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TTJESDAY, JUNE 15. -"^v ?^Pb? jS^<???* TTa?cAwan was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in ^^jb*?^- -?he Watchman and Southron .raw has the combined circulation and rofiuejtce of both of the old papers, and is manifestly the best advertising medium in Sumter. : EDITORIAL ITEMS. Oh the floods ! From all portions of the State come the sad refrain of over . flowed bottoms, washed hill sides and devastated fields. Miss Hose Elizabeth Cleveland has written a novel-a veritable love story which ts now going through the press. Considering that the author is a con? firmed old maid, she writes most feel ' ?ogly upon the subject of love. We published last week Capt. Till? man's first letter written to the News ^ . jml Courier, in answer to the evtiiciams made opon him. We follow H up by: ?Bother to day. His letters are good and wholesome reading though we have to ??Ser with him m some things. ^ Lui wig, Kong ^f^Bavaria, vas de ; poeedlast week because of io sanity, and lri?l?jgjj|e, Prince Liatpold was made regent. Sunday, while sitting with his physician near a lake in the park of the - eastle to which he had removed, he sprang into, the water and despite the .efforts of his physician was drowned. His physician was also drowned. A bill to tax Oleomargarine has de? veloped an abnormal quantity of eloquence from our law-makers in Washington. One would think from these fervid outbursts of oratory, that the stability of the United States Gov? ernment depended upon the taxing of this oily compound, whereas it is only a matter of a few cents a pound, more or less, to the dairy men. The Carolina Spartan says that Capt. Isaacs, a railroad official, while riding a bicycle along the R. ? D. Road had a collision with a Sfty-mile-an-hour train, and was knocked fifty feet in the air, but was not seriously hurt. There is a deal of elastic toughness somewhere-in Capt. Isaacs' body, or-perhaps-in the imagination of the Spartan. There is to be an informal meeting of farmers from the two Carolinas and Georgia at an early day in Seneca City, ta arrange for an inter-State encamp? ment, in which farming interests will be the paramount topics considered, and at which the successful farmers of these States will tell of their manner of fann? ing, it may combine some of the elements of a Fdr, and may become a huge racing establishment, which, by the way, is the prominent idea in the South of an Agricultural Fair. The Colombia and Newberry road, l>y way of Lexington 1?ork and Pros? perity, seems to be a fixed fact-the corporators having met and elected Directors and a President. There is J no doubt of its need, for the present Ene from Columbia to Newberry seems to be nothing but a series of washouts, while the new line will run along a dry watershed most of its way. Spar? tan barg is eager for a connection with the new road at Newberry; and if that is done the S. and IT. road will most certainly bc bottled ap. Ulster, in North Ireland, has had a genuine, A No. 1, riot with all the ac? cessories. It is supposed that Lord Churchill's intemperate speeches in opposition to Home rule was the medi? ate, and the unfavorable vote io the House of Commons, the immediate cause of the outbreak. At any rate it was a feri?os row and was not quelled until tie police fired volleys of buck shot into the ranks of the frenzied riot? ers. Riots have also broken ont io other places, and the Emerald Isle is in a chaotic condition. We confess to some surprise in read i og of & heated attack upon Senator Brown of Georgia by Senators Hawley and. Harrison because the former used thc term 'invading army' in speaking of the yankee soldiers. Hawley thought it was a grave discourtesy to the Un'on, and Brown promply withdrew the offen? sive expression. But bless their souls, what will they have. Sherman's cut throats went burning and plundering, thieving and murdering through the States of Georgia and the Carolinas, and if not invaders what were they ? They ought to be proud of a name so deceit wht o compared with their acts. The French Government has passed a law expelling the pretenders to the throne from that country. Those princes who have been living on the ragged edge of uncertainty for the last fifteen years may now gather heart of hope, and consider themselves martyrs if nothing else. Their 'Divine Right' pretensions have afforded them but lit? tle consolation lately, for Bourbons though they be, the idea has dawned on their minds that the world now looks ?poa such claims as the veriest clap trap ; but since they are martyrs who knows what may be the outcome. As we have previously iatiaiated would be the case, Parliament will be dissolved some time about the 1st of Joly because of the adverse vote upon Cladstone's Home Rule bill. Tho voters will now have an opportunity of having their say-so upon the matter. Politics must be in a most uacertaiu state across the Atlantic when no proph? ecies have yet been made of success to either side. The know-alls are com? pletely at sea, and whether Gladstone .or Hartington is the coming mau is a ?conundrum a3 dense and dark as the identity of the man who struck "Billy "Ea&exsoW' We would much enjoy casting a vote for Gladstone, and Home Rule, for we haTo-S;feelrng reminder of being once bossed hy "furrioers" our? selves. ! THE HEALTH OF SUMTES^. There has been considerable sick? ness, mostly dysentery, in