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TUESDAY, MAY 19. JT?e Sumter Watchman vms founded inri850 and the True Southron ic ,?T$6(>: The Watchman and Southron _ffiOw has the combined circulation and s influence cf both of the old papers, and %ris manifestly the best advertising ?medium in Sumter. SDIT?R?A?L ITEMS' Peace between Russia and England is not vet assured. Russia is very per * sisteot hi her determination to have a ?ontrcFii??g iufiuence in Afghanistan and blood may be spilt ?v.?r the vexed - question yet. The Canadian Rebellion is at an end, and Riel, the leader, is a captive. He seems to. be a very poor sort of hero, treing more interested at present in prov? ing that he is not the real leader than In any other matter. Riel evidently believes that a live dog is better than a - dead Hon, and fae is perfectly willing to play the role of dog, just so he is allow? ed to live. The Illinois Legislature, which has been trying to elect a United States Sen? ator for five months, is still peggi?g away w?-I? the' usual success. Morri? son, the Democratic candidate, has "withdrawn his name, and Carter Har? rison, the Mayor of Chicago, is the 'leading candidate. Logan, on the Re? publican side, still holds his own, and will. probably be elected, though it would give us great pleasure to chron? icle his defeat. We would not care so much about a.Republican's being elect? ed if it <were any one else than Black .Jack- Keep the renegade Democrat at home. - . JHon. S. S. Cor, representative of one ? of the-New Yovk-Districts in Congress, i was appointed some weeks ago to the f foreign mission at Constantinople. We n suppose that Mr. Cox is one of the most popular men with his constituents in Congress and he has had great difficulty - in deciding what he ought to do. He. was anxious to accept the appointment in order to obtain the rest he so much needed after an* unusually long and la? borious service in Congress, but his constituents strongly opposed this ac t?on>^?4~r~-titts popular Representative d?2 not succeed in making a decision . -' i until last week, when the appointment ? won. Mr. Cox will leave for Constan-1 tioople tn a short time. j ^ ^iaefe^March,1 the body of a young | girl was found in the reservoir at Rich- . MorguesolSiFWpP was identi?ed . that of Lillian Madison, a young lady s formerly living ia an adjoining county, j Much interest was manifested in the ? poor girl's fale, and detectives began j following up every possible clew to the j j cause of the tragedy. Little by little, | circumstances pointed to the guilt of a : t young man named Oluverius, a cousin j t of the deceased and her supposed lover, j c Cluverius is now on trial and the case j ^ is of such wide-spread notoriety that it ] was very difficult to get a jury, nearly a :c week being taken up in securing one. r The evidence though strong is entirely j ( circumstantial, which is to be regretted, i ? for if the mau is guilty, banging is too ? j light a punishment for the brutal mur? derer of an unoffending, loving, girl, c whose only fault consisted in trusting j \ . the .scoundrel too far. j s About two months ago the New York j t World assummed ibo task of raising j i ?100,000, the amount needed to com- j ( plete the pedestal for the Bartholdi j ( Statue of Liberty, upon Bedlce*s Lsland, j ( in Kew York harbor, and last Saturday j it completed half its task, having ?50,- j i 000 on band with several hundreds to ! c spare. That paper has been most faith- j ' ful in its work, devoting two to four j t columns each day to its success. We j i do cot know any more decided evidence j 1 of either the stringency of money, or i the stinginess of its owners than the ' labored effort to raise this comparatively ! < small sum. There are a hundred men i f in New York city alone either one of j i whom could have given the entire j < amount without inconvenience ; there ? t ?re ten thousand who could have g:ven ! I 31,000 each, wiihout feeling it, atsd j yet we see a great paper, with a daily ? J circulation of more than ono hundred j i thousand, begging for months to raise j t this money. Is the great American j 1 people becoming too poor or too stingy j < to patronize such undertakings ? j 1 Gen. McDowell who died two weeks i ago, while in command of the military i department of California, was a corps! commander in the army of ?he Potomac ! ] during the war and commanded the i ' First Corps. He was a native of Ohio, j * born at Franklington, near Columbus, j October 15, ?818. ile was in thc i West Point class with Beauregard, ! i Hardeeand Granger. George Thoma?, j 1 Sherman, Hooker, Ganny, Ord, Sec'g- j wick, Hatleck, BraT, Pemberton ar)d ! ' Early were at the academy at the same ; time. Served with distinction in Mex- ; < ico and was aid to general Wool. Was j ( brevet major on dutv in thc war de- j< part ment when the war broke cut; j made brigadicr-geceral at thc same j ? lime McClellan was made major gen- 1 ' eral ; commanded the ?rst advance into j Virginia and occupation of Arlington ! Heights; oom ma need at first l?u'.i Hun j ' and was prominent ar second Bull Run, j 1 and in controversy with Fitz John Por- I ter and in his trial. General-McDowell ! was an uiUeer of a h:^h order of abiiifv. 