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TUESDAY, AUGUST IO. The^ Somier Watchman was-feuodci V in: 1359^ and t?re--?V??e ;S&?w In ?866>': Ta? IFa?c&ma? OTIC?' Southron now has the oombia?df circulation acd ^ rnflueneeof boto? of tfce-otor papeloi^smd - >- is nranirestry the best a?vertisrog medium in Sum ter. r/?w ^ - . .? o ^ l^e.?^;jt5?^" ^tf.'fortnHy CoDfootiooio Columbia last week ii no* r'entirely a "new deal,,r it w, wo think sufficiently so* satisfy alt who advocated s eiaag*. Of one thmg aF! may feel . assured, rt is made np of good men, and is not tho outcome of a prc?rraBged slate ; bot the result of I decided de* termination. to go against whatever had such an appearance. Ia securing our candidate for Attor? ney General, with a ticket that has, so far at ^we can learn, met the approval of the entire State, we cannot feel other-' wi** tia* especially pleased, and ?hat it ? net o?t of place ?o compliment the COaveatioa upon their good work. Ta-oar sisters, Clarendon and Ker? shaw, we offer our imnd. Wo bad j intended - giving some ex- \ traca-from our exchanges upo; the sub? ject but ha ve h ad to surrender tho space to othtrmatter. aAJfTCEL J, TI LDEK BEAD. Bon. Samuel J. Tilden, died at his home, rn-New York on last Wednesday mosciog after a few days illness, having been in bk usual health up to the Sat? urday- evening before, when he, was taken with a chill. Mr. Tilden was an able lawyer, and a raocessfal financier, leaving, at his death. * fortune said to be worth 9,000,* 00(1, :*> large part of which has been left to char italie purposes. Perhaps the most important event of bis life, and that which will give his came the greatest prominence in the history of this "coantry, is that he was -elected- President by a majority of more thain a aai?ios-of whites votes, and a majority of several hundred thousand of ti?e-total white and negro vote, and yet Was * 'counted out.** V -garfeo Bryan's Withdrawal. , T??'roirowr?g clippings are presented ;^^ff T^pe??ve merits, without com? ment :". ' \ " ' ?Cfe?jwniwatf*^ ?fe Ju^e^o?^e's letter and your editor ml in- to-day's paper relative to" the ^'T^ited States j?ge with much pleasure/1 mingled with -great sorrow, Witfr^leaiure, because I .felt that all ihat had 1>een -said "ivy both of you was ?tbs! truth:? wrih-sowcw, because of the .apurent necessity for writing oh a sub? ject wl?ich. none coule* take pleasure in ?discussing on accountof the eminent services rendered by;Jo?ge Bryan,"and at*a: %m& when* .the country so badly needed; .them. ^*Wbi?e ~jre appr?ci?e An?tn?u'k?Mm much!' for the past, we1 are .' profoundly' impressed with the i idea that the time * has come when he ! should retire to a life of quiet an<f*?ase, '?. far\be tierj sorted to his advanced age 1 itan the trying dutieii and responsibirt ties'Ot tie bench. And so far as I bave teamed, and I J? ave beard a gr??t many expressions; such hr the ;g?n?ral verdict of this <x>mmtinity. Editorial m Greenville News, August 3. . The questions asked by. Judge Cooke tooday are * pertinent. While there is profound appreciation in the public rared of Judge Bryan's services and Tike, there is a wide spread feeling that if the natural infirmities of- age at? long service hinder the discharge of km- judicial functions be ought to retire; It is a very serious business to keep ?en locked in jail awaiting trial \ a mooth longer than th? proper time; while they may be insocont, or guilty of very slight offences. An extra month ? jail this time of the year might coat a mountaineer bis life/ ruin bis health or lose the crop he depends on to feed bis family. . Of course any jed ge is likely to be sick and unable So work at times, and nobody can be blamed when such mis? fortunes come. Bot the laws of Nature demand that men who have reached the ripe age of our honored district judge shall cease from labor, and the penalties exacted for violation of that law are harder and more frequent as the years goby. SOME LIVING QUESTIONS. GREENVILLE, S. C., Aug., 3d, 1886. To the- Editor of Thu New? : ' Yon are a wise man io your genera? tion, and to me, as well as many others, jori will bless your readers by answer it^ the following plain and simple ques? tions : . 1. Why did the district judge of the United States court fail to finish up the business of said court at Charleston ia May. last ?" . * ?? 2- Was he sick and unable to perform the duties of his office then, aod is he still unable so to perform ? 3-. Why has the congress of the United States provided that a circuit or district judge may retire at the age of seventy on full pay ? 4. How many poor citizen? are now confined in jail upon . ch~.0es of a doubtful character, to answer, who are -deprived of their liberty for a month longer by reason of the inability of the district judge to hold the present term. - 5. What assurance have we that the district judge will be able to hold the court ia September next? 6. Is it possible that President Cleveland would under any circumstan? ces appoint a republican ia place of the present incumbent should he resign ? In my judgment you alone are capable of dealing with the foregoing very abstruse' questions, and I beg to assure you that a generous people will heartily thank you foranswers thereto. Yours truly, T. H. COOKE. ? - . Letter to Augusta, Ga, Chronicle. ^;ffCo?j?B?i?, S. C, July 21-Ten ; years ago Chamberlain was Governor ?- and ibc jlcpublican party held the State government and the city of Charleston. It November, 1876, the "great election took place, and in the- spring of 1877 the Democratic party came into power. The past ten years makes np a curions retrospect for any thoughtful citizen, and- the present period of general dis? turbance throughout the State points to a serious political unrest, but all w;tbin the party. The truth is, a great many -peopre were-accidentally erected to office ten years-age* and they bave formed a coalition to stay in office. The Farmers' Convention was simply a gathering a of theisnbstantiel people of the-State-to '. protest against what" has and is going en, and what is intended shall go on unless tbs Democratic mass?s push aside tfie political soothing syrups of the Stews and Courier and apply a few pounds of dynamite to the State ma? chine. In plain words, change the State administration, and inaugurate a new one to eombrae brains and courage and let the party role, for unless the people have officials equal to the task it will be a barren victory. In ten years all the best places,. Federal, State