The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, December 02, 1884, Image 3

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?S; - ' - pS- ?EXTBSBAY,. DECEMBER, 2. ? Entered at the Post ??ce ai Sumter, S. ' - "..</., as Second Class Matter. EXAMINE YOUR DATES. -o We request each of our subscribers to ex - \ ?mine the address on his paper, and particu? larly to observe the date upon it. This date ^ ; ?o.w* the time up to which the paper has 5 . ^eorpaid-for. Many of our subscribers will , thus see that they have paid in advance; bat there are many others who will discover that they have not _ -^BBgB JTEW^ ADVERTISEMENTS. -:- ? t? /True ?Co.-A Prize. Stinson &.Co.-Help. Dissolution-Mallett & Atkins. Scientific American-Munn & Co. Hallett Book Co.-Win. $200,0C0. - - Pratt Bros.* Nurseries-E. G. Wallace. Fires Put-Out-Harden Hand Grenade Co. (Station Notice-Estate Chas. H. Moody. Estate J. Tim. Jackson- Notice for Settle? ment- - - Personal. * - Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sires have been visiting - - friends in town the past week. Itepresentative Harvin from Clarendon was - ; v^?n town-last night: . i^^'^j'B;''Linnean, of Charleston, and well ^ faiown in the grocery trade for macy years, was in town yesterday, and we were pleased ^?^^se?li?in. He is speaking of removing to New .York with the view of opening business osiris own account at aa early day. Married. I On Nov. 11 th in Sumter County, by Justice ?? ~>. ff. McLeod, Mr.Stephen Atkinson, to Miss Ifcainey Davis, all of Kershaw Co., S. C. ^^^ Kbvember 26, at the residence of the bride's -fether, Mr. Reese DuRant, by Kev. W. A. I Gregg, Mr. B..B. Kelly, to Miss Selina A. DoRant. & Death. .* ? Mrs. R. I*. Heriot, whose health has been ?v feeble ibr months, died at the residence of her ^^?atfcer;-Maj. W. F. DeSchamps, aud was bur 0%ie? last Sunday. ~t Mr. George W. Windham, a native of : Sumter, but for many years a resident of. ..-Savannah, Ga., died at Opelika, Ala., 14th c* ?fovember. Mri Windham was a brother of ^;-lfas. W- W. D. Chandler, ofour town. He ;3efr Sumter more than thirty years ago, and ? has lived in Savannah n n til a short time back, ^ll.tf^Oihe.7visited his daughter ia Alabama, where he died. ^35-;^; ^ Religious. . . Father John Monaghan preached at the ?j: Catholic Church last Sunday. . J " Dr. J. Wm. Jones preached at the Baptist j -'Church: Sunday norning and lectured there Zjp% ?wtday night tb a crowded audience. ' Bier. A. M. Fraser preached at the Presby - terian Churchlast Sunday morning. Thanksgiving. .'^Pbanksgiving day was not very thankfully observed in Sumter. There was no cessation o?business, and we did not show the apprcia tioo we should have done for "the many mer. c?es vouchsafed to us as a people. .'Hev.N; W. Edmunds preached a practical ?^\-sennon iQ the Presbyterian church. Highway Bobbery. Mr. John Brown, of the Bishopville neigh? borhood, while returning home from that ?towa, -Saturday night, just after dark, was nwt by a negro who attacked him suddenly, .triking him over the head, and with a drawn ;: pistol, compelling him to give np several I' packages of groceries he was carrying home -and also a small amount of money he had in '^iiis pocket. It was too dark to recognize the negro, bot be was no doubt one of the three "^tfttaws who are now infesting that locality. W^^^io^i^e netis a visit from Judge Lynch l^aSjjfe** this time. Dr- Jones' Lecture. " The lecture last night by Dr. J. William Jones was a masterly effort. If the people of |rjg?: Sumter had but known ho?w great aa intellec? tual treat the Docter had in store for his audi .- ; : ence, no empty seats would have been seen in the Hall. 'We wish that every boy and girl in our rr~'_ 'land could hear that lecture, or one like it, at , least once each year, so that their minds could be thoroughly permeated with a true history of the "Boys in-Grav''in their un equal though heroic struggle for a just and righteous cause. We did not know how thoroughly unre ~j? constructed we were until onr heart began to glow nuder the graphic recital of the deeds of ^. ??eroic daring of the Confederate Armies ~ nuder the lead of our Lees, Jacksons, Hills, ^ -- johnstons, Stewarts, Hamptons and others, pf ---The Lecture was grand. Our only regret - was that every old Confederate iu the County was. not there to hear it. Mr. Altamont Moses is still attracting cus? tomers wit?This low-priced groceries. The "Store in .the Bend" keeps np its attractive appearance, and its jolly proprietor has a very satisfied look on his face. The office bf Clerk of Court has undergone - some necessary modifications, and is much improved thereby. ^ If any one does not think we need a cross? ing between theConrt House and Music Hall, Jet bim vi3it that locality oo a day like Fri? day, and he will be converted. .. ... Mr. C. T. Mason has a charming assort? ment cf silverware for Christmas or bridal presents. He also bas a nice assortment of . - watches and jewelry. Mr. H. R. Thomas is a farmer, not a half breed either, but full blood. Among other interesting items on his farm, he feeds his pigs with 20 gallons of milk every morning. T. Campbell, the big stove man of Charles tos, wants all our readers to pay him a visit and give him an opportunity of showing what fine goods he keeps, and how cheap they are. Bead his