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TOESDAY, MAY 20. Emend at tie Pott Office at Sumter, S. G. y as Second Class Matter. "BXAMINE YOUR DATES. -o-: We iwjnest ?ich of our subscribers to ex aaraVtne add ress on his paper, and partien? te observe the date upon it. This date the time op to which the paper has paid for. Many of oar subscribers will that they have paid in advance; bat there are many others who will discover that they hare not. . NBW ADVERTISEMENTS. Lula Horst-Music Hall. Docker ?.Bul?roa n-Notice. National Bank of Sumter-Report. . : ??ay*<3tisens--W. J. Beard for Solicitor. W~ J. Pringle, President-Concord Demo? cratic Club. Ja?~ Wino, Executor-Estate Mrs Sarah atufan. - - ? - ? ? Personal. Mts. Norwood Fleming, of Atlanta, is in town visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Mil? ter. Mr. JT. P. Russell, of Florence, made Sum? ter a little visit hst week. He looks as pr?t l>rv Jiu. A. Sylvester of Columbia, made us "a ptjsi u t tatt last week. Miv 31 cJunkin, Jr^ of the Palmetto Teo Jp**- pOPT^?Q on? -t^Ai-L rTiurstiay? He re? port* the Yeoman as holding its own. . \W" *a,ah'P^formerly of Sumter, te?Bnnj S&BL* resident of Columbia, visiting hiends ?nd made us pleasant cal! yesterday. The Tima and Democrat of Nev Orleans ?a on oar table, thanks to our friend B. R. Kath. : . Wa bad UM oleasore of meeting and mak -h^ tb? aequakxtance of~l&^rr-'i^>rJ^nd^e^ last week. He will probably hare charge of the Baptist Churches at Fore?ton and Kings TheS. L. I. bold their monthly meeting to-night. Fall in! Don't forget the .dob meeting to-night. Every Democrat m Samter should be there. Voters Wh? wUh to meet the Supervisor at Gordon's Steam Mill are notified that June 3<L .is the day for Disappointment there in itnd of May 30. In our notice of a "New Church" last week, ve should have written Earvin's in? stead ot Dudley*s. The name was changed some tim? ago. "" We have received a copy of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor, at its late sestioc in Charleston. Walker Brans k Cogswell are the Publishers. The present is the season when a lady i on the street wearing a veil as tbiek i-'mrtwo incfi plank, and then abuses her I^BjtlSQsmfdends for not recognizing her. ^ye^(S.;Decker k Bnltman have an ira portaitADnonncement in the paper to-day wfeieh they think would pay oar readers to '^po?'tfail to go out on Friday night to see taja Horst. She ts a genuine wonder, un? less the editors are ail lying, and we know they never do such things. We are ander obligations for an invitation lo the Calisthenic exhibition and commence? ment of the Sumter Institute-Jane 10 and lltb. * Two gingerbread colored tramps claiming to be Arabs, were in town last week solicit? ing aid to carry them to Mexico. They may be Arabs but we don't believe it. J. B. Girardeac. Agent of B. B. Ford, of Columbia, S. C., bought alargo lot of cotton, between two and three hundred bales, near Uayearille last week. The price averaged nearly ll cents for the entire lot. Presidents or secretaries of Democratic dabs are reqoested to send us the names of their officers, executive com mit iee members, delegates to the coon ty convention, and any other matters they may desire to publish. 5 The Debating Society had several impor? tant questions before it this week. One that called forth mach discussion was the follow? ing: "I* linseed oil made from flax seed or Z?Meed V No decision was reached, though tte majority favored the affirmative. Co?. Earle lost bis 6ne Jersey bull last Wednesday. We regret his death, both on wagant of the heavy loss to our friend, and tc tb? neighborhood. We need improved and the man who imports Soe cattle achene factor to the public. readers will bear io mind the fact, that i an amatenr troupe will make its appearance "on-the Sumter boards next Tuesday. Some of Sumter's best histrionic talent will he era pioyed ia producing that thrilling Drama, Sft?fc? Social Glase." The rehearsals have been going on for two months, and there is ' every reason to look for a first class exhibi? tion.' Maj. W. J. Beard is announced as candi? date Mr. the Scdicitorship, by his friends, in our Issue 1o-d*y. The Watchman and South ron bas no candidates, bat it bas no hesita t?os fa^aayieg that the Solicitor's office wonldTbe in efficient bands should be receive it. He feels very confident of election and we sh?ulv be vtry glad to know that so impor? tant aa office would remain, as it bas ever since reconstruction, in the hands of a Sum? ter lawyer. S\Br.X- fc: Corbett, of Mayesville, performed s eery delicate as weir successful operation .poo a colored mao living near there some time ago. One eye became affected in such a ?wny as te make tts extraction necessary. Dr. Corbett did the job in a "workmanlike" Manner aod the patient rs all right. A dish of Sherbet just as nice as nice can be, was deposited in our sanctum on Satur? day. The Propfieter the Reporter, the com? positors sod devils, were all made happy and coo! bytms thoughtful kindness of Mr. W. J. Lowrance who keeps creams and ices in abun? dance at his new Ice Cream Saloon on Main Street, opposite Gen. Moise' law office. Give bim a call. He has a supply on hand every Burglary and Larceny. * h Sunday night, Mrs. W. J. Beard was aroused by some one moving about in the , and on awaking saw a negro helping himself to Mr. Beard's clothing. She