Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Sa? jsow lias : ??'?.-.&?.:z: ^Wt?a?f?w of -.fh? ras., that then* was<to ber; ' lie ^p^v/or th? people, -.-? ?. ?T^J^*a?i 'hiK supporter?, rb?^-c&nvaasit ca? like a 2?? ?We^oppSe^^pt.?iHBiftB?a tfae ? i^tie. r&e, ?or while we thought1 ? the-ieire^, charges preferred: | V ; A&e^h? no?iiaalioa^hjr the " ?i?*^ wasj ^i^a^er^ we .-?ere ,pet?uaded that .m i m: would, he'rin?y eouserva rep?ated?y ; asserted hy>: C mtereslo of the people of the; to meet the demands and satisfy ?a^H?T?p?rt??si -On next^Toeaday wijttneet Otte,of the enees a &^?t ?ttd.as h?s.-heea said by either win or lose a battle. FJfe?e Hampton ^ returned "to :?tVki ? .-Ikebarhiag question i'tseeo raised, aad ?it ?bar touched rhe; ? .every gfN&erous-nirnded man, woroan Si^dT CaroKna. If, the men ^^o^?^ A^n?bij desirvas t have repeatedly declared, to rep^ ~J wishesof the, people^. they* i.the o?d soldier, to- the Senate by j ^Q^f?j).'{?:':.:. '.' : fet wfei?h he fought was trcjfed in of defeat bat. epoa -it. there resta ."c? dishonor-.' Wherever it . is known* jafcittred:cto-day Wade Hampton is also ' Itaired" for bi? ixi^pid valor in i^OJf battlej his endurance and ?n ig* strfferiog under the hardships cf "ivjnw audo?Bher??ajDce he wen t liftf* tVuidericg fortunes of. bis jo ??se agata to. wrest: her -frota, ract?on by the unparalleled self-. l#&d wisdom' of a statesman, f?imt&ea, ?:&ivpit>njbe punished because in^ ?^b^'te.yiUYi to the d?moefs tic par ty, * es; ^jri?tr ; words 4f passing praise of ?$?&&&?j?- his comrade in arms and the. fb^?Ji-ix^iaw"? "Hast a whole"life \ i; to. tb^we?iar? and good of 'th* iorever forgotten ?>?? because of an the mo open t? Even be criminal at :i sometimes fiada cause for ni be previous good name. ??S>B?d?'sn *^ ^ $ ' asservedVtb> State io .better han be. ?o man's opinions st the North; to-day higher respect ?3 ?Hainpt??'sr He is :ouiversally over the whole Union, North, S^outh. " agr??t aad good man. Be is j just and tolerant?a good friend j c??iz-as ofjbe-Sontb^. and his 5b reference to the force bill will be ?^^L.onr words wHfehave bad * X>?t? men ; whose; minds are j rj made op. Bot we -say to those men { r'-t? bei represen t?tiges' of the. people., ^parolica wants Hampton io- the } 1 - ft?d 'they fi?i to send him there, they ramp?e napa the trusts in them jold up to ignomioy and disgrace thai all the world kabws he hot III I ? SBN INTEB-ST ATE S IM ^SS ?tA^?GH CONVEKTIO?t^ ' ?heXiUant?c Oc astrine will sell round trip : Ael ev?lie, H. ^.,^ir?eeoent of the r'&ter-'Sute Immigratioa'conTention,^ 13;to .l , x^claa?ve;, whb extreme limit -$$ik_ 24, le?rat the following rates: (?eww, $8.90,* Sumier, } ?ort, $9.50. ' ,.'>";?' ' I ter States Immigration ra*ti?n which . will meet at Ashevil?e, N. .17, 1S5?, will embrace delegates from ~ j^f?i?i Wert>v">rgm?a, Ifarj-( H?3Soarir Arkansas, Tennes ih Carn?ka, ^ootb^^ ^olwa, Georgia? j Alaban*, Mississippi, Looisiana, s?4 the Territories of 5ew"Mexico and The tea? of representation will be j f rom each;senatorial district dehigat?: from the State at large, to anted by tht^Goveraor; two delegates eaih coooiy, to be appointed by the i>((County Commissioners; two dele fro?? cacb cii?mber of commerce, board trade or corporate body in thev various ?ne?keleg ite from, each city or town, led ty the Mayor ; two delegates editorial association in the States interested rone oVIegate from paswoger department of each railway doing in the Uaited States of America ; one gei'eac!! chartered land company in t> Sta'es. f . jtto ^eiega&f bos yet been ap|>ointed, at? ? no- l>e ?eli for o?r city, or the iry, brAboth to arrange to be represented. B?BSJDjSHTS' MESSAGE. ^ Hxe reading of the Pre3idents' Annual' ^j?esssge in ibe Hc use, on the lat, consumed an hour and c ha lf. ^^rPi-esideai vrbo ?3 ordinarily -a -careful and j???s-taking man must have spent ? good deal of time upen the preparation of this , which he Knew would be read closely and criticised sev^teiy by the whole country. f?it be endear?rs to sbidd the mistakes ftf the t?diaini8tration and defend with all il; of a practiced ad?ecate4he policy of ty. B?tala* I be could not look for * sT!f>portvwbicb ? good case sever fails to if and in spite of the txactness and x?eery of his tacgtfage, and his power o; pottiag thtogs, tite message will go on record very weak document. Be congratulates on ^be passage of the McKinley Mitt which will be the quickening and eeiafgement of. 