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Smtered at the Pott Office at Sumter, S. Cat Second Class Matter. g^AlffTTTR YOUR BATES. , ? o W<r?qoeat e*ch of oar subscribers to ex sjetoe the address en his paper, and particu? larly to obterve the date ^ it. This date straws thVt?n? op *e which the pap? bat bisnalAW.^Xanyc/onriabeQtbm viii fee* te? tbs* they na?? paid in Advance ; tat there are inaoyothers who will discover thattbey hat? not. - HEW ADV BBT?8BMEKT8. Sainy^Teaneetee Wagon. ST ; DoBant,' Sheriff-Sales. J.S.Wclmrdso0, Mas(er-Ssles. M. L. LaFar-Situation Wanted. The Cotton PU? t-Marion, S. C. 9. Jv Winn-Fall and Winter Goods. A. A. Solomons-Fall and Winter Stock. . Hugh S; Thompson, Governor-Proclama? tion'. * Prien- Baking Powder Compay-To the Public. IK J. Mayes,, Chairman-To Democratic l&a&bJd Regulator Co.-Mother are yon ^amaont Troop Sornvors-T. V. Walsh President * A. WWt? * Son-Accident and Fidelity Insurance. ? & J. Wrau^for^JiWion & Co.-Notice Final Settlement fl V. Walsn^wSge^f^rObate-^CStation Estate J. G gdrt --V . *?* .Walsh; .Jodee nf Probate-Sale Land, Estate A. F. Wilson. - Banding 4 Standing, Attorneys-Som rnojis to Absent Defendants. $rke Baking Powder Company--A Wit ites who. Cannot be Tmpeacne^r Personal. Miss Annie Flowers bas returned home. Mr. Alex Morris has left for a trip West. Mr. Carr has returned from his mono tain trip. Xii.: E. A. White bas gone North for new Mr. McFaddio Spams is with Mr. T. C. Vit J.H. Corbett has gone to Charleston ?afa visit, ., ; Mr. Warren Fort bas taken a situation at Mr; John Reid's. Ker. and Mrs. D. X. LaFar have returned from their Northern trip. . Mr. W. M. Graham has gone West on pleasure and basinets combined. Messrs. W.H. Pate and Willie McKagen are engaged with Mr. Altamont Moses. Matter Jimmie Wilson has gone to Colum? bia to work with Messrs. Toser k Dial. Representative Smalls was in Sumter Sat* ?day, looking after bis political interests. " Master M il nor Wilbur who bas been visit? fag lfr. T. M. DeLorme's family, bas returned te Charleston. Sit? Ophelia Stree bas returned to Sommer* eBBe, being called, boase bj the sodden illness of ber mother. - Mr. C. T. Mason, Jr. bas returned from bis Kort bern trip, having accomplished the ?bjeetof hts visit. . Miss Par?ese Cuttino, daughter of Rev. D. W. Cut rino, is on a visit to relatives in the toura and county. We see Mr. that John E. Brown has gone to work with all toe vigor of a young man. Be ero be (bond in Mr. Winn's Clothing Rote. Sfal W. B. Peebles returned yesterday frons ber Somme 1 trip to the op-country, which we are glad to learn nat benn of mach bereit te her. Coi. J. J. Dargan bas resigned the Solicl toeshtpof this Circuit and T. M. GiHand, Esq nat beal appointed in bis stead. Col. Dar? gan wat ia town Saturday and looked remarkably well. His avordupois, though, is considerably reduced. IS. H. Deas, one of the most pestilent of Darlington Rads was in town Saturday, in attendance upon one of the Conventions. We do not know whether he is a Hewson or a Johnston man, and when he bas a few 'drinks on board does not know himself. We have lots more news bat no room for iU The County Treasurer is now prepared to exchange tax receipts for greenbacks. A very pretty pavement is being put down In front of Mr. Roeeodori's and the Hank. Nearly 12,800 bales of cotton were shipped from this Depot during the year ending 31st August. - The demands for space by our advertising friends coming in at a late honr bas shot oat that promised Mountain Letter, bot like Christmas it is coming sometime. Mr. C.T. Mason, although bis soo is one of the most noted inventors in the Sootbern States, may always be found at his new store, ready to greet bis custotuers with a pleasant smile. Tbs Sumter Building and Loan Association is making fine progress. About 190 shares were taken the first day, (yesterday) and the eanvaster expects toon to be able to organise. Up to noon to-day over 300 shares bad been t?ten. Mr. ?. A. Solomons makes bis bow to oar renders to-day in a brand new advertise? ment. He is in the North hunting oat all the prettiest things for bis customers and his store win soon be filled with a choice selec? tion of dry goods, groceries, kc. We congratulate our Clarendon neighbors ia hitting the nail so squarely upon the bead io their selection for their first man on the Legislative ticket, and we also congratulate our friend Arthur Harvin, upon having such tentcb?e people for hit constituents. De Mortnts. A consolation meeting for the benefit of defeated candidates is advertised to be held hi front of the Court Home this afternoon. If At minority brethren all attend it will be a tiber. Complimentary. Oar readers will tee elsewhere a card from Mr. Laiar who is seeking employment. Mr. Epperson, bit former employer gives bim a warm recommendation asa steady, reliable man, and regrets the necessity of parting with bis. The Dime Beading Last Wednesday sight at Dr. Chios's wat mach enjoyed by the crowd in attendance. Tbs following is the programme: Mask-Misc Lula Baltman. leading-Rev. C. C. Brown. Musk-Misses Jennings. Recitation-Miss Mary Darr. Musk-Mr. L. and Miss Lula Bultman. Recitation- Mr. J. J. Moses. Musk-Miss A. Cooper. Reading-Mist Wessk Roach. Mask Mrs. H. Barby. Reaa*ag-Miss Sue Wilson. Mask-Mr. J. D. Wilder and Miss L. Bolt Recitation-Master Wilbur. Master Mil nor Wilbur, soo