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TUESDAY, MAY 6. at the Post Office at Sumter, S. SS (?.? as Second Class Matter. EXAMINE YOUB DATES. -;-o-: We request each of our subscribers to ex - ?mine- the address OB his p*psr, and particti ^ia?rfy to observe the date ?poa it. This date shows the time^up to which the paper has "Web paid for. .?kny of our subscribers will thus see trwU they have paid in advance: ? Wt there?remany others who will discover that they have-not. .; r?reW~lDVfiBTISEMENTS." John S. Richardson, Master-Sales. JTX i. AnH;? Captain-Attention S. L. I. Charles B. Smith, Executor-Final Dis l charge, RstateRev. If?. H. Smith. J. I>. Myers, Administrator-Final Dis? charge, Estate Nathaniel Bradford. '' ?m? S?: liston, Executrix-Final Dis ^yfcrga/?tate of John A. Alston. L?^V^Wtfsn^imttos- Estate J. S. G. Richardson. J ^ Walsht^CiUtioa Estate Guignard -Personal. . Marshall Toomey was in town last week. H. Andrews expects to start to . hjsJong trip to Bos lon. '- Oura?t bas a biacfc eye. We won ITS*. J&y&J&?nto"* &*? been, quite unwell tin. " , $t?J^ha"S. Richardson, Master for Sumter - ^ Has received his commission and en? tered upon the duties of his office. Mr. Joel. E. Bronson came home Saturday night somewhat under the weather in health, ^and ha* been busily engaged: in grunting ever since. Mr. Lex Morris, travelling salesman for : Messrs. Massnan Bros. k Co., of Philadel? phia, P*^, is-in town looking first class. y?Mr?ike lt of Shiloh gave us a call -yesterday. Mr. Woods isa great fish man. and has. a fine artificial pon d which he o pe ns .to the public every Saturday. j A number of pleasant callers brightened our sanctum yesterday. Several fair friends ; 'called on us and made us too sensible of oar j cobweby, dusty surroundings. If we ju3t j knew when they were coming wouldn't we j sling the broom for awhile at least. " Hrs. Stonewall Jackson and. daughter j passed through Sumter last week, en route for Columbia, or, at least Mrs. Jackson passed through. Miss Jackson stopped here, and is arpTeseotsguestof Mrs. Hamilton Wither spoon, near Mayesville. Mr. E. C. Haynsworth was in town Sun? day. As the Columbia lawyers have be? come pugilistic io their habits, we inspected - oar friend somewhat critically to see if he bad gone though the "mili," bot found him all ? right as jet, though we imagine he thinks it necessary to take a course of sparring lessons. ?? A refreshing shower last night has bright ' coed vegetation very rauch. The Messrs. Hoyt have broken ground for their new building. The Treasurer has collected up to date Hon. John N. Prierson, as usual, liss receipt No. T What a delightful task - treasurers, collectors, kc, would hare, were all men?3 punctual as Mr. Frierson. Messrs, A. A. Solomons and Ryttenberg & Sont have renovated the paioting, plastering, windows, 4c, that had been scorched aud injured by the fire on Barrett's corner, and 'their st ores/look as bright as new pins. ^Sr. W. j?. Lowrance, will open on next | Thursday, jan- Ice Cream Saloon on Main j Street, nearly opposite the Jervey House. Crtaia wittie; served at all hours. Master Marshall Sanders, the only son of the ; -iate Waa. B. Sanders of Raf ton Creek, a lad ?bout l i years of age, while sitting on a reaper, was thrown off by some movement of the horses, and tal ling in front of the teeth, * bad his leg so badly mangled as to probably . necessitate amputation. ... The Mutual Aid Association No. 1, of Charleston, S C., will please accept our f thanks for an invitation to their picnic to be j held at the Scheutzeuplafz, May 13th. . The ?09th Anniversary of the Mecklenburg s Declaration of Independence will be held in I CbaHotce,.N. C., on the 20th of May, 1884. We are under obligation to Messrs. W. W. Ftemiog, W. J. Vales and others for an , inTiratton^to4?e^weseot. . "ay, the woods near Mr. Mason were set on fire, and while the men trying to subdue the flames, a seen by one of the ladies of the family trying to break into a store-room in . the yard. She screamed and one of the men who bad returned from the fire to get a hoc happening to be near, ran up aud frightened off the would-be robber. Children's Day. The third Sunday in this month is to be given np to the children of the Methodist . Cbarch. Ber. R. N. Welts, of Charleston, is experted to address the children in the morning, and ki the afternoon a celebration will be bett, of which the details wff.' be giv? es- at a later day. Ice Wagon. ' W. J. Andrews has a good ice wagon and will deliver ice to his customers without ex? tra charge. Listen for the bell. Sugar Cate. The Early Amber Sugar Cane can be plant ? ed any time this month. Farmers who do no1 care to make syrup will find the cane a most Evaluable forage, and any one who wishes to plant and is too poor to buy, can get them from J. R. Phillips without money and without price. Seed Cotton. Mr;. Brownfield's letter will interest cotton j plasters. We have the seed referred to and would be glad to give them to farmers who wilt