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LY^ SEPTEMBER 7. Enter td at the Pott Office at Sumter, S. G., at Second Clou Matter. EXAhOHE TOUR DATES. o We request euch of oar subscriber* to ex ?mine the address on bis paper, ?nd par tic a lariy- to observe the date upon it. This date ?bows the time up to which the paper bas bees paid for. Many of oar subscribers will thus tee that they bare paid ia advance ; Vit ?ete ?ie many others who will discover v thartbey have not, WSW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Earthquake.-John Reid. Piano for Sale.-Apply at this Office. Lamber for Sale.-A. S. & W. A- Brown. TbeO., C. & C. R. R. Co.-J. D. Blanding, S. P. Ricker k Co.-Foreign and Domes tie Liqoore. Personal. Mr. Leonard Kennedy ia again in town. Mr. Darks R. LaFar, has returned to Charleston. Prof. McIntosh of the High School is at hts fest of duty. , Misc Sallie Poole, who has been quite sick SJ Is?tu?t?ss: Hite Loa Pate bas relamed from Hender* ^s?ST?lIe,K.C? ] Gen. Moise as? tamil j have returned from Sullivan's Island. Miss Mary Yoee, of Summerville, is visiting Mrs. N. G. Ott eeo. Mist Bath Tindall, of Graham's, is io town attending the Eclectic College. J ^^^-.JGbaa; T. Heiser is in town, and is the guest of Mr. C. Pr A. Bultmann. Ber. W. A. Gregg, of Bisbopville, is home again from bis mooth** vacation. Mrs. H. C. Hoghes and Miss Beulah L. Taylor, cf Charleston, are the guests of Post matter D. J* Anld. ^ ??V^ W. Hewitt ?nd family, and Dr. S. M; Garner ?ad fitmHy, of Darlington, are rts itius; relative* ra tows. ?fr. H. A. Lowry and family have left Sumter to locate in Manning. Mr. Lowry will carry on lufrcbaodilifig. Mrs. M. J. Booth, and ber daughter Miss Mamie ?nd also Mrs. fraser, of the "City by the Sea," are the guests of the Misses McEI Miss Jessie Ottoiengnt, of Charleston, who hat been visiting the family of Mr. Horace Barby, leaver this afternoon for ber home, to tilt regret of ber many friends bert. Mr. Willie Haynsworth left for Varaville, Hampton County, last Friday, where be ex. | poets to carry on hit ?bool for another year. ; * Judging from the reports of his success last year, Mr. Haynsworth is developing into a mccessfui teacher. There are quite a number of visitors from \. ^Charleston tn our-town. They doubtless find Souter far more pleasant than Charleston \nader present circumstances. Among others Z are Mr.John S. Biggs and family, Mr. H. B. -' BeLeon and family and Mr. Hart and family. The crop* at Wedgefield, especial!j cotton, are magnificent, y/; Two wells on Capt, Jno. N. Frierson's place-bare gone dry since tbe earthquake. We are glad to report bat little drunken . ness- yesterday.' Why should any o oe get drunk ai all? Some people mistake profanity for wit. There conld be co greater error. Profanity ~:is simply disgusting-that is all. Tbe scaffolding standing on the pavement ia front of the Scaffe betiding is dangerous at night. There thou ld he a lighted lantern ' pitted at each end. Messrs. Byttenberg k Sons have changed the arrangement of their clothing tables in their clothing department, much to its ad van? ts??. Mr. D. J. Winn returned home last week, _ and the quantities of goods that are being opened indicate that be made large parchases. See hit announcement ta this issue. Oar readers need not be alarmed at the heading of Capt. Reid'i adrertisement. Read ti throngb and the comfortingassurances coo > - tatusa in' it will he veriied hy a call at the *'" store. " -SJ 11 t Help, for the Helpless. A public meeting of the citizens of Sumter wiU be held this afternoon, at $ o'clock, io Ma*ic Han, to confer with the Town Council in reference to seeding assistance to Charles? ton. Sumter's Safety. Several of oar absent friends have tentas .elsgramsof inquiry ts to the safety of Salu? ter, and among others Mr. C. B. Porte?os, now of New Brighton, Penn., and Mr. J. A. .Moldau, of Betdsville, N. C. We are glad to tay to them that we are all serene. Opening of the Schools. The Sumter High School opened yesterday r:??der most tn coo raging auspices. The Sumter Eclectic College commenced its exercises yesterday. Wt understand there wurt about sixty students ia attendance. St. Joseph's Academy resumed its exercises yesterday, with four bear de ra, and a number more expected, and tte usual number of day pupil*. The Sumter Institute opened yesterday with between 55 and ?Opa pi ls-a most encouraging . beginning. Quite a number of others will matric?late in a few days-probably as soon ts the earthquake subsides. I am daily receiving the largest and most complete fine of clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, fiats, kc, ever exhibited by me in this market and will sell them at prices that otu't be compared with. Look for Adver? tisement ia a short time. D. J. WINN. Italian Bees. Those of onr readers who take tn interest ia bees, and have been accustomed to the com? mon black or brown bees should by all means ehange their stock and get Italians. We have read a good deal about them, but never knew thsdinVreoce until recently, after getting a tiro of Italians from Mr. W. J. Ellison of 8taiebnrg. Besides their qualities for gather? ing more boney, they are quiet tod friendly, and can be handled with mach less danger of being stung than is the ease with tbe spiteful brown best. Mr. Sanson baring an overstock, is now oueriog to sell them very cheep. He bas demonstrated that there is money tn bee-keeping here, tod wt hope to see others following bis example. The Weather. Sa.*. lr.K. 6 p.*. Aug-30-74 81 78 Heavy rain. Aug. 31-74 82 80 Clear;earthquake at nigbt. 0?f*. 1-?6 81 TS dear, several shocks of earth? quake. Sept I-84 80 78 Clear. Sept. 3-5? 77 70 Clear, earthquake shocks. Stpt. 4-82 80 75 Clear. Sept 5-81 W TS Partly cloudv, T~: rain in after? noon. List of Candidates. The following names of candidates ap in this paper : SENATE.-Marion Moise, D. E. Keels, D. Scarborough. LEGISLATURE.-Altamont Moses, Wm. Cain, A. K. Sanders, Juntas A. Rbs Henry G. Shaw, E. M. Cooper, H. F. Will J. E. Wilson. COUNTY COXWSSIOXXBS.