of T. A. Wil? bur,-of Charleston, deserves special men tko (br bis recitation rendered ia quke ? masterly style for one so young. Charleston* I Tm Mm mi Omrim nf th? Ul lattas gan itt tenden ft eotnpnheoti ve statement < the business of Charleston for the psst j?u The friends of that city will be glad to knoi that notwithstanding the nnparallelled finas dal stringency that has influenced ever Arnoch of trade, the business of toe City bs been fairly good. The completion of th Concord Street Railway will make the port c Charleston one of tba best in the country io railway and ihipping coa rea ?enees, and w belters that har progress in the future will h a stronger endorsement of the wisdom of be Municipal aotbori?ss in working ap th i greet tmpcoTSsnent jj her torminal facilities. Tba same paper ala? contains an enconrag ing statement of the crop-ontlook for th State. Weare sorry to see that Sam ter ba no report. Cur farming lands are rapidlj improving tn raine; new methods, bette implements and more careful cultivation bav made huge strides in our County, and ou farmers challenge comparison with an; County in the Stale. Kind Words. We have received many kind ?ords o approval lately in reference to our paper bn none ha ve, gi ven ns as much pleasure as th* commendations of our article on ' 'A DO the Improvement." The following resolution was forwarded to us by Providence Lodge for which we return thanks ; PROVIDENCE, S. C., August 23, 1884. Editor Watchman and 'Sou?tron : The fol lowing Resolutions were passed by our Lodg< this P. M. Retched, That this Lodge most heartily approves of the Editorial io Watchman am Southron 19th instant, on -'Another Improve meat,'' and pledges its support tr/such papen as trori to elevate a higher moral standard. Resol etd, That a copy of above be sent to Watchman and Southron. MATTIE V. PHILLIPS, W. A. Sec. Providence Lodge So. 174, 1.0.6. T. The .Primary. Tba election Saturday passed off very quiet' ly. The usual amount of electioneering wai carried on, bot nil of it in n gentlemanly way. Tba location of tba box at this Club-on tb< Portico of tho Court House-was a good selection, insuring the managen comparativt quiet, aad abundance of fresh air, so ibo* gentlemen got through their labore very com* fortably, in fact at times they were objects ot envy, especially when enjoying Soda Watei all free from Dr. Auld's fountain, or quaffing the lemonade which R. D. Lee, Esq., fur? nished them so plentifully. One of the mana? gers was especially pleased with the lemonade, but was taken down when informed that it ?came from Mr. Rosendorf s, and being a tem? perance man and unaccustomed to spiked drinks, wondered much if that stuff had any* thing in it stronger than lemons. A Dead Man. Mr. Norwood Spann accideotly found tb? body of a dead man lying near thc railroad track about four miles from Sumter in thc neighborhood of Mrs. J. J. Chandler's plan* tattoo. When found be had on an under* shirt, bis other clothing being found neall-/ folded and lying near him. He bad been dead several days, and from appearances, died from natural causes. He looked to be about 50 yean of age, and from the bandages on his arms and leg was quite infirm. A tramp was seen on Tuesday last passing through that neighborhood, and tbis poor unfortunate is probably the same party. The Coroner held an inquest over him yesterday and found a verdict of death from exposure. Then wen no papers or aoy means ot identi? fication about the body. A pawn check for a watch was found in ac old pocket book, otherwise entirely empty. Business Jottings. Mr. Altamont Moses was storing away a large quantity of the staff of life (flour) io his well filled grocery department yesterday. Messrs. J. Rettenberg k Sons are opening a great variety of pretty goods, of which we suppose our readrrs will have a mon com* plete notice hereafter. Mr. R. W. Durant is preparing to astonish the public with a fine stock ot new goods ot which our readers will be definitely informed a Utile later on. Mr. Yates is spreading his business consid errbly. He has several new clerks and our readers will have some official information as to his business in a short time. We notice that the Store of Messrs. Ducker k Bult man was open at 10 o'clock Saturday night, and well filled with customers. What better evidence could you have of populan tv ? One of the conspicuous objects near the door of Dr. DeLorroe's pretty Drug Store, is a pile of Castile Soap in large bars. His cus? tomers can all have a sample free. Mr. Reid's goods tell the tale of bis trip North. Visit his store early in the morning before the days' rush of trade bas torn things np and see bow pretty everything looks. Lots of folks who oeeft Glenn Springs water cannot go to the Springs, but all such can go to Dr. China's Drug Store where they will find the genuine. Messrs. Phillips k Brother have opened a Grocery and Notion Ston next door to E. P. Ricker k Co., and always have a pleasant greeting for customers. Mr. Horace Harby bas satisfied himself and wishes to satisfy toe public that be has the best wagon ever sold in Sumter ; and it is as cheap as it is good. Mr. D. J. Winn is filling np his shelves with new goods, selected under his careful supervision while io Northern cities. Even a very casual examination will satisfy purcha? sers that bis stock is first class in every re? spect. Mr. B. J. Barnett's