The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, September 21, 1886, Image 2
TUESDAY* SEPTEMBER
The powter Watchma^m^s f<
in 1S50: and the True South
18?r>. The Watchman and So
rfaw has the combined circulatio
thSuence of both of the old papei
is manifestly the best advei
nie*?? jn^nmterJ ; _
- > BDISOrUAT, ITEMS,
\ The eleetswi in Maine;' last wee
tml&?' aa osaal, and- the Kopai
eaptUTcd"everything- worth- having
their majority is .much redoeec
two or three more- campaigns ja
tae4axt ona, will -gir? the State
Democrats*.''
. Peace. withV brooding wing* hs
tied-down on the quarrel between
ico and the United States. Mr..
wiok U engageel in banting ai
caw* belli vsx Chihuahua, so as tc
tomeihing to say when ho reta
Washington of mare importan oe
an account of hw drunken escape
the mtv3; an? .Cutting,, poor Cattfi
-?^r^^^n^*^
cSem?cli?r?rc^'uct obtained from
taj? ^*?o?a? k <said^*oaii
v????^?* ^tofrdaaonc
dra?;^aanaB i5f s?g**,?wh?e-Vs-p*
wi? make . ten- "^?ons of water as. ?
as s^u^;^aa^ most wonderful of :
it is mad^irom coal tar. The new
duc4 k claimed to i>e-most vaiuab
medicinal science, and, indeed, h
manyvirtaes ascribed to it as the fa
Fountain ^Ypi?u ^ AU of wbicl
take cum grano salis. - . ?
There seems to be a . general fee
of renef that there ! is to b? a S
campaign of limited- size litis y
The candidates are relieved aad so
the-people.. Aa kjtei-Hgeat gentki
afUr fetepiog;r to- two able speei
from opponents on the silver quest
in a heigbi>oriDgto.wn, recently, rema
thai. balsam no- more ? ?f ?be sob
under discutons after the spee<
were-thrqag?r, than fie dH before. 1
so it goes: ,TH? jj?op?e are not info
ed by. big speeches at; big-mee tic
The- jame matters -intelligently ;
fairly discussed in the-newspapers te
the*j?op?e^btrt as for campaign m<
ings-^gi'v? us a res? a long* peac<
rest,'. ...... ...
The Ohio Republicans are always
trouble. They are now worrying o
the fact that: the. Democrats have pu
prominent labor; man on their -St
ticket, and that; together with the
roads made upoa their ' party by !
w?c?ted' pronibitionists, makes life
borden. As we have no interest wh
ever ia tb^-campaign-knowing tl
botb-parties are permeated by prin
pies thar-are the essence of rascality
we vie w_ theVfight wita- perfect secenii
being assured: that whichever side
defeated deserves defeat,.and belierii
that--the only possibility of findii
greater rascals than constitute the lea
era of el ?her party is to search the o
posing party.
The opposition; " to completing tl
State House is rapidly assuming for
and subs tan ?e among the new leg isl
tive nominees**. In the primaries in tl
uppar.,Coantic9, that was. one of tl
prominent questions' diseassed, and
number of candidates have been norn
nated who are pledged to oppose fa
ther expense. ? .We think, a coropletio
according to the original 'plans woul
be imprudent, but; wc cannot see ho
say intelKgect legislator could oppoj
the work now., going on. We ai
obliged to have a State House, an
after-apeading- miTEon* upon the one i
Columbia, rt ~wotHd;*be Simple .msanit
. to leave??ttf go fe ruin for lack of th
few thousand needed to put it to a coe
ditioa--<^2|?rjyaj?e^v?tmly*w. Such .a
that *aot-???oaiv^t5***ho '-wildes
and mest ?nr???oni8g extravagance.
The-most singular political campaigi
BOW progressing is the State canvass ii
Tennessee. Two brothers, Robert ac<
Alfred Taylor, are the respective can
dtdatcs for Governor on the Demo
cratie and-Republican tickets. The;
are making the canvass together, ead
speaking and each introducing the ethe
in a most fraternal and complimentar
manner. Bob is a great fiddler an<
seems to have the inside track of hi,
more prosaic Republican brother. T<
add to the comicalities of the situation
Mr. Taylor, the father, is an ar?en
prohibitionist, and there is some talk o
nominating him on the Prohibition
ticket; while Mrs.-Taylor is a pro
nounced woman suffragist, and woulc
doubtless run for any office on thal
question.
The Sea Serpent is oo deck again,
and lively as a cricket. What a vener?
able old monster it must be by this
time, for it has been showing up peri?
odically for the last two hundred years
and possibly longer. What a pity that
Barnum, Forepaugh, or some other
owner of the wonderful menageries can
not capture it. There would be mil?
lions in it. But that can never be, for
we never hear of any but tho most reli?
able witnesses getting a glimpse of his
snakeship, and no one could, even by
the utmost stretch of imagination, credit
any owner of a menagerie with relia?
bility. We fear that Barnum & Co.
will never see the Ses Serpent.