advertisement, and if you are not going to the city write to him. Everybody wants fruits and confectionery for Christmas, and those who visit Charleston will ficd Messrs. T. Schiadaressi & Bros. . with a full assortment. They sell cheap as the cheapest. See advertisement. David Bentsehner & Co. deal largely in men's and bovs' clothing. They have ?wo clever Sumter boys in their employ, Messrs. Newman and Hims, who will take pleasure in swapping off some of their fine goods for your money. Geo. W. Steffens ?3 an East Bay, wholesale grocer who will take pleasure in filling an order for his first class groceries. Call on hist when you visit Charleston and if you seed anything in bis lice you will be apt to trade there. You will do well to look over bis auction stock of heavy groceries, especial? ly aaeats. .. / J. Ryttenberg & Sons' store has a dccidedly Christmasy*look, with its huge assortment of fancy as well as useful articles, that is if yon will walk through ir before tbe army of customers1 invade it and tura things topsy torry. , . .George A. Shields of the Palmetto Iron 0: ^Wcsics^ furnish the 5iV?j?t???c wilhany thing in the way of machine -.. ry or mp work. Congress Met yesterday. A quorum was found in both Houses. The President's message was received at 1:35 and immediately read. It is a satisfactory document, prominent members of both parties speaking in high terms of its general tone. General good humor pervaded both the Senate and House. It is tacitly understood that no tariff legislation will be introduced this session, Speaker Carlisle him? self being opposed to it. The total amount of appropriations asked for aggregate $254,820,707.00, and as there is a big pile of money on hand, it is probable that there will be considerable prodigality in it3 expenditure. mm i i . Red. Since the National D?mocratie victory-we have beard of towns being painted red, but have not seen, until yesterday, a newspaper of that sanginary color. Messrs. Wi II. and A. D. Rowe, through Air. A. A. Solomons gave us a copy of the Whitehall Times in a full suit of red ink, with screaming eagles and other emblems of Democratic rejoicing. It is certainly painted red. By the way, the Messrs. Rowe ought to have a warm place in many of our hearts, as they are the manufac? turers of the Rambler Shirt, one of the very best that is made, large numbers of which are sold in Sumter, but Mr. Solomons eau tell you more of them than we can. Musical. The Musical Contest in the Music Hall last Wednesday night, under the auspices of the A. M. E. Church was a pleasant occasion to our colored friends as well as to the large number of whites who attended. The Hall was well filled and all seemed to enjoy the really good music of the competing choirs aud Sunday Schools. The Chojrs of the A. M. E. Churches of Sumter and Cooterboro, and of the Presbyte? rian Trinity Chapel competed for the Choir Prize, which was awarded to the Mayesville contestants. The Mt. Pisgah Sunday School received the Sunday School prize. A solo by Miss Weston was exceedingly well rendered and warmly applauded. Later in the evening Miss Savage was equal'y successful, we understand, ic a solo. The organ is quite large, but its "tones did not 611 the building as completely as was anticipated. . . Amusements. Miss Kittie Rhoades and her Comedy Com? pany opened the season in Music Hall on last Thursday In the celebrated Western Gomedy Drama "M'Liss," to a large and appreciative audience. While it is hard to please every ?one, we have to say that Miss Rhoades came j :1Searer giving universal satisfaction than any star who has ever visited this place. On Friday night "Engaged" was given in elegant style to aa appreciative audience. Saturday night "Confusion" was given to an audience larger than is usual on that night. .This Comedy is new to the Southern people-but for a hearty laugh we recommend Confusion. We should like to speak of each member of the Company as ?fcey deserve but space forbids. Suffice it to say the Company all in all surpasses anything of the kind ever here before. Miss Rhoades is equally at home in a comic or pathetic role and ber support is good-her dresses are elegant and the plays all well mounted. Prof. Thomas' Band and Orchestra is com? prised of thorough musicians and is by far the best ever ic Sumter. We hope the Com? pany will come again. Dr. Auld informs us thai he is oejrotiating for this Company for our County Fair next season. * The Farmers' Association, Mr. Editer: The meeting of farmers, no? tice of which was given in your last issue, and which was called for the purpose of or? ganizing a permanent association, was held in the office of Judge of Probate. This asso? ciation is intended to disseminate knowledge by an interchange of thoughts, ideas, and the result of practical work. Daniel Webster said that contact with men is the greatest education known ; St. Paul said ; forsake net the assembling yourselves together ; and. as Col. Dargan said in a speech to the associa? tion, what would become of our churches if we disobeyed Paul's adrice ! As it is necessary ia religion so it is necessary in dissetu'iKating agricultural knowledge and making agricul? ture a success. Dr. John H. Furman was elected President, James H. Aycock Vice President and H. R. Thomas Secretary. A committee consisting of the three officers