scream? ed and aroused Mr. Beard, who made au trt to capture the thief, but be escaped in darkness. An investigation of losses was theo made, and Mr. Beard found that a suit of clothes and his watch had been stolen. Be immediately notified the police, and early ces! morning Jobo Howell, a negro living about two squares off, was arrested upon Strong circunstancial evidence. Tracks were seen leading from the negro's house to Mr. Beard's, going and returning, and along tile line of tracks were found Mr. Beard's bank book and other papers, which the thief dropped in his flight Howell was bound -.aw to tb? neat terra of Court. . Mr. BCM^S watch was a gold hunting case, Ko. 84,554, J. P. Stevens, Atlanta, Ga., a def iga of a bird nest on one side.of case and Syiog bird on the other. A liberal reward be paid forjui recovery. OUR GUESSING BOTTLE. A Sewing Machine to be Given Away. Premium to Cash-Paying Subscribers. We will, on the 6rst of July, present to our subscribers who are paid np six months in advance from that date, A Kev Ho. 4 Kev Some Sewing Machine, and in order to decide who will receive it, and also to give to ali a fair chance, have prepared a GUESSING BOTTLE. It holds a quart, and is filled mostly with cora and peas, some watermelon seed and a spoonful of white mustard seed being added. It is sealed up-no one knowing the number hin it. At the time named the contents will be counted, and the machine given to the guess searest the right number. Come up. or send, and put your goess on file. Guesses can be sent by mail. Two guesses allowed to those paid up to July, 1885. The Machine is perfectly new, and furnish? ed with usual attachments. A cordial invitar tion is extended to call at this office and exam? ine the Machine and Guessing Bottle. Married. At the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. N. W. Edmonds, May 15th, instant, Dr. A. C. Sloan, of Corsican a, Texas, to Miss Etta 0. Blanding, daughter of Col. J. D. Blanding, Sumter, S. C. The happy couple left on the train for Tex? as, next morning, and ere this are safe at home, where our best wishes for a long and l->anojr^;L<i follow them. ^E^aths. On Friday the 16th instant, Mr. T. Sumter Webb, of Sumter. Mrs. OtfJvCrtncm., '^*-m~ xx v -w: . 0r j Mayesville, died on the 8th iostant^jjgfae leaves a husband and one ch i ld Miss Elsie Broadway^wjjc^g ^^3^ for se?eral weeks^fg^Ttne home of her sister, Hodge, in Privateer Township, in the 70th year of her age. At Manville, Sumter County, S. C., May 7th, Bessie, daughter of John S. and Julia A. Cnttino, of Catarrhal Fever, in the 3d year of her age. On Saturday, 10th instant, Mr. Augustus Sanders of Rafting Creek, aged 54. On Sunday, the ? Uh instant, Marshall F. Sanders, spn of the late W. B. Sanders, aged 12 years. On Thursday the 15th instant, Dr. L. H. Deas, of Camden, in his 78tb year. Cotton. As onr readers know, cotton is getting very scarce in Sumter and President Winn is prepared to pay cash for cotton at the follow? ing rates : Good Ordinary, lOj; Low Middling, lOf ; Middling, 10$ ; Good Middling, 10?. Coroner's Inquest. Jennie Jefferson, colored, died suddenly, near Mayesville, on tbe 13th instant. An inquest was lield by the Coroner Edwards, and the verdict of the Jory was to the effect that her death resulted from natural causes, possibly apoplexy. May Queen end Church Festival. The crowning of the Mar Queen by the Methodist Sunday School will take place in the Music Hall, Wednesday (to-morrow) eve? ning. We had the pleasure of attending a rehearsal of this interesting-ceremonial, and think that the Sumter folks will enjoy it very much. Admission free. Come early and get a front seat. So as not to disturb the girls during the performance, doors will close at 8.30, and there will be no admission until the per? formance, lasting ahout 45 minutes, is over, after which ice cream and other attractive edibles will be served by the ladies ot the Church. The patronage of the public is solicited. _ The Pedestrian. Capt. Robt. W. Andrews is making sat? isfactory progress in his Boston trip. He passed through Camden, Lancaster, Charlotte and Salisbury. We take the following ex? tract from a letter to a friend, written in Salisbury, N. C., on the 17th: "I and Fido are well and delighted with our journey so far. I have passed the finest crops I have ever seen for the sea?oos. Wheat, Corn, Oats, Cattle, ali look well. I have had good luck so far. My expenses have been very light. I find that all kind? hearted people are not dead yet, and meet many good friends on the road. Give my best res]?ecls to all my friends and tell them that 1 and Fido are nil right." War Echoes. The Annual Re-onion of Co. E, Palmetto Sharp Shooters, was held at Mayesville on Friday last, and was celebrated by an able address from Lieut. H T. Abbott, and af? terwards ny a fine dinner. The meeting was held in Atkins* Grove, and was called to or? der by the President of the Association, Lieut. Abbott, who is the only surviving commis? sioned officer of the company. The roll was called by Serg*. McKinney and tho response made by the Secretary, R. M. Cooper, and as name after name was called and the response "died for his Country" was heard, the survi? vors felt, aa never before, the great sacrifice the South made in her battle for constitution? al rights. After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, Vice