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Ciw MUicteu ano jsoaiksit WEDNESDAY. MAY 4, 1892. Entered at the {'oat Ofice at Sumter, S <?., as Second Class Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Kingman & Co.?The Grocers. Ducker & Biltman ? To.nsted Leaves. Personal. Mr. Marcus G. Rytteuberg is in the city. Nr. H. C. Musee has gone to Philadelphia. Miss Emmie Saunders is visiting in Darling ton. Mr. Ed. Y. Green, was in the city last week. Mr. D. J. Wian is quite ill at his home iu this citj. Attorney General J. L. McLaurin was in the city Monday. The critical illness of Mrs. J". B. Roach is heard of with regret. Mr. E A. Lowry, of the CUrendon Enter prise was in the city Monday. Miss ?ilfcr, of Virginia, is visiting her sis ter Mrs D. James Winn. Colin C. Manning, Eq , bas gore to Wash ington, h here his wife is still quite ill. Mr.'John-Morris was stricken with paralysis a few days ago and and is n?w quite ill. Col. Jos. H. Earle stopped in the city iast Friday returning from Darlington to Green ville. Miss Alma Breeden, who has been visiting Miss Lillie Delgar has returned to her home ic Bennettsviile accompanied by Miss Delgar. Mr. J. D. Wilder has resigned the position of bookkeeper for Browns & Purdy. and Mr Bert Beckham has accepted the position. Mr. W. L. McDowell, associate editor of the BishopviUe Nezcs attended the convention, and took notes lor bis paper. Dr. Henry M. Stuckey, son of Dr. Henry Stuckey, ef BishopviUe, a graduate of the Sooth Carolina Medical College of Charleston and for one >ear surgeon in the city Hospital, his located in this city. Mr. T. R. E. LaCoste, son of Mr. S. D. M. LaCosto, of Mt Clio, has been quite ill for several months and at present little hope is entertained for bis ultimate recovery. We regret to learn that W. J. Eilison, the bee man, bas been cooSned to his bed by a severe spell of aickness. Persons expecting* him win know wby be has failed to keep his appointment. Remember that all stores are now closed at o*clock and the clerks enjoy their evenings, therefore do not go shopping late in the after noon and detain them. Sorgnm seed. Samples of Molasses to show from cane grown last year, also Rough Rice for seed at Ducker & Buitman's. Wedding Cake. We return thanks to Mrs. Charles Lai frage for a slice of wedding cake. May theirjmar ried life be as bright as the month of May ?8 said to be. Candidates Cards. David E. Durant, of BishopviJle, is an nounced for Treasurer of Sumter County, politics Mr. Durant has always been a demo crat, and of the Conservative faction. As such he places himself before the people. ^mm mm Graded School Holiday. The city Graded Schools are having the Tegular spring holiday this week and teachers and scholars are enjoying unrestrained free doe, that such hard works know so well bow to appreciate. Dr. LafFerty's Lecture. The lecture of Dr. L*ff-rt y on last Thurs day night was highly amusiog and was enjoy ed by the audience present. He will lectare bere again on May 20th. ?^^^mw*?^*?^mMm* ~ Sumter Orators. Dr. J- A. Mood has been selected to deliver the Commencemer.t oration before the Graded School at the commencement in June. Col. J. J. Dargan will deliver the Annual Oration beTore the Literary Societies of Davidson College at the commencement on June 8tb. Entertainment at WedgeSeld. Theenterta; roent of the Christen Endeav or Society of Wedg.-Seld on last Sunday was complete success. Every number on the programme whs rendered in a manner r.c:st able to the audience. The lecture of Rev. E E. Ayres was the feature of tho occasion and was enjoyed by every person present. "^ ? ? ? mm Complimentary German. The young gentlemen friends of Mies Lessie Tally, of Atlanta Ga.. who is visiting in the city gave a German in her honor on last Tbueeday evenine. Quite a select crowd was present and the dance was greatly enjoyed. The German wa3 led by Mr. Douglas China And M?s Tal ley. Homicide Near St. Charles Qreen Wilson was shot and killed by George McGiil during a row at a base ball game near St. Charles on last Saturday after noon. All parties concerned are negroes. The verdict of the corooers jury w?3 in ac cordance with facts. McGiil is in jail. Stealing. Complaints are heard from all portions of 4be county that stealing among the negroes is more general and that the robberies are more daring than ever before if tbe local offi cers ef the law cannot apprehend tbe guilty parties, the people themselves had better take a hand and see that the guilty are detected mai punished to tbe estent of the law. Fire. The bonse of Thaddeus Cummings, on the | BishopviUe road bey ose iDesCimmp's mill (toad, was burned on Wednesday, April 27th. Tbe origin of the fire was accidental, and tbe flames had gained considerable headway efore being discovered. Tbe ?place bas been known as the Punch place, a-ad is perhaps j better known bv that name than anv other. Confederate Survivors. In compliance with the invitation of the Ladies Memorial Association, all Cosfederate Survivors are requested to assemble oppotite Armory Hall at 4. 