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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER ll. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron ia I860. Tba Watchman and Southron now has tee combined : circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is manir fest^ tbs best advertising medium in Sumter. u agfag g 'a \ - THE CITY OF SUMTER. It seem? to be the' -general impres? sion both here and elsewhere in the Stale that Sumter is entering upon an importanrera of her history. With the completion of ihe Eetaw ville Hail way? the eity will spring forward with giant strides to meet the new conditions and advantages that wilt Surround and con? troller financial, commercial and social relations. Mach will be done for as in spite of ourselves, but much more re? mains for us to do. Ten years ago with ? population of over two thousand Sumter had no bank. AU the surplus money, either went into the banks of other cities and was circu? lated there, locked up at home, or still worse,'lent to the factors in Charleston, thus- ensbiing them with the greater facitity to -control ?se trade and absorb the profits of the crops of this County. The lectors sent the money back into the County ta the way of advances on liens to the farmers and got it back in the fall with enormous usury. This condition of affairs forced trade to Charleston and was a ruinous drain on oar city and County. The Bank was deemed a stupendous undertaking, yet notwithstanding the disasters which overtook and destroyed the .first enterprise of this kind, we have now two flourishing bants. Out of the ashes of the defunct institution two arose instead of one. And so it has been with every enter prise of a large and public spirited kind that, has been essayed in Sumter. They bav? all prospered and have yielded handsome profits to their bold pioneers. The nickie? are nimble, but the dol? lars are timid. Our people are a little over-cautions, notwithstanding these ex- j amples. Every..man you meet on the street will teH yow how weil this, that* and the other enterprise would pay in Sumter, when yow ask him why. he doesn't embark in it be answers with a : shrug of the shoulder-a pantomime that is eloquently significant of timidity \ and caution. If these fortunate indi? vidu?is who have the money were te aggregate their wealth and put it into ? tire investments here at home they would be startled at the transformation : in our city that would ensue. Money is made to spend and employ, not to be locked up and hoarded like heirlooms. OVe don't know, how much money there is ia our midst until everybody * 'chips in** when the pile is always beyond the most extravagant estimates. Thus in? vested money yields to its owners hand? some retures, gives employment to the idle, decreases crime, enables the city'? to support good schools and churches, j gives ns a better rank tn Our commer? cial.'relations with the' outside ?forld, brings immigration to our city, increas? es our popuUttou, restores our trade to a cash.basis, keeps our young men at home? and enables some ?of them to marry, and gives eur borne people the, start and lead of those people who will come from the North and other points1 and engage in the very works we are now neglecting. i With our great resources and facil? ities, surrounded by a eotteu fee-It which is as productive as any in the State, a ! forest of timber that is scarcely touched, in easy .reach of a system of swamps fu? of seen rare and valuable tia ber as that twenty miles of it would stake the i fortune of any Northern town, of the j size of Sumter, wilban abundance of cheap labor, with a climate that is per? fectly open all the year round, with railroads radiating everywhere, with a soil adapted to the successful cultivation of almost any known crop, and other ad? vantages needless to mention, it is idle - to ask what kind of enterprises would ' be profitable here. As sore as the san sets io the West j the things suggested will come to pass j in Sumter, but we fear that alien hunds I will resp the rewards. Whatever our people make up their minds to de can j be done. The Board of Trade orgao- j ized last Summer is io a laoguis&eg ; condition. It is not doing as much as' it ought to do. . j Oar chiefest and greatest need is a j, big hotel to bring people here who have j the capital and are sot afraid to spend j and invest it. They wouid teach us the ? ways of thrift and progress. THE PEETOBIAN GUAKD. The Grand Army of the Republic at its recent general convention io Mil? waukee endorsed Corporal Tanner, wbo is the idol of the camp in these piping times of peace. Wherever Tanner ap- < neared he was vigorously cheered. Tbe first enthusiastic impulse of the Grand i Army was to give his reckless