The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, November 30, 1886, Image 2

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Cjp IS?atcgmai m? S ont {jniv TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30. The Sumter Watchman was founded I* 1850 and the True Southron* in ?866. The Fa*c?wo:n aw<? Sottthron . now has the combined circulation and influence of both of the -oM- papers, and i8**wdifcstlT tfcc""4)eaC advertising medium in Sumter. EDITORIAL ITEMS. ' Q'Doeovan Kerna, the mighty, has been deposed* as Executive of the Fenian Brotherhood. Of scorse be ia a good riddawee> but any organisation which Would put up with such a blatherskite as be is, for so many years, most be it* self a nuisance, and we have no doubt that Rossas successor will be aa great a fraud as that renowned fire-eater, j ' Charles Francia Adams, son of John Quincy Adams,. six th m President of th? United States, and grand soo of John Adams our ttoeod Pr?sidant, died at bit rttrideoce In Bootoo, Sunday 19th, tostact. Mr. Adams, life was foll of honore and though not riaiog to the elevated position held by bis father mod father's father, hit etefeloess to the Re? pobl? wat scarcely less. i Jft?-. it tome talk of oct electing Mr. 'f?rliale to the speakership io tko next Coogreta, giving as a reason that hw great gowers sad ioueeoee will bc more needed on tba floor than io the Speaker's chair. Of course, whenever .> papertalk* chis, His because it has some pei candidate it would like to pot in Mr. CatfisVs' place. Toe JVVX Star for inatince, after tho wing how necessary Mr. CarStle wfil he on the loor, shows what * splendid Speaker S. S. Cox will make. Not many men could change their po? litic*] faith at often at Charles Franeit - Adaa t without bt?e g called a i urn-coat, - Iwtretraoge te say, no one who knows 'him,doubts that he waa through all hit iitg ?fte the embodiment ol honest nod iaucpeadcot political action. Born and saisc&a Whig, io early lim he broke away foes the ranks af thai party while it atnttiw the leadership of the great Webster, -and became a Free Soiler. And agata, while the Republican party waa at ttscteaith of power under Grant, he witaewt hesitation levered hit COO- I vection wich because of its cor rup i-oa. AD facidowt occurred at Ex-Pres;- , dent Artanga ?aaeral, which gives eon* viodflg evidence of met that Messrs. Braioo aod-Bdmaads do not love each < Other. WhHe1 Ur.^Edmunds was sitting ( talking t*?f?ori?, ia the parlor of the i deceased, \Mr. f?4r*ie esme in, and | apeafciogto-tae geet?emao by Mr. Ed- i mocd^ sitie, -re-fase? te take the hand ] c/?e-iatter^whem evered. Thia was , *esylsfgy& tfeeiPlained Knight,, and , be~w?ft -wftb ho bad .sss done it before < tito'.becomes Presided ec* the United ] Sratet. % . ? . -: - . Mr^?J?5ersoo? Dark bas been aga io 5 mUbehvviwg. *Tb?s>bia*c he went all < the<w*y fo ^entwsaryrte be present at i the dedication <*f*a^bcreh built opon * the spat where *?e ?mae born seventy- 1 eight yean ?ge. 4She t?sese was very 4m* mmg^aa tfc^KUmes, bent with age end f?eSts TmaMi -reae io the midst of the chiUw? .acd^afcrftchUdren of those j who knew lum mbec^Sai and returned j mw aaa esr? thaakaAtftbie kindly remero- , braute aft their aparte, ?? is hard to teri j what-tfce ?tmmtr?i?i t&nzette or New Yorjy5r?^^ e4-??akoce0f dialQyaIty^^ Mr. Davis' \ #eet, ?et^t no dart t***er*red materi ???f erith their iBiteatg?T?Bg moner. ??ilrflamao-w4o?w?s manger tog after J?ordecaTa Efe, ?fbe light Baa gone oat o? their own ?liva* because of this man Davit. The folly of vcarrykg a? et Ute into the court* for settlement waa well il lot trait i 'ie ^tetfin recently. A man owning $2#,*00 meei tat?mate thirty years ego. Se was on married, and bad lye brothers and three half-brothers. Thc ive enjoined the administre ter from faying toy thing to the three md?etw*S?tr* upon the eUtm that they were illegitimate, and -a * law-nit followed. The ease was carried from the State te the ?. S. Coarta ; the war came on and postponed K?gatioo fer a ti ma-; it wat again rteumed, and concluded some short turne ago, when all five of the fail brotboB were dead, es were alee the lawyers who first took ?targa of the ease ; and the naif-broth* err ?aceitad $2?? eeofc as their share of She estate-the fcalaaee aav'rag been en? tirely a beor bed in kw-teik TAX ON TOGS. The propositen to tax the dogs of the State, tod turn the money tb us raised, over to the proposed Agricul? tural College, ts a wise toggestioa. gome estimates place the o ember of dogs io the State at 500,000- A tax of ooo dollar will not ooly bring io a magnileaot support to the college, bot woald rid the Stat* of tarerai beodred thousand dogs which would be slaughter? ed, when the pinch came for pay lng for them. Require every dog in the State to wear a badge for which $1 shall be paid, or ba outlawed ; give the proceeds to the Agricultural College, and it would be one Ioog stride towards economy, - SEVEJT PEB CENT. It looks strange for intelligent meo to waste their time? and the time of j others io trying to fix a price opoo < money They might st wi ti tinker at 1 the price of cotton, and yet that is just what some meo are doiog io Columbia. ? We need cheap money, and if we had j i U4 aud used it properly it would go . i verj far towards Bolting oar ftj?anc diffculties, bat legislation will Dei gire it to us, Wheo mea prefer loan money io New York at 5 per ce per annum rather than take one I cent a month in Sooth Carolina need not bannt