The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, February 24, 1887, Image 3

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TSUBSDAY;PEBRTJAKY 24T~ Entered at ?he Post Office at Sumter, S. <?., as Second Class Matter. EXAMINE YOTJB DATES. We request each, of our subscribers to ex? amine tfee address on his paper, and particu? larly to observe the dale upon it. This date shows tiie time up to which the paper has be 2n paid for.- Mau y of our subscribers will ians see that they have paid in advance ; o:t there are many others who will discover to it they have not. SEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice-H. Harby. | Just Arrived-W. M. Graham. PlymouthIfcock Eggs-Wm. Hill. ! Cotton Seed Meal-H. L. B. Wells.A Foreclosure Under Power of Sale-Amanda ] ?. Moise, Executrix. { Personair. Sr. W. G. Kennedy is still conuned in bed. Mrs. H. T. "XeGraad, of Manning ?3 visiting relatives in Sumter. Miss. Addie Brennan bas returned home from ker visit to friends io Clarendon County. Miss Mary Durant, of Bishop ville is visit j og Sumter, the guest of Mrs. Walter Durant. Miss. Daisy Bronson, of Clarendon, is visitiag the family of Mr. W. H. Eppeceon. D. B. Anderson has been confined to bis bed for the last t ?o days. Mr. and Mrs. A. Sydaey Smith, of Charles? ton spent several days in Sumter this week the guests of Mr. A. A. Solomons. Miss Ines Clark, a most charming young lady-, of Manniog, ts oe a visit to Miss Belle Sanders, the eldest daughter of our High Sheri*; Maj. Marion Sanders. - J. D. Alsbrook, Esq., editor of the Ben nettsviTIe Chronicle, paid ns a visit OH Moe* day, bei og-on bis way, home from Manning v here be bad been called by the sudden death of bis.inner last week. Judge Fraser returned home on Saturday from AbbeViRe, wfeere be was holding court. The Settengtr says ?f bim- "Judge Fraser made his usual good impression upon the Abbeville bar by hts courteous behavior and 6rm but just decisions."- The Judge goes to Anderson next. Romanee is. ram pa nt in Spartanberg? It was rumored on the street'Friday that one of the Staden ts of Woffer d College, Mr. Heriot of Sumter, a lad about eighteen years old, iud ?prevailed upon one of our very young lashes to ?j wi* bim aad become bis bride. The?calty learned of ? a?d they didn't fir, but the youthful Paris was sect home to his mamma. A flutter of exc?teme*t was stirred on me street again .on Saturday by a false rumor that he bad retuned and married his .lady love. The friends of the young lady claim that it was an idle tale of Mr. Heriot's without foundation in fact ; we therefore shall nor. name the lady's name-but the lad bas been sent home.-Spar tanbury Herald, iSth. What Editor Grady Says or Attor? ney-General Earle We clip the following from the Atlanta Constitution pf February 3d, inst. : Colonel Joseph H. Earle, tfee Attorney-Gen? eral of South Carolina, spent a few boars in Atlanta yesterday. He is sa?d to be the youngest Attorney-General ia the United States. He is a phenomenally gifted lawyer, and bis reputation as an ad-veca<e extends ali over the Union. Colonel Earle has relatives .living in this city. Visit of the Superintendent of Edu? cation. The State Superintendent of Education, Col. "J. H. Rice, has informed us that he will visit Sumter and address the people in the Court House on Wednesday night at 3 o'clock March 2nd, on the subject of 1'The Common School System." He is particularly anxious to reach the tax? payers <*f the County, and especially the School officers. Therefore, we trust he will bave a large attendance to bear him both in Sumter and at Bishopville, where he expects to-speak either at the dedication on Friday, or at the Institute on Saturday, or at both. School Trustees will please bear this"in mind and endeavor to be, at least, at one or the other of these places. Respectfully, J. T. WILDER. ; Sumter at the S C. College. From the report of the result of the inter? mediate examinations in South Carolina Col? lege we take the following names of Sumter . boys. Staden ts attaining an average of 90-100 on all their studies are published as "distinguish? ed.;" those attaining a grade of lb to 90 are published as "pro?eient." Seniors-Distinguished-D. M. Blanding, Ci R. Spencer. Sophomores-ProScieot-W. T. Aycock, J. M. Cooper. Freshmen-E. E. Aycock. Second year, Special Students-Distinguish? ed-J. H. Scarborough. Among the last named is also E. M. Kirk? ley of Kershaw, who is a son of the Postmas? ter at Camden. Uichole*' Planter and Fertiliser Distributer* One of Mr. Nicholes' newly invented ma? chines can be seen at Mr. Yates' store, where orders can be left. Read tbe advertisement in to-days issue of ; H. Herby if you want to buy a good horse or sale. The ladies of the Methodist Church bad a moderately good patronage for their refresh-' men ts, which nave been served this week at the Planters Warehouse. They closed to day and report about $150 gross for three days work. Monte Cristo At Music Hall next Tuesday night, March 2d. Monte Cristo. March 2d. Grand Transformation scene. Music Ball, -^mm>--++--4mm^ See what W. M. Graham bas to say in bis new advertisement of good horses and mules which have just arrived. Monte Cristo. Musie Hall, March 2d. Popular prices, 50 ?Od T5 cents. Monte Cristo. Don't fail to see thi3 great play, March 2d. Death of a Clarendon Centenarian. Mrs. Aycock, of the Summerton neighbor? hood died on Saturday, the 19tb, at the good old age of 107 years. Mrs. Aycock was the Oldest liviag person in Clarendon county, at tbe time of her death.