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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12. TIME AND ?. " We are two travellers, Time and I Through gay or gloomy weather And since he hailed me at my birth, . We're alway8 been together. He led me through the land of youth, He journeys onward ever, And helped my toiling footsteps climb The hills of right endeavor. We are two travellers, Time and I, Through harsh or happy weather. Unsolved the secrets of his soul, Though we have walked together ! He guards1 the mysteries of the world, Life,. Death, Disease and Sorrow ; Efe knows so much, so little I, And we most part to-morrow. - Wm. H. Hoyne, in South's Companion. The Le Conte Pear. The attempt ta give a description ol Ute resources of Thomas. County, .?d that portion which adds to the beauty, of Thomasville, as well as be? ing the most remunerative product in all Georgia, would not only wound the pride and institutions of the pro? gressive inhabitants of this part of the country bat would be talcing from this letter an item particularly- inter? esting to the readers of this paper all ! ?vcr Ute country. The Le Conte pear ls to Thomas county, and this section of Georgia, what the orange groves axe to Florida. T. E. Blackshear, who is president of the Le Conte Company, and who the success of this fruit is in a great measure due to, owns separately from the company's orchard of 100 acres, the grandest pear orchard in the Uni? ted States, if not rn the world. Ile took great pains to show your corres? pondent over his entire farm and ex? plain the phenomenal history of ti-is fruit Here is what he says : "The tree and its propagation can hardly claim an age reaching into the teens, and yet such is the widespread inter? est shown in the fruit and the tree which produces it, that, as Floiida can be called the home of the orange, so may Thomas County be called the home of the Le Conte pear. In 1856 Mr. John LeConte, a native of Liber? ty, one of the seaboard counties of Georgia, while North, visited Prince's nursery, near Albany, N. Y., and purchased, among other fruit trees, a seedling ft om the Chinese Sand Pear. When be returned to Georgia his little seedling was promiscuously stock into the ground, and no partic? ular thought given to it thereafter, ?pt receiving cultivation or fertiliza tion. During the troublous days that passed between 1861-65 the tree be? gan to bear fruit, but weightier mat ters claimed the thoughts of those who clustered around the old homestead where the seedling had been planted, and who knew of its bearing fruit. In 1866 the tree was loaded with deli? cious fruit, and it was not until this time that the tree was noticed. The new tree only resembled the Chinese tree in two respects. Its rapidity of growth, and its capability of being successfully propagated from cuttiugs. Just how, or just when, the LeConte pear (it has been so called in honor of Air. LeConte, who first brought the seedling South,) ob? tained its distinctive peculiarities, it is impossible to say. From its par? tial resemblance to the Chinese sand pear, the theory that it is a hybrid between that and some other variety, is quite reasonable, but whether a bee. toying with the sweets of the Bart lett, the Duchess, or the Side, bore their fertile pollen to enrich the bar? renness and staleness of the Chinese variety and thus formed the new one, . or whether a chance breeze took the , precious burden, or whether the new tree be Ute product of one of the freaks of nature, one fact is incontest? able, it stands to-day at the head of the pear family, and until some more perfect variety is evolved by a like cause there are none to dispute its proud position. A few years after the war closed, saya Jttr. Blackahere, the superinten- J dent on the farm where the tree had first started in the South, came to , Thomas county and brought a few ' cuttings with him from the parent tree which he put out in the yard. The cuttings at once took root, grew rapidly and soon began to bear fruit. As soon as the fruit made its appear? ance it attracted attention. The tree too, was remarkable, being hardy, of wonderful rapid growth and entirely, exempt from blight, and free lrom the inroads of parasites, while they bore such prolific crops that all other vari? eties were distanced. The fruit itself compared most favorably with the best known varieties, and as it could be produced with such certainty, and in such quantities, competitors were p!entiful. But witfi all the good qualities be? longing to the tree and its fruit, .neither sprung at once into popular favor ; so oft-in before had new vari? eties come before the public with loudly vaunted claims which test have put to flight, that a prudent people took hold of the new candidate very gingerly at first. But, as years pass? ed, and neither the tree nor its fruit were visited bv the enemies of the pear family, the truth and justice of the claims of the LeConte vere recog? nized. Therein the LeConte excels. In rapidity of growth it shows a decided superiority over ali thc other known varieties, not only of the pear family, but of all other fruits as well, while it begins to bear at an