legislature halls for remedy. When we learn to live with ourselves by making, as far as prac Tean1eruyrfirinjgs "at home; aller"?mt always on the borrow, then w? " ? borrow. There is no scarcity of mone bat ono might as well expect to ma water ran op a hill as to make mon cheap by legislative enactment. * OOUHTY BOARDS OF EXAI INERS. We endorse the suggestion of tl State Superintendent of Education to the necessity of restoring the seeth of the School Law' stricken ont la year? allowing pay to tba Coon Boards of Examiners for five da; within Ibo year. It is the daly nf il Boards to asstst the School Commi stoners in the examination of teacher and we know of no more laborioi drudgery, if done conscientiously, tbi this ?ixamtnatiou of popera prepared t ! tko teachers at their examination. W do not think the Examiners shoal draw this money unless they perfori she work, sod the School Commission* who draws the warrants is obliged t know that fact. He should be inntruc ed to pay only when bona fide work i s?n?, and than, the pay should com< . CHEATING. Many men who weald scorn to tell lie, who could not be induced to ebel or defraud another man ia a trade, an who ate prend of the good naas wbie an honest life has given them, seem t be utterly, oblivions of any wrong ii not only violating the law themselves bat tn encouraging others to do tb same, whenever restrictions are placet arenad tbs whisky traffic. No thought fini man can doubt that whisky drinking is the greatest carse of the age that it robs the country of it money, tts moral, its peace and itt happiness ; that it is the great foe o: religion, and the enemy of every mov< looking to the improvement of the higher elements of man's nature, and yet knowing these things, men other? wise honorable will without hesitation connive at violations of the law ia a manner that ought to be regarded ai scandalous. A china egg lying on oar desk, filled, we suppose, with whisky, is a case in point. These things are made for so called dry towns, and if Sumter were io mat list, these eggs filled with fiery ruin, would doubtless be peddled over the streets as they are said to be ju At? lanta, with scarcely a protest from our people. We see io these egge only one more token that liquor men have not snjy determined to act regardless of [aw, but are quite indifferent of public opinion on the subject; and worse still, we see from the manner in which the ?gg-wbisky traffic is discussed gener? ally, that it is only looked upon as a sharp trick of not sufficient consequence (O justify an earnest remonstrance. TELE GO VRE OB'S MESSAGE. We regret that want of space pre ronts oar giving the full text nf this able paper. However, we publish on oar outside tho more salient parts and som sse nd its perusal to all. A large portion of the message is de voted to the consideration of the assess? ment of property and the collection of taxes, and he recommends stringent, legislation in correcting the abases so patent to every one. It is to be re? gretted that we are not sufficiently hon? est to act with justice towards the State, and our fellow tax-payers without com? pulsion, bot it is a fact that we are Bot, henee we cordially approve the Govern? or's suggestions that Township Assess? ors have their powers and responsibil? ities so enlarged as to remedy io some degree, this wrong. The Governor also points ont the niter inefficiency of the kw* relating to oon-piyment of taxes, and to property forfeited to the State. We suppose that all of ns heartily agree with that portion of th 2 message in which be criticises the unnecessary and extravagant expenses of oar Courts. If this expense bore only upon litigants Urn evrl would not be so pronounced, bot those who never enter a Court Boase moat bear their' proportion of the bor? deo of taxation along with the most con armed law breaker, for these ex? travagances, and hence tbe suggestions of the message looking towards econ? omy of time will receive earnest consid? eration from the Legislature. The Governor speaks encouragingly of the public schools, and we are really glad to bear a good word for that moch abused method of educating the masses. He thiokstbat the increased attendance shows a corresponding growth in the popularity of these schools. The Governor makes a mont compli? mentary allusion to the good work of thc South Carolina College, but opposes freo tuition, believing it not only un? necessary to tho prosperity of that In? stitution, bat also contrary to the wishes of the majority of the people of Sooth Carolina. The frovernor makes no recommen? dation in regard to the Agricultural College, but would approve its estab? lishment if the resources of the State warrant it. The Penitentiary is in an embarrass? ed condition rbis year. The Spring floods destroyed the crops upon which mach money and labor had Leen spent, sod for the first time in years it will need an appropriation. The Gorernor 1 resomaicods that $25,000 be appropri- I ated for it, to bo returned from its ea inga tho coming year. The Governor gires a eompreheos financial statement of the Caoal and cost, and shows how mach is needed tts' completion, bat makes no recomm< dation as to what the Legislature shot do; and we infer that he is not a wa advocate of large appropriations for tl ' enterprise. We admiro the tone of the m essa throughout. It will receive the beal amen of the people of the State, a will place Governor Sheppard high their estimation, as one of our sucee fnl Chief