Judging from the results of thc late
Primaries, free tuition ia the S C. Col?
lege is doomed. A nsmbercf Counties
which last year sent solid delegations
favoring free tuition, are now repre?
sented by men who W?H strongly oppose
it, and the super-serviceable friends of
thc college, who have *pcnt their sparc
Himc^fre^pasfr* year h^v^tuperatrnj
Deuomioational. Instates,; and ca
their advocates naughty naines, ate
pon sib le for much of the opposition
has manifested itself. Common
dence might have shown these pc
the impolicy of their . course. ?
does not often convert, and when
were held up to ridicule and cha
with being an enemy to education,
ply because their views on free tn!
did not coincide with the opinioi
their critics, the interests of the Col
were injured. The present man
mont of the S.C College can be
.tained. by. arguments, but not by
iingsgate. -
- One thousand millions of dollars 1
been paid out for pensions since
war. Five hundred arid sixty
thousand names are on the pen
rolls, and we. may safely estimate
one thousand millions more will be ]
before this huge army of pensioi
dies. Is it any wonder, the Korti
rich and the South poor ? This gol
flood rolls steadily North ware! and W
ward draining the South of all her ?
plus gains, with the certainty that
generation at least.will, not see the e
CAROLINA . ?STAITEV" d?PITi
! There bas been some discussion,
pecially in the up*per counties upon
matdte?riof > Computing! tae Sute Ho
at ^Columbia, and we copy the follow
brief history of its construction, fr
the Augusta Chronicle of the 19th
sta?t: . "t" . > _
j On the 20th of December, 1853, I
Governor of South Carolina approx
an Act just passed by. the Legislate
entitled an\Act to provide- Funds
the . Erection of a new. State Capit
The sum of ?250,000 was.appropriat
for the purpose, and the Go vernor, v.
authorized and directed to issue bon
bearing six per cent, interest to ra
the sum appropriated, and the Leg
iature pledged the /faith and fund
of the State for the redemption of t
bonds in 1871. Work on the buildii
was begun as soon as possible* after t
passage of: the Act: General Jol
?Iones, of Edgefield having been elect
commissioner. -
! It has been impossible to trace tl
various appropriations for this purpo
made since 18?E, but up to 1860, $1
965,000 in bonds had been issued: J
NoveniDer, 1860, Hon. T. J. Picken
.hen Comptroller General of the Stat
said in his annual report: 'Thema,
nificent structure which is rising i
architectural beauty and proportioi
tully displays the correct taste and ski
of the architect,-*and the -energy ar
efficiency which the, commissioner h<
brought co bear in its constructioi
through his perfectly organized depar
ment. Whea completed with all i
chaste and elaborate designs, it wool
be a splendid capitol for a Souther
Confedraey, and as a financial measun
the recommendation is made that it t
offered as such when finished. J
could be recommended as standing o
a spot consecrated by revolution?r
associations, and in the midst of a pe<
pie entitled to the proud distinction c
being first in the second Declaration c
Independence." It will be noticed tba
Gen. Pickens' recommendation that th
State House be turned over to th
Confederate Government was made
according tc the date of his report, :
month before the State seceded. Th
only explanation of this is that th
Comptroller probably wrote his repor
after South Carolina had seceded, bu
dated it to correspond with the fisca
year.
. Y/ork on the building was continu?e
up to 1861. A stone quarry was openec
at. Granby, two miles from Columbia
and.the immense blocks of granite
some of them weighing sixty tons, were
brought to Columbia on a tramway.
Beautiful blocks of marble were brought
from all parts of the world, but princi?
pally from Tennessee. The best and
most experienced workmen were em?
ployed, and South Carolina entered
upon the work of erecting the grandest
State Capitol io the Union at that time.
It was to surpass all others in every
respect, and only be equalled by the
National Capitol at Washington. In
1861, the yard around the site was
filled with enormous granite COIUUJDS,
piles of maybie, and all the materials
used in the construction of .such a build?
ing. In tha^ ?year the work was sus:
pended on account of the .war, and the
great enterprise was temporarily aban?
doned. At that time only the walis
and some of the ornamental work bad
been completed. Along in. 1865, Gen.
Sherman, passed through Columbia,
with a yandal army at his heels ; as
he approached Columbia the great white
State House came into full view
from thc hills of Lexington, and afford?
ed a splendid target for bis artilleries.
Several shells struck the walis, and their
imprint still remains. When Sherman's
followers set fire to the city, they burn?
ed the old State House, which stood
near the new building, 3ud the heat
partially injured the walls of the new
structure. The same gang defaced and
destroyed as far as possible the marble
that had been left in the yard, which
was valued at one million dollars.
The close of the war left the State
unable to complete the work. The first
meeting of the Legislature after the
close of hostilities was held in the Col?
lege Chapel and other buildings about
the city. lu 1868, the Republicans
went into power. They roofed the walls
and put up temporary divisions for thu
State Officers aud Legislative Halls.
