The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, November 18, 1896, Image 4
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 1896.
The Sumter Watchman was founded
in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866.
The Watchman and Southron now has
the combined circulation and influence
of both of the old papers, and is mani
festly the best advertisiog medium in
Snmter.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
Tire wealthy manufacturers of the
coootry are making a great parade of
the fact that tbeir mills and shops are
resuming work since the election of
MoKioley, and (hey are using unusual
and overdrawn arguments to convince
the public that the election of McKin
ley was the potent factor that set the
factory wheels in motion and re-opeoed
the workshops to* the thousands and tens
of thousands of idle and needy working
men. Tbeae princes of the money
power and robber barons of trustdooi
are, peradveoture, correct in their evi
dent conviction that a majority of the
American people are fools, and there
fore, trustfully receptive of such chaff
sod sophistry as is now being poured
out to ihem as a farmer pours, swill to
bis bogs, but there are a few, tbank
Heaven, who oan and do see beyond
and bebind the cloud of false and de*
ceptive arguments and perverted con
clusions set before the people day after
jay with a persistence that is damnable,
acd they know only too well?almost
as well as chose who manufacture, the
deceptive arguments?that the resump
tion of work by mills, mines and work
shops of all kinds that had been shut
down, Lid that the general revival of
business that bas followed the election
: are no more tbc results of the election
of McKinley than of the assassination
?f Abraham Linooln. ? Many of these
mills were shut down and the mechanics
and laborers thrown out of employment
as a oampaign measure, others had bees
shut down for a period of greater or less
duration as result of the industrial de
pression which has been prevalent for
a year or more, and the idle and often
times huugry workiogmen were influ
eooed if not coerced into voting for
McKinley by the promise of work in
the event of election and the threat of
ioefiniie idleeess and want should he be
defeated The delight that filled the
minds and hearts of the human vam
pires, who feed on the misfortunes of
those whom they bave io their power,
when they were assured that McKinley,
tbeir chosen vessel, bad been elected,
was suffi jieot to actuate them to make
good at oooe tbeir promises of work for
Ibe idle. Tbey were delighted, of
course, because tbey bad secured ? re
newal of tbeir control of the govern*
mental powers that enable them to op
press the ^people of th? country and wriog
from tbem the fruits of tbeir labor aod in*
. daslry They knew full well that they
could afford co re-open mills that were
shut down tj rescme work after the
eleitiou whether McKinley, Bryan,
Palmer or Levering was elected, and
they were safe in prom isi g to do so.
The owners of the mines aod factories
that bad been shut down on account of
business depression car. afford to resume
work for a time at lea-c f>r che inorai
effect ic had upon the class of votera tb ii
tbey de-ire to convoi politic*i 1 y as well
as industrially. Tbey oan well ?.pare
the amouot of money that they will
sacrifice while temporarily operating
these milla at a loss, for they can soon
find an excase or subterfuge for shut
ting down, and the unearned profits
that will fill tbeir pockets through the
operation of the gold standard that
steadily takes from the producer aod
gives to the non-producer, who has in
terest drawing and hoarded dollars, will
witbin a very brief period re-imburse
him fourfold.
All this hue and cry about a return
of prosperity aod a restoration of confi
dence is but the development of tbc
cunningly conceived scheme that elect
ed McKinley and should deceive no
thinking man. The money power
craves an indefinite lease of rnlership,
and even now is layiog the foundations
for the oampaign in 1900. The great
business revival immediately following
the election of McKinley will be a very
powerful argument in 1900, when the
battle between the producing masses
and the grasping avaricious olasses is
joined once again. It will be a stroog
card, even though the exactions of the
Mark Hannas may have been more
gelling than ever before daring the ad
ministration of McKinley. The cards
are being stocked now for the next
deal, and unless the American people
are fools indeed, they will realize it aod
be dupes no longer.
JF?fcCtS 1st?That the hard, cold winter season is now near at hand, and it will be almost
impossible to get along without making some preparation for the change.
2d.?That when you have a certain, amount to invest, it is very important that you get to the
_^ # right place, for the right thing, at the right price.
3??That any article from a fresh stock of Dry Goods, especially woollens, will last four
times longer than an old shopworn article.
9M0WMMMMMMMMMM3
on.
The Sumter Dry Goods Company
Have put the knife into their elegant stock of Jackets, Capes, Blankets, Carpets, Dress Goods,
and to all who are interested in these lines will assure you that it will be greatly to your interest to
call in and get posted on the prices.
