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ri * ^ WEDNESDAY, J?tfiTARX* 20. The Sbtmter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has *fc?e combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and" is mani festly the best advertising med in m in Samter, Governor D. ?. ?itl of New York, baa been nominated by the New York Legislature forUnited States Senator. General James Longs* t ree t is re ported to be quite Sil at a hotel in San Antonio, Texas. He is suffering from an old W0tt??\ Go?.- ??ajer, the. Republican who tried to hold on to the-Governorship of Nebraska, because his success jt is a Dem ocrat, an unusual occurrence for that \ blighted and mortgage-ridden vr region, has gone craxy. ;i> . < It has been decided by the Greenville delegation that the Trjal-'S'astrees for that County 8ball_.be recommended by rbe people, a primary election will ti*e?fbrei be held on the 31sfc instant, for the" purpose of selecting a Trial Justice for each township. '-? Associate Jastice Lainar.pjr.the U- S ? Supreme Court is very ill with pneu monia at bis residence in Washington. Justice Lamar has not been in atten dance on the court for some months. Bis relatives and friends have been seat fdr as fears are entertained that he may tfot get well. The wbele eountry is to be congratu lated > on *ae defeat of the iridescent of Kansas, who will no te irp tnfc^rafe- of the Senate with bitter denonc^?ens- of the South. He ..was defeafcTon tbe" first ballot; by Judge W.. A. Pfefferl " T?te vote stood Pleffer 98 legaJls 58. Don Cameron baa. been re-elected to tie Senate, from Pennsylvania, despite the opposition of Ben Harrison, who said he most not be, because Cameron bed said Harrison- was a Vchump," and that you could sot find a thorough bred in the White flense establishment. Excellent reasons, indeed ! Such as you would expecv from a man cf Harrison's c^fibrCc sr .The News & Courier calls the atten tion of the Clemson College fertilizer ?jtoeratto the propriety of taxing stable manure. A great many stable- men make i?Vpractice to sell the accumula tion? of manure. If they tax cotton seed meat' because it is need as ? feniKxsr, wby not tax all other manures. TnW'ftfea. tntd Caurjer't remarks are ?Ht RTAGE SETTLED. On last Saturday General Bonham balanced his accounts in the Adjutant General's office: He' and his brother m-Jaw, Mr. Alfred Aldrich, appeared . before the Governor and informed him that the amount ?5,528, with expenses of protest fees/ and the charge of the expert who overhauled the .accounts, additional, wason deposit at the Loan & Exchange Bank. Later in the day Gov. TiUman wrote as follows to Gen. Bonham : *'7he shortage ta your accounts as Adjutant and Inspector General having " been made good, and the State suffered do loss by your act, yon are at. liberty to leave the State if you so desire."' i Gen. Bonham made the following tepfc; ... IColumbia, S. C, Jan. 24, 1891. Governor B. R TiUman, Colombia, S. C.?-Srr f Your communication of the 2 ith of Jan. is at hand, in which yon say "trie shortage in your accounts as Adjutant and Inspector General having been made good, and the State suffered no loss by your act, you are at liberty to leave the State if yon so desire/' Permit me to say that my indebted ness to the State having been cancelled I am at liberty to go wheresoever I please withoit your permission. Your effort to make my movements dependent upon your will is a piece of imperti nence which your official position pro tects yon in offering. Yon know full well that if I leave the State at all it is only to attend the meeting at Cincin nati cf-the insurance company with which I am connected, which absence from the S-ate is for a few days only. Respectfully. M. L. BOKHAM. Adjutant General Farley will at once send checks to the companies that have not received their quota. THE BEHRING SEA QUESTION. The unrestricted hunting of seals by English vessels in Behring Sea has for some time been a serious question with the United States Government. They are now being rapidly exterminated. The matter came cp while Mr. Bayard was Secretary of State, but