above named, was appoint? ed to draft by-laws and thc President was instructed to apply for a charter. The next meeting will be held Jan. 15, at 12 M., and all farmers are requested to join. The meeting which was enthusiastic throughout in the good work it bad entered upon, then adjourned. SECRETARY. A Kew Book. The Great Southern Romance, "Thorns in The Flesh," by Capt. N. J. Floyd of Lynch? burg, Virginia, a historical novel of much power, which has received a warm commend? ation from some of our best critics, .is now for sale by Jacob Wei!, Canvassing Agent. A Deserved Compliment. The following speaks for itself: SUMTER, S. C., November 30, 1884. We the undersigned Commercial Traveller?? wishing to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our most excellent Hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Jervey, take this method of extend? ing the same, and to assure them of "a long remembrance" cf the superb and substantial manner in which they have entertained us during our November and December visit to the loveiv little Citv of Summer. FRED A. ST KW A RT, Md., BEN J. B. WINN. Ga , WM. J. EGAN, N. Y-, W.S. WADE. N. Y. W. M. BURNEY, Baltimore, JOE KAHN, Atlanta, J. ARNOLD, Davton, 0. JOHN LETKEM/Charleston, T. H. WATERMAN, Hal., J. B. LA NN EAU. N. Y., SA.ML. E. BENN*ET, Bal. Privateer Items. PRIVATEER, S. C., Nov. 2S, 1884. Mr.Editor : Rain ! rain ! ! rain! !! About one o'clock yesterday morning, it began rain? ing, and continued with short intermission until ten o'clock P. M. This is the first rain to dp any good in 75 days. A few persons had planted oats, and have hit the mark, for there is little danger of oats that are now up getting kiiied by cold. In spile of last winter's experience, w?wiil ali sow down as much oats as possible before Christmas.; perhaps ?he weather will uot be so severe this winter. There was Thanksgiving service at BcUie! on Thursday. Immediately after, theSunday school had a bountiful dinner, which was very much enjoyed by all. Messrs. Osteen and Christmas have fields white with cotton yet, with these exceptions the crops are harvested. j\ Mr. J." A. Christmas was**Tl.ried to Miss Annie McLeod near Manning, on Thanksgiv? ing day. The bridges over Pocotaligo on the Privateer road are very much in need of repair. Some of them (2 or 3) are really dangerous and should be attended to at once. A few dollars now may save several hundred, if they arc let ai one until somebody's team gets injured and h;<s to be paid for. The County Commissioners should be in? dicted by tilt Gr:t:;d Jury fur the miserable condition in which the roads and brid^c-s are allowed to Ktay. lt is to be hoped that the newly elected heard will pa}- more attention to thc needs of the public in the way of good roads and safe bridges^ A great many people think that any one can be a County Commis? sioner, that it is not an office of much impor? tance ; while in fact it is one of the most important of the Couuty offices. We think the board-elect is a very good one ; but it will do no harm to spur them up little, and we will not hesitate to do so bere? if occasion requires. ^ DEW. Santee Union County Lodge, I; O. G. T. The meeting of this body of temperance workers was held in the Good Templars' Hall in Sumter, last Thursday and Friday. The following delegates were present: Sumter-W. H. Cuttiuo, W. F. Rhame, J. W. Butler, C. M. Hurst; Bartow Walsh, Miss Eliza Chandler, Miss Hattie Villeneuve, and Miss Eva Rembert. Manning-S. A. Nettles, G. A. Huggins, Jr. Eugene Dixon, J. H. Lesesne, Miss E. H. Hodge, Mrs. M. L. Dinkins, Miss M. L. Windham. Salem-Frank M. Player, John Player, W. S. McIntosh, Miss E, D. Fulton, Mrs. Lorena Player, Miss Lillie Epps. Providence-J. R Phillips, F. H. McEach ern, W. W. Moreland, Miss Maria Spann. Carolina-W. J. Ardis, T. B. Owen, Mrs. N. J. Owen. Wedgefield-W. W. Moore, L. H. Strange. The Lodge was opened with the following officers : W. M. Graham, C. C. T.; Miss Hattie Villeneuve, C. V. T. ; W. F. Rhame, ?. Sec., pro. tera. ; Miss Lizzie Benbow. C. T. ; W, D. Graham, C. M. ; H. H. Kinder, C. Chap. ; John Owen, C. G. ; Mrs. E. H. Hodge, C. D. M., and Bartow Walsh, P. C. C. T. Full reports were received from each subor? dinate lodge iu the jurisdiction. In the afternoon session the Committee on Good of the Order made their report, which called forth considerable discussion. The Lodge Directory showed a member? ship of 307. No new lodges have been organized since the last meeting of the County Lodge. The question of employing a County Lec? turer was thoroughly discussed in the Friday morning session, and a resolution author? izing the-Executive Committee to send to each lodge, at least once during the ensuing quarter, a brother with power to instruct, and deliver lectures on the subject of temper? ance, was unanimously adopted. After the appointment of the various stand? ing Committees, the Lodge adjourned to meet with Carolina Lodge, the 4tb Friday in February, 1835. This meeting was remarkable for the large delegation. Each lodge was represented by its full quota of members, and the meeting passed without ajar in its harmonious work? ing. Friday's rain interfered somewhat with the pleasure of the meeting, and prevented as large a turnout as would have otherwise been the case. -M_>- ~*mm~ [For the Watchman and