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WEBWBSDAY. SEPT 2, '91. ai thc Pout O?je at Sumter, S 4i.y as Sectmd Ciasr> Matter. ~ \f irsw ADVERTISEMENTS. Lost-? Gold Me??l. W. A. Jenkins-Dog lost. -Mrs. EL H. Moise-Wanted. Browns k Purdy-Fall of Ul. W. J. A nd re? s Green Grocery, i ?; H Siimaot?s-Class lo French.. Brown k Chandler-Overstocked. Miss S. G. KHis-Boarders wanted. t Br. J. W. Hodson-To contnicTors. Belier k Spann-Look at oar pictures. Sumter Cotton Mill-2500 bales bag-ing. Li Rem ben A Go.-Filled ! A long felt ?ant. Sci warta Bros.-Palace Dr/ Gooda Em jwnum. ._. Personal. Mrs. L~ A. Browne reto med home on Tues . N. W. Edaands will retare home tc Mr. Geo. W. Reardon has returned from Mt. Airy. "Hr.. Keil O' Donnell returned home oa Mon-. Miss Jennie Dargan bas returned from tGrean ville. Vin Harriet Kershaw bas returned: from Winchester, Va. Prof. John B. Daffie bas returned from Chimney Rock, N. G. Mrs. Altamont MO?SS returned from Mt. Airy on Taeeday night. Mint Phenie Happoldt, of Charleston, is Tattling Mrs.; Y??fenenve. Mr? Walter Till^of Fairfield, spent several ?lays in the city last week. Hr. J. McF. Spann has been on a visit to Yorkvilie for several days. Miss Josie Kershaw, of Camden, is visiting ber brother, Ber. John Kershaw. Mr. R- L. Dargan, of Darlington bas been itt tie city for toe past few days. Miss Gertrude Belitzsr, of Charleston, is on ? mit to ber brother. Mr. A. Belitzer. Miss Annie Johnson, of Charleston, is visit? ing Mis Bruton Wallace of this city. CfcJL J, D. Graham and family returnee fro?*?Hffan Spridg3 on Monday night. 3Rsa Amanda Thomas, of Charleston, is ic the city, the guest of-Mr?. A. Cnttino. Miss Julia Foley, who has been away Spending the sommer returned on Monday. Mxv&.M. Hurst, Jr., and ifanily are at borne after a month spent in tibe moon tains. Mrs. ?. H^ Holmes and two children are lo the city on a visit to Mrs. Geo. W. Loring. Mr. J. Frank Pate bas returned irv.* ?totherfordton, N. C., where be spent two Measrs.DesChamps F bave returned from tbe North, whkher the, -d gone to purchase goodr; Mri S. M. Rosenberg, of Camden, is in the <dty. spending i several days with Mr. D. Boseodorr. ?. Mrs; Alma Cross well, and daughter, of Bieboprille, are visiting the family of Mr. W. F. Rhone. Col. R> M. Wallace has returned from Torkvilie, where he spent a week or ten days Tittling relatives. Master Richard- Boykin of Camden, is vieit isg bis ancle, Mr. Richard I. Manning, in the Mrs. W~ A. Betts and Miss Lily Arnau? of < Ch^fcston, are visiti-ig Mrs. D. fi. Wads- ; Mts Rebecca H. Moise and daughter, Miss ; . Dulde, reamed from their summer trip on Misa'Hattie Ervin, of Darlington is in the ?ty, and will remain sometime visiting Miss Mamie Fraser. . . Mr. ? C. Cook, of Camden, bas moved to ^ Sumter and accepted a position with E. E. Kembert & Co. Mr. W. V. Jennings of Charleston, arrived : io, Tibe,.city this morning, and will spend -?^evetal days bere. MissZadah Hoghson bas returned from ~ Darlington where ?be bas bee a visiting for the post two weeks. Mr. W. D. McLeod bas token a position with E. E. Kembert k Co, and has come back to Sumter to live. f*Sliss Edith DeLbrme has returned from - Doves ville where she has been visiting rela? tives lor tbe last month. Mr. W. H. Pate fora number of years with Altamont Moses, eau now be found at the ?tore of E. E. Rembert k Co. Mr. Geo. W. Loring bas been promoted to a poaseoger coodnctorship on the Charleston, Samter and Hortbern Railroad. Miss Mary Mulligan who bas been on a visit of seven! weeks to Charleston and Sui li vans Island bas returned borne. Mrs. O. H. Moses, who bas been visiting ber son Mr. J. A. Moses in Atlanta, Ga., has gone to Yoit Smith. Arkansas. . Misa. Eugenia Benry, of Atlanta, Ga., who spjewtseveral days io this city as the guest of.Mre^A.E. Diu ki ns," left on Tuesday for Darlington. Mr. John K. Crosswell has been in the city for tbe last few days, but will soon leave for Suwtanbnrg to resume his studies at Wofford ?pikse. Gen E. W. Moise and Miss Nina have returned home, but tbe remainder of the family are s'ill at Sullivan's Island and will follow later. Miss Daisy Bloom of Charlotte, N. C., is ??siting ber brother Mr. H. B. Bloom, and 'expects to enter the Samter Instit ile this fall as s pupil. Mr. Sidney McFadden, of Some er ton, Clar? ion Gonn ty bas accepted a position with E. "Kember t k Co , and will hereafter make bis home; ?Hy of Mr. S. Thomas, J r., of Char? is visiting Mrs. James M. Carson in county. Sir. Thomas him-.elf spent last J rada y ia ibis city. r. J. C. iScott, of Wisacky, who bas been .the summer at W ay nea ville, N C , returned la3t Thursday, accompanied by Miss Uart