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Wfc?N?SDAY, FEBRUARY 6. a* ?fte Poet Office ot Sumter, S. C., *t Second OUie* Matter. ni . s r MW AD VSI LT I SE M KN TS. C. T. Mans-To Beat. City of Sumter-To Coe tractor?. Jae. Vick, Sesdsmati-Vick's Caprice. Cely 4 Bro.-Greennile- 20c. foe Cotton. Richard Thompson--Notice to tba Publie. Perkins M ff Co.-Lumber, Doors, Saab. ftc. ?i i -* - Personal. Hr. IL G. Ryttenberg of Nev York wi? be lo tba citj tomorrow. Viaajisaie Benbow of Meaning, ia ia toe city on n visit to the family of Mr. Walter Durant. Captain T. H. Dick a Sumter man and a kniffet of the grip eade waa teen on oar etreet* this week. ' Mr. leane Schwerts, senior partner ia tba ftrsx of Sch wer ta Bros., bas gone North for bia narine stock. Mes. Oaken and daughter of Connecticut, afe visiting their relatives Mrs. Schwartz and {amilj on Washington street. Me. W. W. Dick representing the well known Charleston boase, C. Wai bern k Co., wea ie toa cit j last Mondar. Miss Maffia Hawkins of Magnolia, and Meat lissie Pringle were io the city last week evKtiaf tko family of Mr. W. P. Rhame. Mr. H. T. Thompson is here ta organise a Lndge of Knights of Pythias. Be will or* ganise to-morrow night with about 30 mem? bers. Mr. W. A. Bowman bas returned from Darli afton whither be vent last week to deliver large consignments of meat and hay in the towns of Thnmomrrille and Darlingtoa. Captain E. C. Green bas taken a position ss tweeting salesman for the Trojan Shirt Co.. of New York, and will travel the States of Virginia, North and Sooth Carolina and Georgia. Be ie in the city this week. It affords ns sincere pienso re to see Mr. J. J. Moses, Chief of Police, ont once more. The wounds be received at the fire on Liberty street are slow to beal and be is very weak and pale, bat we now feel assured that be will poll through. Mr. Mark Reynolds, who bas been a rising - mambec of the Colombia bar, left for Florence, Ala., which place be intends to make his future home. Mr. Reynolds leaves a host of friends io Colombia who wish bim much suc? cess in bis* adopted borne.-Columbia Record. Mr. Reynolds is a native of this county abd is so highly esteemed for his worth, that we sra pained to learn that be has turned bis back on bis native state. Eis many friends will join ns in wishing him a prosp?rons career in his new home. A dashing sergeant of the Washington Light Infantry, of Charleston, Carolina's crack company, bas been recruiting np ia Sumter County for Company E., W. L. I., and according to a report bf the ' waite owl" hs is about to enroll one of Sumter's most lovely daughters as a member of that remous command.-J?mwn%&g Tv?tt. The gentleman alluded to is Mr. Strohecker, nod the information of the Time* concerning hit intention is correct, f Ed] * ? - ? The fir*** ney of the People's Building and Loa^ <cietioo bas been sold at 2? and per C?V^ Lot those who want a paying job come in with bids for lighting the streets. Do not ba ?odes: and think yon will ail. A copy of the proceedings of the last an? nual conference of the M. E. Church in this Stole, nt Winnsboro, bas been sent to ns. The Bank of Sumter bas issued a cal] for the second installment of 20 per cent, of its stock au4 will commence business in a few days Tbs city was filled with visitors on Monday Inst, sod, (rom tba number of horses and sanies that changed bands, we judge that avery body, by common causent, came to buy one or mose of these animals. Mr. W. B. Epperson, is entertaining about six. borea drovers, whose combined stock in trade, consisting of about 120 mules and horses is sow to be seen at his large livery sad salas stables on Canal street. At 4 o'clock this afternoon, Mr. Henry Spann, of Sumter County and Miss Blanche, daughter of Gen. R. N. Richbourg. of Colum? bia, are to be married at the Washington Street Methodist Church in that city. Beniah Chapter No. 25 R. A. M. conferred degrees on six applicants last night. The lodge had a high old time aod the members^ did not get borne until after 12 o'clock. The f oat is said to be ?aid np for repairs. Cards are ont for the marriage of Mr. W. L. Saunders and Miss Katie Anderson. The ce rem on j will be performed nt the Church j of the Holy Cross at Stateburg, Thursday evening, February Htb, at six o'clock. Tba next entertainment of the Nondescript Social Club is to he a Rainboer Party. This gaudy and prismatic assemblage will be visi? ble at tba r?sidence af Mrs. Mikell on Repub? lican Street about IO P. M. February 11th. A change in the schedule of tbe Central Railroad necessitates a change lin the hours of Opening the Post Office on Su nd ay. Hereafter the office will be open from 12.45 to 1 45 P. M. The train on the Central now reaches this jBtyfrom Charleston at 10.20 A. M. every Mrs Msjewski has opened a bakery on Liberty street in the building lately occupied by Mr. Frank O'Donnell. Mr. Majewski, ber ?anband, was the baker of the late F. J. O'Connor, sod the customers of tbe latter ajead sot be told that he makes excellent bread. Wa team that work