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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29. Entered at tte Post O?ce at Sumter, S. (?., as Second Ci?is Mattet.' STEW ADVERTISEMENTS. J. Ryttenberg- k- Sons-lotic?. ?st. ofi*. P. Lonng-Final Discharge. Oriental fr Occidental Tea Co.-Pure Ted. Sat. of J. J. Shaw-Administration Notice. pr' Eat. of ?ohn Thompson-Administration Notice. > r ^ t . i Personal. I . . jira. ?: B. Fraser, Jr., fias returned from Glenn Springs. ^ Mr?, ?r. J. C. Spinn, bf Statebarg, is vis w iring friends at Camden. Mn. S. A. White has gone North to bay fall and winter millinery. Miss Lula S?der bas returned home from a ^4vo month's visit to Charleston. Mr. D. Rcsendorf returned to Sumter on Monday and expects to remain for some time. * Mrs. B. T\ Monaghan has returned from a Yisit of several weals* to friends in the city by the sea. . x Capt. Jobo Reid, ?nd also Messrs. A. S. Brown and Jas. Chandler have returned from the North. Mr. A. A. Bradham and family, from Saussy, Georgia, are visiting relatives itt . Sumter. Mia* Lissie Benbow, of Clarendon, has re? ferred home from a pleasant vi&U to friends in'?his city. Jadg? Fraser returned on Saturday from a kw trip to Alabama, where he visited bis daush? ier, Mrs. Mciver. Miss Cattie SfcLaurin, daughter of Dr. H. J. McLaurio, has returned from a pleasant visit to friends ia Richland. Col. John S\ Richardson came home from Salada yesterday evening, and went to Paw ley's Isiand this morning. Mr. Jno. S. Richardson, Jr., has the posi? tion of Assistant Postmaster, made vacant by the resignation of Mr. Tracy Walsh. Mrs. W. R. ? tad. Hrs. J. T Frierson, and Mrs. Screreo Moore expect to leave on Mon? Lday next for a visit to relatives at Fredonia, N. Y. MtssGirardeaa and Miss V. Marion Girar deau have returned from their visit to New k| berry. Miss Marion's health is entirely re? J stored. Capt. F. W. Cross well has just got back from a boniness trip North, where he.purchas . od "a. heavy stock of goods for the new firm of Cresswell & Co. ^ Coi. J. D. Blanding arrived at home on Friday from a protracted visit4 to Texas and Mississippi, looking quite rejuvenated, des? pite the heat he encountered. Capt. T. 3. Johnston, returned home a few days ago from a protracted visit to the North? west since the Chicago Convention.* He was quite sick oat there for soire time. Mr. A. A. Solomons, accompanied by Mr. "i Tbos.-S. Joye, is now at the North buying fall goods. We regret*to learn that Mr. S. has been sick since leaving Sumter. We regret to learn of the serious illness of Dr. Stephen Miller at his borne near Lynch- ; borg. His brother, Mr. Edward Miller of j tr Charleston, passed through this city oa Moo ? day cs bis way to visit bim. Mr. Tracy Walsh, oar efficient and popular Assistant Postmaster for several years past, bas resigned that position for the purpose of completing bis education. He leaves to-night for Boston, Mass., where be has relatives, and will spend a while; after which be will go to Amherst College. Tracy has made many w friends in Sumter, who will watch his future coarse with interest. Since he bas been in the Post'Office be bas placed the Watchman casi Southron under obligations for many courtesies, for which this is perhaps a suita? ble time to make acknowledgment and ex? press oar appreciation. Bennion Co. H. 5th S. C. Calvary. We are requested to state tbat there will be a reunion of the survivois of the above com? mand oa next Wednesday, Septearier' 5th at r PocoUHgo Spring. Hew Cotton at Mayes ville. Upi? the 24th instant, Mr. J E. Mayes, had shipped to Messrs. Pelzer Rodges & Co., Charleston, five hales of new cotton. Mr. Mayes ia one of the leading merchants of Majesrille. Ifaiwa's Bevenge. This new serial which bas jgst been run? ning in Harper's, is begun with this issue of oar paper. It is by that popular and power? ful writer, H. Rider Haggard, and ?3 regard? er? frfas one of his best. Oar readers are in rued to enjoy this rare intellectual treat. Now is the time to subscribe, and get the whole of this thrilling story. Mayor's Court. On Monday Mayor Mood held his Court in fbe Music Bal!, no other place being large j enough to hold the crowd that assembled to bear the trial of the young reen who were ac? cused of disorderly conduct on the night of Aug. 18th. There was a great deal of testi rfloay 5 i ven. some of it co 3 Sic ting, bot the ma io facts were ascertained, and the Mayor imposed fines aggregating seventy dollars. Second District Deadlocked. In the Congressional Convention at Aiken at deadlock has occurred. Tbe ballot stands ns follows: Tillman, Edgefield 12, Hampton 8 ; total 20. Aldrich, Barnwell 12, Colleton 3-$ total 15. Henderson, Aiken 10. Neces? sary to a choice 23. At last accounts a con? gressional primary bas been proposed as a so? lution, bat the Convention has not agreed to it. ----- Mr- J. T. Wilder. Oar late School Commissioner bas resigned bis office in order lo ?crept the position of principal of the graded school at Ridge Spring, Ejgefield County. Mr. Wilder's school will open on Sept. 10th, and will con? tinue ten months. The salary attached 'S eight hundred dollars. We congratulate Mr. Wilder on his success, and predict for him a j proaperoo? career in his new field. -mnm~~~-a Surveying the World. Mr. John I. Green, local correspondent of; -Cbe^harleston World&nd tbeColumbia Regis- \ fer, was summoned by wire Inst week to go to j Charleston and take a temporary position on tbe World. As yet it is but a triai trip, so to speak, but it would sot surprise us if John's engagement should prove a permanent one. Be certain! - bas tbe gifts necessary to make bim * good staff officer, and now is the time to o ike hay, as it were. ?