30 May 11th, to march in procession to Monumental Square. J. D. Binding, Prest. S. C. Survivors Ass'n. Electric Light Crane Co. At t?e meeting of local capitalists on last Wednesday a company was formed to manu factory the Cardarelli Electric Light Crane. Tfec capital stock of $6,0 0, was divided into 60 shares at $100 each. H. Karby was elected pt??ident, C. T. Maso?, Jr , Vice President, A. C. Pbelps Sec. and reas , H. J. Harby G??n. Manager. Tbe factory wiil be located io this city and work will be commenced io a short time. -?~mmm*~ - ??- -mm^? New Jail, The contract for the new jail was signed by Will I.. Lambd'oo, for tbe Pauly Jail Co. The company has giveo bond for S 10,000 for the faithful performance of the contract. The contract price for the new jai! is S3,100 and jail is to be completed by October 1st, next. Tbe jail will be built in the south-west corner fo the present jail yard. The lower floor will be nerd as thesberifJTs residence and the upper floor will contain steel cages of the most modern and improved patter?. Tomorrow Night Everybody should go to the Elocution Coiuest. The exercises will be held in Acad' emy of Music at 8 30 o'clock, p. ru. The committee who will award tbe medal is the game who served at the previous contest. Every person who attended befoie declared themselves as high'y pleased wj?h the charac ter of tbe entertainment. The young ?ndie? who will participate are between the ages of J i and 18 and are considered very ?r.e elocu tionists. Everybody :n"ited, everybody f-hould go. Admission only 10 cents mmm - ? ? - The Wallace Belief Fund. Mr. Editor: On behalf of the Relief Cub for the benfitof W. M. Wallace and family, I respectfully report the receipt of tbe follow ing contributions: H. Harby, $2. Mrs. O. H. Moses, 75c. Bultman & Bro., $1.50. Cash "G," 50c. Contributions tor the relief of Mr. Wallace 11 still be acceptable to pay for medical at ition, and other necessary expenses. Mr. Wallace returns his grateful thanks to e kind people for the aid extended to b?m. Very respectfully, Jno A. Re.nno "~" ec & Treas. K. Club. ? Marriage. Mr. A. Gilbert Flowers and Miss Kate A. Team were mariied at the residence of the bride's mother in Rafting Creek on last Thurs day evenioe at 8 30 o'clock by Rev. J. C. Chandler. " There were only a few relatives and friends present, but though quiet, the oc casion^ was marked by taste and elegance. After the ceremony an elegant supper was served to the guests. Mr. Flowers has brought his bride home, and they are wel comed by many friends, who unite in extend ing eongratuiations. The happy couple were serenaded on Tuesday i h ; by friends. Mr. Oscar . Jordan, of Limar, Darlington County, *itd Miss Annie , daughter of Mr. Frank J Bradford, were married on Wednes day evening, 27th ait., at^the residence ot the bride's parents, this county, by Rev. J. C. Chandler. Religious. The usual services will be held by the Rev. John Kershaw at the Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter, on Sunday next at 1! o'clock a. m. and 5.30 p. ra. Also, service on Friday afternoon, May 6th at 5.30 p. m. -- > ? ? lie Diocesan Convention. The one hundred and second annual Con vention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of South Carolina, will be held in the Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter, on Wednesday next, the 11th inst. In the absence of Bishop Howe, whose seri ous illness will prevent his attendance, the Rev. C. C. Piackoey, D. D., the President of the Standing Committee, is expected to pre side. The Rev. J. M. Stoney, of Camden, will deliver ttK convention sermon on the first day, the service to begin at 11 o'clock. Im mediately after this service the convention will be called to order and proceed to organ ize. There will be service every morning and evening during the convention, which will probably continue its session until Saturday. The present indications are that the con vention will be a full one in numbers, but there should be uo difficulty io making pro vision for their entertainment in this hospita ble community. _ Program for Memorial Day Wednesday, May 11, 1892. The 33 little girls