new store is now in splendid order. The old gentleman has his war paint on and is prepared to give a warm reception to every man woman and child in the County. With such clerks as Messrs. H. W. Gardner, L. W. Joye and his own boys, be it bound to sdi good'. A glance through Mr. Scaffe'a well arrang? ed and completely filled ston convinced os tbat bit customers can ind anything from ? cooking stove to n tiny hand lamp, fnm a costly china tea set to n tin basin. He bas a large stock of all kinds of pretty and useful things. Speaking of Mr. Scaffe reminds us of a fine job of tioning bebas recently com* pleted on Mr. Moran's large new store. He warrants that job. [For toe Watchman and Southron.] Mnyesville Items. MtYSSviua, S. C., September 8, 1884. Mr. A. A. Strauss has returned from the North. Mr. D. W. Chandler, who bad a backset with his wounded foot, is improving again. Mr. Dean is still suffering greatly from bis band. Mr. W. J. McLeod has taken a situation ! with Mr. Strauss, and Mr. T. B. Rhame it , with Mr. Louis Weinberg. I Mr. F. J. Mayes has painted his drug store, < and thereby wonderfully improved its ap? ! pearance. Cotton is coming in rapidly and selling at 9$ to 9|. Business is lively generally, and Mayesville is looking for a heavy Fall trade, though we ought to nave more for our cotton as the crop is quite light. The Primary is over and L>m glad'. DUGGAN. The Republicana. Tba Samter Precinct met Friday night for the pu rpo? of electing delegates to the Coo reotion and bsd a glorious time. Those who attended say it was better than any circus, and it will be the regret of oar life that we were not there. W. J. Andrews was chair man and he bad a faded, worn-out look all next day, which was the result of his labors that night. In his rain appeals for order, the table, a big stick and his arms were each and severally worn oat ; but the fun continued fast and furious and it was not until after 3 o'clock in the morning that the colored Statesmen who go to make np the Republican party of this town could agree upon the choice of delegates who should represent the g. o p. in the Co? rent ion Saturday. D?ring the progress of the meeting several bolts were organized, one of which met io another ball, and, we understand, remained in session un? til the middle of next day ; one or two scrim I mages were enjoyed io which no damage was done further than the extraction of a few corly locks-no blood was spilt and the meeting adjoorned having had one of the most successful affairs of the campaign. Republican County Convention. The Grand Old Party had a gathering of its mighty men last Saturday. Ever since Sam Lee left Sumter the Republican sheep have been wandering around with no shep? herd to keep them from straying tn forbidden paths where Democratic wolves might per? chance devour them ; and this Convention on Saturday was for the purpose of putting a head to the machine, so as to have it in good trim for the campaign. We stated some weeks ago that there were a large number of candidates for the position of County Chairman, but the canvass had narrowed down to a fight between M. F. Hewson and J. B. Johnston. Mr. Hewson had the advantage, however, inasmuch as the mantle of the immortal Sam Lee had fallen upon bim, and as acting County Chairman be organized the Convention. There were a number of contesting delegations from the various precincts, bot the Hewson meo had the bit between their teeth and carried tbiogs their own way with a rush and hurrah. It waa a lively meeting. The scenes of the previous evening were re-enacted with varia? tions, and the spectators were filled with wonder at the resources of the Republicans in finding out new methods of entertainment for the audience. One of the side-shows was exhibited wheo half-dozen or more orators were standing on the table, each and every one gesticulating wildly aod makiog terrific efforts to be heard. In the midst of their flights of eloquence several other statesmen jerked the legs of the table from noderneatb and the speakers lay sprawling upon the floor. It ts said that the legs of the table were then used for bats and the heads of the unfortunate darkies for balls, and nothing bot the proverbial hardness of their heads prevented a number of homicides ; bot things got straightened after awhile aod the ordinary monkey show continued. Hewson was elected in doe season, as it was foreordaced he should be, and all who op? posed bim streamed ont and organized a bolt? ing Convention which met in the Music Hall and had a very quiet, seri?os time This Convention elected J. B. Johnston County Chairman and also chose a foll dele? gation to represent the Coooty in the State aod Congressional conventioos, and was in continuous session till late at night. To? ward the close their enthusiasm increased, as was evinced by loud cheeriog, aod they left the Hall io a serene frame of miod, apparently at peace with all the world except the Hewson Convention. The latter august body also elected dele? gates to the State and Congressional Con? tentions. Batte n Creek Club. The proceedings of a Club meeting held on the 19th of Joly were sect to us for publica? tion. That is, we suppose they were sent to os, for we found them io our possessioo a few days afro, though we have not the faint? est rccollectioo of how we got them, and we hasten to apologize to our