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TTTBSDAY? FEBBUABY 24. - ?^as Second Class. Matter. KX?IWTrTB[ TOTTB DATES. --o We request each of our sabscribers to ex ' im?iie tb* address on bis paper, and. partxca ' jl?^trlj* to .observe the date apon it. Tbis date - shows tbe ti rae up to which the paper has oeen.paid for. Many of our subscribers will >?-, thoa see that they , haye paid in advance; .^mt thgr? ?re mady others who will' discover tfcatt^v^havetjofe " J. B. Carr-Lumber. J. W. YAi?drw^Seeds. v - . - TvV. W^alsh^-^^rion^Estate Elisabeth Gibson. . : .; ; - ? Mr? E. Parme?ee of the Advance is still ?ery ak: , , Mrs. C. -H- Jlbbe left last nrghf for New Rev. A. J -^tofces pave us:, a: harried, very %nrriedi-caJI yesterday. Misses Annie" and Rosine Jennings, "of - ^roT?denc?vate ting Dr. C h ina's family - Mrv X,5-, Sy^nberg, after hariorbeen almost around ihe worid, has re tamed borne. We^ear:that 3j^Ghasvr8pen^ , ville is. rer?. low, and with no chance of re . coveryl Ber. ? F. Ckra tzberg bas gone to Charles .\ ton toJbear Rev Sam Jones, the great Georgia -\?reachcr. -, . - 1 '. ? Miases Eate,-'?Bdith and} Maud Solomons . ?nd Mrs. Perry Moses hav?^eft Sumter to take in th*,$??ositio?i at Nw^?rieana. Mr. Richard Hood bas retraed from his trrp to^ lt?rth Pole, or?t ?e?st,-?oa- place . es ma?the Pole as hecovld conveniently go. .on. a six weeks va cati OTT rn Marion, reta roed home yl?sier?ay. We ire g?ad to-see Gilbert ?home again. . - Mr. J. P. Russell wno ,hts bee? with Mr. Bad3ou of Ff?reucc^ the ^hardware business *?d %as a position o a the W. C.* A. ro??. Mrs* Al- ?I "Solomons kasr-gone^orth on -has sgm^aargoal^rHigt tmage. after new good?, j ?o otff ceaders.may know1 what to-* expect in ' ?. few weeks. : : Wthaycseen.the statement ia some of our *xcD*nges that Marshal Tuoufev is qnite sick.. 3tr. ?uoraey ls attending the United States ?Conrt in Greenville, and tn? papers io that city say Tie is quite -well. . Ur: "C. ^T.. Baron. Jr., has returned from ;h.is trfp taXewCrleaus. While there be wit? nessed the Marda Oras and Rex's grand, pageant, which oar readers will be daly infojrlsredxrtixtxp^k. ? . H. J. Hayosworth, Esq.,of Kingstree, with ??rs./*I-<has been spending several days in towa. '^Bftjry looks; as if the world was . -using Hm fcu*dly,-fliost especially in, erring him so 'bonnie a little woman as Mrs. Hayos worth for a helpmeet. Capt R. CvGreeo, who ha? he?d a position witbf Messrs. SrnfT, Maddox & Faulkner, for -some time:? tr?*e??ngsalesman? has recently accepted^ position with Messrs. W?tz. Biedler & Co.?b^Saltimore? ?ThUi-Srm deals hugely ( in dry goods -aw? nation?, and the Captain . will soo? catii oe his friendswkb sam pies Mf. J. N; Robson of Charleston gave np a call :ye?terd*y <..which we'greatly enjoyed. Mr. Robson tsra" m*ii of whom Charleston should be proud. E-trnesfe, intelligent, pro? gressive, and a devout believer in the" mani? fest ^destiny of Charleston to become at no ?distaiit day tbe leadinj: Sonthera sea port, be lets slip no -opportunity of aiding in the im . portant work. It is "not often one meets a more patriotic, ons*rfisb-vman than J. N. Bobfoo. Mes8rt-,Mo?e?- Lee are comfortebly domi? ciled Jftea-fyew offices; in the same bnildtnc, l>ut *n fhe^fipos?t? fide from their old offices. The jC5*aj*ty /Commissioners have some n&cdsbtr?vT^offaced in plantinz out shade trees in><fceOourt So?se Square. It is a eood idea'. Sumter's greatest beauty in spring and summer is tier pretty shade trees, and we are -not tnt to have too many of thfm. . - . - - Errata. Several.mistakes wi.1 befocnd in D. B. A.'s letter this week, for which The printer or proof reader must be responsible, or may be both, 4tt-aoy ?tate the copy was all right. fCoaanty I??<3ge I.JO. G. T. After consckatrow with some of the otR <^ls,^t^a**been thoaght best, on accoont of the .severe weather, to postpone the meeting of tbeM^acty trodsre HU' Friday sod Sator d?y>??e i?tb ?nd 7th March.. - ^W. ?. GRAHAM, C. C. T. . The Weather. 6A.M. L2X. 6P.M. Fet'.'l?-.? 49 39 Clear. Feb. 50 4S Clear. Teh. 18~. 46 51 54 Rainy morning, clear afternoon. Feb.'19-26 33 40 Clear. Feb. 20- 35 38. 30 Clear. Yeb 1*8 38 38 Clear, ?eb. 22._-22 46 " 45 Clear The week has been unusually cold for the batter ha?f of February. We had bat one ? rainy day ^nd that only partially so. ' - % -?. Big ?bght, 'He?ry Albert and Sam Davis, two negro coughs cf ^shopville, both of them Big Ikes in <tfceir ow? estimation, bad a rough and .tuuibfe tSght ta that village last Saturday, tbe?rts?Ht ef the aorrvptitious whiskey sold ?there. T?hePraisers were badly bruised, the .only.?egret, feowever, being that, like the Kil Iceuoy caCs,?each did not exterminate the other. "?Tbere is ne doubt, fro? what we bear, that -whiskey'is-zwatcocally sold at Bisbopvillecon 4rary?to i?v7, and we recommend tbe matter AS x prom^rag ?eld of investigation to the .GraoS Jary. "Bim Over and Killed. "3Fr.3?."2I.;Lee, a man who was in the em? ploy of Afc. ? P. Mallett in ihe Concord Ott^?bnrhood, while walking along the tram? way-la?t <Toesday ereniog, #itb