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TUESDAY, OCTOBER ?9. Entered at the Post O?ce at Sumter, S. C., as Stcond Chas Matter. EXAMINE YOUR DATES. -o We reo/itest each of our subscribers to ex? amine the address ou his paper, and partie? Url j t? observe the date upon it. This date .hows the time np to which- the paper has been paid for. Many of our subscribed will thus** that they bate paid in adran ce; bat there .are many others who will discover >h*t they have not KBW~ADVERTISEMEITTS. National Bank-Statement. J>. J? Winn--Prepare for Winter. : Wanted-Situation by a Printer. LeConte Pear Trees-T. E.Richardson. Hisses McElhose-Fall and Winter Milli Federal Election Notice-W. F, Rhame, Chairman. . State Election Notke-W. J. Beard, Chair ?an. Personal. - Mr. and Mr*. B. F. Rhame are visiting re?a Cres in town. Ber. J. S. Cosby bas kft Sit? Zion aod taken charge of the Newberry Church / The following young men from Sumter are in attendance upon the S. C. College: E. E. Ayeoek, W. T. Ayeoek, W. W. Bradley, D. H. Blending, J. M. Cooper, H. C. Des? Champs, B. H. Earle, J. T. Green, Jr., G. . G. Mayes, George McCntchen, Jr., J. W. Rhodes, J. H. Scarborough, C. R. Spencer and W. A. Stuckey. We are pleased to see that our young friend, Dr. L. QI Corbett, of Mayesvifle, was last . ireek elected by .the. Board of Regents, 2nd assistant pay si dan of the Lunatic Asylum, in Columbia. We know nothing of the other applicants for the position, of which we learn .there were quite a large number, but having known Dr Corbett from boyhood, we feel weil assured the choice could not have fallen ona worthier man. Hts long struggle, al? most unaided first, for a collegiate, and then for a medical education, gave promise of the bright success that bas attended' him as a - -pract?oner for the last four years at Mayes 5 Tille; and we feel well assured that he will carry with bim to his new field of labor the same energy and eartnestness that must insure him success in the esteem of his associates, the increase of bis reputation, and the good cf the- unfortunates entrusted to jits charge. We wish bim the fullest measure of success in his new career. D. J. Winn changes his advertisement to? day. Read it. . The watering cart is still kept busy. Oh ! ibai blessed watering cart 1 Justice mores with leaden feet, that is it did last. week. Whats the matter, with the witnesses? Fellow Democrats, be on hand promptly, election- day and putin ? vote for Elliott. Can not each D?mocratie voter convert one Republican to the Elliott faith on election day? It is worth trying. We-are crowded even more than asnal this week, and much that we wished to publish Siaa-beeo unavoidably left out. T.C1- Seaffe is recervitrz a large stock of Stoves,'Lamps, Wood and Willow-ware as well as Ti ow are, kc. Mr. T. E. Richardson has shown ns a box of dried Le Conte pears wbieh are superfine. Their taste and appearance are most attrac? tive. See. his card. The Ladips are r^ferrM to the advertise? ment of the Miss -McElhose, wno announce' -the opening of their new stock which has been selected in person by Miss McElhose. Messrs. Welch aod Rason, Grocers of Charleston are offering bargains in their line. Their new advertisement came too late for ) alteration io this issue. Write for their price j list. Married. On the 30th of September, by Rev. T. P. Kilgo, at the residence of the bride's father, Dr. C. S. .Britton, Mr. F. G. Peebles to Miss T. J. Britton, both of Sumter County. Miss Eugenia Alice, daughter of Elias Hodge, of Privateer, was married to W. A. Kelly, at Manning, October 13th, 1886, by J. T. Wilson, Esq., of that plaee. Deaths. Mr. Adville (Potts) Davis of Concord Township, died Thursday morning of paral? ysis, after a few days' illness. He was about 79 years of age. Isabelle Chavis, wife of Rev. J. M. Chavis, died Sept. 22d, 1886, at their home in Sumter County. m^__i_m_____^^^^__ Religious. TheSantee Association meets neit Thurs? day at Wedgefield. The service on Sunday morning will not begin tifl twelve o'clcck, so that those from Snmter desiring to at?end can come on the train : The dedication sermon of the Wedgefield Church will be delivered Sunday afternoon, at4 o'clock by Rev. R. H. Griffiths. Rev. B. C. Lampley will baptize 22 con? verts at Tindall's Mill on the 5th Sunday. These are the results of the meeting at Home Branch. Last Sunday was the regular commonion service at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr. LaFar preached Saturday as Mr. Ed? monds was somewhat indisposed, but the pastor filled his pulpit Sunday. Rer. C. C. Brown had a Service of