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na?t aitl) Sot?jjrm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5. Entered at the Post O?ce at Suinter, S. G., as Second Class Matter. EXAMINE YOUR DATES. -o - We request each of our subscribers to ex? amine the Address on his pap?:, and particu? larly to observe the date upon it. This date .hows the time up to which the paper has bat? paid for. Many of our subscribers will thus** that they have paid ia advance; bit there are many others who will discover that they have not. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. J. D. Craig-To his Debtors. T. V. Walsh-County Claims. Estate D. 6. Williams-Notice. J. S. Richardson, Master-Sale," Bethel School-Teacher Wanted. ,G. F. Rowell * Co.-To Advertisers. C. T. Mason-Cotton Press for Sale. B. J. Barnett-Closing for Holy Day. J* D. Craig-Furniture and Undertaking. John B. Doris-Great Inter-Ocean Circos. Altamont Moses-To my Friends and Pat? ron?. Town Council-An Ordinance to Raise Supp??. Personal. Z Mr. 3. R. Tanning, of Manning, was in lawn last Sunday. Messrs. Thomas and Frank M ikell are viiit ii?g relatives in town. Mr. Willie Shaw is again with Mr. D. J. Winn. Miss Ella Butler, of Manning, has been vis? iting friends in this County. Miss Lillie Hodge, of Clarendon County, his been the guest of Miss Mary Branson, ?sar town. Mr. Elisha Spenser of Lynchburg is quite le w, and is thought by bis friends to be in a enrica! condition. Mr. C. P. Osteen bas returned to Baltimore, where he expects to work at his trade and also attend the Baltimore Business College, ? Messrs. John and Burrin DesCbamps hare returned to Wofford College. Messrs. John Heriot and Willie McLeod left Thursday for tte same destination. \ Mrs. M. F. Pate and daughters, Misses Lil Ri, Mattie and Blanche, and Mrs. M. ... S ;nbbs have gone to Marlboro on visits to relatives and friends. Arthur DeLorme, son of Mr. Chas. H. ?)?Lonne, of Darlington, Abram Moise, Don Fraser and Willie Mikell have left for the Citadel. ] Baylis Earle and Willie Stucky will enter tia Freshman class at the S. C. College this week. George McCutehen, Joseph Cooper, Willie Bradley, Clarendon Spencer, James Scarborough, George Mayes and Doo Blan d .og have returned to. the College. Sixty-nine excursion tickets for Charleston were sold at Sumter last Saturday. Go to A. A. Solomons for the best Bed Blankets ever offered at the price. TheS. C. College opens to day. The num? ber of students in attendance is quite natter? ing. Forman University opened last week with the largest number on opening day for years. Greenville Female College has opened with full rolls. It bas the largest attendance ot any female college ic the State. ' Mr. Altamont Moses gives our readers his new advertisement to-day. Hts assortment of goods is large and varied, and while he takes gxeat pleasure ia telling our readers of them through our columns, it will be still more pleasant to him, to talk to them face to face across the counter. His clerical force con? sists of Mr. H. C. Moses, Book-keeper ; Messrs. T. M. DeLorme, A. D. Moses, W. H. Fate, J. Walter DuRant and J. N. Spann, Jr , Salesmen ; Master Palmer Brown. Cash? ier; and Anthony Spann, f orter-all of whom will be clad to extend the courtesies of the establishment to our readers. Death. Died on the 24th nltimo, Robert, eldest of Mr. Robert Broun, in the 3rd year ol of his age, at Manchester. An infant child of Mr. J. C. Dye of Jess Ga., formerly of Sumter, was buried at Cemetery Saturday. Religious. The Union Service, Suoday night was h at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr. Frai preached to a crowded audience. Rev. C Brown made an appeal in behalf of a v whose husband had left her, and wbo desi: to return to her home in Cincinnati. A I eral response was made by the congregatioi The Santee Baptist Association meets Wedgefield, Thursday, 21st instant. Fourteen candidates will be baptized ni Sunday at Bethel by Rev. B. C. Lampley. Four were received and two baptized ir the Wedgefield Church last Sunday. Changed. A postal card from Rev. S. P. H. Elwell i forms ns that the "Harvest Home entertai ment" has been postponed to Friday, 22i October. --?-^?-~???- -- Solved. Mr. Harby's puzzle advertisement bas bet solved by E. H. C. and read as follow; "Tennessee wagons are the best." ?