our town dur? ing the last few weeks ; and the wildest rumors have spread over the country in reference to our sanitary condition. These rumors are utterly absurd. There is no more danger of visiting Sumter or staying here, than there would be upon the High Hills of Santee. Sumter is, as she has been for years, a healthy town, and the sickness which has lately prevailed here has been equally severe throughout the county, a?d depends upon no local cause what? ever. The following dispatch to the News and Courier, is to the point ; 'There is positively no epidemic typhoid dysentery in Sumter. The ordinary dysentery found in other parts of the State is prevailing. Two deaths are reported for the week ending June 12; one, white, from dysentery, and one colored, from a chronic affection. This is given upon the authority of the chairman of the local board of health.' ATTORNEY GENERAL. Quite a number of the State papers speak encouragingly of the prospects for th? nomination of Col. Jos. H. Earle for Attorney General. We are not at all surprised at this. Col. Earle's reputa? tion as a well equipped lawyer, an eloquent speaker and a 'thoroughly honest man will keep his name to thc ! front wherever he is known. The ; State Convention can not chose a safer man, .nor one who will add more j strength to the ticket. ! SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL FUND. In the presentment of the Sumter ! Grand Jury we find the folio wi og para? graph which we would like the Watch man and Southron to explain, as it de? notes a most gratifying condition of af? fairs worthy of imitation in other coun? ties. '.The School Commissioner reports an annually increasing surplus County School fund, amounting to over ?5,000 and the pubic Schools in an improved aod pr ogressive condition. " ? How was thc ?5,000 accumu j lated ? How long are the schools kept 1 open ? How much is paid to teachers j of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, grades ? Our es I teemed co temporary will confer a favor j hy answering these questions.-Aiken Recorder. \ The above questions are easily an? swered. For the last six or eight years j the trustees io a number of the School j Districts of the County, have each year laid by a small portion of the amount placed to the credit of their Districts, until the present gratifying oondition of affairs has been attained ; and about two-fifths of the teachers' cheeks can be cashed as soon as issued. . The various boards of trustees have authority to do- this, and it is to be re? gretted that all have not done as some few io Sumter have, in this matter. If each School District in the State had reserved ten per cent of the amounts appropriated for school purposes-com? mencing in 1878-the schools would now all be running on a cash basis. The School taxes to fce collected next Fall are intended to defray the school expenses which have accrued since Nov. '85. Had this laying-op process been followed op, the above named taxes would be used to pay the school expenses for the term commencing next November ; the past year's claims hav I ing been already settled, j Another advantage, would result had this plan been adopted. The School Commissioner according to the present arrangement, has to make a division (on paper) of the school foods before they are collected, and even before the as? sessment is made, and there are any number of elemsnts of uncertainty in such a computation ; whereas were the taxes paid in advance that official would know precisely the amount to be given each District. We noticed some years ago, when better informed on school matters than at present, that in some counties when? ever any funds were left over from the past year, the Commissioners would ask for special legislation to allow the Trea? surer to carry the balance over to the coming year. We have alway? thought such, unnecessary, and our School Com? missioners in Sumter havo never hesi? tated to carry forward balances and place them to the credit of the new year. In reference to the amounts paid the different grades, the various boards of trustees exercise their own discretion. The salaries vary from ?15 to ?25, for j the most part, though some few teachers j receive ?40 or $50. In some Districts j the grade is not considered at al), so much bei og paid for the school. Our cotemporary will se.e from these latter j statements that we aro not as well or? ganized as we might be. Our school term lasts from Sour to five months, and io one District seven months. Io conclusion wo will say that the public schools of Sumter are not io as progressive a condition as the friends of education would desire. A comparison with a number of schools in other coun? ties has satisfied us that we arc not behind them, but we are not as ad? vanced as we might be. Wc do not pretend to locate the blame but it is patent to all that the public school sys? tem has but little hold on the popular heart. Wc wish we could put Sumter County forward as a proof of the wisdom of our school system, but cannot do so just yet. Maybe, that good timo is coming io .thc future. , BASS BAIiIi BETTING. We^ published a short article * last weef?