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j?t S&a?tbmaii ait? 3 oui jir?n WEDNESDAY. APBIL SO. The Sumter Watchman was founded io 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The iFafc?ma? and Southron now has the combined circulatior. and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani festly the best advertising medium io Sumter. CROWDED OUT. ~~ We are again cramped for space this week, and oar editorial columns must bear the loss. The letter from 44A Farmer^ deserves and will receive our attention, later. editorial giving oar reasons for opposing Ti 11 in an i 8m is left oat, as are also several items of local news. SOMETHING WRONG, We publish to-day the answer of Capt. Gaillard to the communication of Mr. Branson, published io last week's Watchman and Southron on the sobjtct of tbc collection of delinquent taxes. We do not anderstand that these gen tlemen mean to enter into any contro versy. The point made by Mr. Brunson is that the law should make it the duty of the Treasurer to know what the total tax against any tax-payer amounts to. For instance, Mr. John Doe returns property in Sumter and Mayesviile townships, the tax against the property in Sumter is computed, assessed and entered separately upon the books, and so with the tax against the Mayesviile towoship property. The tax collector, looking at either township, is unable to tell what is the total tax of Mr. Doe in Sumter County. Mr. Brunson con tends that the system of taxation and assessment ought to be so changed as to remedy this ; that wherever a taxpayer's name appears on the books, there should she total tax against all his property in the County appear also. It seems to us that the present sys tem of taxation could be greatly sim plified and bettered, but we are satisfied that all who read the letters of Capt. , Gaillard and Sheriff Carson will be con vinced, as we are, that the fault lies in j the law and not in the officers who ad minister it. It is very well occasionally to venti- 1 late these matters by discussion in the -publie print in order that the evils of law may be made manifest and the law < reformed. ? A PUBLIC PARK. ! ??mm?m < Nowadays the desirability and even necessity of public parks for cities are < unquestionable, and no city is com- 1 pletely equipped without them. Our people of Sumter live too much ' in houses. Open air conduces to health,. rest and recreation. We have no place where our women and children can go to get a breath of pure, health-giving air and, at the same time spend a pleas ant time. Tboae who are too poor to own bones and vehicles, if they get ex-( ?reise in the open air at al!, must con tent themselves with the hot and dusty streets. Even for those more fortunate who own horses, no pleasant, cool drives ean be found. Parks perform no unimportant part in the sanitary system, and while furn ishing a place where the weary ean find rest and pleasant diversion, they also contribute to the health of those who . visit them and spend that much more time in the opeo, fresh air than tbey would or could were there no such en ticing p?a-es to invite them. There is no city now io this country of any pretensions which has not a park of tome description. They are begin ning to be recognized everywhere as necessities. A park, like a city, does not grow up in a day. It takes maoy bog years to beautify it and make it fit for its purposes. Yet, when once laid oat sud planted io g ra* ees. trees aod shrubbery very little labor aod expense are required to keep it op. Sumter ought to bave her park, aod one, too, of fair dimensions. If there ia anything of the kiod bere?anything bearing eveo the faintest resemblance to the vaguest suggestion of a park it has escaped our notice. Steps ought to be takeo at once to this end. A site ought to be purchased at once by the city no less some big hearted citisea will donate one?at such a point as will be centrally located as the city borders expand. Every year that this is delayed makes the selection of a site the more difficult, and the cost of the Iaod, if it has to be purchased, the greater. The cost of the land if purchased now, will be insignificant compared with what it will be teo years hence, when the city will have growo to twice its preseot dimensions and the present population of 4,500 has increased to 15.000. Give