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?)e ^h?i|mai? aili Entered at the Pott Officl at Sumter, S. G., as Second Class Mcttter. , TODNBSDAY, FEBRUARY 25. The Sumter Watchman: was founded m \mva?ihe ^S(mthrmr\? im. The Watchman and SmUhron row has the combined circulation and' inf ueace of both of the o?d papera, and is mani festly the best advertising medium io S em ter. STRICKEN BY STREETS*^ A. few days sgo the etty of Greenville, Miss., wes visited with the .largest con* flagratioh it haS known for years. Five Motes and their contenta were entirely destroyed in about two hours. The total loss will approximate $100,000. Tho streets were in such s bad condi? tion that it took the fire department almost ono whoie hoar to reach the scene of the conflagration. Men and horses wading almost knee deep in mud tugged at the: fire engine during i forty hmg minutes to get in two blocks. What sort of an argument is this in favor of paving Btreet. If Sumter does . sot improve the condition of its streets, it will have to dc as our friend the Advance suggests, buy Brad well's big gray horses and several more like them, ifor the oses of the fire department and the protection of property in the premises. THE STAT2?i The people of Sumter looked for Ward with many pleasant anticipations to tho edvent of this new newspaper, in the success of which they all have very deep interest. The State was advertised to be published on the 17th, hst owing to * great accumulation, of sown and other matter at the eleventh hour, and to some, imperfection in the adjustment of the elaborate machinery connected with the new press. Us pub? lication was socsewhat delayed. Like all good things, "discovered late," to . those seeking, it came at last and its (bright, newsy sol urns were none the Hess enjoyed, especially the started paragraphs of the first editorial column. May they always be as bright and Starry in the firmament of the State as those shining ia these first issues. The State is a handsome eight page newspaper of six columns to the page and has a full and complete newsservice. The printing is excellent, the company having purchased a brand new Cottrell press. With an able and experieneed editor at the head, an energetic and well equipped force hacked by capital sad encouraged by the sympathy of a large number of people within and without the State, the paper .^cserv*s to succeed and wtR. SOME ARCH SUGGESTIONS. One of the most popular ideas that has been so far presented in connection with Columbia's Centennial celebration is Maj, has been that the Committee in s erect arches representing: each In the State and- that those Counties represented see to it that their respective arches are appropriately decorated. If our memory serves us correctly we believe there are about four blocks oo weat Gervais Street between Union Depot and Main, and about twelve be? tween Agricultural Hall and Elmwood Avenue ; three between the intersection of Main and Elmwood and the Fair Grounds. We suggest that double arches representing two counties be ho erected at each intersection of the streets along this line. In this way the entire thirty six counties can be easily accommodated. We suggest further that the Game Cock arch shall span Maia Street at its intersection with Gervais on the crest of the hill inme? diately in front of the capitol, and that Richland's Arch (provided it be appro? priately decorated) shall unite with that of the Game Cook County-Sumter and Columbia, being the searest together of the cities of Carolina, and are making faces at each other io point of progres?. DISSATISFIED INDIANS. The Indians composing the delegation from the Sioux Nation who came to Washington to see the Great Father and the Great Council, have gone back, to say the least, dissatis ced. Th? y have the consolation, however, of knowing that they made a strong presentation of their case, and one that will impress the American people sith its truth and eloquence. The trouble, they say spring from the seed. The seed was sown long ago by the white man not attending truthfully to his treaties. When the white mao speaks the government and the army see that we obey. Wben the red man speaks, it goes in at one ear and out of the other. The Indian is for eternity interested io the subject. The white man only when be comes into office for two or three years. They ask the following pertinent questioos : "Why was not the late treaty fixed promptly by the