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THE CAMPAIGN MEET? ING. The State campaign meeting was a success, ?a campaign meeting* go oowidays, bot it iras on the whole a Ter? tiresome and unoro f table performance. It waa featureless and i rubout that asap and go and ginger that io tire heyday of reform agitation made campaign ?seatings storm centers of excitemeot"politi -ail enthusiasm and ?r?tievi oit terners. From -first to lau it a r?? ?ir sing a o ?g o'eix piece, . ai ? th? plea vf the o 25 e wanting : ?'r?(prtP-wi.-* iear-1 m tin Uni for four not, .seary profitless bm rt. Reduce) to the last &.i*lypi8 ia-re waa not one thing said io all ,tbe speeches th M meant arly teing eave tbe b anger for pani ic office an 1 tbe pip that ecce 'therewith. Sjae of the speakerj had the song Mit to different music, bot it was the same od sone stilt, and er en tbe mneic waa not a.-w, the very .variations were more or leas tliread bare on the elbows and bage* at the iv iee?. Som? of the speakers pitched the tc ae oo the dispensary key and climbed the strate bj tedious graduations to the school ? >d collegs issue ; others broke to ha- mo Bi ous ducord with the fertilizer rate, climbed glades and rsa aromad the devious correa traveled by th? Railroad Commission io its ftaiiagrvith the wihr??s and\tbe : people* et ill ethe re saug of arms and a hero, of tbosi w ?JO would a soldiering go, 6ct not as pri ?j tes with muskets sad knapsacks, no, never, forbbch b.se porpowstbej were not born ; st d Walt Whitman sang his own old song. Yt* tbe meeting was a success, as meetings gc, for't?tere were between four and five hun? dred people present, a few of them ladies. Ti e audience was attentive but not enthusi? astic, stilt they bong on with a grim persist? es es, waiting for the interest io develop, and tb r speakers wets spared tbe mortification of ! addressing empty benches. Once io a while a i peaker would make a point and the crowd ?id applaud in a genteel and orderly man? ner", bot there were no cheers eave when Ba r - raj JSvans cot the feathers from H. R. Thom? as, sod wben^Col. J?W. Floyd knocked tbe satrdust out* of the military reputation of Joliu Gary Watts. .These were the oases in a dreary waste of?6ve minute petitions for voies. . (Hov. Ellerbe*made?tbe most vigorous and Spirited speech, and be bad good reason to do io, fdr be was doing more than pleading for office-he was defending bis official re car i, defying his accusers and demanding that accusations be substantiated wttb proofs. He took a bolder and more decided stand thea bb cotton-string backbone reputation would lead one to believe possible aod tbe cro ed was perceptibly surprised. kr. Featherstone, the Prohibition cham? pion? who sprang toto the lists at the eleven tb hour and seized from the dust the standard . that had been abandoned, made the best ? rounded end mott eloquent speech of tbe day. By his very grace sad pleasant address and - eera eataees of manner be asde a most favor? able impression sad without doubt gained men?* friends for himself as s man and his ca au than znj of his fellow candidates. Tbe meeting was called to order at ll o'ekek by County Cha rman R. 0. Purdy, ? who requested Ber. J. A.. "Clifton to offer a pray sr. Chairman Purdy then proceeded immedi? ately to business, introducing each speaker in tura. The candidates for Governor were ado.td fifteen minutes each,.and all other cind dat?e flee miaotes each. . Mr. Thee. P. Brantley, of Oraogeborg, cand date for Congress, was the first speaker. He ti pressed bis pleasure for the privilege of addressing a Sc m fer audience, referred to bis services in the campaign of 1S96 when be stomped West Virginia for Bryan and free silver and lost bis position iu the Treasury Department tn const qaeoce, and theo briefly discs'sed tue free silver and tariff issues. Se aesond the audience of bis unswerving adher? ence t i the principles of democracy and ssked for tb( ir votes. Dr. J. Wm. Stokes, of Orangeburg, wbo nov represents tte Seventh District briefly ' sketched I ii political recotd and services in Congrus?, sud ont sod then took