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WEDNESDAY, TONE 26. nter??at ?he Pott OJice at Sumter, S. - ?* Second Class Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. J. D. Blanding-For Sale. T. C. Gower-Hotel de Gower. Coila C. Manning-Money to Loan, J. B. McBride, Supt.-Stallion Messenger. Ducker & Batman-What Everybody Wants. Estate Redden Thigpeo-Notice to Debtors ?fad Creditors. ?Estate of Bristow McDonald-Notice of Ad tai ni? tra ti on. Personal. Hts." Henry Spann is visiting her parents in Columbia., Mr. Baylis Earle has returned home from WescPoiot. Miss Marnte Sttghscn is risiting friends ic Fork Comly, Mr. H. 0-Stro.becker, of Charleston, was in the city last week. Mess. Mitchell and Abe Levi, of Manning, are ih the'city to-day. > Mosa Sadie Fnrman has ?rone on a visit to li reen ville and the up-conntry. Miss Kate Fsrman, of Privateer, is at home again from ber visit to Salem, N. C. Miss Carrie Calhonn of Abbeville rs visiting Mrs. W. Alston Pringle of this city. The famiiy of Mr. B. M. Jenkins returned on last Thursday from their sommer trip. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Darant have gone on * sommer trip to Anderson and Walhalla. Mr. S. H. Edmunds, who has been attend* lng Davidson College, came home last Friday, Mr. J. T. Wilder left on last Thursday for Macon, Ga., where he expects to get business. Miss Renie Zeigler, of Greenville, ts spend? ing some time with ber friend, Mrs. A. S. Brow?. Miss Bettie Raffield has returned from Lan? caster-, where "she has been visiting for some mouths. Miss Clem C'.ioa has returned from Dar? lington, accompanied by ber sister, Mrs. B. K. DeLorme. Miss Erin Sanders, who has been visiting Miss Annie Graham has returned to her home inGreenville. Mr. R K. Montagae has gone to Richmond, Va., in response to aa order from his superior, Col. Gardner. Mr. George Ducker, of the firm of Ducker dc Bnltman, has gone to Glenn Springs to rest and recuperate. Miss Maggie Rice, who has been studying ?rt at the Sumter I cs tit ute, has gone to ber home at Graham's, S. C. Mrs. W. J. Beard went to Greenville on Monday in search of change for her little girl, who is quite sick. Rev. H. M. Mood, of Manning, who has been ill at the residence of bis son, Dr. J. A. Mood, has about recovered. Miss Manette McCutchen, who has been teaching in the County the past winter, has returned to her home in Williamsburg. Mr. S. J- Hill, express messenger between Columbia and Greenville, is on a visit to his boa? in the Swimming Pens neighborhood. Mr. E. M. Brown of Manning and Mrs. R. C. Commander of Carterville, have been in the city several days with the family of Mr. Geo. P. McK^gen. Mr. Jacob D. Hill, of Swimming Pens Township, left on last Thursday morning for Greensboro, N. C., where be will take a po? sition as express messenger. Miss BHa Shore, of Salem, N. C., is visiting her brother, Mr. George D. Shore, and his family. She came accompanied by her brother, Mr. Charles Shore, who has returned. "The family of Mr. Parrot, stenographer of this Circuit, have joined him here. It affords us moen pleasure to number so worthy a gen? tleman as Mr. Parrot among the additions to our citizenship. Mess. W. T. Aycock and W. W. Brad'ey, of this County, graduated at the State Uni? versity this year. Of Mr. Aycock the Register says: "Mr. W. T. Aycock delivered the vale? dictory, his subject being "The Evils of the Foreign Vote," a production which evinced touch originality of thought and excellent powers of expression on the part of its au? thor." . yesterday we had a call from Rev. FI. M. Gilbert, from Burrton, Kansas, who has been ec a visit to hts father, Rev. A. A. Gilbert of <5affney. Ten years ago he was employed as a compositor in the Enterprise and Mountain? eer, office. Now he is pastor of the First Pres? byterian Church in the town where he is re? siding, and no doubt a useful mao. He is on his return to Kansas, and is accompanied by bis yoong brother, J.T. Gilbert.