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TUESDAY? OCTOBER ld. The Sicmter Watchman was fo:md itt I860 and the True Southron 1866. The Watchman and Soutar now has the combined circulation a: r influence of both of the old papers, ai it manifestly the best advertisii ? medium in Sumter. EDITORIAL ITEMsT Secretary of Treasury, Manning, h returned to his desk. The on'y r minder of his severe illness is a slig limp in his walk. If he remains io h - office, he frill be more careful of h health, and less exacting io perfo rm ii duties that eta be attended to by b subordinates. Bulgaria was 80 defiant in her att tttde last week that the Russian Be: seemed *s if about to lift her (bot ?rush the plucky little Mountain Stat bot the Great Po wm? have begun " poi in a veto, and Russia hesitates i ber course of high-handed outrage. Our readers may remember the que? i conduct of Senator Jones, of Florid! during the last session of Congress, fi spent the entire time in Detroit an did not once appear in his seat in ti Senate. Strange to say, he is a cand ' ?ste fer re-election. If the Florid Legislature should send that man bac . to Washington the last one of thei would deserve a straight jacket. The Democratic campaign meeting c the 7th District, was held at Summei ville, last Saturday. Most of the Stat nominees were present and addresse tho meeting. Senator Hampton an Col. Elliott were also there and mad addresses. The Congressional co?te* in this District was the prominent qaes t?on discussed, and we think the speed es wtU have s good effect. Senato Hampton was especially earnest in urg iog the importance of electing Col Elliott, and indeed ali the speaker looked noon the contest ts one off grea interest. Cluverius, the murderer of his cons in, Lillian Madison, has been refused new trial by the Court of Appeals, am has been sentenced to be hung on tb 10th day of November next. His tria was most remarkable in its length, ao< in the thoroughness with which th chain of circumstantial evidence wa: forged around the prisoner. He stil asserts his innocence, but it is the gen ?rai opinion of those entitled to ai ?pint?n, that he is guilty, As murdei is a ?rime, in Yirgioia, punishable wit! death, it k ?xgfet that he should suffei that penalty. Mr H?nry George's candidacy foi the Mayoralty of New York ha? iiresd^ developed much good. As a genera thing, th? men who have heretofore re? ceived the nominations for that office soe those most gifted io practical poll tics, politics in which office is bo?ghi and sold .as openly and shamelessly ai ever Roman tax-gatherer bought hu right of oppressive taxation But fbi once in their lives the politicians have been shamed into making a^eeeot nom? ination, and Hos. Abram Hewitt ha? bees brought forward by both Tamma? ny and the County Democracy &s their candidate. Those organizations deserve no credit whatever for making so good a nomination, ?er they did it oaly because of necessity, but the uomioatioo is good all the s$me and deserves the support of New York voters. Another big strike ia Chicago. This lime it is among the pork packers, who are kicking against working tea hours ? day, and have struck for eight hour?. We have already expressed our opieion of such a change. It simply would mean two more hours to loaf around liquor shops, and less money to earry borne to wife and children. And theo we do not believe that eight hours' labor is sufficient for the average working maa to make a support if he has a fam? ily dependent upon him. The whole affair is as stupid and criminal as such strikes generally are, and will result, ire hope., ia -estire failure. We have no love for monopolists, but eight hours' work will not support laboring men? and it is useless tc try it. Clarendon Enterprise, Ocioler 14. Mr. R. L. Logan's residence, in thc' Fork was burned last Sunday morning about 4 o'clock. He lost nearly every? thing. The house was insured for ,$900. Mr. Logan thinks the fire was ; of incendiary origin. Liston, a little soo of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Cochran, of the Sammy Swamp section, died from ac affection caused from eating graps, ca Sunday morning last, and was buried m the family plot .on 3Ionday. Rev. Mr. Leard preach? ed the funeral sermon. Our sympathies ve extended to thc parents in their *.d affliction We see it (?tated that the largest grape arbor io Central Carolina is a seqppcrnong arbor on the plantation of Dr. John il. Forman, in Sumter coun? ty. It has seventeen hundred "posts, and every year