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TUESDAY. JULY 6." Entered al th? Post Office at Sumter, S. G. * as. Second Class Matter. : : CTAirmE YOTJB DATES. . - .<c- >~--^_-o - ^We request each of our subscribers to ex - ?mice the address on his paper, and particu? larlyto observe the date upon it. This date '?hows the time np' to which the paper has ^ *beett*ipaidvfor. Manyxrf our subscribers will --thu see'that the j bare paid in advance; but there are many otbers who will discover ^^i they nave not. ; KKW ADVKBTISBM KNTS. . "Hobbs Jt Short-Woman. .." Tarran t's Se? tier Aperient. Burnbam's Standard Turbine. Sumter Democratic Club-Meeting. 'ir ^Privateer Democratic <3Iub-Meeting. ' Commercial College, Lexington, Ky. -r fetate Wm. H. Cutt ino-Notice to Debtors -?nd Creditors. Personal. Hiss Lou Pate is convalescing. Miss Mamie Stehle, is home again from .ptkooh _Mr. C. ?eiaer, of Baltimore, is visiting bis "Mr. E. Pollock, of Columbia, ls visiting ; in Sumter. and Mw. W. H. Pate have gone to visit in North Carolina. . Hon. R. Dozier, ot Georgetown, is in Sum* \ ~ "^Dr?^ M. Dinkins bas returned from bis Summerton trip. v-M?;~ J." Theo?. - Solomons, of Troy, Abbe Tille Oonnty, is visiting ber father and mother. -Mr. B.C. DeEorme left this morning for Cleon Springs. Mr E. Stehle has returned from his trip to Vasbington, Ga,, and Troy, S. C., where be tisited friends. * Master Isadore Sulzbacber, of Florence, is visiting bis grandmother, Mrs. Caroline ^Schwerin. - Xr>S. A- Nettles, of the Clarendon Enter r yrise, made us a sociable visit last week? which we enjoyed. J 'I Miss Sarah Scaffe is still very ai, but there - Streeomc indications of improvement in her ~ condition. - J Mr.J. Frank Pate, left for Heoderaonville, 'N.C this morning and will spend the sum ? : f?|iw.: .1 . ^jitVWis.Smith, Postmaster of Smithville, xaade.us an appreciative visit yesterday. He ?was accompanied with ?basket of fine pears Urbich were almost as welcome as friend Sm ito. ^.^ Ji hB&rvQmtotr of the clerks are taking " ^t?r summer vacation, and country cousins - may look for an invasion from the the town Soys. ?. -;; . ; The Cooniy Commissioners met yesterday. . ? ~" We congratulate Mr. H. B, Thomas on the ? i success of his farmers1 meeting. "j r - - Mrs. Weioorne J. Andrews sends ns the Infest cabbage we have seen this season. The Master made but one sale yesterday. Sale day came near being a failure. Our debating club has been open for some ' 3?P>e, but we have really been too busy to re? port any of its proceedings. The debate this ^isrortting, thongh, -was on a subject of so much importance that we most giveit a passing no? tice. - 1 'The Brain" was discussed, the rela? tive value of a large and small brain, of coarse and fine-tissue, of the various formations; and f. the subject thoroughly elaborated. Tbeques " tion was unanimously decided in the afSrma _^trre. 3S? ?a . . - > ' lit, mm Fair Grounds Sold. ;The Sheriff eoTd the Fair Grounds yester * *day for $45 00. They were bid ia hy the at? torney for the plaintiffs. - Base Ball? i ?5 ^TbeSnmterClub played in Columbia yes f^ie&xj, making a score of 4 to 3 in favor of Sumter. "They" will-also play to-day. - ? School House Burnt. The Sumter High School building was burned last Sunday night. The fire was evi-. dently incendiary. 0 Th?4thT .'-Tba celebration in Sumter was confined to a limited area. The colored Fire Companies made an effort in that line, bat Jupiter Plu? gins pot in his veto, and, the result was a par? tial milure. ^ - Surrendered Himself. John Rem bert the negro implicated in the Bishop v^e murder, surrendered to Mr. G. H? barrett,last Friday and be was brought to Sasatar, and ts now in jail. He claims that ne acted ia atlf-defeoee. . .. Bains. ?t Bain storms more or less ' severe, have pre? vailed over every section of the County, the past week, and- the farming outlook is blue indeed. Barry- corn is made, but late corn and the cotton are suffering much from want of work. ~ Storm. The Jor?V-3. section suffered from an eun? easily beary rain fall and blow on Sunday. Corn was blown about, trees broken down and work retarded by the Immense rain fall. We hear that Mr. Win. Singleton had a barn .blown down. - Sumter's Health. ;-Weare glad to repeat our statement of last week as to the improved condition of the /^health of the town. A-far as our informa? tion extends dysentery has disappear? ed, and our country friends need have no fears in visiting the town. Indeed we think toe town healthier than the country. Kew Candidates. Mr. J. T. Wilder has made his bow before / the Sumter Democrats to-day. He is a prac - tieal teacher, and is a candidate for the office Of School Commissi oner. The ''voters of Salem" present Mr. Isaac W. Bradley as a suitable candidate for the office of School Commissioner. His many ftienoi-FiU take pleaT?? ia working and voting for him. Maj. Marion Moise is nomlT^ ^ a can" i?dits -for the Legislature. Msj, M?is? ias boss eminently efficient in the various ox5ces -. of trust already fi Hed by him, and we believe | .wiB make a good legislator. ?? ' 'o+?-^mmn^m ^ . Beligxons. There will be service at the Church of the ?Holy Comforter next Sunday evening. .