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: WEDNESDAY, FEBBU A3 Y 26. Entered at the Pott Office at Sumter, S. (7., a? Second Class Matter. NSW ADVERTISEMENTS. Wust ad-Umbrella Lost. City of Sumter-Election Notice. Lectare on China-Gen. John D. Kennedy. The University of the Louth, Sewanee, Tennessee. Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York Statement. Personal. Mr. Isadore Hoyt is still confined to his bed. Ur. Willie Bostick, of Florida, is io the city. Cadet Brainerd Wison, of the S. C. Mili? tary Academy, is at home down with the grip. Mrs. M. G. Westendorff, of Charleston, nee Miss May McCurry, spent several days ta the city this week. The condition of Mr. A. A. Solomons health is improved. He sits up -and receives his friends. Rev. James McDowell, of Manning, spent last Monday and Tuesday in the city. He bas gone to Edisto Island on a visit to his daughter. Mr. W. G. Cadmus, of New York, repre? senting a syndicate of New Yorkers, lending money on Southern securities, was in the city on Monday last. Mrs. H. Lee Scarborough returned last Monday to her home near Providence from Manning, where she has been on a week's visit to ber mother. Capt. E. Scott Carson and Mr L. S. Car? son, attended the Annual Banquet of the W. L. I. in Charleston on the night of the 22nd, inst., Washington's birthday. They say they bad a ga-lorious time. Mr. W. Kelson Emlyn, lately in the em? ploy of this office as a compositor, (eft on Monday fast for bis home in Columbia. Mr. Emlyn is a rapid and accurate workman and the Watchman and Southron regrets to lose him. We see on the honor list of the South Carolina University at the recent in termed inte examination the names of the following young gentlemen from this county. W. A. Stuckey, A. T. Cooper, T. M. Dick and J. C. Strauss. Mr. Altamont Moses was elected to the next highest office in the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias recently convened at Charleston-the office of Grand Vice Chan? cellor Commander of the Jurisdiction of Sooth Carolina. Col. D. J. Auld was elected a member of an important standing com? mittee. The broken brick and mortar from the debris of the Monaghan property are being carted on Main Street and used for 61 ling ap the low places on that thoroughfare. A beautiful ripe tomato of the Paragon eariety, without a spot or blemish bas been sent to this office by Mrs. T. V. Walsh. The seeds were planted by her in December last, ani the fruit is already maturing. Can Florida beat that. Haring accepted a position with Messrs. Kiogroan and Co., I would be glad to have my friendo call on me when they visit the city. A ay mail orders entrusted to my rare will have prompt attention. I will meet competition on ail sides and guarantee per? fect satisfaction. Give mea call before buy? ing and be cou T? need. Yours truly, Jos D. JOYE. Crowded Out. We regret that we have not the space this week to publish extracts from the Cotton Plant om the subject of the Farmers Conven? tion as requested by oar correspondent "Wedgefield." The request came too late. The School Bonds. As we go to press the voting on the question of issuing City Bonds for the ereclioo of a Graded School Building, is going on. About 165 ballots have been cast. From present in? dications the majority in the affirmative wi'l be overwhelming. "A consumation devoutly to be wished." host and Found. A gold pin and a white silk handkerchief left at the Rev. John Kersbaw's on the night of Spelling Bee. Apply at this office, prove property, and go tm your way rejoicing. t^m .???? - Dinner and Supper. The Ladies of the Episcopal Church will give a dinner and sapper on Thursday, March 6th, at Armory Hall. Dinner hours from 1 to A o'clock. Supper from 7 to 22. Price of dinner fifty (50) rents. Ousters, ice cream, and other delicacies will be served. Tirzah'8 Pastor. The congregation of Tirzah Presbyterian Churchv Providence, have called Rev. A. li. Sale, of Camden, to the pulpit of that Church aa a "supply" for the present year. He will preach his first sermon to his oew charge on the 4th Sunday in March, and thereafter his regalar appointments will be the second Sun? day of each month at ll A. M. Campaign Year. Sam'1 Lee is in our midst again. He says that be has been traveling out West in 'he service of the Government and that the rigo? rous climate out there has so impaired his health as -to oblige him to