Southron.] Orthoepy. According to the authorities, a man's cul? ture/refinement, association and "raising," if you please, are easily inferred fronfhis speech, particularly his pronunciation of familiar words and trite phrases that enter our daily colloquial discourse. It is then a matter of astonishment that so little attention is devoted to the subject of orthoepy in our Schools. This important branch is almost entirely ignored by those whose business it is "to urge the tardy youth along the flowery path of knowledge." We hear the commonest, words in the English language mangled and marred at exhibitions by children under the tuition of so-called teachers, anq\, by some lawyers, divines, and public lecturers. Children look upon their teachers as authority in all literary matters," and a slovenly habit of pronuncia? tion once contracted can only be eradicated by extraordinary effort on the part of the pupil in after life. Vulgarisms of speech, j contracted in childhood, are apt to cling to us during life. The pupil who is allowed to say "fuss vuss for first verse, when this phrase occurs in -his primary reader,*is likely to practice this offensive vulgarism all his life.' The responsibility for these things rests, to a great extent, on those who teach our prima? ry schools, but the stream is not likely to rise above its source. Very ?ecently we heard an eloquent Profes? sor of elocution in a lecture before a Teach? er's Institute, mispronounce such words as, duty, news, ask. epoch, and patent. Com? ment is unnecessary. It does not require a very fastidious taste or cultured ear to take offence at such inexcusable barbarisms, nor do those who practice them offer a proper standard for imitation by persons desirous of speaking their mother tongue with ordinary propriety. The accent, the phonic system, the name3, the powers and the- uses of the diacritical marks intended, in onr text books, to modify the sounds of letters and indicate the proper orthoepy of words, is frequently as profound a mystery to both teacher and* pupil as the hieroglyphic tracery on ao Egyptian obelisk. Without this knowledge, reference to a dic? tionary io ascertain the orthoepy of a word is useless labor, the merest guesswork. These things should be thoroughly impress? ed upon the youthful mind from the begin? ning, by constant practice and frequent illus? trations on the blackboard by the teacher, as an absolu tel}* necessary prerequisite to the use of a dictionary. This book which should only be used as a book of reference, is frequentlyplaced in the bacds-of infants who can neither spell nor pronounce the familiar words that fall from their own lips at every breath. "Well do we remember that when only six years old, Walker's Dictionary, now quite antiquated, was placed in our hands. We were forced to grapple with such meaningless terms as, "abacus, a counting table,% tihe numeral frame, an ordinary school apparatus is one,) "abracadabra, a superstitious charm against agues," and a long list of suc*h extraordinary, unfamiliar, sequipedaljan monstrosities and their definitions, ail equally incomprehensi? ble to our childish intelligence. Worst of all, we were religiously taught to pronounce them all improperly. When will we learn that words without ideas are the merest rubbish, and abandon this old cram? ming process that only tortures and clogs the mind and cumbers thought. The natural process is, the idea first, then the word, the concrete, then the abstract, the things, the facts, then the expression, the principles, the reality then the symbol. We will now introduce a list of common words which we have frequently heard pro? nounced improperly by public lecturers, and by .members of learned professions including teachers, viz: are, with, zeere, to, a and the. as, in read in?, a boy and the girl, parse, says, ayain, beneath, pare?it, patron, abdomen, balm, confidant, coinmandant. bronhcilis, meningitis, after, behalf, every, across, alt?rnate, catch, idea, ordeal, harass, construe, equation, coffee, coffin^ office, leisure, exquisite, bouquet, elite, eclat, blithe, lithe, finance, grovel, docile, inter? esting, mischievous, machine, oleomargarine, youths, truths, wont and wont, cant and can't, tirade, decade, toward, lien, arccnic, bade, lute, blue, piano, sctc, recess, often, ignoramus, appa? ratus, dela, aroma, assets, Arctic, Andes, Asia. Persia, Altai, Arab, Arabic, Palestine, hearth, disarm, allude, iodine, bromide, ration, gratis, divan, decorous; ate, and even Latin. We can scarcriy express a thought without using some of these ter::;?, yet many persons, I if tiiey will carefully examine the authorities, i will find to their surprise, that they habitu? ally pronounce some, if not most of these words improperly. - Teachers should be able to pronounce cor? rectly every word that is used in the school ' room, to utter all the elementary sounds of the language and to fcivc such illustrations on the black board, as may be nescessary to a thorough comprehension of the subject by the pupils. The arbitran* symbols known as diacritical marks, found in ail dictionaries, indicate a special language of sounds, and no person not conversant with this language, can either utter thc sounds the}' represent, or pronounce correctly words whose sounds are thus indi? cated. Without this knowledge, it is