will soon commence on the Atlantic Coast Line extension from Sum? ter to Camden. If those extensions continue they will soon make a second Atienta of this city. If anybody is skeptical on this point we hope be will reserve judgment until be reads what we shall have to say on thc sub? ject next week. It is said that our new Solicitor was much worried at tba late term of Court in George? town by the carelessness of the trial justices of that County. Only one of them bad com? plied with the law in writing up the testi? mony taken at preliminary hearings. We hope ba will not find that difficulty when he leaches Sumter. Notice. The friends of education in Providence and the surrounding townships are cordially in? vited to meet the School Commissioner of Sumter Coooty, at Tirsah Presbyttrian Church, on Friday, the 15th of February, at 1 o'doch P. M. Object of the meeting : To arouse a more general interest in tbe cause of education. IA Useful Machine. Mr. L. W. Lewis is selling a very simple sd useful little machine called a potato Itter. It costs bot 50 cents and is used to ice potatoes to say desired thickness for yiog or parching. With it, used in con* ?dion with a bot stove, a lady can soon irn ont all the Saratoga chips she will need r a month. Samples may be seen at the store of Cresswell a Co. Mr. Lewis will be Sere for some days. A Mmm*m?rT Minted. The Rsv. J. W. Wolfing, Methodist mis? sionary to Brasil, and Miss Lissie Rice, of Do ion were married last week, and will in a abort time sail for South America-York mile Enquirer. Mr. W?lling who is well kr own in this eiiy, was married on January 23d to the daughter of Mr. Spencer Rice, of Union. His marry friends wish him bon voyage, a sue- i ceasful career, and a happy return. Aa Intelligent Deg. AB enthusiastic admirer of dog flesh bas fceea ^regaling oar innocence with some re- 1 aaaratobla stories concerning the perform* aaeas> of the pointer bitch "Mite," whose 1 ems?e*ssjeaee is about as well known on tba ' Sjpseata?f thu city ti? that of her muster, Gen. ?p. W. Mease. We have beard Gen. Moise tey laeaee-a feed as much seDse as tbe average Pasgro, betane informant places ber inteili sfsacs mc dawna chat of most specimens of 1 aajy riseojifftcs. fie relates as stat ter of ex- 1 partea ou i? *atn*?f ber. that sba will never 1 .eta covey aa shat, im ?oabiog, it will mora i towards toe swamp or woodland. That if * abe ?ods game oat of sight of bar banter tbe 1 sstfJrtass and ?ead aim arnaud, so as to 1 ?fase ?im aebet im tba ?opea. That she el? erey* sanaaon ?od sj?nes acaire, by o amis- 1 sssaaes snadR^af a and. Ceasemai many . mmmt snsawsaj sn sasamtadatahis dog, whick is t ?aw shoat lt yearn ali. ?er {wagner is . ftphsby as widely ejettered as that of say 4 asher. Two sf ber poppies SJ* .DOW hunt-d ' imiMifojtw*. ? Married. Ai Col o mb at, Mi?., ob Monday, Jan. 28tb, Mr. Robt. L. Bur?es, formerly of Privateer, Sumter County, S. C., to Hiss-Davis, daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Daw of the former place. They have since gone to Bren ham, Texas, to live. Rer. W. B. Ducats, pastor of tho Wedge? field circuit, and Miss Litze Huggins, daughter of Dr. H. H. Huggins, of Manning, were married this morning at the residence of the bride's father, at 7} o'clock. Ber. W. M. Duncan, assisted by Ber. H. M. Mood, performing the ceremony. The bride is one of Manning's most charming and accom? plished daughters, and will be greatly missed from the community. The groom is a riling young Methodist minister, well known in a large part of the county. The happy couple will lear? by the morning's train for Wedge? field, where they will at ooce begin house? keeping.-Manning Times. 1 ? ? ?-.q?g Death. Mr. Thomas C. Daile, one of the bett citi? zens of Rafting Creek Township, died sud? denly on the 4th inst, with heart disease. He was a prosperous farmer and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn bis loss. Bithopv?U Snterpr?e, Jan. 30th. Mr. J. F. Price, who recently opened a mercantile business in this place, was mar? ried on last Friday erening at Gadsden to Miss Bppie McKenzie, daughter of Dr. S. W. McKenzie. The marriage took place in the Presbyterian Church, near the bouse of the bride's father, Rer. J. R. Dow officiating. We are informed there ts a flourishing col? ored Farmers' Alliance in what is locally known as "Thomastown." They have been asking for bids for supplies here and in Sum? ter. Mrs. B. R. ingram died on Monday night after a few days illness, of pneumonia. Mrs. Ingram had only been in our midst since Jan nary, but all who koew ber loved her for her many Christian virtues. She leares a hus? band and two adopted child rec to mourn ber loss. Mr. H. Lee Scarborough left on Monday for Providence where be expects to become a tiller of TC soil. Miss Lizzie Stuckey returned home on Monday evening from the Columbia Female College. Mrs. J. H. Dixon and ?on, c'Robbie," have been spending some time with friends and relatives in town. -a?-??