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$t Mlatt [miau aiii jsoutbrML WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, '92. Increasing tbe Taxes? , - v^j P Comptroller-General Elleebe Bays the aneesment of property in South Caro lina ocght to be $300,000,000. It was 3 when the present adminis-^ into power, aod has ,beret ( h?*a 1b?$1?8,0%000 the assessment b on ?nather corporations. Comptroller aod the Governor asked the General Assembly to a!!ow an im mediate reassessment of land, instead mn^until the-expiration of ?five ^tbe last assessment; bat the ?latore refused the request. Tf?? teassessment of land will be made in a little more than two years from this time-~ooles3 the Legislator* permits the Comptroller to have it done earlier. Whenever the reassessment is made a Urge increase on the present assess ments may be expected, as the Comp troller has expressed his purpose to have the assessments increased "all along Qoiplflon^s teeamjnendatioo that *he po? tax m\^m?S $3 ? *M feeing urged as a wise measure. The j?eg*mtert which is supposed to speak by tbe book, undertakes to defend the Teoommeudatiou on the ground that it will safes the negroes pay more tax 'for the.-public schools. In reply to the ^argument that?3 is a pretty big poll tax em ffatfi ^p?or man may not al *w*j^fei? able to get. the necessary $3 wrh?n he needs fe, The Register says: ?If they [tbe negroes] have not the ?a*5, -hey can work their tax out on the publie highways." It doesn't say what would be the fate of white men who might not have the cash; but everybody knows that if the negroes would have to work out their tax on tbe public highways the whites would too. If the Comptroller-GeneraFs plan of doubling tbe assessments were carried out and the assessments were doubled it would increase the taxes $300,000? since the constitutional 2 mill tax remains 2 mills no matter what the as sessments may be. Tbe 2-mill school tax would then raise about $600,000. If. the Governor's recommendation to wake -the poll tax ?3 were carried out It would increase the taxes $250,000. The poll tax would then raise about $375,000. The income for public schools is now, in round numbers : Two miU tax $300.000 ?oli tax 125.000 : Total $425.000 m With douWe assessments and a $3 ?eH tax* it would be : Two mill tax $600,000 Poll tax 375,000 Total $975.000 It is apparent, therefore, that the plans proposed by the Governor and the Comptroller-General would add about $550,000 to the taxes the people have to pay. But they would provide ft magnificent school fund that would enable the free schools to run more than eight menthe, instead of three and a half. The question is : Are the people will tag to pay these additional taxes ?? JHewberry Observer. , ^ ; - r - ~ Democracy. In these days of so much political -doubt and unrest it is both refreshing and reassuring to read such a strong and statesman like presentation of D?mocratie faith and practice as that from the pen of Senator Gordon, of Georgja, published ou our first page iu this issue. He passes in rapid review the --warioua - evils of Federal legislation, ^firom "which our people are suffering, and then fastens the responsibility for tlteee iniquitous governmental policies where it justly belongs. Their Republican origin is laid barf by the direct statement of facts which challenge successful contradiction. Daring these thirty years of national t Republican rule the evils of which the ^tearmasses of the people complain, And justly so, have taken root and become embodied in our laws as the settled policy of this party. It is the party of the conqueror in the late - civil war,wliich enthroned it in power and made possible the long list of legislative enactments laying such heavy tribute on the conquered territory. The tribute has thus been laid and collected, all the while under ^the guise of legislative enactment it is true, but none the less is it tiibute levied by the victor upon the confines of bis prostrate and conquered sub jects. In this history was only repeating itself. The armai* of war teem