* ITbe Union Service at the Presbyterian JGbnrchiast Sunday evening was a partial latter* on the part of the congregation, thanks ' to the weather. Not to be outdone, however, Bev. Gi C. Brown gave the faithful few a fifteen minutes lecture. The 8. It. I. Prize Prill. The priae drill comes off to-night in the Magic Hall? After the drill four prizes will be awarded, Messrs Marion Moise, P. G. Bowman and H. F. Wilson will present the first three, while the fourth-a tin cup-will be presented by P. B. Anderson, Esq., to the poorest drilled man. Tie drill begina at 8 o'clock, and tbepnblic ; jura invited to attend. * Hara, yon tried O'Conow'* nateat bread? It if fine. . The Smiter High School. When it was announced a year ago that High School for boys was going to be estai lished in Sumter, the announcement wi bailed with delight by our entire community But later on when it was made known thi Messrs. A. C. and L. W. Dick would oe tfc principals of this Institution, it was then thi our citizens had good reasons for feelin elated. For the ancestral worth of these get tlemen was of itself a guarantee to our peo pl that any undertaking that might be starte by them was sure to be a success. In addi tion to this it was known that the Messrs Dick were among the highest graduates c one of the finest Institutions in the South Therefore it was not surprising that our citi sens congratulated each other when thei school advertisement appeared in the Watch utan and Southron last year. The ability and reputation of the Messrs Dick were such that the first day on wbicl the Sumter High School opened, young mei and boys not only from this and surrounding Counties, but from some of the Counties of thi npper portion of the State, came and askec for admittance within the walls of this I cs ti tatton. From the start the pup i te of the Sonstei High School were lectured npon the import ance of learning thoroughly what was giver them to be learned. And in order to eJec tively effect this the scholars were required tc stand monthly examinations, both wriitec and oral, a report of which was immediately forwarded to the patrons of the school. Thor ooghness in everything that is taught ii therefore the presiding principle of the Sum? ter High School. The patrons of the Sumter High School can rest assured that when their boys have finish ed their course at this institution, they will leave there not only with a good practical business education but with a well trained mind-a fortune of itself to any man. Inquests. We have, through the courtesy of Trial JQS tice, D. E. Durant, read the evidence given at the Coroner's inquest held over the body o? John White who was shot near Bishopville, the night of June 24th, The evidence was de? cidedly uncertain, each witness seeming to be anxious to impress npon the jury the fact that he or she knew nothing about the murder. However, John Kember; has acknowledged the killing, which he claims was in self-de? fense. " The jury found the following verdict: "That the said John White came to his death bj a gan shot woand entering the neck about one inch below the left ear and entering the spinal marrow, the ball ranging np and down, causing instant death, and we believe that John Rembert, about ll o'clock P. M., 24 Jane, 1886, did shoot and kill John White, and that Venus White, his wife, was accessory to the killing." In the case of David Rembert who died aa was supposed from eating poisoned apples, the Jory find this as their verdict : "The said David Rembert came to bis death from causes unknown to this Jury." The Hafting Creek Bridge. The Bridge over Ratting Creek of which complaint was made some weeks back was not complete at the time our criticism was writ? ten. It has since that time had side rails put on, and the flooring fastened ; and a gentle? man from that neighborhood assures ns it is a fair job for the price paid. Our first infor? mant, however was perfectly justifiable in finding fault, for the bridge at that time was in a most unsatisfactory condition. There aro several objections to it yet, though the con? tractor is not responsible for them, -^???^??^aifci Dogs vs. Cotton. One of our subscribers tells ut that he ex? pects to make more clear money this year from bis crop of dogs than from his crop of cotton. He expects to realize thirty dollars from one litter which be is anticipating at an early day, all of which he considers net profit. We believe in diversifying our industries, and while the dog, is a nuisance, still if people will have them, we are glad for our friends to make money by the trade. Chit Chat from the Centenary. Rev. A. W. Moore, editor of the Centenary, was in town last week, and gave as a pleas? ant call. Bio. Moore ;~ as usual, bubbling over with enthusiasm for the pride of his heart, the 'Centenary, and he made a success? ful campaign in Sumter, carrying away 36 names with $t paid opposite each. He will have this to say in his Chit Chat in the July number of his paper : "Wefeel almost at home in Sumter-our daughter, Daisy, Mrs. May Moore Durant, having elected Bishopv?lle, S. C., to be her borne; and we, the'madame and I, having served the Bisbopville congregation two years in the pastorate. And yet we were not pre? pared for that almost unanimous subscription to the Centenary, which we received from its good citizens in the happy day we spent there. We attribute our good fortune to the fact, that our much valued correspondent, Chas. H. Moise, "an