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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. Tb? Sumter Watchman was founded ia 186?) mad the True Southron la 186$. - The Watchman and Southron. now has the combined circulation aad influence of both of the old papers, and ?a manifestly the best advertising medium in Sumter. ~ EDITORIAL ITEMS. ' Poer old Mexico is credited with attempting to organise another Revolu? tion. The friends of Iglesias are charg? ed with endeavoring to depose the pre? sent President Gonxales ia the hope of patting the former in his place. If variety is tho spice of Kfe. tho average Mexican has a very spicy existence in tho variety of revolutions, pron un ci a mentosand governments under which be lives. j Political life is very demoralising in its influence. Mea who arc otherwise honest, forget honesty and veracity as soon as a question of politics arises. The most preposterous lies are gravely chonicled as actual facts by newspapers which tn all else would scorn a He. V Stander ts a sweet morse!, and the necessity for truth ts never felt in work? ing for political ends. There has been a formal declaration of war between France and China, and on the 24th the French bombarded Foo Chow and the neighboring villages. They also completely destroyed the en tire Chinese feet anchored there. The Idas of life on the part of the. Chinese was very heavy, while the French lost but six killed. The British newspapers censure Admiral Courbet, who com manded the French Squadron for con? tinuing the bombardment after all re ' si stance had ceased. Mr. Bonner whose parchase ef Maud S. some weeks ago created such a pro? digious sensation in sporting circles, has been casting 'sheep's eyes9 at Jay Eye See, and it is rumored that there is a fair prospect of his purchasing the fleet little rival of Miss Maud. Mr. Bonner already has one of thc most cel? ebrated stables in the world, and if he bays Jay Bye See, ha will be without a peer as the owner of fast horses. The Earle of Lauderdale, a Scotch Nobleman, was struck by lightning August 12? while hunting on an open . moor. Thc pony on which be was rid? ing was instantly killed, but although he received a deep cat ia his head from the bolt, and had hts clothes barned and watch chain melted by the intense heat he lived several hours, and died per? fectly conscious. Messrs. St. John and Daniel have been officially notified of their nomina? tion as standard bearers of the Prohibi? tionists. The announcements were madest the St. John Camp Grounds near Cuba N. Y, where a temperance camp meeting was in progress, and there was much enthusiasm among the 3,000 temperance advocates who were present Gov. St. John made a good speech of acceptance and very concise? ly set forth the great need of tempe? rance and reform in our country. How are the mighty fallen ? Thc Kew York Sun, which for several years pretended to, and to some ex teat did, represent pr inc iple s, has becomes most unscrupulous partisan. Butler with the wiles of tho old serpent, has com? pletely charmed editor Dana, and now he caa see no good in any thing that does not bear upon its forehead the name of the Beast. Of course bad company is responsible fer this moral lapse, and if the Sun ever regains ita position among decent journals, it will look back over its present freak aad wonder how it could be such a fool. Some years sgo, what was called "the blue glass craze" was epidemic throughout the country. Blue glass was a euro-all for all diseases from con? sumption down to ground-itch. It made vegetables grow faster, fruit to ripen better, and was a universal pana? cea. But it passed away and was for? gotten. Gen. Pleasanton, however, its original proprietor, is to make an inte? resting exhibit at the approaching agricultural fair in Philadelphia. This exhibit will comprise colts, heifers, pigs and poultry which have been raised on General Pleasanton's fane under the blue glass treatment. The object is to demonstrate the extra? ordinary developments which have been achieved in raising farm stock under thc influence of the associated blue and transparent glass. New Hampshire farmers, the good ones we mean, aro now ready for the Millenium. There has been no rain since last May, and what little vegeta? tion grew in spite of the drouth, bas been destroyed by the grass-hoppers. Wheo Blaine was recounting the great prosperity of the United States, the wonderful crops and unexampled prosperity of the cono try, all of which resulted directly from the benign rule of the Republican party, he did not seem to have io mind the troubles of his aext door neighbors of the Granite State. The g. o. p. bas certainly failed io its duty to New Hampshire, and ought to tee that matters ara mended in that State, even though the Republican majority rs small eooughfto make Dem? ocratic 8aeeeas by no means impossible next Fall. The slaughter of newspaper men who were candidates for political honors in she late Primaries was something unex? ampled. Anderson, L?ureos, Winns boro, Chester, Aiken, and other Coun? ties, all had aspiring editors who thought they could serve their country more efficiently a? legislative bails thao io the Sanctum, bflt the people thong! differently and since voxpopidi est ve Dei, we suppose the decision is righ Bnt really we cannot see why. If an man knows better than another tl wants and needs of the people of h County, it is the conscientious, paioi taking editor, who week after week is i intimate relationship with every neig! borhood, the recipient of the complaint the reservoir, into which is poured tl many items, that go to make np ti I country's