R. C. friends for our appareot discourtesy, and will promise to do so no more with their favors. The club was reorganized on that day by electing Dr. E. J. Rembert, President, Messrs. T. O Sanders and J. F. Ives 1st and 2nd V. P. and Mr. J. W. Young Secretary and Treasurer Major Isaac Keels was elect? ed a member of the County Executive Com? mittee. The following resolutions were adopted : Where/fx, Mr W. L. Sanders this day sev? ers his connection with us, as presiding offi? cer, and, whereas, we recognize that Mr. Sanders, by his eoergy and patriotic devotion, has not only merited the unanimous approval of the club, but also rendered valuable aid to the success of his party in the Township, therefore be it, Resolved, That we, the members of the Rafton Creek Democratic Club do tender our thanks to Mr. Sanders for the gentlemanly performance of his duties as President, and express our high appreciation of his unceas? ing efforts in behalf of the party. Oo motion of Mr. Joseph Ives that the pro? ceedings of this meeting be published in the Sumter papers, aod said motion being adopt? ed, the club ajooroed to meet at the call of | the President A bountiful dinner was theo served, by a committee appointed for that purpose, of which all seemed to enjoy intensely. Smithville Items. SMITHVILLE. S C., September 2, 1884. This is the fifth week ot the drought. All late crops are ruined. The pea crop will be a total failure if it does not rain ft a few days. This is heavy OD the farmers to fail three years ont of four in a crop. lotense interest is manifested in the Prima? ry Election next Saturday. The disposition is to put good meo in office, nod keep bad meo out. The nomination of Gillaod to the Solicitor ship, has given satisfaction up here. The Saotee Union bas jost ended ao inter? esting meeting with the Pisgah Chorch. The meeting was largely atteoded. Rev. M. L. Ball was elected Moderator, E. A. McDowell Clerk aod Rev. J. J. Myers Treasurer. Rev. J. H. Carpenter, made hosts of frieods. He aod Mr. Ball did the preaching. Im? pressive memorial services were held oo Sun? day in reference to the death of Rev. J. E. Rodgers. Rev. M. L. Ball, and Mr. Joho Barrett, delivered eloqueot addresses. More anon. D. Elections. In the State elections last Tuesday, Vermont went Republican by a reduced majority and Arkansas Democratic with the usual majority. Maine held its State ?lection yesterday, bat we have not yet seen the returns. It is con? ceded to the Republicans, but less than 20,000 majority for them would bo equivalent to a defeat. Newspaper men seem to be popular in Georgetown County. Hon. Walter Hazard, of the Enquirer, bas been Dominated for the Legislature, and Mr. Josiah Doar, of the Times, for Sheriff, by the Democrats. In this county thc offices are divided between thc two political parties -Palmetto Yeoman: SUMTER BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. The following is the prospectus issued by W. D. Blanding, Esq., Canvasser, which explains thc objects of the Association and the modus operandi of its management : The primary object of this Associa? tion is to enable every member to become practically his own Landlord -to purchase a home for himself and family by simply paying into a joint concern for a few years but little, if any, more than would otherwise have been expended for rent. 1. The Asssociation is a mutual benefit and Stock Company. 2. Each share of stock is One Dol? lar a month, paid in monthly, during the term of the Company's existence. The number of shares is not less than 500, nor more than 1000. 3. The entire amount paid in each month is put up at thc monthly meet? ings of the Stockholders and loaned to the highest bidder or bidders among them at a premium. This premium is deducted from the gross amount bid for, and thc. member bidding receives the bataneo ; r?md is required to secure thc Association for the advance by a mortgage on real estate equal i:> value to the net sum received-or by bond and undoubted collaterals, as may be approved by the President and Board of Directors. 4. Each Stockholder is allowed to bid for ($200) Two Hundred Dollars on each share he holds, and after he has borrowed, pays, in addition to his regular monthly dues of One Dollar per share, six per cent, per annum on thc gross amount for which he bids, j Thia interest is paid in monthly with the regular installments, and will bc found in every instance to be equal in amount to the monthly dues on the el i a res borrowed on. 5. The Association winds up when it is able to divide Two Hundred Dol? lars to each share of stock. At this final division the Stockholder who lias secured an advance is debited in his account with the association with thc premium. Thus, if owning ten (10) shares, he has bid for ($2,000) Two Thousand Dollars at a premium of forty, he receives Twelve Hundred Dollars at the time he bids, and this in the.winding up is accounted a full settlement of his interest iii the Asso? ciation 6. Purchasing property through the Association diflers from the ordinary mode, inasmuch as it does not require one-half or one-third of thc purchase money in cash. Thc Association loans lo the full value of the properly purchased and mortgaged, and all that is required from the time of borroioing to pay off the principal and interest is Two Dollars per share monthly, One Dollar monthly dues, and One DoUar interest. 