seek the balmy South. Sooth Carolina used to be anything bot a healthy resort for Sam Lee, bot we sup? pose be thinks that in a campaign year some? thing may tarn np to make bim useful to the g. o p, and "earn his great reward." - i i i - Pire Wells. The wells-Woods System Driven welts sunk in different parts of the city for fire purposes, have been so far tested as to show that tbe system is ali right. The well in front of the residence of Mr. C. E. Stubbs and that near the Fire Engine quarters already give a free and exhaust less supply of water, but the others will have to be taken np and sunk deeper. This will be done at once under the personal supervision of Al? derman Win a. A Lecture on China. We call attention to the announcement in this issue of a Lecture by Gen John D. Ken? nedy, to be delivered on Wednesday nig tit next at the ball of the Sumter institute. The proceeds arising from sale of tickets are to be expended for the benefit of Hebron Presbyte? rian Church; near Mecbanicsville in this County. A lecture OD China by one familiar with the Celestia) Kingdom, the habits and char? acter of its almond-eyed inhabitants, is al wa vs interesting, but a lecture by one of General Kennedy's distinguished abilities and schol? arly mind, will be particularly eutertaiaing. His long official residence among the quaint and singular people of China has especially qualified bim for the task. Gen. Kennedy's residence at Shanghai was in the character of a statesman representing a great government, and bis lecture will probably take a wider and more comprehensive range than is usual with the miss onary lecturers. His opportunities of observing the methods of government, bis association with the high? est castes and bis official relations in that kingdom bave mode bim acquainted with facts and institutions now bat imperfectly known to as. We hope that the people of Sumter will not slight this opportunity of a lifetime. Almost a Fire. Last Monday night about the hour of 1 a. m. policeman Spann's attention was at? tracted by a dull report in the direction of Kingman k Co's store. On looking in that direction he saw a flood of light streaming from tbe front window of that building. He hastened to the spot aad found that a night lamp left banging tn tbe store bad ignited tbe kerosene in the lamp and was boiling over. He blew bis whistle and was soon joined by policeman Weeks. These two vigilant guardians of the peace and property of the city, soon forced their way into the building vi et armiet by breaking open the j front door. After an entrance had been j effected it was the work of a moment to j eeite a blanket and smother the flambs, thus extinguishing a fire that might have caused ft conflagration mere distrastieus th aa any io the past. The incandescent lights do not behave that way. Messrs Spaan and Weeks deserve the thanks of our citizens for their prompt and judicious action ander circumstances calculated to confuse the minds of persons less cool and collected. -^ m Try Almeta Coffee, a delicious fluid, 35c. at Curtis's. Married. At the residence of Mr. S. J. Brown, the bride's father, near Providence, Mr. Andrew P. Vincent, Jr., and Miss Alma Brown, will be married this evening at 8 o'clock, by Rev. J. S. Beasley. ? Brilliant Wedding. The most brilliant social event of the sea? son was the marriage on Monday, the 17th inst., of Miss Minnie Gitzen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Gitzen, of L'Anse, to Dr. Geo. McKlveen, of Mayesville, S. C. Owing to the popularity of tbe contracting parties and tbe bride's parents the annoancementof the wedding attracted their friends from all parts of the peninsula. The marriage took plact at the Gitzen residence in the evening, Rev. Father Dassyla, performing the ceremony. Mr. D. Gamble, ot Mayesville ; Will J. Van Kleek, of Marquette, and Ed. Gitzen, Brother of the bride, were groomsmen, and Misses Sophie Funke, of Hancock, Tillie Wagner, of Marquette, and Nealie Foote, of L'Anse, were bridesmaids. Tne Gitzen residence was very handsomely decorated with evergreens and cut flowers. The three large parlors were thrown together and at 8 o'clock Prof. Weissmiller, of Han? cock, struck up the wedding march. The wedding procession was a most imposing one. First came the maid of honor, followed by the officiating clergyman, the bride and groom, father and mother, then the brides? maids and best