- ? ? -i The Agony Over. By reference to our table it will appear what the vote was and who were the success fuNcandidates at the second primary last Fri? day. The canvass has been heated and exc<- j ting, but now that it is over, "let as have j .peace." Our people cannot afford to let their !1 preferences for particular individuals proceed to the extent of enger dering personal ill will ? J .or di'nsion. Let tbe dead past bury its dead, I 1 and ali the animosity aroused by the warmth 1 of tbe canvass ia one common grave. ' Serious Cutting Affray On Friday las* at Rafting Creek duriBg the progress of tbe primary, Messrs. Adam Team ind Edward E. Rem bert became involved in a personal difficulty, which resulted in Mr. ream's being seriously cut by his opponent, with a knife. At one time it was feared that others would?becoraeinvolved, but by prompt -iction, this wa3 prevented and peace restored. The whole affair is greatly-to be deplored, i This County has bad its share of such things j lately, and it is to le hoped that we are done ! "vitb thea now. I', would be a good thing if ! 1 ?he terasf every office were extended to ten ? 1 years, so as to avoid the possibilities of having ; ' iiot blood se frequently stirred up and quar- j leis between those wbo should be neighborly j j ? nd friendly fomented. Our form of govern- j z-eut may be the best the world ever saw, but ; 1 car methods of election might be vastly im- ! 1 -{roved, and the terms of otfee greatly length- i 1 eaed to the advantage and i-lief of all con- j 1 corned. ' Job Ii0t8. We are offer, lng some special barf rains this week. E. C. -Grass k Sox. Try oar Jdeal Flour, it's the best made. E C. Gceen fr Soo. E. C. -Green & Son, have a large aleck of 5J oes at foliar prices. Death. Mrs. Strsao Davis, widow of the late Advil Davis, of Concord, died on last Monday night, from paralysis. Mr. Wm. C. H?rtsoe, died at his home, near Wedgefield, on August 2Gth. aged 69 years. He leaves a widow and a large family of chil? dren and grand children. The remains were interred in Wedgefield cemetry after the funeral services by Rev. D. C. Lampley. (Clarendon papers are requested to copy.) Religious. Rev. C. C. Brown expects to fill his pulpit on next Sunday. Rev. J. S. Mattison preached at the Metho dist chdrch on last Sunday. Rev. Mr. Pike "Was in attendance upon the Sunday School Convention at Lynchburg. There will be services in the Episcopal ?Church on next Sunday morning and even? ing at the usual hours. * Torn all to Pieces. The store of Messrs. Ducker * Bultman has been undergoing a general overhauling for the past two weeks, and is just at this time in a very much toro up condition ; but business is going on all the same, and their customers need not stay away ou account of the carpen? ters, ?tc. That Pump. It has been suggested tous by a gentleman who once served as a city councillor that if those interested in securing a pump in the lower part of Main street, would unite io a petition to city council and present their me? morial signed by the taxpayers and residents of that dry section, they would probably get what they want. The right kind of a petition, properly worded, and addressed to the Hon? orable the Mayor and Aldermen of the City Council, is bound to receive respectful consid? eration at their bands, for they are all honor? able men, and it is their pleasure as well as their duty to give an attentive ear to the peti? tion of any number of their burghers. We suggest that the effort be made. We make no charge for the suggestion-we give it freely out of the large generosity so characteristic of the editorial heart. The Corpse Trust. A County Convention was held by the Re p.olicans on Saturday last for the purpose of choosing seven delegates to the Congres? sional Convention which is appointed to meet at Lincoinviiie on Sept. ll tb, to nominate a Congressman. Z. E. Walker, W. W. Ram? sey, R. C. Westberry. F. F. Teicber. W. E. Boykin, A. J. Andrews, and R. H. Richard? son were elected such delegates, and instruct? ed to support the Hon. T. B. Johnson as against Tom Miller, of Beaufort, who is also in the field. It ^s a grtat pity that our Republican friends should worry themselves over such a hopeless undertaking, but Capt. Johnston is a great improvement on Miller ard a still greater on Smalls. S ti ? we do not think there is the most remote chauce of his ousting Elliott. Where? Oh! Where, Is that petition for waterworks and electric lights? lt was begun in good earnest. It was so numerously signed that a second one had to be started, How far did it get? How many signatures have been secured, and bow many are wanting? Who knows? whose business is it to know? What are we waiting for, another fire? Or is it Egyptian darkness that we crave? Gentlemen, something ought to be done. The city has voted in favor of this thing-it has entrusted to you the arrangement of the necessary legal preliminaries-who is respon? sible for this great deiay ? Let us have some information on this subject, if you please. Has the petition been pigeon-holed? Has it been lost? Where is it, and why is it there? We ask in the name of a number of interested citizens. Track Laying Begun Last week the work of laying track on the Coast Line extension was begun and up :c the present time some ten or twelve miles have been laid. After the first part of the work is done, the track is straightened, and the dirt thrown in between the ties, making the road? bed compact and firm. We observe a new wrinkle io the manner in which the nuts at the jonction of the rails are fastened by a patent lock which keeps the rivets in place, and is itself capable of sustaining1' a heavy pr?sure, being steel. The modus operandi has attracted a number of our citizens, and crowds frequent the "new road" to inspect the work and watch it in progress. In about three weeks the road will be ready for operation down to its present