it bears an abundance of grapes. Mr. B. S. Dinkins, editor of the Times, and Miss Beulah Wilson, of Williamsburg, are to be married this evening at the residence of the bride's mother. Mr. Dinkins will return to? morrow afternoon accompanied by his beautiful aud accomplished bride. - - il is hardly probable that any Democrat j Ttill faiJ t? lum out and vote for Elliott, in j JforemiiiT. Just think of the privilege of ha!ping-to cet rid of that wonderful moun- j tain of .stupid ififsh, Robert Smalls, and but? ting a com^v^tent jj-ec.?.Vrarin in his phtce. - i -- We call the attention of those interested, to the list of ekcttop managers published elsewber^ We especially refer th eco to that part of the notice reqn-tring tbera to cali oa the Clerk of the Board for ti>e boxes arni ia stro'-tion Thursday, 28rh instit. SMALLS ON THE TARIFF. We suppose the colored people of Sumter County knew that Smalls is a high tariff man. They know that he votes for a high tariff on every manu? factured article that a . colored man can buy in the town of Sumter ; that they pay almost double for their trace chains, cotton ties, hats and clothing. We suppose they also know that Robert Smalls and hts party do this not to sup j port the Government, but solely ta. the ?interest of the manufacturer. Now j knowing these things, and also know j ing that the question of tariff reform is ! the most prominent issue between the I majority of the Democratic party, and the-majority of the Republican party ; and knowing that they of all men should be most pronounced in their op? position to a high tariff-having no interest whatever in manufactures-it*| follows as a matter of course, if they have any political wisdom whatever, that the/ will help kick Mr. Smalls out of office and put in a man who will sus? tain a policy ia accordance with the financial needs of our people. The vote on tariff refera will be close. One name may turn the scale for or against the movement, the suc? cess of which will put thousands of dollars ia the pockets of those who earn a livelihood by tilling the soil: We repeat that the colored people of Sumter County should be the warmest of advocates of tariff reform, and if Smalls did not have the cheek of mule and the stupidity of an owl he would not dare to come before a Sum? ter County Republican and advocate high tariff. If the colored people love Smalls so well as to support him for Congress, to their own detriment, and to their own pe niary hurt, we suppose they have that right, but we do not believe they will exercise it. They are learning com? mon sense, and we cannot conceive of their being such fools as to help keep a man io office whose votes and influence is always in favor of high prices and hard times. MORAL, turn Smalls oat." THE SABINE PASS DISASTER, A terrible storm swept over the Gulf of . Mexico last week, resulting in the entire destruction of the town of Sabine Pass situated sear the meath of Sabioe River, the boundary lise between Texas and Louisiana. The heavy winds piled up the waters of the Gulf, and the waves rushed over the low lying lands adjacent to the coast destroying life and property to an enormous extent. When the waters reached the town of Sabine Pass, the inhabitants fled to the larger, taller (houses, but with a few ex* eeptions, they all succumbed to the fury of the waves, and over one hundred persons are reported as drowned. The fury of the winds and waves may be esti? mated when it is known that corpses were found washed thirty miles away. The town of Johnston's Bayou directly on the Gulf is also destroyed. The names of fifty drowned have been published. The County Democratic Executive Committee. A meeting of the Ex. Oom. was held last Saturday for the purpose of perfecting plans for the election The Contty Chairman ia stating the ob? jects of the meeting referred to the bright prospects of electing a Democratic Congress? man in the 7th District. Ee believed that outside of Beaufort, there was an assurance of a Democratic majority in every County, and thought that Mr. Smalls' chance of being placed upoa the retired list very good. The varions clubs are urged to energetic efforts io pnshing the campaign, and insuring a larger majority than was given two years ago, and there is every reason to believe that such will be the case. The Clu-b Presidents ?er? also urged to & prompt collection -of (he small assessment smit to pay for printing tickets, advertising and otfeer necessary expenses of the State campaign. The Farmers' Convention. Tie