7. Every Stockholder has a voice in the management of the business, and enjoys opportunities, from time to time of hearing how its affairs are managed. He is practically assured against loss, as the institution rests upon the strongest possible securi? ties, mostly real estate. Experience has proved these Associations to be as secure as moneyed institutions can be. 8. Few well managed Associations take a longer period to wind up than eight (8) years and four (4) months, at the end of which time, in an Asso? ciation with 1,000 shares, $141,222 99 should be paid in, and should yield $201,746.90. This allows a large margin for expenses and losses. If wound up in a shorter time, the amount paid in would bc less and thc profits of course greater. 9. The following example will show the advantages over thc ordinary mode of borrowing : Ten shares at a premium of forty will net thc borrower ?1/200. On this amount thc Association would require tiie payment of ten dollars monthly as dues for shares for, say seven years, $S10 Seven years interest on $2,000, the amount bid for, 840 _- $1,680 Loan made in thc ordi? nary way: Principal $1,200 Interest at seven per cent, for seven years 5S8 - 1,788 Balance in favor of borrowing from the As? sociation $ 108 At thc end of seven years his Mort? gage for $2,000 will be released to him as his share in the winding up, and he will have saved $108 by bor? rowing from the Association. 10. To those who do not wish to buy or build, but simply wish an investment, we need only to say that the investment is not only secure, but most convenient for those who have small sums to invest from the proceeds of salaries or professions, enabling small monthly payments to bc at once put out at a paying inter? est. Thc shares are transferable, and may be disposed of by the holder or used as Collaterals in Bank-general? ly on favorable terms. Many persons, in South Carolina and a great many in the United States, owe their ownership of a roof over their heads, a home for them? selves and their families, from which they cannot bc ejected, to their Mem? bership in a Building and Loan Asso? ciation. Persons wishing to subscribe can dc so by calling upon W. D. Br.AND?KG, Canvasser. -- m m - Thc Columbia correspondent of thc Chronicle and Constitutional int gives in brief form a statement of our State finance from ? %5 to thc year 18SCF, and no sane nun upon reading thc re? cord of villiany herc shown, can fail to understand why tho property holders of South Carolina arc resolved never again to let the Republican Party con? trol matters in this State. No ; this generation must die out and thc re? membrance of the Radical villainy be? come lost in tbe misty past ere our peo? ple will relegate Republicans to power. The Buffalo Telegraph, the virtuous paper that told all those naughty talcs on Gov. Cleveland has quite a reputa? tion at unearthing the carly sins of Presidential candidates. Pour years ago, when it was a fire-eating Demo? cratic paper, it found out and so inform? ed the world that Garfield iu bio youth fal days bad stolen a cow. Well, good maoy people believed that the Telegraph was a liar, aud voted for Garfield all the same and wc opine that people are of the same opinion in reference to its veracity, and will give Cleveland their vote despite the Buffalo Telegraph. - i- -i - - Paul Dozier and Ned Williams two colored men, are now io the custody of the sheriff, charged with rape. The details are too revolting for publication.-Georgetown Times. -i - Our Exchanges. The Palmetto Yeoman is five years old, and commences the sixth year wilh gratifying assurances of prosperity. Wide Awake.-The September Wide Awake opening with Mrs. Fleming's exciting narra? tive poem, "The Little Lion Charmer," for which W. T. Smedley has drawn a good frontispiece, goes on to give a seasonable story by ilrs. F. A. Humprey, entitled "How Dolly Attended thc Convention;" it i3 a good picture of old taverns and old times and customs, and Daniel Webster appears among the characters of the story, tn charming contrast to these realistic contribu? tions, is a dainty story by Lucy Carri, called "A Matinee," and nothing more sweet for children has appeared for many a month. "Masks Off!" goes on in a delightful fashion, and dashing little Ruthie continues to meet with exciting adventures in "No Man's Land," finding out this month "How oats, peas, beans and barley grow," despite the old rhyme. There are many charming poems, and the Chautauqua Readings for the month are excellent, especially the "Little Biogra? phy," which is of Kev. Dr. J. fl. Vincent a name dear to all Chautauquans. Only S3.00 a year. D. Lothrop & Co., Boston, Publishers. Card From Dr. Dio Lewis. OFFICE OF DIO LEWIS'S MONTHLY, BIBLE HOUS?, X. Y., August 12, 1884. Mr. Editor : Dear Sir.