- Greenville Mountaineer. At the late Commencement of Patrick Military Institute, of Anderson, Mr. T. 0. Sanders, of this County, delivered an original speech on the "Power of Mind." Mr. D. M. Young, also of Sumter, was one of the de? baters of the question : Resolved, that the Catted States should adopt an educational qualification for the voter." He received a certificate that be had completed the business course. Cadet W. S. Richbourg, of Claren? don, was presented a medal for proficiency in book keeping. R. W. Durant & Son will move into A. A. Soloman's new store on Aug. 1st. The Sumter Lieht Infantry will be inspected on July 1st, by Col. Scoffin, Assistant A. and I. G.. just previous to tbe prise drill. The social club will meet this afternoon to sleet officers. Nearly all the members have paid their subscription, and the club is now OB a working basis. Mr? W. E. Epperson has added a large and elegant new omnibus to his stable accommo? dations. It is the handsomest vehicle of the kind ever seen in Sumter. We would be pleased to learn whether or not the target shooting by members of the S. L. I. is to take place to-morrow afternoon ss decided upon some time since. The members of the Sumter Light Infantry are anxious to have all their friends, the ladies especially, witness their individual and platoon prise drills ou Monumental Square ?ext Monday afternoon. The evolutions begin at 6 P. M. The stockholders of the Cotton Seed Meal and Oil Mill Company met on Moudaj and effected a temporary organization by electing Che following officers : A.Moses, chairman; A. White, secretary; and A. White, John Reid and Neill O'Donnell an executive com? mittee. Joshua McLaughlin, colored, while bathing ia Green Swamp, near the new railroad bridge, found a number of bombshells of large size. Tradition says that an ordnance train was derailed at that place during the late war and these missiles, intended for use against the Yaijkees, were thrown into the water where they have lain for twenty-five years. The order appealed from in Gregory & Co. ?s. Ducker k Bultman has been reversed by the Supreme Court and the case remanded to the Circuit Court for entry of judgment. In this case, which was brought for the posses? sion of a pair of horses, the jury found for the plaintiffs, awarding them the horses or the sum of $400. Judge Press.ey set aside the verdict and plaintiffs appealed. Camden Short Line. The engineers have finally located the pro? posed railroad between this city and Camden. It will enter the city on the east, and tap the W. C. & A. between Turkey Creek and the Fair Grounds. Passing out back of Mr. A. White's place, the line passes up through Providence township, leaving Gail lard's X Roads and Smithville a little to the left. Ground will be broken in a short time, and it is said that tbe work will be pushed to early completion. A Host of Visitors. Among those in attendance upon the clos? ing exercises of St. Joseph's Academy this week were: Mrs. Von Dolao, Mrs. O'Donncl, Mrs. Passalaigue, Misses Dora Devereux, Annie Crogan, Mamie Winkler and Nonie Col? lins, Monsignore Quigley, Bishop Northrop, Father Monaghan, Charleston ; .Miss F.tgan, Augusta; Misses Katie Martin, Annie and Lou Lynch, Mamie Comerford and Mr. A. Wedenfeliow, Columbia ; Mr. J. K. Manheim and lady, Georgetown ; Mr. Theodore Kuker and lady and Mr. Kahn and family, Tim monsville; Mr. Jos. Rosenberg and lady, Darlington ; Mr. Louis Wtinherg and Mr. A. A. Strauss and lady, Mayesvill-. Thrre v.--re Dany others whose names we failed to learn. R. W. Durant k Soo will move into$. A, Solomon'8 New Store the 1st August. Death. Albert, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. N, Freeland, died of Menengitis this morning. This is the second child Mr. Freeland has lost bj that disease within a few months, and fte sympathy of the entire community goes out to him and his v?ife in their great affliction. Henry, an infant son of Mr. H. Schwerin, died cf Menengitis on Monday. The little fellow bad been 81 for six weeks. Religious. Rev. W. ?. Duncan was taken quite sick on last Saturday and is sri Ii confined to his bed. Consequent1!