-'ea Newspapers are very good things to have io plenty, but it appears to us that Kershaw County possesses a surplus of this blessing. The latest twinkler in the journalistic fir? mament,^ tbe Kershaw Comet. This luminary is the fourth that now dispenses light to that devoted County, and we submit that, for a County which has as much sand, and timber (round and eat) as Kershaw, the Comet ts at least one too many. We are in receipt of a pamphlet entitled "A Tribute to Benjamin Franklin Perry, Ex-Governor of South Carolina;" published by Shannon k Co., Greenville, S. C. It eonta?ns a number of letters written concern? ing Governor Perry's book, "Biographical Sketches," editorials o/ newspapers, and other documents on the same and other subjects. The whole is compiled by Mrs. Perry, and is very neatly printed. Governor Perry was a tra I j great man, and we should be pleased to see his biography authorized bj the proper parties. - - A Sumter Thief Captured. A negro named John Robertson was arrest? ed in the city Tuesday on information from Sumter where he is wanted for stealing. The police here had been informed of Robert? son's misdeeds and were on the lookout for bim. He was taken in custody by officers Bull and Schlapbach and at tbe time bad two pistols on his person. He was put in jail. -.Greenville Neus. We have not the pleasure of Mr. Robertson's acquaintance. We have no doubt he is wanted somewhere but not here. Serious Accieent. Mr. J. M. Reid of Greggs Cross Roads, bet? ter known to the readers of the Watchman and Southron as "Guv," whose witty sayings and good natured satire published ia these col? umns, have made such delightful reading, met with a serious accident a short time since. While riding in a buggy, the horse ran away, threw him ont and dislocated his hip. Al? though his injuries received prompt and care? ful attentioo, it is thought they will produce permanent lameness. Murderers Caught. FLOEBZCZ, Jan. 31.-Two men, both col? ored, were arrested here at 4.10 P. M., upon a telegram received to-day by the town aa* tborities from Sheriff MeEtchera, of Robeson County, N- C. They are held for a murder committed near Lumberton yesterday. They boarded the train at Rowland's Mill, a station on the Florence railroad, and were arrested upon the arrival of the train. They are sup? posed from appearances to belong to the no? torious Lowry gaog. Policeman R. J. Hen? son made the arrest, assisted by P. E. Hatch? ed. The officers are satisfied they have the right men.-Ex. Two women who were with these men came oo to this city where they wert taken in charge by the police and returned to Florence. Jessica and Joe. The boards at the Opera House were held three nights last week by the Jessica Thomas Comedy Company, which gave three delight? ful entertainments. Unfortunately, the two first nights were very unfavorable on account of the inclement weather, and they played to small but appreciative houses. Jessica Thomas (Mrs. Joe Physioc) is a star in the theatrical element, while "Joe" is most clever in comedy. AH in all, our citizens were highly charmed with thc entertainments, as they were also with tbe entertainers, who are clever, agreeable and polished young ladies and gentlemen of Colombia. We hope they will call and see us again before the sea? son ends.-Kerthaw Gazette. The Jessica Thomas troupe contains three young people who were formerly residents of this city. Joe Pbygioc, Miss Mollie, bis sister and Miss Lela Edwards. We learn that this troupe is to play io Music Hall during court week and, if it does, standing room will be at a premium. Both Miss Phvsioc and Miss Edwards are beauties and Joe is recognized as a genius. Of Interest to County Treasurers and Sheriffs. Tue following circular has been issued from the office of tbe Comptroller-General : "Tbe question having arisen as to how the Sheriffs io the several Counties in the State are to be paid their nulla bona costs and mileage, as specified in the second paragraph of the first section of "The Act ia Relation to Forfeited Lands," etc., was submitted to the Attorney General for bis opinion. The Attorney General is of the opinion that these nulla bona costs shall be "retained and paid om of any funds in the hands of tbe Sheriffs from the collection of other similar execu? tions : but if there be no such funds, then the costs will become a claim to be submitted to tbe General Assembly," az now provided by law. "County Treasurers will at once call opon tbe Sheriffs of their Counties to make a full and clean settlement for all executions now io their bands, and unsettled, for tbe taxes of the fiscal year commencing November the 1st. 1886, and ending October 31st. 1887. They will also call the attention of the Sheriffs to Section 9, "Forfeited Land Act," which requires "tbe said Sheriffs' re? spectively, to make return of the said sales, and pay over to the Treasurers * * all taxes ind penalties collected by them, within sixty days from the date of sale, or, if collected without sale, then within sixty days from the late of such collection." "The attention of the Sheriffs is called to the penalty for default or failure to make loeb lettlevcnt." _ ? m -- EXAMINE ?f)?R DATE8. We request each of our subscribes to ex? amine the address on his paper, an^P*rtice arly to observe the date upon it. Tht# date (bows the time up to which p pape? has Mao paid for. Many of our subscribers?, will has sat that they have paid io advance; mt there sse many others who will disc?w hat they have sot We wilt revise our mail list in a few da.?