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T UBS D?t X, APE II* S?. Entered ot the ?^OffietM Sumter, S (7.-, os Second Clos* Matter. EXAMINE YOTJ? OATES. Wc request each of oar ? J^^^rs to Jj| ?mine the address on bis p?p^ ??$ par larly to observe the date upon iii- This ?bows the time np to which the paper has been paid for. Man y of oar subscribers will thoa see that they have paid in advance; bot there are many others who will discover that the? have not. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. C. W. Davis-For Sale. H. Barby-New Buggies. Marion Sanders-Sheriff Sales. A. A. Solomons-Prices Lower. J. H. Forman-President, S-. A. A. * Altamont Moses-Insurance License. J. E. Atkins-Wheat and Feed Mills. W. H. Martin-Ice Cold Soda Water. Mrs. White 4 Miss Miller-New Millinery. Mrs. Altamont Moses-President, S. M. A. John P. Player-Guardian Est., of H. A. and D. E. Chandler. Personal. Mr. Nath is home again, fat as ever. Mrs. Lola Heiser, daughter of Mr. C. F. A. Bultman, is expect borne this week. Col. and Mrs. J. H. Earle are expected back to-morrow from their Florida trip. Mrs. Dove of Darlington is visiting Mr. J. F. W. DeLorme's family. !@KnlSusan Pierson, of Charleston is ?pend? ing some time with Mrs. W. S. Brand. Mrs. C H. DeLonne cf Dove's Depot, Dar? lington County, ts visiting the family of Mr* T. M. DeLonne and other friends in Swater. Mr. and Mrs. Dye, who have been spending some days with Capt. B. G. Pearson, have reta med to Georgia. ! Miss^Bora Bnltman/after a visit of several weeks to friends in Charleston, has returned to Sumter. 5 Dr. J. S. Hughson, Capt. W. R. Delgar," and Mr. H. Ryttenberg attended the Grand ' ? Lodge of K. bf HI in Chester last week. Capt. J. E. Atkins of jJayesville called on us yesterday. We must really go over to Mayes viUe to see what the progressive men over there like Capt. Atkins are doing. Ernest Rhame, who has been working in this office for more than a year, has been ap? pointed Out Door Clerk at the Bank. We miss Ernest from the office very much, but congratulate him upon his present appoint? ment. Mr. W. F. Cook, the clever and accommo? dating machinery agent called cn us last week. Mr. Cook should not be allowed to remain another year in the ranks among crusty bachelors. Can't some young .lady .tempt bin to forsake-siogte blessedness? " Among the number of other friends in at? tendance upon the Presbytery last week we would mention the names of Rev. W. A. Gregg; of Bishop ville and Hon. J. T. Walsh, of Marion. Mr. Walsh is a good friend-of ours, and weare always pleased to take bim bj the hand. He is brother of our accom? modating Judge of Probate. Mr. J. R. Keels who spent last Winter in Philadelphia, in attendu nee upon the law school, and who returned home last month, made ns a call yesterday. Mr. Keels expects to apply for admission at the Spring session of the Supreme Court. Our readers will notice the advertisement offering the Davis House for sale. The ioca v < tioo is -good for a boarding house, and the . ^f&J*?3?^i* valuable. Mr. J^vis^pirr^cs?S-l. mo-ring to C^riestoir^which we will ail re- 1 $ret. He lias been* citizen of Sumter for 34 . years, and possesses the respect and esteem of : ell. .>'; Farmers will notice the advertisement of C*pt. Atkins' Sour and feed mills. Have you seen all the latest novelties in all lines ? If not. ?ali at J. Ry ttenberg k Sons. The Executive : Committee of the Farmers' Association will notice the call in to-dav's issue. Mr. A. A. Solomons last week told our readers about his new goods. This week be tells bow cheap they are. We publish on our outside, Mr. R. M. Cooper's instructive Essay. It is worth read? ing and then filing away for future reference. Mr. W. M. Graham bas built a large com" modious shed to replace the one burned last February,. Mrs. White and Miss Miller wish our read crt to know of the many pretty things in their store. They ask for a cal I, feeling sore of giving satisfaction. Messrs. Hoyt k Brother always keep their ?tock of jewelry full, and complete. If yon seed any thing in their line give them a call. Jost received one - case 4-4 bleached, equal to Fruit of Loom, at 81 cents per yard, at J. Ry tten berg k Sons. Mr. Carr wishes our readers to know that be not only keeps lumber for sale, bot will take great pleasure in putting up a building for any one needing that necessary piece of for? ture. See his "Ad." We have seen several mentions of the splen? did exhibit of valuable woods, from Sumter County, at the New Orleans Exposition, lt may not be generally known that Capt. J. E. Atkins, of Mayesville, deserves the credit for getting up this choice selection. So many Exposition letters have been writ? ten that the reading public are fighting shy of them, but we publish one this week which is good enough to amply repay perusal. We are ; under obligations to Rev. W. A. Betts for his racy letter. See outside page. We noticed yesterday a very fancy sign in front of the door of one of our neighbors, which among other items of news informed the public that be bad 225 sewing machines for sale. There need be no fear of a corner io sewing machines in this town. Marble. Mr. W. P. Smith showed us some beautiful work at his Marble Yard, a few days ago. We do not believe that a nicer job can be torne? ont in the State th*n can be obtained here in Sumter from Mr. Smith. - i i taw Thanks. Last Tuesday night, the Sumter ice cream man, W. J.