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The herald., 1896-08-28
Surn-iSc Party

The home of Miss Georgia Davies was
frightened by number of her friends
last night who gave her very delight
full and complete surprise in honor or
her sixteenth birthday. Games and
music constituted the evenings pleasure
which was concluded by the serving of
dainty viands. The company left at a
late hour after being charmingly enter
tanned and leaving with the young host
ess many good wishes for her future hap
piness. Those present We're:
Misses Martien, Frances Mason. Flora
Blumenthal. Sophie Brossmer, Theresa
Brossmer Amy Oyler, Mary Thompson
Jessie Gregory. Grace V. Smith, Ethel
Fairbanks, Agnes Oyler Carrie Bross-
mer, Abbie Robinson. Libbie Van Tress,
Emma Walter, Anna Moekenhauss,
Hattie Thompson, Mrs. Hall. Agnes
Laverty, Messrs l.. G. Edelman. Clar-
ence Riley. G.. E. Karstens, Albert Oil
Yer, s. j. Harris. J. F. Edelman. d. Mar
Gus Robinson. Fred Walter. Harry Hen
derson, c. j. Blumenthal, Chas e.
Pleasance, w. NJ. Hall. Otis L. Wilson,
Albert c. Sittet.
The herald., 1896-08-28
Talks Business

"A capltallst IN New York sends the fol-
lowing letter to the World, which is
printed in that paper of the 10th:
After Bryan is elected and free sill
Yer law is enacted l will give 50 cents
for the so-called 53-cent dollar if there
are any fools can find to trade with. |
Will also lend my money on bond and
mortgage and make it payable in sill
Yer, while my competitor in the same
line of business is demanding his bonds
and mortgages payable in gold which
the calamity howlers say, will command
premium.
This offer is open to the world
LOUIS MICHEAL.
New York, August u.
The herald., 1896-08-28
The Crime OF 1873

Editor Herald: IAN old story is again
going the rounds about an Engl1Shmal
named Ernest Seyd coming TO thiS
country in 1872 loaded down with G10o,-
600 with which to bribe congress to de-
monetize silver. This story was first
started in Denver in 1892, and afterward
repeated by fellow named Luckenbach.
who claimed to be a member of the New
York Stock Exchange. He even went
so far as to make an 'affidavy' that Er-
nest Seyd had run him into dark room
in London, and after putting Luckea-
bach 'on his honor an article very
scarce with Luckenbach, proceeded to
lift the veil and tell how he had visited
Washington in 1872 and at once saw the
finance committees of the house and
senate, bought them up and paid over
the G100, 900 OF British gold and left on
the next train, and that was how the
crime of 1878 was perpetrated."
The above is from the Times of the
10Th instant. l crave space in your val
liable paper to answer the false and
foolish story of the crime of 1873, as pub
lished in the Times of Wednesday. The
tue story is this: F. a. Luckenbach
was in London in 1872 securing patents
for some of his inventions in metal
lurgy, and in that way got acquainted
with Ernest Seyd. and got the informa-
tion that he gave to the Denver Rocky
Mountain News in 1892. he being at that
time on a visit to his brother, who Is
also a metallurgist, to introduce his fine
gold and quicksilver saving trap. The
writer got acquainted with f. A. Luck
enbach, and was his agent in st. Louis
when he incorporated his Hydrogen
Fine Gold and Quicksilver Saving COM
pany, April %, 1890. and l can truth
fully state that he was honorable in
all his dealings. He had no interest
in silver except to see that it was
placed as money, not metal.
JOHN S. HOOD,
Silver Republican.
pocodapo Ayo,,et 90
The herald., 1896-08-28
XieE, Of a Eermer In Debt

To the Editor of the World: AS a
farmer in debt I desire to say how
think the free coinage of silver will ben
eft my class.
1t will double in value or price all that
I produce, and thereby help me by one
half to pay off the mortgage on my
farm.
1t will double my ability to pay the
men l am forced to hire. BY these two
processes united, if | am not to be bene-
flied by the free coinage of silver, will
the World please tell me the reason
why? JOHN H. JAMESON.
Onondaga, n. Y, August g.
The New York World failed to make
any response to the brief reasoning and
Interrogation of it's correspondent.
The herald., 1896-08-28
Huskin' Bee

