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TUESDAY* OCTOBEB 5. The Sumter Watchman was foul io and elie Time Sovttirm 1886. The Watchman and Sout* now has the combined circulation influence of both of the old papers, is manifestly the best advert? medium ra Sumter. XDITOEIAI. ITEMS. Greenville has organited a Boar Trade among ber business men, and Mono iain City is OD a boom. We always glad to know of Green vi progress, for she has lots of clever j pie within her borders, and witha blessed with as lively a paper cheeky so editor as cao be foond Sc of Mason sod Dixon'? fine. Judge Cothraa, the 3rd Dist nominee for Congress his received n< fag bat complimentary notices since nomination. The Judge belong! that obst who have greatness thi ?pon them, and we doubt not that deserves all he has received. In various positions of honor and trust has so worthily Sl?ed? a conspicuous votion to doty has been a marked chat tertstie, of Judge Co tb ran, and wi we regret bia loss to the bench, a pl iure difficult to fill than that of C grossman, we look for a very bright ?ord for bim in Washington. John Esten Cooke, author of "Su of EaglaYNest,** and of the lives Lee and Jackson is dead. His consr. ?ons gallantry during the war, and popular war stories since, have endeai bim to the people of the South ; an< - feeling of deep regret follows the i BOuneemcnt that his brave and lo; heart has ceased to beat. Virginia t lost one of her most brilliant sons, o who offered his life for her when i vaded by foes, and whose stories her people's deeds in war as well as poseo have sade Virginia a houschc word with so many. Tfcor Press and Banner and t Register are indulging in the luxury a newspaper controversy over the me Hs and demerits of building rail roa itt the np country with convict labe The Register claims that these roa* h?ve taken trade from Charleston ai carried it to Georgia towns ; and in ai swer to this charge the Press and Ba\ ncr publishes a lengthy editorial defen? ittg the np country in no un ce r tai manner. We think the tone of ti article more bitter than it should be t< wards Charleston, which is now so sorel smitten, bot, it undoubtedly deals i .some hard facts. The Greenville Enterprise and Noun fainter is the only paper we have see which has a kind word for Wiggin? Bro Bailey thinks that he does not de serve tho chorus of abuse he has re ceived, and thinks the public sbouh take warning from bis prophecies Well, may be so, but we think that th scientists of Canada should meet ii solemn conclave, and try Wiggins fo: malicious prophesying, and sentence hin to solitaryconfinement on tho top o tbe Washington Monument for life From that lofty perch he would b( enabled to witness all the conjunctions, quadratures and oppositions of the ce lestial bodies, and while enabled tc work ont his dismal auguries of future convulsions of nature, he would be de barred from ever making them known, sod would have to suffer the torment ol knowing alone the horrible future, and .Seing around bim the bu?y world abso? lutely ignorant of its sad doom. THE BOAB TO THE ?OBTH WEST. . We publish on our first page, from the News and Courier, the account of the final consolidation of the several lines along the route of the C. C. & C. Road, into one company, with Col. Frank Coxe of Asheville, N. C. as President. We congratulate oar State and County on the prospects before us of its fica! completion. There are some details of township subscriptions, ar* rangement of bonds, &c., to be attended te before the route is definitely fixed, bot we fee! assurred that the residents of Townships through which the road will probanly pass will throw no obsta? cle in the way of this important enter? prise, but on tbe contrary will use their entire influence in favor of its comple? tion. And indeed it is the townships through which it passes, rather than the town which will derive substantial ben? efit from its construction, and its warm? est friends should be found outside the town of Sumter. We cannot close without speaking of the good work of Col. J. D Blanding for this Read. As President of the ? Georgetown and N. C. Road, he has worked for years, in the face of obstacles teat would have daunted al? most any other man. Working when work was possible, lying silent and waiting when patience was needful, he bas persisted never losing faith though all else were hopeless, sparing nothing of his time or rest or convenience to pubbing to a successsful completion this great railroad. And now when success stands ready to crown bis efforts and tbe road ?3 ai most an accom pithed fact, be steps aside and freely turns over the results of his labors to another. We honor Col. Blanding for his unsel? fish and persistent labors in behalf of his State and County. Col. Coxe, the President, is a gentle- ! man of peculiar fitness for the position ! to which he bas been chosen. Nur hing ? succeeds like success, and Col. Coxe is i a succ?s.