Two years ago, the Democratic Leg?
islature recognizing thc importance of
! preserving the public records, and the
necessity of having a proper place for
its own meetings, resolved to complete
the building as far as the means of the
State would permit. The architect
estimated that it could be completed
very nearly according to original
designs for about ?750.000. An atv
propriatiou of 75,00'Jto begin the work
again, was made in IS Si, and un otb cr
for the same amount was mudo in lS5-r?,
and since then the work hus gone
steadily forward. It seems to be the
intention of the Legislature to continue
I these annual appropriations uutii the
j building shall be completed.
- nM -?->?- *gl ? -
The Aagcsta Chronicle of September lOih
j is unusually interfiling. lu addition to n
j review of Augusta, it gives a turd's oyo view
j of tbe Counties of South Carolina in which
[ her merchants and railroads ure most inier
I ested. Weare not surprised to leam that the
Chronicle is a favorite paper iii upper Caro
I na?.
Congressional Convention.
*:?oe Democratic Congressional Convention
c&the Seventh District meets to-day, at Sum?
merville. Sumter sent a" fu H delegation last
might, among whom were Messrs. R. D. Lee,
ii. Moise, F. G. Bowman, H. F. Wilson, J.
A. Mood, L. Broaddus, G. E. Haynsworth,
W. ?. Barby, W. M. Graham, A. White. Jr.,
J. H. Chandler, Frank Mellett, J. E. Stuckey,
H. Schwerin and D. Rosendorf. Several of
the above are visitors, Sumter being entitled
to but ten delegates.
- - -A? vee gorto"press a- telegram informs us o
the nomination of Col. Wm. Elliott of Bean
fort. .
From the Sea to the Lakes.
In aa "interview with . Col. Blanding, the
Columbia Correspondent of the News and
Courier, on' Tuesday last, obtained..the fol?
lowing information as to the stockholders' ?
meeting ?? Columbia: .
; Col. Blinding, of . Sumter, president of
the Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago Rail?
road Company, was in the city to-day on
business connected with his company. As
he WR3 about leaving on the evening train for
Sumter a representative of the News and
Courier had a hurried interview with him.
Col. Blanding said that a meeting of the
stockholders of bis corporation was held here
to-day upon bis call, the object being to
confirm the action of the directors in New
York.
There was a full representation of Btock
by proxy and the stockholders confirmed the
consolidation by the directors of their road
with-"three other'projected-lines in ???rlh
Caroiina. : These roads are the Shelbyr and
Rutherford ton, the Rutherford ton and Marion,
and the M?rioa and Tennessee. The consoli?
dated-roads ar? to be known ?s the Ch?rles
tioo, Cincinnati acoT Chicago Railroad, ?nd.j
constitute a line fro tn Sumter to the Tennessee1
border,, and wiU be -constructed"aud- operated
ander ? ;cliart??r granted ,by the Legislature:
of South' "Carolina lkst December. "The
directoTs 'of the fonr companies have fixed
upon the-terms of consolidation and the
formal, agreement of consolidation adopted
by the company will be submitted to meet?
ings ^of the "stockholders of the other com?
panies. These meetings will be held within
ten .days, and will without doubt confirm
the consolidation.
The directors of the consolidated company
will meet in Charleston in the latter part of j
this month to arrange for the construction
and the purchase of iron for the whole road
from Sumter to the Tennessee line. Mr.
Frank Coxe, of North Carolina, will be presi?
dent, and the directors will be selected from
the ' different companies, with additions of j
Northern .capitalists.- The South Carolina
directors, Col. Blanding said, would be
Theodore G: Barker, R. Dozier, M. C. But?
ler andhimself.
Tberonte would be from Sur.ter to Cam?
den, through Lancaster County, Rck Hil],
Yorkville, Black's, Shelby, Rutherfordton,
Marion and on tb the Tennessee line. At
this point two companies competed for cob
nection. /The one to be selected would carry
the road to Ehzabethtou or Johnston, on the
East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, thence
the line would mn northward through Ten?
nessee, West Virginia and Kentucky. Other
companies would form organizations to unite
with the line, an&.take it to Ashland or some
other point on the Ohio River, where it
would connect with'a system of roads run?
ning through Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to
Chicago.
Col. Blanding says that bis company has
pledges from gentlemen representing large
interests in these roads that they will combine
with the new line for the purpose of making
a through line from the great lakes to Charles?
ton. The Massachusetts and Southern Con?
struction Company, which controls the new
line, has had large county subscriptions and
is strongly placed financially. Col. Blanding
seems confident that bis big scheme will scon
be under way.
Stateburg Reading and Musical
Club.
Mr. Editor : The Reading and Musical Club
of this neighborhood held its regular bi?
monthly meeting at the residence of Mr. H.
L. Pinckney, on the evening of the 17th in?
stant. The meeting was called to Older at
8.30, P. M., by the President and the pro?
gramme was announced by the Secretary.
