The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, July 11, 1888, Image 2

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WEDNESDAY. JTJLT U. \ry-J.--.->-..y-*---\y.r,,-.;~-.; : . .: , . -, - g|?h|^^^:. Watchman was founded; % the coaibtoed circulation and influence ^ old papers, and is mmni -;fotlj tbe best advertising medium in Tritt Southron in 1866. aaei Southron now has g^^r^THB?ALB SCHOOL. si petition was m csr the taxpayers of the to sceare the aig oT a majority of them in order ^movement for .-a graded school A meeting of citizens was , ^fcwhen ; the time came it was j ascertained that the petition bad not $jie reqoisise number of sigoa :r^tm&?Jb &m*s, m the ease of \ the extended to the Light Brigade at Bajakkra, 'somebody bad blunder ed i^i?? the meeting cams to nothing. : feeling the special need I^Ss^?B^for a male school* one of oar j ^?jpf&fr spirited sitisens has started a movement to secure ?ch a school. His ^sfe? is thrt a joint-stock company ^'. zkoM raise the necessary fonds m 1- phares of tweaty-five dollars each, t>tt3d igs x suitable boose/and proenre the serr? ^as of a competent principal,, who will j t?pen the school ra September^ j^^^^^terstand thai about $1,300 \}~ ; : ?rebscr^bscribed. Doable that sum ||5y.:i? needed to set the movemen? on a l^^s^S^ftisk*---: The gentleman who has ^^^?attsr in charge has not ceased his |?|L^la^rs--bntL..proposes ta make an active y^itn?d personal canvass am cog oar ettt > fie Amis it strange, and so do : that while Sum ter had and- sop a male, school thirty ? years ago, the to wn was not one-third, of its jSfresent sise, it seems impossible to hare r *f-i(ucH ? school now. The ?le schools ws bave.bad ?o late years dragged ont s? ?recariwis existence for a few months ^gj^ J^?^ went to .pi?ces? - Boys are i^^^?Bt jaway to school at a Tery tender j ^ ' ^flfe+tttfy*** to work as clerks ? ; l^^enCthey should be going to school. ' f J^^^Mmall wrong. We have excellent iostitotioos of learning here for onr &irls, what fatal obstacle is it that pre cludes the establishment of similar schools for cmr boys ? We believe the only obstaclev.an?Vriiat not ao in saper > able one, is the want of interest in the project. An interest may and moat be created in tba matter, unless we would hunch oar beys iia ??fer under a terrible disadvantage. Yon may ask any man wbe bas not enjoyed such advantages, what ? is that cripples him most of all? and he will nndonbtedly make answer, *uhc want of a proper education; - ^ Men may make money without mach , ?dacatw?, but it is a high price to pay -r for it. There:are many things that are better worth having than money. 't^^bem^?syfe?ow naturally is the wake of an educa?on,| Colmre, refinement, good manners and good morai^j, is?sHictoal enjoyment, ^he appreciation of all tha? Is great and derating in &he history of the human race ; ?these are some of the un pur chasable enjoyments that come only by Oar girls, we seem to think, receive benefit from education. Why should . not our boys ? There is not an argu ment that can be adduced in tarer of female education that is not equally ap plicable to male education. If it is good lor one, it is good for both* Be sides, history demonstrates that when ever and wherever, and from whatever anse? women become the superiors of men, it is a sore indication of d?t?riora* tum among the people among whom each a phenomenon is manifested. The saxes seem to change places and equal ities when such a development occurs, and women being denied seeess to many ?f the employments and occupations of men, busy themselves about things which they had best leave alone, while the men growing daily io effeminacy of character, and mental insipid cess, lose ibe?r manhood aud love of country, and at! thai distiugui-Ites genuine civility. The way is thus paved for that people to be swept awsy tsd their civilization despoiled. Greece and Rome arc typ ical cases. We are not sore that Spain is not a good modern instance of the same truth. We know communities in onr own State where the same thing is very manifest, viz : the superiority of women over the men. List lessees* is the chief characteristic of such men. They are only waiting for some man? some real, g?noise man?to come along and reap all the advantages of the situation. Shall we condemn oar boys to sny each fate ? Our girls now are superi ors of our boys?they are better edu cated and more ieSned. It is time for this to stop. Let as work for the male school. L IMPERATIVELY NEEDED. For the last ten days or two weeks, the night train to the mountains has been discontinned. We understand that the discontinuance is due to a breach of faith on the part of the Rich mond and Danville system, and then violation of contract with the Atlantic Coast line. This charge