$gfei-tfle dangerous increase of betting" io- connection with the base baH furore now sweeping over the State. We see in the Sunday News an editorial, upon the same subject which was. called out by the following letter from a lady to Alderman Eckel : 'Dr. A. W. Eckel-Dear Sir; I understand that you are Commissioner of Police. If so, why do you allow thia pool-selltDg on base ball ? It is rank gambling, and you knew it. My son, who used to support me, has not given me a dollar since this accursed thing has been going on. Is there no "help- for it? You, as a gentleman and one of the etty fathers, ought to stop it; and, if this is not done soon I will have the matter put in print and you as well as all connected with it. I am almost desperate as well as destitute, and at times I think that you and the rest of them get hush money, and therefore oay nothing about it. If an end don't come soon, you will hear from a woman made Destitute by Base Bail Pool selling, ' The above letter shows tho evils resulting from the habit in Charleston. Is it not possible that some in Sumter may be suffering in the same way ? The following from the News and Courier of Monday seems to point in that direction. A lad/ writing to The' News and Courier from Sumter, under date of yesterday says : 'Please allow me to thank you for your editorial in TJie Sunday News of this date against .Base Ball Gambling/ It is alarming even here. A True Bill. Senator Jos. H. Earle, of Sumter, is now spoken of as the proper man to make Attorney General ot the State at the next election. Though belonging to the youDger class of our public men, be is an experienced statesman, a pro? found lawyer and a polished gentleman, and he would do honor to the State and credit to himself should the people see proper to place him io the office of At? torney General. We don't know that Col. Earle aspires to the office in question, and for that matter we don't know that any one else does, but we do know Col. Earle himself, and hearing his name mentioned in this connection we are free to say that we believe he would make a highly satisfactory State officer. -Anderson, Journal. Smithville Items, Sumter Union, Mr. Cuttino's Death. SMITHVILLE S. C., Jane 10, 1886. Mr. Editor: It is said tbat : "Every sweet has its bitter." If so, oar farmers have been tasting the bitter ever since the "big rain," three weeks ago. That was the heaviest fall of water, at one time, I ever saw. For about fire hours it came down in perfect sheets, and away went crops, manure and land. The loss of the crops was nothing compared to the damage done to the land, which in places cannot be repaired. Since then very lit? tle has been done in the way of plowing, owing to the wetness of the land which keeps so from repeated rains. Another heavy rain in the Swift Creek section Sunday did a great deal of damage. The Warree river is on a boom, and the river fields are again under water. The crop prospect is gloomy, grass in all its glory, labor scarce and unreliable. Taken all together, our people have some of Job's troubles. Mr. Editor 1 am no prophet, but I think a change of some kind will soon take place among the planting fraternity.. I notice that they are silent on a good many things they used to talk much about, and you know a calm generally precedes a storm. But enough of this gloomy picture. Mr. John Barfield is dead. He relapsed from his sickness of last Winter, nnd died on the 3d instant. He leaves a wife and 3 little children to mourn his untimely end. The last meeting of the Sumter Union, at Mt. Olivet Church, was interesting. The officers were J. E. DuPre, Moderator ; F. P. Rogers, Clerk ; Kev. J. J. Myers, Treasurer. The discussions of che different questions were interesting, but the one relating to the claims I of Furman University, seemed to have gotten more attention. After it had beeen opened in a spirited speech by Rev. D. C. Hardin, fol? lowed by others on the same subject an essay on the same question was read by ?. A. McDowell, which carried ns back (by foot prints) to scenes familiar to many of the read? ers and writers of the patt and present age. It was obviously a select collation of its di? versified history from its birth to the present. The sermon on Sunday, by Rev. D. C. Har? din, to a crowded house was a grand one ; plain in its outline, practical in its application, I and interesting in its details. The speaker got enthused in bis subject, and carried his audience with him to the end, and this was no easy task with the thermometer nearahundred. I notice Mr. Hardin docs not use any notes in preaching. Thc collection on Sunday was given to the endowment fund of Furman Uni? versity. The next Union goes to Antioch Church. Mt. Olivet Church has called Rev. D. C. Hardin to supply them for the balance of the year. This is thechurch Rcv.JM. E. ?roaddus .supplied. In his sermon before tho Union, Mr. Hardin showed bow easily Furman Uni? versity could be endowed if thc Baptist men and women in the State would wear their old hats and bonnets for one year more and give the money it would take to buy new ones to the endowment fund, the men smiled but the ladies showed that they would not agree to any such a proposition as that by frowns, &c. Well indeed that would be too big a sacrifice for them to make for one year, even it did endow Furman University. The news of thc death of Mr. W. H. Cut tino of Sumter ha3 cast a gloom over our neighborhood. Not only his personal friends but those who knew bira slightly, feel the loss to both Church and State. Dis death is indeed a heavy loss to our County. Mr. Cuttiao occupied a high position in the progressive movements of the day and his place will be hard