The order of exercise was tasteful, and the
subjects thereon were handled with credit by
all the participants.
The selection of pieces for the next meeting
gives the promise of an unusually interesting
meeting. After the literary, exercises, came
the busicess of the evening. The different
committees made their reports which were
discussed and acted upon. A committee of j
three was appointed to receive contributions
for the repairing of the Confederate Home io
Charleston, the condition of which was stated
by one of the members of the club.
It is expected that the Stateburg and Pine?
ville Literary Clubs will hold a joint meeting
in the very near future. Such a meeting
would not only be of benefit but indeed plea?
sant to all. DOVE,
i- ? ? -
MeehaniC8ville Items.
MECHASICSVILLE, Sept. 17, 1886.
Mr. ?diter : At an informal meeting held
at Meehanicsville on the 11th inst., after ex?
pression of deep sympathy with stricken
Charleston, Mr. M. L. LaFar was unanimously
selected and requested to receive and forward,
according to the wishes of the contributors,
any donations in ra oe ey or provisions or sap
plies of any kind, which may be entrusted to
him, for the sufferers from the earthquake.
Capt. E. H. Holman, with his usual gener?
osity and liberality offered to deliver, free of
charge, all such supplies, at the depot in
Sumter.
We may not be able to do much, but a
little sometimes goes, and especially in this
case, may go, a long way. None may sup?
pose that his or ber mite can be of no help.
Cotton is opening very fast but the rainy
spell upon ns is unfavorable for gathering.
We understand that a committee of citizens,
inji legal-way, are sharp after the cotton
seed traffic aud will ina very prompt manner
handle -ail violators of (he law ''without
gloves.'*
I must not forget to say that a vote of
thanks ought to be tendered to Mr. J. C. Par?
nell for the splendid order in which his tact,
energy and perseverance has put the crossiug
at Mechanicsville.
Thing3 are getting quiet again, but every
time a scratching or trotting pup jars the
house, it creates a temporary panic. Seri?
ously, the short crop, the low price of cotton
and thc earthquake is enough to demoralize
any community, but we hope for the better if
ac; the BEST.
Privateer Items.
PRIVATEER, S. C., Sept. 20, 1886.
Yesterday was a big day with our Baptist
brethren. A large audience numbering up?
wards of five hundred, gathered at Cane Sa?
vannah Mill from Wedgefield, Stateburg,
Sumter, Zoar, Privateer, Manchester and the
intermediare country, to witness the adminis?
tration of th? ordinance of Baptism to the
newly received members of Wedgefield and
Bethel. Te:i grown persons and one little
girl of thirteen years were baptized. Four
others were prevea ted by sickness from at?
tending. This ii tiie result of a meeting that
the iirv. Mr. L-impley conducted at Wedge?
field 1 ?st wt-ek. Tue two from Bethel came
in in ;he ordinary course of events. There
will he preaching at Bethel every night this
week. Tlie p;i?tor expects tile assistance of
the Rev Mr. Hussy, o', ivdgt-lk-M.
Rev. H. \V*. Mahoney baptized four persons
nt Calvary Church yesterday, ile expects to
have a meeting of ?fver.tl da vs next Week,
wi:!: Rev. M. C. h.-inpley to rw??t.
The Rev. li. B. Garries will begin a meet?
ing at the Presbyterian Church in Wedgefield
next Wednesday night ?ie will be assisted
by thc Rev. Mr. Plowden from Beulah Church
in Clarendon. There will he preaching
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, each
night at 8 o'clock, Saturday nt II o'clock A.
M , and Sunday at il o'clock A. M., when
the Fal! Communion will bccciebiaicd. May
the good work gc on.
Mrs. M. A. Hughson aud Mi>s Lizzie Beck?
ham have returned home, very much im?
proved in health, after a six weeks' visit in
Georgia and Alabama-, respectively. Both
say they ''would not give old Carolina*' h>:
either of the States ur.med,
The weather continues exceedingly warm.
Cotton is opening very fast now. The rains
of last wet k interfered with picking. We
hope:-f?r lair wea'her this week, and nothing
worie than aa occasional bi-' DEW
Saved ?is Bife. -
Mr. D^jJ. Wilcoxson, of -Horse Cave, Ky.
says he .was, for many y< nra, badly afflicted
with. Pathisic, also Diabetes; the pains were
almost unendurable aud would sometimes
almost throw him him into convulsions. Ile
triedEJectric Bitters and got relief from the first
bottle and after taking six bottles, was entirely
cured, and Lad gained in flesh eighteen pounds.
Says he positively believes ho would have
died, had it not boen for thc relief afforded by
Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by
Dr. J. F, W. DcLormo. C
I had given myself up as lost because of in?
herited scrofula. Tried everytbiog for.puri?
fying the blood without benefit until I used
Parker's Tonic, and caa truthfully say that it
has cured me. I still ase it for its splendid
effect on my general health. H. K. Lynd,
Chicago. ta
. ? A CARD.
