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Wk W?%$$ HR?> jsoa?broa* WEDHSSDAY, MARCH 7. The Sunder Watchman was founded io 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman ar<.d Southron cow has the combined circulation and influence of both of~ihe old papers, and is mani? festly the best advertising medium in Sumter Attention Advertisers. The Watchman and Southron will hereafter be published on Wednesday, and advertisements sbould be sent in not later than Tuesday afternoon. Changes of contract advertisements must be made Monday morning. * The South Carolina Republican State Executive Committee surprised those ?ho supposed that party to be dead in this State by holding a meeting in Columbia yesterday at which it was decided to hold a state convention on the first Tuesday in May, and also that the party spits of 1S84 should be healed. The choice of the committee for Presi? dent is John Sherman. The following are the members of the committee re? ported by the Charleston World as being ic attendance upon the committee meeting : W. J. Whipper, W. D. Crum, T. B. Johnston, W. F. Myers, E. A. Webster, S. W. Legare, Robert Smalls, Paris Simpkins, W. N. Taft, T. J. Toumy, F. L. Hicks, A. W. Curtis, John F. Lopez. E H. Deas, S. A. Swails. C. E. Waiker, F. S. Edwards and J. P. Boy den. Greenville wants one of the State Democratic Conventions this year, and the Keics has this to say on the subject ? **Let us have the conventioo called in the up country in the pleasant spring time and arrange for a long, Losy and profitable session, freed of capital and all other exterior influences and with its deliberations guided by the clear judgment and good humor resulting from mountain air and water and high? land food and hospitality.*' The location of the State Military Encampment bas not yet been decided npon bat it is very likely to be Green? ville, as tue majority of the companies have so far expressed their preference for that city. There is a little bitch yet, however, on Spartanburg, as the Lauren? company and some others have roted for that place and the Spartan? burg military will thus be kept from going to Greenville if these companies insist on going to Spartanburg. It is to be hoped that the Adjutant General will usc bis influence to make the choice unanimous, and as Greenville has ex? tended such a cordial invitation, let the military of the State unite in giving the j *4Mountain City'* a gathering worthy of j ber who?e-soa?ed hospitality. The long-look~d-for tariff bili has at last made its appearance from the Ways and Means Committee, and for the next few weeks it will be the leading topic of eonversation-in 3cd cut of Congress. The reduction which the Committee propose to make will amount to about fifty-five miiiiou dollars. There will unquestionably be considerable oppo? sition to many provisions of the bill, bot it is plain that the people are aux- j ions to get rid of the taxes which have been impesed upon them for so long a j time. The reduction of the duty on j wool and iron will doubtless be most bitterly opposed. The wool lobby is a strong ene, and the iron interest is, of eonrse, a very powerful one. Bat the tommittee has not acted without proper discretion, and it was high time for some relief to bc given the people, who have borne toe oppression much longer ! than they should Within the next few j months there will bc an immense ! amount of buncombe delivered in Con- j gres? about infant industries and the j protection of the American workingman, j But the wo:kingmao who has been j doing bis own thinking will conclude j that he is entitled to some of the bless- j ings which have been granted the man- ! ttfacturers, ar:d that 'he most substan- j tial kindness wL;cb can be done him is | to permit Lir.e the privilege of buying j the necessaries cf life at the lowest i figure cesioailblc with the protection of \ capital. ?aassnra-58 Bacaoeo oat_taamt a A 25rIatri22>onial Sooner. II. J. Juli cy, who lives in the lower j part of this county, is certainly a< sooner; :.h.;t he would sooner live i a married i i Te than a single one. One ! we^k ag<> inst Saturday Mr. Jo??ey's i wife died, and the following day j (Sunday) she wa* buried. A notice j of her death, it will be remembered, was published in tue last issue o? this j paper. j Before the mounds of his wife's fu- j neral dirge bad fairly died out Mr. i Jolley engaged the services of a j young man of the neighborhood to | assist him it> worming his way into j the good graces of a certain young lady with a view to obtain her hand . in marriage. But it seems that the j assistant worked loo slow in the mat ter. At any rate the prospects for j roping the giri in did not look