men. The party halted under the middle archway forming a semicircle, where the short but impressive ceremony was performed. The happy couple received under the horseshoe of good luck in the second arch? way. The bride was dressed in white brocaded satin, en train, wearing orange blossoms, diamonds and veil, and looked charming indeed. The maid of honor, Miss Cora Gitzen (sister of the bride) wore a white albatross and satin. The groom wore tbe conventional black. After the usual congratulations the narty moved to the dinuing room where a supper was awaiting them that did credit to the ladies who had that part of the program in charge. After supper the band struck up and dancing began and was kept up until the small hours wheo the party dispersed wishing the newly wended couple long life and happiness in their borne io the sunny south. j The presents received were rare, costly and numerous The newly married couple ac- J companied by Mr. D. Gamble left on the 3:20 train Wednesday for New Orleans and from ? there will go by boat to Mayesville, S. C., their future home. That their journey through life may be a smooth one is the sincere wish of the Mining Journal and their many friends.- The Daily Marquette, Mick. 1 Mining Journal. j A Good Showing. The Treasurer's Annual Report, which is usually published about this time will not ap? pear ibis year before the June term of Court. Tbe chang? was made by act of the last Leg? islature. Treasurer Gaillard informs us that he bas written 7,374 tax accounts for 1889, against 7,342 in 1888-an increase of 52. For the taxes of 1888 there were 1,132 execu? tions issued, and for 1889, 1,360-an increase of 228, making the total number of tax re? turns for taxes of 1889, 280 in excess of those for the preceding year. The Auditor says that be has taken more returns for taxes for the year 1890 than bas ever been given io before. These Spares clearly indicate that either many new settlers are moving into the Coun? ty, or property is becoming more generally diffused among the people. Elocution Class Entertainment. A refined, and in many respects, unique entertainment, was given hy the elocution class of the Sumter Institute on Thursday evening last. A large number of the friends of the school attended the exercises, and en? joyed what is altogether too much of a nov? elty in this latitude, namely, an aesthetic and ? cultured exhibition of musical and elocution? ary skill. The program was initiated by a brilliant fantasia, "The Return of Spring," a piano s?'lo by Miss Lillie Delgar. Those who have beard Miss Delgar from time to time, were able to perceive the improvement she had made in playing, which gives promise of great proficiency, should she persist in culti? vating the muse. Tbe next number on the program was Del-* - sarte's Decomposing and Recomposing Phys? ical Exercises, by the class in elocution. These exercises are in the nature of panto? mime, expressive of the passions and emo? tions of the human heart. The young ladies dressed in white, with bare arms and loose 6;ting bodices, rendered the Sgures with much grace and precision, io the soft and dreamy accompaniment of the piano. This was the piece de resistance of the evening. Miss Annie Furman played (,La Dance des Fees," with an evident appreciation of the ni pan ia g of the music which wou for her de? served applause. Then came one of the surprises of the even? ing-a lady occupying the pulpit, contrary to the very general interpretation placed upon St. Paul's language, and hitherto studiously adhered to io these parts. The offending party was Miss Lela Dick, who preached ''A Modern Sermon" in a style which captured the audience entirely. Miss Lela was ap? plauded with immense enthusiasm. Miss May Holman recited "Daisy's Faith," a serio-comic episode, illustrating a little child's mind, distracted by alternate hopes and fears, but finally calmed by the oppor? tune appearance of a faithful canine. Miss Zadah Hugbson, en costume, recited in French, with great effect, "Jeanne d'Arc." The purity of Miss Hughson's accent was favorably commented on, and showed that her instructor, Miss Ewing, had received her teaching from one acquainted with pure Par? ish ian French. Miss Mamie McCallum's solo "Boute en Train" was rendered charmingly. It is a sprightly little gem and had full justice done it at the skillful hands of Mies Mamie, who received the tribute of the