up the dis? - coseio r of -be free si:ver issue, and was talk tog of bis inti option bill ?? hen tisse was call? ed. Eic ali? declared that be stood flit toot? ed os the platform of the d?mocratie party sod ci ted bis record in proof of bm assertion.. He asked re-alection on the ground tbitt be had- well served tbe people of mis district and of the State and is qualified by experi . - euee Ut serve them better in tature. Mr. C. W. Garrie, of Colet?n, candidate for.Railroad Commissioner let rigbit ioto Slr. 8. B. Thomas fer having asserted 'bat oooe of bia six opponents are qualified to fill tbe office. Thea be said a word ie bis own be? half and asked all of Ur. Thomas' fellow citi seas a bo do not expect tc vote for him to put Garris oa their tickets Rev. J. A. SJigb, anotber aspirant for Toomus's job, con gr a to lated Sn x ter Coo o ty I oa bancg the only man with the ability to If fill the office ot Railroad Coa missioner. It seemett to stick in bis craw that Mr. .Thom BS had remarked io that gentle way of bis, that the-pe3pla bad j ?st as well elect a painted Indtat cigar sign to the office as any of toe six wc u.'d-be commissioners. Hts Reverence spoke ss if be thought Mr. Thomas intended s personal reference. He also mentioned the fertiliser rates and branched off to discuss the fcfigtb of time Mr. Thomas had fed at tbe public's expeose. Rai road Commissioner, H. R. Thomas, spoke of bis own fitness for tbe position .o which be seeks re-election. His edoration ns a civil engineer and bis training in practical railroad work were exploited, aod tben be got do wo to the record as Railroad Commis? sioner. The various noteworthy concessions in behalf of tbe people be bad wrested from the railroads were brought out, end a short time was devoted to the fertilizer tai Gen. J. Waltfr Gray, of Greenville, spoke briefly and without particular point, save to ask fer the vote of Sumter County for tbe office ?f Railroad Commissioner. Mr. N. H. Stansill, of Barnwell, made the shortlist speech of the day, saying that be wanted ?o be elected Railroad Commissioner, aod t a? t his policy woo ld be to take cars of the p ?pie and let the railroads take care of themselves. Co!. Tooma? N. Berry, of Cbeeter, talked ?boat bu record aj n i advocite of tempera oce aod a worker io the cause, his success a$ a broke.* ani insurance agen', ?od wound up by saying that as tbe office ot Railroad Com? missioner required tb? services of a business man, be would fit tbe place to a nicety. Mr. Barnard B. Brans, of Edgefield, lost oo time in climbing into Mr. H. R. Thomas' col? lar, and tbe w&y in wbicb be scored bim pleased,the crowd mightily. He read a reso? lution Mr. Thorns* offered in the R-tilroad Commission io rtT?-eace to the fertilizer rate. Mr. Thomas waoted to redoes tbe freight rate on fertilizers, but to recoupe the railroads proposed to increase the rate on cotton seed and merchandise. This was an excellent text and Mr. Evao3 waded into bis opponent. He charged him with fighting the interests of the peopli and championing tbe railroads with ?ailing u :der false co'ors, pretending to reduce tbe fertilizer tax with one band aod giving more to the railroads with the other than be bad taken away. Be ridiculed wi .h biting, tarcas ? ?nd frowning grimace the Thomas proposition that a Rail? road Commissioner should be a civil engineer and know bow to calculate the resistance of different grides and determine the amount of freight a particular engine c*o han!. The crowd cheered approvingly. He said the State would not have to appropriate money to educate bim to take charge of the express and telegraph companies, as Mr. Thomas as? serted it bad done for himself aod bis asso? ciates on the commission-be bid worked for the express company and knew what it waa. When time was called be was in tbe midst of assuring Mr. Thomas frat it would be useless for any railroad to attempt to boy his ser Tices at any price, for be would serve the peo? ple if they elected him, and render exact jus? tice to both the people aod the railroads. He would not sell bis services to a railroad for any price, even