very j bright, and r.s t he week grew on J ol- j ley grew anxious. When Saturday; morning came, be shaved himself, i greased his shoes and donned his; Sunday-go-to nic ; j:.g toggery and i said he was going to start out in j nean ls of a wife and would not re- j turn until he C-und one. With a j peacb-biessetn pinned on the h'.pel of hi? coat he mounted his horse and j departed, feeling as gay as a militia dragoon going tn a county fair Before Mr Jolley had proceeded j sorx fae ho spied :. young lady tn a : collard pit ci' gathering some greens ? for dirtnrr She was all alone. The j promis-"* were unoccupied and a half i mile distal i'on: ;o:y inhabited spot j Tin* oppo't::?.i?v could ??ot have been J mote or yitit?u?. Mr. Jolley dis-' mounted and approached tbe maiden. The balmy* spring sun shone down with peculiar ?oftness upon the man and thc maiden as they stood alone, face to face, in the garden, while the azure-hued harbinger of spring-time fluttered and twittered among the long-stem collards, adding sweetness and romance to the occasion. Mr. Jolley acquainted the girl with his business The maiden smiled but said it was no use. A minute later the matrimonial candidate, with the ends of his marrow-bones buried in the collard patch, his hands clasped iu front of him and his eyes fastened upon the blushing countenance of the girl, plead with her piteously for per? mission to go for the parson. Then the collards hung their heads in shame and the blue birds left in dis? gust. The young lady declared that she must hurry back home and fix dinner, and she did so, leaving Mr. Jolley to pull his Knees out of the mud and pursue his journey. Ile tackled several young ladies of the neighborhood during the day on the subject, but was compelled.to return home at night the same lonely wid? ower that he was when he left in the morning. Bright and early Sunday morning he redoubled hie energies and set out in a new direction. In his meander* ings about the coaotry that day he stopped in at Mr. Elijah Brown's. The old folks were attending church at Oak Grove and Miss Julia, the blush? ing daughter, was found alone. This was pie for Jolley. Services at the church were kept up rather later than usual that day, and as the hours wore away Jolley was getting in his work. It was the first time they had met, but Jolley, being naturally of a roman j. tic torn , of mind, thought that love at first sight would be as good aa any ; or at least that it would beat no love at all. And so did Miss Julia, for be? fore the old folks returned from church she had uttered that 'one sweet word1-yes. Finally the parents returned, and the gallant widower gently broke to them the news. It struck the family circle like an earthquake, but the shock waa only momentary. After thinking over it they assented to the union. Mr. Jolley lost no time in straddling his horse and, under whip and spur, left in search of a minister. Later in the afternoon he returned, accompanied by Rev. W. E. Hicks, and then and there the same minister who, one week previous, had offici ated in the burial ceremonies of H. J. Jolley's wife put his official seal upon the matrimonial union of II. J Jolley and Julia Brown.-Timmonsville \ Fanners1 Friend. Charleston Sensations. I Charleston has been alive with sensations lately. A prom i nee i King Street merchant, Mr. P. G. Langley, was arrested on grave charges brought by the family of a lady form? erly in his employ ; but the case has come to an end by the death cf the girl. An attempted life insurance swindle has been exposed by the confession of two of the conspirators before the coroner's jury, admit? ting- that the whole thing was a job to swin? dle the insurance companies of $10,000 in? surance money. The job was put up bj Mary Dudley, a negress, and Dr. Jas. P. Bond and Thomas* Bond, the latter being the Rgentof the insurance companies. They pro? cured a corpse from potter's field, dressed it up and passed it off as the husband of Mary Dudley, whose life was insured iu the United States Mutual and Travelers' insurance com? panies, both "accident" companies. Facts have been brought to light in the last two days in Charleston, which go to prove j that Dr. Bond and his brother Thomas have been carrying on fraudulent burials in connec? tion with insurance swindling as a regular business ia Charleston for some time. A fresh sensation has been caused bj the presentment of the grand jury which re? commended-first, the establishment of the chain gang to work on the countj roads ; second, the establishment of a whipping post for the punishment of vagrant wife beaters and other petty offenders : third, the estab? lishment of a countj criminal court for the trial