President E. M. Cooper took the chair and in eloquent words introdaccd the orator of the day, Lieut. H T. Abbott, who for an boor riveted the atten? tion of tbe audience with a graphic recital of the war history of Co. E. He gave cogent reasons for the political faith which influenc? ed him and his compatriots in arms previ? ous to and during the war. The battles in which the company won renown were vivid? ly described, and the survivors lived again their years of strife as they listened to the speaker's burning words. A hearty resolu? tion of thanks was passed and the speech re ? quested for publication. On motion of Mr. James Lowry, it was or? dered that the sons of members of the com? pany, sixteen years of age, should be elected members of the association ; and under this resolution Mr. Burrows Colclough, son of Capt. Alex. Colclough, and who was present as the guest of the Association, was admitted to membership. A motion calling for speeches brought out H. F. Wilson, Esq., Col. J. H. Wils?n, F. J. Mayes, Capt. E. M. Cooper, Capt. P. P. Gaillard, N. G. Os teen, R. L. Cooper, Esq., Capt. W. R. Del gar, Major E. F. Burrow?, Capt. S. I>- M. Lacoste. Sergt. J. S. Durant and several others; some of whom made eloquent little talks, while others begged to be excused. About this time it occurred to thc crowd that they were hungry, -and an adjournment was had to the dinner table, and if any one j is uncertain about the quantity and quality j of the magnificent dinner placed before them, j just ask any of the participants and he will tell you. After dinner, Lynchburg was chosen as the place of next meeting and Capt. E. M. Cooper elected Orator. May we be there to see. Messrs. J. E. Atkins, J. S. Durant, Jas, Lowry and E. M. Cooper were a most effi? cient committee of arrangements. Messrs. W D. Hinds, Jas. Lowry, A. L. Shields and J. S. Durant are the committee for the next meeting. Ice Cream-Wedgefield. The Festival at Wedgefield last Thursday evening was enjoyed by several of our boys and girls, who found the town hall of that thriving burg looking just as it should, un? der such circumstances. The room was nieely arranged and what with the pretty girls, the cream, cake, berries, bouquets and lemonade, and the entire absence of thc bad boy, (did not see one the entire evening,) the Festival scored a success. After all were through eating, a cake was put up to be voted to the handsomest lady present. The rivalry was very spirited, and .Miss Fowler McCutchen of Williamsburg carried off the prize, receiving a plurality of the votes cast. The crowd broke up at a late hour after spending a delightful evening. lu noticing the Festival last week we said that Wedge? field was a nice place to visit al such times, and now we reiterate the statement and add to it, by saying that Wedgefield is a nice place to visit at any time. Its clever, hospi? table, energetic people are fast building up the town and the magnificent placations by which it is surrounded show every evidence of thrift and intelligent management. Dime Heading at Mayesville. There will be a Dime Reading at the Resi? dence of Mr. Hugh H. Wilson, Mayesville, S C., next Friday evening the 23rd inst, for the benefit of the Presbyterian church which is being built there. The Methodist Picnic. Last Thursday, the Washington St. Meth? odist Sunday School of Columbia with a number of friends, made a picnic excursion to Sumter. About 325 jolly souls made up the party, which was met at the railroad by a large number of our citizens__w_ith a cordial welcome. The Methodist Church and Grove wcre^heaa^JP^'? but the excursionists soon sea?* promiscuously over the town, which is all tricked out in ber Spring dress of charmiug green. We are always glad for visitors to see us in May, for Sumter's great? est beauty is her fine oaks, which are at their best io the flowery months. At one o'clock, a large crowd assembled at the Church, and Major Marion Moise made an address wel? coming the visitors to our town ; Mr. Senn, Superintendent of the Columbia School responded. Rev. H. F. Chreitzberg made an address of welcome to which the crowd responded by going to dinner. Our Colum? bia friends understand the arranging of de? tails in a basket picnic to perfection. The best of order prevailed, and the dinner hour, that trying and important period, passed without ajar. Messrs Senn, LaMotte, Martin, Stanley Haynes, Sylvester and others were conspic? uous among our visitors, and met many of their old friends in our town. Of the Sumter folks, Dr. Auld had charge of the transportation department, and of course it was well managed. Mr. W. P. Smith was chairman of the committee (the chairman generally does the work) to ar? range the tables. Messrs. Chreitzberg, Tradewell, Folsom, Brown, Graham and oth? ers made themselves both useful and orna? mental. A game of base ball was played during t ie day in which the Sumter boys were hand? somely beaten by the Columbia team. The skating rink was open in the afternoon, and ; a whirling crowd soon filled it. There was j some first class skating done by the visitors, j but the day drew toa close and at C P. M., j all aboard sounded and then good bye and j off. We trust they carried with them as j many pleasant recollectious as they left with ; MISS LULA HURST. THE GEORGIA ELECTRIC GIRL. Wc are glad to say to our readers that this j