate? He has been asked, aye begged, by Senator Hoar, who recently expressed himself as preferring to see every manufactory in New England in ashes and the mechanics reduced to 50 cents a day and a diet of cod-fish, than to see the failure of the Force bill, and his associates to come to the rescue. Mr. Harrison favors the Election bill, and ever since bis election he has bitterly hated Senator Quay on account of the patronizing manner with which be treated his highness ; therefore, if be did as he would like to, he would throw the weight of his influence, which isn't very heavy after all, against Mr. Quay, but be hesitates, be cause he fears that Mr. Quay may succeed in having his resolution shelving the Force bill and appointing August 30 as the day for taking a vote on the tariff bill adopted by the Senate. Can Mr. Quay get his resolutions passed? To what estent will the Democrats support it ? It now looks as if the fii3t question might be answered in the affirm it: ve, and that the democrats in a body will support the Quay resolution, not because they endorse it but because they recognize in it a weapon to whack more than half the republican party over the head. The democrats would ranch prefer continuing the debate on the tariff bill for that debate is making hundreds of demo cratic voters every day, but if Quay should be defeated he and his followers would prob ably be willing to vote with the rest of the republicans to adopt a "gag" rule and pass both the tariff and election bills. Senator Veit says the tariff bill is worse than the election bill. Prominent republicans openly admit that the fight which is now going on in the Senate baa ai ready practically settled the Congres sional election in favor of the democrats. The openness with which Mr. Quay is acting for the special interests of a single clique of moaied men so disgusted some of the republi cans tbat they announced their intention to defeat certain clauses of the tariff bill. As quick as the telegraph could notify these men, and special trains could bring them, a dele gation was before the Senate Finance commit tee demanding, not politely asking, wbat these rumor3 meant. The republican mem bers of that commi; tee humbly informed them that their interests should be taken care of as bad been promised them when they made their campaign contributions, and these rob bers of the toiling millions returned whence they came. Representative Baker, of New York who enjoys the notoriety of being the only man who ever had a resolution returned to him by a vote of the Housp, because of its bad taste, made an ass of himself again by offering a resolution reflecting upon Mr. Mills because of his making tariff reiorm speeches. It was too much even for Speaker Reed, and he certainly isn't over-squeamish about such things. Mr. 3aker was asked to withdraw the resolution but he refused, insisting upon having it printed in the Record. The speak then quietly ignored Mr. Baker and the House proceeded to business and he did not get his resolution printed. Public opinion is a great lever. Secretary Windom has decided that the prices paid by the Government for silver bullion shall be made public. They never should have been hid. The republicans don't do much talking these days about a congresssional re-apportion ment this year. Cause why ; the Census shows that the South will gain instead of lose Congressmen. Few werks past Superin tendent Porter has worked his force night and day to get the count completed in order tbat ihe re-apportionment might be made ; hut the result has not been just what was anticip?t*d, and re-apportionment will net be rande. The population of the country is in round numbers 64.000,000. Recognizing the fact that the Congressional campaign this year was to be run on "gall" and "bood'e" Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson, who has an unlimited supply of the former, is to become the boss dog of the Republican Congresional Campaign commit tee. The "boodle" will be furnished by the usual crowd. The anti-lottery bill was passed by the House Saturday afternoon by a unanimous vote. After numerous scares the River and Har bor bill went through 'he Senate Saturday. ??mm*~ ? This country exported last year 40, 000.000 bushels of wheat and imported 1,900 bushels. This shows the im perative necessity (?) of levying an im port duty on wheat to protect the Amer ican farmer. Machinery. Boilers, Engines, Saw Mills, Inspirators, Cotton Gins and Presses, Leather and Rub ber B*ltmg, Oils, Pipe, Iron Fittiugs, Brass Valves. Mowers and Horse Rakes, and all Mill, Gin, and general supplies for Machinery. C. S. Matthiksskn, Main St., Sumter, S. C. No liniment is in better repute or more widely known than Dr. J. H. McLean's Vol canic Oil Liniment. It is a wonderful remedy. Many people habitually endure a feeling ot lassitude, because they think they have to. If they would taKe Dr. J. H. McLean's Sarsa parilla this feeling of weariness would give place to vigor and vitality. vljul Call at Gaillard & Lenoir's and examine into the merits of Plastico, a substitute for wall paper or Kalsomine. "STTjOSEPH'Sl ?C?D?MYr SUMTER, S .C. EXERCISES will be resumed ou MON DAY, SEPTEMBER 1st. For terms, etc., apply to the Directress, SISTER M. JOSEPH. Aug 20?Oct 1._ SUMTER GRADED SCHOOLS. THE SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF the Citv Schools will