}- he will not be able to fulfil his appointment at St James Church on next Sunday. The Preshylery of Harmony at its last meet? ing appointed Friday, July 5th, as a day of fasting and prayer for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, upon all the churches within ita bounds. We are requested to announce that the Rev" B. C. Lamprey will fill the pulpit of Bethel Church, in Privateer, on Sunday morning at ll o'clock. / _ Death of Gen. Taft. Gen. William N. Taft, the well-known Re? publican leader of this city, died at ?1 o'clock ? yesterday morning at the farra of Col. T. B. Johnston, near MayesviKe, Sumter County, where he had gone last Sunday for the benefit of his health. His death is attributed to ma? laria, with which his- system had long beets impregnated, and which had latterly greatly impaired his health. His remains will be brought down from Mayesville by train this morning and will be interred in this city. yoes and Cottr?r, 22, Advertising a School. Proprietors of scfeools and coi leges are now beginning to advertise. This, theo, is season? able advice. A school requires but few Customers and these may be drawn from any section of country. Only the children of the rich are seat away from home to be educated. A school should adverttse in papers circulating among people who are well to do and intelli? gent. To reach these the manager of a suc? cessful school must appeal through the daily papers, tfce religious press, the magazines, the weekly editions of the large dailies, the literary, and (possibly of more value than any others, compared to the cost) the local journals issued in neighborhoods from which the school now has or has formerly had pu? pils. There is no place where it will pay so well to advertise a school, or in fact anything eise, as in the very place where it is already favorably known, for there every person can commend it when inquired of, and thc adver? tisement incites inquiry. Advertise before each term from one to three months. Printer's Ink. Silver Jubilee. St. Joseph's Academy has been established twenty-five years, and this year celebrated its Silver Jubilee. The Distribution exercises were held cn Monday evening in the midst of a storm of wind and rain. No better proof of the interest attached to the occasion can be had thsn the fact that the hall was crowded with ladies and gentlemen, the best of the city. A long and varied programme was rendered, honors were awarded and rewards presented. The graduating ciass consisted of Misses Anita DeLorme, Katie Winkler, Minnie Brown and Mamie Leonard. On Tuesday evening, the Alumnae gave a grand concert which was largely attended. At its close, Bishop Northrop delivered a speech on the subject of Education. His Reverence very properly objected to the teach? ing of religious creeds in public schools. St. Joseph's Academy is a fine institution, and becomes more and more thorough and complete each year of its existence. Eutawville Railroad. A large force of :iands is now engaged cut? ting ?his lice through the fields of Mess. Brand, Toomey and others within and near the city. A cofRe containing human bones was taken from one of the cuts, but so far no record or other inform?tico bas been obtained tending to the identification of the remains. Yesterday the contractors attempted to aban? don the rule of paying by the yard and sub? stitute daily wages. The effort produced a strike, which was, however, adjusted in the course of a few hours and work was resumed. This road ?3 being pressed through with fever? ish earnestness, and will undoubtedly assist in moving the cotton crop of this year. In donating to the Eutawville Road ten acres of land, ata cost of SHOO (as we are in? formed), the City Council has done that which will redound to the benefit of the city, and their progressive spirit should be commended. But it should not be overlooked that in so doing, Council has acted without warrant of law-unwittingly of course, lt is to be hoped its