age at which other pear trees are mere htfiplings. Cutting? have taken on as much as 14 feet of new growth the first year after being put out. This is, of course, a phenomenal growth f<?r even this phenomenal tree, but six to eight feet is an average growth each year. The trees begin to bear at six years old with ordinary care, while if they have special care in cultiva? tion and fertilization, they will begin to bear at four years old. In point of hardihood, vigor and freedom from blight, its claims are even more wonderful. During the j past 10 years, when the eyes of nur- j Hciymen everywhere have been upon j the tree and its fruit, and among; the j hundreds of thousands of young trees, j not a single case of blight has been j developed, and no parasites have j Wen found to molest either the tree, ; or its fruit. In point of yield its claim are more ! wonderful ?till ; upwards of 30 bush- | els have been gathered from one tree from a single crop, and 25 bushels j is not an unusual yield.from a 10 year j j old tree.* Taking i'Cf tftrshels, which j h a low estimate for a 10 year old tree, as an average, it will double, yea, treble all other varieties. The size and quality of the fruit is all thal could be expected from even tuis phenomenal tree, while in ship? ping" qualities it yields to none. Sin? gle specimens of the fruit have been produced tfrat tipped the beam at one pound and seven ounces, while an average crate will Bhow nearly, eig?it ounces per pear, The fruit, while hardly equal to the Bartlett, is deli? cious, finely flavored, almost without seed or core, and entirely free from the woody, coarse taste that is often present in other varieties. The ship? ping qualities of the LeConte are fully equal to those of the California pear, which-is all that need be said cn that point. The ease with which t!>e tree caf* be propagated is one of its stronger claims to popular favor. Cuttings put into the ground with ordinary care, and with ordinary cultivation, will show, on an average, oue vigorous tree to every ?ve cuttings. No other-variety of the pear can be so easily or so rapidly grown. The time at which the pear ripens gives it a practical monopoly of the market for nearly J two months of the year, j The fruit ripens for shipment early iu July while other pears do not come on thc market till nearly two months later. r . The most important thing lil this industry is the money that can bc made out of it. While many will desire a few trees to supply fruit for home use, others will desire to plant for shipment, sn? others will wish to propagate the youug trees ?for sale. In addition to its shipping and eating qualities no other fruit is half so delicious wheu evaporated or dried. The presence of saccharine matter is so marked that when evap? orated it forms a coat of sugar around the fruit which makes it a tidbit for the gods. Mr. Blackshere, being the- pioneer of this fruit, says there are two sources of profit in the Le Conte pear orchard-. One the sale of fruit, the other the sale of young trees, and that the average yield is about 15 bushels, and commanding an average price of ?3.50 per bushel. In answer to the question if it was an exceptionally fine pear, he said, *lt is a fine flavored pear.' 'It is not the best. The Side, which is a small pear, surpasses it iu flavor. So does the Duchess-many prefer the Bartlett. It is a splendid fruit, however. Its flesh is sweet and juicy, and will melt in your mouth. There is none of the 'woodi? ness' about the core, that is the fault of the California pear. Indeed, it has very little. It is a fine shipper, lt has a firm skin that does not break or speck easily. On the stand it will outsell any other pear, from its hand? some appearance/* This is the hardiest fruit your cor? respondent has ever seen. It re? quires but very little attention, and if there could be some way to get this pear started iu the Northwest noth? ing on earth could prevent il from being a success. On account of the sap continuing to run \n February, the cuttings eannot be shipped north, bot, if some way, artificial, to get the cuttings or seedlings and preserve them until they could be planted in the Northwest, one year would give the root, and their perpetually as? sured. This winter it has been cold? er in the South' than ever before. These trees have been frozen, and * the roots hare been incased in ice for several days and the tree was not hurt in the least. From Mr. Blackshere's home orchard he averages from $150 to ?200 per acre from' his 'ord trees. Special Gorre?poiideiice io ?he Min neapoliis Tiibune^" ... ?SL IN MEMORIAM. At the recent Quarterly Conference of Wedgefield Circuit the following committee was appointed on the memoir of Rev. \V. F. Wright, hereto annexed; J. R. Phillips, R. J. Jones and J. S. Folk : j ~:~ * S WILLIAM FRANCIS"" WR?GHT was born of Christian parents, in Suteburg, Sumter Co., S. C, .March 18th, 1813, and died at his home near Providence, in Sumter County, Aug. 18th, 1886. He joined-the Church in Camden, in-1831, ander. Rev. SumueL.Capers ; be experienced change of hear', the same year, and soon after. was appointed Class Leader. In 1845 be was licensed to exhort