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Entered at the Pott Ofice at Sumter,, Cl?a*"Se*ond Wat Matter. EXAMINE YOXTB DATXS. I o- . W* nqwt caca of our subscribers to c -aita? tb? add reas OB a? paper, and partie tat,)j to observe the dal? upoa ft. Thia da shows tba ti DM ap to which the paper b t* m paid foe. Man j of oar subscribers wi um?s?* that the? bava paid ?a adraoct 0 t there art man j others who will disco* ta it the j have not. H7BW ADVTttT?8XM?lTT8. W. H. Epperson-Notice. Tba Misses Horst-Katies. B. Wi?bas-Cotton Seed. <X M j Horst-Paulie Notice. J. D^gg* Wilder- Book-keeping. - R. Solomons-Surgeon Dentist. R?leV>v'.3iran*a*^ Shop. C. ^Hujrai-Xotke toComtractott. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McFaddin hara bee quite sick for th- past week. Mist- ? attie'Pringle hat foae to Florida c a visit" to relatives. MraV-K. D, Les ia in Georgetown os a vi* to ber parents. 'J^f? ? Mr. ?. W. Bradford is considered dangei ons?y^^^^ , 3?-5L* ?fm^^i?^n^ *rip ?orthv Mr. Le Morris has rctavocd to Sumter. Ker Mr;?c6own. of-Gerard, West Tit s^nia,Ujoa-a: visit toi r. D. J. Winn. The Columbia IfrrWseys: Mr. James W Trtdewell is stow!j passing away. Mr. L? Kennedy earns ap front Charles toi jesterday moreiag for tbe parp?se of spend ?ng a few days io Sumter. 1 Mr. W. G. Kennedy, who has been quit aide for several week*, ts some better. Tbe-memy friends of Dr. D R McCallum who oas been sick for a couple of week*, wit he gbid to know that be is some better. Messt?. Keit De bonne and Lao renee Carani ttkg rapbed dmr congratulations to John T Oreen, Esq., os last Tuesday evening. Mr. J. N. Spaaov who has bats confined to his home for the last two weeks with ai attack of rheumatism is tome better. Mr. A. A. Solomons ba* jost returned from tbe North whare he has purchased a big ?tock cf Spring good*. tits Moses, of Montgomery, Abu, tb? daughter of the late Montefiore Moses, is on s visit to Miss Dolde Moise. We ere glad to report that Mr. W. F. Cook, who has been quite sick for a month, is op and oat again. Mr:*Ji M Mayhew, of Columbia, is in town ia interest of his firm, C. Mayhew * Son, Colombia. Rev. A. Mciver Fraser and family, of Lex? ington, Ky., arrived ia Sumter on last Sat ??day. Tbe members of Mr Fraser's Church hare given bia a vacation of several weeks, ?ott of which time be will spend in Sumter. His family, however will make a much longer ?tay here than he wilt. We see it stated that Dr. James H. Carlisle, of Wotford College, has accepted tbe invita? tion to deliver the-commencement address before tbe graduating class of the Sumter In? stitute next June. Gov. Richardson, bas, we are informed been invited to address the Alumni Association of tbe same institution. " 21 " Gor esteemed yoong friend, Mr. Eddie Green reached bis majority a few days ago. Re is now considered amanta lav. although in the eyes of the world he has been considered a man for tome time past and rightly so too. He was at home last week to celebrate his birth? day. The affable manners of our friend ba? made bim a great favorite on the road, and the boose for walch he travels has every rea? son to-be-pron? of bim. Equinox next Tuesday. This is St. Patrick's Day. A it*- flakes of snow fell in Sumter this morning. The law forbids the firing of woods after March 1st ?ad it should be strictly enforced. Tho attention of the citizens of the town is directed to the report opon the drainage of Turkey Creek, which it poblished hy the Coo adi ar information. We understand that there is a handsome old bachelor in town who doesn't mind telling the giris they are pretty. Tia? examination of the public fret school teachers of this Coooty wilt take place on the first and second of April. See notice tis*-bert relative to thc same. Tbe Church carnets io the Presbyterian Church have hara well shaken, and other accessary preparations are being made for the meefitg of Harmony Presbytery which will take place on the sixth ot uext mooth. Mr. W. M. Brown, the owner of the stolen m ult, which we noticed last week, came for itTjimrsdsy, ead carried th* thief to Sumter js? sad tb* sro]* home. Duke McFaddin wrns recognized bj Mr. Brow* as a former asap! oys*.- wmmmssswvw Reeord. A Clerical Xistake. Ia tb* published accounts recently of the Court proceedings, nader the charge or ob tsiaiag property ander false pretences, the masse of- Mr. G. S. Hodge, through s clerical mistake, appeared instead of that of Al wt 0. Hodge, of Clarendon Coooty. It gives os no little pleasure to nuke the correction. mi Worth Knowing. Toe finest lot of pounded rice that bas ever 'haem seen in Sumter County has recently hato pounded at Maj. W. F. DesCbamps' MiB, which is distanced only about four miles from Sumter. Maj. DesCbamps' Mill is ton hy water power and is thoroughly equipped ?or grinding aud pounding purposes. ... Hew Stock. The "old reliable" D. J. Winn's clothing fconse has 'received a foll stock of new goods tor the season, and friend Jim Chandler don't hearts ta to tay that ht thinks they ?re the nicest yet. He will be proud to show them. A Tine Ofice. Dr. Edward Solomons bas removed bis demtal office from bis residence, and now bas OB* of the most comfortably arranged offices in ?own .00 the second floor of Mr. A. A. Solomons' store. Attention is directed to jbif card. -am ? ? n-i Base Ball. The Colombia Record of March 16th says ; .The later-State Amateur Leagne is now an assured fact, clubs from Wilmington, Green? ville, Sumter and Columbia have formed tbe organization. A con Tea lion will be held at Samjar^t aa early; date hook Out. Mrstrt. J. Rytteoberg A Soot have been busy for some time rsceiviog new goods, and pefpooed having tometbisg to say to our readers about them this week, bat Mr Jake hat requested farther time. So look oat next 3r**5** _. _ - ?feriaos Accident. Mr. J. 9. Bradford s tittle daughter about roar years old came near being burnt to death weak before last, which wat only pr** 1 amatad hy th* omeJy pr?seme? ?f Mr, Brad? ferd. Her clothing caught fire in th? back sad WT? Im a bia**, when Mr. B. bearisg cries ] - Ssnfed Jett tba hoot* sad tor? her clothes 1 mt. Th* fir* had burnt through tba cloth?