'our manufacturing indus tries" and will inaure "more constant employ 'meat aad better wages for our working peo ,? pite/' etc He declares It incumbent upon , jCongress to make a new apportionment of the Bepr&eataUves io Congress from t'ae different States a - the baieis of tbe Porter census. V I? respect to ite force bill, the President holds tbarCongrtiss has ibe right to supervise federal elections ia ibe States, and (bat the -WH wjfi reform eriitlng abuses. He meanly ^asserts that tbe law wi!l be effective, simply JE?ecause of the opposition to it in * some parts .^ the country. The Pr?sident reeommeuds -that such legislation be enaeted as will en ^ ah?? the poet office to test by actual experi aeaBt the advaotages of-tbe nee of the tele ?bner aar been recalled from his L^^??We of the ?arrundia murder and ato?r details. The saying t bal he wot^?fl \.?? " m.- - - _ /dea^?t#-more raportaet? incident and the 1 ?peit?ottstcf the Gk>verninent^|onld %e pre sen tied uj^etailbjr the heads of the/depart men ts.This message developes the fact that if the "Heads" had employed the President to report ?he details the work would haTe been "aau??58---$a-t the* message^ considered^ as" a 'greet?tale paper, is a single failure. &SEd3I&Et CBIME OF NOT I3ST SUBING. The uncertainty of life being a fact almost, daily brought, home to even the most careless and though dessi, it'can never be amiss to urge: opon onr-men th? solemn duty they owe-their J '"fi^Resm^prbvi^ future so far as ^tSey are able. This can best be done*' by in suKmg their lives. S? strongly is the Rev. Dr. Talmage impressed with its being avre-"'[ ? ligions duty that he h?s preached quite a stir - ring- sermon on the subject, , a synopsis of which waa.handed to us a few days ago by oar fellow townsman, Thos. K. Richardson, Agt. for The Equitable Life Insurance Com pany. We advise those /interested to call np?n'h?m and hear bis views. ~ Farewell Fitz." Mr. F. Hi McJiasterhas severed bis connecvj tion/w?th the" Colm?bm ?eortf as editor and part proprietor. t-i?rt McMaster is a young gentleman of very agreeable manners and excellent education. Hehas?nr be?t wishesf?r aifuture- of useful ness and success. His successors are Messrs. A.W^Cfeyion^bminess manager sud W. D. Yarrington, managing, editor. -They are^ energetic, progressiveyoijbg-men *nd will doubtless sustain the repu tation o f the R?cord. -i: Columbia Correspondence. : It bestbeen delermined by those having'tbe maiter in charge, to bold the inauguration ceremonies outside and in front of th? State Bouse.^This departure from established prec edent .a quite it keeping with the record of Jhe; preform" par'ty^ up to this time,; and marks the beginning of the new regime. They are nothing, if not iconoclastic. The avowed objectof- this performance i? to let the people see their new king. ' Th? managers of all rail roads, centsringr m (!k)lttm^i?, h?ve been writ ten to and asked for reduced rates. From ail accounts, a great crowd is evidently expected. It is s*id that the contemplated "Inaug ?tjal. ball" has been abandoned, Owing to the fact that the attendance of many of the Co lumbia ladies could not be secured, and tbe material therefor would -have to be all im ported. The doubt of miking this a success, in point cf numbers, it is said, caused the project to" be abandoned." ... It is also said that the Columbia Club has beea* particularly oblivious to the presence in that city of many men, who up to that time, hare been tbeirwelcome guests. - The failure ?f the cluix members-to extend the usual cour? testes has produced considerable bard feeling. If they don't look-.out, abbili to abolish 4be club will t<3 rmhed through both houses, within the next fortnight. . it is charged that, -<-ontrary - to th?" princi iftlee laid down in the Shell Manifesto con demniag nepotism, A , more than one Leg islator and Senator has put bis young hope ful in tbe position of page, and thereby given \ the youngsters considerable pocket money. Pos?bTy they divide wij'h tbero And. so it goes.. It is not without the range of possibility that some people will get their ?yes opened before the session is over. The bill introduced by Mr. Patterson to. promote he comfort of passengers- by re pairing'. the, railroads to. provide, separate coaches for the whites and Flacks, isa step in. the right direction. This was a measure fre quently urged by Col. I?. B. Gary in his speeches io the late campaign, and the credit of its passage, should it become law, will $e largely due to bim. Letter from Stateburg." 8?AT?BU?g, S. C., Nov. 2?, ?89?. t TFeseud ton our good wishes, on this day of Thanksgiving. It began on these hills father inauspiciously, with a heavy, murky atmosphere, and we prepared for a raw, un comfortable day ; but with so many and varied blessings, for which to be grateful, our sun seened to feel-ashamed for so ungracious ly biding buoself, and about 9 o'clock began to peer* forth from clouds and haze, and fi nail deciding to be re?i pleasant. Oat he ."aine with a i*?