several other persons, tust the en^-i ne with two empty flats returning ie tfce mill. Mr. Lee made on effort to?omp ?E ?the engine while it was in motion, lost-htsfootfcgand fell under the truck wheels -which ran ?across bito, crashing and killing fc?m aTmoet ?amediatel y. Tbe Coroner's Ju ry loosestwerdicC in accordance with tbe above ftc*? . Tbe. deceased leaves a wife and two ?maftcfi?l?a?s. ^<^^nS- Baads. We We read: with great pleasure the strict a res. made by "Fax" in reference to toad working. They are all tree. We wish erery man in the County would read and ponder and then act. There is great need of a he^dthy^pabHc seniimect favoring tbe work? ing of roads ; the seo timen t in favor of Iiaving good roads already exists, bat when it comes to working-well every one prefers seeing bis neighbor performing that duty It would 30t.s?rprise ns to see even an editor- shirking Mad dafyv thongh bc bas to ru G against so marty other roogh corners io life that road WtfSfcfag: woald bc rather a relaxation' than j; 3 : Married. I February 18th, at Somter, S. C., by Rev. P.F.Kistler, Mr. Frank N.BIakely, of Green? ville, S..C., to Mra^TMary R. Keels, of Sum? ter, S. C We eojoye&ajpleasaa t call from tbe happy couple last weeic. They left for Greenville County, Mr.- Blakely's home, last Friday morning, whither the go<*d>: wishes of Mrs. Blakely's numerous Sc miter friends accom? pany them. Death. On the?lst, Mr. Henry Anderson, of Mayes-. Ville, l Mr. Anderson is a brother of our fel? low townsman, Mr. W. J. Anderson. On the l4th instant, Mrs. John Sweeny, -aged 64 years. Her remains were intered in the cemetery in rear of tbe Catholic Church. On. the 19th instant, Mrs. Susan Norton after a. long illness, it? the 7Sth year of ber age. Mrs. Norton's! health has been feeble for years, and for months she has been con? fined to ber room. On the 18th inst., at Orangeburg, Rev. John W.'Keliy, of the Sooth Carolina Con? ference, aged about 60 years. E. G. Ghio, General Superintendent of the Seaboard & Roauoke Railroad Company died at Norfolk, Ya., on the morning of the 18th instant after a short illn?rss The 10th instant, at Orangeburg, in the 76 year of ber age, Mrs. A. JU. Bolman, the venerable mother of oar fellow citizen, Capt. s ;E. H. Bolman. :. - The Centenary. We had a call from, that genial Christian gentleman, Rev, A. W. Moore, last week, He is working up his Centenary and is meet? ing with remarkable success We publish a notice of the prospectos in another " column, and judging from- the "Basic Principles" Bro. Moore will have a grand field to- culti? vate. We wish bim great success, for if tbe Centenary fills the field be has chosen for its occupancy, it will be a valuable addition to the religion's literature of the State.' The S. C. College, The following Sumter boys were, distin? guished or proficient in the intermediate ex? amination that closed last week i Senior class, Mr. Willie Hayusworih; Junior Class, Mr. V. R. Pringle; Sophomore Class, Mr. D.* M. BUndiog; Freshman Class. G- McCutchen. The following were absectfrom-one or more examinatioas but were also distinguished or proficient ia the schools in which they were examined, Messrs*. C. R. Spencer and C. S. James. ' Among the elective students Mr. J. Reynolds is proSScient. . Suspicious Death. A colored woman named Lina Deas who lived near 0aoe Savannah, died suddenly last Thursday week, and was buried. Whispers of foul play were heard aud Tuesday the Cor? oner took a trip through the neighborhood to see if there were any grounds for these whis? perings. He beard pleaty of "rumors bot could trace nooe to an authentic source, and he gave up all. idea of holding an inquest, Wednesday, however, the rumors began com? ing in again, and the Coroner and a Doctor made a private inquest, having the body dog up and closely examined. The fearful wounds which fancy had painted were not found: not even aa abrasion of the skin could be discov? ered, and we suppose *rumct will now take a rest. Court. The Sessions Court continued through most of <be week. The following cases were heard : The State vs. Joho A. Owens, larceny of a horse-not guilty ; Slate vs. Joe Edwards, larceny of live stock-guilty two years in Penitentiary ; State vs Frank A. Smiling aud Jes^e Charis, Grand Larceny-guilty, Smiling two years in Penitentiary. Chavis one year; State vs. Isham Hilton, larceny of mule-not guilty: State vs,. Jake Jennings, burglary and larceny-guilty, five years in Penitentiary ; State vs. Sam Joy, hause breaking-continued to next court; State vs. I London Sumter, assault and nattery-con j tinned ; State vs. Bill Degree, larceny of live j^tock-contined; State *s Sam Mayes, Sel 1 j inp whiskey-not guilty; State vs. E. H.. i Bateman, larceny of .cow-continued ; State vs. James Colclough, sealing property under lien-continued ; State vs. Stephen Johnson, selling crop, under lien-not guilty; The Sessions Court adjourned Thursday night and the Common Pleas was immedi? ately, caiied. It is still in session, and will possibly consume the balance of th? week. We will give in our n?xt