Scott, of Mars Bluff. Mr. W. J. Anderson, Jr , bas returned from Ebenezer, Darlington County, where be suent a month. He can now be found at toe store of 0. Donnell k Co. Mrs. Geo. W. Dick and children returned home from Rock Hill on yesterday. Mrs. D^fk -was accompanied by Miss Minnie Fowell, who will remain several weeks. "Mr. Charles H. Yates, of Greenville, who is ao well known is this eity as to need no introduction, bas returned to Sumter and accepted a. positon with Mr. W. H. Yates. Mr. W. P. Harrell, who has been manager of the Sumter Book and Novelty Store for several months, lett on' last Friday for Nor? folk, Ya., where be will locate in business. M?j. Marion Moise and wife, arrived home oo^Taaraduy from his summer trip to Cali? fornia* and other places. The Mnjor great? ly enjoyed the trip, and was improved by the rest abd recreation. Mr. E. W. A. Bu lt mao and bride arrived in Sumter froin tbe North on Sunday. Until Mr. Bultman's handsome new house on Main Street is completed and ready for occupancy they ??ill board with bis niece Mrs. C. F. Heiser. -Mr. W. J. Oomier, of Charleston bas been appointed Assistant Manager of the Charles? ton, Sumter and Northern R. R. Mr. Cro mier is * railroad mao of experience, having been connected with tte South Carolina Rail? way and the Port Royal and Augusta R. R. Ben. R. M. Pitts has moved his family to this city anti from (bis time will ruo the Brun noa House. Mr. Pitts says tbe chief considera? tion Ibat caused him to move to Sumter was the advantages offered by our excellent school. This show? the wisdom ot er *bl is li? ing a 6rsi class graded school, for it brings to our etty tbe roost desirable class of people. We welcome Mr. Pits and family as an addi? tion to Sumter. .- --??^???-??. -mmmm tie explosions which '?ave aroused the cariosity of se many people this morning, were caused by the dynamite cartridges used to remove the forge cak stumps on the site of /A Graded School building. 2^Brothers' force of salesmen split tbe fog^s^e open, so to speak, on Monday ?SSg?*?- Tbvy had Epperson t Co's six ?^??.CJwow surry drawn hy four of their finm horses. On tbe harness of eacb ?5 HfJ088?8 ??ked a wide strip o^Wbas doth - wita "Le*i Bros. Tbe Lead art,'7 printed upon it in boW letters. This w5W/Wd? four-in-hand advertisement. Religious. Rev. J. D. Tadlock, D. D., of the Colum? bia Theological Seminary Siled the pulpit ol' the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and evening. - Rev. Mr Rice, of Honea Path, cflk-iated at the Baptist Church on Sunday last morning and evening. L*at- Sunday marked the close of the two week? protracted meeting held in the Metho? dist Church!. Prof. Rogers, of the Colombia Female College Siled the pulpit morning And evening.' Rev. A. J. Stokes announced on Sunday that next Friday would be observed ns a day of fasting and prv.v er and that appropriate Ser? vices would be held at the Methodist Church that night. There will be services in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday Weeks is a Good One. On Monday morning Chief Albert Weeks arrested Jake Johnson, a negro who has been wanted for the crime of arson for Sve years He burned the barn and ein house of Mr John Ktugman, and until this time bad sue ceeded io evading arrest ; but as soon aa Mr Weeks saw him he knew bis man. Life. ' There bas been coming to this office for sometime an illustrated paper published in Atlanta, Ga., cailed l?fe. This is a new de? parture for the Sooth, and deserves a hearty support. The illustrations are of great artis tic merit, and are well engraved and printed Dance. A well attended and very enjoyable dance was given at Armory Hali on Monday night The dancing began at 10 o'clock, and the crowd did not disperse until nearly 3 o'clock. If duration is a measure of the pleasure, theo the dance on Monday - night must have afforded the participants pleasure almost un ending. _ ^_ A Washout on the C. S. & N. Railroad. There was A washout oo the above named road between findaPs mill a.sd Us wt-J.J on Sunday that causti z delny of several bonis in the regular trains, but by bard wotk the break was repaired and on Monday the trains were running on schedule time. Columbia's Labor Day. Wehave received an invitation lo be pres? ent at the initial celer-ration of Labor Day, which will take place at Colombia on Septem ber,7th. Mr. Ed H. DeCamp, chairman of the committee, has our thanks for the invi? tation. We trust the celebration will bea suocss in every feature, and that to ali concerned it may be a day of pleasure and enjoyment. Sumter's Schools. The Graded Schools will open on the 14th, and the prospects now are for a largely in? creased