great council T Why were our rations cut down a million of pounds? Why have not our winter annuities come? Wby was the whole Sioux nation called to account for danc? ing a religious dance ? Wby are the agents always* being changed? Why was agent Gallagher discharged when he wrote that our crops had failed and our rations most net be cut down ? j Why was the army called in by AgeDt ! Rayer ? A ad if he 7??.s right why was : be discharged ? ?nd woy does not the blame for what followed belong to the j white men ? Let everything that is said here be written do wo,-so that when we1 have to apeak with other menait cannot be denied what was said here?' The Greenville News remarks, "tbe indiana are disgusted, like everybody else who bas a personal interview with "the alleged "Great Father" who is hr fact, only a grandfather and a grandson, ??B4-&afe&& ??her; akimbo distin?fet. ; .3 -1 m rr, . j .?== We suggest^ plan by which the twe\?aily : ED-orawg papers from Columbia cao ^feach gamier on time. VT hy caa they, DO the sent o rex on thc five o'clock freight, for distribu? tion ? j la this way the State, and the Register would be read in Sumur about the same time as the two- Charleston papers, thefreight pas? sing the passenger only a. few miles west of Sumter at Sedgefield. Gen T, F. Drayton, an intimate frier d of President J> fferson Davis, and one of the most scholarly and cultured gentlemen off the State and pf the ?Old South," died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Pope, at Florence, last Wednesday. ' Ho! for tbe World's Fair. Mr. Editor ; Some bf ns are always tak? ing time by the fetlockland* not T>y- the fore? lock. In correction of this principia, I desire to lay before oar townsmen a scheme which I am vaia enough to think is worth conside'r-rng. About two years hence, all the talk-fri this part of the:cooof ry,'as elsewhere, wHl be shots the r great- World's Fair at Chicago, and the stereotype question will be. Are you.gojng ? The stereotype answer will} bc." Ko Honey I Wise men bnild for tbs future, and T desire to present ? scheme for the consideration of the young working men .nd wemen of the community, by which when the time arrives,' we may ail go tc Chicago. The scheme is a very simple one, withont any vexing details. It simply con? sists in beginning now to lay aside the money necessary for the actual expenses of the trip. I have no idea that a ten days' trip to the Fair need cost more than $50 ; but there are a goodly number who could not now, nor two years hence, make a draft that would be honored for $50 ? vea some who could do so would regard it as a heavy expenditure of funds. To all such, and to any who are willing to unite in the scheme, I propose that we now organize a> World's Fair Club. Those who enter into the compact obligate them? selves to pay thirty cents per week from now until May 1st, 1893. Tn case of failure to pay promptly each week, they shall forfeit five cen ts for each faitare. This forfeit fund wili be added to the general fund, and be divided among all the members of the' Club on May 1st, 1893. A box will be open in the Ba n k. o f Sumter tn to which the deposi ts' caa be dropped at any time during the week, and on each Saturday night, this box will be opened, and the amount placed in the Bank, with the understanding that it is to be paid to the order of noone o uti! Hay, 1st,'93. The .4 per cent, from the Bank and the prorated, fines will give, when added-to the principle two years hence, about $30 to each member of tbe Clan. With a working cap? ital of $30, it will not be bard for os to scratch aboat and find $10 or more to add to this, and then -our trip to Chicago is secured. The Club may consist of five' or fifty. One member' can contribute a double fee, and so provide a passage for his wife. We may ali go together, or singly. On Hay 1st, 1893, the money will be the property of the one who laid it aside. By arranging for a large party togo together,'we could get better hotel rates, snd reduce expenses somewhat. Those who' feel able to lay aside a larger sum than 30 ?ents weekly can do so. Failare to pay the assessment'will subject them to a fine as much greatei thao Scents as their promised ra? ts greater-than 30 cents. ? ?ave coade several mistakes in my brief iud transitory life, but it does seem to me (hat this ia a feasible scheme. A visit to [Xricago is almost equal tc?a term at aa ordi lary school ; , a visit to the Fair will surely ?title one to a diploma. The young men and roting women who are working daily for )rfaers ata meagre salary should, once in a i fe at least, beanie to go oat to see a part of tbe world. Io what way caa it be done aeore easily thaa in the way I have designa? ted? Unless the Bank takes wings, the uoney deposited will be beyond tba reach of iuy one who might take a notion to draw it rat, as it ie to be deposited with the under itanding tbat.no draft on it is to be honored intil the time named above.