audience's merited applause. Miss Essie Dick gave Mark Twain's inimi? table soliloquy at tlie grave of Adam. We have never heard the selection better rendered. Miss Essie's weeping was so naturally done that not a few in the audience with difficulty resisted the impulse to rush forward and ad? minister such consolation as was possible iu the lamentable circumstances. Miss Nonie Harvin, of Manning, declaimed "A Royal Princess" with great force and effect. Her voice was distinctly heard even in the extreme rear end of the hall, and her gestures were graceful and appropriate. The sentiment of the piece is somewhat over? strained, we think, but this does not affect Miss Nonie's treatment of it, which was alto? gether commendable. Part second of the program was introduced by an instrumental duett, the Overture Lust spiel, performed by Miss Mamie Fraser and Miss Mamie Edmunds. This piece was played with much ski il and feeling. The technique was very superior and the instrumentation bri liant, showing that the young ladies bad taken great pains to discover and bring to light the hidden beauties of this charming overture. The last and certainly the most novel feat? ure of the evening's entertainment was a Shakesperian burlesque, introducing as char? acters. Juliet, from Romeo and Juliet, repre? sented by Miss Laura Fraser; Portia, from the Merchant of Venice, represented by Miss Mary Scott ; Ophelia, from Hamlet, repre? sented by Miss Agnes Richardson ; and Lady Macbeth, represented by Miss May Ervin. This clever jeu d'esprit we have never heard before, nor do we know tbe author, but it is certainly worthy of more renown than it has yet acquired. The refreshingly cool manner in which the ladies criticised their respective lords and portrayed their several foibles, wa9 admirably conceived and executed. The only lady who seemed to have any respect for her lord was Ophelia, who was constantly quot? ing "what Ham said." Great credit is due to Miss Stevens, the in? structor in Elocution, for the success of the exhibition. It is evident that she possesses a thorough knowledge of the art of Elocution, and has inspired ber pupils with a love of it, which is, perhaps, the best criterion of a good teacher. The Institute is to be congratulated on having procured theservices of one so com? petent and conscientious. After the program was concluded, carnea part of the entertainment which was not down on the cards, but nevertheless was most en? joyable; the young gentlemen present were allowed the opportunity of mingling with the young ladies of the Iustitute, a sort of "for? bidden fruit" which is always intensely en? joyed, as much so now ag when our 6rst pa- j rents indulged in the same luxury. This j time, however, permission was first obtained, | and the hours sped swiftly by under the in- j spiration of bright eyes, merry laughter, and i manly wit. j Taking the entertainment ns a whole, we ! regard it as a distinct and gratifying success, | and weare satisfied we express the sentiments i of many when we say that we hope this is only the first of several like entertainments, j Try Almeta Coffee, a delicious fluid, 35c. at J Curtis's, The Trade for ft Safe by the Bank of Sumter. Erroneous statements hare been made ag to the bargain made by the Bank of Sumter after the fire, with the Marvin Safe Co., for the safe purchased from that Company, which cost $1,150. The insurance on the safe and the other furniture of the Bank was 1,000. The lo98 was about $1,500. So that the payment of the whole insurance would not cover the loss by about $500. It was therefore not neces? sary to accurately estimate what the safe was worth in its burnt condition unless it was worth over $500. The Insurance Adjuster thought it was certainly worth $250 and settled accordingly. But it was found that while the outside plating was ruined, the in? terior was in good condition. The delicate combination and time locks on tbe interior doors were unhurt and worked perfectly. The doors were opened by them ; which was re? garded as remarkable. In a few days the agents of the Marvin and Herring Companies made their appearance. Herring's agent offered $750 for the burnt safe. Marvin's agent was informed tba?, in? stead of merely a fire and burglar proof safe, the Board wished to have a vault as tbe most reliable protection against fire, with boxes to rent, and witb burglar proof safe in which to keep