tho' Mr. Thomas might sell his for a paltry $500. ?Jr D. H. Toropkue, of Greenwood, Capt D. J. Bradham, of Clarendon, and Mr. M. A Cooper, of Colletoo, plead for votes like little men. AU are holding office now, and they like what they have so well tbat they want more of the same sort of thing. Mr. Tompkins asked for re election to the office of Sect?etary of State for a third term, apd Messrs Cooper aod Bradham want the same job. Mr. Cooper is a member of the State board of control-with five years more to serve, while Capt. Bradham is sheriff of Clarendon, aod-bas held one coon ty office or another from tim? immemorial. A pretty trio of place bunters, but Mr. Cooper made the beat impression, for he was honest and candid enough to confess that be wanted the office because it :s a soft snap-a good salary and little work. Gen. John Gary Watts strutted around, read tbe endorsement of tbe officers of the S. C. Volunteers, told how be bad offered bis services to Governor El 1er be, but was kept in the State because be could be of more ser? vice to biB conn try and people. He asked for two years more. Col. J. W. Floyd, of Kershaw ripped Gen. Watts np the back and ridiculed his preten? sion that the militia bad improved ender bis administration. His tender of his services to Gov. E lier be was cbarterized as stuff and a subterfuge to bide behind, for the Governor bad no authority to muster him in as a pri? vate. Mr. Blythe also came in for a portion cf bis attention in this particular. The crowd called for more wheo Coi. Floyd's time was up. Maj E M. Blythe, of Greenville, recoaoted bis military experience four years at tbe Cita? del and three at Clemson as a teacher, ani asked for the votes of tbe crowd. / Col. O. L. Scbumpert, of Newberry, thc first Gubernatorial Candidate made a straight forward talk ia bis own behalf, outlining bis record as a democrat, as a member of the Legislators and as Solicitor. He defined his position clearly and made a very favorable impression \ Col. ~R. B. Watson, -of Saluda, talked about the need of better comoon schools for awhile but spent moat of his time discussing the State colleges and comparing them with the denominational colleges. His compari? son was not flattering to the State colleges. He concluded with a reference to the dispen? sary as the beet eolation of the whiskey problem. Mr C. C Featherstone, of Laurens, talked prohibition and temperance, making an elo? quent speech. He asked the people to vote as they *>ray. Rev. E L. Archer, of S partan burg, rode the educational horse and gave a catalogue of tbort-comings and extravagances. Rev. G. Walt. Whitman struck straight oat from tbe shoulder, and amid the mass of chaff and eccentricities that marked bis speech there was a great deal of bard seuss and troth. Governor Ellerbe received applause. Call? ed to tbe effice by tbe people of both factions, be did not aak re-election if the infam?os charges against bim we e proven He would not bow to tbs politicians if be never held office His csly ambition had been to give" unselfish servie?. No manly mao would ad? vance charges that bi could not sustain. Tillman bad made wbcieeale charges against his administration, bet be would cot prova them. Tillman bad goue lo Clemson with a minority report in bis pocket, but they bam? boozled him and be signed a repo t saying tbe coi?e.e wts doing a grand wo:k (Laughter) Why didn't bs have tbe cour? age cf. bis conv ctione? He was soured by defeat in politics and h.s judgment bas be? come prejudiced. It was unfortunate that be should coae ai tb?s time, when the people were getting together, to try md tear down everything. I did not inaugurate the dis? pensary, though I.wish I bad that bonor. Ben Tilla:as dii it. and does lie (George Tillman ) d*re say that he did it to corrupt tbe morals cf the peoplt? The governor was loudly applauded as be concluded. Col. George Tilla an wes cheered as be bega-;. Ei'erbe's charge that be w s trying to pull down Clerrson was infamously faire and Ellerfee kcew it But why should Olex son spend $100,000 wheo the mother college speeds only $20.000. He