- Io case of >rovideotial hindrance, where a long spell of tick ness or distress of some kind should m*ke t necessary, the rooney of a member ot the ""Jab,might be. returned to Wm j but other- ] iris? be wo'ald/ofreffwh'fft be had contributed * f beetled to keepTup -his* 'deposits according o promise, in this way, we should, hedge mrselves about, and compel ourselves to be aithful even wheo our purposes io this line >f adventure and travel had become a Int tie ax. . This plan ts opec, to women as well as to nea. I hope to be able to reduce these crude deas to some form by next week, and I will hen announce to your readers the scheme in is entirety. Meanwhile let us ponder the turner, and determine apon lue amount we bali undertake to lay by in store. C. C. BROW?. Sumter's south-East Suburb. "God mad? the country and man made the own," said the poet; bat asks Elizabeth bellamy,"who invents the suburb, that region if idyllic'promise to which distaste lends -uchaotmeot j that mirage of the nrban lesert, so alluring to those endowed with the ural temperament, and ?filleted with the ?urse inadequate? We answer, "The Stumer jood aad improvement Company." Ther ire doing a splendid work for the city, for bose who have not money sufficient to buy uough elbow room in t?rru, and also for bemselves. Choice suburban spots at other xtrerae points of the town have io the main )een built up to a considerable distance out. ?Ve were surprised to see in driving out last veek by the C. S. * N. R. R. depot, over this >roperty, what wonderful changes have been ar rouget in its condition by the Land Com? pany. Streets have been graded, sidewalks aid out, obstructions removed, and the place s rapidly putting on the appearance of a sub irh&n town. ' It extends from M*j W. F. B. Hiynsworth's ind tbe Sumter Canal on the north, crossing Calhoun and Liberty Streets, to the Radical [load, which forms its eastern boundaty, to the iou them extremity of the property, lt is rounded os the sooth by the tram road. The janal runs through the middle and is an important factor in the drainage. This tract rf land, in area about 400 acres, is divided iitto blocks ot uniform s-z-, 600 feet in length, :>y 316 feet wide. Atter allowing fora 16 Foot alley way through the centre of these ."docks, or squares, they ure subdivided into lots 50 ft et wide by 150 feet in depth. These lots front on nicer? graded streets, 60 feet in width. The streets which run north and louth are designated by number?, 1. 2 3 ?c., and those renning east and west, alphabeti? cally, and are styled avenues. On the south side of the W. C & A li R about six blocks have bern laid out and streets graded opposite the C. S. & N RR. drpot and east ot Carr's Mill. The Main Siree?s have parks laid out in varions pinc?e, and no pains have been spared ic properly laying off and grading the property ac?oi diner to 'he best principles of landscnpe tne'meering. M?ues have been removed wherever they ?brtrueted thennifoitn arrangement of thesirtet>. The best street gilding machine has been purchased by the company and is used in grading ail th? property. There isa thoroughf ? i e or boule? vard running from where the W. C. k A B. il crosses Liberty street, to the ^?uih-eas'trn extremity of the property. This? ia called ihe Sumter Boulevard md is ne iring compution. A full corps of axemen and other woiknien are employed upon it and are removing stumps, tock, aad other obstructions by the use of dynamite. Sites have been reserved for large manufacturing enterprises on both sides of the R It fronts Trvre is one feature about this property with which we were practically impressed. Il is much high? er and better drained in many places than we expected to find it and considerably higher than some valuable property in the city. When the thorough system of sewerage now being devised, is put in operation, this pro? perty will be as desirable as'.nv witbiti the same distance from 'lie Court House. mm? mmm - A freight train on the Chester and Lenoii Railroad, fell through a trestle last wetk and several persons were killed. -?mmm- .??? The celebrated Eclipse Cotton Planters Ar sale at store of Durant k Son. All ernntifeU know the proneness of insects to deposit their eggs in decayed fruit. What creates worms in the human body? Think of this, and give Shriner's Indian Vermifuge oc? casionally to your children. . 