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^'?%?fc&(Ki ?tiherPost Office at Szimter, S. ^^^^^^^ggCQ^'eZcm Matter. - ^^^^?*?ff^ iwpie8t each ofocr subscribers to ex* ?^ b*s paper, and partka I^Sl^S^^Sf^^^^^da** upon ?t. This date aP *? w%ich the paper has ^^^i^'^?^?fee:'" Many of our subscribers will 5 see that they have paid in advance; ?^tl^v^ birt th?re ar? many otbers^Rho w??l discover BR^i^?-* T. Alford-"Waverly Hons?. . f||jP3? ,?teo.^Rowe? & Co.-To advertisers. Personal rj^ ^J^iJbms. H. Greeo^ Jrv has removed from *???^ 5 Few York to Chattanooga Tenn. t'->rWft;- had-'? pleasant' Call from'Col J. 0. : Brocky of Clarendon's few days ago. jt?fe'f - Ber. ?ad Hrs. H. H. Mood are in Sumter, ~ _ The many friends of Mr. Abe Rettenberg ; iure pleased to greet bim in Sumter again. :. - ; ~ > :!!?: Julian Barby and child. from Arkan |?: ; : - * ou> Tt to relatives in Sumter. ^--v??t. Horace Harby returned borne jester ^?C??^X^.;ifcy from a visit of t wo weeks in Charleston. ^%":?iv^l^^jfe' W. Ervin' Branson, bas gone to Dar ? ?dt^V'./--;angton.. on business to be absent about a ]k;-~*io- .week? ^v^- kiss Ella . Causey, who b&j been .spending i2?^?-. ;.>ome; time ' ia Sumter has returned to ber ? a?me in Hampton. Mis? Amanda Parsley, daughter of Dr. E. CPawtey.of Flemington, Florida, is on a ^^ ?^^tst?t to MissSudi^ Furman. " We bad a pleasant call a few days ago from ~* " Hr. X W^McCurry, of Camden, Who was * >. here taKog orders for Hon. S. S. Cox's v;:;;!.- "Three Decades of Federal Legislation." ^^^^^ Reboot and shoe bouse of M. Drake & i . ^ Son, ot Charleston, has an eincient represen* j v ^^>^V- tativein the person of Mr. Robert C. Lebby, j : 1'?f.that'cityvwho jras io Sumter last week.* * -; .: *IPr. John B. Richardson, oldest son of Mr. . ; ~ R. Richardson of our city? was on a visit to ^???0. 'S^*** parents here last >eek. Be isa conductor i^'?^X^V w?he Kast Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia .'^.;'^a*-3urst left Sumter on yesterday ?M0lf,wonong for the "Old ??orth State/' having ^^^J? ??de arrangements to go into the fnmber ^JSpj^Tbusiness for a Northern firm. His address ^ hereafter be SpoafSpring, N..C. Sf? O'S Ife-^H- Herrington, general representa? p^r<p'3~. tH^^Jbo Detroit ?ree. Press was in Sumter ^^0^^Si^we^ia?called to see os.- He is making ^^.^^?ia'toornf tie State for the purpose of writing &^5??^H?$p the; varions towns and cities in letters to P|&plt^'-'tat?paper, and several of cir citizens assisted '??m in seeing our city and getting data. ' He :. is an^agreeable gentleman and a Southerner, froto'Alabama. i TltOB will be bap?sm**at the Baptist ^?'iWy^l ^?fch on next Sunday, ^^ik? " ;: ~ - ? TOis?c?l entertainment will be giren at * ? . waideoce of - Capt. Atkins, at Ma?esv:lle, $^%i/.?y >Mk-next Friday evening. * ^^?SV:>:*; H. W. Mackey, the colored maa who sold '*'~'-f. -- it? fast bafe of new cot^>n here last fall, ?J?^ii-i-'^V-'v'?tt?fl^ht to tins office to-day several stalks of ^?^^i 'Joans cotton, -?pon which the third tier of . ~\Hr&. .'^ J?*e?h?vebegun to develope. '0?0. - newly elected Police and the Street Tn " fgetar weat on duty yesterday. A. H. W&^t-^w&jeto-.was'elected 2nd Lieutenant zn place oT C.S. Jones who declined, and S. F. Hurst wat elected in the piece of Weeks. ' / At.the meeting of the Grand Lodge of ^c- > Knight* of Honor at Beaufort, lately, Captain r^. ; ? ^ Delgar was elected Grand Dictator "?'^ji ' t??; JtlfoJ.SepresentatiTe to the Sopreose Jj^?ge^a? Mr. Harry Rettenberg was elected ' Grand: Trustee. <r Agreed to Close Stores at 6. ?S?! -"V We balbeen-shown a list of the merchants r;^;^?; . . of Sumter who have agreed .to close their --vi > Jtores at $ o'clock' in the afternooit on and ^^f^%;"Jfi?f Jane 1st. JCarri?ge of a Journalist. ;.JIr*1fr. J. McKeraH of the Marton Star was Z'^t'.?- ?arriei at Edgefield ou the 25th. to Miss A-^K-SWinot^a Cbeathaso, second daughter of Col. 0. F. Cbeatham of Ed gefiele. nt f _ AdvertisiQg Sumter. 