terminus, near Fulton, Clarendon county, a distance of about seven? teen miles. A corps of engineers is at work at and near the San tee, locating the line and arranging for its progress through the five or six miles of swamp on this side of the river, it is understood that the line has been located on the Orangeburg side of the river, and titat the engineers will work from this side to meet that location. The W. C. k A's right of way over the C. C. k A. road, terminates January 1st, 1889, bnt we suppose they will be able to renew it nntil snob time as the new line shall be completed. Meanwhile we are keeping a bright lookout for our Clarendon friends, and making ready to greet them when they come to purchash their fall and winter goods. The prospect for a good trade is very promising at present. The Judicial Convention. The Convention of delegates from Sumter, Claiendoo, Williamsburg and Georgetown counties, will meet at Pawley's Island, to? morrow, 30th iost., for the purpose of elect? ing a solicitor for this judicial district. As is known, Clarendon has instructed her dele? gates to vote for J. S. Wilson, Esq., Wil? liamsburg is pledged toGilland, Georgetown, it is understood, bas sent Wilson delegates, and this County has gone for Col. J. J. Dar? gan. The number of delegates is thirty, of whom there are ten from Sumter, sis from Georgetown, eight from Williamsburg, and six from Clarendon. Sixteen are necessary to a choice. Wilson goes into the Convention with twelve votes, leaving him only four to get, while Dargan goes in with ten, leaving him six to secure an election. The contest now seems to be between Wilson and Dargan with the chances in favor of the former. Be? fore our next issaue. the great event will have occurred, and somebody will "get left" as is u?ual on such occasions. They say the unex? pected always happens ;-possibly the truth will be illustrated in rbis case. One o' the rules of the primary was that the successful candidate should have the right to nominate his dt.'^gates. Acting on this, Col. Dargan has appoint the following gentlemen as the delegates from t/imter County ; Delegates-J. S. Richardson, W. R. Dixon, BL B. Thomas. A.A. Strauss, J. T. Frierson, H. J. McLaurin. R. X. Owen, E. M. Cooper, A. A. Brearlev, W. E. Dick. Alternates W.H. Scott, F. Mellet?, A. C. Durant, Jp 2. Stuckey, H. L. Darr, Chas. L. Rhame, J. C, Spann, J. F. Kelley, John Ravenel, L. R. Jennings. They left by this mornings tri.in forGeorge town, where they will take the steamer for Rawley's Island. It was understood that the delegates would^ave a special boat, but this part of the arrangement fatied, and they therefore were compelled to leave a day Ahead of time. This, however, will not be :ime lost, as it will enable those who under? stand such things, an opportunity to get iu some of their fine work oefore thc Convention meets, not to mention the splendid chance it affords for 6urf-bathing, fishing, and other seaside delights. By Saturday morning we will know all about it. Until then, gentle? men possess ye your souls iu what patience you can. --mmmmtm^ A Railway Smash. At Atkins, a station fourteen miles east of this city, on Monday morning, a fatal acci? dent occurred, resulting in the death of one colored mao, and the serious injury of sev? eral other .persons. It appears that the through freight from Wilmington to Columbia bad reached Atkin*, md while a part of thc train was left ou tue main track, the engine took the sidiug iu jrder to shift some cars. A dease fog pre? vailed at the time, which rendered it impos? sible to see a hundred yards in any direction. Fhe miserable apology for a passenger coach sittached ls. iee train, was croxded, many persons be:ng Sumter people returning from (Jartersville. Suddenly the sound of a com? ing engine was heard, and the cry of warning raised, which caused niRny of the passengers to leap out of the door on either side of the :oacb. One passenger, Prof. Pierce, Mr. KiHougb's agent, was acJeep in the rear of the coach, and did not ?wake until the en? tice was close upon them. As it crashed into the car, Pref. Pierce was pitched vio ently forward and had his lip split open, resides sustaining serious internal injuries, it is feared. He ?vas taken back to Florence on the train which leaves here at 8.17 a. m., and whick carrisd Dz. China, who bad beeu sum Official Returns of the Second Primary Election of Sumter County Held August 24, AND COLLATED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AUGUST 25TII, 1888. CLUBS. Bandana . Bishopville. Carter's Crossing. Concord. Earie. GaiHard's X Roads. Hampton. Lynchburg Precinct.... Lynchburg Township. Manchester. Magnolia. Mayeaville. Mt. Clio. Pleasant Grove. Privateer. Providence . Rafting Creek. Rose Hill. Shiloh. Spring Hill. Stateburg. Swimming Pens. Sumter. Taylor.... Wedgefield. Zoar. SOLICITOR; ai J* o 3 co c ! < ?T*| J ?-s| COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. 5 132! bli 36j 86? 33i 6; 26: 8! 31! 51 171 27? ll ll 18 3 23 44 5 29 204 29 ? 30! 32 22| 191 32? 30 38? ii 27| 47 37 70 69 ? 24; 23 26 45 81 38 198 16 63 35 es 32;... 82| 19' 50! 56 20 16j li 8] 60] 2 27! 22i 6l 35 6 32 i 47! 47!. 8[ 67 12j Ul 2% 46 lp 32 57; 6 C ! SCHOOL C. 5? 29 157] 77 69, >3| 6! 55 63 16 83j 66 6! 35! 22 IO! 13? 32? ll 17? 21J 29] 25? 10] .!.I -47?. 13 5 131 ! 12 31? ! 32 5 53I 87?? 19 ll 18; 3 24 41 26 16 15 8 49 88?.. 45 32 23 25 116} 123 20 33 54 j 12 20! 4 6! 27 69? 95 65? 65! 57? .: 30UV..| 7 16! 511 4! 34 35? 131 15 16' 2 7!. 8 37i 15 52 30? 34 5? 64 43 5| 50? 54 109 352| 165? 4 111 17] 9| 17 47l .! 52 38l 14, ? 29! ! 35 j 8HKRIFF. Total....II 923?l080l I 895? 816l 657:1249( 916'105l; 1 851!1163j] 972:1064h J79^5M206_1 12 6-1 ? 62? 18? 25? 13 23' 13? 50j 29; 318! 20! 59 67! ? 32; 56'; *| 31 38] 1 4I ? 46: 27? 21? 180 38 j 54; 23! 25| 12 59! 