*, ind sabaertturs who have been in arrears fr** onetime, tod who have not bad the dates on heir papers moved up by paying their snt> eriptio* nay nof, jueeive another paper. If yon ?O not want t* ssist the Watchman and South? on you b.%4 i****? give this matter your ttsntioa. *" ' . * Gov Lee on the Race Problem. ID speaking to ft corresponden t of tbe New York Herald lest Saturday, Governor Lee of Virginie, said the following Among other things : "Thia question of reces has been earnestly canvassed for years, bot more especially dar? ing the lest few months. And it's a knotty point. Its solution will tax tbe best minds of the country. It can't be solved by Fede? ral power or authority, though many colored people imagine Gen. Harrison will be able to solve it. We have an anomalous condition of j things. There is no other country in the world wherein two distinct races-races that can never assimilate, that can have bot a few interests ia common-ere made politically equal by law. If you look abroad-in Eu? rope, for instance-yon will find that similar peoples only come ander one general govern? ment. Germans are governed by Germans, French by Frenchmen, Spaniards by Spanish, and even Poles by Polanders, though under pressure of Russian officials. Ireland may in some measure be cited as an exceptio?; but thoogh British laws may be unjustly enforced, there is not so wide a difference between the average intelligence of tbe two peoples. Im? agine Spain again governed by the Moors, and it will not seem so strange as absolnte domination of tbe South by the freedmen. To talk of the majority being in control in this respect is to accept a theory which cannot be put in practice. Look at the teeming mil? lions of blacks tn India. Are they not in a majority that is overwhelming? Yet they are governed by laws made for them in London, in which tbey have no participation. There is no thought of putting the Asiatics on a par politically with the whiles. But here in this great democracy, and it is the only place in the universe, the national Constitution de? clares whites and blacks are politically on equal terms. "The white population pays 90 per cent, of all taxation-about that. No matter for wbat purpose a tax is wanted it comes out of the white man's pocket. Go to tbe public schools and you will learn that 80 per cent, of the scholars are colored-result of race prejudice if you like, but nevertheless a fact. Scarcely a dollar of negro money is contributed to their support. Tbe same applies to reforma? tory and penal institutions. Oat of a thou? sand convicts, say, yon find eight hundred blacks. Charitable institutions, again, fur? nish about 90 per cent, of ali their benefits to colored people. Now take all these things fairly into consideration and then ask your? self tbe question whether the white popula? tion, in addition to paying all tbe bills for the negro's benefit, will also permit him, be? cause be has the majority on his side, to secure absolnte control of municipal and State gov? ernment. Io Mississippi the same general conditions prevail that we have here, but witb this particular difference, that there are three negroes to every white man in the Sute. "Now, suppose it were in Geo. Harrison's power to carry out bis promise of 'complet? ing real negro suffrage' and compel every negro vote cast to be counted for the Repub? lican candidates, who would be, of course, negroes, what would be tbe result ? Why, the white people would not only be compelled to pay all taxes, support all public institu? tions and provide all necessary capital for the development and maintenance of all indus? tries, bnt they would have to submit to be goveroed entirely by all colored men. That would be a great state of affairs, would it not? "Geo. Harrison can carry out bis alleged pledge to the colored people of the Sooth by leaving them alone. He cannot do anything to burt us tbat will not at tbe same time burt you. Northern capital is bere helpiug us, not perhaps becaase the capitalists love us so much as that they need profitable invest? ments and find them here. But in helping themselves they help us, and we are naturally glad to have them here. The time for ani? mosities has gone forever. Wben I tell TOO that such men as Morton, Bliss A Co., Brown Brothers A Co., the Va tide rbi Us, John J. Astor and others of equal prominence in finance and trade are investing in Southern enterprises, you may rest assured that Repub? licans, as many of them are, are not going to sanction any policy or course tbat will create disturbances, upset values and destroy