ocjscted to tb; amour; t of money spent. Time would show that Clemson and Winthrop were failures as far as what they were intended to do. Be objected to tbe "bog cabinet" aod other use? less bo i ld i ogs O Q reason for tbede6cit last yenr was the enornons expend ture at Clem soo. Responding to Governor Ellerbe's invita? tion tu prove bis charges concerning tbe fer? tilizer tag tux, he read a letter from Repre? sentative LS Connor of Oraogeburg, say iog that, as Governor E i 1er be bad said if Colonel Tillman could prove tbat certain par? ties got all tbe fertilizer they wanted without paying the tax be would withdraw from the race, be would state as foUows : "In 1898 I sent 100 old tags that had been used to the manufacturer, had 100 sacks of bone shipped me, aod my invoice will show that I got credit for the 100 old tags. I could have sent the same old tags back and bad another carload sent io the same way. On January 24, 1898, I witnessed a car? load, of fertilizer being unloaded and delivered to consumers without a siegle tax tag. I called a witness and reported it next day to three members of tbe board of trustees of Clemson and to one of the inspectors, who told me he bad witnessed a similar delivery and had reported it to Clemson. * * * a. year or t wo ago. a certain dealer ia this county WA? reported time and again for de livering goods witbont tax tags until it bad become so public that a member of the board of control compromised with him for $125. I have been told this by one of tbe trustees and by ooe of tbe inspectors. The same member of the board informed me that a lot of cotton meal was seized io Marlboro last year aod that they compromised for $250. Governor Ellerbe is a member of the board of trastees and of the fertilizer board of control. Tbe trustees' report show that fertilizers sampled were beiow . the guarantee from 18 to 26 per cent., yet we are to hear of the first prosecution. Toa bave a good case, .od if yon can get the people to bear yon, yon can make it warm for tbe so-called governor." Col. Tillman exhibited a table showing that $373,045 of this tax bas gone to Clemson, and ont of the pockets of farmers, aod stated tbat wheoga bill providing for the cancella? tion of tags was introduced io the senate, Messrs. Norris, Stackhoase aod Mauldio, members of tbe Clemson board; voted against it. Five minute speeches were also made by Cel. J B Rice of Nioety-Six, W A Browo of Marion, W D Mayfield and JJ McMahan of Columbia, who all want to be Superintendent of Education, J. Duncan Ballinger, Eeq , candid a ia for At to ney Genera!.. L P Eptoo, of Spartaoburg and Comptroller General Durban, who wish to serve the people in tbe Comptroller's office for two years. Lieut. Governor Mc Sweeny aod Treasurer Timmermao who have no opposition, were not present, nor was Hon Geo S Mower, of Newberry, candidate for Attorney general. The candidates, except Walt Whitman, left on the 4 50 train for Manning, where they speak to-day. Walt mounted bis wheel and put out for Maociog in tba wake of the train. Hot For the Schorchers. The Mayor's Court was io session Saturday morning, and before it adjourned two bicycle scorchers who were pulled by Chief Brad? ford yesterday found that it costs money to be fast. Mayor Wilson gave fall and fair warning some weeks ago that fast ridiog oo tbe sidewalks bad to stop, aod be demon? strated this morning that be meaos every word tbat be bas said on tbe sobject. The culprits were Jacob Browo aod Willie Williams, colored. The charges against them were preferred by Chief Bradford, who made tbe arrest. They were arraigoed for j friPt aod reckless riding on the sidewalk oo Sumter Street. They eotered a plea of guil? ty, but io extenuation of tbe offense stated that they bad rented wheels for fifteen min? utes aod had kept the wheels overtime and were ridiug rapidly to return them ' Mayor Wilson sentenced them to pay a fine of $10 each or serve tweoty days oo tb? streets. Io passing sentence the Mayor stated that Sumter is one of tbe few towns tbat gives bicyclists tbe right to ase the sidewalks and that unless they refraio from