us a park with pleasant drives, and walks, and seats, aod fountains, aod shade, and greco grase, aod we will guarantee that a beautiful shell or Mc Adamised read will soon be built by the young meo aod those who keep j horses, eoeaeetiog the park with the ] heart of the city. We hope the Cooocil will consider this matter aod if they do oot eare to take the responsibility of the work with out authority direct from the people, let such steps be takeo as are necessary to get an expresbioo of the publie wishes oo ?he question. Peneca, to tbe upper p?rt of the State has Jecn riettrd by a disastrous Are. Opinion is divided ?j to whether its origin wag tn ? indiar or accidental. Tbe rire gwept or er the buataeei portion of the t?wn destroying the rooe* rahtabte property of tht ? lace. The luta mill amount to $2<>,0oh. ?I - ?*- -mJ^mm^ Clean* l le Kefrigetators?Duran* ? Belifger. Letter from Alabama. Dear Watchman and Southron : "When smiling spring its earliest visit paid/-' I hade adieu to old Sumter, pressed tbe friendly bands extended in farewell, re plied cheerily to tbe lingering "good-byes" of loved ones and commenced, it most be owned with a little trepidation, this trip to be made all by myself, to visit relatives in Alabama. Around this visit had clustered many cherished, unspoken longings, and, while imaginations had skillfully sketched tbe scenes which I should view, tbe places to be visited, and into this life-picture had blended, with roee-hued brush, the homes of relatives and peopled them, the realisation of tbem seemed too good to be true. But what need to doubt the revelation of one's own eyes 1 was not tbe train bearing me each moment nearer tbe end of my journey ? At Colombia, opon tbe advice of the oblig ing and apparently well-posted ticket agent, I decided to go by the upper, or "Air Lioe" Route, via Seneca City, at which place I ar rived at 6-30 and boarded tbe Air Line train at T.10. Having secured a sleeper, tbe monotony of tbe trip was unbroken ontil Birmingham, Alabama's Magic City , was reached, where ? was met by relatives and the several hours delay were passed pleasantly, in viewing this city which bad sprang up as if waived iato existence by the magic wand, and where en terprise, thrift and prosperity could be easily discerned. Plesso re- moments are Meeting, so with promises of a return in tbe near future, I left these new friends, aod boarded the cars for Eutaw. Cheery chat with a friend relieved toe tediom of travel and, wheo "Eutaw, tweoty minutes for iiopper," echini tbroogb tbe coach, I wa? surprised that so soon my destination had been reached. Soon gay voices and the chatter of welcoming ones was aboot me, and in a trice we were being driveo op the village streets towards the home which was to be mine daring my stay. Not until "tbe wee sma' boars," and then with a feeling of regret was the delightful bome-talk left for tbe morning's completion. Eutaw, situated in western Alabama, about one hundred miles from Birmingham, is a quiet, pretty, Httle village nestling contented ly neath tbe shadowi cast by numerous water-oaks. On one side it is surrounded by pine groves and the sloping green of meadows starred with fragrant wild-flowers where graceful Jerseys browse contentedly upon the short cropped grass, or wade knee-deep io the clover that grows so loxorantly here, and on the other by verdore-crowoed bills with fern fringed sides which seemingly iovite repoee and make one exclaim, with Goldsmith, "bow happy be wbo crowns, in shades like these, A youth of labor with an age of ease." Tbe town itself is not nearly so attractive as it once was. Before tbe war it was tbe centre of wealth and elegance aod furnished pleasures innumerable to both young and old, while its old families, its arristocratic citizens, were tbe pride of its people. All this is charged aod while it has retaioed its culture, iodastry not wealth is a characteristic of its residents. Because of narrowed circumstan ces the young men must perforce, seek wider fields for their labors. Consequently the town detracts from its owo enterprise and pleasure by assisting io populating the growing cities a round her. Tbe Female College isa flourishing Insti tute aod bids fair soon to be an ornament and an advantage to tbe place. Neat roomy Churches speak well for the religions growth of