14 78[ 34 19 ! 4 34 38 72 81 ' 1 28 31 38! 22 32 44 59 43 222 6 16 36 C0R0NKR 29! 8 92? 61 25 48? 4? 2a 61: 27 48; 14 26? 18 3? 36 3r 32 ...J 47 19? 49j 59! 72 nj 78 .... 32' 6! 61 nj 3o] ? ! -s? GC ! 6 31 52! 106 31 i 2T 38 ! 32 68 15 34 28 .23 21 2 37i 1 34? .... 47| 5 62! 19! no! 14? 75? 3 29) ll! 54i 2 8? 47 37 40 16 2 57 401 46| 36 31 242 165 .? 45 35? 35 58! io 15 28? 27 14? 19j 5i 3! 45| 39j 52| 361 44? 111 54 254 145| 14 27! . T 54! 13 o 37 163 73 72 89 64 44 40 35 47 71 132 89 32 67 48 42 26 49 94 86 68 409 45 71 68 I CERTIFY that the above returns are correct to the best of oiy knowledge; that the nomioees of thc party are as follows : Solicitor-J. J. DARGAN; County Commissioners-D. MITCHELL, J. I. BROGDON, J. K. BROWN; Sckool Commissioner-J. T. GREEN; Sheriff-E. S. CARSON; Coroner-h. G. WARREN. T. B. FRASER,* JR., Secretary. mooed to attend the wounded. The negro who waa killed was on the ten? der of the engine which ran iuto the train. In attempting to leap off he fell, striking bis bead on a crosstie and fracturing bia skull. He lived not more than ten minutes, remain? ing unconscious from the time he fell until he died. Trial Justice A. Brooks Stuckey, acting Coroner, happened to be on the train, and as soon as possible impaneled a jury and held an inquest, the jury finding in accord? ance with the facts. The engineer of tbe engine that did the damage, as he saw the inevitable smash im? pending, reversed his lever and leaped, se? verely injuring himself, it is believed. Three negroes were riding on the pilot of this engine, Two of them leaped off and sustained inju? ries, one of them breaking his ankle? The third ran along the board that extends from the cab to the smoke stack, and getting in the cab crouched down and awaited the crash there. He escaped injury altogether There were many hairbreadth escapes on the part of the other passengers, nearly all of whom were bruised or shocked. Only the presence of mind of those who gave the cry of warning aud enabled the passengers to get out, prevented the loss of life from being much greater than it was. Several Sumter gentlemen thoughtfully united in sending a telegram to a friend here, mentioning the j fact of the accident, and stating that tbey j were unhurt. This was posted on tbe Ad- j j vance's bulletin, and attracted mach notice, i while at the same time it allayed anxiety. When the engine struck the car, the back truck wa? driven forward, while the whole j bottom of the car was uplifted, demolishing j tbe smoke stack, bell and sand box, and j driving a portion of the wood work through j the sheeting of the boiler, uncovering the flues, and producing a considerable wreck. J Tbe train that was due here at 7.30 did not : i arrive until after two o'clock, and proceeded ? j to Columbia. The track w'as not toro up at ! all. and other trains were not delayed by the i accident. j j While it is true that the accident was in ! large part doe to the prevalence of the dense I fog, it is also true that the engineer must j have known that the through freight was ahead of him somewhere, and that it was i late, a3 it nearly always is. He ought, there ! fore, to have proceeded more cautiously, and j not have run the risk qf accident and disas? ter. These accidents are becoming fearfully < j common, and many of them might, by proper ; j caution. be avoided. It is alwmvsdifficult to j . place the blame properly ia such a case as 1 this, but it is due to the great traTe.'ing pub- j lie that every such occurrence should be rig- j idly investigated and the fault laid at the j proper door, if 6och a thing be possible. ! Still, there should be no scapegoats iu the j transaction, nor should it cost any man his j place, unless the blame can be proved to rest ? rightly on him. Railroad officiais are natu- j rally reticent on such occasions, and equally j naturally inclined to minimize the event and its consequences, but they and their roads are ? not the only ones who have rights in the , premises, which ought to be respected We have no desire to do them an injusiice, nor have we eveo attempted to, but the public have a right to demand that every reasonable safeguard should he throvrn around them while traveling, and they should enforce their legal and legitimate rights. These rights are respected and enforced in other countries and j in some of the United States, but we are a ; long way off"yet from having all we can and . oogbt to have in the line of safeguards and j protections, and we should continue to agi-; tate the subject until the proper relief is j found and applied. "At Sea on Law." j Such is the admission cf our city Clerk rn \ reference to a trial held yesterday and to-day I in the Mayor's Court. The charge was ? against A. P. Levy for selling liquor on S??n- I day. Of this charge be was cleared, it being j .sbown^that he was absent from the city, and I that prior to his departure he bad given pos- j itive instructions to bis barkeeper not to sell j or give away liquor on that day. W. T. . Hurst, his barkeeper, assumed all responsi- ? bility for the act, ?nd stated that he had : given whiskey away on Sunday. Levy was j then discharged and Hui st brought up for | trial. Able counsel was retained for the de? fence. The ordinance on the-subj^ct specified j "fioe and imprisonment, or both," at the dis- j cretion of the Mayor, as th? penalty. Coun sel showed from d?cidons of the Supreme j Court, that these words in italics vitiated the ordinance and rendered it void and of no ef- j feet in law. Sir. Hurst was t^reupcm dis charged. What the effect will be remains to j be seen, but we suggest to the Mayor that io any such case he impose whatever sentence he thinks proper, and let the defendant appeal to j a higher court if he desires. Otherwise the j lawless will take advantage of t?is loophole to violate