3?r. Tracy Walsh bas recently gotten up sn "A ity?xiong ent?lop? fot the business bouses ' of ?trater, op?n one side of which is a sketch ttt fte ?6vantages of the City, and on the apper corner of the face side is the bnsi i^'card of the respective ?boases, f?e bas i ^- }>huxd 40,000 among our bnsiness men"- The ^- - printing was done by the two offices here. Jfes??rial Association. M?S?C HALL, May 1, 1&38. Toe Association was called to order by Dr. J. S. Hughson for the President. Minutes of the fast meetlug were read and approved!. . . [. The follcrif?ng Cominitiees were appointed : Committee on Little Girls-Miss E. E. Cooper, Miss Marnte Hughson. On CWleetioos-^Sisses Kell Hardin, Mamie Baeot, Jessie Moise, Anna Lee Witherspoon, Olive Hojt, Marion Mood, Harrie Kershaw, Fannie China. Committee on Music-Mrs. Henry Barby. Committee on Decoration ot Sion unbent Mrs. C. M. Horst, Jr., Miss Carrie Moses, Mrs. Dr. China, Harry Mikexl, Eilis Green, J. X. Spann, Jr. Committee on Singleton Burving G roa nd ; Miss Hat?e Nunamaker, Miss Marie Single . lon. B The Association directed the Mon naen t to be decorated by placing stands of Sowers I around the Monument. Cocnnittee on Programme and Arrange? ments-Dr. Hughson, Maj. H. F. Wilson, Mr. T. B. Fraser, Jr., Miss M. H. Girardeau( Miss Beck Blending, Miss Janie Mikeii. Coi. Joseph H. Earle was elected to deliver tile annual oration in May, 3 88?. The election of officers resulted as follows : . President-Miss Janie Mikell. [ Vice President?-Miss Carrie Moses, Dr. J. 8. Hagbson. Secretary-T. B. Fraser, Jr. Wednesday, May 9th, was appointed for Decora??od Day, and 5$ o'clock in the after? noon as the hour for meeting at the Ceme? tery. The change from the 10th, which bas heretofore been Decoration Day, was made on .ccouot o? Mr. White, the orator, having an official engagement as one of tbe Regents of the Asylum, to meet on the 10th. - Register Dots. The representative of the Columbia Register Was in Sumter last week and wrote a letter to that paper under date of April 25, from which j Wi, make the extract below. We are sorry we " did not have the pleasure of meeting the gen .tfetnan. The Register is a good paper, and weare glad to know that it is receiving lib? eral patronage here since the new arraagement by which it is the first daily that reaches Sumter every morning: I spent yesterday in Wedgefield. While it ig cot so large and stirring as some places I have visited, yet it has some attractions. The laad aronnd and for some miles distant from the town is as productive as? the State affords. Jfcr, J.' H. Aycock, ?prominent merchant as w-sll as farmer, ou 550 acres made 504 bales of cotton last year. Messrs. Thomas ? XcOatenen, on 600 acres, made about the same number of bales of cotton. They use tba best improved machinery. By the use of tile Corbin barrow they dispense with the ser ITicw offour laborers and three mules. The cotton worm very oftea makes its appearance, but tanners have learned to neutralize its work of destruction bj means of Paris green. H WAS ray pleasure spend last night at the Jervey House in Sumter, of the best hotels tn the State^ Sumter ?3 a beautiful place, and foll of enterprite. The improvements wi?hin ?ne past few years have been wonderful. The "Sumter Cotton Mills, the Curtis Carnage ?ompaoyvtbe Harby Lumber Mills and the Jfason Cotton Gin Manufactory, are among ?he enterprises that have increased the pros? perity of the place. Sumter is also celebrated for its" .excellent female institutions. Thev *re:not surpassed ia the State, if in the South. JT?'.Te* Drinkers, Friends and Cus? tomers : Come sud look at oar imported Japan Nov At the same time try a pound of Tea at ?t?