tbe people, aod all denom inations, save tbe Catholic, are well represen- ; ted. From Eutaw, I visited Greensboro, a lovely town containing a population of 2,COO, and ?itoated oo the C S. & M. Railway, which ? renders it accessible to all other points. This little city, with its broad streets, shaded by water oaks, whose delicate green foliage glis tens io the warm spring sunlight, presents quite a picturesque view to a visitor, especi ally at this season of the year. Unlike the crowded, bastliog city, everything seems so homelike aod pleasant. Here you will see a handsome residence towering above a bower of evergreens or behind tall, stately oaks, while perhaps near by, nestling among gay colored flower beds or grassy lawos, a cozy cottage stands, with sweet hooey suckle or clinging ivy archiog its doorway. A little farther oo, another stately house, white, with greeo trimmings, so refreshing to the eye and so characteristic of Alabama bouses, comes in view, while on tbe &ame street adjoining this, you may see a large pasture where cattie io clover and fresh, greeo grass, and tinkling cow bells make one feel as if in the country, far from tbe busy haunts of men. Main street, which contains the business portion of the town, runs from east to west. Passing tbe Court House aod going io ao easterly direction, pretty houses with well kept yards and grassy lawns showing through ornamental picket or wire fences, are seen oo ?ither side of the street. Soon there rises to view the Southern University/, that grand old Methodist College which for 33 years bas been sending out noble young men as ministers, teachers, lawyers, physicians, aod scattering tbem all over Alabama aod other states to accomplish good and reflect credit upoo their Alma Mater. One of its graduates is Ala bama's loved aod honored Governor, Thomas Stay, whose old borne is in Greensboro. This institution now belongs to the two Alabama Conferences. North and South, aod it is doing a grand work. This year it hasin attendance about 225 students, about 35 of whom are young ministers. Haviog an endowment food of $50,000, which is steadily increasing, it cao afford to give free toitioo to ministers aod the sons of Methodist ministers. Dr. A. S. Andrews, a deep thinker and one of the most highly educated men in the South, is at the bead of this college, and under his leader ship, it has reached a degree of success, never before known in its history. There are one or two private schools, besides a Female Academy io the towo. Greensboro contains three beautiful churches, Methodist, Presby teriao aod Episcopal, besides set eral neat ones for the colored people. My visit including ooly one Sabbath, I attended service at the Methodist church, and it reflects credit on the Methodists of Greensboro, it has re ently been eclarged and remodeled, and with a tali tower on one side and turret on the other, the exterior presents a very handsone ap pearance, while the interior, beautifully painted aud ornamented with bande?me me morial windowj, is very petty indeed. While there, I visited the cemetery, the quiet "city of the dead," where trees .wave their graceful foliage over loved one's graves, and rare flowers bloom io sweet profusion. I regret that my visit to this pleasant little town w*s so brief, but it will ever be a bright page to memory's volume, not only because of ite beauty, but because it is the old home "f loved ones, some of whom long ago crossed over the river aod oow rest oo the gulden shores of eternity. After nearly two months of rest and pleasure in the home of relatives and loved one?, 'tis with sadness that I think of the good-byes that soon must be spoken ? the snapping of pleasant home-like relations and the parting with friends, it may be forever, even though dearer ties oind rue to Sumter where home and i's inmates await me. From here I go to Birmingham to link once more the chain of friendship only Uiat it may be again broken ? truly "every pleasure has !<6 pnin, every meeting its farewell " Several days will be spent in AtUnta on the return trip and ih?-n the thought of home will brighten the eye* dimmed ny good-byes aod banish the lingering feelings of regret E. A. O. - ? ?