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TUESDAY, MASCH SE Entered at f?ePost O?ce at Sumter, S. (?., ats .-Second. Class Matter. EXAMINE YOTJB DATES. ? y. S-?-.. -O--rr* *y?t request each of ont subscribers ;tc ex? amine the address on bis paper, and f*ar titu? larly to observe the dat? noon it. This d*ie ?hows the time np to whtA the pwp?r bas bee* paid for. Many of cwsubscribers will thus see that they have paid in advance ; bot there are many others who will discover that tbev have hot. msm ADVERTISEMENTS. E. W. Dabbs-Pigs for Sale. W. A. James, Jr.-Cultivators, Ac W. F. B. Hainsworth-Tax Notice. Personal. Hrs. W. D. Blandtng has gone to New Or? kans. Dr. Frank Moses of Augusta was in town Friday. Miss Nina Graham is visiting friends in Manning. Mr. G. M. Murray of Fort Motte, is on a visit to Sumter. We are pleased to see Mr. L. B. DuRant out again. He seems qui te well. Messrs. Lucius Bultman and Eddie Epper? son are visiting in Charleston. Maj. Marion - Moise left Sumter Saturday ; . night for a trip to Baltimore. >;Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Brand left for a pleas? ure, trip to Darlington last Friday. Gea. E. W. Moise is in San Francisco, i where he expects to remain about a month, j Miss Agnes Moise and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Hoses returned from the Exposition Monday night. We hadja fleeting glimpse of Rev. M. E. Broaddus of Camden, last Thursday night. He.was on his way to the Sumter Union (Bap? tist) which met at Ma jes ville last Friday. Mr. C. H. Green, Jr., who has been attend? ing--Medical lectures m Baltimore the past season has returned home for the Summer va? cation. ~ Mr. Green made us a pleasant call tooday. ^_ ^~ S. -JfisT?ftirie Byrd, agentoftheSSimy Sovth, published in Atlanta, Ga^ was io. town Satur? day in the interest of her paper, and paid us a pleasant call.- Accompanied by Mr. Jervey j she made a business visit to the subscribers of : 4the "Stmny11 ?nd was quite successful in col? lecting dues. . Whether her success was owing to": the intrinsic value of her paper, to Miss "KeH?e's pretty and piqaant face, or to friend Jerreyia. blacney, we are unable to decide. Possibly all three had something to do with What shall we do withoet oar pump ? Remember Citizens' Meeting to-morrow ?igbt._ * The Black River Union met with Taw Caw Baptist Church last Friday. Farmers remember the great meeting on the 2nd Saturday in April ! The members of the S. L. I. regretted to lose their fine looking second Lieut., Charlie . StacciH, who persisted in resigning. . Some Sumter folks have gone to a Ssh fry to-dry, at Cain Savannah. The W. $ S. is there too, or at least the most important part of it. Mr. W* A. James, Jr., will have much in . formation to give the farmers at their meet? ing on the lim, about his labor-saving machinery. See Ad. The Wrought Iron Range Company contin? ues to spread itself. Mr. A?spaugh tells ns that he has received his fourth car load of stoves. j Don't forget Citizens' Meeting, Wednesday, ; April 1st. Let all turn out so that it won't be April fool ticket, bot a first das? ticket ia every respect. We have the material here : let as make them serve. We have been requested to return the thank? of Mrs. O'Connor, of Mr. F. J. O'Con? nor, Mr. O'Reily and Mr. Feeoy to the fire? men and citizens generally for their efforts io saving goods and ferni ta re We have also been requested by some of the officials of the Fire Companies to ask that the citizens will , ?at interfere by giving orders to the firemen when at work at fires. There is always need of help at the brakes, but advice is below par at the nozzle. Leins. There have beer. 3773 lei os filed in the office of Clerk of Court this season, and still more to-come. This shows we believe in the credit system, and practice it to a limited extent. The Kew Postmaster. We informed our readers last week that Dr. D. J. Auld was appointed Postmaster. We are glad to say that hi3 appointment was con? firmed yesterday by the Senate, and we sup? pose he will soon be at work in bis new office. The Weather* 6 A.M. 12M. ? p.si. Hc/h 23... 32 35 36 Cloudy with rain. M'ch 24... 23 50 49 Mostly clear. M'ch 25... 41 56 52 Partly cloudy. M'ch 26... 46 66 60 Clear. M'ch 27... 54 60 66 Rainy morning; clear afternoon. M'ch 28... 62 62 66 Cloudy with rain; clear afternoon. M'ch 29... 