>'"P^nj^M ssrviceabitf?n canisters. ;:S\:; Dr%s& & B?LTXAS, H ; WeddiBS Bella. '-'Another victim (?j.on the altar of matri? mony 1 : Another deserter from the ranks of the single, men ! Well, we cannot blame bim. : A tuan is only.half-a-man who has not found his fairer and better half. The. bells rang out (or if they did not they ought to have) for the nuptials of Mr. Harry A. Hoyt and Miss Florence Walsh, on last Wednesday evening, at the Baptist Church, tb* Rev. C. C. Brown officiating. If an over? sowing houseful of interested spectators, lovely weather, beautiful flowers, gallant groomsmen, and winsome bridesmaids, go to make up a wedding that should justly be termed interesting and impressive, this last matrimonial event carries off the palm. Add to these the handsome groom and his charm? ing, bride, and you have some conception of the pageant which it was our pleasure to wit? ness on the occasion referred to. The.follow? ing is a list of the attendants : Mr. B. Randall, Miss Lucie Walsh. Mr. Robert C- Lebby, Miss Maria Pearson. Mr. H. L. Shaw, Miss Nina Graham. Mr*.W. F. Shaw. Miss Emmie Mason. Mr. T.-Walsh, Miss Xmina Whitten. Mr. W. M. DeLorme, Miss Maude McBride. Mr. W. A. Mcilwaine, Miss Annie Flowers. Mr. H. M. Sanders, Miss Ida Rbame. Mr. D. J. Chandler, Miss Mamie Hagbsou. Mri W. D. Rice, Miss Emma Walsh. Ushers-Mr. W. M. Graham, Mr. R. L. Cooper, Mr. D. B. Anderson, Mr. J. M. Dick. Flower Girls-Miss Nellie Cattinc, Miss Amelia Lebby. Cushion Bearers-Miss Wilhelmena Bult man^Master Hoyt Stubbs. To the inspiriting strains of the organ evoked by the skillul touch of Mrs. Ohas. Heiser, the attendants Sled in and took their places, followed by the happy couple who met at the altar and exchanged their vows amid the solemn bosh that swept over the great array of friends as the minister stood op to bless and proclaim them "one." - Harry took no prolonged tour, but we dare? say he is just as happy as if he had. At Col. Walsh's hospitable home a select though large party of friends were gathered by spe? cial invitation, and there was a "feast of rea? son find a flow of soul," not to the entiie dis? regard, however, of the substantials, which continued until a late hour, so pleasant did the genial host .assisted by bis notable lady and their amiable daughters, make the enter? tainment. ^ The Watchman and. Southron begs t? tender its hearty congratulations to the n?wly-mar? ried nair, aod wishes them great happiness, dr- . ? ??'"?ri. Death. Mis. Elisabeth Abbott, widow bf the late Dr. H. J. Abbott, died on-Friday afternoon, April 27th, in her 7? rh ycar? an 3 was b?ried at Rembert's Church on Sunday. Miss Mary Margaret, daughter of Capt. J. F. M. Michau, of Swimming Pens, died, on yesterday morning.' She bas been affiicted for about 30 year? and has been a great suf? ferer during all tha.t time. The funeral took place at Bethel to-day. Religious. The revira! services which began about three weeks ago in the Baptist Church and were continued in the Presbyterian Church, came to* a close last Sabbath night. During the last week Mr.- Sayford-the Evangelist, who with the sweet singer, Mr. Towner, so electrified our community two years ago conducted the services, preaching, every after? noon and night. The interest deepened and Che congregations grew to the close and there was a g?n?r?t feeling .of regret when it was announced that the feast of fat things was over. Mr. Sayford has taken a strong hold on th? hearts of our people as a consecrated, earnest, ac? eloquent preacher, and bis presence with ns will always be"welcomed with heartiness. The result of these meetings ?3 highly grat? ifying in the quickening of the graces of be? lievers and in t*e addition of quite a number to the memberships of the different Churches. Mr. Sayford preached on Sunday afternoon for the colored people at the Shiloh Baptist Church, and on Monday night at the Imman? uel M. B. Church, both of which meetings jt were largely attended. ^ Ile left Sumter on yesterday morning, for