with recitals of conqnest by the conquerer. and while ours may have been more subtle aud refined than those of olden time, it has been none the less cruel and exacting It has! been, and still is being, paid to the uttermost farthing. But resistance has been made, a* best it could, against these Ruptibli- j can policies and usurp?t ions. During ah* this foag period of plunder the f.?g of levolt has been carried by the Democratic party, which has stood by and for the people. The days have been dark, the trials have tried men's souls,but through it all the Democracy j lias been faithful as the champion of the people's riglits, confronting and fighti ng the corruption, extravagance and usurpation of the Republican party in States and in nation, until today an overwhelming majority of the American people are ready to join in the revolt and sound the death knell of the party and policy of plun der. In one sense the Democracy has done but little, but in another it bat done much. When we remem ber that the Democratic party has not had control of the national govern men,for one session or one day for the last thirty years, we need not look for any radical change of govern mental policy enacted by it, for the simple reason that it had no*, the power But the American ppople, and especially the people of the South, have cause?just cause?to rejoice I that the brakes have been applied by i tlie Democracy. a?d that much of j threatened disaster to our prosperity. | peace and liberty has been averted by j Democratic statesmen who have jointd j hands on the Soors of 1'ongress from the North, East aud West. Take as j ?if mustration of this the defeat of the force bill, which is still fresh in the minds of all ; hut this danger has not i ytt bteu put behind us. should the I Republican party gain control of the House and retain the Senate and Presidency, the storm would burst in fresh fury upon our heads, strewing its dreadful track with the dearest rights and liberties of our people, y Where, then, is the true, the loyal, the patriotic citizen and Democrat who can stand up and charge the Democracy with bei?g guilty alike wkk the Republican party for the existence of the evils which so sorely afflict our people? ?s is shown conclusively by Senator Gordon, such a claim is far wide of the trath ; and he who makes it in the light of these indisputable facts of party history cannot be^at heart a Democrat, how ever .^r?c?ily he may bo arrayed in Democratic garments. What would be thought of the gal lantry, the chivalry, the honor of a man who, while professing and prof fering his love to one woman, should secretly lavish his love upon another ? Would lie not merit and receive the just condemnation all right thinking men and women ? lie who thinks the Democratic party no better than the Rupublican8 has no place in its ranks, and should be accorded no voice in its councils. He should be xe^arded as a traitor in the camp, for at his hands Democracy would be con stantly in danger of receiving a mor tal wound in the house of a professed friend From such faith and practice may Democracy ever be delivered ! Keowee Courier. It is quite noticeable that the persons who have fairly and fearlessly criticised Tillcian's administrate and shown up bis weakness and failures have done this unpleasant work without any hope of reward or expectation of promotion. In fact they have done this work in the face of boycotts and vituperation. Ou the other hand, so far as we are able to judge, the persons who have on the stump, or in the press, given Tillman unstinted and unqualified praise, are either seeking votes by holding to his coat tails, or through the iofiuenc of the administration tbey expect to get their noses :n the public swill tub When an ambitious office seeker is talk ing or writing for votes, he can get ter ribly in earnest. When a place seeker is looking out for ?100 a month from the public treasury be can say and do things that he would not dream of under other circumstances. Even our Republican friends who are strong Tiilmanites hope to get into power over the corpse of a Tillmanized Democracy. They believe that four years more of Tillmanism will dismember the party and give them a chance. Jus twatch the communications of the papers and you will see that selfishness and self interest He at the bottom of most of them.? Carolina Spartan. ???