carefully compare their germination and ! grewth with ordinary kinds. These seed are as slick as apea, with no more trace of cotton fibre than an okra seed. We bave seen a number of certificates giving the advantage of seed thus prepared for planting. Picnic Echoes. Capt. D. J. Auld has some plates, dishes, 4c., in bis possession which were left by their ? owners or< the table at Vernon, Friday. Mrs. D. J. Auld basa parasol that was ; left upon the train, she also hus tiot got a j fine linen table cloth with which she left ! home, and she very naturally wonders who ', has it. j Mr. Arthur Harvin lias two rifles (he will ; send them to town soon) that some of the S. ! L. L's forgot while gazing into a pair of bright blue eyes, or may be brown ones. ""??SV? Ice Cream Festival. The Festival at Mason's Hall last Tuesday wat a pleasant success. Finances were , "right side up," and the young ladies wore j bright looks the next day. They have, set j their hearts noon making to-nigbt's festival '< still store sscctssfv!. The young ladies will be glad to see their , friends this evening from 8 to IO o'clock, in j Mason's Hail. 1 OUR GUESSING BOTTLE. A Sewing Machine to be Given Away. Premium to Cash-Paying Subscribers. We will, on the first of July, present to our subscribers who are paid up six months in advance from that date, A Rev 2To. 4 Rev Some Sewing Machine, and in order to decide who will receive it, and also to give to all a fair chance, have prepared a GUESSING BOTTLE. it holds a quart, and is filled mostly with corn and peas, some watermelon seed and a spoonful of white mustard seed being added. It is sealed np-no one knowing the number in it. At the time named the contents will be counted, and the machine given to the guess nearest the right number. Come np., or send, and put your guess on file. Guesses can be sent by mail. Two guesses allowed to those paid up to Joly, 1885. The Machine is perfectly new, and furnish? ed with usual attachments. A cordial invita? tion is extended to call at this office and exam? ine the Jlacbtti.?and Guessing Bottle. Married. On the 27th alt., at the residence of the bride's parents, in this town, by the Rev. Father J. J. Wedeufeller, of Charleston, Mr. George F. Epperson to Miss Mamie Wedenfel ler, all of this town. Deaths. Mr. T. II. Burkett lost a little boy nearly two years of age on Sunday. It was buried j yesterday. J Mr. Wm. J. McFaddin, a prominent citi- ! j zen ef Midway, Clarendon Count j*, died Son- | ? day morning, of Typhoid Pneumonia, in the j 57th year of his age. Ile leaves a wife and j four or fire children. ? Mr. Josiah G. Fort, of Concord, died last Friday, the 2nd, from Paralysis. Mr. Fort has been a life-long sufferer from Rheuma? tism, and some time ago, a stroke of Paraly? sis still farther disabled him. He hud been confined to his room, and for the most part to bis bed, for months. The funeral services j were conducted by Rev. C. C. Brown, at the residence of the deceased, in the presence of ! a Urge concourse of friends, and the body ! was buried at the family burying ground j -near by. Mr. Fort was a good man and a j consistent Christian, and we have lost one of ; oar best citizens. Sapho (Saffer) Davis, wife of Grand Davis j fell dead yesterday from heart disease while j ia ber house, on Mr. French Hoyt's place at- \ tending to domestic duties. Dime Heading. The Dime Reading will be held at the residence of Capt. W. R Dc?gar, Thursday | evening, May.8tb. j Readers-Mr. C. M. Hurst, Capt. D. J. Auld, Maj. H. F. Wilson, Mr. W. F. Rhame, Miss Lucia Roach, Miss Lillian > Hoyt. Music-Mrs. J. D. Graham, Misses Annie j and Rosa Jennings, Miss Mag Graham, . Miss Lula Bultman, Dr. S M. Dinkins, Mr. j James L. Haynsworth, Mr. Lucius Bultman, \ Mr J D. Wilder. Sale Day-Crop Prospects. S ile day was almost a failure this month j in point of sales, nothing of consequence j having changed hands except land, though , good many country friends were in town. The reports from various sections of the ! county were somewhat negative. Early i planted cotton bas bad stands, and some , farmers are plowing up and replanting. That | which was planted later is coming up nicely . and looking well. Corn, in places, is large ? enough to work, and some farmers are plow? ing A Useful Invention. In the Scientific American of March 1st, j we see a notice of a Machine for scraping and ! cleaning intestines, that has teen patented by 1 Mr. Andrew M. Woods, of Shiloh, S. C. "A j rotating, drawing roller is fitted with a sui ta- : ble clamping device, for graspiug an end of j the entrails, and a contiguous die plate, j through the aperture of which the entrails are j drawn by the rotation of the roller.'"' Mr. Woods says that it works like a charm, ! and that he has cleaned twenty feet of un- j trails in a few minutes. j Easter Elections. Church of Ike Holy Cross, Stateburg. Wardens-Dr. W. W. Anderson, W. J. | Rees. Vestrvmen-J. X. Frierson, S. Sum- j ter, W. W. Rees. Dr. W. W. Anderson, Jr., j W. R. Flud. Tho?. D. Richardson. Dele- ? gates to Diocesan Convention-J. N. Frier- j son, S. Sumter, W. J. Rees aud Dr. W. W. \ Anderson. Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter. Wardeus-J. S, Keayes, li. L. Darr, j Vestrymen-W. D. Blanding, W. R. Delgar, \ J. F. W. DeLorme, W. B. Murray, JL T. ! Frierson. Delegates to Diocesan Convention j -H. L. Darr, J. F. W. DeLorme. Alternates I -T. X. Upshur, Horatio D. Long. Decoration Day. The following Committees will have charge j of j^he details of the day, which will be ob served on Monday, the 12tn instant. Committee on Transportation- Col. J. D. j Graham, H. Harby, Geo. F. Epperson. Committee on Music-W. J. Anderson, j W. II. Cutlino, J. N. Corbett. Committee on Programme-H. F. Wilson, j Altamont Moses, W. D. Blanding. Committee on Decoration-Mrs. Porcher, ! Mrs. H. F. Wilson, Miss Beulah Taylor, \ Miss May Bossard. The Ladies are requested to send wreaths J and bouquets to the Music Hall at 4 o'clock, ; Monday afternoon, and the Committee on j Decoratiou will meet the little girls at the j same time and place. j The Committees, Military and others will ; leave the Music Hall at 5 P. M. and the exer? cises will commence at the Cemetery at 5.30. j The Salute will be fired by the Sumter Light ? Infantry. The Cotton Harvester. Mr. C. T. Mason, Jr., is hard at work, put- : ting up a number of his Cotton Harves'ers ? for introduction this Fall. He has enlarged j his workshop, which is supplied with an I engine, lathe, and other suitable machinery, j He has arranged to have the castings and the j finer portions of the machinery made North, j where the facilities for the work he needs are better than here. Mr. W. C. D. Stiles, ; Mr. Harmon Moise, son of Mr. C. II. Moise, ! Afr. Mortimer, a machinist from Florence, ! Dickie Mason, who isa universal genius, and j several "supes" are kept busily engaged, Mr. Mason is constantly in receipt of solici- j tations from State and County Fairs, desiring : the exhibition of the Harvester, and he ex? pects to take in Gold Medals next Fall by : the peck. He is not at all concerned ns to the . opinions of others about the success of the Harvester. His company is satisfied ; he j knows the machine is all right, and his main concern is to get a sufficient number of, them finished by the time the present crop ^ is ready for gathering, so as to have a com- j plete and final test made. Go to D. J. Auld's for the best Soda Water. He has a new fangled ice shaver and will fill your glass with ice like snow-if you like it that way. Dr. Auld makes all the flavoring extracts used at his soda fountain, and warrants them pure and of the best qual- ! ity. j THE PICNIC. Friday was just the day for such an excur? sion. Pleasant breezes and a slightly cloud? ed sky tempered the heat to a spring-like mildness. At 8.30 the Sumter Light Infantry, with nearly 200 friends took the train for Vernon, about nine miles from Sumter, and situated directly on the public road leading from Sumter to Manning. After debarking from the train, a pleasant walk of half mile brought us to the house aud grove at which we were to spend the day. Mr. W. J. Law? rence and his hospitable wife threw open their doors, and the picnic army took pos? session from "turret to foundation stone." The Manning delegation soon arrired, and the exercises of the day commenced in earnest. The young folks captured two rooms, and soon a merry dance was organized, and we suppose it was highly enjoyed, ?sit was kept up all day, except during dinner. The target practice brought a large crowd down to the edge of the grove where the shooting was carried on, and the regular crack of the rifle attested earnestness of the contestants. The following is the score of theS. L. I. boys: Theo. Finkin, .... 0 - 2 - 2-1 Al vu Solomons, - - - 3 - 0 - 0-3 J. C. Du Rant, - - - - 3 - 2 - 0-5 Hasel Sanders, - - - - 0 - 3 - 0-3 Frank O'Connor, - - - 3 - 2 - 0-5 Willie Mell wain, - - - 0 - 0 - 2-2 A. C. Phelps, 3 - 0 - 4-7 Bartow Walsh, - - - - 2 - 2 - 2-6 C. P. Osteen, - - - - 2 - 3 - 4-9 Henry Barnett, ----0-0 - 2-2 Went. Cresswell, - - - 0 - 2 -.0-2 W. Kd. Dick, - - - - o - 0 - 2-2 Richard Hood, - -- -0-0 - 4-4 J. T. Dozier, - - - - 2-3 - 0-5 J. H. Chandler, - - - 0 - 0 - 0-0 W. II. Cutlino, - - - - 3 - 0 - 0-3 B. R. Sanders, - - - - 0 - 0 - 3-3 Messrs. Mcllwain, Barnett, Crosswell and Dick tied for the fourth prize, (tin pin) and shot again, Mr. Crosswell carrying off the honors. The winners were as follows : First prize, Private C. P. Osteen ; second, Sergt. A. C. Phelps; third, Private Bartow Walsh; fourth, Private W. Crosswell. Clarendon County next came to the front, and after a contest participated in by fifteen | marksmen, Master Jake Harvin, son of Mr. j Arthur Harvin, won the prize by making a j score of seven oat of a possible ten. Master] Jacob is a small boy, not as tall as the rifle : with which he won the prize, and his sue- j cess was wonderful. The Sumter sharp-shooters then tried their ? skill. Thirty-three entered the list, and Mr. J J. D. Jones