impoS' stole, by reference to a dictionan*, to ascer? tain the orthoepy of many of thc commonest words io the English language ; hence th? great importance attached to what is known as the phonic system now taught iu all first class schools. If this hasty and imperfect article serves tc arouse the interest of those concerned in such matters, the purpose of the writer will bt abundantly subserved. J. M. D. Bishopville, S. C. - QB I&ayesville Items. MAYKSVILLE, S.C, December 1, 1884. Slr. Editor: Miss Fannie Pack, known 1 suppose to all your readers, will give a musi? cal entertainment in MayesvUlej Thursday evening, the 11th instant. She is a mosl worthy young lady struggling tor her sup? port, and I hope Mayesvule will give her c full house al that time. Thanksgiving Day passed off quietly. Iik( any other day. Business was carried on as usual. Mr. H. A. Wells was married to Miss Hab tie Nettles last Thursday. Rev. Mr. Cozbv officiated. May their lives heall sunshine. Bishopville Items. . BISHOPVILLE, S. C., November 19, ?884. The young people of Bishopville and sur? rounding country celebrated Cleveland's elec? tion on yesterday by having a tournament at the usual place near the village. At the ap? pointed hour quite a crowd assembled on the grounds to witness the proceedings, listen to the music, as dispensed by the Bishopville brass band, and rejoice together over our political triumph, both State and National. Eight knights entered into the contest with the apparent purpose of winning if they could. The riding over, the following competitors were announced by the judges as the. success? ful knights : 1st, Mr. Wm. A. James, Jr.; 2nd, Mr.Walter James; 3rd, Mr. Jack Durant; 4th, Mr. James A. Carnes, Jr. The following faur ladies were crowned queen and maids of honor in the order named. Miss Lula Green, Miss Ollie Miros, Miss Albie Reames and Miss Minnie Crosswell. The crowd then dispersed, not until an agreement, however, had been entered into between the voung gents and ladies to meet at night and'enjoy themselves as only young people know how to do. The wee small hours of the morn were fast waning away, ere it occured to the minds of the gay and festive of those present that rest and sleep were among the requisite necessities of life. Such is life-it always was so and always will be. Tired of bearing life's burdens alone, and weary of travelling the devious pathways of our "Sublunary" existence without a com? panion, Mr. S. R. Shaw has taken unto himself Miss Minnie Green as a helpmate and companion. May their future be without alloy is our wish. If reports be true there are several other couples in this neighborhood who are already elected and expect to be inaugurated now before Cleveland. With us as elsewhere, it is very dry. Forest fires ate of daily occurrence, and the atmos? phere is filled with dust and smoke. Rain is badly needed to enable us to sow our crops of small grain. Some have sown, with hut little prospect of getting any np until it does rain. Crops are about all housed, and the day laborers are spending their time in idle? ness. Stealing for a living will bethe next thing in order for some of them. Mr. A. F. Gonsar's cotton house was broken into a few nights ago, and about six hundred pounds of seed cotton stolen therefrom. Money is scarcer than ? ever knew it for the time of year, and many, I fear, are as deep in debt as ever. In a political sense, we are all hap? py; Once more we feel that we are a free people. Hopes deferred hath often made our hearts sick, but thanks be given that deliver? ance has come at last; and the son of a white man who does not'rejoice, ought to be evolu tionized into a bob-tailed mole and made walk on bis hind legs until they are as crooked as a scythe handle. L. Fifty-eight million dollars is the estimated value of the finger rings of this country ac? tually worn,'and still there are people mean enough to go hacking and coughing because they do not want to invest 25 cents for a bottle of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. M ? 1 BM . He Thanks His Paper. Mr. Editor:-I was induced by reading your good paper to try Dr. Barter's Iron Tonic for debility, liver disorder and scrofula, and three bottles have cured me. Accept my thanks. Jos. C. Boggs.-Ex. dec 2 Sumter's Vote for County Officers. SHERIFF. Marion Sunders.1,943 Jos. B. White. 288 John M. Tindall. 389 CLERK OF THE COCRT. Wm. H. Cuttino.1,942 John B. Johnston. 391 M. F. Hewson. 288 JCDGE OF PROBATE. Thos. V. Walsh.1,944 T.'J. Coghlan. 389 F. F. Teicher. 2S3 SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. E. C. Rodgers.1,935 Frank M. Martin. 288 Isaac B. Smith. 385 COUNTY COMMISSIOKERS. F. M. Melle?.2,044 S. L. Shaw.2,044 R. E. Muldrow.2,044 Frank McCutchen. 288 George Washington. 3S9 Joseph B. Lowrv. 389 C. II Brogden.1. 613 Z. E. Walker. 287 CORONER. D. J. Auld.1,944 J. M. Harrison. 389 James Levi, Jr. 273 REPRESENTATIVES. R. D. Lee.1,816 J. R. Muldrow.1,816 E. M. Cooper.1,815 F. M. Beckham.1,816 R.H.Richardson. 10S R. M. Andrews. 106 L. W. Corbett. 109 George W. Murray. 