*. His business ventures have been always fortunate, and the immense . wealth he controls is a proof of his I business capacity. Wc believe Col. j Coxe wilt do his whole duty in pushi the road to aa early completion, a that Sumter will be linked with i fertile valleys of Ohio, and the r mountains of Tennessee and No Carolina, at as early a date as such work can be performed. j OUB CANDIDATE. We could not get what we wan! from the Summerville Convention, 1 its choice mast be oar choice no And we are glad to koow, that wh we preferred Gen. Moise, bis success competitor is deserving our hearty a earnest support. Col. Elliott is stranger to the Democrats of Sou Carolina, and no call has ever be made upon bis time or talents by 1 political mother, without his givii instant response. He has lived in county where promotion by the votes Democrats is an impossibility, but wh he found to do he did, and did it we He is tbe leading lawyer in Beaafoi and his legal abilities have recommen ed bim as suitable for higher judici honors. He was an acceptable ai useful member of the committee fro the tax payers' coovention?who visit) Washington in oar dark days-and the councils of the State Democrac Col. Elliott's worth has long been r cognized. Therefore we in the Seven District do not take bim on trust, b will vote for him knowing his emine fatness for the position of Congressma We do not know what the other conn ti in the District may do, but feel assurt that Sumter will give Col. Elliott majority next November, of which ev< the Gamecock County should be prom TEMPEKANCE IN POLITICS. The Barnwell People publishes a interview with a Mr. G W. M. Wi Hams, who was a candidate in the lal Primary for the legislature, but was d( fcated. Mr. Williams in this interview giv< the reasons for his defeat, and arnon others mentions that be "was known t be down on these 'Women's Tem pei ance Unions.'" He also says he i down on those preachers who "preac about prohibition, and anti-prohibition. And now, is it any wonder that Mi Williams was defeated ? Is there County in South Carolina which wool? have elected a maa who not aol; thought as Mr. Williams did, but wa fool enough to tell it ? If there is aoy class of people on th i green earth whose vital interests io th? subject should compel them to action, i is the women, io their war on ram ant rain, and this would-be Solon is 'down on them for organizing in defence o; their homes and their children ; ano for using their influence against the saloon carse. And he thinks the same question is out of the preachers' do? main. The crime, which overshadows all other crimes, the cause of most ol our misfortunes, the moving spirit in nearly all the violations of law, the bane of our civilization-the whisky traffic-is not a legitimate subject of animadversion for preachers. Politi? cians like Mr Williams can spout about haman liberty and the tyrrany of pro? hibitionists ; they can picture the sad woes of the toper who wants a dram and can't get it, and inveigh against the wicked cruelty of temperance men and women, in their efforts to stop the prac? tice of drunkard-making ; but a preach? er mast not talk about this crime'of crimes, and if they do Mr. Williams does "not like to hear them." We have heard of assumacy : indeed, we bave witnessed ?one minor exhibitions of it at varions times, but the interview credited to Mr. G. W. M. Williams, of Midway, in Barnwell County, is the master-piece in that line. We are B?rry we have not space to publish it. Music at Mayesville. Mr. Editor : The series of Dime-readings which this community has had the pleasure of hearing this Summer, culminated last Thursday evening in a musical concert given at the residence of Dr. J. ?; Mayes, bj the Presbyterian Church choir, und?;- the leader? ship of that accomplished and indefatigable musician, Capt. H. D. Corbett for the earth? quake sufferers in Charleston. This entertainment was the crown and cap? stone of the series this season. Your corres? pondent hns had the pleasure of hearing many musical entertainments in this and beyond sea-land?, yet he dees not remember ever re? ceiving so much pleasure from a like source. Gentlemen present who had listened to the strains of musicians in Germany and France expressed their gratiGcation and surprise that so much musical talent and skill ?ere buried in the rural district of Sumter County. The Duett3, piano and violin, by Mr. and \ Mrs. J. W Lowry were fire. The music of j th:s amiable and social pair seems to mingle \ and flow as if it h:id its source in the mind j and flowed from the hand of {one performer, ?nd in their Inst, their influence over this staid Presbyterian audience was so complete that the music of Dixie, flowed thro' them, dripped from their feet, and was unmistaka? bly heard in a continuous patter upon the floor. The rending of "Jack Chiddy" bv C?r?t. Corbett and "The Shin wrecked ""by Dr. Cor- j bett, gave to their hearers that touch which "makes the whole ivorld akin." There were piano duetts and songs by the ladies, to mention any of which would be in? justice to them all, as picking a gem from ?ts cluster w?uld mar the beauty of the cluster and rub the gem of selling. Of the many choruses by the full ch*oir, we can only mention "Hail Fair}- Queen," which was a treat, and "Lightly Row" with its echo coming from distance, thro' the darkness. And that echo! Just