won the prize by making seve? out of a possible ten. Dinner was next in order, and was partici? pated in with good appetites and great ener- j py by the thronging hundreds. Then more j dancing, and lastly the presentation of the prizes. The first prize, an elegant silver and glass ! berry stand was preseuted to private C. P. j Osteen by Mr. W. F. Rhamc. Sergt. Phelps ! received the Gates-Delgar Medal from the ! hands of Mr. S. A. Nettles of Manning, j H. F. Wilson, Ksq., presented the Sulzbach- j er Medal to Private Walsh, and interested ? j the large crowd with an eloquent speech. Mar- j ion Sanders, Ksq., performed the task of conferring the badge of honor, the tin "scarf j pin, upon Private Crosswell iu a most witty j manner. Capt. Auld presented the silver ? card receiver to Master Harvin, along with j an interesting talk, and Major Marion Moise ! finished the exercises by presenting another j card receiver to Mr. J. D. Jones, closing his Speech with a gallant poetical quotation. Then a little more dancing ; a pleasant ? walk with pleasant company to the railroad ; j and a charming ride home, without dust or j smoke, concluding thc day. The picnic was a great success, and the I kindness of the people arouud Oakland and; Vernon added greatly to its pleasure.. Mr. Arthur Harvin and wife, whose hos- j pitality is absolutely without limit, labored j for the pleasure of ali during the entire day ; ! and if kind acts and words could take pco pie to heaven they would both claim an ! abundant entrance there without the other : .Christian graces which adora their lives. ! We cannot begin to tell of all their kindness, i i for it was one long day's work of self-abne- j gatioa. Mr. andJMrs. William Reames, Mr. ' and Mrs. W. T. Brogdon, Mrs. McLeod and sever?! others are to be remembered with much gratitude by the visitors. We have already meniiened Mr. aud Mrs. W. J. Lawrence for their extreme kindoess in throwing open their house to the pleasure; seekers. They also furnished many accesso- | ries to the toilet, and the young ladies pres- j ent would all be glad to cast a big vole of; thanks to Mrs. L. We suppose that four or . five hundred persons xvere present, aud only j saw two angry persons during the day. - -B 1 - j [For the Watchman and Southron.] Sunday School Picnic at Harvins, Central R. H. of S. C. Notwithstanding the fatigue of the preced- j ing day. a goodly number of ladies, gentle- ? men and children assembled in Hogan's Hall j to-day to enjoy the picnic of the two Sunday Schools of this section. Both are ''Union j Sunday Schools." The first, "Oakland," j meets at the residence of Mrs. Emma Auld t McLeod. In this school there are about forty j regular scholars. Mr. Henry L. Werts, j formerly of Edgefield County, is theSuperin- i tendent. "Dudley Sunday School" meets j in "Hogan's Hall," at Marvin's Depot. Mr. Moses Stalvey, formerly of Georgia, is the Superintendent. These in3?tut?onsaredoing a good work here, aud their wholesome, Christian influences are felt in every direc? tion. The place of to-day's picnic, ("Hogan's Hall,") though not a very large building, is ? amply supplied with fresh air, which makes it cool and comfortable. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. E. Dudley Hodge, sang several very fine pieces. The singing was followed by an address from Dr. S. A. Weber, editor of the Chislian Arfcocilc. After 'he address, the scholars rested, or played, while the ladies prepared j thc refreshments. Fader the skillful hands \ of Mrs. McLeod, assisted by Mrs. Hodge, ! Mrs. Beames, Mrs. Smith {ncc Hearnes,) Miss j Hodge, Mrs. McFaddin, and other?, a boun- j tiful repast was soon spread. Ubiquitous Jinkins was there with his ? "Steers," and a barrel of ice. Bro. Flatt, of Shiloh, came in time to ; "gather up the fragments." He also organ- j ized a "Society" of Methodists. This socie? ty is preparing to build a Church on a piece ' of land which Mr. I). E. Hodge kindly gave ! them. Wc have no church within five miles of this place, which is a great deprivation to ; the many exemplary Christians of this sec- ; tion. Let us hope for, pray for, work for j the dav to hasten on when "Bells shall ring from school, and holy tem- ? ??le towers, And Christian love ?hall dwell in this fair ! land of ours" There will be preaching to-night in "Ho- \ gan's Hall," by Bro. Platt, also to-morrow j A. M. Bro. Bass, of Manning will preach there j on the 11th, instant. Comedown. j May 3, 1884. A. G. RICOLA. j Economize by keeping in good health. H. ! H. P. will do this for you. ? Our Exchanges. The Williamsburg Tailler is pulling on city airs. It is now owned by u joint stock compatiA', und backed, we suppose, by an unlimited supply of casi?. We are giad to see the Chester Bulletin once more among our exchanges, and wc hope it has come to stay. We always want Chester news without getting it at second hand. Mr. Tho?. F. Grenekcr, Proprietor of the Newberry Herald has resigned that position on account of ill health, and will be succeeded by his son Thos. E. Greneker. In hts vale? dictory, Mr. Greneker expresses the hope that, after a short time of rest and recreation, he may bc able to return to his work. Wc heat lily join in that hope. Mr. Gough on ?Silk Hats. "It would he no violation of the command? ment," said John U. Gough, "if a man were to fall down and worship the silk hat, for it is not made in the likeness of anything in heaven, or on earth, or in thc waters which are under thc earth." Besides it heats the head and causes thc hair to fall off. Parker's Hair Balsam will stop that and restore the original color to gray or faded hair. Not 1 oily, not a dye, beneficial, deliciously per? fumed. A perfect hairdressing. 