Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

?k W?ttmm mn Sotutes?, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1892. The Opening Meeting of the Campaign. GREENVILLE, April 16.-Special to tb? News and Courier. The political meeting to-day was one of lar^e propor? tions and surpassing iuterest. The day was cloudless, but the gathering was ?ot free from considerable storminess. "No Jess than five thousand people assem ?>led in the City Park to hear the speak? ers invited for the occasion. Large delegati >r.s from the neighboriog towns and still larger from the rural portions cf this cunty, as well as many ladies, Were ia attendance. The support of ?both tickets present was very strong, and though the Tillman element was ^ideally io the majority, the Conserva? tives made a une showiog. The Governor's ardent and later on somewhat inebriated followers were ?.rrj in the field aud succeeded in mc Tjopyiizing the seats surrounding the speaker's stand, where they vigorously inaugurated the bowling process so suc? cessful two years ago. No speaker was Tree from interruption, and after two .boors of ibis sort of argument by the T?Hmankes the other side took a hand and gave the originators a little dose of their own medicine. The whole pro? ceedings were marked by the greatest noise and confusion, and Messrs, Shep? pard and Tillman had each to repeated? ly suspend the discussion until order could be restored. On the stage were seated when the exercises opened at ll o'clock : Gen. J. Walter Gray, who presided, Messrs. Sheppard, Tillman, Orr, Gary., Talbert, Youmaos, Mayfield, MeLaurin, Joseph H. Earle, W. L Mauldin, Mayor Gil reath, A. B. Williams, Farley, E. B. Murray, of Anderson, and others. When Governor Tillman was intro? duced as a distinguished hero and arose to face the audience he was greeted with great applause, and made a half hour's address, in which he said that he was present to meet his traducers face to fdce, and trust the verdict to God and 4ae people. [Cries of "What about that free pass?" and "Hurrah for the Blinker !" The contest two years ago bad been between the ring and the peo? ple. The ring was defeated, but it had wriggled together and was again mak? ing the fight. The opposition had ac? knowledged that the March Convention ?wo years ago was right and were try ?fig to beat him upon his own platform, int ha knew the boys were Dot such fools as to be misled by wolves in ?heep's clothing. He himself had been true to bis trust, and he asked the two prosecuting witnesses to read the indict jneut. ''Lay on, MeDuff," and damn? ed be he who first cries enough Mr Sheppard was appropriately in? troduced, aud was greeted with a9 warm applause a* the Governor himself bad received. The gallant speaker through? out presented an admirable front aud made a very favorable impression, not? withstanding the fact that he was al? most continually interrupted by a most digraceful exhibition of attempted howl? ing down on the part of the Tilimanires. At one time it required Messrs Gray, ^Tillman and Donaldson to secure order. The speaker declared his sympathy -with the Farmers* Movement and pro? ceeded to arraign the Governor for the finereased expenditures of his Adminis? tration.; for his advocacy for a three .-dollar poll tax against the interests of rtbe poorer classes ; for his failure to re . duce salaries or to abolish offices as be bad p!ec\ 1 himself to do. In reply - to a question he said that he was presi? dent of a bank, and many poor fami? lies in Edgefield thanked God last 'November that he was, and as such he was able to protect them. He had sold reither the stock nor the lands of a sin? gl? farmer who was in debt to his insti? tution, many of whose stockholders had made their money between the plough bandies. The speaker referred to the increase of taxes this year over last by ^SS.?Q?, and gave the Governor a rap for his loss of revende to the State in ibe Cossaw case and for the employing of extra counsel. After having con? demned such a course he urged his .bearers to clean the barn of rats, to re? move a man who showed neither a re? gard for his promises nor any business ability in managing the State's affairs. ?*?