the clear spirit and intent of the law, and Sunday drinking will be indulged in to the disgrace of our community. Also, as soon as possible, let the defective ordinan? ces be amended, eo as to bring them into harmony with the decisions of the courts of j last re3i rt. _mmm? ? <i -?n - Our .Male School. ?o the 9ih uit. we called our readers' atten- ! tion to the action of one or our most energetic I and popular townsmen, on behalf of the inte- j rests and requirements of our feliOW-citizens, in endeavoring to {orin a stock company for the purpose of establishing a Graded Schob.' for young gentlemen in Sumter. The admit- j t?d necessity tor such an institution is a fact, | which enlisted our entire sympathy, and we believe also commanded the general interest ot the citizens of Sumter ; and although the result did not culminate in the positive for? mation of a scheme for realizing the contem? plated object, the consummation of the original intention has still our most lively interest, and we hope we may yet see this necessity fully and satisfactorily provided for. The difficulties are considerable, it is true, but that they eau te overcome in good j hands, is also certain. We can refer with j sincere pleasure to the Institutes for^oungj ladies already existing in Sumter, which will j bear most favorable comparison with any j existing institution in this or any State, and as this is the case in reference to a ladies' j college, why, under similar circumstances, | cannot one for gentlemen be made to flourish ! and prosper? We believe it can, and as the i opportunity has now arisen when the matter j ? can be tested we trust our citizens will not be j i slow in availing themselves of it by investi gating the claims to their support and patron- ; ' age offered by Professor Royston in his | j attempt to serve them. We think that the ; ; circumstance of Professor Roystou's advent ; ' is particularly opportuue to the present wants of our citizens, and that as he has ventured to : i seek their patronage on the basis of bis con I ffdence in his ability to satisfy their demands, j j it will be wetl to give bim a fair trial before it i I is too late to secure a teacher for tbe fall : session. COL. EARLE FOB GOVERNOR. Mr. Editor: We take the liberty of saying in connection with yonr very sweeping asser? tion in reference to the nomination of Col. Earle for Governor, tbat while be bas not been a candidate for tbat office, and is not so any further than bis friends shall make bim one, and has not rh any manner, directly or indirectly, sought a nomination, he is still too much of a Democrat to t**m a deaf ear to the voice of his fellow-countrymeD, and would not fail in obedience to the behests of bis brother Democrats even though that obedi? ence should involve inconvenience and per? sona) sacrifice on hrs part. THE VOICE OF THE MANY. TRIBUTE. PROVIDENCE, S. C., July 18, '88. At a regular meeting of the Providence Democratic Club the following preamble aod resolutions were unanimously adopted : WHEREAS, It bas pleased our Heavenly Father, in bis wisdom, to remove from our midst on the 17tb of February, '88, by death, one of our most active and useful members, CAPT. JAS. M.'CARSOX, therefore be it Resolved, That while we are deeply sensi bltfof the loss that the Providence Democratic Ciub has sustained in the death of Capt. Car? son, we also believe the County and State has lost one of its truest and purest sons He has from its organization been one of its most nctive members, always zealous in the cause of Democracy, jet we meekly bow lo the Divine will. Resolved. That while in our meetings we shall miss his genial smile?, his good counsel and the hearty support he. always gave to the Democratic CHUSC, yet, we will e*er cherish his memory as a faithful worker, and one of the most lovable Christian gentlemen we ever knew. Resolved. That we extend to his stricken family and friends, oor heartfelt sympathy, praying that God's grace may sustaiu them in their sad bereavement, and that they may realize that the affliction that wounds so sorely, is directed by tbe band of Him who wounds but to heal. Resolved, Th:?t a copy of 'his preamble and resolutions be sent to the family of the de? ceased, and recorded in minutes of this club, and forwarded to the Sumter Watchman and Southron for publication. JAS. S. FOLK, L. R. JENNINGS, W. M. RAFF!ELI), Committee. Mayesville Primary Election. MAYESvitLs, S. C., Aug 24, 1888. Mr. Editor : On the day of the first Primary Election st Mayesville, Aug. 17th, the Man? agers found in the box five votes more than? were names on the poll list. At the time, the Managers, as well as every one el?e, supposed that some one or more had placed fraudulent ballots in the box. And this report, we learn, has spread all over the County. Since then the Managers have looked into this matter more Carefully, and b}- counting the names on the club roll which were check? ed as the persons voted, we find (123) one hundred and twenty-three names checked, whilst only (118) one hundred and eighteen names appeared on the poll list. This settles the matter conclusively and proves that there was not a fraudulent vote in the box. The clerk only omitted to enroll the names on the poll list; this and nothing more J. W. DENNIS, * H. H. CORBETT, R. W. HDDSOK. Managers of Primary Election. - i- ??i -i Farmers' A??iance. FLORENCE S. C., Aug. 25, 1888. Mr. Editor: Will you please inform the farm? ers of Sumter county, through the columns of your paper, that I will be in Sumter on the 1st Monday in September, to arrange with them, for the organization of "Parmers' Alli? ances" in the county. 