1 who had a great deal of b^d luck, iii? defeat at Buii Kan made him lose favw : with the fanatics at Washington, and he : ' never stood h'^h ;u the northern minds ? afterwards. Yv'e see that the Governor of New j, Y-jrk Las j?st called an extra session of J i the Legislature to pass a Ceopis bill New York's Coastitutio^iJJ^ulVing, jusfe as ours, that the Ce o sa s shall be" taken in 1885. We are " inclined to ihink that Governor Thompson should have called an extra session of the South Carolina Legislature for the same pur? pose. It would have been economy to have done so, the amount allowed the States by the General Government be? ing greater than thc cost of the extra session, but the time has passed and now it is too late to take advantage of the offer from the United States, and the Censas will be taken all the same, though entirely at the State's expense. It is idle to suppose that members of the Legislature who regard their oaths, and who know that this thing of having a censes is a constitutional requirement, -and cue in the interests of justice as well," will allow the matter to drop un? til pressed to a successful conclu? sion. The Census ought to be" taken because the Constitution says so. It ought to be taken to insure an equita? ble division of Representatives. CHARLESTON- MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION, NO. 1. A trip to Charleston last week, to en? joy the hospitalities of Mutual Aid As? sociation, No. 1, was a pleasant occa? sion. The newspaper fraternity were under the especial care of Mr. H. H. De Leon and they can all make, affidavit that he performed his task in a most delightful manner.. TbeScheutzenplats, at which place the meeting was held, was a thronging mass cf pleasure seekers the entire day. The Governor and other invited guests did cot arrive till 1.30, when the mer? ry-making was at its highest. The band of the Irish Volunteers played on the lawn, and made music for the hun? dreds who were enjoying themselves chatting, strolling, swinging, racing, jumping or resting quietly in the pleas? ant shade. The front of the Hall was prettily draped snd "Welcome" was eospicuous in large lettering above the door. The dancing Hall, a very large room io the second story was crowded with happy souples enjoying, themselves in that at? tractive pastime, (the day was rather warm for the very affectionate relation .hip which seemed to exist among the lancers, and perspiration was abound? ing;) while target-shooting was going )u down by the river-bank. After dinner, which was a most elab jrate entertainment, speeches were a,ade :>y the Governor, Capt. Dawson, Gen. Moise and several others. A pleasant neident^was the presentation by Mayor ??'e? ?rstei4?LMutual Aid As_ iodation No. lTTf^felg^ So1* >adge to Mr. A. C. Kaufmau^wlj^ ;ood work in behalf of the Association ?as resulted in making it so strong and nflueritial an organization. Tho address of Capt. F. W. Dawson, lie event of the dav, was delivered to he assembled thousands from the front >f the Hall. Capt. Dawson, as he al? lays does, made an eloquent and deep y interesting speech. The crowd vo? ciferously called on ?he Governor, who espooded in an equally happy effort. 5en. Moise was next called on, and he nore than sustained his high reputation n that line. A beautiful silver pitcher had been ?ffered as a prize to be shot for by tho risking journalists, and it was a rare ight to see the editors banging away at he target and missing it almost uoaui nously. Mr. F. T. Morgan, of the ^bester Bulletin made a good score, but ?en. Moise, who shot for the News and' Courier carried off the prize. The day was a great success in briog ng out a large crowd of the members >f the Association and their friends. Hiere were but few visitors from outside he city though quite a number of the ip-country folks took advantage of the ow railroad rates to visit Charleston vhich was looking her prettiest. We had a pleasant ride through some >f the truck farms. The strawberry ields were literally alive with nimble ingered pickers who gather car-loads ?ach day. The potatoe fields were at heir best, while cabbages, peas, beans, fcc. &c. were in bewildering profusion. . We are under obligations to Col. T. L>. Crews for kind attentions, to Mr. Weichers, of thc Zeitung, in fact to all he newspaper fraternity, every one of tfboai were full to thc brim of thc milk >f human kindness, thereby adding nuch to the pleasure of the trip. Normal Institute. The State Board of Examiners met ast week in the