The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, March 11, 1884, Image 3

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"?..Mi a; -"J ?. ' ?T. -r, ri LT, KABCH II. ?c Pori Ct?c? ai fumier, S. YO?B BATS8. *oiur subscribef?"to ex? _"j o? bis p*per, ?nd partiea ; the da*e upon it. This date a? to which the papen has Ile*. Xnn/ of oar subscribers ' will l th?V they ka? paid in advance; ? arawin j other? who wilt discover mot. i jU>VSB^I8SHiU< TS. Rink. Dr. Hurtat^t. Barby. , fbcbardsoo. Cotton Seed-T. K. Richardson. Lftt* Cathartic Pills-Standard Personal. Arther O'Neil of Charleston, friends. who is i? business at jpw^PnarL "', OraageU irg Co. is in town on has sena North for The ladies may look for nonie sweet. 3?rlt? who hasbeen very ill for :fcas bees inproving for some fort cut of danger, bis friends was formeriy n sales* fcng Store, and who re h?gh honor?t the Bal standing second in a , eaadea brief visit to friends r ssst week- ? ?spaber of Benonikan ? celebrities > upon the Convention yes room we saw Postmaster Swai?s, Collector Brayton, Wader, Senator Williams and Josey, who unfortunately was ftimStatebttrg storm, and had ''nieces, ?as moved to hunt a boase. That is a long r, ?nd weare sorry that We trust be and more coming. ' We hope wai be left behind for the ' ????? .? . Iiprhsl r coatplatots about plowing up think it tia? for oar County to pat their finger in the pie. subscribers who, under pres 3?*ee, stopped their paper, have sobeeriptwosV and say that without the Watchman and l^a^kpsiattiod we . n?ee looking frame building goi ng formerly owaed by. the Joiot and where their mill was Toca trv Bogan ? building it. improve the looks of that cor pretty weather, at last, and former friends can get in their We hope that the reports ;*?5ee of all cotton and no corn, of the imagination, and Sumter jain poruiott crop that will astonish ;?ry*rnt Phillip? believes in hom? prodac meat and fong sweeten ing don't send off for them. Ur. Amber Cane Seed for CI te % Wj?U* cane than bj planting cotton, all of j :7^^^tw|r*?eee. See advertisement. ?. ; Wa hare received from the Hon. John /gntan, n>inamneioner of Ed o cation, a copy of j * -ihn Becent School Law Decisions, which con 3 lr?-sane? informatioc for the enriouson fhn book is a compilation of ] ??O decisions, covering almost ***** that might arise in the various die United States. ?g^neerthat toe ^Trustees of this School to prosecute the persons who tina colored school bouse last y avaoiog and; held a political meet > Issi there. Wa hope they will do so, and leech a wholesome lesson to these fervid pol i That school house has been badly it was built and it is time ?al! a bait to this abose of public prop A few years ago, some of lb* finest shade County were killed, on the road Sumter to Providence. One of ?* stfll standing with its arms extending and threatening travellers past tan attention of the is called to that fact, would be as clearly repooaible for tn maa or beast, resulting from a of this tree, at it would be for an tecaived from crossing a broken bridge, prevention is better than care, all such traes sbouM be cut down. sW> Work* Those m want of seat, first-lass, cheap job work ara invited to call on us and inspect Stylus and pri?es. Several of our jobs have ht?ary received commendation from abroad, ? ^nwdP we fetlsurethat we caa satisfy our friends w*e>w?lgive as a trial. <?jre: . -. -- ?.?w? ? Oar Guessing; Bottle. Come np and guess sad get a fine sewing snacbine for nothing. We have changed the ^. / ?date of opening the bot ile to the 1st July, *nd alt who have paid six months in advance from that data can have one guess, those who - J}B** paid one year hi advance can have two. The Skating Rink ls the most popular place in Sumter at present. Those who skate say it is delicious, ?ad those who do not, have a still better time laughing st the magnificent tumbles of the ?katfets. Mr. Lowrance is very skilful, and Ina skating is something wonderful. See ad - The Cyclone. News from the storm still con tin ne to come ta* As we mentioned last week, there was a hard blow io Statebarg and Providence, and Mr. 7. H. MeBacbern of Catchall gave ns a vivid description of its antics as it careered through that portion of the County. At J. Capers' place, it blew down several negro ?ad broke the limbs of and otherwise injured two grown' persons and one ebSd. It s*ruck Mr. N. P. Lenoir's Summer boase, just serest the road from Mr. J. L. Alien ind took the entire house, chimney and s ??away, leaving nothing but the foundation. It waseccnpiad by colored acople, none of whom ware hort, bot they were seared badly enough io snake np for it. The Cyclone then -? Biked and did not strike terrafirma again uo yDtffnnar Mr: Jeanna Myers, where it camefdown, ^ -?munn ?if n large number of huge trees; his wagon shed and left for parts foros of the storm was terrif and notb He awful power. ] Married? I -- On March 5th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Ber. Nelson Brown, M.. j Jesse Brown to Mist Virginia H. Osteen, all I of Sumter County. On March 