- Andrews, sent this office cream fer aft hands, flanked with an abundant sup fly of cake, and all bands enjoyed it. We did . not koow which most to admire the quality or quantity. The former was delicious, the latterabundant. "Andrews also furnished the cream for the Council's entertainment that sight, and this faet is conclusive evidence that he can easily meet even an extraordinary demand for this toothsome delicacy. -?- i > tm Batter! Britter ! Mrs. W. R. Delger placed as under obliga ! tiona for a package of gilt edged Jersey bot I ter, sent ns last week. And Mr. A. A. Solo mons did the same thiag yesterday. Now, if a? ?sr friend? kent fine Jerseys, and were as considerate as Mrs. Delger and Mr. Solomons, we would not care if oleomargarine was selling at $t .00 a pound. The Jail. We visited that useful institution yesterday while on the grand round and found every thing in spleodid order. Lime has been most generously used, and fences and walks, both inside and oat, are gleaming white. There are-so me six or seven prisoners all waiting for trial. They look comfortable and con? tested. Some of them no doubt tbiokiog that a jail beats a corn field all hollow. Mr. Drayton has made the prisoners do most sf the work white washing, but unfortunately two of than? (chicken thieves) sprang over the fence and escaped last week. They have not-jet been recaptured. Mr. Drayton will not be apt to pat prisoners to whitewashing again except under very close guard. Mistakes. We hare & nice, new chair and it is as easy as rolling off a log. W^en we l?It in with feet on the desk, and a pile of ex? changes to look-ow, we feel as independent ?Sjjrtramp. i?ew please^on't think, gentle reider, that we are starting out to give a guff to the dealer from whom we got the diair, for we mean to do nothing of the sort, but ^merely wish to explain the reason of ?|r numerous mistakes in last week's issue, lor instance we ga?e our friend, R. P. Mona? ghan, only 204 rotes for Warden, when he got 254. We said that Miss Janie McDowell, of Cam* den was present at the Presbytery when we meant to say Miss Jame McCurry, who was not only presentat the meeting, but expressed the intention of coming np to see ns, bat slack-a-day she forgot as. We were telling about the Strait and Nar? row path, and were made to say Straight. An item clipped from the Williamsburg Star and Herald was credited to the Record. We had-bat why go on enumerating mis? takes. But the chair is responsible for it all, for when propped back ia it we are too lazy for anything. Early Closing. "Early to bed and early to rise Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." We believe the above exquisite poem is from Poor Richard, and it reminds ns that early boars are good, not only for retiring and rising, but also for other purposes ; for in? stance, closing stores after the 1st of May. Trade is not brisk at that season, the days are long, the weather is debilitating, and no body xs burt and lots of good, both mental and physical is done by giving the army of clerks a respite from the dusty stores at an ear? ly hour. The merchants are doing it every year, and we suppose will do so again. The clerks want it badly, bnt are too modest to say so, and we, though eqaally modest, bring the matter to the notice of the clever, mer? cantile men of Sumter. Cake, Ice Cream and Lemonade. Last Tuesday night, the newly elected Town Connell ordered ice cream, lemonade and cake, by the ton, more or less, and spread a delightful free lunch in the Planter's Ware House A large crowd assembled and after partaking Iiberably of the appetizing viands, speeches were called for. Maj. Moise led off in a capital address which was hearti? ly cheered by the crowd. Altamont Moses followed io a neat little talk, and the crowd then literally hoisted Mr. Monaghan cpon the counter; but while he is a most successful merchant and a capital fellow generally? he does not claim to be an orator, so making a bow he returned thanks for the honor and subsided. Dr. Mood was next called for, but the Doctor is a very modest man and if he heard the call he gave no sign, and no speech came from the Warden who headed the ticket. Zack Walker next spoke. He gave his hearers a very conservative speech, which was doubtless endorsed by most of those who heard bim. Several others follow? ed, bat we had to leave and did not hear them. We congratulate the Council upon arrang? ing so pleasant a finale to the election. It was a great improvement upon the nsnal ser? enading frolic which generally wound up with a big drunk. It was a pleasaat occa? sion to all concerned, and we take pleasure in endorsing the first act of the new Council. _S ~A C??ver^fes> -^Who? Why, Dr. Martin. He bas invited the W. ? S. brigade down to drink Soda Water, and we are all going, but we can't afford to be extravagant and