Magistrates. MB. THOMA85 LETTBB. We recommend to our readers a cai fol perusal of the letter of Mr. H. Thomas. We do not endorse the lett as a whole, but there ?a much io it tb is food for serious tborgbt to our pe pie, aod especially to oar legislatoi Many of tba evils complained of are u der their control, while others can on be remedied by the people themselve We know nothing pereooaJly of tl Pocotaligo causeway, bot nave bea that it is entirely useless aa a crowii -even foot passengers hesitate to tm themselves to tts uncertain depths-az if to the County Commissioners wron ed tho County in accepting it. B one would have to be OD the Boat awhilo to understand the very grai annoyances the members have to coi tend with io getting County work doo Men who are willing to work for (l.C or $1.50 per day for private indi vidi ala meat have two or three times th) amount when workiog for the Counti and we wish to impress the fact apo our readers that Cooaty officials are nt the only leeches on oer body politic, ft with bat few exceptions, every ooo wo does County or State work expects dot ble pay. lue mau wbo would stick] longest about the. pay be should receiv from thc Coen ty for cuttiog a log frot across the road which lay in front c his door and which was of far great? inconvenience to him than to his neigh hors, is the man who will be most lond mouthed in attacking official extrava gauce. Men will drive around a log o a bog hole, within a quarter of a mil of their door for months, and incoo veo lenee themselves ten times the smoon which would remedy the evil, rathe than do the work and thereby reliev< themsel ves of the annoyance, because o the indisposition to do public work with ont pay. Aod so it goes. .We are al io the mire together, aod ? sharp a nc sodden change is needed; And so w< call attention to this letter, which hib aod hits hard, even though some of thc blows go astray. THE BAPTIST STATE CONVEN TION. The Convention met io Colombia Thursday last aod organized by electing Coi. 3. A. Hoyt of the Baptist Cou? rier President, Br. J. C. Farm an Vice President, Kev. A. J. 8. Thomas aod A. B. Woodruff Secre? taries, aod Professor C. H. Judson as Treasorer. About 225 delegates were io atten? dance and the meeting was exceedingly pleasant. . The reports from the various miaaionary organisations were encour? aging. The Southern Baptists have thirty-eight missionaries located in Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Africa aod China, pay ?og $83.404 for their sop port. South Carolina contributes $8.368 of this amooot. Br Charlies Manly was re-appoint? ed Chairman of the Executive Board for the ensuing year, and Br. J. A. Munday of the Board, of ministerial Education-both being located io Greenville. The time for the meeting of the next Convention, which will be held in Sumter is appointed coe week later than mun.!, so as to allow agents more time io elosiog op the work of the year. _^___m__m^_ Our Legislators. We copy from the Newt and Courier the following brief notice of oor Legis? lators: . SENATOR MABIOK MOISE. Major Marion Moise, the Senator elect from Sumter County, was born oo Sullivan*. leland in 1855. At tba *ge ot 14 years he entered the Virginia" Military Institute, where be remained one year. He then matriculated at the South Carolina College, sod continued hb studies lo that ioatitotieo until 1872, wheo it passed into the hands of the Radicals. After leaving college he studied law io the office of his father, Gen. E. W. Moise, and was admitted to practice December 7th, 1876, bei og then jost 21 years of age. He entered into a copartnership with his father and Hoo. ll D. Lee, which firm still exists as Messrs. Moises A Lee. Major Moise is now serving his fourth term as intendant cf the to wo of Sumter, having beeo elected each time without opposi? tion. REPRESENTAT!VE nEXRT O. SHAW. Henry G. Shaw is a planter by pro? fession He waa boru io Sumter, io tbe neighborhood known as Upper Salem, in 1847. Ile was educated at Hillsboro' Military School, N. C. ; he did not graduate, however, but left school at the age of sixteen, sad en'cr od the Confederate army, serving throughout until the final surrender, ile was at first a member of the reserve force in this State, but was afterwards transferred to North Carolina, where he was engaged io active service until the cessation of hostilities. Mr. Shaw has never held any public office previous to his nomination for tho Legislature, but has always pursued a quiet and success? ful farming life. He now resides in Carter's Crossing Towosiiip, iu upper Sumter County. REPRESENTATIVE U. FRANK WILSON. Major, fl. Frank Wilsoo was born sear Maycsville, io Samter County, ia Juno. 1854. Ile graduated at David 60u Cjllege,N. G , in 1875, and taught school for six?yeara, for two years hold? ing tbe position of principal of Mara's Bluff Academy, in Marion County, and for four teaching near hid home, in Sumter County. He was admitted to the Bar in 1881. and formed a law copartnership with Col. John J. Dar? gan, which continued until Col. Dar? een's retirement from practice, Major Wilson then continued the practice by himself until 1385, when he entered into a copartnership with Mr. T. B. Fraser, Jr., now as the firm of Wilson & Fraser. He was chosen a member of the town council last spring at the re? gular municipal election. RE PRESENT AT IT K ALTAMONT MOSES. Altamont Moses was born in Sumter in the year 1846. He attended the South Carolina Military Academy for several