1 would be glad to meet farmers from different sections of the county on that day, that appointments may be made for sub organizations, that may hasten the organisation of the "County Alli? ance." Very truly yours. J. E. PETTIGREW. Lecturers. C. State Alliance and Organizer tor Sumter County. PEOPLE EVE KY WHERE Confirm our st?tement when we say that Ack? er's Engli>h Remedy is in every way superior to any and all other preparations for tbe Throat and Lung?. In Whooping Cough nnd Croup rf is ma?ic and relievos at Mice. Wc offer j-ou a sample bottle tree. Reruomber, this Remedy rs sold on positive guarantee by Dr. DeLurme. THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. WILL YOU .SUFFER with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint ? Shiloh's Vitaliaer is guaran? teed to cure you. For sale by Dr Cbhn?. SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cn re is the reme? dy for you. To bi had at Dr. China'*. CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath ?..cured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price ?0 eents. Nasal Injector free, at Dr. China's For lame back, side or chest, us-e Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents, ut Dr. China's. SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure \g x-'d hy ns on .*i guarantee. It cures Con? sumption. F?r sale hy A. J. China, Dru^ist. SHILOH'S VJ?ALIZER is what you need for Constipi-.' i?*u, L?>ss of Appetite. Dizziness and all eyuiptc'nS of Dy?pep.?ia. Price 1? and 75 cents per bott>. at Dr. China's. CROUP, WHOOPING COUGH and Bron chilis immediately reltt."ed hy Shiloh's Cure. For sale at Dr. China's Dm,; Store. - - - j? . ^i^^y* ...-. Testimonial of Hon. Thoa Paulk, of Berrien County. Would not take S I.cud for it-Relieved oj Fifteen Venns' Suffering from Dyspepsia. ALAPAHA, GA., June -J2* 1887-.- B. I>. B. Company, Atlanta Ga.-Gentlemen : i had suffered from that terrible disease, Dyspepsia, for over fifteen years, and during that time tried everything 1 could hear of. and spent over three hundred dollars in doctors' bills, without receiving the slightest ben efl ti In? deed, I continued to grow worse. Finally, after I despaired of obtaining relief a friend recommended B li. B. (Botanic Blood Balm), and I began using it ; not. however, expecting to be benefit ted. After using haifa bottle I was satisfied that I was being bencfitted, and when the sixth bottle was taker. I felt like a newman. I would not take $1,000 for the good it has done me; in fact, the relief I derived from it is priceless. I firmly believe that I would have died had I not taken it. Respectfully, etc. THOMAS PAULE. PIMPLES ON THE FACE Denote nn impure state of the blood ?nd are looked upon by many with suspicion. Acker's I Blood Elixer will remove ali impurities and ! leave the complexion smooth and clear. There j is nothing that will so thoroughly bui'd np the i constitution, purify and strengthen the whole j system. Sold and guaranteed by J F. W. De j Lorme. __ IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? Not if you go through the world a dyspeptic. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are a positive cure for tho worst forms of Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Fla'ulency and Costipation. Guaranteed and sold by J- F- W. DeLorme. AUE YOU SKEPTICAL? If so we will convince you that AckerY English Remedy fox the lungs is superior to all other preparations, and is a positivo euro for all Throat and Lung troubles. Croup, Whooping Cough and Colds. We guarantee tho prepara? tion aud will give you a sample bottle free. Apply at Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store. mm? 1 * * 9m CAUTION TO MOTHERS. Every mother is cautioned against giving her child laudanum or paregoric,* it creates an unnat? ural craving for stimulants which Wils the mind or the child. Ecker's Baby Soother is ; specially prepared to bencCt children and cure ? their pains. Iris harmless ami contains no j Opium or Morphine. ?Sold by J F. W. DeLorme. TO LMIES ONLY. A WOMAN WISHES TO LET THE J-\ suffering Ladies of South Carolina know a reraecv that vWH POSITIVELY CURE FEMALE WEAKNESS. The remedy is mild, simple and perfectly harmless, and any lady cat! treat herself. Ladies should not fail to avail themselves of a rare privilega for gaining health aod independence hythe use of this self-treatment. Sufficient proof can be given of its curative powers by ad? dressing, Mus. G. O LUNCEFORD, Aug 1 Monroe, Walton Co., Ga. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTBK, By T. V Wahh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, JOHN J. SHAW made suit to ore to grant bim Lewers of Adminis? tration f?f the Kstnfe aod eJfecta of JOHN J. 511 AW, Sr., deceased, These are therefore to cito ntud admonish ?ll and singular the kindred and creditor.' of the saul J?I1N J. SHAW. Sr., bite of said County and State, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate tn be heid at Sumter C. II. on Sept. 13th, I SSS. next after publication hereof, ar H o'clock in the forenoon, to shew can^e. if any they ha7e, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 29th day of A nj., A. D., 1883. T. V. WALSH, Judge o' Probate Aug. 21-2t._ State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER, By T. V. Wahh, Esq., Prolate Judge. WHEREAS, MARION MOISE, Eso.., made suit to me to grant bim Letters of Ad? ministration of the Estate and Effects of JOHN THOMPSON, deceased, cum tutaniento arm tx o "de bonis non." These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said John Thompson, late of said Coun? ty and State, deceased, that they be and ap? pear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. H. on Sept. 13tb, 1888*, next, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given o?der my haa?, ibis 29tb day of August, Anno Domini, 188S. T. V. WALSH, [L. SJ Judge of Probate Sumter Co. Aug. 29-2t. . Mwity of South Carola, AT COLUMBIA, S. C. Includes Graduate Department, College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Pharm? acy, Normal School, L**v School. 