issue a statement of its work. Solicitor Gil?and managed bis side of the Court with skill arid energy. fFor the Watchman and Sotftbron.J An Opinion. Mr. Editor: Mr. T. R Harney, after a short visit home, has- returned to Washington, where he has for several years fiilled a position in the Pension Department in a manner which reflects credit not only upon himself, but ujon Sumter. And when a general "move bouse" is caiied for after the Fourth of March, if any of the Republican clerks are" permitted to re? tain their places, I feel confident that Mr. Harney will be among the chosen few. - _ FRIEND. Corbett's Mill Items. MASVILLK, S. C., Feb. 22, 1885. Mr. Editor? There have been so much rain and cold that farmers are progressing slowly. The roads &e in a bad condition ; the Commissioners ought to ride up this way The young oats are all killed out by the cold. A few nights ago, a young colored nrnn named Gil. Davis?, who keeps a small store, had it broken into. Every effort is being made to catch the thieves. . Col. L M. Smith bas 30 or 40 bales of cot? ton in his yardjit Spring Hill. This section-is so quiet that you must not expect much news. J. F. M. Mayesville Items. MAVESVILLE, S. C., FSB. 23, 1885. Mr. Editor: 1 am glad to say that we have had some rest from the rain,?ind the blessed sunshine is out once more. (We will ping another sort of song next June and July may be.) Mr. Henry Anderson died last Saturday from consumption. Rev. Mr. Cozby preached bisfuueral at the Presbyterian Church to a crowded congregation. He wa3 buried at the Mayesville cemetery. Miss Grier, of Charleston, is visiting her sister, Mrs Willie Wilson M?S3 Turnbell, of Virginia, is with Mr. G. 0 Wheeler's family. ? Mrs. J. N. Corbett, of Sumter, has returned home from her visit to Dr. C. and family. We arc all quiet and on our good t?ehavior, which makes my letter rather brief this week. DUGGAN. South Carolina Training School for Nurses, Charleston, S C. j A Class will be formed April 1st. Persons wishing to apply, should do so at an early date, as bot a limited number can be received. I All necessary information can be obtained 1 from the Principal, as above. Messrs. C. I. Hoyt & Bro. want everybody to know that they keep jewelry of all kinds. Job work done neatly, cheaply and expedi? tiously.' Go to DoRaots for hardware, tinware and } all fcigds of ware, Lynchburg in Ashes. LYNCHBURG, S. C., FED. 22, If Mr. Editor: A disastrous fire occurret last night, between 10 a&d ll o'cloe stroying three buildings and mott o goods contained in t'^em. Messrs. 1 McLeod, Kilpatrick and Moree'were the ers. Mr. Keels lost his entire stock of ? valued at $1,500 ; the building belong Kilpatrick and was entirely consum?e insurance on building or goods. 1 McLeod lost his store and nearly ali goods-loss $4, OOO, two-thirds~ insured. Moree lost a small building and a few des. $150 or $200 wonld cover bis loss insurance. The fire was first- discovered bursting Capt. Keels' store, and as.no fire bad bee there since 12 o'clock Saturday, it is tho to have been incendiary. The wind was favorable, and by j efforts the fire was stopped from doing tber damage. J. M. Bishopville Items. BISHOPVILLE, S. C., Feb. 23, 188 i Mr. Editor: .The con tinned cold wea I bas uot only retarded farm work, but s< ? to nave affected- a portion of our colored p< lation in a peculiar way. On Saturday a noon last, several of them having their muddled (we presume) by the cold Nt wind, determined to thaw each others b? by pummelling with stocks, and an occasi< thump on the frozen ground Quite a crowe sembled to witness the performance, cheered lustily as their favorite comba would alternately get the advantage "Sa was evidently getting thc worst of it-\ his head considerably flattened, (appareo he retired from the field, but soon retui with a heavy stick, and with all b?3 migh tested the solidity of "Henry's" head, wi ?aid him insensible to the ground. Rep; were soon made, however, as it was mo; head work. A n exciting foot-race-"Sam' the lead-the ceremony ended-all hands so< Measles prevail. >. Mr. Charles Spencer ?3 quite sick. *Rev. N. K. Melton is on a visit to Spart I burg. ; Mr. John Barret is visiting relatives hi and addressed the M. E. Snuday School 1 Sabbath. The private schools of Misses James, R ers and Dinkins will resume exercises March. Mr. D- Et Durant will launch his new fi ing boat in Lynche's River'thia week. Lc out for the shad. TAN -:- - ? I ???? The Tenant System. SUMTER CO., Feb. 20, 1885, Mr. Editor: I see that you have so remarks of your own and some copied fr< the Columbia Register on the "Colored T< ant System." I agree with yoo that t would be a very interesting subject of disci sion for the farmers, but like, most subjects the negro at present, it will be hRrd, if t impossible, to come io any positive concl sions. There are a great maoy different opi ions respecting the negro and bis relations the future of this country from learned pi fessors, presidents of colleges, newspar. editors, etc , etc. ; and, as far as I have see .a most profound silence on the part