3d, by Ber. Henry M. Mood, Mr. W. R Roberts to Miss Emma Gardner, all of ! Kershaw. On March 2d, near Antioch, Sumter Conn? ty, by Rev. J. E. Rodgers, Mr. Hardy Thorn I"to Miss J. A: Dixon._ Beligious. Ber. Dr. Girardean, of Columbia, will preach in the Presbyterian Church in this town on Saturday and Sunday, the 15th and 16?h. Communion services on Sunday. He is expected to preach only in the morning of each day. Seats will be free and the public are invited to attend. The next meeting of the Black River Bap? tist Union will be held with tbe Zoar Church, on Friday before the fifth Sunday in this month. The Side Walk On the street leading from Dr. Bossard's cornes, east to the Railroad is a disgrace to tbs town. If Council will do nothing' else let it fill the ditch so that persons at night will not risk falling io it. Corn and Cotton Seed? Mr. T. E. Richardson advertises corn and cotton seed for sale. We have certificates in our office from the Agricultural Department, showing the large yield of his cora-one plant of the branching corn making fourteen ears and weighing 2 pounds and 14 ounces, and the ears of the large white and yellow variety weighing nearly one pound each. His bill of sales from his-factor, A. Sidney Smith ? Soo, show that his cotton brought an average of 1J cents more than the same grade of other upland cotton. Mr. Richardson also has a silver medal awarded by the Charleston In? dustrial Exhibition for the same cotton. Parties wishing the seed, and who do not live convenient to Wedgefield can get them at the Watchman and Southron office. -.& Carolina Lodge, I. O. G. T. The following are the officers to serve^Car olma Lodge No. 1731; 0. G. T., for the ensu? ing -quarter : Nelson J. Brown, W. C. T. Annie B. Childers, B. H. S. Leila E. Connors, W. V. T. . ' Wm. J. Ardis, W. S. fc Jaste X. Brown, W. A. S. Thomas H. Osteen, W. F. S. Augusta H. Bar wick, W. T. . Henry; A. Connors, W. M. Virginia H. Osteen, W. D. M. Jaspern'. Connors, W. C. Albert B. Connors, W. I. G. . Charles B. Barwick, W. 0. G. An Old Manuscript. The late fire caused Col. Blanding much trouble by having his papers and books thrown about and misplaced, and good many odd documents have turned up which might never have, otherwise, seen the light. One that we looked over with some* curiosity was the statement of an election for tax Collector in 1843, wbenjSalem County was in existence. Clarendon then, though owing some allegi? ance to Sumter, Was half free-. Another interesting paper was a memorial (manuscript) signed by a large number of the moat prominent men in tbe State, favoring the formation of a "Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge." These signatures were au? tographs, and the list contained such names as Jno. C. Calhoun, Henry W. DeSaussure, Wm. C. Preston, J. H. Adams, A. P. Butler, J. H. Means, Wm. F. Colcock, R. F. W. Al? ston, A. P. Aldritcb, f John, Bishop of Char? leston (Bishop England) Patrick Noble, F. H. Ward law, David Johnson, Wm. Harper, Josiah J. Evans, Waddy Thomson, Robt. T. Hay ne, H. Deas, Jas. Hamilton, C J. Col? cock P. M. Butler, Jas. Gregg, B. F. Dunkin, Langdon Che vis, B. J. Earle, Th os. Park, Geo. UcDuffie, Henry Junina Nott, Francis Lieber, D. L- Wardlaw and many others. This paper is fifty years old and evinces a spirit of greater devotion to the cause of higher ?ducation than would be manifested now by our leading men, as they proved their faith by their works by each one putting down a big subscription in aid of the enterprise. j Precinct Meeting, On Thursday night last the Republicans of this Precinct met in the old Armory, to choose delegates to the County Convention, which was to meet Friday. The anti-Smalls men had control of the organization of the meet? ing, and this gave them so much advantage that the Smalls faction bolted. They left the armory and organized a meeting at the colored School House, by electing M. H. Fields, chairman. A foll set of delegates were chosen, but we have no particulars of tbe meeting. The regulars chose Rev. Ben. Lawson, chairman, and after electing their delegates adjourned. \ Tbe bolters took possession of tbe school bouse by breaking in, and we understand that the furniture was torn up and abused. We would say to these fiery Republicans that they have no right to use the house for such purposes, and. if we are not mistaken, the policy of insurance ie vitiated by that frolic. -? * Tbe Bepnblican County Conven? tion. On Friday the Republican clans began to gather early for the fray, and while many of the patriots had not slept any for several nights, being busily engaged in working for their respective favorites, yet they exhibited a commendable amount of enthusiasm, and numbers of orators were scattered here and there over the streets expounding their political views ; some proving that Lee was a delusion and a snare, while others held up to admira? tion the asinine qualities of Smalls. A week ago, Smalls was the man here in Sumter. Lee and Straker were snowed under, but presto ! behold the change. Smalls' burly form was no sooner out of