wonderful girl will give an exhibition at the ? Music Hall on Friday night. Her exhibitions at Augusta and Savannah, Ga., were wit- ! nessed by crowds, and there is no doubt but j that she is a remarkable prodigy. The ac-; ! counts given in the Augusta and Savanuah I papers all tally, and in order that our read- ? ere may see what Miss Hurst eau do, we copy j the following from the Savannah Neus: THE ELECTRIC GIRL-DER SINGULAR POWERS WAAT SHE CAN DO AND HOW 8HE DOES IT. "An audience of thirty prominent citizens ! gathered in the Pulaski House dining room yesterday to witness a private exhibition of; the powers of Miss Lula Hurst, the electric girl who has excited so much wonder. | Among the audience were several leading j physicians, and a number of prominent gen- j I tlemen, including the representatives of the Morning Nines. The chairs were arranged about the room in a circle, leaving an open space in the centre. Miss Hurst, accompa? nied by her father and mother and Prof. Paul Atkinson, were introduced by Manager Coben. Mr. Hurst, before beiriuning the test, announced some of the marvelous powers which the young lady is claimed to possess. Miss Horst came forward and took a position in the circle by a chair upon which lay a harmless sun umbrella. She is a tal!, well-formed brunette, with rosy cheeks, dark eyes and cbesnut curls. Ker history, that of an ingenious, unpretend? ing country girl, as obtained from her father, may be summed up in short and simple an? nals. She was born in Ccdartown, Polk County, Ga., not quite sixteen years ago. At the age of six months she walked and talked. She has always been a gentle and amiable girl, and is modest to the extent of extreme timidity at times. She is a devout member of the Baptist Church. She has known of her powers only six months, first being conscious of it while lying in bed and feeliug the bed move, afterward experiment? ing upon chairs and umbrellas. She bas the most perfect aversion, it is said to table rap? ping or to spiritualism-although she excels all the necromancers^ in the strength if not the subtlety of her power. She preserves a calmness during her most powerful manifes? tations, amounting almost to want of anima? tion at times. A most singular fact is that she is unable to carry an umbrella or handle one eren without smashing it. Taking up the umbrella from the chair Manager Cohen requited its owuer to step forward. The Morning News representative casi au eye over the situation, but soeing no alternative step? ped into the circle as skeptical and unbeliev? ing as possible, and spread the light canopy over the young lady with the warning from the manager to catch it when it began to move. Miss Hurst took the umbrella in her hand and held it a moment, when the tibs began to bend and the parachute darted off like a flash, but not before its owuer bad seized it. After several triul.-s, jn which Miss I j Horst merely placed brr hand against thc J handle without grasping ii. the sunshade j carried its owner around thc circle, and final? ly became limp and uncontrollable and wound up over thc head of a gentleman shut? tered and useless. The same test was ti icd by Capt. Hull, who was hustled over the j floor in every direction. Col. Marmaduke j Hamilton invested a second umbrella in the j test, which came to a more un timely end, j j being broken into several pieces and the cov? ering tot n iu shreds. Another t?.-=t of the singular force waa made by Mayor. Lester who took a billiard true and, holding it firmly in both hands, : Miss Hurst placed herd upon it, and, without any apparent physical force, (?rove thc gen I tieman around the roora in every direction, I great effort beiit<i required in dodging the j furniture. ! Major C. C. Hardwick, a gentleman i weighing about 160 pounds, was then seated j in a chair in the centre of the open space. I The young lady, with thc palms of her bunds touching the chair, lifted it up, and the strongest effort of thc occupant was unable to place it upon the floor. The same test was made by Capt. Robert Falligant who was lilted from the floor like a feather, the chair finally flying across the room over a table in the direction of a large mirror, which it would undoubtedly h:tve shattered bad it not been caught hy the pru? dent manager, who was on the lookout for any impending disaster. The same test was repeated and in every case bnffled the efforts of those who attempted lo reniaiu seated in the chair. Among the numerous other tests, one of the most convincing, was that of holding a chair in position against the body. This was tried by Senator Norwood, Capt. Falli gant, Capt. Hull, and nearly all the gentlemen present, and with nil the tugging and strain? ing to hold a grip upon the chair upon which the young lady* simply Uid her hand, with? out grasping it in any way, it was impossi? ble for any two or three to hold it, as it moved and swayed about carrying the gentle? man with it. In the final test the Morning Ncics representative, with another gentleman, threw their entire weight upon the chair, while a third gentleman aided them in at? tempting to put it to the floor, .Miss Hurst having only the palm of her hand upon the back, but were unable to resist the power ex? erted upon it. The force which the young lady possess? es in so remarkable a degree, and which she does not understand and claims lo be