50c. All druggists. Corn and Cotton Seed. Those who called for the Richardson seed, before it was received, can now ha ve their orders filled. The corn makes an unusually large yield of forage, which is an advantage I worth consideration in these days of Northern I hay, and while the grains and ears are small, J the large number produced by one hill makes j the aggregate greater than that which is grown from ordinary corn. The Cotton Seed also b'.ve a fine record. OUR PREMIUM. Every farmer is interested in the welfare of his stock, and should have on hand, for ready reference a book describing the ailments his slock is subject to, and the remedies therefor. In consideration of this fact we have procured for the benefit of our farmer subscribers a large number of copies of "Kendall's Treatise on the Horse," one of which we propose to give to every one who pays for Mi jiaper in advance. The ?_ book is one of great value, as it is an index of diseases which f^^*"*??* gives the symp? toms, cause, and ?^^??r.St^ the best treat? ment of each. It contains a table, giving all the principal drugs used for the horse, with the ordinary dose, effects, and antidote when a poison ; also a table with an engraving of the horse's teeth at different ages of the horse; a valuable collection of recipes, and much more valuable information. Remember we GIVE this valuable work to all who pay their subscription in advance. ?nights of Honor. Perhaps few persons outside of the pale of this worthy institution arc aware of its extensive membership, and the wonderful amount of money that it has paid in death benefits to thc families of deceased members. It was organized at Louisville, Ky., on June 30, 1873, consequently it is a little over ten years old, and uow has names on its rolls throughout the United States of over 135,000 members, and has paid over eleven and a quarter millions of dol? lars to its beneficiaries. Nevera benefit certificate has failed of prompt payment, and many arc the widows aud orphans who have blessed thc name of Knights of Honor. Orange Judd, Editor of tho Ameri? can Agriculturist for some thirty years, but unconnected with its business man? agement for a year or two past, has lately retired from its editorial depart? ment and located in the West. Ile desires to gather a complete ''Postal Card Allum" of his old Readers and Friends, and requests them all to send him now a Postal giving their present, location and address, naming also, when convenient, thc years LD which they were his subscribers. Mr. Judd's address is Chicago, Illinois - -a ? - -ri ? -- A Western editor declares that he supports his reputation by publishing a newspaper and his family by sawing wood. There is a farmer in Greenville, N. ()., who has in his possession an car of corn -which he has kept in sound con? dition for forty-five years, says the Torchlight. A romantic New Yorker and his bride will make their bridal trip, this Summer in a canoe. Thc canoe is to be made on purpose for thc trip, and will be nickle-plated in its appointment with iiand painted paddle. They will go up the Hudson to Lake Champlain and down the Connecticut. Their wed? ding occurs in May. Not many years have passed since alligator skin was tanned as a novelty. Now, however, it is a necessity, and there are at least a a dozen firms in this country engaged exclusively in tanning alligator hides, It is estimated that;40,000 alligators were killed dur? ing 1883 in order to supply the demand for leather, The negroes kill thc creatures, and get from 20 to 50 cents each for the skins, according to the size and quality. He.-My darling, you look irrc:i tiidy lovely to-night ! She.-Do I ? Thanks vcr\- muri.! arc handsome asa Prince, Charley, i:: ;.?.:.: dress suit. He.-(Jive thc credit to thc DIAM?'?.:? Shin, my love, which 1 wear for thc br t lime to-night; it i> that which gives tone to my toilette. Herc i> its prototype (%iip ping the Diamond engagement ring on her linger). She.-May our love bc as enduring as the fame of " Thc DIAMOND Shirt." Tableau. WAMSUTTA 2100 LINEN. If your denier does not keep it, send his address to 1 'aniel Miller it Co., sole manufacturers, Raitt mure, Md._?_ HENRY L. B. WELLS, NOTARY PUBLIC, SUMTER, ?j. C. A ur ?4 NEW CROOOS AT BOTTOM PRIDES, My stock is now complete in all departments. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Choice make of best goods ever brought to this market in -both MEN'S AND YOUTHS'. FINE OVERCOATS a specialty. Sil! WffilT Is now complete and full value guaranteed. PHILADELPHIA HAND-MADE WORK. DRESS GOODS ANO DOMESTICS As low as any one can sell. HATS AND CAPS In the toost Fashionable Styled. TRUNKS ANO SATCHELS, Large variety of the best make. -o GUNS, PISTOLS -AND POCKET KNIVES TO SUIT ALL. GENTS5 UNDERWEAR. All the best grades of SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS, HOSIERY AND NECK-WE AR. GLASSWARE, TIN AND WOODENWARE.! Complete Liue. CIGARS AND TOBACCO, A full supply of the Rest Brands. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Pull stock of No. 1 Goods always on hand at j Lowest Market Rates, j DON'T HANDLE SECOND CLASS GOODS. \ Highest Prices Paid for j Cotton, Look at and j^iee my goods hf ure : buying elsewhere. ALTAMONT MOSES. I N. E. Corner Main and Libertv Streets. Oct 9 SPRING -AND SUMMER ! MILLINERY. The Misses McElhose ; Would inform their Customers ard the public generally, that they have now j on hand, and are constantly re? ceiving fresh supplies of I MILINERY GOODS, i -CONSISTING OK Hats and Bonnets, ! (Trimmed and L'ntrtunned,) [.LOWERS, FEATHERS AND RIBBONS in great variety. Also the latest novelties in j LACK AND HAIR GOODS, RUCH INC* &c. ! I A large assortment of LADIES' AND MISSES' CORSETS, j Hoop-Skirts, Rustles and Underwear I always on hand. Infants' Caps, Dresses and Underwear in variety. Country orders ir ill nee ice prompi I ittentimi. Apr 15 _ I INSURE WM LIVE STOCK! SOUTHERN DEPARTMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S MUTUAL \M 8T?H0MP, BALTIMORE, MD. THIS COMPANY INSURES HOUSES, i GELDINGS, MARES, .MULES, .JACK'S : uni CATTLE from loss by death from any \ .aus??, in full. Refers to 1). W. Alderman. Mullins, S. C.; ! ?. L. Boat wright, J. 0. Stevenson. S. C. j l'an Amringc, Clerk of Court, and others, of j IVilmington, N. C., who have made hisses in : his Company, and have been paid in tull. Fur further particulars apply to J. E. LIPPITT, Manager. WILMINGTON, N. C. ' Reliable agents wanted. A WHITE & SON, I Insurance Agents ! - i -AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. ESTABLISHED 1SG?. UFE, F?RE AND TORNADO INSURANCE. iisks taken in best Northern, Southern aud English Companies, 'olictes issued from one to six years on us favorable fenns ns can be had anywhere. 'OTAL ASSETS REPRESENTED OVER 840,000,000. UUnttiov given to sales <>f Heal Estate. April 15 1884. 1884= SPRING AND SUMMER, ? ?J^rJ -0 ?T-?^^tex ' TAKK RASURE in i?forWi&mr friend? and l!.c public rP^?~ *f ;' % SW*"****! thai mr usual COMPLETE ?TOCK o? fiSSSPKi CLOTHING, HATS, CASHMERES. w|??^ Gents' Furnishing Goods, IS NOW OPEN. Finest Lot of Neckwear Ever Offered in Sumter, AND I HAVE PUT THE PRICES TO SUIT THE TIM ES. My long experience in the business warrants me in saying thal I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION TO EVERY PCnCHASER. J--?S* Don't fail to Examine ruy Coode- and ?earn my Prices before buying elsewhere. Also; a Complete Stock of THE BEST SEWING MACHINES on band at LOW PISCES. April 22 'fil zo. j*. "v^xr^risT. mm km WINTE ORT. HOTEL BR-?PiSWICK., SMITHVILLE, DST. C., At mouth of Cope Fror Ri rar, opposite thc historic Forts Fisher and Caswell and in fidl dew of thc ocean, will. open, about May 20th ?SDEU EST! ii ft LY NEW M AXAG EM ENT. Ilottd has l'f-en refurnished and renovated throughout. New and handsome building erected for pleasure purposes. Elegant, large, airy Ball Room over the wanr. First class Musicians from New York will furnish Dali Room and Parlor Music. Fine STILL AND SURi- BATHING. Fine line of New Coats for Pleasure Sailing and Fishing. NO MALARIA OR SMALL INSECTS TO ANNOY. Daily M'tils. Telegraph Communication. Finest Fishing on Atlantic Coast. Touri3ts and Pleasure Seekers Northward and Southward will ?ind it to their advantage to give us a call. CLIMATE AND SCENERY UNSURPASSED. Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line Ft. R. will seil tickets from all stations at re? duced rates to Hotel Brunswick. Special rates by mouth and season. J. D. SUB LETT, of New York, Manager. GARD tatter ? SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO ROSES, FLOWERING ANNUALS, GERANIUMS ANO POT FLOWERS, -AND ALSO TO- # Vegetables, cfc o. Highly Ammoniated. safe, prompt and efficient, pleasant to handle and entirely free from smell: Packed in close cotton sacks of 6} pen nd? at Si : 12.J pounds at SI.25; 25 pounds at 51.75 ; 50 pounds at S2 50 ; 100 pounds at Si : '?'ii) pounds at .S6. DELIVERED FREE by Express or by Freight, to any Railroad or Steamboat Station in tlitf State. Full directions sent with each package. Money must accompany order. Satisfaction gun ran iced or the money will he cheerfully refunded. Tlif* various attractive and instructive publications of the Company will he furnished free, by mail; on application. Address THE ASHLEY PHOSPHATE CO. Charleston, S. C. AND STILL THEY