sight last Monday, than Lee and bis friends began to put in their work, the result of which was that before the con? vention adjourned on Friday, the Smalls crowd was completely routed. The reporter for tbe Watchman and Southron was rigidly excluded from tbe meeting, which was ex? tremely boisterous. Collector T. B. Johnson was elected permanent chairman, and the committee on credentials were, sent out to make their report. All through the afternoon and late into the night, the committee wrest? led with that vexing question. The conven? tion, in tiie mean time, listened to their ora? tors as they expounded the political views of the Party. When tired of speech making, they would vary", the monotony of the occa? sion, by having a little free fight. In one of thesescrimmages,tbepoIicewere called in, and matters were lively for a few moments, but two of the belligerents were hauled out by tbe ears and arrested, and quiet once more reigned. Some time during the night, the committee reported, giving 51 seats to anti Smalls delegates and 27 to Smalls. Tbe Smalls crowd promptly bolted, met in an? other ball and elected a full set of delegates. The regulars appointed their delegates and adjourned at 3o'clock in the morning. mm . * * < mmm Tbe Governor of North Caro li ca said to the Governor of South Carolina: 'Sir, the best remedy ia the world is Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup' and the latter seconded the assertion. Black District Nominating Con? vention. The Republican Convention met yesterday and organized temporarily by appointing S. J. Barnfield, Chairman, and Geo. E.Herriott, Secretary. The Committee on Credentials and contested seats vere then appointed and a recess taken until that Committee was ready to report It was soon seen that Smalls was the coming man, as all the un? contested delegations, except Williamsburg, were solid for bim. Tbe Committee did not complete their report until 8 o'clock, when the Contention was again called to order. Tbe Committee had a majority as well as minority report on several Counties. Sumter came up first and the minority report, favor? ing the anti-Smalls men, was advocated by Swails in a fifteen minute speech; R. H. Richardson spoke for the Smalls crowd, and the vote resulted 19 for tbe majority and 12 for the minority, and Smalls scored bis first victory. The report as to Georgetown aud Colleton was adopted without debate. Or angeburg brought forth some corn-field eloquence, each side being allowed 15 minutes to preseut its claims. J. J. Mitchell spoke for the contestants, bis only arg u men t being that Smalls should be nominated. His >peecb, though not a model of grammatical accuracy, was fnll of wit and brought the bouse down continuously. Be did not show a single reason why be should be seated. J. M. Brown replied. His grammar, if possible, was worse than that of bis predecessor, and bis speech bad no more reference to tbe sub? ject under consideration than a lecture on China. He frequently used the word ? 'attest' ' for "contest," and be beat Bro. Gardner, of tbe Lime Kiln Club, all hollow with the mag? nificence of his periods. The regular delega? tion wa*-then seated, (both were for Smalls.) Straker next took tbe Soor for the Richland contestants. He hit bis opponents bard, and charged that the Committee on contested seats only insisted upon one fact, and that was that the delegates should be for Smalls, no other proof of legality being necessary in their opinion. Augustos Robinson attempt? ed to reply, but his only argument was Smalls, Smalls, Smalls. The majority report was then adopted as a whole, and the temporary organisation made permanent. Nominations being in order, Robt. Smalls, S. A. Swails and Bruce H. Williams were each nominated by admiring friends in lengthy, tiresome speeches. Wil? liams declined, and a vote was taken result? ing aa follows : Smalls, Beaufort 6, Colleton 3, Charleston 1, Berkeley 10, Sumter 7, Richland 2, Orangeburg 3, Georgetown 3 ; Swails, Williamsburg 3 ; Straker, George? town 1. Total, 35.for Smalls, 3 for Swails and 1 for Straker. Smalls is therefore tbe nominee for Congress from the 7 th Congres? sional District. We are glad that Smalls received the nom? ination, lu our opinion, he has neither the will or capacity to harm us, which are pos? sessed by some of bis rivals. We understand I that be bas made promises of positions to bis more prominent supporters, which, if carried out, will cause a shaking of dry bones among j some of oor office holders. We regret that our crowded space prevents a more extended BOtice of the Convention. CLAKENDOmcsT Frolics, Fusses, Fighting, Phle? botomy. Time-Friday nig.w. Place-"Margoi," near Barrio's Depot. Dramatis persons Gilbert Jenkins, Duke McFaddin, Jr., and ! Benjamin Martin, son of "Peter tbe Parson." lt happened thusly : McFaddin, the Duke, Felt inclined to rebuke, G. Jenkins for some fancied burt ; Bot being "onsartio," He called in Ben Martin, And the two made G. J. move on "peart." Now during the tussle, G J's. deltoid muscle, Was incised, and the blood it did spurt; The