think of two angelic forms, four bright eyes, damask cheeks, choral Hps ?nd the usual amount of drapery. Wa-n't that ft charming echo? The White Squall, Song, bv Mr. J. S Cor? bett; ' Uncle Sammy" by Mr. H. A. Wells, .md the "extract from Marmion" by Mr. R. \V. Hudson 'were inimitable and brought down the hous?1, and prolonged applause. The entertainment WHS finished by duett and chorus by the "Captain (of the pinafore) and his gallant crew." Taken as a w hole this was a musical pcm of the first-water, and the '-utting and setting the work of a skillful and talented artist. Nothing that your correspondent can sa j* can j increase the appreciation of Capt. Corbett's j musical ability among those who know him, j but it i; fitting that some public acknowledg? ment should come from this community, of his labor in training his choir, and for his services in ??ivirij? H thorough course of music lessons, free to ali who would attend, each week thro' the whole of the summer just past. Eight dollars were raised for our Charleston f.ietids. MEW-SI CAL CAT. j P. S.-I understand that the dime read- j in<rs ?re to be continued from tune to time in I ?id of* rhe Presbyterian church building fund. | Send a correspondent, and as many of your j people a? know a good ?bing and can enjoy ir, and they will not be disappointed. Macsville, Ucl. 3. I6??J. M. C. I The Emersonian Literary Society. PROVIDENCE, S. C., Sept. IS, 1886. Mr. Editor: Owing to the excitement of the 31st of Aug., and not wishing to rob jon of valuabie space in your columns just then, I deferred giving you an account of our Liter? ary Society. On Friday night, August 27th, 1836,the Emersonian Literary Society met near Pine? ville, in the Society Hall which was beauti? fully decorated for the occasion. There was a large number in attendance. The meeting was called to order by the Pres? ident, J. Edwin Rembert, Esq., who then rose and said : "We, the members of the Emer? sonian Literary Society are glad to see so many of our friends present to-night, and we open the doors of our society and cordially welcome you, hoping that yon will be in some measure repaid for your attendance. "I have now the honor of introducing to you a descendant of an illustrious family of an adjoining County, who was welcomed into our midst Several years ago, and has already won for himself considerable renown. Col. Jno. J. Dargan, of Stateburg will now ad? dress you." Col. Dargan then addressed the Society. Bis subject was, the 1'Poems of Henry Tim rod," the sweetest and mostelevated of South? ern poets, the superior of W. Gilmore Sims, and more excellent even than the late lament? ed Hayne. Before addressing himself to ft dissection of the poems, the speaker complimented the So? ciety on its choice of a name, as Emerson was a most independent thinker, cavilled at by tbe critics, and at times condemned, but finally winning for himself a world-wide rep? utation and justly styled "the American Sage." This was a new role to us of the speaker. We had been conversant with him in the po? litical field, but never before in the way of es? say or literary criticism. His bearing was superb; his languag ecb'oice and poetic ; and iu contrasting Timrod as a poet, not only wi tl; his contemporaries but with the great poets of earlier days, Col Dargan displayed a close and subtle analysis. But from the single extract read by Prof. Gibbes, at Col. Dargan's request, and entiiled "Charleston," a beautiful aDd grand picture of the noble old city resting "in the arms of her palm-crowned isles ;" instead of placing the poet alongside of Kirk White we would have given him a position in the lustrous gallery in which Keals and Alexander Smith shine, and free from the extqivances of the tetter. Col. Dargan's delightful lecture was most beartilj appreciated by the entire audience, ap.d to us it was indeed charming ; and full of entertainment. Prof. J. Peronnean Gibbes followed Col. Dargan, and we presumed at once from bis subject, viz: "Honesty not Expediency io Politics," that there was some indirect allu? sion to Col. Dargan's sincer? and patriotism. At the outset the Professor showed the van? ity of all earthly grandeur and that the only enduring worth exists where greatness and goodness are combined, contrasting Webster and Calhoun, the latter genius eclipsing the former because of his moral sublimity. He then compared the purity and simplicity of our continental times with our modern ex? travagances and unscrupulousness; and with an eloquent appeal to his countrymen and to the ladies now "that the stars have all gone ont," to hold fast to truth and right; and that the fair daughters of Carolina would ex? ert their power to stay the social and political corruption of the day. The speaker closed in the expressive lan? guage of the late Rev. Jas. W. Miles, of Charleston, with some unsparing thrusts at the deceitful demagogue, and followed with the massive strength of Dr. Thorpwell, ex? claiming in bis language: "Ayl may our statesmen ever be the very synonyms of Puri? ty, Probity, Magnanimity and Honor!" The style of the Professor was beautiful and vigorous, and he held the audience as if spell