history. j THE PRIMARY. ______ j Oar renders may not be aware of th fact that the Primary comes off ne J j Saturday. Let every Democrat mali ' it a solid duty to come out and vob j Our people are under moral obligation to themselves and to their County t aid in choosing men to fill its office! j and the only way they can do so is fa voting at the Primary. JTJDICIAL"CONVENTION. The Convention in Georgetown laj week had a most tangled up sessior. Maj. C. S. Land of Clarendon wa elected Chairman and Mr. ?. F McCormick, Secretary, j ? committee on credential? were a j: pointed which reported in favor of ad mitring but three delegates fret Georgetown, because of irregular!tic connected with the election of the rc maioiog ones. Thc report was adopt ed, and this action on the part of th Convention reduced the total number o delegates to 27. The first ballot was Moise 10, Gil land ll and Beard 6, and the ballot?Dj continued with various changes throng! the afternoon and evening and far int* the night, until the 55th ballot wa reached and Gilland received thc nomi natioo. The last ballot stood : Gillaot 15, Moise ll and Beard 1, and wa made up as follows : for G ; Hand, Wi I liamsburg 8, Georgetown 3, Claren don 4 ; for Moise. Sumter 10 Clarendoi 1; for Beard Clarendon 1. We understand that during the pro? gres8 of the voting each candidate re? ceived at times but one vote less than a majority, and it was wonderful that sc many ballots contd have been taken be? fore reading a decision. The unsuccessful candidates take their defeat with great good nature and not the' least interesting incidents of the closing hours of the Georgetown Con? vention were the speeches of Major Moise and Major Beard. The convention adjourned at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. OUR PRESENT SOLICITOR. There is not the least doubt that, had Col. J. J. Dargan been a candidate for re-nomination to the Solicitorship, he would have not met with a ripple of apposition ; and it must be a pleasant reflection to him, in the midst of the temporary withdrawal from publio life incident Co his prolonged sickness to know that his faithful and conscientious lischargc of thc duties of his office has given him so entirely the confidence and ?teem of the entire Judicial District, ind that notwithstanding his absence from bb official work for an entire year tacausc of wastiog illness, the recollec? tion of tho wise administration of the iffairs of the Solicitorship is still fresh in the minds of thc people. We are glad to know, as we publish? ed last week, that Co!. Dargan's health ias steadily and rapidly improved dur? ing the last few weeks, and he is look? ing forward to complete restoration at in early date. We sincerely trust his most sanguine hopes may be realized. After thc Georgetown ; Convention succeeded in making a nomination last Tuesday night, Mr. S. M. Ward offer id a set of resolution eulogising Col. Dargan, and expressing high apprecia? tion of his character and ability and j Jeep regret that this Circuit should bc icprived of bis services. We have not seen a copy of those resolutions and regret that we cannot publish them. THANKS For an address delivered before the South Carolina Teacher's (colored) Association at Orangeburg C. H. last month, by Prof. William M. Dart. Wc have read it with some curiosity, giving as it does, the outlook of the colored race as seen by an educated negro. Some of bis assumptions arc wofully wrong, but in the main the tone of the address is very commendable. His advice to the colored people not to depend so entirely upon the Govern? ment is very timely. In urging upon them the necessity for greater economy be says : *Let them stop wasting their earnings upon life-blood-socking railroad excursions, upon cheap useless notions and upon whiskey ; and invest their mooey in brains and wealth.' If this advice was carried out it would save many thousands of dollars to the colored people each year, and place them on a higher plane of financial independence. No people can be free in the t?uo meaning of the word whose thriftless habits and childish extravagancies pre? vent the acquisition of homes and the comforts of life. No slavery is more gall? ing to a proud spirit than financial slavery, and if the negro felt one tithe the interest in freeing himself! from the fetters of landlord or factor, ! that he exhibits in political matters the world would witness a startling im? provement in the moneytary condition of that race. Wife Murder. A man named J. P. Sloan living near Newberry C. H. murdered hts wife in cold blood in that town the 19th August, and fled. Parties pursued him for some days and finally, on the 26 be was found and surrounded in a negro boase on the plantation of Carlington & Young near the Laurens Hue, and seeing escape hopeless shot himself! through the left breast causing instant j death. i Neighboring Counties. Clarendon Enterprise. : The Baptists closed a very interesting meeting last night. Quite a large number have joined the church and about twenty five were baptized. The church was crowded Sunday night to see the bap? tism and hear Mr. Bass' sermon, which was intended especially for the youug converts. Mr. Bass expects to begin another meeting at Dudley's this week. -Thc twelfth session of the Man? ning Academy will begin next Monday, the 1st of September. Thc instruction at this school is thorough and compre? hensive, and every facilitv is afforded for obtaining a complete businesss edu? cation. Excellent board can be obtain? ed for $8 a mouth. Sec advertisement and send for catalogue. -Mr. Scott Marvin has displayed much taste in the planning and