bystanders swear it, That Duke drew the "claret," By sticking G. J. through the shirt. As William Arp would say, "all is calm, and serene" thia morning-t. e. amongst the late combatants-"Arter" sewed np the ori? fice, and Duke promises to pacify Jenkins by paying io a few ounces of "filthy lucre." Ingram k Brothers are overhauling, repair? ing and adding to their mill-gearing, and will soon be ready with their "tram-way" for rapid work. Trainer, Wire k Co. have taken in hand the mill lately operated by E. W. Cooper k Co. Their mill is a very fine one, and the "engineering" of the entire business is done in first class style. Messrs. A. S. Boyle k Co. "have a good mill and tramway. Judging from lumber piles and shipments, they are doing a thriv? ing bu8ines. Wilson flatman, at Harvin's, is in the stave and shingle line. S. J. McFaddin, (late Land k McFaddin,) merchandise and "turpentine" at tb? same place. Mr. Hogan is putting up a neat store at Harrie's. Madam Sherrard caters to the hungry bipeds {gentt* homo) at the "Grand Central," on "Boulevard Dudley." The C. C. R. of S. C. has pnt np a new platform at Harvin's, for the accomodation of passengers. A. G. RICOLA. CLARENDON COUNTY, March 8, 1884. mm i ? $ i nw* [For the Watchman and Southron.] Privateer Items. Tbe weather was very cold here from Fri? day morning (Feb. 29th) to Tuesday evening ; the thermometer ranging from 25 to freezing point nearly all of that time. There was a frozen crust of earth an inch or two thick and the snow and sleet that fell Tuesday took a long time to melt. Young oats on light lands are slightly injured. A large quantity of water has fallen since the weather moder? ated ; and the lands are too wet to plow and from the appearance of the clouds it looks as if the rains are not over. The opponents of the stock law are getting to be "few and far between." A great many in this section were bitterly opposed to it at first and indignation meetings were held to break up the law; but now hardly haifa dozen speak against it and not one sane man would try to break it up. A gentleman re? marked to me yesterday : "Well I tbink shutting up the stock is the best, for then you know where to find them ; but when they ran at large you never know where to look for them and some went to market before you ever found them. I know some of mine did." We are beginning to see the damage that is done to the cotton fields by stock running on them-particularly cattle; and eating off the vegetable matter is not the only evil; the land is packed, and all of the benefits accru? ing from the winter freezes is more than bal? anced by a few hungry cattle tramping over the fields in search of a scanty subsistence in all sorts of weather during winter and early spring. We know that this subject has been exhausted by the best agricultural writers ; bot we bave experienced it this season and it will do no harm to add our testimony. We bear that mumps are epidemic in the western part of the township ; we hope they will be light. Fruit trees are not blossomed out to any extent, and we hope to have a good fruit year. OCCASIONAL. Smithville News Items. The big Storm around here was severe. Rain fell in torrents accompained with an unusual electric display and gusts or wind. The sceue before day when it was passing off was magnificently grand. Pisgah Baptist Church bas been the recip? ient of a fine pulpit Bible from Mr. G. Mor? gan, of Bradford Springs. If the 12 days after Christmas was an index of the year, we will have a wet one. February was as changeable as a woman ; cold, hot, windy, rainy, pleasant, unpleasant, mild and so on. The wet weather bas retarded ?..owing a great deal. Not mnch corn will be planted ; nothing but cotton ! cotton II cotton !!' Mrs. Tempie Brown, an old lady 83 years of age, was buried at Pisgah Church on the 3d instant, after a funeral discourse by Rev. Mr. Myers. AU ber life she lived as a consis? tant Christian, and was loved and respected by all. D. Resolutions of Respect. GEORGE H. WILSON. At a meeting of the''Salem Troop" held this day, February 26th, 1-884, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted and ordered to be published. Whereat, since the last meeting of our Company, oor Secretary and Treasurer, MB. GEORGE H. WILSON, has been removed from us by the band of Death, and we are called upon to mourn tbe loss of a friend, a faithful and efficient officer, a good and use? ful citizen, Be it Resolved, 1st. That, in testimony of our sense of the loss we have sustained, a page in our minute book be inscribed with the name and office of our deceased friend, and be dedicated to bis memory. 2d. That a copy of these proceedings be forwarded to the family of our late comrade, with the assurance of our sympathy in their bereavement. F. J. MATES, ) T. J. BAKER, [? Commmittee. S. E. SHAW, j gllirch li, 1884. "He saw the simple, winsome grace, " He saw the blush, the drooping lash, And gated, tho' gazing there was rash, When snip ! suap ! His heart went crash, And left bim all a mourning." The above is from "The broken Pitcher,' one of nine songs and pieces, published by Oliver Ditson k Co., Boston, and sent us as apecitneus of the sixty or so issued monthly by this enterprising firm. The nine pieces are : 1. The Broken Pitcher. (30 cts.) Song by Pontet. 