and County, have come into the possession of a certain set, who may be described as an assortment of political bric-a-brac statuary, among whom many be found -specimens of all kinds of former great? ness/ deposed leaders, : vanquished veterans and played-out Ional statesmen, whom the people, on direct vote, would not have, but who have been restored to office by the omnipotent State ma? chine ; and it is scandalously true that three, four and even more of several family names are in great or little official robes all though South Carolina. If I were to describe the South Caro? lina-political machine, I would say that the personnel of it regard themselves of phenomenal, miraculous and inconceiva? ble superiority in general, having utter contempt for the bone gund sinew of* the party in particular; In their opin? ion they rule South Carolina and kindly allow the people to run their farms and workshops or sit around and dangle their legs- in space. When in 1876, the political word was spoken, 'let there be light,' ' the members of the machine stepped upon the scene, and from that moment took: charge of the South Caro? lina Democratic party. . As a sample of how the machine is run, I have just heard this extraordinary statement : Three years ag o the health of Judge Bryan of the United States District Court being thought feeble, it was regarded as impossible to have the Federal, Judge furnished from the brotherhood, but as Arthur was Presi? dent aud would not likely appoint a straightout Democrat, it was not dfficult, to furnish so-called Democrat who could get the notorious Judge Bond's endorsement; so this little- job was nicely fixed up and one of our Senators dined with the President and arranged all. preliminaries,, but Judge Br.yan-r well, his health improved unexpectedly. Humor says, that when it was proposed -to r hun to resign, which he could do and- retain .his salary, in.order to let themachiue Judge, come in, be declin? ed, saying he never felt better in his life. On dit-that, as soon as President Cleveland was elected, the machine went to work again. They slyly sup? pressed the old paper, including the ? endorsement, and rigged up the old candidate in a white lawn Democratic ! -robe, and without saying a word to the -party in the State, the Congressional -delegation, it is.said, bavins.ali been ' 'fixed' (?). : Still Judge Bryan did not resign, and as a vacancy had to be made before it could he filled, the inventive genius , of the machine party hit upon the expenjment of signing a sort of ouasi request to Judge Brygfi to*resign. .<?f Paper wenfc Egging for signatures a^K last meeting of thc Legislature, a&TTvr&s understood to be in the interest J of 4Judge Bond's ; friend/ it rather j hung fire, and it has never been- heard of since. This: is what is called ma? chine politics, and while the vast ma- I jbrity of the party are ignorant of what is going on, the slate is fixed np and 'short division' is the rule. Now, the game is to keep President Cleveland ignorant of the true situationr ' to keep the party ignorant, and to slip their party in. But this letter will let in a little Bide light, and it may be the President will get at least a glimpse. It is a serious concern to the people of the State that one who has 'hunted .with the hounds and run with the hares' for twenty years past, who knows the fall Bgni?cance ot the new slang word 'hoodle,' should have the-ermine over men like Judges Cothran, Wal .laen and Hudson,; of our own bench,. ! and such distinguished lawyers as Lord, of Charleston, Bhett, of Columbia and Earle, of Sumter, who would honor this office. But my letter is already too long. You can do a public service by publish? ing it, and so let it come into South Carolina on the Western side of the State. It will cause an awakening and will do good in the Democratic party. DEMOCRAT. The C. C. & C. K. B. The Shelby (N. C.) ivett? Era of Wednesday, Aug.' 4th, says : 'Col. K. A. Johnson, General Manager of the Massachusetts and Southern Construc? tion Company, arrived in Shelby on Saturday night, and left on Monday afternoon- for the North. He will stop at Greensboro on Tuesday and on Wednesday to consult with Senator Butler, of South Carolina, the general counsel of the company for South Caro? lina, Judge Scbenck, general counsel for North Carolina. Major Hart and others of the counsel for the company. The matter in hand will be the cousoli dation of all the companies which now exist under the charters of the Charles? ton, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad Company, the Rutherford Railway Con? struction Company, and the Ruther fordton, Marion and Tennessee Rail? road Company. Col. Frank Cpxc hus been tendered the presidency of the consolidated company. Agreeably to the contract made by the construction cempany, with the Bethlehem Iron Works, of Bethlehem, Pa., the first installment of the rails was delivered July 24. The rails arc to be of first class steel and are to weigh 60J pounds to the yard. The contract for laying the rails bas been let and the work will begin the first week in August. Work will be begun on the road be? low Black's within thirty days. During the past week the weather has been excellent for railroad building and great progress bas been made in the construction of tho Charleston, Cincin? nati and Chicago Railroad. AU the trestles from Black's to Patterson's Springs have been completed except one and that will bc completed before the end of the-weekf; The Bridge over Buffalo creek bes been finished and on* Tuesday MT. Hardman, who has charge of the bridge work, will move his force to the First Broad River, where the abutments arc about-ready for bridge work. The grading will be ready for , the track by Saturday.' The Political Evil Eye. There ie an old song whtchT g?e?r webe 1 re ve, like this : 'Did ron ever Bear trft of Kate Camey Who "dwells by the banka of Killarney? . Fron* the glance of ber eye ...... . . Shun danger, and fly ; . Por fataTs .tlie'glance 'of Kate Carney.' It ia sung in a mournful key and would doubtless be warbled appropriate , ly and with feeling by G ove r o or Shep pard and Attorney General Miles, as iapplicable to the News and Courier. The favoring glance of that unfortunate newspaper does ?need seem to be fatal to all aspiring politicians on whom it lavishes its ill starred affection. Its caresses destroyed Ban Chamberlain and sent him to New York ; its bland? ishments- and support blighted Gen. John D. Kennedy and he has gone to Japan; its long and faithful love for Mayor Courtenay bas sent him to Europe with a nest of hornets buzzing at bis ears its. enthusiastic worship of Governor Thompson broke bim up root and branch politically, and be bas made his harbor in. Washington. Wo warn our esteemed contemporary to stop and withold its death dealing affection, fatal as that of Miss Carney or Medusa. We tell our contemporary now that the. capacity of the United States Government is limited and that it can not continue forever packing away and salting down. its victims in Washington or hiding away their re? mains in remote corners of the earth. It must restrain its loves and leave the people of this otate to run it.