fiuishing of his handsome dwelling. -Thc negroes bad a pow wow last Saturday. Their imported speakers as usual were of thc blood and thunder kind, whose best reward would be a halter around their necks. Wc are glad to say that the negroes from this county gave no heed to their incen? diary speeches, but conducted them? selves in a quiet and orderly manner. Why can they not thus always conduct themselves ? Darlington News : Mr. Taylor con? templates building a sale and livery stable in town as soon as he can get a convenient lot. -Jesse Williams had a little child several days ago bitten by a dog supposed to be mad. Thc child a short time after had fever and it was thought rabies were developing, but fortunately it turned out not to be so. Darlington Vindicator: Thc Cotton Factory building is going right ahead. The walls of the first story arc nearly complete. -Thc Governor has ap? pointed Mr. Chas. P. Dargau Trial Justice at this place, vice J. Hamilton Warley, deceased. --Mr. Edward Cooper the white man who was struck in the head with a hoc by one David Aaron, colored, near Carterville, on the 18th inst., is dead Thc negro is in Jail awaiting trial, and from what j we can learn will stand a good chance of having his neck broken for commit? ting such a diabolical crime. Mr. Cooper died last Sunday morning. Florence Times: The artesian well has reached about three hundred and fifty feet, and is daily being made deeper. Probably by next week water will be flowing from the pipe. Who knows? -Mr. Belton (/Neall Townsend has resigucd the Presidency and solicitorship of the Florence Build? ing aud Loan Association, and a meeting of the stockholders will bc held on the 18th to elect officers to these vacancies occasioned by this resignation. -A prominent physician bas informed us that Florence has been remarkable this season in point of health, there being less sickness tlits summer than lie has ever known before. This speaks well for ! our growing little city. Camden Jon nail : Thc first bale of j new cotton sold in this market this fall was brought in yesterday by Mr. R. Mosciy.and was bought by Mr. J. B. Steadman at 10J cents. It. graded as j middling.-Rev. D. M. Ramsey, | who has been preaching in thc Baptist j Church during the absence of Rev. M. ? E. Broaddus, its pastor, left for Virginia ! on last Wednesday. Mr. Broaddus will probably return about thc middle of September. Kershaw Gazette : With the exception of a fairly good rain, which fell in this j immediate section on Thursday last, | the crops about here have been suffering I for want of rain for the past four weeks. -Mr. S. B. Latham has two fields of thc finest young corn wc have ever seen. It was planted about the 13th of j Hast month, and he will commence to i pull fodder in a few days. Had rain j fallen sufficiently, he would doutless have realized 40 bushels per acre. - ^ +- + ~*m* - Gen. McClellan, in a recent interview j made the startling assertion that army life was not demoralizing. Wc have j great respect for Gen. McClellan's nilli- j tary record but not thc least in the j world for such an opinion as the above, j The terrible demoralization incident to j j camp life, is not among thc least of .war's dread alarms.' The fashionable craze in St Louis, among thc hon ton young ladies, is to j lug a baby, a real live baby, around with them on their visiting and shop? ping expeditions. Thc dear little dogs, that have occupied thc place of honor for thc past years have been remanded j to the kitchen and now thc darling j babies have taken their places. What next? Maud S., which has eclipsed the world as a trotter, has been sold by W. i H. Vanderbilt, to Robt Bonner for 840.C00. Vanderbilt was offered ?100. 000 by a professional turfman, but pre? ferred selling to Bonner for ?40.000 with thc assurance that she should not bc used for racing purposes. At pre? sent Maud is Queen of thc turf, and goes to Mr. Bonner's private stable flu&hcd with great victory. New Music. Wc have received from Ri-hard A. Saal field, 12 Bible House, N. V., thc following' pieces of Music : "Blaine's Grand March" hy Wagner, winch isa very effective piece, written in marked time, well adapted to Torchlight Processions and Serenades, and arranged for Piano or Cabinet Organ. Illustrated, with a really fine portrait of the Republican Candi? date. "Our Plumed Knight Leads (he Way Cam paignSong," by Harrison .Millard. A stirring Republican Song. The best of its kind we have seen. Written by the famous Song? writer, Harrison Millard, Author of "Klag of : the Free," --Waiting," "Wheo the Tide ' Comes in," &c., kc. tl Leaning o'er thc Gate," by Danks, Author of "Silver Treads Among the Gold," and over one hundred other weli-known and popular songs. A really good melody adapted to pretty and taking words. Sure j to sing itself into the hearts of-thousands. j " Why Did They Dig Mas Grave so Deep," by Skelly. A song whieh has had an im- j mense sale. The melody is sweet and the | words takiDg. One of those Songs, which, j once beard, is sute to strike the "hidden chord." Simple enough to be sung hy a j child at a school exhibition, and yet taking j enough to be hummed by "grown up?." Each of the above pieces retail for 40c. at music stores, but the publishers will send the ' four postpaid for 60c, in order to be enabled i in this way to compile a statistical list of such parties as own Piauos or Organs and use sheet music. [For the Watchman and Southron.] Crops, Politics, Candidates. MANVILLE, August 26, 1884. Mr. Editor : I send you a few do from this section. Crops general promise an average yield. Foddc pulling is in order, though the bulk that