-T. J. Baker, J H. Terry, F. M. Melle?, J. K. Brown, G Brown, J. O. Durant, J. M. Boss, S. D. LaCoste, R. F. Hoyt, Elias Chandler, J McKellar, D. Reese DoRant. SCHOOL ComosuoKEB.-E. A. Edwards, G. Kennedy, Isaac W, Bradley, J. T. Wil J. W. Dargan. COUNTY AUDITOR.-W. R. Delgar, W. Raffle! d. COUNTY TREASURER.-P. P. Gaillard, E. Muldrow, W. F. B. Haynsworth, Dr. M. Beckham. PROBATE JUDGE.-L. R. Jennings, T. Walsh. The Wedgefield Meeting. Last Saturday the Democratic Clubs Stateburg, Wedgefield, Manchester and I vateer met at Wedgefield to get acquaio with the candidates. The rolers were th to a considerable extent and the candida were present in profusion. Arrangeme for speakers and people were quite comfoi bte. and the day was pleasantly spent. We will oot give a report of the specbef all the candidates, confining ourselves t brief statement of the views of the Leg isla t candidates, which will be found elsewhere The visitors, especially the candidates a editors, had a glorious lunch and enjoyed il We are under obligation to Dr. H. McLaurin for his reportorial services. The Sumter Meeting. The Democratic meeting in Sumter yest day was well attended Not only the clul in whose interest the meeting was held, I many Democrats from the County were pr ent. And we think this argues well for 1 interest shown in the choice of County office: A large platform placed io the shade the north side of the Con rt House, was t rostrum, and-this was surrounded most the day by attentive listeners. The meetii opened at 12 o'clock and adjourned some til after four, by which time the audience h drank in sufficient political knowledge to e able them to vote intelligently next Sa tarda * We are glad to say that no unpleasaotne occurred to mar the quietness of the occasio Republican Convention. The County Convention held by the Repu licans yesterday, was, as usual, stormy. Tl meeting was for the purpose of electing del gates to the Congressional Convention whit meets at Lincolnville, the lat Uer part of th month, and it was soon seen that Smalls wi in a hopeless minority, and hence the roi Most of the day was taken op in organista; which was completed by the election of ( W. Murray as Chairman, and John H. Legai Secretary. When it was definitely ascertained tht fifty-five delegates were anti-Smalls, and onl twenty for the Gullah statesman, be prompt] led bis followers out and organized a bol tin convention which, we suppose, claims to t the regular convention. Both conventioi elected delegates, and the battle will have 1 be fought out at Lincolnville. We have n doubt but that Smalls will get the prise. H followers have the longs and he the bnu necessary for success in South Carolina R< publican ism, and indeed he ts the most fittin man for the position. No more blatant fran exists than Robert Smalls, and in this resp? be is an echo of his party ia this Slate. H is of no more consequence in Congress than black stump, and save fot the pay and mileag he draws, is no more felt io national politic than if he were in the jungles in Africa-hi normal home. The Clarendon Primary. Clarendon held its Primary last Tuesday and the following were nominated : Jos. F Rhame for the Senate, Jas. fi. Tindall for th House, and Dr. H. H. Hoggins for Treasurer As Clarendon requires a majority vote, m others were elected, and the contest will b i between the following : For the lower House, John C. Ingram am E. R. Plowden,~Jr. ; for School Commission er, P. G. Benbow and John J. Cony era ; fo Auditor, J. E. Scott and D. J. Bradham ; fo Judge of Probate, J. DuPre Alsbrook and L Appelt j1er County Commissioners, A. M Brelsford, T.J. Cole, K. J. Aycotk, E. C Horton, J. J. Broadway, and T. Adams Way We congratulate Clarendon on its choio thus far. A Correction? MAXKYILLE, S. C., Sept. 3, 188$. Afr. Editor: I see in your last paper tba Mr. H. R. Thomas asked and was grantee permission to speak. Mr. Thomas did no ask to speak, be was invited by the Bishop ville and Carter's Crossing Democratic Clubs to address us on that day. Respectfully, J. E. STUCKEY, Ja. Our Exchanges. The Clarendon Enterprise. We see that our brother Nettles of the Clar? endon Enterprise bas taken a partner-not t wife though, for it was strictly a business enterprise. Tbe firm now reads Nettles ? Witherspoon-Mr. Witherspoon being a prac tical printer from Colombia, who bas bought a half interest ia the paper and who will have control of the mechanical department. Mr, Nettles was trying to do the work of aboul three men, and he acted wisely in making thc change. Oar best wishes to the new firm. The Colleton Press contains sixty-five can didates in its list of nominations. It take? four columns of space to contain their adver? tisements. The September Wide Awake is enriched with a very strong and interesting Frontis? pices by Sand ham which illustrates a Mexi? can poem by F. L. Stealey, entitled 'Los Companeros.' The opening story, 'When Book Meets Book.' is a salutary tale to be read by both children and tbeir parents. Hon. S. S. Cox, U. S. Minister to Turkey, contributes along and racy article upon *L'Enfant Terrible Turk.' Following, and io contrast, isa long and dainty Irish ballad by Mrs. S. M. B. Pian, narrating a romantic incident which lately occurred on Queenstown Beach ; it is entitled 'Three Little Would-be Emigrants,' Another interesting article of travel, entitled 'Some Indian Children,' is by Mrs. M. C. Norton, widely known in con? nection with mission-work in Dakota. Mrs. Heieo Campbell writes tbe 'war story' of the number, 'In the Turtle Crawl,' relating a thrilling experience of her ancestors in the Seminole War. The 'tale of adventure,' 'My Friend's Stiff Shoulder,' is by John Carnifex, and describes a tiger hunt. A lovely story, with a lovely meaning, is 'A Pot of Gold.' by Mary E. Wilkins. These and a number of otber articles equally at? tractive make up this delightful issue. Wide Awake is $3 00 a year. D. Lothrop 4 Co., Publishers, Boston. The serials in Harper's Magazine maintain tbeir extreme interest. Blackmore's novel, 'Springhaven,' holds the reader's a ; ten t ion with its quaint and realistic pictures of Eng? lish sea-town life at the beginning of this century, while Charles Dudley Warner's sparkling summer-resort story, 'Their Pil? grimage,' introduces us with charming cleverness to the carrent peculiarities of Long Branch, Ocean Grove, Saratoga, and Lake George. Both novels are superbly illustrated. 