was never adjusted and descended to Mr. Blaine, the present Secretary, as a legacy, to settle with England. The correspond ence between that minister and the British Government has been heated and spirited and fears of war were en tertained. The whole correspondence was a short time ago sujjfcuitted to Congress and has been widely com -1 mented on by the press. Mr. Blaine d?clares, on the part of our Govern ment that Behring Sea is not a closed sea (mare ciansore) in the sense of in ternational law. And the question seems to be whether tfce United States has any teiritorisl jurisdiction, or if it a* quired any rights io the premises under the treaty witb Russia. The Prime Minister, Lore Salisbury, has cut short all negotiations with the American authorities, and at the sug gestion cf the" Canadian Government '{jc>i i heir " Au<erica?i eoccsc] Ime 1 rough:-the matter before the United btatos Supreme. &aurU This has been considered quite an affront to the Gov er?meD0tod*aj^rio?|e breach of diplo matic etiquette ahd;,:Eo gland's applica tioo for a writ of prohibition to the Sa preme Court has been condemned by Congress In a series^ of- Very emphatic resolutions. The New York HeraH publishes an interesting interview held at Carnes wtft^ W?t?m^fS^^- f^' approver Blaioe's con:re aod asserts that the seals are bei eg'&an ted to death and will be exterminated unless prompt measures are taken; He goes on to say: ."" ***England will *ben euffer also, as ; five? thousand'persons in London live by preparing the skins. Tbe poachers with whom England rides, are not Eng lish. The crews of the Canadian seal ers are American eearaen. ' Last year fifty-one vessels Were engaged in poach ing. Next season if England gives her protection" on6 hundred'aod fifty ships wijji>e in tbe business. This means destruction to the* seals. Liebes. Mills and Te vis pay the gov erntr^ot $11 for every seal tbey' kill ai?d supply ^the inhabitan ts of tbe leased tsiandc with medical attendance, fuel and lie book. The inhabitants are In dians from Alaska, nnmberiog four hundred* KiC f?r- the" sealing they would starve., Mr. Liebes says that his firm would be- willing to abstain from killing' the seals for five or six years in order to give the animals a chance, provided the others were for "bidde? also. The reason the seals are exterminated is that those that are kill ed are mostly females with young. Out of fifty-three thousand skins brought to London this season-by poachers ninety nine per cent belonged to females. Mr. Liebes does* not believe there is any danger of war in the matter. It is too small for England to fight about. . Last season ' thirty-nine Victorian vessels killed over forty thousand seals, while fourteen American ships killed ander fourteen thousand. He holds that America's rights in. the-sea are un questionable, as those of Russia were never questioned: As Russia shoots all poachers caught on her side of the sea, there is no poaching there. THE HEW KBWSPAPBB, A meeting of the stockholders of the State Publishing Company was held in Columbia last* week. Eighty per cent, of ?be stock was called for. Tbe fol lowing officers were elected : Wm. H. Lyles, President; N. 6. Gonzales,Managing Editor an'd Vice President John S. Reynolds, Sec ret iry and Treasurer, aud Julian Selby, Chief. | A LIGHT TH?t"H?SFI,ED. We regret to learn that the Camdcn Journal, which had tbe r?putation of being one of the oldest papers in the State, hassuspended publication. It is said to have been, th? next oldest news paper in the State. In commenting upon the. fact of its suspension, the tVuteree Messenger remarks. "Tbat the fact is made parent that the field for journalism here (Camdeu) is too small and circumscribed to permit pros perity for three papers." Thanks to Senator Gorman, the cl?ture gag rule, which the Republicans have attempted to rush through tbe Senate, has been side-tracked to make way for the re-apportion meat bill. l'y many, this is regarded as settling the Force Bill for good and all, bat Sen ator Gorman says tbe Republicans still need watching, as they may bring up the bill again. The