selected to decorate the 38 soldiers, graves will assembleai Armory Hall at 4 o'clock p. m. Transportation will be furnished to the cemetery. Committee in cnarge.?Miss Nina Moise, Miss Clem China, Miss Lillie Delgar. Prayer at the graves by .? . Benjamin Upon conclusion of the decoration of graves Alston, late Coloruel in Confederate States Army. the little girls will return to Armory Hall and join in street procession to Monumental Square Procession Starting from Armory Hsll at 5 15 as follows : Fourth Regiment Band. Sumter Light Infantry, Capt Brand Com manding. Confederate Survivor Association, Col.J. D. Blinding, President, in Jcommand. Carriage containing orator of the day, and chaplain. Col J. D. Graham, escort. Wagons containing little girls. J. C. Din kins, ia charge. Carriages containing Mayor and City Coun cil. Citizens. exercises AT MOIf r/MBNTAL SQ17AR5. Decoraion of Confederate Monument? Ladies in charge?Mrs. W. H. Ingram, Mrs. W. F. Shaw, Mrs. S. C. Baker, Mrs Geo. W. Loring, Miss Fannie Haynsworth, M'3S Lula Haynsworth. Music by Band. Prayer by Rev. John Johnson, late Major in Confedera te 3 tat es Army. Interlude by the Band. Introduction of orator of the day by Col. J. D. Graham, Vice Presideut of Ladies' Memorial Association. Memorial Address by Rev. Ellison Capers, D. D., late Brigadier General in Confederate States Army. Salute by S<:mter Light Infantry. By order Commitf-e of Arrangements. W. H. Ingram, Chairman. R D. Lee, Abe Ryttkxberg, T. B. Fraser, Jr. Special Bates. The Charleston, Sumter and Northern Railroad will sell tickets as follows : Account Southern Baptiot Convention, Atlanta, Ga., at rate of one fir^t class fare for the round trip. On sale May 3rd to 6th, inclusive; good to return untii May 11th, inclusive. On account of meeting of independen* Order of Odd Fellows Columbia, S C. May 17?b and 18th, inclusive ; good to return until May 22nd. On account of commencement exercises of Benedict College, Columbia, S. C , May 17th and 18th, inclusive. On account Declaration of Independence Celebration, Charlotte, N. C, May 20;h, tickets on sale May 17th and 18th, good to return until May 22d. Rates from Sumter for the round trip, $5.30 : military $4.05. Bishopville Budget. Bjshopvillb, S. C, April 30, 1S92. Our graded school has closed to the regret of a great many parents and pupils. Miss Bessie McLean, one of the teachers will remain with us, and teach a private pay school. Prof. Perry is quite sick, his health having failed very rapidly for the lust three months. Our community is now being visited by the mumps. It is amusing to see some of our old male citizens who have never had them, skip ping around to avoid coming in contact with any one who has them. Mr. J?s McKenzie, who lives a few miles from here, beard a dog a few nights since kilting his geese, and be scolded at him to frighten him off when the dog made for him and bit him very badly on his haod. He caught and choked the dog to death. Dr. J. E. McLure dressed and cauterized the wound next day. We do not know if the dog was mad or not, but Mr. Mc. is very uneasy about it. The Bishopville Nieves, has now made its second appearance, and while it has changed its name, it still holds to the old Eagle's pol itics, (only more so) as it seems to lose sight of everything except Tollman's candidacy and election. 'Tis a pity to see a paper spend its entire strength and vim to behalf of some in dividual politician to the detriment of ail other good and worthy objects, but such is the case ia these times in which we live. Politics are getting pretty warm around kere. Lively and angry discussions is a daily occurrence on our streets, but it is gratifying to see that the good men who think for them selves, are stili coming out and joining the conservative element, declaring that they will not be fooled or deceived by the eo called Reformer ?cy longer. We hare living among us some people who get a small pittance from the fund fyr disa bled soldiers, as ? pension, and I hear that a prominent Tillmanite went to one of them a tew days since, wbo belongs to the Conserva tive Clnb and told him if he did not change his politics and j<?:n tfre Tiilman Club and vote for Tiilman that he would ha.ve his pen sion stopped. This is pretty strange argu ment to use on an ignorant man by politicians who always claim tha? they only want to do what is fair and just in the coming election. I am glad to say our poor friend said he had rather lose his pension than bis individual freedom. C. Ionia Items. Ionia, vS. C, May 2, 1832 . Beautiful, glorious Spriog is f:e:e, at last, and nature is displaying her wondeiful art in the line of costumes, also some of the people. The weather is propitious for farm work, arid the farmer? are making good u<e of it. We see some fields where both sides of the cotton have been ploughed, aud the com is, ?er? well, is ploughed too. The oat crop ie very good. We noticed som" in particular. Mr. W. M. McCaskill has the finest we have seen, and Mr. J. F. Mat thews ha? ttie next best. The Ionia High School, which has been stopped forsometime, has commenced again, in new and better quarters. Mr. Rufos Griflin is up in our section, vi?