con? fidence, which any -'dragooning' would quickly do. "If Gen. Harrison were to send for me and ask my adrice on what be ought to do for tbe South, I should say, 'Mr. President, such and such are present conditions. They are not altogether of our own creating, but we have done the best we could under tbe circumstan? ces. So far as negro suffrage is concerned you cannot do anything. Tbe same Consti? tution that gives you certain powers gives us certain rights which you can't infringe. The States were careful to safeguard our rights when tbey mude up that document. AU reg? ulations touching the management and counting of ballots are admittedly State reg? ulations, matters properly belonging to State Legislatures, Uncle Sam's rights at polling places being respected. If you apply any special rules to us tbe same must apply with equal force in Maine and Massachusetts, in New York and Indiana-in fact, you can't apply any law to us tbat will not apply to them precisely the same way. The South, like each of the other sections of the country, if you must continue to have 'sections,' bas ber destiny in ber own hands. She will work out her ow*n salvation. But she must hare the same control over her affairs as the North, East and West. You can, however, do us one great favor. Appoint respectable men to Federal offices. Keep out the scala? wags and rascals who made Republican rule in other days a by-word and reproach. Put decent men in post offices, so that when our wives and daughters go for their letters they will not be insulted. Put men in tbe custom houses who will hon? estly protect the revenae and protect home interests. GiTe ns talent and purity in the United States Courts, which will administer justice and not be mere carpet-bag politics. Discountenance tbe old Republican policy of irritating the colored man in order to usc him for merely party services. Leave him to learn something useful ; permit bim to 6bare in the general prosperity by cultivating conditioos that will ensure him profitable employment. You can thus help the South to her true posi tioo as an integral part of the Union. We won't ask for anything better and we think we are entitled to ask this much at least. But if the negro is misled and made troublesome, wby so much the worse for bim. This is my statement and I have nothing further to add.' " -- ?^?mnmmm Failures in Darlington. DAKLISGTOV, Jan. 29.-W. C. Byrd, a mer chant of this place, made an assignment to? day for the benefit of bis creditors. His lia? bilities are about $3,500. The amount of his assets is unknown. J. S. Pinkussohn is the only Charleston creditor. A Weinberg, a large merchant of tbis city, is financially embarrassed. He bas issued a circular letter to bis creditors, informing them of bis condition. His liabilities are $22,308. His assets are about $10.000. He bas issued a circular letter to his unsecured creditors, making a foll statement of hts affairs. Mr. Weinberg requests an extension of time for tbe interest of himself and credi? tors, or offers 40 per cent, cash, or 25 per cent, DOW and 25 per cent, payable in the fall as a compromise. His friends hope he can arrange the matter satisfactorily to himself and bia creditors. - .? - Ofl?TUAfcY. Died, Jan. 9th, 1889, at hil beautiful resi? dence "Rural Home," Sumter County, S. C., MAJOR WILLIAM FRAKCIS DKSCHAMPS in the seventieth year of bis age. Maj. DesChampa was born in Georgetown County, S. C., Sept. 26th, 1819, and from his earliest youth up to the close of his life, was singularly remarkable for his indefatigable energy, fine sense and discriminating judg? ment. Honesty of purpose, and high mora? character, lent to these high natural quali? fications a vigor which won for bim in his maturer years great success, both as a man of business and a distinguished citizen, and elevated character. As a neighbor and friend, ever kind and obliging ; a high-toned Christian gentleman, in every walk in life be illustrated the largest benevolence and the gentlest charity. In his immediate family, his affectionate spirit, enlarged and tender, ex? pressing itself frequently in a manner most in? tense.. Whilst most unobtrusive, be never avoided a single responsibility, social or politi? cal, bot, at the demand of bis family or of coun? try promptly and munificently responded. As a Steward in the M. E. Church, be ever exhib? ited the like zeal, and active interest in the welfare of the Church he loved, and freely ex? tended the same liberal band. In behalf of education be was alike energetic, taking, asa Trustee of Public schools, a deep interest in the diffusion of knowledge. To four of his devoted sons he bestowed collegiate educa? tion at Wofford, and to his daughters he furnished the very best opportunities. He was emphatically the friend of the widow and orphan ; many of them being recipients of his gener?os charity, to others he would wisely manage tbeir estates without compen? sation save tbeir unbounded gratitude; while bis delicate sensibilities of the woes of others, coupled with bis rare