attendance. White pupils desiring to enter should apply tb the Superintendent at the Washington Street School on Thursday and Friday, lOtb and ll th, between 9.30 and 1 o'clock. Colored pupils will apply at the colored school hotiie on the same days and same hours. The "Sumter Institute will begin its fall session on Thursday, September lOtb. St. Joseph's Academy will be ready to receive pupils for the fall session on Monday the 7th. _ Real Estate Conveyances. R. I. Manning to The Masonic Temple Co. Lot on Liberty Street adjoining Watchman and Southron office, fronting on Liberty Street 73 feet, and 170 feet deep. Conside? ration $4,380. Wra. G. Kennedy to Mary Ellen Bowman. Conveyance in trust of lot on Washington Street, 67x163 feet. Consideration love and affection and $5 . Jas. E. Stuckey to Laura Stuckey. Land in the county known as the Mrs. Stackey tract. ._ Storm Cotton. Mr. E. H. McCatchao came in to see us on last Friday and showed os a sample of cotton taken from the Seid that morning. The seed had all sprouted, the bolls were rotten and the 6'ore was badly discolored. Mr McCuteh? an says that such cotton will not pay for picking but be intends to pick it to keep from having it mixed with the good cotton that will open later. Fifty pounds of such cotton mix -d with a bale of good cotton would de? stroy the chances ' of obtaining a good price for the bale, and it will be a wise course if tbe farmers generally will follow Mr. McCutchan's plan. -mmm- ? - mwmm Masonic Temple. " The stockholders of the Masonic Temple Company had a meeting about ten days ago to consider the bids submitted on the plans prepared by architect Todd, of Augusta. All the bids were in excess of the capital of the company,' and, of coarse, none could be accepted. The lowest bid was $3,?00 in excess of the aviiable amount of money, and as the architect insists that the building can be built from his plans for ibe designated amount the stockholders will advertise for new bids. If they do not receive an avail? able bid the present plans will have to be modified, on others drawn. It is greatly to be regetted that the construction of the Temple will be longer delayed by this una? voidable hindrance. mm I I mm ' The Nickens Case. Since the publication of our last paper Rt 1 la Nickens, the wife of Tom Nickeos, has died from the effects of the blow oo the head inflicted with an axe by Tom Nickens. The case has has been investigated by Trial Justice Fraser and the following are the facts : Tom Nickens and bis brother-in-law Milton Anderson were engaged in an altercation, and Anderson was attempting to shoot Nickens and bad snapped a gun at him several times. Nickens had an axe and io drawing it back to strike Anderson in self defence bit his wife in the head with tbe back of the axe. Anderson has been bound over to the Court of General Sessions. A Negro Waylaid. Frank Seales a colored man living on the public road between Sumter and Stateburg, was waylaid on last Saturday night as be was returning home from this place with a loaded wagon. As he reached a very dark place in the road near Long Branch, bis son, a boy about sixteen years old called bis atten? tion to three or four men crouching in the underbrush by the roadside. As the wagon came opposite them they stood up and he saw that they had clubs in their bands. He put on a bold face and said to them that if they wanted anytbing just to come on and be would Sx them. The negroes walked around the wagon but did not attempt ?o stop him, as he drove on. He thinks the parties were frightened off as be bad bis son and ano!hf i boy with bim in-the wagon. Seales thinks he knows who the parties were, as there are several negroes io the neighborhood who have previously endeavoied to run bim out of the country. .rn? ? m?* An Attempted Murder. Last Wednesday night Dr. William James, of Wedgefield was assaulted by some un know party, and it is remarkable that be escaped with bis life. lie bad Snisbed smoking and was prepar? ing to go to bed, and stepped out on bis back porch to get a drink of water. As be turned to re-enter the room door, he was struck twice on the head with a stick. He was staggered, but did not fall. He cried out and aroused his neighbors, but before any one ; arrived the person who made the assault had escaped in the darkness. As it was a very dark and rainy night pursuit was fruitless. The only person upon whom suspicion rests is a negro, who had been working around the place for several days cleaning op, and who said he lived in Sumter. While the oegro was working on the place, Dr. James missed several articles from his store, and the keys to the store also disap? peared. The lock on the