years, but left before graduation. He was a member of the first Democra? tic State Convention held after thc war, in 1866, when W. D. Porter was nom? inated for Governor. Mr. Moses was at this time but 21 years of age. He is a grandson of tb3 Hon. Myer Moses, who was a member of the State Legis? lature from Charleston about the year 1810, and a soo of Judge Montgomery "Moses, of Newberry. He is;now serv? ing his second term as a member of the couneil, and also holds the very respon? sible position of treasurer of the Sum? ter Cotton Mills. Mr. Moses has been engaged in merchandising all bis life, and is one of tbe most successful busi? ness men in his county. REPRESENTATIVE WILLAM 0. CAIN. William 0. Cain was born in Priva? teer township. Sumter County, in 1845. He is a son of the late Major B. B Cain, who was one of the largest plan? ters io his county, and a gentleman widely knowo for his integrity of char? acter and marked ability io bis profess? ion. Mr. Cain received his primary edu? cation at King's Mountain Military Insti? tute, and afterwards entered the South Carolina Military Academy, first at the Arsenal in Columbia, and later at the Citadel iu Charleston. In 1863 he left the Citadel and entered the Confederate army with the battalion of cadets or? ganized at that time. He served on the coast and in North Carolina until Johnson's surrendered in May, 1865. At the elose of the war he returned home and entered upon farming pur? suits, which he has since followed. lu 1884 he was appointed trial justice for his township ; he fulfilled the duties of this office with credit and ability until a few weeks ago, when he resigned on his eleotion to the Legislature. Mr. Cain has never, previous to the last campaign, aspired to office, and his fine ron bespeaks the wide popularity he has gained for himself in hts county. THE LEGISLATURE. TUESDAY, NOV. 23. SENATS. The Seaate met at 12 M., in the temporary Senate chamber, arranged in the Department of Agriculture. building, by taking down a partition and turning two offices into one room. Gen. J ri ar called tbe body to order and acting Clerk Ludette called tbe roll The new Senators, twenty io number, were called to tbe bar and the oath of office administered. Gen. lal ar, Senator from Oraogeburg, was elected President pro. tem. oLlhe Senate : ex Senator Gaillard, of Fairfield was elected Clerk; L. R. Marshall Sergeant at Arms; and A. D. Goodwin, as Reading Clerk*. Tbe Senate Committees were then organized with the following Senators as Chairmen ; Agriculture-L. W. Yoomans. Charitable Institutions-J. A. Sligh. Claims and Grievances-J. G. Black. - Commerce and Manufactures-John M. Bell. Contingent Accoonts-Jeremiah Smith. County Officers and Offices-S. P. Wingard. Education-Geo. L. Buist. Engrossed Bills-Marion Moise. Enrolled Bills-T. B. Crews. Federal Relations-R. R Hemphill. Finance-C. S. McCall. Immigration-F. W. McMaster. Public Buildings-W. T. Field. Public Lands-John B. Erwin. Railroads-James F. Ixlar. Retrenchments-J. C. Moody. Roads, Bridges and Ferries-W. J. Talbert. Rules- B. W. Edwards. Penitentiary-T. W. Woodward. Printing-M. P. Howell. Privileges and Elections-William Munro. Medical Affairs-S. D. M. Byrd. Military-J. B. Moore. Mines and Mining-fi. B. Murray. Incorporations-G. J. Patterson. Judiciary-A. T. Smythe. Legislative Library-D. Biemao. HOUBB. The House met at twelve io the Agricul? tural Hall, and was called to order by Clerk Sloan. Col. James Aldrich of Aiken was chosen temporary Speaker, and the roll call proceeded, the members stepping forward by Counties to take the oath of office. After roll rall tbe election of Speaker was proceeded with, resulting in the choice of HOD. James Simons ot Charleston. The old officers were re-elected, viz: J. T. Sloan, Clerk; John D. Brown, Sergeant at Arms: and R. M. An? derson, Reading Clerk. There were in attendance the first dar, 119 members out of a total of 124. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24. 8KNATS. To-day was wet and disagreeable, but the limited accommodations for spectators were crowded with visito, s when the Senate open? ed at 12 M., with Mr. Jalar in the chair. Among the bills of general interest intro? duced were the following : bj Mr. Crews to increase the phosphate royalty ; by Mr. Pat? terson in relation to forfeited lands. At 12:30 the Governor's Private Secretary handed in the Governor's Message, the read? ing of which occupied an hour and a quarter. It was made the special order for Friday, at 12:30. Mr. A. L. Evans Was appointed As? sistant Clerk, and sworn in; and the Senate adjourned at 2 P. M. until Friday. BOCSK. In the House, the reading of the Governor's Message consumed one and a half honra. The Act adopted at the last session pre? scribing the methods by which measures re? lating to private interests shall be introduced, was re-affirmed by the House, having already been adopted by the Senate, and the usual flood* of private bills will doubtless be materi? ally checked by this means. B. Cleveland Sloan was appointed Assist? ant Clerk ; F. B. Gary, Bill Clerk ; and C. B. Northrop Invoice Clerk. A committee was appoioted to arrange for opening the daily sessions with prayer. A resolution was adopted, inviting thc Sen? ate to attend in the Representative Hall, Friday, nt I o'clock to count and declare the vote for Governor and Lieut. Governor. A large number of bills were introduced. Among those of general importance were the following: providing for the calling