Preparations have been entirely COM
pleted for the unique entertainment en-
titled the husking bee, to take place
this evening at Casa de Rosas. for the
benefit of the free kindergarten. The
ladies who have the affeir in charge
have spared no pains in procuring the
best local talent to make the evening a
success. Old fashioned songs, beauti-
full stage settings, recitations and eX-
cellent instrumental music promise TO
make the entertainment most enjoya-
BILE one. Concluding the program
, dancing will be indulged in and refresh
mentS served.
The herald., 1896-08-28

silver among printers in this city is
astonishing. One office contains only
one advocate of the present system.
and the paper is for said SYSTEM
1.-THE New York Journal is on the
streets here at noon and is bought up
quickly, for it is an advocate of free sill
yer and denounces monopoly"
THE Boston Post advertises itself as
the Representative Democratic Paper
of New England. and has opened a
department for the discussion of the
money question. About sixteen letters
appear daily for silver to one for gold
The editorials are for the present sys
tenn"
The herald., 1896-08-28

greater freedom Of commerce, equal
rights for all. the abrogation of special
favors dispensed by the government, and
honesty and purity in political methods.
1t Is for every voter to become in
formed on these vital questions, and then
decide conscientiously which class of
principles he desires to have represented
by Grover Cleveland's successor. We
believe a majority of the voters will be
sufficiently wise and independent to
elect the man. who represents the prin-
ciples of liberty. equality and Justice
and whose other name is William Jen-
nings Bryan.
The herald., 1896-08-28
IN SOCIETY

The ladies of the John A. Logan w.
r. C. enjoyed pleasant afternoon yes
terday at the home of Mrs. Walsh, on
South Hill street. where they met for
the regular monthly social to sew for the
needy of the corps. Conversation and
the serving of tempting refreshments
were enjoyed.
Those present were: Mines. Holland,
Durkee, Palmer. Murphy, Patton Gin
gerry, Loomis, Henley, Wilder, Glaze,
Walton, Baer, Frey. Chaplin. Leonard,
Kendell, Willis, Misses Hollis and Rob-
bins
The herald., 1896-08-28

The poverty of attack against Mr.
Bryan's cause In the first instance led
to scurrilous and petty personal abuse
That having ignominiously failed some
of the plutocratic press are attempting
to deride Mrs Bryan's influence and the
active part which that estimable and
talented lady is taking in her husbands $
canvass. American manhood will re-
volt at the meanness which is as ungal-
liant as it is grievous
The herald., 1896-08-28

Senator Jones has set at rest the tales
about a shortage of funds in the COM
mittee which is carrying on the Demo-
cratic campaign. In an interview the
other day he said: There has been no
trouble about the funds. We are getting
all we need for legitimate expenses"
There can be of course no comparison
between the funds at Senator Jones dis
posal and those in Hannas hands. but
the latter, he has allowed. are not to be
confined to legitimate expenses.
The herald., 1896-08-28
No Longer a Factor

On Monday the Los Angeles Times
contained over two columns of editorial
comment upon campaign issues, in
which Mr.. Bryan's name was mentioned
some two dozen times and yet, on the
same page, it said that He (Bryan)
was no longer a factor in the coming
election" If Mr.. Bryan isn't in it,
why so much ado about nothing g?-Or-
ange News
The herald., 1896-08-28
TO THE EDITOR

(The Herald under this heading prints
Communications. but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Owing to the very large number of COM
on the currency and other political ques-
tions, correspondents will understand that
there may be some delay in the publication
of their letters. Correspondents are re-
quested to cultivate brevity as far as is
consistent with the proper expression OF
their yiewS)
The herald., 1896-08-28

At a recent meeting of the national
Association of Fire Engineers at Mon
treal was exhibited a complete suit of
fireproof (asbestos) clothing. A fireman
thus clad entered a burning wooden
house, where he remained for several
minutes, at the same time going through
a performance calculated to illustrate
life-saving and to exhibit the advan-
tageS of his dress.
The herald., 1896-08-28
Eatbnl

AS the fiutterng little hand crept into
his, his fingers closed about it caressing-
ly He had to struggle to refrain from
shouting aloud in the mad exuberance of
his new found joy Nevertheless he as
sumed an expression of profound dis
gust and cunningly simulated hesita-
tion, as he sweetened the jack pot with
a single red chip.-NeW York Press.
The herald., 1896-08-28

The list OF distinguished boilers from
the Chicago platform is growing.
Among them are now numbered Herr
Johann Most, Hon. W. C. p. Brecl.in-
ridge, John p. Irish. w d. Bynum of
Indiana, and eT-Mayor Hopkins of Chi
cago; truly a reputable crew.
The herald., 1896-08-28

