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8$t (?ttbnrjH an!) jJmrtjnroi. j) ? J WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 1896. The Sumter Watchman was founded n 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of thc old papers, and is mani? festly the best advertising medium in Samter EDITORIAL NOTES. The 15th of January was a bad day for mercantile concerns, judging from the number of failures recorded. The member of Congress who wants to admit the Hawaiian Islands as a state ! has lots of nerve. The idea of taking into the '-indestructible union" as eeth ?Dg volcano is preposterous. Benjamin Harrison is not DOW a more improbable candidate for the Pres? idency than when he was nomoated by the Republicans in 1888. Harrison is a negative element io the Republican party and he may be put in on this ac couot. . t The yearly effort to abolish the Cita? del Academy has been started in the Legislature, but, without a decided re? vulsion of feeling, there will be little chance of the effort succeeding. The Citadel has too macy friends and? is too good a school for the training of the young men of the State to be abolished. Town Topios has been the leader in poking fun at the American girls who marry Englishmen, yet the daughter of the editor of that paper on yesterday married an Englishman. There's noth? ing like being ?D the style. The new suffrage and election laws proposed in the Legislature do not hold oat the hope of any decided reform ID election methods. It would seem that honest and fair elections are not espe? cially desired. Sicce the trouble in South Africa bas blown over the English are resum? ing their bullying tone in reference to the Venezuela boundry dispute. There may be a fight yet, and England will be responsible for it should it be brought about. Chicago bas captured the Democratic .National Convention over New York, St. Louis and Cincinnati. Chicago bas a habit of getting nearly every? thing she wan ts. Senator Tillman is said to be worried .becausehe has not been initiated into ..the mystries of Senatorial courtesy. Well, wonders never cease. We ! thought it was Senator Tillman's mission in the Senator to kuock the Steffin' out o* ail of the moss-back traditions, Sena? torial courtesy included. Monday was the birthday of Gen Rober E Lee and and it was made the occasion fer celebrations in honor of his memory in a number of Southern cities and towns. In Charleston, Atlanta, Baltimore and Raleigh the celebrations were on an elaborate scale. Gen. Lee has imperishable fame and the reverence of the people of the South, yet it is a good idea to select one day cut of the year to be devoted to payiDg a just tribute to bis memory. Congressman McLauriu has intro- j duced a bill tn io Congress to appropri- j ate ?100,000 for a past office and pub? lic building io Florence, S. C. We should be very glad to see such a buld iog erected io Florence; but Sumter ha? a better claim for a government build? ing thao has her sister city, and while congress is io the appropriating busi? ness, it may as well duplicate the Flor? ence appropriation io behalf of Sumter. The charges preferred agaiost Supt. Neal, of the State Peneteotiary by Messers Willoughiy and Allen, the former one of the Peneteotiary Board of Directors and the latter formerly Captain of the Penitentiary guard and Supt. of the State Farm, amouot, iu a j few words, to a charge of theft. Mr. j Neal will have to make a very lucid ex plauatioo aod sustain it by uoimpeach able proof or he will be in a fair way to spend sometime in the Penitentiary as a guest of the State. There is but one other way cut of the dilemma for Mr. Neal, and that is a heavy coat of white? wash applied with a reform brush by the Legislative investigating committee. The story that the Governor of Florida has been requested to hold the State troops in readiness for active ser? vice is pronounced by the officials in Washington to be n fake. Neverthe? less the Florida people, some of whom are said to have obtained inside infor? mation, declare that the story is true in 1 every particular. Still we caDuot un? derstand why the U S War Depart? ment want the malitia of the Southern States held io readiness for active ser j vice. An invasion of Cuba is scarcely I contemplated, nor is an invasion of this j country probable. I The Senate bas before