waste good Soda Water, such as the Doctor likes to give his customers, when the weather is just half way warm. We want it just sizzing bot, and then we'll go. _ _ _ Be Sure to Come. The people of Sumter are earnestly requested to turn oat to the meeting of the Memorial Association the 1st May. The purposes of this Association should not be forgotten or neglected. We owe it as a duty to our chil? dren that the memory of our fallen braves should ever burn bright in their hearts ; and as each recurring year passes, tell of their heroism aod devotion to the cause of freedom. Council. The new Council met yesterday and qual ified, assigned the various wards, and after attending to business of minor importance, adjourned. Warden Moses was chosen as In tenden t pro tem ic the absence of the In tendea t. The election of Town officers was made the special order for next Monday. Warden Moses bas the first Ward, Warden Mood the second. Warden Walker the third and War? den Monaghan the fourth. I. O. G. T. 0 Sumter Lodge will nominate officers at their meeting to-morrow night. This is the last meeting prior to the meeting of the Grand Lodge and the members are anxious to have a large and enthusiastic meeting. Let every member possible be present. ^ ?rn* - A Race. A sudden shower came up last Friday afternoon while a couple of ladies were taking their afternoon stroll, whereupon they took fright at the prospective ducking, and fled up street at break-neck speed. We always imagined that feminine toggery some? what inhibited rapid locomotion, bot a glimpse of those fleeing mir ones bas forever dispelled that illusion. They can run, and run fast-when scared. More Stealing. A horse belonging to W. E. Bronson, was stolen Saturday night from the lot in rear of Mr. Yates'. Dr. Au Id's fowl house was raid? ed a few nights ago, and we bear *of others being relieved of their feathered responsibili? ties in the same way. WTe wonder if the two escaped prisoners bad any thing to do with these frolics. Eyttenberg Bros. A copy of last week's Winston, N. C., Senli n<Z contains a lengthy and graphic description of the Spring opening of the Trade Palace of those merchant princes, Ryttenberg Bros. Their large store rooms, including the various departments of dry goods, Boot & Shoe de? partment, Notion and Millinery room, and Gents Furnishing room were thoroughly ex? plored and admired by crowds of visitors. They are not Coming. We advertised last week that the "Two John's" would be shown here this week, but we take it all back. The Company crawfished ont of their agreement and will give us the cold shoulder. Well, we suppose that we can survive our disappointment. It is said that their agent was in town last Tuesday night and looked over the audience which greeted Wilioughby Reade, and concluded that Sum? ter was a bad place to get a crowd. Depot Improvements. We notice se/veral improvements at the De? pot. The side track is nicely gravelled and the platform to the passenger office bas been extended down below the pomp, so that passengers can get off the train when it stops sit the pump, without risking the dislocation of their limbs. Both improvements will prove a convenience to the travelling public. - i i - - Willoughby Reade did not have an over? whelming bouse last Thursday evening. The evening was unfavorable awl sometimes our folks are very sensitive of the Weather. We regret the failure very much, for the affair was gotten up in the jnterest of the Library Association, which needs all the encourage? ment possible in its new efart into^ift.' Dime Reading. There will be a Dime Reading at the resi dence of Col. J. D. Graham, next Thursday evening, 23d instant. An elaborate pro gramme has been arranged and it is intended to be the grandest s access of the season. Miss Dulcie Moise, Master Graham Moses, Capt. D. J. Auld, Dr. J. S. Hugbson, Miss Annie La Far, Miss Lucia Roach, Rev. H. F. Chreitz . berg, Mis? Janie Mikell, Master Robert Delgar, Col. J. H. Earle and Mr. D. B. Anderson will furnish Recitations or Readings; while Miss E. B. Ewell, Mrs. H. J. Barby, Misses L. and A. Cooper, Mrs. McLaurin, Mr. J. L Hayns? worth, Mrs. G. U. Graham, Mr. Lucius Bult man, Mrs. Lula Heiser, Miss L. R. Thomas and Misses L. and M. Cuttino will furnish music, both instrumental and vocal. A large crowd and good time are confidently expected. Privateer Items. Notwithstanding the changeable weather cotton planting may be said to be fairly com? menced, indeed several have nearly finished. It is reported that a farmer, some miles below, on Sammy swamp, had a part of his cotton op to a stand and the frost on Tuesday morn? ing sent it back. Corn is later than usual but what is np looks well. Oats that escaped the cold are fine. Our commnnity was agreeably surprised at the marriage of our Legislator, Dr. F. M. i Beckham to Miss Alice Wilson, at the resi? dence of her father, Mr. Robert E. Wilson, near Mayesville, on last Wednesday morning. We congratulate the happy couple upon the good taste shown in their mutual selection, and extend a hearty welcome to the lovely bride. Miss Lizzie Reaves of Kershaw is visiting at