Some wise men in the east have dis
covered that surstrol:e is not sunstro'le
at all but blood poisoning. But the sci
entists have yet to discover a cure for
the malady, other than the obvious sug-
gestion that people predisposed to blood
poisoning should settle in Southern Cal
ifornia, where cases Of sunstroke are
almost unknown.
The herald., 1896-08-28

A county court judge Of London, Eng
land recently decided that it was not
decent for a servant girl to go about
with her dress fastened with pins. and
that such Il habit gave good grounds for
dismissal. Considering that the Ordin-
Ary wages Of an English servant girl
are less than S. a month, it is not sur
prising that they cannot always keep
their dresses togethar
The herald., 1896-08-28

Adams of chewing gum notoriety, who
Is responsible for having distorted the
beauty of thousands of American maid
ems, is now being sued FOR breach of
promise. Nemesis at last.
The herald., 1896-08-28

While protesting soicitrde for the
farmer, Candidate Mckinley urges upon
him patient acquiescence in the gold
standard and so cent wheat. and asks
him to vote for the imposition of a high
old tariff for trusts calculated to en-
hance the prices of all the manufactured
goods necessary to the agriculturist.
AS a special pleader for special interests
the major is superb.
The herald., 1896-08-28

Mr.. Perry Belmont. who introduced
Bourke Cochran to his New York audi
ence, is the son of August Belmont, who
was for years the agent and representa-
tive of the Rothschlds in this country.
The herald., 1896-08-28

The Canton clam has opened and there
should now no longer be any confusion
in the public mind that Mark Hanna is
the Republican candidate for the presi-
dency
The herald., 1896-08-28

An extensive manufacturer of cough
drops has been nominated by the Pro-
hibitionists Of New York for the gov
ernorship of the state.
The herald., 1896-08-28
CONGRESSIONAL.

The gold syndicate looks to protec-
ZIONIST Mckinley as its natural pro-
tectOr.
The herald., 1896-08-28
Where 1t Exists

Bryan's bad taste, of which we hear
much, is probably mostly in the mouths
of his opponents.-Detroit Tribune.
The herald., 1896-08-28

An interesting and stimulating in
terview with Bishop Taylor of salt Lake
appears in this issue Of The Herald. His
presentation of the manifold advant-
ages to accrue to Los Angeles from the
constructiouaof his projected railway
from the city Of the Mormons to this
coast teens with suggestion and strong
arguments which cannot fail to enlist
hearty cooperation from this end of the
line. Don't fail to read the interyinw-
The herald., 1896-08-28

The Typographical Journal at Indian
apolis has some items from its Boston
correspondent that are good to read,
and which indicate the drift of labor
opinion on the silver question. We re-
produce three of them, viz:
'The sentiment for the free coinage Of
The herald., 1896-08-28

Gold paper. &c. 1928 S. Spring.
The herald., 1896-08-28
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WILLIAM S. CREIGHTON
Chief,

THE HERALD owns full Associated
Press franchise and publishes the complete
telegraphic news report received daily by
special leased wire.
The herald., 1896-08-28
FRIDAY, AUGUST IS, 1890.

Sworn eteten.nt CT circulation published on
classified page.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
The Sumter Manufacturing Co.

A neetiDg of the shareholders oflhe Sumter
Manufacturing Co was held at the Y. c.
A. Hail. on Wednesday evening 478 shares
were represented in person and by proxy.
A motion to dissolve he concern and re-
luin the share holders their money, less ueces-
sary expenses, was carried by vote Of 3l9
to l58, Notwithstanding The earnest and eIo-
quent appeals-made by Messrs R. D. Lee,
Marion Noise and Dr.. S. G. Baker in behalf
of progress and the future of our city: her
young men and business interests
1t is related that one gentleman became so
much affected that be almost shed tears OF
81 5mpalhy and that, while acting under posi-
tive instructions and voting 1856 proxies in
favor of the dissolution: he voted his own Ten
shares the other way as soothing syrup to
the expiring iatant
Five Dollars was determined upon as a
doraiicn to The Y. NJ. c. a., for the use Of
their Hall on several occasions, and the meet
iog adjourned.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Abbeville Press and Banner
commemorated in it's issue of April
1st, the 9th anniversary of Hugh
Wilson's connection with that paper
Two pages are devoted to the history
of the paper since Mr. Wilson became
connected with it. One page shows
by illustrations the growth and expan-
sion of the mechanical department Of
the paper The other page contains
a we'll written and interesting story
of Hugh Wilson's life which is so
intimately associated with the bisto-
ry of The Press and Banner that they
are one and inseparable. This story
shows what one man eau do by ener-
gy aud close and intelligent appii.
cation to business. 1t shows what
poor boy, with no opportunities and
no capital save willing hands, clear
brain and good reputation has ac
complished. We heartily congratu-
late Mr.. Wilson and the Press and
Banner, and wish them many years
of increased prosperity.
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In Melnoriam.