5 Cour? of "General Sessions. : f. : - The Court of General Sass I o ns sits next pf?nday 4?th Hon. James Afilricb presiding. There are several very important murder cs*ie to be tried and the criminal docket is altogethera beary one. The following is a list -?-f the cases to be disposed of : Tba State TS. Joseph David Chandler .jfai&r, out under bond. The State TS. A. H. Durant and Richard Care p be ll-Murder. The State Vsy'gifr WHBSB-Murder". '""'The Stal&'rtif'w'???i?in Fae?eloT-Rape and 1 burglary. - - o.-Tfae 8tatftrx^,^ilJS?mi .GeddiSrrGraud The State TS. SShuj. PD ugle-Arson. , : TB?Slate vV?a?vinbuckey and others Riot, (Bishopv?ll? cases.) " * TheSrate vs. Cicero Wright-Assanftand battery with inte?ttn??l. Tba State vg. Charles Rose-Murder. j. The Staters, Qentry Butler, Hampton Nel? son and Andrew Spane-Murder, (Maxcy case.) *i? " ; The State, rs; Charlie McMuIlin-Larceny of a pistol. : 5 The State vs.^William P. Durant-Porgery. The State vs. D. F. Frierson aod Flora McNeill-Adultery^ _ . Jhe State vs. Leighton Wilson-Assault and battery. Building and Loan Associations. The organisation of the Sumter later-State Building and Loan Association which is. a branch of the Infer S'.ate Building and Loan Association of Columbus, Ga., wa3 perfected here last week, by Mr: W. R- Anthony of that city. Three hundred and sixty-seven shares have already been subscribed for and paid in. ;Dr.' J. A: Mood was elected piesident, Albertus Brown:, Vice President, Marion Moise, A J, China,, A. C. Phelps,.R. A. Brand and J. D. Graham, directors. Marion Moise attorney, A. C. Phelps, soliciting agent, W. E. Mirna, Secretary and Treaurer. See their advertisement.ip this issue. A branch Organization of the Equitable Bniiding and Loan' Association of Augusta Ga., was established" here on Friday last by Major C. O'. Withers of that company. Col Charles H. Pbwizy?PAngnsta is President and Hon. Joe Cummings*Vice President of the Centra! Board. The Sumter branch board is composed of Albertus Brown President. Directors A. J. China, R. P. Monaghan, Abe Ryttenberg, J; R. ;Carr; '?Az White," Jr., Sec? retary and Treasurer; Colin Manning Attor? ney ; W. A_ Pringle Soliciting agent. Read their advertisement of money to lend. ? '^?-"?1 - ? . SUMTER, S. C., Feb. 21-A few days ago Capt. R A'.: Brand, toe freight soliciting ftgeot of the Atlantic Coast Line, was present id with ?* team" of two moles'and a covered wagon whieh "ivas stored to -its' utmost capacity with furniture, bedding and frtrm yard paraphernalia, including a lot. of chickens, evidently the worldly goods of some person febo'was on the moVe and'-had parked iway everything for the purpose of settling down-in some new .quarter. He hasn't the least-idea to whom" the property. originally belonged, but says that a man drove up to the depot wirb the turnout a day or two ago, just before the arrival of the passenger train, rad- came opt io bim and said that a lady living ia Orangeburg had sent him on here through the country with the wagon and mules, and that she was on her way by rail ; that she bad- instructed him to turn Over everything into the hands of the depot agent, ?nd that she would cal) for them on ber mirai. He said that be expected her on the train about to arrive ; so Capt. Brand told ?im to wait and turn them over to her him? self, but be said be had to leave on that very train.- Capt. Brand was called off to attend to other business at that time, but after the train had left be found the. wagon and mules Handing ?lose where the man bad left them, ind nothing waa to be seen of the lady whose ir ri ral was expected., As no one was on land to claim th? property, he had them ramed tb his house and the mules stabled md fed - Tte Statt. .Since the above was printed tbe mysterious >wner, who terns out to be a Mrs. Fore, of Drangeburg, came up on the train from Jrnngeburg, Saturday last and relieved Captain Brand of the property, and continued 1er journey through the country to Columbia, 1er destination. Points from Providence. PaoTiDE.scB, S. C. Feb. 23, 