108 A "Word in Season. Christmas will soon be here, and no family thaWias the happiness of home nt heart will fail to seek the finest assortment and lowest prices to he found anywhere South of Balti? more. All such facts can be realized at Kingsland & Heath's, Columbia's. C. Theil buyer just having returned from the North, there are piles of elegant fancy goods, China, Gl?ss-ware, lovely vases. lamps, and all kinds of the latest housekeepirig goods, and toys and fancy goods by the w.tgon loads, all for Christmas and to make little and big hearts happy. Send for prices, samples, ?fee, or to friends to purchase, or to the firm, which can not fail to please and satisfy the most particular customers. Don't fail to taks ad? vantage of such rare opportunities. The Usual Result. It is not to be denied that a good sewing machine is ono of the most important appur? tenances of the modern household. We thought we had a good machine until one day the agent of the New Home presented himself at our door and proceeded to deliver au oration upon its characteristic merits. uBut," we answered, "our machine suits us well and we do not care for another." The agent however begged the privilege oi leaving one of his machines willi us, "for the ladies to try." The request was not unreasonable, so we granted ii-but more to oblige the agent than anything else ; for we really did not want the machine, and had not the remotest idea ol buying it. The machine once in the house, it was nat? ural that the ladies should look it over; they did so, and as a consequence fell in love with it. They sar that without the slightest wish to decry or disparage any other machine, this, all things considered, is in their opinion, the most desirable one to be had. This unrivalled machine is m ann factored by the NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE Co., 3C Union Square. New York, who wish us to say that all who will send for their illustrated cata? logue, and enclose their advertisement (print? ed on another page) will receive a set of fancy advertising novelties, of value to those col? lecting cards, &c. A peck of worms have been known to pass from one child. Shriner's Indian Vermifuge was the remedy used. Un ly 25 cents a bottle. 'Rough on Rats' clears ont Rats, Mice. 15c. 'Rough on Corni,' for Corns, Bunions. 15c. Thin people. 'Wells' Health Renewer' re? stores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, &c. Si. 'Rough on Toothace,' instant relief. J5c. Ladies who would retain freshnessand vivac? ity dou't fail to trv 'Wells' Health Renewer.' 'Buchu-ps?ihap great kidney and u: inarycure. Flies, roache^ ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, cleared out by 'Rough on Rats.' 15c. 'Rough on Coughs,' troch.es 15c; liquid 25c. For children, slow in development, puny and delicate, use 'Wells' Health Renewer. 'Rough on Dentist7 Tooth Powder. Try it. 15c. Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual De? bility cured by 'Wells' Deal th Renewer.' Si. Mother Swan's Worm Syrup, for feverish? ness, worms, constipation ; tasteless. 25c. Slinging, irritation, all kidney and Urinary complaints cured by 'Buchu-paiba.' ?1. Night sweats, fever, chills, malaria, dyspep? sia, cured by 'Wells' Health Renewer.' /My husband ( writes a lady) is three times th< mau since using 'Wells' Health Renewer.5 If you arc failing, broken, worn out and nervous, usc 'Wells- Health Renewer.' Si. Prevalence of Kidney complaint in America: 'Buchu-paiba' is a quick, complete cure. Si. FOR SALS, 5,000 bushels selected Rust Proof Seec Oats. A. BEQUEST, >To i7v J2.3 Qusea St., Charlssipn, 5. ?, Acknowledgments. Nr. Editor: Please allow rae space in jour paper to thank the following persons for their contributions towards finishing the Pisgah Baptist Church. W. H. Cuttino, $2 ; J. H. Earle, $2 ; R. D. Lee. S2 ; John Reid, $1.50 ; J. S. Hugh son, SI ; W. H. Yales, $1 ; D. & B., $1 ; J. D. Craig, SI ; Bultmau <fe Bro.. Si ; S. L. Shaw, SI ; Marion Sanders, Si ; A. A. Solo? mons, $1: W. D. Blanding, $1 ; W. R. Delgar, Si : W. F. B. Haynsworth, $1 ; Misses McElhose, $1 ; W. JU. Graham, 75c ; J. D. G., 50c ; T. B. Fraser, Jr., 50c ; B. J. Barnett, 50c; H. A. Lowry, 50c; D. J. Auld, 50c; B.W. D. & Son, 50c; H. Harby, 50c ; J. K. Carnes, 50c; J. A. Schwerin, 50c; E. W. Moise, 50c; D. Morris, 50c; M. F. Hewson, 50c ; L. Broadus, 25c ; W. P. Smith, 25c; cash from various persons, 2.75 ; Con? tribution, clock ; F. H. McEachern and J. VV. Allen, 1 ham. * J. E. DcPRE. Piano Tuning. Prof. Wm. Baker of London, piano tuner and repairer, is daily expected in Sumte'-, and any one wishing bis services either in town or country will be scrvtd if they will leave their orders with Dr. Auld. America's Pride. True American men and women, .by reason' of their strong constitutions, beautiful forms, rich complexions and characteristic energy, are e'nvied by all nations. It's the general use of Dr. Barter's Iron Tonic which brings about these results. dec 2 THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C.. Dec. 2, 1884. COTTON-About 900 bales have been sold during the week ending the 25th. The mar? ket closed steady. We quote: Ordinary 8} @8|; Good Ordinary 8??8?j; Strict Good Ordinary 8f?8| ; Low Middling 9@9?; Middling 9j@9f; Good Middling 9i@9f. CHARLESTON, S. C., Dec. 1, 1884. COTTON.