^ ? i Maxim, the inventor of the Maxim gun, one of She greatest of American inventors, explains in tbe Jone Cosmopolitan bow it is possible to build without farther discussion a firing machine which will travel through tbe air at the rate of 100 miies per hour; this without the aid of any gass. Shiloh's Consumption Cure. This is beyond question tbe most successful Cough Medicine we have ever sold, a few doses invariably cure the worst cases of coughs, Croup and Bronchitis, while its wonderful success ia the cure of Consumption is with out a parallel in the history of medicine. Since its first discovery it has been sold on a guarantee, a test which no other medicine can stand. If you have a cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price 10c, 50c. and $1. It your lungs are sore, chest, or back lame, use Shiloh'8 Porous Plaster. Sold by Dr. A. J. Chioa. Somter S. C. 1 If dull, spiritless and stupid ; if your blood is thick and sluggish ; if jour appette is capricious and uncertain, ton need a Sarea pariila. For b -st results take De Witt's. J. S. Hughson & Co. ???cw,??, -. Bucklen's Arnlea Salvo. The Best Salve in tbe world for Cute, Bruiser Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Harris Chilblains, Corns and al! Skin Sruptioas, nud positively cures Piles, 01 no pcy required. It i3 guarantee i to give per fect satisfaction, or money refunded. Pric? 25 cerna per box. For sale by J. F. W. De. Lorme. o --? m m ii r - It i3 a truth in cceaiciac that th**smallest dose that performs t.n<- cure is the best. I)e Witt's Little Early Risers are tbe smallest pills, will perform the cure aod are tbe best. J. S. Hughson & Co. - ? I I ?ii When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she crioi for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castorf "Late to bed and early to rise will shorten the road :o your home in the skies," But eariy to bed and a "Little Karly Riser," the pill that mak?fi life longer and better and better and wis*r. J.S. Hughson & Co. brown 1 s Iron "bitters Cures Dyspepsia, In digestion & Debility, TREATMENT -BY ALATION! 1529 Arch- St..?Phiia. Penn. For Consumption, Aathtna. Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Catarrh, flay Fever, Headache, Debility, Rheu matism, Neuralgia, And ail Chronic stud Nervous Disorders* It has h.-en in use for mon? than twenty y?*ar-? ; lliousHuds of patients have been treat ed, and over one ihnasand physicians linve used it and recommend it?a very significant fact. It Is agreeable. There i? no nauseous tngre, nor af ter-taste, nor sickening staell, "Compound Cxvgeo?It Mode of Action and Result?, " is tbe title of a book of 'MW paces, published by L)rf Starkey k Palen. which gives to ?II i?sf|tiir#?ra full information as to tbi* rvmirkxble '. irntire agftit, and a record ofsurprisine corps in a wide ran ire of chronic cases?many of t!i*m after heim/ abandoned to die by otber physicians. Will be mailed free to any address on application. Brs. mm & PALSN, 1529 Arch St., P?iia?clpMa,Penn. 120 Suttsr St., SanTrazLcisso, Cal. Please mention this p?per. DrC . 9 ?. REAL ESTATE AGENCY. THE UNDERSIGNKD has established a Real Kstate and Collection Agency in Soaiter and desire? property holders having property for sale or rent to list same with him. Tenants secured and ren?s collected prompter. Best references given. Apr. 30. W. H. COMMANDER. To The Public. I AM STILL SELLING First Class Goods AT LIVING PRICES. It takes too much room to enumerate all the bargains I have to offer, but I must call your attention to our HANDSOME CHAMBER SETS Both in China and tin. BIS DRIVES IN GLASSWARE SHOES That are solid and will wear. HAVE YOU TRIED MY Coffee at 20c. pr. lb AND Tea at 25c. pr. lb.? If not, yon are missing a genniae bar gain. It has long been a