-Green? ville News. REGULATIONS FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS FOB SUMTER COUNTY. I.-On Saturday the ? 1th day of September 1886 there shall be held in eaoh Club, at such placo as the Club may appoint a Primary Election for the nomination of persons for the several offices to be filled. . H.-That it shall be the duty of the County Chairman to notify each and every Club of the time and, pice of hold? ing said Elections. III.-The polls for the said Election shall open at 9 o'clock A. M. precisely and close at 6 o'clock P. M. IV -At each Club poll there shall be three Managers of Election -appoint? ed in such manner as the Club shall direct. V. -Before entering upon their du? ties, the Poll Manegers shall severally subscribe to. the following pledge: "I solemly pledge myself on honor that I will faithfully, perform all the duties i aciden t to my position as . Manager of Primary election." VI. -The County Executive Com? mittee shall furnish each Club with a suitable ballot-box with a lock, for the safe keeping of which the President of the Club shall be responsible. VII-Within ten days before the day-fixed fur the primary election, the Secretary of each Local Club shall be? gin the preparation of a list of all the enrolled members of the Club, and three days before such primary elec? tion, he shall complete and close such list and deliver the same before the election to one of the committee herein? after provided to inspect said list. That said list shall be so revised and correct? ed, as to contain only the names of such male persons of the age of .21 years and upwards aa voted: the Democratic ticket in the last general election or as have actively affiliated with the Democratic Partjy in the last campaign ; provided that said rolls, may. also contain the names of such democrats as may have moved into the County or arrived at the age of 21 since the last general election, or who may arrive at such age before the next election. Each Local Club shall elect from among its mem? bers a committee of 3 to be known as the Committee on Registration, whose duties itshall be to revise the list as made out by the Secretary of tho Club as soou as it is completed, and such list revised as aforesaid shall be the only one used by the Managers of Election. VIII.-rOttjthe opening of the polls, the ballot box shall be emptied of all contents, and exhibited, ;thns emptied, to those persons in attendance upon the polls. The boxes shall then bo closed and locked, and shall so remain until thc polls are closed. IX--The managers shall keep a poll list and a tally list, aod for this pur? pose may choose a clerk from among their club. X.-The ballots used shall be either printed or written or partly printed and partly written and shall contain the names of thc persons voted for, and the different offices. And no vote shall be received by the managers of such pri? mary Elections unless deposited by the party entitled to cast such vote. Xl -Before being permitted to cast vote, each person shall take io good faith the following pledge : "I solemnly affirm that I am an enrolled member of this Club. That I have not voted be? fore at this election and that I will sup? port the ticket nominated at this Pri? mary election." A refusal to take this pledge, or any part of tho same, shall bo a good ground of challenge and rejection. XII.-When for any cause, a voter shall be challenged, the Managers may accept or reject the vote thus offered, (n either case it shall be the duty of the Managers to have entered on their poll Hst a statement of the circum? stances aud their action therein, and also the names of the candidates voted for, or offered to bc voted for, by the party challenged Tho matter shall then be decided by ?ho Couuty Execu? tive Committee, who.se decision shall be Snal. Xiii.-On the close of the polls thc Managers shall proceed immediately and continuously to count the votes, in the same manner, and under the same regulations as prescribed by law for general elections. XIV. -When the votes shall have been counted, the Managers shall make o out, in duplicate, returns, showing the number of votes cast for each person voted for, the office for which he is voted for, and the total number of votes cast. One of these returns shall be deposited in the ballot-box, and the other shall be delivered to the Secretary of the Club, to be by him filed with the records of the Club. The returns shall be signed by a majority of the Mana? gers, who shall likewise certify to the correctness of the same. XV. -The ballot-box, containing the ballots, the poll list, roll of the elub and the certified return of the managers-together with* any other papers they may deem- proper te include -shall be forthwith- forwarded, secure? ly locked, to jhe Secretary of the Conn ty Executive- Committee. For the purpose of this forwarding the Presi dent shall select and appoint some dis? creet and otherwise suitable person to act as messenger. XVI. -On the Monday next follow? ing the day on which the primary election is held, the County Executive Committee shall meet at Sumter, at ll o'clock' A. M. The Secretary shall produce the certified returns from the different-Clubs, and shall open and publish the same ia the presence of the Committee. The Committee-shall then cause to be aggregated the total vote of all the Clubs and the vote for each can? didate. They shall, determine all ap? peals, and shall add or deduct all the votes allowed or disallowed, as the case may be. The final result shall then be summed up and declared. XVII. -Thoso persons receiving the highest number of votes cast for the offices for which they may be candi? dates shall be declared to be the nomi? nees of the Democratic party for such office. This declaration shall be com? municated to the President of each Township Club, and shall