vote to lay aside th? cl?ture bill was very close, being 35 to 34 (From oar Regular Correspondent.) . WASHINGTON LETTER. Washington, XX. Ci Jan. 26,1891. Senator Gray made a telling point against tbe proposed republican gag rule, now before - the Senate? when he called attention to tbe fact that cl?ture was first introduced to the English speaking - people to assist tbe tories in suppressing1 the Home Rale movement in Ireland. He said : "It is a signifi cant fact, pregnant with instruction aud warning to the American people, that : the first time in the history of England. that an attempt was made in the House of Commons to limit debate it was made io order to suppress borne role in Ire land. Let gentlemen go ont and tell their naturalised fellow-citizens from that stricken and unhappy idle that tbe American Senate is taking a page from tbe history of the English parliament. Cl?ture was adopted io England in order that Irishmen might he gagged in the House of Commons when they at tempted to: assert that freedom of speech which belonged to them as representa tives of their people. Let gentlemen tell the naturalized citizens that that is tbe example they are following in order to destroy home rule in this country." Tbe republicans profess to believe tbat the action of tbe legislatures in some of the Southern States io refusing to consider bills making appropriations for state exhibits at the Worlds Fair while the Force bill is pending is a bluff, bat it is easy to see tbat it has greatly disconcerted them, and they are receiving hundreds of letters every day from their commercial constituents demanding that the Force bill be aban doned, but they ?tili persist in going ahead to their own destruction. Senator Stewart made another rat tling speech on Saturday against both tbe gag-rale and tbe Foroe bill, and tbe republican Senators squirmed in their seats as they listened to .his words of truthful condemnation, and vaio at tempts were made by Senators Spooner, Mitchell, aod Hoar to disconcert him by asking questions, bat he was fully pre pared for them .sod they soon let him severely alone. Mr. Morton bas allowed himself to be made the tool of the radical republicans, and by making a number of arbitrary aod unjust decisions he has enabled the gag-rule gang to get tbe cl?ture rule before tbe Senate, and they are confi dently counting upon similar ruliogs to get it adopted, and there is no indica tion that they will be disappointed. Speaker Reed is doing his level best j to gag tbe democrats of the House, and is only prevented from going to great er extremes by the absence of a repub lican quorum. He is tryiog to railroad the appropriation bills through so as to j have a clear track when tbe Force bill : comes over with tbe Senate amend ments, if itjever does. He isn't 6uc l eeediog very well, and will not, uule^ j he gets that republican quorum, and keeps it. ? Fourth Regiment Band Concert. The Fourth Regiment Band has-been spoken of frequently heretofore i:i ?nr columns, for we think such talents as compose it, combined with the perseverance of the young men in in attaining the degree of excellence at which they have arrived, deserved something more than a passing notice It is a band that any city should be proud of and it whs with a thrill of genuine pleasure that we took our seat amid the crowded audience assembled in the Academy of Music on Wednesday evening last in tribute to the superior talents of our native musicians... There were others besides those composing the audience, who had so much the success and benefit of the band at heart that they appeared behind the footlights and took part in the performance. Too much cannot be said in praise of their well .directed efforts, in getting up the concert and the part they took in ensuring its success. After the overture by the band Mr. Bartow Walsh, sang the beautiful 'baritobe solo The* Bell Bony", with great effect. The Instrumental Duet, overture '"Crown Diamond" was next performed by Mrs. John Kersnaw and Mrs. L. S. Carson, and the audience showed its appreciation of fine music by prolonged appltuse. The sweet