COME! JUST RECEIVED, THIS MARCH 1ST, ONE CAR LOAD BROKE MULES. TO ARRIVE, About March ll tb, ONE CAR LOAD HORSES, of all descriptions, and to suit all kinds of customers. ON HAND, A FUEL LINE OF WAGONS AND DUO OTES. -:-A t.SO CORN, W 11E A T D R A N, " , v LI M E, PLA ST ER PAR'S, OATS, RICE FLOUR, *' CEMENT, COU" HAIR. March 10 ?StA J&? m. ."ff. i .a? ?ou 9 FEED AND SALE STABLES, COR. LIBERTY AND SUMTER STS. GRAHAM'S STABLES R III ' Ul) L IC A XS TREE 'J\ JUST ARRIVED, A FINE LOT OF BUS MD Mil. Good Driving Horses. -AXP Farm .ind Timber Mules, Also, on hand, a line assort meut BUGGIES, OF ALL STYL KS AM) GRAPES. At pri?es io suit the limes CELEBRATE!) OM Hickory Wagons, Manufactured by the Kentucky Waffon Manu fae tu ri n g Company, of Louisville, Ky. -Ai.SO TENNESSEE WAGONS. March 20 W. M. OR A il A M. THE BL?TCHLEY ?PUMP l BUY THE_BEST. BLATCH LEY'S TRIPLE ENAMEL PORCE??HiNEQ SEAMLESS 7USE : COPPER-L!K;-:D PUMP ?i#>BMfc , ti? i;:;.-,v? C. C. BLATCHLEY.Wanufr, 308 MARKET ST., Philad'a. Write :o lue for liiMiiC ol nearct? .V-mt. PRATT'S Hgt Aromatic Geneva Gin. /" jg| (TUES DIS K A S F. D j "J K 1 D * E Y s ' ;!::.t <;':; i- I' . onlj spirit ?k ?..' ?:.:..? ? stimulant, ;i purb ^411 PRATT'S L?W* SP Aromatic Geneva Gin . ^gp?^pj .'? r-lVvi v ir?, s< ;. .-..-.i Un. lut ,*'u"??~~Sk:ri'-~: ?ifl ves fn lt:??ian jihUpedxr "*??::J5 I ri?--. ic?r. -.M r-. (. Se. Ir will llnSSU Ifjj IK? IV:,::.: invn!?aUl? remedy ^WSLt^H ?nd cortaiti .-ure f r Krfcbt*? _jT rirl^? l>i??*n????. Sf.-i:.- IN madder, and fcWjfir^T - ^4 :' 1 .:"l1:>T!'"';,:i "I' tl??: Kid .,- ? . ~ r'v<"-3 5,1">s ?ii? I rhiary Organs. ^gy^? SAMUEt PRATT, Proprietor, Dr. A. J. CHINA, Mn i ti Street, Leading l>ru?r?riss :'>"' s, !t' Agent Tor the sale PRATT'S .VR03IA1 Tr lit-.NKVA <?IX, SL'UTKU. $ f BEES AND EONEY! IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE ITAL? IAN BEES, Improved Hives, Smokers, j Comb-foundation or bee-keepers' supplies of j nnv kind, send for my new catalogue for I 1884. I wanttopnrchaser>,0001hs. ofB?*e$-Wax for which i!:e highest market price will be paid. I I have for sale nure Mood Partridge Cochin ! and Cold Laced Sebright Bantam Fowls. Egg? $1.50 per set linc: cf 13. A ?Lires? J. P. li. BROWN", Feb 12 Augusta, (ia. ;.?. II. Folsom, IM W. Folsom. F. H. FOLSOM & BRO. Established 186S.: Practical Watchmakers and Jewelers, j Ma in-Street, apposite John Reid's, SUMTER. S. C., T? ! DK.tI.KRS rX El^iHj "Waltham, Laacastei and Swiss I .S7?TC2ES, Of all Descriptions. Clocks, Geld Pens, Pencils, kc. kc, kc SILVER ANO PLATED WARE, Cold and Plated .Jewelry oft lie newest designs, Spectacles, Eye Classe?, Fine Pocket Cutlery Scissors and Razors, Fishing Tackle. Sc ir iu i] Machi it e Nccdie*, Ods, htc. We guarantee everything as represented. Prices as ?ow r.s Reliable Goods can be gold. Come an : see us. (?cl 0 TEOS. B. FRASER, Jr, ATTORNEY AT LAW, | Sumter, S. C. .i.in 1 1 JAS. I). Ri.AxruxG, WM. P. Rt.AXiuxo j BLINDING & BUNDING, A tierneys at Law, Sumter, S. C. .Line 21 If. CHAS. H. MOISE. INSURANCE AGENT, Notary Public. Accountant & Conveyancer, j Sf MT Kit, s. e. Represents ?he Liverpool and London and ? C?ohe Insurance Company ; the richest and j promptest Fire Insurance Company in the I world. Tho Providence Washington Insurance . Company; organized in 1700. Policies of the Liverpool ? Loudon k j (iiolie Insurance Company are now issued ! t?y the Asent in Sumter. oct 9 A PPITC Scud six cents for .postage, and " ' ?""^?receive free, a cosily box of goods which will help you to more money light away than anything elsein this world. All of either sex, succeed dom first hour. The i broad road to fortune opens before 1 he work eis, absolutely sure. Al once address. TUCK & COI. Augusta. M.tiu?. | DR. J. BRADFIELD FEMALE REGULATOR Tins famous remedy roost happily meets the de? mand of thc age fur woman** peculiar an? multiform siSictions. It is a remedy for ONLY, and for ONE SPECIAL CLASS of her disease* li i? a specific for certain diseased conditions of tho womb, and proposes to so control the Menstrual Function os to regulate all the derangements and irregularities of Woman's MC Ii TH LY SICKNESS. Its proprietor claims for it no other medical property; and to doubt thc f?.cf that this medicine docs posi? tively possess such controlling and regulating powers is simply to discredit the tqhmtary testimony ot thousands of living witnesses who arc to-day exalt? ing in their restoration to sound health and happiness^ JjBADFIELD'S pSMALE J^BGTJLATOS i < strictly a vegetable compound, and is thc product at i... ?ical science and practical experience directed t'j-.vards the bcncHt of SUFFERING WOMAN ! It is the studied prescripticn of a learned physician whose specialty was WOMAN, and whose fame be? came enviable and boundless becanse of his wonder* fal success in thc treatment and care of female com? plainte. THE REGULATOR is the GRANDEST REMEDY knowr.' ??d richly deserves Ita came; WOMAN'S BEST FRIEND, Becanse it controls a Class of functions thc varions derangements of which cause inore ill hesita than all ether canses combined, and thus rescues her from . a long train of aiHictioae Which sorely embitter Her life, end prematurely end her existence. Chi what a multitude of living witnesses caa tes? tify to its charming ejects. W02-LiN ! take to yeer confidence {his PRECIOUS BOON OF HEALTH!. It will relievo >oa of nearly all thc complaints peca-, liar to your sex! Rely upon ita? y:ur sai .