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* forever. Where shall I begin? I know not. Stay; I bore a child-bad he lived he would have been your prince today". That child I saw starve to death before my eyes; inch by inch and day by-day I saw him starve. But it is nothing. Who am I that I should complain because I have lost my son, when so many of your sons are dead and their blood is required at my hands? Listen again," and she went on to tell in burn? ing words of the horrors of the siege, of the cruelties of the Spaniards and of tiie bravery of the men of tho Otomie whom I had commanded. For a full hour she spoke thus, while, all that vast audience hung upon her words; also she told of the. part that I played in the struggle and of the deeds which I had done, and now and again some soldier in thc crowd who served under me, and who had escaped the famine and tiie massacre, cried out: "It is true. We saw it with our eyes. " "And so, " she said, "at last it was fin? ished, at last Tcnoctitlan was a ruin, and my cousin and my king, the glorious Gua? temoc, lay a prisoner in tho hands of Ma linche, and with my husband Teule, my sister; I myself and many another. Ma? linese swore that he would treat Guate moc and his following with all honor. Do you know how he treated him? Within a few days Guatemoc, our king, was seated in the chair of torment while slaves burned him with hot irons to cause him to declare the hiding place of the treasure of Monte? zuma! Aye, you may well cry 'Shame upon him!' Yon shall cry it yet more loudly before I have done, for know that Guatemoc did not suffer alone. One lies there who suffered with him and spoke no word, and I also, your princess, was doom? ed to-torment. We escaped when death was at our door, for I told my husband that the people of tho Otomie had true hearts and would shelter us in our sorrow, and for his sake I, Otomie, disguised my? self in the robe of a wanton and fled with him hither. Could I have known what I should live to sec and hear, could I have i dreamed that you would receive us thus, ^1 had died a hundred deaths before I car.rc to stand and plead for pity at your hands. "Oh, my people, I beseech of you, make no terms with the false Teule, but remain bold and free. Your necks are not fitted to the yoke of the slave; your sons and daughters arc of too high a blood to serve the foreigner in his needs and pleasures. Defy Malinche. Some of our race are dead, tut many thousands remain. Here in your j mountain nest you can beat back' every Teule in Anahuac, as in bygone years the j false Tlascalans beat back the Aztecs, Then the Tlascalans were free; now they are a race of serfs. Say, will you share their serfdom? My people, my people; think not that I plead for myself or even for the husband who is more dear to me than aught save honor. Do you indeed dream that we will suffer you to hand us living to these dogs of Tlascalans, whom Malinche insults you .by sending as his messengers?" "Look," and she walked to where the spear that had been hurled at her lay upon the pavement and lifted it, "here is a means of death that some friend has sent us, and if yon will not listen to my pleading you shall see it used before your eyes. Then, if you will, you may send our bodies to Malinche as a peace offering. But for your own sakes I plead with you. Defy Ma? linche, and if you must die at last die as freemen and not as slaves of the Teule. Behold now his tender, mercies and see the lot thct shall be yours if you take another cocn^L the counsel of Maxtla, ' ' and com? ing to the litter on which I lay she rent my robes from me, leaving me almost naked to the waist, and unwound the bandages from my wounded limb, then lifted me up so that I rested upon my sound foot. "Look!" she cried in a piercing voice, and pointing to the scars and unhealed wounds upon my face and leg. "Look on the work of. Teule and the Tlascalan; see how the foe is dealt with who surrenders to them. Yield if you wilL desert us if you will, but I say that then your own bodies shall be marked in a like fashion till not an ounce of gold is left that can minister to ti? greed of the Teule, ot a man or a maiden who can labor to satisfy his Indo? lence," Then abe ceased, and letting me sink gently to the ground, fori could not stand alone, she stood over me, the spear in her hand, as though waiting to plunge it to my heart should the people still demand our surrender to the messengers of Cortes. For