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ppigMDt^, A????. Srl ^ Entered at the Post O?ce at S?mter^S. .0: ? flw Second Class Matter. - jgySmTre yotjb dates. . ^- ? >: .-? ??.-;?>>-" o - ffe;??i?t ea?'of oar ?cb^cr?bers to ex imiaejhe address on his paper, and partice tei^ to observe the date upon it. This date ; :^3bo?S?tbe time no to which the paper has ? - ; be^jjiid for. Many of our subscribers will '^Diseertbat they have paid in advance: o : t there are many others who will discover t?-U they have not. Personal. - -V ?' -'" -? '-' Mri':C?ifton Blo?cini^s quite sick with ?n fiaEHnatory rbeamatiani. Mrs. We. ^ Dicksonof AshevilleN. C-, is . on ^ visit to ser p*ceuts*tPrpT?deoce Bfw?'Corai?e Gayer, who has been on a visit to.tbe^f?imiiy-of Col. ti. If. Wallace, left Snmtpr orr?ast Monday erecuis for Charles ton* ??r^??xt-:'* M c? WHHe ?ovrman leaves for Ind?in Ter ^ -He has accepted posi tion as Commiseary of tbe ?, S. troops-out there.-. He bas a best wishes for success in ' A-'-.-; tS*-wr business. Mis? Emma Corbelt, who now lives in Co lumb?^-wit b her bro&er, ?>r. L. George Cor bett, has been on a. visit to Sumter for several days: past. She returned on yesterday morn 4ng:accc?-j*nieo^-E hex . sister, Miss See, wbo baa gone to Columbi* on a short visit. Messrs. Wr SP: Rhaa?y of Sumter, J; R. Phillips, of Providence, and Joel S. Branson, - of Ktagstree, left ?umter on last Monday morning for Spartanborg as delegates to the Grand Lodge of 43ood: Templars. Mr. Ern est Rhainewrat to tM same as a visitor. -~Ve^ were" pleased to received a visit a few daya*gOL.ftoor3Iri^ Prank A.Gilbert, former merlj o?Somier,, but now of Yorkville. The occasios of bis visit to Sumter was the placing of a-?aonement ove? tbe grare bf his mother in the Somter Cemetery. Mr. Bamett is bavieg the up-stairs of his " Store re-frtted and the front room is - to be ; occupied as a basher shop. The Sumter Library Association will hold their regolar monthly meeting at the Library Booms on Tuesday, 3d Mayv at 6 o'clock P. M. T. C. Scaffe is now removing bis stock of goods to his new Store on tbe other side of j ?b?etitet nearly opposite his present stand, next door to E. Stehle's. In digging a well at the brick-yard near town iast week a bed of sea shells of considerable tb?ckn?sa was s?rnck at about twenty. feet deep" * r~ ~ ' ?We wereiofortned by Maj. Dargan, tbe ef? ctent secretary and treasurer of the Sumter Cemetery , Association, that an order has been ?iven for a new fence around the Cemetery. -Those who have, not responded to tbe call |. recent ly issued are desired to do so. CapL Bsownueld showed as recently a let of shells, teeth, and peculiar looking rocks taken from a'well abo ut 75 feet deep that be has lately had soak at bis lace at CatchalL The \ ? specimens he had were sent by him to Prof* Woodrow, of Columbia for examination. ' The pupils of tbe . K. A. Literary Socie ^T'.of theElectic College will have an address ' from tbe Rev. J. O. Wilson, of Trinity Church Charleston, on tbe evening of June 6, as part of the dosing exercises of their school. Those favored with invitations, may consider tbem selves scre;ot a literary feast. Death. jUs). Dick Weeks, of the Fulton neighbor hood in Clarendon County, died quite snd denly yesterday, while .at his usual busi ness on bis farm. Mr. Weeks was so old and well known citizen of Clarendon. Quite a Success. The aim? reading held last Friday night, at tbe residence of Mr. Jno. B. Carr, was quite a success. A large crowd was present, and tbe evenings entertainment passed off most uitly. Penny Beading. - On ?ext Friday evening there will be a Tenu y Reading at the residence of .Rev. John ?Kersba w. A most elaborate programme .has been prepared for "be same and tbc exercises of; tbe <6*ecuog. will be of a most interesting -^?Seat?rtai nibg "character. The Weather. 6 a. . 5"2 m. e r. . Apr??O??3 72 70 Partly elear. Aprilll?54 74 64 Clear. April 22?58 IS 71 Cloudy. April 23?66 77. 70 Cloudy. April 24?68 1 70 Clear. April 25?65 67 54 dear. April 68 64 Clear. The German Club. In honor of Jno. T. Oreen, Esq., and his -bride, the members of tbe German Club gave -a dance at their Club Room en last Friday -evening. Everything conspired on this occa sion to make this German one of the pleasant -est that has bees given- in Sumter-for sometime. By -half-past nine. o'clock exery seat in tbe room xe occupied, and theseeoe presented was not only interesting but inspiring. The charming spring dresses of * he* ladies and tbe pretty little buttonhole bouquets on the gen* tlemeo'a coate reminded all of the return of .Spring, and of the time "when yoong men's fancies turn to thoughts of love/' The occasion was graced by the presence of abe Visses Ellerbe, of Oamdeo, and Miss Janie ^Sanders, of Rafting Creek, and also, by sev ?xsl visiting gentlemen friends. "Trial By Jury." Tbk chiami cg little Operetta was rendered on (last ?