through the Rev. Mr. Zim? merman, at Providence Church. Bro. Wright was a pious man ; he held a solid and satisfactory experience of religion from the beginning to tbeend. lie knew that his Redeemer liveth, and rejoiced in a bright future. Ile grew in grace as he grew in years, and his path shined more and more into the perfect day. He walked with the Saviour day by dav, until "he was not, for God took him." Bro. Wright's last exhortation was at his "dear old ProvidenceCburch," in 1884, where he had held his membership for more than 40 years. Failiug health prevented him from regular attendanceat Church, but on pleasant days his seat was always filled unless pre? vented hy sickness, and it was a benediction upon the whole congregation to see that ven? erable old soldier ai his post there, drinking in the divine waters of life as it flowed ftesh and free from the sacred stand. Bro. Wright's courteous and modest Chris? tian character won the affection of all ; and while he had broad Christian views he was devoted to his Church and its interests. During Bro. Wright's la>t illness, on one occasion he said to his youthful pastor, plac? ing his blinds upon his head imploring God's blessing upon him and his labors, ''Let no man despise thy youth." Bro. Wright was aware of his approaching end, viewed it calmly, and spoke happily of his future home ia Heaven. He- gave encour? aging words to those of his relatives and friends who watched him so closely and atten? tively during his las? days on earth. He said a few days before his death th;it the G40th Hymn was closely associated in his mind dur? ing his last illness. "How firm a foundation ye saints of the Lord. Is laid for your f?ith in his excellent word. What more can he say than to you he hath Said ? You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled." Just before j>H3*in;r away be paid, Jesus was with bini and lhere was no "mistaken crown laid up- for me," and Unis passed over (lie river one of our pillars of Zion shouting. Victory ! Vickory ! Glory ! Glory I Special Notice. The price of the New Yoi " Weekly Star is reduced to one d/Uar for one year, postage paid. At that price it is the cheapest weekly newspaper published in the world, because it is the bes". I ts size (10 pages, ) i's varied and interesting contents and the quality of j piper and typography make it superior to j any similar publications. For these reasons, also, the cost of the Weekly Star is greater than that of any weekly paper sold at the same pr.ce, but its large and rapidly in creas- ! itig circulation enables it to make the reduc? tion. - - -- Copies Free. The publishers of the Ainericn Agriculturist will fbrwMrd a copy free to every person who has been a subscrit-er to the Ameriron Ayri- j culturiyt, but is not now one (provided they j send their natue On a postal card), to the cud j that they may see the great improvements . that have been made ia this periodical. I Amount Paid Out by Prater nal Societies in 1885. The amounts paid to the depen dent beneficiaries of deceased mern hers of fraternal societies, in 1885, are known in each community where these societies exist, but few ap? preciate the enoimous aggregate of all these small disbursements in one year. We estimate that the total amount is not less than* twenty mil lions annually.* The four largest pay? ing societies and'.the amounts dis? bursed by each in 18S5, are as fol lows : Kniftht3 of Honor.$3,153,000 A. 0. United Workmen. 2.566,000 American Legion of Honor. 1,935,500 Royal Arcanum. 1,260,500 Total.$8,915,000 Thus it will be seen that four of I the leading societies pay out neatly nine millions annually. If to this total we could add the amounts paid by the uumerous small fraternal so? cieties, we have no doubt the sum would be more than doubled. Kev. L. D. Bass. At a conference of Dudley's Baptist Chnrch, Clarendon County, held on the- 19th inst., tbe following preamble and resolutions were j adopted : WHEREAS Rev. L. D'. Bass has this da}' tendered bis r?signation as pastor of this church, where for two years or more be has labored so earnestly and faithfully; and whereas we are grieved to part with one we lore so well.; therefore, he it Resolved, That we tender bim our heartfelt thanks for the work of the past, and beg God's blessings to accompany bim in bis new .field of lahors. Resolved That we recommend him -?s an : earnest Christian, a zealous worker, a true fiiend, and one who is ever ready to advance the cause of Christ. Resolved, That these resolutions be inscrib? ed upon our minute book, and that a copy of ? the same be sent to each of our country pa? pers and the Iitpiist Courier for publication. Done bv order of the church iu conference, Sept. 19tb, 1836. A. H D. CHANDLER, Mod. J. N. HODGE, C. C. FOR^SALK HALF A DOZEN FINE YOUNG HEIF? ERS. Will have calves during the next mouth or two. The heifers have ?rood blood and are with calf by half Jersey Bull. Apply to J. R. PHILLIPS, Four miles East Providence Church, Sept. 28._ FOB SALE OR RENT. ADESIRABLE FARM (tbe late residence of Gen. Guignard Richardson) ofahout one hundred acres, with a good two story dwelliag house and all necessary outbuildings, about