to fill. He was liberal with bis money, helping where needed. Thc tem? perance cause ta Sumter County has lost its brightest light. It seems that those who can do the most good are the first ones removed, while those who are nothing but myths live to a green old age. Surely death loves a shining mark. Vet wc know that the best fruits and the prettiest flowers, are the first plucked. Peace to his ashes. QUI VIVE. - ? II mmm Glenn Springs. The attention of persens wishing to visit Glenn's is directed to tbe following circular from the proprietors : The recent floods in the up-country have done such damage lo the S., U. & C. R. R. as to prevent their running on regular schedule for a time. The other Railroads have all re? sumed their regalar schedules, and passengers for? Glenn Springs will be brought from Charleston via. Agusta (making close con? nection) to Spartanhurg, and from Columbia via. Charlotte to Spartanburg for the same fare as has been charged over the Spartanburg i Union & Columbia Railroad. Yours very respectfully, SIMPSON & SIMPSON. Privateer Items. PRIVATEEB, S. C.? June 12, 1886. Again bas grim death been in our midst, striking down in the prime of life our friend Mr. R> M. Cain. Friend i from far and near assembled this evening at the family cemetery to pay the last sad tribute of respect. Con? spicuous were a large number of mourning colored people. * From the time that he entered upon the sterner duties of life, when, without excite? ment, he deliberately came out from among bis fellow cadets at the Arsenal, and took his stand for Christ, (a? event, until then tin known in the history of the school) all along through the exciting and trying days of the winter of '64 and '65; through the dark days of reconstruction and the struggle of '76, R. M. Cain tried to do his duty. In his bosom * 'throbbed a generous heart and a fixed purpose." But it is needless for me to attempt to eulo? gize his memory ; bis many friends will for? get his faults (and who bas them not?) and emulate his virtues. The sympathies of our entire community are extended to his bereaved mother, broth? ers, sisters, wife and children. There is still a great deal of sickness. Mrs. Timothy Jackson and Miss Jackson are quite ill. Our young friend, Timothy Jackson, Jr., j is at borne on a visit ; he looks as if Darling- ? , ton agrees with him. I Very little work bas been done in a week I owing to excessive rains. We were fortunate I in missing the floods that deluged the country three weeks ago, but our time came at last. However the weather bas cleared up and I hope we will bave a good season for work. DEW. The History of the Sumter Baptist ? Church. ? Br C. C. BROWN. NUMBER 18. In November, 1870, a vote was had by bal? lot as to whether there should be a change in the pastorate. This proceeding was a bad sign, and was certainly at variance with thc custom observed in our Churches. It will be a good day for Cbuicbes and pastors when the members learn to say openly to a man that be ought to seek another field, without attempting by hidden and secret movements to run him off. On the other band, it is a phenomenal fact that many pastors are blind? ed to the fact that their work lies in some other field than the one they occupy. Of course, the opposition of a few disaffected members should not move a mau, but he should certainly be sensible enough to detect the "signs of the times" in.the Church, and not oppress a people who are tired of him. About this time, an effort was made to hold a second prayer meeting on Tuesday beside the customary meeting on Friday. This practice was very short-lived, and only lasted until iq May, 1871. I have been pained in reviewing the record, to see how often committees were "continued" or asked foe "further time." In almost every instance, this means that the committees neg? lected their duties. In one case, a matter was called up, off and on, for two years, and "further time" was asked for at every meet? ing. It is a shame and disgrace that these things should have to be placed in perpetual record on the Church books. But they are there, and are continually being increased by the failure of committees to do their duty. In Jan. 1871, Bro. E. A. Edwards request? ed to bs ordained to the ministry; The Church acceded to his request, and the ordi? nation took place on Feb. 19lb. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. E. Mendenball, tbe prayer by Rev. I. Nichotes, the charge to the candidate by Rev. S. M. Richardson, presen? tation, of the Bible by Rev. W. E. Hughson, and the charge to the Church by Rev. N. Graham. July 16, 1871, "the pastor stated that he had prepared a letter of resignation, but had forgotten to bring it with bim." At the next meeting, a brother stated that "the pas? tor had handed him a letter of resignation which he had forgotten to bring with him." It appears to have been a difficult matter to get this letter before the Church. This is a fair sample, however, of the way in which Church business is often transacted. The Church, nevertheless, accepted pastor Rich? ardson's resignation, tendering to him their "best wishes for his spiritual and temporal prosperity." A committee was then appoint? ed to hunt up a successor to Bro. Richardson, and the financial committee was urged to pay up the balance due on the salary. On Sept. 24, 1871, Rev. William H. Jor? dan, of No Ca., preached, having visited thc Church by request