Israelite indeed," is a resident of the town. Senator Earle, for ex? ample, whom we nominate for Attorney-Gen? eral upon the State ticket, meeting us on the street good humoredly, and impulsively said : "That's an admirable paper of yours, Mrs. Earle reads it to me with delight." Mrs. Jervey {we take it for granted that it is with theJervey House as it is with "our house," that the madame is the better part,) smil? ingly said : "Of coarse Mr. Jervey will con? tinue bis subscription, for I do so much ad? mire the writings of Miss Orchard." ( "How modest these women are.") Mr, Jervey who is a natural born betel man, continued I (That's the way we do.) We are really glad that we didnt stay in his epicurean establishment but one day, for ss we expect in a few days to begin the can? vass of Ker r.ocky, Tennessee,- Arkansas, Mis? souri, Texas, Mexico, &c., we don't want to start handicapped with dyspepsia, from having eaten too mnch. . And then there is the furniture man, J. D. Craig, and bia appreciative workmen, black and white. We made a trade on the spot for "The Hammock Chair ;" we just thought how much the madame and the children would enjoy it, and did we think of our own longi? tudinal comfort, dropping in now and then from oar "weary wanderings," (Miss Orch? ard) in the "United States and Canada." "The Poor Man's Chair"-make a larder order, Bro. Craig, for our name is "Legion." And what shall we say of Rev. R. P. Franks, a wit and a theologian, sparkling spontaneously with bumor, and as soend in theology as a dollar. We accused him of having gotten a fresh supply of religion, he was so bright, and so cheerful. And then there was Tradewell and Roach and Stubbs, saying things about the Centenary that even our modesty forbids us to print. Also we bad ten minutes with Curtiss, of he Curtie Carriage Manufacturing Co.-the ionnecticni. Yanipy and we want 'em multi >liea-and he said, aS we were leaving: 'Success attend you, my brother." And five minutes with tbs p?earant-faccd [iowry of the Lumber Mill. And three min? ?tes with D. James Wran-, of the Sumter Factory, and several minutes with the opera? tes. But the event of the day was the meeting in the Town Hall in the evening, called to sus? tain the Sumter delegation, the Senator and Members of the House io recommending to the Governor, Col. James D. Graham for Clerk jf tbe Court. The best citizens of Sumter assembled in :he Hall : and the meeting was marked by ?ood taste, good feeling, and an enthusiasm hat reminded us of the grand days of '76. The speech of the evening was that of the 3on. R. D. Lee, a Member of the House. Its jobie sentiments, and telling facts were ap? plauded to tbeecso. Col. Graham was triumphantly sustained. The great force of toe meeting was the narked absence of the retaliatory, vindictive spirit. We congratulate Col- Graham, and we con? gratula tr the citizens of good Sumter town. _.?_ The Farmers Meeting. The call of committeeman, H. R. Thomas, for a meeting last Saturday resulted in bring? ing together a large number of Sumter Coun? ty farmers. The Court House, in which the meeting assembled, was comfortably filled. Mr. H. R. Thomas called the meeting to order, and explained its purposes in a strong speech. We will gire it to our readers in full in our next issue, not having space for it this week. In conclusion, he called upon the meeting to decide whether or not it would go into an organization. Capt. D'. E. Keels moved that the farmers of Sumter County organize, and this motion was discussed by Pr. E. J. Rembert and Capt. E. M. Cpoper. Col. J. H. Earle, who was present, was called on for his views, and in iesponse he gave the convention a practi? cal speech, advising organization, but warn? ing the fanners against men who would use this movement to further their political ends. His remarks were received with hearty appro? bation. The motion to organize was then unanimously adopted, and Mr. H. R. Thomas was chosen permanent Chairman, and Capt. E. M. Cooper Secretary. The following resolution, by Mr. J. A. Rbame, was adopted : Whereas, we the farmers-of Sumter County are in mass meeting assembled ; be it re? solved : 1. That the farmers be requested and in? structed to organize a farmers' club in each townships 2. That we select a committee of six to? day ; that this committee appointa committee of three men in each township to make this request and carry ont the instructions. 3. That this committee so eelected be authorized and empowered to call a conven? tion of the farmers, to be composed of dele? gates from each club, and to determine and fix the number of delegates to be sent from each club to said convention. In accordance with thia resolution the following farmers were appointed to secure a thorough organization of the farming inter? ests of the County ; Messrs. B. P.Kelly, W. D. Sarborough, J. A. Rhame, H. M. Reames, E. W. Dabbs and J. E. Wilsons H. R. Thomas' name was added to the committee. Mr. J. E. Wilson then offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : Whereas, it has come to the ears of this meeting that in the opinion of some the or? ganization of farmers throughout the State is antagonistic to the Democratic party; therefore be it resolved : 1. That the ; Dem ocra tic party has in the past proved itself worthy of 'our confidenc? and that we are now in full accord with the said party. 