office of the Superin .encent of Education, and after a long cession decided to hold the nest Normal nstitute for white teachers in Charles- j on aod for colored teachers in Aiken As to the place of meeting of the white | nrtitute there was a long discussion. ! Strong and able arguments were made j yy advocates of Charleston, Anderson ind York ville, but Charleston finally ?von. The principal of the institute will be Mr. ??. P. Archer, the supertn leot of the Charleston public schools. uOiurobia and Aiken competed for the j colored institute and Aiken won. The I =opcriRendent will be Mr. W. T. Khodt-nback, principal of the Scofield Schcol in Aiken, li:?th institutes will bi-?jn in July, but not simultaneously. The dates will be fized hereafter, and :be superintendent of education will probably soon announce the faculties. riie LeConte Pear-A Valuable Hint. A citizen rf South Georgia pent a sample of dried LeConte pears to a Jeaicr iii Ne w York, who immediately r- turned an o?der for two tons of the ^ game product, at fifty ceuts per pound, j Thc I,"(>nte pear thrives on thc Geor- j (?ia coast; and would probably do as j w. ll in many parts of South Carolina. ? We should bo glad to receive aoy par- j lienlars as to its successful cultivation | In this State.-Nacs and Courier. A Romantic Marriage. ""Miss Fannie May Witt, of the Sunny South," married Wednesday night to Mr. C. H. Trousdale, of Monroe, La. The marriage smacks of a romance. About a year ago Miss Witt visited Monroe, in the interest of the Sunny South. Sbe met Mr. Trousdale and it was a genuine case of love at first sight. When Miss Witt left Monroe, she car? ried away with her a heart which has been hers ever since, but left behind one she never wants to reclaim. Letters passed between Miss Witt and Mr. Trousdale regularly. These letters all breathed the same sentiment and as the days went by the writers grew dear? er and dearer to each other. Several months ago Mr. Trousdale visited Miss Witt at ber home and an engagement was the result, ending in the marriage last week. Miss Witt has visited Sumter several times in the interest of the Sunny South, and her acquaintances hero will be glad to know of her happy marriage. Mr. Trousdale is the editor of the Monroe, La., Bulletin, a prosperous and influential weekly. He is a young man of fine character and is destined to make a name in his native State. There was a long list of handsome presents. Fast Time to Columbia. Beginning last Sunday the Atlantic Coast Line has reduced its time between Charleston and Columbia to three and a half hours. It leaves Charleston at 7:25 ; Sumter at 9:47 and reaches Co? lumbia at 10 55. The schedule for the return trip to Charleston is the same as before. Arrangements have been made by the Atlantic Coast Line tb provide the trains running between Charleston and Columbia with diniog cars, in which passengers can get their meals without being put to the delay and inconven? ience of stopping at the meal stations en route. The dining coaches are the same buffet cars that were used some time ago on tho Charleston and Savan? nah Railway between Charleston and Jacksonville. They will be thoroughly done up and the meals will be prepared and furnished under the direction of the passenger department of the Atlan? tic Coast Line, who are also in charge of the meal stations at Wilmington and Weldon. These additions to the dispatch and comfort of the travel between Charles? ton and Columbia are said to have been instituted especially for the benefit of summer tourists going up to the moun? tains. .. Circular of Information. AIKE;*- S C., May 7, 1885. The ear "st attention of the teachers of the colored schools of this State is called to the following information re? garding the State Normal Institute for colored teachers. The undersigned having been. ap? pointed to conduct the session of the in? stitute through the month of July, takes pleasure in announcing that ho is now in correspondence with a number of prominent educators whose services io the faculty he hopes to secure. The State Board of Examiners has ^?5^y?||^he Institute held at Aiken. It is eames _ interested in the succCS ol cummer Iu-J stitutes in South Carolina, that they be fully attended by the teachers of the State. It is a recognized fact that teachers as well as others will not spend their money unless they feel that a full return is made to them for their time and ex? pense. The undersigned feels confident that sufficient inducements to all classes of teachers of this State will be offered at tho approaching session of thc Institute to make each feel that his time and money have been well spent. The earnest assistance of every advo? cate of popular education, is invoked in this cause. Teachers you must be up and doing ! your profession is progressive ! you can? not afford to stand still while the cur? rent of progress bears