store was changed, and it is supposed that the negro, btffl^d in this attempt to enter the store, made the as? sault on Dr. James with the intention of gaining possession of the new keys and then robbing *be store. The police of this place have bren furnished with a description of this negro, ar.d if caught the full penalty of the law will doubtlsss be visited upon bim for bis dastardly assault upon an old man. On last Friday evening the clerks of Messrs. Schwartz Bros., dressed io their new uniform suits, were driven over the city in the handsome six-seated sorry of Epperson k Co, The handsome men and fine turnout made a very showy appearance. - m m - Barber Shop. Saturday night. Boy "Shoe shine sir." Sumter young Gent-"No, but yon may roll up ray pauts to my knees, as I have to cros? Main Street to get burnt, "t Kev. A. A. Gilbert. The funeral of Rev. Allan A. Gilbert was solemnized in the Methodist Church on last Thursday morning by Rev. A. J. Stokes, assisted bv Rev. W. VV. Mood, Rev. J. C. Chandler'and Rev. S. P. H. Elwell. The body was interred in the family plot in the cemetery. The funeral services were largely attended, and, excepting his wife and young children, all of tbe deceased's immediate family were present, including his brother, Mr. Hezekiah Gilbert, of Florence; his sister Miss Lizzie Gilbert, of Alabama, and his sons Frank A. Gilbert, cashier of the Yorkvilie bank ; Rev. Ihos. K Gilbert, pastor of a Church in West Haven, Conn ; Rev. Hezekinh Gilbert, pastor of the Presbyterian Church Burrton, Km ; Allan A. Gilbert, a lawyer in Chicago, 111., and John Gilbert, of GnfFney City. Allan A. Gilbert was born in Walterboro in 1829 and was therefore in his 62d year at the time of his death. He was married twice Five children by his first marriage, and his sec? ond wife and three children survive him. He moved to Sumter in the latter part of 1849 or early in 1850,and soon after, on February 14th. 1850, be married Miss Ellen Flowers the eld? est sister cf Mr S F. Flowers of this city. With JDO. F. DeLorme as partner the Black Rios? Watchman was established, the first issue being April 27, 1850. The paper was edited by T. B. Fraser, Esq , and Jnb. W. Ervin. In 1854 or '55 the Black River Watchman was consolidated with the Sumter Banner, the latter being the older paper, and the name changed to the Sumter Watchman [n partnership with Joo. S. Richardson, Esq.i who had previously been owner of the Banner, he continued tbe publication of the Watchman until the latter part of 1855, when H. L. Darr, came *o Sumter and bought the interest of Mr Richardson. From this time the Sumter Wvtchman was published under the firm name of Gilbert A Darr, until after the war. when Mr. Darr drew out and Mr. Gilbert's brother-in-law, Mr. Thos. E Flowers became a member of the firm of Gilbert k Flowers. There were several other persons connected with Mr. Gilbert at various times tn the editorial department of tbe paper, not necessary here to mention-the names and jate of connection not being known defi? nitely. In 3865 Mr. Gilbert took charge of the editorial department and continued in that position until he sold out in 1877. Mr. Gilbert was elected by a large vote to !he first legislature after the war (December, 1865) which was called together by presiden? tial proclamation. Soon after severing his connection with the Watchman Mr. Gilbert entered tbe S. C. Con? ference of the M. E. Church, South, and since that time has been actively engaged in ni niste ri al work. Our Advertisers. > Browns* Purdy.-This firm, although they lave been doing business io this city for less bau a year have built up a reputation sec ind to none for progressive business enter? prise. All goods sold over their counters are purchased in the Northern markets by an experienced buyer. Customers are given the i.d van tage o fall the short cuts and thus get roods at bottom prices. A full force of sollte clerks are always ready to serve tba jublic. See the advertisement in this issue. Belitzer k Spann make their fall announce? ment in this issue. These gentleman understand tbe value of printer's ink, and hence their ad? vertisement is prominent enough to attract at :ention itself. But we desire to add oar testi nony to the general verdict that this firm bas iron from our cit:zens We believe that for luality of goods handled, fairness of dealing, iud cheapness, this firm is not surpassed in ;he State. They are now engaged in the l idertaking business. Brown k Chandler-There is a crowd of meres ted people to be found standing >efore the show windows of Brown k Cban ller almost anytime of day. One reason for .his is the amusement afforded by the antics >! the ingenious little mechanical figureits lisplsyed* there, the other reason is the dis? may of fashion ble bats and cluing at prices >o low for goods so fine that the natives are jstouished. They have an advertisement in this paper that everybody will tee and that everybody should read, as it contains im? portant information. E. E. Rembert k Co.