comes from the Coast Line people, and it is not nnHkely that if we could bear from the o?her side, there would be a similar charge made against the Coast Line. Bat whsvaver be the true state of the ease, theicoo^ent public are the suffer er*. it, seems to be, and is, a hard case that when railroads quarrel, those who : maintain them and by whose patronage vthey . exi**, a&oold be the ?refp?ees ?i> 1 tims. We were under the impression tbk^- il was to^Yo?d snd obviate all such eonticgeucTes that tbe Railroad Commisiion was created by the Legisla ture. If such is the fact, it follows that a question of this kind should not te left open, hat settled at once. If the railroads interested do not take the steps necessary to a settlement, the B. R. Commissioners should exercise the powers vested in th??, end take die proper means of relieving the incon venienced and suffering publie. As it sow stands, persons desirous of going to the moan tains are compelled to leave nil points in this vicinity before daylight and remain in Colombia several boars, before their train leaves. Either this, or remain over nil night in Colombia, one of the hottest places, at this season, Ion the continent, especially in the boJeU. On the South Carolina road, a I train leaves Charleston at 7 a. mi^and j reaches Columb'a in time to connect with a train leaving that city for Green? ville," Sparenburg, and Walhalla, at W?5 ?mJlt the 8. C. B.R can make the trip in three hours and twenty-live minute?, we are quite sure the Ccaat Line can do tbe same thin g. By tnakiog fewer stops, tbe distance could be covered in less time. Seen now. making fourteen *tog?? the "Colombia special** makes the trip in three boors and forty-five min?tes. : Every stop costs three min* utea, so we are informed. By stopping only at Lanes, Manning sod Sumter thirty minutes could be saved, and the trip made from Charleston to Colombia by 10.20 a. m , which would establish a connection with the train over the Columbia and Greenville road.' It would be a close connection, it is true, hot if the latter road would cede only five minaten and leave at 10 30 instead of 10.25, the whole trouble would be averted. It is n shame for great corpo rations' to behave like babies, and get up such a quarrel over a matter of five min?tes I THE PRIMARY PLAN. The time has come when every man, however humble though be may be, not only desires bat demands it as his sacred right that he be allowed to east his vote for whoever he pleases. This is his prerogative nod it should not be j abriged in the least. It is democracy < in the truest sense, tbe nearest possible approach to that government which is declared to be of tbe people, by >be people and for the people, and the only way the people will be best satisfied with a man of their own specific choice. In th?bry the convention plan may be til right bat some now or other it don't work to the satisfaction of the-people. Et places the man and the people away off from each other. * The gap between is too great. The-convention may be beautiful in theory hot it Is very oo latiifactory in practice. Often the Ban nominated in convention is a itranger, more or less, to the people, pet he is palmed off and passed as tbe man of their choice. This unfortunate result can only be avoided by adopting the primary mode of nominating any tod all candidates to aoy and all offices. Th w is in harmony with the policy med principles of the d?mocratie party, and it is the only fair, open, square, bold, true plan after ?II. The wire"" pullers rejoice in the convention plan and by their chicanery tbey make it a thing of obstruction, destruction snd miscon struction of the wishes of the people. This is likely to happen in any conven tion and it is for this reason that the people are in favor of the primary to settle the question as to who is the man of their choice for Solicitor from Sumter County, snd the plea for the primacy for this purpose is placed upon 'he broad and solid ground that the people themselves sod not a few wire pullers ought to be allowed to se lect the candidate who in their opinion is the best qualified aJi-rouod man to discharge the dattes of that office. This will be an important step in the right direction and one which will give the people an opportunity of seeing, hearing and knowing tbe man for whom they are to ca?t their votes for Solicitor from Sumter County. IF? If all the ''competent and deserving'* men and patriots who are willing to as sume tbe burdens of office, could be elected at one and the same time, to the rffi es for which they and their friends think them fit, what an ava lanche of talent, industry, intelligence, wisdom and character, would fall on oar coantry ! Where does it all hide itself in tbe interval* between elections f What