62 58 54 Clear. The past week afforded ns the first glimpse of-Spring, and we suppose the farmers put io good work during the week. From our cor? respondents we learn that corn is mostly in the ground and that rapid progress is being made with the preparation for cotton. Hop. The yoong men of the town will give a dance at Music Hall, Wednesday evening, April 8tb. As this is the first Hop that bas been given in town for some time, a most delightful occasion is anticipated. Tbe ladies are all cordially invited, and the gentlemen are also invited to come-and con? tribute to tbe success of the evening. The management wt!! be under the control of the following committees : Music-W. I. Harby, J. L. Hayosworth, Marion Saoders. Invitations-C. P. Ostrr". J. H. Chandler, Waties Rees. Floor Managers-W. B. Murray, W. E. Dick, P. G. Bowman. Musical Concert. The young ladies at the Institute gave a Musical Concert last Friday night, which was attended by a crowded bouse, and much en? joyed. The concert was given in aid of the Library of the Sumter Institute, and we are glad that so worthy an object received sucb substantial assistance-the receipts of the evening being something over $40.00. The costumes of many of tlie characters were striking and beautiful, and much taste was displayed by the young ladies engaged in the entertainment. Everything was fixed up in a most fancy style, and as a specimen, we would mention that one of the wands whK?r the young lady ushers carried as embiem* of their office, is lying before us, tricked out with enough rib "bons to trim a hat. But don't think, gentle reeder that we own that wand ; it belongs to one of our young men who values it, next to hi? newest cravat, as one of his dearest pos? sess ionsjand he will doubtless preserve the wood in alcohol, and carry the ribbons next his heart, only there is so much of them be will have some trouble in finding room for tiimmft Married. On 26th inst., at residence of Capt. Jos. T Mickle, Camden, S C., Rev. J. M. Stooey officiating, C. M. Hurst, Esq., of Sumter, and Miss Sallie English, daughter of the late Mr, Rice Dnlin, of Charleston. S. C. We congratulate our friend upon his mar? riage. He is gallant enongh to the ladies, ! and clever enough to all the world to deserve a good wife and we are glad to know of his success. Religious, The meeting at the Baptist Church eon tinued through last week, afternoon and evening service being held each day. The interest was marked at each service, and con? tinued unabated np to the close, Sunday night, when an audience was packed into the Church as large perhaps as it has ever held. Mr. Needham bas drawn near to the hearts of every Christian who has been fortunate in hearing bim, and hi3 stay among us will re? sult toa great extent in awakening Christians to their duty as it has in turning the uncon? verted from the error of their ways. His preaching has been very simple, be makes no effort at rhetorical display, his grammer is not always faultless and his illustrations some times not apt, but his words of loving warn? ing go home to the conscience of his hearers, and especially the children, in a way that is seldom seen. Every convert is young, many of them children, and they all deeply regret the closing of the meeting. Fifteen persoos bavea!rvady been received for membership in the Baptist Church, and a number of others will probably apply next Sunday, while the other Churches will all doubtless receive accessions as the result of the meeting. Mr. Needham preached last night in the colored Baptist Church and will probably leave town to-morrow, carrying the grateful thanks of many to whom his stay in Sumter ! has been the means of giving a great blessing. S- L I. Election. At the annual election of officers for the Sumter Light Infantry, held last week, the following was the result: D. J. Auld, Captain. C. E. Bartlett, 1st Lieutenant. W. H Cuttino, 2d " H. Frank Wilson, 3d " J H. Chandler, 1st Sergeant. A.-C. Phelps. 2d : " F. J. O'Connor, 3d " J. L. Haynsworth, 4th " H. D. Barnett, 5th " Bartow Walsh, Sec. William Yeadon, Treas. Dr. J. A. Mood, Surgeon. Re*. C. C. Brown, Chaplain. It was determined to hold a Fair, some time in April for the purpose of raising money to aid io buying new uniforms, and a com? mittee was appointed to make all needed ar? rangements. The S. L I., anticipate a lively campaign for the coming year. Why Is It That the railroads have raised the rates to New Orleans? Col. J. S. Richardson told us yesterday that the fare from Sumter is now more than S20 00. Possibly thev think that the Exposition does not want any more visi? tors from this State. If so, they have adopted the proper plan for checking them. High rates will be a complete success io stopping travel. Removals. Mr. J. A Schwerin bas moved his stock of notions, toys, books, etc., etc., to the store formerly occupied by Mr. Jos. McGuionis. Mr. W. G. Kennedy has moved to the store next to Mrs. White on the North, where he may be found with his usual assortment of books, stationery, etc. Mr. H. A. Lowry has also moved, and is now occupying the brick store next door to Mr. R. P. Monaghan's. Two Fires Last Hight, About ll o'clock, last night, the fire bells rang ont an alarm, and the rear of Mr. O'Con? nor's was found to be tn a bright blaze. The fire companies, both white and