good sense en? abled him, in the boor of trial, to give such counsel and to apply those gentle emolieras that so soften down the asperities of life. In? deed it might be written, that in the charac? ter of our departed frieod, there met a com? bination of qualities so superb, tbat long will it be (if ever) before the vaeaocy be bas left, will be filled. But we cannot close without specifying tbat tbe very last act of his life, displayed heroism so noble that it thrills the heart of the writer as he makes note of it. One wbom be deeply loved was suffering from a contagious disease, and he was told that if be approached the couch, he would probably die from the contagion. Duty and affection called bim ; be faltered not, and although receiving the very best medical skill, and being most faithfully, and tenderly nursed by family and friends, yet be perished : perished upon the altar of self-sac? rifice. Had not our lamented friends' spir? itual character glowed with tbe lustre of the morning star, this noble spirit of self-abne? gation like that of bis Divine Master surely must win for bim tbe wreath of triumph, and the joyous greeting, "Well done 1 thou good and faithful servant, eoter thou into the joys of tby Lord." A FBIKHD. A CAED. In Regard to a "Certain Free SchooS." Iosu, S. C., Jan. 30, 1888. Mr. Editors Tbe article published in the Watchman and Southron of Jan. 23d and signed "Poor Farmer," in which reference is mf.de to "one free school ia particular," which we understand to mean the Prichard Spring School, does injustice to the teacher, Miss E. M. Freer, and is incorrect otherwise. The author of said article-who is known to us-is the only patron of said school wbo bas withdrawn his children from tbe school. We. the undersigned, patrons of tbe Prich? ard Spring School, hereby certify to the cor? rectness of the above statement, and take pleasure in saying further tbat Miss Freer as a teacher has given us entire satisfaction. J. A. GALLOWAY, J. F. MATTHEWS, G. R. TRI MN AL, MARY A. SMITH, J. C. JOYNER, A. AMMONS. "Ayer's Cherry Pectoral bas given me great relief in bronchitis. Within a month I have sent some of this preparation to a friend suffering from bronchitis and asthma. It bas done bim so much good tbat he writes for more."-Charles F. Dumterville, Plym? outh, England. Wedgefield Circuit Appointments. Those interested will please note tbe follow? ing appointments for preaching at the Church? es of Wedgefield Circuit ; Providence-1st Sunday, ll A. M. St. Matthews-1st Sunday, 3.30 P. M. Bethesda-1st Sunday, 7.30 P M. St. James-Saturday before 2d Sunday, 3.30 P. M. Wedgefield-2d Sunday, ll A. M. Jordan-2d Sunday, 3 30 P. M. Bethesda-3d Sunday, ll A.M. Providence-3d Sunday, 3.30 P. M. St. Matthews-3d Sunday, 7 30 P. M. Jordan-4th Sunday, ll A. M. St. James-4th Sunday, 3 30 P. M. Wedgefield-4th Sunday, 7.30 P. M. W. B. DUNOAK, Pastor. Silk Hacderkchiefs 25c. up, at Levi's. Ferdinand Levi is agent for the Celebrated "Mather" Lacing Kids, all Shades. ADVICE TO MOTHERS. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always be used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25c a bottle. O. and O.TEA The Choicest Tea Sm Offered. ABSOLUTELY PURE. A MOST DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. TRY IT. 7ra will s?vir us 117 other. Quilty Mm uri??. It is the HIQHXKT GRADE LXAT. picked from tbe best plantations and guaranteed absolutely pure and free from all adulterations or coloring matter. The packages are hermetically sealed and warranted full weight. It is more econ? omical in use than the lower gradea Oriental & Occidental Tea Co., L't'di, Head Office, SS Burling Slip, New York. For sale by A. A. SOLOMONS, Samter, S. C. CROSSWELL & CO., Sumter, S. C. Aug 29. _ __ ~JNO. T. ?REEN, Attorney and Counsellor at SUMTER, C. H., S. C. ?*t*Collection of claims a specialty. June 20. FOR SALE FOR CASH. NICE YOUNG MILK COW wiih fine heifer calf. Apply to C. ?. A. B?LTMAN. At Shoe S'ore, or to DUCKER & B?LTMAN. Jan. 30 A PATRONIZE HOME TALENT. Life-Size Portraits in Crayon, MADE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS, SUMTER, S. C. -BY MRS. E. J. DUNNE. Also prepared to teach s class in Drawing and Music Jan. 30. FIRST CUSS JOB WOKE AT BOTTOM PRICES? WATCIUiAJt AND SOUTHRON JOB OFFICE TO ARRIVE * Between now and January 25th, ONE CAR HORSES, -and ONE CAR CHOICE MULES. J,? M, w. H:. HAHBY. WM. MI GRAHAM, DEALER IN JUST ARRIVED ONE CAR LOAD OF FINE HORSES ANO TWO OF MULES. Mules suited for plantation and timber purposes, horses for driving and saddle purposes* Nice line of Buggies and Phaetons, also one car load of cele? brated Old Hickory Wagons, one and two horse. ESTABLISHED 1852. J R. READ & CO. CHARLESTON, S. C. Previous to, And during HOLIDAY SEA? SON we shall be prepared to offer rare induce mente to purchasers of Dry Goods, our Stock being complete in every department. Prices in all cases consistent with quality. Cloaks and Wraps!! NEWMARKETS AND JERSEYS. Our Cloak and Shawl Room is full of latest Novelties in Choice Styles of