-Times. The Smithville Mall. Our correspondent "Qui Vive" appears to be a.little "off" on the mail question. It is an undisputed fad that the mail arrangement at present takes from two to five days to send a letter from Sumter P. O. to providence or Smithville Post Office. Petitions are being gotten up asking for the establishment of a Star Route from Smith? ville via Providence to Sumter and back these times a week. No reference is being made to the Hagood route except its lack of exp?ditions communication with the County ?Mat. We hope Qui Vive will give his aid to <?e otv route. Married? On Friday 13th, by Kev E. A. Edwards, at the residence of the bride's father neai Sumter, Mr. Samuel Griffin, of Clarendon and Miss Ann Eliza, daughter of Mr. L. X. Bar wick. At the residence of the bride's father in Sum? ter, by Rev. C. C. Brown on the 16th instant, Mr. J. M. Johnson of Wedgefield and Miss Lizzie, daughter of Mr. R. N. Hicks. This afternoon at the residence of Dr. D. R. McCall um, by Rev. N. W. Edmunds, Miss Mary Jane McCall um, of Sumter to Mr. Henry G. Scarborough, of Bishopville. Death. On Saturday morning, Feb. 19, 1887, at his residence in Sumter County, John N. Frierson, aged 69 years, ll months and 28 days. The burial took place on the 21st inst, at the Church of the Holy Cross, State burg, Rev. John Kershaw officiating. Died at Trio, Williamsburg County, on Tuesday the 16th instant, Mr. Joseph W. Alsbrook. The deceased was born in Sumter County on the 10th of December 1834 At an early age-he came to Clarendon, .and has resided here^continuously ever since, raising a large family of children. - Of a quiet modest disposition, Mr. Alsbrook discharged the duties of a citizen, honorably, and with an unostentatious spirit whick kept many of hil good deeds from the eyes of the world.-Man? ning Time*. Hon. John N. Frierson. In the death of Hon. J. N. Frierson Sumter County has lost one of its most prominent and highly respected citizens-one who through a long life, by bis uniformly upright and consistent demeanor, maintained the es? teem of all, and he leaves to his posterity a name which they will do honor to themselves to uphold. Mr. Frierson was a man of education and good judgment, as well as ample means, and j qualified to fill any position. He however appeared to prefer private life and after filling I one term in the Legislature in 1840-41, did not offer himself for re-election, and declined public office until 1866 be was then elected j State Senator, which position he filled until the "reconstruction" began. Another Child Burnt. Qn?te a serious accident occurred on last Thursday ia Smith vi lk cn Ur. W.S. Smith's place. While Hester Slater, colored, was away at work ber infant child, who is about eighteen months old, fell asleep on the hearth and was badly burned. The child was found in an insensible state oa the return home of its mother. Ball in Camden. The Wistene Messenger of the 22d contains an account of a grand ball on the 18th at the Opera House which it says was shown off tc a great advantage, being filled with the beauty and chivalry of the grand old town. Descriptions are given of the costumes of abo ut forty ladies present, among whom were : Miss Sanders, pf Sumter, blue cashmere, old lace; Miss Sallie Boyfcin, black silk with passamen tarie ornaments; M Las Lulu Clarke, pink nun's veiling. (The two last are the daughter and niece of our friend Capt. T. H. Clarke bf the Jour? nal and their names bring pleasant recollec? tions of the Press Association.) Among the visiting gentlemen were Mr. Colin Manning, of Clarendon, and Messrs. Sanders and Rembert, of Sumter. A colored band from Sumter furnished very good music, and the dancing was continuous from 10 p. m. till early the next morning. Court. The Court of General Sessions convened on Monday morning, Judge Witherspoon on the Bench and Solicitor Gilland in place, and proceeded at once to business. The Judge's charge to the Grand Jury was brief, and very full and explicit. He laid particular stress on the powers of the Jury, urging upon them the necessity of wielding their full power in summoning any one before them to testify in any case where the laws are infringed upon. Ile explained fully to them their csties, and insisted strongly that they should use their every possible endeavor to preserve the peace and good order of the community. He also very forcibly called their attention to the offices of the various County officials, which should be subjected toa careful and critical examination. The Jury should make it their business to see that the public, buildings are well covered by in? surance. He also clearly defined their duties as to roads, bridgea, etc. Judge Witherspoon bas the faculty of ex? pediting business in a way that has given general satisfaction, especially to the Juries and the taxpayers. He requires every one to be at bis place, and excuses no obstruction to the business of thc Court. Several delin? quents were fined and warrants were issued for others. At the opening of Court there were thirteen prisoners in Jail, and the en? tire business was finished up on Wednesday evening, the criminals sentenced, and the Petit Juries discharged for the week. The following are the cases acted upon ; State vs. Jacob Williams, concealed weap? ons-continued. State vs. David Bowen, malicious mischief -cootioued. State vs. 0. E. Hodge, obtaining property under false pretences-continued. State vs. Leon B. Cooper, selling crop un? der lien-Kel Prossed. State vs. Miller Coulter, rape-verdict, not guilty. State vs. Wa3h Galloway, assault and bat : tery with intent to kill-not guilty. State vs. Nancy Williams, burglary and larceny-not guilty. State vs. Caesar Conyers, Leah Cooyers and Mack Conyers, burglary and larceny Plead guilty. Caesar and Leah Conyers, 15 months io penitentiary, Mack Conyers, 1 day in jail. State vs. Wm. Wright, hog stealing-1 year in penitentiary and pay $5.00. State vs. Wm. Wright, cow stealing guilty, 2 years in penitentiary. State V3. Ben and Parnell Slater, larceny I Nol Prossed. State vs. Andrew Harrington and Josiah Johnson, larceny-guilty. Harrington 1 year and Johnson 6 months in penitentiary. State vs John Tiller, housebreaking and lar? ceny-guilty of larceny, 9 months in pen? itentiary. State vs. Eli Harrison larceny-guilty, 6 months in penitentiary. State vs. Wallace Williams, burglary and larceny-guilty. 