bound throughout his discourse, and all felt greatly beoefitted in listening to this eloquent and charming address. There were frequent delightful interludes on the organ played by Mr. J. S. Corbett, and the sweetest of songs by Misses Annie and Rosine Jennings. The refreshment committee, consisting of Mrs. E. F. Burrows, Miss Emma Colclough, and Maj. E. F. Burrows, Messrs. D. Roths? childs, E. B. Colclough, Edgar Coachman and H. L. Scarborough, added greatly to the general comfort of the audience throughout the entire evening with cool delicious bever? ages and delicacies. There was a general call for Prof. Gibbes to further contribute to the enjoyment of the evening by reading from his scrap book, which he-did in the best style and to. the delight of all. Before leaving, Col. Dar? gan congratulated the limersonians upon their brilliant display, and cordially extended an invitation to many of the members to that seat of elegance and refinement, Stateburg, S. D., thus leaving the Society in a happy state Di' pride and good humor; and winning for himself no small degree of popularity. MEMBER. ?-P - - Corbett's Mill Items. CORBETT'S MILL, S. C., Oct. 1, 1886. Mr. Editor : We organized a Farmers' Club here last Friday, and met again to-day, and elected delegates to the Convention to meet in Sumter. We organized with J. F Mathews as President : W. K. Cross well, Vice Presi? dent, and H G. Shaw, Secretary. Delegates to the Convention : J. F. Mathews at large, W. K. Croswell, J. H. Chewning, A. M. Cor? bett, and J. E. Stuckey, Jr. Mr. frank Peebles was married last night to Miss Tessie Britton. Picking cotton is all the go now. J. F. M. Since the above in reference to the Farmer's Dlub was put in type, a foll report of the meeting has been received from the Secretary, from which we extract the following : Our club now numbers 54 with prospect of an increase in the near future. The fo'^wing recommendations were con? sidered and adopted : That in view of the tightness of the times ind in order to reduce taxes we recommend that the offices of Treasurer and Auditor be consolidated wi:h a salary of ?1,200. That the Clerk of Court be paid "a salary of $1,000 and no fees. That the offices of School Commissioner find Coroner be abolished, and the duties of i Coroner's office devolve ou the Trial Justices j without extra pay. That a law be passed requiring all persons before buying seed cotton to take out.a license tit $500, to be in force from 1st of July to 1st of Dec. of each year. - ?-?*??? -a? - Privateer Items. PRIVATEER, S. C., Oct. 4, 1886. Mr. Tims. Garrett whose arm was cut io pieces Tuesday evening so. that amputation was necessary, is slowly recovering. The shock to his system was so great that the Dr. feared al one time that he could not survive. He is a poor man with a larjre family depen? dent on Iiis labor for support. How long will it be before .Mr. Mason puts his cylinder gins before the public? If no better iu oilier respects, they will be a god- i send in the saving of life and limbs ; for it | seems as long as the Saw gin is in use men j will set cut. A Fier the service hist Thursday night at Bethel eight persons were received imo the church. Thirty-eight h:ive connected them? selves with the church since the meeting be? gan. Ten will be baptized next Sunday ! morning nt ll o'clock. Miss Hattie China of Foresten is visiting j lier sister Mrs. B. (?. Lamp ley.. Mr. Robert E. Wilson of Mayes?ille paid a i short visit last week to his daughter, Mrs. V. M. Beckham. DEW. Providence Items. PROVIDENCE, S. C., Sept. 28, 1886. Mr. Fffit'-r : Matters are quiet, except an occasional shake. Tlie first question asked on meeting is, "did you feel 'lie last shock?"1 or, "what is the latest earthquake news?'' On the 27th, about 5 o'clock, we felt it very distinctly, and it could not be mistaken for a dop scratching then. That is the explanation generally used by the men when they wish tb pacify their wive?, but it does not always work. I hud the pleasure of attending a protracted j meeting at St. Jamas, nour Sumter, conducted j by Kev. H. C. Bethen. Rev. C. C. Brown, of" I Sumter, assisted, preaching two sermons dur- j ing the meeting. St. James lias a neat build? ing and a pretty location. Mr. Bf thea holds j monthly services, and large congregations ! attend. There is also a flourishing Sunday j School. All of which is enjoyed by the peo? ple of that community, ns they have had no regular services there for several years before this. A large congregation attended services at ! t?ie Hijrh Hills, Sunday. Twenty-one were baptized, and more than a dozen were bap? tized a few days before. Many of these dale their conversion lo thc protracted uicetiug at I Providence Methodist Church. The meeting nt the Hills was conducted hy Messrs. Myers and Fulton-the latter from Camden. A re? ligious sentiment pervades the entire commu? nity. Many neighborhoods have organized prayer meetings and we pray that the good work may go on. Mr. Henry McEachern and wife, and Mr. F. II. McEachern, have been visiting their rela? tives here. They are merchandizing in Aiken, but speak of returning to this community. A warm welcome would greet them. Mr. William Wilson, brother of our neigh? bor, Mr. Peter Wilsen, has been a sufferer for many years of "Necrosis of the tibia." This necessitated an amputation, performed hy Dr. J. J. L. Miller, assisted by Drs. Wal? lace and Burgess. In less than half an hour from the time chloroform was administered the amputation was performed, and the pa? tient back in bed. Rev. Mr. Guerry is refugeeing in Provi? dence. I met and had a pleasant chat with your correspondent "G. B." theotberday. Vox. - i . .?