of a Const* :utiotiai Convention ; to change the law relating to trial justices; to repeal the law al? lowing the Lieut. Governor an annual salary of $1,000; to reduce the salary of the Chief Justice to $3,500 and the Associate Justices and Circuit Judges to $3,000 ; and to make 7 per cent, the legal rate of interest. FRIDAY, NOV. 26. BEXATE. The Senate had but little to do to-day. The good example set by the House in arranging for devotional services at the opening of the sessions tras followed by the ' higher house," and Rev Mr. Richardson, of Washington Street Methodist Church, opened with prayer. Among the important bills was one by Senator Kd wards to require $60 as a tuition fee for matriculates of ihe S. C College. Sen? ator Youmans submitted afavorable report of the Committee on Finance on the bill pro riding for the re-assessment of real estate in portions of Charleston, Berkeley and Colleton Counties, because of damage and deterioration resulting from the earthquake. The bill al? lows a re-assessment, and extends the time for paying taxes to March 1st, 1887. Tlie Senate then attended upon the House and in a joint session lasting several hours completed the count for Governor and Lieut. Governor. HOCSB. The proceedings were opened with prayer . by Dr. O. ?". Darby, of the Columbia Female College. . .* Th? most important business of the day was the apatrinr?heht of Committees. We give the first three as being the most important, in fall : Privileges and Elections-W. II. Brawley, Charleston ; L. ?. O'Bryan, Barnwell : J. B. P. Fox, Colleton ; C. A. McHugn, Charles? ton ; J. W. Daniel, Anderson ; N. Drake, Marlboro; W. A, Mcclintock, Laurens ; L. P. Miller, Georgetown ; W. 0. Cain,Sumter: James Norton, Marion; W. W. Walker, York: R, J. Robinson, Abbeville. Ways and Means-J C. Haskel!, Richland ; ?. F. Ficken, Charleston ; J. G. McKissick, Union; J. P. Blackwell, Edgefield; W. A. Ancrnm, Kershaw ; J. E. Tindal , Clarendon ; Sampson Pope, Newberry; J. B. Chandler, Williamsburg ; J. N. Brown, Anderson ; John Lawton,' Hampton ; Altamont Moses, Sum? ter; T. B. League, Williamsburg; Simeon Hyde, Charleston. ' Judiciary-W. H Parker, Abbeville; W. H. Brawley, Charleston ; C. J. C. Hutson, Hampton ; James Aldrich, Aiken ; J. J. Ma her, Barnwell; M. F. Ansel Greenville; C. A. Dongles?, Fairfield; J. E. Burke, Charles? ton ; T. M. Raysor, Orangebnrg; W. B. Wilson, Jr., York; S. P. Hamilton, Chester; S. JV Simpson, Anderson ; Ernest Gary, Edgefield . Sumter received no chairmanship?. Mr. W. 0. Cain is on two committees, Privileges and Elections^ and Legislative Library ; H Frank Wilson on Incorporations, and Engrossed bills ; Mr. Moses on Ways and Means, and Accounts ; Mr. Shaw on Military and Pen? itentiary. Mr. J. E. Tindal presented the memorial of the Farmers Association adopted at the recent convention, and it was ordered printed. A number of bills were in troduced, none of gen? eral importance except one authorizing the foreman of the Grand Jury to administer oaths to witnesses. Mr. Shaw introduced a bill for the formation of a new County from parts of Chesterfield, Kershaw, Darlington and Sumter. SATURDAY NOV. 27. SENATS. The session to-day was very short, this body adjourned in 55 minutes. The Judici? ary Committee made an unfavorable report on Senator Edward's bill in reference to free tuition in the S. C. Oollege. Mr. Patterson introduced a bill authorizing County Treas? urer's to borrow money to pay teachers' cer? tificates of the current year. A number of other bills of merely local importance was introduced. HOUSE. Rev. Mr. Riebst dson opened the session with prayer. A concurrent resolution providing for thc inauguration of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor was adopted. A large number of new bills were introduced, among which we mention a bill to limit the rate of interest to 7 per cent ; a joint resolution in relation to the office of School Commissioner ; a bill in reference to the pay and duties of the Jory Commissioner ; a bill to prohibit the obstruc? tion of navigation by bridges over navigable ri vers ; a bill to amend the section relating to Sheriff's fees for dieting prisoners ; to provide for transportation of convicts to the Peniten? tiary ; to reduce the salaries of Slate officers ; and to re-organize the Department of Agricul? ture. MONDAY, NOV. 29. We are not able to get in Monday's pro* ceediogs but give the following from the Sumter delegation. Mr. Moses, bill to limit the number of trial justices in Sumter County, fix their territorial jurisdiction and provide for their compensa* tion ; bill to restrict the duties of county commissioners of Sumter County as to pau? pers; bill abolishing the office of supervisor of registration* and devolving the duties on county auditors; bill to amend Chapter' XC Vi I, Section 2,437, of the General Statutes, as to fees of sheriffs. Mr. Shaw, bill to regulate the trade in seed cotton tn Sumter County. Mr. H. F. Wilsou, bill to amend the Stat? utes relating to the custodiaos of minors. Thanksgiving at Bishopirille. BiSHorviLLB, S C., Nov. 26, 1386. Mr. Editor: Your correspondent bad the good fortune to sit around the festive board of R. 0. Dixon, Esq., one of Bishopville's merchant princes, in response to the Procla? mation of our President and of the Governor of the State, as observance in part of Thanks? giving Day-an old time and much honored custom in many parts of the nation. Before the typical ball fire place, with its blazing and