eztrava- i gance an unqualified approval and to i vote the investigation, now going on, i into bia administration of the peosion 1 department oi the G o ver ment needless 1 and wi thoo t any reason or justification, i The counsel of cooler heads finally pre- 1 vailed, however, and tbe resolutions were so modified as not to condemn in ? so many words an investigation set on j1 foot by a Republican administration, j ' It approved the recent ruling that "a 1 dishonorable dischargt /rom the army j < is no bar to (he securing of a pension." \ I This goes to show that the chief pur- \ < pose of the organization of the G A. j 1 K- now, is a division of the public j moory, from which no deserter, bounty i jumper or other reprobate is to be e duded. All are to be taken in to p< feet the organisation, swell the numb? and effect unanimity of action, &c. The G. A. K. is fully in accord wi Tanner and his methods. It goes t full length with him in his raid on t public treasury. The tempting pensi bait is enough to corr opt better men, with the personnel of the G. A. Im? potency is altogether irresistible. The original design in the minds those who organised the G. A. B. w proper and commendable. It waa i tended merely as an association of vt erans of the war, to meet and talk ov their battles, to keep alive a spirit patriotism, to look after the honorab maimed and io val ids, and kindred cha itable purposes. But it bas long sin strayed away from its original purpose Unscrupulous politicians, coonectit themselves with it have tamed it in an immense political machine ac brought it under their control. To-d? it is a menace to oar liberties and fr< institution*. History is again repea ing itself. The Pretorian Guards t Rome nearly twenty centuries ago d 8 troy ed the last vestige of Roman liberl and dictated who should be emperor i Rome. The G. A. R. is fast becomin the dictator ia American politics, an occupying the same relation to oar R< public that the Pretorian Guards did 1 that of the Romans. It is trae that ii influence is now and probably alwaj will be exerted ia a way quite diff?r?e from that employed by the Roma Guard, yet quite as effectual. This difference is only a difference i the genius of oar age from that of th ancients. There is a modern way c doing the same thing in peace that ase to require the strong arm of war. Th results and the spirit are the same. This recent convention at Milwauke has revealed the G. A. R ia a ligh that ought to be discreditable and dis graceful to its members as ci tis en s Yet whatever the good sense and patri btie conservatism of the North maj think, they will go on praising thii noble army of vampires and parasita because they fear it. It is sucking the very life Mood o' the nation, a akin g vagabonds and pao pe rs of honest, industrious men, cor? rupting politics and centralising out Government, keeping alive the animos? ities growing out of the war, potting t premium on indolence and perjury, and prostituting patriotism and virtue. We earnestly wish that all papers ol the South would speak oat boldly theil feelings on this subject in the sam? fearless and sensible way that the New awi Courier is now doing. FARMERS? DAY. On Saturday next, 14th inst., every farmer who can possibly do eo ought to come to Sumter to welcome the Hon. Ben Terrell and the other distinguished speakers who will accompany him. The committee having in charge the arrangement for the musa meeting of thc farmers aro leaving nothing undone that can contribute to the comfort of the speakers and the immense throng which is expected to greet them. The meeting will be held on Monumental Square, where a stand for the speakers is in coarse of erection. Seats will be provided for the ladies who are cordi? ally invited to honor the Gala occasion wit* their presence. The beautiful wide spreading oaks wiU lead their grateful shade to ehield tho audience from the sun. Hr. Terrell ts an Moquent and enter? taining speaker, interspersing the graver bosioess matters of his speeches witfe fight and apt anecdotes and illus? trations. Tte speakers1' stand will be decorated with appropriate bnnttngs and mottoes, amongst which will be tastefully dis? played specimens of Sumter County's agricultural products-the fleecy cotton, the big ears of Indian corn, the sweet potato and the yellow pumpkin, io short everything that goes to make np an agricultura* display worthy the occasion and tue County. Let everybody attend who can, and tm.ke Saturday a red let? ter day in the au cals of the Sumter Coanty Alliance.. THE GRADED SCHOOL. Last Monday, September 9th, the Sumter Graded Schoo* (white) opened its first session. Equipped with a full corps of etperienced teachers with Prof. J. B. Ot.fte, an accomplished scholar