--?? ? - Jury List. The following Jury List, has been drawn for the nextCourt, which convenes at Sumter on the 11th October : Ervin Chavis, John F. Matthews, W. J. Durant, F. B. Bridford, Mike Allen, L. B. Yates, Robt. W. Chandler, John M. McEl veen, Henry Heriot, Cornelius McLaurin, J. Addison Boykin, Chas. E. Moody, Thomas Pringle, Maoning.Floyd, Nelson Brockington, Morgan Diggs, J. R. Mayes, J. W. Dennis, Scipio Eogfisb, Jas. B. Crouch, Sharach Mur? ray, James W. English, Wesley Gamble, Cain Samuel, Wash Johnson, E. M. Bronson Jas. E. DuPre, 'W. W. DeSchamps, Oliver Solomon, Thos. Loney, Sr., Jonas Frank, Jos. W. Geddings, Wm. M. Reid, John W. Allen,Warren N. Hammet, Jno. A. Foxwortb. COMING! COMING! John B. Doris' Great Inter-Ocean Circus, Museum, Peerless Menag? erie and Elevated Theatre Stage. AT SUMTER, FRIDAY OCT. 15. This mammoth show !comes here with strong endorsements from the entire press wherever it ha? exhibited. Its attractions are exceedingly numerous. No show in the coun? try can surpass the great luter-Ocean in the extent and variety of its features, and it is now regarded as second to none on the con? tinent. There are just fifty acts to be seen in the ring and on the elevated theatre stage. These acts embrace, besides the grand circus performa ces of wonderful riding, tumbling, vaulting, leading, high ladder maneuvers, presenting thrilling and startling achieve? ments, classic posturing, troupe of French bicycle riders, twelve genuine brawny Turks, the Siberian roller skaters, seven champion clowns, led by Johnnie Patterson, the Ram? bler from Clare, especially engaged for this season ; James Robinson, the only roan who rides, who alone possesses the only diamond studded champion of the world belt, and medais of France, Spain and Russia, and is now more celebrated than any other eques? trian, living or dead, and his merit and claim to first place as a horseman remains unchal? lenged to-day ; the Fisher Brothers, the flying meteors of the air ; Misses Sallie Marks and Ella Stokes, the well-known equestriennes, are among the stars-these famous artists are so well and favorably known that praise is simply superfluous, as they have no compeers ; Katomorpa, queen of the reptile world; three Seigrists, acrobats ; Mlle. Lizette and Le Fevre, flying women of the air ; La Roa and Ruge, contortionists; Rice Brothers, horizon? tal bars; Clarence Robinson, champion hur? dle rider; J. F. Batcheller, champion leaper of the world ; Rifl?a Bey, Turkish knife thrower; the trained elephants and educated stallions, and dozens of other features go to make up a show that eclipses in extent and merit anything the people of this br any other section have ever observed. In addition to the foregoing, there is to be seen in the great Inter-Ocean Megaiberian Menagerie almost unceasing numbers of beasts, birds, reptiles and marine monsters. Open dens of wild animals will be exhibited free of charge on the pubiic streets. The grand street parade takes place at 10 A.M. Don't miss it. Six different kinds of Lauds will discourse the popular music of the day. Oue mile of sump? tuous, sun-bright golden chariots. A gay suite of ladies and gentlemen. Hundreds of handsome, horses, ponies, etc. Tableaux and Mardi Gras carnivals represented in this mar? velous pageantry festival. Cheap excursion rates on all railroads. Doors open at 1 and 7 P. M. Kxciteinent J? Texas. Great excitement bas been caused in the vi? cinity of Paris, Tex., by the reirark>ib'o recov ery of Mr. J. E. Cor'ey, who was so helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise his bead; every? body said ho was dying of Consumption. A trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery was sent him. Finding relief, he bought a Inrge bott'eand a box of Dr. King's New Life Pills; by the time he had taken two boxes of Pills and two bottles of the Discovery, he was well and had gained in flesh thirty fix pounds. Trial Bottles of this Great Discovery for Consumption free at J. F. W. DeLonue's. 2 THAT HACKING COUGH- cnn be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. . WiLt Yon SI'FFER with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalize? is guaranteed to cure you. SI.EKPLKSS NIGHTS, m:ule miserable by thnt terrible cough. Shiloh's Cur?is the remedy for you. CATARRH ("CRRD. health ?nd sweet breath se? cured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Pries 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. " For lamo back, side or chest, ns? Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure is sold by us on a guarantee. It cures Consump tion. SHILOH'S YITALIZICR is what you need for Con? stipation, Los3 of Appetite, Dizziness, and all symptoms of Dyrpepsia. Price 10 and T5 cents per bottle. Citocp. WHOOPIXG COUGH and Bronchitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. For sale by J. F. W. DeLonno. I bad given myself up as lost because of in? herited scrofula. Tried everything for puri? fying the blood without benefit until I used Parker's Tonic, and can truthfully say that it has cured me. I still use it for its splendid effect on my general health. H. K. Lynd, Chicago. ui COTTON PRESS FOR SALE. COTTON PRESS. Schofield iron frame Cotton Press, either hand or steam power, for less than half its firs! cost. Oct. 5 C. T. MASON. "NOTICE. "JITY STORE WILL BE CLOSED FROM J.VL s'* o'clock P. M. on Oct. 6th, till six o'clock P.M. Oct. Dib, because ofIIolv Day. B. J. BARNETT. NOTICE. OUR STORES WILL BE CLOSED FROM C o'clock P. M. on S:h Oct., until C o'clock P. M. on dib October, on account of Holy Dav. A. A. SOLOMONS, ALTAMONT MOSES. Sept. 2. NOTICE. OUR STORE will be closed Thursday September 30th, and Saturday October Olli on aecount of Ho Iv dav. J. RETTENBERG & SONS. Sept 21- ?>[ MASTER S SALE. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. Is TUB Cou KT OK COMMON PLEAS Altamont M<>sr$, Plaintiff, against EJizablt'Ji J. Ca pell, Mary Ann Ca pcll and Catharine .Morris, Defend? ants. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order, made in the above entitled cause and hird March 17ih, 1SSG, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the Town of Sum? ter, ia said State, on Monday, November 1st, 1330. (or day following) bel ween the hours tif ll o'clock in the forenoon and? o'clock in the afternoon, thc following premises-:: All that certain piece, parcel and tract of land situate, lying and being in Rafting Creek Township in the County of Sumter in the State aforesaid, containing sixty acres and bounded on thc North by lands of thc Bossa rd tract, East by lands of Richardson, South by laads of R. S. Brown, and West by lands of Estate of James. Terms of sale-C?ish. Purchasers to pay for titles. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Oct. 5. Master. Teacher Wanted. FOR THE BETHEL SCHOOL. For further information apply to Trustees of Swimming Pens Township, Sumter, S. C Oct 5-2t _ NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. IWOULD RESPECTFULLY call the at? tention of all persons indebted to me by note or account, and earnestly ask them to call and settle atan early day. My many friends and customers whom I have accomo dated in the past, will readily understand that it cost me something to do so, and that unless they pay their indebtedness to me, it must necessarily embarrass me in paying the debts I have incurred in carrying on my business during the Spring and Summer. Please friends come and settle early. Respectful Iv, Oct. 5 J. D'. CRAIG. ~~ TO MY Friends -AND PATRONS. -o You WILL REMEMBER that last Spring I disposed of my entire stock of Fall and Winter Goods afc Cost. Now I have AN ENTIRE NEW AND WELL SELECTED STOCK, complete in all depart? ments. It is almost useless to attempt to enumerate, but I will mention a few articles, such a9 LADIES' AND MISSES' -AND Children's Dresses, Infants' Cloaks, Mr STOCK OF GENTS' YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING IS LARGE AND VARIED, and marked with a view to a quick sale. I am sure ? can satisfy any one who wishes A NICE HAT, EITHER SOFT OR STIFF. Io other words, I would be pleased to have the LADIES AND GENTLEMEN to visit my store and inspect tho goods for themselves. THE EARTHQUAKE has had a tendency to shake prices down to BOTTOM FIGURES. Respectfully, ALTAMONT MOSES. October 5 COUNTY CLAIMS. OFFICE OF COUNTY COffiSSIOMS, SUMTER COUNTY. SUMTER, S. C., Oct. 2, 1886. PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS OF ANT description against Sumter County will please present the same on or before Novem? ber 1st, 1886. By order of Board. THOS. V. WALSH, Oct. 5. Clerk. Advance please copy. Estate of David G. Williams, ])c'd. ALL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS against said Estate will present the same, duly attested, and all persons in any way indebted to said Estate, will make pay-, ment at once to WM. J. McLEOD, Oct. 5, 1886. Qualified Administrator. ~A? ORDINANCE Entitled "An Ordinance to Itaise Suj> plicsfor the Fiscal Year, commen? cing Jane 1st, 1S8G, and ending Maj Zlst, 1SS7." Be it enacted and ordained hy the Intend? ant and Wardens of the Town of Sumter, in Council assembled and by the authority of the same. SUCTION I. That the following Annual Taxes, as provided for and authorized by and under Section Vi of an Act of General As? sembly of the State of South Carolina entitled '.Au Act to Re-charter the Town of Sumter," approved 24th day of December, A. D. 1SS3, be and the same are hereby levied for the uses and purposes of said Town, for the Fiscal Year, Commencing 1st day of June. A. D. 1 SSO. To wit : Forty (-10) cents on thc value of each Une Hundred Dollars of Beal Es? tate, and Forty (40) cents on thc value of each One Hundred Dollars of Personal Prop? erty, within the corporate limits of said Town, excepting such property as may be