2. That itis the sense of this meeti og that the organization of farmers in this State is for their mutual benefit and improvement, and the promotion of agriculture generally, and that it has no political significance. ' Dr. E. J. Rembert offered the following : Whereas, at the request of his Excellency Governor Hugh S. Thompson, it has been committed to our Senator and Representatives to recommend a fit and proper person to fill the position of clerk of the court for Sumter County, made vacant by the death of the lamented Cuttino ; and, whereas, Col. Jas. D. Graham has been unanimously recommended by our delegation as a fit and proper person ; and, whereas, it has been charged that Col. graham ?3 unfit to bold any office of honor lot trust ; and, whereas, Governor Thompson -has placed said charges in the hands of our ;-Senator and Representatives in order that the ^sense pf the people may be taken concerning them ; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Ag? ricultural Association in convention assem? bled, heartily endorse Col. Graham a* emi? nently fit for the position to which he has been recommended, and that we regard him as a man of the highest honor, aud that his appointment will be universally gratifying. This was adopted with unanimous enthusi? asm and the meeting adjourned. The committe appointed to nominate town? ship committees, report the following names for the purpose specified in Mr. Wilson's resol ntions: Bishopville-A. C. Durant, J. L. Parrott, W. A. James, Jr, Carters Crossing-H. G. Shaw, W. K. Crosswell, J. E. McCutchen. Concord-Dr. W. J. Pringle, B. T. Wil? liams, J. J. Brimson. Lynchburg-J. A. Rhame, Jos. E. ?Wilson, L. C. Mills. Maysville-W. D. Rhodes, W. A. Cooper, J. E. Atkins. Manchester-T. B. Owens, T. H. Osteen, F. J- Graham. Middleton-B. P. Kelly, J. M. Mosely, E. J. Goodman. Mt. Clio-R. M. Cooper, A. A. Brearly, J. J. Muldrow. Privateer-W. O. Cain, Whit. G. Wells, E. W. Dabbs. Providence-L. R. Jennings, J. Edwin Rembert, R. W..Jenkins. Rafting Creek-T. 0. Sanders, Dr. E. J. Rembert, Jas. H. McLeod. Stateburg-Geo. M. Sanders, DeSaussure ?Boll, W. J. Atkinson, Jr. Shilo-E. Chandler, W. D. Hinds, B. F. McLeod. Spring Hill-H. H. Evans, C. L. William? son, Jas. M. Ross. Swimming Pens-A. S. Brown, E. H. Hol? man, Jas. E. Rembert, Jr. Sumter-H, M. Reames, R. M. Pitts, W. C. Broughton. We are requested by the committee to urge the importance of prompt action by the sub? committees. It is especially desired that they organize and send a statement-containing the officers and number of members to the secre? tary of the ?Committee, Mr. H. R. Thomas, prior to the 26th of. July (the day of the County Democratic Convention.) The committee adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock, on the 26tb, at which time it will issue a call for a County Convention, to be composed of delegates from each club, for the purpose of electing del?gales to the State Convention to be held in Columbia, next November, The A. M. E. District School. By request we attended the closing exami? nation of the above named school, last Wednesday; and was well pleased with what wc saw and heard. J. C. Whittaker is the principal, and judg? ing from the condition of the school he ha3 been most faithful in his work. The school is under the control of thc A. M. E. Church in this District, and opened nine months ago in the midst of discourage? ments. Bj* pluck and perseverance it con? tinued through the term, and closes after having achieved a most commendable measure of success. Principal Whittaker bas had charge only 3 mouths, but iu that time be has increased the school and greatly improved its eiliciency. Earh mouth since February, bas 3een an en? larged roll. There were 35 present at thc ex? amination, and 41 on the roll. The branches taught and on which the pupils were examined are, Reading Writing, Grammar, Geography, History, Spelling, Algebra and Hygiene: and judging from those parts of the examination we heard, the teaching was thorough and painstaking. We understand that there is some prospect of this school receiving financial aid in the North. We hope it will, and thereby have thc means of giving amore complete educa? tion io those who sufficiently desire it to make an effort on their own behatf. This first step of the colored people here to help themselves in acquiring an education is noteworthy and deserves commendation. The Big Oak Bishopville has a land mark as widely and as well known as any in the State-Thc Big Oak. Who that has passed through that pretty little village has not seen it, monarch like, towering over all surrounding ob;ect5. Among our earliest recollection?, is the Big Oak, and as we passed under it, would iook up, and wonder if it grew so big because the ground was so rich. Mr. D. E. Durant measured it yesterday, three feet from the ground, and it wag 21 fee-: 10 inches in circumference. ? Surprise and its Results. Last Thursday the people.of Sumter were surprised to learn that a most energetic pro? test was made by a prominent citizen of the County against the appointment of Col. J. D. Graham to the Clerkship ; and to show the continued confidence the people of Sumter felt in their popular fellow citizen, a mass meeting was called for Thursday evening for the purpose