open on Monday, Sept. 8th, 1890, at 9 o'clock. New scholars proposing to enter the white department will report to Mr. J. B. Duffie, Supt., at the Moses house on Monday, Sept. 2, at 9.30 o'clock, a. m., in order to be graded. Those proposing to enter the Colored department will report on the same day at the same hour at the Lincoln School house, for examination and grading. Tenus of tuition for non-residents the same as last year. JOHN KERSHAW. Chmn. Bd. Sch. Com'rs. Aug. 20?3t. ~To Teachers S Contraste. SEVEN FEMALE TEACHERS?FIVE white and two colored?are wauted in Privateer School District. ?also? Sealed bids are invited for one School bouse, specifications for which can be had from either of the Trustees, or the undersigu ed. Applications and bids must he received on or before the first Saturday ^the 7th day) of September, next. By order of the Board of Trustees. J.D.BRADFORD. Aug. 20?3t Clerk of Board. FSLEY?fo? FEM?LE Im Win In I #"l I WIII?TITIITE -8TAUNTON. VIRGINIA.III U IE Opctr: Sep. is, lsyn. duo of tin* most Tii u?h and Attractivo Schoolsfor Voting ta :es in tlie Union. Conservatoryconrseid Music. Unsurpassed :nlvantntos in Art. Elocution and Calisthenics. Kti?! t'?mraercT?l Course. Situation cr:onl. Climatb unsurpassed. Pupils from nineteen States. Terms low Sv<-tri:il Inducements to pernc>n? at a dis tance. For the fow terms and rrroat advantages of tin* 01vl>r:it<'<l Virginia School, write f??r .i C?talvgu? io \\ 31. A. JlAKKlS,ri(.-d*t,Stauutoi), Va. WANTS. IOFFER MY SERVICES to the business men of Sumter as bookkeeper, or in any oiher capacity that will afford me a fair sal ary. C. M. Hurst. ADVERTISEMENTS of fire lines or less will be inserted under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cent3 per line. i?OHINE SHOP. All kinds of MACHINE WORK REPAIRS can be had in Sumter, at short notice, and in the very best class of work, at the shop re cently opened by the undersigned on Liberty Street, near the C. S. & N. Depot. Boilers Patched, and Mill and Gin Work a Specialty. Prompt attention given to work in the country, and first class workmen sent to at tend to same. Call at the shop or address through Sumter Post office Aug 13 EDGAR SKINNER. SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions, to me directed, will be sold at Sumter C. H., ou ih? first MONDAY and day following in September 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 : George W. Jooes, 272 acres Land in Spring Hill Township, adjoining lands now or form erly of Mrs. M. S. Smith, Mrs. Maxcy, W. B. Colclough and others. Bank of New Hanover, 428 acres Land in Mayesville Towuship, adjoining Lands of T. B. Johnston, W. P. Plowden and others. Edward Harvin, 66 acres Land in Man chester Township, adjoining Lands of Estate Jno. Owens, Phillip Scott and others. M. L. Keels, 1 Lot in Shiloh Township, adjoining Lands of W. J. McLeod, J. W. Hodge and others. Mrs. Mary E. Keels, 1 Lot in Shiloh Town ship, adjoining Lands of F. Joye, M. A. Pigete, W. J. McLeod and others. Charlotte Locklair, 16 acres Land in Mayesville Township, adjoining Lands of Jos. McElveen, C. C. Wilson and others. John Williams, 26 acres Land, in Lynch burg Township, adjoining Lands of C. Brooks, W, H. Wilson and others. E. SCOTT CARSON, S. S. C. Sheriffs Office, Aug. 9, 1890. FOR SALE, ATOZER & DIAL PORTABLE ENGINE. 7 inch cylinder 10 inch stroke, in good order and now in use. -also A 60-SAW BROWN GIN WITH CON DENSER. This property can be bought low and on easy terras if applied for at once. The only reason for selling is that it is too small for the business now engaged in, and the owner desires a larger engine. ApDly to Aug. 6?4t INGRAM & SUDER. State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. In Re the Estate of Hazi Garey, Dec'd. ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate, of Hazi Garey, deceased, will present the same properly.attested, and all persons in any way indebted to said Estate, will make nayraent to WM. J. ANDREWS, or MILLER PeLEON, Aug. 6?3t. Executors. Estate of f?rs. A. E. Dennis, DECEASED. WE WILL APPLY to the Judge of Pro bate of Sumter County, on Sept. 6th, 1890, for a final discharge as Executors of said Estate. WM. R. LAW, W. A. GREGG, R. E. DENNIS. Aug. 6?4t. FURMAN UNIVERSITY. GREENVILLE, S. C. THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS THE 24tb, of September, 1890. Courses in Ancient and Modern Languages, Mathematics, Science, Metaphysics, and Literature are pro vided. Instruction thorough. For further information apply to, Dr. C. MANLY, Pres. July 30 or Prof. H. T. COOK. Bma MCAL ?B? H??JTM academy. $95 M session Prepares for Business, Univ. of Va., Snd West Point. Catalogue addrsss Lr:.A.G.S?iTHtBe;hei Academy,Ya.| THE . ~ SUMTER INSTITUTE. 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. Sumter has special advantages from its railroad connections, its healthful Des? 