''There is nothing like the power of a good
lfe as a momento to Others" The prov
idence that watches over humanity carves
out their destiny, far more tenderly and mer-
cifully than the wisest Of mankind is given
the insight to conceive.
When death, with bis icy shaft Of woe,
hovers over and touches loved one with bis
rigid, magic hand, We become terrified, ap-
palled-no words can describe the awful ter
ror of the hour. But 5000 is felt The presence
of Gods Angel Of consolation, then we realize
that even grief itself has comfort
When mans life has testified tbs', 10 ev-
cry hour Of his earthly pilgrimage, justice
and truth characterized his name, tAat be
walked by faith and not by sight, what great
er inheritance could be desired than The mem
ory Of suck map2 An honest mao, Dr.
voted husband, tender father and a loyal
friend, were characteristics which distln-
guisned the life of him who, one week ago
passed ont of human vision into that life
which shall never end.
Charles H Noise was born in Charleston,
S e., on Dec 10th, 1929, and died in Co.
lumhia, S. G on the 10Th Of March, 1896.
:'An honest man is the nobiest work of
God.'T In this virtue he excel'ed. His ex-
ample may indeed be emulatea by those
whom he left behind TO mourn their loss.
A LADY WHO KNEW R,a WELL.
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The Bicycle DELL.

After numerous requests Mr.. Irving Ry''en,
nerg and the other persons whn took part i:
The Bicvcle Drill have consented to repeat
the Drill on Thursday evening, April Gin.
Ouie number Of new features will oe intro
duced in the Drill
The Drill will be given under the auspices
cf the Daughters 10 Israel, Circle No. i.
After the drill ice cream and cake Will te
served hv the ladies The proceeds of the
entertainment will 60 towards paying the
debt cf the Jewish Synagogue.
The public are hereby rs-ured that there
will he no games of chance, raiiies wheels Of
fortune or Other means Of Tightening your
pocketbook other than The admission fee nLd
refreshments. SO let every one come out 90
Thursday night.
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Did You Ever

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Nervous, Sleepless, Excitabe, Melancholy or
troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is
the medicine you need. Health and Strength
are guaranteed by its use. Large bottles only
fifty cents att F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store.
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This was adopted without opposition
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Bucklen's Arnics Salve.

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Whereas, an issue has been raised
questioning the loyalty oS the Democ.
] racy eli South Carolina to the uasioaai
Democratic party and whereas sug-
gestiou has been made that the delegates
TO the national Democratic convention
! from this State should bolt the uatiooal
Democratic convention 10 certain con
tiogeucies and whereas the State De-
mocratic executive committee considers
that it would be suicidal 90 the part Of
the Democracy of South Carolina to
sever IT'S connection with the patiooa.
Democracy-now therefore. be IT,
Resolved, That it is the seuse Of
this com mittee that 20 person shall be
eligible to membership in the Democ-
ratio clubs who is not qualified voter
at the primaries Of the party as pro-
vided by the constitution of the party
! and who will not pledge himself to sup
port the nominees of the State aud
national Democracy
1t was to this that Senator Irdy made
his speech. He vas more plain spoken
as to the conduct and purposes Of Sena.
tor Tillman than on any other occasion.
He iotimated strongly tha: mem bers Of
the committee had changed since they
reached Columbia, having succumbed
to certaiu influences His scoring Of
the contemplated boilers is said to have
been particularly severe.
Messrs. Gadsden a:d Gray also
spoke.
Then Mr. E6rd of Lexington, as a
substitute for both resolutions, offered
the following:
Resolved, That each county chair
man be requested to call meeting of
each Democratic club 10 his county, to
be held on the second Day Of May
1896, for the purpose organizing the
clubs for the ensuing rwo years; of
electing one executive committeeman 10
represent the club 10 the county execa.
tive committee for the ensuing two
years F.; of electing one representative
for each 25 names or majority fraction
thereof oD the club roll at the last ere.
ceding election, TO represent the club
at the county convention to be helo at
the county seat on the 6rss Monday 70
May, and be is further requested 20
call meeting Of the Democratic couD'-
ty convention 10 be held at the country
seat on the first Monday 10 May 1896,
at i m., for the purpose Of electing
country executive committee and a
State executive committeemao for the
nezt ensuing two years, and Of electing
the number OF representatives to which
hrs county rs entitled, to represent such
county in the State Democratic con-
veatiso to be beid at the State capital
on the third Wednesday 10 May 1895.
"That the clubs aad county conven.
tions o their actions hereunder will be
governed and guided by the constitu
ton Of the Democratic party Of South
Carolina, as adopted in State conven
ton at Columbia. S c.. September,
1S. 1884,
This was adopted without opposition
and tae committee adjourned.
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FOR SHERIFF..