it a concurrent resolution reaffirmioji and confirming ? the Monroe Doctrine in the strongest | and most explicit terms. The r?solu- | tion reads as follows : "Resolved, That the United States | of America reaffirms and confirms the j doctrine and principles promulgated by ! President Monroe iu his message of ? December 2, 1823, and declares that it will assert and maintain that doctrine and those principles, and will regard any infringement thereof, and particu? larly any attempt by any European power to take or acquire any new or additional territory on the American continent or any island adjacent there to, or any right or sovereignty or do minion in the same, or in any case or instance as to which the United States shall deem such attempt to be dangerous to its peaco or safety, by or through force, purchase, cession, occu? pation, pledge, colonization, protecto? rate or by control of the easement in any canal or any other means of transit j across the American isthmus, whether under unfounded pretension of right in cases of alleged boundary or disputes, under any other unfounded pretension, as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States and as an inter-position which it would be impossible in any form for the United States to regard with indiffer? ence." Henceforth the powers of Europe, and Eogiand in particular, cannot be in doubt concerning the American inter? pretation of the Monroe Doctrine. As the Senate construes the doctrins it is the equivalent of a threat of immedi? ate war against any foreign power that shall attempt to acquire territory io America. WHITE REPUBLICANS. The article signed "Democrat of 76," which is reprinted from The Co? lumbia State, will be a decided surprise to the Democrats of Sumter county. It is surprising that a man who claims to have been a true Democrat in 1876 should now affiliate with the Republi? cans, especially since he can advance no better reasons for his enlistment in the ranks of the party which was responsi? ble for the rascality of the reconduc? tion era, the enormous and corrupt pen? sion burdens and the boundless ex? travagance that dissipated within four years the immense surplus that was in the treasury when Cleveland wen.* out of office after his first term, and left it in a bankrupt condition with obliga? tions so great that the Democratic party bas been unable meet them and pay the expenses of running the govern? ment out of thc ordinary revenues There is not a tenable reason among tbe seven cited by this "Democrat of 1876'' for his desertion of the princi? ples of Democracy. Take, them one by one and analyze them and it will be seen that each and every one is far fetch? ed and fallacious. 1. Tbe democratic party could not be responsible for the business and finan? cial depression of the last few years since these conditions were world-wide io their effect and exteut. The highest authorities unite in declaring that the depression wa? the result of the failure of the great London bankers, Baring Bros.. which failure was caused by un? wise and extravagant investments in the bonds of Argentina. The country was prosperous duriog the first demo? cratic administration since the nar, and so was the remainder of the world. Distress prevailed in financial, com? mercial and manufacturing circles io the second democratic administration and in the remainder of the world also. Are the democrats responsible for con ditious that are world-wide? And an-i other ?o?nt that must be remembered is J that the depletion of the gold reserve of j Ihe Treasury was made possible by the ? ruling of a Republican Secretary of the Treasury. 2. This is entirely negative. How could the democrats bring on the war by a claim of neutrality, unless there was another party determined on war ? How could the promises held out to the South by the democratic party force the Republicans -to pass unwise and harm? ful laws unless this oorrupt and venal organization was determined to retain possession of the government, the offices and the spoils at all hazards, even it should be necessary '.o enact unjust and infamous laws ? This is more of an argument for keeping away from the republicans than for embrac? ing them. 3. The removal of the fear of negro rule is not a reason for joining the re? publican party, unless one desires to unite with the remnant of the enfran? chised negroes and rule the State 4 The South needs protection ? Why and for what ? Thc products of the South are, to the large>t extent, j sold in a foreign market which fixes the | price, while what she bu}* is increased | in price by the protective duties. 