2 years in penitentiary. State vs. Henry James Muldrow, assault and battery with intent to kill-continued. The Court of Common Pleas was opened this morning but soon adjourned until to? morrow. The Grand Jury was discharged Wednes? day evening, and their Presentment will be found in another column. The Petit Jurors are notified to be in attendance on Monday morn ing. --^w Wrights Hotel, Columbia. It is one of tbe most comfortable hotels in the South. The table is supplied with the best that the market affords, and it is the re? sort of the very best class of custom in the State. Mr. W. S- Carr the general manager ia one of the moat experienced hotel men in the South and bis quiet, gentlemanly manner and courteous attention tends greatly to in? crease the popularity of this admirable house. Editor, Watchman and Southron: A few nights ago I was sitting alone in ' "the long silver lines of the moonlight," growing quite sentimental, I "looped lyre across my breast," and started out ( regalar good old-time serenade. Of coi the Sist place I reached v. as the ivy-cove bower, "beneath my lady's window latta and there standing in the deep moonip while the balmy air of night and the odo the flowers, all conspired to fill one's s with a passionate longing which could o be poured out in music, I sang a sweet < time eong to my lore. She did not intim in any way that she was aware of my pi ence, but, ah 1 I knew that from her curtail lattice ber bright orbs were beaming do upon me through the "moonlit, mysteri< ivy I" And I poured forth my song with the ardor of a passionate soul 1 But at len j "The night was senescent, And the star dials pointed to morn, The star dials hinted of morn," and I came to the conclusion that it v time all honest men were abed, and vamosi I retired, complimenting myself on 1 night's exploit, and to dream of her wb< my soul loved. But, oh ye gods I when 1 morning light came stealing in my cbamb I arose and my eyes fell on a letter on 1 table. I recognised the loved hand, a hastily tore it open. Tbc following was t contents ! Comment is unnecessary I "OWED" TO A SERANADER, ON THE STILE (STYLE OF E. A. POE.) The night it was misty and moony, The night it was moony and misty. He sat in a style that was spoony On a stile in the style of a Christy Minstrel aod warbled divinely A hymn noto her, while supinely The shadows lay under the ivy, The moonlit, mysterious ivy F Tn the nymph-haunted woodland he warble In the woodland by moon-spirits haunted ; In fashion impassioned he warbled ; Th? echoes awoke in enchanted Distance ; while singing he stole there To hang on his singing, my soul there, Io the white mist and moon ametbysty In the light that was moony and misty. A demon-a ghoul from the buried, The long interred Past seized upon me ! The tears to my wrung heart were hurried, A frenzy of fear seized upon me ! The ghostly white rain of the moonlight, The long silver lines of the moonlight, The dark, dew-damp leaves of the ivy, The wierdly mysterious ivy Made all my being to shudder, Made all my wrung soul to shudder ! For out on the white air was stealing In passion-sick strains and appealing, Oh my soul ! Must I hear it again ! Oh memory's passionate pain 1 Oh marigold hopes of my youth, Oh, Present, ?OTU pity, san* ruth I ! As I lay in the moonlight and wept there While clear rose the music, and crept there, While the ivy did shake and did shiver Did shake and did shiver and shiver As he sang "On the Suwanee River" I Bishopville to the Front, BISHOPVTLLE, S. C., Feb. 20, 1887. Mr. Editor : Bishopville is undoubtedly o a boom. Thanks.to our enterprising friend Capt. Atkins, who comes so nobly to th front and gives us the benefit of R. R. facil ties. What now with a R. R. and newspaper t show up the beauties and advantages of on . town, can prevent us from being a prosperou people? Certainly there can be found no 6ne location for health and beauty and lands mor thoroughly adapted to farming. Already the capital among os has taken oi a spirit of enterprise, and the sound of tb hammer can be heard on every side. Messrs. J. E. Buskins and R. E. Carne have just completed neat and comfort?bh cottages with the view of adding to them. Mr. Frierson Woodard, has purchased th corner lot on Main Street, belonging to Mr A. F. Cousar on which he proposes to erect i store and dwelling and doubtless will raak them ornaments to the place, as be bas th means to do it with. Mr. Shepard Nash teaches a flourishing an( well regulated school in the public school house near the corner of Main Street. As i graduate of Davidson College and an A. B. combined wiih a superior tact for imparting knowledge, the patrons consider themse?ve, particularly fortunate in having secured th services of one so well qualified. Rumor says we will soon hear the merrj jingle of wedding bells. Yours, I. 0. Smithville Items. SMITHVILLE, S. C., Feb. 19, 1837. Mr. Editor: Our legislature ought to b< photographed and distributed over the lane with tbe endorsement that it is the most re? markable body for doing nothing, the dem ocrats ever sent to the State Capitol. Electee .on a platform, formulated on a healthy, public sentiment which had been chrystaliz iug for months in effect that reforms wen necessary in all the departments of the State government, almost the first act of th ii body, was to abolish the stated salary of th? Lieut. Governor. For this it received the "well done" of the people, who for onc( hoped our legislators would do what we elect? ed them to do ; reduce expenses and legislate for the public good. But it seems that a ple? thoric State treasury, near at band, and from the rosy report of the Neves and Courier thal South Carolina is a