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Bryau Again our Standard Bearer. Standing oq a Platform Butld edon Hign Moral Ground Above the Field of Imperialism. lvIMtl City, Jaly fl ?Wra Jen nings Bryan of Nebraska wac; tonight uoaroiooualy placed in nomination m the democratic candidate for pr^m dent of tbe United Ststee, on a plat form opposing imperialism, rr.ili tariam and trusts, and specifically declaring for the free coinage of silver at tbe ratio of 16 to 1. The nomination osmo as the culmination of n frenzied demonstration in houor of the party leader, lasting 27 minutes snd giving utterance to all tbe pent-up emotion of tbe vast mul? titude. It followed also a fierce struggle throughout tbe last 36 boors coocerniog the plstform declar ntion oo silver and the position oo tbe silver question is to msintain the other great iaeoes of late It waa late io tbe afternoon wijen tbe convention was at last face to face with tbe presidential nomination. Earlier io the day there had b?en tedioue delaye due to tbe inability of the platform committee to reooooile their differences and present a report Until tbie wsa ready the convention managers beguiled tbe time by pat? ting forward apeakersof no more then ordiosry prominence to keep the vast audience from becoming too restless The first sessioo begiooing at 10 o'clock tbie morning waa entirely fruitless of results, aod it was not until late in tbe afternoon, when the necond session had begun, that the platform committee waa at last able to report an agreement. Al? ready its main featurea embodying the 16 to 1 principle, had become known to the delegates and there waa little delay la giving its unanimous approval Tbie removed tbe laat chance for an open rupture on quea tions of principle aod left the way clear tor tbe eopreme eveote of the day?tbe nomination of tbe presi dential csodidstn Tbe vast auditorium wan filled to its utmost capacity whan tbe moment arrived for tbe nomination to be made Not only were tbe osusl facilities afforded by tickets taxed to their utmost, but the doorkeepers were given liberal instructions under which the allies snd areas and all available spaces were pscked to their fullest limit When the oall of states begso, for the purpose of placing candid*'?s in nominatioo, Alabama yielded its place at the bead of tbe list to Nebraska, aod Oldbam of that State made his way to tbe platform for bis iaitial speech, placing Mr. Bryan io nomination for the presidency Tho orator was strong voioed and enter taining, yet to tbe waitiog delegatea aod apectators there waa but one point in bio apeech, aod that was I he stirring peroration which closed with the nsme of Wm Jennings Bryin. This waa tbe signal for the DEMONSTRATION OF THE DAY nod in a oemmoo purpose, the grsat concourse joined in n tribute of nathusisetic devotion to the party leoder A hugs oi! portrait of Bry in, measuring 15 feet across, was brought down the mam sist? before the dtle gates At toe same time the stand ml cf the State delegations were torn from their sockets and waved on b gh while umbrellas of red. white and blue, silk banners of the seversl Htsio* and many handsome and uo'qu* transparencies were borne about the building amid Ihn deafen ing clamor of 20,0"0 yelling, gee tiouUting men and women All of tue intensity ol form r dcinonntra tiniim rnd much rn?ro wun aided to hnhl fi.ml tribute to the leader ;> 'U? s)am*ws<fai|na n?d spjot HmI? be snerhe*? ? meting ibenesnl* tio.i Mr Urja ) w re to sftJ M Bss at - A"tji o Hp t ? lor Califo'bu, giving the riwt'o of rhe 1'40 tn ocas* to the N .??? ctodtda'o. VYb-jn CjI < r . rn- ' '*o >*d tba: >ii'e tlehied ia Bann? Iff (I II f Near Yurk. Toe audioes bsd ai.itou?lj awaited tbe app'iranoe of nie uisiia^oiibed Now Yorker, tod as b ? 'unk ?ho platform be was wa? Sfjorie-i a SPLENDID RECEPTION, tbe entire eudhooe rising aod enter? ing wildly, wi'.h tbe ninglu Slsnptlofl of lb? little groop of Tammany leaders, who -tt sclent throughout ihc eheca fo* I cir Njw Y>rx naociato Me II*' wee In ft?.