household word that you get nothing~&at good goods, and full value at ALTAMONT MOSES'. Oct. 6. INSURANCE. I cover everything in Insu rance. If it is your life, I give you a policy in the Li Ii OF NEW YORK, The oldest, richest and most liberal Company in the U. S. If on your Gin House, Dwelling, Stores, Barns, Furniture or Produce in the following companies, any of which are strong and reliable : THE NORWICH UNION, of England. THE QUEEN, of E?gbnd. PHOENIX ASSURANCE, of England. THE CONTINENTAL, of New York. THE NIAGARA, of New York. THE NORTH AMERICAN. of Philadelphia, THE GIRARD, of Philadelphia. THE MERCHANTS, of Newark, N. J. MECHANICS & TRADERS, Of New Orleans. My companies are as good and my rates as low as any one. ALTAMONT MOSES. Gunsmith. THE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES TO inform the public ibat be is now pre pared to repair GUNS. PISTOLS, LOOKS. KEYS. TRUNKS, BIOYLES, SEWING MACHINES, Ac. He will m?ke and fit keys to any kind of locks, and is also prepared to do ELECTRO-PLATING IN SILVER GOLD, fcC, Which he guarantees to be brantiful, durable and at prices within the reach of all. Speci mens of his plating can be seen at his shop on South Washington Street, Second door South of Dr. Mood's residence. R. S. BRADWELL JR. Mch 1C?3tn. * FIRST CLASS BOARDING HOUSE. RS. M. A. EPPERSON is prepared to entertain h<mrders, both regular and transient with the best accommodations. Persons from the country spending any time in the city will he entert.-iincd ia the Lest manner. Table supplied with the beet the market affords. Liberty Street near St. Joseph's Academy. March 16?o. i)rug Store. FULL ASSORTMENT OF DRUGS, MEDICINES !-AND Fancy Articles. FINE CIGARS A SPECIALTY. J. S. HUGHSQN & CO., Monachal) Block. MAIN STREET, Mch 30. SUM TER, S C. LIQUORS -AND Tobaccos AT WHOLESALE. AT PALACE SALOON, Strauss fc Weinberg, Proprietors, M a hi St._S iJ\\ T K R. S. G AAa 'scientific American Agency for CAVEATC, "* trade war ks, D'cS?QN PATENTS CGP\RIGHTS, etc. Kor inf. rtn:it!r:i frefl FTanCbOok vrrito to HUXN \ '.k, Broadway, Nrw ?or?c Oltkwt t>un-.-iK for PWirin? r-.-'tPiits in America. Every psit*-;it :nk*-Ti outby c;i 1.? broncht before the public by a nut\& piven free cf cbargc in tho Jj&Tcext o?ronlation of any ncientiflo paper in (he world. Splendidly itlu&tated. No inrellippnt. man should t>e wit limit It. Weekly. ?3.00 a vrnr: * ].:*) six months. Address MtJNN & CO., P?Bj,isut:tt:..a;i Broadway,??ew V Drags and Medicines, Soaps, Perfumery, Hair Brushes Tooth Brushes, Tooth Powder, Also, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Floor Stains, Kalsomine, all colors for rooms, Artists' Paint3 and Brushes, Luster Paints, Convex Glasses. Nice line of Hanging and Stand Lamps, Lanterns, Shades, Wicks, Chimneys, &c. TOBACCO AND CIGARS. Keep the following popular brand of Cigars : "Plumo Good," "Custom House," "Rebel Girl." Sep30 FRESH GARDEN SEED. Prescriptions carefully compounded. SPRING ATTRACT A hundred pens could not tell of all the Choice Novelties of both Foreign and jJomestic Manufacture we are dis playing this season. We have never been so well fitted and equipped for a season's business as at the present time. I Our efforts have always been directed to maintain the leadership, Success and Supremacy has crowned our efforts. Compare our goods with others and you will not wonder at our marvelous success. -IN OUR Dress Goods Department, We are showiog all the new shades and colorings in Bedfords, Cr?pons, Fancy TTeaves, Silk Warp, Sublime Taffetas, Grenadines, Glorias, China and India Silks. <fcc. In White Goods and Wash Fabrics, We show many exclusive styles confined to us in this market. In Laces, Embroideries, Fans, Parasols, j Gloves and Hosiery, Ladies' Waists, &c, We have everything that is new and stylish. Our Shoe Department, Is one of the leading features of our business. We are sole agents for some of the leading manufacturers, and no matter what grade or style you want, we can please you. WE HAYE IMPORTED AN IMMENSE LINE OF MATTINGS This season and are retailing same at Jobbers7 