prosperous and wealthy State, so wealthy as to give all her County Auditors recently a full year's salary for doing nothing, with the display of wealth at the State Capitol, these and other sundry thing9 brought about a reaction, and the result was, Attorney Gen. Miles was tipped to the tune ot one thousand dollars-like rich folks do the hotel waiters-for "extra and important ser? vices rendered at Washington for the State." The legislature bad as much right to issue State bonds for one million of dollars in favor of Wade Hampton for redeeming South Car? olina aa it had to pay Mr. Miles that money. The Attorney General gets a stated salary for his services whether he bas much or little to do and to make a distinction in bis favor, is nnjust to other officeholders io the State, who, at times, have done as much extra work as be has. There are many lawyers in the State who would give the salary and a little more for the honor of being Attorney Gene? ral and the distinction received in represent i ing the State before the august tribunal of the United States Supreme Court. The leg? islature did nothing and quit the "Columbia ditch" after the State has spent $150,000 on it. Whacks at thc Stock law, which is now much liked and settled, to the injury of a good nvny, and soon it will be like the lien law, practically amended out of exietencr and Scarcely doing any good to any one. Thc Legislature wound units work by pav ! ing itself the nice sum of $42,000 for hurting j good laws and throwing away money, on objects we don't need at present. Away with such a body that can't legislate in these times for the public good. A good roany people about here have had the mumps and other sickness but are getting ; better. I hope the mumps will not get preva j lent, for to lose time from the farms now would be heavy loss. j Capt. and Mrs. K. F. Rhame, have return? ed home after a visit of some length to Sum? ter. They both look much improved by their visit. Miss Ida Rhame, of Sumter, has been visit, ing in the neighborhood recently but has re? turned home. We hope she will soon come again. A gentleman of this section who is an ex pertat piscatory went gigging the other night, j and striking at a big one from a log missed I hts footing and got a winter bath, but he j saved bis Ssh. Afine string from the tame ! nights work was duly enjoyed and appre ! ciated by your correspondent. I We are informed that some parties are ' trying to break up the mail route from Hagood to Smithville. We wish to inform all such that we are satisfied with our route, and desire no change, and a petition is being circulated to that effect. Mr. A. McLeod has moved back to Kershaw and Mr. Jesse McLeod has bought land and moved in this neighborhood from' Kershaw. Both good men. The sweet scented guano fills the air. A young man about here has softening Ot the brain. He has our sympathy in his afllic tion. Ho 1 for Orange blossoms. QUI VIVE. Just at this season of the year all persons should be careful of their health. The changes from warm to cold are sudden and in our climate there is danger of taking pneu? monia. A sudden warm spell brings that on quicker than intensely cold weather. Your winter clothing will feel uncomfortable or you cannot work well encumbered with too many clothes, and yon change your cloth? ing to suit the day. The body becomes over" heated and relaxed and you perhaps sleep in a close room with vitiated air and then a sud? den Northeast wind springs up and you have chilly sensations and pneumonia results. Young people are always to blame when they take this disease. Keep on your winter cloth? ing As soon as you have finished a hard days work put on your coat at once. Cool off very gradually. Keep a window up in your sleeping room in all sorts of weather, so that you will not go from a bot, close room to a chilly morning atmosphere out? side. Christian Neighbor. The last issue of the Christian Neighbor makes the announcement that its proprietor. Rev. Sidi H. Browne, has contracted with Mr. Hugh Wilson, of the Press and Banner, to print the Neighbor at Abbeville. This is sufficient assurance that the work will be done in first-class style. Although the Neighbor will be printed at Abbeville, it will be sent to subscribers from tbe office at Columbia, as formerly. All communications of every kind should be directed as heretofore-to Colum? bia, S. C. The Neighbor is to be enlarged, so that .it will contain two additional columns of reading matter. We wish it and its proprie? tor continued and increased success. The Electric Well. * A couple of weeks ago, says the Laureosville Herald, as will be remem? bered, we published a glowing account of an electric well in Tal infero County, Ga., taken from the Augusta correspon? dence of the News and Courier. We gave it for what it was worth, although the statements of the gentlemen seemed to be well authenticated, giving names of responsible gentlemen who pretend? ed to speak whereof they knew. The following letter from Mr. James F. Todd, formerly of this County, now of Newberry, rather spoils the fine story : Editors Laurensville Herald'. I went last week to the alleged Rheu? matic or Electric Well over in Georgia. I have been a sufferer for about two years from Rheumatism. I received no benefit from this well. There were about six more there at the same time, and I do not think any were being behefitted. I could feel no electricity whatever. I would not advise anyone to go there, and especially not to go now, as accom? modations are very poor Respectfully, JAMES F. TODD. Newberry, S. C.. Feb. 16, 1887. A Deadly Assault. CONSPIRATORS OF YORK COUNTY STILL AT THEfR BLOODY WORK. On Sunday night last a negro named Tom Backus was waylaid and assaulted by a party of negroes in the public road near the residence of Mr. C. Scott Wilson, who lives two miles south of Brattonville, on the road leading from York ville to Chester. Backus was fell? ed by a blow with a rock which fractur? ed the frontal hone. He was otherwise severely beaten about the head and faee with clubs. Dr. W. M. Love was sum? moned to attend him, and by trepann? ing raised the skull, which had been crushed in, to relieve the pressure on the brain. He is still in a precarious condition, with little indication of re? covering. Fie is a tenant of Mrs, Mary Williamson, who lives 1? mile* east of Brattonville. A negro named Hackett is known to be one of the assailants, and he bas not yet been arrested. The supposition is that Backus was assaulted beoause be had implicated the parties in a stealing case which was tried at a recent cern? of the Court.