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TUESDAY, tlTJNE 2. . The Sumter Watchman was founded . itt 18 0 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and iafiuence of both of the old papers, and is manifestly the best advertising medians in Snorters EDITORIA!? ?TEMS. The Blackvi lie meeting has not prov en a success in the opinion of many of our exchanges, in convincing the people that the Morgan appointaient was the correct thing. Gen. Grant's condition has not per ceptibly changed to any considerable extent during the last few weeks. Be works more or less every day upon his hook, and it seems possible that he may fnally recover. Ex-Secretary of State, Frelinghuyaen who has been sick ever since relieved of the cares of office, last March, died about two weeks ago. He had been at death's door for weeks and his demise ; wasliourly expected. John L. Sulitvan, the Boston pugilist and Mrs. John , are having a divorce suit in progress in Boston. Sullivan claims that be has received cruel and abusive treatment from his wife. That's too bad. Boston ought to- rise up as one man and protest against the contin uance of this "croci and abusive treat ment" against her pet. Queen Victoria has just Celebrated her 66th birth-day. England has en joyed the sway, beneficent and other wise, of nearly 60 sovereigns, and ex cept nine, Victoria Regina is the old est. She belongs to a long lived fam Hy, ani the Prince of T7ales wiS prob ably be an- old man. before he becomes King. The Chrverius (pronounced G?uveers) ^firul is continuing 1er drag along. The defence is-now on the stand, and if it has as many witnesses- as the State the trial wflf be prolonged for some weeks. The proof is- pwcry circumstantial, and from the wellknew* tendernessof juries toward murderers, there is- not the lightest probability of nix being con victed. Some days ago, a man named Suy % "der^J^ral pension^ Tork^ created quite a ripple of excitement by asking to have his pension claims can celled as he had entirely recovered from the effects of his wound. When it was found that his pension- amounted to $72 per moma-, therejRta-* ^ntfeatatjon_o_f genera! surprise, and the entire affair was incomprehensible, until it was dis covered inat the man was crazy. V?ctor Hugo, the great French wri ter died* May 21st, and all France is mourning his loss. The Senate, Cham ber fo Deputies, Municipal authorities, all unite in paying homage to-the dead. In- the language of a euiogist, for the past sixty years Victor Hugo bad been the admiration* of France and the world. Hago was bom in 1802. In 1817 he presented his-first poem to the French' Academy, and nuce then his literary career has- ever been upward and on ward. The fighi- Between Messrs. Mowry and Walker of Charleston for the Coi lectorsbtp. of the port waxes warm, warmer, warmest. From present indi cations each of*the above named gentle men will' continue to*grace private life a ?bife longer?Mr. Walker, because Senator Butler opposes him, and Mr. Mowry, because facts- connected with . his private business have been brought to the attention of Secretary J&inniog which wiU most probably destroy any chance he may have for success. The new railroad which- is to run from Greenville te Laurens- and which ia already graded, bas been-sold to tbo Georgia Central which is extending its Hues largely io South Carolina. Charleston ought to have controlled that road if possible, and if the Mythical Midland could have been built, the G. & L., road would have naturally formed a link in the system. We suppose Charleston knows best what is for her interest, but it does look as if she were throwing away golden opportunities. Holiness meetings bave been in prog ress in Columbia for some days. We are not sure we know what holiness meetings are, but they are provoking some criticisms, even many preachers condemning this extra effort to convert the world. There is so much tbat is sweet and attractive in true Christianity, so much to recommend it to Intelligent humanity when presented io the simple j style of the Divine Master, that the | outer manifestations of salvation armies, holiness associations aod other cranks of the same kind look almost blasphemous to our eyes. 3Ir. Cleveland went to New York Saturday to participate in the ceremo nies of Decoration Day. If he does not win any more glory in this trip than in the one ho made to Gettysburg last month, he had better stay home. The Republicans are deepy disappointed by his conduct on that occasion. He did not shed a tear, nor go into hyetericks, did not make a star-spangled-banner speech, in faet he did nothing but ride over the field very quietly, ask a few questions and go back to Washington j Tbat was too bail. One sad-eyed Re- j publica? mournfully asks "why was tbc j war fought? Ah' why! We cannot j answer the question, but would be glad ; to know why the average Republican j editor goes into such a tantrum at the j prospects of peace between the North i and South. If Mr. Cleveland had made j a fpeecb at Gettysburg, a ?a L?