2. The Key of Gold. (30 cts.) Song by Diebl. 3. Five Months ago. (30 cts.) Song by Balfe. 4. I am weary with rowing. (35 cts.) Song by Boot. *5. Only Friends. (35 cts.) Song by Martial*. 6. Love's Voyage. (35 cts.) Spanish Song, by Barbieri. 7. Our little Friends Mazurka. (30 cts.) by Sudds. 8. British Patrol. \50 cts.) March arranged by F terLinden. 9. Dream Faces Waltzes. #(65 cts.) by Meissler. Business College, Lexington, Ky.2 Young men desiring a Business Education should write for particulars to Prof. W. R. Smith, President of the Commercial College of Ky. University, situated in the beautiful, his? torical, and society repowned city of Lexing? ton, Ky. No College can do as much for yon. Total cost for Full Diploma Business Course, including Tuition, Board, Books, etc., $85. Spring Session begins April 9th; Summer Sesssion Jone 16th. No vacation. Students, can enter at any time. The Truth Hurt?. When Galileo waa made to recant his opin? ion of the earth's motion,- he said in an un? dertone-cit moves.' Although Norman's Nentralizing Cordial is a patent medicine it cures. We admit that its formula is private, but not more than the Latin hieroglyphics of the physician's prescription you take to tbe drug store. There are 16,823 Quakers in Indiana. So many broad-brimmed hats must be quite a protection to the soil in dry weather. Death must come to all at some time, but H. H P. is his greatest enemy. THE CONTINENTAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE UNDERSIGNED represents the above Company, and is prepared to insure stores, goods, dwellings, furniture, barns, and stables. The Continental ?3 one among the best in tbe Country, and its rates the same as tbe other first class companies. He calls especial attention to its five-year install? ment plan. W. F. RH A M E. _March 4_tf_ A. J. CHINA, DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, ?AND C liexTLicals. FINK TOILET SOAPS, HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES. PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, kc., kc. Paints, Oils, Varnishes, -AND DYE STUFFS. GLASS, PUTTY, &c MATCHES. A Large Lot on band, as low as 1 cent a box, or 10 cents per dozen boxes. pSST* Physicians' prescriptions accurately compounded. ; TRIAL JUSTICE'S SUMMONS ? FOR DEBT. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SUMTER COUNTY. By Daniel Keels, Esq., to Simon D. Smith. COMPLAINT having been made unto me j by J. E. Mayes that you are indebted to j him in thesuro of Sixty-Seven Dollars and j Forty-five cents on Account, and delays pay j ment; wherefore the Plaintiff demands judg? ment against you in the sum of Sixty-Seven Dollars and Forty-five cents, and the costs of this action. This ip, therefore, to require you to appear before me, in my office in said County within I Forty days from the service of this summons, ! to answer to the said complaint, or judgment ? will be given agninit you by default, j Dated, January 14th A. D. 1884. State? ment : $67.45. DANIEL KEELS, Feb 12-6t Trial Justice. r^fi|9m^ AUK now Illustrate flora! AjjH M/WULW ' ' Outcome ot 90 r.fur-'. iJvBW^^mi %%oonultilng dr-iK-r?ptlnn ?xxl ?taWMPAfl>lMt41 ti arden imiriow JiRsA 1 er fer4?. Hulfc* Koot*, mWjk&J? I ?bmb* ?M*U rralU .o-i AIQ ^iTrcw win te malled Free to jBm9 ^F^9L?n>pp!k?DU. Ci:?tomeri?lll r mMMW* n-^Trt???T? n copv without writing mar mm font. TW.MUU??PU>U tod RM^H ?tock. Ooorti |U?rmnt*?-l u> t* ot flrrt qa*Utr. Offci^iMtbc fini time the New Doable RM B?irrnr*l* M-IIBM" n^le.ii-l re un. Ad h N?NMpRIMFH. LoulsriHe, Ky. HARDWARE -AND PLANTATION IMPLEMENTS. Our Stock is now complete IN THAT DEPARTMENT, -Including the Watt, Fanner's Friend aid Avery PLOWS, With all extra castings belonging to them, always OD band, J. RYTTENBERG & SONS, SUMTER, S. C. (MO! GMO!! We are now prepared to offer For Cash or on Approved Security, Tbe well known brand of Wando Ammoniated Guano, Wando Acid Phosphate, -AND GENUINE GERMAN LEOPOLDSCHALL KAINIT, AT VERY LOW FIGURES. "Special Prices'* on Large Quantities FOR CASH. J. RYTTENBERG & SONS, SUMTER, S. C. Jan 22 3 TRADEMARK- REGISTERED. 1109 * irn 6iftAi*?>0TfiSHIi*,F*? A NEW TREATMENT For Consumtion, Asthma. Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Headache, Debili? ty. Rhenmalism, Neuralgia, and all Chronic and Nercous Disorders. A CARD. We, tbe undersigned, having received great and permanent benefit from Ihc use of "COM? POUND OXVGE.V," prepared and adminis? tered by Das. STABKKY & PALEN, of Ph i I ad el- I phia, and being satisfied that it is a new dis- | corer}" in medical science, and all that is claimed for it, consider ita duty which we owe to the many thousands who are suffering from chronic and so-called "incurable" dis? eases todo all that we can to make its virtues known and to inspire the public with confi? dence. We have personal knowledge of Drs. Star? key & Palen. They are educated, intelligent, and conscientious physicians, who will not, we are sure, make any statement, which they do not know or believe to be true, nor pub? lish any testimonials or reports of cases which are not genuine. WM. D. KELLY, Member of Congress from Philadelphia. T. S. ARTHUR. Editor and Publisher "Arthur** Home Magazine," Philadelphia. V. L. CONRAD, Editor of "Lutheran Observer,'' Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, PA., JCXE 1, 1882. In order to meet a natural inquiry in re? gard to our professional and personal stand? ing, and to give increased confidence in our i# tatemen ts and in thc genniness of our testi*. mouials and reports of cases, we print the above enid from gentlemen well and widely known and of the highest personal character. ' Oar "Treatise on Compound Oxygen," con? taining a history of tbe discovery of and mode of action of this remarkable curative agent, and a large record of surprising cures in Consomption, Catarrh, Neuralgia, Bronchi? tis, Asthma, etc , and a wide range of Chron? ic diseases, will be sent free. Address Drs. STARKEY k PALEN. 1109 & lill Girard Street. Philadelphia., Pa. cillfl?L ME'S CHIEF STOMACHIC ASUKK and effectual Kenu-dy for thc cure of nil irreg? ularities and disorders of thc Stomach and Bow eb?, whether in children or adults. Promptly relieving Drsenterv, IHarTha-?i. Cholera Morbus. Cholera Infan? tum. Mux. Griping Pains. Flatulency, ^auwa. Acidity cf theStCUiach. Hcnrtburn.Siricnnd Nervous Headachetud DYSPEPSIA. , May be uaed in all ii?:rnTtccmonts of the- Stomach and Bowels from relaxation ot th? Intestines or a chango of food or water. NEUTRALIZING CORDIAL is ns pleasant and harmless as Blackberry Wine-contains no Opium and will not const?? palo. Specially rccnnrniendod tor Seasickness and Teething Children. German and English Directions on each Bottle. Price 25c. and 81.00. Lar,To clze contains rix times ns much aswnalt Sold Dy nil Dnijrtfisxsaml iJealers in Medicine*. THE EXCELSIOR CHSMIOAL CO., Sola Premiers, WALHALLA, S. CUS. A. S7TVD \ So. STAMP FOR LITTLE 'BOOS, New York Office TO Maiden Lano. _ WRI?HT'SHOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. O. -0 THIS NEW AND ELEGANT BOUSE, with all modern i ni pro vernen ta, is DA? open for the reception of guests. S. L. WRIGHT & SON, May 6. Proprietors C. BART & C?7, CHARLESTON, S. C., Offer for suie, besides a full linc of Foreign and Domestic Fruit, a large supply of SEED POTATOES of nil varieties, specially selected for this cli? mate, to which the attention of the trade is particularly invited. ?4r* All inquiries promply answered and orders filled as soon as received. Feb 12 _ PflT IVor t'ie wor^'n? class. Send 10 cents j UUJjUfur postage, and we will mail you free a royal, valuable box of sample goods that will I put you in the way of making more money in a few days than you ever thought possible at j any business. Capital not required. We will start you. Von can work all the time or in j spare time only. The work is universally j adapted to both sexes, young and old. You j can easily earn from 50 cents to $5 every eve- ! ning. That all who want to work may testi the business, we make this unparalleled offer: j to all who are not well satisfied we will send $1 | to pay for the trouble of writing us. Full par- | t icu tars, directions, etc., sent free. Fortunes j will be made by those who give their whole j time to the work. Great success absolutely I Bute. Don't delay. Stan now. Address STINSOtf k CO.. Portland, Alaine. BEES AND HONEY! IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE ITAL? IAN BEES, Improved Hives, Smokers, Comb-foundation or bee-keepers* supplies of anv kind, send for mv new catalogue for 1884. I want topurchase5, OOO lbs. of Bees-Was for which the highest market price will be paid. I have for sale pure hlood Partridge Cochin and Gold Laced Sebright Bantam Fowls. Eggs Si .50 per setting of 13. Address J. P. H. BROWN, Feb 12 Augusta, Ga. AND STILL THEY COME ! JUST RECEIVED, THIS MARCH 1ST, ONE CAR LOAD BROKE MULES. TO ARRIVE, About March 11th, ONE CAR LOAD HORSES, of a! Rescript ions, and to suit all kinds of customers. ON HAND, A FULL LINE OF WAGONS AND BUGGIES. -ALSO CORN, WHEAT BRAN, HAV LIME, PLASTER PARIS, OATS, RICE FLOUR, UA*> CEMENT, COW HAIR. March 10 FEED AND SALE STABLES, COR. LIBERTY AND SUMTER STS. EMORY'S LITTLE CATHARTIC PILLS are the BEST EVER MADE for Costiveness, Indigestion, Headache. One good dose cf three or four Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, followed by one pill every night for a week or two, make? the human machinery run as resalar aa clock work; they purify the blood and put new life in a broken-down body. Purely Vegetable, Harmless, Pleasant, infallible, the youngest child may take {hem. Sold by all Druggists and Medicine Dealers at 18 Cte. a Box, or by mail. STANDARD CURE CO., Proprietors, 107 Pearl St., N.T. Emery's Utflo Cathartic are more than is claimed; they provo to tc the best Pill ever used here. Worth twice the money asked.-W. W. H. GOHEB. Harmony Grove, Ga.