of pettj offenders. Besides these the colored citizens hare had a Mg time over a visitation from the notorious colored man Fred Douglass and his white wife; and the Irish population in particular and the whole city in general have been all agog over a visit from Sir Thomas Henry Gratton Esxnonde, the Irish agitator and patriot. The Teachers* Column Approved. CEDAR G KO vs, S. C., March 3, 1888. Mr. Editor: In perusing the latest issue of our indispensable County paper, I find noth? ing that gets nearer m j heart than the educa, t?onal column, edited bj OUT verj zealous and efficient School Commissioner, Professor J. T. Wilder. Mr. Wilder has surely struck the proper ker note, and touched on everj note in the scale. We herewith submit. Mr. Edi? tor, a clipping for your column (if not too lengthy ) from the Allanta Constitution. With best wishes, yours, &c, TEACHERS' FBIEKD. . [The clipping above referred to is good, and wiil be published in some future issue-ED. \V. andS. j The Travelers' Ready-Reference Guide is the most convenient raUwaj guide for the use of travelers of any published. It is pocket site, and contains an index ol the names of all stations shown, with a direct reference to the page where will be fodnd the tim.-table of tbe rond on which the station is located. lt also contains a "Ready-Reference Index" to tbe time tables, showing all the routes between New York, Philadelphia, ! Bii?oiorp, Washington and Boston, and the ? principal cities of ?he West and South, with ! '.he rates of fare according to the provisions j of the Intcr-State Commerce Law. The de I partmeat of ''Anecdotes and lucideots," a ! oopu'ar feature inherited from Appletont' ! Cuide, of which this is the successor, will always be found interesting, and the extensive list of first-class hotvls is valuable to all travelers .A fine colored map of Fiorida on a large scale, with a "Tourist Gu;de to Southern fiegerts,' is a special feature ot the winter moulus. The Guide will be sent postpaid for 25 cents by the Knickerbocker Guide Co., 46 Bond Street, New York. - i-?-- ? Our Exchanges. The Greenville Xtru-s bas appeared^ as prom? ised, in it? enlarged form, and under the new I management, with its former editor, A, B. j Williams, in charge. 11 is quite ai; improve- I me"? in j:ppe;:rarice upon 'he former get up, and at a fiance might no trii?!?ken fur the Columbia it'gi.ttcr, v. h ich lia.? always been one of the-neatest papers in the Slate. The l*iin*y for March has rome. For once ^ let us tell what ts in it. Pansy's story on thc I Goiden Text* for the month. Pansy's other ? story. T.'p Garret. Margaret Sidney 's storj.i The Old Krimmer Place. Mis. Archii?H?d> Story of a di-apree*He girl. A cat st-iry. ? Mrs. Livingston's Pansv Society story. A I sea s?ory. Several missionary st<et< he><. The j Indian School at Carlisle. Ibby's Corner, j Pictures, a dc:z?-n <?r two A lut o' letters to ! pansy from bo;-s and girls And a (?u*?er j Storv. $1 a you-, In rents a nu rn tier. 1>. j bothrop Compone. Boston. *iil scud yon a ; Simple copy of The l*on*y ( bn? k number) if ; veu send five cent? and ::sk for it The February nu r?ber of th? C''*>;?Gj-oli.'<!n J is at hand, and" is bright ar.d intcresing in J everv respect. The leading article this month ? is "The Ballet in Pal is" by Theodore Child, ? profusely iii?struted in colors It is publish- j cd in New York, *;t $2.00 a ve.?r. S?nd for a ? sample copy. Important. Dyspeptics can made happy by using Chip- \ man's Pill?. Malaiin can be avoided by piv- j intf them a fair trial. No need to suffer from i Sick-headache any longer. Chipman's Liver ! pills Ii tve beet? ?e*ted tor fifty vcars for tne.-:e ! troubles. Ack your druggist f.jr them. ? St. Luke Items. ST. LUKE, S. C., Feb. 27, 1888. Nr. Editor: As bad weather, such as we have been hartog for some time past, bas a peculiar effect upon some of our race in the way of making them gloomy, naturally some of them may think that this peculiar feeling has undoubtedly taken hold of your corres? pondent and consequently some of them may not expect a piece from him in this week's issue-but far from this, neither the clouds, moon or sun has ever caused your corres? pondent to fail in writing at his regular times. News in this section, like every other in the county, is scarce, and especially so at this time of the year. So, whenever you hear from us, never look for any news, i From appearances it may seem to some per? sons of a figurative turn of mind (not appre ' dable to your correspondent) that the clouds with their instruments of war bad laid siege upon the earth and had succeeded io giving ber a good thrashing during the last week for some offence done by the earth-which we