* ? ia*a*p^smythe ?ult om*restivtd t burn ! r?cb^ J??f wr*i?J??; ? Karried. On the loth instant, bj the Rev. W. A. Gregg, et the residence of the bride's father. Mr. W. K Cresswell, Mr. Thomas R. McCu tehan to Miss O- Verme! le Cross well. Onr accomplished yoong friend, John T. Green, Esq., and Miss Alice Mell wain, of Lancaster County wer? married oo last Tues? day evening. The following named gentle? men from this County were witnesses to the marriage contract of their friend; Dr. C. H. Green, Messrs. English S. DesCham ps, Eddie Coachman, Wiley McKain, Charlie Keels, McDonald Green and Willie Mell wain. Ber. B. C. Lampley, of Privateer, married a runaway couple, a Mr. Bradham and a Bliss Bodge on last Sunday morning. Death. Little Bessie Williams, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Williams, of Concord, died on last Tuesday morning. She was about five years old. _______ Beliaious. On last Sunday morning Rev. N W. Ed? mund* preached a very able and impressive sermon to a large and attentive congregation. Bev. A. Mciver Fraser, of Lexington, Ky., preached in the Presbyterian Church on last Sunday evening. His sermon was profound sod instructive. Harmony Presbytery. This body meets in Sumter, Wednesday evening, April 6th, at 8 o'clock, P. M. It ia composed of 26 ministers sod 46 Churches, having a membership of about 3,000, and covers ten Conn?es. Each Church is entitled to one ??legate. The Rev. W. J. McKay will preach the opening sermon. Its sessions are open to the public. There will probably be a sermon each night. The Chautauqua. The C. L. S. C. held its regular semi? monthly meeting at the Sumter Institute hall last Thursday evening, Mr. C. H. Moise being tbe Leader. The following very interesting program was carried ont : Boll call answered by quotations about Surs. Instrumental Solo-Miss Annie Carson. Lesson-French Literature. Instrumental Duet-Mrs. T. B. Fraser, Jr., rad Miss May Bossard. Errors ia English. Music oo violin, guitar and flute- Messrs. McIntosh, Mci twain, Dick and Walsh. fiasay on '?Chioese" Gordon-Prof. McIn? tosh. Music-Messrs. McIntosh, Mcllwain, Dick tnd Walsh. The next meeting will be held on the 24th, ind sa Essay on John Calvin, the great reformer, will he one of the features. ? Change. Mr. A. C. Durant bas sold ont hts interest in the Btshopville EnteryrUt to Mr. G. Edwin Stokes. Timely Notice. The Misses Hurst give timely notice in this issue that they will open a Primary School u their "Old Stand" on Liberty Street on the Eirst day of September next. ThT T. ?T A. The T. K. A. Society will bold its regular monthly meeting at the Eclectic College on this evening. The program is complete io svery respect and there is a treat io store for the audience. - jtfre. On Last Tuesday morning the kitchen on the premises of Mr. D. James Winn was acci? dentally destroyed by fire. It was insured. On the High Hoad to - Fame, Attorney-General Earles speech io the murder case of the State against Robt. L. Jones in ridgefield last week ts praised to the skies and it is pronounced as a forensic and masterly effort. Col. Earle is certainly on the high road to fame. Attorney-General Earle. With Attorney-General Earle and the peo pie of Edgefield, it was a case of love at first sight ; . his gentle demeanor, high bred air, resolute repose of manner, so indicative of great strength and reserve power, hu admi? rable bearing in the Court room, which pre? sented the most charming and perfect blend? ing of the Suav?er sa modo with the fori il cr m re, all combined to make a most favorable and indelible imoression upon our people. Edge?eU AdctrHter. -w-**-?a?i The Sapper of the S. L. I. The supper given by the officers of the Sum? ter Light Infantry on last Tuesday evening was a spread indeed. The hospitality of Company was a marked feature of the occa? sion, and the evening was made one of pleas? ure to all. After supper, Capt. W. R. Delgar, being the oldest ex-Captain o? the Company present, wat called upon for a speech, to which be re? sponded in graceful and fitting terms. Dr. D. J. Avid, the next oldest ex-Captain of the Company present, was called upon, and he responded to the call handsomely by payioga glowing tribute to the many noble qualities af the S. L. I. Dr. John S. Hoghsoa, the Surgeon of the Company, was next called apon and requested to give a toast to woman ; and lovely- woman was never better treated in ail of ber life before tbao she was treated on that occasion by Dr. Hugbson. The inimi? table Marion Sanders was next called upon and in bis own original way, he -kept the members of the Company and the invited guests laughing from the time be got op until be sat down. Mr. Shirley Hugbson, the ac? complished correspondent of the Nest and Courier, waa next called upon and the Press was given bim as the subject for bis toast. Io modest and graceful terms Mr. Hugbson paid bis respects not only to the Press but, also to the Sumter Light Infantry. Capt. H. Frank Wilson was next called upon and with burning eloquence be told bow be bad stood by the Military of the State io the halls