27 Teachers. 41 Graduate and 2Q Onder Graduate Courses-general, special, or profes? sional-for degrees and certificates. Instruc? tion given in Book-Kiepingand Phonography. Thoroughly equipped Chemical,Mineralogical, Biological, Physiological, Physical, ?nd Phar? maceutical Laboratories. Also 'Mechanical Department with engine and ?war.hine.iy, Draughting Room and Shops for wood work and iron work. Experimental Farm. Model Classes connected with "Normal School for practice in teaching. New Infirmary. TUITION-$10 per Session. Other Fees, $15. Table Board, $10 to $12 per month. Rooms free of rem. Total expenses, includ? ing fuel, washing, books, <fec, about ?18-0. Tuitvon Fee refitted to Studeu* certifying their inability to pay it For further information, applv to .J. M. MCBRYDE* Pressent. F?RMAX CMV?RS??Y. rrt-NE next session begins SEPTEMBER, ft 2*?th, 1888. Thorough instruction in I the usual college courses ?3 given. (>?x>d | board cbeapin |ir?vate families; t~till cheaper I in messes. For eata'.opxe ?pply to DR. ?MANLY. President, or PKOF. H. T. COOK. July 'JG, ISM. DUE WESmWlALE[COLLEGE. The next Collegiate vear will begin OCTO? BER 1st, 1888. Complete faculty of experb-nod teachers. Thc course of instruction is thorough. Fine ad van tn ^es at low rales. Sen ?J po?Ul tor catalogue and further information. MKS. L. M. BONNER, Principal. H. K. BONNER, A. M., Vice Principal. Due West, Abbeville Co., S. C. PATRICK MILITARY INSTITUTE.' Anderson, S. C. For particulars and circulars address CAPT. JOHN B. PATRICK, Aug 8 Anderson, S. C. SCHOOL WANTED. A LADY who has bad several years V. experience, and who can give satisfac? tory references, desires to obtain a school in a good location. Address "Teacher/' cart Lock Drawer C. S um ter, ?. C. Sewing Machines. A FINE LINE OF WEED SEWING MACHINES, CONSTANTLY ON HAND. Machines with Cover and Plain Table. Machines with Drop Leaf and two Extra Drawers. AND A ?.OT OF T?IK FINE, LONG-ARM HARTFORDS, All willi the latest and improved attachments. FOR SALE LOW AND ON VERY EASY TERMS. If you are in want, don't fail to examine these befoie buving. xx ?r. ^w?i*r:L\r. Sumter, S. C., April 13. warn THE SEASON. Sumter, S. C., June 5, 1888. While the season for selling Horses and Mules has about expired the season for sell? ing Corn, Lime, Oats, Cement, Hay, Plaster Paris, Bran, Hair, has not, and I am still supplied with those articles in addition to my usual large and varied stock of Buggies, Wagons, Harness and Whips. Call and See Me. ESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE. STAUNTON, VA Opens Sept. 20, isss. One of the most attractive Schools for Young Ladies In the Union. All Departments Thorough. Buildings Elegant; Steam heat; Gas light; Situation beautiful; Ciimatesplendid;PupilsiromNineteen States. Terms among the lowest in the Urrion. For the LIBERAL TERMS of this CELEBRATED OLD VIRGINIA SCHOOL, write Xor a catalogue to WM. A. HARRIS, Pres't, Staunton, Va. COST! COST! ? COST! We will sell our entire line of Men's, Women's aad Children's SHOES AT DOST. Our stock is broken and we intend to sell balance of Shoes at Cost to j make room for goods now ott the] road. We buy from manufacturers, pay spot cash and therefore our cost ! is fully 20 per cent, less than it would be if we bought from the job- j ber. We also have on hand a targe lot of shoes from Wm. Bogin's stock j which we will sell for less than the j manufacturer's cost to make. Yon can Bny Siiof3s from IJs for $1 ! which cost $1.85 in Boston. COST ! COST! COST! COST! We have on hand a Ji Lot sf Cote aili Cul for Men, Women and Obildren which we are anxious to sell, and will sell at a sacrifice. Come a:id see these goods-you will be sure to buy. These goods are all pure linen. oi mm STOCK Is the finest in the city ami we will prove same to }rou if you will give us a triai order. We guarantee all ! goods sold by us. Kinora k rn, Main Street, next to- C. E. Stubbs, j j June 13 i. TQ FARMERS. ' I HAVE TAKEN THE AGENCY FOR THE ! SMITH IMPROVED COTTON GIN, : FEEDER AND CON DENSE It, ?nd invite you to rall at my shop on Liberty Strt't-t and examine one of these superior [ machines. The Smith (7i 113 are made of th* best materials, and h:ivo severn! new and de- ; suable features that I cannot expiait: in an J advertisement : but which 1 will be elad to I explain tu these vrho will come and look at j mv sample. 1 um al.?o prei?red to do RBPAlP.rN'J OF i CARRIAGES, 'BUGGIES AND WAGONS,1 in the beat manner ?*n<i on slier? notice. ano ; am also pnMin^ up some neat anil :?nti$t?n*i;tl j new vehicles that will lip sold ?ow fi>r mph. G KN Lit AL BLACK.SMlTH?NGn?.d VA KM j WORK attended to nrompflv. K. VV. BRA lill AM. May 23 _ " 7 LOST." VD0n;LK CASE GOLD WATCH, stem-winder, lob chain wiih charm at? tached-. Said watch was lost on thr Manning road between Depot and Maxwell's. Finder j will be liberally rewarded if lift at G. I j Hovt k Bro. Au*. 8. FIRST i ASS JOB WORK j AT BOTTOM FRICKS. WATCOAN AM) SO li HIM JOB OFFICE CAUTION. Beware of Fraud as nay name and the price ire stamped on the bottom of all my adver? tised shoes before leaving the factory, which protect tbe wearers against high prices and inferior goods. If a dealer offers W. Ju? iDOTjGLJAS?