Dr. Beckham's. Dr. and Mr. J. H. Furman are on a short visit to the son and daughter of the former, who are attending school in Charleston. Mr. T. J. Baker and his sister, Miss Jacque? line, paid a flying visit to Dr. Furman aud family a few days ago. Rev. B. C. Lampley preached a very earnest and instructive sermon at Bethel on Sunday, from the text; "Likewise the Spirit also helpetb oor infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maiceth intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." We are glad to learn that Mr. Lamplers wife and children are some better. They have been quite sick, but we hope are out of danger and will be all right again soon. A little child of Mr. Compton (living on Mr. Lampley's place) died of Bronchitis a few days ago. We feel folly compensated for our little self praise by getting "Poor Farmer" to tell how well he can plow. He is really the most im? portant personage on the farm. DEW. ??? - Providence Items. PROVIDENCE, April 16, 1885. Mr. Editor: Cotton planting is fairly under way. The recent frost injured the gardens to some extent. Small grain is doing well and will make a three-fourth crop. / Wheat to a small extent is planted, but as a general thing it does not pay. The fault may be with the planters, but the general opinion prevails that our soil is not adapted to its culture. It occurs to me, if it had the attention of king cotton, it would be a suc? cess. One of our wealthiest land owners says i does not pay to raise corn. The thought is absurd. Mumps prevail, to a great extent, going through entire families, embarrassing farm work considerably. Several horses and mules have died frorn^ some unknown cause in the jaj?Jbsr weeEa. Mr. H. R. Strange,, of Wedgefield, was! vfl^rxi^^#^i^T6Th^ul^ to Miss Laura, j daughter of Col. H. E. L. Peebles, of Smith? ville. In a late number of your valuable paper, your Smithville correspondent advanced the idea, "Should England go to war with Russia ber Majesty's eldest daughter (the U. S.) should Tend a helping hand to ber mammy, and will demonstrate that she is a power of the first class in every thing." The brother j sniffs the battle from afar, but let bim remem? ber that boasting is not to bim that buckleth on the sword, bot rather to bim that taketh it off. He has forgotten that this government has not gotten over the demoral? izing effects of the late war. It was remarked of a certain General in the civil strife, that he never said to his soldiers "Goon!" but in? variably shouted "Come on !" Brother, go and do likewise. There is unrest in the public mind of many nations. Grave questions relating to indi? vidual interests and national welfare, are under discussion. Our own country, happy, prosperousand free beyond all others, is involv? ed in some of these issues ; but here they should be settled by American methods and American institutions. With a free press, a sound pub? lic opinion, and constitutional ballot box, there can be no danger to any man's interest or righ ts that cannot aud will not be explained and removed. Certain it is that in such a country passion or violence sbjuld never be brought into these questions. Every mao on this soil be be a native or a foreigner, bas in his keeping the honor and welfare of a country ruled by its people. A failure of self-govern? ment here, an introduction of any element in the discussion of grievances, except those which are the outgrowth of free institutions, will cause the sun of liberty to set for our? selves and all other nations. The patriotic and wise men who founded the Republic of America, not only established constitutional liberty, but provided methods for the redress of every evil of the individual and community. Therefore it would be be a stigma on her national banner to interfere with the broils of others. As ever, VOX. [For the Watchman and Southron.] Mrs. Eugene D. Holleyman, with her two infant flowers, took the train at Mayesville, 13th instant, for her new home in the Land of Flowers. Mr. Holieyman will meet his family ! at Jacksonville snd will take them thence to Orlando. Mrs. H. has been delayed fro?^ go? ing at an earlier day on account of sickness. She has been with her sister, Mrs. J. R. Phil? lips. Mr. Holleyman is-perfectly delighted with Florida and thinks it a real Land of Flowers. May his pathway thro life be peace, prosperity and baopiness. * Lynchburg Items. LYNCHBURG, April 20, 1885. Mr. Editor: The Lynchburg Ciceronian Literary Society was re-organized last Friday night. Rev. A. M. Hassell of Newberry County, the former pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this place, paid us a flying visit since the adjournment of Presbytery, and was warmly received by his many friends. Yesterday be preached an able sermon to a large congrega? tion. His text was, in St. John, 1:9, bis subject was, "Confession, placed in the plan of Redemption." He expects to leave heie to? night. His stay bas been short, but pleasant and we all hope he will come again. The Presbyterian Church of this place is now vacant, ns its pastor, Rev. H. B. Garriss has accepted a call to another field of labor. He was pastor of