'Their Pilgrimage' will conclude Io the next number. Alden's Library for September, like its predecessors is brim full of tbe choicest melange of prose and poetry, history and biography, science and art. John B. Alden is doing a good work for the reading public by giving them so much that is good in so cheap a form. Preaching and Earthquakes. PBOYIDENCZ, S. C., Sept. 1, 1886. Dear Watchman and Southron: Religions services bare been conducted in the Methodist Church here for several days past. Last night, after the Rev. L. F. Gnerry had preach? ed and Rev. Mr. Mood had prayed there was a singular trembling and quivering felt by the congregation, while the shades upon the pulpit lamps shook violently. Then a strange confusion was heard over our heads remind? ing me of a bail storm. The shaking and quivering of the Church building continued and increased. The congregation stood npon their feet. The confusion and convulsion of the earth was terrific. Then there arose piercing cries from the people and children, and one purpose seized noon all-to get out of the building. All the while the building continued to rock and tho terror-stricken people left the house. The trembling earth seemed then to cease, when it began with more intensity than be? fore. It was ao occasion which will never be forgotten. Ou my way borne inquiry was made at bouses as we passed, and in almost every instance the families had in their terror left their houses, so great was the fear that buildings would fall upon them. .VISITOR. The Earthquake at Bishopville. BKHOPVILLK, S. C., Sept. 3, 1886. Mr. Editor i The shock from the earth? quake produced a decided sensation here. Many families left their shaking houses and sought refuge in the open air. There was no danger from robbers that night, money chests might have been left open with perfect safety The screams of the frightened negroes made the scene ail the more distressing. They congregated on my place from the neighboring bouses and start? ed a prayer meeting. They have promised to do better in the future, and if the earthquake has that happy effect it will prove a blessing. Would it not have been appropriate for the whites to make the same promise? I wonder what was the effect of the shock on the bar? room business the next day in Sumter? (We do not tbink there was any appreci? able diminution of whiskey drinking. We understand that several old topers swore off during the shocks of Tuesday night, but when the pangs of thirst smote them next morning, they marched in and took their toddy as usual.-ED.) It is said that one man not many miles from here sent off for a jug of hard cider the next afternoon "to get on a spree," bat as he pnt the first glass to his month another shock came which so frightened him that be threw away glass, jug, aud all. He did'nt want to die by a jug. Cotton is at least a week later than usual in opening. Picking bas commenced on some farms and will soon become general. The price ia reduced to 40 cents a hundred this season on account of the extremely low price of cotton ?. C. Smithville Items. SiaTBTiuK, S. C., August 31, 1886. Mr. Editor: Fodder pulling is over and cotton picking has commenced. From the outlook, I think the crops will be as light as was expected sometime ago. All the talk about here is politics; only and nothing more. The stock of this con is-tremendously high, judging from the way Sumter County is investing in it. Whether it will pay or not is for those who give their time and money to say. What a bundle of contradictions is Sumter County politics! Every man who gets nominated will say : "justice has been done." While be who gets left will say : "justice has been defeated.", "If Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty" we ought to feel very proud of, alii"thank? ful to so many of oar public spirited citizens who are now.sacrificing time, money and business, in riding over the county informing us of their desire to work for the "dear peo-" pie," and to serve them io every way they can. Such interest shown in us, should meet its just reward at the polls, br a generous support for all. There is considerable discussion going on in reference to the oath required in order.- to vote at the primary. A great many say they won't vote if they have to bind themselves against their will. Said, George William Curtis at the National Republican Convention at Chicago in 1884. "I came into this Con? vention a free man, and by the grace of God, I will leave it free and unfettered." A man who lets his party bind him against his con? science is not a free man. There is too much bossism getting into politics anyway for the good of the country. Bot a troce. Your correspondent feeling the need of a littlerett and pleasure such as the city folks take, thought he would imitate them on a small scale by taking a ramble in Northern Kershaw, take in the Sumter Union meeting, and see if he could not get a dot or so for the W. ? S. Leaving home on the morning of the 27th ult., with an agreeable friend. We wended our way to Antioch church ten miles distant where the Union was to be held. The crops on the route are poor; and roads al? most impassable in some places from deep washes, caused by the heavy rains. After a pleasant drive we arrived early at the church, and found people gathering from all sides. The church-one of the largest in the country -is pleasantly situated with a spring near by, and jost below it the baptismal pool. At the church is the grave of that good mao, Rev. J. E. Rodgers over which the church baa erected a neat tombstone to his memory. The inscription, and a cut of an open Bible with a hand on it is very appropriate, comm?mora tive of his life and labors. At ll o'clock the Union was organized, J. E. DuPre being Moderator, and F- P Rodgers clerk. Miss Fan? nie Pack the blind lady presided at the organ and rendered sweet music from time to time during the entire meeting. She has a won? derful memory and seems to know the whole hymn book by heart. At 12 M. Rev. J. J. Myers preached the introductory sermon from ! 