of the Legislature at the last meeting of the General Assembly. The Lieutenants of the Company, R. A. Brand, A. C. Phelps and L. W. Dick, were called upon in turn and each of them responded to the call in modest and fitting terms. Mr. W. F. Rbame was next called upon, and be responded in easy sad unaffected language. Sergeant James L. Baynsworth was next called upon and be responded to the call io a soldierly manner. It is the desire of the S. L. Il to give a pic? ric at Lake Waccamaw about tbe first of May, md a committee of three, consisting of Lieut. Brand, Sergeant Haynsworth and Sergeant Carson, have been appointed for the purpose if taking steps looking toward this end. Tue Sumter Light Infantry bare unani? mously endorsed Dr. D. J. Auld for Lieut. Colonel of the Fourth Regiment, to which position they will do everything in their power to have him elected. The Wild Horses of the West. Thirty-three *'Texas Ponies" have arrived ?nd are now at Base Ball Park. An excel? lent opportunity to secure good horses for a mere tong will be presented at tbe sale on to? morrow. These horses are not the ordinary rexes "ponies," botare bred from half-breed lexaa mares and blooded Kentucky trotting ?allions. They are from 4 to 6 years old, 14to 15$ hands high. A ftes exhibition will be given by the ex ?rt cow-boys, Jim Bogan, "the cow-boy Sheriff of the Rio Grande," "d the Mexican >melia Martinez, at the Base Ball Ground, rbeir riding and lassoing: of boast st foil, (peed is something worth seeing. * ? w The Wednesday Club. On last evening the Wednesday Club met at Mrs. MikeU'r whose spacious parlor was i beautifully decorated with flowers. Sir j Richard Lovelace was the author selected for the evening's discussion. A well prepared sketch of the author's life was exquisitely read by Miss Cecile Moise, and selections from his poems were read by Miss Janie Mikelt sad Walter I. Harby, Esq. Several of the questions propounded at previous meet* ings were answered, and new questions hand? ed in. Miss Claude Girardeao, by request, recited "Elihu, the Sailor Boy,' a very touch? ing little poem. The Clab will meet on 31st March at tbe residence of Mrs. R. H. Moise. Owen Mere? dith is tbe author selected for the evening's discussion. --~mnw- 9 . i sa A Musical Feast. An entertainment of a rare character will be given at the Sumter Institute on this even* ing. Tbe corps of teachers of this flourishing Academy have left nothing undone in every department of effort, and this evening's enter? tainment tn music will be a grand success which will only add to the high reputation of this most excellent Institution of Learning. A Creature in White. Mr. Benjamin Bradford and Miss Emily Dargan were out driving on last Sunday afternoon, and ?hen they were about to pass a little church on tbe Jordan Road, a creature all in white came out of tbe church, and instantly stopped the boree. AU of a sudden this creature in white disappeared. Miss Dargan was very much frightened. So much so that she bad to go to bed on arriv? ing home on that evening. A good many say that the creature in white was a ghost. THE E3?TGHT8 OF HONOR. . THEIR PLANS AND METHODS. Tbe aim of true statesmanship and civiliza* tion, is to secure th? happiness of tbe people. Nothing contributes so much to that end as the certainty that our dependent family, after our death, will be beyond actual want. It bas been a problem heretofore, bow to secure such a competency, and this bas been true especially with that class who are unable by reason of their restricted income, to accumu? late sufficient to make a safe provision for their families. This problem bas be?o solved by the Knights of Hooor. Every moral citi? zen who is io good health may enter the order, and no matter bow limited bis resour? ces, may provide from one to two thousand dollars for bis family in case of bis death. Tbe Knights of Hooor is strictly a fraternal order and not a Life Insurance Company or Association. Tneir methods differ from old line Life Insurance as well as from so called Assessment Compaoies. Uniting in its plans and system all the features of such orders as tbe Macona, Odd Fellows, Knight of Pythias and the like, it has added a protective feature of a two or one thousand dollar benefit, which is paid on the death of every member in good standing-, to such members of his family or dependent, as be may have desig? nated by name, according to the laws of tbe order. While it is a secret society, the secret part only consists of some pass words and -?gus, to enable them to guard against impos? tors. No oath is administered to initiates ; only a promise upon honor is exacted to live the life of a good citizen. Neither is it a reli? gious or political society ; ??otb subjects are carefully kept out of the lodge room. Jew or Gentile, Catholic or Protestant are alike re? spected and made welcome. The most devoted churchman will find nothing in its composi? tion to offend the strictest loyalty to his creed ; it is also patterned after our own dem? ocratic institutions; every member bas a voice in its management, and is eligible to every office. Every member is compelled to belong to some subordinate lodge, and while bis presence at its meetings is desirable and most beneficial to himself and to the order, yet no law exists to compel bim to attend. Each lodge is entitled ^representation in the Grand Lodge of its State, and each Graod lx>dge has from two to more Representatives in the Supreme Lodge. In short, the reprepresentatives of tbe su? bordinate lodge form tbe Grand Lodge, and the representatives of the Grand Lodge con? stitute the Supreme