>gan or i Blaise, abcsing the South, or had en tered b to a tirade of slander against the Confederacy while in New York, it would have been ait right with these patriots. But he does not do that and hence these tears. THAT "EDITORIAL." Since seeing N. A. T.'s criticism, we Late re-read our article oo the Black - ville Meeting, and fail to see anything inconsistent in the opinions there ex* pressed. There arc many persons who cannot condemn an act without also condemn ing the person who performs the act, and who, while censuring (he supposed wrong, must make a personal attack upon the iperpetrator of tbat wrong. We think that a man may be fanlty in some of his ideas- and, may be, in some of his acts, and still be an estimable member of society ; and can very readily conceive of one doing what we strongly condemn, and yet be an admirable char acter. In criticising wrong, we think it best that the deed and not the man should receive the attack, especially if the wrong is one about which there may be an honest difference of opinion ; and we have endeavored to follow that plan in whatever fault-finding we may in dulge. There is no reason why two men should fall out and abuse each other simply because their opinions do not co-incide on all matters, and there fore, while we condemn Morgan's ap pointment and are confident that Capt. Dawson did a grave wrong to the State as well as to himself by urging it, we fail to see why personal attacks should be made upon his politics or his honesty because of it. The charge that the State press will not criticise the News and Courier be cause it is afraid to do so, is not sus tained by facts. We can conceive of no newspapers more independent than those of this State. Clarendon News. Nine convicts were sent to the Peni tentiary last week. Mr. J. L. Grantham's new store is complete and he has taken possession. There will be an ice cream festival at Dudley's next Friday, 5th instant, for the beoefit of the Baptist Church. The Manning butchers have gone fishing, and there is a beef failure. Dr. Dinkins is building a new bouse in Manning. ?? --T_ _ ParlingtonJS#*T8. The new-*?Stfrn"bell in Florence is cracked .? Tha Georgetown excursion carried a large crowd from Florence and sur rounding country. __China berries is said by the Florence Times to b^asoyereign remedy against cut worms. Lightning struck a bu?Idnrg^Q^Flor ence last Tuesday wrecking the building" and setting it on fire. The Florence Times has its engine set up and "t is now working all right. There are 13 prisoners in jail await ing trial. The Darlington merchants close at 7 P. M. except on Saturdays. Kershaw News. The Camden Council have called for bids for bai; ding the Town Hall. A t the Firemen's annual parade in Cam dea- last week, the Council were conspic uous by their absence. The merchants come in also for criticism in not allow ing their clerks who belong to the white company, to turn out. Court opened yesterday with Judge Kershaw presiding. A rattlesnake measuring 5 and a half feet in length, II inches in cir cumference and with 13 rattles, was killed near Camden last week. The Camden boys have organized a base ball club. Another shooting scrape occurred in Lancaster County, at Heile Gold Mine, by which one if not two lives were sao rificed. A white mao named Cunning ham, after quarreling with a colored man named Valentine, drew a revolver and fired at the ratter, whom he missed but the ball struck and killed a white man named Bowers. Cunningham then fired three more shots at the uegro, two of which took probably fatal effect, and he succeeded in making his escape.? Kershaw Gazette.. The County Poor. Below we give a statement of the ex penses of our county oo account of poor, for the year ending Sept. 30th 1S84 : Number of poor houses belonging to the couoty, 1 \ number of acres land attached thereto, 210 ; value of real es tate, ?1::5 ; value of personal property, ?25 ; number supported in poor house during the year, 6; number of persons relieved or supported during the year. 77; number colored, 30; number of white, 40 ; average weekly cost of sup porting each pauper, 83 cents; number of inmates unable to perform any labor 4; number aided out of the poor house, 71 ; total oost to county of poor during the year, including interest on poor house establishment, ?1,482.08 ; num ber supported in poor bouse preseut time, 6 ; assisted out of the poor bouse at this time, 71.?Kers?iaw Gazette. Dr. Joe Foster, a popular and suc cessful physician of Lancaster, has been brought to death's door by a terrible carbuncle on bis neck. The carbuncle had been lanced seven times, each stroke of the lance being made downward through six inches of flesh, and still no relief was obtained. To add to Dr. Foster's sufferings, erysipelas set in and he died on Saturday. Dr. Foster was surgeon of the 7th South Carolina reg iment during the late war. - ??- I I 1? -. Several days ago, says the Greenville Neics, a young man named Benjamin Verdin, whose parents live in Greenville county, suddenly and mysteriously dis appeared, lie was hoeing cotton in a field on his father's place with some hands, and after leaving bis work once or twice end laying down on the ground, walked a^ay toward the woods. Since then forty or fifty men have been un successfully searcbiog for him. He left without, money, coat or shoes and without any koown reason. He was a hard working, intelligent and affection ate boy about seventeen years old and had had no troubb with his family or anybody elte. Installation at Wedgefleld. Wedgkfield, May 25, 1885. . Mr. Editor : By request, ? write yon an account of the installation of the Rev. Mr. Gar ri sa as Pastor of the Wedgefield Presbyte* r?an Church on last Sunday. He has accep ted the call of lbi3 Church, of Tirzah in the Providence neighborhood, and of Summerton in Clarendon County. Using Methodist phra seology, he has a splendid circuit, and they have a wide-awake Christian man for a cir cuit-rider. He le to be installed at Som mer ton on the first Son day in Jane, and at Tir sab on the second Sunday in the same month. I beard