abusing tbe privilege the council would be forced, in de? fence of the people who have the first aod best right to the sidewalks-the pedestrians, -to pats an ordinance prohibiting the ose of the sidewalks by all bicycle ridera. Fast and reckless riding bas become so common tbat it is dangerous to walk oo - tbe sidewalks, aod complaint against the bicyclists is of daily occurrence There is bot one thing to be done aod that is the arrest and punishment of those who endanger the life and iimbf of citizens by reckless riding io defiance of tbe law. Be warned the prisoners th *t it they s ho old ever come before the court again for the same offense be would impose tbs foll peoalty of the law Tbe sentence imposed for the first offense be boped would serve as a warn? ing to them aod to all others, aod be wished them to take heed bow they rode io future and to waro their friends to be careful to keep witbio tbe limits of the law wheo riding oo the sidewalks. Fast ridiog is a nuisance and a menace to the public aod it most be abated. Tbs Council bas taken a decided stand io tbe matter aod tbe Mayor will en? force the law with impartial severity. The police have received inst ruc iocs to arrest all violators of tbe law, aod to exercise diligence aod vigilance to tbe end tbat cone escape. Willie Williams paid bis fine aod Jacob Brown was turned over to Supt Tribble to work oct bis sentence. Even the Little Tots Become Esthetic. The lastest addition to the world of letters consisted in the formation oo last Saturday afternoon of tbe rive O'clock Literary Club. These ladies and gentlemen take up books, read them together, theo discuss them and have a usic and recitations Tbey batea regular constitution and by-laws, and mee: at each others'bouses every Saturday after noon. The ages of the members of ibis club raoge betweea 7 and .0 >eare, consisting chit8/ cf members of the second grade at | school. They had th ir first meeting Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mias Eunice Harby. They meet next Saturday with Mi83 Ollie Delgar The members are : Misses Mary Gallard, telrste Hcgbsoa, Eunice Harb*, Jeannie Walsh Ivy Br?le ? fc ugbson, Ollie Delgar, Mannie Moise, ^Jeaa nie Chandler. Louise Carson, Lere Pate, Mary Be.le tcott, Virginia Reynolds and Masters Jumes Graham, Van Cleve Parrot, Hal Ba-by, Dick SiOtt, Waverly Le?y, Jas Richardson, Kenneth Harby, Mc Keczie Moore, Jno. Lee, Ma>k Reynolds. The first reading was The Swiss Family Robinson. -mm- m m -- If yon are after comfort io sewing you wi!! get it, if you boy the "White " Dots From Privateer. Ramsey, June, 25 -flaring attended the commencement exe'cise? of the South Caro? lina Co-Educational Inrstitote at Willistoo, will chronicle a few dots that ma? be of in? terest to some of your readers. The com? mencement sermon was preached on May 29, by Rev. W? E. Thayer The opinion of all present, was that it could not be improved upon. Among the distinguished speakers, will mention Or. A. P. fcontsgoe, Col Rob? ert iildricb and Hon. Geo. D. Tillman This session closed tbe seventh year of Prof. Bailey's work at Willii ton, and the closing exercises of this school, rostained the reputa? tion of past years Among the fifteen gradu? ates, were three young men of this com m a ni ty, S. D. Cain, W. ?. Cain, Jr. and J. F Tisdale. After the delivery of Diplomas on Wednes? day night, Prof. ?ai'ey annococed that the Co-fiducational Institute would no longer do its work at Wilston, but would be removed to Edgefield, S. C., where magnificent build? ings and superior inducements wera offered. This announcement came as "a thunderbolt from a clear say." Upon every face could be seen an expression of sadness and bis fare? well remarks brought many to tears. At the conclusion of bis remarks Rev J. D. Hoggins stepped forward and in a few well chosen words, presented Prof. Bailey with a gold watch and chain, given by the trastees, patrons, graduates and students of tbs Institute, in approbation of bis past work. Tbs Privateer Amusement CInb will bold its next meeting at Miss Callie Wells' on Fri? day, next At that meeting the