~ Mr Gary followed in an address of three-quarters of an hour, in which he denounced the old ring and compared Governor Tillman to Andrew Jackson. fie .defied the opponents of the Admin? istration to find a flaw in the State's -management, defended Tiilmaa in the Coosaw case, condemned the banks for taking advantage of technicalities to escape proper taxation, and accused the railroads of trying to injure Tillman i>j bringing about a scarcity of money to the State treasury, ile denounced various newspapers and accused Mr. Sheppard of polif^al inconsistency "Hit Orr a lickan admirer shouted, but Mr. Gary refrained. Loud calis for Orr caused Mr. Gary to suspend for a little while. Moderate applause was .bestowed upon his effort. Mr. Orr W28 introduced as the pride of the Piedmont B.*!t, who was too wei! ? .known to need introduction. As he .rose he was greeted wtib a grand demon? -titration cf applause of tiie most enthusiastic character and made, consid ering the surroundings, a magnificent 'Address of an hour's duration. He fcept the howlers in manageable con? dition daring the greater portion of .bis speech, though their disposition ! was evidently to down argument with ! noise. Mr. Orr said this contest would be settled within the party, for which thatik the Conservative Convention. The assertion that his ticket was the out? growth of Haskellisni was too falso to! discuss, aud be did not intend to be bull? dozed from expressing his convictions. The peeple of Greenville knew him and he did not believe their friendship wouid be affected because of his frankness nor because of the scoundrels io Greenville who, hyena-like, bad gone info the grave of his dead father for political capital. [Loud applause ] He appealed to judgment, and would quote facts to show why Tillman should be removed from the office he occupies. Judge him by his record of false promises, dictatorial tendencies and misleading assertions. He referred to Tillman's d3nunciation of the banks and factories, and said that the Piedmont Mills paid to i s operatives more than a million . 'dollars a y^ar and schooled all the children free, proving tts existence not sn evil, but a blessing TiWmao has declared himself greater tiwn the plat - f rm of his movement Wi'hn.ut him it does not amount to a r??w of pins He is the big ike, thc high cockaloium, who amounts to all of you put together. Since the Alliance meeting at Spartan burg he is gentle as a suckling dove and dare not stare his position on the Ocala demands He scored the Governor fur his management in the Coosaw case ; his extravagance with the State's money; his insult to the judiciary of the State ; his disposition to remove sheriffs and thus nullity the expressed will of the people ; his veto and defeat of the bills to regulate the railroads, and closed the list with a scathing criticism j in the free pass matter, which, though a mistake, was one in his favor and against the people. The people bad beea fooled, and fooled badly, but they were now awaking. Col. Orr handled his points ably and received almost continuous applause. Mr. Tillman began bis rejoinder by the old "Peter's wife's mother" joke and was greeted with cries of derision. Sheppard and Gray endeavored to secure order, but the opponents of the Governor were in a mood for retalia? tion. For fifteen minutes nothing was heard but yells and counter yells, and then Mr. Tillman at? tempted to separate the goats from the sheep in the audience, but with ill success Five minutes were speat in dislodging Citizen John Ashley and other noisy Tillmaoites from the roof of the speaker's stand. A fight was started in the outskirts and some quiet secured at the stand and the speaker proceeded. Orr, he said, was the mouthpiece of Gonzales. Mr. Orr arose ao-d en? deavored to secure a hearing for Mr. Tillman, who declared that they might hollow him down, but they could not outvote bim. He explained why he had voted for Sheppard for Governor, and said that Mauldin and Orr had then defeated Sheppard. A little spat occurred in which Orr carnie out first best. Mr. Tillman readjmessages, editorials and platforms, and said he had tried to do his duty, but the Legislature bad been bamboozled and controlled by demagogues. He had called its mem? bers driftwood, and be would do it again. [Applause ] They had failed to do their duty. [Loud cries of "Hurrah for Hampton !'