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Constitutional Convention. Work Doijf* Oaring the Past Week. Columbia, October 28, 1895 The Constitutional Convention is now well under way While there is an abundance of debate it is all per- j tinent to the issues under discussion. The good feeling among the members continues and everyone is being more and more impressed with the importance of the work in hand. For almost five days without much interruption the Convention con sidered what conditions should be imposed upon new counties that were to be created and what protec tion should be given the old counties as well as the matter of township gov ernment, which it was promised would do more towards self govern ment and the making of an indepen dent spirit than anything elee that conld be done. While the fight was intense on the matter of new counties both sides seem to be very well satis fied with the results One thing is quite certain the creation of new counties will not be as easy a matter as it has beeu supposed to be. The special champions for small counties were the two Tillmans?Senator R and his brother George D , and the opposition was lei by members of the Abbeville delegation. The restrictions in forming new counties are first, two-third* of the qualified voters in each of the sec tiousofan old county to be -incor porated in a new county must peti tion the Gdverner to order an elec tion. Then the election is held and two-thirds of the voters in each of the sections proposed to be cut off from an old county must vote for a con solidation with other sections of coun ties to go into a new county. The primary conditions are that a new county must have one one hun dred and twenty-fourth part of the whole population of the State: tax able property assessed at $1,5.00,000, and contain not less chan 400 square miles. In making a new county no old county is to be so cut as to leave it with lese than 500 square miles, less than $2,000,000 of property, nor less than 15,000 inhabitants. Perhaps the most vital condition imposed is that no old comity shall be out with in eight miles of ite county seat. Provision is made that by a two thirds vote and compliance with the other provisions of the article that the township may go from one coun ty to another, provided it takes its share of the county debt. There are sections which provide for. the amalgamation of counties and the removal of county seats by a two thirds vote. After two daye argument the Con vention decided that the General Assembly may'provide for a system of township government. This was not at all satisfactory to the friends of township government but it was accepted as the acorn from which a good system may grow. ]t was in this debate that Mr. Geo. . Ti! I man made one of the finest arguments in favor of township governments that has ever been heard When the Convention finished with the county matter an effort was made to take up the homestead ques- j tion but Senator Til?man wanted to make a-start on the euffrage bili. Up to this time, however, there has i been nothing more than ' speaking j and that has been by the colored rep- j reservativas who are urging with all j the eloquence and facts they have j that there is no need to further de grade the negroes, that they are peaceable and law-abiding, that they j do not want office and there never ; was negro rule in the State, that I whatever wrong there was in radical ; days was inspired and carried out by I whites, that the neg:oes made good ! soldiers and defended Southern homes and there was no excuse fur disfranchising them. Their speeches have all been good and the only pre pared speeches that have yet been delivered in the Convention. The colored members urged that the plan I as proposed would practically dis franchise all poor and illiterate per- ! sons and that it was to bring about a | return to serfdom Some of them ? said that it would be fought in the courts, in Congress and in every available place to the bitter end and lhat in the end the American people would be appealed and lhat as right must prevail that the pro gramme as proposed to be carried ! out would be a boomerang to the State. Thus far the woman suffragists have had nothing to say. The '? apostles of woman suffrage have been heard ever since the Convention began work and they are in high spirits over the hopes that have been | given them. There is no doubt | about the fact that the woman's move- ? ment lias gained strength, but it needs a great deal more to get the j necessary vote for its adoption. There are more of the members who favor 'atting the Legeslature provide for future woman suffrage, say in ten \ears, if the circumstances require, | than there are who would vote to make woman suffrage