action will be legalized by act of the legis? lature. Until that is done, this gift will stand as a misappropriation of public money. Schedule to Pawl ey's Island. Mr. Editor: A number of our citizens have been casting their eyes toward the sea coast, longing for a dip in the tumbling surf. The railroad schedule, as run hitherto, has deterred many of us, and our hopes were being blight? ed. I have been in correspondence with the G. P. A. of the Georgetown & Western R. R., and in a letter received yesterday, he says: "On July 2d, we will put on a train to con- j nect at Lanes with train No. 53 (that leaves; Sumter at 6:35 P. M., ) every Tuesday, Thurs? day and Saturday. Parties going to Paw ley's Island Tuesdays and Thursdays will arrive here (Georgetown) at 9:30 P. M., and leave for the Island at 8 A. M. the next day. Those that come on Saturday nights will also arrive at 9:30 and will be taken directly to the Island the same night. The steamboat will leave the Island every Monday morniug in time to connect with our train that leaves here at 7 A. M. Xhi? schedule will go luto effect on July 2d." So, thns, on Saturdays we can go directly to the Island without any stop over, and on Mondays we can return with the same de? spatch. I write this as an answer to many questions that have been put to me concerning the mat? ter. C. C. BROWN. Clarendon News. From Manning Times. Miss Sallie Levi and Miss Miocie Moore are attending the alumnae meeting of St. Josephs Academy in Sumter. Miss Moore is to make a recitation. Miss Levi to sing and play. At the last meeting of the Knights of Pythias, Johb S. Wilson was elected chan? cellor commander ; S. A. Nettles, vice-chan? cellor ; and R. S. Connor, prelate. An effort is making by a number of the citizens of this place to organize another school. The desire is Erst to raise S3,500 to erect and equip a building. About $1200 or S1500 has been subscribed. Rev. L. D. Bas3 has had the honorary de? gree of D. D. conferred on him hythe Ala? bama Univer?:*>. Dr. Bass is now pastor of a Baptist church in Greenville. Mich. Benjamin S. Dinkins, charged with forgery and breaking into tte county treasurer's offce last December, has beon arrested in Texas and is in jail in that State. Sheriff H. H. Lesesne, and his son, Mr J. Harry Lesesne, acting as a special deputy, left for Texas last Friday morning, armed with the necessary requisition papers to bring Dinkins back to Manning. We presume Dinkins will be able to give bail as soon as he arrives, and will not be put in jail. He will be tried at the October term ot court. It is said that during his stay in Texas, Dinkins has been regularly practicing in the courts of that State, a part of the time acting as prosecuting attorney for the State. You can never know till you try. how quickly a dose of Ayer's Pills will cure your sick headache. Your stomach and bowels need cleansing, and these pills will accomplish it more effectually and comfortably than any other medicine you can find. William Dean Howells will continue in Harper's Magazine for July the discussion of the dramatic outlook in America begun by Brander Matthews it: th?; number f->r June. He says: "We believe that the American drama, like the American novel, will be mnre and more a series of sketches, of anecdotes, of suggestions, with less and Uss allegiance I to any hard and fast intrigue." He reiterates his view as follows : "A .rain we wish to put ? forward our heresy that for a play a plo; of close tex:ure is no more necessary than for a novel ; that for either, in dealing with j modern life, it would be an anachronism." Praising the work of Messrs. Thom;.son. Harrigan, Burgess, ar.d Hoyt, he savs : "We ! do not at ali pretend that they have produced i a great dram.;. But we d<r pretend that in such prolongations of sketches as they have given they have made the tight beginning of aa A UKikau drama." Items from Hagood. HASOOD, S. C., June 25, 1889. The neighborhood around i9 quite lively now. This long, dull season has been broken bv an unusual