- \ iting friends. He is an excellent violinist j atid treated us to some fine music. We would say to Jaefera that. Tiger has j been in winter quarters, but, with Iiis invita- | tion, will come out. Tiger is not afraid j Timers, as a genera! thing, are not very timid ! animals, therefore Jaefera had better be care-? fu!, or he will get a good scratching. "Tiger." \ Early Risers, Early Risers. Early Risers, j the famous little pills for constipation, sick j headache, dyspepsia aud ntrvousiiess. J. S. j iiu^hsou ? Co. Masonic Comer-Stone Laying anrtl. Bitn> quet* The Masons of Sumter have c?use to congratulare themselves on the impos ing ceremonies at the laying.of the corner-stone of t he new Masonic Tem ple last Thursday and the magnificent banquet at night. All day Ioni? visi tors kept arriving from the country and from the neighboring towns and cities and finally when the stores closed at 3.30 the streets were throng ed with interested and expectant crowds. Representatives were pres ent from the lodges at Charleston, Co lumbia, Darlington, Mayesville, Sum uierton, Packsville. BishopviHe,Spring Hill, Mannviile. who were the g.iests of Claremont Lodge, No. 64., and who were to rake part in the ceremonies. About 4 o'clock the procession, com posed of several hundred Masons, form ed and marched to the scene of action, headed by the 4th Reg't. Band. Here they were called to order by Grand Master J. T. Barron, of Columbia, and proceeded to carry out the program published in the last issue of The Free man. The crowd was so great that scarcely anything could be seen ex cept by those who were fortunate enough to obtain an elevated posi tion. _ . _a_r Following is a list of the articles de posited in the corner stone by Grand Treasurer, C. F. Jackson, of Colum bia : List of officers and members of Claremont Lodge, No. 64, A- F. M. History of Claremont Lodge by H C. Moses, P. M. Souvenir worn by every one con nected with laying of the Cornerstone. Dispensation from the Grand Lodge for Claremont Lodge to lay Corner stone. , , ?opv of proceedings Grand Lodge A. F. M., ci South Carolina December 1891. Roll of officers and members of Gamecock Lodge NO. 17. K. of P. Roll of officers and members of Gamecock Division, Uniform Rank, K. of P. Historical sketch of Sumter Lodge No. 8 I. ?. G. T. List of officers and members of Beu lah Chapter No. 25, . A. M. Roll of officers and directors of the Masonic Temple Co. Roll of officers and members Sum ter Lodge No. 1077 K. of H Roll of Fidelity Lodge No. 251 Knights and Ladies of Honor. Roll of the municipal government of the city of Sumter, with notes. History and statements of the Si mond's National Bank and also of Bank of Sumter, with list of officers and directors. Coins and Confederate money con tributed by different persons. Address of Altamont Moses, Past Grand Chancellor K. of P., S. C. Copy of the order of ceremonies of the laying of the Cornerstone. Copy of the Watchman and South ron, April 27, 1892. Oopv of the Advance, April 23, 1892, Copy of the Freeman April 26,1892. Copv of the News aud Courier, April 28,1892. Copy of the State, April 27,1892. Copy of the trade issue of Watch man and Southron, Nov. 20, i88i). Sketch of the history of Watchman and Southron. Letters from different distinguished Masons in refereuce to the laying of the Cornerstone. List of officers and members of Claremont Lodge No. 198 A. F. M. Weekly statement of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Roli of Sumter Council No. 649 American Legion of Honor, Sumter, S. C. Roll of Snmmerton Lodge No. 10 , A. F. M.. Summerton, S. C. Roll of Packsvil?e Lodge, Packsville S.C. Copv of the By-laws of the Invest ment Association of Sumter, S. C. Names of the family of R. M. Jones. List of members of the 4th Regiment Band South Carolina Volunteers. After a brief address by Grand Mas^ ter Barron the assemblage turned their steps to the Academy of Music, which place had been selected for hearing the orator of the day, Hon. J. Adger Smytbe, Past Grand Master of South