effective at this time. It would be purely an emergency clause, with but little idea of using it. The strength of! the movement has, however, not yet been shown and the friends of the scheme insist that it will show aston ishing growth. Senator ' Irby has announced in every way possible that it is his in tention to fight the property and educational qualifications in the com mittee lepori to the bitter end lie says that he is doing this in the in terest of the white man, and what is more he is inclining to the opinion that the '-understanding and explain ing'' clause is liable to being over thrown by the courts. For that rea son it is the intention of Senator irby to try and have the clause rela tive to the qualifications referred to the judiciary committee of which Stan yarne Wilson is chairman. The first fight on the suffrage plan is expected to come in this way and it ma}* de velop the strength of the two forces, provided a fight is made against commiting the question to the judi ciary committee. As it now stands the report has the unanimous report of the suffrage committee and the second committee may throw a cloud on the "understanding and explain ing" clause. Senator Irby says he wants the title of the poor man to the right of registration made ae clear as possible, and not brushed away after the Convention is over. Upon motion of Senator Tillman the debate on the suffrage question was postponed until Monday night and the expectation is that the fe male suffrage advocates will then speak. Last Tuesday the Convention ad journed in respect to the memory of Mr R II. Hodges, a member from Marlboro, whe died at Bennettsville and at night a caucus of the Dem ocratic members was held to consider the suffrage plan Nothing whet ever was accomplished, the members only talking over the plan that had been presented by the committee. Seuator Irby made a vigorous speech against the property and educational qualifications that had been incor porated in the report Senator Till man explained the operations of the plan and he expects it to be adopted by a large vote The Convention has adopted the Article on Militia. The only change from the present provisions is that the General Assembly shall provide for a liberal pension for Confederate soldiers and their widows, if in need of assistance It is the intention of Mr. Floyd, the chairman of the Mili tia Committee, to introduce a bill at the next session of the General As sembly providing for an appropria tion of $100,000 for the pension fund. The general expectation is that the Convention will continue in session until the end of November. There are etili a number of important pro visione o? partially completed arti elee as well ae five or ? complete articles Nothing has recently been heard of the resolution of Mr. Ellerbe doing away with the session of the General Assembly, and it does not look as if he intends to push it. The work of the Convention may involve the post ponement of the session of the Gen eral Assembly and it may be thought best not to have the Legislature meet I until about in January. It is likely that the homestead matter will soon be taken up and .dis- | posed of. It is the only section in the Legislative Report that has not ' been finished, and it would have been i settled deys ago but for the opinion : that it will take two days to dispose j of the question, although the Con- ; vention has about decided upon what form is wanted to preserve the home stead A. THE COTTON MARKET. SrjiiTER, S. C, Oct. 30. Receipts during the past week endiog to day is 1,200 bales. The price has been stead ily rising and some cotton, sold lor S?': to day. The local market to-dr.3- is steady, with quotations as follows: Middling, S; Good middling, 8? Strict good middling, Si Rules of the Board of Health. The rules and regula'ious of the City Board of Health are published officially in this paper. The attention of all city readers is especially directed to these rules, and they ?re also advised to keep the paper containing these ruies for their future reference. Editor J. L. Montgomery, of Marshall, (ill.) Democrat, states that for many years, he suffered untold agony from dyspepsia. Ar last he began to take Ayer's Sarsapurilia, and by the time he used six bottles, be was as well as ever. Cures others, will cure you. Teachers for the Public Schools. The following applicants, who stood the examination for certificates to teach in the public schools of the county, have been awarded certificates by the County Board of Examiners : First Gmd^ (white)?Miss h Ida Reames. Second Grade (cilored)?Mrs. Fannie E Coope'. Miss Rosa A. Wilson, Mies Corro?a James. Third Grade (colored)?E E Jones Jarnos G. Dig?s, WVJ Gremir, Misi Susan M. Mitchell While tbcroue'n in