*ming face, before which the threatening vapors fled, and now we are re joicing in a charming day. Our Borough is in a distressed condition, legally speaking. The Sheriff has been at work, at the instance of a creditor, relieving Robert ill Keene, our postmaster, of his worldly goods, and so thoroughly has he done his work, that, as bis wife pathetically remarked, not a seasoning of salt has been left in tbe store. And now comes an agent from a Charleston boose, bent on the same clearing process, but alas for bis claim, only empty shelves and bare wails greet bis vision. And, as for Robert, his place is vacant, he bas fled. Nex*. Joe Keene comes'down upon our neighbor, Mr Prince, and attaches bis goods and chattels'for rent of house and land, and to-day tbe Trial Justice is busy levjing upon smaller prey. A small party went from .here yesterday to attend the wedding of our rector's daughter, and after three boors' c?nfiict with brute na ture, whose nature was evidently not in touch wiib oar-own, weary and with aching arms and Mads, we reached the city of Sam ter and repaired forthwith to tbe Church of tbe Holy Comforter. Oar beerte failed us when we saw bow densely packed was that little edifice. Happily, however, we were passed beyond the magic bou- de of tbe white ribbon, where we enjoy ed the sight of the beautiful fiorai decorations. It is not for cs to tell of tbe lovely wedding and fair bride and I will only state that after auotber .conflict with the reluctant will of an noamoiiiousanimal, lasting for nearly four hours, this adventurous party reached the bel ter of home in safety, between ten and eleven o'clock. A sweet baby face, seen Sunday after Sun day, among those who gather at the Church for instruction, is missing. A flower trans planted into the garden of God, there to bloom in immortal beauty. The gin, saw mill, machinery, and all the mf rchaadise, store fixtures, etc, of Keene M. Addison bave also been levied on by tbe SberUF at the suit of Messrs. E. E. Rembert & Co. T ie store goods were sotd by auctioneer J. E. Jervey at the Court House on Saturday. Delayed Items from Rafting Creek. Baptisg Crbkk, Nov. 21, 1890. Mr. Editor : Mr. John Cato, had his barn burnt l*st Monday nighr, with all his corn, fodder, seed oats, and some potatoes. He nearly lost his mule in the flames. This is Wavy on Mr. Onto, and proves the old adage that trouble does not come by itself. The origin of the fire is supposed to be that of an.incendiary. The weather did not settle until after the election. In spite of the rainy fall, our farmers are about through gathering. Corn i.? very short, and the quality not good. With the high price, this will bea heavy item En next year's expenses for our people. Cotton not above the average, but the farmers, I believe, have paid out better this year than ever, though I don't believe they bave much surplus. The credit of tbe country is certainly get iiMg better. Peas not good, potatoes fine, but I bear thf?y are rotting, I heard of quite an amusing election incident the' other day. A man in voting for Judge Haskell tient a prayer with hie ballot that the Judge tnuti' win. If his prayers are not more successful than his ballot was, he had better stop. X. Y. Hats Off. Jfr. Editor: Now that our theatrical season is well under way it is in order that sugges tions concerning the "opera bat" be .made. I have attended the mnjority of performances given at our little-opera house during this season, and on each occasion my view was obstructed to a very d.sr.greeable extent by large hats. Of course the Udies overlook the pleasure of the occupants of seats behind them, when selecting their hats for the eveuirfg, but that is little consolation for the unfortun ate individuals, who have one or more of those "plush affiaixa" between the stage and themselves. JLet our ladies wear either a small bat, or do what is better, remove tbem #e?tely when they enter their seats. This latter suggestion \& in practice in many cities, and has proved an agreeable custom. At any rate, doaway with the "big" hat at the opera. A Plat Gok*. CONFERENCE APPOINT MENTS. The S.O. Conference, which met at Ander son, S. C.,. adjourned at 1 o'clock Tuesday evening, having been in session seven days. Darlington was selected as tbe place for hold ing tbe next Conference. The appointments for the next year are as follows : \ Charleston District?R Wells, presiding Elder. Charleston, Trinity, W A Rogers; Bethel, R D Smart,- Spring Street, J Thomas. Pate; Cumberland, W A Betts; McCI?llanville, supplied by J C