prices. In our Clothing and Furnishing Department We are showing: the finest line of Tailor Made Garments ever exhibited in this market. The s?yies this season are very handsome and an inspection of this stock wiil tempt you to buy. All the nobby shapes and Blocks in HATS All our hats shaped for customers FREE. - DON'T FAIL TO VISIT OUR Grocery Department* And supply yourself with all the choice goods to be had there. IN OUR JOBBING- DEPARTMENT, We are offering some extra inducements to buyers. All mail j orders will receive careful attention. Samples sent upon application. Respectfully, Cor. Main and Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. C New York Office 84 West Broadway. J* F. W. DeLORjflE, Agent. -DEALER IN Toilet Soaps, Perfumery and all Kinds of Druggist's Sundries Usually Kept in a iF'ijTiS-t Class J3i?ul& Store. Tobacco, Snuff ,and Cigars, Garden Seeds, also Pai?ts, Oils, Varnishes, Glass Putty, &c, Dye Stuffs. Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with'care and dispatch. The public wili find my stock of Medicines complete, warranted genuine, and of best qualify. Call and see for yourselves. 3fi;;ht Calls Promptly Attended To. H. S. SIMPSON. A. 0. SIMPSON Glenn Springs Hotel* Spartanburg Co., S. C. Open to visitors MAY 1st. Accessible from the city of Spartanburg by a newly equipped line of comfortable convey ances which meet all trains. For rates of Board, what the mineral water will cure, or other particulars, address, SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Proprietors, May IL Glenn Springs, 8. C. Sumter, S. April 15, 1892. Horses and Mules for sale or hire. Special attention given to the Liv ery and Teaming branch of the business. Good teams and attentive Drivers. :o: Buggies, Carriages, Road Carts, Wagons and Harness. :o: Corna Oats, Hay, Ship Stuff and Peas. AU Lime, Cement, Plaster. Hair, Rosendale and Portland Cement, Fire Bricks, Fire Clay, Flue Pipes, Hoods and Bottoms. FOR SALE BY April 15. Cor. Sumter and Liberty Sts. ESTABLISHED 1868. 16S, Diamonds? Sterling Silver, Clocks, Optical Goods, Fine Knives, Scissors and Razors. Machine Needles, &c. POLaSO ^1. SIGN' OF THE BIG WATCH. HEADQUARTERS FOR WATCHES. JAMES ALLAN & CO. Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Specta cles, Drawing Instruments THE FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for South Caro ina Railway, Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Rosd. JAMES ALLAN & CO., Feb. 8 285 Klv.p St.. Si?n of Drum Clock. Ch.irleston, S. C. It is made of the best leather produced in this country. It is a calf Shoe, made seamless, best dongola tops. It is as smooth inside as a hand-sewed Shoe. It is equal to other makes costing from $4 to $5. It is stylish, durable ~nd comfortable to the feet. The Best Shoe in the World for the Price. for gentlemen. <fcJC 00 GENUINE HAND w9 SEWED. It equals im ported French shoes costing from $8 to $12, and cannot be duplicated at this price. _ &A 00HAND-SEWED tjjfvf-g WELT. The tincst calf. stylish, comfortable ana durable, and the best dress shoe in the country for the price; same grade as custom made shoes costing from $0 to $9. 50 POLICE SHOE, for farmers, railroad men, &c. Best calf, seamless, smooth inside, three heavy soles with oxtension edge. One pair will do for a year. <fc^ 50 FINE CALF. No better or more service ablo Shoe was ever of fered at this price. One trial will convince. (t*i 25 and $2.00 WORK s?<?m INGMAN'S Shoes. Equal those of other makes costing1 from $2.50 to $.