Song, instead of a sermon, Sunday night. A very large congregation was in attendance. Rev. John Kershaw will hold service in the Episcopal Church to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 4j o'clock. A protracted, or Holiness Meeting will be commenced at St. Lukes, (in Mt. Clio Town? ship,) to-day, 19th instant. Revs. J. W. "W?lling, H. G. Scudday,-Ligon and Dr. Wightman are expected. The meeting will continue during the week. Postponed. The Hot Supper appointed to be held at Bethel, Oct. 22 nd has been postponed to the 29th. ^ . ^ Tobaoco. Capt. J. A. Burns bas shown ns a fine Specimen of his tobacco, ?nd gave us the fol? lowing information : He planted three acres, and ii3 yield is about 2,000 lbs. About one third of this is first class, the remainder j is second and third classf these classes being quoted at 55 to 60 cents per pound, 35 to 40, and 15 to 25 respectively. The tobacco was planted on ordinary cotton land with clay subsoil, and was manured with 100 lbs each of cotton seed meal and kainit per acre. This manuring was rather heavy causing the weed to grow too large. The same land would have made 500 lbs. seed cotton per acre with? out manure, and will make half of a 500 lb. bale per acre on adjoining land, this year, with the same' amount of manure. Capt. Burns thinks our lands well adapted to tobacco, and will make as fiue quality as any? where. The sample he leaves with os. is known as "gotd-leaf" cured-a brand very popular among Durham tobacco manufacturers. ' The Captain says that tobacco requires no more work in its cultivation than cotton does, and he expects to plant ten acres next year. mm itt mm Pharazyn, ' the wonderful . Magician, at Music Ha?l,?O?rober 21, 22 and 23. Pharazyn gives away handsome presents every night. The prices of admission to Pharazyn's en? tertainments are low. Only 50 cents for reserved seats; 35 cents general admission, and children 25 cents. Mr. Walter L. Wilson, representing the firm of Messrs. T J. Lilienthal & Son of Beaufain S'.Ch tr?es?on S. C., ca Te ns n call this week. The Messrs. Lilieuttiai are cievtr geu:ieiueu ; ana are large dealers in Grain, Flour, &c. Shriner's Indian Vermifuge saved three thousand children from disease and death. It is the wonder of the age. It will not de? ceive you. Information Given and Asked. We are always glad to be the means of giv? ing information to those needing it3 and hence will tell our City Fathers of an occurrence of which they are doubtless profoundly igno? rant. A ball was given last Thursday, night to the demi-monde of Sumter and vicinity. It was a most hilarious occasion, and about twelve o'clock the fun waxed so fast and furi? ous as to arouse some of the neighbors. An investigation located the center of disturb? ance in the bait ever Zack Walker'i liquor shop. To belated pedestrians an amazing ! scene was presented. The performances car j ried on in this hall) on Main Street, would have done credit to the lowest dives in New York. While several persons were looking on, a dusky damsel, full of liquor and run? ning over with blasphemy, rushed down stairs brandishing a knife, in hot pursuit of a negro man who bad- angered her in some way. She was very drunk and wonderfully profane as she staggered around the beer crates ia pursuit of her offending swain ; and thus, the hours wore away until day dawn So much for the information givea, now we want some. Has any one, even an ex-war? den, th? right to have a frolic on Main Street, patronized by drunken strumpets and deprav? ed mea 1 If the ordinances now in force do not cover the case wculd it not be well for Council to pass an ordinance prohibiting such flagrant violations of decency? The law cannot make a man moral but it can check snch open, shameless, and insulting ex? hibition of indecency as were flaunted in the face of the citizens of Sumt ? Thursday night. Since writing the above we have been in? formed by persons who witnessed part of the orgies, and who hare seen something of the shad? life of large cities, that Sumter can hold a winning cardin a contest, if she will always do as well as Thursday night. An? other party informs -us that this was by no means the first occurrence of the kind ; all of which goes to show that we are a long suf? fering people. S. L. I. Inspection. General Bonham inspected the Sumter j Light Infantry last Wednesday night and complimented the company upon its perform? ance. Gen. Bonham created a most favora? ble impression upon the Sumter boys, ^nd if be wins the hearts of the other commands in the State as entirely as he has those in Sum? ter, he will be a most popular officer. An Accident. Friday, 8th instant, while Dr. C. L. Crane, of Mt. Clio Township was out riding, the tap on one of his wheels came off, and the wheel soon followed, throwing the Doctor out and breaking his leg below the knee. We are glad to bear be is doing well. ----? The Weather. 