comfortable oak fire, sat the circle of rel? atives and friends of the host unmindful of the cold rain and whistling wind from with? out, which only added to the cosiness and comfort of the occasion. They returned thanks to the Great Giver of all good, for the many blessings bestowed upon us, as a nation, State and community. This custom, so much neglected in tbe South is fraught with good" results, and is an Indication of a patriotic, social and Christian sentiment. A day spent in social intercouse with a re? fined Christian family, surrounded by the comforts and luxuries of the typical Southern house, its proverbial hospitality, the ringing voices of happy children full of health, mer? riment and vigor, and the rich and mellow tones of the parlor organ, cannot but dispel for the while, the cares of life, make our friendships stronger; and unite ns in strong? er bond of Cb ri? Lian fellowship. The dinner bells ringa. Alas! that tur? key little did be think when a few days ago, he was serenaded by Master Herbert's discor? dant harmonica, and sumptuously fed with the good things of this life, that he was soon to occupy a conspicuous place on the thanks? giving dinner table. The soothing effect of a mild havana, induced us there and then to resolve a closer observance of this honorable costom, whenever bis Excellency may pro? claim, and the opportunity offered. The Bishop ville Academy, approaches com? pletion. It will be a useful ornament to our town. The Bishopville R. R Company have erect? ed a substantial Depot here with comfortable passenger room. When the locomotive whis? tle announces the approach of the train, a general stampede occurs, io that direction. When passengers arrive, they hear the famil? iar hack man cry "Ox Buss" "Dis side Boss." We have two Drug stores, three Millinery, and ten General Merchandise ; also two first class Hotels, with the prospect of a new County seat, a local newspaper, and several Weddings. The children of the Methodist Sunday School Are wild in anticipation of. that "Christmas Tree," and as Rev. Mr. Elwell is behind it they will not be disappointed. "Dew" has said that "Duggan" is dead, If so. the "Tigers" will paint his town red. SERGBANT. Our druggist informs us that Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup sells better than any other cough medicine. "Now it's all right, it's all right, dar? ling,' said Mrs. Workhard, "I have testad it thoroughly. Salvation Oil will surely cure your pain ts the back.' Do not allow worms to cheat your children out of their living. Sbrioer's Indian Vermi? fuge will destroy these miserable pests, and gfve the little fellows new armors for the bat? tle of life. THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C., Nov. 30, 1886. COTTON.-About 700*bales have been sold during the week ending the 27th. The mar? ket closed firm. We quote: Ordinary 7; Good Ordinnry 7* ; Low Middling 7| ; Mid? dling S\] Good Middling 8g. CHARLESTON, S. C., Nov. 29, 1886. COTTON.-Market closed iteady. Sales 1,800 bales. Quotations are : Strict Low Middling8|; Middling 8 11-16 ; Strict Mid? dling 3 13-16. _ THIS PAPER -AND The Great Farm, Industrial and Stock Journal of the South, ONE YEAR FOR $3. Sample copies of Thc Southern Cultivator will be mailed FREE on npplic?tion "to Jas. P. iiafrisou Co., X)ra\vcr 8, Atlanta, Ga? Privateer Items. PRIVATEER, S. C., Nov. 29, 1!38& Mr". W. 0. McElveen lost his dwelling and entire contents last Tuesday night by fire. ?s far as I cnn learn, the cause is unknown. I said last week that the crops were har? vested, &c. Since then I see that there is still considerate scattering cotton in places, and some corn to gather. Mr. "Vf. 0. Cain's oats are up enough to be seen from the road. The new white school opened near Capt. Burnes/ last Monday. Bliss Keays from Sum? ter is the teacher. Miss Marj J. Lacker, aged 14, daughter of Mr. Rufus Lackej, died last Wednesday night. Mr. John Hudson bas two sick children. Mr. W. A. Nettles speaks of giving up the Trial Justice's office, without qualifying. I have heard his appointment highly spoken of, and hope he will not disappoint his many friends by throwing up bis commission. Thanksgiving day was not observed at all so far as I know. Numbers that I spoke to about it did not know on what day it came. Thursday evening the clouds were all blown away before an appreciable quantity cf rain bad fallen, and Friday was ushered in cold and crisp. A good rain to fill up the streams and wells is very much needed. DBW. ??a ' ? $ i - THAT HACKING Coccn can be s? quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. WILL YOU SUFPRR with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint? Shiloh'* Viralizer ia guaranteed to cureyou. For sale by J. F. W. DeLorme. SLEEPLESS NIGHT?, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for j y??u. For sale by Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme. CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath se? cured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. At Dr. DeLorme's. For lame back, ?de or chest, ose Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 2d cents. SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure is sold by us on a guaran ree. It cures Consump? tion. For sale by Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme. SHILOH'S VITALIZER is what you need for Con- j stipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness, and all ' symptoms of Dyspepsia- Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. For sale by Dr. DeLorme. CROUP, WHOOPING COUGH and Bronchitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. For sale by J. F. W. DeLorme. TO BENT. LARGE DWELLING, corner Liberty and Harrin Streets, next door to the Baptist Church. Suitable for private Boarding Bouse. Possession given January 1st. Apply to R. D. LEE. Nov. 30._ A.