crop is gathered. Cottou is opel ing slowly and it will be some time b fore we have any to put on the marke Now is a good time to plant turnip and a large patch will not come in ami this wiuter for feeding cows. \\ must change our tactics or else we wi get poorer and poorer every yea Making cotton to thc exclusion of pr< visions wont work out satisfactorily By the time we pay for guano ac uecessary labor to prepare crop f< market, there is no money left to bu corn, bacon, etc. Hoad working is receiving some a ! tention, at least in public print, and hear some of my neighbors want tl law changed. Some are for taxatioi and a good many different ideas ai expressed. I am of the opinion tht the present law is good enough, if cr i forced. Takiug this Township I charg that thc people in a great measure at to blame for thc roads being io so bad condition. The County Commissiouci appoint sub-commissioners tn each towr ship ; sub-commissioner appoint ovci seers; overseer sends out a warner t order hands to meet at a certain plac at a specified time to work tho road Mr. A. tells overseer that Lo is vcr busy pulling fodder and he hates to se it drying up in thc field ; Mr. B. want his hands to do some very urgent work Mr. C. wants a task left for him as h cannot possibly leave his work jus now. Now as our overseers are vcr accommodating gentlemen, and take pride in doing what they can for thci neighbors, thc roll is called and th hands are addressed in somewhat thi way. 'Well boys the roads have to b worked ; it is a very busy time on tb? farm, and we will try and get throug! as soon as possible, so go ahead.' Nov if all thc hands were contract, farm hands, his 'go-ahead' would amount ti very little for they would bo willing ti stay on they road for 12 days, but somi are rentors or tenants aud they gi ahead with a vim, giving a lick hen and a promise there, and in so mt places it would be hard to tell tba anything had been done. It will B< said that the overseer is in fault. Si he is, but should he enforco the law Iii.? position would be an unenviable one Why? Because, while a few arc will ing, the majority arc against doing i proper amount of work, and any law which does not receive the hearty sup port of the people is exceedingly diffi cult to enforce. We must be educated : 1st that in order to have good roads we arc obliged to speud some time working them ; 2nd, we must stand to our over? seers and see that the law is rigidly en? forced against all wanting to be dead? heads. Let all persons owning land along a public road see to it that he if not encroaching upon public property. I hear men grumbling about bad roads, and if you ride by their place you would notice that being scarce of land thc) had concluded to test thc productive? ness of the public road, leaving simply a turn-row and that cut up by their plows; still they compinia. In roany instances same parties blame overseer and commmissiouer for not having bet? ter worked roads, when, if they should enforce the law, they would grumble worse than ever aud be willing to row him up Salt River. Lot thc people respect thc law, and the county com? missioners see that it is carried out, and we will have good roads. Thc fault is in thc people-not in the law. Some say we canuot charge laborers for time spent working roads, whicli if true is uot right. Should taxation or any other plan be adopted it will be more or less complicated, and I fear no im? provement. I will let thc roads rest for n while, at least, and let you know what some of us thiuk about thc canvass of our Can? didates. Dont bc shocked when wc say that wo have been disappointed. We attended thc appointments of the Executive Committee at Bishopville and Lynchburg, and candor compels us to say that we are very little wiser than be? fore wc heard our Legislative candidates speak ; for with one exception they they did not touch upon any topic that has any bearing upon the prosperity of South Carolina or Sumter County. We want to know what stand they take iu regard to thc Lien Law, State Appro? priations, Education &c. We thought that was the object the Executive Com? mittee had in making said appoint? ments. It strikes us as oui tc a tax on the people, and a great piece of folly in the Committee iu making appointments simply for us to sec thc candidates and hear them talk about thc 'war and women.' Now wc wished something snid in regard to home matters-public roads for instauce-unless we get more light some of us will vote for Rupresenta tivessimply to keep up our number in the Legislature. As for candidates for County Commissioners, School Commis? sioner, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, we can vote intelligently. Wc wish to bc distinctly under? stood that in thc foregoing remarks wc do not charge our candidates for the Legislature with any wilful intention to keep us in the dark, or for a want of courage in coming squarely before thc peopl ; but merely with oversight and hope if possible they will remedy it. Wc have had fine rains. Scupper nong grapes arc ripening. Yours. ll. -m-^ Strong Drink Is racing, hut a dose ol' (?ihirr'? Pills, ?fier drinking, will prevent any of the usual bad effects of the SH me. to the Democratic Voters of Slier County. REPORTS IIA VE REEN SPREAD through the County to thc effect thal I voted the Republican ticket in 1876, and that the Republicans have endorsed ni'1 as their choice forShetiffin the coming election. As to the first of these charges, my reply is, that I never directly or indirectly affiliated ? with the Republican party, in any way what? soever ; never voted for a candidate ol that party for any office, nor held