-Yorhville Enquirer. Senator Butler is making a gallant fight, in the United States Senate, for the Charleston jetties. This is to give notice that all citizens troubled with coughs or colds should procure a bottle of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup and take it at once. l-l i I Officials of the ?. S. Treasury, of thc Bal? timore Custom House and Post Office indorse Salvation Oil. Joseph Pulitzer, editor of the World, knocked down Joseph Howard, jr.. on Tuesday night, because the latter Joseph 'sassed him.7 The sensational writer lost his glasses in the scrimmage and yelled, 'Enough ; I am blind.' He ought to bave been able to see the consequences before he lost his glasses. - Wash. Post. Cbipman's Liver Pills are surely vegetable, mild and efficient.in their action; purifying the blood and increasing the appetite, a pos? itive cure for sick headache, malaria and dys? pepsia. For sale by all druggists. - i i ?ii "Consumption can be Cured." Dr. J. S. Combs. Owensville, Ohio, says : "I have given Scott'3 Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophospbites to four patients with better results than seemed possible with any remedy. All were hereditary cases of Lung disease, and advanced to that stage when Cough?, pain in the chest, frerjuent breathing, frequent pulse, fever, and Emaciation. All these cases have increased in weight from IC to 2S lbs., and are not now needing any medicine. I prescribe no other Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypoubosphites, Lime, and ?Soda, butScott's, believing it to be the j best."_ HOYT'S Jewelry Store, whose record for re? liability dates back to more than sixty years, ? is now filled willi the finest stock of silver j ware ..ver brought to thc Town of Sumter. Come one, come all, and examine our excel- ! lent stock, and you will be convinced of this I fact. TRAT HACKING COUCH c?n he s'> quickly J cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. WILL YOIT SKI'FKC with Dyspepsia .'ind Liver J Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizcr''.is ?rna ran toed to cure you. For sale hy .1. F. W J>*-L<>rrne. Sr.BBri.KSS NI?THTS. iiKiile miserable by that j tcrriMe cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for | you. For sale by Dr. .T. K. W. DcLorme. CATARKII TurtKO. health and sweet breath se? cured, by .^hilnh's Catarrh Remedy. Prici 50 cents. Xnsal Injector free. M Dr. DcLornie's. F"r lame hick, side <>r chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Prico 25 cents. SRILOU'.S COUG?? and Consumption Cure is ?o:d by us on a guarantee. It cures Consump? tion. For sale by Dr. J. F. W. Dc?.orme SniTA-n's VITAUZB?I is what you need for Con- j Btipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness, and all j symptoms of Dyspepsia. Pri?e- I" and 75 j Ctr.ts per bottle. For sale by Ur. DcLoruio. Crtorp. W?fooriNn Coren ?nd Bronchitis ?mi.?lately relieved hy Shiloh's Cine. For sale hy J. K. H\ Dc Lor tue The Weather, 6 A. sr, 12 M. 6 p. M. Feb. 17-43 67 64 Clear. Feb. 18-53 72 71 Partly clear. Feb. 19-57 67 63 Parti v clear. Feb. 20-64 69 64 Cloud'v. Feb. 21-54 53 53 Cloudy and rainy. Feb. 22-46 49 51 Cloudy. Feb. 23-50 49 48 Cloudy. i-? ? ? - Renews Her Voutli. ?Mrs. Phoebet Chc.-dey. Peterson, Cl;iy Co., Iowa, tells tlie following remarkable story the truth of which is vouched for by thc resi? dents of the town: "I am 73 years old. have been troubled with kidney complaint and lame? ness for many yen rs; could not dress myseb with? out help. Now T am free from all pain and sore? ness, and am able to do ?li my own housework T owe my thanks to Electric Bitter? for haying renewed my .youth, arid removed completely all disease and proa." Try a bottle, only 50a. at Dr J. F. W. DeLorroe's Drug Store. ' 4 A Captain's Fortunate Discovery. Qapt. Coleman, sehr. Weymouth, playing between Atlantic City and N. Y., had bear. troubled with a cough so that be waa unable to sleep, ?nd was induced to try Dr. King's New Discovery for C-nsnmption. It not only gave him instant relief, but allayed the extroruo sore ness in his breast. Hid children were similarly affected and a single dose bad tho same happy effect. Dr King's New Discovery is now the Ktnr,dnrd remedy in the Coleman household and on board the schooner. Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Kemady at Dr. J. F. W. De Lormc's Drag Store. 4 - ? Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises Sore3, Ulcers, Salt llheum. Ferer Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give per? fect satisf-idiun, or money refunded. Piice 25 cen ts per box. For sale by J. F. VT. De Lortue. o w jLWLi H LIMI jg i-timm *"" mmnBaM THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C., Feb. 24, 1887. COTTON".-About 25 bales were sold dur? ing the week euding the 24th. The market closed firm. We quote : Ordinary 8 ; Good Ordinary SJ ; Low Middling 8$; "Mid? dling Sf;. Good Middling 9. CHARLESTON, S. C., Feb. 23, 1887. Corros.