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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 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 advertising medium io Saro ter The inmates of the Jeokios Orphan age are 6 offer io g for food and clothing, They have oeith er shoes nor sufficient clothiog for their bodies, and when night comes they suffer additiooal dis comfort for there is not one third enough blankets and comforts to cover tbe sixty children. This is tbe report J of a member of the News and Courier staff who visited the orpbaoage. Com l ments is unnecessary. It is a case that calis for tbe charity of the people of tbe State, but especially of tbe oegoes, for it is tbeir own peculiar institution, be iog as it is, an institution for oegro orphans, under tbe exclusive control and management of negroes. The Salem County fight is to be car ried to tbe Legislature and the attempt will be made to induce that body to create the couoty which was defeated at the ballot box. We do not coodemo the advocates of Salem for fighting for tbeir cause, they have the right to do so, and pluck and persistence are ad mirable qualities We would like to know in what capacity Mr. H. Cowper Patton will act io the Legislature when the Salem question is under considera tion ; whether as a judge of the merits . of the case in his representative capa city, or as an advocate of tbe new cono* ty interests in bis capacity as an attor ney for the Salem County Committee. It would be interesting, also, to know, exaotly where Assistant Attorney Gen- , eral Towosend would be at io case a legal question involving Salem Couoty should be raised and submitted to him as Assistant Attorney General Would he be Assistant Attorney General or tbe ( I paid attorney of the Salem Couoty ? Committee. 1 Where are the magistrates at? Judge Earle says they have no jurisdiction; , Judge G ry says they have. No one seems to know what the status of the , case is, and tbe matter will be unset ' tied until tbe Supreme Court deeides a test ease or a new law is enacted by ih? Legislatore. Mr. Prank . Gary may be op- j p??ed for Speaker of tbe House of ] Representatives, but the opposition ? will count little against the magic of j tbe Gary name. Earle's election was - but the exception that proved the rule. The culture of tbe sugar, beet may prove a success in this State, but if we were starting out to make sugar we would prefer taking chances with ; tbe regular ribbon cane. The fight against the State col leges was commenced in the Baptist Convention on Wednesday by Rev C. P. Erwin, who read a strong pa per in opposition to the policy of giv ing free tuition in the Stai** institu tions of higher learning The paper was "warmly endorsed" by R^v. C C. Blown Dr. Lucius Cnthbert made a "strong defence" of the State colleges The fight is on and we may look forward to a bitter and pro tracted contest The growing an tagonism to State colleges is the natural consequence of the extrava gant and disproportionate expansion of the State's system of higher edu cation; and we have expected a wide spread protest against the continu ance o? the expansion of the higher institutions at the expense of the common schools Had the friends of higher education by the State been wiser and less prodigal in spending the State's money, the enemies of the State colleges would not now be so well armed for the fight and so strongly supported by the people at large, who really care but little about denominational schools We regret that war is to be made against any of the higher education al institutions, for we do not ques tion the assertion that such institu tions properly belong to and are es s?ntial parts of a system of public education by the State. We believe that the State should sustain these institutions and that to destroy them would be folly of the worst sort. To destroy the State colleges that de nominational schools may grow and prosper may be in the line of Chris tian progress, but we cannot con strain ourself to see it in that light. Fact? to Figure on. 1st?That the hard, cold winter season is now near at hand, and it will be almost IX( impossible to get along without making some preparation for the change. |F 2cl?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. 3d?That any article from a fresh stock of Dry Goods, especially woollens, will last 'fo times longer than an old shopworn article.. mmjjsjijjjjjjs >ur 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. To destroy is vandalism ; and to us it seems that to destroy an institution of learning:, established and sustained by the State, and therefore an insti tution in which each citizen has a proprietary interest, is something vforee ; but to destroy a State insti tution in order that denominational schools may reap the benefit is worst of all, for the spirit that actuates those who would carry into effect the work of destruction is not that of unselfishness - There is work for the State col leges, but we do not favor the policy of free tuition, except in the case of such students as are needy and un able to pay tuition. Those who are able to pay tuition should be required to do so, and the rule should be rigidly enforced. Those who cannot obtain the advantages of a college education, but have the mental ability to take it, joined with a desire for broader cul ture, should not only receive tuition free, but there should be means of aid ing them. This could be done either by a system of scholarships as now obtains in the Citadel, or by means of a fund to be loaned