Welch; Berkeley, fl C Mon z?n; Summer ville, JE Carlisle; Cypress, E Loy less; Ridgevifle, J C Y?unge; St George's, George Harmon; Reer es ville, C H Pritch ard; Colleton, W H Ariail; Round 0, J. W. EUcins; Walterboro Station, J W K?lgo; W?l terboro Circuit, W C Gleaton; Hampton, S S Blanchard; Allendale, J L Sifley; Black Swamp, JS Porter; Hardeev?lle, supplied by W R Buchanan; Beaufort, J Campbell. Colombia District?W C Power, presiding eider? Colombia, Washington, Street, H F Chreitzberg;, Marion Street, S H El well; CrVy Mission, S D Vaughan; New Brooklyn Mission, Geo H Pooser; Lexington Fork, R L Holroyd; Lexington, C Lig?n, one to be supplied; Bat?sburg. J " Cain; Johnston, TAos G Herbert; Edgefield, A" Watson-; -Gran?teviUe, J W Neeley; Aiken, S A Weber; Upper St Matthews, W Meadors; Fort Motte, MX Banks; R?dg?way, M W Hook; Winns boro, R H Jones; Fairbeld, J W Murray; Monticello Station, J H Notland; Colombia Female College, S Jones, president, and J Marion Rogers, professor; Paine Institute, Geo W Walker, president: Editor Southern Christian Advocate, W D Kirkland; Chaplain to State prison^ O A ;Darby. Onester-??fcstrict? A M Chreitzberg, presid ing eldeW Chester, J W Daniel; Chester Cir cuit, Clarkson; East ^Chester, J L Ray, Ricbburgv T- Raysor; Rock.Rill Station, E 0 Watson; Rock Hill Circuit, J L Harley; York Station, G H Waddell, L A Johnson, super numerary; Blacksburg, J W Humbert; King's Mountain, supplied by A S Leslie; Fort Mill, F G Price; Lancaster Station, F Kilgo, Lancaster Circuit, A W Attaway; Tradesville,. JvW;are Brown; Chest?r6eld, R A Young; Jefferson, J R C?peland; Blackstock, C E Wiggins. Cokesbury District?A J Cauthen, presid ing elder. Cokesbury, J W Ariail; Green wood, R E Stackhouse: Ninety Six, M M Brabham; Donald's, E W Mason; Abbeville, Marion Dargan; Abbeville Circuit, ? Berry, D Hux; McCocmick, J M Steadman; Lowndes ville, J E Beard;' Princeton, E Taylor: Wa terloo, George M Boyd; North Edg?fie?d, A. McS Attaway; Newberjy Station, W W Dan iel; Newberry Circuit, C D Mann; Kinard's, Rountree; Saluda, H W Wh?ttaker; Rtch ardsoayille, R R Dagnall; Parksville, M H Pooser; Prosperity, J Tray wick. Sumter District?E Hodges, presiding elder. SumterStation, A J Stokes; Snmter Cir cuit, W Wroton; Lyncbbvg, CW Creighton; Wedgeield, Jobn Manning; Bishopville, W Krrtoof. Saut?e, M Mood; Forre?ton, J C B-sseil; Manning, WS Stokes; Oakland, W E Barr; New Z?on, H C Betbea; Camdeo, M L Carlisle; Hau?ing Rock, J C Davis; Rich land, W M>H?rdin; East Kershaw, supplied by E BHayne; West- Wateree, D A Phillips; ?Conrerence colporteur, J C Chandler. Florence District?J Wilson, presiding elder. Florence, Brown; Mars Bluff, Best; Darlington, J A Rice; Cheraw, W W 'Duucar.; Cheraw, Circuit, W L Pegues; Society Hill, J D Frierson; Clyde, supplied by D; Durant; Darlington Circuit, W L Wai:; one to be? supphed by J C Clyde; Lower Darliiigtoo, J E Rushton; Cartersville, A H . Lester; T?mmonsville, W Duncan; Ef??ngbam, supplied by W J Durant;^ East Efiiagbam, supplied by J F Stone; Scran ton,. J,S Abercromble; Lake City, W baker; Kinzstree. W Hodges; A Jackson super numerary; S?ltete', supplied by R W Spig ner; Georgetown Circuit, supplied by S M Jones; Georgetown Station; W Capers; Johnsonville, G R Whitaker. Marion District? J Clyde, presiding elder. Marion, J S Beasley; Centenary, W W Jones; Britton's Neck, O Berry; Conway, A J Stafford; Co&way Circuit, W A Wright Bucksrille, J A Moore; Waccamaw, Mel- f ton; ' Bay boro, supplied by A M Dusenbury: Loris,' M ,M Ferguson; Little Pee.Dee, D A Calhcttn; Mullios, John Owen; Latta, L F Beaty: Kittle Rock, A Murray; Clio, R A Child; Blenheim. J A Porter; Pee Dee Mission sappUed by -W Quick; Bennettsvil?e. W S Martin; Brigbtsville, R W Barber; North Marlboro, W Lawsou. Orangeburg District?J W Dickson, presid ing elder. Orangeburg Station, G Watson, E Wannamaker, supernumerary; Orageburg Circuit, J W McRoy; Lower St Matthews, W Williams; Providence, D DDantzler; Branch ville, F JKistler; Bamberg and Buford's Bridge, J F Stokes; Graham, J E Green; Edisto, M Green; Upper Edisto, supplied by j J C A buey; Black ville, D Tiller; Boiling Springe, J Platt; Orange, D Dantzlei; Williston, L K?rton; South branch ville, L S Bellinger; Elleuton, George W Davis. Grcenville'Disirici? J 0 Wilson, presiding elder. Greenville, J ? Clifton; Greenville Circuit. E A Wilkee; Reidsville, Phillip*; North Green vil ie, J R Betts; Fork Shoals, G Ballanger; J A Wood, supernumerary; Williamst.oD and Bei ton, J C Stoll; Anderson, C Smith; Anderson Circuit, A W Walker; West Anderson Circuit, E M Merritt; Town ville, supplied by J W Wright; Pendleion, C Odell; Pickens, C G Harmon; Seneca City, A ? Earle; Westminister, G R Shaffer; Walhal?a, A C Walker; WiJliamston Female College, S Lander, President; Easley, J F Anderson; Piedmont, S H Zimmerman. Spartanburg District?J M Boyd, presiding elder. Spartaoborg Central Church, M R Richardson; Bethel Mission, S J Bethea; J F Smitbr supplied; Union, W J Herbert; Cherokee, JP Attaway; EL Archer, supplied; Sooth Union, John Attaway; JM Friday, supplied; Jonesville, D Boyd; MB Kelly; Gaffney, A A Gilbert; Laurena. E Morris; North Laurens, W A Clarke; Enoree, J C C6unts;vClinton, J E Mebaffey; Belmont, D R Browne; Campobello, S Blackmao; Pacolet, M Dent,- Clifton, J W Shell; Wofford College. J C Kilgo; Vanderbilt University, A Coke Smith. ?