- ? ? -? Supervisor of Registration. Capt. J. S. Folk has been appointed Snpe visor of Registration Tice Capt. P. P. Gai lard, resigned. Sumter Agricultural Association. The Ex. Com. of the S. A. A. met yestei day, and determined to have the Fail meetin November 15 th. 14 Book -keep! ngin Farming, "What Ails the Farmer," and "Tobacc Cuitare,'' are the set subjects for discussio at that meeting. Essays will be prepare anon each of these for that occasion, whic will doubtless prove of deep interest to ou farmers. Specimens of field crops, vegetables, fruits tc , as well as stock, will probably be on ei hibition that day. Drunk. The number of drunken men on the stree last Saturday provoked considerable com meet, and among them there were some well known inebriates. We suppose the bar-keep ers know that they are-forbidden from sellinf to this class of people. The law assumes tc protect ?hese poor unfortunates from their owe appetites, over which they have no control, and in this particular it should be enforced, Among the staggering procession we saw bul one town man-our country cousins furnish? ing the remainder. ? < i Tramps. These useless and strictly ornamental indi? viduals are becoming a nuisance in our com? munity, and the nervous and timid dread the coming of night. We suggest the whipping post as an effective antidote. ? young lady gets off the following poetry on the situation : We seen great many tramps in town ; So keep your doors locked, and sashes down. Mr. E. W. Dabbs made ns the happy possessor of a 30 pound watermelon last week, lt was splendid, and greatly enjoyed. Ladies' Coverings in great variety at A. A. Solomons'. The residence of Ex-Governor Manning, in Clarendon, has 200,000 brick and considera ble granite in its foundation alone, and yet it shows the effect of the earthquake, several suggestive cracks being visible in the portico. Mr J. D. Craig advertises his extensive as? sortment of furnitnre to-day, and we bespeak a careful perusal of his card. But few towns can boast of a more complete furniture and undertaking establishment than Sumter possesses, and we are glad to know that the I large patronage given Mr. Craig shows an ap ! predation of his energy in that business. Homicide. Last Friday morning, about ten o'clock, W. A. James shot and instantly killed Stephen D, Woodward, at Bishopville. The news of the terrible event bas caused a deep feeling O? sorrow over the county. Mr. James ls one of cur best citizens. Through a long life hi i actions have been marked with consideration and kindness toward all, and that his hand should have been reddened with the blood of bis fellow-man was one of the most improbable of occurences. Mr. Wood? ard was a young man of promise, anda life of prosperity and happiness seemed to lie all before him. As the trial will doubtless come oif next week, we refrain from further comment. n^- ? ? i Attempted Assassination. Last Saturday night, as Mr. Thos. Harris, of Mt. Clio, wa3 returning home from Mayes ville, where he had been to sell cotton, he was shot at while crossing a swamp near Well's X Roads. The bullet struck a?d cut off part of his ear and by the flash of the pistol be believes he recognized his assailant-a ne? gro in the neighborhood-and we understand that a quiet search is toing made for him. Mr. Harris believes that it was an effort to murder him for bis money. The would-be murderer fled when be saw that he had miss? ed his aim. Fire. The cotton at the depot at Manning was found to be on fire about 2 o'clock Sooday afternoon, and before the flames could be sub dued, the platform and about seventy bales were burned. The origin of the fire is un? known but is supposed to be from careless smokers, or sparks from a passing train. Mr. J. S. R. Brown of Bethel neighborhood, lost bis kitchen, smoke house and a 30 foot passage connecting the kitchen with dwelling, by fire on Friday last. The entire contents of both bouses were also destroyed. The fire is supposed to have been accidental. ?wai ? ? i^ Cotton. Our streets last Friday were literally full of cotton sellers. Saturday morning about 300 bajes left over from Friday's sales still lav about the streets. Among the big buyers we would mention Messrs. Bacot & Co., who shipped 199 bales last Saturday, the largest shipment by any single firm in one day ever sent from Sumter. Sum te: is a big cotton market, and a good one. Just stand at our front window and look out on the busy throng and be convinced. The Weather. 