-I have at length gained posses? sion of my magazine-Dio Lewis's Monthly. Hereafter all communications to its Editor or Publisher, and all business about my books, must be addressed Dio Lewis, Bible House, New York. Those who have sent money to others for Dio Lewis's Monthly, or for his books, and have received nothing in return, will please communicate with meat once. Very respectfully, DIO LEWIS. American Enterprise. No invention of the nineteenth century has worked a greater revolution in household economy or conferred more of a benefit on humanity than the sewing machine. The first productions were crude and uncouth in the extreme, and it was reserved for American skill and ingenuity to bring forth a machine of any practical value. In order to appreciate the great advance? ment which has taken place it is only neces? sary to compare one of the machines built during the infancy of the invention with one of the latest improved "Light-Running New Home." All the really good points contaioed in other machines have been utilized in its con struction. Many new improvements and devices have also been added, the result of which is a machine as nearly perfect as it is possible to make one. For simplicity, durability, ease of manage? ment and capacity for work, the "Light Running New Home" has no rival, and the happy possessor of one may rest assured that he or sne has the very best the world "alfords. All who send for the company's new illus? trated catalogue, and enclose their advertise? ment (printed on another page) will receive a set of advertising novelties, of value to card collectors. Their address ts, New Home Sewing Machine Co., 30 Union Square, New York. Shriner's Indian Vermifuge destroyed and exj>elled worms thirty years ago. We guar? antee it to do the same to-day, to the satis? faction of every one who uses it. Many persons suffer from torpid liver and require something to stimulate it, and from some peculiarity of constitution cannot t ike calomel or blue mass, to such UilTs Hepatic Panacea is invaluable. Emory's Little Cathartic is the best and only reliable Liver Pill known, never fails willi the most obst i nate cases ; purely vegeta? ble.-15 Cents. Go to D. J. .AuId's for the best Soda Water. He has a new fangled ice shaver and will fill your glass with ice like snow-if you like it that way. Dr. Auld makes all the flavoring extracts used at his soda fountain, and warrants them pure and of the best qual? ity. _ Brewer's Lung Restorer, the great lung and throat remedy, is for sale by Dr. D. J. Au'd, Agent Minn and Loan Association. The books for Subscription to the Sumter Building and Loan Association were open? ed at the office of W. D. Blanding, Esq , Monday the 8th instant, and remain open for ] ten days. A Hoi ana1 State Enterprise. The only journal in the State published ex? clusively in the interest of the Farmer and Manufacturer, and devoted to beautifying our homes and developing our agricultural re? sources, and improving our stock, &c, is THE COTTON PLANT, an 8 page, 40 column, beautifully printed paper at a price, * SIXTY CENTS A YEAR, which puts it in the reach of every farmer. The October number will contain the great speech of the Hon. George D. Tillman, deliv? ered at the Agricultural meeting in Green? ville, on ^Terracing and the Cultivation of the Cow Pea, Rye and Vetch as Manure and Forage," which is worth io itself $1,000,000 to thc farmers of the country, and ten times the price of the paper to any farmer who will read it. THE COTTON PLANT is not a theoreti? cal paper but e?ch issue is made up of origi? nal and selected articles written by the best farmers and stock raisers in the country, giv? ing in a clear and easy language their success and failures, and the causes therof. Pro. W. H. WIT! I ERO W, of Chester, one of the best teachers and educators in thc State, after a careful and critical examination of THE COTTON PLANT writes: "A live teacher, with such a paper, could have a class in Agriculture, consisting of his whole school, and what un amount of useful, practical iu formation could bc communicated in this way." Wc solicit men of every profession, t?.er chanis, farmers and manufacturers who rcud the Watchman and Southron to subscribe for THE COTTON PLANT, and thus aid us in building up a State and Home enterprise. Active agents wanted in every county in the State and South. WRITE FOR SPECIMEN COPY and terms. Addrfss THE COTTON PLANT, Sept 9 MARION, S. C._ WRIGrHTS HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. C. rpiIIS NEW AND ELEGANT BOUSE, 1 with all modern improvements, is now open for the reception of guests. S. L, WRIGHT k SON, May G Proprietor Base Ball Controversy. RAFTO.V CREKK. S. C., Sept 6, 1884. Mr. Editor : I noticed in your last issue an account of a game of Base Ball played betweeo the Providence and Game Cock Clubs in which the former claimed thc game upon the ground that an error made in 7th inning by their Umpire gave the Game Cocks an advantage of three run3. We very willingly acknowledge the error and advantage, but at the same time I wish to say in detence of the Game Cocks that the Providence correspon? dent accidently (on purpose) forgot to men? tion another error that was made in the 7th inning which gave Providence an advantage of six runs, two men being put out at the bat and third man (Capt. Mathis) was caught between 2nd and 3rd Btise and touched out by the Ball, but Umpire claimed "not out" upon the ground that when a Runner is caught between bases, that, it is necessary that player should have his foot upon the Base to put runtier out-this error gave Prov? idence an advantage of six runs and as soon as Providence will show said rule, we will very willingly acknowledge defeat and give to them both game and Championship of tiie County. But until then we claim that they have no grounds to base their claim, we would also call your attention to scorer's list, which stands as follows, Game Cocks 38, Providence 35. RAFTON CREEK. THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C., Sept. 0, 1S34. COTTON'.