*ere?ay evening to a large and cul airated ao&eoce 4 and tbe admirable man ner in which it was presented completely took the hearts of all present by .storm. Tbe be eritcbing liuie plaiotin!, the dignified Judge, the excellent defendant, the admirable coun sel, tbe lovely bridesmaides, the good jury <with their inimitable foreman and the typi -cal usher have been complimented right and left. The ?sat blush of operatic success now ^gracefully graces tbe reputation won on last Thursday evening by our Operatic Troupe, MXtdit is the expressed desire of this commun ity (hat they wi?l organize upon a perma nent basis in order that Sumter will -not -be dependent upon traveling troupes for operatic entertainments. The tableaux, which were exhib? ted before **Xrial By Jury'* was rendered, were very tench* admired, and the exquisite taste in which- they were gotten up has been very , favorably commented upon. Turkey Creek Canal. The work on the Canal is progressing rap idly and eatxsmctorily, and Gen Moise thinks that with two week's continuous good weath er it can be completed. He hasat this time %13 hands at work all along the line. On the 22nd Engineer Barbot, in bit weekly report to Council stated that 3,875 cubic yards?ai>out 1? miles distance?had been excavated. Of this distance, only about three fourths had yet been cut to the proper depth, tie balance to be yet done. He jays: "The work is being done to .my sat isfaction, and in places where the grading has I been done proper Ir the wster is Sowing rap Bey. J. Ii. Bartlett. It was with sorrow that oar citizens learned on last Sunday of the death of Rev. J. L. Bartlett, which occurred about 9 o'clock on that morning, at his borne in this town. Mr. Bartlett was born in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, in 1809, and was 78 years old at the time of his death. He came South in 1835 and par sued a course of study at the Theological Sem inary in Columbia. In 183? be married Miss Agnes P. White, daughter of tbe late Leonard White, of thi3 County, and has lived in this place mv?i of the time since. For several years previous tjand up to the breaking out o? the war, Mr. Bartlett was pastor of a Church in Washington City. But he did not give np his home in Sum ter, and his family remained here. At tbe breaking out of tbe war be gave up his pastorate and returned home. He was pastor of Concord Church for thirteen years since tbe war, and has continued to preach when bis health permitted, up to a few years ago. His health has been declining for sev. eral years past, but though feeble in body, his intellectual faculties remained unimpaired, and bis keen interest in civil and religious matters unabated to the end. . Mr. Bartlett is survived by bis wife, with whom he would bave celebrated bis golden wedding next .October had they both lived until then, and also by five children, two sons and three daughters. Th? fanerai took place at tbe Presbyterian Church on Monday afternoon," and was largely attended by atl classes of ocr citizens. Tbe pastor of tbe Church was assisted by the pastors of the Methodist and Baptist Charches in town, and also by Rev. Mr. McDowell, from Manning. ' We bave obtained from Mr. Edmonds the manuscript of his remarks opon tbe occasion, as follows : "My father, my father, tbe chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof,"?II Kings, 2, 12. Such was the exclamation of Elieba when Elijah was parted from him and carried to Heaven in a whirlwind. And such may well be our exclamation in view of tbe separation from us of that venerable servant of God, whose presence has been so long with us and whose influence for good we have so long en joyed. It is true that be was not taken from earth as Elijah was, without tasting death, but it is also true that his soul was taken to Heaven by a convoy of angels jus: as assur edly as was Elijah's, and that his body, in its glorified state, shall also be taken there, and, in reunion with his glorified spirit, shall en joy through all eternity tbe companionship of tbe blessed. It was tbe earnest wish and prayer of Elisha, not to prevent the departure of his friend, which he knew to bein accord ance with the purposes of God, but that bis mantle and a double portion of'his spirit might fall apon himself. And so it should be oar wish and prayer not to repine at the sep aration of this prophet of God from as, which we know bas happened in accordance with the will of the Master, or that he should be restored to us, but that bis mantle and a dou ble portion of bis spirit may fall upon our selves. This is not tbe time- or tbe place to under take to portray the life and the character of oar departed friend and brother. Kor indeed ? would such a portrayal m words, at any time or place, suffice to present a fuller or more vivid pletore than that which bis own life among as already holds op to view. But it suits the occasion to hold up that picture for a few moments and tc contem plate some of its most salient points : 1. Then we see i? it the ardent and uncom- ; promising patriot. One who loved his coun try, and especially the South of his adoption, with more than tbe love of woman. One who sacrificed mach for her in tbe day of her agony and was willing to sacrifice more ; yea, his all, ifit could have availed for .her weal. 2. We see in it the good citizen in the time of peace. One who was always ready, by word or deed, to preserve the order and to promote the well-being of society at large and especially that of the community in which he lived. 3. We stop to contemplate in this picture tbe genial companion, one whose sunny dispo sition shed a cheerful light and vigor on all who bad the happiness to be brought under its influence. a his presence the aged felt young and the young felt more freshly tbe buoyancy of youth. He found every picture to nave a bright side and every cloud a silver lining. And the cheerful rays that shot forth from his sunn? heart reached to all tbe fatare, tinging all with a soft and mellow glow. 4. We contemplate in this picture the kind friend. One who looked not only on the thi ngs of bis own, bnt also on those of others. He was al ways ready to lend a helping hand to the sorrowful and djstresssed and to con gratulate and cheer to farther success, those who were in tbe way of prosperity, weeping with those who wept and rejoicing with those who rejoiced. 