Lodge. These various bodies make the laws of the order and shape its policy ; tbe machinery ts so nicely adjust? ed that the voice of every. member, through its representative, is potent in shaping whole? some and jun legislation. There is no preferred ctass, no close Board of Directors, nor any chance for peculation or rascality : tbe officers of he various lodges, subordinate, grand or supreme, are but tbe i ostro men ts to do the will of the members ; their duties are clearly defined and their powers, to called, strictly limited. No money can be expended except its pay? ment is voted by a majority of the members, and in the Supreme Lodge as well as the Grand Lodges it must first have been author? ized by a vote of tbese bodies, and each item must, receive the sanction of the Fioance Com? mittee. Tne Supreme Treasurer is under heavy bonds. Tbe money of the order must be and ts deposited to the credit of the Supreme Lodge io solvent banks, and can only be drawn on the joint order of tbe Supreme Re? porter and Treasurer, and tbe bank is required to make daily reports of receipts and dis? bursements to tbe Supreme Dictator, who is tbe president of the order. The Finance Committee bas tbe right at any time to ex? amine the books, and is compelled to do so at stated periods. Whenever a call is made upon members to contribute to tbe widow and orphans' fund, a full statement is made bow the money therefor collected bas been expended, and this is sent to every lodge and read out in opeo seasioa. The money to pay death benefits is contributed by the members to the Supreme Lodge. A contribution of a fraction over a cent raises a fund large enough ?o pay a benefit of Two Thousand dollars ; but tbese assessments are made in installments of one or two dollars at a time, io order to save expense, and an assessment of two dol? lars upon eaab member realizes enough to pay the death benefit to 140 deceased mem? bers. Wbatable bodied man is there in the land who is not able, by a payment of from one to two dollars a month, to secure to his family from one to two thousand dollars? The death benefits are paid to those entitled, in from fifteen to thirty days after the death is reported to the Supreme Lodge. Sumter Lodge No. 1077 K. of H. is located in our town. It was instituted May 20th, ! 1878 with 14 members, who were, Altamont Moses, J. S. Hughson, M. G. Rettenberg, Harry Ry nen berg, M. Furstenberg, F. F. Teicher, A. J. China, Isaac Sulshacher, H. Barby, W. R. Delgar, C. F. A. Bultman, J. D. Graham, D. James Winn and W. H. Ep? person. Altogether it has bad 114 members. It now has 87 active members. It has lost by' death 7 of its members, viz: Dr. S. H. San? ders, H. G. McLeod, A. W. Brown, J. W. Hawkins, W. H. Cuttino, R. M. Cain and M. Schwartz. On the death of each of these brothers $2,000 was paid to bis beneficiaries. According to our rules, the beneficiary must be a relative of tbe brother. $14,000, there-j fore have been received by members' families j here. Each Lodge ba? Trustees whose duty it is to see that the money ts paid to the right persoo. The money is paid promptly and within 60 days from the time the death is re? corded at the office of the Supreme Reporter. Two assessments are levied on tbe 1st day of each month payable oo or before the last day of the month ; so every member knows what be bas to pay and when to pay it. To per? sons between 18 and 45 years of age the rate is $1 per assessment ; between 45 and 50 it is I a little higher. Now, no one is admitted who is over 50. Tbe following have been the presiding offi? cers of this Lodge, and Bro. Hughson bas i been Grand Dictator of the State, viz : Alta? mont Moses, W. R. Delgar, M. G. Ryttenberg, W. H. Cuttino, John S. Hughson, J. T. Frierson, I sase Sulrbscher, S. M. Dinkins, M. Moise, W. F. Rbame, H. Ryttenberg, and P. P. Gaillard. Bro. Gaillard it our present Dictator, and H.C.Moses, Reporter, either of whom will cheerfully give any information relative to the order, itt origin, object, and mode of working. Bro. Moses will furnish all atottsary blanks and will be pleased to ?ll ont all applications, etc. ?RAMAGE OF SUMTER. Report of Civil Engineer Upon the Recent Survey of Turkey Creek. CITt ENGINEER'S OFFICE, CHARLESTON, S. C., March 7, 1887. Mr. W. M. Graham for the Intendant and Wardens, Sumter, S. C., DEAR SIB: I hare the honor to submit herewith a drainage map of the territory con? tiguous to aod profile of Turkey Creek, from Church Street to Dingle's Mill, comprising a distance of 5$ miles. This map shows the line of Turkey Creek with its deflections as determined by surrey, with the carved lines of five degree and two degree corvatnres to radii of 1146 and 2865 feet, being the pro? posed mode of straightening, shortening and improving the irregularities in the present lines and levels of the creek, by wbich ample fall with regular grad ?en ts can be adopted for securing a uniform flow of the stream; this will be particularly noticed by reference to the profile upon wbich is drawn a red line to show to what extent the great irregularity of the bottom of the creek prevented the free passage of water and what is to be removed in form of excava? tion to reduce the bed to a properly graded line which will gire a free and rapid flow at any depth of current. Between Stations 0 and 50, the bed of the drainage channel will be lowered from 7 to 8 feet, to the very great advantage for the speedy relief and drainage of that part of tbe town and the adjacent ter? ritory lying North, East and West of it. The map also shows the plan of the town, trans? cribed from an old map kindly furnished