colored, were soon on the ground and did une work, saving the houses on either side of the store, one of which was not more than 8 or 10 feet away. The fire was in all probability accidental, and it bad obtained such headway before discov? ery that the contents of the store were an en? tire loss. There was an insurance of $300 on the goods aod $350 on the building, which be? longed to Mr. E. O'Reily. Mr. Feeny, whose store was almost adjoining, moved all bis goods out, but they were much damaged and of course some were stolen. He has an insur? ance of $300. The dwelling house on the East side, in which Mrs. O'Connor lives was badly scorched. At quarter past one, the alarm was again rung. The fire this time was at the barn Maj. Moise, which was totally consumed, though both engines were promptly on band. The horses were saved, also some of his bug? gies and wagons. All the provisions were burned, and some vehicles. His loss is esti? mated by some at $1200, upon which there is a partial insurance. -- --.?Mt-?- - The Town Meeting. We hope there will be a full meeting of the qualified voters of the town to-morrow night. Every citizen of Sumter is interested in hav? ing a good Council, men of business habit?, progressive minds, and honest and impartial io their dealings. We believe the town would be delighted if the present Intendent could be 1 induced to serve another year, for be has been a most faithful public servant and has given abundant satisfaction to all; we also be? lieve that the town would be equally delighted if some of the Wardens wv. ld retire. They are doubtless most estimable gentlemen in a private capacity, but lamentable failures in administering municipal affairs, and hence we j-think the town would enjoy a change. - - ? ? -4Mmmmm ? Address Before the Sumter Libra? ry Association. Hon. Leroy F. Youmans delighted the au? dience io the Music Hull laet Tuesday night, with one of his characteristic addresses. Re? plete with thought, rich in adornment, and conceived in language of musical rythm, it was delivered io his happiest style. "Book?" was the subject, and we doubt if the Association could have found in all the State, one more fitted than Gen. Youmans to tell of books and their importance. This subject was most appropriate for the occasion, it being the first public address be? fore an organization, one of the main objects of which is the encouragement of a wider and more general use of books. The speaker brought in review the senti? ments of some of the great kings of literature in pa3t ages ; men such as Cicero, whose works, though venerable with age, are yet so dear to all lovers of classic lore ; or Macaulay of more modern date, whose rieb legacy to the muse of history, of poesy, of general litera? ture will be the delight of all coming genera? tions. But we will not, io justice to the speak? er, attempt e~en a meagre outline of this mas? terful address. A deeply interesting religious meeting was in progress at the Baptist Church, but the speaker's reputation as one of the foremost orators of the State brought together a larje and appreciative audience, who deeply enjoy? ed the literary feast spread so lavishly before them. This address was the first of a series which the Association hope to gire tbe people of Sumter. Privateer Items. PRIVATEER, March 28, 1885. Mr Editor: We have had fine weather for four or five weeks; but none of your corres? pondents take any notice of it. However, just let the refreshing April showers last until Monday and your sanctum will be deluged with communications vilifying the weather. Tis true we have had unusual cold; but it has been continuous, and thus bas kept back the fruit trees until there is very little danger of their being killed. A few plum, and peach blossoms are open. About one-half of the corn crop is planted, and we expect to get nearly through next week. Preparation for cotton is fairly advanced. The health of our community is good. Mr. John H. Furman, who is extensively engaged in silver mining in Mexico, is at home on a visit, after an absence cf several years. Mr. McDonald Furman, Associate Editor of the Collegian, spent three or four days at home last week. He sustains his Editorial honors with considerable dignity. "Poor Farmer" goes back on his record when he tries to throw stones at "Dew." "Dew" simply endorsed your comments; and "Poor Farmer" said that he agreed with tbe Editor, so he must by implication agree with "Dew's" published opinion. Mr. Editor, instead of Dew's drying op and being no more; he arises every morning great? ly refreshed, and invigorated, acd the hotter the weather the heavier it will be. "Dew" is willing to bet bis last year's straw hat that be can do more plowing, or hoeing, or pick more cotton in one day than Poor Farmer can in two days. DEW. P. S.