-About 250 bales have been sold during the week ending the 9th. The mar? ket closed steady. We quote : Ordinary 8 @8$: Good Ordinary 8?@8f; Strict Good Ordinary %e$\ ; Low Middling 9}@9|; Middling 9|@9? ; Good Middling 9$. CHARLESTON, S. C., Sept. 8, 1884. COTTON.-Market steady. Sales about 1,200 bales. Quotations are : Low Middling, 10J ?103-16; Middling 10??10 7-tG; Good Middling. 10*?10 1 l-l G. WILMINGTON, N. C., Sept. 0, 1884. SPIRITS T?KPKNTJNK-Market quoted firm al 28 cents. ROSIN-The market quiet at 95 cts. for Strained and ?1.00 for Good Strained. CKUDK TCRPENTIXR-Market steady at Si.00 for Hard, ?1.85 per bbl., for Virgin and Yellow Dip. CerroN-Market steady. Sales 50 bales. The following are the official quotations: Low Middling 9J, Middling loj, Good Mid? dling 10g. fESI YODB BAMS POWDER TO-BAY! Brands advertised as absolutely puro 0O3VTAIIV AMMOIOA. THE TEST: nae* a ?in top down on a hut ?tove nntil heated,thea remove the cover and smell. A chemi>t will not bo r?? quired to detect tho presence of ammonia. DOES NOT CONTAIN AMNION TA, ITS HKALTHFCLXKSS HAS NEVER BEES Qt KSTIOTEB. In A million homes for ii quarter of a century lt baa stood the consumers' reliable te?r. THE TESTJFJHE OVEN. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO., MARMS OF Dr. Price's Special Flaroriiig Extracts, Tfcs si rwfsat, mm? tfc?dMS aa?! satura I flavor kum, sad Dr. Pi-let's Lnpulin Yeast Germ For Light, Healthy Bread. The Best Dry Hop Yeast in the Wwrld. FOR SALE BY GROCERS. CHICAGO._-_ST. LOUIS. LIGHT HEALTHY BREAD 1?YEASTGEMS The best dry hop yeast in the world. Bread raised by this yoast is light, white and whole? some like our grandmother's delicious bread GROCERS SELL THEM. PREPARED BY TMS Price Baking Powder Co., MTrs Gi Br. Price's spacial Flavoring Extracts, Chicago, III._St. Louis, Mo. A CARD. TOE UNDERSIGN KD has taken a situa? tion with the well known house of J. RYT TEXBERG & SONS, and will bc pleased to have all his friends and patrons call and see him. All orders by mail will have my spe? cial attention. Respectfully, Sept 2 2t W. B. MURRAY. | TAX NOTICK -0 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, 1884, for thc collection of Taxes for the Fiscal year commencing November 1st, 1883, in Sumter County, together xvi th the penalty of five per centum on the first installment of one-half which was payable in May, but which was not then paid. Tbc following are the rates per centum of the levy : 1. For State purposes-five mills on every 1 dollar of the value of all taxable property. j 2. For County purposes-two and one- ? half mills on every dollar of such value. 3. For payment of the funded indebtedness of thc said County, ami of d?ficiences for the fiscal years 1831 and 1882-one and one 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 by deputy attend at the following places and times for the collection of the said taxes : Meehan ?csv ?Ile, Thursday, September ll. Bishop vii Ic, Friday, September 12. Manville, Saturday, September 13. I Stateburg, Monday, Septcmher ir>. M. Sanders' former Oilice, near Rembcrt's Mill, Tuesday, September 16. Smithville, Wednesday, September 17. Scarborough's Store, at Tirzah Church, Thursday, S^u'ember 18. 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. j On the other days from September 1st to i October 20th, 1834, athisofliceal the Countv Seat. W. F. B. MAYNSWORTH, Treasurer Sumter County. Aug 12 A WITNESS WHO CANNOT BE IMPEACHED. I have made a chemical examination and analysis of samples of baking pow? der taken from unbroken original packages of "Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder1' and of the "Royal Baking Powder,11 with the following results: I find that "Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder1 consists of thc purest and lest materials; that these materials are so proportioned as to produce tho best, results ; and that the strength of this preparation, as determined both practically by use and as based upon tbe amount of carbonic acid gas produced by it, ts such as to give tt the very highest efficiency. It is free from alum, ammonia, or any substance of an objectionable character. I find that the "Royal Baking Powder," while yielding a large amount of carbonic acid gas, (though slightly less than Dr. Price's.) contains a preparation of ammonia, which I regard as a disgusting and object ional constituent in a baking powder-a drug which ought never to bc introduced into thc composition of any article intended for food. My experiments do not confirm thc extravagant claims made in the publish? ed advertisements of the "Royal Baking Powder11 as to its alleged superiority and greater strength, as shown by the amount of carbonic acid gas which it is capable of yielding when in use. I have found, by experiment, that the volumo of gas yielded by equal weights of thc two powders was greater with "Dr. Price's11 than the "Royal.11 In view of these facts, I regard "Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder11 as .superior to the "Royal Baking Powder 11 because, 1. Tt is scientifically proportioned, from the purest and best materials known, and is free from anything in thc slightest degree objectionable 2. Its capacity for raising bread (or gas producing power) is greater than the "Royal,11 both by practical test in baking and by thc determination of thc carbonic acid ga?. Respectfully, JAMES F. "BABCOCK, ANALYTICAL AND CONSULTING CHEMIST, (State Assayer ; late Professor of Chemistry in Boston University and Massa? chusetts College of Pharmacy.) 