<? r?. ?r, 1 bis tribute to Hn Nebraikao touched s nympivb? tie oo i I if tho benftS nf the audi'cc,. He its ur.'J Bryan a* tho ebamptcu of the paii p'opl? and nf tho werbitg? man. - r ng wub tho misso?, wi'ii Ihl farmer and with the if final. When llt'l >l.>elared with dramatie emphi.o* that lbs eaodidato would bavo tho sup I l mi bis party?a uoited party? there was trtmsodou* applause at the suggestion of Demoerstio uoity. Aside from tbe bnli ant eulogy of 'liryeo, tbe spseeb of the New York leader was ebiefly signileaat aed attrastivo io its stroag plea for unity, 'it is a time for unity, no* for diviaioe," bs ex el aimed, In the raptnons approval of tbe grsat multitude faemg bim. Tbe oloejueel Daoisl of Virgioia added hi* gtowtug tribute to tba can? didate, waits former Qov. Pattisoi, of Pennsylvania spoke far his 8tate, aod Gov. MoMiliio voiocd tb? wishes ot a BtfjN thai had "furnished three prcai dems " HftWtli, through its native deltgalt, Jobs H Wise, uiudu its fiiat si-oouaing spjeeb in a Di'UiocrMtio national oou vcotioo aod finally a sweet voiced aod pioac?ao; faced womuo alternate from Utah, eaoonded the uomioatioo of Mr. Hryao io behalf of tbu State of Utah. Tbcn oamo tho voting Stato after State ro?orded its voto io behalf of the Nebraska candidate aod giving hiru tho unanimous vote cf all tbu Statu and territories. Tho oonvcutioa avSBagetf htvd al? ready agreed that (his wu* sufficient work for ihb day, and the vtco prisi deotial nomination wao allowed to go over until tomorrow. Kansas City, Jul? 7, 1 p m ? The Convention convened at 10 45 a m The first basinees taken up by tho body was nominations for Vice President A I- Stevenson, of Illinois, was nomiuated by J. K Williams Charlea A Townc. of Minnesota, was nominated by Rosing, of the same State Grady, of New Yotk, nominated David Bennett Hill. Dunphy, of Washington, nomiuated James Hamilton Lewis, of Washing? ton Gates, of North Carolina, nomi? nated Juliau S Carr, of North Car olit.a Daugherty, of Ohio, nominated A M Patrick, of Ohio Kansas City, July 0, 4 p m.? A. 1. Stevenson was nomiuated for Vice President oo the first ballot ?mmm*- ???? - News From tbe Oregon. Washington, July 5.?The navy department this afternoon received tbe following : Cbefoo,-. Secretary Navy, Washington Wilde announced Oregon floated thia afternoon Pumps coutrol water Goes Kure dock yard, Inland aea Rogers. Prevented a Tragedy. Timely iaformaiton given Mrs (Jeorgo Long, of N'ew 8traitsville, Ohij, prevented a dread, tu, tragedy and saved two lives. A trigbful oougb bad long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remedies and doctors but steadily grew worse until urged to try Dr King's New Discovery. One buttle 'wholly cured her, and sbe wutes this marvelous medi? cine also cured Mr. Long of a severe attuck of Pneumonia. Such cures uro aasltlvi )<roof of the matchless merit of tbis grand remedy for curing all throat, chest and lucg treaties, Only jOe mid $1. Every bottle guaranteed. Trill bottles troe at J. F. W.? DeLoruie's Drug Stoie C Imperialism Growing lo Favor. Imperialism ingrowing with start ling rapidity and bids fair to soon reverse all tbe old precedents of the roontry Thus tbe United States, which only a few years ago refused to annex Hawaii because there seem? ed to be something unfair in tho method by which tho royal govern ment there bad been overturned, now occupies both Hawaii and Porto Rico, ia fighting to rulo the Philip pines, ia aeuding troopa to China and is being urged by the imperialists to occupy a "sphere of influence" on Chinese soil In other words, it \e proposed to add a few million China men to the ten Million Malays, the 50,000 Kanakes, and the million Porto Kicana whose destinies Ills United States now control And this ia tobe JoM in tho iuteiests of the poace of tho world and for tho benefit of tho Chinese It reminds one of Lincoln's sayings that "tyrants have always contended that lli?