Carolina. The stage was occupied by a number of prominent gentlemen and a large number of ladies graced the occasion by their presence and attention. Mr, Smythe was introduced by J. T. Barren, Esq*, of Columbia, and after paying a tribute to the ladies, he an nounced the subject of his address to be Masonry, the beauties of which he portrayed in eloquent and choice lan guage holding the undivided atten tion of his large audience to the close. At 7.80 o>;ock the Lodge met in their hall with the visiting Masons and initiated several candidates into the mysteries of the order, and about 11 o'clock they adjourned, with their guests, to Matthiessetfs Hall, where a most sumptuous repast awaited them. The banquet was prepared by that prince of hotel keepers, Mr. James E. Jervey, but one could see ata glance that the beautiful decorations and tasty arrangement of the tables and their store of luxuries bore the impress of lingers more skilled than his and so we learned that he and Mrs* Jervey were assisted by Mrs. Sam'l. Hard}-, of Baltimore, Mrs. H. B. Bloom, Miss Daisy Bloom, Miss Katie Monaghan, Miss Mamie Mulligan, Miss Nomie Broughton, Miss Clem China, Miss Fannie China. Mrs. R. P. Monaghan, Mrs. 1). Rosendorf and daughter, and to these ladies, Mr. Jervey through us, begs to extend his heartiest thanks. He says that without them he would have been at a loss what to do and the success of the banquet was largely due to their untiring energy and skill. The banquet was the most complete thing of the kind ever given in Sum ter and the whole thing was conducted with perfect order. Before and after partaking of the bountiful repast, the blessing of the Great Architect was asked. When supper was nearly over the following toasts were proposed and eloquently responded to: 1st. "Our visitingbrethren, one and all?a hearty welcome," Marion Moise. 2d. The State of South Carolina tr,timi* t.'pibustjwj puniti. Altamont Moses. 3d. The City of Sumter?the City of progress. \V. K. Delgaf. 4th. The Masonic fraternity?the emblem of the brotherhood of man. il. F. Wilson. 5th. The Press?the arbiter of the destiny of nations. >. H. Edmunds. Oth. Woman?All mus? love thee who behold thee. 11. T. Thompson, of Darlington. On behalf of the Press we extend our congratulations to Mr. S. II. Ed munds, correspondent of the State, for his specially eloquent responsi'. After two hours spent in this pleas ant way the assemblage broke up and returned to their homes for r?*sf, but not until the thanks of the Masons and their guests had been extended to Mr. Jervey and the ladies in three*hearty cheers. In conclusion we would say that the sucres.-ni" t he day was due largely to 11;?? committee on arrangements, head ed by Messrs. li. C. Moses and Abe Ret tenberg. They were mi rely the right men in the right place and, as a committee, deserves great credit. ? mmm - Smithville Amateur Theatricals. Smithville, S. C., April 23, 1892. Most assuredly, the Spranghiti section of oar county, or ?'S nithvilie" proper, is mak ?tr intellectual strides. On Friday evening the 22nd inst, we were witness to this fact, in a line not heretofore attempted in that locality. The admirable school which whs efficiently established by their late instructor Prof. Massebeaux, and now controlled by Prof. W. M Melton?a cultivated, ref?ned, ar.d polished gentleman? is ncding exten sion, at least, theschoolhouse, and it has been thought advisable to reconstruct the building. A happy expedient was hit upon to interest the public and to accomplish this useful purpose, by introducing something of a democratic fashion, by u service ut iiuiuorou* comedies, performed by amateurs in that vi cinity at a reasonable charge, consequently we were one of a large audience in the * 'Ala sonic Temple" sit iSnrri tri ville to er j.>y these representations. At about S.50 p. m. an overture was executed by the orchestra, who were composed of members belonging to Westberry's band, under the leadership of LeGrand West berry himself, with great power and sweetness, when the curtain was raised, and the audience beheld a motley army of blackened faces investing the far famed Ethiopian Minstrel band of our youth, only the personages were standing in a group, engaged in an animated and witty passage at arms, their wit and humor electing bursts of applause from an intently listening hou-e Upon their retiring fifter some ben mot from one of the group, a little more spicy than its fellows, the orchestra came in wiih its enliven ing interlude, and yo throughout the evening, upon each interval did VVestberry sustain his reputation as an excellent leader