WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19. /^?-The Swater Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The- Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence Oe bo"tb of the old papers, and is mani* fest?y the best advertising medium in Sumter. Attention Advertisers. The Watchman and Southron will frei eater be published on Wednesday, %6d advertisements should be sent in ?ot later than Tuesday afternoon. T&angeaiot contract advertisements must be made Monday morning. r A STATE BA??K. Tir. G. A. Norwood, of Marion, who was bore, some time ago for the parp?le of trying to establish a State Bank in Sumter wfth the capital ?tock of $50,000, was in Sumter yes? terday for the same parp?se. He is very anxious to have tbe citizens of this County .. X take stock in this, proposed bank and the de? sde?ar of. the capital stock be promises to take himself. This enterprise is looked upon - - with iavor by some of our leading business - meir and whose co-operation Mr. Norwood j will be likely to hare in this movement. AK HONORABLE ACQUITTAL. The honorable acqnitm?mTCbarlotte N. C., on last Saturday night of Mr. John I. Green of "the offence charged against him is a most j * righteous and eloquent commentary upon the Jost administration of the laws of North Car -?lina. An account of the testimony giren in behalf of Mr. Green can be found elsewhere ia this issue. LThe speech of Attorney-General Earle in this case was a most brilliant effort and its effect upon the' jury was electrical and over? whelming. It is certainly very gratifying to South Carolina to have the brow of her dis-, tjnguished son and able representative lau? reled with success and greatness and to know that be ia fast traveling the high road to Mr. Green's attorneys from South Carolina, Ce!. Barle and John T. Green Esq.? returned . to Sumter on last Sunday night after a week j ?of hard work in this important case. , ? THE GALA WEEK. The ci ti jens of Charleston have prepared a " "roost elaborate programme for the Gala Week which will commence-the last of this month and continue into November. The amuse ments for this grand occasion will be of a varied character and will be of snch a nature as to please all classes who will be in Charles? ton at the time. They may be summed np . . thus : Firemen's tournament, base ball, glass ball " - shooting, excursions around the harbor yatch " . - racing, drill and parade of the Citadel Cadets, prise boat racing, aquatic sports and fire works on the lake at Rutledge street, trades' display and torchlight procession, grandest ? display of fire works ever seen in Charleston, where there has been some magnificent "send ?offe" of the kind, fantastic parade, Venetian rsport?n the harbor at night, music on the Batted and Hovse racing every day at Wag eoer?&k. The horse racing will be as good as in Washington Race Course memory days, as a large number eJf stables will be there. ,- -Another important feature is- that the - " Academy of M asic, now in handsome order, - -under management of Mr. W. T. Keogh, will "be open every night by MacColhVs Comique Opera Company. The items giren above are the specialties. There will be other entertainments "in doors," which will greatly enhance the occa? sion. . Bishopville Items, BISBOFVILLS, Oct. 18, 1887. . Mr. Editor : The heavens are weeping and the rain, the welcome rain, has.come at last, too late for "tater" crop. We heard a gen? tleman say the other day it wocid be a bad winter for adding one and one and making - oue, but we doubt this assertion, if the signs ol the times bespeak anything. We are pleased to-see our friend W. F. Wright who has-been at his home in Richland -sick, again at his post of duty. Owing to the slight ad vance in cotton, busi rness generally has been livelier, and our cot? ton buyers have been kept busy. One bought as many as ninety bales on Friday and Sat? urday, each. Eight sixty-five is paid to-day. The bayera have heretofore labored under one ?disadvantage, not being: able to keep posted ~?S to the market ; bot we trust in a few days ?fen this difficulty may be obviated. We ooderstand the telegraph wires are within fonr cuites of this place. That Hot Supper ? by ladies of the Presby? terian Church will be on next Friday evening, "2Ist