-When any person or issociation of persons, "Fills a Long Felt Want,:: that person should be regarded as a ;>ublic benefactor The above named firm, composed of Mr. E E. Rembert, of Rembert?, 3. C. and Mr. W. Y. L. Marshall, of Charles ion, has determined tc fill a want, long felt [>y this community, and we know they will ae rewarded by a liberal patronage. As a arm it is a great addition to Sumter, for pou rig men of push and businefs ability are ilway s a most desirable acquisition; person? ally we welcome them most cordially to Sumter. See theil big advertisement. ,, Schwartz Bros.-The Palace Dry Goods Err porium is now almost full of tbe most stylish ?ud seasonable goods, and a day does not pass without large additions being made to tbe stock. The. 14th and 15th days of Sep? tember have been set apart for the semi-an? nual opening, and on these days they will be prepared to meet the largest crowd ever assembled in a single store in this city. All the salesn e i of this firm are dressed alike in handsome business suits of dark goods with a stripe running through it. This is a novel ?tep fora Sumter merchant to take, but we think it is a good one, as it will enable cus? tomers to readily distinguish the salesmen in the rush of a crowded store. Our readers' Attention is directed to their advertisement for particulars about the additional depart? ments that have been added to the store for this fall's business. The atar ? shines brighter than ever. - - 11 i The Band Concert. The Darlington New* of the 27th ultimo, bas the subjoined very complimentary notice of the Concert given by our band on the 20'h. Sumter talent is as much appreciated abroad as at home. "The Fourth Regiment Band, of Suroier, gave a most delightful concert in the Opera House, on Thursday night last. A very good audience was in attendance. The band is undoubtedly one of the best in the State and its performance here will add to the repu? tation it has already attained. The instru? mental part of the eutertaiuraent was particu? larly good, the plantation lays rendered by tbe band being one of tbe best things of the evening. In the vocal performance Mrs. Harby and Miss Anita DeLorme rendered their parts admirably, and round after round of applause greeted these sweet singers at every appearance on the 6tage. The comic recitations of Mr. Bennett were greatly enjoyed by the audience. On the whole the entertainment was very creditable t:> the members of tbe organization. The band in the street parsde, during the afternoon, received many compliments on its admirable music and the fiue appearance its members made in their handsome uniforms." Almost $100,000,000. That is what the News and Courier's An? nual Review says tbe trade of Charleston for the last year amounted to. It is a record to be proud of and we congratulate the city of Charleston upon having such a ?r ide, and the Newt and Coicrier for the handsome manner in which they show up the business ot tbe city. We have not the ?in:e to make a thor? ough examination of the Review, but have seeo enough to know that it is fully equal to any that has preceded it, and that is saying a good deal. Mr. Willis, who was elected principal of the Camden graded School several weeks ago, having dtclined Prof. Spencer, ot' buuuer, has been elected to and accepted the position. Prof. Spencer conks highly recommended, fie is is a graduate of the S. C. Unirer.i:^, and bas for the pust three years been studying in Germany.- Camden Chronicle. A gentleman, who does not wish to have bis name made public, bas banded us a hhlf dollar to be sent io tbe destitute ex-confrderate noticed in our last issue. This sum has been expended for bis benefit, and Hoy money t^at may be left witb us for his relief by charitable persons will be forwarded to him. Clarendon News. Manning Times. Mr J.J. Ragin has been relieved of his position as assent soliciting agent of the C. S. k N. R. R-, by the office being abol? ished. Mr. Joel E. Brunsen, of Sumter, Grand Chief Templar of the Good Templars in South Carolina, was in ?cwn to-day, on basiness pertaining to the District Lodge, to meet here September lO'.h. Mr. W. S. Richbourg who recently grad? uated at Patrick's Institute has gone iuto business at Sumter. Miss Lily Clark, of Oswego, Sumter county is on a visit to friends at Silver Miss Blanche Thames, one of