soprano'of Miss DeLorme blended w'Hw? the exquisite tenor of Mr. Lucius Bultman. in that sweet song, ' Oh, that we two were Maying." . They tang witb so much soul and exvressioa this -beautifal piece from Kingley's Saints Tragedies that the company almost imagined they saw them as "Children with violets playing, " 7n-the shade of the whispering trees." Next in order was the recitation by Miss Dnlce Moiseof "The Sioux Chiefs Daughter," which she. declaimed in her best style, and part I orYhe Program closed witb the sweet strains of Mr. Bultman's tenor in "Pauline" and the brilliant performance on the cornet by Prof Scull. The. rendition of Plantation Gems, by the orchestra, was the feature of the musical entertainment and brought down the bouse. The pitch of enthusiasm was reached in the last gem, "Dixie" and they were repeatedly encored. The performance closed with the following. Vocal Solo?With all her fauls?Miss Anita DeLorme. Cornet Duet?Departed Days?Prof. Scull snd Mr. Dennison. Recitation?Josiah Allen's wife at Stewart's Store?Miss Nellie Rosendorf. Baritone Solo?Mayflower Polka?Mr. J. P. Mcraa, Baud Accompaniment. Instrumental Solo?Pasquinade?Mrs John Kershaw. Vocal Quartette?Lady Bird?Misses De Lorme and China and Messrs. Bultman and Walsh. Brass Septer?Medley? Prof. Scull and Messrs. Dennison, Hood, Pbelps, Wilder, J P. Moran and W. Moran. .' The success of the. entertainment was in a large measure due to the excellent training ot the Band by Prof. Scull and his skill as a musical director ; to the invaluable assistance of MrsrKerSbaw, who plajed all the accom paniments, and the gentle undertone of the piano under her untiring and artistic touch was heard through almost every instrumental peice that was performed. It is a pleasant and grateful privilege for the W. ? S. to record their perfect success, and we hope that the memory cf this "evening of song" will soon be revived not only for the "Benefit of the Band" but for the music loving people of Sura ter. -??mmmmmM>- ? -^mmmm? Mr. H. B. Thomas, R. R. Commis sioner. Last Piiday the Governor telegraphed Mr. H. R. Thomas to come to Columbia, and, upon his arrival there, banded "nim bis com mission as Railroad Commissioner. Mr. Thomas' appointment fills the vacancy on the Commission created by the death of the late Go?. Bonham. The Governor says he felt constrained to appoint Mr. Thomas because h? is from the middle section, and he feels sure Mr. Thomas is "a competent man for the place, ns he is an engineer by profession." Mr. Thomas has undoubtedly been successful at engineering ; the only wonder is that be gave it up to go to farming. While in the city Mr. Thomas secured an office for his fricod, Mr. Jos. M. Cooper, in the Department of the Sinking Fund Commis pion, with a salary of $100 per mouth and $50 traveling expenses. Mr C?k>per was the candidate on the Till man County ticket for School Commissioner. Mt. Clio Dots. Mt. Cuo, S. C, Jan. 2C, 1891. Mr. Editor : Ar the follow ing communica tion did not appear iu print, I 9eud you a copy with additional items: The good people of M t Zion congregation, gave the Sabbath School children, quite a feast at the Parsonage, on the 24?b of Dec. We were all there, both "Straigbtouts" and "Tillmanites." Peace and harmony rt-igneth in Zion. "Ob 1 bow good and pleasant it io, for brethren-to dwell together in unity." After the usual greetings and salutations, the children gathered together in the front yard, and bad as much fun and frolic as desirable. Then came the sapper, consisting of every variety of cakes, candies, and fruits, in ample profusion, I really thought, atter partaking of the good things, heartily, that the "Silver," and Sub-Treasury" bills were in active operation among us. The Pastor, Klders, and Deacons, had a secret conclave in the house ; I suppose, discussing the Prohi bition Movement. Miss : Beuiah McKensie, of Florence, is visiting the .family of Rev. Mr. Bean. 