cruel fate is it that condemns these flowers of patriotism to blush un seen year after year in solitary and hopeless efflorescence? What awful Nemesis that condemns these gems of purest ray to live out tbe most of their existence io the dark, onfathomed caves of the ocean of republican ungrateful cess ? We do not add the word "se vere,*' because we sre not sure that it applies either to these numerous spec imens of patriotism or to the uoexam* pled caverns of tbe mighty deep, in these days of earthquakes, and erup tion? of all sorts, from measles to Ves uvius* volcanic violence. Our hope is that those who are defeated shall take their disappointment io good part. And that our County will always have so many and suoh good men to select from. i Our Exchanges. The Pamy for July is as fresh and eeter tainiog at ever. It is a most excelitot maga zine for young folks from eight to fourteen. Especially suitable for Suudaj reading. $1 a year. Tbe publishers, D. Lothrop Company, Boston, wilt send a specimen ao receipt of 5 is in stamps. i. ..jgjy.-.... ; .. .. N".*v' I . - -^gFrcm onr Regular <*>rrespODdeDt.) ^ WASHINGTON IJBTTBB. g-.; WAtsneTo?, I>. C., J0I7 6, 1888. The Republicans of the Senate Judi ciary Committee did a cowardly thing when they reported the nomination of Mr. Fuller to be Chief Justice of the United States, without recommendation, to the Senate. They acknowledge, when, spoken to individually, that all the chargea against Mr. falter were en* tirely without foundation, and yet, for political reasons, tbey refuse to join the Democrats of the Committee in making a favorable report lipon bis nomination. If the Republican Senators can, no w* ever., afford to take such a position be* rove the conn try, the Democrats need not complain. Mr. Fuller will be con firmed without a doubt, already four Republican Senators?Messrs. Farwell, CuDoffl, Fry sod Spooner?are known to be willing to vote for bis confirma tion. Postmaster General Dickinson has written a letter to chairman Bloutof the House Committee on Post Offices, in which he vigorously opposes the Senate amendment to the Post Office appropriation bill known as the 'sub sidy amendment,' which appropriates | $800,000 to provide more efficient mail service between ..the United States and Sooth America. The PostmsHter Gen eral says this legislation is neither de manded nor required, nod that the re sources and powers of the Pest Office Department bare 010 ved adequate to afford citiseos of thu United States a mail service equal to and in most cases superior to that of any nation in the world. After showing that American steam ships are paid four times the rates for which foreign vessels are willing to carry American mails, the Postmaster Genera! says : 'With great respect to the framers of the bill, I do seriously' object to that provision of. the proposed legislation which places the mail service at the mercy of any individual or corporation. While, indeed, the subsidised; lines might be compelled to carry the mails, if tendered, yet, the Department should be independent, and should be at all times enabled to send the mails by the most expeditious routes, and make use of the best facilities afforded for that purpose from among all the carriers ottering. The Department should be free to take advantage cf ail sailings, of increased facilities coming from increas ed business, of changes for the better vrought by time, extension of com nerce and comp?tition, and should not oe tied up for a decade to single lines >f communication, an stimulated to im provement and progress by the exist* ;uce of a settled, inordinate and certain oeotne.' Since"~the Postmaster Gen ;raPs letter wss written the House of Representatives hss refused to concur 0 this smesdment. Daring the absence of Secretary pairehild this week, the Treasury De partment bas been ably presided over >y Assistant Secretary Thompson. The Postmaster General has also rr Uten another letter?one to the Pr?s dent?in which he makes tr formal pro eat against the proposed extension of he classified civil service to include the ail way postal service. One day was wasted in the House his week by filibustering against the 'acifie railroads bill, and the Fourth ras a holiday, so that one-third of the reek was lost. Still considerable prog* ess was made with the Mills bill, and t is now predicted by the members of he Ways and Means Committee that he tariff bill will be passed by the loose inside of 30 days ' Senator Vest and Representatives Hills, Ford, Hooker, MeCreary, Shive y, Maisb, and Cummtngs went to New fork on the Fourth to take part in tammany's grand jubilee and ratifiea ion meeting. The President spent the Fourth at its desk working at the bills which lave been sent him by Congress for ap >roval. The Senate added $912,000 to the iver and hsrbor bill in the shape of amendments and theo passed it. The otal amount appropriated by it is $22, 174.783 77. The letter-carrier's law cannot be >ot into effect until Congress passes so ippropriation to pay the extra men it sill make neeessary. About five hundred employees of the ?avy Department spent the Fourth of Fuly, with their families, at Grasslands, be country r?sidence, near this city, rf Secretary Whitney. They were urnished with transportation and lunch rtso by their host, whose munificent ?ospitality has passed into a proverb aere. AN OBoUTkC? Entitled An. Ordinance To Regulate Annual Licenses and Special Taxes for Fiscal Year Commencing June lut 1888.. Be it ordained by the Mayor and ildermen of City of Sumter in Coun cil assembled, and by authority of the same. Sec. 1.?That the Fiscal year of the City of Sumter shall commence on the 1st day of June of each year and end on the 3iet day of May next ensuing, find that the following Annual Licenses ind Special Taxes shall be levied and collected for the use of said City of Sumter for present fiscal year ending May 31st 1889. Sec. 2.?That every person, firm or corporation doing business in "City of Sumter** and required by terms of this Ordiuance to obtain a License to en gage in any business tor which a License is required, shall make appli cation to the Clerk and Treasurer, first giving his, her or their name and style, rhe nature of the business for which a License is required by this Ordinance and the place where such business is to be carried on, all of which shall be given under oath. Sec. 3.?That if any person or per sons exercise or carry on any business for which a License is lequired by this Ordinance, without first procuring sueh.Lieeuse as is in that behalf re quired, he, she or they besides being liable for the payment for the License, shall upon eonvietion thereof before 1 he Mayor, be subject to a fine not ex ceeding Fifty Dollars, or imprison ment in the City Guard House, not *xoc*ding thirty day3 or both at the discretion of the Mayor. Sec. 4.?That in every License to be taken out under or by authority of tbis Ordiuance shall be set forth the pur pose or business for which such License is granted, the name and place of business of the person or per sons procuring the same, and the time for which it is granted, and the Clerk and Treasurer shall provide a form of License to be issued, upon which shall be written at the time the License is granted, the name of the party ob taining the same, the length of time for which the License is issued, aud the amount charged and received therefor,and the party to*" whom, snob License is granted shal?keep.thesaine posted in some consplcious plac<y where such business is carried on, and anj wilful evasion of the requirements of this section, shall upon conviction ; thereof before the Mayor be punishu bl? by a fine not exceeding Fifty Dol lars,: or imprisonment in the City Guard House not exceeding Thirty Jdayaorboth at the discretion of tbe Mayor. Sec. s.^All Licenses imposed or granted under this Ordinance shall be for the space of one year from 1st day of June 1888. or for such part of one ?ear as shall remain to the-'3ist day of fay 1889, excepVin cases where other wise stated for a shorter time, and for the present year are made payable on 15th day of^July instant?except in cases of transient persons,?and shall be paid wftfete ten day s after they be come due, and if not then paid shall be liable to a penalty of twenty per cent on the amount of said License to be as sessed and collected by the Clerk and Treasurer by distress or otherwise In such manner as is prescribed by law for the collection of delinquent taxes by the County Treasurer, and the non ?aymentaof such License or Special axes by any person or persons liable therefor, shall be deemed an offense, and upon conviction thereof before the Mayor shall be liable to ? One not ex ceeding Fifty Dollars, or imprisonment in the City Guard House not exceeding Thirty days or both at the discretion of the Mayor. Agencies?Collection, $ 10 00 Express, ."'.s5o 00 Insurance, Life or Fire, each, 10 oo Sewing Machines, 5 00 Auctioneers, Public, Local, 10 00 ' do Transient, per week 6 00 Bagatelle, Billiard or Pool Ta bles, each, 25 00 Bill Postfers. 5 00 Bowling Alleys, 10 00 Brokers or Dealers in Stock, who offer for sale, exchange or barter, except residents, per month, 25 00 ; Butchers for stall In Market, each stall per week, 1 00 with exemption from xoagon license. Circus, per day or night, 100 00 Circus, per day and night, 150 00 Circus, for Procession on Sts. if Circus does not locate with in Corporate Limits of City, 100 00 Circus, each side show, whet her connected with circus or not, per day or night, 10 00 Cotton Gins?Ginning for pay or toll?each, 10 00 Dealers in Prize Goods, selling or offering to sell ou Public Streets or Lots, Packages Can dies, Jewelry, Stationery, etc per month : 25 00 Dealers in Ice Cream Lemo nade or Soda Water selling on Streets per month, ? 