aci?n, Ayer's Pills strengthen rather thun stimulate the exerrtory organs. Leading physicians re co cj m c ml them because they are free from cali mei or other injurius drugs, bein? composed entirely cf the best vegetable aperients. The repairs that have not been mafie on the Court House would add much to its appear ance in the exterior, much to the comfort of the officials who have offices in the fdifiee and much to the security of the public records. Hot and Oyster Supper. For furnishing pew? or seats for Hebron Church, at tbe residence of Dr. Henry Y. DuBose. on Fridday night, Nov. 1st orox. All are invited to come and help, and enjoy tbe festivities of the occasion. Privateer Personals. ! Privateer Town-hip, S. C Oct. 2s, 1895. j According '?? appointment the j A??"isvtnetj5 Club met ut Mrs Bea i rietta Lyoam's last Friday night, at ? which meeting a new and very pleasant ; feature was i;ifroducsd, the feature is I this?as the roll is called, each me - j ber responds with a poetical quotation. I The following programme was rendcr ? ed : Music, Messrs. Ko?b acd Griffin ; Reading, Mr. F?enry Wells; Recita tioD, Miss Lizzie Whildeo : Recita I tion. Master L?Roy Weils ; Reading, Miss Canie Cain ; Music. Messrs. Ramsey ; Readiog, Miss Kate Fur mati ; Recitation, Mr. Dwisht Cain. Master Jimmie Cattino, a visitor, re cited by invitation. There were seve ral questions from the question box. The nest meeting of the Club will take place at ex-Representative W. 0. Cain's on Friday night, November 8. Master Sammie Cain has entered the S. C. Co-Educational Institute at Wil liston He makes the fchird of Priva teer's boys at School there. Mrs. Sam Dwight. of Richland, re* cently paid a flying visit to our town ship. Mrs. John F. Price is visiting in Ricbland. McD. F Several months ago a brick and cement crossing was put down on Liberty Street in front of the Po?t Office as an experiment. The crossing has stood tbe test of usage ex cellently well and is satisfactory to tbe many persons who use it daily, and find it a com fort and convenience in both dry and wet weather. Main and Liberty Streets are in ueed of other substantial crossings acd there j can he no more opportune time than the pre sent for laying: brick and cement crossings similar to that at the Post Office. Tbe Mount Lebanon Shakers have recently perfected an ingenious cure for dyspepsia. Their Digestive Cordial consists of a food already digested and a digester of foods happily combined The im portance of this invention will be appreciated when we realize what a propor tion of the community are victims of some form of stomach trouble. Thousands of p-tle, thin people have little inclination to eat, and what they do eat causes them pain and distress. This Digestive Cordial of tbe Shakers cor rees any stomach derangement at once. It makes thin people p'ump. Every one will be greatly interested to read tbe little book which his been placed in tbe hands of drug gists for free distribution. WhatisLaxol? Nothing but Castor Cil made as palatable as boner. Children like it. "WANTS. WANTED SALESMAN?To sell Wbieitj to Retailers and Consumers. The Kentucky Bourbon Company, Newport, Ken tucky. SHEEP" FOR SALE?Two flocks of ten ? Ach?one Ram and nine Ewes to tbe tlock. Merino and Southdown cros3. For information write to this office. HORSE WANTED. Would like to rent a borse for two or three weeks on mod erate terms. Apply to E. F. Miller, Somter. TT7ANTED TO FIND?A colored man \f named John Reed who was enrolled in Capt. Snodgrass' Company, Gen. R. B. Hayes' Brigade, 15th Corps United States Army. He served with Kension Perry, of Camden. Botti belonged to Col. Daniel W. Jordan, ot Camden. John Reed was last heard of in Sumter County. Address A. W. Powell, Camden, S. C 2t. Chamcenain's Erye and Skia Ointment is unequalled for Eczema, Tetter, Salt lihcum, Scald Head, Sor-. Nipples, Chapped c'ar. i:-., Itching Files, Burns. Front Bites, Chre::ic-Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lidi For sale by drttggi-Ls :. 25 cents per box. TO H?KSE 0773:? 3. For putticg ?. horse in ?w: healthy con dition try Dr. Cat?rs Condition Powders, rhej tone tit) lie system, aid digestion, erre loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct kidney disorders cr.<\ destroy worms, .u'i vira ne*.;- life to an eld or over-worked horse. 