him preach a few Sundays ago on the "Providence of God." ? hare heard many of the great preachers in our country, many who tickled my ear with their high-flown beauti ful sentences and their magnificent oratory, bat this man quietly went down into my heart, melted me to tears and helped a poor sinner to reel that "Tho He slay me yet will I trnst Him," helped me to believe that "only good can come to those who love and trust God" when tho in Hie wisdom He oft times leads His creatures out of the warm sun shine into the darkest night, ofttimes prevents the waves of sorrow anddistrust to rollover them, until on al? the broad expanse of ocean there is no rock upon which they can rest their weary seals, no place of comfort or safety ; but amid the raging of the billows and. of the roaring of the storm He is ever near to gently whisper to our helpless souls "Lo it is I," and to stretch out Hie hand to save. "Above the tempest wild I hear Him say Beyond this darkness lies the perfect day, In every path of thine I lead the way." The Presbyterians are to be congratulated on the manner of grouping these three Churches and on securing the services of a Pastor so fitted by nature to build up and prosper his charges. On the occasion of the installation there were two services on Saturday. The Rev. Mr. j Bean preached at 11 o'clock on the subject * 'For me to live is Christ.' ' He had a good con gregation, and well instructed them with an earnest practical sermon. In the evening, though it was raining, a smail congregation assembled and the Rev. Mr. Law preached on the subject "What have I to do with Thee, Jesus thou Son of God." Though we were few, the services made ue feel that twere better for us to have "Something to do with Jesus." On Sunday morning the Church was full to overflowing. There were a number of people from Sumter, some from Providence and some from Privateer. The Rev. Mr. Law preached from the text "And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the King of Israel between the joints of the harness." His sermon well set forth the doctrines of his Church. In closing, the minister reminded the congregation that the bow was drawn, the arrow upon the string and the aim upon us was sure and certain; exhorted the people to take heed bow they beard>the word of God, that the shaX^say not strike them like A hab jj^rTuisobedient spirit. After his. sermon be called oa Mr. Garr?s to rise and asked him and the members of the Church the ueaal questions on such occasions. The questions appear to be simply an agreement before the assembled congregation oa the part of the Pastor for good honest, Christian service, and on the part of the members, for his main tainance and support. After these solemn promises the Rev. E.G. Smith was called upon to deliver the charge to the Pastor; this h did most happily. He exhorted the Pasto first of all to be a man of prayer ; that thereof coald be m> success witbont it ; then to study; said that was why there were so many with out charges; said that a minister had no 4ime for loafing, fishing and hunting ; then exhorted him to work ; that there was always something for an earnest Christian to do. Then to preach the pure gospel of Chrj*r, aud not endeavor fogniate or speak ^softly of the sins of his peopTeT ^jj^UgJjUn e awaken ing of their souls. ? Then followed the charge to the members from the Rev. Mr. Bean. He told as of some of the difficulties with which ministers bad to contend, and earnestly plead for the support of the Pastor ; not only pecuniarily, but en courage him by giving to bis preaching ear nest attention ; by working with him in the interest of the Church ; confide in bim and make bim a friend ; as we tell the Doctor our bodily ailments, and the Lawyer our troubles, so we must confide to the Pastor our trials and spiritual needs. There were three additions to the Church on this occasion. At night, the Rev. Mr. Smith preached to a crowded honse. After the sermon communion was administered. The Methodist minister took part in the communion services, be hav ing railed in his appointment on account of this meeting. After the close of the services the Pastor requested the prayers of the people in his behalf. May God prosper both be and bis Church, and "gire him many souls for his hire." WaoGErtKLO. A Farmer's Letter. MAGNOLIA, May 28, 1885. Sir. Editor: Now, while it is raining, I will write you a few thoughts from this village which, I think, has not bad a place in the columns of your improved, improving and welcome paper for some time. Rain has come at last, but I fear that we are to have too much of it. Oats bave been seriously injured by the drought. Winter lasted so long that the planting business is behindhand. As the saying goes, the farmers are under the weather. Their failure has been the re sult chiefly of want of rain in due season for a series of years ; a disaster over which we bave had no control, and for which we should recebe sympathy. The failure of rain, bow ever has not been the only cause of our want of success. Many thoughts crowd upon my mind upon the subjects of our difficulties, em barrassments and failures ; and the measures and methods necessary to be adopted for our relief, but I am warned to make this a short article. Your essayists before the Sumter Agricultural Society presented many points which the farmers should read, mark, learn and inwardly digest. The salient points) were, the importance of rotation of crops tc| prevent exhaustion of land, the turning under! ofpeavines, *c, in order to enrich the soil,a and the need