Contention met Saturday in the Music Hall. About sixty delegates were present. Mr. H. R. Thomas presided aad Mr. J. E. Stuckey, Jr., was &e Secretary. A question as to the legality of the call for the Conven? tion was raised, aad some technical objections urged, but they were over-ruled by a majority of the delegates and the meeting proceeded with its business. The following were elected as delegates to ?j the State Convention : Messrs. H. R. Thomas, A. K. Sanders, Dr. E J. Rembert, E F. Bur? rows and H. W. Bradley. It ?"as a'e/?i?ed to meet November Saleday to elect permanent officers, and to attend to any other business that may arise. We-regret tli.it inc oficial min?tes were ac? cidentally left it li?me by the Secretary, and thai weare thereby prevented from printing seme importaEt r?solutions adopted by the Conveniioo. We will endeavor to give them ?j te our readers nest week. The Mason Harvester. A trial of the Mason Harvester was held last week ia the presence of several of. the Harvester Company accompanied by mem? bers of the Board of Trade from New York and Charleston. We understand the trial was satisfactory to the gentlemen present, and the Company feel assured that it is only a question of time when the machine willie pul before the*public in a perfected condition. Circus Day. This Attraction brought a big crowd to Sumter. The streets were jammed all day with sight-seers, and we are safe in saying that but little work was done in Sumter. County. Even the Court bad to adjourn as it .could not get a jury in the case it was try? ing. Fruit stands and liquor shops did a thriving business, and many a poor fool goes home with an empty pocket who can ill suare the money be has spent. There was the usual quantity /if drunks. -mmm9~-+~+ tm Gambling Some of the most rascally of gambling schemes were carried on upon the ground.? at the circus last week, and if we are no? mistaken a policeman was present and wit? nessed this \ iolation of lav.-. We hear that a person in town, with more money than brains .'ost ?25.00 at one of the tables. Does tnis sort of thing require an affidavit from a citizen before the town officiais.can interfere?_ "Her features are not regular, yet what an attractive face she lias !" lt is her beautiful hair. 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 A wonderful demonstration .of the Magic Art at Music Ha'I, October 21, 22 and 23. Conn. The Sessions Court did not get over mu ground last week, Delinquent witness seriously hindered the proceedings and pr gress was slow; The following convictio were had : Eli Mack-Burglary and Larceny ; tx years in the Penitentiary. Isaac Colclough-Forgery ; one year Penitentiary and $1.00 fine. Calvin Spann-Carrying concealed we pons; six months in Penitentiary, or $1 fine. Wash Michael-Malicious mischief; $?' fine. ^J. J. McLeod-Assault and Battery ; $; fine. Bill Glover-House breaking ; one year. ! Io the case of John Rembert and Vern White for Murder, the jury after being out j short while found a verdict of not guilty. The trial of W. A. James for the killing Stephen Woodwaid is now going on. It possible that the case may go to the jury ti night though the great number of witness for the defence may prevent. The plan the defence is yet unknown. The State bj proved the killing, of which there was t doubt, and has also brought out the fact thi charges by the deceased against the veracil and character of a daughter of Mr. Jami was at least part of the cause of the tragedy Whatever additional reasons may exist wi be brought out to-day. The case is absorl ing widespread attention, and the Com Honse i3 densely packed. STATE OF SOCJTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF SUMTER. COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, OCTOBER TERM, 1386. Presentment of tte Grand Jury. To His Honor, Jadge Wallace, Presiding : The Grand Jury hereby report that the have acted upon all bills of indictment, give out to them at this terra of the Court, an have discharged all other duties as they un derstood them, as far as was necessary, to the good and welfare of the County. Th Grand Jury deemed it unnecessary to visit, io spect and examine the Poor House and Conn ty offices, and .to examine and investigat books and accounts of County officials, a those matters were carefully looked after by committee, with the aid of an expert, befor the May term, and reported upon, last terr, of the Court. The books of two Trial Justi ces of the County. (Lenoir and Durant) wh did not exhibit their books at