of giving an emphatic declaration of their sentiments as to Col. J. D. Graham's availability as a man and a Democrat. The meeting was organized .by the choice of H. F. Wilson, Esq.., as chairman and Capt. W. It. Delgar as Secretary. Tbe fol? lowing resolutions were offered by Capt. P. P. Gaillard : Whereas, it bas come to our ears, that John J. Dargan, Esq. referring to the recent action of our Legislative Delegation in recom? mending to his Excellency Governor Thomp? son, Col. James D. Graham, as a suitable, proper and competent person, to be appoint? ed Clerk of Court for Sumter County, has written to Gov. Thompson, a statement, that Col. Graham is a Republican, bas presided at Radical Meetings, held office under several Radical Governors of this State, is accustom? ed to get on "big drunks," is totally unfit for any office of honor or trust, and is useful only to spoils politicians, therefore Resolved, 1st. That we, the citizens and Democrats of the Town of Sumter in Mass Meeting, assembled, desire to express our absolute Confidence in Col. Graham as a man and a citizen, and our thorough convic? tion of his integritv as a Democrat, and his fitness and competency to fill the office to which be has been recommended by our Legislative Delegation, whose action we thor? oughly approve. That Col. Graham has been, and still is a self-sacrificing and hard-working Democrat, and is deservedly one of the most popular and beloved men in our County. Resolved, 2nd. That the Secretary of this meeting be directed to forward the orginal draft of these resolutions to Governor Thomp? son, and express to his Excellency the hope of this meeting, that he will accord to its action such consideration as in his good judgement it deserves. These resolutions were seconded in an earnest speech by P. G. Bowman, Esq., and unanimously adopted. We will add by way of parenthesis that it was a most graceful act on the part of Capt. Gaillard, who is thought to have been Col. Graham's most dangerous competitor for the clerkship, to so publicly endorse the choice of his late rival. Mr. Altamont Moses, offered the following resolution which was also unanimously adopted : Resolved, That we, the citizens of Sumter heartily endorse the action of our Senator, Jos H. Earle, and our Representatives, Messrs. Lee, Muldrorow, Beckham and Coop? er, in their selection of James D. Graham, as Clerk of the Court of this County, be being honest, worthy and fully capable of discharg? ing all the duties pertaining to said position. A paper prepared by W. F. B. Haynsworth and numerously signed was next read. This paper satisfactorily explained the charges made against Col. Graham. Short addresses were made by Col. Earle, Mr. Lee, Mr. Anderson and Dr. Hughson, and the meeting adjourned, having expressed as strongly a3 words could enable them to do their confidence in the ability and integ? rity of the man appointed to serve Sumter County as Clerk of the Court. ?-i j .t.. ? i S? The Weather. 6A.M. lp.k/'&p.ac. June 28-73 39 ""80 Showers. June 29-74 87 78 Rainy. June 30-74 79 77 Rainy. July 1-G8 76 75 Rainy. July 2-69 85 79 Clear morning, cloudy afternoon July 3-1& 88 80 Mostly clear. July 4-78 90 75 Clear morning, rainy afternoon. Privateer ItemsvK PRIVATEER, S. C.,-July 3, -1886. I have been so busy this week trying to finish the campaign againsHjiSeneral Green by a brilliant coup de main that I have not had time to gather any items nor to jot down those I've caught QQ: the wing. For the last six years I have carefully studied the current agricultural literature, but have never&und an easy way out of the grass after it once gets a hold. All of my inves? tigations failed to find a better remedy than to. takeoff coats, and armed vmth "sharp hoes, fight it out on this line, if it takes all Sommer. The only sure preventative, to far as I can see, is to plan carefully how much can rea? sonably be cultivated, then eut off one-fourth of this for unforeseen contingencies. We will find by the end of the season that we planned correctly. The sad death of Mrs. R. M. Cain, in her 28th year, just sixteen days after the death of ber husband, calls for the sympathies of our entire community. She was a very esti? mable lady, and will be greatly missed. DKW. Providence Items. PVOVIDBKCS, S. C., June 30, 1886. Mr. Editor: I notice an absence of letters^ from your regular correspondents, because I suppose the farmers are doubly taxed in their efforts to keep down General Green. Succes? sive rains render it impossible to relax one's energies for a moment. Some have thrown out portions of their crops concentrating their force on a smaller area. We enjoy thc present serial in thc IF. ? S. "Beauty's Secret." It is both interesting and instructive. Your . pnper doubles any other paper distributed at this office which speaks plainly for its worth. We notice that its motto: "Be just and fear not, Let all thc ends thou aims't at, bc thy country's thy God's and truth's" is faithfully observed in its management. The Springdale Academy, presided over by Prof. J- P. Gibbs, closed a short while since, with a picnic, and we all had the pleasure of listening to some fine addresses Coi. W. D. Scarborough and thc Professor both spoke. The former touched opon the need of unity in the social circle ; Pro/. Gibbs, engaged our attention some