5. We look tenderly and delicately on a phase of this picture which the sanctity of domestic life veils io a measure from all eyes but tbose whose privilege it is to dwell within its sacred precincts. Here we see tbe faithful and loving husband, like Isaac, tbe Scriptural type of chaste married life, walking band?n hand with the wife of bis youth till separated by death. And here we see the tender, loving father who, while he yields not one whit of tbe rev erence and obedience due to bim in this rela tion and without the least practical ' abate ment of it in the hearts or conduct of his children, yet is able to come down from this high plane to a level that bringe falber and children together into friendly companion ship and playful familiarity, it is not unusu al for parents to call their children by pet names, bat it is not often tbe case, as it was in this, that tbe children delight in calling the parents by these names and that they an swer to tbem with so loving a response. 6. We must contemplate in this picture, the man of God, the preacher of righteousness, Bere it is that bis life has been most deeply impressed on bis day and generation. We can only glance at this phase of tbe picture. To preach the Gospel was bis "loved em ploy." His life was consecrated to this work, aod be was qualified by grace and cul ture to perform it most effectually. He was thoroughly and liberally educated. His ac quaintance with the Scriptures was full and intimate His conceptions of tbe truth were most profound and bis convictions clear and firm. His style was chaste, bis voice clear, his enunciation distinct. Indeed, the words fell from h?3 lips like pearls, not at random strong but pat together with the most artistic skill. How often have you and I beard tbe remark that it seemed as if Mr. Bartlett tasted tbe sweetness of every word that fell from his lips. Such was his natural and acquired ability as a preacher, that we are safe in say ing that if be had been ambitious of worldly distinctions tbe highest honors of this kind that tbe Chnrch can bestow were within hie grasp. 7th, and lastly, we must contemplate in this picture, the tender pastor. It was not tbe privilege of this community to feel tbe impress of bis life and character in this respect in its fell weight. But other communities felt it and still speak tenderly of it. And we have felt enough of it to know its value when ex erted to it its full extent. Such then being the life and character of the venerable friend and the eminent servant of God, who worshiped for the first time yesterday, in the temple not made with hands, it is not strange that he should have made such an impression for good, as we know that he has. Nor is it strange that we should feel that in his being taken away from us, we have sustained a heavy and irreparable loss. The world is poorer to-day and especially is this community poorer to-day by the removal of Rev. J. L. Bartlett from his sphere of use fulness. But we are comforted in this sense of loss in two ways: 1st. By the fact that though dead, heyetspeak etb. He speaks ia our memories. With some the voice extends back for years. With others it is more recent. But still it sounds distinct ly, almost as when it was living. It speaks in the general good that he accomplished by precept and example. Andit speaks in the children be has left who reflect so much of .their father's image. I 2nd- We arecomforted by^tbeitndught that lour loss is his gain :;lAs^a-p^riarcb, having t-'?^? '-^-*5>? .---/.Ni"'".' ...... ??S*^.^^^ ?>. .... served God fa his day and generation he has been gathered- to his' fathers. As a shock of corn fully ripe, be is garnered in the Master's store-bonse io Beaven. Like Paul, having fulfilled the ministry that was committed to. bim, be has beard tbe plaudit, Well done ! and received the crown of righteousness prontf ised him by the righteous Judge. Let us not deplore him, therefore, but let us rather re joice that with him the conflict ie over and that he is now at rest. He said a short time ago to the speaker, "I have often felt the desire in my beert that I might live to. be 80 jears old ; bu#only on condition that I be not decrepid or a burden to my friends. He lacked but little over two yeare of having this desire gratified. But whether the condition, as he desired it, would have been supplied along with ?he extension of life, we do not know. But, as it was, up to the time of his death, there was nothing of what is usually understood by the decrepitude of age. He was no burden to himself or to his friends. It is true that bis body was weak, and God saw fit to put a screen before bis eyes so as to shut out tbe sight of the world from them, but this did not prevent tbe rays of bis own unimpaired mind and un blunted affections from shedding their benign light and influence on all who came within their reach. Nor did it prevent him from receiving with fali appreciation, the light tbat tbe eyes of others brought him from the things tbat he could not see himself. Of this, we may rest assured, that our ven erable friend, brother and father was not taken away from us one day sooner than, or in any way otherwise than was consistent with the Master's wisdom and love. But, my brethren, we cannot repress the cry on such an occasion as this, Help Lord, for the Godly man ceaeetb, for tbe faithful fail from among the children of men. Nor should we-repres3 the prayer that the mantle of this prophet of God may full upon many and that they may have a double portion of tbe spirit tbat ani mated him, and tbat all may say, while they contemplate him in his life and in bis death : Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like