me by the Clerk of the Corporation. The red circumferences are traced with radii of ?, and I miles from the Court Boase Square as the center, the outer circumference representing the limit of the corporation, within wbich I have by strong red lines indi? cated the location of your drainage and sew? erage works, between which, and in the streets perpendicular thereto, the smaller drains and sewers will be placed with incli? nation from the middle of blocks, and with sufficient fall, affording a rapid discharge into the mains as indicated by tbe aforesaid strong red lines. All tbe main und sob-main lines of drains and sewers will be of the re? quired sises for the combined system, and have gradients with sufficient fall to make them self-cleaning from the quantity of water used for domestic and other purposes. Every rain, in place of washing the deleterious mat? ter from street surfaces, gutter?, yards, Ac, into places where it becomes harmful, will, on the contrary act as the best of scavengers, removing all such matter to remote points from your homes, where it will be perfectly harmless, and where it can be used, after a very simple treatment, to the great benefit of your farming interests. The red circles mark the positions of automatic flushing tanks, wbich may be introduced in the system as soon as your clever administration shall de? cide to secure so great a boon, which { know it so earnestly desires to provide for the health, comfort and happiness of your highly enlightened people, and for the protection of their homet, the ornamentation of their beau? tiful gardens sod yoor public parks-Waler Works. The great difference of level between the surface of tbe town and its main drainage outlet, Turkey Creek, renders it perfectly practicable to place tbe subterranean drains so low, as to effectively and completely re? move the moisture from the deepest cellars and pits : such a system will actually lower your drainage plane 10 feet, or in other words, raise tbe level of the town within its corpo? rate limits at least 10 feet higher. There is no better illustration of this influence of deep drainage to be found than in the City of Charleston, where the Tidal Drains built in 1856, under the recommendation of the Com? mittee on Drainage, composed of Dr. Wm. T. Wragg, Prof. Wm. Hume, and Mr. Jas. M. Ea son, furnish the best evidence1 bearing on this point; wben it was found by meas? urement upon the completion of the drains, that the surface water in all the yard wells, wbich stood at 3 to 4 feat below the level of the ground, was reduced to a depth of 12 to 15 feet below that level. I mention this fact to show the result of deep drainage, and the consequence attending it, as you see, of low? ering the plane of constant saturation 10 feet; which as a matter nf course, makes the ground relatively 10 feet higher than it was i-efore the reduction of tbe water plane was effected. The same results are to be found in the drainage and reclamation of low lands in Europe and America; where as now prac? ticed on the Florida Peninsula, in the North? western and Western States, and on the Pa? cific coast, lands which were covered with water, submerged many feet, are now raised many feet above the influence of the heaviest rainfall or inundation from otber causes, all showing the beaefits of deep and proper drainage The excavation for the upper portion of the Creek from Station 0 to 30, three thousand feet long by a cross sect ion of 3 x 4 feet, can be used for the filliog np of low lots, raising and grading sidewalks and streets of tbe town, a great need in all towns and cities, and sup? plying the material in a sanitary point of view, nest soited for such purposes. Tbe ex? cavation from the middle portion of the creek to the lower end, i. e.: from Station 110 to 250, 14,000 feet in length, by a cross section of 3x5 feet, may be used for filliog and repairing roads and toe surface near tbe crests of the banks in order to regufate the slopes and graduate the surface flow from tbe laud on either side of the same. The quantities to be taken out of tbe bed of the present creek to establish gradients as shown by red lines,, will be 6,610 cubic yards, which can be tfsed as before explained, or sold aa a building sand at a price per cubic yard equal to tbe cost paid per cubic yard for the excavation and removal of the same. The quantities to be taken out in straightening, shortening and forming the new channel as shown by the red straight and curved lines, will be 12,637 cubic yards, a large increase over the quantity and cost of grading the old irregular bed of creek ; but a mere inspection of the map and com? parison of the very irregular and sinuous trace of the old line of the creek so much re? tarding the flow, will satisfy yon of the pro? posed improvement of location of channel line. If on account of the cost the whole work cannot now be done, it would be well to do only a part of the plan wbich will be permanent and successful, than co resort to any "makeshift'' method, wbicb can only give temporary relief, and in the end be a failure and worthless expenditure. As to the mode of doing the contemplated work, whether by tbe contract or day work system, this is a matter which merits some thought and consideration. I prefer the con? tract mode, believing that it will result io a more rapid and satisfactory execution ; but, should you be able to secure convict labor, it may be more economical to do so ; provi? ded, you can secure the services of a good foreman, who has bad some experience in doing such work, and who would understand the ute of the grade-pegs placed