'Timothy" will have to do all the preaching bow, as "Paul,", in the court of matrimonial pleas, will be absent. Mrs. Dr: Beckham, and her children, spent Christinas witb her kindred, tu this neighbor hood. ... Mr. Scriven Smith, and wife, came ver/ near meeting with a serious accident, last. Sabbath evening His mule ran away and threw them both out of the buggy. Nh damage done, only Mr. S., and the mule, were badly frightened We hear that our young Doctor will soin change bis profession, hiving become fascina ted with "Crane"?homing. Mr. K. E. Wells did not make a fatal shot, as reported, at "Billy Sherman"?a dis charged convict?in the employ of Mr. R. E Wilson. I'm surprised that an ex-Confed erate would bave anything to do with the Sherman family, knowing their inclination to ste?] and burn. Tbe barbarous assassination of Captain Maxcy meets with universal condemnation in Salem. S. D. M. LaCoste. The Supreme Court. Tbe Third Circuit bas been reached by the Supreme Court. The following case from Sumter will t?e argued at this term. Harry Theodore Burkett an Infant by Sarah R. Burkett, his Guardian ad litem, Plaintiff?Appellant and Respondent, against Emily E. Whittemore and John A. Whitte more, her husband, Respondents and Appel lant and Henry W. Gardner and Adam Sledge, Defendants. Elisabeth Grantham, Plaintiff against Jnmes Grantbam, James Diggs?< al. Richard I. Manning, assignee, Plaintiff Respondent, against Mary Eleanor Muggins, Defrn d>ta t-A p pel l?n t George W. Ti9dale, Plainii?T? Appellant, against Kingman & Co., Defendants-Respon dent:!. We are agents for Bradley's Sea Fowl and Eagle Guano. Levi Bros. Bncklen's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruisec Sores. Ulcer?, Salt Kheum. Fever Sores, Tetter. Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corn* and al! Skin fcrnptions. and positively cures Piles, oi no pnj required- It is guaranteed to give per fect eatitffactivn, or money refunded. Price 25cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. De T#??rm?? ? POWDER Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength.? U. S. Govern ment Rqtort, A?a. 17, 1889. .Nov. 12. When Doctors Fall Out. "A philosophy for dogs" is what Carlyl pronounced o .of Prof. TrndaJLTs carefully prepared lectures. He said it with a dis dainful snort, too. When eminent authorities like these disagree, you cannot blame the public for being chary in the premises; but wbeo from all sides a subject is showered with universal commendation, it is becoming in yon to be of a similar mind. It would re quire columns to merely note the many "ninent sources from whence have come p~?u>es of Dr. yVestmoreland'sCalisnyaTonic. Its popularity is phenomena! Mr. J S. Bickhalter, of Augusta, G*., finds the Tonic a rare anti-periodic and an eradieator of malarial poisonfrom the system. He is ineised to recommend it to his.friends. It is for sale by all druggists and wholesale by Dr. A. J. China. WANTR ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will he inserted under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines Scents per line. WANTED.?The consent of 10,000 Smokers,?to send each, a sample lot of 150 "NICKEL," Cigars and ? 20 year gold filled Watch, by Express C. G. Ii. $5.25 and allow examination. Havana Cigar Co., Winston, N. C._ WANTED?A YOUNG MAN GOOD AT figures and writing a fair hand, to assist Bookkeeper. Apply to, J. Ryttenberg & Sons. WANTED?A few active men to canvass for the Improved Singer. Sewing Ma chine iu this-county. Apply to L. W. Htdrice, District Agent, Su m ter, S. C. HAVING BEEN PUT IN CHARGE OF the General Colportage system of tbe ?outh Carolina Conference, M. E. Church, South, and having decided to make my head quarters, for the present, in Sumter, I will be glad to order any good, helpful books for my friends and the public. All orders left with me at store of Chandler & Shaw, will receive prompt and careful attention. J. C. Chandler. FOR SALE. NELSON LOT, WITH XWENTY-ONE Acres adjoining, in Stateburg. Terms moderate. Applv to WM. H. PARKER, Jr., Attorney at Law, Jan 28 Charleston, S. C. THE GRADED SCHOOLS. PARENTS WILL PLEASE TAKE notice that no more pupils will be permitted to enter the first grade of our schools until next session, neither will any be admitted into any of the other grades unless they have been detained from entering before by sickness Or some other necessity. This rule will be strictly enforced after Februar? 