bis. The Water Works. While it is considered a settled fact that Su m ter is to have water works, there remain ? some matters of detail yet to arrange. Council has ratified tbe ordinance, after making some chang?e from the form proposed, and which was published in last issue ; but the terms have not yet been agreed to by tbe contractors, with whom the Clerk of Council isin correspondence. The ordinance ?s ratified provides for a length of three miles of main pipes, with fifty hydrants. The town to pay $50 per year for the use of tbe hydrants for fire purposes, and for watering tbe streets within the business part of town known as tbe fire limit Work is to commence in 60 days from the date of tbe contract. An analysis is to be made of tbe water proposed to be used, and if found unsuitable for drinking, it will be abandoned. T. C. Scafle cordially invites his numerous customers to call on him at his new stand. May 5th. The event of the season is yet to come. We are told that an original .Cantata will be per formed at tbe Music Hall on tbe evening of May 5th, by tbe pupils of the Eclectic .College. The music of the Cantata is tbe composition of Prof. W. L. Johnson, of Spartanburg ; the libretto was written by Miss Girardeau, the principal of Sumter's popular institution of learning. . % Miss Belle Sanders, daughter of our popular SberijQf, Major Sanders, will be Queen of the evening and of May. Miss Olive Hoyt, as Mirth, will lead the revels. Fair Flora will have a fairer representative in tbe person of Miss Lilian Hoyt. Calisthenic marches and tbe Maypole dance will be features of tbe performance. Tbe Sea sons, the Rainbow, the Flowers, Bo-peep, the Fairy Queen and her ?erald, will all appear to do homage to the Queen of May. Tbe Cantata is to be given for the benefit of the College T. K. A. library. . Of Interest to School Children. The paragraph in the Watchman and South ron two weeks ago in reference to the strange bird found upon Mr. DuRant's place bas been .copied ?n several other papers, and occasion ed the writing of the letter published, below, to Mr. -H. C. Moses of our town, by a gentle man of New berry who takes an interest in such matters. Mr. Moses having handed us tbe let.er we publish it with the original item ; and in accordance with the suggestion of Mr. Ramage we invite the boys and girls wbo retid tbe Watchman and Sou?*ron, to in vestigate the matter and tell us what kind of a bird it ?3. The best description sent us of the bird will be published with the name of the person sending it : WHAT WAS IT? On one day of last week a bird fell dead in a field on the plantation of Mr. W. j. DuRant, in Sumter County. This bird was about the . size and shape of a goose with a bill four inches in length. It was most peculiarly marked. Its black head was set off by tbe two white bands which encircled its neck. The back of this bird was striped with white and black feathers which were covered with small white spots. Its brest was pure white, with wings like those of a duck. It bad short legs with large web feet which were sit uated very near to its tail. The tail feathers of this bird were about two inches in length. Nkwbkrby, S. C, April 22, 1887. Mr. H. O. Motee: Tbe enclosed clipping, from tbe Netos and Courier, I ?tend you. If you bave a copy of Audubon's Birds of America in your Library in Sumter, try the Loon, and see if that will suit description. If no Audubon, try Webster's Unabridged. We have a boy here wbo is devoting some ar tention to birds, and tbat is the name I gave him. If you have either a boy ora girl in your schools, with a taste in tbat line, have them work it up for the editor, and have bim to publish it, and that will inspire them to save the birds, and write up what they know about them. Very truly yours, B. j. Ramage. New Enterprise for Sumter, The Sumter correspondent of tbe News and Courier in a recent letter says : Mr. J. B. ?mmons, of Kershaw County, has been in Sumter for several days in the in terest of an indention of his in the shape of a cotton chopper, which he claims is on an en tirely different plan, and works better than ?ny other machine of tbe kind on tbe market. These machines are at present being manu factured in Atlanta, but Mr. Armons pro poses next year to set up a factory in Sumter. Items ?'rom the Manning Times. Miss Emma Eichelberger is at home again after a protracted absence. She Iirs been en gaged in teaching school at Manville, Sumter County. We are requested to announce that Rev. C. C. Brown will preach in the Manning Baptist Church, next Sunday morning and evening, at the usual hours. Through somebody's fault, the Charleston mail on Monday, including the News and Courier, failed to reach Manning until that evening. The Sumter mail bag was put off at this depot, and the Manning bag carried to Sumter. "And don't you forget it,'1 tbat T. C. Scaffe will be in his new store in a lew days ?with his shop too. Hope's Mixture, an infallible cure for Dvsentery, Diarrhoea and Summer Complaint, for sale at G. S. Sealy's, Drug Store, under Music Hall. Go to O'Connor's Bakery for Patent Bread, Cinnamon Rolls and everything nice. A new and first class Charleston Baker in charge. ?