the money, notes, kc. Tbe bargain was finally made with the Marvin agent that, for the burnt safe, they would furnish the Bank a fire proof vault door and burglar proof safe for the interior of the vault, and pay $100 dollars towards building the vault. The Bank, by this bargain and the insur? ance money, may be regarded as about made whole pecuniarily, and also as having secured arrangements for a better equipment than with a mere fire and burglar proof safe, besides the prospective profit to be derived from rent? ing boxes in the vault. Improvements about the City. The walls of Messrs. Reid's and White's store on the corner of Main and Republican Streets are going up rapidly From present indications the buildings will soon be ready for occupation. The foundation of the Machinery depot of Mr. C. S. Mathiessen has been laid at the cor? ner of Main and Dugan Streets. The finishing touches are being placed on the elegant residence ol Dr. A. J. China on Main Street The frame of the large two story residence of B. R. Nash on Main Street is up and the many workmen employed are rapidly pushing forward the work. The Depot of C.S.* N. R. R. is rapidly nearing completion, lt will bea handsome structure. A large single story residence is going up just south of the W., C. k A. Depot. Writbin the last few months Mary Street has been lined with neat cottages and tenement house. Sumter Institute Entertainment. Tbe entertainment at the Institute, on Thursday night, was unique and sui generis. [These terms may be synonymous, but both of them are necessary to convey my idea J How a poor old weather-worn and mutilated bachelor like me got there is worthy of the telling. It WHS just this way. I wag sitting in my den, one day. when, before I knew it, in popped a veritable fairy, and said she bad been commissioned by ti e superior intelli? gences to convey to me an invitation to at? tend a-a-a-something at the Institute. The fairy had on a sun-bonnet and wore a bag of books in one hand. After she had given utterance to her message, I swallowed about eleven times, like a choking cow, and said, in my best French,-fori never dreamed that a fairy could use any but the pc li test tongue-"Au revoir." Now, of ?. Jrse, everybody knows I did not mean to say "Au revoir." I meant to say-well, I meant io thank her, and that, too, in my choicest style; but that cud in my throat upset my stock of linguistic lore, and I told the fairy good-hie, when I tuight as soon have meant anything else on earth. Well, I went to the entertainment. My old bones rattled as I walked, and made as much fuss as a hay harvester ; but after I bad gotten a seat, I drew myself somewhat to? gether, and the show opened. At first, I was dumbfounded. I did not know whether to throw up roy hat. or just stamp my foot. Eventually, I settled the trouble by swallow? ing about eleven times more. Well, I reckon. Mr. Ediior, you never saw just exactly such a sight. They bad preachers and babies and princesses and married women and single women-all made out of school girls. You could sit right there in that bail, and see Mrs. Hamlet and Mrs. Romeo and Mrs. McBeth and Mrs. Hannibal and Mrs. Julius Caesar, and they all bad on costumes of a thousand years ago, and wore bustles just like white people. Bob Edmunds and Bill White were the scene shifters. Now and then ibey bad lo go behind the curtain where the girls were, and when they came out, they looked as if they had seen * ghost. I didn't blame the boys. I felt that" same way. And over in the corner, sort 'o bidden away like, sat my old bachelor friend, Graham. He had a far-away look in bis eyes, a kind of unset tied and dreamy cast of feature, and seemed to be saying to himself, "O who would not be a boy again I " How long the show lasted, I don't know. It might have been a week or a minute. When I came to myself, 1 was outside in the night, the fairies and princesses all gone. At the corner, I met a little tow-headed nigger, and asked him bow long the sun had been up. He laughed, and said "Dat de 'lectric light, Boss." Thereupon, I crawled down in my pocket, and disappeared. Bul I wish they would have another show made out of school girls. UNSLE STEP. A Sumter Representative Inter? viewed. Among the delegates to the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias who remained in the city yesterday was the Hon. Altamont Moses, of Sumter. Mr. Moses was seen