-Market closed firm. Sales 150 bales. Quotations are : Strict Low Mid? dling 9; Middling 9?: Strict Middling0\. Absolutely Pure. This powder never- varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kind?, and can? not be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold oidy in cans. ROYAL BAK? ING POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., N. Y. ELY'S Cream Balm Gives Relief at once and Cure* COLD in HS AL', j CATARRH, HAY Not a Liquid. Snuff o?' Powder,] Free from Injuri? ons Drugs and of-\ fen ?si ve odors. HAY-FEVER A particle of the Balm is applied into each nostril, is agreeable to use and is quickly ab? sorbed, effectually cleansing the nasal passa? ges of catarrhnl rirus, causing healthy secre? tions. It allays pain and inflammation, protects the membranal linings of the bead from addi? tional colds, completely heals the sores and restores the sense of taste and smell. Bene? ficial results are realized by a few appications. A Thorough Treatment will Cure. Price 50 cents at druggist ; by mail, regis? tered, docents. Circulars sent free. ELY BROTHERS, Druggists, Jan. 13 Owego, N. Y. Ex. Gov. A. H. Stephens' Cousin. I am first cousin of the late Ex Governor Alesander H. Stephens, and have been postal clerk on different railroads since 1-368 For ten years I have been a sufferer from a cancer on my face, which grew worse until the dis? charge of matter became profuse and very offensive. I became thoroughly disgusted with blood purifiers aud pronounced them humbugs, as I had tried many without relief. Finally I was induced to use B. B. B., which was about the 1st of February, and continued its use until the latter part of April. The offensive discharge decreased nt once and the hardness around the cancer disappeared. It improved my general health and I rapidly gained flesh and strength. The discharge gradually decreased and the cancer became less and less in size until nothing remains except a scar to tell the tale of a once dan? gerous cancer.- All who have seen me since I have commenced the use of B. B. B. bear testimony of my great improvement, and thc scare on ray face shows that it cured the can? cer. I find that I>. Ii. Ii. comos squarely up to what it ?3 recommended, and I cannot say too much in praise of this wonderful medi? cine. I have tried them all, but B. B. B. stands at the top as a blood purifier. The above is copied from the Athens (Ga.) Banner-"Watchman, being the voluntary lan? guage of Mr. James A. Greer, which Editor Gantt indorses: "Mr. Greer is an honest, upright citizen of Athens, who had a bad cancer, and his numerous friends thought that he could not live very long, as the cancer was gradually sapping the foundation or his constitution, but now looks well and hearty," 2 AGAINST 18. Several physicals have pronounced my disease blood poison, caused by paint or lead in tlie paint, but they could not cure rae. Last summer I used eighteen bottles of a largely advertised blood medicine, which cid me no more trood than so much water. 1 have ticed only iwo bottles of B. B. II. and am proud to say that I have received grr-ater benefit from them than from the eigh? teen, and am now recovering. There is no question aho?it the superiority of B. B. B over all blood remedies. 215 Kev holds street. W. H. "WOO DY AugHa, Ga., April 21st, 1S36. All who desire full information about the cause and cure of i'.iood Poisons, Serofula and Scrofulous Swellings. Ulcers. Sores. Rheumatism, Kidney complaints, atanh. etc., can seen rv hy mail free, a eo?';, -t our 32-page illustrated Book of Wonders, filled with I lie most wonderful and startling proof ever before known. Address BLOOD il ALM CO., Atlanta. <? i FOR SALE. LeConte Pear Trees Grown on their own roots -and also-. KeifTer and Bartlett rear Trees Grown in LeContr? roots?. In quantities to suit pii':?-h.tsor. THUS E. RICHARDSON. FLORAL GUIDE For 1887 Sow ready, contains 2 Colored Hates, hundred? of II? lustrations, and nearly JW pag?s-S2 pertaining to Gar? dening and Flower Culture, and over 1ZQ containing an Illustrated List of nearly all the IX0WEE8 and VEGE? TABLES grown, with directions how to prow them, where the best SEEDS, PLANTS, and BULBS can be procured, with prices of each. This book mailed free on receipt of io cents, and the 10 cents may be de? ducted from the first order sent us. Every one inter? ested in a garden, or who desires good, fresh seeds, should have this work. We refer to the millions who have used oar seeds. Bay only Vick's Seeds at Head? quarters. JADIES VICK, SEEDSMAN* Roch esters N. Y. TRADEMARK" ^ REGISTERED* 1629 ?rcti Street, JPhilad'a. Pa. A WELL TRIED TREATMENT For Con gumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Bay Fever, Beadaclxe, Debility, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and all Chronic and Nervous Disorders. When 'Compound Oxygen' is inhaled, the heart bas imparted to it increased vitality. That organ send3 forth the b.ood with more force and less wear to itself; the vital cur? rents leave on their circuit new deposits of vital force in every cell of tissue over which they pas3, and return again to the lungs for a new supply. This isa rational explanation of the greatest advance medical science bas yet made. 'The Compound Oxygen Treatment,' Drs. Starkey & Palen, No. 1529 Arch Street, Phil? adelphia, have been using for the last sixteen years, isa scientificadjustment of the elements of Oxygen and Nitrogen magnetized, and the compound is so condensed and made portable that it is sent all over the world. Das. STARKEY A PALEN* have the liberty, to refer (in proof of their standing as Physicians) to the following nampd well-known persons who have tried their Treatment: EON. WILLIAM D. KELLEY, Memb er of Congress, Philadelphia. Rsv. VICTOR L. CONRAD, Editor Lutheran Observer, Philadelphia. Rsv. CHARLES W. CUSHING, Lockport, N. Y. Hon. WILLIAM PENN NIXON, Editor Inter-Ocean, Chicago, 111. JODOK JOSEPH R. FLANDERS, Temple Court, N. Y. MRS. MARYA. CATOR, Widow of late Dr. Harvey Cator, Camden, N.J. MRS. MARYA. DOUGHTY, Jamaica, Long Island, New York. MRS. MARY A. LIVERMORE, Melrose, Massachusetts. JUDGE R. S. VOORHEES, New York City. MR. FRANK SIDDALL, Merchant, Philadelphia. MR. WILLIAM H. WHITELY, Silk Manufacturer, Darby, Philadelphia, Pa. And many others in every part of the U. S. Compound Oxygen-its Mode of Action and Results,', is the title of a brochure of nearly two hundred pages, published by Drs. Starkey & Palen, which gives to all inquirers 'full information as to this remarkable cura? tive agent and a record of surprising cures in a wide range of chronic cases-many of them after being abandoned to die by other physi? cians. It will be mailed free to any address on application. Address Dr?. STARKEY & PALEN. 