exempt frim-taxation under the constitution of this Stale, and the taxes paid and collected under this Ordinance, shall not exempt any prop? erty upon which such taxes are paid, from taxation, utter 30th dav of September A. D. 1-887. SEC. IL The phrase ''Beal Estate," as used in this Ordinance, is co-cxtensive with all lands, tenements ?nd hereditaments, and the ? phrase *'Persona 1 Property," is intended to j mean anil include ul] money, goods, chattels, choses in action, and all evidences of debt. j SKC. 111. That all persons liable to taxa? tion under ibis Ordinance, shall make pay- ' ment to the Clerk and Treasurer of Town uf i Sumter, during the month of'Novernber, 1SSG, j ami upon failure to make such payment, the j person or persons so in default, shall he sub- I ject toa penalty of twenty per centum upon i the amount of taxes due by him, her or them, ? and it shall be the duty of the said Clerk and : Treasurer to enforce thc collection of all taxes j and penalties due said Town of Sumter, and j for this purpose, he is hereby authorized and 1 empowered to issue Executions under the cor- j poraJe seal ot' said Town, directed Wi thc j Sheriff ol Sumter County, S. C., requiring I him to levy and sell of the property, real ur i personal, of such person or persons so in de- j fault, snfR;ient to pay all such taxes, penal-j ties, charges and costs. SKC. IV. Thal this Ordinance shall go into ? efTer.t on the 1st day of October, 183G, and all I Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances eontlict- j iiig therewith are hereby repealed. Done and ratified in Town Council nssem- i Med, and under the corporate Seal of the ! Town of Sumter this 17th day of September. : A. I). 1836. [r..s..] MARION MOISE, C. M. lluitsr, Intendant", j Clerk ui:d Treasurer. 1 New Advertisements. TO ADVERTISERS. A list of 100U newspapers divided tnto STATES AND SECTIONS will fae sent on applications-FREE. To those who want their advertising to pay, we can o/fer no belter med i inn for thor ough'and effective work than the various sections of our Select Local List. GEO. P. ROWELL & Co Newspaper Advertising Bureau, 10 Sprucestreet, New York. XDTCRA?GT ESTABLISHED I85G. J WOULD THANK HIS FRIENDS and the public generally for their liberal patronage in the past, and hope3 by low prices and fair dealing to merit a continuance of the same. He bas received nlreadv a large and varied assortment of HOUSEHOLD Furniture for the Fall Trade, to which weekly additions are being made, and there can be found IN HIS WELL STOCKED ROOMS as great a display of FURNITURE OF ALL GRADES as in the first-class city houses. He has bought his goods DIRECT FROM THE FACTORIES, at lowest prices to be had and proposes to give his customers the full benefit of his bargains. PARLOR SUITES, Wood and Marble-Top Bed Room Suites, Bedsteads, Mattresses, Spring Beds, Chairs, Sideboards, Sofas, Lounges, Safes, Bureaus, Washstands, Pictures, Picture Frames, Window Shades, and all other articles supplied by the furniture trade. -ALSO, WINDOW GLASS AND PUTTY. Call at his store and be convinced by a per? sonal examination of goods and prices that these assertions are true. He takes pleasure in showing customers around. THE UNDERTAKING DEPARTMENT, Is complete with a large number of styles of* Coffins and Caskets, from the smallest to the largest sizes made, and at as reasonable prices as the same can be bought anywhere. Calls promptly attended.to, day or night. J. D. CRAIG. Oct 5 _ Etate of John W. Hawkins, Dec'd. IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF Probate for Sumter County on the 14th day of October, 1886, for a final discharge as Admistrator of aforesaid Estate. W. P. HAWKINS, Sept 14 4t Administrator. UNDOUBTEDLY COMING ! FULL-FLEDGED TO THE SUNNY SOUTH ! The Bi-?-*est, Greatest, and in all Things the Best Show that Ever Exhibited in this State ! The only Big Railroad Circus and Monster Menagerie coming this year will positively EXHIBIT AT SUITER, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15. JOHN S. OOHS' GREAT INTER-OCEAN CIRCUS, Menagerie, Z&iseum, Great Sacing Carnival and World's Exposi? tion of Novelties. THE ONE AND ONLY SHOW TChich Exhibits in the Southern Cities Thc same performances, precisely the same hujre tents, precisely the same Mammoth Railroad and Lot Equipments. Added to immensely and shorn of nothing, it will exhibit precisely as it did this summer in the Great New England States, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and other metropol? itan cities. The one and only show recognized as a lasting institution which pays yearly visits to the glowing clime of KING COTTON. The only Show for which Southern railroads make excursions for their patrons from all points. THE SHOW FOR WHICH COURTS AD? JOURN, FACTORIES SHUT DOWN, Schools are dismissed and the first families fe m fashionable Circus parties. A show ex? clusive iu all its novelties, requiring A CITY OF SNOW WHITE CANVASS to hold its multifarious marvels, showiug equal patronage with the great Southern Ex? position. Just added 3 of the largest, greatest and grandest ELEPHANTS in captivity, larger than the famous Jumbo! CHIEF, EMPRESS, QUEEN. Wc challenge the world to produce such a fearless, dashing and valorous eques? trian sachem as is J?HES ROBINSON! Thc only man who rides, who wears the dia? mond-studded Champion Belt and medals of France. Spain, Russia..and his native country, America; is more celebrated than any other livinjx equestrian, who has just completed the most brilliant tour around the world ever ac? complished, and was received everywhere with an unbounded enthusiasm and marked distinction never before accorded another artist in the profession. A TROUPE OF 12 GENUINE BRAWNY TUCKS. F BENCH TROUPE BICYCLE RIDERS. TROUPE OF SIBERI? AN ROLLER SKATERS. The greatest and grandest exhibition ever organized by John !