^mmwrn?4*9*^? O'Connor's Patent Bread cannot be excell ed. A new baker on deck. Corbett's Mill Iteme. Ionia, S. C., April 22, 1887. St. Editor: For tbe want of news it has bfcen some time since I have attempted to give yon any items. Bat as the farmer's warfare for 188? is about to commence, I may in tbe future have something to write about. Some of us are done planting cotton, while others are not' quite through. We have had some fine weather ; but the past week has been very changeable. The peach crop will be. almost if not quite a failure. I think we will have a very good crop of apples if there is no more cold. Rev. L. A. White is very sick. He has been confined at home for the last six months, but not in bed all the time. Mr. Editor, can you give any account of Messrs. Dew and Duggan? I fear they wan dered off into deep water, Duggan especially. He should bave been very careful anyway. It used to be that he was beard from every week, and now be is never heard from at all. I fear something seri?os has befallen him. Mr. Hasten Boy kin has a very sick child, with billious fever, threatened with typhoid. Mr. Editor, I think "And so Forth" has come nearer the truth than any one I have heard lately. He has experienced just what be says. A great many tbat are not farmers can give the farmer very good advice j they can make corn and raise pork in plenty, as far as talking goes; but when it comes to putting their ' talk into practice, they will find out their mistake. We :an't raise meat for less .than 25 cents per pound j on corn that cost $1.00 per bushel, and we can't make corn any cheaper?tbat is in good crop years. Some times our corn costs $2.50, in years like '81 and '83. Take away a portion of our cotton seed, and I don't have any idea what it would cost. As for raising tobacco, I can't express myself on. tbat subject. I am as fond of good Tobacco as anyone ; but if it is a sin to make any thing, it must be tobacco. It is a great pity that tbe first seed bad not been blown to the four winds of Heaven. Poor County Commissioners. I am in great sympathy for tbem. It seems that every one that takes his pen in band has a scrubbing for them. So I will just say that I bope they will do their duty. Yours. Poor Fabmer. Hagood Items. Hagood, S. C, April 25, i887. Mr. Editor: On Saturday evening the 16th instant, the friends and patrons of the Line Academy, under the efficient charge of Prof. J. B. Duffle, gathered at the ecbool bouse to bear the debate, participated in by the stu dents of that Academy. The query was : "Resolved, that the pres ent system of free schools should be abolish ed." Messrs. W. B. Moore, D. A. Boykin and A. . Boykin, Jr., appeared for the affirmative, and Messrs. 6. R. Rembert, D. Y. Reels, and . Sanders for tbe nega tive. After listening to tbe arguments of tbe young contestants it was' bard to decide which side had won ; but tbe judges retired, and in a few minutes decided in favor of the affirmative. Prof. Duffie then got up, and in his usual affable manner, congratulated the young contestants on the very creditable show they had made, and urged tbem to try and attain still greater excellence. He was followed by Dr. E. J. Rembert who made a short address on Education. The young people of th:s neighborhood are looking forward with much* pleasure, toa dance to be given at the resideuce of Mr. S. H. Sanders uext Friday evening. Young ladies from Sumter, Camden and the sur rounding country will participate in the fes tivities. "Simon's Band," from Sumter, will furnish th? music, and a grand time is anticipated. The farmers are about through planting cotton. The weather has been so favorable for carrying on plantation work that they are at least ten days earlier than usual. Bad stands of corn are reported every where. A great many have plowed up and planted over again. The oat crop is not as good as usual, hav ing suffered from the cold and dry weather. The dry spell has at last been broken. We had a refreshing shower last Monday, and at this writing it is pouring down "fatness." From appearances it seeine to be general. There has ooly been one marriage in this neighborhood this year, but it is rumored that others will follow soon. A young?nan, who has served nearly every couple as grooms man for the past several years, says he is going to "swear off' from ever serving again, as he believes he will never get married him self as long as he continues to serve others in that capacity, The Base Ball fever hasu't taken hold of our young men yet. The game has several devout disciples in this section, and the old Game Cock Club will doubtless be re-orgaoized. Simon Slick. Manville Items. Manville, P. 0., April 18, 1887. Mr. Editor: Our neighborhood was agree ably surprised on last Friday by a few show ers ft?d some hail and in less than 24 hours the good effect could be seen. Our corn left their hiding nooks and boldly came oat in green attire to welcome the beautiful spring ; every farmer Dae taken up the cotton cry and is industriously potting seed in the ground. Such was the magic effect of the showers. Miss L. E. Eicbeiberger's school was closed on last Friday, and on the following Mon day she left for Manning where she expects to remain two weeks. Her courteous demeaaor, ber grace and her amiable temper bave gained her tbe respect and admiration of young and old, and ber temporary absence will be very much regretted. A sociable was given by W. S. Scarborough at his residence on the night of the 15tb in stant. Music and reading were the chief fea tures of the evening, which were rendered in a most delightful style by Miss L. E. Eichel berger and Prof. J. P. Gibbs. A Guest. Dots by the Way. Doveyille, S. C, April 12, '87. Mr. Editor : This is a charming and ro mantic spot, and may be designated as "Fair Plains," in which tbe writer has lately bad occasion to sojourn and take observations ; and while he cannot attempt to describe its many attractions yet be must pause to make a hasty Dotice of the "Fairnlain" school, which he has been informed has been liberally and happily patronized all through the ses