1529 Arch Street, Philadelphia., Pa. "AN ORDINANCE" Entitled ('An Ordinance To Prohibit and Abate Certain Nuisances in Toicn of Sumter, and to Punish Violations Thereof " SECTION* I. Be it ordained by the Intendant and Wardens of the Town of Sumter in Coun? cil assembled, and by authority of the same, that the several subjects, acts, practices, etc., mentioned and treated of in Sections II, III and V of this Ordinance, are heteby declared to be misdemeanors, offences and public nui? sances, open subjects for complaint and abate? ment, to be provided against as follows, to wit: SEC. II. That from and after publication o? this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, to slaughter, clean or dress any animal or carcass thereof for mar? ket ; or to keep swine in pens ; or to build or erect any privy on any private or public lot nearer than twenty feet of any public street ; or to permit access cf swine to any privy on any private lot ; or to permit, by neglecting the timely removal of same, theaceumulations of any privy, to become offensive to the citi? zens of Town of Sumter; or to fill up or ob? struct by deposits therein or otherwise, any ditch or drain, thereby hindering the free passage of wv ter, from or on any street or private lot within the corporate limits ol Town of Sumter. SEC. III. That it shall be unlawful for any person, or owner, or occupant of any lot, ta build or erect any gate, or to retain any gate already built or erected, in such manner as to awing outwards from the premises, across or over any street or sidewalk ; or to allow any well, pit or cellar on any lot, to remain open or uncovered, and without protection to per? sons or animals; orto commit any trespass by cutting, mutilating uprooting or injuring any tree, on any public street, square or avenue; or to tie or hitch any horse, mule ot ox to any tree ns above stated ; or to allow any horse or horses, mule or mules, or other animals attached to any vehicle, standing on any public street, unattended by a capable person in charge of same; or to shoot, or discharge any fire-arms, gun, pistol or re? volver, or to shoot, discharge or throw any shot, ball, arrow or other missile whatever, from any fire-arm, bow, sling shot or air gun, or irom any instrument or device used for shooting, discharging or throwing shot, balls, arrows or other missiles whatever in any street or public or private lot or Church yard ; or to deposit or throw empty cans, glass bot? tles, old shingles, lumber, etc., into any street, avenue or open lot within the corpo? rate limits of the Town of Sumter. SEC. IV. That from and after the publica? tion of this Ordinance any person or persons who may do, permit, allow, or cause to be done, permitted or allowed, any of the acts, practices or conditions, etc., declared by, and in Sections II and III of this Ordinance to be unlawful, shall upon view of the Chief of Po? lice or other officer of Town of Sumter, or upon complaint made hy any cisizen thereof, be summoned to appear before the Intendant of Town of Sumter for trial, upon notice not exceeding five days, and upon proof to con? viction of au}' act, practice or condition here? inbefore declared to be unlawful shall be lia? ble to a fine not exceeding Fifty dollars, or im? prisonment in the Town Guard House not ex? ceeding thirty days, or both at discretion of the Intendant. SKC V. That from and after publication of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any bitch in season, to run at large, within thc j corporate limits of Town of Sumter, either I with or without badge, and any bitch so found running at large, shall be taken up by any Policeman of Town of Sumter or may be taken up by any citizen of Town of Sumter, and delivered to the Chief uf Police, to tie confined and disposed of as in cage ot dogs nih"ni:isr-at large contrary to Ordinance of Town of Sumter, in such cases made and provided. SEC. VI. That the Chief of Police and other Policvinen of TOA u of Sumter are hereby di? rected and required To y i ve const:', nt and faith? ful attention to the police duties implied and expressed hy terms of .Ins Ordinance, and to thc prompt enforcement of its requirements, or otherwise ho answerable to the Town ol Sumter for neglect of duty. Dono and ! I.-.: i lied ir. Council assembled, ! under ihe Curp.-r.-ite S;:M oflhe'i'own of Sum? ter, this the :>0th da> of June, A. I>. 1SS5. M A Ii I OX MOISE, fL. S.] Intendant. C. M. ?luiiST, Clerk and Treasurer. Sumter Cemetery. ALL LOT-HOLDERS indebted to tlx Sumter Cemetery Association either fos Assessments or ba hincos duo on purchases uj to 31. Dec. will please cull on thc Sec, and Treas. J. W. Dargan, and pay up, as h< is nnal>lc from ill health to call on every one. The money is now needed to build a Por? ter's Lodge and fence, w hich we will soot] commence. Hy reqnrst of JOHN' PF!P. 1 Committee .1. W. DARGAN, \ on E. C. GREEN, j Imprcw-ment. New Advertisements. THE LAND UK THE SUNDOWN, where thousands have made happy homes And where thousands more may inherit the lund that Uncle Sara offers FREE? Write as. We have uo land to sell. We are no railroad corporation. We will tell you the truth as we have multitudes of others. We will an? swer any number of questions. No earth? quakes here. Send us 25c for maps, postage. &c. DAKOTA INFORMATION BUREAU, ' P. 0. Box 955_Mitchell, D*k. Aikyocr retailer for the James Means' ?3 Shop. C&ntion ! Some dealers recommend Inferior good? Ju order to make a larder profit. This is the original $3 Shoe. Beware of imitations which ac? knowledge their own iuferiority by attempting to build upon the reputation of the original. None Genuine unless bearing this Stamp, JAMES (MEANS7 gs SHOE. I Made in Button, Congress and ^iLucv. Best Calf Skin, rjnex ; \ ?cello-1 in Durability, Comfort <& ,w '-sa Apjtearance. A postal caird *\ -gRk ?eat tous will bribgyouin i\cf formation how to Kct this \\ ?,I0e. ia State or >\ * Territory. 