-On my way to the city (?) I saw where some one (fisherman I suppose) had built a fire on the bridge across Pocotaligo, very much to the daDger of burning the bridge. Lynchburg Items. LYNCHBURG, S. C., March 30, 1885. We are proud of our little town, Mr. Editor. Our three Churches are represented by true evangelical preachers of no mean intellectual worth. The eldest gentleman, Rev. P. F. Kistler, is universally popular, not only be? cause of his practical and Godly sermons, but his social qualities are rare and fascinating, j He is the very best recounter we have ever met. In the pulpit, be gives many a whole? some home-thrust, as but recently at Shilon. On tbe first Sunday in May, he means to be more special, at that place-we hope to be there ? He is the pastor of the Lynchburg M. E. Church. It is whispered that the Rev. H. ?. Garris, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this town will soon leave his ministerial duties, and make his new home at or oear Columbia. He is a minister of upright character, great zeal, and genial manoers, and is deserving of I a large field ?Yaction. We sympathize with his present congregation, who, even in antici? pation of his departure, already look like a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Dr. E. F. Darby, the gifted son of the Rev. 0. A. Darby, Principal of the Female College at Columbia, has been practicing his profes? sion in this town and its vicinity for the past six months, with universal success. He has just returned from Columbia, and represents our Capital as full of life and gaiety. Al? though the Doctor bas been doing so well in our neighborhood, we very much fear that we may lose bim if the war cloud breaks over England and Russia, since, we understand ! that he has applied for service in the English I array. W. J. McLeod has arison from ihe j ashes; bis store now looks as bright and ani- ? mated as it did before the disastrous fire, and ! we do not see any signs bf direction. He bears adversity with the same heroism he dis? played on many a battle field. W. M. Keels, in like manner, has arisen from the heavy blow dealt him by the torch, and carries a sereueandsmilingfac* to and from his crowded store. With two such energetic merchants as these, we do not apprehend any danger of starving notwithstanding we do not associate ourselves with the Sumter Agricultural As? sociation. Our enterprising yoong Druggist bas suc? ceeded in securing the left hind foot of a grave-yard rabbit, and says that he is now ready to attack Lula Hurst, confidently be? lieving that he can master the strange phe? nomenon. Prof. J. Peronneau Gibbs,, now in charge of the Lynchburg Academy, is a new comer into town, but has already won many friends. The school nuder his care is in a prosperous condition, and the patrons express a feeling of entire satisfaction. Yesterday, the Profes? sor gave a lecture to the Sunday-school and congregation of tbe M. E. Church, which was exceedingly appropriate, and was delivered in an able, eloquent and fluent manner. SAMBO. [Now brother, don't be naughty and make "flings" at the Sumter Agricultural*Associa? tion, hut come over on the 11th of April and be edified.-Ed. W $ S.] Mayesville Items. MAYESVILLE, S. C., MARCH 30, 1885. Mr. Editor: Quiet prevails. Peace and ! and harmony dwell in our midst. Business is ! dull. Farmers are all hard at work. The fertilizer wagon has disappeared. The weath? er bas reformed. The snows have gone and so have the robins. A happy couple of dusky lovers were made one flesh Sunday night by our Trial Justice. The ceremony was performed in front of his house while the congregation wasgoiog home from church. My friend, Poor Farmer, did not hit me very hard. Judging from his letter, we agree io most points, differing most as to the policy of his going to Charleston or some other city for supplies. Has Poor Farmer counted the cost of this city enterprise-the lawyer's fees, the requirement to ship one bale of cotton for each $10 or pay $1-50 for each one lacking, to pay 10 per cent, for all advances, then more j lawyer's fees to examine papers, and finally I recording page after page of the lengthy liens? It don't pay brother, it don't pay. 1 do not blame the Charleston men or lawyers either for getting pay for their supplies or their work, for that is what we all try to do, and I know from experience how hard it is to get money back when it is once out. Poor Farmer thinks the shoe pinches; but not a bit of it. That ts, in the way he thinks. There are only two things that pinch me in this world : Unto one he pave five talents, unto auother two, and to another one, and I am afraid I am one who digged in the earth and hid my talent. That is pinch No. 1, and pinch No. 2 is that my wife wants me to get up early in the morning and milk the cow, and I don't want to do it. Poor Farmer asks why the Sheriff has not s'rint me up because