of an orches tra. But now, upon again raising the cur tain, appeared the ?rst main feature of this very enjoyable evening, in the comedy of "The Black Statue," with the following caste of characters., Luke W. M Stevens. Old Squintum Prof. W. M. Mellon. Pete C. L Kirklev. Pilgarlic P. S. Beli. Mrs. Squintum Robt Weldwo. Rose T. M. Munnerlyn. The humor of this piece l?es in the nice de liniation of negro character, and the amus ing contretemps which incessantly occar. It is enough to write, tbr.t each character was wonderfully well executed for mere ama teurs, as may he equally well written of every successive piece in which our native talent had occasion to express itself. Maj. W. M. Stevens being however less of a nov ice than the rest of his company?he being the manager of this impromptu the?trical corps?of course, exhibited much more famil iarity with the stage and with stage effects, whilst Mr. C. L. Kirkiey rivalled him in ease of deportment, sprightliness, and gay humor. Somehow, we could not but think, that the grave Professor, notwithstanding, that he assumed the role of the gravest char acters, and gave due expression to his utter ances, in his air and manner suggested a monk who had rambled from his cloistered walls, or a student forced from his seclusion into the outer world ; while Mr. Bell's clear enunciation of his part made him a distinct ive figure and Messrs. Weldon and Munnerlyn in female goise brought down the house by their grotesque and masculine assumption as did Mr. Junius Caughman, in tbe .?ame guise ?his length of stature adding force t*> tbe presumption?in the succeeding piece, whose caste of characters was as follows, and enti tled, "Uncle Jeff." Uncle Jeff W M.Stevens. Henry Cole C. L. Kirkiey. Dr. Cole Prof. W. M. Melton. Simon James Barfield. Jumbo Robt. McEachern. Rose T. M. Munnerlyn. Mrs Grimes Junius Caugbman. This play, was, if anything, more replete with humor than the preceeding one, and each sustained their part admirably. It was remarked that Mr. James Barfield was partic ularly expressive, and that Mr. Robt. McEacb erin as Jumbo well portrayed the character. Em passant we must add, fhat Mr. C. L. Kirk ley's versatility was astounding, for notwith standing he had his bands full in supporting his several parts in the successive comedies, in grotesque disguises, at intervals, he would excite much merriment by lengthy, ponderous and unintelligible harangues. The performance closed with the farce styled "Rooms to Let," in which Maj. Stevensand the brilliant Kirkiey vied in a final contest brim full of jest, fun and real wit. One word more, Mr. Editor, and I am done. The appearance of the audience was a most gratifying feature, and the sincere interest exhibited by our better citizens in this benefi cent cause excited admiration. Without spe cializing, we could not but notice, in our near neighborhood, the deep interest and real work displayed by W. S Smith, Esq., Dr. S. E. McCutchen, and their polite, active, aLi very kind helpmeets. Very respectfully, Viator. Have yonr grocer pet sample case of Swift and Company's Smoked Sausage in lard. Best Sausage on the market. Put up espe cially for Summer use. For sale by Charles ton Beef Co. and through the Wholesale Mer chants of Charleston, S- C. April 20, 2a We truly believe Da Witt's Little Early Risers to be the mou natural, most effective, most prompt and economical pill for bilious hess, indigestion and inactive liver. J, S. IJughsoo ? Co. Itch on human and horses and all animals cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by a. J. China, Druggist, Sumter, S. C. Bright people are tbe quickest to recognize a good thing and buy it. We sell lots of bright people the Little Early Risers If you are not bright these pills will make you so. J. S. Hughson k Co. For Over Fifty Years. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softeus tbe gums, ? ? all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Twentv-five cents a bottle. If dull, spiritless and stupid if your blood is thick and sluggish j if your appette is capricious and uncertain, you need a Sarsa par??la. For bast results take De Witt's. J. S. Hughson k Co. NOMINATIONS. ?OR TREASURER. DAVID E. DURANT announces himself a candidate for Treasurer of Sumter County and solicits the suffrage of hi3 fellow-citizen8. FOR CLERK OF COUR?. Mr. Editor: Ala meeting recently held at BishopviUe it was unanimously declared to place before the people of Sumter County the name of SflEPPARD NASH for Clerk of Court. Mr. Nash is a gentleman whose char acter and loyalty to his Stale is unquestioned, and who if