-guard for health, happiness ced long life' Price-Small size, 73 cents; Large ??z?,' $U?. &T Sold by all Druggists. . Prepared 00I7 by DR J. BRADFIELD. "So. 108 South Pryor Street, Atlanta, Gt. WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA ?l?? AUGUSTA R. K. COXDENSKD SdlEDlI.E. TRAIN'S GOING SOUTH. DATKD j No. 4S, I ?o. 40 April 2?, 1SS4 I Daily. \ Daily. Leave Wilmington ............j 9 1? pai.iu 4? Leave Flemingtun .--- ).." ... " "r heave Marion.. ..".*.".".:aro!...' - JU Leave Florence.... { 2 40 j i 45 Ar've Saliner.I 4 ?7 44 j Ar'te Col umida. ! 6 40 " [_.... Tit4INS GOING NORTH. j ?o. 43, ! No. 47, I Daily. I Daily. - .- - .. - iv Leav? Columbia.. V56prn Ar*ve Sumter.{..".-.. j 12 ** Leave Kb?r?uc<.I ?35 pin! 4 SHstol Leave Manon.J. ** j..'. Hi " Ar've Plc-mi?'?iou....; ? L; it **, ArVe Wilmington...::.j 7 42 ** j 8 22 ** Train No. 43 *\<*y* nf :?U Stations. No. 40 stops oil* at Fli;mingtnn,?nd M*ri?-n, Passengers f?r Columbia and ali f*mt* on C. .1 G. H. IC, C.C.?. A. K. K. Stations. Aiken Jonction, and all points beyond, should fake No. 40 Nigiit Expr?s*. Separate PuITmao Sleeper for Aug?'sta on train 40. . ... Passengers on -JO caa take 43 train from Fiorenze ior Colmubia, Augusta and Georgia peints via Columbia. All trains run solid b?t ween Charleston and Wilmington. JOHN F. DIV?NE, General Sup't. T. M. EMERSON; Gen. Pas.-enrer Ag'r. NORTH-EASTERN R. R. 68? SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD CO. CiiARLKStON-, S. C., April 28, 1884. On ?ind after th?s daffc the ibllowing Sche? dule will be run : Len ve Charleston. Arriv? Florence. 10 50 A. M. 3 10 P M. 12 45 A. M. 4 .33 A. X~ 6 00 P. M..w. 12.45 ?. M.., Leave Florence. Arrive Charleston. 2 00 A. M.5 50 A. H. 12 00 M......4 35 P X. 1 15 A. v....5 2*0 a. M. Train leaving Florence at .2 0.0 A. H., ?nd train leaving Charleston at 12 45 A. ?. w:i< not Slop at Way Stations. CENTBAL RAILROAD DAILY. Leave Charleston.10 50 a m " Lane's. 1 45 p Arrive Sumter. 3 15 p n: " Columbia.:. 4 50 p rn Leave Columbia. 9 55? n: Sumter.ll 45 a rn " Lane's. ? 42 p ta Arrive Charleston. 4 35 p r:'1. T. M. EM EPSON, J. F. DIVINE, Geu'1 Pass. Agent. Gen'! Sup't. South Carolina Railway Go. COMMENCING JANUAKY 20. ?884, rVi. seturcr Trains will run as follow*, tm*5.', fur? ther notice. (No trains are run on Cinder, branch tri* Sun-lays ) TO COfXHStA. Leave Camden. 7 15am 4 15 n Leave Camden .Junction... i> 01 a tu (5 37 y :;i A?rive at Columbia. 11 40 . m Id ?5 f ia rn*'? cutt M nt A Leave Colurobin. 6 40 a m 5 34 r ir. Arrive Camden .)unction...H ?3 a tn 7 13 ]. te Arrive at Camden. 1 65 p ra 8 35 p u: TO rUAKt.KSTwJC Leave Camden. 4 15 ? ir. Leave Camden June'..^. 5 3* p ta Arrive at Charleston...~~10 11 p ::; ?'K"? CBART.aaToH Le.iv* Charleston. * f" " Arrive Camden June*.~....1I S'? a m Arrive at Catudei. I 55 p ;:: TO At 6I ?TA Leave Camden.4 'ilia Leave Camden June'. &. 3? p ra Arrivent Augusta. 7 10 a to KIM'S AtfifSTA Leave Augusta. ? OS a y.i Arrive Camden June'.".?..ll 51 * 11: Arrive Camden. 1 5> p m l'o?iMKCTloKl?. Conr.crtion? made at Columbia with C#!::m hia and Greenville Uailroad both way.?, te .-.:>.' from all p..inti on flint Road and on the Snar .anbur^. Union and Columbia and Spartain-.;;.-g and A^iieville Railroads, al?o with th? Char? lotte, Columbia arni Augu.-ta Uailroad to and from all points North, hoih ways, by train* leaving Camdenat 7 15 a os, and arriving at 3 :'.? p m. Connections made at Augusta to and fr?m all pt'int.- West and South via Georgia K. R. and with Central K. lt. Connections made at Charleston with S'cnin ers to and Irom New York ??n Saturdays. Also wi h Charleston and Savannah Bail? way f->r Savannah and nil points South. Connections made at blackville with ?-nrn wo!! lt. l?. to and from Barnwell-by all" tr.iin? ?>n Augusta l>ivision. TIIKOI GII TICK HTS to nil points, can he purchased by ::j'p'.v'"? t0 barnes Jone^. A;:ei.t at Cain-ien. D- C. ALLEN. General Passenger and Ticket Agent. JOHN B. PECK. General Manaper. Cbarle?ton. >. C P. MOS ES. H EM RY J HAP.BV. LUMBER IN CAR LOAD LOTS FOR SALE RY MOSES & HAREY. Orders' received at office 0/ JI. IJf.rby, who lots schedule of prices. One inch boards, square edges and saw butted seasoned and on hand. A iso a lot of 5-1x0 ALL HEART FLOOR? ING. Scantling, Sills.' Weatherboarding:, Fenc? ing. &c , cut to order. . , Yov. will save money by giving" us a call, before purchasing elsewhere. Od 2 -_ SPECTACLES AND EYE-fitA?S?S. ?H AVE JUST RECEIVED THE'LAl?- ? EST stock of glasses ever offered iu this place. Call and examine them at pax New Sior C f. M'A^?V. April ?5 Jeweler and Optic----.