1st Cor., 16; 13. Afters few boors session, I the Union adjourned for the day. A ride of six miles over bad roads, aod by bad crops brought us to the hospitable home, of ocr host where we were entertained in royal style. After partaking of a dinner fit to set before a king-it they deserve better than anybody else -we took another ramble, Saturday, an immense congregation gath? ered at the cbnrcb. The discussions were in? teresting on the different questions ; those on temperance were very affective. The organist sweetly played : "Where is my boy to? night." Mr. Meyers preached at 12 M. After a sumptuous dinner, partaken by all, I went to Mt. Zion church, six miles further, saw more bad crops, and beard another sermon by the pastor, Mr. Myers. That is a pretty country. The friend I stayed with showed me home made syrup two years old. It was very nice ; saw where it was boiled. The juice running in on one side, the syrup running ont on the otber. The people ap there are very kind aod hospitable. Sunday morning Rev. D. C. Hardin preach? ed from the 4th, 5th and 8th verses, 21st chapter Numbers, a grand sermon to an over? flowing bouse. After dinner, Mr. Myers preached again. The Pastor, Mr. Hardin, now commenced a meeting of days with the church. Much interest shown. But oh the candidates! the candidates, the candidates ! ! at the meeting. Sept. 1st.-Last night about 9 o'clock this section was visited by an earthquake. The shocks were preceded by a deep roaring sound. Houses rocked to and fro, and chim? ?les shattered. Great excitement prevails, especially among the colored people. At Antioch church to-day, Mr. Hardin spoke of the earthquake and urged men to lead a bet? ter life. After which he opened the doors of the church and 25 joined, making 38 to date. The meeting still continues with unabated interest. Mr. Sara Yates and Mr. Darling Davis were ordained to the deaconsbip. Mr. Hardin asked the questions, and delivered the charge. Mr. Myers made the ordaining prayer. Deacons from other churches as? sisted in the ordination. Old members said it was the best meeting they ever attended. Sept. 2d.-Earthquake shocks still con? tinue. QUI VIVE. Food for the brain and nerves that will invigorate tba body without intoxicating, is what we need io these days of rash and wor? ry. Parker'B Tonic restores the vital energies, soothes the nerves, and brings good beal tb quicker than any thing you can use. m Providence Items. PROVIDENCE, S. C., Sept. 2, 1886. Mr. Editor: Oar community presents a lively appearance. Many are here from dif? ferent sections of the County in attendance upon the protracted meeting which has been in progress for the last ten days, and with in? creasing interest. Perfect order and good be? havior have prevailed throughout the meet? ing, and nothing has occurred that would jar upon the sensibilities of the most fastidi? ous. Our Smithville critic was in attendance, I understand, and I hope be was edified. Rev. A. J. Stokes preached a mag? nificent sermon Sunday morning. At least one thousand were present, many of whom were compelled to remain out of doors for want of room, which is to be regretted as the sermon was intended mainly for tbose who were crowded out. His advice to the candi? dates-the successful ones-was worthy of all praise. Rev. H. C. Be thea is doing a good work at Providence. He is a God-fearing, earnest worker. More than a score of conversions have resulted from ?bis labors, besides the re? newal of the spiritual life of many other?. Rev. W. W. Mood has taken an active part in the good work at Providence, and also Rev. Messrs. Guerry and Myers. (We omit mach of our correspondents' in? teresting description of tb? terror following the earthquake shock at the Church Tuesday night, as that has been described by another correspondent, but give the following inci? dent.-ED ) It was surprising to witness the bravery shown by a number of the ladies present, who in the midst of tbe surrounding confusion, manifested a? composure that was admirable. Mrs. Frank Scarborough, Mrs. Kate Boykin, Miss Sallie Rowan, Misses Sallie, Caroline and Ida Dinkins, and several others, led and assisted by the pastor, sang, "Come thou fount of every blessing," and this restored comparative quiet. Prayer followed and the congregation was formally dismissed. I am glad to say that no accident occurred, and no damage was done. Vox. Privateer Items. PRIVATEER, S. C., Sept. 6, 1886. Mr. Editor : You will have the paper crowd? ed with reports of the recent earthquake, so I will make my letter short. Some damage was done to chimneys, and the plastering in sev? eral honses is badly cracked and shelled off. So far as I caa learn no one was hort; but Bambers were badly scared. About half an hoar after the severe shock of Toesday night the negroes io every direction could be beard singing, praying, exhorting and shooting. This, with the sighing of tbe wind tbroogb the trees, the frequent vibrations of the earth accompanied by horrid rumblings, as of some hideous monster bent on destruction, went to make up the most ghostly experience of my life. It is reported that Cane Savannah mill dam was so badly cracked that the water had to bc let off; and Cain's mill dam was cracked in sereral places. Twenty-fire distinct shocks have been felt here ; the last severe one oc? curred at 10:415 o'clock Friday night. We allfeel for poor old Charleston, and fear she will never recover ber proud position among the leading South Atlantic seaports. The worst of it is that we do not know when it will stop, now that a start bas been made. DEW. THE PBATT GIN. Mr. R. F. Hoyt is still sole agent for the Pratt Gin in Sumter County and will be pleased to take orders from farmers in wau t of same.' The Pratt Gin is so well and so widely known from its excellent qualities that no words are needed to recommend it. The farmers already know that it is the best gin sold. -ALSO The Peerless Engines, made by the Geiser Manufacturing Co., Presses and other toa iCbinery. Call and see bim for anything needed, "'"y?;--?