1891. . Nr^ Editor: The continual wet weather has brown tbe farmers of this ? neighborhood ousiderably. behind with pawing. But they ire pushing ?head now, and if the weather is ?vorable through March, they will he ready o plan: in due time. The extraordinary rood erip Blade Jas$ year has-put the farmers 0 better circumstances than they hare.bren br a number bf, yeVrs, and if the seasons r?good.this" year, {aa^lhnan is Governor) dor/t see why they shouldn't do still ?etter.. Tbe fat mers.of Providence seen? to be. rorV.ing with more energy, than ever We can toast; of someof the most-energetic farmers of he county, while we hare some here as rifling asean be found in the State. Oats xe looking fiue, but there seems to be very ew planted. Mr. R. C. Rembert has been (uiteiil but we are glad lo say he is up again. One of Mr. M. Dority's little children lipped down on the wet piazza floor last reek, and broke one of its legs. The cittxens of Providence bare organized a 1 iiitarv Company. It is called, The Prov? ence Rifle Company. "Tney held a meeting ast Saturday and elected the following offi ers : Captain, C. L. Williamson ; First jieut., Mr. John Rhame ; Second Lieut., Mr. '. P. WiUon, Jr.; Third Lieut., Mr. Willie k>ykin ; First Sergt.. J K Rembert; Sec? ond Ser gt., MT. J. K: Durant; Third SergtMi fr. M. L. Hudson ; Fourth Sergt , MT. Harry' IcLeod. They h?*e allied for arms, uni orms, &c. * Mr. R. Calvin Wactor and Miss Marj Wil on were married last" Tuesday evening, at 8 ?'clock. Rev: J. J: Myers performed the cer mony. It is whiapered that the orange blossoms will soon bloom again Kt Providence. ?et the young marry while they are young. * * TATTLEU. mm < * t . mm Bucklen'e Arnica Salve. Th? Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises ?ores. Ulcers: Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, /happed Hands Chilblains, Corns and ali Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or io pay required. It is guaranteed to give per? ect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price !5c?Dt8 per box. For sal? by J. F. W. De !>nrme * "IN ME MOEIA M. Whereas, The Supreme ' Dictator of tbe in i verse has seen fit in His infinite wisdom o call from bis work on earth our brother ?OBX MAXCY, therefore Resolved, That in the death of brother ?laxey, Sumter Lodge, Ko. 1077. K. of H., las 1 cst a valued member,' and the commu? nty a patriotic and earnest citizen. Resolved 2nd, That the sympathies of the ix)dge he tendered to the family of our leceased brother. 2 Kesolved 3rd, That a page of our minute >ook be inscribed with the name and date of lenih of brother Maxcy, and his history as a SC. of H. Resolved, That, these, resolutions be pub ? abed in the city pap?is, and a copy scut to ;he family of deceased1. ' Respectfully submitted, JOHN KERSHAW, GEO. I). SH ORB, D. R. McCALLJJM, Committee. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength.- U. S. Govern? ment Report, Avg. 17, 1889. Nov. 12. _ '__ DOGS LOST. rpWO FEMALE MASTIFFS, one a Brown and the other L'i?ht Fawn color, both with black muzzles. Any information left at this office will be thankfully rWiv?d. * S. U. (.'STEEN. Smithville Items. j SMITHVILLE, S. C., Feb. 20, 1891. ~Mr.-J8dilor ; I guess "dull times': are now about as common a complaint aa "hard times" ; such is the case here, anyhow, BO I can give you but few items. The weather here bas been very disagreeable off and on for abont a month. The last few days have been very warra. Fruit trees are budding. We hope they will not be killed by the cold, for it is now time we had a good fruit year. -Farmers seem to foresee a good crop year, for they are dealing pretty extensively in , fertilizers. They are also- preparing a larger acreage of land than ever before. Dr. ?. S. Britton is having" his "house re? painted by Mr. T. B. Mangum. Mrs. S. E. Wilson is having her house remodeled and repainted, and is now nearly completed. A very attractive feature of Smithville is its High School which will compete with any in the State. It has made wonderful pro? gress in its growth since its organization about two years ago. Its progress is largely cue to the management of its principal, Mr. W. A. Massebeau. The citizens of Smithville can tboronghly appreciate the benefits de? rived from this school. Prof. J. P. Gibbs is to be complimented on the efficient management of his school at Smithville. We wish for these schools a continued success. _ C. L. K. Yon cannot accomplish any work or busi? ness unless you feel well. If you feet used up -tired out-take Dr. J. H. McLean's Sarsa? parilla. It will give you health, strength and vitality. vjanl - - . ---mwp-~+-+- wm -. We are agents for Bradley's Sea Fowl .and Eagle Guano. LEVI Babs. -mm~-++-+~ mm Removal. Oar friends and patrons will remember that the Watchman and Southron is now on its own ground, on Liberty street, opposite the Fire Engine House. THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C., Feb. 25, 1891. COTTON.