of the committee appointed to secure a pastor. On Oct. 1st, the call of the Church was extended to Bro. Jordan with a promised salary of seven hundred dollars. Brethren Mason, Hughson and Cuttino were appointed a committee to arrange for pro? viding the salary. A list of delinquents of previous years wai prepared and urgent ap? peals were made to them to pay up, or at least give good excuses for not doiog so. Bro. Jordan accepted the call, and went to work. The salary question continued to be discussed, and finally the following resolution was passed : "That quarterly reports be here? after made to this Church of all failures to pay subscriptions, &nd if sufficient justification be not shown by defaulting members, that they be deAlt with for such defaults a3 failures in Christian duty." This was not an unwise move, but it was doutlcssa difficult one to carry to anything like a desired consumma? tion. In 1871j the ladies of the Church held a fair for the purpose of aiding in purchasing a parsonage. They met with most encouraging success, but fur some cause or other, the money was invested otherwise than in a par? sonage. In July, 1871, the Baptist State Sunday School Convention convened with the Sumter Church. Dr. Hughson was the delegate from the Church. This Convention was kept up fora few years and finally died of itself. The Church mored slowly along during 1872. In September, S. II. Harrinj?tot? re? quested permission to be allowed to preach, and thc Church granted it. It: November, the committee on salary in? formed the Church that only six hundred dollars could be raised for the ensuing year, j the pastor worked quietly on, and as late "ni ? the year as March ngrecd to labor for thc saul amount, giving the Church to understand, however, that he would feel himself free to leave in August if he saw fit to go 1o another field. A hundred and seventy dollars was then due On the salary of the previous year. The Church was certainly out of joint. Au effort was made to get thc brethren together by having the roll called at Church meetings, but this accomplished nothing and was dis? continued. In April, 1873, an invitation came from the Methodist Sunday School inviting thc Bap? tists to join with them in an anniversary cel? ebration. The invitation was accepted, and no service was held in thc Baptist Church on that day. The minutes at this juncture contain ^illc. i else than appeals to thc brethren to pay up arrearages, mixed now and then with statis ments concerning the appointments cfueW committees to bunt up funds. It is manifest that there was either very bad management or a great deal of covetousness among the mem? bers, or else their poverty was excessive. ' lu September, Bro. Jo;dau <seut a letter to the Church, declining to accept the call Tor 1874. In Oct., 1873, Bro. Jno. S. Hughson pre? sented a new plan for raising funds for the Church. The paper was quita-a long one, and need not be entered herc. Suffice it to say, the plan proved a success, and has been substantially continued to this day. In November, an effort was made to get Hr. Jordan to reconsider bis resignation. After some parleying, he agreed to continue as pas* tor, and so began his work for 1874. In June of that year, Rev. O. F. Gregory com? menced a series of meetings with the Church which were greatly blessed of God io the ad? dition of quite a number to the Chnrch. On Nov. 29th, Bro. Jordan preached his farewell sermon. On Dec. 20th, 1874, a meeting was held, Bro. Hughson presiding. Bro. Mason, from the committee on pastor, reported and "sub? mitted the name of Bro. C. C. Brown for the consideration of the Church." At this point, I think the present writer may discontinue his writings. A hundred years hence another pastor may begin where I have left off. God graciously grant that we who now live may make history worthy of record. - - n i -i Parker's Tonic kept in a home is a senti? nel to keep sickness ont. Used discreetly, it keeps the blood pure, and the stomach, lirer and kidneys in working order. Coughs and colds vanish before it. It builds up the health. No wise mother will be without it. m Go tc O'Connor's and call for patent bread. MACHINERY FOR SALE CHEAP. WE. BRUNSON is still sole agent ? for the celebrated VAN WINKLE GINS, FEEDERS AND CONDENSERS, FRICK CO. ECLIPSE ENGINES, BOILERS, SAW MILLS AND SEPARATORS, -AND JOS. HUNTER'S CORN MILLS. All of this machinery ?3 so well known for excellent qualities that words of commenda? tion are unnecessary. I also have several SECOND-HAND EN? GINES abd PRESSES on band, which I will sell low down and on terms to suit the times. I am also prepared for REPAIRING EN? GINES and BOILERS, having lately pur? chased a very fine set of Tools for that busi? ness, and all orders and work sent to me will receive prompt attention. Address W. E. BRUNSON, P. 0. Box 84, Sumter, S. C. June 15 "DEM, EX. COMMITTEE. ~ SUMTER, S. C., June ll, 1886. THE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COM? MITTEE of Sumter County is hereby called to meet at Sumter C. H. ou Monday, June the 21st, at 12 o'clock, M., at the Fire? men's Hall. By order. W. F. RHAME; June 15 Secretary. SALEM MILLS, J. E. ATKINS, PROPRIETOR, MAYESYILLE, S. 0. THE FLOUR MILLS are now in full ope? ration, and in perfect order, turning out beautiful samples of Flour. Persons hav? ing Wheat to grind will be guaranteed a good turn out. The GRIST, FEED and LUMBER MILLS are also in fine condition and in regular operation, and a supply of Grits, Meal, Feed and Lumber kept on hand. Prompt attention given to Ofders. June 15 REPORT OP THE CONDITION OF TUE NATIONAL BANK OF SUITES. At Sumter, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business, June 3, 1888. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, ?125,964 18 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 12,600 00 Doe from approved reserve agents, 10,417 66 Due from other National Banks, 976 50 Due from State Bank3 and bank? ers, 4,323 79 Real estate, furniture, and fix? tures, 1,034 00 Current expenses and taxes paid 1 40 Premiums paid, 227 50 Checks and other cash items, 348 09 Bil ls of other Banks, 240 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents, 131 84 Specie, 9,744 75 Legal tender notes, 2,633 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circu? lation,) 567 00 Total, ?169,209 71 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, S50.000 00 Surplus fund, 3,000 00 Undivided profits, 6,972 40 National Bank notes outstanding, 11,340 00 Dividends unpaid, 96 00 Individual deposits subject to check, 68,766 16 Due to other National Banks, 5,267 93 Due to State Banks and bankers, 141 47 Notes aDd Bills re-discounted, 23,625 70 Total, $169,209 71 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, T gg COUNTY OF SUMTER, j r, CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Cashier of the above named 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 12 th day of June, 1886. D. J. AULD, Notary Public. Correct-Attest: II . Il A RB Y, ) A. A. SOLOMONS, [ Directors. R. P. MONAGHAN, J June 12 X?E WANT AN ENERGETIC PERSON IN THIS VICINITY TO TAKE ORDERS FOR CREAT NATIONAL WORK! A History of Contrrwss for Thirty Years. One volume, over 700closely printed paires. Agents S?S20to $100 Per Week, awordinK to their ability. President CIrvrlHn?T,Ex-Senator.F.O.BIntnc, ?x-l*r mid ?MU HnrcN, and many others (..i.iiinicjiii DIP work. Si-R'l for t!u :r autograph letters of commendation, .wit!' our terms to AVvtits. J. A &> R. A. REID, Publishers, Providence, R.I. MARYLAND MILITARY AND NAVAL ACADEMY, Cadeli arc to be appointed from several Con? gressional Districts ot the State of S. C., aod tho?e desiring appointments are requested to make immediate application. Cadets receiv? ing appointments enter the Academy free of board. Total enrollraeut of Cadets 254, rep? resenting thirty-three Slates and two Territo? ries. Session begins July 20ih. Full infor? mation will be niven by applying to CO L. B. J. BURGESS, Supt. State of South Carolina. SUMTER COUNTY, IN Til E COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. P"l T V Walsh, E>q., Probate Judge. WU KU Ii AS, Mas. E. ANNA CUTTING, widow, of said County and State-, has made suit to meto gran*, lier Letters of ?dniin? tr:iti..!i of the S.?tiitc jind effects o: WILLIAM H. CU TH NO.'deceased Theac are therefore to cito ni?d admonish all and Singular tho kindred am* creditors of the ssid AVilliaia II. CulUuo, dee'd, lato of said County and State. lUat they bo' and appear before mc, in thc Court of Probate to bc hold at Sumter C. H., <:,n June Sl'th, NiSfi, af;?r publication hereof, at Ll o'clock in the forenoon, to ?hew cause, if any they have, why ??? said Administration sh.ou.ld not be granted. Given under my hand, this 15,'h dny of Juno, A.D.. ?3S6. - ' " T. V. WALSH, Juno lo-2t. ' Judge of Probate, NOMINATION. The undersigned respectfully present COL. W. D. SCARBOROUGH to the voters of Sumter County, as experienced and trust? worthy, and competent to represent them, and hereby nominate him for the State Sen? ate. NEIGHBORS. Confederate Stamps Wanted. LEAVE STAMP ON Original envelope. Address "G. C. S.," Box 445, Mav ll 5 Charleston, S. C. . FOR SALE. BEST QUALITY OF CORN FODDER, AND CRAB GRASS HAY, by E. W. DABBS, Privateer, S. C. "MOORE COUNTY GRIT" Thc bent Millstone in the World for Table >teal. Sample* of neal cent on application. Send for prices on Portable Corn MiUs, Upper and Under Runners and Mill? stones. We are agents for Eneine*, Boilern, Saw -Hill*, Cotton Gin?, Planers, Shafting. I'ullev?,&c., also for Roller-Mil! Outfits -which save 50to75cents for the miller in every barrel of flour he makes. Write stating what von want and tenn? yon wish to bnv on. Give references. Address, North Carolina Mill? stone Co., Parkcvrood, Moore Co.. N. C. BOOKS. SCHOOL BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS Books, Blank Books, Copy Books, Memo randnm Books, Draft Books, Receipt Book3, Note Books, Music Books. Best grade of all kinds of Writing Paper and Envelopes, Photographic, Autograph and Scrap Albums. Playing Cards in variety and Marriage Certi? ficates, at The Sumter Book Store, kept by W. G. KENNEDY, 2 Doors North of John Reids. BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS. AF?NE ASSORTMENT OF BIBLES and Testaments, in large print at Sumter Book Store, kept by W. G. KENNEDY, 2 Doors North of John Reids. HOTEL BRUNSWICK, SMITHVILLE, TS. C. Thi3 favorite resort will be open from June 1st, 1886. In addition to the attractions of previous years, dressing rooms have been erected on the sea beach for the benefit of surf bathers. No pains will be spared to promote the comfort and pleasure of guests. For further particulars, address, HOTEL BRUNSWICK, June 8. Smithville, N. C. MASTERS SALE. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF SUMTER. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS William Bogia, Plaintiff, vs. Mary A. Epperson, Defendant. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order, made in the above entitled cause and dated May 29tb, 1385, Twill sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the Town of Sum? ter, in said State, on Monday, Jilly 5th, 1886, (or day following) between the hours of ll o'clock in the forenoon and5o'clock in the afternoon, the following premises : "That lot of land with the Brick Store house located thereon inthe town and Coun-' ty of Sumter and State aforesaid bounded on the North by lot of James Barrett Trustee, East by the lot wberon the Store of George W. Reardon is situated-South by a street of said town known as Liberty Street and West by a lot of J. Cohtu Wilson." Terms of sale-Cash. Purchasers to pay for titles. JOHN s. RICHARDSON; June 8. Master. State of South Carolina, SUMTES COUNTY. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Ex Parte Elizabeth J. Stuckey-Peti? tion for Homestead. NOTICE is hereby given that Mrs. ELIZA? BETH J. STUCKEY, widow of Ed? mund Stuckey, deceased, ha3 applied to me by ber Retiiion, for an assignment of Home? stead in tbe real and personal property of said Edmund Stuckev, deceased. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Master. June 8. 1886, 4 SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions, to me directed, will be sold at Sumter C. H., on the first MONDA Y and day following in JULY next, 1886, and as many days thereafter as may be necessary, witbin tbe legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for .cash, the following property : Sixty-nine acres of Land in Sumter Town? ship, Sumter County, S. C. bounded North by lands of Estate of A. J. Moses and W. F. B. Haynsworth ; South by the track of the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Rail Road Company, Ea3t by lands of William Bogin W. F. B. Haynsworth, West by lands of Dr. J. J. Bossard and Estate of Jeptha Hendricks, levied upon and to be sold as tbe property of the Sum ter Park and Agricultural Association to satisfy the several executions of David D. Barber and Charles H. Moise against the Sumter Park and Agricultural Association. MARION SANDERS, S. S. 0. Sheriffs Office, June 8, 1886. The State of. South Carolina COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, BUCHANAN B. SEYMOUR, of said County and State, has made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and Effects of LAWRENCE SEYMOUR, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Lawrence Seymour, late of said County and State, deceased, that they bc and appear before mc, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. H. on June 23rd, 1886, next, after publication bererf, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, ibis 8tb day of June, Anno Domini. 1S86. T. V. WALSH, [L. S.J June 8. Judge of Probate. GLENN SPRINGS, SPAR TA NUUK G CO., S. C. Within two hours drive of the city of Spar tanburg, over a picturesque road. Open to Visitors, May 1 to October 15. First- Class daily Hack Linc from Sparenburg, makinggook connections icith all trains. Telephone Line in operation to Spartanburg. Daily mail. And for the convenience of Guests there is a Post Office iu the Hotel, A good livery stable at the Spring. In addiction to the Hotel proper, a large, three story building, with neatly appointed Bcd rooms, Parlors, Sitting rooms, Billiard room, Dining room, Ball room &c, there are eight Cottages with a long Piazza in the front of each Cottage, enclosing a beautiful lawn. And in addition to these, another building has just been completed with twelve large, comfortable, well ventilated rooms. A GUOD BAND has been secured for the season, and dancing cr other amuseuieuts, such as musicals, readings, theatricals, pro? gressive euchre parties, spelling bees, &c, are enjoyed every night. Board at private houses un be obtained with, I'rce access to the Spring, by paying to tlie proprietors of the Hotel a reasonable rate per week. The mineral water is unsurpassed. For lates ur board, prices of water and other particulars, address llie Proprietors. SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Gleau Springs, Spartacburg Co., S. C. Sinirk-st, M>>Ht TJarali?e, Ec??winic?l; aim Perfect in tyjy-wanton noKrnin;?lean8itrwuyfurrt\arkot. THRESHING ENGINES O,E Saw mn?, .in'1 Standar*! Implemento gen? erally. Send for illuxtratt-d catalogo. ' A. B. FARQUHAR, PCWIYMU Acdeultval Work*, YOSEi Pm, JUST R??B1V?S% -?-AT-. ?| D. J. WINM'?, A LARGE LINE OP Seersucker Coats and Vests, Black and Colored Alpaca Coats? ?ft? Vests, Mohair and Serge Coats and Vests,* Office Coats, White Vests, &c, &e? Any one needing light weight Summer Goods will ??d-it to their interest to inspect our stock before purchasing elsewhere. ? SPRING AND SUMMER S -A.T j. imnHB s so Mammoth Establishment WE LEAD ! OTHERS TRY TO IMITATE ! THE SPRING AND SUMMER HAS COMMENCED, and thV People are overwhelmed at the vast array of wonderful inducements. A Keen Foresight as to the wants of all Classes. Always Ready and willing to Exchange Goods: Maintaining Business Principles that have made us th? Live Dealers and People's Favorites. StroDgly protesting against the common practice o? trickery and deception. New Ideas crowding out the old. Equal Rights to all. Customers Pleased-Dealers wrathy. Our Low Prices will amaze and astonish y otu Friends to the Public