2, 1891. The overcrowded condition of our school rooms make the above rule a necessity. JOHN B. DUFFIE, Superintendent Schools. CUT PRICES ? ON THE FOLLOWING GOODS, -AT BROWN & Men's full length 52 inch Night Shirt, at 60 cents. Men's genuine Wam sutta Muslin Night Shirts, at 90 cts. The "Giant" unlaun dried Shirt, the best in the city, at 50c. Negligee Shirts for Men and Boys, 30c, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50, and $2.00. Genuine Linen Col lars, all shapes and sizes, lOcts. A line of large-size hem-stitched Initial Silk Handkerchiefs, a beautiful quality, only $1.00. Men's and Boys' Windsor Ties at 5cts., 10c, 25c, and 50 cts. 15 or 20 Dozen fine 1-2 Hose, in Striped and Solid Colors ; reg ular price 40 cts. and 50cts., selling now at 25 cents. The prettiest shape Crush Hat for young men, on the market, at $1.00. Respectfully, Brown & Chandler, Cor. Main aud Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. C. January 28 LOW PRICES Will be made on TiLBOTT & SONS' ENGINES AND BOILERS. Special estimates on machin ery generally at bottom figures. Saw Mills, $200 to $500. Corn Mills, $115 to $375. Planers and Matchers, $200 to $1,500. . I sell the most complete line of wood-working machinery in the State. V. C. BADHAM, General Agent, Columbia. S, C. Buy the Talbott Engine, it is the best. Jan. 28. IF YOU ARE GOING WEST AND WANT LOW RATES To Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Oregon and Cali fornia, or any point WEST or NORTH WEST? IT WILL PAY YOU To write to me. FRED D. BUSH, D. P. A., L & N. R. R. 38 Wall St., Atlanta, G* Nov. 5.?x i, We hate received our fall stock of Dry Goods Notions, Clothing, SHOES AND HATS, and are prepared to offer spe cial inducements to buyers. Our line of DRY GOODS . have never been as large and complete as this season. Our line of plain and figured Wors teds and Flannels are very neat and are offered at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. Let us show you before buy ing and we will sell you, that is, if prices and quality are any inducement. We have an immense line of Gents7 and Ladies' UNDER VESTS, ranging in price from 20e. to $1.25 each. Our shirts for men at 50c. will equal if not surpass anything on the market at 65c. In our SHOE STOCK we have many bargains in men's women's and children's shoes. Our leader for ladies' at $1.75, and men for $2.-00 can't be duplicated within 25 to 50c. per pair. We can save you from $1.00 to $2.50 a suit on CLOTHING if you will give us the oppor tunity. All we ask is for you to look through our stock and get our prices. In PLAIN AND FANCY GROCERIES we are the leaders. We sell nothing if not of the first qual ity and our prices are the lowest. Our stock is fresh and well selected. We have every kind of canned Meats, Vege tables and fruits, all fresh goods of this seasons' pack. We give special prices on can goods by the dozen. You will find oar salesmen pleasant and attentive to all customers?perfect ly willing to 6how goods at all times. All goods delivered to any pari? of the city promptly and free of charge. Fall weight G us ran teed. Kingman I Co. October 1_ THE SUMTES TEA AND COFFEE EMPORIUM. Finest Variety Christ mas Delicacies. JUST RECEIVING: Maple Syrup, in eat glass decanters, 65 cents. Godilot French Sardines, finest ar ticle. 20 cents. Roullord French Sardines, choice ar ticle, 15 cents. Preserves, Tbarber's Gold Cap, in glass, delicious, 75 cents. Preserves, Tb urber's Gold Cap, in glass, delicious, 50 cents. Mince Meat, Thurber's, loose, per lb., 12? Baker's Broma, J lb. boxes, 30. Raker's Cocoa. J lb. boxes, 30. Raieons, an elegant article for cake, per ib., 15. Evaporated Apricots and Peaches, per lb., 30 Olives, loose, per quart, 50. Olives in bottles at 15, 20, 25, and 50c. each. Evaporated Apples, something fine, per lb , 20c. Dried Apples, something fine, per lb., 15 cents Pickled Salmon, 12? ceots. Mackerel. Thurber'a, Sea Coast, in 5 Ib., tins at 95 cents. Mackerel, in tubs 10 lb., $1 50 