- ? - Kepi y to Mr. Joel E. Brunson's 'Plain Statement." Sumtkb S. C, April 24, 1800. Capt. E. Scott Carson Sheriff Sumttr County: Sir: In the communication to the Sumter Watchman and Southron of the 23rd. inst., over the signature of Joel K. Brunson occurs three worde quoted as hnvmg been used by yon, "J s*e ??ow it is and he (mentiing you ae Sheriff) acknowledged the inj istice b\ deducting his entire cost." Now I desire to ask did you use this ex pression ? and wh_> ? Did you in any way or by any words ifli?nate that I had done .Mr Rrunson an injustice by issuing an execution? Did I tell you to deduct my coat* on Mr. Rruo9on'a ex- \ eciiiion or did I include any other persons on ' ttk. special levy for school purposes iu Mayesvtfie ? Why did you deduct your costs? Wry truly, 1' (?aillard, Treasurer, Sumter County. Scxtkr, S. C, Apri! 21, 1*90. C<fft P. G'ldlard. Treasurer Sunder Co. Ma: In reply to your letter ot'ih*" 24 h. insr., would say, as regards the quo'atiou from Mr. Brunson's communication "I see how it is and he (meaning myself) acknowledged the injustice by deducting his roste." . Bran son came into my office to sett!? two delin quent executions. Heappeared to be consider ably worked up on the subject and spoke about having been or abixjt to be "go?-i U? a ." I remarked I understand j'our positi- ? in the matter, and so \ did, as I had heard from him by letter, and 1 told him I could ' help him by releasing my cost, but I could not release tbe Deputies' costs, that these ex ecutions are put in my office by tbe Treasurer and I am compelled by law to collect, and it is not my business to enquire why tbey are here, and that tbe Deputies roust be paid even when I released my costs. I am not so sure that I used the expression UI see how it is.'' I know I made use of words to that effect As I have already said I understood his posi tion, 4c-, and had informed him by letter that these executions were in my office for collection. I did not by words or otherwise intimate to Mr. Bruneon that you bad done him an injustice by issuing an execution or executions. Why should ?, when I alrea dy bave over 1400 delinquent executions on my books, having beeD put in this office from yours. As regards the special levy for school purposes to Mayesviile: After col lecting about 9 executions I received your instructions to release your costs of one dol lar od each, and to return said costs to tax payer from whom I had so collected. This was done in tbe case of Mr. Brunson on the special levy for school purposes. I deducted my costs on Mr. Branson's tax, simply as I have done for others iu like circumstances, who, making it appear to me that from various causes, they bad omitted to pay upon some particular piece of land or other pro perty in some other Township, &c, putting io a plea of scarcity of money and financial embarrassment, and a dozen other afflictions, and regretting having to be compelled to pay costs, when so aod so was the case and some body else was to blame. These and other reasons such a safellow-feeling, has induced me in many instances to cut down my costs or release it, which my office book will show, it being open to the inspection of the public. ! would here state that the Regular and Special Executions were put in my office from yours at different times. The former Feb. 26th, the latter April 1st, consequently served nt different times and by different Deputies. Moreover, as I am not a salaried officer, aod only depending on the fees allowed me by law, it is but natural that I should expect to get that which tbe law allows me in shape of fees and commissions. If the law regulating tbe collection of taxes ie at fault, and op pressive upon our citizens, I do not see why I as an official, opera ing nnder such laws, hould be to blame. The root of the evil, if any, should be extracted, as I would be pleased at any new legislation calculated either to lighten taxation or render tbe present system of collecting tbe same more remunerative to me and more agreeable to those who complain ; but until sucb is done all that I can do is to do my doty, inviting at all times an investigation of my official acts. I would here express my surprise that the shaft of reproach should be thrust agaust me when I was only obeying tbe law, and Mr. Brunson walked out of my office, with my costs to which I was lawfully entitled, and which I as a friend tendered him. * Yours respectfully, kc , E Scott Carson. Sheriff Sumter