one instant there was silence; then of a sudden the clamor and the tumult broke out again ten times more furiously than at first. But it was no tonger aimed at us. Otomie had conquered. Her noble words, her beauty, the tale of our sorrows; and the sight of my torments had done their work, and the heart cf the people was filled with fury against the Teules who had destroyed their army and the Tlascalans that had aided them. Never did the wit and eloquence of a woman cause*a swifter change. They.screamed and toro their robes and shook their weap? ons in tho ai Maxtla ?trove to speak, but . they pulled him down, and presently ho was Cying for his life Then they turned upon the Tlascalan envoys and beat them with sticks, crying: "This is our answer to Malinche. Bun, you dogs, and take it!" till they were driv? en from tho town. Now at length the turmoil ceased, and some of the great chiefs came forward, and kissing the hand of Otomie said: "Princess, we, your children, will guard you to the death, for you have put another heart into us. You are right. It is better to die free than to live as slaves." "See, my husband,'' said Otomie, "1 was not mistaken when I told you that my people were loyal and true. But now we must make ready for war, for they have gone too far to turn back, and when this tiding comes to the ears of Malinche he j will be like a puma robbed of her young, j Now let us rest. I am very weary." "Otomie," I answered, "there has lived no greater woman than you upon this earth." "I cannot tell, husband, " she said, amil- ; in g. ;- If I have won your praise and safe- ! ty, it is enough for me." [TO BK OOBTDTUm] Can This Be True? The State has it upon the most re liable authority that a couple of days ago several of the State liquor con? stables seized a barrel of cherry bounce at the Southern railway depot in this city en-route to Edgefield. After the seizure it was found, it is said, that the barrel was consigned to a well known Reformer in Edgefield. i Now the statement is to the effect j that this discovery was transmitted to | some one up street, which resulted in an order, comiug from some one, before the stuff could be hauled away upon which the constables released the barrel and let it proceed to its destination.-The State. wmm ? i . ? m* - Tbe M. k H. tablets and paper is recognized I as the finest mad?. H. G. Osteen k Co. oa?e a foil stock. I PROGRAM OF EVENTS. GUN TOURNAMENT, REEL CONTEST, BASE BALL, WIRE WALKING, BICYCLE RACES, FIREWORKS, B?CYCLE PARADE, BALLOON ASCENSION, GRAND TOURNAMENT, GRAND MILITARY PRIZE DRILL, GRAND MILITARY BALL, COLT SHOW, PERFORMANCE IN OPERA HOUSE EACH NIGHT, FANTASTIC PARADE, TRADES DISPLAY. One fere for Round Trip on all roads. Special rates at all hotels and boarding houses. Do not miss the chance of visiting the Game Cock City, the garden spot of the State. Program 17V>r Bach Day Tuesday, Oct. 16. Gao Tournament. Prize $50 Reel Conrear. Prize $150. Base Ball. Greenville vs. Scmter. Wire Walking. Fantastic Parade. Frobman's Jane Co., at Opera House. j FIREMEN'S TOURNA* ( MENT. Tbe committee ia charge of the Firemen's Tournament have completed the preliminary arranger? eat8 as? have issued the following roles and prize list In the shape of an attrac? tive folder; REEL BACE. BULBS. The rules governing this Contest will be as follows: Carriages to be weighed, and one man al lowed to every seventy-five pounds, pipeman and plogOan not included; boee to be con? nected aa when-ready for fire doty, ron one hundred yards, unreel not leas than ninety eight feet of hose, attach the same to ping (the ping to be closed at the time of company starting on the ron as when not rn nae); screw the pipe to boee ; nae any size nozzle, and throw water in the shortest time-the bott io drop opposite to or beyond the ping, or the company most be ruled ont. No batt must be oaed without nipples. The bose most be let go as soon as attached to pl og, and if the bott is blown off the com? pany must be ruled out. Mo company is allowed to assist another in tht roo, and each company is required to famish rel! of monera to Secretary of Judges oo the morning of Races. Teo m cutes is allowed to each company j after Judges' signal of ready, and aoy com- I paoy failing to start within that time will be j ruled ont. No one allowed ioside the ropes except the compaoy makiog the ron. The company making the best time wins the first prize, and so oo. First prize, $50 ; second prize, $25; third