instaut in the large new store of Mr. D. Pate. From preparations? we judge nothing to fen tice ?the inner man will be warning. We always like to appear to the best advan? tage, *od as our "city" will down pnrpie and tunie, we suggest that you, Mr. Editor and corps join as on tbis occasion. We are very much gratified to learn of. Prof. G. W. Stokes' flatter! opening of Seneca Graded School. We thought we had a very significant non de-guerrc, ''Nu," but tbe last communication waa rounded op by ' Lu." I guess this is the mild way the Editor wilts the novice. We trust he amy see the aptness of the ex? pression hoid seit qui mat y pens?. "Nr/." - ? . ? ? Vm St Luke Items. ST. LUKE, S. C., Oct. IT, 1887. Mr. Editor : It was quite amusing to see io , your paper of the 12th instant, where your Bishop ville correspondent had taken up what I had to say in regard to the "Imagination City," as being addressed to bim. Well, it really seems that such a city must certainly be in existence, and that a great many of its inmates must certainly carry io their pockets that most developed machine, "the vivid im? agination reinforced by a good inventive fac? ulty," as used by your Bishopvillc corres? pondent. A's no allusions were made by your j St. Luke correspondent in regard to Bishop- j ville's being the imagination ciTy. we cacao?; gee why "Lu" should have thought that St. Luke was striking at the wonderful city, un- i lest it was that "Lu" was guilty of the suc? cess ia which he, she or it hus wielded that machine, or in the carrying of it. There are bot few outside of Bisbopvi??e who think that that place will be the seat of the new County, j Perhaps the fact that they think it. will has ] stl ."Lu" to th?nk that I referred to hU gar? den spot ; but I think it is more probable that the former is correct. We, io this sec? tion, would like to know in what gender is ."Lu," whether masculine, feminine or neuter. Forest fires have been quite prevalent for some time past, but by perseverance aad hard labor they have been subdued. . The yoong ladies of this neighborhood are speaking of having: an entertainment in tbe near fomre. After succeeding iu the last, nader such unfavorable circumstances; there is Ititi? doubt as to what they could do if better circumstances should atterd them. For the past few days we ba.ve been having some very coo! weather and a goad deal of wind. Miss Mary Lee Green, who has bee o os a ?risk to. Darliogtoa, relamed a few days ago, after having spent a most delightful time. Cotton picking around us is nearly at an end. Soon the fleecy staple will have left as -And tbs winter garb will the fields attire. ? There is nothing to vary the monotony of the dui loess of this section just cow except fe*re *ad there, occasionally, the report of the hunter's gan is heard in the river swamp near iry. . C. S. L. I Presentment of the Grand Jury, TBE STATS OT SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF SUMTER. To the Hon. J. H. Hudson, Presiding Judge Third Circuit: The Grand Jory visited, the Master's Office, examined his books, and found his cash ledger, in which a record of receipts and dis? bursements in al! cases are entered,neatly kept, and regularly and systematically balanced Vouchers in relation to Estates in his hands are properly filed. There is a small balance of cash, in the Master's safe, and a balance in bank as per bank book, which agrees with his Annual Report. The Estates in bis bands, as mentioned in his Annual Report, are cor? rectly reported as his books will show. The other offices and public buildings were visited and inspected at the May Term, and it is deemed unnecessary to visit them at this time. The recommendation of the Grand Jury at the proceeding Term, a3 to the insurance on public buildings has not been follow? ed. They are satis?ed insurance opon the public buildings can be reduced and effect ed ata much lower rate, and the recommend? ation is renewed. Attention was called to the sheriffs charges in cases before the Court of Sessions. The views advanced by the Grand Jury, are sus? tained as will be seen by the following opinion of the legal adviser to the Board of County Commissioners : SUMTER, S. C., June 21, 1887. To. the Board of County . ^Commissioners for Sumter County: GSSTLEMEX-In