-?-? i - 'few doses of Sbriner's Indian Vermifuge, rea is-time, may save you many dollars io io ney and the life of your child. A Grateful Correspondent. When a recipient of a bottle writes as en? thusiastically of the virtues of Calisaya Tonic as did a daughter in a letter to her father recently, it can only mean that the Tonic is the best on the market. The letter came from Wilmington, N. C. The writer, after referring to tbe extraordinary aud wearing nature of her household duties recently, says: 'I am confident that I never should have held out had it not been for tbe bracing effects of the admirable Tonic.' Again the writersays : *I am proud of Green? ville's sons. Long live Dr. Westmoreland, and may his name be wide famed for the preparation of so excellent and palatable a med i dael' * * * Several other highly com? plimentary references are made in the letter to the splendid effects of the Tonic. West? moreland Bros. only ask any one who is suffering from debility, loss of appetite or malaria, to try their medicine. It is sore to revive and strengthen. 'And all ?it cost is a dollar a bottle.' Sold by all druggists at $1.00 per bottler Dr. A. J. China wholesale Agent, Sumter, s.e. Itch, Prairie Mange, and Scratches of every kind cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sani? tary Lotion. Use no other. This never fails. Sold by A. J. China, druggist, Sumter. Renews Her Youth. Mrs Phoebet Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co, loira, tells the following remarkable story, the truth nf which is vouched for by the resi? dents of the town: '*I am 73 years old, have been troubled with kidney complaint and lame? ness for tr any years: could not dre? mysel' with? out help. Now I am free from all pain and sore? ness, and am able to do all my own housework. I owe my thanks to Elect rio Bitters for having renewed my youth, and removed completely all disease and pniu." Try a bottle, only 50e. at Dr J. F. W. DeLorme'* Drug Store. 4 Backten'? Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Braise? Sores. Ulcerr, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Emptions, and positively cores Piles, or no pay required- Ic is guaranteed to give per? fect satisfaciiun, or money refnndod. Price 25cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. De Lnrme. o 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 of low test, short weight, :ilum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAK? ING POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., N. Y. Gt. W. 0. DICE, D. D. S. Office over Bogin's New Store, ENTRANCE ON MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours.-9 to 1;30 ; 2:30 to 5. Sept 8 NOMINATIONS? FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Ma. JOSEPH E. WILSON, of Lynchburg, ?8 hereby announced as a candidate for the Legislature. He is a practical business man, and bis nomination would give satisfaction to _MANY VOTERS. Mr. Editor : Town and Country unite in bringing ont Mr. ALTAMONT MOSES aa a mott suitable candidate for the House. Slr. Moses is too well and favorably known to oar people to require an introduction from ns. We therefore, present him to the voters of this County as a thoroughly representative man in every respect. MANY VOTERS. THE MANY FRIENDS OF W. 0. CAIN, would bring bim before the votera of Sumter County 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. Re will nuke a capable and faithful representative. The friends of Mr. ARTHUR K. SANDERS, respectfully announce him as a suitable can? didate for the Moase of Representatives, sub? ject to the Democratic Primary election. A young maa of energy and ability, reared and educated under the new regime, be 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 A ME, as a candidate for the House of Representatives. Col. Rh Ame has 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, and with independence to back them, he ia the man for the place. MANY FRIENDS. Tbe Friends of Ma. HEN ERY G. SHAW recognizing bis ability and service to the Democratic Party, announce him as a Candi? date for the Rouse 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. Asa member of the last House, fae was attentive to his work, faithful to his trust, jost and conscientious in the discharge of every duty. His past re? cord is the best guaran tee that fa tn re servi* ces will be faithfully performed. It is such men we need. It is such men we want. Mr. Editor: We hereby pot in nomination subject to the action of the Democratic Pri? mary, the name of MAJ. H. P. WILSON, ** Representative from Sumter County itt the next Legislature. FOR COUI?T? COMMISSIONER. BOSSABO, S. C., Joly 9th, 1886. Mr. Editor: Please swell the already nu? merous list of candidates for County Com? missioner by adding the very worthy and deserving name of Mn. D. REESE DU RANT._ CITIZENS. The name of J. J. McKELLAR is presented to the Democrats of Sumter aa a suitable can? didate for County Commissioner. He is well known in Sumter County, and needs no words of commendation. JORDAN. The friends of MB. T. J. BAKER nominate bim for the position of County Commissioner, to be voted for at the ensuing Democratic primaries. Eminently suecessfol io the con? duct of bis private affairs, his election, as far aa be is concerned, will insure an economical and successful administration of tbe financial, affairs of the Conn tv. TOWN AND COUNTY. Mr. Editor: We present to the citizens of Snmter County, the name of JOHN H. TER- ? RY as candidate for tbe o AB ce of County Com? missioner at the approaching primary elec? tion. ARMY FRIENDS. Mr.