^?? The Snmter Census. On the fourth page of this issue will be found the official returns of the Federal Cen sus for 1890, giving'the population of all the cities in the U. S. over 3000. It will be seen that Sumter is put down at 3,865, which we all know is incorrect, because the enumera tion by Mr. C. M. Hurst, under contract with city Council gave Sumter 4.282, to say noth ing of ?Mr. Teicher's enumeration of 4,300, which was rejected by the census Department. Attorney General Earle's Annual Beport. Attorney General Joseph H. Barle to-day received his annual report in pamphlet form from the printers, and it will be presented to the Legislature at the proper time. A copy was furnished tbe press. Gen. Earle, under the requirements, ?f the acts, reporte in detail the cases argued, tried and aquitted by the Altort.ey General during the last year. There are fourteen of them, among the. number being tbe Clemson case. He appends a statement of all he moneys received and expended during the year, detailing every item. Tbe expenses have amounted to $383 49 leaving a balance re turned to the treasury of Si,116.51 out of the annual appropriations of$l,500. He has re ceived through verdicts obtained in peniten tiary cases $3,088.03 and paid tbe same to the superintendent. Another adpeodix gives ? detailed tabulated statement of all the cases tried and disposed of during the year in each judicial circuit as ra-?d* up from the reports of the Solidtors. There are eight of these circuits, but by reason of the illness of the Judge of Ih* Fifth circuit no report was submitted and consequently no tabulated return made.? ColuwMa Record, Dec. 2 ?. The Canal and the Cascades. Editor Watchman and Southron : Among tbe many and ever-multiplying im provements which mark tbe progressive spirit now ruling our beautiful city, the work re cently executed ou the grand canal where it crosses Washington Street, should not be overlooked. An aqueduct of terra cotta tiles has beeu laid under and across the street, each end of the tunnel amply protected by solid masonry cemented and laid by a master workman; the roadway finished off n:ci"l>, and every arrangement provided for the rush and escape of the wmWs from the heaviest rains. Tbe cascades which will c*b:ne two p'ay on each side of tbe roadway af'cr every downpour, will- add greatly to the scenic beauty of this always attractive portion of the city. The Council and their tf&vient Superin tendent of Street, Mr. H^mt>ert, desetj*: gre-it credit ft*T the Stfhstan?i?i and artistic execu tion of this important woik. "West Sidb. Go to A. J. China s drug bouse ftir-i Hyacinth-*, aft colors, donbi?^r^Tr?2^?^al?o^ Tulipe, Crocus, Lily of the Va ley, Ac. I (From oar Regolar Correspondent.) WASHINGTON LETTBE. WASHtNGT?it. D. C, Dec. 1, 1890. Czar Reed conld not bide the chagrin be felt to-day when he arose to call the House to order and looked upon the numerous empty seats on the republican side- The quorum of republicans, so necessary to enable him to carry out bis partisan designs, was not there. The republican bosses say'tbey will bave a quorum in a daj' or two, and that when the members once get here they will compel them to stay, but that remains to be seen. Talk is cheap, but itt will require the presence of a quorum of republicans to pass any measure tainted in the slightest degree with politics though the House. This much has been fully determined by the democrats. Mr. Harrison's message reads more like a partisan political harangue delivered from the stump in the midst of a heated campaign than like the calm non-partisan dignified commu nications the American people bave a right to expect from the President of the United States. What it contains has been largely discounted ever since it was known that he bad decided to act upon the advice of tbe most radical members of his party. It pleases the Reed, McKinley, Hoar, Cannon and Lodge element in bis party, butit would be decidedly interesting to know just what