-Emory's Little Cathartio are the most popular of all 3RY'S L?TTLE Cathartics.-WM. BISHOP, Stills Biver', N. C.-My aged mother used ono CATHARTIC PILLS box wi*b wonderful results.-N. W. BAKF.B, Locust Grove, Ohio.-1 recommend SM BMoartd from them.-JOHN COLLINS, M. D., Athens. Texas.-They are excellent.-R. BEXPOX. IMAY APPLE. Jackson, Miss.--They are unexcelled.-SIBS. ELIZABETH EEXSEB, Moberly, Mo. I. SI New York Steam Dye House, Office and Works, No. 359 KING ST., near George, CHARLESTON. S. C. Ladies' and Gentlemen's garments cleaned or dyed. All kinds of piece goods re-dyed to any color. Lace and crape shawls, table covers, kid gloves, and feathers cleaned and dyed. GOODS RECEIVED AND RETURNED BY EXPRESS. Feb 12 WANDO ! WANDO ! WANDO ! WANDO! WANDO! WANDO ! AMMONIATE? FERTILIZER ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR FIELD CROPS OF ALL KINDS, ALSO Acid Fhosphate and Dissolved Bone, (OF HIGH GRADE.) GENUINE GERMAN KAINIT. ASH ELEMENT. PHOSPHATE FLOATS. COTTON SEED MEAL. AND ALL FERTILIZER SUPPLIES. Address : FRANCIS B. HACKER, President and General Agent. 7 Exchange Street rear of Post Office. Charleston, S. C. Jan 1 NEW GOO?8 AT BOTTOM PRICES. My stock is now complete in all departments. CLOTING DEPARTMENT. Choice make of best goods ever brought to this market in -both MEN'S AXD YOUTHS7. FINE OVERCOATS a specialty. Is now complete and fall value guaranteed. PHILADELPHIA HAND-MADE WORK. DRESS GOODS ANO DOMESTICS As low as any ooe can sell. HATS AND CAPS In the most Fashionable Styles. -0 TRUNKS AND SATCHELS, Large variety of flie best make. -0 GUNS, PISTOLS -AND POCKET KNIVES TO SUIT ALL. GENTS5 UNDERWEAR, All the best grades of SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS, HOSIERY AND NECK-WEAR. GLASSWARE, TIN ANDf 00BENW?RE, Complete Line. CIGARS AND TOBACCO, A full supply of the liest Brands. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Full stock of No. 1 Goods always on hand at Lowest Market Kates. DON'T HANDLE SECOND CLASS GOODS', i Highest Prices Paid for Cotton. Look at and price my gooda be/on hinfinrj elsewhere. ALTAMONT MOSES. N. E. Coiner Main and Libertv Streets. Occ 0 THE BLATCHLEY PUMP! BOY THEJBEST. BLATCHLEY'S TRIPLE ENAMEL PORCELAIN-LINED on SEAMLESS TUBE I COPPER-LINED PUMP Do not bo arjraed into buying- inferior Gnods. Tor Bitle by the beat _ hou?? in the Trade. C. C.13?LATCH LE Y.Man ifr, 308 MARKET ST., PhilacTa. Write to me f fir aune ol .nearest Agent. F. H. Folsom, L. W. Folsom. F. H. FOLSOM & BRO. Established -1868. Practical Watchmakers and Jewelers, Main- Street, opposite. John Reids, SUMTER, S. C., > DEALERS IN Elgin, Waltham, Laacastex aad Swiss WATCHES, Of all Descriptions. Clocks, Gold Pens, Pencils, ?c., kc, kc. SILVER AND PLATED WARE, Gold and Plated Jewelry of the newest designs, Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Fine Pocket Cutlery,Scissors and Razors, Fishing Tackle. Sewing Machine Needles, Oils, Etc. We guarantee everything as represented. Prices HS low as Reliable Goods can be sold. Come and see us. Oct 9 THOS. B. FRASER, Jr., ATTORNEY AT LAW, Sumter, S. C. Jun 1 1 _ P. G. BOWMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Office up stairs in Bultman's new building. SUMTER, S.C. Jan 8 JAS. D. BRANDING, WM. I). BRANDING BLANDING & BLANDING, Attorneys at Law, Sumter, S. C. June 21 tf. CHAS. H. MOISE. INSURANCE AGENT, Notary Public, Accountant & Conveyancer, SUMTER, S. C. Represents the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company ; the richest and promptest Fire Insurance Company in the world. The Providence Washington Insurance Company; organized in 1799. Policies of the Liverpool & London k Globe Insurance Company are now issued hy the Afient in Sumter. oct 9 CHAS. BERBTJSSE, MANUFACTURER OF Reed and Rattan Chairs, GARDES FURNITURE, BABY CARRIAGES, -Also Dealer in TOYS AND FANCY GOODS, 276 KIN"G STREET, CH ARL ES TON, S. C. DecJJ_1-8 THE OLD RfcLIASLE STOVE. HOUSE. T. CAMPBELL, 142 Meeting Street, QxarlestQXL, S. 0. Still Hold* the Lead as Dealer in First Class Cooking Stoves, Heating Stoves, Hanges and Grates, Lead and Iron Pipes, Pumps, &c, &c, &c. A full Hue of Repairs kept for all Stoves we sell. The attention of the people of Sumter and adjoining Counties is asked. Send for prices on an y thing in our line. Dec ll ?> BAILED WITH DELIGHT ? BT CHU JV BEARING W03?KN. w THE DREAD 07 ? ANTICIPATED MOTHERHOOD1 DISPELLED, AND TEE DANGER TO LIFE OF BOTH MOTHEH* AND CHILD DIMIN? ISHED BY THE USE OP THE Mother's Frieni Bead And ponder the if ords of j>rafee-mwoUett* ed, voluntary testimonial*-t?sf bare been sent to me, selected from hundreds received from grate? ful beneficiaries. A distinguished physician of Mississippi writes: " I most earnestly entreat every one expecting to be confined to ?we tho 'Mother's Friend^' for during a long obstetric practice I have neverknown iv to fail to produce a quick and safe delivery."