Secretary John Gr. Carlisle bas been J
suggested as a suitable uiau for McKin
ley's cabinet. Tbe suggestion is in
poor taste, inasmuch "as it ignores the
master and names a mere passive agent.
If McKinley desires a gold bug demo
crat in bis cabinet his choice should be
Grover Cleveland for Secretary of the
Treasury.
Sumter baa tbe best system of water
works in tbe State and a Sre depart
ment that is eecood to none in effioieo
cy, and yet insuraooeis high?oppress
ively high. If the property owners in
this city would unite in forming a mu
tual fire insurance association tbey
would obtain protection against losses
by fire at much lower and more reason
able rates. The risk io Sumter has
been reduced-to a minimum, and it is
unreasonable in the insurance com
panies that tbey obstinately persist in
maintaining tbe high rates that were in
force years ago when there was neither
a water supply nor a fire department
worthy of the name.
If tbe moneyed men of thi* city wish !
to benefit Sumter tbey will organize a ?,
company, buy tbe Sumter Cotton Mill,
equip it with new and modern machine- j
ry aod then run it in accordance witb
business principles. The very idea of
a place tbe size of Sumter having but a
single little cotton mill, half (quipped
witb old machinery and even that shut
down and silent is sufficient to drive out
of mind tbe thought of progress aod
growth. t
Tbe war in Cuba and tbe possibility j
of a war with Spain are the topics most .
largely exploited by tbe newspaper cor- j
respondents at present, aod, without
claiming to be at ali blood-thirsty, we j
aiu.it confesa to a partiality for tbe (
highly colored and somewhat question- j
able accounts of tbe sanguinary slaugb
ter of Cuban patriots and tbe heroic
execution wrought by the Spanish war
riors ; this it* much more pleasant than
the accounts of what the United States
government is not doing. Tbe Cubans
appear to be holding their own pretty
well, and, aside from tbe occasional
killing of a few American citizens and
the wholesale destruction of tbeir prop
erty, we presume that President
Cleveland and his cabinet bave at hast
tbe legal right to regard the coi flict
with an eqioimity, born of indifference.
Looking at tbe whole affair from
a philosophical point of view
and io a cal ous and calculat
ing spirit estimating the cost in
dollars aud cents, it is. perhaps, much
more economical tu acquiesce in tbe
butchery of a few score Americans who
should have been at home, no doubt,
than to resent Spanish atrocities and by
so doing run the risk of iovolviog this
country in a war witb Spain. We now
bave a very business like, diplomatic
aod economical government, indeed,
aod tbe business interests of the coun
try will support its policy. The gov
ernment is pursuing a very wise policy
at present, a policy that we regard
with the least possible pride?it is get
ting ready at considerable expense to
be in a position to resent a kicking that
Spain is expected to administer, when
it suits the convenience of that country
to cease butchering Cubans and go inio
the kickiog business, with Uncle Sam as
the subject. We do not attempt to dis
credit tbe policy of the government cor i
j deny the wisdom of being prepared for
an emergency. Of course a govern
ment should be in a position to resent a
booting, and it may be diplomatic to
calmly wait until it's antagonist has
commenced the expected kickiog maii
I nee.
The demand for Ayer's Hair Vigor in such
widely-separated regions as South America,)
; Spain, Australia, and India has kept pace
with the home consumption, wbich goes to
show that these people know a good thing
v. ben tbey try it. I
Io to day's issue wo give considera
ble f.pace to an argument in reference to
fertilizer rates made by R. R. Commis
sioner Thomas at a recent meeting of the
Commission when the question of a re
duction of rates was taken up for con
sideration. Having published an arti
cle giving the other side of the ques
tion, we fee! that is but fair to give Mr.
Thomas a showiog.
The State Fair this year was a suc
cess,and that it was, is due to in a great
measure to the people of Columbia who
took bold of it io earoe.-t and not only
contributed freely of their money, hat
made a larger number of exhibits than
ever before. Had other portioos of the
State made the effort to send exhibits
that Columbia did the F*ir would have
been as far ahead of any previous fair
in point of excellence, as it was in point
of attendance. The future of the State
Fair is assured and the next fair will
surpass all records.
? A severe storm prevailed in Wash
ington and Oregon during the last
ten days and all the rivers are out of
their banks and all railroad communi
cation is cut off.