*shoes ata reduced price, or ?ays be has them without my name and price stamped on the bottom, put him down as a fraud. W. Ii. DOUGLAS Opt) OXIWJCJ? GEKTLKMEN. The #nly fine calf S3 Seamless Shoe in the world made without tacks or nails. As stylish and durable as those costing $5 or $6, and having na tacks or nails to wear the stocking or hurt the feet, makes them as comfortable and well-fitting a3 a band*sewed shoe. Buy the best. None genuine unless stamped on bottom "\V. If. Douglas$3 S loe, warranted." W L. DOUGLAS S4 SHOE, the original and only hand sewed welt Si siioe, which equals custom-made shoes costing from $6 to $9. W. L. DOUGLAS, $2*.5t> SHOE? ts nnex ceiled for heavy wear. W. L, DOUGLAS S2 SIICE is wcrn'by all Boys, and is the best school sboem the world. Ail the above goods a?e maderty Congress, Button ar.3' L*re, and if ?otsold b? your dealer, write W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. J. Ryttenfeerg & Sons, Agents, Jrto. 25_SUMTER, S. C. WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. C. -O T'.HIS NEW AND ELEGANT HOUSE, within modern improvements, is now open for the reception of guests. S. L. WRIGHT & SON, May 6. Proprietors. "THE SOaTH CAROLIrT? ~ PKSrfENTIAKY BOO! Ail m FACTORY, Make even' description of a Boot and Shoe that is made and of solid leather. We make no shoddy goods, and if you want something ihat will give you service, our goods wili SI! thc bill : we warrant them to gircsatisfaction, but ore thing ne want to be plainly under? stood, as sometimes our customers expect too much : the goods are not fire j?roof We Ivave notas yet discovered thc means of making them regu-'ar Salamanders. If we ever ?r::c c? cd in that'viii i:!?.">rm yo:v cf :* .".nd also wish ts state that while t : ry are good .ind ?>?rvireabio, there is a 1 i:r>.": to the wear of good leather. Don't gjv? it away, but they n i!! actually wear out. Rnd you must not ex? pect lo never have to buy another pair of >hoes. Don't when your shop? gel wet. put them fear ibo fire. Von will certainly have them scorched ?? yon do. Mens*. Womens', Misses' Hud Childrens' Shoes, nailed, machine sewfd and hand-sutched of fine and coarse leather If you have never worn them, try a pair, ????M? Li'ii'.-t. su'staniial shoes; you iv i!; fu:ii th? m on Sale -il >:. C. GREEN A 9t>!*, Sumter, S. C. Parties des>xing,tn. ran have their mesures :;jken and Shoes made t;> or.Tvr. April *i5 mmn mimi SPARTA *v RU RG 00., 3 C. This Fairness S sc:-: v iii no Open to Visitors IMULTTT ist. DAILY HACK LI XS FROM SPAuTAN l?T'R? 70 THE SPRING. Telephone Line-in operation rc Spartan burg DAILY "?i A IL. MINERAL WATER unsurpassed ly anyon ii-.e continent. MINERAL ?TATER BOTTLED AND Sill F PEP THE )"/?;.! 7? Ii Ol ND. Orders for Glenn Springs Water promptly Riled. For rate.; of Hoard : i further particulars ns to merits ot the water, etc., apply to SIMPSON k SIMPSON, April - j lui ? ropneioifi. Kiew Advertisements, THE UNIVERSITY OP THE SOUTH * Js localed at SEW AN EE, TENN., upo*" tbe Cumberland Plateau, 2.000 feet above thc * sea level. This school, under the epe'ciaF" patronage of the Bishops of the Protestant '. Episcopal Church, in ?he South and South'^" west, offers the-healthiest residenre and the best advantages, bo'h moral and educational, . io its Grammar School and in its Collegiate and Theological Departments; For the spe-* cial claims of this University for patronage, apply for documents to the Rev. TELFAht* HODGSON, Vice Chancellor, Sewane?, Terinr DYSPEPTICS REJOICE Ia &? Spee?7 Belief OBTAINED BT USING Tarrant'? Seltzer Aperient. Sold by Tarrant & Co., N.T., and Druggists cvcrywheiPB. t f .W. DELOBW Agent? -DEALER IN DRU & ilil?i, TOILET SOtrS, PERFUMER?" AND ALL KINDS OF Druggist's Sundries USUALLY KKPT IN A PIRST-CLASS DH?? STORK. Tobacco, Snuff aird Segars, GARDEN SEEDS3 m., -ALSO- * Faints, Oils, Varnishes? GLASS, PCTTY, &c. DYESTUFFS, --:_o Physician's Prescnp?ionft carefully: coi?ipouuded, and orders' answered1 with care and'dispatch. The public-will find ray stock" of' Medicines complete, warranted*gena*"" ?ne, and of the best qrjafifyl C?H and see for yourselves; - SE AU'S EMULSION -OF ?OD LIVER OIL AND Hijopitftes ? LieaiiiSoia.' This preparation contains seventy-five per' cent, of Pure Cod Liver Oil, and one drachm 1 each of the Hy po phosphites bf Limeacd Soda, . making it one of the most agreeable prepara- " tioBS of the kind known td the medical faculty. A'tablespoonful contains two gra?os-ea'ch1 of the. Hyp?pbo3f>hite3'. Prepared'only by GEBERT S. SEALY;, Pharmaceutical Chemist, . SUMTER, C. S; Eec. 7_. 8E COMFORTABLE. GO TO THE SUMTERG0TTON FA?T0RY, * AND BUY FOR CASH, ; Cotton Batting Mattresses, pfrom $3.50"to $10.00". Satisfaction- guaran-" teed*ot money refubd?d.' Simple and rall in?orniati?n- at store, of ' Treasurer, A^ Moses. ? D'/ JAlfES WINN, March 21' President. D. K ANDERSON, Attorney at Law* S U I?f T E K, S . C Will practice in adjoining - counties. Collecting made a specialty. ?. WHITE & m Insurance Agents, ? Offer in 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*/ S?MTEB; S. C. SOLICITS WORK' IN THE BUILDING"' LINE, ?nd will promptly attend to air* work entrusted'to him. Residence nest to Epperson's Scabies. July 20 # ?. W. DICK, ?. D. S. * Oiuce over Begin's New Store-, BSTUASCS OS MAIS ST BS ET, SUMTER, S. C. Of^ce ITocrs.-9* to 1:30 ; 2:30 to "5. Sept 8 NO MORE EYE-GLASSES. I ***** j MITCHELL'S ; EYE-SALVE.. I A Certf.Hi, Safe and Effective Remedy for j fe, M li M?8? fe Frodnting Loni; Sightedness, and Re? storing the Sight of the Old. j CURES TEAR DRuPS, GRANULATION, Stye Tumor?. B>d Eyes, Matted Eye Lashes, a'n?l producing quick Relief arid Pt Tennent ("ure. I Also* wr?aTh e'S?caciros when :isr.1 in other* . maladies, such KS Ulcers, Fever Sores. Tu-" ? tiTors. Silt Rheum, Burns, Piles, or wherever i ii Somm?t ton exists, .'ott iici.'s salve maybe' . used to advantage. So"S by a'l Druggists ar* I 26 cent?. ?TOTIOE TO I mm nmm jXN AND ABOUND SUMTER. j _ IWU* BE READY TO GIN* COTTON", with two Six*/ S.?W Gtns, and a press cf* I me most improved pattern, cn the I5thday ? of Ang-?st nezt. ? ? will be r.ble ta tt?rn ouv Thirty bales per' i ?lay. My charges will be raost reasonable. - j Call on me at Hov t's old stand. ! July 18, 1S88." S. M. GRAHAM: j GEO. L. COOK, PHOTOGRAPHES, 2S5 KING STREET, C H A RLKSTON, ti. Ct : Aug.10 *>