County. Sumtkr, S. C, April 28, 1890. Mr. Editor : Above I band you a corre spondence between the Sheriff and myself? wbirh I will be obliged if you will publish in addition to this In Mr. Branson's com munication to you in your last issue, he blames botb the Sheriff and myself fur what is in my mind bis own neglect. Mr. Brun son came to my office on the 29tb, day of January, (the books closed on the 1st, Feb ruary,) when the office was crowded, and he said to me that he walked behind my desk and called on Mr. Wilder, ray clerk for hie taxes, stating that bis land was in Sumter but so near the line that perhaps a part of it runs over and is in Mayesviile. On this subject Mr. Wilder says that he replied to Mr. Brunson, "if you mean the Spann land, I know it is Sumter Township, and therefore I did not look in Mayesviile but issued tbe receipt for Sumter, and Mr. Branson paid it. I did not know that Mr. Brunson owned a lot in Mayesviile, and Mr. Branson did not even hint that he owned a lot there." Now this is tbe lot for which the Tax Execution was issued. It is impossible for roe to know in what Township a man owns lots and lands, but when a party comes to pay his taxes be is always asked for tbe Township, and if they forget where their land is I can not see what reason they can have to blame the Treasurer, as it is impossible when a tax payer comes up for the Treasurer to go through sixteen Townships to find his name. Mt. Branson himself says that he did not mentioned this lot to Mr. Wilder. Now wbv? Mr. Branson further on speaks of wbat might bave been the case if it had been a poor roan. Here let me say the poor man owns so little and always in one Township, that it is easy enough to find his taxes, and if he were disposed to get out of paying them he eould not do so, as everybody knows what be owns aod he will get ?n tbe books in spite of himself; but it is the rich man who owns so much in 'ands, lots, kc, that even be cannot keep up with it and some times gefs clear. The reduction in Mr. Branson's bill of costs takes nothing out of my pocket. My costs were $1 00 in each case, bnt long before Mr. Branson's tax mutter w<ts brought to ray at tention I had instructed the Sheriff not to collect any more costs for me on the special tax levy for school purposes in Mayesviile and to return what he had collected. My reason for this was that this levy got on the books after they had been made up by the Auditor, and was in a separate place, and I thought the persons who failed to pay it did so unintentionally and it was a hardship on them to pay these costs. When Mr. Brunson complained to me about these executions I tried to satisfy htm thnt I was not to blame, and, failing to do so, said to him Mr Haynsworth knows more about this office than any one else here, and I am willing to leave tbe matter to him, and if be say s I was wrong to issue the execution I will pay up all penalties and costs. Mr. Branson did not reply to this proposition. Respectfully, P. P. Gaillard. Public Meeting Called for Next Salesday. The Citizens Inriled to Meet to consider the situation of Political Affairs and hear C-l. D'trgnn in reg ird to his course in the Shell Convention and lite ' 21 Conference." StaTKRORG, S. C , April 28. 1890. Mr. Editor: i have recently attende 1 two gatherings in Columbia of citZTis called to consider and determine on lines of political action of much consequence aod interest to the people ot South Carolina. To one of these I was sent wi'h nine others in the position of chairman, and thereby spokesman of the delegation, by a small mass meeting of citizens of Sumter County, and to the other I was called by three prominent far mers, as a representative farmer of my county, to meet one representative farmer from each other county in the State to takecounsel upon the situation of Hffairs directly caused by the action of the first body I feel my responsibility to the people of Sumter County for my conduct in both of ih**t>e bodies, and wish to have them know how I acted and why I acted as I did in the capacity of a representative of theirs, yet chosen each time in such novel manner as to leave serious question upon my representative oharar-ier. Therefore I invite all of my fellow-citizens ?o meet in the Court House at Sumter, on Monday next, galesday, at 11 o'clock, that I may account fully to the people of Sumter County for what I have done in their behalf without tbe usual authority from them. While gathered together, the opportunity will be a good one for a discussion of the political situation in this State, and I shail invite any and all present to criticise my con duct and expose and correct, as far as possi ble any evil effect from my errors, ifit is thought such have been committed Respectfully, J. J. Dar<;an. - ?