for bis gui? dance. Mr. Sudlow who is now engaged tn doing the work of building the trestle for Messrs. Moses k Harby, may perhaps under? take the work for you. My son will call i upon you, aod make any explanation of the papers sent, and render you such assistance as you may need in gelling an estimate of Mr S. or any other party. In regard to the construction of drainage and sewerage works, I beg to say further, that it can be satisfactorily demonstrated, in the event of the construction of such works, be? sides being so important as a sanitary meas? ure, reducing the death rate to 7 or 8 in 1000, the sewerage would be a source of revenue; paying a large interest on the mohey expend? ed for the construction : it can be collected in tanks several miles brlow the town on Tur? key Creek, where it cao be treated by chemi? cal means, deodorized, disinfected and pre? cipitated, and then utilized for irrigation and distribution over the farms the location and character of the soil be?og so well adapted for its application, lue processes are well understood, and the mode and appliances economical, as practiced in "Sewage Utiliza? tion" in Europeand in America; such works io the State of Michigan, particularly at Pullman City, bava, been very successful in every way, and have met the highest endorse? ments of the best authorities and practice on Sanitary Science and "Sewage Disposal." I remain your Obedient Servant, LOUIS J. BARBOT, C C. E. Register by all Means' Tbe Registration Booka of tbe town of Sumter have been opened ever since Saturday. So far only about 110 persona have register? ed. Voters don't forget to register by all meaos! The municipal election will take place on the 12th of April. ---iaa-** Only a Dime. Tb? passer by wbo admires tb? beautiful display of glassware in Scaffe's window will be surprised to know that 10 cents will pay for a choice of the pieces. The Weather? 6 A, M. March 10-49 March 11-47 March ?2-36 March 13-42 March 14-49 March 15-31 March 16-44 12 K. 6 P.M. 63 64 Clear. 61 57 Clear. 52 59 Clear. 72 68 Clear. 55 51 Clear. 55 58 Clear. 62 58 Clear. Manville Dots* MANVILLE, S. C., March 14, 1887. Mr. Editor.: I have beeo so busy for some time that I could not find time to give you any items from our neighborhood but as I have a little rest now I will venture to send you a few. We are all well in this commun? ity I believe, and are up and goiog from early morn until late in the evening, preparing to plant. Most of my neighbors are ready to plant corn, but very few have commenced yet. We all deeply sympathize with our friend, and neighbor, Mr. M erick Reid, who buried his eldest daughter but a short time since. Miss Reid was a young lady that possessed a very loveable character and one that exempli? fied the life of a devoted Christian all through ber life and also in her death. Just before the Us t breath left ber she said to her mother, 11 am almost home where there will be no more earthquakes," Rev. D. C. Hardin has just returned from St. Stephens S. C., where he spent a very pleasant week with the brethren of the St. Stephens Church. The Baptist cause seems to be prospering there under the pastorate of Rev. Hugh F. Oliver. ATKR. Corbett's Mill Items. IOKIA, S. C. March 15, 1887. Mr. Editor: We now have a Postoffice es? tablished at Corbett's Mill with Mr. J. W. Smith as Post Master. Mail leaves here for Camden at seven o'clock, A.M. on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and arrives here on the same days at seven o'clock P. M. We are busily engaged in planting corn. We are making another effort to make a good crop this year, and hope to be out of debt by next year. While Mrs. Dr. Britton and her mother, Mrs. Smith, were on their way to Col. Peebles' on last. Sunday, the horse stumbled and fell down, and Mrs. Smith fell out between tbe wheel and shaft. Mrs. Smith's foot was caught in the wheel and before she could get it out, the horse got up and walked ten or fifteen steps before it conld be stopped. Mrs. Smith's leg was brokeo jost below tbe knee, and is tbe same one that was broken about a year ago. Mrs. Smith is about seventy fire years old. The Doctor thinks she will get over tbis. Mr E. F. McCuteben who bad bis resi? dence destroyed by fire sometime ago is now building a new one. Delinquent taxpayers bave had a visit from the Treasurer's Deputy lately. Most of tbe folks ap here got their receipts this pop. Mr. W F. Davis bas been Bick but is some better now. Mr. J. W. Smith's little boy is very sick and is not expected to live. J. F. M. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and can? notbe sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in tan?. ROYAL BAK? ING POWDER CO., 106 Wall-si., N Y. ELys CATARRH Cream Bal Gives Relief at once and Cures COLD in HEAD, CATARRH? 2A77S7ZR. Not a Liquid.\ Snuff or Powder Free from Injuri ons Drugs and of \ \fenxive odors. HA?*FEVER A particle of the Balm is applied into each nostril, is agreeable to use and is quickly ab? sorbed, effectually cleansing the nasa! passa? ges of catarrbal rims, causing healthy secre? tions. It allays pain and inflammation, protects tbe membranal linings of the head from addi? tional colds, completely heals the sores and restores the sense of taste and smell Bene? ficial results are realized by a few appicutions. A Thorough Treatment trill Cure. Price 50 cents at druggist ; by mail, regis? tered, 60 cents Circulars sent free. ELY BROTHERS, Druggists, Jan. 13 Owego, N. Y. COULDN'T HE AK IT T HUNDES. An interesting letter from Mr. John W. Weeks, superintendent of DeKalb Pauper Home : From a feeling of gratitude sud a desire to benefit others, 1 voluntarily make tu is state? ment. I have great reason to be thankful that I ever heard of B. B B., as I know what a blessing it has been to me. I have suffered with Bronchial Catarrh fora number of j ears. Six months ago I was taken with severe pain in right ear, which in a few days began lo discharge matter, with terrible and almost unbearable palpitation and all sorts of noises in my bead, lo ten days after the commence? ment of discharge and pain in my ear I began to grow deaf and in six weeks I was so deaf that I could not bear thunder. 