Please announce Capt. E. Scoot Carson as
candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing election.
Having served faithfully in that capacity, we
believe if elected he will fiji the Office with
ability and fairness and will give general
satisfaction. DEMOCRATS.
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State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.


By Z. Y Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
M7HEREAs, B. SYDNEY CRANE,
w made suit to me 10 grant him
Letters of Administration OF the Estate OF
and effects of Chas. L. Crane, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish al!
and singular the Kindred and Creditors OF
the said Chas. l.. Crane, late of said
County and State, deceased, that they De and
appear before me, in the Court OF Probate,
to be held at Sumter C. H.. on April 23d,
1896, next after publication thereof, at |
O'Clock in the forenoon, to show cause: if
any they have, why the said ADMINISTRATION
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this Sth day OF
April. Ammo Domini, 1896.
THOS. V. WALSH,
Judge of Probate.
april 8-2t. G
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it been threatened First, by the Con
servative faction: they measured lances
with us aud we're defeated But, gen.
tlemeu. it is threatened COW in another
ouarter and more seriously, 1t is
threatened by one of the most dlstIn-
guished Democrats in the party, and
who has been the greatest beneficiary
of the party. We are tod that if this
little State doo't get what she watts;
her Is men will not stand by the nom-
inaticn They will say that TO the
800 or 900 representatives of a great
party. What position that pu.s US
in
.'It is not honest it is not honorable
to exact that certain faction ln this
State should abide by the result, and
then for those who exacted that pledge
to now refuse to make similar pledge
of their owo loyalty to the party"
At the conclusion of Senator Irby's
remarks, the roll was called. Mr.. T.
J. Kirkland, of Kershaw. who was
absent, cent letter saying be and
Kershaw county favored abiding the
verdicts of the Democratic national con-
vention.
Mr.. w. D. Evans here took the floor
and said that for reasons outlined ln
Senator Irby's remarks and others, be
thought the committee should meet in
executive session Enemies Of Demo
cracy should not know the secrets of
the party, if there were wounds let
them be healed 10 the party.
Mr.. P. H. Gadsden favored leaving
the doors open. "What occurs here is
of vital importance to the Democrats of
South Carolina, whom this committee
is here to represent. Fesides, said
Mr.. Gadsden, it is impossible to keep
secret what goes on in committee and
it would be better to let representatives.
of the press remain here and get an
accurate report than have 10 use the
garbled accounts given them by mem
bers Of the committee.
Chairman Irby put the vote, but was
in doubt. and the ayes aod noes were
called on Mr.. Evans motion, resulting
as follows:
Ayes-J Y Jones, W H Jcrdao. j
P Glenn, S G May6eld, R H Sweeney.
G. j Readfearn, D j Bradham. r B
Watson. T w Traylor, L M McCowp,
NJ B McSweeney, J P Derham. } g
Elliott, G NJ .E6rd, J D Montgomery,
W D Evans, J A Sigh, j R Earle, o
r Lowmau, T G Robinson, - Ben
nett, A C Lyles, A FL Williams-24
Noes-Thos Mar,io, P II Gadsdeu,
T j Cunningham, j A Parrot, J W
Gray, J l. NJ Irby, Willie Jones, D &
Keels, " 7 Jacksou-9.
The press and public thea took their
bats aud departed and the doors we're
locked
1t was 10 secret session ;bat the IRE
works werc-set eff and some hair was
singed The "Tillman idea" was cham