of procuring and using the !at-1] est and most improved labor-saving imple-1 ments. Nor did the farmers' club, as a means of furthering their interests in the way of com bined effort, and the advantages to be derived from an interchange of farming experiences, fail to receive a due share of attention. I hope that this society may accomplish all the good desired by its projectors, but its sphere of operations will be a restriction upon its usefulness. Of all agricultural organiza tions I think the Grange, or Patrons of Hus bandry, was the model. I fear, however, that the Grange in these parts is dead beyond resurrection. Its purposes were, not only to afford opportunity for interchange of thought, for receiving and disseminating agricultural information, for elegant social intercourse, where Ceres and Pomona beid high court, but for making available all the advantages of united action where were pledged and given actual, mutual, brotherly aid, when needed. The Grange, however, wrought its own un doing by introducing the credit system and earn ing it too far, and this at a time when a series of annual famines were crippling the farmets. Moreover it has started up a coun ter combination of merchants and factors which is injuring the planter to this day. Thequestion of labor is a very important one. The source of the labor that we at present chiefly utilise is, in my opinion, about to fail, and we will be compelled to look else where for help, or do the work with our own hands Scarcely any but the poorest and most dependent can now be hired. Many able-bodied hands seek and find otbereroploy men?s, as collecting turpentine, working at saw-mills, running shebangs, 4c. Many, too, as soon as they acquire a little education, be come feachtrs,- preachers or lawyers. Farm ing to many of them seems to be regarded ss the last, lowest and most disgraceful occupa tion. Fes* Wre a religious (?) meeting, to be .protracted for one month, is being carried Ott every bight, and which all our farm bands must attend. Tbey lose sleep and make it up through the day by complaining of being sick I This is a very busy season for such a strange, and, as far as I can, in all charity, judge, uncalled for infliction upon the farming interests ef the community. No uncommon religious movement seems to be at the bottom1 of it?just an annual custom. Some think it a conspiracy to raise wages or to injure the farmer. It can hardly be for concocting any. political deviltry, as was of old. The good behaviour (if such there be) of these people is not the result of all this religious ieal or de monstration, but dependent upon the whole some laws that the people of the State have at last been permitted to make and execute. To cut this communication short, it looks as if we will have to do onr own form work, and I think it would be better for us. Let us not be ashamed of, or above our noble calling. Let us wear a cheap garb to distin guish us. Economy is the watchword after industry and perseverance A PLAIN FARMER. A Remarkable Editorial?Crops Heathenism in South Carolina Pic Kic. MANNVILLE, S. C.} June 1, 1885. Mr. Editor. Your editorial of last week with the caption "A Remarkable Meeting" bas been read, and to one who has seen both sides of the Morgan affair shown up, it appears quite as remarkable as the Black vi! le meeting. Dawson endorsed Morgan's policy, but not Morgan's man. In similar manner yon en dorse Dawson, but condemn bis actions in the appointment of Morgan. Remarkable! Re markable! Try that editorial over, my friend, and see if you can't make the whole thing more compatible. The crop out-look is encouraging. There recent rainy spell has interfered witb effective work, and* planters are putting in their best licks to catch up again. There is some sickness in the neighborhood. A tfnioo meeting at Bethany Church has just closed. The subject of Missionary Work was freely discussed, and your correspondent was surprised to learn tbat there are spaces of fifty miles between here and Georgetown without a Baptist Church, and is, therefore in a state of heathenism. I have twice passed over the country on this side of the Pee Dee to within twenty mites of Georgetown, and it is my impression that I saw several Cbnrches, of what denomination I am not prepared, however, to say. Can you of some of your exchanges tell me Just where this un-Godly land is situated? The annual pic nie at Rose Hill comes off* on Thursday. Indications are that it will be a huge affair. N. A. T. [For the Watchman and Southron J A Question for Eoctors. Kr. Editor ; As your paper is so serviceable to the public as the medium of news, opinions and discussions interesting to aft trades and callings, may I ask you to publish the follow ing question in your next issue, propounded to any member of the medical profession who may be kind enough to answer it : Is it net a violation of the code of Medical Ethics (and improper anyway) for one physician or his wife to'pay voluntary visits to .the cases of another physician, especially when no motive for such visits appears except to criticise the treatment thereof, or to- gain information concerning the same ? M. D. State of South Carolina. [NTY OFSUMJERr-?