length of time upon the subject of education. He proved that the farmer should be an adept, and thoroughly acquainted with the science of farming; that he should onder3tand chemistry, and have all the attainments requisite to his pursuit. All of which I heartily endorse. But the ques? tion arises : How can those without capital obtain this necessary education? We know it is needed but bow caa we get it? Capt. C. JJ. Williamson, one of our school trustees made a few remarks regarding the defi? ciency of the school funds of this Township and advised that steps be taken to increase that amount. A table laden with sumptuous viands, laid beneath the spreading oaks, and presided over with grace and dignity by the ladies of the community next claimed the attention of all. We showed by our acts that we appre? ciated thc bill of fare. Our literary society is progressing finely. We received seven applications for member? ship at the last meeting. The next meeting will*be held at Miss Emma Green's. The subject for discussion is "Is progress a curse or a blessing to humanity ? There has been good d?ai of sickness of a light form in our community, this spring. Mr. W. F, Wright lias been quite sick ; a little chUd of Mr. W. A. Weldons is also very ill, VOX. MTS -- A rich man may improve his lands any? way he pleases, but a poor man can only do it by a strict adherence to the laws of Nature ; and these laws plainly indicate Ash Element and Peas as the great Renovators. Write to the Ashley Phosphate Company, Charleston, for pamphlet on Ash Element and Peas, if you are interested in the subject. Mayesville Items. MAYESYILLE, S. C , July 5, 1836. Mr. Editor: I ara totally out of news. In? deed I do not hare time to ask for any ; the grass is growing too fast for that. The health of our town ?3 good, owing pos? sibly to hard work and dry liring. We enjoy an occasional peep of sunshine, and always wish for more. Misses Carrie and Maggie Mayes are visiting Mrs. J. E. Brunson, at Kingstree. Dr. Leighton Wilson, of the Mt. Zion neigh borhood, is quite ill. Tell Dew I ara blowing so hard in order to dry np the dew and rain and think I will succeed by the end of the week. DUGGAN. TRIBUTE OP RESPECT. KNIGHTS OP HONORH ALL, \ SUMTER, S. C., June 28, 1886. j WHEREAS, lt has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Unirerse to risit us again by the Angel of Death and to remove from among us, our brother R. M. Cain-therefore Be it Resolved, That in the death of onr brother, we have lost one who was true and faithful in all the relations of life, as hus? band, father, son, brother and friend. Resolved, That we do most sincerely mourn his loss and sympathize with the bereaved ones in this their sad affliction. Resolved, That we do now, in the .light of after events, feel most deeply for the orphaned little ones, left witbont a parent's care. --When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me np." May Sod be Father and Mother to them. Resolved, That these resolutions be inscribed upon our Minute Book, that a copy be sent by the reporter to the stricken family and that they be published in the county papers. JOHN S. BUGHSON, "j C. E. BARTLETT, \ Committee. C. M. HURST. J You can't work to mnch purpose unless you are well, bot you can build up your health and strengthen with Parker's Tonic, and work will then become easy. It sets the lungs, liver and kidneys in working order. Coughs and colds vanish before it. Take it in time. m 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 competition with the multitude oflow test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAK? ING POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., N. Y. TO RENT. AFIVE-ROOM ED COTTAGE, with all necessary out-buildings, ali in complete repair. Price ?10 per month. May ll n. HARBY. BOOKS. SCHOOL BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS Books, Blank Books, Copy Books, Memo? randum Books, Draft Books, Receipt Books, 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 Booi Store, kept by W. G. KENNEDY, 2 Doors North of John Reids. BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS. ?FINE ASSORTMENT OF BIBLES and Testaments, in large print at Sumter Book Store, kept by W. G. KENNEDY, 2 Doors North of John Reids. ICE CREAM I ICE CREAM 1 I HAVE OPENED MY ICE CREAM GAR? DEN, NICELY FITTED UP Especially for Ladies, And respectfully solicit thc patronage of the public. I trust that my efforts to keep open a FIRST CLASS ICE CREAM GARDEN w-rffW appreciated by the public. My long experience in the business is a guarantee that I will give satisfaction. Orders for family parties, weddings or pic? nics will be filled at short notice and deliv? ered in any part of town. Price 50 to 60 cents per quart. ICE! ICE! I will deliver daily from my ice wagon to customers, ice Jin any quantity, at 1 cent per pound for 5 pounds or more. Remember that for ten years I have supplied Sumter wi rh Ice, and I respectfully ask suffi? cient patronage to enable me to keep my ice house open all the scacon. On Sunday I will be open from 12 to 1. 