Columbia, where he spent the day and went on to Tirgini3 and Pennsylvania. The old Methodist Church w??l be occupied for the last time on next Sunday, on which day Communion service will be held. On the Sunday following the new Church will be occupied. On the third Sunday it will be dedicated, and Bishop Duncan, Rev. H. F. Chreitzberg and other visiting ministers are expected to be present. The Sumter Police. Mr. Editor: The communication of "Prov? idence," in your last issue deserves some notice at my hands as my brothers, S. F. and J. K. Hurst.are peace officers. The facts con-, cerniog the occurrence related by "Provi? dence" (Mr. John Kingman) are as follows : On the*1 evening.in-question Mr. Kingman drove to the depot and stopped bis boggy by the platform at the spot always occupied by Anthony Bracy a colored hack man. Each backman has a certain position allotted to bim by the railroad agent. Bracy drove up and respectfully requested Mr. Eingman's drifer to move his positioc, when Mr. K. threateningly refused to allow his boggy moved. Bracy then called on Mr. Henry David, the attending policeman, to clear his station. Mr. David thereupon, and.by direc? tion of the Railroad Company's private watch? man, J. K. Hurst, proceeded Jo have his buggy moved. Mr. X. asked the policeman bis n?toe but the condition of Mr. X. and the manner in which be preferred his request caused Mr. David to pay no attention to him. J. lp. Hurst then said : "You are in the dis c&pab of your duty ; give him your name if be wants lt." David then told hi? name. S.. F. Horst, who ?s on' daty sp town, never saw Hr K. until some time cext day when he was approached on bis beat by the latter with a request to do him a favor. The writer also had a conversation whh Mr. 5. uear the 3ame hour. At that time be knew the name of the policeman at the depot and knew that S. F. Hurst had not been there. Mr. K- fears that his persenfti d??nculties with Sumter policemen will tend to widen the breach between "town and country." It is by such men as Mr. that tbi3 foolish breach was opened and is^ilgt open. It is by such mea as Mr. K., thougla built of Course on a far more elaborate scale, that a r?z ital equally foolish is carried OD betweeo the upper and lower parts of our State, resulting in the production of an enormous mass of local leg? islation while the interest of the people in general is suffering. Even our Federal Con? gress is not free from this despicable habit of subjecting the public good to the inquisition of personal spite. Hence we see that Mr. K. has very august company io Mr attempt to make his private grievances . o<-nse of po? litical animosity. Those who .ash into print to redress their wrongs are like the quarrel? some schoolboy who always requested h?3 an? tagonist to wait until he called his brother. The best wish weean express for Mr. K. is-in view of his conduct in this matter May the devil cut the toe3 Off of ail of his foes That he may know them by their limping ; for we are convinced he should be able to rec ognize his foes at a distance. W. T. HORST. Sumter, S. C., April 27, 188S. mmWm>-w I -- Entertainment at Harvins. Mr. Editor : I have been requested to say to you and to the readers of the W. and S. that an Ice Cream Festival will be held at the res? idence of Mr. J. A. .McClure, near HarviDS Station, Thursday night, Alayl?th, for the j purpose of assisting in the purchase of furni? ture for the new Church building, recently erected by our friends of the M. E. Church South, near Harvins. I would add that outside of the worthy object for which this festival is held, and which in itself should bring a large attend? ance, no prettier spot for such a purpose could be chosen than the neat little ?awn fronting Mr. McClure's tasty residence, set off by the snowy whiteness of surrounding cottages and the soft green of trees and grass. It is seldom that saw mills