of letting out so many bad liens, and I answer, because I pay no rent, no clerk hire, m*ke my own fertilizers, (I am a firmer myself, and very proud am ? of it,) raise corn enough-workingfrom Mon? day morning till Saturday night, living eco? nomically, spending no money for whiskey or other unnecessary expenses, and having some good cash customers, such ns Mr. Harry Cor? bett, who sold his cotton for 101 fen's, put? ting the monev in his pocket and paving cash as he goes, and a number of others who, like him, keep their barns and meat houses on their farms and not in the West, and can hold their cotton for the highest price. And that is the way I manage to keep my doors <">pen. Mr. Editor, I fear you are getting wor: out with my lengthy letter, but out of the abun? dance of the heart tho month spcakeih. I could not resist the temptation of talking to "PoorFarmer," but weare good friends, and on the best of terms. I want to help him keep his nose from the grindstone hy inducing him to turn over anew leafand quit giving liens. Our pastor has been sick, also Mr. A. J. Bateman. Sumter Union met here Friday. Revs. J. J. Myers, M. E. Broaddus, D. C. Harden, G C. Brown and Thos. Needham were in at? tendance. Brother Broaddus threw hot shot into us sinners Sunday. Col. H. E. L. Peebles was io attendace upon tbe meeting. BUGGAN. Transfers of Eeal Estate. The following were recorded during the month of March, with the date of purchase, and Townships and Towns given separately : BISHOP VILLE TOWNSHIP. Jan. '85-Mrs. M. A. Phillips to Wm. Holmes and Frank Frier son, 400 acres, $5,000 BISHOPVILLE. March 'S5-A. Sidney Smith to O. C. Scarborough, 1 lot, $500 '85-C. L. Stuckey to R. O. Dixon, 1 lot, 250 CARTER'S CROSSING. May '81-0. C. Scarborough to Era " ma K. Carnes, 10 acres, $900 CONCORD. Nor. '83-G. Richardson, Master, to Peter R. and Julius L. Sanders, 95 acres, $125 March 'S5-J. H Terry, Trustee, to Esther L Moise, 103 acres, 500 LYNCHBURG TOWNSHIP. u -J. Anderson Lnckey to W. L. McKnight, 150 acres, $1,225 MAGNOLIA. -T. M. Smith to V. I. Hawkins, 1 lot, $25 . " '85-J. A. and Mary E. Bud din to Mrs. S. A. Boyle, 1 lot, 400 LYNCHBURG. Feb. '85-Marj R. Keels to T. F. Cole, 1 lot, " $6T MANCHESTER. Feb '85-Harriet H. Geddings to Rich. B. Barkley, - acres, $42 MAYESVILLE. March '85-Est. S. J. Mayes by J. of Probate to D. W. Chandler, 1 lot, $650 MT. CLIO. 11 '85-J. Thompson Horne to W. E. Horne, 18| acres, $100 April '66-Alfred Scarborough to N. B. Scarborough, 500 acres, 500 PRIVATEER. March '85-Thos. Ramsey by Master to R. L. Cooper, 48 acres, $300 " '85-R. L. Cooper to R. P. Monaghan, 48 acres, 341 PROVIDENCE. Jan. '85-January Du Rant to Thos. Wilder, 36 acres, $216 RAFTON CREEK. March '85-C. M. Furman to D. B. McLaurin. 600 acres, $3.600 ? '85-W. L. Sanders by Master to Hariet R. Sanders, 214 acres, 50 STA TE BURG TOWNSHIP. Oct. '84-J. W. Buckner to J. T. Jackson, 5J acres, $250 -'85-Sevilla Sumter to J. E. Ryttpuberg, 78 acres, 150 March '85-J. E. Ry t ten berg to Mrs. S. M. Di ukin?,'"8 acres, 452 Dec. '84-H. L. Pieckney, et al, to Hariott L. Pinckney, 374 acres, 2,900 Feb. '85-Sarah R. Nelson, et al, to Mary S. Nelson, 380 acres, 100 SHILOH. Oct. '71-W. C. Pigate to W. M. Kirbv. 25 acres, S75 -'69-Nelson Kirby to W. M. Kirby. 545 acres, - SPRING HILL. .-Stephen and Joe Atkinson to Elisha Brogdon, 39 acres, $100 Jan.'67-Jas. J. Corbin by Sheriff to H. H. Corbitt, 200 acres, 407 Jan. '85-John P. Baker to Sarah E. Trimnal, 40 acres, - March '85-A. Mosely by Master to A. Mosely. 100 acres, 300 " '85-A. Mosely by Master to Medora S. Smith, 32 acres, 200 SWIMMING PENS. " '85-H. Y. Du Bose to Julia A. DuBose. 251 acres, $800 SUMTER TOWNSHIP. " '85-S. Jane Webb to Hiram James, 10 acres, $150 Feb. '85-W. D. Blanding to Isaac W. Dinkins. 18 acres, 81 March '85-Matilda Montgomery to Henry Curtis, 4i acres, 90 SUMTER. Feb. 'S5-F. J. O'Connor to Hariet T. O'Connor. 1 lot, Si,000 Feb. '85-Alice J. Reardon to Duck? er & Bultman. 1 lot, 950 Nov. '84-It. M. Andrews by Sheriff to M. E. Andrews, 1 lot, 800 ? March ;S4-Catherine Moses to A. Moses; Trustee. 1 lot, 5 Ort.'68-A. J. China to L. W. Joye, 1 lot. 900 WEDGEFIELD. Dec. '84-Phoebe Joyner to Julia I. Troublefield, 1 lot, 1 Feb. '85-D. B. McLaurin to Thomas & McCutchan. 1 lot, 1,000 An Aged Relic. Dr. W. H. Martin has a finger ring with a green stone set which has a history. This stone was taken from an Egyptian mummy and was brought from Jerusalem by Wm. Preston, son of Gen. John S. Preston, and after passing through other hands came into the possession of the present owner. The stone is beetle shaped, and has engraved upon its breast a heart, a circle and a figure repre? senting a key. These are all Egyptian hiero glphics which, when translated mean, "Love is the key of life." 'Rough on Rats' clears out Rats, Mice. 15c. 'Rough on Corns,' for Corns, Bunions. 