^mm^mW- - Attention Boyal Arch Masons. We are requested by Mr. H. (.?. Moses, High Priest of Beulah Chapter, No 25 R A. M ., to give notice that the regular convocation of said Chapter will he held on Tuesday even ing .May 6ih, at 7 o'clock slurp. Most Kx rellent Conipanson, A. Doty, Jr , Grand High Priest of South Carolina, will be present and confc-r the Royal Arch Degree. All Royal Arch Masons ate cordially invited to he present. Soda Water at the S. B. k N. Store. Milk Shakes at the S. B. k N. Store. Ice Cream Blocks at the S. B k S. Store. Picnic at Eutawville. Several ot the young gent emen of this city are getting up an excursion picnic the his toric Kutaw Springe on the C. S. and N. R. R . to- thp 14th Muy. A list of chaperons and invited gnesta has beei' prepared and is being ?ent round for "accepts" and "regrets." The nffair will be under good management. Ticke'S v* ill he sold only to th?* invited guests, and at reduced rates. The Railroad Com pany ha?. kindlr tendered ttie use of a iiall at Kutaw for dancing and a band of music has been engaged. Peterson for May ?9 as fresh and bright as spring itself. The steel engraving "Trying Old Tunes" is a beautiful picture both in de sign and execution. 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Mr. George Ducker has retired from said firm, and all of the prop erty belonging thereto has been transferred to Mr. Ernest W. A. Bultmao wbo will con tinue tbe business under the same name as heretofore. Sumter, S. C, April 20, '90.?4._ TO MY FRIENDS. IDO HEREBY* NOTIFY YOU THAT if E. W. A. Bultman use3 the name of "Docker" in connection with bis business from and after this date, it is without my consent. With thanks for past favors and patronage, I am, Very respectfully, GEORGE DUCKER. April 30. REAL ESTATE AGENCY. THE UNDERSIGNED has established a Real Estate and Collection Ageocy io Sumter and desires property holders having property for sale or rent to list enroe with him. Tenants secured and reote collected promptly. Best references giren. Office on Maio Street at . Curtis' store. Apr. 30._W. H. COMMANDER. NOT?O?T MY TWO BOYS, Jacob, aged 12, aod Sahey, 8 years, rao away from me April I4tb, aod this is to warn any aod all persons against harboring said boys Any information ae to tbe whereabouts of the boye will be thankfully received by their father. Tbe youngeet is lighter colored than the other, aod the clothing they hadon when they left home was in bad condition. MAJOR SINGLETON, Sumter, S. C. April 28. 1890?2t._ E. CARDARELLI, MANUFACTURER OF TINWARE ROOFING, GUTTERING, CORNICES, ETC. Sheet Iron, Brass and Cop per Metal Work. Pumps and Lamps of every de scription. . Ooly the best of workmen employed, and the best of material used. Every thing done ander my own supervision, and all work guaranteed. PRICES THE LOWEST. ICE, ICE, ICE, Kept during the season and will be delivered to holders of tickets. E. CARDARELLI, Corner Main and Sumter Streets, Sumter, S C. April 30 MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. THE LADIES' MEMORIAL ASSOCIA TION is called to roce: in the Academy of Music on THURSDAY, MAY 1st. at 6 o'clock, P. M., to make -.rrangemente for Decoration Day. CARRIE MOSES; C P. Ostekn, President. Secretary. April 23?2._ ~F0R~RENT AND SALE. FJit RENT ? A FOUR-ROOM COTTAGE with kitchen and pantry attached, on Ctinrch Street. FOR SALE.?TWO OR THREE PAIRS of full blooded 1'oland Cuina Pigs, also two or three p*ire of half Poland China and Essex Pigs? *ery fine. JOHN S. RICHARDSON. April 22?2_ " Notice to Absent Defendants. State of South Carolina. SUMTER COUNTY. In tub Court of Common Plkas. William /. Reynolds. Administrator, with the will annexed of William I. Reynolds, Deceased. Plaintiff, against John J Miller, Dessi e Mil ler, Joseph Miller and Laura West hurt/. Defendants SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. TO Iff: D?FENDANTS, John J. 