Nashville, Nov. 16.?The Repub
lican State committee met here
today in conjunction with about 100
prominent leaders, and after au all
clay's session, decided to contest the
election of R L. Taylor,, Democrat,
for the office of governor. The de
cision was practically unanimous.
The face of the returns show that
Taylor dpfeated the Republican nom
inee, G Tillman, by a. trifle over
7.000 majority Alleged frauds in
west Tenteseee will constitute the
basis of the contest.
Atlanta, Nov. 16.?On the first
ballot of the Democratic legislative
caucus this evening, Hon. A S.
Clay, chairman of the Democratic
State committee for the past four
years, was nominated for United
States senator. He received 94
votes, 89 being the requisite number
for nomination The caucus bas met
daily since Monday Clay received
81 votes last Friday and received the
benefit of a stampede on the first bal
lot to day. He is 43 years of age,
has been speaker of the house, presi
dent of the senate and managed the
last two State campaigns as chair
man of the ^tate Democratic execu
tive committee.
Rheumatism is a foe which gi-es do q-j<tr
ter It torments its victims day and night
Hood's SarsaparMU purifies tbe bloou aud
cures the aches and pains of rheumatism.
H.)od' Pills Mre the best fnmily cathartic
and liver medicine. Gentle, r?liable, sure.
futfs Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills.
Secret of Beauty
is health. The secret of health is
the power to digest and assim
ilate a proper quanity of food.
This can never be done when
the liver does not act it's part.
Do you know this ?
Tutt's Liver Pills are an abso
lute cure for sick headache, dys
pepsia, sour stomach, malaria,
constipation, torpid liver, piles,
jaundice, bilious fever, bilious
ness and kindred diseases.
Tutt's Liver Pills
FARM TO RENT.
TO RENT FOR THE YEAR 1837, OR
for a term of years. My f?>rm on Man
niog Aveni.e, just outside the corporate
limits of the city .
There is on the place a comfortable dwel
ling and'all necessary out-buildines, one
hundred and ten acres of land, etghty of
which are under cultivation
T. j T?OMEY.
Nov. 4?lm
I Are gaining favor rapidly.. H%|
I Business men and travel- wLJ) m I I a
! lers carry them in vest mT^ ill
pockets, ladies carry them %0
in purses, housekeepers keep them in medicine
closets, friends recommend them to friends. 25c
F ?R?
I detire to inform my patrons and
the public generally tbat I bave not re
tired from business, but am still to be
found at the old stand. The furniture
and undertaking business is now con
ducted by
The J. D. Craig Co.,
which I was instrumental in organiz
ing and of which ? am president. The
stock of goods is 9 large and as com
plete as ever shown in this city, and I
solicit a continuance of tbe patronage of
the people of Suinter and adjoining
couoties, assuring them that our prices
are as low a> can be found in any
market. Very Respectfully,
J. D. CRAIG.
Nov. 3. Imo.
TASTELESS
CHILL
TDNIC
IS J UST AS CO OD FOR ADULTS.
WARRANTED. PRICE 50 cts.
Galaxia, Ills., Nov. 16, .
Parie Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Gentlemen:?We sold last year, 600 bottles of
GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC and have
bought three gross already this year. In all our ex
perience of 14 yemrs, in the drug business* have
never sold nn -micie that gave such universal satis*
l?ctica as your Tonic. Yours truly,
abney, Cars &CO>
SOLD?No Cure, No Pay, hy A J China
J. F. W DeLorme, J. S. Hughson Co.
HARB Y 8 CO.,
WHOLESALE BROKERS,
-AND
Cotton Storage Warehouse
PROPRIETORS
UP-TQWN OFFICE:
COURT HOUSE SQUARE,
250 fine Hogs for
sale. Some good breed
ers, heavy with pigs.
Price, 4c. per lb. on
foot.
Respectfully,
HARBY & CO.
Nov. 4
FOR SALE.
AJERSEY BULL, two years old,entitled
to registration. Price $25. Apply to
N. G. ELLERBE,
Hegood, S. C.
Nov. ?...
Chamberlain's Bye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, Tetter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulatod Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at cents per box.
TO HORSEOWNESS
For putting a horse in a line healthv con
dition try Dr. Cad;*'s Condition iWders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, c orrect
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale by drtlggists.
For -ale in Sumt?r, by Dr. A. J. China.
I HE JjUGKER J Jj?lTMAN [ .
WH?T WE SAY IS TRUE ! WHAT WE DO IS LEGI
TIMATE ! WHAT WE PROMISE IS FULFILLED !