office of any kind under said party ; and am prepared to prove hy men of character in thc section where I then lived, and in all other sections where I lived before and since 1S76, a perfect? ly clear record as a Democrat, unswerving and loyal, As to the seeond charge, I ran only say, that I know nothing of what the Republican party has said or done about my candidacy for Sheriff. I believe it to bc, as I know the otter is, a campaign lie, circulated by some ! JB???Bfi or persons who, finding that 1 cannot ?Rr?ured hy statements of farts, resorl to the low and vulgar means of circulating these false and malicious reports. Respectfully, S. A. NORRIS. Smithville Items. SMITHVILLE, S C., August 26, 1884. The Clubs of Spring Hill and Rafton Creek held their "pow wow" to-day at Pis? gah Church. A good many candidates ap? peared and were given a showing to the dear (?) peop'e whom they seem to love very much. Most of the candidates were like the young fellow when he poped the question to his sweet-heart. He was so modest that he could scarcely speak and that in a whisper. Mr. R. D. Lee, and Dr. E. J. Rembert made fine addresses. The day passed off pleasantly. The farmers have organized a club at Smithville for mutual benefit, with the fol? lowing officers : Dr. J. J. L. Miller, President, S. B. Hatfield Corresponding Secretary, J. E. DuPree, Secretary. A good deal of indignation is expressed at the bailing Mose Wilson's wife out of jail. I think if the boudsman had thought twice before acting he would have found it to his interest lo let her remain in durance vile. A disastrous drouth is now prevailing in this section. Cotton is badly injured, and the average yield will not be greater than last year. Young corn is gone up or down, peas are shedding their leaves, and unless rain comes soon they will not make. Thc Sumter Union will convene with the Pisgah Church next Saturday. An interest? ing meeting is anticipated. A gloom has hoen cast over the neighbor? hood at the death of Rev. J. E. Rodgers who died on the 24th inst, at his home. He was widely known, and universally beloved for his Christian character and sterling worth. More anon. D. Thc Wedgefield Club Endorses the Nomioation of Capt. E. M. Cooper. Editor Watchman and Southron : Ata meet? ing of the Wedgefield Democratic Club the following resolution was unanimously pass? ed : Resolved, We, the members of the Wedge? field D?mocratie Club, heartily endorse the nomination of Capt. E. M. Cooper for a geat in thc next Legislature. Capt. Cooper's rec? ord as a Confederate soldier-his reputation for integrity as a citizen and especially his conduct in and after the canvass two years since, entitles him to the admiration of all our people, and has added largely to his list of friends and supporters throughout the County. JOHN B. RYAN, Sec. A CARD. THE UNDERSIGNED has taken a situa? tion with thc well known house of J. RET? TENBERG & SONS, and will be pleased to have all his friends and patrons call and see him. All orders by mail will have my spv cia! attention. Respectfully, Sept 2-2t W. B.MURRAY. Bili aM Loan Association. The books for Subscription to thc Sumter Building and Loan Association will be open? ed at thc office of W. D. Blanding, Esq., Monday the 8th instant, and remain open for len days. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. AJjSS SUSIE REMBERT, a blind pupil of Cedar Springs Institute will give a musical entertainment at thc MUSIC HALL, SEPTEMBER 18TH. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. Admittance 25 cents j Children 15 cents. Sep. 2_ OATS. 2,000 3TJSEELS ON HAND. Genuine ??cd Rust Proof Oats at 55 cents, until September 20. TO ARRIVE. 1,000 Bushels Best and Brightest Tex? as Red Rust Proof Oats at 60 cts. These are for lots of 50 bushels or more. Samples cheerfully shown. Come early and save money. II. L. B. WELLS, Sept 2 At D J. Winn's. COLOMBIA FEMALE COLLEGE, COLUMBIA, S. C., OPENS SEPTEMBER 2-1 with the follow? ing superior advantages: 1. Central and healthful location. 2. Well selected ? course of study. ?>. Thorough instruction. 4. High standard of scholarship. 5. Good ? domestic arrangements!. 6. Excellent music department. 7. Art department refitted and enlarged. S. Rooms refurnished. 0. Special reduction lo clubs from the same community. For Catalogue and reduction to clubs ad? dress O. A. DARBY, D. I)., Sept 2 President. H?N&3 AND ORGANS. BY THE BEST MAKERS, NE tV P?ANOS. $210, $225 and upwards. NEW ORGANS. $24, $55 and upwards. Easiest terms and lowest prices ever known on standard and reliable instruments. DELIVERED FREIGHT PAID. Don't fail to get our prices and terms be? fore "purchasing. Remember we pay all freight without increase of juices. Address, C. GILL & SON, 213 King Street, Charleston, S. 0. Sept 2 6 THE REMINGTON IJS Sewing Machine, H EHIITi BEE, M H UNEXCELLED BY ANY. Bj m^Surc to Give Satisfaction. general Office, Iliou. N. Y. New York Office, 283 Broadway. Buying Agents Wanted. TO OWNERS OF STEAM ENGINES ci H i ST ' * 'MILLS. VMAN OF EXPERIENCE in the repairs ami maimgemeni i-f Ste.-un Engines of all kinds, wishes a situation. Good refer? ences can he given in lins County ;is to ability and character. Address ENGINEER, Care of JOHN W ivy. Mayesvillc. S. C. Aug 26 I n's l?real Chemist. "This is to certify that I have made a careful analysis of DR. PRICE'S CREAM BAKING POWDER and also of the Royal Baking Powder. "I find that DR. PRICE'S POWDER is made of pure ma? terials and mixed in the best chemical proportions for the ob? ject to be attained." "It contains no Carbonate of Ammonia, but one-half as much starch as the Royal Baking Powder, evolves mere car? bonic acid gas, both by analysis and by a practical test in the preparation and baking of biscuits, makes a lighter, better flavored, and, in my opinion, more wholesome article of food." "I regard the Price Baking Powder as superior to the Royal Baking Powder for the following reasons : 1. It contains no Ammonia, a substance which is not ad? visable in articles of food and unnecessary, if it is not positive? ly injurious. 