this Church four years, and during that time, he bas gained many friends who will deeply mourn the loss they have sus? tained by bis leaving, Farming interests are progressing. Some of the farmers are through planting their en? tire crops of cotton, and have their hands folded waiting to see if jack frost will corns out on the scene. This cold snap that we are having is giving them some nneasiness, Oth? ers are waiting until the weather is settled. A mad dog created some excitement here last week. It bit a fine hog belonging to Mr. J. J. DuRant which is the only damage that it is known he did. It then went into the yard of Mr. J. B. Clark, who, in self defence, shot it, at the distance of four feet with a double-barrel gan, and missed it, and did not succeed in killing it until several shots were fired. No doubt Mr. Clark was excited. The general health of our community is very good, it ought to be, for we have four doctors in our midst. I must close. SAMBO. We are glad to see that "L." bas come out of winter quarters, and is ready for the Spring campaign. We are much obliged for his kind invitation to eat fish with our Bisbopville friends and will most certainly do so if thc convenient opportunity-ever occurer MayeBville Items. MAYESVILLE, S. C., APRIL 17, 1885. Mr. Editor: Fine weather for planting gardens and cotton. I visited Mr. Thomas Mayes* garden some days ago and it is fine the finest I have seen. A new public road has been located to ran from Mayesville to Magnolia, along the line of railroad. When it gets smooth from con? tinued use the traveling public will find it a great convenience. Sub-Commissioners Wil? son, Lowry and Atkins supervised the work Mayesville is continually offering induce? ments to those desiring a p learnt home. Good schools, ch arches, lands, roads, water, and last, though by no means least, the very best people in the County. So come on every body and buy a lot with a good building on it, or a lot without a building. We have both kind. I had a con versa*'on with Sheriff San? ders last week and he says he expects to bring the White Bouse here, so come quick before real estate gets too high. Mrs. Dr. Frtersoo from Lynchburg has been visiting friends in Mayesville. There are some measles in our town. "Young Farmer" is not so young as be makes out, judging from the bard licks be gives Bildad and Dew. He goes at em faster than a calf a-j umping and bits them square between the eyes. Cheer np Bildad, cheer op Dew, don't get down-hearted, bot get op and try again ; I'll staod by and say hurrah, if yoo will oot bit out in this direction. I want you to hit Yoong Farmer bard for he had the impudence to talk about our Salem Farmers. Hurrah for Salem and especially the Mayes? ville portion of it. DUGGAN. Bishopville Items. BISHOPVILLE, April 16, 1885. Mr. Editor : Cotton planting is being posh? ed with a vim-frost or no frost. Most of os have poor stands of corn, caused by early planting, frosty nights and frozen ground. On the morning of the 13th instant frost and ice were plentiful. The probability is that that the peach crop is hurt, oar hopes to the contrary notwith? standing. The oats crop proves to be not as dead as we once thought it was. Some fine oats in our section, despite the severe weather for the last four mooths. Colic among the horses, cholera with the fowls, and measles among the children, still predominate. Mr. W. A.James. Jr., lost a mole, and Mr. John Shaw a horse recently, sopposed to hare died from the effects of colic. Several of Mr. R. C. McCotcheo's children have been, and one of them still is, quite sick with measles. Mrs. Henry Scarborough has been quite ill for several weeks. May she speedily be re? stored to health, is the wish of all who koow her. Fish fries will soon be in order, as the season for catching perch is near at hand. Come op, Mr. Editor, some time the first of May, and join os in eating Lyuches River perch. I don't think there is the least dan? ger of their hurting you, as your correspon? dent has escaped dyspepsia thus far. A number of us-fish hungry-took a trip to Pee Dee River, last week, in search of the fio Dy tribe, and I am glad to say we bad better thao the osoal fisherman's luck. We ate herring, bream, perch, &c, until we were thoroughly satisfied, for that time at least. Several of os io waot of fishing poles betook ourselves to the cane brake, about three miles distant from the lake, where we were fishing, aod there found cane which for quantity and quality surpassed anythiog I ever saw before. On our way to the river from the lake, I saw come of the best land I have ever seen Texas or Mississippi lands not excepted. Why go West in search of rich land, while There are thousands of acres of as rich land as ; the SUD ever shone on, in our own State I lying i?tejor wa nt^f^Ojne^neto properly 1 cultivate it? After fensung^olTiaosriif^^t\ good things of this life for two days, we com? menced our journey homeward earjy Satur? day morning, with enough fish for oor fami? lies to eat, as long as they would keep fresh. About a mile from our camping grouod we stopped at Capt. Paul Whipple's, to look at bis