6A.M. 1 P.M. 6 P.M. Sept. 27-69 86 83 Clear. Sent. 28-68 89 81 Clear. Sept. 29-YO 86 69 Clear. Sept. 30-60 70 70 Cloudy. Oct. 1-59 80 73 Clear. ' Oct. 2-56 60 57 Clear. Oct. 3-49 68 62 Clear. A Heroine in Bags Will be presented at Music Hall on Thurs? day evening the 7th October, by the Flor? ence Bindley Dramatic Company. See what the papers say where they have been : "Heroine In Rags" was produced at the Grand Opera House last evening. It is one of Bartleys Campbell's best efforts. The company is way above the average, and the scenery grand. Miss Bindley is a petite lit? tle woman, and ranks among America's best soubrettes. Her impersonation of Ga? brielle, the Flower Giri, is a masterpiece. Buffalo Courier. A cyclorama of beautiful action, sensa? tional and startling situations. One of the few plays that rank among the successes of the season.- Globe Democrat A play based on a moral lesson, that should be taught to all. An excellent com? pany, beautiful scenery, in fact, an excellent production in every sense of the word. Picayune. The Company carry their own scenery. Price of Admission 75c. Reserved Seats Si. A. O. TT. W. A Lodge of this beneficiary Society was orgauized Friday night with the following 'officers : A. Moses, P. M? W. J. A. Mood, M. W. J. D. Graham, Foreman. E. S. Carson, Overseer; T. M. DeLorrae, Recorder. A. White, Jr , Financier. Gartow Walsh, Receiver. W. M. Graham, Guide. W. P. Smith, Inside Watchman. E. T. Windham, Outside Watchman. The Lodge starts off with a membership of 28, and under very favorable auspices. - i i ?i - "A friend in need is a friend indeed." Such a friend is Dr. Dull's Cough Syrup, which should be.in every family. It costs only 25 cents. Give it a trial. One bottle of Salvation Oilcan changea frantic victim of rheumatism into a dove of gentleness. Old Newspapers for sale at 25 cents per hundred* at Watchman and Southron office. If worms change the complexion they have a teudency to destroy the vital energies that sustain and promote health and life; there? fore, at the first indication of worms, admin? ister Shriner's Indian Vermifuge, Itch, Prairie xNiange, and Scratches ofevery kind cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sani? tary Lotion. Use no other. This never fails. Sold by A. J. China, druggist, Sumter. "Her features are not regular, yet what an attractive face she bas I" It is her beautiful bair. Once it was thin, grayish and fading. A few bottles of Parker's Hair Balsam wrought the transformation. It will do as much for anybody. m The Verdict Unanimous? W. D. Sault, Druggist, Bippus, Ind., testified "I can recommend Electric Bittere as the very ^est remedy. Every bottle sold lins given relief in every care. One man took six bottles, and was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years'standing.". Abraham Hare, druggist, Belleville, Ohio, af? firms: "The best selling medicine I hove ever handled in my 20 years' experience, is Electric Bitters " Thousands of others have added their testimony, so that tho verdict is unani? mous thnt Electric Bitters do euro all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood Only a half dollar a bottle at J.F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store._2 Bucklen'ii Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in tbe world for Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required It is guaranteed to give per? fect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cen ts por box. For sale by J. F. W. De Lortne. o POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomeness. More economical thau the ordinary kinds, and can? not be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAK? ING POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., N. Y. AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY, READ! COME AND SEE THE LARGEST AND BEST STOCK FALL AND WINTER GOODS EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. PRICES LOW! STYLES BEAUTIFUL! QUALITY GUARANTEED! EVERYTHING AS REPRESENTED! FAIR DEALING WITH ALL! I invite an examination of my stock which is