H??OOD, S. C., Sept. 18, 1886.
Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in your
columns ta-ihaak my friends throughout the
?County; for their very. liberal support at the
late Primary "?lection. I assure mem that I
willingly bow to the will of the people and
will cordially support the ticket nominated,
at the November election ; feeling satisfied
that they represent every -class of our people,
and that the interest of Sumter County is
eafe in their hands. Respectfully,
A. K. SANDERS.
A CARD*
TO MY FRIENDS.
IHAYE MADE ARRANGEMENTS with
Mr. A. A. Solomons, for another year,
and I ask all of my friends to call and give
me^a chance to show them his.stock of goods.
I mil do my'best at all times to please them
and will be much obliged for their patronage,
rr W. M. DBLORHE.
NOTICE.
OUR STORE wfll *e dosed Thursday
September 30th, and Saturday October
9tb on aecount of Holy day.
J. RYTTENBERG & SONS.
Sept 21-3t
WANTED.
CONFEDERATE POSTAGE STAMPS of
any kind. Will pay 75 cents per 100 for
them. Apply to CHAS SCHWARTZ.
Attention Farmers!
; i C. BACOTI co.,
COTTON BUYERS,
Are paying very highest Market
Prices for Cotton.
Farmers will do well to see them before
selling. Office over B. J. BARNETT'S Store.
G. C. BACOT. H. SCHWERIN.
Sept. 21.
Manchester Farmers* Clnb?
THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEET
ingof the Manchester Farmers' Club at
.the usual place, on next Saturday, the 25th,
at 4 o'clock, P. M., to send delegates to the
County Farmers' Convention, which will
meet in Sumter on saleday in October.
By order of the President.
J. M. BROWN, Secretary.
EXAMNATM OF TEACHERS!
OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH A RESOLU
tion of the Slate Board of Examiners
passed May, 18S6. The second regular ex?
amination for this year of applicants for cer?
tificates to teach in the public schools of this
County will be held on Friday and Saturday,
October the 1st and 2nd, ISSG. Friday at
the White school building for white teachers
exclusively. Saturday, at the ' "Lincoln
School" building, for colored teachers exclu?
sively.
By order of Board of Examiners.
J. DIGGS WILDER.
School Commissioner.
TO AX.L
WHO WEBE SOARED
-Br THE
EARTHQUAKE.
You are requested io call
at our Store and buy one
can of Monumental Baking
Powder, and receive a fine
Glass Lamp, ttco feet high,
as a pus ml--no humbug.
--ALSO,
Come and see what the
Horse did.
. Respectfully,
DUCKER & BULTHTAN,
September 21
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SUMTER.
At Sumter, in the Suite of South Carolina, at
the close of business, Aug. 27, 1886.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, ?120,162 79
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 12,600 00
Due from approved reserve agents, 3,916 39
Due from other "National Banks, 1,096 39
Due from State Banks and bank?
ers, 2,518 73
Real estate, furniture, and fix?
tures, 1,034 00
Current expenses and taxes paid 76 58
Premiums paid, 200 00
Checks and other cash items, 377 61
Hills of other Banks, . * 20 00
Fractional paper currency, uickels
and cents, 135 57
Specie, '.267 10
Legal tender notes, 1,212 00
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer (5 per cent, of circu?
lation,) 567 00
Total, $153,164 16
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, $50,000 00
Surplus fund, 5,000 00
Undivided profits, 2,828 19
National Bank notes outstanding, 11,340 00
Dividends unpaid, 160 00
Individual deposits subject to
check, 50,183 67
Due to other National Banks, 2,316 50
Due to State Banks and bankers, 277 96
Notes and Billsrc-discounted, 31,077 84
Total, $153,184 IC
STATS OK SOT.TII CAROLINA, 1 s>.
COUNTY OK SUMTER, J
I, CHAS. K, BARTLETT, Cashier of thc
??hove named bank, do solemnly swear that
thc above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge ?md belief.
CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before inc this
10th day of September. 1SSC.
D. J. AULD, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest :
1!. HARRY, )
R. P. MONAGHAN, V Directors.
'".-'-^ "??'} j
September 21
Elate of Joh? Wi Hanking Dec'd.
IWILL APPLY TU THE JUDGE OF
Probate lor Sumter County on the 14th
day ot" October, 18S6, fora final discharge us
Adinistrator of aforesaid Estate.
W. P. HAWKINS,
Sept 14 lt Administrator.
Estate ol Winiam Keels, Sn,
Deceased.
.4 LL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS
J \ against said Estate will present the
same, duly attested, and all persons in any
way indebted to ?aid Estate, will make pay?
ment without delay to
WM. J. KEELS,
Aug 21. ib'bv-. O.'ialiScd Executor.
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Of finest make and best selection.
'Twouid try you sore to find objection
To anything in our collection"
You'li find Dame Fashion's last affection,
You'll find each new and choice confection,
And prices such that your election
Can now be made without objection.