25 ceinj per p;ick::ge. For sale by druggists. For sale in Sumter by Dr. A. J. China. OFFICE OF l- Dr.or:r] qj ussioners, OF SUMTER COUNTY. Sumter, S. C, Get 9th, 1895. THE ANNUAL MEETING County Beard ot Comruissicners of Sumter County, will be held as provided by Statute or? Thurs day November 7th, ISC-?. Persons holding Claims against Su;:iter County cf any descrip tion not a i rea?! y presented, will file the same on or before November 1st prox., with the Secretary of Board. W. S. DINK INS, Attest Supervisor Tho*. V. Walsh, Secretary. Oct. 9th? 4t MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN can always find prize shoes in our tock. There's nothing gained by wearing inferior foot wear. ?o one ever saves mon ey by doing so. There isivt enongh wear in a poor shoe to make it worthwhile to wear it. Attempting to make a poor shoe pass for a good one is like trying to make a quarter pass for a dollar ; it can't be done. Our shoes are up to date in style, handsome in shape, and appearanc?. first class in quali ty, and low in price. As good a shoe as ours would eost you mote anywhere else. Come and see for yourself. WALSH & SHAW. Heart Disease Cured By Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. Fainting, Weak or Hungry Spells, Irrcgu- j lar or Intermittent Pulso, Fluttering or Pal pitation, Choking Sensation, Shortness of ; Breath, Swelling of Feet and Ankles, aro : symptoms of a diseased or Weak Heart. MRS. N. C. MILLER. Of Fort Wayne, Ind., writes on Nov. 29, IS94: "I was afflicted for forty years with heart trouble and suilercd untold agony. I had weak, hungry spells, and my heart would palpitate so hard, the pain would be so acute and torturing, that I became so weak and nervous I could not sleep. I was treated by several physicians without relief aud gave up ever being well again. About two years ago I commenced using Dr. Miles' Remedies. One bottle of the Heart Cure stopped all heart troubles and the Restorative Nervine did the rest.and now I sleep soundly and at tend to my household and social duties with out any trouble. Sold by druggists. Book sent free. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. Dr,, Miles' Remedies Restore Health. Just Opened, ALL FRESH GOODS, liOW PRICES. J. k. FOXWORTH Informs his friends and the public generally that he has opened a choice stock of Family Groceries, VEGETABLES aflfl FRUITS, In the Tuomey Block ?fourth store North. He invites all to give him a call, and will try by offering the beet goods at bottom prices, to give satisfaction. I J,. A. Foxworth. Oct 1G?v. j Hardware, Cutlery and Guns, WOO? WARE, TINWARE, FOTWARE, : AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS i For sale at lowest market prices. ; MARSHALL, WES60?T 00.3 CHARLESTON, S. C. ? Oct. I?? . THE PLAGE TO GO. |f. h. wahren, I Mannfaturer of all kinds of Harness and Saddlery .Mid Dealer in ! HORSE BLANKETS, LAP ROBES, TURF GOODS AND GENERAL STABLE S CP l1 LI ES. , First Class Work and Satisfaction Guaranteed. SEND FOR PRICES. 223 Meeting Street, Charleston, S, 0, ! Oct. 16?0 Southern Fruit Co. I W. Ii. MIXSON, Manager, i IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IX FRUIT ail VEGETABLE SHIP PING PACKAGES, ETC. -'JIT KAST BAY, CHALESTON, S. C. Oct. 16?v. NOTICE. I want every man and woman in the United States interested in the Opium and Whisky habits to have one or my books on these dis eases. Address B. M. Wooiley, Atlanta, Ga, ; Box 382, ai d one will be sent you free. No, 3. Third Car- Load of Will be in Oct. SS. Among these are some fine harness horses. JUST RECEIVED. A Car Load of Spiral Spring Cortland Carts. H? Harby? October 26, '95. ?PPLY CO. J SUCCESSORS TO WM. SHEPHERD & CO., 232 Meeting Street, Charleston, S. C, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN OVER TWO HUNDRED VARIETIES OP STOVES COOKING, OIL, HEATING, FOR WOOD, COAL, KEROSENE. TINWARES AND HOUSEF?JRNISHING GOODS, TIN PLATE. SHEET IRON. Tobacco Barn Flues at Lowest Prices. Delive ed, Freight Prepaid, to any Station. Oct. 16?0. Now is the time to look around for a Hay Press. We sell the best and Cheapest. MACHINERY OF ALL KINDS. TEL B. 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Sent. 18 Order Your PROVISIONS ?ND GROCERIES FROM GEO. f. STEFFENS k , Wholesale Agents, Charleston, S C. -Agents for MOTT'S CIDER EED SEAL CIGABS, AND DQVS HAMS. WHAT ?S !T ? FRESH DRUGS, GARDEN SEED, TO ! L ET A RTIC LES. Graduate^ in Pharmacy al ways in attendance. Pysicinnt-? Prescriptions a Specialty. Ni?hi ci!lj courteous!r answered. Elec tric bei! mutton just above the door latch. Gail and see us Rest yourself a minute. Ask for RED MESSINA ORANGE SODA A E R. J. S. HUGHSON & GO. Aug. 21. -MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SAStf. BUNDS, Moulding & Building Material. Oilier and Wareroorns, Ring, c pr>?>>t^ Ca: nr>:i S'rt'er. CHARLESTON. S. C. ^3f*Purchase-our make, w .?ch gn.i:.antee Superior to au so?c South, co?1 rherehr gave mor.ev Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty. October 16?o. FISH. OYSTERS. FISH, OYSTERS Fa KRESSEL, ag?t. Wholesale and retail dealer in 7* and Game, . E. Corner East Hay and Market Sts . CHARLESTON, S. C. Oct. 16?v.