Silver's charming young ladies, has gone to Oswego to visit relatives. Mrs. J. E. Way and daughter Annie left this morning for several days' recreation in Sumter and the upper portiou of the State. Letter From Pisgah. PISGAH, S. C., Aug. 22, 1891. Mr. Editor; Probably never iu the histo? ry of the country has ihe heat been so severe and uniform as it has been during this month. The thermometer has scarcely varied a degree for three weeks in this section, and cotton, which is generally considered a tough plant, and likes warm weather as a hog does the mire, has shown its burning effects by being wilted from early in the morning 'til) late in the evening, even where the eround is wet. This is extraordinary, so the "old people say." Fodder-pulling is about over, and the yield ie fine. A few dollars came to the front, and the way the iittle machines of five fingers each, rattled the blades off to get it, was a Bight. Cotton picking has commenced. Forty cents per hundred seems to he the standard price to be paid - It is no ufe to reason, forty cents or no cotton picked, even if the price goes to one cent, per pound. Some of us have been long hoping th*t the Mason Cotton Picker, that was so loudly heralded, wonld relieve us of the expense of finger picking, but alas ! it has gone with the great majori? ty of good efforts without avail. An inven? tion that cannot be utilized in 12 years ls a failure. Mr. Mason can congratulate h maelf that he made a big effort to help his fellow? man, and that should be his reward-good intentions. The great trouble about the American peo? ple ia tbat they jump before they are spurred. Late cotton is not going to do what people think, and Wall Street will have to revise her estimates from eight to seven million bales. Probably such a set of Solo? mons and Vanderbilts would resent a sug? gestion of that sort from a Southerner. It is humiliatine, Mr. Editor, to know that the South is under the heels of that nest of sharpers. Protracted meetings are now going on in the churches. Rev. J. J. Myers has held meetings with his churches, New Hope and Swift Creek. He was assisted by Rev. E. A. McDowell. Meetings have been held at St. Matthews (Rembert P. 0.) Church, and at Smithville, St. John's. At this church Mr. Thomas J. White bas been licensed to preach the gospel. We wish Mr. White abundant success in his noble calling, and believe be will be a "worthy son of a worthy sire." Rev. J. Walter Kenny, who is off on a rest, will commence meetings in his churches as soon as he returns. Our colored friends, I am informed, will soon commence a series of meetings in their churches. Your po8itio*. assumed in your last edito? rial on "Coosaw," reminds me of the ox in the bog. The more be struggles to get out the deeper he goes, and for fear you will go under and be lost to the editorial fraternity I will let you alone. But there is an old saying worthy of your consideration, "an honest confession is good for the soul. J. E. DCPRE. [From J3*op's Fables.] The Ox and the Fly. While grazed a stately Ox one sultry morn, A wea-v Fly'sat perching on his horn ; She thought, with high-swolPn vanity elate, Her bulk gigantic, mountainous her weight ; And her exhausted strength repaired by rest, Thus to the Ox her gentle voice addressed : "Faint you beneath my load? kind creature, say ; Then will your greatful servant fly away." The Ox, still browsing, unconcerned replied, "Who'sthere, that feebly spats a-cear ny side?" "Tis I, the sister of the fertile Spring, And sister of the bird whose royal wing Bore the fair youth from Ida's sacred grove, And flew, unfailing, to the throre of Jove. But now revived, receive my homage due : Say, shall my vigorous wings their flight renew ? For from this ponderous cumbrance you sustain, Your moistened pore3 must breathe from every vein. The Ox, amused, resumed, 0 gracions Fly, Beneath thy weight I faint, Alas I die. Go-tell thy "kindred while their sister rode, No conscious nerve perceived the feeble load." Camden Letter. Mr. Editor: I write you a line from his? toric old Camden, with its DeKalb monu? ment ; its house where LaFayeue once rested ; its ancient mansions, and hospitable inhabi? tants. "The people make the place," and thia plac?is charming, so draw your inference. Hobkirk Inn and Upton Court, the favorite resort of Northern visitors wishing to escape the.icy breath of old Boreas, are well worthy of their reputation. The "Pond" is quite a resort for the young people, and a straight . pull" its length and back, must be good faining for the muscles. A German on Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. J. Blake Sited man was one of the most delight full events of