to $1.75. Mackerel, large and fat mess, each 15 cents. Mackerel, mediums, a nice article, per doi., 40 cents. Salmon steak in cans, Cook's celebrat ed, 25 cents. Teas, Teas, Teas. Remember we are headquarters and do cot sell common grades. Our prices are from 50c. to $1.00. Coffees, Coffees. We al?o lead on and keep every variety Rios, raw, per lb., 28 to 30c. Mocba, raw, 35 cents. Laguayra, raw, per lb., 30 cents Maricabo, per lb , 30 cents. Flours. Curtis* Pastry, finest patent flour, all kinds of, with graham, oat meal, oat flakes, &c, &c. Confectionery. This department iscomplete. We want no disappointed sweet hearts and have carefully considered their interest ia oar selections. Crockery. We have now on road novelties in this direction, remember we keep the best (W KTB) Last but not least, dont forget us on the celebrated Ferris meats, hams and breakfast strips, which we pride ourselves on. Send for monthly price list. T B CURTIS, Monaghajo J3U)ck., Main Street, Dec 10. ?uiuler.S. C. F?EE m HVE5V (H WHO ?LL T5KE Tf?B Ta???LH TOSSK fl$ IT. THE WEEKLY TITUTION SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ?1.00 PER TEAR. THE GREAT SOUTHERN WEEKLY, 151J?00 WEEKLY, READ BY NEARLY A MILLION READERS. *S* Agents make $25 to $100 pep month working for us. Send for Outfit. Easiest paper in America to get subscriptions tor.'&t JIVE n???^^?w?T? 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It costs you nothing to see this great paper and you will do yourself an injustice if yon do net send for a sample copy. After you road it if jvu do not think: it is tho best family paper in the world you do not havo to subscribe for it. The Great Electrician and more than One Hundred other of the KOTE ?If you want The Southern Farm the best monthly for Farmers ever printed, send $1.63 and both Farm and CONSTITUTION Mdrgss C0HST!TirrU)|f kmUf SA. S Don't UNTIL YOU EXAMINE OUR STOCK We have everything you can think of and everything you want, and our prices Moxem All DURANT BELITZ January 28 A. A. SOLOMONS' STAND. THE PRESENT TARIFF TOPIC Is engrossing the public attention because it is the most im portant measure affecting the publie welfare which has fceen before the country for many yearjs. THERE ARE- FACTS, however, connected with our line, around which the most as tute politician cannot get, and we have no time to waste in these discussions, being content at having learned how to get at the BOTTOM OF i VALUES and please our customers. Our new stock, such as we could purchase by sample ta best advantage in wash fabrics and other desirable goods, are now arriving, and all old stock or shop-worn goods are being pushed aside to close out at a sac rifice. Our aim will always be to keep a high grade of goods in every line, knowing that the liest customers never ofcgect to paying a good price for a * v HIGH GRADE ARTICLE, and no more of our old stock will be shown you unless asked for ; having sold it down close we can alford to lay aside the remnants. You are cordially invited to call and see the many new attractions arriving daily. Several hundred tons Cotton Seed Meal, Ammoniated Fertilizers, Acid and Kainit at lowest cash prices. Very Respectfully, BROWNS & PURDY. January 21 S FOR SALE. EVER AL DESIRABLE MILCH COWS WITH CALVES. Apply to, or addrew, J. B. McBRIOE, Supt., MAveaviile, S. C. FOR SALE CH3B??\ RETURN TUBULAR BOILER, ENGINE AND SAW AULL OUTF0V WK? sell Sa?v Mill 8eparatelj or Engine .and^BoilcrJfj&r gioDtog outfit. Applv to, EDWARD E. REM BERT, Jao. 21 "ReoiberirS. C. $3000f A, XEARt Iaadertak*tobriefly Itench an? faifiy intrntjrntt p*nnn ?f ?Ith? m ?boc?n read ?cd writ*. a?d wb? aflor InatrortloOjwUl work tadcaujj""J Year in their ow-n loralklea.whei'eTWthey threj wttlflsoffcralaa tb? situation orctn|it?rmmt^it. which von can rarajfot ?nea?t. No monev for ?ne unies* aucce?!>fulai above. KpaTvaod natcktr Irani ed. i d^ire but one worker from eachjhatrlet ..r.mu??r. I have alreadr taught and provided wkh rnij.l..Tinr?t a tarce number, who are niakinp over fSOJOa SWeaih. !* NEW and MOI.IH. WO particular FREE. Addma at once, ?. C, ALLEX, Uox 42?, Augoatu, Maine.