be likewise published in some newspaper issued at the County seat. XVIII. -The balbts for ase io the Primary may be of any size or form, and shall contain the name of one per? son, for Senator, four persons for Repre? sentatives, three for County Commis? sioner, one for School Commissioner, ono for Judge of Probate, one for County Auditor and one for County Treasurer and in case a ballot should contain more names than above men? tioned, those first appearing on the ballot shall be counted. The above is a true copy of the Rules adopted at a meeting of the Executive Committee, held Aug. 9th, 1886. R. D. LEE, Chairman. F. J. MAYES Secretary, pro tem. Piney Woods Farmer, Again. STATE BURG, S. C., Aug. 8, 188S. ?fr. Editor: My recent'letter, protesting against tbe wisdom and propriety of the "Farmer's Movement," opon the Hoes indica? ted, seems to bave called down upon my un? resisting head a barrel full of wratb from the pen of your versatile and multitudinous cor? respondent from Wedgefield. Tbis correspon? dent affects a great variety of signatures, but the individuality of his style is so marked that no one can be in doubt as as to author hip. Upon one occasion I tbink be appeared as "Bildad." Now tbat name made quite an impression upon me, because of tbe singular coincidence tbat I once knew of a mule called Bildad. Good mole he was too wbeo polling in tbe lead, but somewhat inclined to be balky at tbe wheel. Referring to his recent com? munication, I : think be leaves us in some doubt as to the significant*/ of bis nonde plume It appears to be a double signature, one ex? pressed and the other implied. If it be per? missible for me to substitute and supply the inferential word, I will cheerfully accord to the "Farmer's Movement" the credit asked for. I hardly think it will be worth while for me to discuss seriously'or at any length, the va? rious propositions in your correspondent's letter. He appears to be one of that class of debaters who rely mainly "upon their me? mory for anecdotes, and upon their imagina? tion for facts." I will, however, notice some points very briefly. The law exempting manufactures from taxation might well have been styled a "bill to create wealth and in crease the taxable property of the State.' Every landowner applies the same principle of economy when he gives a tenant bis land free of rent for one year in consideration o the buildings he has put npon it. I am quite sure that the lien law was not enacted to pro? tect merchants. It was passed to enable poverty stricken farmers to give some sort of security for needed credit. If they do not need the credit, they surely need not give the Hen; and the existence of the law does not impair in the slightest degree any other form of security. With regard to the comparative prices mentioned, I tbink there must bes?me mistake. I will venture to say that our Sum? ter and Wedgefield merchants would be glad to have themselves puppiied with corn and bacon at a reasonable advance upon tbe figures given. Your correspondent is also in error when be says that I proposed to modify and enlarge the exisiting Agricultural Annex in Columbia.. What I did say was in sub? stance tbis : "If it needed any modification or enlargement," that result could easily be ob? tained by agitation in the ordinary way, with? out making it the object of an aggressive, re? volutionary class movement. Neither did I say anything abont having "retrograded" in my farming "until" I had become the sickest farmer io the county. On the contrary, I have been sick from the start, and am just now, I hope, beginning to improve in finan? cial health. It is an entirely gratuitous sup? position on his part, when he affects to doubt the sincerity of my views because I am silent a^out. other "happenings in thia, county" which M; seems Jo "view with alarm." I can ooly, gu?s* at w'hat'be 'means. ~ Bot, if I can guess correctly, ? will only say that these 'happenings' meet with the approval of my best judgment.-. I, am neither an office-bolder, nor an office-seeker, nor: even in the "line , of office^" and I have no "axe to grind." L have no wish to pose as an. agri? cultural apostle, nor as a policai reformer, and I have no ambition for newspaper noto tortety. This will close the discussion on my part. PINKY Woons FA SUES, I ? mm i i mn Weather, Candidates, &c. MT. CLIO, Ang. 7, 1886. Mr. Editor : We have had a great deal of weath? er lately, some propitious and some prepos? terous. For a week or more we didn't care to look at the thermometer. A pair of light wristbands constituted a pleasant night gar? ment, and about 2 P. M., a fan was about all the costume necessary to comfort. Rain was badly needed. Much cotton looked as though it's liver wa3 torpid ; corn very bilious look? ing too ; am afraid it's chronic. Corn bouses -well, corn houses contain a great deal of room, now. Am afraid that's chronic too. A fine rain on Monday night brightened tbe face of the earth, and the face of the farmer and merchant as well. Most cotton is offering well, and unless heavy shedding succeeds, will make enough to pay for bagging and ties und perhaps some few other little articles that have been got, but are gone now. Smithville grass is very good grass, no doubt, and long suffering and fadelh not away ; but whenever "Qui Vive" has to rent extra ground to pile his grass on after it's hoed out, he'll know more about grass. The weather has been very favorable for politice. (.Vost weather is.) Crop of Candi? dates not to a full Stand yet, whenever it ii, chopping out will commence and proceed briskly until we get it thinned to a dead stand. This is a crop which no weather af? fect, though it has erer evinced a preference for "wet" places. The cultivation of the candidate is a very pleasant occupation, but uot profitable. Like cotton all thc profit goes to 'tother man. . We hear there is a question before the Can? didates for County Commissioners ia regard to draining Sumter. Now, as Candidate for that office I beg leave to state that I am solid on that question. I am iii favor of draining Sumter. Sumter bas contributed her tull quota towards draining the surrounding country for, lo I these many years, and turn about is fair play, if we can but ascertain the manner and means of going aboutit. The truth is I have tried, privately, to drain Sum? ter some, but with poor success. Never did get beyond a quart or a gallon, and always got the worst of the job. it's not healthy work. The drainings are not wholesome. | GUY. What is more disagreeable to a lady than to know that her bair bas not only lost its color, but is full of drandruff? Yet such was the case with mine until I used Parker's Hair Balsam. My hair is now black and perfectly clean and glossy.