2. It contains less starch and. therefore, weight for weight, contains more of the active ingredients and is a purer article. 3. It evolves more carbonic acid gas and therefore more efficient, as shown by analysis and by experiment with a weigh? ed quantity of biscuit dough. 4. The ingredients are mixed in better proportions, so that there is less free alkaline carbonate remaining in the dough to impair digestion by neutralizing the gastric juice. 5. It gives a lighter and better flavored dough, owing to the facts stated in Nos. 3 and 4 above." "I know of no respect in which Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder is inferior to the Royal Baking Powder." I am very respectfully yours, ELIAS H. BARTLEY, B. S., M. D., Chemist to the Dept. of Health, City of Brooklyn. Lecturer on Physiological and Practical Chemistry in the Long Island College Hospital, May 29, 1884.] Medical College. Do not take, our word for it. Let every Housekeeper prove it. Placo a can o? the "Royal," top down, on a not stove until heated, then remove the cover and. smell. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO. Brookly NOMINATIONS. FOB CLERK OP COURT. W. H. CUTTINO is presented by us for re-election, knowing that he has proven himself a capable and efficient officer. He is ? also a working Democrat. MANY FRIENDS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. THE MANY FRIENDS OF CAPT. ELI M. COOPER respectfully present him as a candidate for a seat in the next LEGISLATURE, subject to the action of the Primaries._M A VESV1LLE. DR. F. M. BECKHAM, at the solici? tation of Privateer Democratic Club, has con? sented to bc a caodidate, at the approaching Primary Election, for the House of Repre? sentatives. Hehas withdrawn from the prac? tice of medicine, and for some years has de? voted his entire time to farming, and it is as a progressive farmer that he is nominated. His friends believe, if elected, that be will dis? charge the high trusts committed to him. PRIVATEER. THE COLORED CITIZENS of Sum? ter County should have one Representative in our STATE LEGISLATURE. JOHN W. BUCKNER is honest and intelligent, and a faithful working Democrat. We place his name before the people in the hope that his merits may receive recognition at the hands of the Democrats, by a nomination for the House of Representatives on their ticket. _STATEB?RG. COL. JAMES R. MULDROW is an? nounced by Many Voters of Salem as a candi? date for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. THE NAME OF R. D. LEE, ESQ., is respectfully presented to the Democratic Voters of Sumter County for re-election to the Hom:e of Representatives. He was a promi- ? nent and useful member of the last Generali Assembly, his re-election would not only be J a just recognition of duty well performed, but would be gratifying to Iiis MANY CONSTITUENTS. MR. GEORGE M. SANDERS, a j young mun of ability and energy is brought : before thc people of Sumter County .-is a Can- j didate for the House of Representatives. His election is earnestlv desired bv _ MANY FRIENDS, j THE MANY FRIENDS OF DR. E. j J. REMBERT would present him to thc voters of Sumter County as a true and work? ing Democrat, to represent them in the lower house. The section presenting him has been very modest in the past. If elected he will do credit to himself and serve the people of j the entire County acceptably. MANY VOTERS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. THE FRIENDS OF MR. B. P. j KELLY announce him as a candidate for COUNTY COMMISSIONER at the ensuing j election and pledge him to abide the result of i the Primary Election, and if elected, to serve the people of Sumter Countv fairlv and faith fully. WEDGEFIELD, j THE MANY FRIENS OF JAMES | M. ROSS bring his name before the people of Sumter County for the office of COUNTY COMMISSIONER. His past record is every? thing that his friends could desire and they present his name with confidence to the peo? ple._SPRING HILL. CAPT. JOHN K. McELVEEN is j nominated as candidate for COUNTY COM? MISSIONER, in the belief that he isa suita? ble man for that important office. _SHILOH. MIDDLETON B. WINGATE is an? nounced as a candidate for COUNTY COM? MISSIONER A mechanic and working man, his friends feel sure that he will, if elected, discharge the duties of'he office with satisfaction to the people of the County. He will receive the support of MAYESVILLE. THE NAME OF J. FRIERSON WOODARD is respectfully presented to thc voters of Sumter County as a suitable person for election to the Office of COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Willi thc assurance that if he is elected, there will be less cause for complaint of bad roads and bridges, his many friends hope he will receive the nomi? nation for that important office. VOTERS. WE RESPECTFULLY put in nomi? nation COL. F. M. MELLETT, (ex County Commissioner,) as a candidate for COUNTY COMMISSIONER, subject to thc Primary Election to be held September 6th, 1884. We remember how efficiently and im? partially he always discharged his official duties. MANY FRIENDS. MAJ. S. LEROY SHAW is present? ed to the Voters of Sumter County as a suita? ble candidate for County Commissioner. He will receive the enthusiastic