6 A.M. 1 P.M. 6 P.M. Oct. 11-^60 79 74. Clear. Oct. 12-58 8t) 70. Clear. Oct. 13-56 84 78. Clear. Oct. 14-60 83 81. Cloudy. Oct. 15-60 80 74. Clear. Oct. 16-54 72 60. ' Clear. Oct. 17-47 75 66. Clear. Professor Pharazyn. Portsmouth [ Va. ) Times. Professor Pharazyn is an artist in every senseof the word, aod wesincerly advise our readers to go to see him to-night. He has kept foll" up with the times, and preforms the latest wonderful tricks in a most exceed? ingly easy and apparently simple manner. His gold 6sh and basket tricks are either one worth the price of admission to say nothing of the other wonders, He announced that he intends giving an honest show, and one well worth the money, and he undoubtedly does so. Now, a word as to the presents. His treasurer stated in the plainest manner last night that size of the audience did not warrant giving a gold watch, but he showed two watches, one a plated one which was giv?n away, and one ? sohd gu!d one which will be th? leading present to-night. At the end of the pe:for mauce there were a large number of valuable presents given away in the fairest possible manner. There is nothing in the entire per? formance, which is in the least senseof the. word objectionable rx >- ^' A Word of Correction. PROVIDENCE, October 8ih, 1SS6. Mr. Editor: In reading Providence Items under date 2Sth ult., in your last week's issue, your correspondent, "Vox," makes one or two mistakes which I wish to correct. He says that many of those out of the num? ber of twenty-one baptized on Sunday at Hills, and the dozen or more baptized a few days before, dated their conversion to the protracted meeting at Providence Methodist Church. If there was one instance, it was unknown to me, for I have heard ihe Christian experi? ence of every one that I baptized, and not one dated his or her conversion to. the Providence meeting. He also said that the meeting at the Hills I was conducted by Messrs. Myers and Fulton, the latter from Camden. The former con? ducted the entire meeting, the latter was not present, in consequence of a meeting at his own Church in Camden. In conclusion, Mr. Editor, I would say that we had a glorious meeting, with forty acces? sions, and the interest continues unabated. Old .Mother Hills lives and rejoices over the conversion of her children she hath so long prayed for. Respectfully* ' J. J. MYERS. (We arc not sure who must bear the blame of the mistakes referred to within. Our space was limited that week, and we were obliged to condense our correspondent's letter, and may have given bis words a meaning that he did not intend them to have. At any rate we offer our shoulder for our part of the error.-^ ED.) A Complaint. . . MT. CLIO, October ll, 1886. Mri Editor : I am as yet a young man only about 30-and have been drawn as a juror three times, while many of my fellow citizens pass a lifetime without ever serving. Now, is this just or excusable on the part of those in authority? Will you, Mr. Editor, being in a position to bring and keep this matter before the public, do so, till a better plan is adopted-a plan that will require every good and competent citizen to do bis part of this public service ? W. W. D. (We happen to know that the complaint made by our correspondent, W. W. D., finds an echo with many others. . We do not know whether the law or its ad? ministration is to blame but we do know that any system is unjust which requires contin? uous service from one man, while his neigh? bors are never called on. We know of one case in which a young man has in the past ten years served three times while his four nearest neighbors, all as old and some older than he, and all of them entirely competent, have never served at all. This is wrong, and such lucky names should be left out of the box from which the names are drawn.-ED.) A Pleasant Evening. SUMTER, S. C., Oct. 18, 1886. ifr. Editor: A number of young folks bad a most pleasant time at Col. Walsh's last Wednesday evening. ; The first thing on tho programme was the rendering o? two charades : "The Stratagem" aud "Polly Ann." Both were splendid and showed great care in the preparation of the young ladies and gentlemen who acted. After the charades the crowd resolved it? self into a garden party, and under the sil? very moon, and bathed in the soft Indian Summer atmosphere the hours sped apace. !t was a most happy occasion. At least so thinks 0?E WHO WAS THERE. I had 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. "tn t?u ck len's Arnica Salvo. The Best ?Salve in the World for Cut.