re? frain from saving, not hiving any informa? tion upon which we could with any safety base ao assertion. The sun did not, we be? lieve, sbow himself during the whole combat bot stood far behind the batteries and looked oo with silence aud with as much indifference as possible. At last we are to have a post office near os. Only a little time needed to have things in working order. Congressman Elliott is doing all he can for os, and by the time it takes a letter to come from Washington to Bishop viile we wiil have a post office established at the Cross Roads by the came of Elliott after our exemplary Coagressmao. There will be a daily mail. The post office will be situated near the BishopviUe and Atkios j Railroad. The schedule on this road went j into effect on Saturday, the 18th inst. Miss Annie Lucas and Mrs. M ul loy, form? erly a Miss Craig, are spending a while at Mrs. T. D. DuRant's. Miss Annie Lucas is from Bishop vii le, and Mrs. Mulloy from Ches? terfield. The visit of these young ladies has been looked forward to with great pleasure for some time past by the ladies sad gentle? men of our neighborhood, especially by the young ladies and mort to by the young men. We hope it will not be long before the above <risit is repeated. There was quite an interesting game of ball played at Elliott's on last Saturday and con? sidering the fact that the boys had bad little or no practice since the last season, the score was weil worthy of an amateur club. As this was the first game, being intended only to organize the club, there was of course only a large crowd of gentlemen present. On next Saturday, however, at 3.30 P. M. the first regalar game will be played in the presence of a large crowd of ladies and gentlemen. Other clubs wno expect to cross bats with us io the future will bear io mind that whenever they play a "white wash" will inevitably be placed to their debit. Io the Hoe of improvements it may be well to mention that there is in progress of erec? tion at Elliott's, a Baptist Church. The peo? ple of this denomination have long felt a need j of a Church of their own, and it will not be j long before Rev. Friday will be able to real I ize the pleasures of what was once his pride I and hope. ; Extensive preparations are being made to carry on a turpentine farm near Elliott's. ! The still, Ac. will be just outside the incor I porate limits. About seventy fire or a hun? dred bouses for farm bands have been built, and from the present indications there maj be many a one more to be built. This farm is to be carried on by a very energetic nod stirring mao and we have no doubt bot that success will accompaoy him throughout his work. I Be will cot be like the cotton farmer, de I pendant upon the rain, but on the contrary, the more sunshine he has, the better will his crop produce. Quite a stir was created on the 23rd inst, in one of the society circles, wheo Mr. Mack A merson and Miss Janie Bullock, of the Rock Church neighborhood, united themselves in the holy bonds of wedlock. This nuptial ceremony was to have taken place sooner '.han it did, but through a mistake er misunder? standing bn the part of some one, this most glorious event had to be postponed for a day or so, much to the almost unco nt rula ble re? gret of both parties. Representative and Mrs. H. 6. Shaw called to see us on last Saturday. C. S. L. Entertainment at Mayesville MAYESVILLE, S. C., March 2, 1888. Mr. Editor : We had much pleasure io at? tending an entertainment of readings, recita? tions and music given at the-residence of A. A. Strauss, Esq., by the members of his fam? ily, assisted by Professor H. Royston, in aid cf the funds for purchasing furniture for the Mayesville High School. Following was the programme : Overture-Duett-Piano-Esther and Isaac Strauss. The Night before Waterloo (Byroad-Reci? tation by ??aac Strauss. Thc Reaper and the Flowers-Recitation, Esther Strauss. bid Peter-Recitation, Moddie Strauss. The Wind and Moon - Recitation, Bertha Strauss. The Children-Fannie Stranss. ?'The Knight and the Lady," a domestic legend of the reign of Queen Annie-Recita? tion, Prof. H. Royston. Charge of the Guard st Waterloo-Recita? tion, I. C. Strauss. Pauper's Death-Bed-Recitation, Esther Stranss. The Dead Doll-Recitation, Fannie Strauss. SECOND PART. Medley Waltz-Piano and Violin, Isaac Strauss, H. Royston, Esq., and Eddie Strauss. Longings-Solo, (Piano)-Prof. H. Roys? ton. Dream March-Piano, Isaac Strauss. Di abel la-Duett, (Piano) Isaac and Eddie Strauss. Home, Sweet Home-Piano and Violin, Bertha, Moddie and Isaac Strauss Alpine Waltz-Piano and Violin, Bertha, Moddie and Isaac Strauss. Cascade of Roses-Piano, Esther Strauss. Waltz Sweethearts-Piano, H. Royston, Esq. Mazurka-Piano