Ladies* Cover iogs. Black Wraps, Cloth, ell sties, from $5 to $40. Colored Cloth Wraps $6, up. Col? ored Cloth Jackets, $2.75, up. Black Cloth cod Jersey Jackets, $3.50, up. PLUSH M9DJESK?S, PLUSH JACKETS ?ND WBAPS, The finest line of these Plush Coverings ever displayed in Charleston. Alt sizes, 32 to 44. Prices from lowest to highett. We invite special attention to these goods; com? prises Modjeskas, Wraps, Sacques and Jackets. Dress Goods. Comprising the Lower Grades, 10 c, 12J, 15 and 20 cents. Medium Grades, 25 to 50 cents. Fine Grades, 60 c., 75 e. to $1.00. Extra Soper Dress Goods from $1 00, up. Elegaot Silks, Plushes, Velvets, Satins, Faille Francaise, Surabs, Ac, ?c., with beau? tiful Gimps to combine ; Mio Ornaments, Jet Trimmings, 4c, ?c. Black Dress Goods. Black Silks, Grey Half Mourning Goods io splendid variety. Blankets! Comforts!! Domestics, Calicos, Linens, Housekeeping Goods, Cassimeres, Clothe, Kentucky Jeans. KID GLOVES. Ladies' Kid Gloves from 50 cents per pair up to $3.00. Extra quality at $1.00. Hosiery, Hosiery, Hosiery, for Meo, Ladies, Misses and Children. Laces, Embroideries, Ribbons, Fans, Para? sols, Buttons, kc. Strangers visiting Charleston during the approaching Holidays are cordially invited to inspect our Stock. Orders promptly attended to. Samples scot upon application. J. R. READ & CO., 249 KING STREET. Nov. 7 v WATCHMAN AND SOUTHRON O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O o JOB PRINTING o_o oo_oooooocoooocooo_ ?j ? WE carry a large and cotn o j JU p?ete stock of Card?, Envelopes -I and Paper. Trial Justice's -i Jhl oR1K* ?-4-er Blanks. All work e. ! padded "when so ordered. f_? Y\ ?-_ 0 j r~ !o ococooooccccoo j 7? m ? LETTER HEADS . . . . ~tj\ At |o|j NOTE HEADS ? . . ! - j Y> jo . . BILL HEADS~~~ . . ~ JtV te* . . STATEMENTS - - T ENVELOPES lo.INVITATIONS o ? Jiff ?. POSTERS ._? . ._. ~o \ 1Y1 ? . HANDBILLS . L ~j Lr_. RECEIPTS - . j_ -j JU |oN . ""CIRCULARS _ Z\ JST ??~-_ PAMPHLETS ? Jut Io " . . . FOLDERS? 1 TP 'o" " " . . ._CARDS . ?__ ?LTT7 TAGS ooo o o 5 ?To ? o o"o~o coco IS COMPLETE. o o o c o o o o o o o ? cfo ? o" oe o LAW BVEFS n specialty. We have facil? ities for the prompt and correct execution of this class of work. Constitution and By-Laws neatly printed and bound. Esti? mates cheerfully furnished on application. G. W. DICK, D. D. S. Office over Bogie's New Store, SUTHANCR ON MAIN STRKST, SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours.-9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5. Sept 8 DRESSMAKING. LADIES' DRESSES CUT AND MADE in the latest style, fit and work war? ranted and satisfaction guaranteed, hy Miss Adele Osteen, Republican street, opposite Herby Arenue. Prices as reasonable as good work tau be doJ8 fur. Feb 8 a The lar gut and most complete establishment South GEO, S. HACKER & SON, Manufacturers of Doora, Sasli, Blinds, Ullin ?HS suxL&nra MATERIAL. OFFICE ?.ND WA REBOOKS, King, opposite Cannon Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. Jsfl 1 o &E0. W STEFFENS & SON, Established 1847. WHOLESALE GE O CEES, Auction and Commission Merchants and Liquor Dealers. ABUTS FOB Celebrated Dore Brand Ham. The Philip Best Brevriog Co., Milwaukee Beer. Maryland Hominy Mills. Griffiths Bakery Co. Motts Cider and Vinegar. Banner Preset Te Works. Frank Packing Co. 197 EAST BAY ANO 50 ANO 52 STATIS S? (Auction Room State Street,) CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignments Solicited. Jan. 23. 0 if any dealer says lae has thc W. L. DoaKlae JLoes without name and price ?tamwea OD the bottom, pat him down aa a fraud. W: L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE GENTLEMEN. Best in the world. X/Xatnftie hi? 85.00 ?KNTINK HAND-SEWED SHOE. 84.00 HAND-SEWED WELT SHOE. 83.50 POLICE AND FARMERS' SHOK. 82.50 EXTRA VALUE CALF SHOE. 83.25 WORKINGMAN'S SHOE. 83.00 and 81.75 ROYS' SCHOOL SHOES. All made In Congress, Button an<l Lace* W. L. DOUGLAS S3 SHOE LADIES. Best Material. Best Style. Best Fitting. Ii not sol?! Nv yoiir dealer, write W. L.'DOUGLAS. "LOCKTON. MAS? KO ll SALK BY J. Eyttenberg & Sons, Agents, Jan. 16 SUMTER. S. C. Nice to Absent Defendant State of South Carolina? COUNTY OF SUMTER. IN TIIK COURT OF COM?'ON PLEAS. Otto F. Witters, Plaintiff, against John P. Moran, Jr. and Anni? Moran, Defendant*. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. TO THE DEFENDANTS above Mined. You ar? hereby summoned and required to I answer the complaint in tin's action, which will be filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court and to serve a copy of tour answer to the said complaint on the HUhscrihers at their office on Mitin Street in the City of Sumter, in snid County and State, within twenty days after the servir? hereof, exclusive of the day offuich service ; Hnd if von fail to answer the comnUint within ihetimeaforesuid, the plain tiffin t h in action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated Januarr 7th, A I). 