response to the request for my opinion as your legal adviser, as to what compensation is allowed by law for services by the Sheriff under warrant issued by a Trial Justice in a criminal case in this Coun? ty. I would state, that by .the Act of 1886, 19 St. 704, constables are to be appointed ny the various Trial Justices of the County ; but it is also provided in that act, "tbat in crimi? nal proseen tiens cognizable by the Court of General Sessions the Sheriff of the County may be authorized to serve process, and .he shall receive therefor the same fees as are now, or hereafter may be, allowed by law for such services." * To ascertain those fees reference must he had to 3ection3 2437. and 2438 of the General Statutes of 1881, 1882. In section 2437, the Sheriff or bis Deputy serving or executing papers issued by a Trial Justice is "allowed the same fees as are allowed to Constables." In section 2433, Constables are allowed "for serving warrants in any .criminal case, upon all the persons included in said warrant, be? sides five cents a "mile for each mile necessari? ly travelled, one dollar; for conveying pris? oners to County Jail, five cents per mile, going and retnrning : Provided the Constable be reimbursed fer necessary ferriage." I understand the inquiry to be*specially directed to cases in which the warrant is served or executed upon two or more persons includednn one warrant. I' thiok it is clear that a fee of one dollar only is allowed for service npon all, instead of upon each, of the persons against whom the warrant is issued. The mileage allowed in addition is five .cents per mile for each mile necessarily travelled, which excludes the idea of constructive mile? age, (to wit, mileage from and to the Court House in the case of each person included in the warrant.) Butif the warrant is necessa? rily served or executed upon each separately, then such miles are necessarily travelled A warrant is executed when the person arrested is taken before the Trial Justice. If the Trial Justice commits him to the County Jail, then a further charge is allowed of five cents per mile, going and returning, for con? veying prisoners to tbe County Jail, Yours Respectfully, W. F. B. HAYNSWORTH, ' Attorney. In the final Presentment of the Grand Jury, at the May Term of Court a statement of the financial condition of the County was given, showing : Balance from all sources to credit of County, May 1st. $6,603 53 Amount rec'd from licenses, &c, omitted in statement, 379 43 Balance received from Treasurer, omitted in May statement, -1,922 44 $8,905 40 Bills approved since May 1st, to Oct. 1st, $2,175.14 2,175 14 Balance to cr?ait of County, Octo? ber 1st, $6,730 26 Bills (estimated) for the month of Oct., including Court expenses, ?kc, 1,800 00 Balance to credit of County,* Octo? ber 31st, . ' $4,930 26 Or the-financial condition of the County may be shown in this way, as per the statement from the Board of County Commissioners, of the aggregate receipts and disbursements from Nov! 1st, 1886. to Nov. 1st, 1887: embracing the fiscal year 1886-87 : Total receipts expected from taxa? tion, and balances from all other sources, $19,679 91 Total disbursements for the fiscal year (the month of October esti . mated), 14.749 65 Balance to credit of Cou nt v, Oct. 31st, 1887, $4,930 26 This balance of $4.930.26 to credit of tbe County remains after all bills and deficiencies for past years, have been provided for. The books ia the County Commissioners' office 9bow9 this wholesome financial condi? tion. Whether correct or not, the Grand Jury have not examined sufficiently to deter? mine. Balances may have been brought for? ward to debit of County Commissioners, dis? bursements made, and acconnts not properly closed. The books will be thoroughly exam? ined by a committee of the Grand Jury at the end of the fiscal year, and -up to the time the law requires them to make a report. The conclusions of this committee will be turned over to the next Grand Jury. - t'he disbursements for this fiscal year is about the average of the past five years, as the Annual Reports of the County Commis? sioners will show. Ia 1883 accounts approved and paid were $11,500 00 In 18S4 accounts approved and paid were 13,000 00 In 1385 accounts approved and paid were 