of thc who know him best, vii: the farmers. Stri ing thoughts and beautiful theories are oft enunciated as the honest opinions of learn wriicrs and speakers, which must be coovin tog to the North and to the World at large an earnest.determination on the part of t South to fit him for a futnre of great usefi ness to a common country by a liberal educ don, and of aa honest faith In our success, do not believe from my limited observati< j that the farmers and planters who represe ! the great unspoken thought of the countr j and who shape the future quietly and inevit j bly think this io spite of glittering th?orie ! set in well rounded sentences of studit words, with which he is immediately su' j merged as soon as he dares modestly to sa, i that he differs with most of these learnt j writers, and that a sad, every-day experieni ] tells him, more forcibly than words can, thi I the negro is, at best, a makeshift, and t> coming more aud more worthless and un rel ! able with each passing day. Like a larg ! lump ot shifting sand in our midst,, whic j the tide of time is surely and not so ver j! slowly sweeping away, the pillars of no "sy j tem" can be firmly built. The mao wb j makes ao outlay with hopes of realizatio I covering several years founded on any sing! j plan to t>e fulfilled by the colored race mig! [fas well spend bis'money in building oo ! sand nank in the Mississippi. The very lie j' law, which is talked about aod -writte I about and considered 30 dangerous a thing t ; touch, that our learned legislators let it g and catch it again, like a ball with an Indi rubber string attached, is gasping in tb throes of death, "starved out by Cuff) Without him, a law which would make cred: easy to a poor man, could but be consid 'ered a splendid thing, and indispensible t peop;e io our position. It is nothing hu Cuffy's presence which gives variety to di: eussions of the lien ?aw and almost stultifit our legislative braiu. I am sure it is not pleasant work for farmer to write or speak unkindly or bitterl, of the colored man. There are plain reason why ive should wish to feel more kindly to wards him than any other class, and he ha besides, a something about him, as well a recollections of the past, which disarms bit teruess, but it is certainly best to look squar into the face offacta."and it does good, when ever a man teils what he conceives to be th i truth no matter how feebly, lt mav stir ui t discussion if nothing else. As I have had a good deal of experience it 4 renting to colored men, and have heen toler j ably successful in collecting and also satisfy j ing the tenants, I will presume to give wha I think the best way of conducting the "col ored tenant system." Io the first place, l-d< not think that it pays to charge more that about two dollars an acre. e*ch year. Mort than this would break up your tenants ever) year or so ar.d keep all on the brink of tl? penitentiary all the time. When your land is rich enough to be worth more than this, I believe it would be better to let it lie out, than to rent to almost any colored farmers for more, except perhaps swamp lands; which would keep* up and make crops of itself. Never let any part of bia rent be due aTter the second year ; also turn off every fellow always being suspected of stealing but too i sharp to be caught. Watch your timher HS j closely as you can. Conni on their almost in . variably planting, manuring and working as [.nearly as possible like the master of the place, j And then spend just as little on him as will J keep him from starving and be covered a I hundredfold by his promises. In a few words, ! look upon him and his whole 8ystem(?) as i something bound to go, thut we are obliged to have some years yet and tt ill make the best of ivhile we have. Let pity be strongly tem? pered with enforced stinginess. His very joints crack, "I'm going, goi"g," and it is the only truth be breathes. Every new in? vention that looms above the horizon shrivels more or less his hopes of staying here, and Mason with his cotton picker is his deadly . enemy. What but one deduction can be j drawn of the future of a race , to whom the j workings, of a fertile brain is a cause of re j gret and speaks to them only of future disas I ter. j I am afraid this is more voluminus than ? practical, but hope that you and others who I read it will excuse this. It was hurriedly wrir ' ten and the subject covers a large field. I think j all planters should appreciate your efforts to ?draw" tbcpj out, PLANTER. Mechanicsv?le Items. MECHANICSVILLK, S. C., Feh. 18, 1885. "Misery lores company" is an old saying and if lhere is any truth in it, it will be A sat? isfaction to others in various portions of the County and State to know that our record for many days past has heen rain, sleet, slosh, &c, abd all planting operations are suspen? ded. With bogey Melds and woods and their attendant drawbacks, there itt a complete "dead-lock." The water io my well, which is twenty or twenty-five feet in depth, and has never failed in the severest drought, ts nearer the surface than it has been in