femi-annoal election of officers will be held. Miss Helen Cain is visiting ber sister, Mrs. J S. George, near Mon :k's Corner, S. C. Mr. J. F. ED tzar inger nade a short stay with friends io this community last week. Master Bates Dwight, of Richland, is visit iog relatives in this teighborhosd. OCCASIONAL. More About Uoitod Charities? Editor Daiiy Item : In your issue of the IC th inst., under the caption "United Charities," there appeared an article from the pso of Mr. C. M. Horst, Jr. I had hoped to have seen f;be subject takeo op by others. Ko one eau but be impressed witb the fact, that in our midst we bave a large number of unfortunates, worthy of our help. For a community to remain dumb to their entreaties or deaf to their appeals is, criminal, as well as inhuman. On the other h ind, the daily spec? tacle ts presented of "professional paupers" walking tbe streets, enteriog our places ol business, and ?paring not the privacy of our. homes, in their demands for a living which they seem to think society owes the a. To one who his studied the duty of iviog ing its different phases, tbe truth is self-evident that this latter class owes, not only its main fenance, but*also, its existence to society itself. There is a wide distinction between a pauper and a beggar, tbe former only asks for a living ; the latter only lives to beg. We generate this latter species in maintaining their ancestors by oar indiscriminate and un? systematic giving, and, not only curse their posterity by robbing them of their manhood and emasculating their energies, but also hurt society by imposing upon tbe world a class of rapacious plunderers. We need a recognition of the principle that, "God helps those who help themselves.." Let us organize onr forces along the line of tbe "Associated Charities Society,*' as is done in our larger cities ; let those who are worthy receive help from th'e society, and let those who are vagrants be prosecuted ss such and be made to render to the publi-, a service which shall entitle them to eat tbs pablic's bread. In try pastoral visitation among the poorer classes of the community. I daily see the shortcomings ef any effort at unsystematized giving, and, believe, that it is now io ord?r for those interested in charitable work ia oar community to band themselves tagetirr, giv? ing wbere help is deserved, and withholding where it ie undeserved. Yours very trulv. Wie. AIKEN KELLY. Sumter, Jone 23, 1898. CANDIDATE BRANTLEY. Hampshire Review, Romney, W. Va. From the Daily Record of Columbia, South Carolina, we learn that Hon. Thomas F. Brantley is a candidate for congress in the Oraogeburg district. Mr. Bradley is well remembered io this coQDtry and State for bis valuable services in tbe oamp&ign or 1896 Mr Brantley was st that time holding a responsible position to the treasury department. Instead of spending bis vacation st the sea shore, or elsewhere Mr. Brantley esme to West Virginia and spent it in the thiok of tbe fight, making vigor?os sod able speeches all over this district for Bryan, Brown and free silver. When ba returned to Washtogtoa he found sn otder for bis dismissal, signed by old Carlisle, who was himself in Kentaokey making speeches for Pierpont Morgan's decoy ticket sod iooideotly serving ss al tar? get for spoiled heo fruit. Brantley went baok to his home in Sooth Caroli? na sod went to prootioiog his profession From what we see in the papers be will most iikely be Dominated. We hope so, at least. He is of the kind of ma? terial needed in oar national congress and in all other public positions to-day -s pT?io, honest, un pu rebasa bl 2 and fearless yoong man, with abundant ability. Tired of the Powers. i Madrid, June 26, 6 p. m.-El Imparcial, in an article which has created a sensation, urges direct negotiations with America for peace, when the time comes, on the ground that Spain can get better terms from America's generosity, "as America will be only too delighted to dispense with European intervention." The article reflects the growing re eentment against the powers. Spain Urged to Negotiate for Peace. Barcelona, ?une 25.