-J Court of General Sessions, May Term, 1885. To Bis Honor Judge Fraser, Presidili*/. The Grand Jury respectfully submit the following report : We have not deemed it necessary to make a general examination of the Public Onices and Buildings, as we did so during the February Court. We will state, however, tbat we visited the office of the County Commissioners and made inquiries npon different matters. We were courteously met by the Clerk, Col. T. V. Walsh, who informed us that repairs have been made both at the Poor House and the Jail, and that the Board has done all in its power up to this time to improve the con dition of both. The floor of the second story of the Jail has not yet been rei aid?this being one of the matters heretofore presented? owing to not having procured suitable plank. He also stated tbat the Board? had endeavored to have the Public Roads put order?having expended $100 for tools which have been put in the bands of sub-Commissioners. We are glad to know thai in some portions of the County there are marked improvements in the roads, both as to condition and width. But there is still room for further improve ment ; and, we regret to know that two of the roads mentioned by the Grand Jury in our last report as being in bad condition are still unattended to, vis : the road from Beriot'e Cross Roads to Reynold's Mill, and the road from Gail lard's Cross Roads to Rey nold's Mill?both in Spring Hill Towoship. We again call the attention of the Commis Bioners to these roads. We also again call attention to the importance of keeping the roads open of a proper width, and urge that vigorous efforts be made by the sub-Commis sioners to have all roads properly laid out, and to punish those who persist in depredat ing upon the public roads by plowing or using the road to turn in. We present a bridge on the road leading from the pulic road near W. J. DuRant's to Mnldrow's crossing, in Concord Township as being in a dangerous condition. We also call attention to the bridges at Muldrow's crossing as having been damaged by fisher men building fires upon them. This habit of making fires upon bridges, is, we learn, pre vailing elsewhere, and we suggest tbat the County Commissioners take some action to deject and punish the guilty parties. r Our Publi? Schools need improving. The buildings in many cases are uncomfortable, and not suited for the purpose. There are complaints of irregular hours by the teachers as well as scholars ; and we would urge upon the Trustees as well as patrons to try to raise the standard of the Public Schools in the Connty. _^ ^?The bonds of the two Trial Justices not submitted to us at the last term?Jus. H. McLeod and W. J. Beard?were presented for our examination, and are satisfactory. We would call the attention of our members of the Legislature to the irregular prac tice which seems to prevail, of issuing com missions to Trial Justices aud allowing them to assume these offices and continue in the discbarge of their duties without giving bond. None of the Trial Justices of the County have come before us for examination of their books, aud we have, therefore not made the examination as appointed by us for this term. While we are pleased to note the compara tively small number of criminal cases brought before us, we regret tbat almost all are a peculiar class of crimes such as Larceny, and Burglary and Larceny ; and we believe that there will be no material improvement until a different mode of punishment is prescribed for such offenses. We suggest to our mem bers of the Legislature the advisability of taking some action looking to the adoption of the whipping post, or some punishment other than impisonmeot. We beg to acknowledge our appreciation of the kindness of your Honor iu facilitating business and securing our early discharge, in consideration of the busy season ; and also of the other Court officials. N. G. 03TEEN, Foreman. May 25, 1885. AN ORDINANCE. ?xti?ed "An Ordinance, to Reorganize and R?gulait the Polite Force bf the Town qf\ Sumter, and to Define their Duties." Be it ordained by tbe Intendant and War de?s of tbe Town of Sumter, in Council as sembl?e and by authority of the same. SEC. I.?That tbe Police force of the Town of Samter, ehall consist of One Chief, One Assistant Chief, and as many regular and special Policemen, as may be necessary for the preservation of peace and good order. SEC. II.?Tbe Chief of Police before en tering upon the duties of his office, shall gire bond in tbe sum of Three Hundred Dollars, With sufficient sureties, to be approved by tbe Town Council, for the faithful perform ance of tbe duties of bis office. SEC. III.?That it shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to organize the Police force into the most efficient working organization practicable, to preserve the peace of the Town, to prevent crime and detect and bring to justice all offenders and violators of Town laws and Ordinances. That it shall be his doty to attend all fires by day and night, and to exert himself to the utmost of his power, to keep good order, and to protect the property of the citizens from loss or damage, and eball have power io the discbarge of these duties to put on duty such a number of special Police men as he may deem necessary, over whom he shall have exclusive control, subject to tbe orders of the Intendant. SEC. IV.?That the Chief of Police shall make a report at 9 o'clock of each day (Sundays excepted) to the Clerk and Treas urer, to be by bim entered upon a book, kept for that purpose and laid before the Coucil, at each meeting, which report shall set forth the name, age, sex, description and pursuit of ] all persons arrested?tbe offences for which they were arrested?the amount of money they had in their possession?whether con fined in the Guard House or hot?under what circumstances, and by what authority re leased, and tbe amount of fine collected from each. SEC. V.?That tbe Chief of Police shall