15c. Thin people. 'Wells' Health Renewer' re? stores health and vigor, curesdyspepsia,&c.$l. 'Rough on Toothace,' instant relief. 15c. Ladies who would retain freshnessand vivac? ity don't fail to try "Wells' Health Renewer.' 'Buchu-paitia.'greatkidney and uiinarycure. Flies, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, cleared out by 'Rough on Rats.' 15c. 'Rough on Coughs,' troches 15c; liquid 25c. For children, slow in development, puny and delicate, use 'Wells' Health Renewer. 'Rough on Dentist' Tooth Powder. Try it. 15c. Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia; Sexual De? bility cured by 'Wells' Health Renewer.' $1. Mother Swan's Worm Syrup, for feverish? ness, worms, constipation : tasteless. 25c. Stinging, irritation, all Kidney and Urinary cotuplaints 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 the man since using 'Wells' Health Renewer.' If you are failing, broken, worn out and nervous, use 'Wells' Health Renewer.' $1. Prevalence of Kidney complaint in America; 'Buchu-paiba1 is a quick, complete cure. $1. Seed Cotton Wanted. The undersigned desires to purchase seed cotton for exprimen tal purposes. Highest cash price paid for same delivered at his work shop. C T. MASON, Ju. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder nevor varies. A marvel of purity, strength :uid wholesomeness. More economical than ibo ordinary kinds, and can? not be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Soldonh/ in cans. ROYAL BAK? ING POWDER CO., lUb' Wall st., N. Y. More Light-More Grumbling. Several new lamp posts have been lately placed in the 4th Ward, and the citizens of that neglected portion of the town are under obligations to the Chief of Police for get? ting them. We see no reason why that Ward should be so persistently left out in the old ia the distribution of favors by the Council, but so it is. An indignant citizen of that precinct declared in our hearing last week that he did not believe five dollars had been spent in the Ward the past year, out? side of the work on Alain and Liberty Streets. Let any one ride ever thesecondor third Ward and observe the well kept streets, good pave? ments and the hundreds of young trees fresh? ly set out and then cross Main Street and compare them with the 4th Ward, and he will be surprised at the contrast. It is not fair, and the people who live there have abundant cause for dissatisfaction in this particular. DRfg mM i 0 V u BEST TONIC. ? This medicine, combining Iron with pure vegetable tonics, quickly and completely Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion? Weakness? Impure Blocd, Pialar?a, C bills and Fevers* and Neuralgia. It is an unfailing remedy for Diseases of tho Kidneys and Liver. It is invaluable for Diseases peculiar to Women, and all who lead sedentary lives. It does not injure the teeth, cause headache,or produce constipation-other 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, <fcc, it has no equal. AS* The genuine has above trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper. Take no other. iud? Mir by BROWS CHEMICAL co* BALTISOBE, BD. Estate of James Bt Branson, DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, on April 25th, 1S85, for a final discbarge as Administrator of the aforesaid Estate. JOHN J. BRUNSOX, March 24-4t Administrator Estate of Thos. J. DuBose, M. D., DECE ASED WE WILL APPLY^to the Judge of Pro bate of Sumter County on Saturday, April 18th, 1885, for a final discharge as Executors of aforesaid Estate. HENRY Y DuBOSE, T. SCOTT DnBOSE, March 17-4t Executors. LAND FOR SALE. ACnOICE FARM of Seventy-five Acres about 3 miles North of Mayesriile, ad joiuiog lands of J. H. Wilson, G. H. An, drews and others. Apply to R. D. LEE, March 17 Attorney for Owner. WAR! WAR! WAR! War now seems immiuent between RUSSIA ENGLAND, But what is more interest? ing and comes nearer home is that ALTAMONT MOSES has declared war agaiust old TOIE PRICES and is now selling goods at THE SMALLEST MARGIN ever known in the history of the people. Remember ?tis the nimble sixpence that soon runs into pounds, and in these hard times people should look at his goods before they buy, as a penny saved is a penny made. He does not offer shoddy or mean goods, but first class in quality, weight and measure. Then why not buy where you can save mo? ney ? Remember that if you take care of the cents the dol? lars will take care of them? selves. He is now receiving a Beautiful Lot of Calicos, Lawns and White Goods for Spring and Summer wear. HANDKERCHIEFS AND HOSIERY IN GREAT VARIETY. Just the LOVELIEST SUITS for the men, both }Toung and old. EMBROIDERY SILK On quills, in all colors. Just what the ladies need, and a great improvement on the old style of skeins. HAVE YOU S KEN THE 10 Cent Tin Counter ? It is having an immense run. If a friend is to be married, it is here that you can get a lovely weddin;: present, and here the yoting couple can buy their Groceries ?heap to start housekeeping. FLOUR ?4 50 per Barrel. LIGHT BROWN SUGAR IB pounds for a dollar. j GpUD COFFEE 12} cents per pound. ILive you tried our Siijrar Cured Meat ? Oli! what elegant Hains and such nice; Bacon, direct from the We.