prize, $10. GRAB TEST. The rules governing this test will be the same as in Reel Contest, except ooe hundred yards. The company to ron fifty yards, grab Reel aod ron fifty yards to plug, unreel fifty feet of bose, attach the same to plog and throw water ; drag rope to be up or down-optional with company. The company ruoning first in the Reel Con? test will roo io the Grab Test immediately after the cecond company io the Reel Coo test makes their ron. This role must be followed until all the companies have concluded their run. 1st prize, $25; second prize, $15. Starting signal Firing of Pistol. Committee-H. B. Bloom, Chairman; E. H. Moses, Secretary; W. J. McKageo, S. Y. Delgar, J. N. Alphonse. For further information, etc., address H. B. BLOOM, Chief of Fire Department. Wednesday, Oct-17, Goo Tournament Grand Military Prise Drill. Priz< $175 Several of the best drilled oom paoies io State. Base Ball. Saunter vs. Greenville. Bicycle Races. Over $300 in prizes Bicycle Parade. Prizes for best decorated wheels. Fireworks. Balloon Ascension. Slack Wire Walking. Performance at Opera House. Grand Military Ball. - COLT SHOW. Ooe hundred dollars have been appropriated in prizes, as follows : Class 1-Fillies-One year old : First prize, $10; second, $5. Two-year old : First prize, $15; second, $10 Class 2-Stallions or Geldinga-One-year old: First prize, $10; second, $5. Two-year old: Fint prize, $15 ; second, $10. Sweepstakes: Any colt up to two years old. Prize, $20. No entrance Fee will be charged. / For further information address WM. M. GRAHAM, Chairman. THE GRAND TOURNA? MENT. The Committee has arrnoged the subjoined program, niles and list of prizes for the Grand Tournament which is to be held on the third day of the Carnival oo the Boule? vard at Graham's Park. Get ready Sir Knights sod eodeavor to wio the golden prizes: The follow "mg are the regulations : Tournament open to contestants from any other State, subject to approval of committee. Contestants to be io costumes, to use a lance held five feet from point under right arm, each to have three roos at three rings, two iocbes io diameter, suspended six feet pine iocbes from the grouod sod placed at ooe hundred and tweoty-five feet apart. Time required from starting to terminal flag, oioe seconds. Di8'aoce from starting to termioal flag two hundred aod seveoty-six feet. Entrance must be made before 10 o'clock a. m., October 18th to chairman of commit? tee. Entrance Fee $1. First prize $25 ; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. W. Y. L. MARSHALL, Chairman Committee. MILITARY PRIZE DRILL. Military Parade aod Competitive Drill will be held Wednesday, October 17. Line of March will be from Mooumeotal Square down Washington Street to Dingle Aveoue, through Dingle Avenue to Main, Main to Warren, from Warree to Monumen? tal Square, where troops will be reviewed by Commanding Officer with staff. Competitive Prill between squads will take place at 2 o'clock. Individual Prize. Drill immediately after. Contesting Squads will be composed of 16 privates, 2 Sergeants, 2 Lieutenants and Captain as Instructor. Individual Drill open to any soldier. Man? ual ot arms only. Judges-Lieut. Donaldson, of Clemson, Lieut. Jenkins, of S. C. M. A.; ooe other to be selected. Parade at 12 o'clock. Formed oo M o nu mental Square, Right resting oo Liberty Street. Connor Mounted Rifles aod Hampton Light DragooDS will probably be present. Geo. James has been invited to take com? mand of Parade. Program will be handed Captains of Com? panies ooe hour before drill. Thursday, Oct. 18. Base Ball. Coit Show. Priiee $100. Touroameot. Prize $50 Bicycle Races. Trades Display. Grand Concert at Opera House nnder superintendence of the Sisters of Mercy. I BICYCLE RACES. Program? Bules and List of Prises. FIRST DAY, CCTOBSR 17. 1st- One Mile Notice.-Prize, Gold Medal. 2?-One-Fourth Mile Open-First prize, 1 pair Diamond Cuff Battons, value $18; sec? ond prize, 1 Seal Ring, raine $7.50. 3d-One Mile Handicap-Virex prize, Stirer Ice Pitcher, raine $15 ; second prize, Stirer Sugar Dish, raine $6 4th- One Mile, 3.15 Close-First prize, Piano Lamp, ralue $20 ; second prize, 1 pr. I rory Handle K. B. Razors, value $5. 5th-One-half Mile Open-First prize, 1 Silver Bierde Statue, ralue $15; second prize, I Hammered Silrer Flask, value $5. 6tb- Tvfo Mile Handicap-First prize, 1 Diamond Scarf Pin, value $15; second, prize, K. B. Extra Pearl Comb Knife, 10 blades, value $5. SECOND DAY, OCTOBER 18. lat-One Mile Handicap-First prize, Silver Cake Basket, gold lined, value $18 ; second prize, Silk Umbrella, value $5. 