away from you the advanced ideas as well as the knowl? edge itself upon which your profession is founded. Aiken will give you a welcome-the Schofield Normal and Industrial School opens its doors to you and bids you come ! Respectfully, WILLIAM T. RODENBACH. Clarendon News. The Manning Academy held its an? nual pic nie last Friday. Mrs. C. M. Richardson bas been ap? pointed Post Mistress at Summerton Mr. J. F. Grantham is the first of thc Manning merchants, who were burned out by the big fire, to commence re-building. Mr. T. J. Cole has the boss oat crop of the County. Quitman Hodge, who is charged with murder committed in this County sev? er.? 1 years ago, surrendered himself last Tuesday, to the Sheriff, and is now io jail. His trial will conn? off this week, probably to day. Court commenced iu Manning yes? terday. Mr. Thos. II. Harvin informs us that ll. F. Jenkinson was seriously, if not fatally, injured last Sabbath. Ile was driving on the public road in the Cal varv neighborhood, having bis wife and child io the buggy, when the horse be? came frightened and started to ruo. .Mr. Jenkinson jumped out, or was thrown out of thc buggy, and up to yes? terday remained unconscious.-Man uivg Times loth. Barcus Richardson, the negro, who, in our last issue was spoken of as being ordered to leave thc County by the citi? zens in the sectiou where he reside!?, and who armed himself and bado defi? ance, was taken from his bouse last Tuesday and treaded to a hundred lash? es. After beim; whipped he was warn? ed to leave the County within two weeks, or punishment a little more se? vere would be meted out to him. - Ma n n i ag Tim cs. Our Champion P. P. Mr. Buyd Winchester, the new Min? ister to Switzerland, is said to bo the champion poker-playcr of Kentucky. To say that Mr, Winchester is the champion poker-player of a State almost us famous for its skill in that fascinating game as for thc quality of its whiskey is to say that lie is perfectly competent j to cope with any poker-playcr in the world, barring, of course, the military circles at Washington, and if the Swiss gentlemen ever tackle him at the cards they will probably have cause to regret that Winchester was not a good many more thau twenty miles away. Kershaw News. R?rvj?). C. Kirkley the new postmas? ter at Camden, has taken charge of the office. Last*week while little Harry, the oldest son of Mr. James Wilson was ont shooting birds his gun was acciden? tally fired and the charge passed through his left hand, tearing ont two of his fingers. Drs. Barnett and Corbett were called to and dressed the wound, and Harry is getting along as well as could be expected. S.'F. Donohue, who was arrested io Camden last Fall for passing counter? feit money, was acquitted in the U. S. Court in Charleston last week. Memorial day in Camden'was attend? ed by a large number of ladies. The men were conspicuous by their absence. Camden is.still nursing its railroad boom. ? large meeting was held last week at which *a committee consisting of E. Miller Boykin, S. B. Latham and W. D. Trantham was appointed to visit Rich mood in the interest of the Palmetto Road. Alligator bides arc becoming an arti? cle of commerce in Camden. On Saturday night last, Sheriff Haile, with a posse, crossed the river for the purpose of arresting Sidney Temple the colored man who made him? self conspicuous, on last Thursday after neoo by firing his revolver at a colored woman on Church street. As be had the reputation of being a desperate and dangerous character, the sheriff carried with bim an armed posse of four men. They soon found the location of the man's home, and after surrounding the house, the Sheriff entered and demand? ed a surrender. Instead of complying, the culprit ran off, followed by five shots, each of which only seemed to lend him greater speed. The- Sheriff supposed the man had escaped unhurt, but on Sunday evening Mr. Cary came to town and brought information that [the man was badly wounded and that he was being brought to town in a wagon. On his arrival Dr. Moore was called to exam? ine him and it was found that his whole person was filled with shot, from the crown of bis bead to his heels. Every shot fired must have taken effect on his body. There was only one bad wound, however, and that was in the upper part of his right arm near the shoulder. He will probably listen to reason the next time he is commanded to surren? der by Sheriff Haile.