fine cattle, hogs, poultry, &c. The Cap? tain, who is a Northern mau, seemed to take pleasure in showing us ?round, and telling us his mode of raising, feeding and caring for his fine cattle and bogs. He has both Jersey and Holstein cattle, euch kind about as good as 1 saw at the State Fair. He says he thinks the Holsteins equally as good milkers, and far superior to the Jerseys as beef cattle. He keeps the Berkshire and Essex bogs-both of which are very fine. In fact everything arouod him ia the shape of stock is hard to equal. Of coorse all his stock are well boos? ed, which accounts in a great measure for his success. Among other things a hage turkey pooler (weighing 40 pounds) is on hand and always ready for a fight. I kave always beeo accustomed to askiDg people to mind their dogs-but there it is, "please mind your gobbler." He will fight, and don't you forget it, if yoo ever go there. Passing throogh Darlington village, oor attention was attracted to the new Hotel and Factory building, both of which are magnifi? cent buildings, and would do credit to any city. Somebody has money over that way, as I am told no foreign capital was used ia the construction of either building. For fear som~ may think me possessed of cacotthct icrilcndi, I close. L. Smithville Items. SMITHVILLE, S. C., April 17, 1885. Mr. Editor : Io my perambulations I no tice that cotton planting is in full blast. Some are done and ready to plow coro-oseless la? bor before the 1st of May where the laod was well prepared before planting. Tbe frost bas cutdowo com,Trujh potatoes, &c, in streaks, killing down some hills and missing others. How is this? Does it go io streaks or spots? The following agents are abroad in the land : Sewing Machine, Stove, Clock and Watches and Fruit Trees, the last the greatest fraud of all, as some of us can abundantly, to our sorrow, testify. All sales are on time. W<; are getting to be known as a nation of credits. A gentleraao said the Watchman and South? ron is getting to be an agricultural journal. Is it? A severe wind storm passea over this sec? tion yesterday about sunset, blowing down fences, gardens, trees &c. It came up very suddenly. QUI VIVE. Louisa Williams, the mother of Rev. B. Lawson, died on Tuesday night, and her fanerai was preached on Thursday at the col? ored Baptist Church, by Rev. C. C. Brown. Old Maum Louisa was about eighty-five years old, aod has been long aud favorably known in Sumter and the adjacent country. In the days of slavery she was the servant of Mrs. Garden. About nine years ago, she lost ber husband, and since then bas been living with ber children. She maintained to the end a reputation for faithfulness, uprightness aod integrity, and in a good old age has gone to her grave. C. C. B. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and can? not be sold in ' ompetition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold oidy incant. ROYAL BAK? ING'POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., K. Y. The Weather. 6 A.M. 12K. 6 P.M. Ap?l 13-39 64 53 Clear. Ap'l 14-34 60 57 Clear. Ap'l 15-42 74 69 Clear. Ap'l 16-60 84 81 Cloudy afternoon. Ap'l 17-64 60 55 Cloudy-rain at night. Ap'l 18-47 53 51 Cloudy. Ap'l 19-50 71 67 Partly clear. Fine weather for work, but rather cool for tender vegetation. - - --M?M^; . . . . -~+mm~~-. Full line of Butterick's patterns for sale by J. Rettenberg ? Sons. - i . 9 i mn - The Temperance Worker, We are glad to say that this paper is boom? ing. The last issue required more than 1100 copies which found their way into every por? tion of the State. Merchants in search of a good adverting medium would do well to consider its claims. It is hardly necessary to say that its success is in a great degree owing to the earnest and indefatigable work of its editor, Rev. H. F. Chreitzberg. WOMEN Xeedlag renewet ttrtmwtk, or wko aaffer tnm Imf rad tie? ?Mailar ta their tex, skoal* try THC TONIC Thii medicine combines Iron with pure reseUble tonics, and is invaluable for Diseases peculiar to Women? and all who lead sedentary lives. It En? riches and Purifies the Blood? Stimulates the Appetite? strengthens the Muscles sud Nerves-in fact thoroughly Inri* ora t e?. Clears the complexion, and make? the akin gmooth. It does not blacken the teeth, cans? headache, or produce constipation-all ether fron medici nu do. Mas. EuzaBEXB BAIKD, Ii Farwell Are.. Milwau? kee, Wis., aays. under date of Dee. 26th. 1881: "I have used Brown's Iron Bitters, and it has been more than a doctor to me. having cured me of the weakness ladiee have in life. Also cured me of Liv? er Complaint, and uow raj complexion is clear and rood. Has been beneficial to my children." Genuine has above trade mark and crossed red linet on wrapper. Take no other. Made only by BBOWV CHEMICAL CO.,BALTIMORE, MB. LASOS' HAND BOOK-useful and attract??e. con? taining lift of prizes for recipes infonnsttun about coins, etc., ?riven away by all dealers in medicine, or maOed to any address on receipt of 3c. stamp. WAR! WAR! WAR! War now seems imminent between RUSSIA ENGLAND, But what is more interest? ing and comes nearer home is that ALTAMONT MOSES has declared