2d-One-Fourth Mile Open-First prize, Hammered Silver Smoking Set, 4 pieces, value $16.50; second prize, Sweater, value $5.00. 3rd-One Mile, 2.50 Class- First prize, Bicycle Prize Cup, value $12 50; second prize, Watch Charm, value $5.00. 4th-One-half Mile Open-First prize, Handsome Enameled Copper Clock, value $15.00 ; second prize, Card Receiver, value $5.50. 5th-On? Mile-County Riders Ooly-First prize, Gold Watch Cbaio, value $10.00; secood prize, Pair Bicycle S h ees, value $3.00. 6tfa - TKO Mile Handicap-First prize, Gold Watch, value $25 00 ; second prize, Silver Match Box, value $3.00. All Races opeo to Class A. Under the Rules L. A. W. NOTE-All riders beyond 200 miles of place of meet must hold special permit to be allowed to compete. Prizes will be the handsomest ever offered ?n the State. Entrance fee, each event, 50 cents. Entries close October 10th for handicap races and October 16tb for all open races. Novice Race is open to those who, up to date have never won a prize ia a track race, and must be the first race of a meet. In case entries for a race are larger than can be started with safety, they will be run in beats, and the winner of each heat will be awarded a handsome prize. Meet sanctioned by L. A. W. All races will be governed by League of American Wheelmen, and rules will be strict? ly enforced. Prizes now on exhibition in J. Rettenberg k Sons' show windows. [Gun Tournament Program, see sixth page.] I Was Weak, Tired and nervous, my food did not digest easily. In fact I was in poor health generally. I had to sleep propped up in bed to breathe easily at night 1 had the grip and afterwards a severe cough. I found relief in Hood's Sarsaparilla. I have taken seven bottles and can eat what I please, sleep soundly and feel rested unless I over ^work. I feel as young as 1 did at 16 when I use judg? ment in my dally ex Mrs. I. E. Wallace erclse. I cannot be? gin to express my thanks sufficient for snob a great soothing, health restoring medicine Hood's 8arsa" m. Rwmm* paritta Cures as Hood's Sarsaparilla. BIBS. CULBA J. WAL? LACE, wife of Rev. I. E. Wallace, clerk of Blood Elver Association of Baptists. Calvert CityTiiy. Hood's PW* #Te universal satisfaction. Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co.. Lowell. Maa?. 6. W. BICK, D. D. S. Office over Levi Bros.' Store, ENTRANCE OH MAIN STREET. SUMTER, S.C. Office Hours-9 to 1 ; 2.30 to 5.30. CHINA PAINTING AT THE SUMTER INSTITUTE. TAKE DUE NOTICE THEREOF AND GOVERN TOORSELF AC? CORDINGLY. SPECIMENS OF THE WORK NOW ON ^ exhibition at the Studio, and we ask all the Indies of the town who are interested in this work to call and examine these speci? mens. We desire particularly to interest the married ladies in this beautiful borne decora? tive Art. The painted china will be fired at the Institute A kiln bas been ordered for this purpose. Come H nd see what we can do in th's line. H. P. WILSON, Pres, Sept. 19. Sumter, S. C. 52d Year. The Great Farm, Industrial and Stock Journal of the South. OKS TZAB FOB ?1. Sample copies and Premium List will be mailed FREE on application to THE CULTIVATOR PUBLISHING CO., Box 415, Atlanta, Ga. Glenn Springs Hotel* Open from May 1, to October 15. FOU RATES OF BOARD, APPLY TO ?Simpson & Simpson. Glenn Springs, S, C. Glenn Springs Water; U unsurpassed and invalids find sore and speedy relief by its use X=X? XrXrXX-*7L* CTT3R.3? Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint. Chronic Hepatitis, Jaundice, Torpor of Liver and General Debility, following upon Malarial Diseases, Dropsy, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Constipation, Hemorroida, Uterine, Renal and Cystic Diseases, Hooiaturia, Rheumatism, Catamenial Derangement, and OTHER FEMALE COMPLAINTS, - Highly recommended by the medical profession. For circulars containing certificates, etc., apply to Paul Simpson, GLENN SPRINGS, S. 0. -FOR SALE BY Dr. A. J. China. Dr. MeKagen. J S. Hughson & Co., J. F. W. DeLonne* and W. R. Dejgar, Jr. HOTEL, Madison Avenue and 58th Street, NEW YORK. Three Bollars per day and up. American Plan. FIREPROOF AND FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY PARTICULAR. Two blocks from the Third and Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroads. The Madison and Fourth Avenue and Belt Line Cars pass the door. H. M. CLARK, Proprietor. Passenger Elevator funs all night