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In Boys' and Children's Suits we are offering inducements that no careful buyer can afford to pass. Our style, fit and finish are the perfection of artistic skill. A handsome line of Neglige Shirts in Silk, Madras and Flan nels, a full line of Boys' Shirt Waists, all ages. See our stock of Underwear, Hosiery and Furnishings. The largest, handsomest and cheapest line of Neckwear ever brought to the city. A nobby line of Hats in all the late shapes and blocks in felt and straw. OUR SHOE AND SLIPPER DEPART* MENT Is one of the leading features of our business. \\re carry the largest and greatest variety of standard and best make of goods in the trade. Don't miss seeing this stock. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT Is stocked with choicest goods both staple and fancy. The maximum quality at the minimum price. Come and see and wonder at the value we give. OUR JOBBING DEPARTMENT. We offer special inducements to the trade. Merchants will fino they can buy as cheap here as in any market and a call and inspection of stock will soon convince you. J. Rettenberg & Sons. All mail orders will receive prompt attention. Samples sent on application. April 2 THE PEOPLE'S FRIEND, the RACKET STORE. Where a Dollar Goes Farther to at Any Other House xb tbe City. BARGAINS. 103 dozen hl.ck end colore-I Sewing Silk at 5c. a spool, worth 8 cent*. 250 dozen Spool Cotton (200 tard spools) at 2 cents a spool, worth 5 cent*. 25 dozen best quality corered Dress Stays at 5 ceats a dozen. 12 doz?n Ladies' and Misses' Berlin aod Lisle Gloves at 10 cents a pair. 23 dozen Ladies' Cape Collars at b ceots, worth 8 cents. 48 yards Neck Ruffling at 5 cents a jard, worth 10 cents. 18 dozen Turkish Bath Soip at 3 cents a cake 35 cents a dozen. 27 dozen "Flyer Soap" at 5 cents a cake, worth 10 cents. 16 dozm Hoy t'a Dime Cologne at 8 ceats a bottle. 8 dozen Swan Down Complexion Powder, 10 cents a box. 1 gross Shirt Buttons, 5 cents. 1 gross Pants Buttons, 8 cents. 47 gross assorted Dress Buttons at 5 cents a dozen, worth 10 and 15 cents. 976 jards Linen Laces, assorted widths, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 cts., worth 25 per ceot, more. 499 dozen Gents' and Ladies' Hose, from 5 cents np. We can positive!/ oewe seel prices on these goods as would make nor competitors wilt. 1633 jards domeiitic Pin ids and Checks at 5 cents a yard. 587} jards 4 4 Bleached Muslin, (good as fruit of the loom) 8 cents a Tard. 999 yards Cottonade* and Cassi ajares for boys' and men's wear, from 10 to 25 cents. 33 dozAn .Men's 3-pIy linen bocona white shirts, reinforced back and front, at tbt ridic ulous price of 48 cents apiece. TINWARE.?To country merchants we can quote prices that will sare joe dollai*. HARDWARE.?26-inch Hand Saw, 44c.; everything else proportionately cheap. H ATS.?Straw Hats just received?prices are right. We bave quoted a few prices to show yoo that we are bere to do yon good, aod we insist that you pay as a visit. Thousands of articles we cao sell joo for less than half what yoo pay for them elsewhere. Save money by trading at tbe Racket Store, Liberty Street, Sumter, S. C. Respectfully, D. S. WADSWORTH & CO. April 30 Ducker?Bultman DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, -AND General Merchandise. No more choice stock can be offered than the various items which we quote below, all being first class, prices as low as consist ent with good quality and honest quantity. Make up your orders and please bear us in mind. TEAS, TEAS, TEAS, TEAS. Our already popular Teas are still growing in favor. It does not take the people long to find out where they are sure to get Tea that will please. Finest Moyune young Hyson Teas, 50c, 60c, and 75c per lb. Formosa Oolong and Black English Breakfast Teas, 50c, 60c and 75c. per lb. Mixed Tea, choice blend, 60c. lb. O and O Tea, 75c. per lb. He-No Tea, 75c lb., put up in ?, ?, and 1 lb. packages. Fresh Biscuits and Cakes Received Every Week. 3-lb. extra jellow Peaches, 25c. a can. 3 lb. extra white Peach, 20c. a can. Good Peaches, 15c a can. 3-lb. Pie Peaches, 12}c. a can. Sliced or grated Pineapple, 20c. a can. Extra Bartlett Pears, 20c. a can. Okra and Tomatoes, 15c. a can. Good Corn, 3 cans for 25c. Green Peas, 15c. Choice Tomatoes, 10c. and 12c. a can, 95c. and $1.30 per dozen. Barley, Split Peas and Vermicelli. Horse Radish, 20c a bottle. Salad Dressing, Celery. Sweet Pickles, quart j*rs, 40c. Cranber-y Sauce. 