last term, wer examined. The Grand Jury regret to call attention t the delay and apparent indifference of some o the Trial Justices, ia the discharge of tbei duty in the matter of paying over to th County Treasurer fines collected by them and, in some cases, not settling with Treas urer for months, and not until their attentioi is called to the fact by the Grand Jury seeming to regard it as a matter of no conse quence as to when fines are collected or pai< over. The Grand Jury being impressed tha some change or changes in the Trial Jnstic system is necessary for the public good, havi given mach, thought to, and have investigate! aad discussed the subjact to considerable ex tent; and they are unanimous in tbeopioion for obvions and various reasons which tbej thick need not be mentioned and discussed ii this presentment, that the office of Trial Jus tice should be absolutely a salaried office that eich Trial Justice should be paid a fixec salary-so much per annum for bis work (both criminal or State and civil business] and be required to pay or turn over to County Treasurer all costs and fines in criminal cases, and all costs in civil cases; and the Grane Jury are of the opinion that while a few o; the Trial Justices of the County, under th? present system, are not over compensated foi their official work, a majority of them whe do but little business, are paid more than tb( amount of their official work, and the strait? ened circumstances of the tax payers warrant, And the Grand Jury think that their conclu? sions, and what they here suggest and rec? ommend in reference to office of Trial Justices will apply equally as well to the office ol Trial Justices' constables, and we respectfully ask that your Honor will direct the Clerk ol Court to serve a copy of the clause of thu Presentment relating to Trial Justices and Trial Justice Constables, on the next Legisla? tive delegation of this County. We find the office of Clerk of the Court greatly in need of a General Index to the records of Mesne Conveyance. The last Gen? eral Index for said office runs from 1839 to 1871-there being no general and complete index kept from 1871 to 1884. We are im? pressed that such an index, in said office, would not only be a great convenience to the legal fraternity, but would also be a great convenience to the whole people, and the means of money-saving to those who are not familiar with the records, duties, &c. of the office ; and we therefore recommend that the County Commissioners, at their earliest con? venience, have prepared by the lowest compe? tent bidder, such ah Judex, running from 1871 to 1884. We would further recommend that Messrs. W. F. B. HaynsWorth and J. D. Blnnding, or cither of them be appointed by your Honor, or requested by the County Commissioners to advise with the Board of County Commissioners, in determining the best method of such Index, and ibe value of work of making said Index. The Grand Jury believe the experience of the gentlemen mentioned can, and will be of material aid and benefit to the Board of Commissioners in this matter. We would rtat-e briefly that the Grand Jury (by a committee} visited an i inspected the Jml, and find that the sills jf the front porch of Jail are very rotten, ?nd should have new sills put in at once. The covering on barn is rotten and needs re-covering. A large portion of the posts and railing of the yard fence are rotten and should be replaced with new ones; and a few other smaller mat? ters, which the Board of Commissioners will. discover&y visiting the Jail, need attention. : Believing i?:*t it is economy to keep the Jail ? and appurtenances in projver order and pood . repnir, we recommend that the Board of; County Commissioners give inmediate atten? tion to this matter, and have at! necessary repairs made as early as practicable. The Grand Jury are gratified to see the im? mediate *nd good fruits of their Presentment : ai last term of Court of three cases for living in open adultery-it being the first notice taken by the Grand Jury of this comnvon and flagrant violation of the law, since open adultery has been made a crime hy enactment, in the first case, the parties charged hare law- ' fully married; in the seeond case, the tuan has professed repentance of his sins, gone back to his lawful wife, and begs for mercy at the hands of the law and hi? neighbors : in the third case, the man (H preacher so-called) has deserted both his lawful and unlawful wives ami given leg bail, and, HS thc Jury presumes, is set-king a land where