*] That is why the platform had not been carried out. He wanted a three dollar poll tax because it would make the negroes pay. Until that is done the public school system in many places is bum buggery. The next Legislature should be sworn by the Bible before election. That body was not fi6 to elect railroad commissioners nor anybody else. The records showed that in 40 per cent of the cases taken to the Supreme Court the Circuit Judge3 were overruled. He bad the law with him in the Cantwell case and thought be had the right to crit? icise Judge Wallace, though he had no improper motive in doing so. He asked who had been about a Court House and had not heard the lawyers curse i and damn the Supreme Court as a set of jackasses ? He defended his action in the matter of wishing to remove sheriffs. He said he was opposed to the sob treasury, but would keep his mouth shut, as the majority had to rule in the Alliance. He said he had rather 20 with his followers to hell than to go to heaven with the other side. Mr. Tillman's time, after allowing for interruptions, was declared expired, j and Gen. Gray declared the discussion ended. Mr. Tillman refused to subside and wao again requested to do so and the meetidg was a second time declared adjourned, but Mr. Tillman continued the discussion much longer, though a larger part of the crowd left the grounds. Mr. Tillman had a majority of the crowd, but Mr. Orr's speech and reception was an eye-opener to the hus? tling Governor. A crowd of several hundred people assembled io front of the Mansion Hou?e to-night and was addressed in rousing talks by Messrs. Sheppard, Youmans and Mauldin. Messrs. Orr, Jas. A. Hoyt and Jos. H Earle were subsequently serenaded at their resi? dences and they delivered short ad? dresses. The supporters of the Con? servative movemeut are pleased with the developments that the day has ! brought forth. J. D. Campbell. Thompson Made Comptrol 1er. NEW YORK, April 13.-The annual election of trustees of the New York Life Insurance Company took place to-day. Forty-seven thousand votes I were cast, the largest number in the history of the company. Policy holders were present from all parts of the country. The entire numb r of ! votes cast were tn the ticket named I by President McCall and by the I policy holders' committee. Ex Mavor W. R. Grace, Judge Hiram i R. Steele, C. C. Baldwin, Walter Lewis and Henty C. Mortimer were elected trustees. Grace takes the place of ex President Beers and Judge Steele that of John II. Stearns The other three trustees weie re? elected, President McCall says, for j the reasou that they opposed the voting of a pension to ex-President j Beers President McCall announced j that he had reinstated Theo M. Banta. the cashier whom Beers dismissed be? cause of his alleged participation in an attack on executive officers of tlie company. The resignations of j Trustees Edward Martin and Robert j ! B Collins were accepted The trtis s tens ratify the election of Hugh S. ! ! Thompson, now United States Civil Service Commissioner, as comptroller j ot the company, lt was resolved that the pension of $27,500 a year j awarded ci President Beers by the former board of trustees should not be paid Beers was not present at j the election for the first time in thirty it bree year? He has announced his i j intention of contesting his pension in ; the courts. Engines For Other Land3. The Bi ad win Locomotive Works j which two yearn ?go built three nar? row gauge engines f ir thc JOflf? and j Jerusalem Railroad, have recently j ?hipped two more to the Holy Land I for the same ron !, and within the ? : past few doy s have n ceived orders ] from the Reading Railroad for l?? j engines, IO of which are for switch- j ling purposes ; from the Long Island! ?'Railroad for 10 suburban engines ; ! from the Government of Nicaragua for two light engines , from Florence, 1 Italy, for two rack locomotives for a road with heavy grades, and from I thc -Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg .Railroad for four consolidation loco? motives bo far the firm has booked orders f?)t 215 Compound engines. .Philadelphia LLcotv] Just Like Cleveland Mr. Cleveland wrote a very char? acteristic letter-very much to his honor and true patriotism as well as modesty on 8th iust. It is addressed to Mr. James H. Biddle, Chattanooga, Tenn. In it the noble statesman says this: "I am exceedingly anxious to have our party do exactly the right thing at the Chicago convention, and I hope that the delegates will be guided by judg? ment and actuated by true Democratic spirit and the gingie desire to succeed on principle. I should not be frank if I did not say to you that T often fear that I do not deserve the kind things such friends as you say of me and I have frequent misgivings as to the wisdom of again putting me in nomination. I therefore am auxious that sentiment and unmeasured personal devotion should be checked when the delegates to the convetion reach a period of deliberation. If any event there will be no disappointment for me in the re? sult." How broad and true and self-denying are these sentiments. The greatest of men, Moses or Paul or whoever else he may be, might