have power to suspend or arrest any of bis subordinates, but shall within twenty-four hooi'8 after ens pension or arrest, report to the Board of Commissioners, the facta with the cause thereof, and he shall promptly report to the Intendant, all complaints made to him against the officers and policemen. SEC. VI.?That it shall be the duty of the Chief of Police, to be upon the streets of the Town during the entire day, and at such times at night as may be necessary for the proper discipline of the Police force and tbe quite and peace of the Town. That he shall from time to time pass tbrongh the streets, lanes, alleys, squares and public lots, and grounds of tbe Town?to observe all nui sances, obstructions and impediments there on, or on the sidewalks thereof, and to cause the same to be removed according to law. That he shall Immediately report to the Intendant in writing, any defects be may dis cover in any of the streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, drains, ditches, gutters, bridges, etc., which in his judgment require repairs and shall see that employees at work on tbe streets are discharging their duties faithfully. That be sball keep a copy of all Town Or dinances io a book, and it shall be his doty to enforce them at all times, and to be vigi lant to detect and bring to punishment all offenders against tbe same, and shall make a written report to Council at each meeting, giving full particulars of each violation thereof. SEC. VII.?That it shall be tbe doty of the Assistant Chief of Police to ride through every portion of the Town, daring the night, to observe tbe condition of the lamps,, report* ing those which may fail to be lighted, or which may be in bad condition, to detect and prevent crime, and protect the property of its citizens as far as possible?to ring tbe town bell, or cause it to be done every hour from 6; o'clock P. M. to 6 o'clock A. M.?to visit each policeman on duty, at least once every hour during the night and promptly report I all dereliction of duty to tbe Chief of Police, j and va case of fire, it shall be his duty to .cause fbe alarm to be sounded and the loca tici of the fire to be made known to the dif f?rait fire departments. SEC. VIII.?That the regular Police shall be on duty from 6 o'clock P. M. to 6 o'clock 'A. M. under the direction and supervision of the Intendant, Chief and Assistant Chief of Police, and shall aid and assist tbem in the discharge of their duties and in enforcing tbe laws of the Town, and the following rales are adopted' for the direction and government of Policemen. 1. ?That prevention of crime being the most important object in view, his exertions most be constantly used to accomplish that end : be must examioe and make himself per fectly acquainted with every part of bis post, and vigilantly watch every description of person passing fits Way. 2. ?He must to the utmost of his power, prevent tbe commission of assaults, breaches of the peace and all-offences-about to be com mitted. 3. ?He shall inspect every part of his post at least once every twenty minutes, in order that any person requiring assistance, may be enabled to find him by remaining io one place. The regularity of inspection thus en joined, shall not prevent bis removing to any particular place, if his presence be required but he must satisfy bis superior officer that there was sufficient cause for such apparent neglect. 4. ?It shall be hisduty to examine carefully in the night, all doors and gates of dwellings, houses and stores, and to see that they are properly secured. 5. ?He shall strictly watch- the conduct of all persons of known bad character. He shall note the time of the appearance of any person of known bad character on his post, and the circumstances attending, and tbe premises that said person may enter, and re port to the officer on patrol. 6. ?When any person charges another with tbe commission of a crime, and insists that tbe person charged shall be taken into custo dy, tbe policeman shall require tbe accuser to accompany bun as a witness, along with tbe aecused to the police station bouse. Should the officer be an eye witness to the fact, be sball make tbe arrest and not require the ac cuser to accompany him. He shall then with as little delay as possible, return to his post and inspect tbe same with great care, to see that no depredations have been committed during bis absence. 7. ?He shall give his name or number to all persons who may inquire. 8. ?He must never use bis baton except in the most urgent case of self-defence. 9. ?Policemen must not walk together or talk, with each, other or with any other per son when they meet on the confines of their posts, unless it Is to give information to a citizen, or to communicate information ap pertaining to the department, such communi' cation to be as brief as possible. 10. ?No policeman shall leave his post or Station until properly relieved, except in case f extreme illness, when be shall report him* lelfat the station-house to tbe officer ?n corn nan d, or in case of arrest or guarding a pris* ner to the s ta tien house. l?.?It shall be the duty of policemen on ight duty to walk their poste continually f nd if convicted of any neglect of doty, such s being found asleep, having any unneces sary conversation with any individual, being off their beat or in any manner not comply ing with the instructions or orders given them by their officers, they shall be liable to be fined, suspended or discharged. 