aad well known educator, at its ; head, we naturally expect great things j from this sehool. AU that is necessary J to insure a successful session is the ! hearty co-operation of the parents with j the faculty. j This school is something that Sunter j has long seeded. iudeed, it is now a j natter of wonder how we ever got j along without it. The two Counties of Clarendon and i Sumter seod^at least twenty-thousand dollars out of th ?ir own limits to be spent in the education of their yoong sons and daughter*. This money alone is enough to support two first-class in? stitutions of learning, one at the f eat of either Coanty. Manning, haring care? lessly omitted some technical require? ments in organising her public schools, by which the additional two mills tax was lost to its support, has bravely re? fused to be daunted by that circum? stance and bas established a high school by private subscription. In this our little sister town has displayed patri? otism, philanthropy aud a spirit of en? terprise worthy of highest honor and j emulation. We wish her Godspeed iu her noble work. I>ut the city of Sumter is the natural scat of a school that should draw pat ronage and support from all parts o? middle interior of the State. Our road connections unite us with e1 part of the State, by quick and di communication. The health of town is always good, the society church privileges unsurpassed, and but not least the goods at our st sell at the same prices that obtaic Charleston, thus rendering living cb< We have excellent bearding house* over the city, where pupils can board for from $6 to $12 a month. ' tuitbn in the Graded School, char only in oases of non residents of school district, is placed so low as tc almost nominal. The school is under strict super ion of a Board of Commissioners, u happily selected, who control its gem government and appoint its facu There is no room for favoritism. Eve thing is done for the good of the sci without regard to persons or sects. Parties living in the country, hav children of school age, ought to st for circulars of this school and lcarc the work that it is proposed to do the and send their children where they < be educated nearer their own boc and where they will have every adv: tage that is required for a good edn tion. SUNSET COX DEAD. To-day*s dispatches announce I death at his home in New York Ci last night, of that brilliant wit, ri scholar, profound statesman, and < voted friend to the South, Hon. S. Cox. This announcement will be reeeiv everywhere in the south, with emoti of deep sorrow and regret. His servit to his country and friendship for tl section of it, deserves a lengthier noti than we have space to give this wee ]\|ay he rest in peace. The Florence Farmers* Friend is an early date to change its dress ai name. The new name to be assura is the Florence Messenger. Tt is a pi to spoil a taking alliteration or cease be the former's friend, when the fan ere need* so many. Tn the Cronin trial now holding in Cl cago, the Court has?. Ho wed such lattitut to the defence in the examination the jurors touching their competenc that the second week of the trial ju begun find? but one juror in the bo At this rate of progress it will reqoii three months to get a jury. The great single skull race for tl championship of the world was rowe on the Thames near London, En giant on Monday last, between Searle, tl .Australian and O'Coo nor the Nor! American champion. The form? won by six boats'* lengths. It is est mated that one hundred thousand do lars of United States money was lost o O'Connor. The Correspondent of the Charlesto World at Eas to ver reports a m urde committed at that place on Saturda night last. Russel Portee and Henr Singleton quarreled over a tresspae committed by the later on land belong i og to Portee. Portee taking the I ai into his own hand, shot and kille? Singleton. The verdict of the jury o inquest was "wilful murder/* Mrs. Marg't J. Preston, the Southon poet, is very ill at ber home in Lexiog too, Va., and has not been able ali som mer to leave ber room. Her eyesigh is so impaired that she never uses hei pen, but dictates her work te^a stenog rapter. She lives in retirement in Lex ingtcn, her husband being a professoi in the Washington and Lee University. The. vacancy in the Department o! Agriculture resulting from the resigna? tion of Major i?. A. Ransom has been filled by the appointment of Mr. Am? brose E Gonzales, who ia a brother oi the head of the Netcs and Courier Bu? reau at Columbia, sod of W. E. Gon? zales, the present private Secretary ci the Governor. The appointee also has been in the employ of the News and Courier. The salary is the same as that drawn hy his brother, $1500. There is at last a prospect that a settle? ment