unable to control, is called by a number of scientific gentlemen a psychic force-an emanation from the mind and a prolongation of the will -something which has never been analyzed, but which has nothing to do with the super? natural or so-called spiritual. In conversation with Miss HnrsUtbe Morn? ing News representative asked ; '.Does the effort tire yon?" "Not at all," she replied. "Do you feel any peculiar sensation ?" "None whatever." "Does the lifting of the chair strain you as lifting a heavy weight?" "I feel no weight at all. It seems as if somebody else was doing the lifting." "What do you think about it?" "I dou't know anything about it." This is about all thc information that could be got out of matter beyond the visible tests. [For the Watchman and Southron.] The "Yankee" Cotton Seed. Mr. Editor: I noticed, in the Watchman and Southron ri last week, the comments of your Smith-*\ Correspondent. The story about tabing the bark off the wood to make it bum better. ?s good, very good, as an apt illustration of just why clean? ed Cotton Seed would be better than unclean? ed. The bark containing or preventing the escape of sap-a repellant force-once re? moved, there would be an accelerated pene? tration of heat to the heart of the wood. Picking the pockets of Southern people would, perhaps, be as fruitless a job as the "Prince and Poins" once took a hand in. Old "Jack" advises: "Put money in thy purse," tho' beseems to have had bul little, when the "Prince" pactised his piece of pleas? antry in picking his pockets. He had, how? ever, a plentiful supply of "discretion and instinct." We shan't bens impecunious as Falstaff We wont be exactly "Capon lined," but we will make money, (I will tell you how in what follows,) and will invest it securely in the Sumter Cotton Factory, and the new Bank. As for the "discretion and instinct," we will consign those virtues to the rear-to the hip pocket, and let any one who may fancy to rob us, have them, a good riddance. Slanderous people wont then be able lo say any longer, that the hip pocket was the only place of deposit from whence we could draw an inventory of worldly possessions. The Census of 1880 makes the cotton acre? age of Sumter County for the season of 1879, 57.958 acres. The estimate for 1881 from the best sources was 64,330 acras. At the same percentage of ?crease, the acreage for this year tvould be over 70,000 acres. In view of the stock lav.-, the increased facility for borrowing money, and hiring labor, no doubt more cotton is planted, and au esti? mate of 70,000 acres would be in bounds. From close observations, I calculate that an average of three bushels of seed to the acre is used in planting in Sumter County. Sup? pose by improved methods an acre could be safely planted with one-sixth of the quantity now used, say one-half bushel. Let us sum up the result : 70,000 acres multiplied by 3, 210,000 bus. 70,000 acres multiplied by ' 35,000 bus. Balance, to credit of farmers, 175,000 bus. 175,000 bushels seed worth ns manure at 12J cents per bushel, $21,875. To the oil mills at 15 ceuts $26.250. I might go on, and probably show to the satisfaction of your numerous readers, that 50 cents or more an acre could be saved in the cost of labor, adding largely to the value of the seed saved. I will not, however, at this time trespass any further on your valua? ble space. R. J. BROWNFIELD. - Hampton Democratic Club. The Hampton Democratic Club, at Mechan icsville, was re-organized on the 17th by the election of the following officers, viz : Presi? dent, L. L. Fraser, Jr. ; Vice Presidents, C. A. Shaw and D. A. Outlaw j Secretary and Treasurer, J. W. Wesberry. The following delegates were elected to at? tend the Convention to be held in Sumter, June 2d, viz : Dr H. Y. DuBose, at large ; E/H. Holman, P. II. Wilson, J W. Wes? berry and Dr. W. W. Fraser. Dr. W. W. Fraser was elected to serve on the County Executive Committee, and E. H. Holman Supervisor of Congressional Elec? tion. A resolution was adopted instructing the delegates to vote for Primary Election, if the question came before the Convention. J. W. WESBERRY, May 17th Sec. and Treas. Go to D. J. Au Id's for the best Soda Water. He has a new fangled ice shaver and will fill your glass with ice like snow-if yon like it that way. Dr. Auld makes all the flavoring extracts used at his soda fountain, and warrants then' pnre and of the best qual ity.__ Help the Fatherless. The harder ihe year, 4hc greater the suffer? ings of the poor, the more urgent are the ap? peals to Charitable institutions for aid. The Thornwell Orphanage is unendowed. It de? pends, day by day, for support on the gifts of those who have a heart to feel for the suf? ferings of others. There are now in the Orphanage at Clinton over forty inmates. They are clothed, fed and carefully taught and trained in useful industries, are protected ard aided, and when able to care for themselves, are helped to secure good situations. All this is accom? plished at an expense of about $5 a month for each orphan. Would you be thc helper of the fatherless, fora whole mouth caring for one of these children, send your five dol? lars to "Thc Thornwcll Orphanage," Clin? ton, S. C. The gift of a barrel ol* rice or of flour or of Molasses would be the very way to feed these orphans from your own binn. Ami now is the best limo to do it. For just now, the