combine aesthetics with their other and more practical characteristics, but the mills of Messrs. Lokens & Reifsnyder are an exception, and a pleasant evening can be spent by all who come. A cordial invitation is hereby extended to the Watchman and Southron and all other Sumter friends. "AMICCS. The Farmers' College. WEDGEFIELD, May 1, 1888. To the. Farmers of Sumter Courtly: The Presiden! of the Farmer's Association sent ont among the farmers of the State a great number of letters of inquiry. ? The re plies to those letters developed the fact.that the great majority of farmers are dissatisfied with the action of the last Legislature ia re lation to the establishment of a separate Agri* cultural and Mechanical College} but ? great many, while wanting the cdll?g?, did not want the tares increased.' In this issue will be seen the address of the Executive Commit? tee to the farmes of the State. Therein is shown how an Agricultural and Mechanical College can be built without idcreasirig the tases and therein will be seen that we make war upon no existing institution. TheJno. C. Calhoun homestead and other property approximating $100,000 in value bas been bequeathed to the State by Mr. Clemson for the purpose of building a separate Agricultural and Mechan? ical College. To make this bequest available, the farmers want the money donated to them by the U. S. Government, which the last Legislature voted to the S. C. University against the expressed wish of two conventions of farmers. To make sure that the next Leg islatur?'will render unto "Cosar the things that are Casars" it is necessary that the farm? ers should poet themselves cn this issue which will be the absorbing one in the com? ing campaign and thus be able to instruct the people as to their rights. I appeal to the farmers of the County to give us their aid and co-operation ic endeavoring to secure for our children the same educational advantages that other classes enjoy and train them in more thoughtful and sc?entiEc methods of agricul? ture and bow td utilize the great resources of our 8t?to. Our fine forests are being cut down and hauled off to Northern factories and there manufactured into furniture, plowstocks, hubs, spokes, wagons, &c, then re-shipped and re-sold to us. Our young men caa run EL saw-mill, but they lack the training and knowledge of how to manufacture our splen? did woods into all their varied uses and thus tmen tip to our people other occupations and employment and keep at home the main profits of manipulating these products. And so our cotton factories can OD ly make the in? terior grades of cloth, they lack the skill of the trade, and so is lost to our State the greater profits derived from the manufacture af the higher grades. We appeal to the merchants and other class?s' who make their living by the sweat of the farmer to aid and assist us in the coming campaign, and in the farmers turn they will open up new occupations ancTnew industries and thus the business of your budding city will rest upon a surer and more lasting foun iati$n<Jhan now, when your securities are mainly On broken do?n mules and bob-tail oxen, and build ou a surer foundation the railroads which you are now inviting to open up our country and carry away more of our crude lumber, and which are being built by bonding towns and taxing our people to get money to build a few miles and mortgaging those few mileSto build a few more, and when completed they go into bankruptcy and lose all that our people have put into them. In order to get our own, the farmers must 5ght in the coming campaign. Let os go in with the determination to exert the full ioSu enee that belongs to our numbers, our posi? tion and resources and when once aroused let as not sheathe our swords' until we have as? saulted and destroyed the legislation which iubjects agriculture to heavy burdens in Drder to maintain high salaried