the season. This place, Sarsfield, just on the edge of that part of the town called Kirkwood, is one of the most beautiful and picturesque in thp State. The brilliantly illuminated house ; the polished floots, and gay toilets of the dancers, made up a picture to linger in one's' memory. The,;refreshment tables laid upon the terrace overarched by t:e ? from which Japanese lanterns shed their v. ? ri-colored light looked, as a guest remarked, like a "beaut ful stereoscopic view." The German, full of intricate and beautiful figures, was led with ease and grace by Mr. Russell Zsmp of Camden and Miss Marion Girardeau of Sumter. At one time we feared thtt Jupiter Pluvius would vim us in the "dark embroidery of a storm," but, after fl few April-like tear drops, he withdrew bis frowning visage, and once jagain the stare twinkled in sympathy with the mirth below tb-m. The pillared porch, with its clusters of grapes, its leaves "bronzed by the rays ol the brill ant globe of light within, indeed the whole S(ene, transported one in fancy to thc "tawny Tiber" and its vine clad villa?. There stood the courtly host receiving his g ?es 8. and tra: sterling them to the care ol me fair chatel?iue within. The whole nffaii was a "thing of beauty," and came neai beinsr a "'joy forever," as it lasted away inte the "wie sm i' hours ayont the twal." li INCONNUE. Chandler, Shaw & Co., have just received a large line of men and boy'3 hats. And in a few days will open the biggest line of sam? ple hats ever seen in Sumter at 50c. on th* dollar. Come early and make youi selection. tf. Chandler, Shaw & Co , have just opened their new line of Neckwear-all the latest novelties at 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c. and 75c. tl Chandler, Shaw & Co., are now opening their new stock of fall and winter clothing for men, boys and children. They are now displaying one of the most complete lines ol Clothing, Hat3 and Furnishing Goods evei seen in the City of Sumter. tl WANTS. ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be inserted under this head for 2? cents for each insertion. Additional line. 5 cents per line. WANTED-Any young person desiring to attend a first-class Business, Short? hand or Telegraph College cnn get valua? ble information by seeing the Editor of tbif paper in persou. TTTANTED-Two yoong men boarders VV APPb' ?o Mrs. R." H. Moise.. Church St. Sept. 2-lt BOARDERS WANTED-A few r?gulai boarders can be accommodated at cornet of Sumter and Dugan Streets by Miss S. G. Ellis. _ _ Sept. 2-3t. LOST-A GOLD MEDAL containing th? following inscription : "Vanderbilt Uni? versity, Medical Department." Reverse side : "Excellence in Obstetrics, Presentented by J. W. Maddin, Jr., M. V." If medal is brought to this office the finder will be properly re? warded. DOG LOST-A small female Fice. White and black. Head and cars black. Ears strnight. A reward will be paid for recovery of same. W. A. J^nk'n?. Sept. 2-lt WANTED-An experienced Ditcher wants a j >b, and will guarentee satisfaction at leasonat'le price? Address A. Seeby, Sumter, S- C._ C^TANTED-Active men to canvass fot Vf tlie SM'e ?' ,ne fmr'rt>ved .Singer Sewing Machine, the fastest seller on the market. None but active men need apply. Address, L. W. Hy di bk, District Ageot, Sumter S. C. A ne 26-2"._ FDR SALK, DESIRABLE place in Wedge field, large lot, six room, Cottage, small store house, barn and stables. Near depot, and a good stand for store or boarding house. Apply to Mr. S. E, Harvin, Wedge? field, S. C. Aug. 26, 4L* / i THE MARKETS. ffMTEft. S. C., Sept. 2, 1991. COTTON-Receipts for week ending Septem? ber 2d, about 30 hales. Following are the quotations; Low Middling C|?Oj ; Middling 6|@7. CHARLESTON, S. C., Sept. 1, 1831. COTTON-Market firm. Low Middling Middling :f@7 11-10; Good Mid? dling Sl@S\. M Aitemoon te ii FTBML r|-1HTS CLASS will be orgnnia-d on SEP X TEM BER 15th, at 4 P M. The French Language will be taught partly by the old ?nd partly by the new (or natural) methods. If further particulars are desired, apply at once to S. H. EDMUNDS. ?f?li BUM WE HAVE Cotton, Sugar Sacks, and Jute Bagging For 2,500 bales cotton. Save money by buying from us in lots of five bales and np. SUMTER COTTON MILLS, D. JAS WINN, Sept. 2-?3 President. III (.iiiicoii. W.J ANDREWS Has resumed the Green Grocery busi? ness at his old stand, and will dur? ing the season, keep a full supply of FISH, OYSTERS, BEEF and POUL? TRY. All orders attended to promptly. Thankful for past favors, he solicits continued patronage. Sep: 2-lm. TO CONTRACTORS." BIDS ARE INVITED fer finishing the interior of the Maysvil.e Presbyterian Church. For particular? *p';iv in person to DR. J. W". HUDSON, Ch'm