such men as Senators Plumb, Paddock and Pettigrew, who voted against the McKinley, abortion, which it so stoutly defends, thick of it ; and also to know whether they propose to continue actiug with the republican party, of which Mr. Harrison is the recognized official bead, against the material interests of their con stituents. Interesting developments may be confidently expected daring the session of Congress which began to'-day, not the least ef which will be the action of tbe republicans who are opposed to the McKinley tariff? there are lots .of them in both House and Senate, who voted for tbe bill under compul sion. Mr. Harrison, in bis message, has made a desperate attempt to stem the lai ne current in bis party and secure a renomioation. He recognizes, as does everybody else, that if be is not nominated in 1892 be will stand before tbe country as rebuked by the party which nominated and elected him to the Presidency. This humiliating condition he very naturally would like to escape; beoce his present efforts. * Mr. Wannamaker devotes considerable space in his annual report to his postal telegraph hobby. He also says that one cent letter postage would be a good thing, arid then proceeds to -throw cold water on the suggestion by inserting a lot of figures to prove what a great big deficiency it would create in the postal revenues. In plain words he thinks to humbug the people by pretend ing to favor one cent letter postage, and then makes an argument to influence Congress against giving it to us. If that isn't "cheap John" statemanship, I should like to hear a better name for it. Senator Quay has arrived, and before be had got the Florida mud off bis boots be was waited upon by a delegation of republican moguls and asked*how soon be intended to reiign the. Chairmanship of the republican na tional committee. He paralyzed his questioners by telling them that he bad no'present inteution of resigning,, and then coolly asking them what they proposed doing about it. This, leaves the aforesaid Moguls in a pickle. There is no way they can force Quay out until the national convention names a new committee. Quay's friends, strange as it may appear, he has some, say that he was anxious to retire from the head of the committee just after the Presidential election, and that the same men who now want to kick him out persuaded him^to remain, and that he does not intend to be froze oot. Representative Oates, of Alabama, is at work upon a Mil, which he will shortly introduce in the House, providing for an income tax npon all annual incomes in excess of $10,000, in order to help raise tbe mooey needed to pay pensions. Col. Oates 6ajs his bill wiU probably not be paseed by this Con gress, but it wtll be discussed, and if public sentiment, favors it, and he tbioks it will, it may be passed by tbe fifty-second Congress. It is absolutely certain that in tbe near future either tbe pension rolls of the Government will have to be revised and reduced or some means of raising a larger revenue adopted. A democratic caucus will probably be held this week for the purpose of definitely decid ing upon the coarse of the party during the present session of Congress, although it is hardiy necessary, as the party in Congress is so nearly ot one mind. Tbe campaign for tbe Speakership of the next House is practically at a stand-still, and will so remain until it is definitely known whether there is to be an extra session iu the Spring. 'Everything now points that way, but the democratic leadeis would like to avoid it. Tha New Dictionary. The answer of the publishers of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary to the attempt of pi rates to s???l their thunder by issuing cheap phototype reproductions of the antiquated edition of 1847, is the publication of a new and completely re-edited and enlarged edition of the authentic Unabridged, which as a dis tinguishing title bears tbe name of Interna tional. The publishers have expended in the last ten years over $300,000 in the preparation* of this new book before issuing tbe first copy, and the improvements of the various editions since that of 1847 have cost over three-fourths of a million of dollars for editing, illustra ting typesetting and electrotyping alone. This uew Dictionary is the nest book of its kind in the English language. It unlocks mysteries, resolves doubts, and decides dis putes. Tbe possession of it and the habit of consulting it will tend to promote knowledge, literary taste, and social refinement. For every family, the members of which bave mistered tbe art of reading, tbe purchase of Webster's International Dictionary will prove a profitable investment, and tbe more