$125
to
15 00
4 00
LADIES' CAPES AND CLOAKS-AM ibis season's gar
ments, fewest Fall ?od Winter st} les. To be sold at following
cat rate prices. Tbeee were 2 00 to 18.50. Now ?t
We can amxz? you to show our Black or Navy Cape, double tip,
fur-trimmed and braidtd, formerly sold for 6.25. Now at
SMYRNA RUGS?Entirely new. Reversible.
A?l the new colorir.gs
72 36 inch V*lue 5 50,
60 30 iDch. Value 3 ,
54 27 ioch Value 2.50,
36 x 18 inch. Value 1.00,
FINE TELVET RUGS-Variety of patterns lo select.
60 27 iucb. Formally spld for 3.00. Now at ^
LARGE white ANGORA RUGS?Note our price,
Heavy "BRUSH" DOOR MATS-27 x 17 ;ncb,
" " " " 30x19 inch,
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY-Genuine bar
gains in our fast bi&ck and brown goods tor 10, 12A, 15 and
20c. the pair
BEST Hermsdorf Dye, extra length, Ladies Hoss, absolutely fast
black and stainless, the pair,
CHILDREN'S Ribbed or plain, double heel and toe, last black or
colored^Jtockings?ail sixes,
LADIES' UN DER VEST?Heavy wool?sizes from 20 to 40,
wonb $2 it?t- pair. Now a'.
Extra quality Australian Wool?sizcs from 30 to 40, wortb 3 00
the pair. Now n*
Fine all-wool Ribbed Vem?sizes 30 to 40, worth 2.60. Now at
Soft all-wool Scarlet Vest?sizes 30 to 40, worth 2.25. Now at
Good full measure Cotton Vest?all sizes?the pair, 30c, 50c aad 90c.
FULL LINE MEN'S UNDERWEAR for less money than
' they are sold elsewhere.
I MEN'S, BOYS? AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING.
? Men's all wool suits?sizes 35 to 4o?only,
j Men's heavy wool overcoats?all S'Z^s?only,
j Children's Suits?age 4 to 14?In these we knock them all out. la
prices ranging from 4 00 for extra quality nobby down to
I MEN'S SHOES?all in ibe latest stylt?, and up-to-date toe?twr
gams in fine goods?
? $175 was 2 25. $2 75 was 3 00. $3 35 was 4.00.
{ Heavv and medium grades solid leaiber, Uced?
1.00, 1 25, 1 35, 1.50, 1 60.
i LADIES' SHOES?All the newest styles, warranted in every par
ticular. We make a special iu fine glove kid and opera toe?b-at
I too or lace?common sease?tqual to mo^t $3 makes. Our price j
j CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES?The place to buy ibem is
from ue. Every pair warrauied solid leather?and if they rvp
we'll fix 'em for you. 75o., I 00 and 1.25 per pair.
DRESS GOODS.
Oar prices are away down io colored Dress Goods?all the latest shade*,
with the proper effects io Trimmings?you shall save mouey by
giving us a call.
GROCERIES?Speciale.
20 lbs best granulated Sugar for
10-lb kit extra fat ?ew Mackerel for
Finest fancy crenmery Butttr, tbe lb,
"Jockey Club" Sardines?finest French, 6 for
New S. R. Buckwheat, 3-1 b pkgs 15c, 2 packages for
New crop O. Molasses, per gal.,
*'Mom?ja" Roasted Coffee?always fresb 35c, 3 los for
Heioz's Pickles plain, sweet, mixed or chow, per quart,
"Swansdowu" Floor?No ficeet in tbe U. S bbl.,
Fresh Oatmeal, Breakfast Food, Barley, Farina and other
cereal preparations.
This jear's dried and evaporated Fruits.
Jellies and Preserves in buckets or retail.
Prices and samples tarnished on application. All mail orders receive
prompt attention. No charge for drayage or packing.
THE DUCKER & BULTMAN CO.
4 38
2 69
2 13
84
2 39
1 79
I 19
1 48
25
23
1 58
2 48
1 98
1 78
2 50
1 90
65
2 13
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25
60
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20
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TO ARRIVE
This Week.
One Car each
Horses and Mules.
? HAKB1?
Sumter, S. C, Nov. 2, 1S96.
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? ARTHUR BELITZER,
The # Furniture # Man,
MAIN STREET.
Big Stock and its For Sale. ?