-y im? posed their yoke upon the people, not because they wanted to do so, but because woise ilia would result to the people if they did not M No important Republican statesman has yrt dared to come out openly in favor of seizing a portion of t'niua, but the country has little idea how Qttivarssl? ly tho idea has taken root aud how warmly it it* advocated by Kepubli can politicians in private conveis* lions. After the election it is certain th.it this will take the form in action At prvSwSlt lbs necessity of the moment is ot course, to aavo the foreigners who are shut up in the interior. A fun that is accomplished ami the t( bellion is suppressed, us it can scarcely be before lull, the political question will com*- up, and it is argue 1, will naturally fall to a great Confess of nations, in which tbe United States must necessarily p&rti cipate The leer of a ^rout Kuropeou ; wur has been largely bsssd on the i fact that when nations ditSgres it is diflloolt to arrange for a conterreuce On the olhcrhand, in view ot tho tact thai a groat congress of nations is now inevitable, it is agreed that the presence of the United Stales will i remove the exclusive European at ! mosphtrc and will prevent war. China will be partitioned, it is said, aa Poland was, but it will be done so quiotly that it will execite littls dis turbance among the great world pow? ers The Chinese themselves do net count The ground is taken that the inability of tho Chinese government to govern its people has been demonstrated finally, and hence a partition of the Flowery Kingdom among the intervening nationa ia deemed necessary. ? Spartanburg Herald. The Coining Reunion Confederate Veterans. Orders in Regard to ihn Com? ing State Qatbering at, Gr?cnwo?d on August 1. The following order been issued from the headquarters of tho Booth Caroiiua division, Uoited Coo fader ate Veterans, at Charleston : General orders No -18 1 Tho annual OOOVSOtion for 1U?0, of the Sourh Carolina divisioo, will be held at Greenwood, rf. 0., commencing AlgUSl 1st. Tho opening fusion will be called to order at 10 l m. 2 Oar ootnrades aau tho good peo? ple of Greenwood havo mode liberal arrangements co entertain the division most haodsooif ly. and we mry look for? ward to having a most cojuyablc re? union. Oar numbers are yeaily grow? ing smaller, and tew of us can attend many moro reunions?to some of us this will be cur last?therefore let us draw closer together, acd all endeavor to meet our comrades on this occasion. The Statu reunions always briog to> gother the comrades who were close together during tho trying days of 1801-5, and mcro of the comrades than eao possibly attend the general reunions of tho II. C V Lot every comrade in South Carolina atrempt to meet bid brothers it Greenwood. 3 Arrangements are being made for the usual low railroad rate of 1 cent per mile. 4 Each brigade, regiment and camp will please appoint one sponsor, and as many tnaidb of honor as they may think bost; and let each eeo that they all oomo. Nothing adds to muoh to the pleasure of such reunions, as the preseooo of the fair women of our State, devoted as they are to the holy mem? ories of the great oauso we fought for. 5. Aoy further details respecting the pleasure or comfort of the comrades, will be published to the division, if necessary. By command ot Gen. C [. Walker, Commander 8. C. Div , U C V. Jtmes G Holmes, Adjt. Goo. and Chief of Staff. Story or a Stare. To bo bound band and foot for ysari by the ohains of disease is the worst foiui of slavery George D. Williams, of Manchester, Mich., tells how Mich a slave Was made tree. He says: "My wife has been so helpless for five years that .-hs could not turn over in bed alone. After using two bottles of Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully improved and able to do her own work.'' This supreme remedy for female diseases quickly cures net vou.