of Committee. Sept. 2-3t. Mayesville, S. C. _ State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. (Summons for Belief.) George W. Brown, B. F. Brown and Julia A. Bracey-Plaintiff's, AGAINST Emily S. McCall, Piacidia Reynolds, Julia E. Norton, John Berry, William Berry, Ben ' nett Berry, Harris Berry, Richard Berry, Laure Berry, Martha Ella Berry, Dorcas Elizabeth Berry, Wesley Weeks, Jose? phine Hodge, Olain D. Harvin, Pauline Broadway, Edward Brown, Felix Brown, George Brown, J. E Baumgartner, John S. Richardson, Octavia H. Moses and Jas. D. Blauding-Defendant's. To the Defendants abeve named : You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint rn this action, which was filed in the office of tbe Clerk of said Court on the 7th dey of May, 1891, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said com? plaint on the subscribers at their office in the City of Sumter, in said County and State, with twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of tbe day of such service y aud if your fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated Sunrer, S C., Mav 7th, A.*D.t 1891. HAYNS WORTH & COOPER, Sep. 2-6t. Plaintiffs Attorneys. EIJW'D E. REM&ERT, (OF REM BERT,-3.C.) w. L Y. mmai/ (OP CHARLESTON >, A First Class Wholesale Grocery and General Merchandise Business for Sumter. The above named are opening in their new store at the Corner of Main and EepitHica? Sis, A First CIa?? Wholesale and General Mercantile Establishment, . Fertiliser in $ea?oi?* In oar Wholesale Grocery we buy from first hands in CAR LOAD LOTS, STRICTLY for SPOT GASH and we propose to give our customers the benefit of our large Spot Ca?i? F?ircl?a?e?? In connection with our Wholesale Grocery we have a retail department in which we give our patrons the benefit of our WHOLESALE PRICES, In connection with the above we will carry a Full Line of General Merchandise, Consisting of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, ' DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HARDWARE, HARNESS GENTS7 FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, CAPS, CROCKERY, TINWARE, BOOTS AND SHOES, MEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, ETC. ETC. ^ The above lines have been selected witb M?GH CARE. Our styles are nobby and new and our prices are low. Having spent 20 days in the Northern markets we FEEL CONFIDENT that we will open for the inspection of the public one of the OSWcT^STassortment of goods, not only in SUMTER but in the State of South Carolina 9 With six years experience and ample capital we feel sure that we can please. After January 1st we will advance MERCHANDISE, FERTILIZERS and MONEY om good paper. We propose to ?fe a FIRST CLASS, honest and upright business (STRICTLY ON BUSINESS PRINCIPLES) LAST BUT HOT LEAST, Wo extent! a HEARTY AND CORDIAL invitation to call and inspect our large aad varied assortmeBl and gel OUR PRICES. CALL EARLY AND SAVE MONEY. Hoping to see you ALL soon, we are Yours AnxiOTIS to Please, Edward E. Renibert & Co. Prices and samples mailed on application. We will call attention to- SlJfflHPi??j S. Cm oar special lines later. Get our prices on Bagging, Ties and.Meat. TRADE MARE. * The Store Par Excellence of Sumter County, is now ROBED 1ST Cr ALA ATTIRE AND EXTENDS To their many friends a "Welcome, Yes a Hearty Welcome,77 to be present at their GRAND SEMI ANNUAL OPENING, aya s 15. ON THESE DAYS we will exhibit all the very latest styles and novelties in Dress Goods and Trimmings. Our Millinery X>oj>^rt2XLozit Will be replete with everything that is Beautiful and Stylish in Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats. Included in this Display will be 35 Imported Fattern Hats and Bonnets Which are the daintest and MOST CORRECT STYLES ever shown in Sumter. Our Carpet and Upholstery Department Exhibit will have few equals in the South* -AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, Our l^esmuiMing JDepm^imeni. Surely this needs no mention. It's no experiment but an established fact and we say unhesitatingly, has no Superior in the State. Our immense stock in each Department will be displayed in grand style For Inspection. Our most courteous and polite CORPS OF SALESMEN Will take great pleasure in showing the ladies the Different Displays. OUR MILLINER, WHO ARRIVES TO-DAY, From New York, will be in attendance. COME, BEE AND BE CONVINCED THAT WE ARE AUTHOR ?TY IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO STYLE AND FASHION VERY RESPECTFULLY, . Millinery, Dressmaking and Ladies' Underwear Our Specialties. BT. B.-We forgot to mention our CLOAK ROOM which has been handsomely fitted up, and therein will le dis? played all the newest styles.