officials in 50th State and Counties remembering always "Thrice is he armed, who hath his quarrel just." H. R. THOMAS, President Farmers' Organization. .m * % i??? Sumter Democratic Club. Sumter Township Democratic Cub met in Music Pall last night. President D. J. Auld, :n the chair. The call of the Executive Committee was read, nuder which the first business of the meeting being revision of the roll and reor? ganization of the Club, the same was proceed? ed with. The following officers were elected-and installed : John" T. Green, President. E. T. Windham,- first Vice President. R. M. Pitts, second Vice President. A. 8. Stuckey, Secretary and Treasoret. ' Altamont Moses, Member of County Execu? tive Committee. The ?omraiiiee on Revision of Roll reported 593 names on the revised roll, which after iisccssion and a rote of the Club, was decided entitles the Club to 23 delegates in Addition to one at large, and the following were elected. Col. J. D. Graham-Delegate at large. Delegates-J. H. Earle, R. D'. Lee, A. Moses, R. M. Pitts, A. B. Stuckey, P. P. Gaillard, C. I. Hoyt, H. F. Wilson, E. C. Green. D. B. Anderson, ?. S. Brown, E. T. Windham, J. H. McLaurin, M. Moise, E. M. Pitts, R. P. Monaghan, H. M. Reames, J. S. Hogbson, M. Sanders, J. D. Blanding, R. A. Brand, J. E. Ryttecberg J. T. Green. Alternates-J. S. Richardson, J. W. Brad? ford, R. F. Hoyt, R. 0. Purdv, H. Schwerin, T. E: Richardson, J. T. Wilder, J. H. Chand? ler, W. T. Shaw, F. J. O'Conuor. Privateer Democratic Club. Privateer Democratic Clnb met April 2Stb. Re-elected, W. 0. Cain-President. Frank Mellett-1st Vice President: J. C. Hodge-2nd Vice President. J. S. Dwight-Secretary and Treasurer. Frank Mellett-Sember of Col Ex. Com. The fellowing were elected delegates to the County Convention : W. 0. Cain-At Large. J. H. Furman, Frank Mellett, J. C. Hodge, W. G. Wells, J. S. Dwight, J. M. Kdlb, McDonald Furman, S. J. Bradford, W. D. Osteen. Alternates-J. R. Cain, J. W. Broadway, R. C. Tisdale, J. H. Cabbage, D. W. Osteen. Majority Primary was the sentiment of the Club for County nominations. As between Plurality Primary and Convention, the Club prefers a nomination by Convention. The following resolutions were introduced by Dr. J. H. Furman and adopted with but one dissenting vote : "As it has ever beeu a cardinal principle of Democracy that the office should seek the man and not the roan the office, aod that the best available talent should be secured for the same, and as Col. John J, Dargan has mani? fested eminent faithful??si aod ability io filling the office of Solicitor for this Judicial Circuit, therefore, be it, "Resolved, That this Club recommends his nomination for said office." Full meeti3g and ready for campaign. j. SCOTT DWIGHT, Secretary. Hampton TJemocratic Club. MECHAXICSYILLE, April 28, 1883. Hampton Democratic Club reorganized to? day, viz : * President-L. L. Fraser, Jr. Vice Presidents-H. Y. DuBose, Paul H. Wilson. Secretary-W. D. Fraser. Member of Executive Committee-E. H. Holman. Delegate at Large-W. R. DuBose. Delegates-W. J. McKain, E. W. Tisdale, Thos F. Baker, C. A. Shaw. ---i Shiloh Items. SHILOH, S. C., April 30, 1888. Mr. Editor: It bas been some time since you beard from me, but I am still living, and ? will give you a few notes. We are having J very fine weather now and have bad for last ! three weeks. Farmers have made a consid? erable change in the looks of our community, n that length of time. Some are plowing cot? ton, some are not, and the prospect is they won't until we get some rain. The frost last week seems to have given cotton a red eye, which will take careful attention to restore. Mr. C- T. Player, Sr., is doing a cash bus? iness in our little town now. He has a larger stock of goods than be has had" in several years. His health seems to be good. Mr. S. W. Truluck -was very sick on last week but is better. Mr. 0. P. Chandler is now