Institution is passing through try? ing times and appeals lo the friends of the fatherless for aid Send yourgifts by postal order on Laurens, C. H., to Rev. W. P. Jacobs, Clinton, S. C. O?R^PREM??M. Every farmer is interested in the welfare of iii? stock, and should have on hand, for ready reference a book describing thc ailments his stock is subject to, and lin-, remedies therefor, lu consideration ol this fid we have procured for the benefit of our fanner subscribers a large number of copies of "Kendall's Treatise on the Horse,'1 one of which we propose to give to every one who pays ff>r his paper in advance. Thc sP-ry '">f)k is one of great value, as rir'-^S&? it is an index of diseases which pi ves the sj'mp toms, cause,and ^i^^SGit. the best treat men t of each. ft contai ns a table, giving all the principal drugs used for the horse, with the ordinary dose, effects, and antidote when a poisou ; also a table with an engraving of the horse's teeth at different ages ot the horte ; a valuable collection of recipes, and much more valuable information. Remember we GIVE this valuable work to all who pay their subscription iu advance. ' A ?TRUGGL,*: WITH A SHIRT. Three hundred and sixty-five times each year every mothers son of us has a strug? gle getting into his shirt. If a shirt is worth getting into, if it is strong and well made, sure not to rip or tear, perfect fitting, then there is some compen? sation for spending so much of our exist? ence in such a struggle. You may wrestle with the DIAMOND, but with its everlasting stay-attachment and reinforced bosom, you will come out head first every time, covered with glory and with the best shirt in the land. If your dealer does not keep it, send his address to DanielMiller & Co., sole manufacturers, Balli, more. Md. NEW GOODS BOTTOM PRICES. 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'. V FINE OVERCOATS a specialty. -o ' Ts now complete and fall value guaranteed, i PHILADELPHIA HAND-MADE WORK. I DRESS GOODS ANO DOMESTICS As low as any one can se!!. HATS AND CAPS In the most Fashionable Styles. -O TRUNKS AND SATCHELS, Large variety of the best make. GUNS, PISTOLS -AND POCKET KNIVES TO SUIT ALL. GENTS' UNDERWEAR, All the best grades of SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS, HOSIERY AND NECK-WEAR. GLASSWARE, TIN AND ?00 DENI AR!, Complete Line. CIGARS AND TOBACCO, A full supply of the Rest Drano's. GROCERIES Al PROVISIONS. Full stock of No. 1 Goods always on hand at Lowest Market Kates. DON'T HANDLE SECOND CLASS GOODS. Highest Prices Paid for Cotton, Look at and price my gooda he/ore buying elsewhere. ALTAMONT MOSES. N. E. Corner Main and Libertv Streeis. Oct ? INSURE YOUR LIVE STOCK! SOUTHERN DEPARTMENT OF 7?IE PEOPLE'S MUTUAL BALTIMORE, MD. rpi J IS COMPANY INSURES HORSES, J GELDINGS, MARES, MULES, JACKS and CATTLE frum loss hy death from any eaii?e, in lull. Refer.-- io D. W. Aldtrnian, Mullins, S. C.; ?J. L. Boatwright, .1. (.-. Stevenson, S. C. YanAmringe, Clerk of Court, and other?, of Wilmington, fi. C., who have made losses in tliis Company, and have bren paid in tull. For further particulars apply to J. E. LIPITFT, Manager. WILMINGTON, N. C. yffiT" Reliable agents wanted. April lr? v EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE. IHAVE A SUPPLY Or SEED on hand, winch 1 will sell ai I2J cents per pound -half thc pri?e for wine!? they Sold last sea? son. Four pounds will plant un acre, and produce eighty !<> one hundred gallons of pyrup. The cane ripens in August, at which time il is also fin excellent feed for stock. A sample ot the syrup can he st en ?it Dr. China'? Drug Store, in Sumter, where the seed are tor sale, and also af tin* store of Messrs. T. D. Foxforth k Son,at Muyesville. Application by mail, addressed to me at Providence, S. C, will meive prompt atten? tion. ?J. R. PHILLIPS. Mar 4 1884. 1884. SPKING AHD jSUMMER. H? ?is^W??^L 1 TAK? PLEASURE in informing ray friends and the public ?&$PW^??%?I& ?enera,1J*> lhat mv usual COMPLETE STOCK of ^^^m CL0TIIING> HATS> CASSIM?RES, 4^^^?> (Cents' Furnishing Goods, IS NOW OPEN. Finest Lot of Neckwear Ever Offered in Sumter, AND I IIA VE PUT THE PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. My long experience in the business warrants nie in savins: that I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION TO EVERY PURCHASER. Don't fail to Examine my Goode and learn my Prices before buying elsewhere. Also, a Complete Stock of THE BEST SEWING MACHINES on hand at LOW PRICES. 3D. ar. -wiisrKr. April 22__ NEW SUMMER MID WINTER RESORT. HOTEL, BRUNSWICK., SMITHVILLE, 1ST. C., At mouth of Cape Fear Ricer, opposite the historic Forts Fisher and Caswell ami in full view of the ocean, xcill open about May 20?/? UND EU ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT. Hotel has been refurnished and renovated throughout. New and handsome building erected for pleasure purposes. Elegant, large, airy Ball Room over the water. First class Musicians from New York will furnish Rall Room and Parlor Music. Fine STILL AND SURF DATHING. Fine line of New Boats for Pleasure Sailing and Fishing. KO MALARIA OR SMALL INSECTS TO ANNOY. Daily Mails. Telegraph Communication. Finest Fishing on Atlantic Coast. Tourists and Pleasure Seekers Northward and Southward will ?nd it to their advantage to give us a cal!. CLIMATE AND SCENERY UNSURPASSED. Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line R. R. will sell tickets from all stations at re? duced rates to Hotel Brunswick. Special rates by month and seasou. J. D. S ?B LETT, of New York, Manager. GARDEN FERTILIZER. SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO ROSES, FLOWERING ANNUALS, GERANIUMS AND POT FLOWERS, -AND ALSO TO Vegetables, dbe. Highly Ammoniated, safe, prompt and efficient, pleasant to handle and entirely free from smell. g Packed in close colton sacks of 6J pounds at Si : 12^ pounds nt $1.25; 25 pounds at $1.75; 50 pounds at $2.50 ; 100 pounds at $4 ; 200 pounds at S6. DELIVERED FREE by Express or bj Freight, to any Railroad or Steamboat Station in the State. Full directions sent with each package. Money must accompany order. Satisfaction guaranteed or the money will be cheerfully refunded. The various attractive and instructive publications of the Company will be furnished free, bv mail, on application. Address THE ASHLEY PHOSPHATE CO. Charleston, S. C. i --- AND STILL^THEY COME! JUST RECEIVED, THIS MARCH 1ST. ONE CAR LOAD BROKE MULES. TO ARRIVE, About March ll th, ONE CAR LOAD HORSES, of all description?, and to suit all kinds of customers. ON HAND, A FULL LINE OF WAGONS AND BUGGIES. -ALSO CORN, WHEAT BRAN, " , v LIME, PLASTER PARIS, OATS, RICE FLOUR, U- ' CEMENT, COW HAIR. March 10 FE FD AND SALE STABLES, COR. LIBERTY AND SUMTER STS. GRAHAM'S STABLES, R El3 (TBL IGA XS TREE T, JUST ARRIVED, A FINE LOT OF HORSES MD HU B. Good Driving -AND - Horses. Farm and Timber Mules, Also, on hand, a fine assortment BUGGIES, OF ALL STYLES AND GRADES. At pliers to suit the times CELEBRATE!) Old Hickory Wagons, Manufactured bj thc Kentucky Wagon Manu? facturing Company, of Louisville, Kv. -ALSO TENNESSEE WAGONS. Mardi 20 \V. M. GRAHAM. THE BLATCHLEY X PUIVIP! ll BUY THE_8EST. Jam BLATCHLEY'S . /%??? TRIPLE ENAMEL teW PORCELAIN-LINED S?BS SEAMLESS TL"PE jjjjjj^ COPPER-LIN riD Jg^tft^:"^ Do ru?? . ?-v'iip> <^^S&M?f- V.'- V> the ti.?t ??? . u - J ia tho frade. C". c7*6L AT OHLEY, War.ufr, 303 MAKKCT ST., Philad'a. Writo to rue ?or narnu o? nearest AguaL PRATT'S ?Aromatic Geneva Gin. C l* HES DISEASE I) KIDNEYS. When if ts taken Into consider nti.-n tl'.it Util ls th????iilj f>|'?rit nth??c t han n stimulant, a pun) PRATT'S a?--P?p Aromatic Geneva "Gin BlBr'" LSKB ^w'?if^i w.iii M-ji< ;*'il buchu QSpHKjui 5^?3 Iwcs, fros!: Itnlhn t inl| or N-r TJS&S? rSSf^n rir:i- ^*cn,i;';i r'" '- .'.?'. it win RnSSSgf y?kii'? ''*' roiii)'i nu lm.ju.'.Me remedy j"-,' 0,-rt''lin. niro? f,'r ^risrht'i* S?J?B^; n" ',,f!-'"ihiinti?<n of t?io kid i^-S?*7 WM ney** ?nd Urinary OrsrniiH. ?MMnSSLMf SA?l'Kl PRATT. Proprietor, ^^**3???r iso crvELN'wien ST., SE. y. Dr. A. J. CHINA, Mainstreet, Leading Druggist and Solo Agent for the sale of PKAT?'s ABOOT\tlC LENEVA SUAl'CEK. S (' BEES AND HONEY! [F YOU WANT TO PURCHASE ITAL? IAN BEES, Improved Hives, Smokers, Jomb-foucdation or bee-keepers' supplies of nv kind, send for my new catalogue for 884. I wnnt to purchase 5, OOO lbs. of Bees-Wax for rhich the highest market price will be paid. I have for sale pure blood Partridge Cochin nd Gold Laced Seb right Han tam Fowls. Dggs Si .50 per setting of 13. Address J. P. H. DROWN, Feb 12 Augusta, Ga. F. H. Folsom, Ii. TT. Folsom. F. H. FOLSOM & BRO. Established 1868.1 Practical Watchmakers and Jewelers, Main- Sfrcct, opposite John Retits, SUMTER,"S. C., nKALRRS IX 31gin,7althaai, Lancastci and Swiss BATCHES, Of all Descriptions. Clocks, Gold Pens, Pencils, kc, kc, kc SILVER AND PLATED WARE, Jobi and Plated Jewelry of the newest designs, Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Fine Pocket Cutlery Scissors and Razors, Fishing Tackle. Sewing Machine Needle*, Oils, Etc. Wc guarantee everything as represented. Prices as low as Reliable Goods can be sold. Jome and see us. Oct 0 HIQS. E. FRASES, Jr., ?TT8BNSY AT LAW, Sumter, S. CL Jan 1 1 AS. i>. l?fc.vNniNd, WM. D. BI.ASDIXG BL?W?G & BUNDING, Attorneys at Law, Sumter, S. C. June 21 if. CHAS. H. MOISE. INSURANCE AGENT, fotary Public. Accountant Si Conveyancer, SUtfMTKK, S. <\ Represents thc Liverpool and London and ?lobe Insurance Company ; the richest and remplest Fire Insurance Company in thc i'orlil. Tho Providence Washington Insurance 'ompany ; organized in 1799. Policies of thc Liverpool k London k Jioiie Insurance Company aro now issued y the Agent in Sumter. oct '.1 I P&ST?T Send six cents for postage, and j n l ilE&kSf^?^yc-free, aeostly boxofgoods rh?ch will help you to more money right .way than anything else in this world. All i f either sex, succeed from first hour. The | road road to fortu ne opens before the work- j is, absolutely sure. At once address T-?UE k CO . Aeissta. Maine PLED WITH DELIGHT V EY CHU?HBE?K?NG WOMEN. THE I>K~AD OF ANTICIPATED KCIEEBH??D 1 DISPELLED, AND THE DANGER TO LIFE OF BOTH MOTHER AND CHILD DI?IIN- . I6HED BY THE USE OF THE ? i Mother's Erifinl* Ewe ?trid r*on<!n- thc words of praise-rm sollctt. wJ, volnntary testimonials--that have been sent Lo me. selected iron: hundreds received iroin grate [ui i^neficiaries A din?sgnished physician of Mississippi writ?: " I most earnestly entreat every one exoectingto be roniir.cd to use tito 'Motlrer'a Friend, . for Friend '(Holmes' Liniment) in her fonrthconrine ment. and says .?he passed thronjrh ?twith one-half i ii?; sn?IVring of either of her former confinements and r<*covered in much lesa time." A lady patient who used thc " Friend," said after her confinement: " I have never seen one pass through t?iig tri?! so easily and ivith so little snfter \uz God bless tl ie di ?coverer of Holme*' Liniment." Anex?