1 was then compelled to use conversation tube, and it was often that I could not hear with the tube. J then commenced taking B. B. B., and the running of my ear ceased run? ning in fire weeks, and can now hear without the tube. My general health has improved, palpitation ceased, and feel like a new neing, and appreciate the benefit I have received from B.B.Bi [made io Atlanta, Ga.] with gratitude to God and thankfulness to the proprietors for j sud) a medicine. I cheerfully recommend ?t to all ?ho are afflicted with deafness and catarrh. Fry it; persevere in its use and you will be convinced of its value. JOHN W WEEKS. Superintendent DeKalh Pauper Home. Decatur, Ga., May ?, 1886. BRIGHT'S DISEASE. I have been a sufferer from Kidney and Bladder troubles fi>r several years. I have lately had what is termed Bright's Disease, and ha?e had considerable swelling of my legs and shortness of breath. The urea has poisoned my blood also. I secured and am using B.B.B., Botanic Blood Balm, and find it acts powerfully and very quickly, and I am delighted with ttsetfeets. 1 had previously used a large quantity of various advertised remedies, and several eminent physicians also waited on me, hut B.B.B stands at the top. JOHN ll. MARTIN. Rock Cre?k, Ala., May 4, 1886. All who desire full information about the j cause and cure of Blood Poi<ons, Scrofula and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores, Rheumatism, Kidney complaints, Catarrh, etc., can secure by mail free, a copy of our 32-page Illustrated Book of Wonders, filled with the most wonderful and startling proof ever before known. Address BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga., ATTENTION FARMERS! 200 Tons Fertilizers in Store and for Sale. I have OD hand m wry Warehouse at the Depot io Sumter SEVENTY (70) TONS SOLUBLE GUANO. FORTY (40) TONS ACTE> PHOSPHATE. TWENTY (20) TONS DISSOLVED BONE. TWENTY (20) TONS COTTON SEED MEAL. TEN (10) TONS ASH KLEMENT. TWENTY (20) TONS KAINIT. These Fertillizers I will Sell vO the Farmers of Sumter and adjoining Counties on terms that trill make it to their interest to see me before purchasing elsewhere. I handle oolj the best Standard Fertilizers manufactured bj tbe Stono Phosphate Co., of Charleston, S. C. Jan. 13. ROBERT WITHEBSPOO?T. Office st A. White'?. NOTICE. Sometimes we are so busy we don't have time to advertise. Last week we received a car load of mules and neglected to advertise them, but still they went We suppose the mules advertised themselves. Now PLEASE NOTE that we will receive on February 21st or 22d (Wash? ington's birthday) a car load of Kentucky horses, all well broke and several good saddlers. Also, TO ARRIVE about March 1st, one car load Kentucky broke mules. Everybody come around and see them. No trouble to show stock. SCHOOL BOOKS AT J. A. SCHWERINS. SCHOOL BOOKS AT J. A. SCHWERIN'S. School and other Books AT J. A. SCHWERIN'S. NEW YORK PRICES. Opposite Court House, Main Street, Jao. 13. TUA DE MAR ^ REGISTERED. 1629 Arch Street, Ptillad'a, Pa. A WELL TRIED TREATMENT For Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Hay Fever, Headache, Debility, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and all Chronic and Nervous Disorders. 'The Compound Oxygen Treatment/ Dre. Starkey ? Palen, No. 1529 Arch Street, Phil? adelphia, bare been using for the last sixteen years, isa scientific adjustment of the elements of Oxygen and Nitrogen magnetized, and the coracottod is so condensed and'made portable thawfcle sent all over the world. Dts. STARKEY a PALIN hare the liberty to refer to the following named well-known persons who bare tried their Treatment: How. WILLIAM D. KELLEY, Member of Congress. Philadelphia. Riv. VICTOR L. CONRAD, Editor Lutheran Observer, Philadelphia. Rsv. CHAS. W. GUSHING, D. D-, Rochester, N. V. HON. WILLIAM PENN NIXON, Editor Inter Ocean, Chicago, HI. RET. A. W. MOORE, Editor The Centenary, Lancaster, S. C. W. H. WORTHINGTON, Editor New Sooth, Birmingham, Ala. JUDGE H. P. VROOMAN, Qaeneruo, Kan. MRS. MARY A. LIVERMORE, Melrose, Massachusetts. JODGRR. S. VOORHEES, New York City. MR. F. C. KNIGHT, Philadelphia. MR. FRANK SIDDALL, Merchant, Philadelphia. HON. W. W. SCHUYLER, Easton, Pa. EDWARD L. WILSON, 833 Broadway, N. Y., Ed. Phil. Photo'er. FIDELIA M. LYON, Waimea. Hawaii, Sandwich Islands. ALEXANDER RITCHIE, Inverness. Scotland. MRS. MANUAL V. ORTEGA, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. MRS. EMMA COOPER, Uti Ha, Spanish Honduras, Central America. J. COBB. U. S. Vice Consul, Casa? blanca, Morocco. M. V. ASHBROOK, Red Bluff", Cal. ERNEST TURNER, Nottingham, England. JACOB WARD, Bowral, New Sooth Wales. And i ho us*.nda of others io every part of the United Slates. 1 Compound Oxygen-its Mode of Action and ! Remits,' is the title of a new brochure of two j hundred pages, published by Ors. Starkey k ? Palen, which gires to all inquirers full infor- | mai ion as to this remarkable curative agent j and a record of eevera] hundred surprising ? cures in a wide range of chronic cases-many j of them after being abandoned to die by other j physicians. Also '"Compound Oxygen, its \ Origin and Development," an interesting hook of one hundred pages. Bothoreither! will be mailed free to any address on appli- j cation. Read the brochure ! Address Drs. STARKEY* PALEN. 