of the great strike of dockmen in England will be effected. The terms of the compromise have been adjusted, and as soon as the date when the in? creased compensation shall go into ope? ration is decided upon the strike will be declared off. Good feeliog is begin? ning to prevail, but the actual status of affairs remains unchanged. Io this strike, unprecedented io its peaceful, orderly y oj determined character and unequalled by any former strikes in its magnitude and discipline, the laborers have woo their first great victory. The would-be duellists of Georgia, Patterson aod Huff, have not succeeded tn getting together yet. They have beeu playing at hide and seek over four States fer the last ten days in a manner as ridiculous as it was disgusting. They claim that the interference of the authorities only make it the more neces? sary for the sake of their honor that tbey should meet. We sincerely trust tliey will succeed at last to spite of every opposition. They are proving them? selves just the kind of meo that ought to be shot at. While they are scam? pering around the country on their musdle with blood in their eyes, the Logi.stature of Georgia is on leg? islating against duels and making it a felony to participate iu any correspon? dence tending to a duel. - tm i i T The Clemson Will Caso Appealed to the U. S. Supremo Court. CHARLESTON. September 9 -Ex-at? torney General Youmaos, who arrived here to-day from New York, has secured an appeal in the Clemson will case, which was decided by Chief Justice Fuller in favor of tbe d?fendent, R VV. Simpson, last spring. Mr. Youmaos represents Gideon Lee. The papers in the appeal were filed to day and it is thought that the case will be decided by Jaooary next, at the outside, as it has been advaoced on the Supreme Court Docket Thia suit involves the right of the siate to the Fort Mill property j which was given by Clemson for the establishment of HU agricultural college. J With a feeble appetite and imperfect dipps- j tion, it is impossible for the I'Ody to secure j the requisite mnount of nourishment. Ayer's j Swrs?ptiiilia not only Stimulans the d?-nie for j food, but ui'ie the assimilative organs in ?he j formation of good Hood and roijn<t tissu- . j Approved School Hooks at W. (?. Kt>'.- ; uedy's, al iutroductory and exchange prices, 1 "TRUST" B What Trost ? The Trust on High Prices. WE DID IT ! MS WELL BIGHT ARS HALF ED. We have always had the reputation of being THE LOWEST PRICED HOUSE IN SUMTER. We are better prepared than ever before to sustain this reputation, having opened a Ai which for variety, styles, quality and cheap? ness cannot be excelled. We have got the "pull" on Low Prices and competitors are left behind. We of?er the best goods for the least money. Come and see. JOHN REID. Sept ll THE FARMERS' GALA BAY! IN VIEW OF THE FACT THAT NEXT Saturday, September 14th, There will be gathered in this City the largest number, perhaps, of THE BONE AND SINEW of our fair land that has ever assembled here, and being in full accord with their every movement for Self-protection, Advancement, Etc., and realizing the fact that Tie Interests of tie Farmers aal Oorsete are Identical, we have determined to circumscribe our profits in every line, and our motto shall be LIVE .A. 1ST ID H.E5T LIVE. On next Saturday we shall display 200 DOZEN HATS, the largest lot and the finest line we have ever handled, at one half their real value, as also a superb line of GENTS', YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, DRESS SUITS, BUSINESS SUITS, WORK SUITS, all elegant styles in Cheviots, Diagonals, Worsteds. Cassinieres and Cloths, in prodigal profusion, in matchless styles and make and at prices that actually CREATE CONSTERNATION. We will anticipate your most exacting demands, and assure j * you that an inspection of our goo'ds, involves no obligation to n buy. Respectfully, O'DONNELL & GO. Sept. ll ( ffl??K Iff Ai STYLISH To the Public: WE HAVE JUST OPENED A MAGNIFICENT LINE OP EVERY KIND AND GRADE OP FURNITURE, FROM THE CHEAPEST TO THE BEST, AND CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO INSPECT OUR STOCK. Bedroom Suits, Sideboards, Chairs, Parlor Suits, Wardrobes, Lounges, Dining Suits, Bookcases, Pictures, Frames. Window Shades a Specialty-Examine our "Dados" at 50 eta WE WILL GIVE AWAY ON 3d DAY OF JANUARY AS A PRIZE A BEAUTIFUL RED SILK PLUSH ROSEWOOD PARLOR SUIT, CONSISTING OF 6 PIECES AND VALUED AT $100 00. EVERY $10 WORTH OF GOODS BOUGHT ENTITLE THE PURCHASER TO A TICKET. COME AND SEE US, WE WANT TOUR TRADE DURANT & BELITZER. September 4. ; -tts* M M ASTEE S SALE, State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON FLEAS. Thomas M. Monaghan as Administra? tor, and others. Plaintiffs, against Harriet T. O'Connor