number of young folks visiting different families here. Several young men also, who have been attending college from | this place have returned home. Hagood is i unfortunate as she has had but few young i lady residents, so when the young ladies of; other sections visit ber, it is a real treat to her ' many yonng men and also to her depot agent who'takes great pleasure in furnishing music on one of the oldest acd most noted violins of this country. Among the yonng people at present in the neighborhood is Miss Alexina Murdock, of Jacksonville, fla., who is visiting Mrs. E. R. ' Alston. She will leave this afternoon for Columbia, where she expects to remain until September. Miss Nonie Williamson of Durrington, who spent last week with Miss Emmie Sanders, is now speu-ding a few days with her uncle, Mr. T. P. Sanders. Miss Lilly Delirar, of Sumter, and Miss Min? nie Walker, of Union, are also visiting the family of Mrs. Dr Saunders. Miss Marion Wallace, of Darlington, is vis? iting her cousin Mrs. R. D. Moore. Miss Janie Saunders, wlio has been away from our neighborhood for some time, has returned. Misses Florence Allen and May Eilerbe of Camden, are on a visit to their father, Mr. Wm. Eilerbe. Miss May bas been quite sick, but is now rapidly convalescing, and it is hoped that she will be well enough to attend the dance to be given on Monday evening at tho residence of Mrs. E. R. Alston. One of Sumter's gallant young men, Mr. J. C. Dinkins, is on a visit to Messrs. Des Cbamps. Mr. T. 0. Sanders bas returned from Tatricfc Military Institute and Mr. Bennie Sanders from Schenectady, N. Y7 The crops of this section are fine, from the river to the Sand Hills, beyond which point it is unreasonable to expect anything to flour? ish except berries aud red haws. Mr. E. Cameron Keels one of Hagood's youngest planters, bas as pretty a crop as the writer has seen this season. He is also one of contestants for the one thousand dollar corn prize. His prize acre is certainly the finest that has ever been grown in this sectinn. It has not been planted on land that has been improved, but on very ordinary land. The distance of the corn cannot be given precisely. It is planted on the bed about a foot apart, one middle being about 18 and the other 36 inches. It will average about 13 feet or more in height, having tremendous stalks. An exact statement will be given later on. Prof. A. G. Rerabert of Spartanburg, with his bride are on a visit to his father, Dr. E. J. Rembert. They expect to remain at Remberts until July. Mrs. E. R. Alston, will leave to-morrow for a summer trip. Davidson College Commencement. What a Student Saw and Heard. Another of the celebrated commencements of Davidson College has been held, and the students bare pone boi^e for their two month's rest. So many in this part of the state patronize this institution, that I think, Mr. Editor, a short account of its closing exercises cannot fail to be of interest to many of your readers. Dr. N. W. Edmunds of your city preached the Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday. His subject was "Individual Responsibility." He urged upon all, and especially upon the class of '89, their duty as educated and in? fluential men, showing them Christ their only exemplar and guide in the pressing conflicts of public life. Dr. H?ge of Wilmington N. C., delivered the sermon before the Y. M. C. A. He chose as his subject "The Reproach of Christ." He urged the young men to unite themselves still more closely against the materialistic tendencies of the age, which aim to bring reproach upon Christ, His cause and Church. Many had already assembled to hear these sermons, but now, alumni, trustees, all who had any interest in thecollegeand its students began lo gather from different parts of dif? ferent states, to attend the regular Commence? ment exercises of the institution. On Tuesday night, all the active and hon? orary members and Alumni of the Kumenean and Philanthropic Societies met for a short while iu their elegantly furnished halls and