*, Bruise? Soros. Ulcer*, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, I Chopped Hand* Chilblains, Corns nnd al! j Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Ti.es, or i no pav req-iircd It is guaranteed to give per feet ea:is?':<c?iirn, or money refon'ied. Price 25cents per box. For ??!e by J>. F. W. De Lorme. . o Itch, Prairie Munge, and Scratches oferery kind cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sani? tary Lotion Use no ether. This never fails'! Sold by A. J. China, druggist, Sumter. OBITUARY. Departed this life, September 27th, 1836, at the residence of her son-in-law, Air; Dove, of Dovesville, Darlington Countv, S. C., MRS. MARGARET M. DELOR.ME, widow of Mr. Wm. M. DeLorme, for years an elder of the Presbyterian Church in Sumter, S. C. Thi3 is a simple announcement and such as is often made, jet how fraught with solemn and tender import ! The end of a long life, all its joys and sor? rows ended, and a soul borne to the presence of God in the home ile has prepared fer His saints. Mrs. DeLorme was in the 7-lth year of her age at the time of her death and w?s for many years a .consistent member of the Church. Having spent most of her long life in Sumter there were few hearts in the town that were not made sad at the tidings of her death. She will be missed at the solemn assemblies on the Sabbath where she was a constant attend? ant when her health permitted. Also at the ?meetings of the Ladies' Aid Society where her presence wa3 always welcome and where she did what she could to advance the cause. Kerena, though notaltogether unexpected, came suddenly at last, es is usually the case with paralysis. And though she lived for several days after the fatal stroke, her senses were locked np and she could give no sign to the loved ones who surrounded her bed and who longed so much for one word more from the tender lips of their mother and one more ? look of those loving eyes before both were ? sealed in death. But God knew what was best and saw St to put His hand before ber eyes and lead her aside, so that "with farewells unspoken, she calmly entered home." Just before she left for Darlington, she seemed unusually well and took pleasure iu going from house to house, holding sweet converse with friends, old and new-literally her farewell visits thoogh she and they knew it not. Strength was given her to make the Inst and dearest visit of all, that to her daughtet ; rn doing which it seemed that her life's work was d one, for it was there that she received thesumiaons to come up higher. In her death a good woman has been taken from our midst. A saintly life, a kind i friend and a mother whose children will rise I up and call her blessed. Mav God comfort them and us. A FRIEND. A Captain's Fortunate Discovery. Cnpt. Coleman, sehr. Weymouth, playing between A Han tic City and N. Y., had been troubled with a cough so that he was unable to sleep, and was induced to fry Dr. King's New Discovery for C -nsninption. It not only gave him instant relief, but allayed the extreme sore Bess in bis breast. Hrs children were similarly affected nr.? a single dose had the same happy effect. Dr King's New Discovery is now the standard remedy in the Colemnn household and on board tl e Schooner. Free Trial Boules of this standard tteuaody at Dr. J. F. \V. Pe Lormo.'s T*ru<r Store. 4 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "^^^^^^^^^ |^|^ * " ^^^^^^^ Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and can? not be sold in competition with the multitude oflowjest, short weight, aluin or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL RAK? ING POWDEI? CO., 106 Wall-st., N. Y. -OF 1887 ODS GRAND OPENING AND THE POPULAR DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING EMPORIUM .AT co is - -1 <M O S? 3. .a ?c ? g H -i -5 s ? t? Z ra ^ o * h S 9 5 This season vre show for your inspection, New goods in euch and every section Of finest make and best selection. 'T won ld try you sore to find objection To anything in our collection You'll find Danie Fashion's last, affection. You'll find each new and choice confection, And prices such that your election Can now hy made without objection. We cordially Invite the attention of the ladies to cur Silk, Dress Goods and Trimming Depart? ment, in which we are showing imported and domestic novelties ill the most desirable shades and styles at extremely low prices. in 2 ? a S?2 53 & t. S m B Si pk 8 cn cc tr Itt 3 co g S I ? 