law and morals are more in harmony and accord with his morals and religion ; ?nd the Grand Jury trust and believe that not only has good been . done in these cases, hut that material good has been accomplished, .l oth for the present and the future. The Grand Jury know of nothing further which they think melita the attention of the Court, and they therefore bog to acknowl? edge the aid and courtesies of your Honor, and the Court officials, in the discharge of their duties, and ?sk to be now discharged. Respectfully submitted, W. D. SCARBOROUGH, Foreman. Deservedly popular. We mean Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup for it never fails to eurea cough. Only 25 cts. Don't take it!-If a dealer offers you a bottle of Salvation Oil without labels, or wrapped, insist upon getting a perfect, un broken package. 25 cts. THAT HACKING COUGH cnn be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. WILL You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitafizer is guaranteed to cure you. SLEEPLESS NIGHTS?, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cur?is the remedy for yon. CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath se? cured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Prica 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. SHILOH'S Couen and Consumption Cure is sold by us on a guarantee. It cures Consump? tion. SnrLf-H's VITALJ?BR Is what yon need for Con? stipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness, and all symptoms of Dyspepaia. Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. CROUP. WHOOPING COUGH and Bronchitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. For sale by J. F. W. DeLormo. Itenews Her Vonth. Mrs Phoebct Chesley, Peterson,' Cl?y Co, Iowa, tells the following remarkable story, the truth of which is vouched for hy the resi? dents of the town:'Tam 73 years old, have hern troubled with kidney complaint and lame? ness for many ye:irs; could not dress mysel* with? out help. Now I am free from all pain and sore? ness, and ara able, to do all my on n housework. I owe my thanks to Elcctrb Bitters for having renewed my youth, and removed completely all disease and paiu." Try a boitje. only 50c. at Dr J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store. * 4 WANTED. BY A PRINTER of eighteen years expe? rience, a situation in a country office. References given. Address G. J. B., Man? ning, s.e. FOR SALE. Le Conte Pear Trees Grown on their own roots -and also Kerger and Bartlett Fear Trees Grown in LeConte roots. In quantities to suit purchaser. THOS. E. RICHARDSON. FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY. Miss McElhose HAVING RECENTLY RETURNED from . the North, would announce the open? ing of their FALL AND WINTER STOCK, consisting of Pattern Hats and Bonnets, -ALSO, UNTRIMMED FELTS, Novelties in Felt ana Astrachan, CHILDREN'S HATS, TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED. Full assortment of RIBBONS, OSTRICH AND FANCY FEATHERS, NECK-GEAR, AND HAIR GOODS, Latest Designs in CORSETS AND BUSTLES, -ALSO, INFANT'S CAPS AND DRESSES, Prompt and personal attention given to conn try orders. REPORT Oy THE CONDITION OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF SUITER. At Sumter, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business, Oct. 7, 18S6. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, ?102.729 61 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 12,600 00 Due from approved reserve agents, 22.522 20 Due from other National Banks, 1,662 48 Due from State Banks and hank? ers, 5,791 G5 Real estate, furniture, and fix? tures, 1,034 00 Current expenses and taxes paid 25 Premiums paid, 200 00 Checks and other cash items, 347 92 Bills of other Banks, 2,655 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents, 22 88 Specie, 5,661 80 Legal tender ootes, 7,22100 Redemption fond with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circu? lation,) 567 00 Due from U. S. Treasurer, other than 5 per cent, redemption fund, 1,516 00 Total, S164.531 79 LIABILITIES. -Capital stock paid iu, $50,000 00 Surplus fund, 5,000 00 Undivided profits, 3,468 12 National Bank notes outstanding, 11,340 00 Dividends unpaid, 42 00 Individual deposits subject to check, 68,022 27 Due to other National Banks, 1,701 39 Due to State Banks and bankers, 705 84 Notes and Bills re-discounted, 24,252 14 Total, $164,531 79 STATE OF SOUTH CAROL?KA, \ ge COUNTY OF SUMTER, J . ' I, CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of October, 1836. D. J. AULD, Notary Public. Correct- A Mest : II. II A RB Y, ) A. A. SOLOMONS, VDirectors. R. P. MONAGHAN.J October 19. 