support of MANY FRIENDS. THE NAME OF J. OLIVER DU? RANT is respectfully submitted asa Candi? date for County Commissioner. He ts thor? oughly qualified to fill the position and if elected will discharge the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the public. MANY FRIENDS. MR. R. E. MULDROW is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner. Having served acceptably in the past, his many friends desire his re election, believing him to be the right man in the right, place. CHARLES H. JONES is hereby nom? inated for the office of County Commissioner. Honest, industrious and capable, he is well qualified to perform the duties of said posi? tion, and will receive the cordial support of MANY FRIENDS AND VOTEKS. NOMINATIONS. FOE CORONER. JULIUS T. EDWARDS, is presented to the voters of Sumter County ns a candi? date for re-nomination to the office of Coro? ner. His failhfjl discharge of thc duties of that office tu tlie past, is a sufficient guarantee of the ful ure. DEMOCRATS. THE NAME OF CAPT. D. J. AULD is hereby presented to the voters of Sumter County for the office of Coroner. Capt. Auld's known ability and strict sense of duty will make him an acceptable officer to thc people of Sumter Count v. MANY DEMOCRATS. FOR SHERIFF. THE NAME OF MR. SCARBO? ROUGH A. NORRIS, is respectfully sub? mitted to the Democratic Voters of Sumter County, as a suitable Candidate for the office of Sheriff, for the ensuing term, subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries, j He has been connected with the Sheriffs Office, HS Chief Deputy and Clerk, for the past four years, is thoroughly ex? perienced and well qualified. MANY FRIENDS. CAPT. R. M. CA NT EY is respect? fully submitted to the voters, for SHERIFF of Sumter County. Capt. Dick Cantey was a gal lao t soldier of the whole war, hus always icena true Democrat and has an unblemished ! record as a man. MANY FRIENDS. WE DESIRE TO BRING BEFORE j thc people of Sumter Conn ty the name of ! CAPT. ?M ARION SANDERS for Sheriff-none more deserving than he. MANY VOTERS. FOR PROBATE JUDGET WE ARE PERFECTLY SATIS fied with th? manner in which the present incumbent, COL. T. V. WALSH, has transacted the business of this office, and mest respectfully present his name for re-election. He is grateful to his fellow Citizens for their support. FRIENDS AND DEMOCRATS. FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. BELIEVING THAT MR. J. DIGGS WILDER, the present incum? bent of the School Commissioner's Office, has tilled this posit on for the past two y ra rs with j fidelity and satisfaction to thc people, it is with some confidence thai his friends present his name to the Democrats of Sumter County : for reelect ion. j THE MANY FRIENDS OF MR. ELWYN C. ROGERS respectfully offer him to thc voters of Sumter County as a suit? able candidate for the office of School Com? missioner. Having been a teacher in the public schools in this County, he is well acquainted with the present school system, and in every wav qualified to lill this respon? sible position. * ' VOTERS. FOR SALE, "j IOFFER FOR SALE my crop consisting of j nine acres of fine corn, four acres of good cotton and half an acre of potatoes ; also a j wagon, plows, plow hoes, gearand other farm- j ing tools, including a good wagon spring seat ; also a show glass in good condition. I j also wish to sell the lumber in my houses. There is no mortgage or lien upon any of the above named articles. Terms cash, WM. DODSON, (One mile East of town.) TAX NOTICE -o THE TREASURER OF SUMTER COUN? TY gives notice that his books will be open from the FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER to the TWENTIETH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1S84, for the collection of Taxes for the Fiscal year commencing November 1st, 1S83, in Sumter County, together with the penalty of five per centum on the first installment of one-half which was payable in May, but which was not then paid. Thc following are the rates ??er centum of the levy : 1. For Stale purposes-five mills on every dollar of the value of all taxable property. 2. For County purposes-two and one half mills on every dollar of such value. 3. For payment of the funded indebtedness of the said County, and of d?ficiences for the fiscal years ISSI and 1SS2-one and one-j half mills on every dollar of such value. 4. For support of public schools-two mills on every dollar of such value. 5. One dollar on each taxable poll. The Treasurer will in person or hy deputy attend at thc following places and times for ] the collection of the said laxes : Meehanicsville, Thursday, September ll. Bishop vi lie, Fridav, September 12. Manville. Saturday, September 13. Stateburg, donday, September 15. M. Sanders' former Office, near Rembert's Mill, Tuesday, September 10. Smithville. Wednesday, September IT. Scarborough's Store, at Tirzah Church, Thursday, September IS. Privateer, Friday, September 19. Manchester, Saturday. September 20. Wedgefield, Monday. September 22. Lewis Chapel, Tuesday, September 23. Shiloh, Wednesday. September 24. Lynchburg, in Lynchburg Township, Thursday. September 25. Reid's Mill, Friday, September 26. Mayesville, Saturday, September 27. -A xi? On thc other days from September 1st to October 20th, 1SS4, at his office at the County Seat. W. F. B. HAYNS WO KT IL Treasurer S*?nier County. Avg 12 \ SCHOOL NOTICE." * THE MISSES H?BST, 4 RATEFUL FOR PAST PATRONAGE, ^ X herebj gire notice that they will resume the exercises of THE SUMTER PRIMARY" AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL for boys and girls, at their school room on Liberty Street, opposite Monumental Square, on Mon? day, September 1st proximo. TERMS $4 TO S10 PER QUARTER. They propose organizing to Infant Class _ in connection with their School, for instruc? tion by means of Charts, Object Lessons Ac., if a sufficient number of popiis are offered. in this Department. They respectfully solicit a continnance of former patronage, and refer enquirers to those i patrons, who have favored them- in the past. I _Aog. 16-1 1 ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY, SUMTER, S. C. Jfc THE SCHOLASTIC EXER- j| jr^f^^^ClSES of this first class Institute fl ^??gwill commence MONDAY, SEP- ^ ^Hgj^TEMBER 1ST.' 4 In order to facilitate the oigani- * zation of the classes, pupils ?re requested to enter as early as possible. Aug 12_3t_ SUMTER INSTITUTE, s, THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL ^^?