sion, now near its close. It is understood that the accomplished teacher, Mise Eichelberger, who will soon go to Manning on a visit to "home and mother," of which she has so often discoursed in sweet music and song in plaintive and charming melody, has consented to return to Doveville after a short stay at home and will resume her teaching in a private school. It is a source of encouragement, in travel ling in different portions of Sumter County to sec so many indications of industry and thrift. Planters, both white and black, serin to be well up with their work, and the fit-Ids generally, show to be better prepared for tbe insurance of a good harvesting, than this scribe has ever noticed, within the last twen ty-one years ; and, should Providence deign to smile upon us in the blessings of health and good seasons, we tnny well hope to have passed through the '-crisis" by the close of this year; Uh, if all would only re solve to discontinue frequenting the town "watering places," aod apply themselves dil ligeutly to the duties of life, to self, and all others, then, 0, then, would hard times be of tbe past; then would the "millennium" have dawned ; then would the Son of Righteous ness have arisen to shed its benign rays o'er all the sin-cursed earth. By and By. -?a^^?-" ? * *- - Chipman's Tonic Mixture will restore your loet appetite, make you feel new. Chipmab's Liver Pills for costiveness. Our Exchanges, j Scribnefs Megazirit- for May has been re ceived. It is an excellent number, and among tbe interesting articles which it contains is ; "the Development of tbe Steamship, and the Liverpool Exhibition of 1886," with illustra tiou8 from drawings, diagrams, and instan taneous photographs,furnished by tbeauthor. For sAle at all bookstores. Price 25 cents. The Greenville News of yesterday an nounces tbat the firm of WiMiasis & McKe rall has been dissolved, and that Mr. A. B. Williams will resume entire conifol of the News. Tbe Cotton Plant has been sold to Messrs. Hoyt & Keys, of the Baptist Courier, and Mr. McKerall will probably return to Marion. The dissolution is announced with expressions of mutual good feeling, confidence and esteem between tbe former partners. The subscriptions to the Southern Christian Advocate Are coming in so fast tbat it takes one man's time pretty much all day writirg down tbe charges. The publisher expects to charter a car next December to fetch back tbe big pile the preachers will have for him. Tbe outlook for not only six thousand but ten thousand subscribers to the Advocate is very encouraging. To use tbe expression of j one of the preachers 'there is no trouble in introducing the Adv?cale. It sells like hot cakes.'?Columbia Register. The second instalment of Charles Dudley Warner's attractive 'Mexican Notes, ' in the May Harper s, is devoted to Cuant?a, which is taken as a typical Mexican village, with its sleepy railroads, its grotesque varieties of inhabitants, its strange foods, its sulphur baths, and Oriental babits. The coffee and sugar-cane industries as developed in this part of Mexico form an interesting feature of the article, and tbe whole is woven together with Mr. Warner's well-known charm of ex pressing clever observations in a taking and often humorous way. Tbe May number of the Soulhern Cultiva tor is handsome!y illustrated and full to tbe brim of fresh, crisp and instructive articles on farming in all its varied branches. Tbe Poultry department is unusually attractive, while the Horticultural, Live Stock, Inquiry, Grange, Young Farmers' Club and the Women and Children's departments are rich in good things. Dr. Wm? L? Jones' always popular 'Thoughts Vor tbe Month' occupy nearly tw? pftges, and will be eagerly read by farmers before entering actively upon the preparation of their crops for the year. Don't fail to get a copy of the May Cultivator, if you are not already a subscriber, as it is without a rival in the South as a standard authority on agricultural matters. How to Gain Flesh and Strength*. Use after each meal Scott's Emulsion with Hypopbosphites. It is as palatable as milk, and easily digested. Tbe rapidity with which delicate people improve with its use is wonder fuL -Use it and try your weight. As a remedy for Consumption, throat affections, and Bronchitis, it is unequalled. Please read : "I used" Scott's Emulsion in a child eight months old with good results. He gained four pounds in ft very short time."?Tho. Prim, M. D , Alabama. "I gave Scott's Emulsion to a gentleman 65 years old troubled with Chronic Bronchitis, with the most excellent results."*?J. C. Cason, Broken Arrow, Ala. A Good Watch for $3. C. I. Hoyt & Bro. have just received a lot of new watches, excellent time-keepers, which they are selling at $3.00 each. They also have a full stock of all other goods in their line which they will be pleased to show. Removal. J. S. Nettles has removed his barber shop to the brick building on Main Street jus north of Earle & Purdy's law office. This stand is well suited for tbe purpose, and has been neatly fitted up. He hopes to see all his old customers, and any others in need of his services. Chipman'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. Wonderful Cures. W. D. n<?yt & Co., Wholesale and Retail Druggists of Rome, Ga., fay : We have been ?elli?g Dr. King's New Discovery, Electric Bit ters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for two years. Have never handled remedies that fell as well, or give auch universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures effected by tbeso medicines in .this'city.' Several -cases of pro*, nour.ced Consumption have been entirely cured by use of a few bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery, taken, in connection wiih Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always. Sold by Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme. 1 Active, Pushing aud Reliable. Dr. J* W. DeLormo, can always be elied upon tu carry in stock tbe purest and best goods and abstains tbe reputation of being ac tive, pushing and reliable, by recommending articles with well established merit and such as are popular. Having the 'agency for the celebrated Dr. King's New Discovery for con enoiption, colds and coughs, will sell it on a positive guarantee. It will sorely cure any and every affection of throat, lungi, or cbest, and in order to prove cur claim, we ask you to call and get a Trini Bottle Free. 1 ? ? ? mm Bncklen'e Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rboum, Fever 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 satisfactiun, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. De iforme. _ ^ o "Uackmbtack," a lasting and fragrant per fume. Price 25 and 50 cents. At DeLurinc's. The Rev. Geo. II. Thater, of Bourbon, Ind , says: "Both myself and wife owe onr lives to Sbilob's Consumption Cure." Sold at DeLorme's. Are You Made miserable l?y Indigestion, Constipation. Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Yel low Skin ? Sbilob's Yitalizcr is a positive cure. Why Will You cough when Shibdi's Cure will give 'annodiate relief ? Price 10 cts., <1 cts., and $1. For sale at DeLonue's Drug Stero. Sdilob's Catarrh Remedy?a positive cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria and Canker Mouth. Shiloh's Cure will immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis. For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, you have a .printed guarantee on every bottle of Sbilob's Vilalizer. It never fails to cure. A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shiluh's Catarrh Remedy. Trice 50 cents. For salo by J. F. W. DeLormo. m ?mm is ovni AND LIKEWISE THE NEW DEAL. WE HAVE WHAT HAS LONG BEEN WANTED, A NEW CONGRESSMAN FOR THE BLACK DISTRICT, And now we are. happy. V[OW ALL THOSE WHO ARE NOT J_\ HAPPY, and would like to become-so, have onI to call at WM. BOGIN'S and huv .one of the NEW HIGH A UM VERTICAL FEED Davis Sewing Machines, j l THEY ARB THE BEST IN THE WORLD, and can do work that no other machine can do. ? keep constantly on hand a Iftrge 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 j buy, or no sale. - also keej ? The Household, which is THE FINEST UNDERFEED MA CHINE MADE, aud is only excelled by the Davis. 1 take second-band machines in part pay ! ment, and will kdispoyi of same for little nothing. WM. BOGIN, June 29 Main Street, Sumter, S. ('. m THE SPRING The yooog man's fancy tarns to thoughts of Sam-mer Clothes. Not exactly thus sings Tennyson, but Loeksley Hall could not hare contained a truer siga of the coaiing Spring. THE ??RST SOW. Ad elderly lady, who had been a close observer all her life, once remarked to a young man, "It is the FittST Bow that makes the impression. " y Io r?cognition of this sentiment we bave opened for the public one of . .. GST CHARM h ? displays of MEN'S, YOUTHS' and BOYS' SPRING CLOTH ING ever shown in S urn ter. It would be like painting the lily or gilding refined gold to at* tempt an improvement on many of out fine Tailor-made' garments for young men, which in pattern and originality of design actually lead the fashion ? Wo have also opened a large variety of MEN'S, BOJB and CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, which for style and prices cannot be excelled. * ; SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS offered, in this line to Country Merchants. Our DRY GOODS DEPART MENT , is fast .being filled with Spring Styles of every description. It is not proper to bny before you see us. We strive to nave the best styles the fashionable world produces and that our market will justify. However we succeed in this respect your own experience stands as a stronger proof than columns of advertisement reasoning. Nothing has been left undone this season that could possibly be suggestive to you that our house is the place to do your shopping. There is a great rush for WASH FABRICS this season, 'and we are not unprepared. A special large purchase of LACES, FLOUNCINGS, and EMBROIDERIES gives you an advantage you are not likely to meet with elsewhere. Large lot of PLAIN and FAN CY MATTINGS. See our prices before you buy. HOSIERY, GLOVES and HANDKERCHIEFS in endless variety. One hundred doten Gents' all LINEN COLLARS at 35 cents per dozen. Large display of GENT'S NECKWEAR, in all the latest designs. Have added A GENTS HAND SEWED SHOE, in Lace, Button and Congress, at FOUR DOL LARS?every pair warranted. The $3 Douglass still in the lead. Large variety of CHILDREN'S SHOES of the best make. If your wants are few or many our desire is to supply them. Samples scut on application. Call early, and wo aro positive comparison will prove cur state ments to be true. J. RYTTENBERG & SONS, SUMTERj S. C March 21 Commercial College of Zy. University, Lezingt?B* Eyv The Cheapest and Best College in the World for s Practical Busin es* Educations It? Graduates tb? Most Successful. 8000 Graduates in Business. Highest Honor (Diploma of Mono? and Gold Medal) at World's Exposition to Sytfttfiff Book-keeping and Cenerai Business Education over a? Colleges. 8tadea?*es*berfaa**BTtta?e,Mtt^'^ ?J. ? , ? Cliff I r*f\ I ID C C embrac? * * and practical Book-keepSDe, JKriMM Affchme?c, <* * A , Commercia* tlLJn Wl/UHOti Law, Mercantile CW^poncifnee. B*nic?n~ PnctSc*. J&W? *c? *c. _ _ ; aSSB 5TST?w 75?