suffering with sore eyes. Your correspondent had the pleasure of at? tending a union meeting at Bethel Church yesterday, and enjoyed it very much, espe? cially a buggy ride with a young lady in that section. CjuoD. St Luke Items. -ST! L?KS, S. C., April 30, 18S8 l?r. Editor : Since my last communication not a drop of rain bas fallen to quench the thirst of our almost parched up soil. Although vre bare not beard any complaints from our ! farmers, yet we can see such shining forth I from their countenances. Some of the cotton planted since-the rain has come ap-not to live, but to die at once. Ko sooner than it cracks the surface, it meets the burning rays of the sun, and there it changes its form to something different from that of the cotton plant. Elliott's is still on the way to become a place of importance. In addition to the nu? merous things mentioned by your corres? pondent heretofore, is a first-class steam mill. The engine has just been brought to Elliott's, and in a few days we hope to bear the toot of its Whistle, and the bumming of the saw as it cuts its way through those pine logs. Mr. Law is an "up and doing" man, and if Elli? ott's becomes anything at all, Mr. Law may credit himself With having "a finger in the pie." Miss Annie Law, who has been quite HI for som? time, is, we are glad to know, conva? lescing very rapidly ; it will not be long be? fore she will be able to take part in the pleas? ures of the season, kc. Our B. B. Club sustained a severe thrashing at the hands of the ?isbcpville B. B. Club on the 21st inst. We are glad to know such is the case, as we hope this defeat may cause the boys to take more interest in the game than they have heretofore. There was quite a gathering of married and single f?'lfts at Dr. Green's on last Thursday night for the purpose of bearing Clarence., Hand perform Some of his wonderful feats on the piano, bot this gentleman failed to put ?B bis appearance. As we have not heard of his whereabouts, grave doubts are entertained as t? whether such a man by that name exists. To compensate for the disappointment, some of the young ladies and gentlemen contrib? uted some music to the pleasure of these pres? ent. At the end of this social gathering it was concluded that although we did not bear the would be Prof. Clarence Hand, the occa? sion was enjoyed equally as well as- if he bad been there. The caterpillars seem to have taken posses? sion of everything around ot. They are any and everywhere, Some bf the trees iii the woods are literally stripped of all their leaves. Some parts of the woods look as if it was fall. Every dog has its day, so to speak. We guess the caterpillars are having their day. These unwelcome visitors have remained among tis much longer than a day. They have even gone so far as to enter our corn fields and* eat the small plant down to the ground. When their convention is held, we hope the motion will be made and carried, never to meet up with us again. C. S. L. Appointments of Sumter Circuit. First Sundav-ll A. M., St. ?ohh'e (Spring Kill); 3.30 P. M., New ?alroi. Second Sunday-ll A. M., Bethel; 3.30 P. M., Rembeft's. Third Sunday-ll A. M., St. John's; 3.30 P.M. New Salem. Fourth Sunday-ll A. M., Reraberi's; 3.30 P. M., Bethel. W. L. WAFT, Pastor. Wedgefield Circuit Appointment?. Those interested will please note the follow? ing appointments for preaching at the Church? es of Wedgefield Circuit ; Bethesda-1st Sunday, tl A M. ; 3d Sun? day, 3.30 P. M. St. Matthews-1st Sunday, 3.30 P. M. ; 3d Sunday, ll A.M. St. James-rSaturdav before 2d Sunday, 3.30 P. M. ; 4tb Sunday, 4 P. M. WedgeSeld-2d Sunday, ll A. M.; 4th' Sunday, 8 P. M. Providence-2d Sundav, 4 P. M.; 4tb Sunday, ll A. M. E. 9. WATSON, Pastor. "CENTEMERI" KID GLOVES. THE UNDERSIGNED havifg the sole con? trol of the genuine "C??ntemeri" Kid Gloves for this market, would advise the ladies to call and make their selections