* Another says: " My wife used the ' Mother's Friend '(Holmes' Liniment) in her fonrthconfine? ment, and says she pastsed through it with one-half the suffering of eisner of her former confinement? and recovered in much le** time." A Indy patient who used the " Friend," said after her confinement: " I have never seen one pas? through this trial so easily and with so little suSer nt? God bless the discoverer of Holmes' Liniment." An experienced midwife writes: "Inmdeli*hr> ed vnlh the 'Mother's Friend.' In every in? stance where I have known it used its effects nav? ? been all I could ask. I consider it a great bleust A ladyofHuntsvile, Ala., moving in the highest circles, writes recentty ; "I have tried ?Mother'? Friend? (Holmes'Liniment) and can truthfully Ray it is a most excellent preparation. I freely' recommend it to alL'' Price, tUIO pe*toto*. Sect by Express od rece?ptof the price, j Sold by all druggists. j r HEPAKED 03TLT BY TEX SOIE PEOPIUXTOB, Mpj J. BRADFIELD,^ * No. 108 S Pryor Street, Atlanta^ Ga, P. MOSES. * H EM RY J. BARBY, LUMBER IN CAR LOAD LOTS FOR SALE BY MOSES & HARBY. Orders received at office of H. Harby, tcho has schedule of prices. One inch boards, square edges and saw butted, seasoned and ou hand. Also a !ot of 5 4x6 ALL HEART FLOOR? ING. Scantling, Sills, Weatherboarding, Fenc? ing, kc , cut to order. You wi? save money by giving ns a call, before purchasing elsewhere. Oct 2_ NORTH-EASTERN R. R. CO. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD CO. CHARLESTON', S. C., January 2, 1884? On .md after this date the following Sche? dule will be run : Leave Charleston. Arrive Florence. 10 50 A. .\r. 3 10 P M. 12 45 A. M. 4 35 A. M. 3 15 P. M. 7 20*p. M. Leave Florence. Arrive Charleston. 2 00 A. M.5 50 A. M. 12 00 M.4 35 P M. 1 15 A. M.5 20 A. Bf. . Train leaving Florence at 2 00 A. M., and train leaving Charleston at 12 45 A. M. will not stop at Way Stations. ' - . CENTEAL RAILROAD SCHEDULE. DAILY. ..... . Leave Charleston.10 50 a ra ,; Lane's. 1 45 p m Arrive Sumter. 3 15 p xa " Colombia. 4 50 p m Leave Columbia. 9 55 a m Sumter.ll 45 ? m " Lane's.;. 1 42.p ra Arrive Charleston. 4 35 p m T. M. EMERSON, J. F. DIVINE, Geu'l Pass. Agent. Gen'l Snp't. South Carolina Railway Co, COMMENCING JANUARY 20, 1S84, Pas? senger Trains will run as follows. Until for? thor notice. (No trains ace run on Camden Branch on Sundays.) TO COLUMBIA. Leave Camden..... 7 15 a m 4 15 p ra Leave Camden Junction... 9 01 am 5 3.7'p m Ai rive at Columbia.ll 40 a in 103?.p m KRoM cou:UBI A Leave Columbia. 6 40 a m 5 '?i p m Arrive Ohmden Junction... ll ?Ham 7 Up in Arrive at Camden.. 1 55 p m S 35 p m TO CHARLESTOS Leave Camden. 4 15 p m Leave Camden June'. 5 37 p m Arrive at Charleston.-10 10 p m PROM CHARLESTON Leave Charl ??ton. 7 00 a ni Arrive Cataden June'.m.......II 53 a m Arrive at Camden.~~ 1 55 p tu TO ATRUSTA Leave Cn!u<Ien .. 4 15 p m Leave Camden June'. 5 37 p m Arrive at Augusta.7 10 a m PkoM AUGUSTA Lcnvo Augusta. 6 9S a m Arrive Camden June'.-....II 53 a m Arrive Camden. 1 5* p m CwXNKCTIO?tS. Connections made st Columbia wirb Colum? bia and Greenville Railroad both way*, to and from all point* on that Road and ?;n the Spar taohurg. Union and Columbia and Sparenburg an?! Asheville Railroads?, alf? with the Char lotte, Columbia and August* Railroad to and from all points North, both ways, by trains leaving Camdenat 7 15 am, ?nd arriving at 9 35 p m. Connections made at Augusta to and from all Point.? West and South via Georgia R. R. ami with Central R. R. Connections made at Charleston with Steam. er? to aiid from New Y??rk on Saturdays, Also wi:h Charleston and Savannah Rail* \%ay for Savannah and all peints South. Connections made at Blackville with Barn? well R. lt. to and from Barnwell by al! trains on Augusta Division. THROUGH TICKETS to all pointa, can he purchased bv applying to James Jones. Agent Camden. " * D. C. ALLEN. General Passen ser and Ticket Agent. JOHN B. PECK. General Manager. Charleston, S. C LOOK OUT FOR TEE WAGON WHEN TEE BELL SIOTS. W. J. ANDREWS' FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT. KEALS AT ALL SOTOS. FRESH FISH, OYSTERS, FRUITS -AND VEGETABLES IN VARIETY, FLORIDA ORANGES received every week on consignment from the grower, and can be sold at wholesale as low as can be bought ia Charleston. Received Da Hy and trill he Delivered to Customers from Wagon. Prompt attention given to orders. FINE STOCK OF FAMILY GROCERIES. Liberty Street-Next Door to Retten? bergs-Sumter. S. C. Aug 21 ta GARDEN GROWTH TEAS. Families can save about one-half by send? ing to us tor Teas, as we import our own, and have done so for forty vears. THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN TEA CO. Scud for Circular, which gives prices and full particulars, to ROBT. WELLS, Prest., P. 0. Box 1287, 43 Vesey St. New York. ONE DOLLAR'S worth of any of our gar? den growth, China or Japan Teas sent by mail, post paid, or a LARGER quantity by express, charges paid. Feb 5*3m APpiTr Send six cents for postage, and ? "?."?receive free, a costly box of goods which will help you to more money right away than anything else in this world. AH of cuber sex, succeed from first hour. The broad road to fortune opens before the work? ers, absolutelv sure. At once address. TRUE k CO., Augusta, Maine.