1899. EARLE k PURDY, Plaintiffs Attorneys. To John P. Moran. Jr , om oj the Defendants in the above entitled action : Take notice that the complaint in the said action has this day been filed in the office of the Cleik of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County in the State of South Caro? lina. Dated st the City of Sumter. 8. C., this the 8th day of January. A. D 1889. EARLE k PURDY. Allorney8 for the Plaintiff. Jan. 3 New Advertisements. TO AlTv^ERTISEBS A list of 1000 newspapers divided inti* STATES AND SECTIONS will be sent on j application-FRSfc. To those who want their advertising to pay, we can offer no better medium for thorough and effective work than the varions sections of oar Select Local List. GEO* P. ROWELL ?t CO*? Newspaper Advertising Bifre?ti, Jan.30 10 Sprnce^treef, New York. SUMTER PLANING MILLS, James H. Sanders, PROPRIETOR. DEALER IN Door, Sash, Blinds, SCROLL AND TURNED BALUS? TERS, MOULDINGS, Brackets, Laths, Shingles, &o* Roil ail Dressed Luto, AIR DRIED. Plain and Fancy Ceiling, Flooring and Finishing Material. Yard and Office, Mary Street, East of R. R. Depot, Sumter S. C. E. B. LOWRY, Sept 19 Basinet Manager. C. I. HOTT. ~" H. A. HOYT C. I, HOYT & BRO.. Gold and Silver Watches, Clock*, Jttwelrr, Spectacles, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, 4o. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. SPORTING MATERIAL, Sheik, Wads and Everything Pertain? ing to Breech-Loading Guns. Feb 1_ C. 0- BROWN & BRO., COLUMBIA, s. a |SASH & BLINDS, i L>THS, LIMB,, CEMENT, PLASTER. AND HAIR. ' MaM?i?Wttf glass, PAINTS, OILS AND TARNISHES. CARTER WHITE LEAD, The Best io tbe Market. Special Attention Given to Oretan by Mail. C. O. BROWN & BRO., Opposite Post O/ftce, COLUMBIA, S. C. Oct B-o BEST A50 CHEAPEST. ALL MODS 8U?RANTEEB, Estimates furnished by return Mail. IAR8? STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. m. B. mun & co., MANUFACTURERS OF AND WHOLE? SALE DEALERS IN DOORS, UH BUM, MOULDING-, --Aim GENSSAL BUILDING ??A?SS?AL. Office and Salesrooms, 10 and 12 Hay ne St, CHARLESTON} S. C. Jan 25 o "Notice to Atot Defendant. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER, IX THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA8. Max M'tinthmo. Erntft Welnfhdn dna1 Samuel M Maint kow, copartners, as Weinman cfc Co., Plaintiffs, against John P Moran, Jr., Defendant. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. TO T??E DEFENDANT: John P. Moran, Jr. You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which will be filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office on Main street, in the City of Sum? ter, in said County and State, within twen? ty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of stich service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time afore- ! said, the Plaintiffs in this action will npply to the Court for the relief demsudgd in fife complaint. Dated January 7th, 1880. EARLE * PURDY, Plaintiffs Attorneys. To John P. Moran, Jr., th$ Defendant in tho abott entititd tietion : Take notice that the complaint in the said action has this day been filed in the office of I the Clerk of tbe Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County in the State of South Caro lina. Dated at the City of Sumter, S. C., ? this tb? 8th day of January, A. D., 1889. EARLE & FUBi)V. Attorneys for tbs Plaintiff* Jan 9 j We have some beautiful DRESS GOODS \ Attractive Styled We'ha^c some beautiful Black Silks, & iJbVELt ?SS?RT????T OF* JERSEYS^ HandkereHiefef loiserjv SHOES, ?TC. Ladies who buy of m SAVE? T?otief. ?lW st'?r?: ib Mi of pretty thingSv MEST, WB HAVE CHOICE- GOODSir Cii?TBi?FQ', HATS, SHOES, NECKWEAR, Et?, m . GROCERIES, REMEMBER WE A?WA?S KEEP THE BES?* ALTAMONT MOSES. Sept 26V L. W. FOLSOM, Sacceit?T to F. H. Folsom <5 lfro; SUMTES, ?. Cf/ ftesdei* itt Tihfdsttf^ ?L?CSS, JSWS??3^ ^^^^^^^ Fine Gold" and S"'rer Watches, Sterling Silrer ard finest : laied Brid?! Presents. Rich Jevrelry in Gold sod Plate. Clocks, Spectacles and Eye Glasses, Op^r* glasses,. G0I4 Pens.. Machine Needies and Oil for alf Machines, Fishing Tackle, ?c. ?c. The celebrated Royal St. John Sewing Ma? chine and finest Razor in America always Ott band. Repairing promptly and neatly exe? cuted by skilled workmen. Orders by mail will recel?e 6??*f?1 ?Men? tion. Sep*. $ MAYESVILLE DR?G STORE. BR. GEO. McILMN & C? HAYESVILLEy S. G, H~A?&O?!?SZb A FIRST CLASS t?? ol DRUGS AND MEDICINES, And other goods usually found m a gen? eral drug business, iucluding Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye* Stuffs, &c. Peffamery, Soaps, Toilet Articles, Combs and Brushes. Stationery, kc. A full line of Garden Seeds. Fine Tobacco and Cigars. Prescriptions carefully compounded'-day of night. Patronage of the surrounding country" solicited and prices guaranteed as low as frP any other market. Calle for medical attendance left at the-"* Drug Store will receive prompt attention. DR. GEO. McELVE?K A Q0\ Jan. 2-x GO TO HECKLING For the Latest Styl? PHOTOGRAPHS COLUMBIA,, S. C., Opposite Grand Central rtotel. Dec. 5 2 .4 Np,:*r-R OF DESIRABLE BUILD!* <* ; t Lots in Tarions portions of ?he city. ian. Sr