and foes to high-priced coinp?t?tioili Fine Goods and Low Prices do the work:. We show what we advertise-we mean all we' advertise. We could give a list of bargains" as long-as the moral law, but space prevents We Show Styles that are Captivating; Enchanting:: and Fasci? nating. S?l? Agents of S?llers* Fine Shoes for Ladies, Misses and Children. For style, fit and wear they have rio equal; See om line of Ladies' and Misses' Slippers. See our line of Machine and Hand-sewed Shoes for Meilland Boys; The Celebrated $3 Douglass Shoe is the best ever so?d'foi the money anywhere. Sole agents for same. The finest line of White Goods, Laces and Embroideries ever shown here. Dress" Goods in endless variety. Our Clothing- Department is the talk of the town: All the Latest Novelties will be found there. Boys suits from ? 1.50 upwards. Large variety of Seersucker, Fancy Mohair and Alpaca Coats and Vests. Full line White Vests from 50- cents up. Nobby line of Straw and Felt Hats in ?ff new sna^efc; Gents' Furnishing Goods Department filled with all latest ?tales. 200 Doz. 4-ply Linen Collars for Men and Boys at 50c. pe* doz. Large Variety of Plain and Fancy Mattingsv Sole Agents for Butterick's Patterns; Large variety of White Dress Robes. All orders by mail will receive prompt and careful at'fentien. All bills of $10 and upwards delivered free of Express to any part of the State. J. RYTTENBERG & SONS, N. W. Cor. Main and Liberty Streets, Sumter, S. C. 1629 Arch. Street, Priilad'a, Po. A WELL TRIED TREATMENT For Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Cataii'h, Hay Fever, Headache, Debility, Rlieumatism, Neuralgia, and ail Chronic and Nervous Disorders. When 'Compound Oxygen' is inhaled, the heart bas imparted to it increased vitality. That organ sends forth the blood with more force and less wear to itself; the vital cur? rents leave on their circuit new deposits of vital force ia every cell of tissue over which they pass, and return again to the lungs for a new supply. This isa rational explanation of the greatest advance medical science bas yet made. 'The Compound Oxygen Treatment,' Drs. Starkey & Palen, No. 1529 Arch Street, Phil? adelphia, have been using for thc last sixteen years, isa scientific adjustment of theelements of Oxygen and Nitrogen magnetized, and the 3orapound is so condensed and made portable lhat it is sent all over the world. Das. STARKEY & PALEN have the liberty to refer (in proof of their standing as Physicians) to the following named well-known persons who have tried their Treatment : Hos. WILLIAM P. KELLEY, Memo er of Congress, Philadelphia. REV. VICTOR L. CONRAD, Editor Lutheran Observer, Philadelphia. REV. CHARLES W. CUSUING, Lockport, N. Y. HON. WILLIAM PENN NIXON, Editor Inter-Ocean, Chicago, 111. JUDGE JOSEPH R. FLANDERS, Temple Court, N. Y. MRS. MARY A. CATOR, Widow of late Dr. Harvey Cator, Camden,N.J. MRS. MARV A. DOUGHTY, Jamaica, Long Islnnd, New York. MRS. MARY A. LIVERMORE, Melrose,' Massachusetts. JCDGE R. S. VOORHEES, New York City. M?. FRANK SI DD A LL, Merchant, Philadelphia. MR. WILLIAM H. WHITELY, Silk Manufacturer, Darby, Philadelphia, Pa. \nd many oihers in every part of tbe ?. S. Compound Oxygen-its Mode of Action and Results,' is the title of a brochure of nearly :wo hundred pa.ges, published by Drs. Starkey & Palen, which gives to all inquirers jill information as to this remarkable cura? tive agent and a record of surprising cures in i wide range of chronic cases-many of them iftcr being abandoued to die by other physi? cians. It will be mailed free to, any address jn application. Address Drs. STARKEY & PALEN. 1529, Arch Street, Philadelpnia., Pa. nflUlLU/ui Electrio Corante. Sample free to those becomijag-agents. J?o mk, quick sales. Territory riven. _? tySatis?action jruarahteed. Address DR. SCOTT* 842 grahway* NEW VQRIU HOUSE PAINTING Iff-fest Olasa Style. IAM PREPARED TO FURNISH MATE rial of the best kind and finish np jobi ia workmanlike manner, and no money required until work is completed. Any kind of work ia the House-painting line, s neb as Walnut Graining, Oak Graining, Mapleing, Marbleizing, Wall and Fancy Painting in flat or gloss work, Graniteing, Rough-casting, Gold or Brasa. Bronzing, Stiiiiiing, and Varnishing in any shade. All jobs will be promptly dealt with. Address LEMUEL DAVIS, May 19_Sumter, S. C. NOTICE, THE LAW FIRM OF BLANDING * BLANDING is this day dissolved, by the retirement from practice of W. D. Blan? king. BLANDING & BLANDING. May 1st, 1886. Mle Lai?s at Private Sale. 102 acres, ksown as the Vinson Tract at Catchall. 50 acres, known as the Cato Tract at Catchall. 104.} acres, known as the Jame?R. McEach ern Home place in Spring Hill Township. 1 acre land with Dwelling Souse and Store at Gaillard's X Roads. Terms easy. Apply to MOISES A LEE, Jan 5. Att'ysatLaw. SPMp AND SUMMER MILLINERY. Mrs. WHITE -AND Miss MILLER INVITE the attention of the ladies general? ly, to their stock of NEW MILLINERY, Consisting of Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS AND BONNETS in great variety. FEATHERS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, 4a, in ail the new shades. ZEPHYRS AND CANVAS, ALL OF WHICH THEY OFFER AT SAT? ISFACTORY PRICES. Goods shown with pleasure. Call and examine before purchasing. April 20 Dr. CHAS. H. GREEN, Jr. RESPECTFULLY OFFERS HIS FBO fe?s?oaal services to the publia. Office at Mr. Tbos. 0. Sande?', Rafting Creek, P. CU, Hagood* S. ?> g? -v