discussed the past history, present condition, aod future prospects cf their respective societies. The occasion was ene of much interest and profit. Wednesday morning \vitnes??d the assem? blage of au unusually large crowd in the commencement hall to hear the address before the literary societies and Alumni association. Col. Staples of N. C., wa3 elected by the literary societies as their orator. The subject of his oration was "The Tides in the affairs of men." lt is impossible in this short space to give an analysis of the Colonel's oration. Sufficient it is to say, that he fully sustained his well deserved reputation as a fluent speaker and logical reasoner. Col. Staples was followed by the" Rev. B F. Wilson of S. C His subject was "The Dangers Arising from a Dead Orthodoxy and Hyper-Ration? alism," and he declared that the reconciler of the two would be considered as a benefactor to church and state, by men of succeeding ages. The Alumni Association held it3 regular annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon, al which the graduating class was received as regular members Wednesday evening is generally considered the most interesting of the commencement. Three members are elected from each society to represent it io aa oratorical contest. About 8.30 six orators were ush'?red into a house packed to overflowing. The first speaker, Mr. A. W. Cheatham, of Henderson N. C., spoke on the subject of "Vital Magnetism. He was followed by Mr. S. H. Edmunds, Sumter, S. C , subject, "Martin Luther at the Diet of j Worms," Mr. R. E. C. Lawson, N. C., subject, I "The Battle of Cannai," Mr. J. M. Pharr, Mooresville, N. C., subject, "The Crusades," Mr. J. R. Walker, Va., subject, "Chivalry, Mediaeval and Modern," Mr. J. M. Moore, Mcconnells vi He, S. C., subject, "Westminster Abbey." All the speakers acquitted them? selves well, but Mr. R. E. C. Lawson, came otf victorious. On Thursday morning six orations were delivered by members of the Senior class These places are obtaiued by proficiency in studies and oratory. These too upheld the fame of Davidson. If any would doubt this boasted fime, I would refer him to the honors achieved by the Alumni of Davidson in other places. As a special example I would refer him to the Seminary at Princeton, X. J., where, out of eight medals contested for by men from all the states in the union, five were won by Davidson men. Thursday morning's exercises consisted in the conferring of degrees, honors, and diplomas. One of the chief events of the morning was the inauguration of C. R. Hard? ing P. ll. D. as Professor of Greek and Gor? man languages, and Rev. J B. Shearer i). I). L. L. D. President of the institution, professor of Biblical instruction. Dr. Shearer, in his iuaugural address, discussed the mode of in? struction in the institution, considering it under four heads: Physical, intellectual, social and spiritual. The President, since hts arrival, has introduced his Biblituil course. It is interesting and profitable in the extreme, and, although but a year in the institution, it is now one of the most popular courses. Though remarkably efficient in other educa? tional facilities the college ts d?ficient in the mean3 for physical development Westudci^ of Davidson seeing the great need of these, have united ourselves as one man, determined to obtain a gymnasium. We must and will have $3,000 necessary for a complete gym? nasium. Alumni, weappeal to you to respond with open heart and hand. Thc halls of the gymnasium and Y. M. C. A. are to be united in one. J?r. Shearer has made the liberal offer of $500, if the students obtain $2,500 hy the first of January. Alumni and students, let us work. These events completed the commencement exercises of '8'J. Up to this time men alone had been allowed to talk, but Thursday night was set apart for joint discussion, so, on that evening, young men and maidens met in the different halls, and upon the moonlit campus, to discuss the "old, obi story,'' Ntl ct mor talibus sine magno luff, rr seem? to have been th? motto of the occasion, judging by the hour at which they left these pleasant, secluded spots ; but concerning the results of these conflicts it is not for mc to speak. Friday morning's train carried us, glad at the prospect of a much needed re.st, to our respective hornes. The unceasing labors of our President, the untiring zeal of our profes- i sor.