well be proud and glad to write such a letter under such circum? stances. It is not self that dominates in Mr. Cleveland. A high, broad un? selfish patriotism is the animating prin? ciple. Ft is the success of the grand old party first, last, all the time with Grover Olevelaod. He is worthy of any age, of any country, of any party known to history in which there were brrve'aud coble men and pure and patriotic principles. He might well with a change of a word or two apply to himself the language of Lsigh Hunt: "Write me then as one who loves his j country " The country need's his services, and the Democrats at Chicago will be very apt to name him for tho first place. Aod yet there is wisdom in the intima? tions of the great ex-President. We are much incliued to think that at Wes? tern man-Campbell or Palmer or Vilas or Stephenson-would be a surer can? didate -Wilmington Messenger. - - ??? -rn? - Blaine and the Presidency. WASHINGTON April ll.-A devoted friend of Mr. Blaine's told a reporter to-day that it was absolutely certain that Mr. Blaine would accept the nomination for the Presidency if it should be offered to him by the Convention. He said he had talked long and earnestly with Mr. Blaine, and that be could say positively that he would not decline the nomina? tion if offered to him, though he did not desire it and would cot seek it. The new impetus that is being given to Blaine talk is a matter of great interest to pol'ticians of both parties. There is probably no one who doubts that Mr. Blaine is sincere in his desire to avoid the responsibility and annoyance that would come upon him as the candidate of his party, but there, is a very large ele? ment who cannot reconcile themselves to the thought of his retirement from public life without having had the hightest honor there is in politics. There are many others who feel that the success of the party may be dependent upon his acceptance of the nomination, that he could surely be elected, and that possibly no one else could. These men simply will not give up the idea of Mr. Blaine's nomination. Hon. George Johnstone. A bill has recently been introduced ia the House of Representatives by Mr. Johnstone, of South Carolina. It is numbered 727f?, and lias boen referred to the committee on banking and currency, where it will probably die unless resurrected by the people, lt is a model bill for the purpose, short and plain, but clear and unequivocal. This bill will arouse the anger of the bondholder, national banker and all those who desire a sm.:!1? volume of money iii order that they may apply the power of money to oppress by its scarcity. But fortunately they will be deprived of one of their favor? ite weapons when the}' attack this measure. They can not say that it emanates from the disordered brain of au Alliance crank or the wild ravings of a calamity howler. Mr. Johnstone does ?ot bulong to the Alliance. Ile is an able lawyer, and a life-long Democrat of the strictest sect and the South Carolina school, who be? lieves that the mission of the Demo eratic patty is to represent the interests of the great common people If the Democratic party was repre? sented in Congress by men who would take the Jeffersonian stand Mr. John? stone has taken, there would be no necessity for a reform party.-Nation? al Economist. The Registration Law Con? strued. Assistant Attorney General Town? send's construction of the registra? tion law which is published elsewhere in this issue, has fallen like a bomb? shell among the voters of the State, It has always been supposed, since the passage of the registration act, in February 1883, that any voter was entitled to a certificate at any time he chose to make application for it, and this, we believe, has benn the general practice up to the present time. While the Assistant Attorney General's construction of the law will ??ave little or no effect upon the Gen? eral elections, which are practically decided in the Democratic primaries, in which registration is not necessary, yet if the law bears the construction that has been put upon it, we believe it to be clearly unconstitutional, and should be modified as soon as the next legislature assembles. It is utterly repugnant to the spirit ofour Republican institutions that citizens should be disfranchised i for a temporary, and in many cases unavoidable laches in complying willi the statute within a certain specified and entremely limited time. The right of suffrage is sacred to a people who claim t<> br free, and it should never be abridged except in the most extreme cases.