and Violin, Isaac and Es ther Strauss Mrs. Caudle's Lecture on the occasion of Mr. Caudle's attendance at a Masonic dinner -Reading, Prof. H. Royston. The Readings by Prof. Royston were ren? dered with the finished skiil of an accomplish? ed artist, and left a most gratifying remem? brance on the minds of bis bearers, and gain? ed flattering enconiums on all sides. The musical part of the entertainment was a gen uine treat from first to last. We congratulate the members on the general and Satisfactory success of the entertainment and trust the financial result will be sufficient inducement to make a: other effort for the same good cause. H. Worth Knowing. Mr W. H- Morgan, it erehant. Luke Citj, Fla , was taker-, with a ?ev?re cold, attended with a fl?Mrr>jnT?g cough and running inti? con.?uuip:i'-n in ?ta first ?tage-*, lie tried many so called popu larcugh remedies and steadily grew wor?e. Was reduced in tiesh, had difficulty in bren thin JJ and wa* unable t? tlcep- Final I j incl br. King's New InVcovery for Conruuiption ?nd found im? mediate relief, ?ri4 after using about a hali lit ?Zell bullly* lound him-clf woli and ha* had u<< return of iii? tibra.-e. Mo olher reru?*dy can . Low ?o gran J a recorJ of cur??, a* l>r. KingV | Nt-w l't.-c"\<:ry f?r consumption gunian teed to I doj:i.*t wli i* c'a ?med for il. Trial boul? ;rec j at J. F. Vi ? JjeLoruic*.? drug store. 4 -- M - 9- ^P?. ttucklen'a Arnica Salve. The Best Salve ?ti the w^ri 1 for Cutt, Brui?M Sore- Ulcer*. Snit Rheum. Forer Sores, T?::er, t hupped Hand* Chilblain*. Oros ?nd ail Skin J "ititi.ins. an?! positively cures Piles, or no }.;.? rt-.{t?'red. It is ?uurxtiteed tu give per? le?-! ?aM>t.ictirn, or ni-?ney refunded. Pn<-e . rite por box. For sale by J. F. W. D?? liai u.e. o THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C., March 7, 1888. C< H'TUN.-tb-ceipts 50 bales. The mar-! ke: dull We quote: Good Middling 9$ ; Middling P? bow Middling 8?. CHARLESTON, S. C., March 6, 1888. Cotton-Sales, 880. Quotations are: j Middling lu J. WILMINGTON, N. C., March 9, 1888. FPIIMTS TuitPRVTivK -Sale* al quotation. Mrtrket opened quiet at 3'; cents per gallon. ROSJ.N -firm at 8 c. tor Strained and 90 for Good Strained. CBUDK TUIIPKKTINB.-Virgin and Yellow Dip $2.10, Hard $1.10. COTTON.-S*les, none. Market Qnief. Quotations are: Middling 9 15-10. We do not hesitate to st8, That 1888 Is something very choice and gr8, For ladies who desire to rn8, And when they meet their proper f8, You bet we don't exaggerS, When boldly we asseverS, That not a woman will be 18 Ia gobbling up the tempting b8. - Washington Critic. For the blood, nae B. B. B. For scrofula, use B. B. B. For catarrh, ose B. B. B. For rheumatism, use B. B. B. For kidney troubles, use B. B. B. Eor skin diseases, eye B B. B. For eruptions, use. B B. B. For all blood poison, B. B. B. Ask jour neighbor who has used B. B. B. of its merits. Get our book free filled with certificates of wonderful cores. For sale bj all druggist* BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga. REPORT OF THE CONDITION 07 TOT MONDS NATIONAL BANK, At Sumter, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business, Feb. 14, 1888. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, $76,620 71 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 12,500 00 Due from approved reserve agents, 243 43 Due from State Banks and bank? ers, ' 89 92 Current expenses and taxes paid 328 39 Premiums paid, 3,312 50 Fractional paper currency, nickeli and cents, 24 51 Specie, 7,349 00 Legal tender, notes, 7,805 00 Due from U. S. Treasurer, other than 5 per cent, redemption fund, 3,000 00 Total, $111,273 46 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, $39,380 00 Surplus fund, 4,827 82 Undivided profits, 49 59 Demand certificates of deposit, 56,817 91 Due to other National Banks, 7,627 93 Due to State Banks and bankers, 2,568 21 Total, $111,273 46 STA TR OF SOUTH CAROLINA, T gg Coe* ry OF SUMTER, J ' I, W. ALSTON PRINGLE, JR., Cashier of theabove Damed bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. W. ALSTON PRINGLE, JR., Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd dav of March, 1888. THOS. E. RICHARDSON, Not'y Pub. Correct-Attest: H. HARRY, .. I A. J. CHINA, V Directors. R. D. LEE, J Men. 7 New Advertisements? mri1! A 26-PAGE kKPl1 I ILLUSTRATED I ll kb I PAPER Descriptive of the Soil, Climate, Production?, Manufacturing Industries and Mineral Wealth of Virginia and other Southern States. Write to W. B. BEVILLj Geo ! Pass. Agent, ROANOKE, VA.t Enclosing 2-cent Stamp._ WANTED-RELIABLE MEN to sell Fruit Trees, Vines, fcc, in everj county in the South on commission terms. Large com? missions given. Write