at a low rate of interest on long time to deserving students. But first of all the reproach that it is top heavy must be removed from the educational system of the State The common echools must be im proved until they are in keeping with the colleges When the time comes that a boy or girl who has completed the course of study in the common schools can enter one of the Stvte col leges without several years of special preparation there will be be no cause for a war on the State colleges, and, if ? fight should be made, there would be not a ghost of a chance of succese j Secretary Olney has received a i cablegram from Minister Audrade at (Jaracas that the memorandum be tween Great Britain and the United States for the settlement of the boun dary question lV accepted by the Venezuelan Government ; that the ! memorandum was published at Car- ? acas this afternoon and that an extra session of the Venezuelan Congress will be called as soon as possible in order that the memorandum may be carried into effect by the necessary treaty between Great Britian and Venezuela Tutfs Pills Cure All Liver Ills. Tried Friends Best? For thirty years Tu tt's Pills have proven a blessing to the invalid, j Are truly the sick man's friend. A Known Fact For bilious headache., dyspepsia sour stomach, malaria,constipa tion and all kindred diseases. TUTT'S Liver PILLS AN ABSOLUTE CURE. Price List To Send You^^ I{ you are interested in the pur chase of doors, sash, blinds,! lumber and all kinds of orna-| mental woodwork, please write to us. We can quote you low prices, and as we are manufac-1 turers, you will get every advan tage if you "Buy of the Maker" and ?"Buy Sterling Brand. AUGUSTA LUMBERCO..qa Note This Ad. Horses. We received a car load last week, but having sold most of them, had to order more and we will have them in next week. We will also have in a car load choice Mules about the same time. WAGONS. We have at present the largest and most complete assortment of wagons in the city, both 1 and 2 horse, and in addition, have a car load each of White Hickory and Auburn 1 horse wagons to arrive. BUGGIES. Have just received a car load buggies, and have a large assort ment of Buggies. Phaetons, Surreys and Carts in Stock. xpected Arrivals* 1 Car Horses, 1 Oar Mules, 1 Car White Hickory 1-Horse Wagons. 1 Car Auburn 1-Horse Wagons. Sumrer, 8. C , Dec 9, 1896 ARTHUR BELITZER, imniiiii ?m. r. ??- w in illuni ~" The # Furniture # Man, MAIN STREET. Bis Stock and its For Sale. tarnt Lote 164 A. F. I. THE REGULAR MONTHLY CO M M U A of Cl?remon? Lodge, No. j 64, A. F. ., will be held on Thursday Evening, Dec. 17th, at 7? p. m. Brethren will take dae notice find govern themselves HCcordincly. By order, F. M. SPANN, W M. H. C. Moses, Secretary. Oct 21-o HARB Y Ss CO., WHOLESALE BROKERS, -AND Cotton Storage Warehouse PROPRIETORS UP-TOWN OFFICE: COURT HOUSE SQUARE, dui mm DENTIST. office over store of sumter dry goods company -.hamice on Muiri Street, Between Dry Goods Co. and Durant & Sor. OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 1.30 ; 2 to5 o'clock. April 9. 2 250 fine Hogs for j sale. Some good breed ! ers, heavy with pigs. Price, 4c. per lb. on foot. Respectfully, HARBY & CO. Nov. 4. WALSH & SHAW. FIRST FALL ANNOUNCEMENT. Have you looked for our' ad before ? You did oot see it ? No, well we knew you koew where we werr, and that you would come to us for Shoes. Uotil dow, we had oothiDg Fp^ciai to tell you?Now we ba*e. We are working a ?cheme, now, which we think will please our patrons. In addition to giving you the best Shoes to be had for prices asked, we are now having made for you a life size Crayon Por trait from any photograph you may leave with us?without charge, after the purchase of $10 in Shoes. Come and see how we work it. In addition to this inducement we have a limited quantity of Gents' Fine Shoes formerly sold at $6 which, we are offering to close at $4. Come to see us. Yours to please. Walsh & Shaw. China, Crockery, Glass Ware, ! LAMPS, -AT The Sumter China Hall, TOYS o^x^^ANDo^?^^ DOLLS In great profusion. PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM. Call early and be convinced, and get the advantage of the full stock to select from. Full line of Cooking Stoves always on hand. HOME PRIDE is the best. When you want a good piece of TINWARE WHICH IS GUARANTEED NOT TO RUST, go to THE SUMTER CHINA HALL. THOS. S. ROGAN, Prop., Opera House Building, opposite Court House. Dec 2?Ira We Are in IIO Hurry for you, waiting doubter. We are pretty well used to the results of advertising ; quick with quick people; slow with slow people ; sure with intelligent people. We are wi'Ting to wait for you slower ones, but let us tell you fairly, sharper people are enjoying advan tages that you are not. Our Prices are always right in the large line of SHOES, CLOTHING-. DRESS GOODS, UNDERWEAR, NOTIONS. CLOAKS, BLANKETS, BESIDES THIS, we have trie most up to-date GROCERY department to he found anywhere in Eastern South Carolina, and UUR PRICES are always righr. THE BEST Icing Sugar. THE BEST Coffees. THE BEST Cocoa and Chocolate. THE BEST Spices. THE BEST Olives. THE BEST Nuts and Almonds. THE BEST Raisins?bunch and seedless. THE BEST Cleaned Currants. THE BEST Citron. THE BEST Mince Meat. THE BEST Plum Pudding. THE BEST Macaroni. THE BEST Cheese. THE BEST Pure Lard. THE BEST MEATS THE BEST CnnDed Vegetables. THE BES Canned Fruits. THE BEST Olive Oil. THE BEST French Sardines. THE BEST Pickle?, Sauces, &c. THE BEST FLOUR. THE BEST Buckwheat. THE BEST ?Jatraeal THE BEST fcandies. THE BEST Cigars.