-Voikville Eiiteipi i se. ?n ? I ..???. ? mm - Carly Ristra, Ku?\ Riser?, E*rly Kiters, til" famous inti? fiiils tor con.? ti pm iori, sick headache, dyspepsia and nervousness. J. S. Eiughsun ? Go. ----?- ?? (,.>n t Looks. Good Io?"ks are more than ?kin deep. depend, ing upon :i heall h v condition ofall I be vital or ga ns. It thc Liver be inactive, y<.u have a Jj;!iot:s Look, it your pto touch be disordered you ravw :i |>yjsp?ptic Look and if your Kidney* tic affected yu have a pit ched L"k. Secure good health and you w il ! have good looks. Electric Hitlers is tho great ?Iterative and T?nic ?els directly on ihc*e vital orgats; i'nres Pimple*, li lotcnes. lioite and ?rive.? a gppd c.o:up!?:uor>. Sold ut J. F. W. D;?4orme's ??iyg st?r?. .Silo, pur bu Ulli. 4 Go Prom Home For News. WASHINGTON, April 14.-South Carolina politics is attracting consid? erable attention among the South Carolina colony just now, and the alarming reports which have been brought here within the last week by visitors from the Palmetto State created quite a sensation, lt is rum ored that the Alliance men have determined that if successful in con? trolling the delegation to the Chicago Convention they* will demand that the Ocala platform or the substance of it be inserted in the National Dem? eratic platform. If their request is denied then, so the report goes, they will withdraw from the Convention and refuse to support the nominee. The Conservative members o f the South Carolina contingent here refuse to believe that any such step is con? templated. The report, however, comes so direct that it is the all absorbing topic of discussion in political circles -News and Courier. A Lesson From Livingston. ATLANTA, GA., April 14.-The State executive committee of the Geor? gia State Alliance met here to-night and passed resolutions of great politi? cal import to the South. For some time past County Alliances and Sub-Alliances throughout Georgia have been endorsing the People's party movement, under direction of leading Alliance men, who are also Third Party leaders. This is in direct conflict with the constitution of the Alliance, which prohibits anything like political action. The State executive committee, rec ognizing this, met with Congressman Livingston, president of the Alliance, and unanimously passed a resolution demanding that all Alliances which have taken such action rescind it promptly or surrender their charters. -mm-???? -mm Louisiana Likely to Lose Everything. When the majority of the committee of seven, three Post?rit?s and Colonel Young, who had been suggested by the Foster committee and accepted by the McEoery committee to canvass the election, had thrown out enough votes to elect Foster, it was generally believed that the McEnery party would withdraw from the contest; but after an earnest and prolonged conference with the McEoery committee, Judge McEnery was finally prevailed upon to continue the contest. There are now two demo? cratic and two republican candidates in the field for governor with the chances favoring the success of Leonard, repub? lican. lt has been definitely determined to increase the capacity of the Anderson cotton mills to .more than double the present. The money necessary for the work has beep secured and the addition? al buildings will soon be begun. The mill thus far has beeu a great suc? cess. It is said that Hon Tom Watson of Georgia, has a sneaking hankering for Senator Colquitt's seat in the other end of the Capitol, which will account for his quitting the Democratic party and boosting the t. p. bantling. According to The Social Economist, the average wages paid, per capita, in Great Britain for the year 1890 was ?G6 10s , or about one dollar per day. - i mm Pronounced Hopeless Yet Saved., From a letter written by Mrs. Adn E. Hurd, <>f Groton. S. D., we quote: "Was taken with a bad cold, which settled on my Lungs, cough set in and tinnily terminated in Consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a .-hort time. 1 gave myself up to my Savior, determined if I coulj not etay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I g.ive it a trial, took in a4l eight buttles; it bas cured me, and thank God 1 am now a well and hearty woman." Tra! bottles free at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug store, regular size, 50c. and $1 00. 4 ---^^mtM9- .... ^t?^k^m It is a truth in medicine that the smallest dose that performs the euro is the best. De Wilt's Little Early Risers are the smallest pills, will perform the cure and are the best. J. S. Hughson & Co. Itch on human and horses and all animals cured iu 30 minutes by Weolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by A. J. China Druggist. Sumter, S. C. -~^m^mw?