one mile from Sumter Court House, S. C. Terms accommodating. Applv to A. WHITE, Sept. 28._Agent. FOR SALE. MILK COWS ALWAYS ON HAND' H. R. THOMAS, Wedgefield, S. C. FOR SALE, AFiNE PAIR OF LARGE WELL matched and ' well broken oxen and a log cart._H. R. THOMAS. Attention Cotton Ginners, THE UNDERSIGNED WILL RUN THE Duplex Gin yaw Filing Machine during the ginning season and answer all calls promptly. Work guaranteed. References plentiful. Can sharpen 60 saws in 3 hours. J. Sf. REID, . Mayesviile P. O ., or Sept. 14. Residence, Gn-ge's X Roads. ~LDfflBER_F?R SALE, 0~A AAA FERT "LUMBER FOR ?OU^UUU S*1* at A. S and W. A. Brown's7 Mill, situated on the road leading from Bossard's P. O. to Pine Ville. Will be at the Mill Tuesdays and Fridays to serve those wishing Lumber. . Yalia? Lais at Prifate Sale. 102 acres, known as the Vinson Tract at Catchall. 50 acres, ?nown as the Cato Tract at Catchall. 164$ acres, known as the James R. McEach ern Home place in Spring Hill Township. 1 acre land with Dwelliag House and Store at Gail lard's X Roads. \ Terms easy. Aoply to \ I 1 MOISES & LEE, Jan 5 ; Alt'vs al Law. CUKES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAKNESS, CHILLS AND, FEVERS, MALARIA, LIV?a COMPLAINT, KIDNEY TROUBLES, NEURALGIA AND RHEUMATISM. TT is Invigorat- |T gives NEW ing arid De- gwP'w? LIFE to the Hghtful to take, gpF* ? whole SYSTEM and of great value PT V v\l b^ Strengthening as a Medicine for L V*?\| the Muscles, Tcn v/eak and Ailing K&gs* \l ing the NERVES, Women and Chil- S"?f?. I and complctciyDi dren. Kjasfe J gesting the food. pONTAINSS ?pgj A Book, 'VoMca,' ^ no hurtful ff ???^| ^y 1 ea d i n g Minerals, ic- cori> a, Jj??k js physicians, truing posed of carefully IV pSpQ hov/ to treat de? selected Vegeta- S VS\YJ cases at HOlvlE, ble Medicines, fe wVra rna:!cd, together combined skill- ? with a set of hand fully, making a \\ somec&rcisby new Safe and Pleasant ^ Keliotypcprocess, Remedy. . on receipt of io c. For hy Bli Droc-'sts .:<?l Greer*. SIUMII-? tti<6 <!?H?'T nair you ti.-; fcw-ji VOM.VA COKttiAL, remit ?l.ttti, a>i a ruii size louie will Lu ?ut, ciiAr;-...-* ?>.i;.t. Mt KI: iK.'ti ON:.Y KV Volina Drug and Chemical Company, BALTIMORE, JIJ>, U. S. A. DRESSED A fall supply of Seasoned Dressed Lumber on hand, cx>nsi?sting of FLOORING, WEATHERBOARDING, CEILING, CASINGS, STYLING, &c, -ALSO The Various Kinds of Moulding, STANDARD CUT LATHS. A full assortment of ROUGH IA7MBKI?. Vv c will endeavor to keep up a full supply of Dressed Lum? ber, making it a specialty. H. HARBY & CO. A u if 3-1 Potash Victim. Cored by S. S. S. CAUTION. Consumers sliould not confuse our Speci?c reith Hie numerous imitations, substitutes, potash and mercury mixtures whicli are got' ten vp lo ee?, not on tlieir oten, merit, but o:i the merit of our remedy. An imitation is always a fraud and a cheat, and iltey thrive only as they can stealfrom Ote article imitated. Treatise on Stood and Skin Diseases mailed free. For sale hy all druggists TUE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Brauer 3, Atlanta, Ga. ?BBanBsaDBEBSsiBannEas SL vs. POTASH. I hf?vc had Wood po?son for tea years. I know I have taken one hundred bottlrs of iodide of potash in that time, but it did me no good. Last eummer my face, neck, body and limbs were covered wi:h sores, and 1 could scarcely usc my arms on account of rheu jcatjsm in my shoulders. I took S. S. and it has done me mere good than ali other medi? cines I have taken. My face, body and neck are perfectly clear und clean, and my rheu? matism is entirely cone. 1 weighed 116 pounds when 1 began the medicine, and I now wei^h. 152 pounds. My first bottle helped me jreatly. and gave me an appetite like a strong man. I would not bc without S. S. S. ior several times its weight in cold. C. E. MITCHELL, W. 23d St. Ferry, Kew York. 1-,-EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD AVAIL U|W " ?i!y7^B^^Bfc^\ Himself of the advantages offered at the 1 4* 'TC' 'ffl^fo^Q BRYANT' ST^?SSTCOLLEG^ADL?R EUSI" I l \ D Tl 01 M17C Q^^j^RS For acquiring a thorough and practical train Ltf Jj UDliVLiDD Jim fl inS io business affairs. y^V^I "^jflBwHT With improved and enlarged facilities, we [L \ajfr**^M<y,B"^^^^^KBHB^ announce our Twenty-Secoud Annual Opening fl^M H T w 1 V H |f #1 f\ for the reception of pupils. ^UBJ^UMLHH^^^^^JB^I The curriculum of study embraces a thorough ??J^?r- 1 ^vV'^^B preparation for business affairs. EB fTT7T T 17 r^T^" iflfl^l The proficiency acquired by our many pupils Bf^B J_| ]_[ fi j j ?/ O C/ /^^fl during a period of over twenty years as educa P/*Nj| '4Li tlJH tors ?^ Jou?