-nes?, sleepless? ness, melancholy, headache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells. This miracle w .king medi? cine is a godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50c. Sojd by J. E. ?V- OeLorine, Dr Iggtsfc i West Point Cadotshipa. The board of examiners appointed to examine the applicants for the two West Point cadetships to be filled by appointment of Senators Tillman and McLaurin respectively announced their de cision, or, rather, made their report There were two young men who stood well on the mental examination who were thrown out by tho pbysi cians on a more careful perusal of the examination rocords Senator Tiilman's appointee and tho alternate havo been finally select ed and the names huve been forward? ed. W. S. Chaplin of Hock Hill gets the cadedship, with W. \V Harris of Columbia as alternate For tho cadetship at Senator Mo Laurin's disposal the board has sent him ths names of two youug men? J J Grace of Charleston and I W. Hay no of Greenville?who stood equally well Tho board made no recommendation us between these two, leaving the final decision to Senator MoLiurin blmseti' ?State .July 6 --?*mmm~? Good Priesa for Cotton. Baltimore Sun, 2nd The price of cotton in Baltimore ySSttrday was ten cents a pound, the highest figure reached sinco October 26, 1890. This is 3 7 8 cents a pound more than the staple sold for ?bin time last year It has been tain ing for some weeks iu the South, and the reports of damage to the crops are tho cause of the advance. The outlook at present indicates that the crop wili bo much shorter than usual. The deficiency has beeu placed by some calculators bs high as two million hales. Col. llt-nry T Thompson, Uro of the Second South Carolina regimeot in the Cuban car, his ro'urucd to South Car eliua, having resigned his professorship at the Keoyon Military Academy, cf Ohio Col Thompson has aooepted a position with tho New York Life Iosnr mioe Company, of whic'.i hiH fithcr, ex Gov Hugh S. Thompson, is tho comp? troller, and wiil sjskf bin besdqusrters in Columbia Ho is npending a short timo bars, familiarizing himself with tho aotiv? wors of tho company before hoginuing his work in Columbia ?Ths State. ys^S CUBAN BELIEF cures Cello, Neuralgia und Toothujchu in minutes. Sour Stomach and Summer t Complaints, i'ricc 25o. Mold by Hugbson-Ligon Co. I BP if* I You'll not need to regulate your cookine by the thermometer when you get a Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stove. On the hottest clays you can cook whatever you choose, in whatever way you wish, with? out suffering any additional discomfort while cooking. The comfort you'll rain is only one of the advantages of using a Wickless Blue Flame il Stove It is handier than a coal stove and cleaner and cheaper. The Wickless Bine Flame Oil Stove is absolutely safe; it burns ordinary kerosene, without wicks and causes neither smoke, smell nor soot. Made in various sizes for various-sized families: sold at prices to suit any sized poekctbooks?wherever moves are sold. If the dealer des not have them, write to the STANDARD OIL COMPANY. Mrs. JL. Atkinson, Fashionable MILLINERY. 2Tew Summer Goods and Novelties Coming* in Every Week. Stock of Ploweri and all Trimming Matt* imu full cow for Sijf.vmer use. Daily addiiiona of new designs in Trimmioca keep our Trimmed Hat L)?^artment continu? ously attractive. The ou'goiric model* are promptly replaced oy later Ideal of our own dtsi?uiog und c< pies ot the latest Hat?t tbuwn In New York The sumo exclueiveoeea characterize our exhibit of UNTRIMMED HaTS. which torn prises choice selections ct Straw Braids, in white, black and the pastel shades Prices the lowest iu city tor equal qualities Mrs. L. Atkinson, fcUMTER, S. 0. Hey 16 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SINTER, STATE, riTY AND COUNTY DE? POSITORY, SUMTER, S. C. Paid up Capital 75,000 CO Surplus and Profca - - - - Iii,000 0U Additional Liability of Stock? holder?, io iicttl of their stock. 