1886. PALL MD THE OLD RELIAB -Ol STILL LEADING IN STYLES, -O] :OOOT?S 1*33 WK SAY NOTHING IN PRAISE OF OU for us. Having lived and labored amonf we have acquired a thorough knowledge of thei ?re prepared this year to give them even better I BULTMAN'S $3 SHOK, we flay without h< dollars, and a trial will convince you. IN G KN TS' SHO A Real French Calf Ilnnd-sewed Shoe 1 A Genuine German Cordovan Hand-sew A "Banjr-up" American Calf Iland-sewe A 1 Calf for. Cheaper Grades, for heavy wear, from IN LA DI Ks AND M A Cur Kid Butt, fr-rtni 2 to Si ; A Dongola f{iitt. for 4 to S i no. In til'.? cheaper grades om In Misses', Boys- Children's and Infants' Shu and price desired. Remember, 2ultman's$3 SI Wc hare also a complete line of FINK TRUi 15 eware ! the winte TJ pon us soon the bl Let it not come, we T ill on your feet g( M en cannot tread tl A lt hough they may N e'er till they first t A h ! where can we N ow every one says D o Bultm.in's heat : li efore you buy go t Returning home yoi O h 1 Billimari s are BULTMAX & SIGN OF THE BIG RED BOOT, ELECTION NOTICE. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF SUMTER. "VTOTICE is hereby giren that there will be J_\ held an Election at the various voting precincts of Sumter County on TUESDAY, 2nd DAY OF NOVEMBER next, for a Con? gressman for the Seventh Congressional District. The polls will open at 7 a. m. and close flt 6 p. m. All bar-rooms must be closed from 6 p. ra. of the 1st of November until 6 a. m. of the 3rd of November. Pro? vision has been made for the payment of the mileage and per diem of the managers and clerks of election, who are required to sub? mit their accounts to the Commissioners of Election upon making their return after the Election. The managers named below are apppinted to conduct the Election, and they are notified to meet at the Court House in Sumter on Thursday, October 28lh, at IO a. m., to qual? ify, receive their ballot-boxes, Ac. The fel? lowing are the MANAGERS: Sumter Concord-J. D. Wilder, R. C. Blanding, W. J. Brown. Privateer-Frank Mellett, J. G. Tisdale, H W. Welch. Manchester-R. N. Owen, Jas. P. Lawrence, T. H. Osteen. Wedgefield-C. E. Strange, John Ryan R. L. Broadway. Stateborg-W. H. Seale, Jos. Melton, G. M. Sanders. Providence-John Kio gm an, L. A. Dixon, J. W. Wactor. Rafting Creek-J. W. Young, P. A. San? ders, H. C. McLeod, Smithville-J. E. DuPre, R. P. Weldon. J. D. Evans. Carters Crossing-H. W. Rembett, S. R. Fraser, E. F. McCutchen. Bishopville-S. R. Sbsfc, R. E. Carnes, John Kelly. ".? Mt. Clio-H. D. Corbett? R. M. Wilson, Frank Mathis. Lynchburg-B. A. Keels, C. L. Rhame, J. W. Bradford. -, Shiloh-R. A. Frierson, JrT. Truluck, J. M. McElveen. ~'\ Mayesville-F. J. Mayes, H.1H. Corbett, R. A. Chandler, Jr. ?} {' Swimming Pens-W, F. Jenkins, R. L. McLeod, J. I. Lesesne. W. F. RHAME, ?Eflfairman, BARTOW WALSH, W. I. HARBY, Commissioners of Federal Election. Sumter County. W. F. RHAME, Clerk. Oct. 19 2t ELECTION NOTICE. SUMTER, S. C., 19th of October, 1886 BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN US vested, we hereby give notice that an election for all State and County officers, (Clerk of Court. Sheriff and Coroner excepted) elected by the people will be held at the vari? ous polling precincts on TUESDAY, 2nd DAY OF NOVEMBER next. The polls will be open at 7 o'clock, A. M., and closed at 6 o'clock P. M. All bar? rooms must be closed from 6 o'clock P. M., on the 1st day of November and remain clos? ed till 6 o'dook A. M., on the 3rd day of November .Jj The Managers of Election who are designa? ted below will meet the Commissioners at the Court House in Sumter at 10 o'clock A. M., on Thursday, the 28th of October, to qualify receive their ballot boxes, poll lists, &c. Pro? vision has been made for the payment of the per diem and mileage of the managers and clerks of election, who are required to sub? mit their accounts to the Commissioners of Election- Upon making their return after the election.