-Kershaw Ga zette. - i i i i mm Darlington News. Florence is talking of having a steam laundry. Memorial Day in Florence was well attended by ladies and children. Where were the men ? , Mumps are prevailing in Florence, also straw hats. ' 'A nice young man, of undoubted in . tegrity and social standing, moderately well off, desires the acquaintance of a bright, smart, pretty young lady with a view to matrimony. Address, R. M., c?re Florence Times." That nice young man desoives a spanking. Memorial services at Darlington C. H , were deeply interesting, The ad? dress was delivered Esq. Jolumbia Seminary. . The following aro the new officers of tue Columbia Theological Seminary : President, Hon. James Hempbill ; sec? retary, Rev. J. B. Mack, D. D : treas? urer, T. A. McCreery, Esq ; librarian, Rev. J. L. Girardeau, D. D. Rev. Dr. C. C. Hersman, president of Westmin? ster College, Mo., was elected Perkins professor, and Mr. Geerhardus Voss, provisional professor of Biblical litera? ture. Providence Items.- Bishopville News. PROVIDENCE, May 12, 1885. Nr. Editor: Cotton hoeing is in order, and Cu Sie rs in great demand. Crop Pros? pects are very good and the farmers are in fine spirits. It is strange that so maoy of our young mea prefer a city life with small pay. If they should once become accustomed to country air and freedom, they could not be induced to exchange. Messrs. Williamson and McEachern haTe returned from the big show and give glowing accounts of what they saw. They feel fully compensated for the trouble and expense of the trip. . Mr. L. A. Dixon bas a child very ill with pneumonia. Three indictments have been issued for col? ored parties-one for tampering with Uncle Sam's mail, one for carryiog concealed weap? ons, and the last for pilfering. Mr. C. L. Williamson had bis store room and mill honse broken into and some goods stolen. One Henry Bracy is thought to be the thief. Ke bas skipped, giving leg bail, to parts unknown. The Bishopville farmers are to the front as usual. Dr. Stuckey and Messr3 W.H. and R. 0. Dixon have magnificent corn crops. Progress is written in large capitals in that locality. Its farmers not only teach science in farming, hut reduce it to practice. Thc Methodist Sunday School, of which Mrs. Dixon ii Superintendent, will celebrate Children's Day on the 29th instant, and will adjourn to meet next day at the Springs near the river, with refreshments, and it will iiea pleasant day for the little ones as well as those a little older. Your company would be very acceptable. Your correspondent listened to an instruc? tive lecture by Mr. H.A. James, Superin? tendant of the Baptist Sunday School. Rev. Mr Petty is the minister at that Church. The village has a neat boarding bouse. The proprietor, Mr. D. Durant, is an agreea? ble gentleman, and makes his guests feel at home. Mr. Walter Durant has returned from Florida, where he has been in business for some time. He speaks highly of the Land of Flowers, but we opine that even Florida roses j s have thorns and the clouds are not all made up of silver lining-in fact more th rns ihan roses, more cloud? limn linnig. VOX. Our Exchanges. Thc Southern World, published at Atlanta. Ga , has been bought by Jas. P. Harrison the enterprising publisher of the Southern Culti? vator. The Southern World is a good paper, and at the low price of $1 a year ought to have a large circulation. Peterson's Magazine for June comes to us, a paragon of beauty, ahead of all others. The principal steel engraving aioue is almost worth the subscription price. "No oilier magazine," AS WC often Hear said, "bas such steel engravings." A charming story, by Frank Lee Benedict, illustrates this pretty j r picture. The colored steel fashion plate is y also unusually brilliant even for ''Peterson." Most of the other Illustrations-some fifty in number-are devoted to the fashions, to pat? terns in embroidery, etc. The ''Story of ! { Louisiana Pine Lands''-one of rare merit- j ? is rinislied in this number. Bul all the stories j \ aud novelets in "Peterson," as is well known, [ j are exceptionally good. Now is a good time . to subscribe: fora uew volume begins with ! x the July number, when those who do not j j wish back numbers C:in commence. Sped- I mens arc sent gratis, if written for, to persons i wishing to get up clubs. Terms $2.00 per j year. Address Charles J. PMersou, 306 j Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. I Hagood Items. HAGOOD, S. G. May 13, 1885. Mt. Editor : As I scarcely ever see any items of news from this section of the county in your valuable columns, I thought I would pen you a few lines to let your readers know that we are still in the "land of the living." Cotton planting is over with us, and "chop? ping out" going vigorously on. Good stands are reported, but it is found that the cool nights will cause a great deal to die. The prospect for a corn crop is very encouraging. Oats are just "so-so," not more than a half crop will be made. The country is filled with agents of every description. They have glib tongues and car? ry every thiag before them. Several complaints have been made about the irregularity of the Rembert and Smith? ville mail. The route established last July makes Hagcod the distributing office. I am eatisfied the fault is not with Mr. W. M. Le? noir, our efficient Postmaster, for