<t. Thc people are : now baying ai home as il is cheaper than I buying ir. Cliarlesion. We could go on enumerating the pond ! things, hut the Watchman ana Soulhr'on can- ' not spare any more of their valuable paper ; io him. li: Fertilizers he lins j SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO, ! CRESCENT RONE SUTKHPIIOS^ ? Il ATE. POMONA GUANO. Remember to call at ALTAMONT MOSES, X. E. Corner Main and Liberty Strecis. ? March 17 SEEDS! SEEDS! ROWS amid the billi of our ow n Sunny ; f South ; and bet ter adapted io Southern soil and latitude than anv tn the world. I make a specialty of thc BUNCOMBE CAB? BAGE, hui grow and sell lhe usual (?AR DEN AND FIELD SEEDS. Try a few of them this season, by way of comparison. Send for price list and posters. J. W. YANDI VFB, Seed Producer, Feb H-3 WeaverviHe, X. C FRESH NOTICE March 24 IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE ARRIVAL OF ONE CAR HORSES ON MARCH 9TH, 1885*, --and of ONE CAR MULES ON MARCH 20TH, 1885; AT FEED AND SALE STABLES, SUMTER, S. C? AT THE OLD STAND AGAIN ! T. C. SCAPPE TAKES PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING 5 TO HIS OLD FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY, THAT HE IS AGAIN AT HIS OLD STAND, AND Invites them to Call and See His New Stock, WHICH EMBRACES STOVES, Pumps, Wood and Willow-wares, Crockery and Queen's Ware, LAMPS, CHIMNEYS, BURNERS, . TIN AM) GRANITE IBON WARE, PAPER BUCKETS AND WASH BASINS, BATH TUBS WITH HEATING ATTACHMENT, FEATHER DUSTERS, SHOE, WHIST, STOVE, PAINT AND WHITE WASH BRUSHES. LAP BOARDS, LADIES' WORK BASKETS. CLOTHES PISS, CURRY C03IB3, HORSE BRUSHES, Pocket and Table 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 I F. I. DELORME, Agent? -DEALER IN TOILET SOAPS,. PERFUMERY, AND ALL KINDS OF Druggist's Sundries USUALLY KEPT IN A FIRST-CLASS DRUG STORE. Tobacco, Snuff and Segars, GARDEN SEEDS, &C,5 -o Pliysician's Prescriptions careful!; compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. The public will find my stock of Medicines complete, warranted genu? ine, and of the best quality. Call and see for yourselves. Slimier. S. C-, Jan. 20. CARR'S LUMBER YARD. Tbe undersigned bas on hand a large and fine assortment of lumber, comprising WELL SEASONED FLOORING, DRESSED, TONGUED AND GROOVED, A fine lot of * DRESSED CYPRESS PLANK, A large lot of Cypress Palinga trimmed and dressed, besides a large assortment of UNDRESSED PINE LUMBER Of all sizes. Anything not on hand will be promptly ordered. Feb 24_J. B. CARR. FOR SALE TWO BERKSHIRE SOWS, one year old. Inquire at this office. Feb 17 Ira THE TEMPERANCE WORKER, Removed from Columbia, S. C. A Live, Temperance Paper, Published Semi-monthly ia' SUMTER, S. C. Under thc Editorial management of Riev. H. F. CnnEiTznKR?, G.W.CT. OK J.O.G T. 0?; S. 6. Assisted by an able corps of Ediior?. The patronage and influence of all friends of Temperance is solicited. Terms only 60 cents a year. To advertisers desiring a wide circulation, it offers nu excellent medium! On business, address N. G. OSTEEN, Publisher. P^OTICT YOUR FRUIT TREES. IMPROVE AND SAVE YOVH FR?IT ! From the Weting Ravages of the Curculio j and other destructive iusecis, by using C. W. Westbrook's New Insecticide,! "VICTOBY." The great Specific Remedy for the Curculio, j Codling Moth, Borer. Canker Worm. Muck ! Aph:ules. Wooly Aphis, Ac. This remedy : IS XO HUM BUG, l t prevents the fruit troiii : dropping off, rotting, becoming knotty, wormy, Ac. Satisfaction guaranteed ii" the ! directions are followed. If the Victory tails to benefit the trees and improve life fruit ot'. nil Sons and rUsses lhe money will bererum!- I cd. Price $t> per J0O pounds ; lintier 25 ? pounds, 10 cents per pound. Full directions with each package or bag. Send descripiive . circulars. Local and Trawling Agents Want- , ed. Liberal commissions allowed. ''An j ounce of preventative is heller than a pound of ! erne." Cse the ''Victory'' in April broad- ' cast tinder the ines, Mini you will destroy ?\ i great army ol'insects and save your fi ?it and I protect your trees. Nothing hurtful in the j formula, lott quite beneficial to trees, vitres, plants and vegetation. Address C. W. ! WESTBROOK' Ur.ensboro, X. C. Late of W??o? Nurseries, Wilson, N. C: ! March 1? 3 I AN ASSORTMENT j -OF PICTURE FRAMES j -AT THE Photographic Gallery, j Photograph:; of Children a 'Specvnitu. G. IL LEWIS, Photographer. ' Dec 9 C. I. HOYT & BRO., Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, Sec., &c. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. SPORTING MATERIAL, Shells, Wads and Everything Pertain* ?og to Breech-Loading Guns. Dec ]6 ? HARD WARE. E. W. DUBAUT & SOS. STORE IN" THE GRANITE RANGE, MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE SQUARE. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, IN STOCK. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, STOVES, WAGON MATERIALS, -such as RIMS, HUBS AND SPOKES, CROCKERY AND TIN WARE. Everythiog io the line of General Hardware, kept io Stock. R. W. D?RANT & SON. Sept 23 W.H.MARTIN, DRUGGIST, (UNDER MUSIC HALL,) SUMTER, S. C. HAVING PURCHASED THE BUSINESS lately conducted by Dr. Auld, 1 will continue at the fame stand, and respectfully solicit a share of patronage from the people of the town and county. A FULL STOCK WILL B? KEPT Everything Pertaining to the Drug Business, Including Perfwnery, Toilet M Fancy (? GARDEN SEEDS, Ac. My ?tock is now being replenished witH fresh goods in the Carious departments, and it will he my aim give entire satisfaction to all ray patrons. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Wi'tl wait upon customers at any tine, day or night, and when not at the Store, can be found at the Brimson Hous-e. _.Lm 6 v _W. H. MARTTN. NOTICE. ~ T"HE UNDERSIGNED gives notice that those indebted to him by note, account or otherwise roust settle promptly. He most have money lo ?neel his bills. Jan G * T. C. SCAFFE. SPECIAL NOTICE. EPPERSONS' STABLES IS THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR NICE, CHEAP BUG8Y HARNESS -ALSO Saddles, Bridles, &c, M.;ab ?d McLOY, RIGE & CO., PROPRIETORS OF TH? OLDEST Dry Goods al Carpi M NOW EXISTING IN Charleston^ S.- ?4 Resoectfully direct the* ^tent?cr? of the PEOPLE OF SUMTE?? add titi surrounding Counties to4 their fifegfttf cent display ot DRY SOODS; CARPETS, LINDOW SHAD??, MCE C?KTAIit?, M FURNITURE DRAP?fttV -70? THE-^= SPRING OF i???t Tbe Stock Eni'braces* F/verytBmg NEW, FRESH/ ATffKCTiVi ANtr" W?A? ia every d?p?rtmerit5. McLOY, RICE & CO. sel! goods on < closer margaiD of profit tb?n ?ny other house' io tbe Southern country. They have always coodac??? a sncceWflt City and Cotntry business, .but ^ttSt?itSf^S facilities the cry ii inore! morer If inconvenient to cottle t? ?hi1rlfet3n? write to the Firm. Every facility will b? afforded for successful and Satisfactory per? chas es by mail. Samples sent and freight pfepata ott ?if retail packages over ten dollars. MK. J. P. #ITffERSP00t?y Is now in our employment and will be pleas? ed at all times to bear from his friendY ia Sumter. Respectfully,' McLOY, RICE & G& March 24_ THE HOTEL WINDSOR, 211 KING STREET. Four Doors South Academy of Shute;' CHARLESTON, 6. C. THIS well appointed Rotel was opec?d for the reception of Guests, Maren ist, by G. T. ALFORD, recently proprietor tff the "New Brighton Hotel," Sullivan's Island." The "WINDSOR" is newly furnished throughout, having Woven Wire.Spring andf Hair Matresses on all beds Fronting on* King Street, with extensive Southern expef^ ore, making All the Rooms Dry, Atry-and Pleasant. To make the "HOTEL WINDSOR," what has lone fceen wanted, a STRICTLY F AUK LY HOTEL, - . No Liquors will le sold on ike premW sss. Rates, $1.50 to ?2.00 per day-Liberaf terms made by th? week or month. G. t. ALFORD, _Manager. . GEO. LG. pi PHOTO G jfe?PS E Rf 281 KING STREET, Charleston, S. @. March 24 i r G, T. MASON, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Makes ? Specialty of ?j?-Sl?ss?'s and Spectacles. With his approved apparatus he can. accu? rately fit glasses to ?tes affected with Presby? opia, Hyperopia,. Strabismus, {croae*eyrs,t My?pia; {near-sight,! br indeed, ?ny c>frct of vision, except blindness. TV?tchesor J?w?lry R?paire? with neatness and despatch. March 24_. GRAHAM'S STABLES, REPUBMC?N-STR?ST, Arrived Mo?day, tebf??ry 2,1883; TWO CAR LOADS OT roiiilil mu -o Also, on hand, a fin? assortment BUGGIES, OF ALL STYLES AND GRAD?S; At pt ices to suit thc times. CELEBRATED Old Hickory Wagons, Manufa'ctofed by the Kentucky Wa^ofi .Manu? facturing Company, of louisville, Ky; -AI.SO TENNESSEE WAG?N& Feb 3 _W. M. GRAHAM. . WRIGHT'S HOTEL? COLUMBIA, S. C. TlflS SEW AND ELE?Ast B?tt??j with all modern improveni??'i?, is how open tor the r?c^ptipn 0/smelts. S. L. WRIGHT ? S?N,_ Mar?. Proprietors. ?pTVjnp Send six c?nts for postage 1 IllZjJj.^nri receive free, a costly l*>x of goods which will help you ?o' rno'fe fh'dn?^; rijrht away than anything e?*? in this world; All, of iiihbv sei. succ??d fro?? first hour; Th? hro.nd road to fortun? Op?ns l>?fore th? Workers, absolutely sure. At once addres*; true k Co.. August*. Mame. "LAND FOR SALE. AFARM ol ? ? 0 an esin Shiloh Township; ou \vni.i;rs ?f Lyn rhos River, PitHkrly owned by Mrs Sarah E. Trad?f; adjoin1 itt jf lnnds of ?stat? Of M?ms and others Price low, terms c.isv, title i>?rf?ct Apply to '.MOISES & LES. feb .? Artturueys at b$w;