-Mrs. E. Sweeny, Chicago. m Thousands of children are E&wd frpn diseases and death every year by the .timely use of Shriner's' Indian Vaimifuge, the pop? ular remedy. Only 25 cents a bottle. For County Commissioner. SUMTER CO., S. C., Aug. 7. 1886. Dear Mr. Editor : I am <* weary, worn-pat, played>out veteran. Conscripted in the last year of the war, and dragged from my home to the army to fight for native la.nd and all I held most dear, 1 ?ot into one scrimmage and though not strnck by a bullet, I was badly struck-by a panic and wounded ail over, so that I have been totally , disabled from man? ual labor ever since. I haye been trying all these year3 to succeed at something, but fail? ure has been my great misfortune. Ai last I thought Te would try the pension business, and wrote to tbe war department that I bad been a pretty good soldier dunn' the war, had fonght for my country' under Lee and Jackson, ac? asked if there was any opening for a fellow to get a pension - office. But they wrote me a mighty cross-eyed letter, saying that there was a heavy discount on my war services, because I didn't fight on the right side. It riled me up considerable, and I just sit down and wrote them, that I bad always thought Washington was a law abiding place, but they had broke the 14th commandment by making an invidious distinction as to my "previous condition of servitude." Then I thought I wonld turn my eyes towards home, and wrote to the Governor, Secretary of State, and 'mongst them, to know if I could get a pension office in Columbia ; was willing to take anything from Governor down. But they wrote me mighty perl i te, and talked beautiful about the noble soldier, and grati? tude, ?c., but said all the pension offices in Columbia was reserved for Colonels and Gen? erals, and that the only pension office a pri? vate stood any chance of getting was County Commissioner. And now, Mr. Editor, I'm out, and tee no reason wny I should'nt be elected.. I remember to have made one good run daring the war, and don t see why I should'nt make another since. I'm certain I can fill the office to the best of ability, and no man can do more. So pleas* file my ap? plication and give my love to all the dear people in the County, and ever believe me toi be yours molt affectionately. (In lieu of $5 00 for Ad.) PENSIONER. About Base Ball. , L NORWOOD'S X ROADS, Ang. 7, 1886. Mr. Editor: Some of ns in this section are subscribers to your paper, and as such we want yon to give us a small space occasional? ly, for the advancement of that game which is causing money to change hands rather un? fairly-base ball. In your issue of the 27th ult., your Lynchburg Scribe gave a very amusing account (to those who saw the play) of the game of ball played between the Mayes ville and Lynchburg nines; and wound his letter op by saying ; "Lynchbu rg and Nor? wood Clubs, will play a match game on next Thursday, which is expected to be close." To our certain knowledge those clubs played upon the day mentioned ; and why is it that we search your columns of thc 3d inst., in vain for an account of that game? Is it be? cause the hard won laurels have been torn from their brows by the Norwood Club, that he (your scribe) dislikes to give publicity to it? If the Norwood Club bas had its origin in comparative obscurity, and lived so for a while, there is no reasonable reason why it should thus be treated since rising to excel? lence. Oar boys only beat them eight scores ; and for him to have taken it so much to heart as to refrain from publishing it, was the "most unkindest cut of all." Every time either nine was put out m the bat, there would be a long and loud applause from the spectators, and a lively toot 1 toot ! I from one limb of an antedeluvial string band -performed upon by.one of Ham's worthy de? scendants, who, some think, volunteered his accomplishments for the good of all. Our boys are desirous of trying their skill with Lynchburg again, for they are now as sanguine as Lynchburg was before. One more statement and I am through. Capt. Keels in the above game, occupied the position of second catcher for both nines rather small business, but is satisfied since he is foremost ia this section, for tba senate. Now, Mr. Editor do you believe I write this base ball matter with the feeling, that that gentleman had, who nominated the delegates from our County to the State Convention? Q. V. mm ~^mmmm Its Jb'ine Qualities Admitted..' As will *be seen below Westmoreland Bros. have secured an admission from a regular practicing physician which puts a sterling stamp on their celebrated Tonic. Here it is: Westmoreland Bros., Druggists, Greenville, S. C. : Allow me to offer you my experience, with Calisaya Tonic. I have prescribed it in a great many cases of general debility with marked success. In fact, I treated a case of typhus malarial fever with no other anti periodic Tonic orstimulant. It bas proved ?ll you claim for it in my hands and bas been perfectly satisfactory. The above is from a physician of extensive experience and reputation, and is undeniable evidence of the excellence of Calisaya Tonic. Sold by all druggists at $1.00 per bottle, ? Dr. A. J. China, wholesale Agent, Sumter S.C. UK -mw > > ^mmm Saved His Life. Mr. D. I. WileoxioD) of Hone Cave, Ky., says he .was, for many yr ara, badly afflicted with Pathieie, also Diabetes; the pains .wero almost unendurable aud would sometimes almost throw him him into COOT lisions, He tried Electric Bitters and got relief from the first bottle and after taking six bottles, was entirely eared, and had gained in flesh eighteen pc unns. Says he positively believes he would have died, had it not boen for the relief afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Or. J. F. W. DeLorme. 