15,000 00 In 1836 accounts approved and paid were 18,000 00 In ?6S7 accounts approved and paid were 14,700 00 The monetary wants of the County have apparently fi?ctuated i:i a marked degree during these years. The rate of taxation has been aniform, rarely exceeding ? of one per ceut. A County tax of J of one percent, is not much of a burden, and in comparison with the usual premium upon policies of In? surance paid by individuals upon private propecty, is a small per centum. TheGrnnd Jury, would, therefore, express the opinion that if the County is insured good government, a proper preservation and improvement of public buildings and high? ways, a due r^ard for the poor, and the even conduct of affairs ?n the various public offices, the people would cheerfully meet an annual tax of tbis.amounr, aod even stand the limit of County taxation, when needed, without complaint. The Grand Jury will not at ?his Term com? ment upon the variety of offences embraced in | the billet handed out by the Solicitor, in view ! of the fact,- that at? fminem jurist in active service before us. and learned lawyers have recently ?iven rearons for the failure of justice i under the criminal! laws of the Statt-, and ' have suggested wise and practical remedies j that the Legioiatnrr will, no douM; apply. ll. J. BROWNFIELD, Foreman. Socs cf Temperance at M ay es viii e. At a meeting of Mayesville Division, Nro. j 31, Son3 *?f Temperance, held at their hall on '. the 7th instant, the following oncers were j elected for the ensuing quarter ; Harry H. Corbett, W. P. Charles H. Baker, W. A. Robt. P. Mayes, lt. S. Miss I'innie Atkins, A. R. S. J. i>. .Mayes, F. S. Thos. Cooper, Trens. Rev. N. li. Williams, Chaplain. Hugh ll. Wilson, Conductor. Miss Sallie Grant, A. C. Ernest Cooper, I. S. Robt>ie Shaw, O. S. J. W. Dennis, P. W. P. The lodge is in a healthy growing condition I and proposes lo fight benzine and blind tigers to the bitter end. - HID il, Til Death of Col. Finch. . Col. John H. Finch of Nebrngka, one of j the most able and eloquent piohibition j orators in the United States, died at ihg ! Estern railroad depot in the City of Boston, ? Mass., on Monday night the 3d inst., from ? theeffectsof a St, with which he was seized ! on the train while returning to that City j after delivering a temperance lecture at Lynn. ? IN MEMORIAM. The death of Miss "Sarah McBride Muldrow has cast a gloom over the entire Salem neigh? borhood that only Time can dispel. In her death, Brick Charcb bas lost one of its best and most valuable members whose pure and saintly life was an inspiration to all ?embers-" of that Church. She was a devout worshipp? er and exemplary Christian. Ker wtffle life was a devotion to truth and religion, spent in deeds of kindness and mercy, exhibiting those qualities wbich make life appear a garden of sweets ever beautiful and green. Truly Time will ooly increase the loveliness of her Chris? tian character in the memories of those she has left behind. Her home was always enlivened with cheer? fulness and a happy welcome for one arid all who came within the melody of its precincts, the fragrant recollections of wbich will ever esert an ennobling influence opon those who knew her intimately. The memory of this estimable lady will in? spire noble thoughts io all who saw the beau? ties of ber christian life which will ever re? main as an enduring monument of human love and Christian piety. "We live and we die, but the good we do lives after us and is not buried with our bones." Children Starving to Death Oa account of their inability to digest food, will find a most marvellous food and remedy in Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypopbosphites. Very palatable and easily digested. Dr. S. W. Cohen, of Waco, Texss, says : "I have used your Emulsion in infantile wasting with good results. It not only restores wasted tissues, but gives strength and increases the appetite. I am glad to cse such a tellable article." Dr. Charles C. Gar? rett, Calvert, Texas, says : ' I have used your Emulsion for over a year, and have derived much benefit from it in the marasmus of children, betrjg tolerated by the stomach when all other medicaments were rejected.". The cheapest cooking- stove^ever offered in Sumter, and the largest stock at Scaffe's. Glassware arriving every week. New and desirable styles. Prices very low at Scaffe's. Ba3e ball controversies get so hot in Charleston that it is necessary for the Charles tooian to quote Latin, in order to^give vent to his feelings. Indeed, the Sun wants the codum to ruat, if necessary, in. order that justila may fiat. This is a terrible strain on the base ball intellect.