a more prompt and accommodating man can not be found in the State. I agree with your cor? respondents when they say that "Uncle Sam" made a great mistake when the old route from Snmter was discontinued. Doubtless Mr. Lenoir thinks so too, for the mail gives him a great deal of trouble and the government not a cent for his services. There are two stores in the city (?) of Ha? good. One owned by Mr. J. M. Hearon, the other by Mr. J. L. Sanders. They do an im? mense business in the fall and winter months. Hog cholera bas made its appearance in this neighborhood. Mr. S.H.Sanders has lost several head. Chicken cholera is also raging to an alarming extent. The base ball fever is about to be revived again. A meeting of the Game Cock Club has been called for next Saturday evening, the 16th instant. Why can't the young men, not only from the town of Sumter, but every section of the County ; get up a club? I can see no reason why at least a dozen clubs could'nt be gotten up in the County. A series of games could then be arranged which would doubtless be the source of a great deal of amusement during the dull summer months. I understand the ladies of Sumter made a beautiful flag several years ago, and offered it as a trophy to the Champion Club of the Coun? ty. Only two clubs contended for it-the Palmetto's of Sumter, and the Game Cocks of Rafting Creek. After a hard fought battle the Game Cocks were victorious, but some how or other they never got possession of it. I suppose it is still in possession of some one in Sumter. If it is, the Game Cocks still claim it until it is wrested from them. GAME COCK-. fWe give Game Cock a most cordial wel? come. "Do it again" just as often as possible. -ED.] Lynchburg Items. LYNCHBURG, S. C., May 9, 1885. Mr. Editor : Now that pic nics are in sea? son, please permit me to preface these items with an allusion to one which we bad the pleasure of attending yesterday, the 8th in? stant, at a most beautiful spot adorning the ban ks of Lynches River. The location and scenery of the place itself appeared as a token of what the enjoyment of the day would be, being carpeted with green intermingled with sweet violets which shone forth beneath the leafy bowers of huge trees that shaded the place and made it appear as lovely as eyes and heart could wish. Soon after the sun had risen, the rumbling of vehicles bound for the chosen place was heard. The most attractive one that I notic? ed was a wagon drawn by fleet steeds and filled to :he utmost with ladies, gentlei ?ad rations. rt^^~lhrl?j af^Dl?hapoj crowd could ofifXe compared to angelic sweetness. > The place^yag reacbed in due time, but to jur surprise we found the river rising rapidly ind we at once concluded that as to the fish fry, the j:g was up The fishermen were sorely hurt by the disappointment, but the ethers bore it with a calm and contented spirit. I tkink that at least two of the dis ippointed, who enjoy a good meal as well as [ enjoy seeing them eat it, were in for a solid iinner under any circumstances; and this act was revealed by one of them who in [rawing his handkerchief from his pocket ac adentaliy let fall two spoons. At "first they ooked like weapons deadly to life, but of rourse they orrty meant death to rations. The ?Iber who was in deep meditation upon the tnticipated deligbie of dinner, quickly stepped brward and politely asked, "will you please end me one of tho^e spoons." Now to din? ier, which wassetia profuse abundance upon | i long line of table cfoihs formed in the shape i if a capital Z. After a blessing by Dr. A. J. Frierson ihe party partook of the feast, vhich consisted of almost every thing the tppetite could desire. Dinner over; tl?e merry ?arty seated themselves in buggies and chairs >y the side of the river, and after a few ho?trs >assed in pleasant chatting with the ladies, 'rof. J. P. Gibbes entertained the party with :boice selections of sentimental and humorous )ieces from bis Scrap Book. This contribu ed much to the enjoyment of the occasion, hough the sentimental pieces did not seem to akeso well with the young ladies, who whis leringly remarked one to the other, that "we vould much rather bear those sweet senti? ments from a gentleman more privately," so rue to nature was the Professor's rendering. Thus ended the pic nie at Lynches River, md we turned our faces homewards with nany sweet recollections. The boys and girls though were not yet sat sfied with the day's fun and extended it into he small hours of the night-converting the itaid and prim interior of the Lynchburg \cademy into a bower of beauty and love. We have had fine rains the past few days, vhich were much needed in this section. Cot? on was getting up slowly until after the re ?nt rains. Some of the farmers complain of ioor stands. Corn crops are doing well, more ittention being paid to that crop than here ofore. The oat crop is not so good