5? g 1 S fl ra * - . cc Also, to our immense Une of Lidies', Misses' and Children's CLOAKS, WRAPS AND JERSEYS for Fall and Wfnfer 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 the well known brands, and buyers will find it to their advantage to inspect our many inducements iu this department before purchasing elsewhere. Blankets and Woollens. Prices of Woollens have advanced fully 10 per cent, since the opening of the season, bat our Ma. M. G< R. being in the market early, purchased largely before the advance, and we propose to give odr many patrons the benefit of this saving. We offer Colored Blankets from $1.00 per pHir upwards; 10-4 White Blankets from $1.25 per pair upwards ; a pure, all wool, 11-4 Extra Fine Finish Blanket at S5.00-good value for $7.50. Boot and Shoe Department. in this department the people show their appreciation of honest efforts by their increased patronage for the past four years. Ow Shoes are strictly one price and a child can buy with as much confidence as the most experienced shopper. We are sole agents for S?LLER'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 soie aeents for the celebrated DOUGLASS SHOES at$5.00 for Men and $2.00 for Boys in all widths and styles, and they are guaranteed to wear equal to any $5.00 shoe in the mstket. All shoes warranted to give satisfaction. Gents' Furnishing Department. In this department, variety aboonds to satisfy every turn of fancy and flt prices that are just, fair and attractive. Sole ngents 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 73 eta. and our No. 3J8 at 59 cts , best value ever offered for the macey. Clothing and Hat Department. This department bas long been a special featnie of our business and ito pains have been spared to make it this season the most complete ever exhibited in Sumter, and we cordially invite the public to calf and examine for themselves this immense stock of nnetynal?ed novel? ties in MEN'S, YOUTHS', KOYS- AND CHILDREN'S SUITS, OVERCOATS, EXTRA COATS AND YESTS AND PANTS. Wonld call special attention to our line of fine tailor-made suits for young men, equal to custom work and at half the price. Also to our line of BOYS' SUITS, ages 12 to 17, ?nd 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 von have examined this department. These goods must be sold and we have SCALPED PRICES AS THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN SCALPED BEFORE. Recol? lect we do not object to show these goods, so call and see for yourself that what we say about them are facts. AH the leading and nobby styles for Men, Boys and Children, both ii. 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 t0haJOt J. RYTTENBERG- & SONS, Sep. 21 SUMTER, S. C. TO MY Friends PATRONS. -o You wiLti BK M EM BER that last Spring t disposed of my entire stock of Fall and Winter Goods at Cost* Now I taro AN ENTIRE NEW AND WELL SELECTED STOCK, complete in att depart* ments. it is almost useless to attempt to enumerate, bot I will mentfet a few articles,, such ss LADIES9 AND MISSES1 Cloaks, Wraps and Jerseys, -AND Children's Dresses, Infants' Cloaks, fee., &e. MT Siocs o? GENTS' YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING IS L?BG? AND VARIED, and marked with a view to a quick sale* I am sure I can satisfy any on? who wishes A NICE HAT, EitflfiB Soft o? STIFF. To other words, t would be pleased to bav? the LAITIES AND GENTLEMEN* to visit my store and inspect thc goods for themselves. Tue. EAKTHQtUAKfc bas bad a tendency to shake prices down to Botio? Fl??BB?. Bespectfnl?y, . ALTAMONT MOSES. October 5 "BEAN SUITS" -AT a j. wiiurs. ' Sktx?? yon wish a good, durable suit, me that w?l retain its color and give entire satisfaction Asfc for the Hean* Ife ?afc? them in blue and black at $13.50. Toa cannot buy a better suit for the price. BY PURCHASING A ive ? WHO HAS THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ever Offered in this Market Be sure and examine our Line of Suits at $0, $8, $10, and $12, before purchasing. A Complete Une of Dress Shirts, Undervest?, Canton Flannel and all wooli Drawers; Suspenders, Gloves, Han?lkereMei?9 Ms If-Hose and Neckwear. Just Received, a large line of 50e. and T*c. Unlaundried Dress Shirts. Remember, all goods in our line will be sold at prices to suit the low price of Cotton. Sumter, S. C., October 18,1886 PATENT PERFECT FITT?fc S?ltS i Wc ??UT? a ??ce a^sortnien* of the aSove popidar goods, They are the most perfect fifth $ ste/Js f* be feun? anyichcre, and are i HANfllBO BY NO OTHER MOSE 171 ?0^7*.