-, the zealous love of the Mudents for their j Alma Mater, th?> success of past years, all prophesy a happy, prosperous and glorious future for Davidson. STI PKNT. ? Saved.-A fine family of children wrre all afflicted with scrofula. Two died early ; the rest would soon have followed, but for the timely and persevering use < t" A \er's Sarsapa? rilla, which built them up iuto a healthy and vigorous Luau hood. A Printer With experience both in newspaper and job work is desirous of obtaining employment in a good office. Address care of Watchman and Soulhron, Sumter, S. C. 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 wird colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25 c a bottle. Presents in the most elegant form THE LAXATIVE ANO NUTRITIOUS JUJOE -OF THE FIGS OF CALIFORNIA, Combined with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be most beneficial to the human system, forming an agreeable and effective laxative to perma? nently cure Habitual Consti? pation, and the many ills de? pending on a weak or inactive condition of the . KIDNEYS, LIVER UND BOWELS. It is the most excellent remedy known to CLEANSE THE SYSTEM EFFECTUALLY When one is Bilious or Constipated -SO THAT PURE BLOOD, REFRESHING SLEEP, HEALTH and STRENGTH NATURALLY FOLLOW. Every one is using it and all are delighted with it. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR gyiHLTL) Jh* FIGS KANUPAOTUREO ONLY BY CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL <0t. -"'LE, KY. NEW YORK, H. I WHAT EVERYBODY WANTS is to have the best quality at the lowest possible price and you will find both at DECKER & BI On ice in our refrigerator we constantly have Finest Elgin Creamery Butter, - - 30c Good Butter, - 25c Fancy New Cream Cheese, - - 20c We are now handling the best small Hams and Breakfast Bacon, new and mild cured. Fresh salt No. X Mack? erel. The largest, finest and freshest stock of Tea any? where in the city at 40, 50, GO, 75, 80 cts. and ?1 per pound, green or mixed, sample free. Try a pound of Momaja Roasted Codee, a perfect blend at 35 cts., and be convinced it is reviving to drink it. Good Roasted Coffee 30 cts. Best Green Coffees at lowest prices. We generally give 1 lb. more Sugar for a dollar than any house in town, try us. In Canned goods we carry a large variety and are able to please all. 1 lb. Smoked Chip Beef, . 20c 1 lb. Lunch Tongue, . . 30c 3 lb. Prepared Tripe, , v 25c 1 lb. Mackerel, . . 12 Jc 1 lb. Lobsters, . . . 18c 1 lb. "Photo" Salmon, . . 20c All styles in Jellies and Pickles, Worstershire Sauce, Chili Sauce, Celery Sauce, Prepared Mustard, Ground and Whole Spices, Essence Coffee, Flavoring Extracts. We call special attention to PEACHES FOR CREAM, R. R. PLUM PUDDING, GRATED PINEAPPLE, PUDDINE, assorted flavors 10c, PURE APPLE and WHITE WINE VINEGAR. Our Apple Vinegar is the best and guaranteed for pickling. GENUINE OLIVE OIL for salads and cooking. HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA, full pints for 20 cents. We not only have a nice assort? ment of sweet and fancy CRACKERS AND CAKES but are also selling the finest PLAIN BISCUITS ever off-red to the Sumter public. Celebrated Health Biscuits . 15c lb. Lunch Milk Biscuits, . 15c lb. Crystal Wafers. . . . 20c lb. Hocker's Oatmeal and Wheat Gran? ules in 2 lb. cartoons. Free pricking and free delivery. DUCKER & BULTMAN. June 26. FOR SALE. 1 10-Horse Power Tozer Engine and Boiler. 1 60-Saw Brown Cotton Gin, Feeder and Condenser. 1 Boss (steam) Cotton Press. 