12. ?On the least noise or disturbance the Policeman on duty nearest tbe same, shall instantly repair to the place where the noise or disturbance occurs, and quiet tbe same, and if any breach of the law has taken place, he shall arrest the offender or offenders, and if he needs assistance, or is opposed io tbe performance of bis duty, he shall give tbe proper signal, and all policemen who may be in bearing sball forthwith proceed to his as sistance. 13. ?.Policemen will report to the officer of ; the day or officer on patrol all violations of Corporation Ordinances. 14. ?It shall be tbe duty of every member of the Police, who shall arrest anyone, to at tend tbe Police Court, tbe next morning, for thepurpose of giving evidence in tbe case. 15. ?Policemen are required at all times, when on duty, to bein the prescribed uni form, to observe profound silence while on duty, to be obedient and attentive, to observe the passing events of the day while off duty, in order to make themselves more useful as policemen. 16?Order and decorum in every particular, must be observed by tbe patrols in their rounds. SEC. IX.?That the special Police shall be put on duty by the Intendant, (and by the Chief of Police as provided in Sec. Ill of the Ordinance) at such times and in such num bers as tbe emergency may require, and while on duty shall be subject to all rules and regulations prescribed for the government of the regular Police. While on duty all mem bers of the Police force will te required to observe the following rules, viz: 1. ?Toba polite and respectful to all per 80D8. 2. ?Not to engage in any discussion. 3. ?Not to drink any intoxicating liquors. 4. ?Not to enter any Bar-room except to quell disturbances. 5. ?Not to use profane language. 6. ?To remain standing or walking. SEC. X.?That the pay of the Police force shall be as follows : Salary of Chief of Police per month, $50.00. Salary of Assistant Chief of; -Police:per month, $33.00. ZH , Salary of regular Policemen per' month, $27.00. And pay of special Policemen, $1.00 per day or night while on duty. SEC. XI.?That no person will be elected or appointed upon the police forc? nnless 1. ?He is a citizen of the United States. 2. ?He has been a resident of this State during one year next prior to bis application for election or appointment, and is a resident of the Town of Suinter, at the time of such application and election or appointment. 3. ?He has not been convicted of any crime punishable by confinement in the State pris on. 4. ?He is not less than twenty-one, nor more than fifty years of age. 5. ?He is in good health and of sound body and mind, and of average physical strength. 6. ?He is of good character and habits. SEC. XII.?That any commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer or private of the police force may be punished in the discretion of Council either by reprimand, forfeiture, and withholding pay, not exceeding fifteen days for any one offence, or dismissal from the force on conviction of either of the follow ing charges to wit : 1. ?Of refusing or neglecting to pay any just debt contracted while a member of the police force. 2. ?Of any act of insubordination or dis respect to bis superior officer. 3. ?Of acts of oppression or tyranny to ward those under bis command. 4. ?Of neglect of duty. 5. ?Of violation of any of the rules of the police department. ?.?Of neglect or disobedience of orders. 7. ?Of absence without leave. 8. ?Of any conduct injurious to the public peace or welfare. 9. ?Of incapacity?mental or physical?or of any breach of the discipline of the force or act or conduct prejudicial thereto. 10. ?Intoxication t ?l be punished most se verely and in almost every instance by removal from office. SEC. XIII.?That no member of the police force shall in the Station house or elsewhere while on duty drink any kind of liquor, or, (except in the immediate performance of his duty) enter anyplace in which intoxicating drink is sold or furnished. No liquor of any kind or intoxicating drink shall, upon any pretext be introduced into the Station-bouse, except when'advised by a physician, nor shall smoking be allowed at any time in the public office of a Station-bouse. SEC. XIV.?That no member of the police department shall- leave the Town without per mission from the Chief of Police, with ap proval of Intendant. SEC. XV.?That any member of the Police who will charge or receive any fee or other compensation other thao his legal salary, for services rendered or to be rendered, unless with the knowledge of the Intendent or Chief of Police, shall be discharged. SEC. XVI.?That they shall not compound any offense committed against their persons or property or withdraw any complaints unless permitted by the Intendent. SEC. XVII.?1.?That the Police shAll keep strict order at Depot. 2. ?Shall prevent loafers and boys from obstructing the^ platform and the Waiting Rooms. 3. ?Shall not allow Drummers for the Ho tels or Vehicles to get on the trains, but shall make tbem wait off*the platform. 4. ?A Policeman shall be in attendance at every passenger train, at least fifteen minutes before said train is due. 6.?Policemen shall arrest all persons car rying concealed weapons. SEC. XVIII.?That the Assistant Chief of Police shall report to the Chief of Police, when relieved, anyand all occurrences while on duty. SEC. XIX.?That the Chief nor Assistant Chief of Police shall in no case employ as a special policeman, any person who has been discharged from the police fores for neglect of duty or drunkenness. SEC. XX.?That this Ordinance shall take effect from dato of ratification, and all Ordi nances or parts of Ordinances conflicting here with are hereby repealed. Done and ratified in Council assembled and under the Corporate Seal of the Town of Sumter the 8th day of Hay, . D., 3885. MARION M OISE, fL. S.] Intendant. C. M. Hobst, Clerk k Treasurer. Ifew Advertisements, !."