'W. J. ANDREWS. April 6. ii ,u. u, (ililli LIEE LAZARUS ! BIS HUB MB ?ff! The Doctor says : When Mr. James Edwards, of Seneca, Ga., began to take "Guintrs Pioneer Blood Renewer," I saw him. He was covered, body and extremities, with a characteristic syphilitic eruption that seemed to have baffled all treatment. I saw him ihc second tiuie in about ten days, wlhcn he was so changed iii appearance by having the scales removed and the eruptions healed, that I barely knew him, and in a remarkably short time he was relieved of all appearance of thc disease. N. B. DREW RY, M. D. S ?al d in g county. Ga. A CERTAIN CURE FOR CATARRH ! A SUPERB Flesh Producer and Tonic! G?IKN'S riONKEU BLOOP BENKYF1EK Dures all Blood and Skin Diseases. Rheuma? tism, Scrofula, Old Sores. A period Spring Medicine. If not in your market it will be forwarded an receipt ot' price. Small bottles Sl.00 : large bottles SI.75. Essay on Blood and Skin Disses malled Vee. MACON MEDICINE COMPANY. Macon. Georgia. * For Sale by Du. A. J. CHINA. April 13. Sumter, S. 0. Dr. CHAS. H. GREEN, Jr. RESPECTFULLY OFFERS HIS PRO fessional services to the public. Office at Mr. Thos. O. Sanders', Rafting Creek. P.O., Ha good, S. C. JUST RECEIVED, -AT D. J. WINN'S, A LARGE LINE OP Seersucker Coats and Tests, Black and Colored Alpaca Coats and Vests, Mohair and Serge Coats and Vests, Office Coats, White Vests, &c.s &c. Any one needing light weight Summer Goods will find it to their interest to inspect our stock before purchasing elsewhere. SEWING MACHINES. WE HAVE ON 1TAND A FINE LINE OF The Best Sewing Machines, with latest improved Nickel Plated Attachments, as fellows : Part Cask. . , Q Cash. Bal. on time to suit purchaser. WEED, plain table, one drawer and corer, . - - - $20.00 $22.50 " drop-leaf, two drawers and cover, ? - - - 23.00 25.00 THE CELEBRATED HARTFORD LONG ARM Machine, drop-leaf, two drawers,. 32.00 35.00 We have sold large quantities of these Machines. Every purchaser is delighted. We guarantee every ojie to be as fine as made. No fancy prices. The best machine for the least money. Call and examine and oblige. TD. J*. 'WI3\r3XT. May 25 HAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. TENNESSEE WAGONS, Wilson, Childs 1 Co. Wagons, BUGGIES, HARNESS, CORN, HAY, OATS. LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER PARIS, WHEAT BRAN. By ordering my Lime by the car load, I am enabled to sell at Charleston prices, freight added. May ll, 1886. SUMTER, S. C. GLENN SPRIiYGS, SPA?T ANBURG CO., S. C. Within two hours drive of the citj of Spar? tanburg, over a picturesque road. Open to Visitors, May 1 to October 15. First- Class daily Hack Line from Spartanburg, making good connections with all trains. Telephone Line in operation to Sparenburg. - t Daily mail. And for the convenience of Guests there is a Post Office in the Hotel. A good livery stable at the Spring. In addiction to the fJotel proper, a large, three story building, with neatly appointed Bed rooms, Parlors, Sitting rooms, Billiard room, Dining room, Ball room kc, the* are sight Cottages with a long Piazza in the front of each Cottage, enclosing a beautiful lawn. And in addition to these, another building bas just been completed with twelve large, comfortable, well ventilated rooms. A GOOD BAND has been secured for th e season, and dancing or other amusements, such as musicals, readings, theatricals, pro? gressive euchre parties, spelling bees, &c, are enjoyed every night. Board at private houses can be obtained with free access to the Spring, by paying to the proprietors of the Hotel a reasonable rate per week. The mineral water is unsurpassed. For rates of board, prices of water and other particulars, address the Proprietors. SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Glenn Springs, Spartanburg Co., S. C. COLUMBllMACHINE SHOPS. NEAR UNION DEPOT, COLUMBIA 8. C. Tozier & Dial, manufacturers of Flour and Grist Mills, Saw Mills and all kinds of foun iry work in Iron and Brass. Agricultural ind Stationary Steam Engines. Repairs of j ill kinds promptly made. Estimates and bids will be made for any work in our line on ap? plication. First class work and fair prices. A. I. DIAL, Executrix of Geo. L. Dial survivor of Tozer fe Dial. TilOS. B. LEE, Men. 22 x Manager. WK WANT AN ENERGETIC PERSON TS THIS VICINITY TO TAKE ORDERS FOR CREAT NATIONAL WORK! !l History of Cowes* for Thirty Yesr3. One volnrue, over 700 closely printed r^'es. Agents S?iS?OtoSlOO Por "Wcclc. according to thoir ability. Prc??iKMTt d?ve?ttndi Ex-Srnator J.?^.B?aiac? Ex-President lli?yr??, and many others conuut?ju thc work. Sond for their antosr.-iph letters of commendation, .virh our terran to Agents. r.A&R.ABEU), ?nblis?ars,?rovideuce,R.L 2352=^,4 S CENTS ^^^t- ^r\j^L ? MPV et THU rife ??ut?GF BKA?TJFUL BOOK. ^A?U'kVIr It gives Hie U?6UAfiC 10^^/ and Sentiment cl Cvirr ?f<?C*y Flcwar and ttrub, 3000 /np 2<?L?lG different kinds. A1M> nil 1 ^''?^T^r the Known IWeaol Flirt?. n *%MVm>\ lion -vitr. Clove. Parasol, ?(VT MandtttrcblelandFan. lt Aim? is m D?1 com pilla work WW of the kind ever pub JV ,MMIMA llshed. Send Fiflei'D I IRTINUl Cent?? in stamps for ? " /T- a ?imple copy, also our ?'_-'Ll^'^-^j prie to aubins. Apon?a mm wanted mrmkmt. Ad. UB?RIC*H PUB. CO.. 17 Harth Tgntfc Slrcet. Fallad'?. Pl. ifflR&A SINGER QA7 U?n S^Swff THIS STYLE ?J)1/ ^^SS^SL>A C ^IO? TRIAL. mlm^jOM n m A. Fun sot of WM^^? ta WARRASITED ^r?^f4SKM K Toara. Send for Cm'Txfk \ \3 Circular. M?Sfei C* HOWE A CO., ?^^3Sn*S?