We cordially invite the attention of the ladies
to our Silk, Dress Gooda and Trimming Depart?
ment, in which we are showing imported and
domestic novelties in the mo3t desirable shades
and styles at extremely low prices.
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Also, to our immanse line of Ladies-, Misses'and Children's CLOAKS, WRAPS AND
JERSEYS for.Fall and Winter wear, in new and elegant designs, at prices within, the reach
Of all. Also, to otr
Notion, Hosiery, Glove and Corset Department,
which will be found complete in every respect. The GREAT JUNO CORSET still in the
lead at 90 cents, and ail other good3 at equally low prices.
Domestic and Piece Goods Department.
This department, as usual, will be found filled to its utmost capacity with all the well
known brands, and buyers will find it to their advantage to inspect our many inducements
in this department before purchasing elsewhere.
Blankets and Woollens.
Prices of Woollens have advanced fully 10 per cent, since the opening of the season, but
our Ma. M. G, R. being in the market early, purchased largely before the advance, and we
propose to give our many patrons the benefit of this saving. We offer Colored Blankets from
$1.00 per pair upwards; 10-4 White Blankets from $1.25 per pair upwards; a pure, all
wool, 11-4 Extra Fine Finish Blanket at $5,00-good value for ?7.50.
Boot and Shoe Department.
In this department the people show their appreciation of honest efforts by their increased
patronage for the past four years. Our Shoes "are strictly one price and a child can buy with
as much confidence as the most experienced shopper. W? are sole agents for SOLLER'S
PHILADELPHIA, and HOUGH & FORD'S ROCHESTER make of fine goods lor Ladies,
Misses and Children; also for ADLER k CO.'S, and HESS BROS.' fine band made goods
for Men's wear; also sole agents for the celebrated DOUGLASS SHOES at $3.00 for Men
and $2.00 for Boys in all widths and styles, and; they are guaranteed to wear equal to any
$5.00 shoe in the matket. All shoes -warranted to give satisfaction.
Gents' Furnishing Department.
In this department, variety abounds to satisfy every turn of fancy and at prices that are
just, fair nnd attractive. Sole agents for the Celebrated PEARL AND GOLD SHIRTS at
$1.00, which have given better satisfaction than anv shirt ever sold here or elsewhere. Try
our No. 253 Unlaundried Shirt at 75 cts. and our No. 213 at 59 cts , best value ever offered
for the money.
Clothing and Hat Department.
This department has long beeD a special feature of our business and no paius have been
spared to make it this season the most complete ever exhibited in Sumter, and we cordially
invite the public to call and examine for themselves this immense stock of unequalled novel
tics in MEN'S, YOUTHS', BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S SUITS, OVERCOATS, EXTRA
COATS AND VESTS AND PANTS. Would call special attention to onr line of fine
tailor-made suits for young men, equal to custom work and at half the price. Also to our
line of BOYS; SUITS, ages 12 to 17, and CHILDREN'S, 4 to 12. With the latter we will
for the nest thirty days, give with every suit sold a fine cassimere polo cap. Do not spend
your monev until you have examined this department. These goods mu9t be sold and we
have SCALPED PRICES AS THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN SCALPED BEFORE. Recol?
lect we do not object to show these goods, so call and see for yourself that what we say
about them are facts. All the leading and nobly styles for Men, Boys and Children, both
in HATS AND CAPS will be fonnd in the Hat Department.
Last, but by far not least, comes our
Hardware, Saddlery and Grocery Departments,
which contain too many goods to enumerate, but which will be sold at prices that defy com?
petition.
Samples of all goods sent cheerfully. Cali and be convinced that it is to your interest
to buy of
X RETTENBERG- & SONS,
e'p. 21 SUMTER, S. C.
S E W A GE
15 2 10 10 12 8
E E N T N S
21 0 14 1 3 7
O N R S ES
13 4 17 0 5 . 24
A T E E B H T
ll -25^ 23 18 22 20 19
FOR SALE BY
Sept 21, 1880. SUMTER, S. C.
A WELL KNOWN FACT!
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A Dealer who makes a Specialty of one par?
ticular line can always supply the
Best Groods at the Lowest Prices,
IT IS THEREFORE TO YOUR INTEREST TO
BUY YOUR HARDWARE
-FROM
R. W. DURANT & SON.
They keeep in stock every known variety of
SHELF HARDWARE
and would call especial attention to a very large and well selected stock of
RUBBER AND LEATHER BELTING
In all widths, with P.ivets and Burs o:r Lacing as may be desired.
STOVES OF EVERY VARIETY AT ALL PRICES.
A large and superb stcek of
C3ain.? etxxCL Glassware,
And" the finest and largest assortment of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, RAZORS,
SCISSORS, Ac., from the best fatories of Europe and America. Especial attenuoa
has been paid in the selection of POTWARE, TINWARE, 4c.