- The following are the : " STATE MANAGERS : Bethel-Jas. E. Rembert, Jr., J. S. Tisdale, W. M.Brown. Bishopville-David Dixon, Jos. E. Bus? kins, Jacob Parott. Mannville-John Matthews, T. R. Mc? Cutchen, Jr., J*N. Davis. Concord-W. T. Brogdon, Wi G. S. Sey? mour, S. S. Davis. Corbett's Store-K. E, Wells, W. D. Josey, H. A. Scarborough. Lynchburg-W. M. Keels, J." W. Wilson, R. M. McFaddin. Manchester-Robert Broun, James Griffin, George Ardi3. Mayesville-J. C. McKinney, W. A. Coop? er, J. R. Maye3. Privateer-Soule Mellett, Jos. E. Hodge, F. B. Bradford. Providence-L. R. Jennings, J. D. Myers, W. H. Bryan. Rafting Creek-J. K. McLeod, Dick James, J. F. Ives. Shiloh-Elias Chandler, Elliott McElveen, T. G. M. Dennis. Smithville-S. B. Hatfield, T. M. Bradley, T. S. Dunlap. Stateburg-S. E. Nelson, F. L. Zemp, John W. Buckner. Sumter-Henry D. Barnett, T. M. Mona? ghan, William Yeadon. Wedgefield-Peter Mellett, Frank E. Thom? as, R. R. Singleton. W. J. BEARD, Chairman. A. S. BROWN, J. J. BRUNSON, Commissioners of Election for State and Oct. 19. County Offices. COTTON BATTING MATTR?SS??S. WHERE WE SPEND ALMOST HALF of our life should be made as comfort? able as possible, and for the purpose of aiding this good work, and making some money, we now offer the best COTTON BAT? TING MATTRESS ever put upon this market. Three grades now made-$5.00, $6.00, $7.00. Sample and full information ai; Store of Treasurer, A. Moses. Satisfaction guaranteed in every case, or money refunded. _SUMTER COTTON MILLS. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONER, OCTOBER 7, 1886. THE TRUSTEES OF THE VARIOUS School Districts of Sumter County , will cause the public schools of their respective districts to be opened on Monday, Nov. 1st, prox., or as soon thereafter as practicable. By order of Board of Examiners. J. DIGGS WILDER, Oct. 12. School Commissioner. 1886. LE SHOE HOUSE ?T& BRO. QUALITY AND LOW PRICES id SHOES. RSELYES, BUT LET OUR SHOES SPEAK ; the people of this community (ox fifteen years, r wants in the line of Boots and Shoes, and mrgai.iS than heretofore, ..sitafion, is THE BEST Shoe made for three ES, WE HAVE for ------ SG 50. ed .Shoe for - - - - 7 00 1 Shoe for - - - - 5 00 3 00, 3 50, 4 00 and 5 00 . 1 25 to 2 50 rSSES', WE HAVE Butt, from 3 to $4 ; A Genuine ''Kangaroo" : stock is complete, ranging.from 1.25 to $2. cs wc can furnish a shoe ia any style, quality ios for Men is "Our Lead." NKS AND VALISES. r is approaching. ast wili be ; give you warning^ jod shoes you see. ie froze:] sud, in wool t;e wrapped, ;heir feet have shod. these good sloes find ? his are liest ill other kind ? herc and see. ur cry will be ; the best /find ; BROTHER, SUMTER, S. C. 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 DE ALING 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, SUMTER, S. C. Sept. 21, 1886. -HAS 1 Shaken Up Things in a Fearful Manner, but 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 in Dress Fabrics, Ladies9 and Misses' Wraps, Fancy Goods and Notions for the Fall and Winter Season of 1886. now on exhi? bition at prices that cannot fail to please. Staple Goods Low Down, as Usual. JOHN jtST Requests for samples promptly attended to. Sept 7 S E W A GE 15 2 10 16 12 8 E E 1ST T NS 21 9 14 1 3 7 O N R S ES 13 4 17 . G 5 24 A T E E B H T ll 25 23 18 22 20 19 FOR SALE BT 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 TOUR INTEREST TO BUY YOUR HARDWARE -FROM R. W. DURANT & SON. They keeep ie slock every known variety of SHELF1 HAEDWAEE and would call especial attention to a verv large and well selected stock of RUBBER AND LEATHER BELTING In all widths, with Rivets and Bars or Lacing as may be desired. STOVES OF EVERY VARIETY AT ALL PRICES. A large and superb sleek of CHina and (Glassware, And the finest and largest assortment of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, RAZORS, SCISSORS, Ac, from the best fatorics of Europe and America. Especial attention has been paid in the selection of POT WA RE, TINWARE, Ac. Wagon Material of Every Conceivable Kind. Single and Double Muzzle and Breech Loading Guns, Ammu? nition, Shells, &c. Remember this is the ON LT HARDWARE STORE IN TOWN and will be supported by LOW PRICES. E. w. DURANT & SON. Sept 15 Main Street, opposite the Bank, Sumter, S. C. COUNTY CLAIMS. OFFICE OF (MM COMMISSIONERS, SUMTER COUNTY. SUMTER, S. C., Oct. 2, 18S6. PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS OF ANT description against Sumter County will please prcsrnt the same on cr before Novem? ber 1st, ?SSG. By order of Board. TUGS. V. WALSH, Oct. 5. Clerk. 