complete in every department, GOODS ARE CHEAP. My customers shall have the benefit of Samples furnished by mail. A. A. SOLOMONS, Sept. 21, 1886. SUMTER, S. C. Something You Need-Shorthand. "Why?" Because it will aid you more than anything else in acquiring knowledge. Because it will serve you in case of misfortune. "How can it be learned ?" By the aid of a book studied at home and lessons by mail from an accomplished teacher. "Ac what expense ?" The trifling sum of $6.00, including book. " Why so cheap when Colleges advertise the same course of instruction for $25? Because a new text-book is used that re? duces the labor of learning proportionately to the difference in price bf the system being made simpler than heretofore and more prac? tical, besides being the most popular method, having the indorsement of onr Congressional and professional reporters every where, togeth? er with over 1000 graduates of cor Chain of Phonographic Colleges. Boys and men on the farm, in workshops and elsewhere-girls at home, in factories and at school have learn? ed the art ii? from threee to six month's study during spare moments and been helpedto positions in offices by Mr. Scott-Browne where they have earned from S12 to $2?, a week. Write and ask for a free sample copy of Browne s Phonographic Monthly and full par? ticulars. Address D. L. Scott-Browne, 23 Clinton Place, New-York, N. Y. EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD AVAIL Himself of the advantages offered at the BRYANT, STRATTON & SADLER BUSI? NESS COLLEGE, For acquiring a thcrongh and practical train? ing in business affairs. With improved and enlarged facilities, we announce our Twenty-Second Annual Opening for the reception of pupils. The curriculum of study embraces a thorough preparation for business affairs. The proficiency acquired by our many pnpils, during a period of over twenty years as educa? tors of youth is our strongest commendation. Pupils enter at any time. For circulars, cat? alogues, terms, ?fcc. call on or address W. H. SADLER, President, Sept 8 Nos. 6 & 8 N. Charles St., Balto. Tn IS iP?PE??^t rho ?tnvsp!ip^r A,?vj? J attiring Agency of Messrs Ha Wa AYER 4 SON. cur authorized agents A. WHITE & SON, Insurance Agents* Offer in First Class Companies. FIRE INSURANCE, TORNADO INSURANCE, ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, PLATE GLASS INSURANCE, SURETYSHIP ON BONDS. April 6 BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS. AFINE ASSORTMENT OF BIBLES and Testaments, in large print at Sumter Book Store, kept by W. G. KENNEDY, ^^^^ 2 Doors North of John Reids. ICHABOD AND OTHER POEMS, BY W. G. KENNEDY. FOR SALE AT THE SUMTER BOOK STORE. Price reduced to one dollar per copy. THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS, Affording snperior advantages in ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, and the CLASSICS, will reopen MONDAY, SEPTEMBER G, 1886. L. W. DICK, ) > Priuc?palg. A. c. MCINTOSH, J TUIT?ON- From $2 to $5 per month. BOARD-with the principal*, $12 pr mo. For furthnr information apply to PRINCIPALS SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL. Lock Box No 49. Aug3-v Sumter, S. C. MAYESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. THE EXERCISES of Hie aiK>v? school will be resumed on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH. For particulars address L. S. McSWAIN, Aug. 31._Principal. Clinton College for Boys, IN THE UP-COUNTRY. Location healthy. Best moral and religious influences. Cia** sicai course for degrees. Also preparatory course. Instruction thorough and practical. Expense for a year $150 to $175, (including tuition, board, ftc.) Next session begin SEPTEMBER 22d. For catalogue and far? ther information address, RBV. R. P. SMITH, Pres., Augl0-2m* Clinton. S. C. BOOKS. SCHOOL BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS . , Books, Blank Books, Copy Books, Me wo? nted urn Books, Draft Books, Receipt Books, Note Books, Music Books. Best grade cf all kinds of Writing Paper and Envelope*, Photographic, Autograph and Scrap Albums. Playing Cards in variety and Marriage Certi? ficates, at The Sumter Book Store, kept by W. G. KENNEDY, 2 Doors North of John Reids. % BIS, Italian Bees and Queens, Movable Frame Hives, Honey Boxes, Smokers, Books on Bees, Comb, -AND Extracted Honey, For sale by W. J. ELLISON, Breeder of pure Italian Bees, Stateburg, Sumter County, S. C. TO ALL WHO WERE SCARED -BY THE- : EARTHQUAKE. You are requested to call at our Store and buy one can of Monumental Baking. Powder, and receive a fine Glass Lamp, two feet high, as a present-no humbug. - -ALSO,- '. Come and see what the Horse did. Respectfully, DUCKER & B?LTMAN, September 21 1886. 