war against old TIME PRICES and is now selling goods at THE SMALLEST MARGIN ^^g^erjtnown in the history of the people! - Kemember '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 6REAT VARIETY. Just the LOVELIEST SUITS for the men, both young 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 SEEN THE 10 Cent Tin Counter ? It is having an immense ron. If a friend is to be married, it is here that you can get a lovely wedding present, and here the young couple can buy their Groceries cheap to start housekeeping. FLOUR $4.50 per Barrel. LIGHT BROWN SUGAR 16 pounds for a dollar. GOOD COFFEE 12$ cents per pound. Have yon tried our Sugar Cured Meat? Oh I what elegant Hums and such nice Bacon, direct from the West. The people are now buying at home as it is cheaper than buying in Charleston. We could go on enumerating the good things, bnt the Watchman and Southron can? not spare any more of their valuable paper to him. Ir. Fertilizers he has SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO. CRESCENT BONE SUPERPHOS? PHATE. POMONA GUANO. Remember to call at ALTAMONT MOSES, N. E, Corner .Main and Libertv Streets. March 17 J. F. W . DELORMTT TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY. AND ALL KINDS OF Druggist's Sundries USUALLY KKPTIN \ FIRST-CLASS DRU? sro UK. Tobacco, Snuff and Segars, GARDEN SEEDS, &?,, Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with eau? and dispatch. The public will find my stock of j Medicines complete, warranted genii- j inc, and of the best quality. Call and Bec for yourselves. Sumter. S. C . .Ism. 20. TWO PAIRS FINE BLACK PIGS from a blooded E&rex Sow by a pure bred Berkshire Boar. Price $5.00 each or $10.00 per pair. Seven ? Berkshire and $ Essex Sow Pigs from good breeders, by same sire. Apply to E. W. DA BBS, March 31- Sumter, S. C. JUST RECEIVED, .A LOT. OF NEW AND PRETTY BUGGIES. TO ARR?VE, ID addition to thc stock oo band, I am daily expecting ONE CAR FRESH WHEAT BRAN;, ONE CAR CHOICE TIMOTHY HAY, ONE CAR FEEDING OATS. April 17 18%. SPRING. 1889. J. R??TE1B & INVITE ATTENTION TO TH??R Attractive Line of Genuine Bargains m THEIR WELL SELECTED Stock pf Spring Goods. IN DRESS GOODS, we display Some of the LATEST FRENCH NOVELTIES in Combination Suitings, also all the leading shades in Armures, Albatross Cloth, Pongees, Tricot Cloth, Henriettas and Plain and Chenille Dotted Nun's Veilings, Elegant line of white and colored Embroidered Dress Robes, Beautiful line of Summer Silks, in plain and fancy, from 50 cents up. IN WASH GOODS, we have Lawns, Muslins, Toille Du Nords, Seersuckers and Ginghams, from 5 cents per yard up. Largest line of White Goods of every description, ever shown. ! WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR MADAM DEAN'S SPINAL S?PP0RT1KG CORSETS. PRICES AS FOLLOWS : Ladies', with shoulder brace, made of fine Coutil, double stitched, $3.00 Ladies', without shoulder brace, - - - - - - 1.50 Young Ladies', with shoulder brace, ..... 2 00 Misses', 10 to 14 years, ....... 1,50 These are recommended by all the fashionable Dressmakers aod most emi? nent Physicians in the United States. Every pair warranted. Wc also still keep The Celebrated Juno, Which we have reducedto 90 cts. We add ajJ9*4ta1e^^ Best ever sojtfwr the money. Lx_Jf?rgest Line of Lace and Embroideries Ever Shown, consisting of All Over Lace, Hamburg and Swiss Embroideries, from 40 cents to $3 per yard. Towels in endless variety from 5 cents up. An elegant Damask Towel, 24x40, for 25 .cents. Our Hosiery Department? As usual, contains ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES for Children, Misses and Ladies. . Large Line of Plain and Fancy Mattings, from 15 cte. up. WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL WELL KNOWN MAKES TO OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT," ; and the prices will be found cheaper than ever. ALL SHOES WARRANTED TO GIVE SATISFACTION. , . - . We are prepared to show the Best Assorted and Nobbiest, Lane of Gents' and Youths' Clothing, and at PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Also in V ' GENTS5 FURNISHING COODS AND .HATS. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT needs no mention, as the prices and goods speak for themselves'. * Call early and make your selection, ere the stock is broken. Samples sent on application. "\~ " - J. RYTTENBERG- & SONS. JOHN R. LONDON, General Agent, Rock Hill, S. O. W. E. BR?NS?N, AGENT, SUMTE K, S. C -FOR j Steam Engines, Separators, and Saw Mills, E. VAN WINKLE & CO.'S G-ins, Feeders, Condensers, and Press, HUNTER'S CORN MILL. If -ou want nn Enjrine, Boiler, Saw Mill, Grist, Mill. Cotton Gin, Cotton Press, Thresher, Reaper, Mower, or Twine Binder, write to us and we will mail you prices and terms that caunot he beat. We also put all machinery up free of charge, and guarantee satisfaction. I have sample machinery on hand which I will he piad to show to my friends and the public geuerallv. We sell a carefully selected line nf Ginning and Harvesting Machinery, aud can put ont the best and che;ip?