6 CL^B~MEETINGS. The Democratic Executive Committee bas arra aged (ot Campaign Club. Meetings SJ fol? lows: BISHOPVILLE, CARTER'S CROSSING AND HAMPTON*will meet at B?bopville on Thursday, August 26th, at ll o'clock A. M. RAFTING CREEK, SPRING HILL, GAIL LARD'S X ROADS, PROVIDENCE AND SWIMMING PENS will meet at Gaillard's Cross Roads on Saturday, August 28th, at ll o'clock A. M. LYNCHBURG TOWNSHIP, MAGNOLIA, SHILOH, MT. CLIO, MAYESVILLE AND LYNCHBURG PRECINCTS will meet at Magnolia on Thursday, September 2d, at ll o'clock A. M. WEDGEFIELD, STATEBURG, PRIVA? TEER AND MANCHESTER will meet at Wedgefield, Saturday, September 4th, at ll o'clock A. M. CONCORD, ZOAR AND SUMTER will meet at Sumter on Monday, September 6th, at ll A. M. R. D. LEE, F. J. MAYES, Chairman. Secretary, pro tem. Aug. 10._ NOTICE OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. SUMTER, S. C., Ano. 16, 1886. ACO-PARTNERSHIP for the practice of Law has this day been formed between the undersigned, under the firm name and style of EARLE & PURDY. Careful attention will be given to all busi? ness entrusted to our care, either in the State Courts or in thc United btates Courts. Col? lections promptly made. JOSEPH II. EARLE, ROUE RT O. PURDY. Aug. 10-lm_ FOR SALE The following Second-hand Machinery, in good repair : . ONE SIX-HORSE ENGINE, (New York ?Snfetv Steam Power Co.) ONE FORTY-SAW WINSHIP GIN, with Feeder and Condenser. ONE HAND-POWER COTTON PRESS. For particulars address. _W. J..JENNINGS, Sumter, S. C. Clinton College for Boys. IN THE UP-COUNTRY. Location healthy. Best moral and religious influences Clas? sical course for degrees. Also preparatory course. Instruction thorough and practical. Expense for a year $150 to $175, (including tuition, board, &c.) Next session begins SEPTEMBER 22d. For catalogue and fur? ther Information address, REV. R. P. SMITH, Pres., Aug 10-2m* Clinton, S. C. NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED INFORMS HIS patrons and the public thal; he will be absent from his office durine the present week. G. W. C. DICKE D. D. S., August 10. OB IT UAH Y. Departed this life in Sumter, S. C., August 3dr 1886, Mas. ELIZABETH A. WHITE, wife of Anthony White, Esqv, and daughter of the late Dr. Thos. If. and Mrs. Mary E. Dick, aged 57 years. ! Endowed by nature with the finest quali? ties of her sex she early dedicated herself to the service of her Savior, and was for forty years an earnest member of the Presbyterian Church at Sumter. Modest and retiring in disposition, pure and guileless in heart, it was in the family circle, and among ber intimate friends that her true worth was- best known. Eminently self-sacrificing and generous, she at all times sought the good of others, in preference to her own. . Indeed her whole life was one long consecration to this noble work. Called even in girlhood to- tbs care of a mother prostrated by paralysis, and the cbairge of her father's household, she passed after years of patient toil, from this labor of love, completed, to the cooapaoship of a hus? band and the nurture of ber own family. In this sphere, for more than thirty years, she gave her time and strength to those she loved so well, nor did ber interest cease, till wast? ing disease had utterly prostrated ber powers. A warm and sincere friend, a tender and affectionate mother, a devoted wife, her. death has cast a gloom over a wide circle; but the deep shadow that now et .shrouds that deso? late household of which she was so long the light, none cao j appreciate, bot those.- who rest beneath it. Truly may it be said of her "Blessed are the pore in heart for they shall see God." Miraculous Escape. W. W. Reed, druggist, of Winchester, Ind , writes: "One of my customers, Mrs. Louise. Pike, Bartoniav Randolph Co., Ind., was a loof sufferer with Consumption, and was given n\> to die by her physicians. Sne beard ot Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, and began buying it of me. In six months' tim ) she walked to this city, a distance of six miles, and is now so much improved she has quit using iL She feels sbe owes her life to it. Free Trial Bottles at Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme'a Drug Store. S ??--???-^e - Itch, Prairie Mange, and Scratches of every kind cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sani? tary Lotion. Use no ether. This never fails. Sold by A. J. China, druggist, Sumter. A CARD. =? Mr. Editor: Please allow me through yoor columns to accept the nomination for the Senate which has been generously tendere! me by "County and Town." ^f elected I will devote my entire energies to the best interests of the County. MARION. MOISE. Aug. 3, 1886. -------?---? New Advertisements. ENGINES GINNING-. Most economical and durable. Cheapest in the market, quality considered. SAW MILLS, CORN SHELLERS, CIDER MILLS, COTTON PLANTERS AND STANDARD IMPLEMENTS GENERALLY. Send for Catalogne. A. B. FARQUHAR, Pennsylvania Agricultural Works, York, Pa. Aug. 3 The TAYLOR* COX STEAM FIRE EX? TINGUISHER for Cotton Gins is the best protection against loss by fire. Beats iris'i rance. Cheap, instantaneous, effectual and reliable. . Send for circulars and full particu? lars. Agents wanted. Good pay given. J. N. SUTHERLAND, Belton, S. C. GIN SAW FILING MACK The TAYLOR GIN SAW FILER is one of the best irade. Anybody can file Gin Savrs with it. Requires no practice. Does its work as it shonld be done and ten times faster ths.n by hand. Every machine warranted. Price Si 2. Pavs for itself every season. Ord sr from J N* ^SUTHERLAND, Belton, S. C. IF YOU WANT TO BUY an Engine, Boiler, Wood-Working Machinery of any kind ; Saw Mill, Machine Tools or Machinery of any kind for wood or iron working, do not fail to consult the trhdersigned, who his for sale all kinds of Engines and Boilers and Wood anu Iron Working Machinery, both new and secondhand, at prices that simply defy competition. Let me know your wants and prices will he named. If you want to s??H Engine, Boiler or Machinery of any kind, de? scribe it and address . Aug 3* J. N. SUTHERLAND. Belton, S- jX 5 TON WAGON SCALES, Ina Lftvtra, Steal Beuton, Beiat T?re Beun ud Beam &gx. and ?ONICS bt p*r* t f relfht-for ? -M Pifa? Lilt miQlkio Oi t? paper ind *44r**?iflMl$Bf StKGHAMTtlU ?i?