25c. a can. Puddice, nssort^d flavors, !0c. Queen Olives, 25c. a bottle. Pure Olive Oil, 75c. a quart. Saratoga Chips, 20c Orange Marmalade, 25c. ajar. Ginger Preserves. Jelly in Glass and Buckets. Assorted Preserves in buckets. Oat Meal and Oat Flakes. Corn Starch 10c. a package. Chocolate Broma and Breakfast Cocoa ia J-lb. ?nd 1-lb. Packages. Fresh blue-back mackerel, 12c. a can. Fresh Salmon, 15c. can. English brawn, 2-lb. cans, 20c. Lunch Tongne, 30c. can. Patented extra fine Shrimp-, 30c. a can. Potted Meats and Game, IOc , 20c, and 30c Genuine French Sardines, 15c. a box. Sardines in Mustard and Spiced, 10c. Best Lobsters, 20c. a cao. 1 lb. Acme Chip Beef, 20c. a can. 3 lb. can Chicken Soup, 20c. Fresh Asparagus, 35c. a can. Mackerel in i0-Ib kits and at retail. Fish Roe. 3 for 25c , $1.00 a dosea. Pickled Beef, 10c lb. New Fat Pickled Salmon. 1% lb. Dutch Herrings, Saner rao?, Bologna? Best uucanvassed Pig Hatna, 34c Choice small Breakfast Strips, I2$c Finest Creamery Botter, 30c. Ib. Good Butter. 25c lb. . Boneless Cod Fisb, 16c lb. Brook Trout, 3-lb. can 2Sc. When you want Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Lard, Ac, buy of us ; you'll get more goods and better quality for your money. New crop N. 0. Molasses and Syrups. New Buckwheat, plain and self-raising. MISCELLANEO ITS. Choice New Raisins, Currants, Citron, Flavoring Extracts, Macaroni, Vermicelli, Tapioca, Dried Apples, Peaches and Prunes, Evaporated Apples, Ginger Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Sauces, whole and ground Spices, Puddine, 10c, assorted flavors, Yan kee Beans, Oat Meal, Oat Flakes, Chocolate, Cocoa, Broma. Our Dry Goods and Notion Stock is complete, and we sell a great many staple goods cheaper than elsewhere. We are selling a beautiful line of Spring Dress Goods, including the latest and prettiest patterns in Henriettas, Sateens, Challies, Ginghams, &c. Parasols, Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs. All styles and grades of Shoes for Men's, Ladies' and Child* ren's wear, at rock bottom prices. No goods misrepresented. Harness. Hardware, Hollowware, Glassware and Crockery, Tinware, &c. We have constantly on hand a big stock of Heavy Groceries and we make very small figures on large quantities. Give us a call No trouble to show goods and quote prices, and less trouble to sell them and put them up. All articles delivered promptly, free of charge, and in good order in the city. Respectfully* DUCKER & B?LTfflAN. April 16 FINE SHOW GASES ?JLt Lowest Abo Wall and Prescript!?* cases, Cedar Chesto, Barber Fornitore, Jewelry Tray* and Stools. CaWaet Work of all Hods, J^ete OaWa^ttwy Bank ?. Catalogne free Address ATLAHTA SHOW CASE CO., Attuta, 6a. MILLINERY. The pubi io are invited to call and io ftpeet our oew stock of Spring and Summer MILLINERY. Children's and Infante' Lace Cape. FLOWERS, FEATHERS AND RIBBONS, TRIMMED AND ?NTRIMMED Hats and Bonnets. ZEPHYRS IN ALL COLORS, AND SHADES. Ordere intrusted to our care will receive prompt attention. MRS. WHITE & MISS MILLER. April 9_ dismiss JOB WORK AT BOTTOM PRICES* WATCHMAN ANP SOUTHRON JOB OFFICE State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. ..... Ik the Court of Common Plias. William F. Baynsworth, Plaintiff, against Mrs Ktzia J. Carte*, and others. Defendants. IN OBEDIENCE to the order of jadffjwnt in the above stated action, I will adi on the first Monday io May next, (Saletday) be tween the boors of 11 io the forenoon and 5 io the afternoon, a parcel of Und in the mid County and State, containing ont bondred and thirty-eight and one-tenth acres ; bound ed oo the North-west by land of Mrs. Kenia J. Carson and land formerly of William Wil ton ; on tbe North-east and Sooth-east by land now or formerly of Henry Hay osworth, and on the South-west by land formerly of John N. Frierson and represented on aplat anoexed to the deed of conveyance executed by William F. Haynsworth to James M. Canon. Terms of sale?Cash. JOHN S. RICHARDSON. April 9, 1890. Master for SomterCo. Estate tf Mrs. Jim E. Barga% DECEASED. IWILL APPLY TO JUDOS OF PRO bate of Sumter County on May 23d, 1890, for a final discbarge as Et-cutor of aforesaid Estate. JOHN W. PORGAN, April 23~ Executor,