at once for terms. J. C. LINDLEY & BRO., Nurserymen, Greens boro, N. C._ MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER, Lv THE COURT OF COICB'?K PLEAS. George A. Norwood, Evan L. Wilkins and George A. Norwood, Jr., Co? partners, as G. A. Norwood & Co. Plaintiffs, against William L. Mc KniglU, Defendant. BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in the above entitled cause and dated Maj '?Sib, 1886, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the City of Sum? ter in said State, on Monday, April 2nd, 1888,-being Salesday-between the hours of 11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following property: 1. All that plantation or tract of land sit uate and lying near Lynchburg and Magno? lia, in tbe Counij of Sumter and State of South Carolina, containing one hundred and ?ftj acres, more or less, being the tract of land conveyed to W L. McKnight bj J. An? derson Luckej and conveyed to bim bj Mar? tha J. Joye, adjoining lands now or formerlj of Wiley and Clark, Estate of George Myers, Estate of .VicCutchen and by lands of the W. C. ? A. R. R. Company and by the tract next below described, lbj same lying on Douglass Swamp. 2. AU that tract of land situate and lying near Magnolia and Lynchburg in tbe County of Sumter and State of South Carolina, con? taining one hundred and twenty-six acres, more or less, known as the "Jessee Gibbs tract," adjoining lands now or formerly of Estate of George Myers, lands of the Estate of Smith, lands of McCutchen and of A E. Mc Knight, and the tract first above described. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay for titles. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, March 7, '88 Master for Sumter Co. OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMISSIOMR, S?MTE? COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. * THE NEXT EXAMINATION of candi? dates for certificates to teach in the Free Schools of tbis County will be held, For Whites, on Friday, April 6th ; For Colored, Saturday, April 7tb. I have a circular from the Slate Superin? tendent of Educatiou stating io unequivocal terms that all teachers employed hereafter to teach in the Free Schools must have a certi? ficate of qualification. All certificates are good for two years. Respectful! 7, J. T. WILDER, Mrh 7 School Com. Sumter Co. TO RENT. TWO LARGE COMFORTABLE ROOMS, with or without board. For particulars, appiv to, Mas. R. M. MIKfcLL, Mch 7 Corner Main ?nd Republican Sts. THAT FIGHT The Original Wins. C. F. Simmons. St. Louis, Frop'r M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine, Lst'd 1*40, in thc U. S. Court DEFEATS J. H. Zeilin, Prop'r A.Q.Simmons Liv? er Reculator, Kst'd by Zeilin :?&3. M. A. S. L. M. has for 47 years cured INDIGESTION, BIL:OCSNESS, DYSPEPSIA,SICK HKADACHR.LOST APPKTITS, SOUR STOMACH, ETC I Kev. T li. Kearns, Pastor M. E. iChurch, Adam?, Tenn., writes: "1 ^think I should li*ve been dead but for your Genuine M. A. Sim? mons Liver Medicine. I have }tft?VX\ sometimes had to s-ubs:itute j "Zeitin's stuff" for your Mcdi /WitffTjf cine, but it don't answer the / purpose." l???Pt?l Dr. J. R. Graves, Editor Th* ?*^B'*ftiti, Memphis, Tenn, says: X received a package of your Liver Medicine, and have used half of it It workslike a charm. I want no better Liver Regulator and cer? tainly no more of Zeilia'a fixture. IIJUCUTIAIJ luis revolutionized the world Inf Cil I IUI! during the last half century. Not least among the wonders of inventive propress is a method and system of work that cnn be performed all over the country with? out separating the workers from their homes. Pay lh-eral : any one can do the work ; either sex, young or old ; no special ability required. Capital not needed ; you are started free. Cut this out and return to us and we will send you free, something of great value and im? portance you, that will start you in busi? ness, which will bring you in more money right away than anything else in the world. Grand outfit free. Address TRCE k Co., Augusta, Maine,. BOGIN'S OLD STAND. HEADQUARTERS FOR CHEAP GOODS. F. LEVI. I MEAN BUSINESS! I am now selling: goods at Hard-pan Prices. Call and be convinced? BARGAINS IN EVERY LINE! I sell you special. bargains in every department, such as Hosiery, Gloves. Corsets, Ladies* Goods, Ham? burg Edgings and Laces, Flouncing, etc., Shoes and Boots, Gent's Furnishing Goods and Clothing in the latest styles. I HATE ON HAND A FULL LINE OP STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES which will be sold at the lowest prices. Call once and you will call again. Especial attention paid to Trimmings in the latest styles. Samples sent by mail on application. F. LEVI, Begin's Old Stand, Sumter, S. Cr Feb. 22. 