5. This is merely a claim which may be made concerniug any pirty. but is not susceptible of definite proof. It is the boast of the populists. 6. The republican party has al? ways stood for the contraction of the currency, has fostered the .National Banking system, and has preveoted the establishment of State banks or the re? turn to the coinage of silver ou the basis prevailing prior to 1873 7. Is thc republican party in the rail? road busiuess, and does this Democrat of 1876 anticipate and desire a. repet? tion ic Lhe South of the Credit Mobi? lier aud kindred frauds perpetrated by the Republicans when that party was interested io the railroads in t!ie west and were legislating to build up that section ? This ia not the kind or build? ing un the South needs, and it will prove disastrous and burdensome for all time if we should ever receive such consideration from the Republican par? ty. Vaster and more powerful railroad monopolies would be made profitable at the expense of the helpless people. Io all caodor and kindness we would say to Chis mistaken "Democrat of 1876," beware what you do and at? tempt to persuade others to do, lest a worse condition befall yow and them We admit that democracy has been tainted with populism, which is but a species of socialism, and this element haa been etrcug enough to defeat the measures that were representative of true democratic principles. Thia was a misfortune and not a crime ; and it is the duty of the true democrats who understand and appreciate the tenets of the party to endeavor to remove the taint and expel from it all who would defeat its measures and drag down its principles. Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines sold on easy terms, arid exchanged for old ones at the Sumter Music House, in Masonic Temple. Many merchants are well aware that their customers are their best friends and take pleasure insopplying them with the best goods obtainble. As an instance we mention Perry & Cameron, prominent druggists of Flush? ing, Michigan. They say: "We have no hesitation in recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to our customers, as it is the best cough medicine we have ever sold, and always gives satisfaction." For sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by Dr. A. J. China. Hood's Pills are purely vegetable and do not purge, pain or grip. Sold by alt drug? gists. All kinds of Sewing Machine Needles at Sumter Music House. Sewing Machines from ten dollars up at the Sumter Music House, Masonic Temple. The Sumter Music House, in Masonic Tem? ple, s ells Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines phenyo ? ?affein IS A POSITIVE CURE FOR HEADACHE, NEURALGIA AND PERIODIC PAINS. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Honey Refunded. Price, 10 and 25 Cents. -FOR SALE BY Dr. -?V. J". Cliina BUY NONE BUT THE GENUINE. 8,000 Merchants sell Hawkes' Spectacles J successfully. Half of them handle other i Spectacles without success, Showing the Great Popularity of KAW- j KES' GLASSES over all others. These Famous Glasses are fitted to the tye j ut A. J. China's Drug Store. Sumter, S. C. j Dec. ll-o. 1 The People's Friendo In use for fifty year?. Cures Cough, Cold, Croup, WhoopingVCoi!gbs . sr?ope. Bronchitis, Asthma and Lune Affections, ?IR. BULL'S COUGH SYRUP is sold everywhere '.r:_o:?y 23 cents. Refuse cheap substitutes. :-.ZA L?.::ZZ'S PLUGS. Tho Great Tobacco Antidote, 10c. Dealers erma:!.A.C.fteyer? Co., Bclto./sd. In addition to the standard brands of Fertilizers that we have been handling for a number of years, we have added to our list, the Old Reliable And are now prepared to offer you the following brands for which we are the sole Agents for Sumter County: Maguire's High Grade Ammoniated Ferti? lizer. High Grade Blood and Bone Fertilizer. Navassa Universal Fertilizer. Genuine German Kainit and Phosphate. Cotton Seed Meal. All of which we are prepared to sell at Rock Bottom Prices for cash, or on approved paper Special attention will be given to inquiries from Alliance and Grange Clubs. Your attention is directed to a special advertisement