-Editor: We believe in retaining in of? fice men pecnliarly adapted for such office. COL F. M. MELL?TT is in oar opinion emi? nently adapted for the office of County Com? missioner, and we take mach pleasure in nominating him for re-election to that of? fice. Examine bis work if yon will and re? member bim at the PRIMARY. Mr. Editor : Allow us space in yonr paper to present to the public tbe name of MB. 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 pleasore tn bringing him before tbe people of Sumter County for consideration. MANY FRIENDS. Mr. Editor: If energy, industry, and prac? tical good sense, coupled with honest intent and art, are the essentials of a first rate Coun? ty Commissioner, we cheerfully recommend to all eood citizens of Sumter County, GEORGE ALDEN BROWN, ESQ., to fill un office of so much consequence to the comfort and convenience of our people. MANY CITIZENS. Tbe many friends of Ma. J. OLIVER DU? RANT, beg to present his name for the office of County Commissioner. They believe if elect- | ed, that Mr. Durant will make a worthy and competent Commissioner._j ;^CAPT. J. M. ROSS, of Spring Hill, an? nounces himself as candidate for County Com? missioner at the ensuing election. His section has been debarred representation upon tbe pre? sent board sod be respectfully asks that hts 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 i on rf kt" tbe ensning election and they ask the suffrages of the voters of Sumter County in his behalf. Believing that be would be the "right mao io tbe right place," we beg leave to place be ore 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 dentlv announce the name of ELIAS CHAN? DLER as a candidate for the office of County Com rx isak?ner at the approaching election. He is no stranger to the Democrats of Sumter County. We koow how faithfully bis duty waa discharged in tbe same office in 1880 and '82. Let as sb ow our appreciation of bis ser? vices by our unanimous support. July 13 PRIMARY. FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of School Commissioner at the ensuing election, and solicit the suffrages of the citizens of Sumter County. Respectfullr, E. A. EDWARDS. THE NAME OF W. G. KENNEDY. Esq , is hereby presented for the suffrages of bis fellow-citizens of Sumter County for the office of School Commissioner. Of his qual? ification for and claim to the position, the people are the best judges. There ia no mao io the County, who needs the office more. He enters upon the canvass, to win if possible. MB. ISAAC W. BRADLEY is presented to the voters of Snmter County for the office of School Commissioner, at the ensuing elec? tion. MANT VOTERS or SALKV. We present to tbe voters of Sumter County, JAMES T. WILDER, for the office of School Commissioner. Mr. Wilder was edncaied under the Public School System, and has for years been a teacher in the public schools of bis County, tbns acqniring the most intimate aud thorough koowtedge of the entire system; be is qualified to fill with honer io himself and country this most important position. In electing him to this office voil are bnt re? paying a debt which Sumter County owes to a disabled Confederate soldier, whose greatest pride is that in her time of need be did bis duty to bis State and County. FRIENDS. Jlfr. Editor: You will please present my name to the Voters of Sumter County ns a Candidate for School Commissioner at tbe ensuing election and oblige, Yours respectfully, J. W. DARGAN. June 28, 1886. NOMINATIONS. FOB THE SENATE. MAJ. MARION" MOISE has many warm friends and admirers both in the Town and County of Sumter, who recognising his manly worth, and bis eminent fitness and ability to do the Senatorial honors for our County, take pleasure at this time in nomina? ting him as :be next Senator for Sumter County, subject to the action of the Demo? cratic Primary. COUNTY AND TOWN. The many friends of D. E. KEELS, rec? ognizing his services to the Democratic party, and feeling assured that he is the right man, do hereby present his name to the Democrats of Sumter County for Senator. Capt. Keels is a simon pure farmer and all classes in Sum? ter County can rest assured that if elected to the Senate their interests will be bis pleasure as well as duty. DEMOCRACY. The undersigned respectfully y resent COL. W. D. SCARBOROUGH to the voters of Sumter County, as experienced and trust? worthy, and competent to represent them, and hereby nominate him for the State Sen? ate. NEIGHBORS. FOB COUNTY AUDITOB. Mr. Editor: The many friends of CAPT. W. R. DELGAR, appreciating the efficient manner in which be has discharged the ar? duous duties of the Auditor's Office hereby announce him as the righi man for that Office. Il may not be amiss to state here that the Comptroller General considers Capt. Delgar one of the best Auditors we have in the State of South Carolina. M ANY FRIEN DS. Mr. Editor: As a "new dear* seems to be the spirit, and order of the day, and there is a manifest disposition to hand around the honors and emoluments of public office, we present MB. WILLIAM N. RAFFIELD to the democrats of Sumter County, as a merito? rious and suitable man to fill the office of County Auditor. He is fully acquainted with the duties of the office and competent to dis? charge them, having served efficiently and acceptably as clerk in said office under both Messrs. Spencer and Loring. FRIENDS. FOB COUNTY TBEASUBEB. At the solicitation of friends I have con? sented to appear before the citizens of Sumter County in the Primary election as a candi? date for the office of County Treasurer. F. M. BECKHAM. August 30, 1886._ Mr. Editor: As the Democrats of Sumter County, will designate by their ballots at the Primary Election, September 11, 1886, their choice, as to who shall receive the appoint? ment of County Treasurer. We respectfully announce the name of ROBT. E. MU LD ROW, as worthy of their hearty support, and emi? nently qualified for the duties of said office'. _MANY FRIENDS. From the history of the past it has been proven that it is wise, when a good and capa? ble man bas been placed in an office to keep bim there until a better man is found. We believe that W.F. B. HAYNS WORTH, the present County Treasurer, bas proven himself both good and capable, and we feel that this sentiment is shared by a majority of the voters of Sumter County. We therefore take pleasure in presenting his name to the voters of the County as one entirely qualified to continue to fill this important office. This nomination is made without Mr. Hay nswonh's knowledge. _DEMOCRATS. 