- -- We trulv believe De Witt s Little Early Risers to be the mo<t natural, most effective, most prompt and econ?mica! pill for bilious hess, indigestion and inactive liver. J. S. Hughson & Co. Estate of Mrs. Isabel D. Moses, DECEASED. ALL PERSONS having claims against aforesaid Estate, will present the same duly attested, and those indebted in anyway to said Es ate will make pavment without delay to ALTAMONT MOSES, March 29, 1892. Qualified Executor. St._ Estate of Josiah Hayiisirorth, DECEASED. (CREDITORS of the Estate of the said j Josiah Haynsworth are notified to render au account of their demands, duly att^sied, to the undersigned ; and all persons indebted to the said deceased will make payment to the undersigned, the Executors of the Will of said deceased. J. COHEN WILSON, W. F. B. HAVNSWURTH. Sumter, S. C., March 30, 1892. 3t _REAMESTATE~A8E rpiIE UNDERSIGNED has established a I Heal Estate and Collection Agency in kniter and desires property holders having property for sale or rent to list same with him. Tenants secured and rents collected promptlv. Best references given. Apr. 30. W. H. COMMANDER. OFFICE OF COUNTY OF SUMTER. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. SUMTER, S. C., March 18, 1892. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE ceived by the County Commissioners, of Sum? ter County, S. C , at the County Commision? ers' Office in the Towri of Sumter, until twelve o'clock noon, APRIL 22d, 1802, for furnish? ing all materials and building complete, a Sheriff's re&ideoce and County j ii! of brick for said County according to drawings and specifications turnished by frank Nierns??, Architect Drawings and specifications em bc seen at the Clerk's office in Sumter, or at the Architect's office in Columbia, S. C. Rids will t?e received ot the wboje work in lump, or separate tods will be entertained l?>r the jail building and Sheriff's residence only, and the steel, iron cage work, complete fix? ture for interior. Tile successful Contractor will he required to enter into bund of $10 COO for thi: faithful performance of said work. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids deemed not to the be?t inter? est of thc County. Yt. D. MITCHELL Chairman. J. K. BROWN E. F. BURROWS. Attest. THOS. V. WALSH, Clerk. Much 23. SPRING ATTRACTIONS 5 A. hundred pens could not tell of all the Choice Novelties of both Foreign and domestic Manufacture we are dis? playing this season. We have never been so well fitted and equipped for a season's business as at the present time. Our efforts have always been directed to maintain the leadership, Success and Supremacy has crowned our efforts. Compare our goods with others and you will not wonder at our marvelous success. -IN OUR Dress Goods Department, We are showing all the new shades and colorings in Bedfords, Cr?pons, Fancy Weaves, Silk Warp, Sublime Taffetas, Grenadines, Glorias, Chiua and India Silks, &c. In White G-oods and Wash Fabrics, We show many exclusive styles confined to us in this market. In Laces, Embroideries, Fans, Parasols, Gloves and Hosiery, Ladies' Waists, &c, We have everything that is new and stylish. :o: Our Shoe Department Is one of the leading features of our business. We are sole agents for some of the leading manufacturers, and no matter what grade or style you want, vre can please you. WE HAVE IMPORTED AN" IMMENSE LINE OF MATTINGS This season and are retailing same at Jobbers' prices. In our Clothing and Furnishing Department We are showing the finest line of Taitar Made Garments ever exhibited in this market. The styles thia Beason are very handsome and an inspection of this stock will tempt you to buy. All the nobby shape* and Blocks in HATS All our hats shaped for customers FREE. - DON'T FAIL TO VISIT OUR Grocery Departments And supply yourself with all the choice goods to be had there. IN OUR JOBBING- DEPARTMENT, We are offering some extra inducements to buyers. Ail mail orders will receive careful attention. Samples sent upon application. Respectfully, nf .lil Cor. Main and Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. C New York Office 84 West Broadway. J. RYTTE? DISSOLUTION NOTICE, SCMTKB, S. C., March 24, 1892. THE FIRM OF EPPERSON & CO., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All liabilities of and debts due the firm will be settled by H. Harby. R F. EPPERSON, H. BARBY. TREATMENT -BY SCMTKB, S. C., March 24, 1892. THE LIVERY BUSIN if SS RECENTLY conducted by Epperson b Co., will be cuntiriued