>ajwi au y. J. B. KILLOTJGH, Manager of Ludden & Bates' Sontbern House has opened an office in Sumter. Leave your orders for Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise. You will find in stock Domestic, White s.nd New Home Machines, Oil and Needles for all Machines. J. CHESTNUT REVI LL, August 3 Manager. A FINE FLORTDA To wier Mr. FOSTER S. CHAPMAN, One of the landmarks of the Georgia Drug trade, now of Orlando, Florida, writes: "I can hardly select a single case of the many others to whom I have GUINN'S PIONEER BLOOD RE? NEWER, but what have been satis? fied; and I find it the best remedy for all Skin Diseases I have ever sold, and a Fine Florida Tooic. "FOSTER S. CHAPMAN, "Orlando, Fla." A CERTAIN CURE FOR CATARRH! A SUPERB Flesh Producer and Tonic! GUINN'S PIONEER BLOOD RENE VER Cures all Blood and Skin Diseases, Rheuma? tism, Scrofula, Old Sores. A perfect Sr. ri og Medicine. If not in your market it will be forwarded on receipt of price. Small bottles $1.00: large bottles $1.75. Essay on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. MACON MEDICINE COMPANY. Macon. Georgia. For Sale by Da. A. J. CHINA. July 13. Sumter, S. C. MACHINERY" FOR SALE CHEAP. WE. BRUNSON is still sole cgent , for thc celebrated VAN WINKLE GINS, FEEDERS AND CONDENSERS, FRICK CO. ECLIPSE ENGINES, B0IL3RS, SAW MILLS AND SEPARATORS, JOS. HUNTER'S CORN MILLS. All of this machinery is so well known for excellent qualities that words of commenda? tion are unnecessary. I also have several SECOND-HAND EN? GINES and PRESSES on hand, which 1 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 aod work sent to me will receive prompt attention. Address" W. E. BRUNSON, : P. 0. Box 84, Sufiter, S. C. June 15 . . DOMINATIONS. FOR THE LEGIS Ii AT URE. Mr. Editor : Tn behalf of the Young Democ? racy of Sumter County, we desire to place in nomination for the House of Representatives a young man who possesses all tho elements which constitute a true man; a man of judgment, a man of principle, a mao who has a fine business record. That man is A. S. BROWN of Swimming Pens Township. ______ COUNTRY AND TOWN. Mr. Editor; Town and Country unite in bringing ont Mr. ALTAMONT MOSES as a most suitable candidate for the House. Mr, Moses is too well and favorably known to pur people to require an introduction'from ns. We therefore, present him to the voters of ibis County as a thoroughly representative man In every respect. - - MANY VOTERS. THE MANY FRIENDS OF W. 0. CAIN, would bring him before the voters of Sumter Cbnnty as one well suited to represent them in the Legislature. Mr. Cain is a firm and working Democrat, a live and practical farmer and a business man. He will make a capable and faithful representative. . The friends of Mr. ARTHUR K. SANDERS, respectfully announce him as a suitable can? didate for the House of Representatives, sub? ject to the Democratic Primary election. A young man of energy and ability, reared and educated under the new regime, he is well qualified to voice the sentiment and meet the emergencies of the times. RAFTING CREEK. Mr. Editor: We hereby announce the name of COL. JUNIUS A. RH AME, ai a candidate for the House of Representatives., Col. Rhame bas always been a staunch democrat, and has never been found wanting, when his County needed his help in times of political trouble. A man of decided opinions, add with independence to back them, he is tbe man for the place. MANY FRIENDS, The Frieads of Ma. HENERY G. SHAW recognizing bis ability and service to the Democratic Party, announce bim as a Candi? date for the House of Representatives at the ensuing Primary. MANY VOTERS. The many friends of CAPT. E. M. COOPER, respectfully present him to the people of Sum? ter County for re-election. As a member of the last House, he was attentive to his work, faithful to his trust, just and .conscientious in the discharge of every duty. His past re? cord is the best guarantee that future servi? ces will be faithfully performed. It is such men we.need. It is such men we want. Mr. Editor: We hereby put in nomination subject to the action of the Democratic Pri? mary, the name of MAJ. H. F. WILSON, as Representative from Sumter County ie the next Legislature. FOB COUNTY AUDITOB. Mr. Editor: The many friends of CAPT. W. R. DELGAR, appreciating the efficient manner in which he has discharged the ar? duous duties of the Auditor's Office hereby announce him as the righi man for that Office. It may not be amiss- to state here that the Comptroller General considers Capt. Delgar oue of the best Auditors we have in the State of South Carolina. " M ANY FRIENDS. FOB COUNTY TREASURE. The Democratic Executive Committee of Sumter County having sent to the people of the County the nomination for County Treas? urer, the friends of CAPT. P. P. GAILLARD, do hereby present his name to the Democrats for that position, believing bim competent and deserving.. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. The friends of MR. T. J. BAKER nominate him for the position of County Commissioner, to be voted for at the ensuing Democratic primaries. Eminently successful in the con? duct of hie private1 affairs, his election, as far us he is concerned, will insure an economical and successful administration of the financial | affairs of the. Conn ty, TOWN AND COUNTY. Mr. Editor: We present to the citizens of Sumter County, the name of JOHN H. TER? RY as candidate for the office of County Com? missioner at the approaching primary elec? tion. ARMY FRIENDS. Mr. Editor: We believe in retaining in of? fice men peculiarly adapted for such office. COL. F. M. MELLETT is in our opinion emi? nently adapted for the office of County Com? missioner, and we take much pleasure in nominating him for re-election to that of? fice. Examine bis work if you will and re? member bim at the PRIMARTt Mr. Editor: Allow us space in your paper to present to the public the name of Ma. J. K. BROWN, (son of the late Ervin Brown) as a suitable person for County Commissioner. Mr. Brown bas been a life-long Democrat and has been a cripple since boyhood, which lat? ter claim upon his fellow citizens does not in? capacitate him for business, and we bis friends knowing his capability take pleasure in bringing him before the people of Sumter County for consideration. MANY FRIENDS. Mr. Editor : If energy, industry, and prac? tical good sense, coupled with honest intent and act, are the essentials of a first rate Coun? ty Commissioner, we cheerfully recommend to all good citizens of Sumter County, GEORGE ALDEN BROWN, ESQ., to fill an office of so much consequence to the comfort and convenience of our people. MANY CITIZENS. The many friends of Ma. J. OLIVER DU? RANT, beg to present bis namefor the office of County Commissioner. They believe if elect? ed, that Mr. Durant will make a worthy and competent Commissioner. CAPT. J. M. ROSS, of Spring Hill, an? nounces himself as candidate fer County Com? missioner at the ensuing election. His section has been debarred representation upon the pre? sent board and he respectfully asks that his and its claims be considered by the voters of Sumter County. CAPT. S. D. M. LACOSTE is.announced by his friends as a Candidate for County Commis ioner at the ensuing election and they ask the suffrages of the voters of Sumter County in his behalf. Believing that be would be the "right man