*. F.-. M.*. SCMTKR. S. C., Nov. 29. 1836. THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of Claremont Lodge No. 64 A.*. F.*. M.-, will be held on Thursday evening, December 9th, 188S, at 7 30 o'clock. Annual election for officers will be held. Brethren will come prepared to pay their dues. The Third de? gree will be conferred. By order of the W. M. H. C. MOSES, Secretary. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD Will be paid for the return to me or to this office of my SETTER DOG, SPOT-perfect? ly white, with black ears-a yellow spot over each eye-dew claws on the hind legs. He left me on Thursday and was seen in Sumter on Friday._J. S. DINKINS DOORS, SASHES, BIL\DS, -&C, &C. THE SUBSCRIBERS KEEP ON HAND a variety of siaes and styles of these articles, and are also prepared to order any specialties of these (roods, AS LOW AS THEY CAN BE DELIVERED from any market. IN STOCK A FULL SUPPLY OF THE VARIOUS KINDS OF Mouldings, Dressed Ceiling, Flooring, Window Stops, Nosings, &c. We have recently added some beautiful styles of Beading for Inside Ornamental work, to which we invite the attention of consumers. The usual assortment of Dressed Lumber and Laths ON HAND. H. HARDY & CO. Nov 30 TAX RETURNS FOR 1886-7. RETURNS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND POLLS will be received at the following times and places: Privateer, Tuesday, January 4th. Bloom Hill, in Manchester Town? ship, Wednesday, January otb. Wedgefield, Thursday, January Gu. Stateborg, Friday, January 7tb. Gordon's Mill, Friday, January Tili. Mayesville, Monday, January lOtb. Magnolia, Tuesday, January. 11th. ? Lynchburg, Wednesday, January 12th. Shiloh, Thursday, January 13th. Johnson's Store, Friday, January 14th. Scarborough's Store, Saturday, Jan* nary loth. Reid's Mill, Monday, January 17th. Bishop vi lie, Tuesday and Wed nee day, January 18th and 19th. Maonville, Thursday, January 20th. Smithville, Friday, January 21st. MechanicsTille, Saturday January 22nd. Sanders' Depot, Wednesday, Jina ?ry 19th. M. Sanders' former office, Thursday, January 20th. AND At the Auditor's office in Sumter on all other days from 1st of January to 20th Feb? ruary, .inclusive. Parties making Returns by mail or by an? other person will please give fall first name of Tax-payer, and the Township thc property is in. W. R. DELGAR, Nov. 30. Auditor Sumter County. The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Wahh, ESQ., Prolxite Judye. WHEREAS; JAS. D. GRAHAM, C. C. C. V. and G. S. for said County made suit to mc to grant him Letters of Adminis? tration of tho Estate and Eflects of WASH? INGTON CATO, deceased, These arc therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Washington Cato, late of said County and Slate, deceased, that they be and appear before mr, in the Court of Probate, to bc held at Sumter C. H. on Jan. 10, 1887, next, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock iu the forenoon, to shaw cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not b granted. Given under mv band, this 30th day pf November, Anno bernini, 188.6. J. V. WALSH, [L. S.J Nov. 30. Qt Judge of Probate. THE THE FALL SEASON! Take Advantage Of It? The Opportunity Is Without Parallel. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WOBTH OF Men's, Youths', Boys and Chil? dren's Clothing S*- ~+ -rn ; Must be sold before our Annual S1 ing, Jan. 1st. Never were times so hard ! Never were prices so low!' We bought too many goods! Dont want the stock! But do want the money ! High prices have fallen like a tree before the woodman's axe! 132 2-piece Suits, (Jacket and Knee Pants,) ages 4 to 13, lleduced from 3,4, 5,- 6 and 7 dollars to 2, 3, 4, and 5 dote. 208 3-piece Suits, long pants, ages 8 to 13. reduced from 4.90, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and ll dollars, to 2.75, 3, 4, 5, 6 and ? dollars. Best value at these prices ever offered before. 133 3-piece Suits, ages 14 to 17, reduced from 5. 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 12 and 14 dollars, to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 dollar*. 533 Men's and Youths' Fine Dress and Business Suits, reduced in same proportion. ? 1 ^7 S * ? The All-Wool Dean Suit, reduced to $11.50. ' \ Dickey Kersey Suits-best grade reduced to $7, and second grade to, $6.00. Beaconsfield Extra Heavy Blue Flannel Suits, reduced $12.50 to$? Boy? and Children's Overcoats at and below co^t Men% Overcoats; $2 ti $rlg| former price $2.50 to ^5.00. ?TJR STOCK OF LADIES' AND MISSES CLOAKS MUST ALSO BE REDUCED, . And in these, as in other goods, we are able to ^e our e?t ers the lowest living rates. Large Line of Blankets Reduced to Exceedifi^Lw Priest, All other other goods in same proportion^ Do not wait until we have sold out of the gooaV specified, and say we never offer'such inducements, but come at once and find just what we announce. . .. , ! The entire public invited without further notice to this great marked-down sale. . . v ': - WANTED. AYOUNG .MAN OF STEADY HABITS desires to rent a two to four horse farra, or to manage a large Jarm.