!! WILL FIT. I W* Y ARE STYLISH. I Ilii I WILL PLEASE YOU* TES MEN'S FINE 8HOE8 HAND-MADE GOODYEAR STILTS MACHINE SEWED. MADS BT MTHAWAY, SOULE * HARRIR8T0V. ALWAYS RELIABLE, these goods are made la all tbe Leading- Style* and Seid Ertrf where by flrit-elaw dealers. We see first-class Stock and employ noti ? but skilled workmen. As we hare had more and longer experi ence In Geedyear Welts than any other manufac turers of MKJTS FINE SHOES, It Is acknowledged by aU that we take the lead. Ask your dealer for the HATHAWAY, SOULE ? HARRINGTON 8 , if fou are looking for a good article at a medium price. Rose leaf, Fine Cut Navy Clippings and Snuffs ???? ?Ib D. B. ANDERSON, Attorney at Law, SUMTER, S. C. SUMTER CEMETERY. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Lot holders of the Sumter Cemetery Asso ciation will take place on MONDAY the 8th June next, at 5 o'clock P. M., at the office of the Trial Justice. Officers for the ensuing year are to be elected and other important business to be transacted. J. B. ROACH, President. J. W. Dargan, Sec. & Trees. Sumter, June 2, 1885. S~~WRiT? roe AMPLES OF DRY GOODS CEO. Hi C. NEAL & SON, Baltimore A Holltday Streeta, BALTIMORE. MO. ATKINS5 MILLS, Mayesville, S. C. THE UNDERSIGNED will have bis WHEAT MILL in operation by tbe 20th >f May. It is one of STRATJB'S QUEEN OF E SOUTH, and has FRENCH BURR STONES of tbe fiirak quality. His FEED MILL is in splendid condition. It turns oat the best of feed, directly from tbe unshucked ear, thoroughly grinding and mixing tbe shuck, corn and cob, and thereby adding at least 25 per cent, to the feeding value of tbe corn. Patronage solicited and satisfaction guar anteed. J- E. ATKINS, April 21 Mayesville, S. C. STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. AMEETING of the Stockholders of the Snmter Park and Agricultural Associ ation, for the purpose of liquidating the debts of the Company, will be held at Secretary's Office on MONDAY, 1st JUNE, at 12 M. By order of Board of Directors. CHAS. H. MO?SE, May 19-2 _Sec, and Treas. Maj 19 m FORJALE. sulk cows, Always on hand. H. E. THOMAS, Wedgefield, S. C. O'CONNOR'S BAKERY BOOMING-. The undersigned informs his friends and pat rons that he has RE-OPENED HIS BAKERY, and is now located in the STORE ADJOINING B. J. BAB?ETT'S, where be will keep a FULL AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of erery article to be found in A FIRST CLASS BAKERY. He will make a specialty of FRUITS, CONFECTIONERY AND FANCY GROCERIES. He is in daily receipt of fresh goods. A continuance of past farors ?8 respectfully * elicited and satisfaction guaranteed. F. J, O'CONNOR. April 14 CHINA GIVEN AWAY FREE -BY D TJCKER & BULTMAJT. Pieces that cannot be bought for less than 75 f cents at any Crockery Store. Worth 60 ? i cents each. Ton can get them now without any cost. USEFUL PRESENTS 6IYEN AWAY I 1 Beautiful imported hand-painted DRESDEN CHINA PLATES, CUPS AND SAUCERS, MAJOLICA PITCHEBJ3r-*wj PLATES AND PICELE DISHES, with each pound cas Gem CI? Batt?i Mr! Each piece of Cbinaware is worth all you hare to pay for this Celebrated and Well \_ Known Brand of Baking Powder. ~^ Take a half dozen cant and secure a Complete set of plates or cups and sou* cert, at once. DUCKER & BULTMAN, May 26_ - NOTICE. ON AND AFTER JUNE 1st, our store - will be closed at 7 P. M., except Satur days. Orders to r?c?ire attention same day, sboald be left at the store not later than half past fire is the afternoon. We shall continue to keep a fall line of Choice Groceries during the Summer months, and by so doing we nope our friends will send in their orders early and often. Respectfully. DUCKER & BULTMAN. May 26_ The Latest ! FEESH ARRIVALS. LOWEST STOCK REPLENISHED -DAILY*?;? Since announcing the arrival of my SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK, I have been daily receiving New Goods of the Latest Styles^ which are being displayed at : Prices Lower than in the Early Spring. CALL AND SEE The Prettiest Goods OF THE SEASON. A. A. SOLOMONS. s3s m Ssa y g May 26 3. ? CARR, NEXT DOOR NORTH OF MONAGHA?TS, Main Street, Sumter, S. C. OFFERS A CHOICE STOCK, EMBRACING DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES, BOOTS AND SHOES, NOTIONS, CANNED GOODS, TIN-WARE, WOODEN-WARE, &c., &c., Sec. All of which will be sold at the same low prices, that have made this store popular with cash buyers. The patronage of the public is iavtited. J. B. CARR. / D. J. WINN, -DEALER IN Clothing, Piece Goods, Hats, Gloves and Gents' Furnish ing Goods and Underwear, Main Street, Sumter, S. C. I am selliog the CELEBRATED WEED SEWING MACHINES as follows: Plain Table, 1 Drawer and Cover, $20 Casb. $22, One-half Cash, baiane?. October 1st; ^ Drop-leaf, 2 Drawers and Coyer, $23 Casb. $25, One-h&lf Cash, balance October 1st. THE IMPROVED LONG ARM HARTFORD, the Best Sewing Machine , ever yet offered, at equally reduced rates and liberal terms. All oar machines aire warranted in every respect and satisfaction guaranteed in every parchase. Having no agents canvassing the country at heavy * expense, consequently we can save yon from ten to fifteen dollars by purchasing from as. We have our usual Stock of CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, NECK WEAR AND PIECE GOODS, and will be pU a!; all times to serve our friends and the public generally. May 19, 1385. 30. ? . \7| ? .