*MH), and are the best in the world for the price. SPECIAL. W. L. DOUGLAS7 $1.75 BRO CAfV. The best Brogan for the price ever plan od the market. Solid leather through out, very strongly made, and will not rip, CAUTIO FOR SALE BY $3i for ladies. MIIAND-SEWED SHOE, is made of the best Dongola; stylish, durable and easy fitting. Equals imported French shoes costing from $4.00 to $G.OO. BEST DONGOLA, per fect in every way. Success has attended our efforts to produce a first class shoe at this popular price. LOW IX PRICE, but not in quality. No shoe at this price has given better satisfaction. A 4 7R F0R MISSES> combines \l I J style with the hygienic Uj I principles so necessary in 1 the footwear of misses and young ladies. for boys. 00 and $1.75 are made of the best mate rial throughout; will not rip, and will stand more hard usage than any other shoes sold at these prices. SPECIAL. W. I?B01rOI,AS' S2.00CALPSH0E FORLADIESandSl.TS CALF SHOE FOR CIRT.8 have just been perfected. They are made seamless, of selected calf, with kangaroo calf tops, and spe cially suitable for outdoor wear and school shoes. Keep the feet dry. with out the use of rubbers. $2. S3r TAKE NO SUBSTITUTES. These Shoes are made and guaranteed by the manufacturer to he prlee-worthy goo<ls, an<l nil have the price and name of W. L. DOUGLAS stamped on bottom. Be sure you are not deceived by inferior articles, and carefully examine bottom of each shoe for stamp before purchasing. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton^ Mass. E?5 S UM TER, S. C. BEST AND CHEAPEST* ALL GOODS GUARANTEED Estimates furnished by return Mail. LARGE STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. Iii. I. TIM m & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF AND WHOLE SALE DEALERS IN , ULI MOULDING-, ?AND? GSNSSAL BUILDING- KATEBIAL Office and Salesrooms, 10 and 12 HayneSt. CHARLESTON, S. C. Jan 25 o i\ w DllUt, COLUMBIA, S. C. SASI & BLINDS, LATHS, LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND HAIR. FM?ai?nWMefGlas, PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES. CARTER WHITE LEAD, Tbe Best in the Market. Special Attention Given to Ordert hy Mail. C. 0. BROWN k BR0,, Opposite Post Office, COLUMBIA, S. C. Oct 5-Q_ A. WHITE & SON, Fire Insurance Agency, ESTABLISHED 1866. Represent, among other Companies : LIVERPOOL k LONDON k GLOBS. NORTH BRITISH k MERCANTILE. HOME, of New York. UNDERWRITERS' AGENCY, S. T. LANCASTER INSURANCE CO. Capital represented, $75,000,006, Feb. 12 OTTO F. WEITERS, WHOLESALE GROCER And Liquor Dealer. OFFICE AND SALESROOM: 183 East Bay, Charleston, S- 0, Nov. 7 o_ 18. f. STEFFENS & SON, Established 1847. WHOLESALE GROCEBS, Auction and Commission Marchant! and Liquor Dealers. agk.nts fox The Philip Best Brewing Co., Milwaake? Beer, and the "Best" Toni?, a concentr?t** liquid extract of Karl and Hops. The Palest Brewing Co., Milwaukee Beer* 197 EAST BAY asd 50 aso 52 STATE 8?* (Auction Room tf'ate Street,) CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignments Solicited. Jan. 23. _O FERTILIZERS! FERTILIZERS! FERTILIZERS! Having bought largely, for cash, a full as sortment of, Fertilizers, Acids ai etler Gsam We are prepared to ?il orders for each at low figures a&d oa reasonable terms. C. VT?I/BERN ? CO., Wholesale Groceri, 171 and 173 East B*/, Nov. 19. Charleston, S. 0 WILLIAM KENNEDY Fashionable Barber. MAIN STREET, Nest door to Earle k Purdy's Law Office. SUMTER, S. C. IDESIRE TO INFORM the cittsens of Sumter and vicinity that I have opened business on my own account at tbe above old stand, and that with competent and polite assistants, I will be pleased to serve them is any branch of my business in the best stjrlt of the art. Give me a call. WM. KENNEDY. Oct. 19._ SHAVING DONE DY ELECTRICITY -AT C G. REDIG S. Next door to T. C. Scaffe. Jan 1 OK.M1H-.1, nii'i all J'.UkM ?f>>jA?g *? - tended to lor MtHtKRA TE FKf? ?"r office M I hi- r.S i'M.r-t office. an*1 we Cfliiiob Clin less limc l?Mii ita'*' mtn>tc from w isnrwros. *mi?i mo mil. i>kj h /><? or nl.-!::v freenf rfiaixenn.! we mate ?\? < UAKfgK l E? Pi TEXT IS Wr rimittir. mlvire. tenus ??In???? actual clients in y....r?wn State.? mm-y. Oty ?* PLUMMER JOHNSON. BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, SUMTER, S. C. IS PREPARED TO DO ALL WORK entrusted :o his care, either in the make np of new work, or mending line and guaran tees satisfaction. Term? low. Call and see me at Shop, next door to Moires k Lee's law offie?. WRIGHT'S HOTEL* COLUMBIA, S. C. -0 rnHlS NEW AND ELEGANT HO?SB JL with all modern improvements, is now opeafcr tbe reception of guests. S. L. WRIGHT * SON, Propri's^