-Market very auiet ; sale* 275. Middling. SJ. 8 5-16; Low Middling 7$c CHARLESTON, S. C., Feb. 2'4; 1891. Cotton-Sales, 500. Quotations: mid? dling, 8f Bf. WANTS ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be inserted under.this bead for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line. COOK WANTED-A good and efficient cook" wanted. Apply at this office. Liberal wages paid for ooe r.jio is capable. ISOLICIT ORDERS FOR FERTILIZERS and can be found at office of Thoa. E. Richardson, Sumter, S. C.. Respectfully, 2f24_THOS. S. SCMTBB, Agent. FOR RENT-On reasonable terms a six room dwelling with necessary .out build? ings 4^-miles from City of Sumter. Apply to or address S. W. RAFFIELD, Sumter, S. C. 4f25 WANTED.-The consent of 10,000 Smokers,-to send each, a sample lot ot 15G "NICKEL," Cigars and a 20 year gold filled Watch, by Express C. O. D,. S5.25 and allow examination. HAVANA CIGAR CO , Winston, N. C A VING BEEN PDT IN CHARGE OF the General Colportage system of the South Carolina Conference, M. E.'Church, South, and having decided to make my head? quarters, for the present, in Sumter, I will be glad to order any good, helpful books for my friends and the public. Al! orders left.with me at store of Chandler & Shaw, will receive prompt and careful attention. J. C. CHANDLER. RICE POUNDINS. MY RICE MILLS, KNOWN AS THE W. F. DesChamps Mills-four miles North of Sumter-are now in good order, pounding 35 to 40 bushels per day, and I will endeavor to give satisfaction to all customers. Any information desired may be obtained by addressing me at Hagood, S C. H. C. DESCHAMPS. Feb. 25-3m_ BOARDING. MRS. M. A. EPPERSON is prepared to entertain boarders, both regular and transient, with first class accom? modation's. TABLE SUPPLIED WITH THE BEST. " Liberty Street, near St Joseph's Academy.. Feb. 25-3m. Sumter, S. C. MONEY TO LEND AT SIX PER CENT. THEJ5UMTER BOARD OF THE EQUITABLE Bali & Loan Association Of Augusta, Ga., has money to loan on first mortgage Rea' Estate, (town or county,) at . S.X PER CENT. A. S. BROWN,. President ' ' A. WHITE, Ja , Sec. M nd Treas. CC. MANNING, Attorney. W. A. PRINGLE. Feb. 25 Agent. TO REJSTTT" AHOUSE OF THREE ROOMS IN THE business part of the city, next door I West) to Watchman, and Southron Printing House, on Liberty Street, with back jard and garden annexed, securely enclosed. Posses? sion given at once. Applv at this office. Feb 18- lm. Estate of George W. Kelley, DECEASED. ?WILL APPLY TO JUDGE OF.PRO bate of Sumter County on March 4th, 1891, for a final discharge as Administrator of said Estate. JAMES A. KfcLLE?Y, Feb. 4-4t Administrator. IF yOU ARE GOING WEST k AND WANT LOW RATES To ArkunsHS, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Oregon and Cali? fornia, or any point WEST or NORTH? WEST- IT WILL PAY YOU To write to me. FRED D. BUSH, D. P. A., L & N R. R. Nov. 5.-x 38 Wall St., Atlanta, Ga Mil I beg to inform the public that ? keep fine FRESH MEATS" of all kinds, and also FINE FRESH FISH of all kinds. ??Tl also pay the highent cash price for Beef and Pork. Thanking the public for past favors, I respectfully solicit further patronage. W. J. DAWSEY. 2-ll-3m __ MONEY TO LOAN THE INTER-STATE BUILDING AND LO through the Sumter Branch, has money ai low rate of Interest. SUMTER BOA HD J A. MOOD, PRESENT, MARION MU IS E. A. C. PHELPS, ' J. D. (J HA HAM, W. E. M IMS, SECREI For information in t?gard to thc plans of ll? Feb. 28 Our Leader ! A fast black Cheviot Suit for $10.00. Perhaps you think it is a comparatively easy thing to produce a suit of clothes that will be attractive to everybody. Nothing could be further from the truth. Since the world began there were never two noses exactly alike, and there is just as much difference in taste as there is in noses. The successful clothier con? stantly has his fingers on the pulse of popu? lar taste. It is his business to discover in what direction the tide of popular pref? erence is flowing. ' Then