1 -Grist Mill, 20 feet Shafting, 5 Pul? leys, Beits, otc. Property cat: be seen at thc old J. J. Knox place, and oti Saturdays the Engine and Mill can be seen ?ti motion. AI! in repair. JAMES D. B LAN DING, June 2G. 3 Suinter, S. C. HOTEL DE GOWER, TRANSYLVANIA COUNTV, N. C. SITUATED NEAR THE Top OF THE Blue l?iiige Mountains, between Caesar's Head and Buck Forest, directly on the main turnpike road from Heudersonville, N. C., to? Ca sar's Head. The Hotel and grounds have been recently completed and ure thoroughly comfortable and in every respect attractive. The fare is thc heit the mountain streams and cattle and sheep ranges a?:>i thc neighboring lands of the Ftench Blond Valley can give. Tourists taking the stage at Greenville, S. C., travel over tiie "Jones Gap Turnpike," a splendid road passing through the most lovely scenery of fertile valleys, beautiful cascades, and towering mountains. Various points o! interest are within easy reach, which, combined with the delightfully cool climate, invigorating atmosphere and ice-cold pure spring w:tt?T, makes this one ot \h* most attractive Summer resorts in the South, to those in <].?!.>: ol health oi recreation/; Hates: $1.5? per d?y, $i>per week, $30 per month T C Gt-? W Ell. Proprietor. Julie 2-0 t/Lviac MouaiLiin L' O , N C. Are now Opening and Displaying a Large Line of Hats and Furnishing Goods for Men, Boys and Children. ALL THE LATEST STYLES AT UNUSUA A lovely display of Neckwear, Bicycle Shirts and Belts, Novelties, &C., &?.? in the Furnishing Goods Department. We now have a TAILORING DEPA on second floor, where satisfactory work will be done on short notice. Andi w6 also carry a full line of samples from the Order Department of the well knowrf house of Browning, King & Co., of New York, and will have suits made to order and guarantee a fit every time. _ _ _ * For anything in the Clothing, Hat, or Furnishing Goods line go to ES, rown muller5 3 North-East Corner Main and Liberty Streets, Sumter, S. C. March 2' TB GRANDER THAN EVER! S Di M BEING DISPLAYED AT THE -.5 M. OF OUR STYLES ALWAYS WEST 50 pieces Surah Silks, all the newest and opera shades, at 50 cents, (warranted all silk.) 45 pieces 36-inch Henrietta, latest shades, (including opera shades) at 25 cts. worth 35 cts. 35 pieces double width Eng? lish Beiges at 20 cts., a bargain. G5 pieces Salin Lustres at 12J cts., well worth 20c. Our entire line all-wool chal? lis at 15 cts., elsewhere 20 eis. .10 pieces Satines, French Mylc^ at 10 cts. 50 pieces extra quality 30-in. Satines at 12?. 2 cases colored Lawns at 3?c. 100 pieces white Lawn at Tc., we guarantee it to equal any 10 cts. quality. Beautiful new designs in Jer? seys, from 50 cts. up. Full line of Lace Curtains from 50 cts. per pair, up. And everything else in pro? portion. Sparc preven?a mon-, honing in i iii.- i.ssuo. The public, especially the ladies, arc unanimous in saying that our assortment of novelties this season surpasses any previous efforts. I We claim that our line of SILKS, III (1)1)8 MD T?iUCS for spring will compare with any north? ern market. All we ask is an inspection which will convince you whether or not our slate nient is exaggerated. Dress-Making and Ladies' Underwear a specialty. ? Soliciting a call, we are Respectfully 5 Palaoe Dry Goods Emporium March m I OUR PRICES ALWAYS LQWES? j 1 case 30-inch Fruit of thc [Loom Lons Cloth at S? els. j 25 pieces 45-iuch En?bro?d 1 cry Flouncing at 35 cts., worHr GO cts. We ask that vou examine (Mir line of Embroideries au<?^ . Laces as you will see entirely new designs. ; The largest hit of lire season ! 100 doz. extra long Silk Taffeta: I Gloves at 25 els., worth -10 els; all shades. j 50 doz. Jersey Silk Mitts af : 25 els., all shades. I 200 doz. Ladies' colored bor? dered hemstitch Handkerchiefs ! at 5 cents. I 30 doz. Ladies' Black Hose j at 25 cts. We guarantee these I absolutely stainless, money re? funded if i hey prove otherwise Try a pair ; you can iind then* nowhere else. 40 dozen all Linen DoileyS at 25 cts., worth 40 c. per doz. Turkey red damask at 25 cla? per yard, good value at 40 cte; Procured from large auctioir sale: So pieces Mattings whicK wc have marked a: Hs. np, same being less fen ? hey cost!' to import.