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. FOB PROBATE JUDGE. Mr. Editor : You will please present to the voters of Sumter County, the name of MB. L. R. JENNINGS as a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate, at the ensuing election, and oblige his many friends. Mr. Editor: Allow ns to nominate for the office of Probate Judge of Sumter County, at ensuing Election, our present, worthy, well qualified and acceptable Probate Judge, COL. THOS. Y. WALSH. He is deeply grateful for the ppst support of the Democrats of Sum? ter Coonty, and will duly appreciate their continued suffrages in his behalf. July 13, 1886. _FRIENDS. IgCHOOL NOTICE. Sumter School District No. 1. SUMTER, S. C., Aug. 23, 1886. AMEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8th, to elect Teachers for this School District. W. R. DELGAR, _ Clerk and Chairman. SUMTER ECLECTIC COLLEGE WILL OPEN 1st MONDAY IN SEPT. FACULTY : PRINCIPALS. MISS M. H. Gl RARDEAU-Higher Eng? lish and Calisthenics. Miss F. J. HURST-Preparatory Depart? ment. ASSISTANTS. Miss MARY HURST, Mis3 V. MARION G1RARDEAU. Rsv. JOHN KERSHAW-Latin, Mathe? matics and Lectures on General Literature, History, -fcc. REV. C. C. BROWN will give lessons in French and also in the rudiments of German and Hebrew if desired. Mas. JOHN KERSHAW-Music. Art-(To be supplied.) RBV. R. P. FRANKS-Chairman Adv. Board. - There will be a Contingent Fee of $2.00 per school year to each pupil, and also one of $5.00 to those music pupils who use our in? struments for practice. A competent Matron will take charge of the Boarding Department, but pupils will be under the personal supervision of the Princi? pals. For terms apply to either of the Principals. JNO. T. GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at LAW, SUMTER, C. H., S. C. ?&* Col lection of claims a specialty. June 20. THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS, Affording superior advantages in ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, and the CLASSICS? viii reopen MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1886. L. W. DICK, 1 > Principals. A. c. MCINTOSH, J TUITION-From $2 to $5 per ?ontb. BOARD-with tbe principals, $12 per mo. For further information apply to PRINCIPALS SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL, Lock Box No. 49. Aug 3-v Sumter, S. C. THE SUMTER INSTITUTE. THE EXERCISES of the Sumter Institute will commence on MONDAY, 6TH SEPTEM? BER, next. FACULTY. PRINCIPALS. Mas. LAURA A. BROWNE, Miss ELIZA B. COOPER. ASSISTANTS. Mas. RUTH A. McLAURIN, Miss EMMA B. EWELL, Miss SOPHIE HART, Miss SUE WILSON. -One to be supplied. The Principals refer to their past work and an experience of twenty years as their best recommendation of the advantages which the Institute offers for the education of young ladies. For information apply to either of the Principals or by letter to "Tue Sumter Insti? tute," Sumter, S. C. Aug 3 2m MAYESVILLE gjjj SCHOOL THE EXERCISES of the above ?.school will be resumed on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH. For particulars address L. S, McSWAIN, Aug. 31. Principal. FURMAN UNIVERSITY. GREENVILLE, S. C. THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS WED nesday, September 29th, 1886. For Terms, Course of Study, etc., see Cata? logue, which may be bad by addressing DB. CHAS. MANLY, Pres't. Expenses Reduced. Aug. 3, 1886. GREENVILLE MILITARY INSTI TUTE OPENS SEPTEMBER 15th. TERMS reasonable. For particulars apply to JOHN B. PATRICK, Aug 24. Principal. Clinton College for Boya IN THE UP-COUNTRY- Location healthy. Best moral and religions 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, Rsv. R. P. SMITH, Pres., Aug 10-2m? Clinton, 8. C. A. WHITE ft SON, Insurance Agents, Offer in First Class Companies. FIRE INSURANCE, TORNADO INSURANCE, ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, PLATE GLASS INSURANCE, SURETYSHIP ON BONDS. April 6 J. F. W. DELORME, .x?.T?? T Agent. .DEALER IN DRUGS & TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY AND ALL KINDS OF Druggist's Sundries USUALLY KEPT IN K FIRST-CLASS DRUG STORK. Tobacco, Snuff and Segars, GARDEN SEEDS, &?, -ALSO Paints, Oils, Varnishes, ,<3r.ASS, PUTTY, Ac. .AND- ? . - DYE STUFFS, Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. The public will find my stock of | Medicines complete, warranted genu? ine, and of the best quality. Call and see for yourselves. TO RENT. AFIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE, with ali necessary out-buildings, all in complete repair. Price $10 per month. May ll H.HARBY. Vallie Lais at Private Sale. 102 acres, known as the Vinson Tract at Catchall. 50 acres, known as the Cato Tract at Catchall. 164} acres, known as the James R. McEach ern Home place in Spring Hill Township. 