- Wilmington Messenger. The next morning John came down stairs smiling; his wife seemed startled for it had been a long time since be smiled. "What is the matter, John ?' Oh, nothing, my dear ; only the effects of a dose of Dr. Chipman's Pills. A Good Watch for $2.50. ?. I. Hoyt & Bro. have just received a lot of new watches, excellent time-keepers, which they are selling at $2.50 each. 'They also have a full stock of all other goods in their line which they will be pleased to show. -I i I mm i Young Democrats to the Front P [From the Unioo S. C., Times] The noble army of 600 young men of Charleston bas set a proud example to the young men throughout the State in organizing themselves into a clnb for the ?purpose of taking active part in the political affairs of the city, county and State, and especially to make them? selves felt as an important factor in the business prosperity of that city. To our mind-and we judge , from what we are told by good citizens of Charles? ton, as well as what we have lately read in the Charleston papers-a younger, more liberal and inviting business spirit is sadly needed in that good old city, to secure to her the prosperity which her natural advantages so eminently entitle ber to. There must be a change of business names and customs in Charles? ton, before she can regain the business she has lost in this State; and it cannot be honestly denied that she has lost much ground in that respect. The sentiment that 'Charleston is the Metropolis of the State/ and the 'grand old city by the sea,' in these days of "new railroads to new markets, new busi noss men, new business methods and necessities in the interior towns of the State, has no talismanic power to attract trade to that city. Solid business ad? vantages, constant and earnest work, are the ruling power in the business of to-day, and the man, town or city that neglects or ignores these great levers to success, will soon be forced to the wall by younger, more ambitious and ener? getic competitors. The business men of Charleston are surely not so blind that they do not see the tide setting against them, and if they have not the necessary business tact, energy and am? bition to make some sacrifices to stem that tide, it seems to us the better policy would be to change the old pro? gramme and place younger men, with more progressive ideas, more push, more work, more ambition, in the front. But it is the same all over thc State. Look at nearly all the old county seats tn the State and you will find the same deadalive state of affairs, while within a few miles of them new aud flourishing towns have sprung up in the last few years, gradually sapping the old towns of their business aod becoming their equals in wealth, population and busi? ness attractions. And why? Because the bu?ioess affairs of these new towns are controlled by ambitious, energetic young men-perhaps crowded out of the old towns-whose business charac? ters aod social standing are altogether io the future. Io those towns there is no superannu? ated listlessness and apathy ; no waiting for 'something to turn up,' for some one to help them, or business to come to them, but, uniting as one, sparing ueither labor nor reasonable expendi? ture of ujoocy, and sacrificing personal preferences and feelings for the general good, they build up their town and themselves together. WATCHMAN AND SOUTHRON -o o c o o o' 5 c ~c~~?~ b~~? o o o o o o o JOB PRINTING _c o o o c c o 3 z- o - c o o o oe o o j ? i i carry a largo and com- | -j J&J p?elo .-tock of Cards. Envelopes 3 o Ptper. Trial Justice's "j ?\ : -and other Blanks. AH work ! padded wheu PO ordered. Jj P iiimrorrrm fJ ? '^LETTER Ul-ADS . ? ? ? o : J% p.- XQTlf HEADS .__j_. "?Tl *ry _. DILL HEADS . - . 