*st Threshing and Ginning Outfit in the Marker. All orders by mail promptly attcuded to. W. E. BRUXSON, Agent, April 7 x_Sumter, S. C, AT THE OLD STAND AGAIN ! T. C. SCAFFE, TAKES PLEASURE IN ?NNO?NCING TO HIS OLD FRIENDS AND TUE PU8L?C GENERALLY, THAT UK IS AGAIN ?'f IllS OLD ST A ND. AND . A 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 AND GRANITE IRON WARE., PAPER BUCKETS AND WASH BASINS, BATH TUBS WITH HEATING , ATTACHMENT, FEATHER DUSTERS, SHOE. WHIST. STOVE, PAINT AND WHITE WASH RKUSHES. LAP BOARDS, LADIES' WORK BASKETS, CLOTHES PINS, CURRY COMBS, HORSE RH US H ES, Pocket and Table Cutlery. Steam Eugine Fittings. Gas pipe cut and threaded from i to 2 inches. Gunsmith material on hand. Guusmitliirg done neatly ant] promptly. Sept 16" *~ TAX NOTICE. -o THE- TREASURER OF SUMTER GOUX TY'gives notice1 that his books will be open'from 'the FIRST DAY OF: MAY, 1535, to the FIRST DAY 'OF JUKE, 1385; for the collection of Tas?is for"the Fiscal year commencing November 1st. 1S84, in Sunter County. ' ' " . ? ' " ?' The following are the rates per centum of the levy : * I . For'St?fe' piii-'poe?s-five'and one-hialf mills on every dollar of the value of all taxa? ble property. 2. For" County" purposes-tiro' and one half mills oo every dollar of such'val?e. " 3. For iupport'of public schools-two mills on every dollar of sud: vftlue. ' 4. One dollar on each taxable pofl,?[to wit, between the ages of 21 and 1-0 years.} The tazes are payable in two equal; install? ments-the Srst from the fir^t :'day of| May to the Erst day of june,' !835, ?a ' second ' from the first day of October to thc thirtieth day of November, 1885. !f tte* first installment be not paid at the time Srst mentioned, a pee? alty of five per centum thereon' will bi added. The whole tax may be paid at the time the first insullmen? ls payable.; ""'" :" The Treasurer will'in per'so"n or'by ''deput/ attend at the following places and times for the collection of the ??d-tares : Manchester, Friday, May V. Privateer, Saturday, May 2. -> Lewis Chapel, Tuesday, May 5. Sh?Toh, Wednesday- May' 3,' -- '' Lynchburg, in Lynchburg Township, Thursday, May 7. Reid's Mill, Friday, May?/' Mayesvill?, Saturday, May ?. WcdgeS?ld,'Monday, May ll. ' Mechanic?ville,'Tuesday; May 12. B?sh?pv?ll?, Wednesday, May 13. Manvil?e, Thursday, May 14. Stateburg;'Monday, May 18." ' Sf. Sanders' former "Office)'in Rafton Cresb Township, Tuesday, May 1ST. - Smithville,- Wednesday, May 20. 'r*.' . Scarborough's"Store,.near Tirzah Church, Tht;r??ay, JJay'2L. ;. ... '?:x.:r . - ---r?Ni5-r?-r..... On the other,days from. May 1st to June 1st, 1835, at his office at the County Seat. -i " W. F.B.'"HAYNS WORTH, March. 3?> . Ta?asgfe^^amt?^Coiin^ McLOY, RICE & CO., ?? PROPRIETORS- OF t?S-.?tDEST ] Dry ffoofis and Carpi Hoi' - -NOW. EXISTING IN Charleston, S. C., - Respectfully direct' the attention "of the PEOPLE OF SUMTER and tbtf snrroanding Counties to their magnifi? cent display of DRY GOODS, - CARPETS, V WINDOW SHADES, ; V LACE. CURTAINS, AND FURNITURE DRAPER?, -FOB TEE SPRING- OF The Stock Embrl NEW} FRESJ^ ,7;; MCLOYTRTCBPWWT sell- goods on a closer margalo of profit than any other house in the Southern country. '.. \ ..- * "-c. r They b?ye always ' conducted .a successful City and'Country business, but with enlarged facilities the cry is more ! more ! " * ,. lt inconvenient to 'come = to '.Charleston,' write to the Fir'mr Every "facility " will* bo afforded for successful and satisfactory par-^ chases by mail. :. $ Samples ' senti ?n? freight prepaid on all retail packages over ten dollars. MR. J. D; WITHERSPOON, - .:? Is now in oiir employment and will be pleas-' ed at all times'; to hear from his friends in Sumter. -^Respectfully, McLOY, RICE & CO. March 24 .-- '. """ - . v . .C. T. .MASON, , Watchmaker and -Jewelers . Makes a Specialty of Eye-Glasses and Spectacles. With his approved apparatus he cm accu-, rately fit glasses to eyes affected with Presby- j opia. Hyperopia, Strabismus, fcrose-eyes,) ' Myopia, (near-siffht,) or -indeed, any defect of visipn, except blindness. . ^ "Watches or Jewelry Repaired with neatness find despatch. March 24 Aro voa failing, try TFELLS' HEALTH ES KEW?B, a pure, clean, wholesome ? 9 ?"or Brain. Verves. Stomach. Liver, "Ktftcjv, Lin irs. Aa Uaeqcoled Invyroraat. Curt? - Headache, Fever, Asue, Chills, . DEBILITY & WE?KNESS. Nico to take, true merit, unequaled for TORPID LIVER and Hight Sweats, Nervous Weakness, Malaria, Leanness, Sexuai Deonne. $1.00 per bot., 0 for65.C0.at VrJgzlsts. E. S. WELLS, Jersey City, X. J., UTS. mum Buchu-Paiba I?onsarkaMe Gu ros of Catarrh cf the Bladder. Inflamiaation, Irritation of kid? neys and Dia?der. Sronr or i?mvel Dis? eases of thc- Prostate Gland; Propsjcal Swclimirs, FcniaTo Ciscases. Incontin? ence of Urmo, all Disenscsoi the Genito? urinary Organs in either sex. For Un? healthy' or Unnatural Discharges use also ''Chapra's Injecf.-ion FJeur.V each ?L For SYPIiTT.fS, either coritmotod or hereditary taint, usc Chapin's Constitu? tion Bitter Svmp, $1.00 per bottle, and I Chape's Syphilitic Pills. $2.00; a^dCba I pin's Syphilitic Salvft, $1.00. 6 bottles ? bvnip. 2 of Filis, 1 Salve, bv Express on* i receipt of $10.00, or atPruz^ists. . - . E.g.WTXLy. Jersey Orv, N.-J.,- JJ. SSS