tbey advance in knowledge and cultivation tbe more they will appreciate its aid and worth. ? m ? ~4m?mmmm Do not consult anybody, but invest twenty five cents in a bottle of Salvation Oil. It kills pain ! When we nfi?ct that so many human beings die of Consumption we rou?t come to the conclusion that everybody should be provided with Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, the poor consumtive's friend. How Far Can you See? How far can we see from any given height? This is a qnestiou that occurs to the inquisitive mind frequently. From the Eiffel tower, the highest artificial structure in the world, say 1,000 feet, we would enjoy a circle of vision bounded by a lfcrizou 39 miles distant. From Mount Everest, the highest peak in the Himalajas (27,000 feet) one should see, if the air was clear enough, nearly 200 miles. Though the horison is restricted, the busi ness or professional man, housewite or social queen particularly, suffering from loss of appetite, general debility, dyspepsia or from a ;hreatened attack of malirial fever, should see their own well-being sufficiently cleat to secure a bottle of that King of Medicines, Dr. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic. Overwork ed men aud enetvated women cannot do without it. For sale by all druggists, and wholesale from Dr. A. J. China. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. "When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she bad Children, she gave them Castoria THE MARKETS. SUMTBR, ft. C, Dec. 3, 1890 COTTON.?Market dull ; sales 675. Mid dling. Sh to 8^-. CHARLESTON, S. C, Dec. 2, 1890. Cotton?Sales, 2 000. Quotations : mid dling, 9?. WILMINGTON, N. C, Dec 2. 1890. Rpir'ts T?RPRNTiNK.?Sales at quotation. Market opened steady at 30 cts per gallon. Rosin ? Firm at $1.10 for Strained and $1 15 for Good Slrnined. Crcdk Tukpkntinb.?Yellow Dip, $1.90; Virgin $1 90, Hard $1.20. Corros.?Stiles, none. Market quiet. Quotations are : Middling P|. PLUMMER JOHNSON. BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, S UM ER, S. C. ?S PRKPARKD TO DO ALL WORK entrusted to his care, either in the make up of new work, or mending lise and guaran tees eallsiiicmTTn Terme low. ? Call and ?ec ?seTaT S?op, next door to ?c.Ses k Lee's law Dec 4. WANTS. LOST?A Green Leather Carriage Cushion anda red-handled whip. Fire Dojlars will be paid for return of both and no ques tion's asked, or Ten Dollars for proof to con vict the thief. Apply at this office. TO RENT?Desirable residence corner Church and Republican sts., 5 rooms be sides kitchen and pantry and all necessary out-buildings. Possession given Jan. 1,1891. Apply to J C. Spann at Catcball, or Mrs. E. M. Gillespie, Su m ter, S. C. CARD OF THA S. The undersigned takes this method of con veying his heartfelt thanks to bis numerous friends, who so kindly and ably assisted in saving bis dwelling, and part of his stock of goods, from destruction by fire on the night of Nov. 21st ult. Their kindness will ever be gratefully remembered. J. D. CRAIG. NOTICE. DR. D. RICHARDSON, the painless tooth extractor, returned to Suroter on the 1st of December, and will remain two weeks He can be found at the Mansiou House. He bus done a vast amount of work in th's county and bas given entire satisfaction. Don't forget the time and place. Will be here only two weeks. Come early to avoid the rush. Dec. 3. FOR SALE, ON MAIN STREET. IOFFER FOR SALE THE RESIDENCE now occupied by me on Main Street. 6 large, comfortable rooms, necessary out buildings, one of the best wells of water in city, very large and good garden. G. F. EPPERSON, Ex'oa Dec. 3?lm. HOW TO DISPOSE OF YOUR POULTRY AND EGGS. ALL PERSONS COMING TO TOWN and having poultry, eggs, etc , to dis pose of cao get full value for same by bring ing them to my store, on corner of Main and Republican Streets, where I will sell on com mission. Will make this line a specialty for the holiday trade. Satisfaction guaranteed. All persons wishing to secure turkeys and chickens will please leave their orders with me. H. W. MACKEY, Green Grocer. Sumter, S. C, Dec. 3?3t Estate of E. Rush Chandler, DECEASED. IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF -PROBATE for Sumter County on Jan. 3rd, 1891, for a Final Discharge as Executor of said Estate. HARRY RETTENBERG, Executor. Dec. 3?4t. State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esa , Prolate Judge. TT7HEREAS, SE3ASTIAN W. JAMES, W made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration, of the Estate and effects of LUCIAN M. JAMES, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish ^all and singular the kindred and creditors of tho said Luc?an M. James, late of sot? County (then Dist.") deceased, that they be aud appear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Sumter, on Dec 18ih, 1890, next, after publication thereof, at 1J < o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not he granted. Given under my hand, tb?3 3rd day of December, Anno Domini, 1890. THOS. V. WALSH, Dec. 3?2 Judge of Probate. TAX RETURNS Fiill 1890-9!. RETURNS of Personal Property and Polls will be received at the following times and places, viz : R I Manning's, Tuesday, Jan. 13 Tiudali's, Wednesday, Jan. 14. Wedgefield*, Thursday, Jan. 15. Gordon's Mill, Friday, Jan. 16. Johnson's Store, Monday, Jan. 19. Shilob, Tuesday, Jan. 20. Lynch burg, Wednesday, Jan. 21. Magnolia, Thursday, Jan. 22. Mayesville; Friday, Jan. 23. Reid's Mili, Monday, Jan. 26 Bishop ville, Tuesday and Wednes day, Jan. 27 and 28. ? Man ville, Thursday, Jan 29. Spring Hill, Friday, Jan. 30. Mecbanicsville, Saturday, Jan. 31. Stateburg, Monday, Feb. 2. Eagood, Tuesday, Feb. 3. Rembert, Wednesday, Feb. 4. Scarborough, Thursday, Feb. 5. And at the Auditor's office id Sumter on all other days, from Jan. 1st until February 20th, inclusive. The law requires that all persons owning property, or io anywise having charge of such property, either as agent, husband, guardian, trustee, executor, administrator, &c, return the same under oath to the Auditor, who re quests all persons to be prompt in making their returns and save the 50 per cent, penalty, which will be added to the property valuation of all persons who fail to make returns within the time prescribed by law. A. B. STUCKEY, Dec 3 Auditor Sumter Connty. Overcoats il "MI Srai" It may be somewhat of a novelty to see overcoats in 'full swing" when the "full swing" has two ropes and one seat, but it is no "novelty to see them in "full swing" at the store of Brown & Chandler. You can never be well dress ed unless your overcoats will bear inspection. We are now offering at largely reduced rates overcoats which cannot be duplicated for the money anywhere else. They are not only the most important con tribution to personal appear ance that a man can have, but they are so well made, stylish and durable that at the end of the winter season they will look as presentable as they did at the beginning. December 3. jumbo JEwmr Will give an entertainment es pecially for Ladies and Children, with or without escort, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS. Oren from 11 A. M. to 10 P. M. ' _ Dec 3 CHARLESTON, SUMTER AND NORTHERN RAILROAD. IN EFFECT NOV 30, 1890. North. MAIN LINE. South. 3 1 2 4 P. M. A. M. A. M. P. M. 6 00 ? 00 Charleston II 05 10 02 7 20 7 37 Pregoalls 9 38 8 30 7 30 7 50 Harlcyville 9 28 8 07 7 45 8 07 Four HoIe3 9 17 7 45 7 51 8 18 Pecks 9 11 7 30 7 55 8 28 Holly Hill 9 08 7 20 8 00 8 42 Connors 9 02 ? 05 8 07 9 07 Eutawville 8 54 6 50 Bulls 8 17 9 32 Vanees 8 43 6 25 Merriam . 5 58 8 47 10 23 St. Paul 8 13 5 35 8 52 10 36 Summerton 8 08 5 22 9 PO 10 58 Silver 8 00 4 57 9 07 11 16 Pack.oville 7 53 4 35 9 17 11 57 Tiodal 7 43 4 06 9 30 12 15 Sumter 7 30 3 30 P. M. noon. A, M. P. M Train 22 leaves Vanees 8.48 a. ra., arrives Eutawville 9.06 a. m. Train 21 leaves Eutawville 11.30 a.m., arrives Vanees II 50 a. m. HARLIN CITT BRANCH. North. South. 23 21 22 24 P. M. P. M. . A.M. M. 8 20 12 15 Vanees 8 33 5 55 Sue) Is 8 42 12 43 Parlera 8 13 5 28 8 55 1 00 Harltn City ' 7 58 5 10 POND BLUFF BRANCH. North. Sooth. 27 28 A. . A. M. 9 25 Eutawville 11 10 Belvidere. 9 50 Ferguson 10 45 Trains 2 and 3 mu daily; other trains daily except Sunday. Trains do not stop where time is omitted. Bulls, Merriam and Snells are flag stations. Trains 2 and 3 have through cars between Charleston and Sumter. I. W. FOWLER, General Manager. FW BS JOB WORK AT BOTTOM PRICES* WATfrUm AND SOUTHRON J?RflFPIfE CAR EOA? OF FOE DStlVIXG MORSES. TWO CAR LOADS GOOO MULES. One Car Load Old Hickory Wagons. CELEBRATED SPIRAL SPRING CORTLAND CARTS. Also, a few of the PAERY CAETS. All kinds of CARRIAGES, Surrys, Buggies and Phaetons. HARNESS. A few hundred bushels of na tive Red Rust Proof Oats. WM. M. GRAHAM. De:e:tb'cr 3 Haying determined ta make extensive altera- ? tions in our CL?THOG, HAT, AND FURNISH ING GOODS Depart ments, we will close out the balance of our im mense lines of Men's, Youths9, Boys9 and Child j . .... ? , . ,?. , ^t.\. '?' ':<-^J ren9s Suits, Overcoats and extra Pants, at largely re duced prices. We are compelled to hare the space for alterations, and the prices named for the goods will certainly give 1 it to us. Those who come first will obtain the best selections* Our Mr. M. G. R. is now in New York replen ishing depleted stock, and looking after Holiday Goods which are daily expected.