for Spring and Summer wear. All colors in ovely shades, now in stock, feb. 29 O'DONNELL k CO. ^^WHELESIVAMP -PRESS CO. 748 REYNOLD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA, Agents Wanted 1 Catalogue FREE ! RUBBER STAMPS, SEALS, BADGES, CHECKS, STENCILS, STEEL STAMPS, &c. Sole Manufacturers of The Wheless Self-Inking Rubb?r _Stamp Printing Press. LOST. . APLAIN GOLD RING, having engraved on interior "J. D. B. to L. M. B., 8 Feb'ry, 1849." The finder will be folly re? warded by leaving the same for the owner with the Watchman and SoxUhron. April 2'g_' GLENN SPRINGS, SPART ANRURS Cd., S. ?. Tins Famous Resort will be Cpen to Visitors ??LA. 3T 1st* DAILY HACK LINE FROM SPARTAN BURG TO THE SPRING. Telephone Line in operation to Spartanburg. DAILY MAIL. MINERAL WATER unsurpassed by any on th* continent. MINERAL WATER BOTTLED AND SHIPPED TUE YEAR ROUND. Orders for Glenn Springs Water promptly filled. For rates of Board and further particulars as to merits of the water, otc, apply to SIMPSON k SIMPSON, April ?5 2m Proprietors. THE SOUTH CAROLINA PENITENTIARY BOOT Al SHOE FACTORY, Make every description of a J?oot and Shoe that is made and of solid leather. We make no shoddy goods, and if you want soraethiug that ttill give you service, onr goods will fill the bill ; we warrant them to giresatisfaction, but one thing we want to bc plainly under? stood, as sometimes o'ir customers expect too much : the goods are net fireproof. W? have notas yet discovered the means of making them regular Salamanders. If we ever suc? ceed io that will inform you of it and also wish to state that while they are good and serviceable, there is a limit to the wear of good leather. Don't give it away, but they will actually wear out, and you roust not ex? pect to never have to buy another pair of shoes. Don't when your shoes gel icet, put them near the fire. You will certainly have them scorched if you do. Mens', Womens', Misses' and Childrens' Shoes, nailed, machine sewed and hand-stitched of fine and coarse leather. If you have never worn them, try a pair, good honest, substantial shoes; you will find them on sale at E. C. GREEN k SON, Sumter, S. C. Parties desiring to, can have their measures taken and Shoes made to order. April 25_ TO THE PUBLIC. ITAKE PLEASURE IN INFORMING the citizens of Sumter that I will this day open a BAKERY on Liberty Street, next door to W. J. An? drews. All kinds of bread and cakes, baked FRESH daily. Prices as low a? anywhere. 1 will appreciate a share of your patronage, and endeavor to merit the s^ms by honest dealing to all. Respectfully, AprH lS. " JORDAN DICKS. do not wonder at some of our fellow Mer* chants turning green with envy when the j note ott? unprecedented success? We ask favors of no one, but will continue as heretofore to bethe leaders or the most fashionable Dry and Fancy Croods andi the Lowest Prices ever offered in Sun We say again omr?PhMck9 Sagacity and liefer** min at ion have been" the means of keeping prices* down. Friends and patrons ask yourselves the qiiestlon have dry and fancy goods ever been sold as cheap before in Sumter as they have been since Schwartz Bros? opened? We sell our goods at the lowest pos* sible cash prices and not at prices to suit liener% and those who have accout?i# with us can buy as cheap as for cash? We say again, We ask favors of no ??? Our Low Prices, Superior Styles and Square Dealing U what's lifting our business onward. Whereas we af? the ?eade ?*? ?f low pri?es we do not claim to sell ?foods at or below cost SCHWARTZ PALACE DRY GOODS EMPO Sumter, S. C., April 25,1888. " ??<<; - >??s - ?Ipa -mm ?"' .'<;. '?fi ? >^ .-? Tv?^eSgte? mk ' '---rn ? ' -? ????k - ... m : - 'M ?-1 SUMTER, S. C. IR? <3>; The largest and most Ai aried line of Spring and Summer Clothing, Hats and Furnishing Goods ever dis? played lil Sumter? Corner Main and Liberty Streets, Sumter March 14, 1888,