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 THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS, Affording superior advantages j in ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, and thc CLASSICS, will reopen MONDAT, SEPTEMBER 6, 1SSG. L. W. DICK, ) > Principals. A. C. MCINTOSH, J TUITION-From $2 to S5 per-month. BOARD-with the principals, $12 per mo. For further information apply to PRINCIPALS SUMTER IDG H SCHOOL, Lock Box No. 49. Aue 3-v Sumter, S. C. TO RENT. AFIYE--ROOMED COTTAGE, with all necessary out-buildings, all in complete repair. Price $10 per month. M*y ll H. KARBY. MASTERS SALK. State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. . IN TUB COURT OF COMMON PLEA?. . Altamont Moses, Plaintiff, against Elizabeth J. CapeU, Mary Ann Ca pell and Catharine Morris. Defend? ants. - . BY VIRTUE of a decretal order, made in. the above entitled cause and filed March ITU), 1886, I will sell at pnblic auction ia front of the Court House in the Town of Som? ier, in said State, on Monday, November ist, 1886, (or day following) between the hoots of 11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'elock in the afternoon, the following premisesi - All that certain piece, parcel and tract of land situate, lying and being in Rafiiag Creek Township in the County of Sumter in the State aforesaid, containing sixty .acrH and bounded on the North by lands of the. Bossard tract, East by lands of Richardson, South by lands of R. S. Brown, and West by lands of Estate of James. Terms of sale-Cash. Purchasers to pay for titles. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, - Oct. 5. . . Master: LAND AT AUCTION NEAR BISHOP VILLE. IN PURSUANCE of the power and direction of sale in the last Will and Testament of JOHN HOLLAND, dec'd, I, as administrator of his Estate with said Will annexed, will offer for sale at public auction at the late resi? dence of said John Holland, in Bishopville Township, in Sumter County, S. .C., on Wednesday the 3rd day of November next, (1886) betwen 10 A. M to 1 P. M. that parcel of the tract of land belonging to said Estate, situated in said Township . containing 'ser? eu ty -se ven and one-half acres and adjoining another parcel of the said land to be assigned to the heirs of Henry Holland, and also ad? joining lands of Estate of Wm. Brown, and of Eliza Barnes and the Stokes' Bridge Road, and particularly represented by aplat thereof, made by S. P. H. Elwell, Surveyor, from a survey of September the 30th, A. D. 1886. Terms of sale Cash-Purchaser to pay for deed. R. J. HOLLAND, Admr\ With the Will annexed of John Holland, dec'd. State of South Carolina. SUMTER COUNTY, IN THE CO??RT OF COMMON PLEAS. By T. V Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEU BAS, J. FRIERSON WOOD? WARD, of said County and State/has made suit to me to grant him Letters of Adminis? tration of the Estate and effects of STEPHEN D. WOODWARD, deceased. These ar? therefore to cite a&d ^admonish alt and .?ingular the kindred and .creditors of the said STEPHEN D. WOODWARD, dec'd, late of said County and State, that they he and appear before me, in the Court of Probate to be held at Sumter C. H., on October 36th, ISS6, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock io. the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why th&said Administration should not be granted. . Given under my hand, this 12;h day of October, A. D., 18S6. T. V. WALSH, Oct 12-2t__Judge of Probate^ The State of South Carolina Co?NTY OP S CUTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, JAS. D. GRAHAM, C. C." C. P. and 6. S. for said County made suit to me to grant bim Letters of Adtninit tration of the Estate and Effects of MORRIS F. HEWSON, deceased, These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Morris F. Hewson, late of said Coon ly and State, deceased, that they fae and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. H. on Nov. 20, 1886, next, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 12th day of October, Anno Domini, 1886. T. V. WALSH, [L. S.J Oct. 12. Judge of Probate. Estate of Mrs. Phoebe Joiner, DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to the Judge cf Probate of Sumter County, on the 12th day of Nor. 1886, for a final*discharge as Executor of said Estate. HENRY J. MCLAURIN, . Oct. 12 _Executor. Estate of David G. Williams, Wi. 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, 1386. Qualified Administrator. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. TWOULD RESPECTFULLY call the at? tention of all persons indebted to me by uo'~ or account, and earnestly ask them to cal" and settle atan early day. My many friends and customers whom I have accorao 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. Respectfully, ' Oct. 5_J; D. CRAIG. MAYESYILLE HIGH SCHOOL. fTHE EXERCISES of the above ^school will be resumed on H MONDAY, SEPTEMBER Tra. r For particulars address L. S. licSWAIN, Aug. 31, . " Pnncipil.