2 00 Dealers in Fish and Oystero?r No Ks/i Stands allowed on Streets?1st and 4th Quarters each. 6 00 2d and 3d Quarters; each,. ' 10 00 with privil?ge of taking b?t License for the year 25 00 Dogs?Kept at home,? 1 00 All owners or keepers of dogs shall pay the required Li cense, otherwise the Person al Property of such owner or keeper, refusing to pay such License staril be held liable for payment of License on Dogs. Drummers, Brokers and Oth ers representing wholesale or retail dealers, selling to con sumers at auction, solicita tion or otherwise shall be deemed Peddlers, and shall pay a license, per month, 25 00 Booksand Stationery, except when sold on Streets, exempt. Provided, that this License shall not apply to Drum mers, Brokers and others repre senting persons firms or Corporations who may be now residents' of said State Hide Yards, 30 00 Hucksters, buying and sehing Poultry, Eggs, Fruits or Vega tables on Streets?Producers excepted?per month, 2 00 Hotels and Boarding Houses for accom modation of travel lers and others Income not exceeding $500, 10 00 Income exceeding $500, 20 00 Itin?rant Dealers, Salesmen, transient Agents, Venders and Peddlers of Dry Goods. Groceries, Clothing', Medi cines, etc., whether offering to sen or selling on streets or otherwise, either by auction, solicitation, orders or other wise, per week, 100 00 Provided, that this License shall notapply to Drummers, Brokers and others represent ing persons, firms or cor porations who may be non residents of this State Livery Business, other than re gular Public Stables, and in cluding Vehicles of every kind and Saddle Horses, kept for hire or hired out by the day or otherwise? 1 Horse Vehicle, each, 7 50 2 Horse Vehicle, each. 12 50 Saddle Horse, each, 5 00 Merchants, transient, who lo cate for less time than one year?per month, 20 00 Pawn Brokers, who loan or ad vance money or goods ou pawns, 10 00 Peddlers or Agents soliciting Photographs, Lithographs, Daguerreotypes, Pictures, etc.* for copying, per week, 5 00 Photographers, transient, 10 00 Pubiic Drays and Wagons ? Drayage shall include any and alt Vehicles used for hauling for the public wheth er for pay or not, but does not include vehicles kept by own ers for their own use Wagon or other Vehicle 1 horse 10 00 Wagon or other Vehicle 2 horse 20 00 Wagon or other Vehicle 3 or more, 25 00 and includes License on Ve hicles, payable in advance. Restaurants classified by May or, includes nil places where victuals are prepared and sold? Class 1, each, 10 00 Class 2, each, 5 00 Class 3, each. 2 50 Shooting Galleries, per month, 5 00 Skating Binks, 20 00 Stables?Livery orSale?hiring or selliugstock owned by pro prietor or proprietors only, 50 00 Stables, Livery and Sale, hir ing or selling stock owned by proprietor or proprietors only 75 00 Stables. Lots or otherwise for Stock, offering to sell Stock for or by non-residents or others on commission or otherwise for stock of each owner, per month, 25 00 Mills-Grist. 5 00 Mill-Sawing or Planing or both, 20 00 All other matters of License not hereinabove specified at discretion of Mayor, and all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with or repug nant to this Ordinance are hereby re pealed. Done and ratified in City Council assembled, and under the Corporate Seal of the City of Sumter, this Fourth day of June, A. D. 1888. J. A. MOOD, [L. S.] . Mayor. C. M. Hurst, Clerk and Treas. A Preacher Cured of Dyspepsia Miccosujlkb, Fla., Leo? Co., July 20, 1886. 1 hat? been a sufferer from indigestion and dyspepsia for a long time, and bare triad many remedies, but until I was induced by my friend to try your B. B. B receired oo relief, bot since asiag it bave found more relief and comfort than from any other treat ment ( have used Hoping you* will forward to my address yoor little 32-page book for prescription, alto evidence of cures. Send at earliest date. It Gives Satisfaction. Orlakda, Fla., June 1st, 1887. We have beeo selling Botanic Blood Balm erer since it first came before tbe public. We sell more of it than any other blood purifier in tbe market, and it gires perfect satisfaction. J. H. Mkqgs k Co., Retail and Wholesale Dealers in Botanft Blood Balm. July 4. CANDIDATES' CARDS. Carda in this col am 85.00, cash in ad vance.