-The Society of the Friends of Peace, consisting of members of the leading commercial and economic industries, have unani? mously adopted resoluttiocs urging upon tbe government to negotiate for peace. During a warm discussion which pre? ceded tbe adoption of tbe resolutions several of those present advooted peaoe at any price and the majority thought the war should be prosecuted until the Spaniards gaioed s vio tory "which would lessen the severity of the terms." NUNEZ EXPEDITION SAILS FOR CUBA. The Editor of The State Aloog as One of the Generare Personal Staff. Special to Tbe State. Tampa, Fla, June 24-Several days ago the Cuban expedition, bead? ed by Gen. Nanez, set sail for Coba. The men were all very nicely equip ped. By this time a landing should have been effected on the north coast of Cuba, the expedition proposing to join Gen. Gomez's army, just as did that headed by Gen. Lac ret, Doubt? less something will be beard in a very few days as to the landing and the difficulties or lack of difficulties at? tending it. Gen. Nanez' staff was composed of the following : Dr. J. M. Nunez, chief of staff. Jesto Carrillo, captain, chief of dis patches (Jefe de Despacho). Indalecio Nunez, captain, persona staff. Pablo F. Rojo, captain persona! staff Carlos Frilot, lieutenant, personal staff. N. G. Gonzales, lieutenant, person al stsff. Gen Rafael Rodriguez, brigadier of Ten Years7 War. Juan Buttari, Gen. Nunez's secre? tary. Col. Fernandez Mendez, commader expeditionary battalion. Lt. Col. Jose Antonio Cainss, judge advocate. Jose Alonzo, lieutenant ; commis? sary. Col. Caina's son is also along. TheiThird Expedition to the Philippines. Men Embarked on Trans? ports and Will Leave San Francisco To-day. San Francisco, June 26 -Four thousand men, comprising the third expedition to the Philippines, em* barked early this afternoon, and sol? diers now swarm in the holds and upon the decks of the steamers Ohio, Indiana, City or Para and Morgan City. Te-raorrow the steamer Valen cia will receive ber complement of the military, and these five transports bearing the bulk of tbe, expeditionary force will probably sail to-morrow afternoon, to be followed on Wednes? day by the steamer Newport, upon which Gen. Merritt is expected to depart. A Spanish Shell Kills One Man and Wounds Eight Others. Playa del Este, Guantanamo Bay, Thursday, June 23, 3 p. m -While shelling the batteries of Santiago^de Cuba yesterday, the battleship Texas was struck by a 6-inch shell, which passed through her port side, killing F. 0. Blakely, an apprentice, and wounded eight others The Texas, with a number of trans? ports, was making a feint west of the entrance of Santiago harbor and was shelling the woods. A Spanish bat? tery on the hill west of the harbor opened on the warship, and for three hours there was a lively ex? change of shots. The Spaniards shot wild, but the last shell struck the Texas just above the gun deck and exploded. Blakely, who was stand? ing directly in the path of the shell, was cut all to pieces and eight of bis companions were wounded at the same time BLOCKADE OF SAN JUAN. Washington, June 27-Sig?bee yes terdey warned a British ship from seeking to enter the harbor of San Juan de Porto Rioo on the ground that it was blockaded. No formal notice bas yet been given of the blookade of this port, but the Captain's action is in line with the construction of international law published by the navy department, namely: That a blockade may be ini? tiated without notice by a simple warn? ing from a naval commander It is fully expected tbat this construction will bo combatted if the Spanish Govern? ment can interest any of the European Powers to do so, but tbe navy .depart? ment is sure of its ground, having had the aid of (be best mi ods in the State department in forming the blockade regulations Cbioago, June 25.