in her own right, and as Adminsitratriz of Edward O'Reilley, deceased, and others, Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in tbe above entitled cause and dated Maj 28th, 1889, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the City of Sum? ter in said State, on Monday, October 7tb, 1889,-being Salesday-between tbe boura Df ll o'clock in tbe forenoon and 5 o'clock in tbe afternoon, tbe following premises, situ? ated in tbe city of Sumter, in said Count/ and State, and known as the Sumter Lot-to bj sold in three parcels, to wit: Parcel No 1-Measuring thirty feet on Liberty Street, and bounded on the North by Liberty Street, on the West by a lot of land DOW or lately of E. W. Moise and by a lot of land of Mrs. E. A. Dinkins, upon which she resides, on the South by land lately of WU liam Bogin, deceased, measuring on that line thirty feet, and on the East by Parcel No. 2, l>e!ow described. Parcel No. 2-Measuring thirty feet on Liberty Street, and boonded on tbe North by nid street, on tbe West by Parcel No. 1, iboTe described, on tbe south by land lately of the said William Bogin, deceased, measar lng on that line thirty feet, and on the East by Parcel No. 3, below described. Parcel No. 3-Measuring seventy-two feet and eight inches on Liberty Street, and bound id on tbe North by said street, on the West by Parcel No. 2, above described, on the South by land late'y of tbe said William Bogin, deceased, and measuring on that line seventy-two feet and eight inches, and on the Bast by a lot of land wbich was conveyed by Jobn O'connor to Edward O'Reilley. Each of said parcels is about one hundred ind seventy feet, more or less, in depth from North to South. A building is on each of said parcels; the iwelling house being on Parcel No. 3. Terms of Sale-One-half cash, and the bal mce on a credit of one year, bearing interest 'rom tbe day of sale. The credit portion to se secured by tbe bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the property sold. Tbe dwelling louse oo said premises on Parcel No. 3 to be nsured and kept insured by the purchaser in lucb amount as tbe Master shall deem proper, ind the policies of insurance assigned to tbe Master. Tbe purchasers to pay for all necessary pa Mrs and for recording mortgages. JOHN S. RICHARDSON. Sept. ll 1889. Master for Sumter Co. NOTICE TO FARMERS Cotton Bagging. THE SUMTER COTTON MILLS WANTS 2,500 Bales Cotton baled in Cotton Bag ring, and will pay the market price and allow 10 cents per 100 lbs. bonus. D. JAMES WINN, A. MOSES, Treas., Pres. Buyer. Sept. 11-4 State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. fTTHEREAS, Mas. MARTHA J. WOOD YY ARD, widow, made suit to me to grant ?er Letters of Administration of the Estate md Effect? of ADDISON S. WOODARD, teceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all ind singular tbe kindred and creditors of tbe aid Addison S. Woodard, late of said Coun y and State, deceased, that they be and ap rear before me, in the Court of Probate, tobe leid at Sumter C. H., on Sept. 25tb; 1889, lest, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in be forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, vb? tbe said Administration should not be ;ranted. Given under my hand, this 11th day of september, Anno Domini, 1889. T. V. WALSH, [L. S.J Judge of Probate Sumter Co. Sept ll-2t. GRAND MASS MEETING OF THE ?0MTY FARMERS' ALLIANCE Will be held in Sumter tn Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14th, AT ll A. M. Hon. Ben. Terrell, OF TEXAS, ,ecturer of the National Farmers' Alliance, will address the Farmers of Sumter County on the Objects aud Aims of tbe Alliance. Joh A. P. BUTLER and other Distinguish? ed Speakers will be present. The Public are Cordially Invited. Eiecutive Committee.-W. 0. CAIN, N. S. ICLKOD, E. M. CooPKu. R. M. COOPER, E. W. DABBS, President. Secretary. Sept. 4-2 _ REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. rHOSE TWO TRACTS OF LAND IN Sumter County, containing respectively, Ituety-four and Twenty-four acres, land of !rs. E. J. McCreitfht, formerly part of estate ands of Mrs. Sarah S. Wilson, and bounded y lands of Rev. J. L. Wilson, W. H. Scott nd others, about five miles in a Northerly ircctioti from town of Mayesv?le, are offered jr sale. For terms, address, R. T. GASTON, Sept 4 Cheraw, S. C. SCHOOL B?OKST All School Books to be used in the Sumter traded Schools can be found at W. G. KENNEDY'S BOOK STORE, t introductory and exchange prices ! Iff GOODS. NEW STOCK -is ARRIVING. We are Chock Full -OF BARGAINS -IN All Departments. Call and get our prices before purchasing. ALTAMONT MOSES. FIRE mmm. We are Agents for several large FIRE Insurance Companies. We take Risks on G-INS and GIN HOUSES, RESIDENCES, &c. ALTAMONT MOSES. Sept. 4.