bj me at my stables corner Liberty and Sumter Streets. H. HARBY. " March 30 CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC CO. CONVENTION. PURSUANT TO ORDER OF THE State Democratic Executive Committee, and t?y order of the County Democratic Executive Committee, there will be a Convention of the Democratic porty of Sumter County, in the City of Sumter, on the first Monday, the ind day of May, next, for the purpose of -e-organizing the Democratic party of Sumter County ; electing a new County Executive rommittee ; electing delegates to the State Democratic Convention, and to transact such jther business as may properly come before it auder the Constitution. The Democratic Clubs of Sumter County ?viii meet at their usual places of meeting ori saturday, the 9th day of April, next, for the >nrpose of re-organizing said clubs and elect ng delegates to the County Convention. The representation of each club in the ?onn;y Convention eball be one for er*-rv wentv-five members and one delegate for i majority fraction thereof. No elua that was organized, or formed tfter the 13th day of August, 1890, by the livi8ion of an old club, or otherwise, shall be .ecognized. D. E KEELS 2. M. PITTS, County Chairman. Secretary. ?1529 Arch? St..|PniIa. Penn. For Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Hay Fever, Headache, Debility, Rheu? matism, Neuralgia, And sill Chronic and Nervous Disorders. It has been in use for more than twenty years ; thousands of patients bave been treat? ed, and over one thoasand physicians have used it and recommend it-a very significant fact. lt is agreeable. There is no nauseous taste, nor after-taste, nor sickening smell. "Compound 6x3gen-It Mode of Action and Results." is the title of a book of 200 pace?, put?!?shed by Drs. Starkey & Palen, which gives to al! inquirers full information as to this remarkable curatiTe agent, and a record of surprising cures in a wide range of chronic cases-many of them after being ahnndoned to die by other physicians. Will be mailed free to any address on application. Drs. STARKEY & PALEN, 1529 Arch St., Philadelphia, Penn. 120 Suttor St., San'Francisco, Cal. Please mention this paper. Dec. 9-. F OIiBO JUL ESTABLISHED 1868. Watches, Diamonds, Sterling Silver, Clocks, Optical Goods, Fine Knives, Scissors and Razors. Machine Needles, &c. FOLiSO IME . SIGN' OF THE BIG WATCH. Howard 276 EAST BAY STREET, - -- IMPORTER OF AND DEALER IX Lime, Cements, Plaster, Hair, Terra Cotta Pipe, etc., and all Building Material. Orders Given Prompt Attention, Correspondence Solicited. Lpw.est Prices. Best Satisfaction Uct 21 p MACHINE SHOP. All kinds of MACHINE WORK REPAIRS cao be had in Sumter, at short notice, and in the very beat 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 sud 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 L D. JOHNSTON, SUMTER, S. C., -THE Practical Carpe??er> Contractor AND BUILDER, TT70ULD RESPECTFULLY inform the ff citizens of Sumter and surrounding country that he is prepared to furnish plans, and estimates on brick and wooden buildings All work entrusted to bim will be done first class. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Aug 19 o HOYT BROTHERS, MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Gold and Silver Watches, FINE DIAMONDS. Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, &o. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feb 1 FORJ3ALE. TFAT TRACT OF LAND near Sumter C. H., in Sumter County, S. C., contain? ing 200 ACRES, more or less, and bounded as follows; North, by public road from City of Sumter to Cane Savannah ; East, by lands of Joo. T. Baker; South, by run of Cane Savannah ; West, by lands of Jno. F. Gamble and of Mile- H. Plowden ; same being arable la.'d and now under cultivation. For terms applv to. GREIG ?MATTHEWS, Dec 9.-x Charleston, S. C. TO-DAY, Published Weekly at One Dollar per year. VOL. Mr. ( WHOLE NUMBER TO.) Weekly Resume of Politics: Legislative, Judicial, Industrial. < SPECIAL AND COMPLETE REPORTS OF ALL THE State ?:- Legislatures. ALSO Abstracts of Proceed i nps in Congress-British Parliament-French Chamber of Deputies German Reichst-tg. The only guide to sound politics in the United States. Subscribe at once. Trial, 10 cts. a month. Address: TO-DAY, 5 Somerset St., BOSTON, MASS. Drug fore. FULL ASSORTMENT OF DRUGS, MEDICINES '-AND Fancy Articles. FINE CIGARS A SPECIALTY. J. S. HUSHSON & CO., Monaghan Block. MAIN STREET, Mch. 30. SUMTER, S. C. LIQUORS -AND Tobaccos AT WHOLESALE, ?AT PALACE SALOON, Strauss & Weinberg, Proprietors, Main St. SUMTER. S. C scientific American Agency