twenty-five years, as well as ? can remember, lt is simply impossible to plant small grain or plough for any purpose. ? I mentioned the public schools in a former paper, and neglected to State that there are nine public schools in Swimming Pen Township or School Disirict, all in good run? ning order, six colored and three white, there about 600 colored and 00 white children in daily attendance. How do you think that will do for Democratic ride. Sim Jeukins, a colored man about 65 years old I suppose, was fon nd dead on .lust Satur? day, on the plantation of Mrs. McKain, about two miles from Mechanicsv?le. He has been subject to "fits" for years. It is not gener? ally koowa that L. L. Traser, Jr., is a legally appointed Deputy Coroner at Mechanicsv?le. And an inquest was held under the direction of Trial Justice Dinkins, and I understand that the verdii-t of the jury was appoplexy. The general health of this section has been very good, so far, and none of the epidemics which hav* been afflicting other parta of the country have reached us yet. The roads are in bad condition, but nothing can be dont* towards fixing them while this** bad weather lasts One overseer here has or= dered out his hands twice, but had to dismiss them; be will try it again next Monday. The crossing at Mechanicsv?le is in hts jurisdic? tion, and be has Leen frying his best to repair it, but has failed sb far. The County Com? missioners and the Overseers a>e censured by many for the bad condition of the roads, bnt the fault is in the people themselves. When ordered out to work the highways, they seem to forget that they are to work their own roads-that they are the parties who are prin? cipally interested. They have to use them in drawing their buggies, wagons and carts, and in the name of common s< nse, can they not have pride enough to take care of their own property for their own benefit? The high? ways do not belong to Overseers or Compa? nies but to the people themsel ves, and until they quit playing base-ball and sitting down on the road-side, talking and laughing, and idling away their time on Road Day's, they should never complain. It is their own fault. To speak very plainly, it is a shame to see a people who boast of their intelligence and in? dustry, thus stultifying themselves in the open day time, without a shadow of an excuse, and then try to tay the consequences of their laziness and foolishness on some one else. FAX. Manville Items. Mail- Valentin* Party-Pistol-Lunatic with Shot Gun. MANVILLE, S. C. FEB. 20, 1885. Mr. Editor: We sympathize with our Prov? idence and Smithville friends, and congratu? late ourselves" upon having the best mail route io the County. We get your paper while its odor is still qnite newsy. The young folks had a Valentine Party at Mr. W. S. Scarborough's, on Friday evening, last. If one can judge from the flood of sen? timental valentines. I would say "some of the boys who attended are hopelessly in lore. " 'Tis true, 'tis pity." Jesse, son of Mr. Hardy Scarborough, acci? dentally shot himself in the thigh while handling a pistol on the 19th instant. Edmund Holmes, late Radical Supervisor, of Election, and the pronounced leader of the Hewson faction at this place during the last election, is crtffcy He is violeot, and is said to have shot over the heads of a number who assembled at his house. The crack through which he put his gun was too high, and con- j scquently no one was hurt. X. A. T. ! ; --,?-? Our Excharjges. The Lanrensville Herald is ont . as usual, j notwithstanding its baptism of fire*. Brother I Crews will soon he in a new office with a new j outfit and with the best wishes nf all hisbreth* ! cen of the press". The pennie of Laurens know I they have a good' paper in the lizrald. and ; tbey show their appreciation by substantial aid in this time of need. Thc Cotton Planton its March number will j be unusually interesting and instructive to our < farmers, and willcontain among other valuable articles the following : "Manuring Cotton," hy T. Stone Forcher.'j Experiments with Fertilizers, different kinds ; of Cotton, Corn, Grasses, Clover, fcc. by Du. ? E. B SMITH. How Fourteen Bales of Cotton were raised on nine acres of sandy land. The culture and management of Tobacco, by CAPT R. B. DH VIS Suggestions about Sheep and their value, by A. Z TAYLOR, of Gardner, III. How to raise Chufas, by I. E. 