__ NOTICE._ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1417 of the General Statutes ibat the Eurawville Railroad Company will ipply to the General Assembly of the State of Sooth Carolina, at ita next ensuing session, to amend its Charter by changing its name to Lhat of the Charleston, Sumter and Cberaw Railroad Company, and to authorize it to construct a line to and through the town of Sumter and thence by any convenient route Lo or near the town of Cheraw. Aug 7_;_j NOTICE. THE PUBLIC will please take notice that I am still at my Old Staod Corner of Sumter and Dingle Streets, (West of the kurtis Carriage Co's shop's) prepared to do Srst class Blacksmithing in all of its depart? ments. Home made horse shoes and Put nan jorse shoe nails, always on band and g i ar? in teed to last longer than any other horse shoe nail that is made. Thanking my friends "or former patronage I respectfully solicit a jontiouation of the same. Prices as usual. RICHARD THOMPSON. Sept. 4._10t._ ^ LOT F?RTS?LET AVERY DESIRABLE LARGE LOT on the corner of Main and Republican Streets, for sale. For dimensions of Lot and :erms, apply to H. C. MOSES, Aug 28_ Sumter. S. C. Dr. T. W. BOOKHART, DENTAL SURGEON. Office ever Bultman ? Bro.'s Shoe Store. ENTRANCE ON MAIN STREET. SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours-9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5. \pril IT-O _^__ ?TMS JOB WORK AT BOTTOM PRICES* ff A TC H MW AM'SOUTHRON JOB 0FF1C? t TOB BM OF SH SUMTER, 8 jQ^fc^ CITY AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY. Transacts a general Banking tasia**. Also has A Savings Bank Department Deposits of $1.00 and upwards" recw Ted. Interest calculated at the rate ef 4 per CNR? per annum, payable quarterly. W. F. B. HAYNSWORTBT, ? A. WHITS, Ja., President. Cashier. Aug 21. to aa ? THE Simm NATIONAL OF SUMTER. STATE, CITY AND COUNTY TORY, SUMTER, S. C. Paid ap Capital . . *T . 'm $75,( Sorplua Fund. 7,1 Transacts a General Banking Bocines. Careful attention given to collections. 8AVIXGS DEPARTMENT. Deposits of $1 and upwards reeerfcdT'* terest al io wed at tb? rat? of 4 per eta*, fe* annum. Payable quarterly, on first dajtjpX January, April, July and October. B. }L WALLACE, : Vice President. . W. Aisrrm PBOQCS.'JC, - A eg. 7_Cashier. "> G. S. SE AL Y'S Drug Storey Under Hosie Hall, %g SUMTER, S. a PURE DRUGS AND CHEMICALS constaniy on band. A fine assortment of TOILET ARTICLES, PATENT" MEDI? CINES, LADIES' REQUISITES, and al! articles kept by first class druggists. ' Personal attention giren to the comportsA in? of physicians'prescriptions. Cold, sparkling Soda Water, with choies cream syrups, Sarsaparilla Meade, and Mflfcr Shakee to suit the most fastidi?os. ' ~ 6. S. SEALY, Apr 13_Graduate of Phar ney. IMPERIAL EGG FOOD, FOB ALL VARIETIES OF POULTRY, - WILL MAKE YOUR HENS CAf! It keeps fowls ia best con di don, and oaks* poultry the most profitable stock on jsjaS^fp. When the Imperial Egg Food is fed accord* ing to directions, sick and drooping chicks will nerer be seen. It supplies all the peed ed material for forming boee, matefe^aud feathers, and by its gentle ton ic effect streafth ens tbe digestir? organs and lays the founda? tion for rigorous, healthy, and therefore, profitable fowls. They will also be arte*tsr? market a month earlier thia by comniow treatment. For sale by Dr. A. J. CHINA? March 20._ j ./. ;J F. W. HUSEIN*; GUN-MAXER?'. COLUMBIA, S. C. '? DEALER IN 3 ?.oas. Pistols ari Usais? Tact*, Agent for Hazard and Atlas Powder Com pauies, also Agent for Leferer Arms Co. ; AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS. | Shells Loaded by Latest Improved Machins. First-Class Goa Work G naran lend. : PRICES AS LOW AS TEE LOWESZ ?39* Give me a call at Sportsman's Head? quarters._ Oct 2? #?T R. W. BRADHAM, Wheelwright and Blacksmith SUMTER, 8. C. * -- IAM PREPARED TO REPAIR .ABg? Rebuild, as well as to build outright^ tit kinds of Vehicles. HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Also repair all parts of broken Machinery. Keep on band a stock of Check and Globs Valves and Fittings. Also keep Pomps on band and put them down. I handle tba SMITH'S SONS IMPROVED Caji*,' which is as good as any on the market, and gires entire satisfaction. yr Aug 21 _s ?. PRIVATEER EXPRESS. - THE UNDERSIGNED, contractor on tts Prirateer mail route, will take packages to and from any parties on the linn of said route, at reasonable rates. Mail days, Tues? days, Thursdays and Saturdays-learing Sumter at ? A. M. and returning at 12 M. Orders left at the post office will be attended to A. W. BOYD. Sept 4-4m . .... MONEY TO LOANS MONEY TO LOAN m ra ms. from $3?<H* $25,060 on improved farms, etc COLIN C. MANNING, Attorney at Law, June 37. v Main St. Sumter, S, C.