Wagon Material of Every Conceivable Bind,
Single and Double Muzzle and Breech Loading Guns, Ammu?
nition, Shells, &c.
Remember this is the ONLY HARDWARE STORE IN TOWN and will be supported by
LOW PRICES.
ii w. DURANT & SON.
Sept 15 Main Street, opposite the Bank, Sumter, S. C.
THE EARTHQUAKE
-HAS
Shaken Up Things in a Fearful Manner, but
JOHN REID'S
Popular Dry Goods House Stands Intact,
RESTING SECURELY ON THE BED-BOCK OF BOTTOM POiCES.
A Full Liuc of thc Newest Styles in
drm Fabrics? Ladies' and Misses' Wraps, Fancy Goods and Notions
for Hie Fall and Winier Season of 1886, now on exhi?
bition at prices that cannot fail to please.
Staple Goods Low Down, as Usual.
JOHN JFLE?XID.
J3? Ropitsts /vf samples promptly attended tv.
Sep t 7
THIS SPACE
is reserved for
ALTAMONT MOSES'
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
of his
FALL STOCK
Aug 31
Attention Cotton Sinners,
THE UNDERSIGNED WILL RUN THE
Duplex Gin Saw Filing Machine during
the gin Ding season and answer all calls
promptly.
Work guaranteed. References plentiful.
Can sharpen 60 saws in 3 hours.
J. M. REID.
Mayesville P. 0., or
Sept. ?4. Residence, Gregg's X Roads.
TO RENT.
AFIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE, with all
necessary out-buildings, all io complete
repair. Price $10 per mooth.
May ll_H. HARBY.
Valuable Lands at Private Sale.
102 acres, known aa the Vinson Tract at
Catchall.
50 acres, known as the Cato Tract at
Catchall.
164} acres, koown as the James R. McEach
ern Home place in Spring Hill Township.
1 acre land with Dwelling House aud Store
at Gaillard's X Roads.
Terms easy. Apply to
MOISES & LEE,
Jan 5. _*_Att'ys at Law.
SALEM MILLS,
J. E. ATKINS, PROPRIETOR,
MAYESVILLE, S. C.
THE FLOUR MILLS are now io full ope?
ration, and io perfect order, taming
out beautiful samples of Flour. Persons hav?
ing Wheat to grind will be guaranteed a good
turn out.
The GRIST, FEED aad 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
E. P. RICHER & CO.
Have tbe Largest and Finest Stock of
Foreign and Domestic Liquors
EVER BROUGHT TO SUMTER.
We keep everythiog from
CIDER TO CHAMPAGNE.
We would call particular attention to our
LAUREL YALLET
N. C. Corn Whiskey;
Something very superior.
We feel satisfied that our facilities enable us to
SUIT ANY CUSTOMER,
Both in Quality and Price. Give us a call.
MAIN ST., SUMTER, S. C.,
Opposite thc Town Pump.
We also keep a full line of
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.
Sept 7_
ICE CREAM SALOON.
THE UNDERSIGNED has opened at the
stand opposite the Law Office of Moises
& Lee, on Main Street, formerly occupied by
Cardarelli, and will serve ICE CREAM AND
CAKE every day, and will also keep a choice
line of Fresh Confectionery, &c, and in?
vites the gentlemen aud ladies of Sum?
ter to give him a call.
Families or parties can have their orders
promptly attended to, and those who desire
eau prepare their own cream and have it
frozen.
Arrangements arc being made for the open- 1
ing of a First Class Restaurant about Septem?
ber 15tb, at the same stand Meals will be
served at all hours, lunches at nights, and
oysters in any style during season. j
Fresh Fish of all kinds will be kept for sale j
from September on.
_Aug_3v__JACOB KOPF.
^mm COUNTY GRIT"
The best Millstone in the World for Table 3Ical.
Samples of meal scat on application. Send for prices on
Portable Ci rn Milts. t*r?p?r and Under Rnnners and Mill?
stones. We are asenr-s for Katrine*. Boiler?, .Saw
Hill?, Cotton ?Jill?*, naners. Shafting. Pulleys, .tc.,
also for li oller-.Hill Outfit? which save .Vito f?eentt
for the miller in every barrel of flour he makes.
Write stating what yoa want and terms you wish to huv on.
Give references. Address. North ('aro I ir a >IilU
ttooe Co., Parkewood, Moorc'Co., 27. C.
New Advertisements.
NATURE'S A REL!ABLE REMEDY
rvrinr; COD ?S&? Stomach,
? CURE FOIf Torpid Liver,
CONSTIPATION, ^
^jTfftj^ Tarrant's Effervescent'
^Qgg^?flj^ Seltzer AperJeut.
e?aggM?S| It is certain in its ef
SBHUK?jU fects- It is gentle in its
" Ja/ aCtion- Ii is Palatable
^g^n?p' to the taste. It can be
^SisBNE(?r relied upon to eure, and
r' it cures by assisting, jot
Sick-Headache,
Do not take violent pur*
AHD gatives yourselves, or
nVCDCDCIA a!,0w yoijr CQ^^KDto
UIu? Ll UlAttake them, always use
this- elegant pharmaceutical preparation,
. which bas been Tor more than forty years *
public favorite. Sold by druggists every?
where. Aug 31
! ?11116!