of the Navassa Guano Co . which appears in this issue, of their NAVASSA GUANO FOR TOBACCO. For which we are the sole agents, and any person interested in the culture of tobacco will do well to consult us in rtgard to these goods before placing their PLANTATION SUPPLIES. Our siock has never beei more complete in this line, and having bought largely at about the lowest poir of the market we feel assured that we can save you money on your purchases. Indications are that bacon will be higher and we could not advise a better in? vestment by our friends than putting cash into what hog product they will need for their year's supply. We are prepared to sell for delivery any time up to July 1st. Sumter, S. C Jan 22.-2m ^ava??a Guano Co Wilmington, N. C. 5 Manufacturers of Standard Southern Fertilizers for Cotton, Corn, Tobacco and all crops. SPECIAL ATTENTION CALLED TO NAVASSA GUANO FOR TOBACCO, Guaranteed Analysis: 8 uer cent Available Phosphoric Acid, 2h per cent Available Ammonia, 2"per cent Available Potash K O (from Sulphate Potash) Used by the most successful growers of tobacco in the two Carolinas, because it insures a crop which for bright color, full flavor, fine curing properties and gen? eral excellence can be had in no other way. Twenty-eight years have proved the Navassa Brands the Best Special Manures for this crop. We are the only Fertilizer Company using exclusively Sulphate of Potash in our Tobacoo Guano. For sale by O'Donnell & Co., Sumter, S. C. Call on or write to them for Free Pamphlets._ Jan 22 LET US SELL YOU YOUR HARDWARE ! We have had years of experience in the business, and think we can satisfy you in quality and price. For TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY COME TO US. FOR BUGGY AND WAGON MATERIAL^ KEEp it FOR BEST COOK AND HEATING STOVES OUR STORE IS THE PLACE. For Engine Supplies, Farm or Shop Tools, House Furnishing Goods, Harness, Razors. Scissors, Guns, Pistols, Car? tridges, Etc., Come right here. ies. Rufe ai Leather Belg, Paints ai Oils m * CAN'T WE FURNISH. YOU WITH [SOME? R. W. DURANT & SON. Oct 16 t I ! BEAUTY HATH CHARMS : and ail the charms which beau i ty likes best to don are shown ?in our grand display of fash ! ionable jewelry for this season, j Jewels like these would en j nance the charms of the most ! fascinating belle, and surely no j fair one would despise such brilliant aids to her beauty. Like personal loveliness, they j conquer admiration on sight : I they score new victories at ev? ery inspection. Those who ?look over our stock do not willingly stop with examina? tion. Beauty may now be made easily irresistible by a few judicious purchases from our display of up to date jew? elry. L. W. FOLSOM, Jeweler and Optician, SIGN OF THE BIG WATCH, Oct. 16._ (No. 22,759.) This registered trotting stallion will make ibe season of 1896 at Barby'a Stable, Sum? ter, S. C. FLYING ARTILLERY was bred at the Woodlawn Stock Farm. Lexington, Ky., will be four years oid April, 1SS6. is from standard bred trotting blood, anti bas al? ready made a record of 2.28f. Is a beauti? ful bay color, and is a most promising horse. Jan. 15. _ HARB Y # CO. , WHOLESALE BROKERS, -AND Cotton Storage Warehouse PROPRIETORS UP-TOWN OFFICE: COURT HOUSE SQUARE, 1500 Tons Ammoniated Guano 500 Tons Acid Phosphate. 500 Tons German Kainit. COTTON SEED MEAL, AND MEAT SALT FOR SALE. GET OUR PRICES. We keep on hand a full line ot heavy groceries. FEED AND SEED OATS, DRY SALT MEATS, LARD, MEAL, GRIST, FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, COFFEE, POTTED MEATS, &c, kc. ?&* Correspondence solicited. luTO BESTAUBAiT" MEALS TO OEDER AT ALL H0UKS OYSTERS AND GAME IIV SEASON. Special attention to Lunches for Ladies. Prices Moderate. Your patronage solicited. Liberty Street near Watchman and Southron Office. Oct. 2. Just Opened, ALL FRESH GOODS, LOW PRICES. J. A. FOXWORTH i Informs bis friends and the public generally that he has opened a choice stock of Family Groceries, METADLE ai MTS, lu the Tuomey Block -fourth store North. Re invites all to give him a call, aDd j will try by offering the best goods at bottom prices, to give satisfaction. J. A. Foxworth. Oct. IC-v. PAYING POSITIONS GUARANTEED IjV WRITING. Stu? dents' complete course in HALF the TIME at HALF the EXCENSE of other colleges. :24 placed last month. Address at once GEORGIA BUS. COLLEGE, Macon Ga. Nov. 6.-o