^ *s our strongest commendation. LV^LnKmnaK^SnnB I Pupils enter.at any time. For circulars, cat |P^\^19 TH^vSI^Px rt'??uesi terms! &c-- ca" on or address Sept 3 .Nos. 6 4 8 N. Charles St., Balto. ASHLEY SMALL GRAIN SPECIFIC. The S. G. S. is the cheapest, and tbe best, and the only Specific Fertilizer for Small Grain on the Market. The S. G. S. has been used all over our Southern States for the last three years, and has given great satisfaction. ASHLEY ASH ELEMENT, Of superior activity and efficiency ; a cheap and excellent Fertilizer for Small Grain, especially when used with Cotton Seed or manure to supply Ammonia. ASHLEY COMPLETE GARDEN FERTILIZER, Delivered free ; specially adapted to Roses, Geraniums, Pansies, Flowering Annuals, kc. For terms, directions, testimonials, and for the various attractive and instruc? tive publications of the Company, address, THE ASHLEY PHOSPHATE CO. St?0t 23 Charleston, S. C. The Largest and Host Complete Establishment South. Established 1842. GEO. S. HACKER & SON, O?ice and Warerooms, King, opposite Cannon Street. CHARLESTON, S. C. Manufacturers of DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, AND BUILDING MATERIAL. A Nif DEAL EVERY ONE IN SOUTH CAROLINA wants a new deal in Stute politics, there? fore I thiLk it wise to get un a new deal in the SEWING MACHINE TRADE. I have succeeded in getting the apene}' for The New High Ann Lavis Vertical Feed, which is known all over the world lo be the lightest running, ujosi practical and simplest Machine made. IT IS EASILY UNDERSTOOD by those not accustomed to running sewing machines, and beginners can easily accomplish work on it that the most skilled cannot approach on any other Machine. Hence I offer FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD FOR ANY SEWING MACHINE That will follow the DA VIS through its vase ranye of practical and fancy \corh. It is gotten up on the most scientific princi? ples, and will last a life-time. See ii before you buy and you viii have no other. I.ara selling a number of these machines, and always keep a targe stock on hand. Will be pleased to show them to any one tlial will call, or if they will write me I will hare one of my operators take a Machine to their hoRie, and give full instructions. I also sell the HOUSEHOLD, which is THE BEST UNDERFEED MA? CHINE MADE, and is only excelled hythe "New High-Arm Davis Vertical Feed." WM. BO?tI.\, June 29 Main Street, Sumter, S. C. DRUG-GI ST, (UNDER MUSIC HALL,) SUMTER, S. C. IS RECEIVING A NE1V STOCK -OF Everything Pertaining to the Drug Business, Including Mmm, Toilet c? Fancy Mi Ht has a full stock of Winter Garden Seed -Especially TURNIP SEEDS OF ALL KINDS. Prescriptions Cu ref idly Com pounded. Will wait upon customers nt any time,* day or night, and when not at the store, can be found ?it the Uiunsou House. Juli 21. W. H. MARTIN. O.li?TCIIELL t SON, PROPKIKTOKS OF Tho Ivlerciiant Flour Mills AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS KO II TUB SALK CY COTTON AND NAVAL STOKES WILMINGTON, N. C. OFFER FOR SALE AT LOWEST PIUCES C li o?cc gr a?3 cs -FLOUR, own tuan* ft' cc. - AL--?), - Frosh Ground M KAL, HOMINY. CRACKED COLIN, &c. Selected Rivi) RUST PROOF S KED OATS. Selrctod Nori.ii Carolina atsd Maryland SEED RYE. All nur Goods ?ruar:mtoed best qunli-j ty and at. lowest prices. No charge for | deliverv" to Railroad. B. E. Mi TC HELL & SON. WWW 5 TOM mamm IMG0^ SCALES, i?#7*i?-A I'a:- 5.?""' '. . r- ?ri??:-. i'?.&&fr?i??$J$f?fJ$ "I -rc :>a:.? ai..J ?wu? KvX, rr.d l'rice MM Vt- li -II iii - !.?.".: snj iiiii;'h;iL':;uii, A. V THIS PAPER ?Sl^nSS^SilSS ^?Ivi-rf.lsiiiRl?iiri'.'Mii !0 i>i>m..-.- Si.), wfrcrc ?Ur?vt?:WTi;? D. B. ANDERSON, Attorney at Law. SUMTER, S. C. Will practice in adjoining counties. Collecting made a specialty. CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST.. J. E. SU?RES, THE LIVE FURNITURE MAN, Would call the attention of his friends and the pub? lic generally to his LARGE STOCK OF , ^ ... , ? FIT UMT?RE -and CHAIRS of which he is receiving weekly addi? tions. Just Jlccticed, Another sup? ply of those cheap SPRING- BEDS, For comfort and durability they cannot be surpassed. You will find it to your iutcrcst to give him a call. -ALSO - Cloth and paper Shades, Wall Papering, Pic? ture Frames, Looking Glasses, Mat tresses; fcc, tc , down town in Hulhcrt's Corner l?iii-k Storp, Main Street, Sumter, S. C. Percheros! Norman Stallion HI A JO JR. JfiS(\ THIS KINK STALLION will ?T??3&stand at EPPERSON'S STA y?L???[]LK> Sumter, S. C., coniinenc rn:-^MuhdViv, September 13ih, and at Mayos vihY KI Du. COK LETT'S STAHLE on Mon dav, September 20th, remaining one week at ,.;<ch pince, and on earh alternate week from tne .hites above named. Major is a beautiful red ??av, sixteen and a half hands high, and weighs fifteen Ii uti died pound-- in ?rood con? dition. Wulks well under the saddle, and works admirably in harness. M:.j..r was bred and raised hy E. E. Dillon k Co, of Bloomington, Illinois. II. It. ADAMS. Sept 14 __ N.W,AYER & SON ADVERTISING AGENTS E-J^Q PHILADELPHIA Cor. Chestnut amt I?I*l>tb ?St?. Receive Advertisements for this Tanor. CCT'U?TrC P?rlifiWSPAPERADYEETISIIS CRCC Lu I iffiAI Ld at Lowest Cash Rates rnLC tt???tf AYER ? SON'S MANUAL G. W. C. DICK, D. D. S. Office over Bonn's New Store, ENTRANCE ON MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours.-9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5. Sept 8 _ J3STO. T. GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at IiAW, SU M I* ER, C. H., S. C. j/St- Col lection of claims a specialfv. June 20. u\w. ?ELORME Agent? -DEALER IN DRU & DIU, TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY AND ALL KINDS OF Druggist's Sundries USUALLY KliPT IN A FIRST-CLASS DRUG STORE. Tobacco, Snuff ?ind Scgars, GARDEN SEEDS, &C, -ALSO Paints, Oils, Varnishes, GLASS, PUTTY, &c. -AND DYE STUFFS, -o Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. The public will find my stock of Medicines complete, warranted geiiu ine, and of the best quality. Call and see for yourselves. E. STEHLE, Agt" Baker and Confectioner, FRESH BREAD, SWEET ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND CREAM PUFFS every morning?. SPECIALTY: PATENT BREAD, CINNAMON ROLLS AND MILK BISCUITS, every evening, between 5 and 6 o'clock. All orders promptly filled. To THE PCBLIC: BEWARE OF IMITATORS. April 13, 18S6. HOUSE PAINTING Zn First Class Style. IAM PR EPA REDITO FURNISH MATE rial of the best kind and fiuish up jobs in workmanlike manner, and no money required until work is completed. Any kind of work in the House-painting line, such as Walnut Graining, Oak Graining, Mapleing, Marbleizing, Wall and Fancy Painting in fiat or gloss work, Graniteing, Rough-casting, Gold or Brass Bronzing, Staining, and Varnishing in any shade. AH jobs will be promptly dealt with. Address LEMUEL R. DAVIS, May 19 Sumter, S. C. j. BTKILLOUG-H, Manager of Lodden & Bates' Southern House has opened an office in Sumter. Leave your orders for Musical Instruments aud Musical Merchandise. Yo i will find in stock Domestic, White and New Home Machines, Oil and Needies for all Machines. J. CHESTNUT REV?LL, August3 Manager, mi! ii Hi The TAYLOR & COX STEAM FIRE EX? TINGUISHER for Colton Gins, is the best protection against loss by fire. Beats insu? rance. Cheap, insjantaneoiii, effectual and reliable. Send for circulars and full particu? lars. Agents wanted. Good pay g i ven. J. N. SUTHERLAND, Belton, S. C. GIN SAW FILING MACHINE, The TAYLOR GIN SAW FILER is one of the best rt ade. Anybody can file Gin Saws with it. Requires no practice. Does its work as it should be done and ten times faster than by hand ?Every machine warranted. Price S12. Pavs for itself everv season. Order from J N" SUTHERLAND,* Belton, S. C. IF YOU WANT TO BUY an Engine, Boiler, Wood-Working Machinery of any kind ; Saw Mill, Machine Tools or Machinery of any kind for wood or iron working, do not fail to consult the undersigned, who has for sale all kinds of Engines and Boilersand Wood ana Iron Working Machinery, both new and secondhand, at prices that simply defy competition. Let me know your wants and prices will be named. If you want to sell Engine, Boiler or Machinery of any kind, de? scribe it and address ., Aug 3 J. N. SUTHERLAND, Belton, S. C. ICE CREAM SALOON. THE UNDERSIGNED has opened at the stand opposite the Law Office of Moises k Lee, on Main Street, formerlv occupied ny Cardarelli, and will serve ICE CREAM AND CAKE every day, and will also keep a choice line of Fresh .Confectionery, &c, and in? vites the gentlemen and ladies of Sum? ter to give him a call. . Families or parties can have their orders promptly attended to. and those, who desire eau prepare their o. u cream and have it frozen. Arrangements are being made for the open? ing of a First Class Restaurant about Septem? ber loth, at the same stand Meals will be served at all hours, lunches at nights, and oysters in any style during season. Fresh Fish of all kinds will be kept for sale from September on. Aug3v JACOB KOPF. E. P. RIDKER & CO. Have the Largest and Finest Stock of Foreign and Domestic Liquors EVER BROUGHT TO SUMTER. We keep everything from CIDER TO CHAMPAGNE. We would call particular attention to our LAUREL VALLEY N. C. Corn Whiskey. Something very superior. We feel satisfied that our facilities enable us to SUIT ANY CUSTOMER, Both in Quality and Price. Give us a call. MAIN ST., SUMTER, S. C., Oposite the To ten Pump, We also keep a full line of TOBACCO AND CIGARS. Sept 7 THE HO?ETWI?DSORJ^ j 211 KING STBEET. Four Doors South Academy of Music. CHARLESTON, S. C. ! rflRIS well appointed Hotel was opened for j the reception of Guests, March ist, 1S85, ? liv G. T. ALFORD, recently proprietor of j tho "New Ui iL'liton Hotel," Sullivan's Island. The "WINDSOR" is newly furnished I throughout, having Woven Wire Spring and ! Hair Matresscs on all beds Fronting on I King Street, with extendive Southern expos ' ure. making ! All the Rooms Dry, Airy ami Pleasant. To make the "HOTEL WINDSOR," what has long been wanted, a STRICTLY FAMI? LY HOTEL, No Liquors will he sold on the jiremiscs Rates, Si.00 to ?2.00 per day-Liberal terms made by the week or month. G. T. ALFORD, Manager. "MOORE COUNTY GRIT" Thc |;cxt Millstone in the World for Table Meal. Samples cf weat si>nt on application. Send for prices OR Portal.!? Corn Mills. i:i>per and Tudor Runners and Mill scoiu.**. Weare agents for KiuriiH'*, Boilers, Saw Milln. Cotton Hill*, rian.-rs, Shafting, linleys. A.c.. also for l?oller-JIill Outfit? which ??ave:.otn75cents for tho miller in every barrel of Hour he makes. Write stating what you want and terms you wish tohnv on. Give references. Address. North Carolina 3I?1 stonc Co., l'arkcwuod, 3Ioerc Co., N. C. A. J. CHINA, DEALER IK* Drugs, Medicines and C? liemicals. FINK TOILET SOAPS, HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES. PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, Ac. 4c. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES AND DYE STUFFS, GLASS, PUTTY, ?c. Full supply of Fresh Garden Seeds. April 9_ PAINT YOUR BUGGY FOR One Dollar. One coat gires an old buggy the blackest black you e^er saw and a handsome gloss without Tarnishing. It dries hard Iv. a few hours. No rubbing ! No varnishing ! No extra trouble. Each can contains more than enough to paint a carriage. Retailed at One Dollar per Can. For Sale by DR. A. J. CHINA. Glean Springs lierai later. Testimonials of Eminent Physicians of the State. The following are selected from many sim? ilar ones : DB. L. C. KENNEDY, of Spartanborg. writes the Proprietors : "The remedial qual? ities of Glenn Springs I have known for over forty years, and can attest to its value in Dyspepsia from gastric or functional derange? ment of the Liver. General Debility, Dropsical Effusions. Uterine Irregularity and Affections of the Kidneys and Bladder. To the last dis? eases I would particularly call attention, as the waters have shown large curative powers in these complaints." DR. 0. B. MAYER, of Newberry. S. C., says: "I have sent more than fifty persons suffering with Jaundice to these Springs, aud have never beeu disappointed in any case; they all speedily recovered. I cannot find words to express my confidence in the Glenn Springs water, as a remedy for the Liver, when functionally deranged. Dyspepsia, Dropsy, certain skin diseases, troubles in the Kidneys and Spleen, if produced by the Liver, have all, as I know, disappeared at the Springs." DR. JAMES MCINTOSH, President of the Med? ical Association o? South Carolina, in his an? nual address before that body remarks: "Glenn Springs, for diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, deserves to rank with any other on the contiuent." PRICE OF WATER. Per case of two dozen quart bottles, securely packed and delivered on the train at Spartan? borg, $4.00. Per gallon, by the barrel, delivered at Spartanburg, 20 cents. Per gallon, for less than a barrel, 25 cents. Address SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Glenn Springs, S. C. For sale in Sumter, by Dr. A. J. China. TRADEMARK- ^ REGISTERED 1528 Arch Street, Fiillad'a, P?. A WELL TRIED TREATMENT For Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Hay Fever, Headache, Debility, RJteumatism, Neuralgia, and all Chronic and Nervous Disorders. When 'Compound Oxygen' is inhaled, the heart has imparted to it increased vitality. That organ sends forth the blood with more force and less wear to itself; the vital cur? rents leave on their circuit new deposits of vital force in every cell of tissue over which they pass, and return again to the lungs for a new supply. This isa rational explanation of the greatest advance medical science has yet made. 'The Compound Oxygen Treatment,' Drs. Starkey & Palen, No. 1529 Arch Street, Phil? adelphia, have been using for the last sixteen years, isa scientificadjustment of theelements of Oxygen and Nitrogen magnetized, and the compound is so condensed and made portable that it is sent all over the world. DES. STARKEY & PALEN have the liberty to refer (in proof of their standing as Physicians) to the following named well-known persons who have tried their Treatment: HON. WILLIAM D. KELLEY, Memb er of Congress, Philadelphia. REV. VICTOR L. CONRAD, Editor Lutheran Observer, Philadelphia. KEV. CHARLES W. C?SHING, Lockport, N. Y. HON. WILLIAM PENN NIXON, Editor Inter Ocean, Chicago, 111. JUDGE JOSEPH R: FLANDERS, Temple Court, N. Y. MRS. MARY A. CATOR, Widow of late Dr. Harvey Cator, Caraden,N. J. MRS. MARY A. DOUGHTY, Jamaica, Long Island, New York. MRS. MARY A. LIVERMORE, Melrose, Massachusetts. JUDGE R. S.' VOORHEES, New York City. MR. FRANK SIDDALL, Merchant, Philadelphia. MR. WILLIAM H. WHITELY, Silk Manufacturer, Darby, Philadelphia, Pa. And many others in every part of-the U. S. Compound Oxygen-its Mode of Action and Results,' is the title of a brochure o"f nearly two hundred pages, published by Drs. Starkey & Palen, which gires to all inquirers full information as to this remarkable cura? tive agent and a record of surprising cures in a wide range of chronic cases-many of them after being abandoned to die by other physi? cians. It will be mailed free to any address on application. Address Drs. STARKEY & PALEN. 1529 Arch Street, Philadelpnia., Pa. SUFFERING WOMEN! Read what the Great Methodist Divine: and Eminent Physician says of Bradfield'sFemale Regulator! ATLANTA,. GA., Feb. 20, 1884. Dr. J. Bradfield: Dear Sir-Some fifteen years ago I examined the recipe of Female Regulator, and carefully studied authorities in regard to its composition, and then (as well ns now) pronounce it to be the most scientific and skillful combination of the really reliable remedial vegetable agents known to Science, to act directly on the womb and uterine or? gans, and the organs and parts sympathizing directly with these, and, therefore, provid? ing a specific remedy for all diseases of the womb, and of the adjacent organs and parts. Yours truly, JESSE BORING, M. D., D. D, Bradfield's Female Regulator is only intend-, jd for diseases peculiar to women, and for these is a Specific. Sold by all druggists. Send for our trea? tise on the Health and