3-T a ENVELOPES <>..INVITATIONS ? ri >ST?KS ? ' : "; ~ o HA ND Li LL:S E L - - RECEIPTS ?V] b- . . ('DIMITIA KS ~ r/f oj. . . ^_PAM PH LETS - -' JH. ' ' ? - F??LDEKS . O I O' _! rv* : i.CARDS - llT j. TAGS O O O o c o oro o o o o o o c o o o ci ?S COMPLETE. ~c~~o 6 O O O O C O C O CC C Q C o o. O. ; LAW BaiEVfi a specialty. We havo facil? ities for the pro; 11 pt and correct execution j of this cla^s of work. Constitution and By-Laws neatly printed and bound. Esti? mates cheerful!)- furnished on application. THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C., Oct. 19, 188?. COTTON.-Receipts 1075 bales. The mar* ketclosed firm. We quote: Low Middling 8|; Middling 8J; Good Middling 8f. CHARLESTON, S. C.,"Oct. 18, 1887. ?Cotton-Sales 1,5C0 bales. Quotations ?ire: Middling 9; Strict Middling Good Middling 9J. WILMINGTON, N. C., Oct. 17, 1887. Spmrrs TURPENTINE.-Salea 448 casks. Market opened steady at 32 cents per gallon. ROSIN.-Firm atj ?Oe. for Strained and 85 for Good Strained. CRUDS TURPENTINE-Virgin and Yellow Dip $1.65, Hard $1.00. COTTON.-Sales 700 bales. Market quiet. Quotations are: Low Middling 8f; Mid? dling 9 ; Good Middling 9 3-16._ NOTICE. OFFICE OF County Commissioners, SUMTER COUNTY SUMTER, S C, October 19, 1887 PERSONS holding claims against Sumter County, of any description, will please present same before or at meeting of Board November 7tb, 1887. By order of Board. THOS. V. WALSH, Cl'k Board, County. Commissioners. Advaoee please copy. Oct. 19-3t J. D. CRAIG. FURNITURE DEALER AND UNDERTAKER, MAIN STREET, S TJ HITER, s. c RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES to the public tba' he has a large, and well selected stock of Furniture to which additions are being made every week. We take pleasare in showing" goods, and all are invited to call and see for themselves the bargains offered in Wood and Marble-Top Walnut, Ash and Poplar Bed.Room Setts, Handsome Parlor Suites, Marble and Wood-Top Tables of all kinds, Lounges, Chairs and rockers of many styles, Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands, Mattresses and Pillows, Pictures, Window Shades, Picture Frames, What-nots, Brackets, And everything usually kept in a first class I furniture store*. A visit to Craig's will convince you that you eau save money by buying of him. AU goods carefully packed, free of charge. A large stock of window and picture glass always on hand. THE UNDERTAKING DEPARTMENT is full and complete embracing Caskets and Coffins of varions styles. Calls promptly attended day or night. Charges most reasonable. Oct. 19 WILLIAM KENNEDY. Fashionable Barber. MAIN STREET, .Next door to Earle & Purdy's Law Office. SUMTER, S. C. IDESIRE TO INFORM the citizens of Sumter and vicinity that I have opened business on my own account at the above old stand, and that with competent and polite assistants, I will be pleased to serve them in any branch of my business in the best style of the art. Give me a call. WM. KENNEDY. MILLINERY. Having received their LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF Fall and Winter Millinery, would call the attention of their patrons and the public generally to same. This stock includes a fufl line of TRIMMED A3VD UNTRIMMED Hats and Bonnets, IN VELVET, FELT AND STRAW, Together with a Variety of SHADED FEATHERS, FANCY BREASTS, BIRDS, RIBBONS, RUCHINGS, LADIES' COLLARS, CUFFS, etc. A Comulete Line of CORSETS, And the Latest Styles in THE LATEST STYLES IN BUSTLES, INFANTS' DRERSES AND CAPS Always on hand. Prompt attention given to Orders. Oct io_ C. T. MASON'S S0?7 PROPRIETOR MASON'S City Jewelry Store, Will open in a few days a fine new stock of Fine Diamonds, Watches, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES, WEDDING PRESENTS, Special Attention Giccn to Repairing. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Oct 5 x PIANOS AND ORGANS. IF YOU WANT TU BUY AX IN5TRU ment on the best of terms, and oe fair and square principles, address J. E. ANDREWS. Oct. 12. 4 Magnolia, S. C. NOTICE. A LL PERSONS are hereby warned against f\ trespassing, by hunting or otherwise, upon tho lauds of the Eit.tte of W. .1. Cress? well, knowu as the "IJradford land," and adjoining, laod known as "Solitude." W. C. BROUGHTON. Sept. 21. 4 FINE BEER D.VWSEY k GRAFIA M call the attention of Sumter and vicinity to the fine qual? ity of liu'ir meat and thc low prices-Sand 10 cents per pound. 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