1888. _________ Spanisi Pija Hi ai Mas. SELECT SEED FOR PLANTING, FOR Sale. Inquire at DeLorme's Drug Store. Feb. 29 Im_ Beef, Fort and Sausages, IBEG TO INFORM THE CITIZENS OF Sumter that I keep fresh Beef, Pork and Sausages on hand daily, and thanking them for past favors I solicit a continuance of their patronage. W. J. DAWSEY. Feb 29 lm_ BERMUDA BRASS SEED. We offer Fresh Crop bj Mail $2.00 per pound. Price for large quantities on appli? cation Send for our GENERAL SEED CATALOGUE. J. M THORBURN & CO., 15 JOHN ST., NEW YORK. Feb 15_ Estate of Hrs. Sarah E. Bradley3 DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, ou tie 16th of March, 1888, fur a final discharge as Executor of aforesaid B?tate. SAMUEL BRADLEY, Feh. 15, 1888._Executor. "CONSTANTLY ON HAND A Full Supply of the Celebrated "T?ITEC CIGAR." Warranted full Havana filler. The best 5 cent Cigar in America. KIN GM AN k CO., Sole Agents for Sumter, S. C. Feb 29 x INFORMATION WANTED. ON NOVEMBER 25th. 1887, DAVIS WINGATE, about 24 years old, light complected, with small, light red mustache, and about 5? feet high, left his home and family in Su;:iter without any known reason, and hag not been heard of since. He was working in the Sumter Cotton Factory, up to a few days before he disappeared. His youug wife to whom he was married about 15 month? ago, and who he hus left with a young babe, is much distressed a' his a'nsence, as is also hi.- aired fathpr, and any information of him will be gratefully received if addressed to John Wingate, care of J. P. Barfield. Sumter, S C. Feb 8 tu For 1883 u better than ever, and should bc in the bands of ?rerr pelion conumrlatini t>nyinc C CCn Q BULBS01 PLANTS. SfiSfilsSSl thousands of Illustrations, and nearly ISO pam) telling what to buy, ?od where to get lt, and naming lovett prices tor honest goods, lyrics of OUIDE only 10cents, InoiEdjnM ? Certificate food for 10 cents worth of ?oeds, JADIES VICK. *UED*OIA?f, _ ?.cheater I*. T. HOUSE PAINTING Zn First Claas Stylo. IAM PBEPAREI) TO FURNISH MATK rial of the best kind and finish np jobs in workmanlike manner, and no money required until work is completed. Any kind of work i:> the House-painting line, such as Walnut Graining, Uak Graining, Mapleing, Marbleizing, Wall and Fancy Painting in flat or gloss work, Graniteing, Rough-casting, Gold or Brass Brunting, Staining, and Varnishing in any shade. All jobs will be promptly dealt with. Address LEMUEL R. DAVIS, May 19 Sumter, S. C. Always to the Front ! OUE PKICES -ARE THE LOWEST IN THE CITY, -AND Ol GOODS Tl VERY BEST! Come ia and see os when jon are in need of PLAIN AND FANCY GROCERIES. WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. We sell nothing but the best quality of goods and we guarantee all goods as represented. Our 25 ctsu Batter is good enough for table use, and hundreds of the best families use it in preference to pay? ing other houses 35 cents for Butter no better than ours at 25 cents. Our Point Lace Flour is the best on the market ; 25 lbs. for 90 cts. We are handling the LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF Plain and Fancy Crackers in the city. Soda Biscuits'at 10 cents as fine as Snow Flakes. Coffee ta 20 to 30 cts. per Pout Our Roas ed Coffee at 28 cents can't be beat anywhere. In addition to our Grocery Stock we bandle a nice Hoe of DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS, SHOES AND HATS, in which the buyer will ?ind many bargains. A close buyer knows there are more bar? gains to be bad in a small house than in the larger ones, because there is lena expense attached to the running of a small than there is to a large one. WE DELIVER GOODS FREE - . ?? ? * I to any part of the city, and money refunded wber? goods do not pro re satisfactory. Call on us and you will find us true to ocr word. KINGIMAN & CO. Maia Street, next to C. E. Stubb?. Feb. 15. DRESSMAKING. LADIES' DRESSES CUT AND MADE in the latest style, fit and work war ranted and satisfaction guaranteed, by Misc Adele Os teen, Republican street, opposite H Mr by Avenue. Prices as reasonable as good work can be doae for, Feb 8 NOTICE. OFFICE OF Snperv?sor of I0s?