41 lincoln Stv Boston^iasa. Our celebrated factory produces a larger quantity of Shoes of this grade than any other factory In tho world. Thousands who wear them will tell you the reosonif yon ask them. JAMES MEANS? SHOE for Boys Is nnapproached In Durability. Foll lines of the above shoes for sale IN SUMTER BY B?LTMAN & BRO, Room to Rent* AROOM OVER OUR STORE, SUITA ble for an office or bed-room. Feb 17 BULTMAM & BRO. TORRENT. ONE FIVE ROOM HOUSE WITH ALL Necessary oat-boildings. House situ? ated OD Liberty Street, opposite the monu? ment. Apply to Dec. 21._WM. BOGIN. TO RENT. AFIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE, with all necessary out-buildings, all in complete repair. Price $10 per month. May ll_H. HARRY. TO RENT. LARGE DWELLING, comer Liberty and Harvio Streets, next door to the Baptist Church. Suitable for private Boarding House. Possession given January 1st. Apply to R. D. LEE. Nov. 30. _ Lots of Lots in Bishopv?i?e FOB SALE. BUSINESS SITES NEAR THE DEPOT. Building Lots io desirable situations. Apply to A. F. C0?SAR. Dec. 14 o_ A. B. STUCKEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, SUMTER, S. C. OFFICE IN. REAR ROOM OF BUILD ing occopied by Haynsworth & Cooper. Jan. 27. 6 JNO. T. GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at SUMTER, C. H., S. C. ^SS-Collectioo of claims a specialty. June 20. D. B. ANDERSON, Attorney at Law, SUMTER, S. C. Will practice in adjoining counties. Collecting made a specialty. TO My Friends -AND PATRONS. You WILL REMEMBER that last Spring I disposed of my entire stock of Fall and Winter Goods at Cost. Now t have AN ENTIRE NEW AND WELL SELECTED 3TOCK, complete in all depart? ments. It is almost useless to attempt to enumerate, but I will mention a few articles, such as LADIES9 AND MISSES' Cloaks, Wraps and Jerseys, -AND Children's Dresses, Infants' Cloaks, &c, &c. MY STOCK or GENTS'YOUTHS'ANO BOYS' CLOTHING IS LARGE AND VARIED, and marked with a view to a quick salo. I am sure I can satisfy any one who wishes A NICE HAT, EITHER SOPT OR STIFF. In other words, I would be pleased to have thc LADIES' AND ' GENTLEMEN to visit my store and inspect the goods for themselves. THE EARTHQUAKE bas had a tendency to shake prices down to BOTTOM FIGURES. Respectfully, ALTAMONT MOSES. October 0 TAX RETURNS FOR 1886-7. RETURNS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND POLLS wffl be received at tba following times ?nd places : Privateer, Tuesday, January 4th. Bloom Hill, in Manchester Towo ship, Wednesday, January 5tb. Wedgefield. Thursday, January 6th. Stateburg. Friduy, January 7th. Gordon's Mill, Friday, January 7tb. Mayesvil?e, Monday, January 10th. Magnolia, Tuesday, January 11th. Lynchburg, Wednesday, January 12th. Shiloh, Thursday, January 13th. Johnson's Store, Friday, January 14th. Scarborough's Store, Saturday, Jan? uary 15th. Reid's Mill, Monday, January 17tb. Bishop ville, Tuesday and Wednes? day, January 18th and 19th.. Mannville, Thursday, January 20th. Smithville, Friday, January 21st. Mechanicsville, Saturday January 22nd. Sanders* Depot, Wednesday, Janu? ary 19th. - _ . M. Sanders* former office, Thursday, January 20th. AND At the Auditor's office tn Somter on all other days from 1st of January to 2-?tb Feb* ru?ry, .inclusive. Parties making Returns by mail or by an? other person will please give foll first name of Tax-paver, and the Township the property is in. W. R. DELGAR, Nov. 30. Auditor Sumter County. ????jai AND LIKEWISE THE NEW DEAL. WE HAYE WHAT HAS LOS? BEEN WANTED, A NEW CONGRESSMAN FOR THE BLACK DISTRICT, And now we are happy. T^fOW ALL THOSE WBO ARE NOT Xi 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, THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD, and can do work that no other machine can do. I keep constantly on band a large stock of. these machines, which I will be pleased to have shown to 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. -1 also keej ? 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. WM. BOGIft, June 29_Main Street, Sumter, S. C. " CHAS. C. LESLIE, Wholesale and Retail Commission -DEADER IN Flslx, OysterSt GAME AND POULTRY. Stalls Nos. 1 and 2 Fish Market, Office Nos. 18 and 20 Market St., East of East Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignments of Country Produce are re* spectrally solicited. Poultry, eggs, &c. All orders fiHed with dispatch. Nov 23 v NI THE SUBSCRIBERS KEEP ON RAND a variety of sizes and styles of these articles, and are also prepared to order any specialties of these goods. AS LOW AS THEY CAN BS 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 OS HAND. H. HARBY & CO. Nov 30 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 G. W. C. BICE, D. D. S. Office over Bogin's New Store, ENTRANCE ON MAIN STREET, SUMTER. S. C. Office Hours.-9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5. Sept 8_ THIS PAPER The Great Farm, industrial and Stock Journal of the South, ONE YEAH FOP. $3. Sample copies of The Southern Cvliivaior wil be mailed FREE cn application to Jas. P. Harrison k Co., Drawer S, Atlanta, Ga FOR SALE. MILK COWS ALWAYS ON HAND II. R. THOMAS, Wedgefield. S C.