\ Itrc?nires f/fte? 3 to-S-mooth? to complet* the * Kf**ia*?? Our? at ? total eoat of?brat I Ifi fe AW 1/ f * t90. which inc?BrlWfirtdoB. Book*. ?od Board Ut a nie* Zamily. When two or mare enter a redfleticifof >5 U aatde on each one? t together _ . . ?. . _ tuition, jtotajtrnvpr irrider. Cocr?c. PHONOGRAPHY, TTPE-WRITING ??4 TEL?G?APnY are ?peeiattl? *a*fcat* ?perfel (N?mud nr?wr room. Liters*? Gmfrae free for reufti Str of ?action under 10 protestor*. Over MO rtedenw trota li State? ?ad Ferri*? {^en tries in attendance taft year. Kentucky Univeflfry Wpjoma. under leal, presented it* Ked*et??*'rr*dnaO?*. ic--? Le rinato** Kr. contait?- neaYlr 30.000 innihtent?, ie Nantirai, Healthy. hi?fr>rfcaT, and easily ?e?wfti?, toi*? ??naicden the-leadlag ra?- ?*? ftvtatn* -Vorth, Sooth, East ?cd* We?u Tor efroriar* addrcaifjr^^^^t, TO ARRIVE This Night, March Seth, 1887, ONE CAB LOAD HORSES AND MtTLES. As t^^^^^}^\y^^^e winding: up of the sea son, Purchasers will find it to their advantage ?? toake their selections early. Some Good Timber Mules on Hand. 7 4 seed peas; F* SALE, A NICE LOT OF EARLY Gray and Cow Pe&e. Call on Mr. A. Wbite at Su m ter, or at my place, 2 miles West of DesChantps Mill. ? April 7_ R. M. JENKINS. MEXICAN PENSIONS. ICAN GIVE FROM ORIGINAL Dis charge Roll of Company A, Palmetto Regiment, details of service necessary to draw Pensions under the Iste Act of Congress. Feb. 3. ?. D. BLANDINO. SHQEM AKIN6 ANfrREPAffilNB, LONDON SUMTER??bop near Mois?s [ k Lee's office, Main' street?solicits pat ronage and guarantees satisfaction. Lots of Lots in Bisiupyllle FOB SALE. * ? .? ? ? - ? BUSINESS SITES NEAR THE DEPOT. Building Lots in desirable situations. Apply to A. F. COUSAR. Dec. 14_o_ ? A. B. ST?CEEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, SUMTER, S. C. OFFICE IN REAR ROOM OF BUILD ing occupied by Haynsworth k Cooper. Jan, 27._ 6 \ JNO. T- G-REEN, Attorney and Counsellor at SUMTER, C. H., S.*C. 'Collection of claims a specialty. June 20. D. B, ANDERSON, Attorney at Law. SUMTER, S. C. Will practice in adjoining counties. Collecting made a specialty. 1 SOLOMONS, Surgeon ?entist. Office over ?. A. Solomoos' Store, SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours?9 to 2 ; 3 30 to 6, Mch 17 I_ BENJAMIN G GEIG. C. G. MATTSSWS. SREIG & MATTHEWS! FaM iil Coi? Mortals. Liberal Advances on Shipments. Adgera North Wharf, CHARLESTON, S. C. Dec. 14. THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL FOB BOYS, Affording superior advantages jin ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, ?and the CLASSICS, will reopen MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1886. L. W. DICK. ) r Principale. A. C. McINTOSHj TUITION?From $2 to^5 per month. BOARD?with the principals, $12 per mp. For further information apply to PRINCIPALS SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL, Lock Box No. 49. Aug 3-t_ Som ter, S- C XwHITE ft SON, Insurance Agents, Offer in First Class Companies. FIRE INSURANCE, TORNADO INSURANCE, ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, PLATE GLASS INStfRAffCE, S?RETTSBIP ON BONDS. April ? _ G. W. CtDICK, D. D. S. Office over Bogin's New Store, ENTRANCE OS MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C, Office Honrs.?9 to 1;30 ; 2:30 to . Sept 8_ E. L SPENCER, S urveyor ??-0 Laying off and Dividing Land. RE SURVEYS OF OLD SURVEYS A SPECIALTY. Address MAYESVILLE, S. C. Jan 20. o _ TO RENI1. AFIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE, with all necessary out-buildings, all in complete repair. Price $10 per month. May H. HARBY. Executor's Notice. ALL PERSONS haviog claims of any Datare against the lute JOHN FRl ERSON are hereby notified to present them duly attested to either, of ?he undersigned, and all persons indebted to him will make pay meat to either of ms. J. T. FRIERS0?, Executor of J. N. Frierson. C. K. FRIERSON, Executrix of J. N. Frierson. April! 3 3t* WANTED; AGOOD SECOND-HAND PIANO. State prie.; and address "MUSIC," Sumter, S. C. April J.3-lf TO My Fri ?AH*? You will Bemember thet lut . Spring I disposed of my entire stock of Fall and Winter Goods at Cost* Now I have AN ENTIRE NEW AND WELL SELECTED STOCK, complete in all depart ments* It is almostuseless to T attempt to enumerate, bat I will mention a few articles, each as UDIES'AND MISSES' Cloaks, Wraps and Jerseys, -AND-* Children's Dresses, Infants9 Cloaks, &c, &c. My Stock of BENTS' YOUTHS1 AND BOYS' IS LARGE AND VARIED, and .marked with a view to a quick sale. I am sure I can satisfy any odo who wishes A NICE HAT, Eimer Soft or Stiff. ?n otner words, I would be pleased to bav? the La?es a?i? GeStlemen to Y?sit my store and inspect the goods for themselves. ; The Earthquake has had a tendency to shako prices down to Bottom Figures. Respectfully, ALTAMONT MOSES. October 5 )) UilUlIUIJJ) -?te, &c. THE S??SCRIBERS KEEP OK HASD a rariety of sites and styles of these articles, andare also prepared to order any specialties of these eoods, AS LOW AS THEY CAN BS DELIVERED from as* market? IN STOCK A FULL SUPPLY. OF THE VARIOUS KINDS OF Mouldings, Dressed Ceiling, Flooring, Window Stops, NosingSj &c. We bate recently added some beautiful styles of Beading for Inside Ornamental work, to which we ?dt??c the attention of consumers. The usual assortaient of Dressed Lumber and Laths ON HASD. H. HARST & CO. Nov 30 ' ' " OHAS, a LESLIE, Wholesale and Retail Commission ?dealer in? GAME AND POULTKTi Stalls 5os. 1 and 2 Fish Market, Office Nos. 18 and 20 Markot St., East of East ??ay, CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignants of Country Produce are re? specifuUy solicited. Poultry, eggs, ^cv-t.; ? All orders filled with dispatch, j ?' isov 23 -