and then only can he hope to be in a position to offer some? thing that is certain to attract all hands. Of course, in making up our spring stock we could not have the pleasure of consulting you personally* but you will admit that we have been success? ful in anticipating your desire if you will call and look at our superb styles for the coming season. You will be surprised to see the difference in the quality, style and general get up of our line of suits at Ten, Twelve, Fifteen and Eighteen Dollars, com-r pared to those usually sold for the same money. Respectfully, Brown & Chandler, Cor. Main and Liberty Sis., Sumter, S. C. j February 18. From millions of customers, daring thc past years, comes the verdict :hat VICK'S SEEDS never disappoint. Why waste time. money and patience on others, when you can buy thr BEST at same price? Make no mistake this year : send io cents for Vick's Floral Guide, deduct thc io cents from first order*," and it costs nothing. It is better than ever; roo large pa^cs, colored plates, grand novelties worthy of cultivation Cash prizes <Siaoo and gaoo. JAMES VICK, SEEDSaiAH, Rocnester. N. Y. ?W DR?S STORE IK SUMTER. Nsf Store, Net Mei, New Goods. W. H. GRULAND & CO. Beg to announce lo ihe citizens of Sumter, City and County, that ihey hare opened HT ' THE MOITAGE?IT BLOCS. A Complete S?ock of Drugs, Medicines, Toilet and Fancy Articles, and other goods, such as are usually found in 9> a Drug Store, including S EG A RS AND TOBACCO, GAR? DEN SEEDS, ETC. Especial attention is invited to a fine line of PERFUMERY, embracing some fiue imported Extracts. Careful attention giveu to the compound? ing of prescriptions, and calls promptly at? tended to at all hours. An Electric Bell will be found at the door for night use. COME AX/) SEE CS. \Y. H. GILLILAND & CO., MONAGHAN BLOCK, MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. February 18_ NEW LUMBER YARD. IBEG TO INFORM MY FRIENDS AND the public generally that my Saw Mill, located on IMP CS & N. R. R., just back of. my residence, is now in full operation, aod I am prepared to furnish all grades of Yellow Pine Lamber from uubled timber, at prices according t;> grades. Yard accessible on North side of residence. J. B. ROACH. Feb. IS _ OM EASY TERMS. AN ASSOCIATION, OF COLUMBUS, GA-, to loan on city real estate, on easy payments, OF DIRBCTORS: A. S. BROWN, VICE PRESIDKKT, A. J. CHINA, R. A. BRAND, MARION MOISE, ATTORNKY, 'ARY AND TR&ASUUKR. Association, call on or address, A.. C. BIIELPS, Local Agent. 1 ? AT ft A A ATTENTION GENTLEMEN ? The above cut by no means represents a Crush Hat, but the satisfaction arising from wearing one of our $1.00 Silk-lined Crush Hats is so gratifying that it adds style to your ap? pearance, which is enhanced by extraordinary comfort : and the quality of our 50c. and 75c. Crush Hats will commend them to every HAT-WEARER in quest of something good for a little money. And if you will examine our nice line of Gem's SCARPS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR & SUSPENDERS we think 'twill interest you as well as ourselves. S Black Suspenders, yes, they are here and you can suit with them also, for 50c. or 75 cents. . .-'.Negligee Shirts, 50 cents to $2.00. . '. 'Gfent's narrow pleat Dress Shirts, 65 cents, and best unlaundried Shirts at ?1.00. Gent's fine dress Shirts, $1.50. . . bent's Undershirts for spring,' 25c, 50c, 75c, ?1.00, ?1.25 and ?1.50. .Shoes, Shoes for men and boys, many styles and various prices, v We haven't forgotten the ladies and they are cordially invited to call on us early and often. Several hundred tons Cotton Seed Meal, Ammoniated Fertilizers, Acid and Kainit at lowest cash prices. Very Respectfully BROWNS & PURDY. February 18 S AM, mw FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS ?T LES! ?2 OST. Having bought out Mr. D. J. Winn, we will sel! the re? mainder of his stock, consisting of Men's and Boys' Solis, Coats and Vests, Odd Coats, Odd Tests, Odd Pants, OVERCOATS, Etc., ?. COST. AT LESS T All of the goods bought from Mr. Winn will be kept on separate tables and sold at a great sacrifice. Our new stock of Men's, Boys and Children's Clothing, Hats and Furnishing Goods will be ready for inspection within the next few days. No house in the city will show better or cheaper goods. Respectfully, GHANDI AW & CO. , February 4. UNTIL YOU EXAMINE OUR STOCK. We have everything yo? can think of and everything yon want, and our prices Nox DURA ut. R, January 28