1529 Arch Street, Philadelphia., Pa. | TO ARRIVE To-night, February 3, Two Car Loads -OF WELL BROKE KENTUCKY MULES. ALSO ON HAND A fine assort ment of Budgies and Carriages, and Uld Hickory Wnjrone. \Vr. M. GRAHAM. Sumter. S. C.. Keb. 24. 1837. _ BEES AND HONEY" J. P. H. BROWN, AUGUSTA, GA. MANUFACTURER OF HIVES, SEC tions, Foundation and Bee-keepers' Supplies. Also Breeder of Italian Bees and Queens. He manufactures the best PORTABLE ; FRUIT DRYER. Send for catalogue. March 3 _____ NOTICE. ALL PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT j Lumber must not be taken from our j Mill without same being delivered by Mr. T. I D. Du Bose. | A. S. k Wi A. BROWN. ! TO My Friends -AND PATRONS. -o You WILL REMEMBER that last Spring I disposed of my ea ti re stock of Fail and Winter Goods at Cost. Now I hare AN ENTIRE NEW AND WELL SELECTED STOCK, complete in all depart? ments. It is almost useless to attempt to enomet ate, hat I will mention a few articles, each as LADIES5 AND MISSES' Cloaks, Wraps and. Jerseys, -AND Children's Dresses, Infants' Cloaks, MY STOCK OF GENTS'YOUTHS'AND BOYS' CLOTHING IS LARGE AND VARIED, and marked with a view to a quick sale. I am sore I caa satisfy any ons who wishes A NICE HAT, EITHER SOFT OR STIFF. Io other words, I would be pleased to have the LADIES AND GENTLEMEN to visit my store and inspect thc goods for themselves. - TUE EARTHQUAKE has had a tendency to shake prices down to BOTTOM FIG CRES. Respectfully, ALTAMONT MOSES. October 5 NOTICE ! FARMERS!! I am prepared to sell the fol? lowing brands of Guano LOW DOWN FOR CASH or on approved papers : COTTON SEED MEAL, KAIN IT, ACID, AMMON?ATED GUANO, any brand desired. Call on me before making arrangements for advances or guano's for the coming season. B. J. BARNETT, Jan 13. Main Street in the Bend. j and "Whlekey Ha*- j lt? cured at home with j out pain. Boole of par? ticular* ?ont F KEB. _H- M.WOOI.LEY. M.r*. Allant*, H?. Office *>'!-* Whitebait BU AND LIKEWISE THE NEW DEAL. WE HATE WHAT HAS LONG BECK WANTfc?r A JEW COX GR ESSMAX FOR THE BLACK Df?TRICT,. As? DOW we ?re ba'^py. VfOW ALL Tfrtt?aL WHO ARK ?UT Xl B A PW, and vlM like to become ?cr, bare oolj tu ca? at WM. BAIN'S, and bur one of the NEW HK?H ARM VERTICAL FEED Davis Sewing Machines. THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD, and eau do work that no other machine can do. I keep constant'? on band a large stock of these ranchings, which I wilt be pleased ta have shown to ??y who maj call, or I will send a machine io any part of the country. I guarantee to teach all those wno may buy, or no sale. -I also kee? - The Household, which is THE FINEST UNDERFEED MA? CHINE MADE, and is ooly excelled by Urn Davis. I take second-hand machines in part pay? ment, and will dispose of same for little or nothing. . WOT. BOGIff, June 29 Main Street, Sumter,, S. ?*. CHAS. C. LESLIE, Wholesale and Retail Commission -DEALEE IB Fisli, Oysters, GAME AND POULTRY* Stalls Nos. 1 and 2 Fish Market, Office Nos. 1 8 and 20 Market St., East cf East Bay, CHARLESTON S. C. Consignments of Country Produce are re? spectfully solicited. Poultry, eggs, Ac. AU orders filled with dispatch. Nov 23 r -&c, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS KEEP ON BAND 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 BE DELIVERED from any markst. 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 conaumsrs. The usual assortment of Dressed Lumber and Laths OS HAXD. H. HARK A 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 6. W. C. SICK, D. D. S. Office over Begin's New Store, EXTRAlfCE 05 MAI* STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours.-9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5. Sept 8_ LL SPENCER, S urveyor. 0 Laying off and Dividing Land* RE SURVEYS OP OLD SURVEYS A SPECIALTY. Address MAYESVILLE, S. C. Jan 'JO. o_ 1887. m YORK WHEY BEAU ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. 8REATES? ANO CHEAPEST FAMILY JOURNAL In the United States. ALWAYS BRIGHT AND RELIABLE. Every Number an Epitome of the News of tbs World. THE FOREIGN DEPARTMENT Is Unequalled. Latest and Most Accnrats Cable Specials by the COlOCSaCXJUi CABLES. FULLEST TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS OF ALL CURRENT EVENTS. SPECIAL FEATURES. Practical Farming; articles on Science, Art, Literature, the Drama, Music, Reli? gion, Fashions and Chess. INFORMATION ON ALL SUBJECTS. Address JAMES GORDON BENNETT, New York Herald, New York City. THIS F APER The Great Farm, Industrial and Stock Journal of the South, ONE YEAR FOR $a Sample copies of The Southern Cultivator wil be mailed FREE on application to Ja?. P. Harrison & Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta. Ga FLORAL GUIDE ?Tor 1887 Kow ready, cfwrtnins ? C?lorH pl?te?. hwnd:ed? of ?T 1 mirations, and nearly 9M 1-aces-3i pertaining to Oar. nenin* anti Mower Culture, and over *^containingai ninitrated List of nearly all the 1X0WEES aad TTCOE ? AXLES crown, with directions how to fr^joem. where th* ?wt ?Eh.DS Pl^WT^?"* BTLBH can be procured, w?fh prices of encu. Thia boot mailed free on receipt of 10 cent?, ?nd the ?0 cent* ?nay be de? ducted from the first order ient us. Ewry one Inter? ested in a sanlei!, or who desires pood, fresh aefds, should have this work. We refer to the million* wh<? have used our seeds. Btrv only Vick's Seed* at Head? quarter*. JAMS* KECK* W?FtVMAN, Kocheatcrj >\ Y?