* FOR SOLICITOR. To run for an office is not what it is cracked up to be, ?8 the path that leads thereto is not always strewn with roses, bat the American people are very self-sacrificing.and ever willing to do anything for the good of their country in general and for themselves Jn particular. Therefore, as his '-many friends" are out of town to-day, Dt B. ANDERSON announces himself as a candidate for the solicitorsbip of tbe Third Circuit. This candidate is a plain, hard working young man with no big pre tensions whatever, but nehnproto get^. rotes enough to elect him all tbe same, Mr. Editor: The many friends of Mb A. BROOKS STUCKEY do most respectfully offer his name as a candidate for the office of Solicitor of the Third Circuit. Nr. St?cker is a gentleman of fine legal ability' and . sterling..integrity ; born and reared in the Circuit, his record will bear scrutiny; and?we~ are satisfied tbe 'interest of the Third Circuit, and the State of South Car olina cannot suffer in his hands.- Let true merit be rewarded. / April 25 . MANY VOTERS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Believing that my course in tbe Legislature has given satisfaction to tbe Democrats of Sumter, County, I hereby announce myself at a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the endorsement of the Democratic party. July 11 ALTAi?ONT MOSES. Mr. Editor: Please announce the name of Mb. ARTHUR K. SANDERS at a suitable person to represent the people of Sumter County in th? next Legislature. Mr. Sanders is a man of ability and energy and will make an acceptable member. ... July 11. YOUNG DEMOCRACY. I Col. J. HARVEY WILSON is announced as a candidate for the House of Representa tives, subject to the action of the Democratic party for making nominations. Col. Wilson's record in the Legislature during tbe term from 1884 to '8S u .a sufficient guarantee of his ability to fill the office with honor to himself and credit to his July 4 MANY FRIENDS. The people of this section, and we believe of the County generally, are entirely satisfied that Capt. H FRANK WILSON has served them faithfully, judiciously, and well in the House of Representatives. His experience will now enable him to serre them even more efficiently if re-elected ; and to this end we bring bim ?gatn before .the people for nomi nation to the House. _SALEM. FOR CLERK OF THE COURT. . The Taylor Democratic Club puts in nomi nation for Cleric of tbe Court Ma. W. D. HINDS subject to the action of the primary. July 4 - The undersigned hereby announces himself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court for Sumter County. A thorough knowledge of tbe duties of tbe office and a high apprecia tion of tbe dniies and obligations of a public officer, together with a life-long adherence to the Democratic party are his chief claims upon the people. The office of Trial Justice has been and the office or Jury Commissioner now is, held by the undersigned, and he is willing that the administration of those offices may be tbe test of his fitness for tbe one be now seeks. Respectfully, July 4. TH08. E. RICHARDSON. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Mr. Editor: Please announce JOHN K. BROWN as a candidate for County Commis sioner. We believe him to be fully compe tent for tbe position, and worthy of the suf frages of the people. July 11. MANY VOTERS. The County Commissioners office being one of great importance to tbe tax-payers of our County it behooves the people to put a man to that position who bas always managed his own affairs in a judicious manner, and as W. H. SEALE, of Statebnrg, ia in our opin ion, such a man, and we believe will make a good County official, we desire to present his name for County Commissioner at the en suing election to tbe Democrats of Sumter County. MANY DEMOCRATS. July 11. The Friends of EDWARD F. "BURROWS, believing him in every way competent and deserving, do hereby present his name to the Democrats of Sumter County for the position of County Coma is>ioner at the ensuintr elec tion. MANY VOTERS. July 11. The Taylor Democratic Club puts in nomi nation for County Commissioner Mb. J. A. M. CARRA WAY, subject to the action of tbe Democratic primary. Jnly 4 FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. We take pleasure in announcing tbe name of JOHN T. GREEN, Esq., a graduate of Woffbrd College, as a candidate for the office of School Commissioner. For a number of years he was identified with the educational interest in Darlington County, during which time he was instrumental, as principal teach er, in building up one of the finest schools in that county. He has exhibited not only a taste but an increasing interest in the cause of education since he came into this county. We feel satisfied that his courteous manners would be roo3t agreeable to the lady teachers with whom he would necessarily be brought in contact and that the cause of education not on); in public schools but in private schools, as well, would be fostered and en couraged under bis supervision. July 11. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION. Mr. Editor: Announce Mb. W. J. DURANT of Concord as a caodidate for School Com missioner for Sumter County. Mr. DuRant graduated at S. C. College in 1856?is well educated. Was a soldier in the Confederate army : was desperately wounded at 2nd Ma nassas; has suffered from that wound until now; was actively engaged in the memorable campaign of 1876 ; has served the State and tbe Democratic party faithfully in all its con testa, and is. therefore, fiurlv entitled to the consideration of Democratic voteia. June 20 MANY FRIENDS. ' FOR SHERIFF. The undersigned announces himself a can didate for re-election to tbe office of Sheriff. Having discharged the duties during bis term of office, faithfully, and to the best of bis ability, he confidently appeals to the voters of Sumter County for a continuance of their confidence and support. July 11. MARION SANDERS. The office of Sheriff should be filled by a man who is qualified to discharge its duties in every department, and who not only pos sesses the ability to manage the office but who has the nerve backed by a cool, clear bead, quick to perceive and prompt and firm to dis cbarge his duty in any emergency. As such tbe name of Capt. D. E. KEELS is presented to tbe favorable consideration of the Demo crats of Sumter by his July 4 SUPPORTERS. The people of this County are aroused to the hid that the Sheriff's Office is one of tbe most important in their gift and that a man qualified in every respect to discharge the duties of the same should be elected and none other to such a responsible position. Actu ated by such feelings the friends of Sumter County now nominate Mr. T. J. BAKER for Sheriff. Mr. Baker is well and favorably known to the people and needs no formal introduction at our hands, but we can truth fully say that when the time comes for them to cast their votes for ^Sheriff, no better or truer man can be selected for that office than T. J. Baker. July 4. TOWN AND COUNTRY. The many friends of Capt. E. SCOTT CARSON beg to announce bim as a candi date for Sheriff at ensuing election subject to action of Democratic party. The subject of this announcement is one who is well deserving of consideration at tbe hands of tbe voters of Sumter County; one who, by reason of a severe wound received in his State's cause during the terrible conflict between tbe States, has be<?n incapacitated for life from doing tbe lightest of manual labor; and, since the remuneration of the emolu ments of an office at the hands of the voters of Sumtrr County is all, possibly, that be can expect, we put in nomination Me. ROBERT W. JENKINS, of Providence Township, for Sheriff of Sumter County. Mr. Jenkins is a quiet, sober, reserved Christian gentleman, and deserves well done to him. May9 MANY FRIENDS. AT COST FOB CASH DM,Y. For the balance of the season we have de termined to close out the balance of our Stock of Summer droods CONSISTISG OF DRESS GOODS, SUMMER SILK?5, COLORED* LAWKS and MUSLINS, SATINES, BATISTES, PAR ASOLS and FASS, ?ALSO Clothing and Straw Hats at Printe Cost, Big drive in Misses Hose consisting of lisle and fency striped hose, sizes 6 to 82 at" 25 cents?good value at 50 cents. Job lot of Gents' Fancy Lisle and Cotton Half Hose at 33i cts. These goods range in value from 75 to 5(f cts. Line of Gents' Pearl and Nutra Stiff Hats at $I.50^-original price $2.50. ....... . This is a bona fide offer and the public wSl save money by calling early and get the first choice ere stock is broken. June 20 WESLEYAN FEMALEJNSTmiTE.. STAU NI ON, VA. Opens Sept. JO, 1888. On? oT tfct ?Ott attriethr? Sdwoif ?o7yo?o U?t? VtfiWT AttoWiMfltsTborMfSt. Building? Elegant; Steam he?t ; Gaa 11 zht ; Situation beanttf ul ; Climate tplendid;PnplliS from Nineteen States, Ttrmt tmonitno Imtt In the Union. For the UBESAL TE IMS of this CCLEUATED OLO Wffim SCHOOL, write for a catalogua to WM. A. HAItlS, Prtft, Stamtsa, Va. Call of Siter D?mocratie CM. A MEETING OF THE S?.MTER DE? ocratic Club is hereby called for Friday, the 13th lost., at 8 o'clock, P. M., at the Music Hall, for the purpose of electing dele* gates to the County Coorention, which has been called for Monday, the 23rd iast* By order of JOHN T. GREEN, A. B. Stuckey, Pres. S. D. Club. Secretary. July 6th, 1888 WILL MEET AT GORDON'S MILLS on Saturday the 21st inst., at 4 o'clock P. M. A -full attendance is desirable. W. J. PRINGLE, E. B. Shaw, Sec. Pres. July, 1888._ RepnloB Co. I, Seventli S. C Cavalry. THE SIXTH REUNION OF THIS COM. pany will be held at Concord Grange Hull ou Thursday, July 26thT Rev. C. C. Brown will deliver an address. T. V. WALSH, S. A Norms, President. _Secretary. July 4 REUNION CO. E, PALMETTO SHARP-SHOOTERS WILL TAKE PLACE AT WOODS' Mill, near Shiloh, on the third FRI DAY in JULY, (the 