75,000 00 Total protection to depranors, $175 b09 00 Tr ar* riet I a Gfi.erat Banking Business. Spec '.i at teat loo giten to eolleetiooa. S 1 VINGS DEFA HTM EN T. Depos- ? <>( $1 and upw*rda received. In tereot Aimwed at the rule of i per cent, per annum, or. h nounts above $5 und not exceed? ing $30", payable quarterly, on first days of Jauuart, April, July aod October. R M. WALLACE, L.S. Carson, President. UMbier Onion Sets AND Garden Seeds. A eupply of Onion Sets, of choice varieties, ood fresh Garden Seeds for the season's planting, now on hand. FULL LINE OF MEDICINES, PERFUMERY and Fancy Articles, Usually found in a first class Drug iStore. Prescriptions carefully com? pounded at reasonable prices. J. F. W. DeLorme. t.'ct 25 At.vnnc sending a sketch Riid description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention le prubahiy p?tontabt? Coiumunlcs> ttoneetrlotlf con?dentlal. Handbook on Cutout, sent. Ire? oldest apenrv fur securing patente. Patente taken tnroujh Ituun k Co. receive special tu tier, without chartre, in tho Scientific American. A handsomely tltnatratetl weekly. IPraest ?ir culatlon i-fVnv nacntifio lournat. Terrae,$3 n yoar* four STOnths, $ 1. tuJ? L>y all newsdealers. MUNN & Oo.36tBroadws" New York lirnuch Office. WC? K St.. Wasbmulon. I). C. I have on hand a lot of Home-made Vinegar of very line quality. The flavor is del? icate, while the strength is equal to any to be had. Will be sold at my residence for 40 cents per gallon. tile ?. OSTEUfte Too Many Goods. I In some of our departments, we are overstocked, and rather than carry a surplus into next season, when the indications are we can replace them for less money, we have determined to put a Cleaning Out Price on them. In Clothing we have about 25 Crash Suits Worth $3 to $3.50; we offer them at $1.95 This is actually less than the goods are worth to buy, and at above price should not last long. 100 pairs Boy's Washable Pants? ?izes 4 to 15?35c to 50c values at 25c per pair. 25 DUCK VESTS?Plain and fancy, single and dou? ble-breasted goods worth $1.50 to ?2?as long as they last they go at 95C. We have still some good values left in Flannel Coats and Coats and Vests? if you find your size we will guarantee to save you money. Men's Low Cut Shoes. Reynolds make S3 grade, as long as they last $2.40. Bay State make $2 grade, $1.60, Ladies' Oxfords?black and tan. Godman brand?the $1.50 grade $1,10. Ladies' Shilt Waists? With laundered Collars and Cuffs?formerly sold 40c to 50c, NOW 25c. The 25c grade, 15c. We bave a few very desirable pattaioa in Silk Waists left Formerly sold at 50, 75, 85c and $1?while they last they go at 38, 50, b'Oc and 75e These must seen to be appreciated. What is left of our Silk and Wool Challies we will sell at 23 cents. It is needless to add that persons wishing to take advantage of these prices will be expected to bring the CASH. O'DONNELL I CO. THE PUDDING SWAMP TOBACCO WAREHOUSE CO'Y OF MAYESVILLE, Begs to announce, that, Having decided to no longer lease its property, it will conduct its warehouse at Mayes ville during the season of 1000 under the management of JOHN W. MILLS. Mr. Mills mil be in Maycsville on July 10th. and from that time on will personally look after the interests of our customers. We have Secured a large Corps of Buyers, with large orders, and promise the best prices, the best alten ! tion and the largest returns of any warehouse in the State. Messrs ilnll & Clement are no longer connected with our house, but j Mr. Mills will bave an efficient corps ol assistants and wiil make every ? endeavor to please you and meiit your patronage. Our House will have it? j First Regular Sale on August 2d, 1900, but we will handle any tobaccos broogbt to us from and tfter July 10th. GIVE US A TRIAL I THE PUDDING SWAMP T0BA3C0 WAREHOUSE COMPANY. j W. 1). GAMBLE, A. A. STRAUSS, President. Secretary and Treas. 1 June 27 8 I