The TAYLOR & COX STEAM FIRE EX?
TINGUISHER for Cotton Gins is the best
protection against loss by fire. Beats insu?
rance. Cheap, instantaneous, effectual and
reliable. Send for circulars and foll particu?
lars. Agents wanted. Good pay given.
J. N. SUTHERLAND, Belton, S. C.
SIN SAW FIUN8 MACHINE.
The TAYLOR GIN SAW FILER ia one of
the best made. Anybody can fiie Gin Saws
with it. Requires no practice. Boes its work
as it should be done and ten times faster than
by hand. Every machine warranted. Price
$12. Pays .for itself ewy\?es?on. Order
from J N. SUTHERLAND. Belton, S.<?.
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 .workiog, do
not fail to consult the undersigned, .who has
for sale all kinds of Engines and Boilers and
Wood ano Iron Working Machinery, both
new and secondhand, at prices that simply def/
competition. Let me know your wants and
prices wilt be named. If yon want to sell
Engine, Boiler or 3!achinery of any kind, de?
scribe it and address
Aug 3 J. N. SUTHERLAND. Belton, S. C.
Percheron Norman Stallion
MAJOR.
THIS FINE STALLION will
stand at EPPERSON'S STA?
BLE, Sumter, S. C., commenc?
ing Monday, September 13th, and at Mayes
ville at DB. CORBETT'S STABLE on Mon?
day, September 20th, remaining one week at
each)place, and on each alternate week from
the dates above named. Major is a beautiful
red bay, sixteen and a half bands high, and
weighs fifteen hundred pounds in good con?
dition. Walks well under the saddle, and
works admirably in harness.
Major was bred and raised by E. E. Dillon
k Co., of Bloomington, Illinois.
H. E. ADAMS.
Sept 14_?_.
COTTON GINNING
AT $1.50 PER BALE.
IAM NOW PREPARED TO GIN COT
ton with despatch at my Gin near town
for $1.50 per bale.
Patronage solicited and satisfaction guar?
anteed. W. ERY1N.BRUNSON.
Sept. 14._' ;_
GIN INSURANCE.
AWHITE & SOJT ar?'prep?r?d to
, take -Insurance Risks on Gins, and
Gin Houses, in first class English Companies.
Aug 31
Er STEHLE, Agt.,
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.
AU orders promptly filled.
To Tns PUBLIC: BEWARE OF IMITATORS.
Aoril 13, 1836. '_
DRESSED
LUMBER.
A full supply of '
Seasoned Dressed Lumber
ou hand, consisting of
FLOORING,
WEATHERBOARDING,
CEILING,
CASINGS, STYLING, 4a, .
-ALSO- ;
The Varions Kinds of Moulding,
STANDARD CUT LATHS.
A full assortment of
ROUGH LUMBER.
We will endeavor to keep up
a full supply of Dressed . Lum?
ber, making it a specialty.
H. BARBY & CO.
Aug 31
NOTICE
Opening Books of Subscrip?
tions
-TO TUB
Manchester & Augusta Railroad?
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
TVTOTICE is hereby given that the under?
j\ signed, being three of the Commission?
ers named in the Act of the General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina approved Feb?
ruary 26th, 1870, entitled an Act "To Char?
ter the Manchester and Augusta Railroad
Company," inasmuch as a majority of the
Commissioners appointed under said act, have
failed to fis the time and place for receiving
subscriptions, have decided to open books for
subscription to the Capital Stock of said Com?
pany at Sumter C. H., S. C., at Florence,
Darlington County, So. Ca., and at Marion
C. H., on the 6th day of October, 1886, and
that Books for Subscription to Capital Stock
of the Manchester and Augusta Railroad
Company will be then and there opened and
stand open for thirty days from and after the
said 6th day of October,* 1886, for receiving
subscriptions in shares !of $100 each to said
stock, to the extent of five millions of dollars,
and that on each share of stock subscribed,
the subscriber will be required to pay two
dollars per share.
The dircctiou of said road as required by
the Charter is "from some point on (the
then) Wilmington and Manchester Railroad
to the Town of Hamburg, S. C., or near that
W. W. HARLLEE, %
THOS. D. MCDOWELL, VCom'rs.
J. S. RICHARDSON. J
August 31, 1886.
FOR SALE
Thc following Second-hand Machiaery, ia
good repair :
ONE SIX-HORSE ENGINE, (New York
'afetv Steam Power Co.)
ONE FORTY-SAW WINSHIP GIN, with
Fc-erier and Condenser.
ONE HAND-POWER COTTON PRESS.
For particulars address".
W. J. JENNINGS, Sumter, S. C.