~ Six rears expe? rience in managing a farm. Address, W., P. 0.' Box 120, NOT 23, 1886. . Sumter, S. C. Estate of Elisha Spencer, Dec'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 REBECCA H SPENCER, Nov. 23, 1886. Qualified Adm'x. 1:1.1 r WA AND LIKEWISE THE NEW DEAL. WE HAVE WHAT HAS LONG BEEN WANTED, A KEW CONGRESSMAN FOR THE BLACK DISTRICT, And now we are happy. NOW ALL THOSE WHO ARE NOT HAPPY, and would like to become so, have only to call at WM. BOGIN'S and buy one of the NEW HIGH ARM VERTICAL FEED Davis Sewing Machines, j THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD, j and can do work that no other machine can ! do. ??* ' I keep constantly on hand a large stock of these machines, which I will be pleased to hare shown tq any who may call, or I will send a machine in any part of the country. I guarantee to teach all those who may buy, or no sale. --I also keep The Household, which is THE FINEST UNDERFEED MA? CHINE MADE, and is only excelled by the Davis. I take second-hand machines in part pay? ment, and will dispose of same for little or nothing. WHE? BOGIN, June 29 Main Street, Sumter, S. C. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF CLARENDON, IN THE COUKT OP PROBATE. Matilda R. McFaddin in her oicn rigid and as Administratrix of the Estate of James ff. McFaddin, deceased, intestate, Flaintiff, against Elizabeth McFaddin, a minor, of eleven years of age, Hugh McFaddin, a minor of tico years of age, John J. McFaddin, Jr., and the Dundee Mortgage and Trust Company, lim ited, Defendants. Complaint for Sale of Land in aid of Assets. IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER BEAR? ing date October 4th, 1886, and an amen? datory order made by the Court of Probate of the County and State aforesaid, in the above stated case bearing date November 4th, A. D. 1886, I will sell at Mayesvilte, in Sum? ter County at public auction to the highest bidder for CASH, on Monday, the 13th day of December next between tb'ebo?rs of twelve o'clock M. and two o'clock P. M., the fellow? ing real estate, to wit: A lot of land with a store house and kitch? en thereon, situate in the town of Mayesville, in the County of Sumter and State aforesaid, on the Southeast side of East Main Street, be? ing part of the lot whereon J. B. Trimnal re? sides, measuring forty feet front and running back the same width, two hundred and sev? enty feet from the line of the Right of Way of of "the W. C. & A. R. R. Company, and bounded on thc Northeast by lands of J. F. Bland, on the Southeast by lands of R. P. Mayes, and the Southwest by lands of J. B. Trimcal. Purchaser to pay for papers. . J. DUPRE ALSBR008?, Judge Probate, Noy. NJ. Clarendon Coutty. SHERIFFS SALE 8. BY virtue of Sundryv ExeCo^ns/llb M directed, wj?l be" *)?d at Sumter H., on the fiferSuSDAX.and day ? folio?inf ia DECEMBERD?"xtn?t6;sand_a? many dara thereafter as nm/ be nec^ryrwitam the legal hoars of-sale,- to the highett bidder, for cash,4heJallowin? property : One hundred and' (senty-fire seres oHend, more or less, in Spring * Hill To^rntbrp in Sumter County, adjoining tandi of Mn. M. S. Smith; C.'M. Rodgers, WjX Haaeod?T. 6: Corbett and others, levied ca-ec* te be sold as the property of J. A. Corbett, to tat* ' foy an Exertion of Thom?? M.'aMtJn, beater^ ?gs??f?k&J. ACorbtC0 \ ^ All that tract of laud, containing four bee* ? red and fi fty acres^ more or let?, bounded .oe the South ' by the Clarendon ?mnt? Bee, "East"bywaters oTTSammy" Swamp, ?nd ed? joining lands now or formerly or Cnarlet Connors, Estate of Robert Weeks, Maples Brailsford'and others, being the Und convey? ed to Samuel W. Herv?a* b? Jessee wards/ levied on and to be soldas th* fros* er fy of Samuel WHarvm? ander tbs Inst ? tion of Augustus A. Solomons, against SsaVl W. Earvin and Matilda Barrio. 800 lbs. fodder, 7.5 bnshe?* totten aced? 2,400 lbs of seed cot toe, 2* beebe* com, 25 bushels peas, 25 bushels Potemes>*ll more or less, seized and to.be sold a? tbs projetty of Dave Chambers, to satisfy Werne! of At* 100 bushels cotton seed, -?* mere or less, seized and to be sold au the property of Mc Loyd4o satisfy Wamnt*ef*At seize crop, of A. R. Scaithjjfutyt T30 bushels cotton?"seed; 300 lbs. pees in barn? 2? bi lbs.-seed cotton, aU mora or to be soldes the property ef satisfy Warrant of Attach vee** te of D. J. Wino, assignee *f W. -H?3 against Richard Rees. ? ? ' 1 bale lint cotton 450 lbs., 25 beseete ?rt too seed, 800 tbs. of fodder, 200 lbs. of cote tops, -20 bushels corn, three bosh tis of pota* toes, 300 lbs. of bay, 1,000 lbs, tee* cogoa, 21 bosbels pees, all mo-e or less, seised abd io be sold as the property of Mattas Catawba to satisfy Warrant of Attaenssont to ?-tte crop, of CL. Tisaale against XercetCa-a* lins. 3 beles cotton 1,300. lbs, more or ! lbs. seed cotton, 60 bushels pees in bushels cotton seed, Jot'to more or leas, seized aaa tc property of K.J. Dean? ta aatisfy^Warre?t of Attachment, toseias crop, of Mrs. A. A. McKain against said K. J. Dunne. ' MARION* S-AKDRRS, S. S, C. Sheriff's Office, MOT. 8, 'R FALL A ND WI1TM? Miss McElhose ? - 3 *^ * * ' . HAVING RECENTLY RETUE5ED front the North, would eaoopnet- the open? ing of their FALL AND WISTS* STOCK, consisting of Pattern Hats and Bonnets, -Alto,-- _ UWTRIMMEtr F?t?, zh[ Novelties in Felt snd Attntcfen, CHILDREN'S HATS, : TRIMMED ANO UNTRIMMED. Full assortmeiit of RIBBONS, ?- . ^ - ^- 4 OSTRICH AND FANCY "FEATHERS, NKCK-O?AR ' AND HAIR GOODS, ^ Latest Designs in CORSETS ANS BUSTLES. . -^.^?LSO, INFANT'S l?nfpf|?j> Prompt and personal attention tP** 't*