4 State Street. Boston, June 2, 1884. Mr. Babcock is one ot" the best known-aod most reliable Ci.enlists in the East. How much he thinks of his own name nnd how particular he is about its use is shown by the doc? ument a copy of which ii given below. Tili.? agreement will alford satisfaction to thegencr>i public, as there was not any hesitation on thc part of thc Price Dakin j Powder Company in making it : CHICAGO. June 2, 1S84.-Whereas. James F. Babcock, of Boston, has made for us an analysis of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, and given us his certificate of thc same, and permission to use the said certificate as an advertisement, we hereby agree that any goods to which we may attach any copy of the said certificate, and so long as we may continue to ut? Uhe said certificates, shall be of as good quality and as free from adulteration as the sample analyzed. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO. (Signed) V. C. PRICE, President. HOUSEKEEPER'S TEST. Every housekeeper can U'St baking powders containing that disgusting drug atnmonin, by placing a can of "Royal" or "Andrews' Pearl," top down oo a hot stove until heated,, then remove the cover and smell-Ammonia-Hartshorn. Dr. Price's does not contain ammonia, lioie, alum, potash or phosphates. It is made with special regard to cleanliness and healthfulness. THE ~ TENNESSEE WAGON. After having for a long time tried to have a wagon built to suit the wants of this section, the subscriber has had MADE TO ODER the above, which fills the wants of the com? munity. It has A WIDE BED, L1NCH PINS, OLD STYLE COUPLING ami can couple up as close as desired. The price, too, is reasonable. It can be SOLD AS LOW, OR LOWER THAN ANY WAGON IN THE MARKET. Come and see it before buving. ? ALSO ON HAND A full line of the old reliable EMERSON & FISHER and BAY-DOCK BUGGIES Sep 9 FEED AND SALE STABLES, COR. LIBERTY AND SUMTER STS. NEW GOODS BOTTOM PRICES. My stock is now complete in all departments. CLOTHING wmm. I Choice make of best goods ever brought to this market in -both MEN'S AND YOUTHS7. j _ FOE OVERCOATS a specialty. ? Is now complete and full value guaranteed. PHILADELPHIA HAND-MADE WORK. DRESS GOODS AND DOMESTICS As low as any one can sell. HATS AND CAPS In the most Fashionable Styles. -O TRUNKS AND SATCHELS, Large variety of the best make. GUNS, PISTOLS -AND POCKET KNIVES TO SUIT ALL. GENTS5 UNDERWEAR, All the best grades of SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS, HOSIERY AND NECK-WEAR. GLASSWARE, TIN ANDWOODENf ARE, Complete Line. CIGARS AND TOBACCO, A full supply of the Best Rranda. GROCERIES AMOYISIONS. Full stock of No. 1 Goods always on hand at Lowest Market Rates. DON'T HANDLE SECOND CLASS C.OODS. Highest Prices Paid for Cotton. Look at and prv >. my good* before buying ^Uciclicre. ALTAMONT MOSES. N. E. Corner Main and Libertv Streets. Oct 9 EPPERSON'S OMNIBUS LINE. BAGGAGE WAGON ATTACHED. Runs from Depot to any where within the Town of Sumter and suburbs. TERMS MODERATE. Thc patronage of tho citizens of the town of Sumter is respectfully solicited. ORDERS left>at thc Stables will receive prompt attention. GEO. F. EPPERSON, Agent. July 22 GRAHAM'S STABLES, REPUBLICAN-SWEET, JUST ARRIVED, A FIXE LOT OF Good Driving Horse?. -AX? Farm and Timber Mules, Also, on hand, a fine assortment BUGGIES, OF ALL STYLES AND GRADES. At pi ices to snit the thees. CELEBRATED Old H^c^ Wagons, Manufactured by the Kentucky Wagon Manur tacturing Company, of Louisville. Ky. -ALSO TENNESSEE WAGONS. Mn rel: 20 VT. M. GR A II A if. H. S. SIMPSON, PAUL SIMPSON. GLENN SPRINGS HOTEL, SIMPSON & SIMPSON", Propr's. Open from May 1st to October 15th, GOOD FARE. ATTENTIVE SERVANTS*. And all amusements esoally found at First class Watering Places. For Pamplilrt-How 1? H3c Glenn Springs Water ; What it will Hire and testimonials of prominent ?wen. and for Kates of IW>;ird and fun lier particulars apply n> ?be proprietcrs. Daily Stage line from Spartanborg to thc Springs making best connection with thc Railroads. Special attention given to Bottling and Shipping the water. AN "OLD VIRGINIA WELCOME" AWAITS YOU AT HEWITT'S WINDSOR HOTEL, SPABTAOTraa, s. c., MAIN STREE?, 100 Feet from Railroad Crossing and Platform. Largest and Best Santjfe Rooms in the State. Satisfaction guaranteed, or BO charge will be made. 2dtT Telegraph O?ce in the Hou>c. W. C. HEWITT, Proprietor. Aug 2G EPPERSON'S Livery, Sale and Feed STABLE. \ro\: CA?TGT?SAT THIS STAHLE ON X short notice, a n??>-Stt*?jc <?r double team ; also saddle hordes, at pric?^osuit the times. TERMS STRICTLY CASHJ^^ NOTICE-RULES. All teams must be paid for before leaving Stable. No team is engaged until sa?e is paid fer... First come, first served. No exceptions to these rules. July I_ j DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. Next seesion begins Monday, October 6tb. Number of pupils past year 137. Nuraner of teachers 1'2. Facilities for French, Music and Painting unsurpassed. Cost of Board and r?gul?t tuition for year, $165.00. FosCata I logue lippiv to the President, I .J.r. KENNEDY, Duo West..8. ?: Aug 5 2