-Market quiet. Sales about 1,200 bales. Quotations are: Low Middling, 9? ; Middling 10; Good Middling, 10}. WILMINGTON, N. C., Nov. 29, 1884. SPIRITS TURPENTINE-Market quoted firm at 28? cents. ROSIN-The market firm at 95 cts. for Strained and $1.00 fer Good Strained. CRUDE TURPENTINE-Market was firm at $1.00 for Hard, Sl.60 per bbl., for Virgin -and Yellow Dip. COTTON-Market steady. Sales 500 bales. The following are the official quotations: Low Middling 9g-, Middling 10, Good Mid? dling 10 3-16. in presents given away. Send ns 'jUUU 5 cents postage, and by mail you will get free a package of goods of large value, that will start you in work that will at once bring you in money faster than anything else in America. Ali about the ^$200,000 in presents with each box. Agents wanted everywhere, of either sex, of all ages, for all the time, or spare time only, to work for us at their own homes. Fortunes for all work? ers absolutely assured. Don't delay. H. Hallet & Co., Portland, Maine._ DAVID BENTSCHNEK. JACOB L. JACOBI. DAVID BENTSCHNER & GO. 244 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. ; Clothing, Furnishing Goods AND HATS, FOR Men, Youths and Boys. Mr. L. B. NEWMAN and Mr. J. ZIM. MIMMS are with us and will be pleased to serve their friends of Sumter and Darling? ton. _Nov 25-v T. SGKI?S?BESS1 & BROS., DEALERS IN PEUITS, CONFECTIONS, CANABY BIEDS, CAGES, ftc. Large Assortment of Tobacco and Cigars. Candy, Nuts, kc. Prices as low as * to be found in the City. Corner King and Soddy Streets, and 125 Meeting Street. CHAHXEST02?. S. C. Nov 25 _ v THE OLD RLLJASLE STOVE HOUSE. I?2 Meeting Street, Charleston, S. C. Still Holds the Lee "*as Vealer in First Class Cooking Stoves, Heating Stoves, Ranges and grates, Lead and Iron Pipes, Pumps, &c, &c, kc A full line of Repairs keut for all Stoves we ' sell. The attention of the people of Sumter and adjoining Counties is asked. Send for prices on anything in our line. Nov 25 ? GEO. W. STEFFENS, SUCCESSOR TO S?e?fens & Werner, WHOLESALE GROCEK, Auction and Commission Merchant ana Liquor Dealer. 197 EAST BAY AND 50 AND 52 STATE STS , (Auction Room '?tate Street,) CHARLESTON, S. C. $*3~ Consignments Solicited. Nov 25_o State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. TST?IEREAS, MRS. MARTHA J. HILL, V> (widow,) made suit to rae. to grant her Letters of Administration, of thc Estate and effects of REV. SAMUEL J. HILL, de? ceased : These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Rev. Sanrl J. Hill, late of said Coun? ty in said State, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, lo beheld at Sumter, on December lOib, 1884, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock ia the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, ibis 24th day of November, Anno Domini. 1SS4. T. V. WALSH, [L. S.J Nov 25-2t Judge of Probate. Estate o? Hrs. Marika Le BIW??3 DECEASED. ALL PERSONS having claims against said Estate will present the same duly attest? ed, and ail persons in any way indebted to said Estate will make immediate payment to W. D. ISLANDING, Administrator (C. T. A.) De Bonis Non. Nov 25 3t Es?a?e o? A. W. Brown, DecM. ALL PERSONS holding claims against said Estate will present same duly at? tested, and all persons in any way indebted to said Estate, will make immediate payment to W. D. ISLANDING, Nov 25-3t Qualified Administrator. FOR SALE OR RENT. MY DWELLING and thc land around ir, about 5 acres, in the town ol* Sumter, known as thc "Francis Farm." ALSO 25 ACRES adjoining lands of Coi, J. J. Dargan and J. N. Corbett. ALSO MY PLANTATION known as "Rocky Pine," containing 520 acres, 100 of which are cleared, balance well timbered. Above property will be sold reasonably and on 5 years time. Apply to W. A. BROWN, ?p?}?.-l ^uniter, S. C. I TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC generally that I have returned from New York, having bought the largest and finest assort? ment MEN'S, YOUTHS'. BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLO TH IN ft ever offered by me in this market, and have mirked them dozen low for cash, consisting of FUTE ElYGLISH AND FRENCH WORSTEDS, CORKSCREW AND DIAGONALS in Biue, Black and Dahlia, all of which we warrant in fit and make to be the equal of any tailor's goods made to order. Also a fine lot of BUSINESS SUITS ranging m price from $6 to $25. A NICE LOT OF EXTRA PANTS CHEAP. A full and complete lice of OVERCOATS all styles and qualities, from $2.50 to $21.00. GENTS' UNDERWEAR. The best unlaundried shirt in the market. The COSMOPOLITAN B. B. BRAND. AH sizes. Buy no other. A fine lot of all wool and mixed UNDERVEST at all prices. COMPLETE LOT OF HATS, CAPS AND UMBRELLAS. PIECE GOODS, Consisting of fine Cassimeres, Dickey Kerseys in all color?, Salem an 1 Kentuckv Jeans, and the attention of the ladies is invited to our superior REPELLANT OR- WATERPROOF CLOTHS in Blue-black, Steel-grey and Green, all double width. Very cheap. A large lot of ODD COATS, VESTS AND PANTS for sale at half the regular price and in perfect condition. I would simply say that, as heretofore, I shall spare no pains to sell yon the best goods for the last possible moiity and guarantee in the fit and wear perfect satisfaction in our goods. sep9 23, j. -WT&snsr. ARE JSW PREPARED TO SHOW THEIR LIRI MD lit werai tm ?OF m INCLUDING NEW AND CHOICE" NOVELTIES IN 0008, Cashiaeres, Cheviots. Camel's Eair,.French and Scotch Wool Plaids In all the new shades and combinations, also largo assortment of BROCADED AKD PLAIN VELVETS, To all of which they invite an early inspection. An elegant assortment of, LADIES' AND MISSES' WRAPS in all the latest styles, also