elected will rtft.ct honor upon himself and credit to his county, and we here-1 by solicit the support of all who have the welfare of bis county at heart _ MANY CITIZENS. FOR SHERIFF. I respectfully announce to my friends and and the public that I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Sumter County, and if elected will do my full duty to the best of my ability. Subject to the action of the Democratic primary. R. M. PITTS. The many friends of ROBERT W. JEN KINS beg leave to announce his name as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Suinter County. He is a true and tried democrat. His wounds received in defence of his Country incapacitates him from performing manual labor, but he is in every way qualified to fill ibis cilice, and is universally recognized as an honorable, Christian gentleman. _MANY FRIENDS. We beiJ leave to present to the Democrats of Sumter County for re-eleciion the name of our present worthy incumbent CaI'T. E. SCOTT CARSON. His fair and impartial manrer in oilice convinces us that we could not finti a more suitable man to fill the Sheriff's office. MANY DEMOCRATS. To the Democratic Voters of Sumter County: Permit us to present to you the name of Maj. MARION SANDERS "as a candidate fur the office of Sheriff. He posseses in a high degree the necessary qualifications for this important office, and has been "weighed in the balance, and not found wanting." We all know how well he discharged the duties of this office when he held it in former y?ars? and as experience is the best teacher we are confident in the assurance that :f elected, "duty" will be as it always has been, his watch word. He will abide ti;e result of the Democratic pri ma ries. D E M UC RA TS. 7 op op a Month can be /J. ,' made working tor cs. Persons preferred who can furnish a horte and i f their whole time to the business. Spare moments liiay be profitably employed also. A few vacancies in town? and cities. 11 F. Johnson k Co , 26?b and Main St., Rich mond, Va. NOTICE. Clerk k Treasurers Office, V Sumter S. C. April 22, 1802, J VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO HOUSE i\ holders?: owners ?md occupa 'a of premises, wirhin the Corporate limits of City o? Sumter. that the inspection of all premises will be commenced, and continued without de lav; und the owners or occupants ?! all premises not lonnd in proper condition will be reported to the Mayor for violation of "An Ordinance of City of Sumter in rela tion to same." By ordir of Mayor. C Si. Htr.-t. Clcik aud Treasuier. Toasted LEAVES. This page is an advertise ment, so if you never' read such tilings, you can skif* ft but if you want to know what TOASTED LEAVES mean, read, and remember that no one does anything for the public for nothing. The great army of \vriters have an ax to grind?either to sell their books or some mer chandise. We want you to try He-No Tea, or some of the many kina? of good TEAS we sell, and when you once do this, the mission of the advertisement is accom plished. If the Tea pleases you more than any Tea you ever drank, you will continue to use it, our business Avili be extended, and we will all be happy. We know you who read this are a reasonable person, other wise you would have skipped it, and we tell vou HE-NO is the best and purest tea we know anything about : we have dozens of customers who drink it themselves, and they all re commend it as a Tea of "great strength and good flavor." Put up in mettal-lined packages, 1 lb. \ lb. \ lb. lib. 75c. 40c. 20c. 10c. This is all. WILL YOU TRY IT? "A friend in need is a frieod indeed," "And what is to be will be;" "Providence favoring," you and all Will use but the HE-NO Tea. -. TOASTED LEAVES With an Apology to Charles Lamb. V Chang Fat had a son, Chang Lio, a careless fellow, who did nothing but eat and sleep ; he wo?ld even fail asleep while bis father's great friend, the Mor mon Pilgrim, was talking; nothing ap peared to keep him awake So careless was he, that one day?it was the first day of the third moon, in the year 1018, about three o'clock in the afternoon? when he was left to watch the fire and keep it from going out, he piled the fagots high up, and while he was asleep, as usual, the wind blew the fire towards his father's bamboo hat, which was soon in flames. VI When Chang Lin awoke, and saw what had happened, he was frightened, for he knew his father would be very angry, yet he had sense enough to know that the plant so much prized was of more value than all the rest. He rushed into the burning hut?bis grandmother, who had been sick, io one corner, was burning, but he had not time to