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 the best female colleges in this country. For terms aod 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 "Sumter Institute, Sumter, S. C." All communications thus addressed, will receive prompt attention. Mrs. L. A. BROWNE, Miss E. E. COOPER. Julv 9 Princ:jiils. Notice to Atent Defendant State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. In the Court of Common Pleas. William F. B. Haynsicorth, as Exec utor of the last will and testament of William Haynsicorth, deceased, Plaintiff, against Linton Ho well, Elsie Jloicell, Rebecca Craig, Com modore Hoicell, John Hoicell, Peter Jloicell, Jane Skipper, John Hoicell, Junior, Jennie Hoicell, Martha Hoic ell, Mary Hoicell and Tena Searles, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. (Complaint not Served ) TO THFJ 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 Pleas for said County and to serve a copv 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 such 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 j demanded in the complaint. Dated April 24, A. D , 1890. HAYNS WORTH & COOPER, Plaintiffs Attorneys. Julv 16?6_ MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. OFFICE OF THE SUMTER ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. Sumter. 53 C, Aug. 13, 1890. \MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Sumter Electric Light Company j wiil'be held at the hall of the Sumter Steam Fire Engine Co., on the 13th day of Septem I her next, at 5 o'clock, P. M., for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for the ensu i ing year. Also, for considering the advisa bility of increasing the capital stock of the company, not exceeding 58,000 00, and for I the transaction of any other business. R. M. WALLACE, D. J. Auu>, President. Sec. aud Treas. Aug. 13 CHILL AND FEVER TONIC CURES EVERT POP. ; One bottle guaranteed to cure any case of Malarial Fever or Neuralgia, or money refunded. PRICE, 50 CENTS PER BOTTLE. For sale by Dr. A. J\ China, and J. F. W. DeLorme. August 6?ly J ^5L- ?T. CHINA, City Drug Store* DEALER IN Drugs and Medicines, Soaps, Perfumery, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brashes. Tooth Powder, Also, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Floor Stains, Kalsoroiue, all colors for rooms, Artiats' Paints and Brushes, Luster Paints, Convex Glasses. Nice line of Hanging and Stand Lamps, Lanterns, Shades, Wicks, Chimneys, ke. TOBACCO AND CIGARS. Keep the following popular brand of Cigars : "Plumb Good," "C-otom House," "Rebel Girt." June 4 FRESH GARDEN SEED. Prescriptions carefully compounded. PURELY MUTUAL. INCORPORATED 184 THE FEM MUTUAL Life Insurance Company of ^j^adelphia. , $15,174078. Jannary M3 1890. SURPLUS, $2; 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 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, limitations or res* trictions. The insured may travel or reside where he likes ; he may engage IB any avocation, no matter bow hazardous; be may die from any cause or under any circumstances ; the only requirement is the payment of premium as stipu lated in the policy. They are Non-Forfeitable. Every dollar paid the Company secures the member fall valae, in an eqtii table form, after three payments (in most cases after two). The Company's plans for "Exteosiou" and "Paid-up" provide against loss ta members who discontinue their policies. Cash Surrender. Many 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 bim in cash, the full reserve-value of bis policy, inclusive of all surplus accumulation. Cash Loans. Certain policies contain the agreement to lend the member upon their security sixty-six per cent, (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 and commendable feature, tbat is omitted from the revised forms aod plans of this well-tried and enduring institution. Are you insured by an iocontestible, non-forfeitable policy, with liberal feat ures such as the Penn Mutual issues? 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, and invest a few dollars with us annually, semi-aonually 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. O. 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 "bit" of 1890. A delicious dessert prepared in 5 minutes, "Westmoreland' Eg.: Custard," with gift of beautiful imitation cut glassware m colored cartoons with paten screw cap glass jar. Price, 50 cents each. Try my "Delicious Relish," the finest Catsup made, 35c. And mj ?' red Cocoanut for Puddings, &c, ? and $ at 10 and 20 cents each. Also, p~ *red Cocoanut in pails, per lb.. 30c. Frs lerican Soups, assorted, per can, 25c. El Orange, Strawberry, Almond, Lemon and Vanilla at 15 to 25 cents. Succotash, (Corn and Beans, mixed) per can, 20c. Condensed Mince Meat in packages, fresh. This is something very fine and bandy at 15c. packages. COFFEES. COFFEES. COFFEES. Tburber'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 ourselves at 25c. PICNIC GOERS Will consult their interest by giving us a call before going elsewhere. Cross & Black rills Jams, assorted, 20c. each or 2 for 35 cents. Orange Marmalade, 15c. each or 2 for 25 cents. A good table butter at 20c. Tomatoes, 2-lb. cans, 75 to 95 per doz. 3-lb. cans, $1.25 per dozen. Tburber's 3-lb. cans sugared Apricots, Peaches, Pears and Plums at 40 cents. These goods are certainly the fiuest tbat were ever placed ou a market. Order one can and you will be convinced. Richard & Robins' assorted canned meats, also, Fairbanks' assorted meats, any price. Ginger Preserves, } pot reduced from 60 to 50e. Ferris' world renowwed "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 aud 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 TIIE FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for South Caro io3 Railway, Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Road. JAMES ALLAN & CO., g 285 King St., Sign of Drum Clock. Charleston, S. C.