% SUMTER COUNTY. Scans, S. C., Feb. 1, J838. Tbe Office of Supervisor of Registration will be opened on Salesday of each month, for tbe purpose of issuing Certificates of Registration to all male citizens who have become twenty? one years of age, since tbe last genera] elec? tion. Also to issue transfers to all who have changed places of residence. .'JAMES S. FOLK,. Superviser of Registration. Feb 1_ THE SOOTH CAROLINA PENITENTIARY BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY, Had the most successful business last year of any in its history. The growth of its busi? ness bas been truly remarkable. From very small beginnings it bas assumed almost gi gantic proportions and its goods are found in tbe stores of almost every merchant io this Sute and Georgia. Its mail orders are large and parties once supplied with a line of its goods invariably continue their patronage. Nearly six years of constant, strict attention to details, endeavoring in every instance to meet the demands of consumers, it is now reaping its reward. Business in 1866 was exceptionally good and tbe spring trade for tbe present year, though orders were small, still ran ahead of corresponding time for last year. Fall business cannot belp bat be good and we advise our customers to place their orders early with us, that we may be enabled to delivet them at tb?? time desired. We con? fidently expect to show goods the coming season equal in finish to any Northern Shoe in the market. If your merchant does not keep our goods, write to us direct, and we will supply you with anything desired. SOUTH CAROLINA PENITENTIARY , BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY, * Columbia, S. C. For sale in Sumter by E. C. GREEN * SON, Main Street. Parties desiriog to, can have their measures taken and Shoes made to order. Feh 29_ "?RBUCKLES* same on a package of COFFEE ls a guarantee of excellence ARIOSA COFFEE is kept in all first-class stores from the Atlantic to the Pacific COFFEE is never good when exposed to the air. Always bny this brand in hermetically sealed ONE POUND PACKAGES. MONUMENT. THE COMMITTEE are having cut on the slabs to be inserted in the Monament the names of the Confederate Dead of Sumter County. All persons, interested in this mat? ter will favor the Cotrmittee by calling on Mr. W. P. Smith at bis marble yards and correct any error which may have "been m.ide in the names on tbe Roll now being cut. Mr. Smith is also authorized to receive for the Committee any contributions which may be made. J. D. ISLANDING, Feb 25, '88. 2 Chairman Ex. Com. ~F?R SALE." ONE TURPENTINE STILL. Capacity, Fifteen barrels. Apply to MOISES & LEE, Feb, 15 4t Attorneys at Law. JNO. T, GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at LAW, SUMTER, C. H., S. C. Col lee ti OB of daims a specially. <?one 29. J. J. DARGAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, S??MTBR, S. C. D. B. ANDERSON, Attorney at Law. SUMTER, S. C. Will practice in adjoining counties. Collecting made a specialty. A. WHITE ft S?i Insurance Agents? Offer io First Class Companies. FIRE INSURANCE, TORNADO INSURANCE, ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, PLATE GLASS INSURANCE SURETYSHIP ON BONDS. April 6 J. W. ADKINS, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER* SUMTER. S. C. SOLICITS WORK IN THE BUILDING LINE, and will promptly attend to alt work entrusted.to bim. Residence next to Epperson's Sublet. Joly 20_ OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR, SCXTKR, S. C. January 9, 1888. THE FOLLOWING ACT IS PUBLISHED* in accordance with Section 3 : Ao Act to allow unimproTed lands which have not been on the tax books since 187? to be listed without penalty. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and . House of Represen ta tires of the Sute of Sooth? Carolina, now met and sitting in General At? sembly, and by the authority of the same That in all cases where ur i m pro red land which has not been ?pen the tax books tine? the fiscal year commencing Norember 1, 1875? and which are not on the forfeited list, shall at any time before the 1st day of October? 1888, be returned to the County Auditor for taxation, tnt said Anditor be, ard is hereby instructed, to assess the sane and to enter lt upon the duplicate of the fiscal year com?en<s ing Norember 1, 188?, with the simple taxet of that year. Section 2. That all such landsat may bo returned to the Anditor for taxation between the first day of October, 1888, and the first day of October, 1889, shall be assessed and charged with the simple taxes sf the two fiscal years commencing, respectively, on the first day of November, 1887, and the first day of Norember, 1888. Section 3. Tbat as soon as practicable after the passage of this Act, the Comptroller Gen? eral is directed to furnish a copy of the samo to each Auditor in the State, and the Audi? tors are required to publish the same in each of their County papers, once a week for three months during the year 1888, and for the same period of time during the year 1889 ; and the cost of such publication shall be paid by the County Treasurer, upon the order of the County Commissioners, ont of the ordi? nary county tax last collected. Approved December 19, 1887. W. R. DELGA*, Jan ll 3m Auditor Sumter County.