20tb) 1888. Col. J. Harvey Wilson will d?lirer an address on the occasion. Members will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. J. C McKINNBY, July 4_Secretary. ; Gin Sharpening agfl jjjjj IAM PREPARED, WITff THE BEST appliances,.to re-cut, lengthen and sharp en gin saw teeth. Saws re-cut without re* moving from shaft. Good sample. Ease and rapid out-tarn. Terms moderate. J. M. REID, Mayesville, P. 0-, Residence, Gregg's X Roads, Mt. Clio Township._'_July 4 Sir Classical, Commercial 5 Military College, ON THE REPRESENTATION OF Nu merous friends of the necessity of a High Grade School for young gentlemen in Sum ter, I beg to inform the public that I purpose opening an establishment for resident and non-resrtient pupils. The course of instruc tion will embrace English, modern and clas sical languages and the subjects necessary to : a preparation for the State institutions, col leges and commercial purposes. 1 shall feel i grea1 pleasure in hearing from those who de- j sire to avail themselves of the opportunity, j TERMS: Board and tuition in * English subjects for session of nine months, $150 Latin, French and Drawing, each, $2 per month. Music, Instrumental, $5 per month. Music, Vocal, $1 per month. Tuition for non-resident pupils : English subjects, $3 per month. French, $2 per month. Latin, $2 per month. Music, Instrumental, $5 per month. Music, Vocal, SI per month. Session, commences September 4th. ti. ROYSTON, July 4, 1S88. Mayesville, S. C. DRESSMAKING. _. # LADIES' DRESSES CUT AND MADE in the latest style, fit and work war- J ranted and satisfaction guaranteed, by Miss Adele Osteen, Republican street, opposite Hart y Avenue. Prices as reasonable as good work can be done for. Feb 8 OSBORNFS CO?TJE< Etiof u*la,Ca. Oneof thero??st <xjrr* pltU Institutions jn tat South. K?sl Goods; Rest Collejra Currency. Many gradu?tes in good paying positions. TuUowtYM.tmonths. 6?adroreiieuUii BEST AND CHEAPEST. ALL OOODS GUARANTEED, Estimates furnished by return Mail. LARGE STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. . I TO.UE A HO, MANUFACTURERS OF AND WHOLE SALE DEALERS IN MOULDING, ?AND? GENERAL BUILDING U&TSBIAL. Office and Salesrooms, 10 and 12 Hayne St., CHARLESTON, S. C. Jan 25_o_ FIRST CUSS JOB WORK AT BOTTOM PRICES* * WATCOi? AM S0?THW3 JOB OFFICE TO OUR STORE. Come and See Us. Jane 20 TO CONTRACTORS. Rebuilding Fields' Bridges, Lynch'* Ricer, Opening Crossing, dec. OFFICE OF County Commissioners, SUMTE R COUNTY, Scmt?r, S. C, July 2, 1888. THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF Sumter and Darlington Counties will let out at public outcry, to tbe lowest respon sible bidder, the rebuilding of said bridges and openiog of said crossing, at said bridges on July 21st, 1888. Tbe contractor will be required to sign con tract, and give bond. Specifications Ac, made known at time of letting out tbe work. The Commissioners reserve the right to re ject any and all bids. By order of Board. THOS. V. WALSH, July 4?2t _Clerk. HO! FOR THE SEASIDE. PAWIsETS ISLAND HOTEL. SEASON ?&88 NO MOSQUITOES. Beach unsurpassed on the Coast. Superb Fishing Grounds. M. MANHEIM, Manager. *\ Tbe fast and commodious steamer, "Sadie," connecting with Rail Boad. To the Island?Monday, Wednesday and Friday. *" From the Island?Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For terms and particulars, address, M. MANHEIM. . Commercial Hotel, June 13 .. Georgetown, S. CV - f'.r'<V'~ - ; - .. .. . * CASH BUYERS CAN 3XTB ?WHH^BIT ^? - CAIX?NG ITPO? 5?. >^ : Hare Fall Lint' Groceries. Shoes General JlfO 5 Cent Counter Good* of Kind, Mch. ?8 sxtmter,*. SP??TMBUB? ??g This FftfitonrJfrfort will b? Oat* tf^rjtfettt DAILY HACK LIfffc Sr^SST^r^ B?RG TO TOS SPB?>: - ; - ? Telephone Line io operation to 8partanbatj da ily mail? - :. |jp M IK ER Air WATER tiaearpfttted oy say to, thetootineot. i _-..-xr^:\;. MINERAL WATER BQTTLBB 'AMD* SHIPPED TBE TEAK MOVV^l OrSm for Glenn Springt Wt^v^nm^r^M filled. . ' ...I.' ' .'^^M^ For ratet of Board and farther par?colart at to raerhtefsbe watefrete^ applj to ^'SIMPSOK.Ir^SlWO^f^ etoct:^|M^ April 25.201 TibtocMJOtr F. H. FoUom. F.H. Established in 18*8. 'Mi - ?Dealers in? STERLING SILTOBnna* PLATED WASS^ ; j:5 Jewelry, Optical Goodt, Odd : :^ Peut? Pendit, Mtebioe Needles, etc Repairing promptly practical workmen* Orders from the country wiU receive oar ; ^ careful attention. Try ?a. ? ' ' - v^^j No*9 o' ' ._ : j C. I. HOYT. 3. L HOTT & BR Gold and S?var Watches, Clocki, Jnrflrry Spectacle MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, *C 2 REPAIRING A SPECIALTY* SPORTING MATERIAL, Shells, Wads and Everything Perta3?||f ing to Breech-Lotdiaff Gnat. ^ - m????s E. SOLOMONS, Office over A. A. SolotBOOt' Storev SUMTERyS.C Office H onrs--9 to 2 ; 3.3? to 6? Men 17 ' I jD^^