>erienccd midwife writes: "Iamdellght e<l with the ? Mother's Friend.? In every In Rtimcewherel have known it used its effects nave t * cn all I could ask. I consider it a great bless* lng." A Indy cfHantsvilc. Ala., moving in the highest rircles, writes recently;: " I Jiavetned 'Mother** Friend? (Holmes' liniment) and can truthfully -tn y i t ia a most excellent preparation. I freely recommend it U all," i Price, 91*00 pet bottle. Sent by Express on receipt of the price. ^ Sold by all druggists*. - A? ....... 1".'.ZTAT.-?D ON'LY BY TH? SOLE r?OF?lETOS, ^If : No. 109 B Pryor Street,'Atl?^^GaJ W i L MIN GTOX, COLIJM?lA AND AUGUSTA CONDENSE!* SCHEDULE. TRAINS GOING SOUTH. DATKD [ No. 43, I No. 4? May ll. 1834 I Daily. | Ds?ly. Leave Wilmington . Leave L;ike Waccamaw. Len ve Marion.... A rive Florence. Ar've Sumter... Ar've Columbia.- . y 05 p m 10 21 " 12 06am 12 55 ** 4 34 44 6 40 - 10 S6 pm 11 46 . ..'SIB j 45 - . TRAINS GOING NORTH. ..- ? j Ko. ?fe; ft Ko. 47, } Daily, j Daily. 4 05 p th 4 51 44 6 43 44 8 05 " 9 55 pm 12 ?6 4 5fla? 5-32 ?*. 7 17 3 35 1 Leave ColurabiH... Ar've Sumter. Leave Florence. Lt-nve Zairian. Ar've Lake Waccamaw., Ar've Wilmington.....;; * Trains No. 48 and 47 ?top? only at Brinkley's* Whtteville, Lake Waccamaw, Fa?rJQiuff, Marion Florence, Timm<?nsT?He, Sumter, Camden Juno? lion and Eastovcr. . Passengers tor Colo rubia and a)] pointa on. C. ?t G. R. lt.. C., C. R. R. Stations; Aiken Junction, and ail teints beyond, should take No. 48 Night Express. ,..<?? -.; Separate Pullman Sleepers for Charleston and for Augusta on train? 4S and 47. Passengers on 40 can take 4S train frort?. Florence for Columbia, Augusta and Georgia points via Columbia. .. .. All trains run solid between Charleston and1 Wilmington. JOHN F. DIVINE, General Snp't. T. M. EMERSON, Gen. Passenger Ag't. l^.fH??ST?RNXR7??r SUPERINTENDENT'S O??FIOE, NORTHEASTERN R?ILR?A? CO. COABXESTOX, S. C., May ll, 1884. On and after this date the fottowing Sche? dule will be run : Leave Charleston. Arrive Florene?. 11 50 A. M.?.. 3 48 P IL' 12 45 A. M. 4 35 A. 5?k 6 00 P. M.12 00 A. ?. . Leave Florence. Arrive Charleston. 1 55 A. M.5 20 A. nt. 12 00 M.5 00 P h. I 15 A. M.5 10 A. M. .J Train leaving Florence at 1 55 A. M., ?.nd, train leaving Charleston at 12 45 A. lr. will not stop at Way Stations. CENTEAL EAILEOAD SCHEDULE; DAILY. Leave Charleston.?0 50 a ra. " Lane's.25?.. 2 10 pm Arrive Sumter. 3 50 pm f< Columbia. 5 45 p ra Leave Columbia.10 1$ a t& 41 Sumter.12 10 a ci " Lane's. 2 07 fl m. Arrive Charleston. 5 00 p ni T. M. EMERSON, J. F. DTVINF/, ; Geu'l Pass. Agent. Gen'l Snp't. South Carolina Railway Off/ COMMENCING JANUARY 20,. 1884. Pas? senger Trains wilirun as follows, until-furs ther notice. (No train? arc run oo Camden Brunch cn Sundays ) - . TO COLtniBXA. . , Len ve Camden.15 am 4 15* p ia. Leave Camden Junction... 9 01 a m 5 37 p tai. Arrive at Columbia. Il; 40 a m 10 35 p ra rn?M co LUMEIA. Leave Columbia. ? 40 a.m 5 S? p m. Arrive Camden Junction.*.! 1- 52 a ra. 7- IK.p m. Arrive at Camden...-.... I 55 p m S '.VJ p tc TO CHARLE3TOJI . . . ?, Leave Camden.. 4 15 p m Leave Cimden June*. 5. *7 p m. Arrivo at Charleston. ?0 16 f m FROX CHARLRSTu^ . . ? y ..; Leave Charlc.<tori. ............ 7 0C a m. Arrive Camden June'.............ll 53. a Arrive nt Camden. 1 55 p ra TO ArocirA . . . .. Leave Camden. 4 15, p m, Leave Camden June'... &; 37 p* to' Arrive at Aognsta......;..rA..*^5...'....i 7 10 a m raoa A no DST A Leave Augusta. 6 05 a tu Arrive Camden June*.-....ll 53 s ra Arrive Camden. . 1 55 p ra CONSKCTIOKS. i ? Connections made at Columbia ivirh Colnm bia and Greenville Railroad both ways, to and. from all ]x*ints on that Road and on the Spar* tnnburg. i'nicn and Columbia and Spartanbqrg and Asheville Railroad.?, also witb the Cbsr lotte. Columbia and Augusta Railroad. t?? ^ind from all points North, both ways,, bj trains, leaving Camdenat 7 15 a m, and arriving st 8 35 p ra. .. . -. . ; ... Connections made at Augusta tn ami f/?*m all Point!? Wc?-t and South via Georgia R. R. and with Central R. R. . . Connections made at Charleston, with Steam? ers tn and from New York on Saturdays. Also won Chnrissti>n and Savannah Rail? way f.T Savannah and n'l point? South. Connections made at Blackville with Pafn irell R. R. :i> and frnui Barnwell by all ttains on Augusta Dividion. . . - TM ROUGH TICKETS to nir^-.int?. can be purchased hv applying to .Tames Jones, Agent at Camden. ' D. C. ALLEN. General Passcngerand Ticket Agent. JOHN B. PECK, Gcsoraj Manc?er. Charlton. S. C W. J. ANDREWS' FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT .IND? ICE CREAM GARDEN, .LIBERTY STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Ice Cream Garden fitted un in excellent style, with especial view to-the accommodation of .the Ladies. Rear entrance to Garden and Saloon, C. H. Square. Soda, "Water of tost Quality and Low? est Price. Will furnish. ICE and ICE CREAM at short notice, to he del i cered in any part of town. Price of lee Crcani 50 to 60 cedtif per quart. Having made arrangements for Ice.in Car-Load Lots, 1 can supply it to points in this and the ad joining Counties at Gharlesica or ga^Safetfli: Prit?r. April 1