-J. A. Vargos, ibe former Mexican consul in this city, is the recipient of a significant letter from Havaoa The writer is a relative of Mr Vargos, and an officer in the Spanish army, connected with tbe Judicial branch of tbe service. The communication asserts that the Spao isb baye not more thao 140 rouods of shots for each canoon in and arouod Havana. Bread in tbat city, accord? ing to the writer, bas risen to three times its former price, and sooc threat? ens to be unobtainable All other food is Eoaroe. The "Wbite'^ruos light. The "White' sews right. Cadiz Fleet at Port Said. Port Said, Jone 26 -Admiral Cam ara'e squadron is in the harbor, await? ing orders. It consists of the battleship' Pelayo, Admiral Camara's flagship, the ironclad Emperador Carlos Quiotes, two armored cruisers, three torpedo boats and five transports carrying 4.COO tro..ps London, June 26 -Lloyd's ageot at Port Said telegraphs that the squadron consists of the battleship Pelayo. the armored cruiser Emperador Carlos Quintos, the torpedo boat destroyers Osado, Audaz atd Proserpina, the transports Patriots aod Buenos Ayres and the Isla de Pansy. Colon, Cova donga, R?pida and San Francisco. Csiro, June 26 -Admiral Camara bas not yet asked permission to coal at Port Said If yon want a good, boovet sewing machine trade, see Raadle. CANDIDATES* CARDS. FOR CONGRESS. Congressman J WM. STOKES is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election from this, tbe Seventh Distiict, subject to the Democratic primary. THOMAS F. BRANTLEY, of Orangebnrg is nomioated for Congress from the Seventh District, subject to tbe action of the Demo? cratic primary. FOR AUDITOR. Mr. Editor: Please announce the under? signed as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Auditor, subject to the ac? tion of the Democratic Primary and oblige J. DIG GS WILDES. FOR SUPERVISOR. Mr. Editor; You will pler.de announce W. S. DINKINS as a candidate for County Su? pervisor at the coming election, and oblige bis FRIENDS. At the request of ma^y friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Supervisor. If elected I promise the people of Sumter County to do my duty as I see it without fear or favor. Very respectfully, * W. H. SEAL. FOR TREASURER. H. L. SCARBOROUGH again asks elec? tion to the office of County Treasurer in the approaching primary-promising, whether elected or defeated, ever to put forth' bis best efforts for the advancement of tbe Co na ty's interests. JUD SE OF PROBATE. Thankful to the Democratic Party and friends of Sumter County for their kind sup? port io the past, I most respectfully an? nounce myself as a candidate for re election as Judge of Probate at approaching primary election ?cc THOS. V WALSH. J no ge of Probate. SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCA? TION. Mr. Editor: Please announce W. J. DuRANT as a .candidate for County Superin? tendent of Education, subject to tbe Demo? cratic primary. June 29, 1898. Tbe friends of JOHN W. YOUNG, of Ha good, announce him as a candidate for Coun? ty Superintendent of Education, believing him to be a suitable mao for tbe position. . The friends of J EDWIN REMBERT an I noonee bim as a candidate for tbe office of Coooty Superintendent of Education, sub? ject to action of tr.e democratic primary. FOB SALE. A HANDSOME DRAG, In natural wood. Also' band-made TAN HARNESS, with nickel trimmings. Both made to order. Apply to GEO F. EPPERSON, June 22-tf Sumter, S. C C4TFOLKSifUFfi mm experience. BOOK FREE. Address DK. BaYDXB, A, ?7? Broadway, New York. >\ Y. VICTOR BICYCLES. JENKINS BROS., "TSE OTSRfiT.T, ZEDS.'? Ooe serving the country under the Stars and Stripes, the other one, the younger part of the firm, trying to bold up hie end of the lioe at home. We ate now offering VICTOR bicycles at prices lower, than ever, before. These are borne Victors, but bloodless ooes, like we hope ail of ours will t? io the Seid. Our Bicycle Repair Shop is'also ito a condi? tion to tackle a?y job from1 the easiest to the most difficult. Other repairing and odd jobs also done. If you sbouid happen to need .some of the very best grade gasoline, call on ns as we always keep same on band. We are Yours, Determined to please, Jenkins Brothers;. "THE OVER-ALL KIDS" Next door to Express office,.. Sumter, S C. Winburn* -TBE- ' eople's, opular, ushing, rogressive hotographer. Doing the finest up* to-?ats photography. Jso. 25-tf