Happiness of Woman, mailed free, which gives ali particulars. THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO-, April 20 Box 28, Atlanta, Ga. LIENS, TITLES, MORTGAGES, BILLS OF SALE, BONDS, And Other Blanks in Variety, FOB. SALK AT THIS OFFICE. MST (LASS JOB WORK AT BOTTOM PRICES? tVCATIIM AND SOUTHRON JOB OFFICE inUCDTICFDC orothers.whowish to examina Hill kit I IvEHv this paper, or obtain estimates on advertising space when in Chicago, wilt find it on fila at ?5 to49 Randolph St., | A g fl O TUAHflC the Advertising Agency cf UUIllI ? I II M Hil Vi WELCH & EASON. -o WE ARE STILL AT THE OLD STAND, AND IF YOU WANT TO HELP US. NOW IS THE TIME. An order DOW is worth twice as mach to us as it will be at any other time. SEND FOR PRICE LIST -AND Mail us your orders and we'll treat you well WELCH & EASON"; FAMILY GROCERS. 185 and 187 Meeting, and .117 Market Ste. . CHAELESTON, K WULBERN & PIEPER, WHOLESALE GROCERS, AND DEALERS IN Prora? Lips, Toteo, fcc 167 and 169 East-Bay CHARLESTON, S. C. % Dec. 2_-" - - 6 S. B. THOMAS, Agt No. 320 KING STBEET, "". "" Opposite Liberty, ."'** Iii Wes, Paper LACE CURTAINS, L ? CORNICES AND UPHOLSTERY 6qoqS; WINDOW AWNINGS MADE TO ORDEJU CHARLESTON S. C. ' Dee ll_ o T. S. NIPSON^ Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Bags, &c. No. 233 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Particular attention given to Filling of Orders, and all Goods guaranteed M represented. Jan 6 x GEO, W. STEFFENS, WHOLESALE GROCER, Auction and Commission Merchant and Liquor Sealer. AGENT FOR The Finest Earns cured in the V. Ss Also Agent for GENESEO ROAD CART. Tbe Best and Cheapest on the Market. 197 EAST BAY AND 50 AND 52 STAT? Sra., (Auction Room State Street,) . CHARLESTON, S: C: ?f I ^3- Consignments Solicited. :'" Nov 25 : O ' PAVILION HOTEL, CHARLESTON) S. C. First Class in aU its Appointment*. Supplied with all Modern ImproTemeots. Excellent Cuisine, Large A irv Rooms, Otis Passenger Elevator, Elec? tric Bells and Lights, Heat? ed Rotunda. KATES $2 00, $2 50 AND $3.00. Rooms Reserved by Mail or Telegraph. Sept 16_ i . WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COL UMBI A, : S. O? -o-- . ? THIS NEW AND ELEGANT BOCSE, with all modern improVemeatt, U-ooff open for the reception of guests. ^ - - - S. L. WRIGHT & SON, Mav 6._Proprietor*. PATENTS Obtained,'and all'business rn t?hr U. S. Patent Office, attended to for MODERATE FEES. Our office is opposite the U. S. Patent Office, and we can obtain patents in less time th a a those remote from WASHINGTON. Send MODEL OR DRAWING. --WM*?? as to patentability free of Charge;' cnf?we make NO CHARGE ?NLESS'WB ?OBOSSIN PATENT. M ? ?: We refer? here, to the Post?aster?t|eg?pt. of Money Order Div.,-and to^officv?a Sof 4ne JJ. S. Patent Office. For circular, advice, terms and reference to actual clients ia your ewn State, or county address C.-A. SNOW k CO., Opposite Patent Office. Washington, D. C. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM the popular favorite for dressas tho bair. Restoring coter whan cray, o-id preventing Dandruff. It ?ear.se* tho sc4* *TV* tte heir falling, ?nd fa gorojoj Inn. SOc and $L60 atDft^tfafe - IThe best Cough Cure you can use, ?nd the best picy^tivp knoTvn. for Consumption. It CBresh?dOy psinVangall disonfettt?tThe Stomach. Bowels Limssi LiTer^l?dncyi Tenaty Organ? and allFcr.iate Compl?Sn**. Thereebfe and sick, strag <*??E" o geeist disease, and slowly drifting towards the jr-tivc. will in most cases recover their health by the thnely use of PACKER'S TOXIC, bat dclayfc<an? Serous. Take lt hr timo. Sold by ?rugfc?? in large bottles at $LO0l HINDERCORWS The safest, surest, quickest and best cure for Cora*? Bunion?, Warts, Holes, Callouses,<?c Hlndere^thrfr fur? ther cro^th- Stonaall pain. Givesno trouble, Make??? feet comfortable. Hlndereoma ?ure? vhentverythlnc ??se fails. Sold by Druggists at 15c HtSCOXdCCcuItX. FOUTZ'S ; * HORSE AHQ CATTLE POWDERS No H'M:RE will die of COLTC. Bors'or'Lrse F? TKK, it' 1-Y?n?7.*$ Powders are used Jn tune.. Foutz's K?wdcrswillean and preven* HoftCBoXJtKA. Fonrz's Powders will prevent GAPKS IX FOWLS. Foutz's Powders wilt increase the quantity Xii milk .?id cream twenty per cent., and mate the" tmteerHnu md sweet. . * - ' -*~ - Foutz> Powders will enre or prevent almost xvwrr J>TSKASK to which Horses and Canteare .subject. FOVTSrS PoW7>KKS WIU. GIVE SxTtSTjkCTlOS. Sold everywhere. DAVID "E. FOUTZ, Proprietor/' BAL TlilO RE, MD. WORE SHOPS WITHOUT STEAM POWER BY USING OUTFtTS.OP BASKS*' w? TOOTH machinery can compete ?teem power. Sold on trial*' Metal and woodworkers^endlof prces. ?llustrMcatalogneTree. Wt F. eV. Juo. Barne?Ca, Kockford, 111? Address No 2116 M ai o St. ADVERTISERS can learn the exact cost of any proposed line of advertising in American papers by addressing Geo. P. Rowdl& Cdt Newspaper Advertising .Bureau, \^ IO Spruce St., New York. . Send 10c ts. for 10O-P?ge pmmplOet? fields are scarce, but.tb^ Vbe->?te to SUn?>n A Co.,Portland, free, fall infonaatfc? ?eut Wt?? ?falcan do, and live? l^*b??win Pay _J V XJU them from $5 to $35^^'3S^}^ earned ov*r*50iu?day. ^^SR^SSS? not required. You ar* arc absolutely sure of sat? little fortunes, auaaw.^j