full line of JERSEYS in all colors. Largest variety of LADIES', MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY, GLOVES AND NECK WEAR we have ever shown, both as to styles and prices. We now have a much larger variety of styles of Sollcr's Philadelphia made SHOES FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN than we ever had be? fore and guarantee every pair to give satisfaction, and sold at strictly one price. In our GENTS' FURNISHING DEPARTMENT will be found an elegant Three Ply Linen Bosom UNLAUNDRIED SHIRT called "ISYTTEI?1S?I?GS> FAVORITE;'* which we sell Six for Five Dollars, and guarantee it to be the. best shirt sold anywhere for the money. We also have a good shirt that we sell at 54 cents, whilst the CELEBRATED PEARL SHIRT for ?1.00 is still the King of Shirts and is even better than it was formerly. We invite special attention to our large and well selected stock of OIiOTHING -FOR Mm, YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDEEff, where will be found all the latest and nobbiest styles of the season and which we guarantee to sell at such prices as will defy competition. All the leading shapes and styles of HATS FOR GENTS AND BOYS will be found here also. We carry a line of machine and hand scsred SHOES FOR MEN AND BOYS which are sold at strictly one price, and that an esceedingly low one. Every pair of which are guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT As usual, is filled with the CHOICEST FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS, to all of which we invite your attention, and only ask an inspection of styles and prices to convince all that we intend to keep up oar well camed repu? tation for QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. J&sT Samples cheerfully sent on explication. N. W. Cor. Main and Liberty Streets. Sept 16 MmBHBBnm AT THE OLD STAND AGAIN ! TAKES PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING ?0 HiS OLD FRIENDS km THE PB3US GENERALLY, THAT HE IS AGAIN AT HIS OLD STAND, AND Invites them to Call and See His New Stock, WHICH EMBRACES VHHL- STOVES, ^S^^^^Wood and Willow-wares, mm^?K??0& Creely and Queen's Ware, ^jp^^Sda^^^j^^ LAMPS, CHIMNEYS, BURNERS, jSHW??**T ANO GRANITE IRON WARE, ^^^p^^^feffi^St-^i PAPER BUCKETS AND WASH BASINS, .:; . BATH TUBS WITH HEATING ATTACHMENT, ^t^SSl^F1^22^ FEATHER DUSTERS, SHOE. WHIST, STOVE, PAINT AND WHITE WASH BRUSHES. LAP BOARDS, LADIES' WORK BASKETS. CLOTHES PIAS, CURRY COMBS, HORSE BRUSHES, Pochet and Talle Cutlery. Steam Engine Fittings. Gas pipe cut and threaded from i to 2 inches. Gunsmith material on hand. Gunsmithing done neatly and promptly. Sept 16 _ ?3?gaasar4iOTEa?g _am ..-^_ BISCHOFF & CO, Cil AELE STOW, S. C., Ootrtox2. es-xxiSL Rice F"a.otors AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. "53$. ff FACTOR m mi? ?MT CHARLESTON. S. C. I WILL HOLD COTTON For any specified time, at LOW BATES OF ST?B??E AID INSURANCE, And will make LIBEBAL CASH ADVANCES, On .same at REASONABLE RATES GE INTEREST. ?, . ll. MULLIGAN, Accommodation Wharf, Charleston, S. Ci E?TATJS ?AL.J?; UNDER THE WILL OF ELIZA AN? DERSON, deceased, I will seUatSomr ter Court House, on Saturfiay, December 6th, next, at 12 o'clock, the llbilowing Real and Persona"; Property of said Estate^ to pay debts and fe: division to heirs-.the farm produce to be delivered oo Monday following, a; the premises: NINETY ACRES OF LAND, more or less, bounded OD the Sou-h by Aaron Flenv itig, on'the North and Vi'est by isaac Holme?, on the North-East by John Prescott, and on the East by Mary Anderson and Earn* Gregg, with a good dwelling house contain* ir g five rooms and kitchen, also smoke hou*?? barn, stable and gio house. A good crchara is on the place. \ . . . . - TWO HORSES, one 2 Horse Wagon and Gear, Lot of Hay, Lot of Fodder, Lo? of Shocks, Lot of Peas, Lot of ; Corn and Rice, one Bank of Potatoes and ?50 Bushels Cotton Seed, more or less. . . . ., Terms Cash-Purchaser to pay for papers. Nov 17 H. W. MACKEY, Ezecotor. "^SITUATION WA?tlBT" 4 LADY wishes a situation in.?ft good J\_ family as houskeeper, and is willing to make herself useful. References can be given. Address HOUSEKEEPER. Care of the Watchman and Southron, Som? ier j S. C. Nov 18 - SUGAR 16 Lbs. for $1.00* ? il M TOMATOES At 10 Cents.' $5.00 A BARRELL FULL ST?GS -OF GROCERIES; DEY GOODS, -iT I0TT0M ?BICES. GLASSWARE IN GREAT VARIETY. ALTAMONT MOSES, N. ?. Corner Main and Liberty Streets. ITF. Wm & GO., -HAVE THE Largest and Best Selected' StocfcT -OF FOREIGN ANO DOMESTIC LIQUORS EVER BROUGHT TO SUMTEBS TRY OUR Pare N. C, Corn Whiskey -AND APPLE BRANDY. Remember that tee guarantee all ojf our goods. . . '. Give us a call before purchasing" elsewhere. MAIN STREET, S?MTER, S ?. Sign of the Red Pump. Oct 21 GRAHAM'S STABLES/ REPUBLICAN-STREET, wm BORIS. ; Specially selected for tliis market. STYLISH AND RELIABLE DRIVERS, S?BSTANT?A L WORKERS, EASY RIDERS. Also, on hand, a fine assortment BUGGIES, OF ALL STYLES AND GRADES,' At piices to suit thc times. CELEBRATED Old Hickory Wagons, Manufactured by the Kentucky Wagonj^auuy iacturing Company, of Louisville, Ky. -ALSO- I TENNESSSE W?CONS? Sept 23_W. M. GRAHAM/ - WRIGHT'S HOTEL COLUMBI Ay S. C. THIS NEW AND ELEGANT *OUSEt/ with V-l modern improvements, is DOW _ ope?r?or-the reception of guests. - ' % L. WRIGHT & SOtf, : May 6- v ? ^ Propriety