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If you are failing, broken, worn out and nervous, use 'Wells' Health Renewer.' $].. Prevalence of Kidney complaint in America; 'Buchu-pajba' is a quick, complete cure. $1. lof 11 1 ^ I ? lP>y u BEST TONIC. ? j This medicine, combining Iron with pnre vegetable tonics, quickly and completely Cures Dyspepsia? Indigestion, Weakness, I Impai'eBlood^Malario^ChtlUaudFevffr?, ? and N'rural ?i tu It is an uniailing remedy for Diseases of tho ? Kidneys and Liver. It is Invaluable for Diseases peculiar to f women, and all who lead sedentary lives. It does not inj ure the teeth, cause headache ,or j produce constipation-otter Iron medicines do. It enriches and purifies the blood, stimulates the appetite, aids the assimilation of food, re? lieves Heartburn and Belching, and strength? ens the muscles and nerves. For Intermittent Fevers, Lassitude, Lack of Energy, &e,t lt has no equal. J3*- The genuine has above trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper. Take no other. ~Ud? ody by BROWS CHEMICAL CU,.BALTIBQRB, MD? DYNAMITERS AT WORK IN OUR MIDST. o Now, that the first shock of the London explosions has passed/ the physical wreck having been cleared away, and the moral disturbance throughout the civilized world having been lessened by time, we can understand clearly the results of the roost effect? ive blow that has been struck in the Dynamite War, which in its perigrinations has struck the famous Town of Sumter, and knocked the bottom out of prices, in CALICO, ESPECIALLY. ALTAMONT MOSES OFFERS 4,000Yds. StandardPrints, (Bought at Bankrupt Sale,') At 5 Cents Per Yard, Usual price, 8 cents. He has a few pair left, of Misses' Kid'Gloyes at 25c. -ANO - LADIES' AT 50 CENTS, Assorted Sises and Culors. We are offering Bargains in Worsted Goods, -ALSO, Having reduced them in price from 20 and 25 cents to 123C. -o To the old, the middle-aged and the voung men we offer a nice line of CLOTHING-, lu all styles. At Greatly Reduced Prices. -Overcoats at Cost, desiring to make room for our Spring Stock, which has been selected with great care, embracing the most fashionable styles and colors. INDESTRUCTIBLE COOKING STOVES. The Wrought Iron Range Company of St. Louis, Mo., represen led by Mr. F. P. Als? paugb, ol'North Carolina, as superintendent, and a number of efficient salesmen have estab? lished their headquarters at this place for the sale and distribution of their justly celebrated "Home Comfort" Cook Ranges. This com? pany is the largest, and most extensive insti? tution in the country devoted exclusively to the manufacture of improved cooking appara? tus, and their exteuded knowledge of the wants and needs of the people in this respect, coupled with their well-known energy and large command of capital, has enabled them to'carry their improvements to S'ich a degree of perfection as would have heen thought im? possible a few years ago. To give an idea of their immense business, and to show with what degree of appreciation their efforts for the benefit of the people have been received, it is only necessary to mention the fact that during last year over 15,000 ol their family size, A, ''Horne Comfort Ranges" were sold in tlie four or five States in which they ope? rated, to say nothing of the larger sizes sold to hotels, restaurants and other institutions of the kind. And it is a fact susceptible of the fullest proof that nothing that bas ever been iuvented iu the way of a cooking nppa tus has given such universal and complete satisfaction, ?ind so nearly, met the wants of their customers as these ranges. The ordinan-cast stove, is rapidly becom? ing a thing of the past, and a person of ordi? nary powers of observation hits only to see the "Home Comfort" Wrought Iron Range to be conviuced of their im measurable supe? riority iu point of durability, good cooking qualities, small amount of fuel consumed, ease with which it is kept iu good order and the man-other conveniences to which even the best cast stoves can lay no claim. The "Hume Comfort Range" will be sold only from the Company's wagons and pur? chasers are guaranteed fair and honorable treatment and an article that will greatly lessen the labor of cooking and be a constant source of pleasure and pride to those who invest their money in them. FOR Man and Beast Mustang Liniment is cider than most men, and used more and more every year. " ; ? - ~*-? SPEED THE .PLOW. SINC? THE CAR OF HORSES received January 24th, I received, January 29th, ONE CAR NICE BROKE MULES, andtfanu?ry 31st, ?NE OTHER CAR ?F MULEI During this week ? will go West after ANOTHER GAR OF HORSES, which will be on the market about FEBRUARY 15th, if not before; 9 FEED AND SxVLE STABLES, Ni W. COR. LIBERTY AND SUMTER STS. Febru?rv 2 HAVING COMBINED THE FACTORAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINNESS With that of Gener?l ?-roceries, tve are rib'w prepared to make liberal advances to Merchants and Cottoh Shippers. Soliciting their patronage we remain, very respectfully, H. BISCHOFF & CO.; CfiAfiLESTON, 3. G.| ??T Mr. J. B. Easterling will be glad to serve his frieod?; Oct 28 FALL AND WINTER 1884. I TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING fO Mt FRIENDS ?SD THE PUBLIC generally that I have returned from New York, having bought the largest and finest aisort- ? ment of MEN'S, YOUTHS'. BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTH IN? ?ver offered by me in j this market, and have marked them down low for- cash, consoling .of FINE ENGLISH . AND FRENCH WORSTEDS, CORKSCREW AND DlAGDNALS in Blue, Black ' and Dahlia, all of which we \varrant in lit and make to be the equal of any. tailor's goods made to order. Also a fine lot of BUSINESS SUITS ranging in price from $0 t<f$2B. A NICE LOT OF EXTRA PANTS CHEAP. A fuli'and complete line of OVERCOAT'S ali styles and qualities, from $2.50 to $21.00. GENTS' UNDERWEAR. The best unlaundried shirt in the market. The COSMOPOLITAN B. B. BRAND, ill I si?es. 