pull her out?be took the plant in his arms: its beautiful leaves were scorched with the heat, but at least it was saved ; VII While he was thinking what he should say to his father, and wringing his haods over the scorched leaves of the plant, an odor assailed his nostrils unlike any scent he had before experi enced. What could it proceed from ? It appeared to come from the plant, and he put his hand to the scorched leaves. Tbey burnt his fingers, which be quickly put into his mouth to cool ; but some of the leaves had stuck to his fingers, and when io bis mouth a sersatiou of joy came to biro. Again and agaio he caught at the plant, only to find joy, succeeding joy. VIII The truth at last broke into his slow understanding, that H was the scorched leaves of the plan? that infused the exhilarating joy to his sldggish heart. He fell to tearing whole handfuls of the leaves from the bush and devouring them, when his sire entered amid the smoking but,- armed with retributory cudgel, and finding how affairs stood, began to rain blows upon the rogue's shoulders as thick as hailstones. Chang Lin heeded them not ; his fa'ther might lay on, but he could not beat him from his tossted leaves. TO SE COXf?NL'KFJf. Toasted Leaves. It is now nearly time to commence drinking ICED Tea. Please remember the dispen sing of good and honest Tea? at reasonable prices have been a special feature in our business for years. We've studied the' consumers' taste in this line and feel assured that the most fas tidious can be suited in the fol lowing stock just received fresh from the b?st importers i Blacks Oolong, 75c and SI. Eng. Breakfast, 50c. '& 75c O & O Tea (blend) 20, 40 & 75c. a can. Greens Gnn Powder, 75c. Imperial, 75c. "Our Blend*' (mix.) G0e. Young Hyson. 75c. and $ .? Hyson, 50c. Blossom Chop, 50c, Uiieker & Sumter Fresh This column is not for Tea or any thing toast ed, nor for leaves eith er ; but to tell you we have now a FULL AND FRESH Line of Spring Dry Goods -AXB? NOTIONS. Including a pretty assortment IN COLORS. 36 inch Surahs, 121 c. 36 inch satin Chevronns, 12ie. Einen Chambrays, 12?c. Persian Mulls, 123C. Bedford Cords, 10c. Pink and cream Crepe, 15c. 86 inch Serge, 10c. White Goods, Muslins, Lawns, Embroidery, Lace, &c? All Shades in Chiffon. Handkerchiefs,] Hosiery, Perfumery^ Shoes, Parasols. in ora Grocery Department You will find BEST ?ND FRESHEST GOODS. Pure Lard, Srxoerlative Flour, Ferris' Hams and Tongues, Egg Custard 40c, Fresh Creamery Butter, Plantation Supplies, Wholesale Prices iii Whole Packages* ^Momaja" Roasted Coffee, Fresh Crackers and Cut Cake received weekly, Xespectf?lly* JBiiltinai?? TKA?E MARE!, SCHWARTZ BROS. Palace Dry Goods Em porium* ([THAT YOtJ R?A? OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS Arid oeliete in fh??f?, is evidfetfce? by tfee immediate rfcsfjofises yo? give them. We incited you to participate with hs in OUR SPRING OPENING, YOtf AOOEfTEB the ?nvttat?oi? As? s?* ?hat wer h?d n?t sa?cf fotf ?n?ch. Our Grand Spring Opening is a'thing of the past,, bet otl?k? most pleasures, The realisation! far surpassed* the anticipation of every one. la fact the ladies declared the store with its wealth of I I?lovely goods to bo A ?ream of Beauty aot Easily Forgotten* All the New Styles and Colorings forSpring Wear, now brighten OtfR Dress Goods Department, Making the possibility of pleasing you a Foregone Conclusion* ' Here are a few of the new weaves in Dress floods of which we have full lines :? ?iep?i?ntin^ Cr?pons, (Fancy * Plain. Crocodile, Crinkled Cr?pons? Chenrons* Gloriosos, Fancy and plain Bedford Cords, Etc., Etc., Etc. j The most beautiful line of Trimmings to match all the abolii ' The Popular Chiffons, I I In large variety of colorings, ? ??? ever ?Will?ng t? put O?r PRICES ?N 'PRINT, Note the following: A the best Calicoes m faficy dress styles, Mournings and Shirtings, only 5e. 2 cases Fancy ChalHes, (equal to silks in colorings) at ?a and 7c.,- worth 8 and 10c. 75 pieces Dress Gingham^ beautiful styles,- at S and 9c* EXTRA VALUE. C5 pieces double-fold White f?ainsooks in Stripes, Checks and Plaids, at 5c, sold usually for 8c, Silks Mulls (50 in. wide) all shades at 45c. Embroidered demi Flouncings from 25c. iu> A BIG DRIVE in Ladies' Silk Taffeta Gloves. All colors and black at 25c. 60 do?. Ladies' UnderVests at 10c. worth double, Large line of Mattings from ? e. ?p. ?AND? Lots of Other Bargains, Space prevents menti?ning this time* We Promise to Please ? YOU? IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, and ask a Call. Very Respectfully, TZ BROS. Dressmaking and Millinery our Specialties.