-^i3a s- oti?s*.? philo., Pu? E. STEHLE, Agt., Baker and Confectioner. ?RESII BREAD, SWEET ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND CREAM PUFFS every morning. SPECIALTY : PATENT BREAD, CINNAMON ROLLS AND MILK BISCUITS, very evening, between r> and 6 o'clock. All urdcrs promptly filled, fo THE PCKMC: BEWARE OF IMITATORS. April 13, 1S86. I il IO rArCn^ 'ho Newspaper A<iver I llSmt I !?' agt-Wnp Agoacy of Messrs. N* W. AYER 4 SON, oar authorized agenta IN STORE -AND TO ARRIVE. -0 1AA BBLS FLOUR XUU $5-0? ftu^ upwards. 50 BBLS. PEARL GRITS, 5000 LBS. SMOKED C. R. SIDES, 12000 " D. S. " ? 3000 " FAT BACKS, 8000 " BUTTS, 12 BOXES EXTRA CREAM CHEESE. 10 SACKS RIO COFFEE, 20 BBLS. SUGAR, 50 BOXES SOAP,. 15 3BLS. NEW ORLEANS SYRUPS, 30 SACKS LIVERPOOL SALT, 5 BBLS. RICE, -AXD A FULL ASSORTMENT OF SHELF GROCERIES, ALL BOUGHT LOW FOR CASH, And will be sold so as to compete with any market. -o Every day we bear Farmers say the Dixie Plow is the Best. Continue .to keep them, in one and two horse. Also all pieces belonging to them. A full 3upply of Hoes, Plows, Rakes, and all other implements needed on a farm. HARNESS, SADDLES! AND PLOW GEAR. Just opened A CHEAP LOT CF HOSIERY, HANDKERCHIEFS, TOWELS AND CORSETS. The Ladies should examine the 30c, 50c, and S 1.00 Corsets. Have the best thing ever out in Corsets the "Spiral Spring"-come and cxamiue them. Our Hats are in And aint they daisies ? Evcrv style of Felt, Wool and Straw, and at PRICES EVEN TO SUIT THE. HARD TIMES. Wc continue to keep The Best Stock of Cigars ever offered outside of a city, Call and see the handsome MEERSCHAUM CASE that we are going to give away. Before buying anything see If you cannot save money by buying of me. ? ALTAMONT MOSES, N. E, Cerner Main and Liberty Streets, Feb 22- Sumter, S. C. HOTEL BRUNSWICK, SMITHVILLE, N. C. This favorite resort will be open from June 1st, 1886. In addition to the attractions of previous j year?, dressing rooms have been erected on the sea beach for the benefit of surf bathers. No pains will be spared to promote thc comfort and pleasure of guests. For further particulars, address, HOTEL BRUNSWICK, June 8. Smithville. N. C. JXTETOT LUMBERYARD. THU SUBSCRIBERS have opened . a Lumber Yard i * AT DEPOT, where they will keep on hand a full stock of ALL KINDS OF LUMBER, rough or dressed. -ALSO STANDARD CUT LATHS in any quantity. MR. E. B. LOWRY will have full charge of the yard, and will give polite and courteous atten? tion to all orders. H. & H. J. HARBY. N. B.-Special bills famished at desired. Feb 22, 86_. W. H. MARTIN, DRUGGIST, (UNDER MUSIC HALL,) SUMTER, S. C. IS RECEIVING A KEW;STOCK Everything Pertaining to the Drug Business, Including Perrnmery, Toilet an? Faney Gwfls. He has a fall stock of Winter Garden S?ecU -Especially TURNIP SEEDS OF ALL KINDS. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Will wait upon customers at any time, day or night, and when not at the store, caff bf found at the Branson House. July 21 W. H. MARTIN. A. WHITE & SON, Insurance Agents, Offer in First Class Companies. FIRE INSURANCE, ?? TORNADO INSURANCEj ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, ;' s - PLATE GLASS INSURANCE, SURETYSHIP ON BONDS. April 6 . * ROBERTSON, TAYLOR & WILLIAMS, Cotton Factors And General Agents of the Ashepoo Phosphate CD. Liberal Advances Made. Consult yonr interests by corresponding with us. Address. RORERTSON, TAYLOR k WILLIAMS, Jan 12 x Charleston, g. C. C. & E. L KERRISON, 80 AND 82 HASEL STREET, CHARLESTON, S? C. C Staple and. Paney DEY GOOPS, "MIGNON" 3 BUTTON. KID GLOVES; One DoUar.per. pair. x Preparatory to purchasing- Spring' &oed#" we have recently made some largs reductions in the price* of DRESS MATERIAL? and other Winter Goodfc, Cash orders amounting to $1=9 er over, wiflj be delivered ia the country free of charge.. AU orders promptly attended to. C. & E. L. KER&TS0& : _CbarJesloay S> Cl GEO. W. STEFFENS, WHOLESALE GROCER, Auction and Commission Kerriki and Liquor Dealer? AG EST FOB The F:?iest Hams cured hi the U. S. Also Agent fer GEtfESEO ROAD CART* Thc Bent and Cheapest on the Market* 197 EAST BAY AXD 50 ATO 52 STATE S?^ (Auction Room State Street,} CHARLESTON, S. C. - Consignments Solicited. Nov 25 ? PARKER'S H?I3 BALSAM thAyyipnlar favorite tear drtadaa; tho Isair, Uostoriag1 color when pray, end preventing Dandruff. It de?n*? tho sculp, step? tike . , hair taUin~, wd is Mire to plea? ??) eacandSLOdatDragKist^ Tho best Cougli Core yon caa use? And tho best preventive known for Consomption, lt carca bodily pains, .ind all disorders ot thc ffrrwfr. B?r-c?s, Lnnjrs, Liver, 'Kidneys. Urinary Organs ?nd all Female (??p3afe?tx Tho feeble and ski, ttrag iflir.p; agaiasS diseas*. and slowly driftinje toward? the grave, W?I in dost cases rocover their health by tfcetlmeiy \*-sc of Tixes&'s TOXIC, bot delay fe dan* serous. Take it ia time. Sold oy all Druggist? Ja larjye bottles at SLO0, HI?DERCORNS The safest, surest, cpjscUcpSt and best core for Corns, Bunions, Warts, Molest, CaBouses,&c. Hinders their fttr thcr growth. Stope all pain. Gives DO trouble. Hakesthe feet comfortable. I?lndercoms care? when everything else fails. Sold by Dn^fistb ai 15c. Hiscox&Co* N. X. ADVERTISERS can learn the exact cost of any proposed line of advertising in American papers by addressing Geo. P. Rowell & Co., Newspaper Advertising Bureau, IO Spruce St., New York. < Send IQcts. for. 1 PO-Page FaanphH? THIS PAPER ??^S? ^ .... ^rnm