in the right place," we beg leave to place be? ere the voters of Sumter County the name of R. FRENCH HOYT as candidate for the office of County Commissioner. VOTERS. Mr. Editor: We respectfully and confi? dently announce the name of ELIAS CHAN? DLER as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner at the approaching election. He is no stranger to the Democrats of Sumter County. We know how faithfully his duty was discharged in the same office in 1880 and '82. Let us show our appresiation of bis ser? vices by our unanimous support. July 13 PRIMARY. JNO. W GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at :x. :- . SUMTER, .Q.oa:^ S. C. ?mT- Collection of claims a specialty. Jane 20. FOB THE SB??T? ?A>. MARION MOISES" fcaa many warm frieade and admirers beth ia the Town and . ^ Connty of Somier, who recognizing bil manly worth, and his eminent fitness and ability to db the Senatorial honors for oar County, take pleasure at this time in nomina- -, ting him as :be next Senator for Sumter County, subject to the action of the Demo? eratic Primary. ' ?'i;. COUNTY AND TOWN. , ?s? The many* friends of DO B. KEELS, reo ognizing hi? services to the D?mocratie party, and feeling assured that he is the rfgTit man, do hereby pre*eot,hii name to tba Democrats of Sumter County for Senator. Capt." Keels is a simon pnre farmer and ??? classesln Som? -.? ter County can rest assured that if elected to the Senate their Interests will ber his pteatnra as well as dnty. DEMOCRACY. The undersigned respectfully present Cot! W. D. SCARBOROUGH to the roten of / Sumter County, as experienced . and trust* worthy, and competent to represent than, and hereby nominate him for the State San- ' ate. NEIGHBORS. FOR SCHOOL COMMISS?OltoU " I hereby announce myself af*s efcs?iat*; for the office of School Commissioner at tba ensuing election, and-solicit thc suffrages of 4 the ciuxeua of Sumter Cconty. - THE SAME OF W. G.XEXEBQ Es^ is hereby presented Tor tte. ?alfil? of tis fellow-citizens pf Sumter County- 'fer ta* office of School Commis?ioner. Of hil qos*? ification for and claim to the position, tko. people ara the best judges:--* Tbera h. nc ?aa" in the County, who needatbe office-mora, ? enters upon the canvass, to win if pontible. - MB. ISAAC W BRADLKYTs^eiwt?PW the voters of Sumter County for the sfffiot of School Coal missioner, at the ??tiing ejec? tion. -?V*** j.,,, ?i, '. - M Airr Toms OF Satan. - " We present to the Toters of Sumtar County, JAMES T. WILDER, for the office of School ' ; Commissioner. Mr. Wilder was educated under the Pnblic School System, and has tot years been a teacher in the public ached* of bis County, thus acquiring the moat intimate ' and thorough knowledge of the entire system; - be is qualified to fill with honor to himself . and country; this most important potitios. In electing him to this office you are hat., rs? r paying a debt which Sumter Coon ty owes to a disabled Confederate soldier, whose greatest ' pride is that in her time of need bc did his . J duty to bis State and County. FRXXXDS. JoV. Editor: You will please present oj name to the Voters of Sumter Cona ty as a Candidate for School Commitsiocer -at thc ensuing election and oblige, . X.. ''- V Yours respectfully,s -">r J.-W. DAKGAK.:-f June 28, 1886._ FOR PROBATE JtfflGE.. Mr. Editor: You will please present to th? voters of Sumter County, the name of l?a. L* . R. JENNINGS as a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate, at^?ss^e?ctioa, v and oblige his-many friendly "~ ^ Mr. Editor: Allow us to nominate for tbs office of Probate Judge or)Bnm^:Gsanty^ ensuing Election, our present, wc qualified and acceptable Probate1 Judge, COL. THOS. V, WALSH, - fle-is .deeply grateful for the past support of the Democrats of Sum- _ _ ter County, aud wiir dnly appreciate their , continued soffrages in his behalf. - t July 13, 1886.: - - -' - s FRIENDS. THE SUMTER INSTITUTE THE EXERCISES of the Sumter Institute '? will commence on MONDAY, 6TH SEPTEM- > BER, next. --: : ? . - ? ' ??TS ?S?MM . .FACUlfryi;: : PRINCIPAIS,. ?~V :MES. LAURA. A. BROWNE, " Miss ELIZA'S. COOPER. ASSISTANTS. -< ' : MRS. RUTH A. McLAURIN, : % Miss EMMA BOWELL, Miss SOPHIE BART, , . Miss SUE WiLSCN. ' fr past an experience of twenty years as their best recaameud&tioa.of .the adyao'agea-whjch Institute onVi for tb? *kcakk*?tf ladies. For information apply to either of tbs Principals or hy letter to* The ?attar Isjr?^; tute," Sumter, S. C. Aug 3 ** tm T HE SUMT ER FOR BOYS, Affording superior advantages lin ENGLISH,-MATHEMATICS, rand the CLASSICS, will reopen MONDAT, SEPTEMBER 6, 1886. TmTION-I^m$2to$5peraio?th. For further information apply to PRINCIPALS SUMTB?t*HTQH SC&OOE," Lock Box No. 49. Aug3-v Sumter, S. C. FURMAN ??HI7IBSITT. GREENVILLE, S.C THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS WID nesday, September 29th, 1886.. For Terms, Course of Study, etc, see Cata? logue, which may be had by addressinf ' 'M Da. CHAS. MANLY, Pres't. Expenses Redoced. . Aug. 3, 1886. gjggmt T^C?BBiercial Colfega ^SS^SfS?^9 fflrbeM Ho?or and Gold Medal OT? ill other CpUafM, at tlc Worl<T? Bxpo.lt!??, for System of Bo*k-ke*??B?*o? mern, io Tencherseimployed. Cwttf VlBBwtsCfB VMMt Including Tuttioo, Stationery and Board, about SSS* SMi*? ICE CREAM SALOON. THE UNDERSIGNED has opened at tho stand opposite the Law Office of Moises & Lee, on Main Street, formerly occupied by Cardareni, and will serve ICE CREAM AND CAKE every day, and will also keep a choies line of Fresh Confectionery, &c, and in? vites the gentlemen and ladies of Salu? ter to give bim a call. Families or parties can have their orders promptly attended to, and those who desire can prepare their own cream and have it frozen. Arrangements are being made for the opea* ?og of a First Class Restaurant abont Septem? ber 15tb, at the same stand. Meals will be served at all hours, lunches at nights, and ovsters in any style during season. : Fresh Fish of all kinds will be kept for sals from September on. Ang3v_ JACOB KOPF. ? HOUSE PAINTING In First Glass Style. . IAM PREPARED TO FURNISH MATE rial of the beet kind and finish op jobs ia workmanlike manner, and no money required until work is completed. Any kind of work in the H??se-pa?ntinf line, such as Walnut Graining, Oak Graining, Mapleing, Marbleizing, W?ll and FaacjrJ Painting in fiat or gloss, work, Graniteing, Rough-casting, Gold5 or Brass Bronzing, Staining, and Varnishing in any shade. ; AH jobs will be promptly dealt with. 3 Address LEMUEL B.. DAVIS, j May 19 _ ; Pointer, S.C j