>, Doris, and undoubtedly the most inagniticent ever conceived. OUR GRAND STREET PARADE Will take place at 10 A. M. Don't miss it. Excursions on all railroads. Two perform? ance.-daily. Admission tr> cents; Children under !0 years 5u cents : a few Opera Reserv? ed Chairs 25 cvuts extra. OctoVer 5. - ... 1886. GRAND OPENING |887. FALL AND WINTER GOODS -AT THE POPULAR DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING EMPORIUM J. -OF MRU co ?I Ld ? d > 3 a-J o uj - JP ?-? ? (Li 2? s ? -I - C f 2 SI ? ? ? RF 1* >? 5 J5 ca c O z S This season we show for j-our inspection, New goods in each and every section Of finest make and best selection. 'Twonld try you sore to find objection To anything in our collection You'll 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 Goods and Trimming Depart? ment, in which we are showing imported and domestic novelties in the most desirable shades. and styles at extremely low prices. Qt ?S ? = ? B m 8? fi ?lsor to our immense 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 our 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 all other goods at equally low prices. *" ' Domestic and Piece Goods Department. This department, as usual, will be found filled to its utmost capacity with all thewdt known brands, and buyers will find it to their advantage to inspect our many inducement? in this department before purchasing elsewhere. Blankets and Woollens. Prices of Woollens have advanced fully 10 per cent, since the opening of the season, tat our MR. 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. Ia 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. We are sole agents for SOLLEE'S PHILADELPHIA, and HOUGH & FORD'S ROCHESTER make of fine goods for Ladies. Misses and Children; also for ADLER & CO.'S, and HESS BROS.' fine hand 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 an/ $5.00 shoe in the matket. All shoes warranted to give satisfaction. Gents9 Furnishing Department. In this department, variety abounds to satisfy every turn of fancy and at prices that aw just, fair and 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. 218 at 59 cts , best value ever offered for the money. Clothing and Hat Department. This department has long been a special feature of our business and no pains have been spared to make it this season the most complete ever exhibited in Sumter, and we cordially 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 next thirty days, give with every suit sold a fine cassimere polo cap'. Do not spend vour monev until you have examined this department. These goods must be sold and we nave 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 saj about them are facts. All the leading and nobbv stvles for Men, Boys and Children, both in HATS AND CAPS will be found 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. Call and be convinced that it is to your interest to buy of J. RYTTENEERG & SONS, 21 SUMTER, S. C. S E W A GE 15 2 10 16 . 12 8 E E N T N S 21 9 U 1 3 7 O N R S ES 13 4 17 6 5 24 A T E E B H T ll 25 23 18 22 20 19 FOR SALE BY Sept 21, 1886. SUMTER, S. C. A WELL KNOWN FACT! A Dealer who makes a Specialty of one par? ticular line can always supply the Best Goods at the Lowest Prices, IT IS THEREFORE TO YOUR INTEREST TO BUY YOUR HARDWARE -FROM R W. DURANT & SON. Thev 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 Rivets and Burs or Lacing as may be desired. STOVES OF EVERY VARIETY AT ALL PRICES. A large and superb stcek of ellina and Glassware, And the finest and largest assortment of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, RAZORS, SCISSORS Ac, from the best fatories of Europe and America. Especial attention bas been paid in the selection of POTWARE, TINWARE, *C. Wagon Material of Every Conceivable End. Single and Double Muzzle* and Breech Loading Guns, Ammu? nition, Shells, &c. Remember th?s is the ONLY HARDWARE STORE IN TOWN and will be supported by LOW PRICES. R. W. DrjRANT & SON*. Sept 15 Main Street, opposite the Bank,Sumter, &C. THE EARTHQUAKE -HAS Shaken Up Things in a Fearfnl Manner, bat JOHN REID'S Popular Dry Goods House Stands Intact, RESTING SECURELY ON THE BED-ROCK OF BOTTOM PRICES. A Full Line of the Newest Styles ia Dress Fabrics, Ladies' and Misses5 Wraps, Fancy Goods and So** for the Fall and Winter Season of 1SS6, now on exhi? bition at prices that cannot fail to please. Staple Goods Low Down, as Usual* JOHN FLESID. ???T Requests for samples promptly attended to. ~ WT*,m Sept T _? - - . - -