^SESSION OF THIS SCHOOL ^ppSwiLL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 16, This Iustitute continues to grow steadily in efficiency and favor. No expense is spared to secure for all departments of stndy, ordi? nary and ornamental, foll and thorough in? struction. This will sufficiently appear by , referring to the last circular just issued, which will be sent on application to MRS. L. A. BROWN, i D . . . Miss E. E. COOPER^ / PrraclPa1* Sumter, S. C., July 29._ MANNING ACADEMY. MANNING S. C. AGRADED SCHOOL for boys and girls. The course of instruction is designed to furnish a liberal education suited to the or? dinary vocations of life, or to St students for the Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior class of colleges. TERMS PER MONTH : Primary depart? ment $1 ; Intermediate, $2 ; Higher, S3 ; Collegiate, S4 ; Music $2 50 ; Bpard, $8 to $10. Fall session begins September 1st. Send for catalogue. ..... S. A. NETTLES, MRS. E. C. ALLSBROOK,'' Principals. ANDERSON HILITART SCHOOL. ANDERSON S. C., BEGINS SEPT. 1ST. Tuition $15 to S36 per year. German and French each $10 per year. Board including fuel, $12 per mooth. For a catalogue address, LIGON k REED, Anderson, S. C. Ursuline Convent, "Valle Cruels," Near COLUMBIA, S. C. ' This Invitation resumes its Academic Exercises September 1,188-4. Address _MOTHER SUPERIOR. DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. Next seesjdn begins Monday, October 6th. Number of pupils past year 187. Number of teachers 12. Facilities for French, Music and Painting unsurpassed. Cost of Board and regular tuition for year, $165.00. For Cata? logue applv to the President, J. P. KEJ?NICinr, Due* West, S. C: Aug 5 "2 LAURINBURGH HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS. W. G. QCAKENB?SH, (Bingham School and University of Virginia, ) Principal. ROGER MARTIN, (Hampden Sidney Col? lege, V?.,) Assistant. A. G. REM BERT, (WoiTord College, S. C..) Assistant. Board and Tuition for session of 20 weeks, $76. The Eleventh Session wilti>egin"-MON? DAY, AUGUST 25. For catalogue address the PRINCIPAL, July 29 Laurinburgh, N. C. "DAVIDSON C?L??G?, MECKLENBURG CO., N. C., The next Session opens on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER ll. For Catalogues apply to the CLERK OF T H E_F A CFLTY._May 27 WETLIY?NTEMALE INSTITUT!. STAUNTON, VIRGINIA. Opens Sep?embf-r 22n.?, 1884. One of the FIRST SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG LADIES IN THE UNITED STATES. Surroundings beautiful. Climate nnsnrpnssed. One hun? dred and forty three boarding pupils from eighteen StMtVs. TERMS AMONG THE BEST IN THE UNION. Board. Washing, English Course, Latin, French, German, Instrumental Music, &c for scholastic year, from Sept. to Juue, $238. For Catalogues, write to Rsv. W. A. HARRIS, D. D., President, Staunton, Virginia. IL S. SIMPSON, PAUL SIMPSON. * GLENN SPRINGS HOTEL, j SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Propr's. ' Open from May 1st to October 15th. GOOD FARE. . ATTENTIVE SERVANTS. And all amusements usually found at First class Watering Places. For Pamphlet-How to nse Glenn Springs Water ; What it will enre and testimonials of prominent men, and for rates of Board and further particulars apply to the proprieters. Daily Stage line from Spartanborg to the Springs making best connection with the Railroads. Special attention given to Bottling and Shipping the water. AN "OLD VIRGINIA WELCOME? AWAITS YOC AT HEWITT'S WINDSOR HOTEL. SPABT?KSUB?, S. C., MAIN STREET, 100 Feet from Railroad Crossing and Platform. Txirgest and Best Sample Rooms in the State. Satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge will be made. Telegraph Office in the House. W. C. HEWITT, Proprietor. Aug 26 TO RENT. THAT COMFORTABLE two* story Brfck Store situated on Main Street^neatly op? posite the Bank. Known as the Crane Store. Possession given September 1. * D. J. WINN, Executor. Estate of Donald Robertson Dec'd IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate . of Sumter County, on September 13th 1SS4, for a final discharge as Executor Of 1 the aforesaid Estale. DUNCAN ROBERTSON, I August 12-4t Executor. Estate of Eira M. Gregg, Dee*. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on the 20th of Sept. 1S84, for a final discharge as Executor of aforesaid Estate. LEIGHTON C. MILLS, Executor. Aug. 19-41_' _ Estate Mary S. Commander, Dee'*. IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF Probate for Sumter County on the 2.0th day of Sept., 1884, for a final discharge as Executor of aforesaid Estate. THOS. J. McCUTCHEN, Executor. Aug 19-4t _ Estate of Sarah J? Mayes Dec'd IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF PROBATE for Sumter County on the 13th day of September 1884, for a Final Discharge as Executor of aforesaid Estate. DANIEL W~ CHANDLER. . ; August 10-4t .Ew*?10/'