fer CAVEATS, TRADE WARKS, DESSCM PATENTS CCrYR?CHTS, etc. For information ami five Handbook write to MUNN & CO., 351 BROADWAY. NEW YORK. OMcst bureau for securing patent? in America. Kren- patent taken out by us is brought before the public by a notice {riven free of charge in the SS. Largest circulation of any scientific paper in the wend. Splendidly illustrated. No intelligent man should be without it. Weekly, S3.?O a year; $1.50 six months. Address MUNN & CO., PUBLISHKKS, dei Broadway, Kew York. PLUMMER JOHNSON! BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, SUMTER, S. C. ?S PREPARED TO DO ALL WORK entrusted to his care, either in the make ip of new work, or mending line and guaran ees satisfaction. Terms low. Cali and see nc al Shop, next door to Moises & Lee's law )fiic?. WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. C. rnHIS NEW AND ELEGANT HOUSE j| with all modern improvements, is now )p?3 for the reception of guests. ?. L. WRIGHT & SON, Propri'woja and Whiskey HaWta cured at home with? out pain. Book of par? ticulars sent FREE. _B.M.WOOLLEY.M.D. ?U#nta,?a. office mys Whitehall ft? To The Publie. I AM ?TILL SELLING First Class Goods AT LIVING PRICES. It takes too much room to enumerate all the bargains 1 have to offer, but I must call your attention to our HANDSOME CSAMBEB SETS Both io China and tin. BIG DRIVES IN GLASSWARE5 SHOES That are solid and will wear. HAVE YOU TRIED MY Coffee at 20c. pr. lb AND Tea at 25c. pr. lb.? If not, you are missing a genuine bar? gain . It has long been a household word that jon get nothing bat good goods, and foll value at ALTAMONT MOSES'. Oct. 6. INSURANCE. I cover everything in Insu? rance. If it is your life, I give you a policy in the IM Li ta? COH?, OF NEW YORK, The oldest, richest and most liberal Company in the U. S If on your Gin House, Dwelling, Stores, Barns, Fornitore or Produce in the following companies, any of which are strong and reliable : THE NORWICH UNION, of England. THE QUEEN, of Eagknd. PHOENIX ASSURANCE, of England. THE CONTINENTAL, of New York. THE NIAGARA, of New York. THE NORTH AMERICAN, of Philadelphia. THE GIRARD, of Philadelphia. THE MERCHANTS, of Newark, N. J. MECHANICS & TRADERS, Of New Orleans. My companies are as good and my rates ab low as any one. ALTAMONT MOSES. Why Rent Land When You Can Boy a Home on Easy Terms ? FOR SALE. ATRACT OF GOOD FARMING ANI> Timber land, containing 900 acres with good dwelling and outbuildings, well located half mile from Reid's station OD the Manches? ter and Augusta R. R., 9 miles from Sumter. Will sell as & whole or io lots to suit pur? chasers. Terms-One-third cash, balance easy pey? ments and low interest. See or address W. O. CAIN, Ramsey, P. O., S. C. OR E. W. Dabbs. Agt. Ramsey P. O., S. C. Dec. 30.-tf. Plants and Flowers. OTTO GARHARDT, florist and landscape gardener, bas for ?-ale a variety of Cabbage, Tomnto and other vegetable plants ready to set out. Also Roses, Geraniums and other Sowers. He offers his services to lay ont and attend to gardens. Also will tnke charge cf lots at the Ceme? tery and keep them in condition for a mode? rate charge. Appiy at the Cemetery Lodge, or leave orders at the store of W. H. Yates. Mcb 30.-10m. Hap;:* trican. AIL KKNTOX Co., KT., Oct. 9. "Wt In onr orphan asylnm here there is a IS rear-old cu itt that had been suffering for years tro zu m-rvousiies* to such an extent that abe nftiirces in tho night sot i:p, and with fear de? pict on :very teaturo and in a delirious con? dition, would eeek protection among the older people noni an imaginary pursuer, and could only with greut dimcalty be again put to bed. Last year Kev. E. Koenig, while on a visit here, happened to observe the child, and advised the nse o? Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic, and kindly furnished us several bottles o? it. The first cot? tle showed a marked improvement, and after uni og the second bottle and mp to the present time the child is a happy and contented being. All those suffering from nervousness should Beek refuge in Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic E?V. B. HILLEBRAND, sst. John's Asylum. pnFP-A Valuable Book en Nerroo! L Ult L Disease? sent free to any address, f Iff f aud poor patients can also ot>taln I ?ILL this medicine free of charge This remedy has been prepared by the Reverend Pastor Koenig, of Fort wayne. Ind, since 1S& ?ad ls now prepared under his direction by the KOENIG MED. CO.? Chicago, III. Sold by Druggists at SI per Bottle. 6 far85, lars? Sixe, 91*75? 6 Bottles for 99. SPECIAL ATTENTION Given to Compounding Prescription!