as last rear. It is quite small, though beginning to lead out. Mr. D. P. Frierson of this place, who lately ittended a course of lectures in Materia Medica md Pharmacy at the Medical College of charleston, and now doing business for Dr. ?V. {}. Martin, is at home on a visit. Success iwaits him wherever he may go. Courteous, ntelligent, well-informed and energetic, he :annot fail. Miss Lizzie Lee, from Charleston, is also risking friends here. She brings with her he grace and sweet manners of the denizens >f the "City by the Sea." Our young, but skillful and successful ?bysician, .who bas seriously thought of join ng the English Array as Surgeon, lately rroughta wonderful cure in a case of cholera Qorbns. He made use of the following pre? emption : [We regret that our correspondent did not vrite the prescription which follows, more [fetinctly. And as weare not sure of its cording we omit it and thus avoid a suit for lander with our young medical friend at lynchburg.-ED. W. $S.~\ Mr. R. F. Keels has recently bought a two lorse corn and cotton cultivator tbat docs his york to perfection. He says that it has more ense and activity about it, when it comes in ont?ct with a root or stomp than the ordi iary plowman. Mr. Keels is one of our best ?Innlers, and it is with much pleasure that I orig rut ii Ute him in securing such machinery k3 will assist him in his successful vocation. ZEB. FORJALE. MILK COWS, Always on hand. II. R. THOMAS, May 19 rn_Wedgefield, S. C. Snfflter BUIMM_& Loan Association. \TOTICE IS BEREBY GIVEN THAT A [\| meeting of the Subscribers to the Capt? ?t Stock of the "Sumter Building and Loan Association" will beheld in Music '.'allon iVednesduv, May 27th, instant, at S o'ciock >. M. A full attendance of the Subscribers is ear lestly requested as busines of importance will >e transacted. W. I>. BL ANDING. "J W..R DELGAR. j D. JAMES WINN. }Incorporators. WM. H. CUTTING, j WM. YEADON. j REPORT OP THE CONDITION OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF SUTER. At Sumter, in the State of South Carolina, at the cl?3e of business, Maj 6, ?885. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, S67,140 29 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 12,600 00 Due from approved reserve agents, 2,918 35 Due from other National Banks, 477 05 Due from State Banks and bank? ers, 2,240 S3 Real estate, furniture, and fix? tures, 1,102 35 Current expenses and taxes paid, 45 80 Premiums paid, 200 00 Checks and o^ther cash items, 57 46 Bills of other Banks, 355 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and pennies, 124 10 Specie, 15,961 15 Legal tender notes, 2,829 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circu? lation,) - 565 00 Total, $106,615 88 LIABILITIES. = 1 Capital stock paid in, $50,000 00 Surplus fund, 5?0 00 Undivided profits, 4,252 70 National Bank notes outstanding, 11,300 00 Individual deposits subject to check, 39}850 53 Due to other National Banks, 407 06 Dae to State Banks and bankers, 305 59 Total, $106;615 88 STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, T COU.VTY OP SUMTER, J I, CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Cashier of the above-Damed bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of May, 1885. D. J. AULD, Notary Public. Correct-Attest : A. A. SOLOMONS, } M. G. RYTTENBERG, ^ Directors. R. D. LEE, J Mav 19 STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. AMEETING of the Stockholders of the Sumter Park and Agricultural Associ? ation, for the purpose of liquidating the debts of the Companv, will be held at Secretary's Office on MONDAY, 1st JUNE, at 1? M. By order of Board of Directors. CHAS. H. MOISE, May 19-2_Sec. and Treas. WHITE FOR i?MPLES OF GEO. H. C. NEAL ti SON, Baltimore & Holllday Street?, _BALTIMORE, MP> SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions, to me directed, will be sold at Sumter C. H., on the first MONDAY and day following in JUNE next, 1885, and as many day? thereafter as may be necessary, within the legal boars of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following property : All that piece, parcel or lot of Land, situate io the County of Sumter and State aforesaid, cor bining One Hundred and Three Acres, (103) bounded as follows : On the North by land of J. J. Durant, East by landofThos. D. Foxwortb, South by land of E. J. Good? man, and West by land of Arjh^fTgr-?t?ff?l^-f dy, levied on asthe^?jo^frty of C. Boyle, ! Ad^tffstrit?lT^nder ; Execution of D. C. luggins against the said C. Boyle, Adminis? trator. All that lot of Land containing one-fourth of an acre more or less, in the village of Mag? nolia, Sumter County, adjoining lands of the W. C. & A. Railroad Company, lands now or formerly of Estates of C. Boyle, George Mey? ers and Mrs. Eugenia McIntosh, levied upon as the property of John M. Miller, under Ex? ecution of L?rick & Lowrance, against T. N. Griffin"and