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 Cassiraeres, Dickey Kerseys in all color*, Salem ?ud KenthV&y ^eatis. and the attention of the ladies is invited to our superior REPELLENT OR WATERPROOF CLOTHS in Blue-black, Steel-grey and Green, ail double width. Very cheaps ? A large lot of ODD COATS, VESTS AND PANTS for sale athdlf th? regular pri?e and ! in perfect condition. ... - j ? would simply say tbat, as heretofore, I shall span/no pains to sell yon the best goods far \ the least possible money and guarantee in the fit and wear perfect satisfaction in our goods, i ScP9 TD. ,T. .WT-I.NTSr. AT THE OLD STAND AGAIN ! T. C. SCAPPE, . TAKES PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO HIS OLD FRIENDS AND THE P?3LIC GENERALLY. THAT HE IS AGAIN AT HIS OLD STAND, AJSD Invites them to Call and See His New Stock, WHICH EMBRACES ^^^^^^^^^^^Wood and Willow-wares, lfN^KERANiTi 'R0NTLRE' SHOE. WHIST. STOVE, PAINT AND WHITE WASH BRUSHES. Ii AP BOARDS, LADIES' WORK BASKETS, CLOTHES PINS* CU RR If COMBS, HORSE BRUSHES, Pocket and Table Cutlery. Steam Engine Fittings. Gas pipe cut and threaded from ? to 2 inches. Gunsmith! I material on hand. Gunsmithing done neatly and promptly. I Sept 16_. _ FOUND ! FOR LADIES ONLY. A ERM EDV endorsed hy the best Physi? cians H nd Druggists at its home. A REMEDY that Mc. C W.-O'neill, Good water, Ala.j says raised his wife from ?u in? valid's bed, and iie helieves ta etd her fife. A REMEDY of which a prowineu! Atlanta merchant said : "1 wotild have given $5uo as soon as 1 would a nickie for what two bottles of vonr medicine did for mv daughter. ? REMEDY in. regard'to whi:h. S. J. ! Cassel!'* M. D., Druggist Thom.-isviilc, Ga., j I sa\s : "I can recall instances in which it nf- j ? forded relief after all Vie maul remedies had j [failed ! A REMEDY about which Dr. R. B. Fer? rell, LaGrange, Ga., writes': "I have used for the last twenty years the .medicine you are pntting'op and consider it the I est comhi- j nation ever gotten together for the disease for j which it is recommended. A REMEDY about which Dr. Joel Bran-I ham, Atlanta, said ; "/ have evimined the \ recipe, and have no hesitation in advising its use. and confidently, recommend it." A REMEDY which the Rev. H. B. John? son, near Marietta, Ga., says he has used in bis family with the "utmost satisfaction" and recommended it to three families "who found it to be just what it is recommended " A REMEDY of which Pemberton, Iverson j k Dennison say: "We have been selling it for many years, with constantly increasing sates. The article is a staple with us, artd one of absolute merit." A REMEDY of which Lamar, Rankin & Lamar say: "We sold 50 gross in four months,'and never sold it itt any place but what it was wanted aga rn." A REMEDY by which Dr. Bangh of La Grange, Ga., says: "I cured' due the most obstinate, cases of Vicarious Menstruation that ever came w ithin my knowledge, with a few ! bottles." ' A REMEDY of which Dr. J. C. Huss, Xo j tasuiga, Ala., says : "I am fully convinced I that it is unrivalled for that class of diseases j which it claims to cure." I A REMEDY about which Maj. John C. j Whiiuer, of Atlanta, .well and favorably i known all over the United States as a Gener ! al Insurance Agent, says : "I used this reme j dy before the war, ott aJarge plantation on a j great number of cases, always with absolute I success.1' A REMEDY about which Mr. J. W. Strange, of Carterville, Ga., certifies that one hottle cured two members of his family of menstrual irregularity of many years stand? ing. Tins GREAT REMEDY ?S Bradfield^ Female Regulator. Send for Treatise on the Health and Happi? ness of Womau, mailed free. BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Box 28, At ian ut, Ga. AN ASSORTMENT! -OF PICTURE FRAMES -AT THE Photographic Gallery, Photographs of Children a Specialty. G. H. LEWIS, Photographer. Dec 9 NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED gives notice that those indebted to him by note, account or otherwise must settle promptly. He must have money to meet his bills. Jan 6 T. C. SCAFFE C. I. HOYT & ERO. batches, Dloska, Jawolir, Spectacles, &c, &c. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. SPORTING MATERIAL, Shells, Wads and Everything Pertain? ing to Breech-Loading (?uos. Dec 16 \ W. H. MARTIN, DRTJG-G-IST, (UNDER MUSIC HALL,) SUMTER, S. Cv ?TATING PURCHASED THE BUSINESS , J_ lately ronducied by Dr. Auld, I will j continue at the same stand, and respectfully solicit ??share of patrouage from the people of j the town and county. A FULL STOCK WILL BE KEPT -OF Everything Pertaining to the Drug Business, Including Miel Toilet arni Fancy Guib. GARDEN SEEDS, 4c. My stock is now being replenished with fresh poods in the various departments, and it will be my aim give entire satisfaction to all my'patrons. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Will wait upon customers at any tine, day or night, and when not at the store, can be found at the Branson House. Jan 6 v_W. H. MART?N. WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. O. THIS NEW AND ELEGANT BOUSE, withal! modern improvements, le uow open for the reception of guests. S. L. WRIGHT & SON, Mav 6. Pronrieton?. Send six ceuts for postage ?and receive free, a costly box of goods which will help you to more money, right away than anything else in this world. All, of either sex. succeed from first hour, The hroad road to fortune opens before the workers, absolutely sure. At ouco address, True k Co., Augu*U? Mame; A WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA R. B. mm CONDENSED SCHEDLLE. TRAINS GOING SOUTH. Nov. 16S4 N?.42. Daily. N?. 46, ? Nw. 4? Daily. I Daily. Leave Wilmington; 7 ot) H m ? 8 0? pm Leav?, WaccamHW.i ? 06 #* 9 W V Leave Marion.. ,VEI I 06 ? ill 00 *. Ar*ve Florence....!ll ?5 44 111 40 Ar'vc iumter...... j 4'?i Aa Ar've Columbia...} j 6 40 .. j TRAINS GOING NORTH. 10 2?pa 11 SI * 12 AS a ot 1 8U - No. 45. j No. 43, Daily, j Daily. No. 4?. Dativ. Leave voluinbiu..! ..... -Vii|?a Ar've Sumter ......1..,.;.-.?.. Il 55 *. Leave Florence.;. 9 10pin 405pmi 4 50 an L?ave Marion.. :f., .3 57 44 4 5.1: 44 ? 5 22 ?. Leave Wiiccamaw'?207a tn 6 41 44 7.17 Ar've Wtl.uingfhn t 15 ?. 8 05 u j 8 35 44 Train No. 43 stops at all station*. , Train* No.48 and 47 stbj*. only m Brinkley'?, Wbttevili?. Like tyuce?iha?vFair Bluff, Marion Florence, IMmmonsville, Saciter, Camden Junc? tion and .Eastuvar. -. Passenger* for Columbia and all points OB C. & G. lt. lt., C. A. A., it.. R. StAtioo?. Aiken Junction, ?nd all. points beyond, sboald take No. 48 Night Express. ... ?epsrate Pullman Sleepers for S&vaacan and for Augusta cn train 48. s Passengers oh 40 can .take 48 tra?a fro? Florence, for.Columbia, Auguita ?cd Georgi* points via Columbia. ?. .. ...... AU trains run solid between Charleston sad Wilmington. JOHN F. DIVINE. General Sop't. T. M. EMERSON, Gen. Passenger Ag'u NORTH-EASTERN R. R, GO. SUPEB?tf TEffDEKT'S OFFICE, NORTHEASTERN RAJLROAD CO. .CHAttt.ESTO.K,^. C... Xor, "2V 1884. On and after thia date the following Sche? dule will be run : * Leave Charleston.. Arrive Florence. No. 43-U.- 50 A. ........ 3 48 p it, No. 47-12 45 A. Jt;.;......... 4- 34 a. af. No. 45-.5 00 P.at....8.50 .??. X. Leave Florence. Arrive Charleston. No. 40- 1 40 A. li.4.......S: 00 x. M. No. 42-12 15 P. jii.4 ..........4 IO P" M. No. 48-rll 55 p.M...?V.......M3 45.A. M.... No 48 will stop at Lake City, Kingsrree and Motick'sCorner. . .. . ... . .? .; .;f.,-? No's. 42, 43 and 45 will stop at all Station?. Ct?TT2AL B?ILB0AD SCHEDULE DAILY.. . . . No. 53-Leave Charleston.............. 7 00 a m. 4? Lane's. & 40,a. m .Arrive Sumter......-9 45 a *V " Columbia ............ll- 00 a.? No. 52-Leave Columbia.-....'5 Sa p. ?'' Sumter-. 6 58 p.ip " Lane's. 8 20 pm, ; ? ?trrrte Charleston .~.- 9 45pm T..-M, EMERSON, ... J. F. DIVINE, i Gea'l Pasa. Agent. JGen'I Sup'ti South. Carolina Railway Co; COM M BN CUM G NOYKMBt?K S, 1884. Pus seliger Traps trill ran ?s ffdloto*. Cn til .far^ ther uoti<:e. (.No trains are yna.fm = Cdjudeo, Branch on Sundays. Standard'tims 7o aiefid ian.) . -, ; . - ... TO COLUMBI*. ti.: -* Leave Camden.-.tm 7 15am 4 00 pm Les ve Camden Junction... 8 58 a m 5?? p ta Airivo at Columbia......?* ll 00 am 9 2? p m PRO? cpj.nM9i.v. " ?i i ?" Leave Columbia..-.. 7. 50 a In 5 17 p ?4.' Arrive Cumd?n Junction.v? 1 12 a m. Wf* P .Arrive at Camden.......... 12.55 p ni 8 2$ p ta TO CStAkliKSTOS . ; Leave Camden.t....a? ^..>~.4 00 p av Leave Cntnden Junc'....<.5 22 p m Arrive at Charleston...... WM..-~' ? 38 p tn PRO? CHAKLiS.STn^ - ; % Leave Charleston..**. 7; 40 a nv Arrivo Camdon June'...... J?^.I? 12 a BJ, Arrive at Ca luden. uKj^uiuil 55 p ia To Af/airftr* ...." Leave Camden ........ ..4*. 7 'Site 4 00 p at Leave Camden June ..... 8 ft ta 5 22 p nt Arrive at Augusta.-...-.IO 00pto ? 41 aa PROM Accnsf? . ? Leave Augusta.... 7.15 a ni 9 35,poi Arrive Camden June*-.... 7 03 p m 1J 12 a ta Arrive Camden. 8* 25 p ta 12 55 pw * CONNKCTI"X5. ' Connections made nt. Columbia ^iin Coto?? bia and Greenville Railroad both way*, to ?na frOiii all points on flint Hoad and on the Spar tanh?rf:. U?ion aud Columbia and sparta nhnvg * amt Asheville Railroads, al?? wif? the Char? lotte, Oolum'bia and Augusta Railroad to and from all points North, both ways, by tra?as leafing C?i?d?n ai 7 li'.t in, sud arriving at 8 25 p tn . Conneetioff* raad?" at Ao'gtiita to and fru? all Pointu West and Sbbth via Georgia R. R. and with Central R. Jt. Connectives made" st Charleston with S*r?m*t ers to and from New ?ork ou Tuesdays and Fri? days, also wi:h Charleston and Savannah Rail? way fi>r Savannah sud all points Sooth. Connections m?de nt Blackville with Bsnu% well U. R. to and from Barnwell by all trains on Acgtista Division. .;, , T/I ROUGH TICKETS to all points,ean Uw purchased ?iy applying to James Jones. Agent at Camtieft. D. C. AI.LRN. General Pnssenj?er and Ticket Agent. JOHN B. PECK, General Manager. Charleston. 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