1886. FALL AND WINTER. MEN'S, BOYS' & CHILDBENS' CLOTHING. jrT?TH AN EXPERIENCE OF OVER 30 YEARS lp..... -IN THE RETAIL CLOTHING TRADE We have no hesitation in saying to the People of Sumter and Adjoining ^Counties That we can suit them to anything in our line. All we ask is an inspection of our stock and we think we can easily convince the most skeptical that OTJB G-OODS ARE UNEXCELLED for Comfort, Durability and Elegance. Please note carefully the following enumeration of the styles and prices of some of oui* suits : Men's and Youths' Cutaway Suits from $13.00 to $35.00. Men's and Youth's Square and Round Cut Sack Suits from $5.00 to $25.00. Boys' Round and Square Cut Sack Suits from $4.50 to $18.00. Children's "Gold Medal" Suits from $2.00 to $9.00. Don't fail to examine our All Wool Dicky Kersy Suits at $6 50 and $7.50, and our Melton Suits at $6.00. These are by far the best goods for the price ever sold m Sumter. We have a BEAUTIFUL LINE OF PANTS PATTERNS and will have them made up on short notice. Our stock of PIECE GOODS Is complete, consisting of Cassimeres, Tweeds, Kerseys and Jeans, also a "nice assortment of Light Weight Tweeds and Jeans for Boys7 and Children's wear. Before purchasing elsewhere give us a call. We will be | ^igi?? to. show you through our large and well selected stock. PATENT SQUARE SHOULDER PERFECT FITTING SUITS -AT ID. ?r. XVIP^ILVPS. We have a nice assortment of the alove populvr goods, They are the most perfect fitting snits to he found anywhere, and are HANDLED BY NO OTHER HOUSE in town. 1886. 1886. FALL AND WINTER. OVERCOATS ? OVERCOATS! OUR LINE OF OVERCOATS -FOR MEN, BOYS & CHILDREN -IS THE LARGEST AND MOST ATTRACTIVE WE HAVE EVER HAD. Any one wishing an Overcoat wall miss it badly by not looking at our stock before investing. If you want a REVERSIBLE, we can suit you. If you want a NEW MARKET, you will find it right here. If you want a Light or Heavy Weight OVERCOAT, we can show you a large as? sortment to select from. Thc Prices Bange from to. $25.00. RUBBER OVERCOATS -AND UMBRELLAS. When you want a Rubber Coat or Umbrella give us a call. We can suit you to any kind you wish. Our constant aim and zeal is to gain and retain thc confi? dence of our patrons, consequently THE TIDE OF TRADE FLOWS STEADILY -TO THE EVER POPULAR CLOTHING STORE OF . J. WINN, SUMTER, S. C. "DEA^ SUIT^ D, J. WINN S. Should you icish a good, duralU suit, one that will retain its color ano give entire satisfaction Ask for thc Dean? We have them in Hue and black ai $13.50. You cannot buy a better sub. for the price. 1886. 1886. FALL AND WINTER. HATS! CAPS! -AND- " Gents' Furnishing Goods. There is Music in the Air-With a G?and Chorus, Singing the Tune of LOW PRICES! In the Hat Line we arc now prepared to show an elegant and large assortment of STIFF AND SOFT GOODS " including all the latest styles for Men, Boys aud Children From 25 cents to $4.50* Before buying a hat look at our stock. We can suit you in price, quality and style. Our Furnishing Goods Department Is filled to its utmost capacity. We arc still having a big run on the popular B 330 Cosmopolitan Unlaundried Shirt at $1.00, ! which is, without a doubt, the best shirt in the market for that price. Our No. 49 Unlaundried Shrit at 75 cents is made of New York Mills long cloth, with 3 ply linen bosom and bands, patent back and sleeves. Don't fail to examine them when you need anj-thing in the Shirt Line. We also sell a good linen hosom shirt for 50 cents. Our Patent Elastic Seam Drawers Aro unsurpassed for durability and comfort We have a full assortment and all the latest novelties in Underwear, Neckwear, Linen and Celluloid Collars and Cuffs, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Suspenders, Socks, Garters, Sleeve Holders, Pulse Warmers, ?fcc., <fcc. We give you real and not imaginary value for your hard earned dollars. We show what we advertise, and We mean what we advertise.