John M. Miller. MARION SANDERS, S. S. C. Sheriffs OfSce,.May 8, 1885. ATKINS' MILLS, Mayesville, S. C. THE UNDERSIGNED will have his WHEAT MILL in operation by the 20tb of May. It is one of STRAUB'S QUEEN OP THE SOUTH, and has FRENCH BURR STONES of thc finest quality. His FEED MILL* is in splendid condition. It turns out the best of feed, directly from the unshucked ear, thoroughly grinding and mixing the shuck, corn and cob, and thereby adding at least 25 per cent, to the feeding value of the corn. Patronage solicited and satisfaction guar? anteed. J. E. ATKINS, April 21_Mayesville, S. C. 1ST lil 1V1ILLIN ER Y. Mrs. WHITE -AND Miss MILLER WOULD INVITE the attention of their friends and the ladies generally, to their stock of SPRIXG AATD STOMER MILLINERY, Consisting of Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS AND BONNETS ic great variety. FEATHERS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, Ac, in all the new shades. ZEPHYR, CANVAS, EMBROIDERY SILK. . Give us a cali before purchasing. April 21 O'CONNOR'S BAKERY BOOMING-. The undersigned informs his friends and pat? rons that he has RE-OPENED H[S BAKERY, and is now located in the STORE ADJOINING B. J. BARNETT'S, where he will keep a FULL AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of everr article to be found in A FIRST GLASS BAKERY. He will make a specialty of FRUITS, CONFECTIONERY AND FANCY GROCERIES. He is in daily receipt of fxesh goods. A continuance of past favors is respectfully solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. F. J. O'CONNOR. April 14 SPECIAL NOTICE. EPPERSONS' STABLES IS THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR NICE, CHEAP BUGGY HARNESS -ALSO Saddles, Bridles, &c. .March 10 Of SUMTER COUNTY, SUMTER, S. C., May 9, 18S5. The Board of County Commissioners, here? by give notice that the PUBLIC HIGHWAYS of thc County must be KEPT OPEN as the law directs, (20 feet in width) except roads leading to Charleston, Georgetown, Camden, Hamburg or Cheraw to be kept open THIRTY" FEET in width. Any parties plowing in said distances in Public Highways, or in any way obstructing said Highways will be duly prosecuted. By order of Board. T. V. WALSH, May 12, 21. Clerk. D. J. WINN, -DEALER IN Clothing, Piece Goods, Hats, Gloves and Gents' Famish? ing Goods and Underwear, Main Streets Sumter* S. C. I am selling tbe CELEBRATED WEED SEWING MACHINES as follows: Plain Table, 1 Drawer and Cover, $20 Cash. $22, One-half Cash, balacea October 1st. Drop-leaf, 2 Drawers and Cover, $23 Cash. $25, One-half Cash, balance October 1st. THE IMPROVED LONG- ARM HARTFORD, tbe Best Sewing Mach?a ever yet offered, at equally reduced rates and liberal terms. All oar maenTces are warranted in every respect and satisfaction guaranteed in every purchase. Having ?o agents canvassing tbe country at heavy expense, consequently we can save you from ten to fifteen dollars by purchasing from us. We have our usual Stock of CLOTHING, G?NTS' FURNISHING GOODS,- HATS, NECK WEAR AND PIECE GOODS, and will be pleased at all?times to serve our friends and the public generajly. May 12,1885. 3D. ,T. WINN. 1 A. SOLOMONS. Last week I announced that I had in store one of the Finest and Prettiest STOCKS OF GOODS eyer shown in Sumter. l.s.L:.-,:-.-' ? . . * - " _"...- 7. 7 .. ? I now inform the pub? lic that PRICES ARE LOWER tiiBij ever before offered. Stock C?mplete in every department. Call and examine. --BARGAINS are here for all who come. A. SOLOMONS April 21 J. B. CARR, NEXT DOOR NORTH OF MONAGHAN'S, Main Street, Sumter, S. .C. OFFERS A CHOICE STOCK, EMBRACING DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES, BOOTS AND SHOES, NOTIONS, CANNED GOODS, TIN-WARE, WOODEN-WARE, &c, &cM &C. All of which will be sold at the same low prices, that have made this store popular with cash buyers. The patronage of the public is invtited, J, B. CARR. A. J. CHINA 5 DEALER IN Drugs, Medicines and C nemicals. FINK TOILET SOAPS, ??AIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES7. PERFUMERS AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, Ac, Ac PAINTS, OILS, TARNISHES AFD DYE STUFFS, GLASS, PUTTY, ?c. Price's Orean BaWng Powder, Which for purity, strength and healthfulness stands alone. Kev Patent Star Lamp, Giving a light equal to 3 or 4 ordinary lamps and is perfectly safe. Knickerbocker Shoulder Braces, For ladies and gents. Easily adjusted and worn with comfort. Full supply of Fresh Garden Seeds. April 9_ LAND FOR SALE. ACHOICE FARM of Seventy-five Acres about 3 miles North of Mayesville, ad joining lands of J. H. Wilson, G. H. An, drews and others. Apply to R. D. LEE, March 17 Attorney for Owner. d. I. HOYT & BRO, Matches, Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, ?ec., 6cc. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. SPORTING MATERIAL, Shells, Wads and Everything Perta?* iog to Breech-Loading GUM. Dec 16 ; $