1 acre land with Dwelling House aud Store at Gaillard'3 X Roads. Terms easy. Apply to MOISES & LEE, Jan 5 Att'ysatLaw. SALEM MILLS, J. E. ATKINS, PROPRIETOR, MAYESVILLE, S. C. THE FLOUR MILLS are now in full ope? ration, and in perfect order, turning out beautiful samples of Flour. Persons hav? ing Wheat to grind will be guaranteed a good turn ont. The GRIST, FEED and LUMBER MILLS are also in fine condition and in regular operation, and a supply of Grits, Meal, Feed and Lumber kept on band. Prompt attention given to Orders. June 15_ ICE CREAM SALOON. THE UNDERSIGNED bas opened at the stand opposite the Law Office of Moises k Lee, on Main Street, formerly occupied hy Cardarelli, and will serve ICE CREAM AND CAKE every day, and will also keep a choice line of Fresh Confectionery, Ac, and in Tites the gentlemen and ladies of Sum? ter to give him a call. ^ i Families or parties can have their orders promptly attended to, and those who desire can prepare their own cream and have it i frozen. I Arrangements are being made for the open? ing of a First Class Restaurant about Septem? ber 15th, at the same stand Meals will be served at all hours, lunches at nights, and oysters in any style during season. ' Fresb Fish of all kinds will be kept for sale from September on. Aug 3 Y_JACOB KOPF. "MOORE COUNTY GBIT" Th? bent Millstone ia th? World ft* Takle Meal. SfttnrlM nf meal M?t nu afvp]i>mitoa. ?*od for pri?e? na Imitable Cora Mill?, Upper and trader Runner* and Mill? ern.?*. We ?re agesta fer Ead ties, Boiler?, Saw Milt*. Cotton Gio?, Fane?, PhaTHrg. Puliere, tc, ?leo for Rnller-Jl Ul Oatt!ta which suv Wtt>7hc**u for th? Killer in rx err barrel of floor he make*. Writ? ?tating what yon vant ?nd term? ron wish t- bur on. Give r?f?renc?e. Address, "Harth Carolina Stilt .tone Co., Parkewood, Meero' Co., N. C. iii iii ifiHii i lim DRUGGIST, * (UNDER MUSIC HALL,) SUMTER, S. C. IS RECEIVING A NEW. STOCK Everything Pertaining to the) Drug Business, Including Perftniery, Met ai? Fancy Mi He has a full stock of Winter Garden Seed? -Especially TURNIP SEEDS OF ALL KINDS. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Will wait upon customers at any tims, day or night, and when not at the store, can be found at the Bronson House. Joly 21 W. H. MARTIN. Ee STEHLE, AgU Baker and Confectioner. FRESH BREAD, SWEET ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND CREAM PUFFS every morning* SPECIALTY : PATENT BREAD, CINNAMON ROLLS AND MILK BISCUITS, every evening, between 5 and 6 o'clock. Ali orders promptly filled. To TUB POBLIC: BEWARE OF IMITATORS. April 13, 1886._;_% COLOMBIA MACHINE SHOPS. NEAR UNION DEPOT, COLUMBIA 8. C. Tozier k Dial, m?nu&ctnrers of Flour and Grist M ills, Saw Mills and all kinds of foran dry work io Iron and Brass. Agricultural and Stationary Steam Engines. Repairs of all kinds promptly made. Estimates and bids' will be made for any Work in our Hue on ap? plication. First class work and fair prices. A. ?. DIAL, Executrix of Geo. L. Dial survivor of Texer k Dial. THOS.B.LBSi Mch. 22 x Manager. GEO. W. STEFFE?8, WHOLESALE GROCER, Auction and Commission Merchant and Liquor Dealer. AGENT FOB The Finest Earns cured in the U. S. Also agent for GENESEO ROAD CART* The Best and Cheapest on the Market, 197 EAST BAY ABD 50 Aim 52 STATE STS., (Auction Room State Street,) CHARLESTON, S. C. ?BP? Consignments Solicited. Nov 25 o MACHINERY FOR SALE CHEAP. WE. BRUNSON is Still sole agent 0 for the celebrated VAN WINKLE GINS, FEEDERS AND CONDENSERS, FRICK CO. ECLIPSE ENGINES, BOILERS, SAW MILLS AND SEPARATORS, -AND-- . JOS. HUNTER'S CORN MILLS. All of this machinery is so well known for excellent qualities that words of commenda? tion are unnecessary. I abo have several SECOND-HAND EN? GINES and PRESSES on hand, which I will sell low down and on terms to suit the times. I am also prepared for REPAIRING EN? GINES and BOILERS, having lately pur? chased a very fine set of Tools for that busi? ness, and all orders and work sent to mt will receive prompt attention. Address W. fi. BRUNSON, P. 0. Box 84, Sumter, S. C. Jone 15 HOUSE PAINTING Ia First Class Style. IAM PREPARED TO FURNISH MATE rial of the best kind and finish up jobs in workmanlike manner, and no money required until work is completed. ' Any kind of work in the House-pain ii eg line, such as Walnut Graining, Oak Graining, Mapleing, Marbleizing, Wall and Fancy Painting in flat or gloss work, G ra ni teing, Rough-casting, Gold or Brass Bronxing, Staining, and Varnishing in any shade. AH jobs will be promptly dealt with. Address LEMUEL R. DAVIS, May 19 Sputter, 3. C. A NEW DEAL EVERY ONE IN SOUTH CAROLINA i wants a new deal in State politics, there? fore I think it wise to get np a new deal in thu SEWING MACHINE TRADE. I have succeeded in getting the agen^for The New High Arm Davis Vertical Feed, which is known all over the world to be the lightest running, most practical and simplest Machine made. IT IS EASILY UNDERSTOOD bj those not accustomed to running sewing machines, and beginners cac easily accomplish work on it that the most skilled cannot approach os any other Machine. Hence I oner FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD FOR ANY SEWING MACHINE That will follow tJie DAVIS through itt vase range of practical and fancy work. It is gotten up on the most scientific princi? ples, and will last a life-time. See it before you buy andy ou vQl have no other. I am selling a number of these machines, and always keep a large stock on band. Will be pleased to show them to any on?i that will call, or if they will write me I will have one of my operators take a Machine td their home, and give full instructions. 1 also sell the HOUSEHOLD, which is THE BEST UNDERFEED MA? CHINE MADE, and is only excelled by the "New Higb-Arm Davis Vertical Feed." WM. BOOIW, Jnne 29 Main Street, Sumter, S. C. CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST. J. E. SUARES, THE LIVE FURNITURE MAN? Would call the attention of bis friends and the pub? lic generally to bis LABOE STOCK OF FURNITURE -and CHAIRS, of which be is receiving weekly addi? tions. Just Received, Another sup? ply of those cheap SPRING BEDS, For cohort and durability they cannot* be surpassed. You will find it to jot interest to give bim a call. -ALSO - Cloth and paper Shades, W'*U Papering. V1. ture Frame?, Looking Glass*-*, Mattress* Ac, k , down town in Hull>ert** CorS" Brick Store, Main Street, Sumter, S C. ? ntfEBTICITBC erot**?,v^?w?Moe*ari Miff till IdCflV th? pap^w obtain ?ttm-.. oa^Sj$iWj(|j ?paw in Chkafo, wt? find it on fiiav SM5*25SWT LORD fcTWIU&r