at the Charleston Hotel by a Reporter for The News and Courier, and was full of enthusiasm over the prospects of the flourishing young City he represents so ably. lu the course of a ! conversation Mr. Moses said : Sumter is getting along all right. I have never seen our farmers as busy at this time of year as they are now. Every bodj is pre? paring for planting. They made a short crop of cotton last year, but they are not discouraged. The boom that bas struck the city has also struck the county. In regard to the fire, the debris is being rapidly removed, building will commence at once, and the Monaghan block when rebuilt in modern style will be an ornament to our city. The Bank of Sumter suffered no loss, and the deposits since the fire have increased. They will build a large vault with fireproof doors, burglar-proof safe and time lock, and will put in fifty safety deposit hexes to rent to their customers. "Yes, we are very proud of our young city. We now have four railroads running, and lota more looking that way. None of them are built by county or city bonds. We hope in the near future to be a great railroad centre We have an elegant electric light plant, first class fire department, and a plenty of water. We have excellent free schools, on the graded system, and several fiue private ones. There are io the neighbor? hood of one thousand children attending the various schools in our city. We are a great town for societies, there being no less than eight. A great deal of building is going on. Mr. John Reid, Mr. A. White and Mr. Mat thisesn, of Charleston, are erecting handsome two-story brick stores. Several fine resi? dences are being built." "How about real estate and building lots In Sumter? ' was asked. "Well, I dont like to answer that question," he replied. "In the business portion of Main street I do no! know of a lol that could be purchased at$100 a front foot. Several nice building lots can be had on Liberty street. A plenty of lots for residences can be had at moderate prices, though they have advanced considerably in price. I do not think our city assessment five years ago showed one half a million dollars. Last year it amounted to about one and a quarter millions, and thi* year will probably reach not less than a mil? lion and a half. We have a plenty of room for any number of good citizens, and we are anxious to encourage and promote manufac? tories of all kinds. Both of our banks and both of our building and loan associations are working well."-Neus and Courier, Feb. 2\.?t. -- i - - I was persuaded by a friend to try "Salva? tion Oil" for neuralgia and headache, I found it a great relief after a few applications. I cheerfully recommend it to all who likewise suffer. G. H. MCGIK. To unfortunate chronic conghers we recom? mend the timely use of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. 25 cts. Ladies will find it to their advantage to visit Schwartz Bros. Millinery Parlors before making Spring purchases. Schwartz Bros. have: secured from New York the services of a first-class artist in Millinery. The Spring Assizes. The following State cases will be tried st this term of the Court : ?N JAIL. Anderson Williams, Murder. Marshall White, Burglary and Larceny. Rich'd Jones Convicted two years ago of cruelty to a ch i id, escaped. He was atti on bond and did not appear Tor sentence. He was found by the Sumter Sheriff at the Peni? tentiary serving a sentence imposed in the Kershaw Court on conviction of assault and battery with intent to murder His term ex? pired two months eioce and he was brought to this County to receive sentence for the first offence. ox BORO. William Wade and Anderson Brailsford, Riot and Assault and Battery. Jared Evans, selling stock under mortgage. Caesar Thompson, horse stealing. The above named cases are those bronght over from the last Court. It is thought the docket of new cases will be unusually light. The Charleston World. The Charleston World has been absent from our desk for the past five days. We know not the "why nor wherefore," but we sadly miss it The slight cannot be premed? itated, and we confidently look for its early reappearance. --^-?- i i mm** Wofford College Journal. The above journal comes to us this week full of very readable matter. It is edited by the students of the college and while the style is a little sophomoric, in the main, the Jour* nal is creditably gotten up. Lost Mail. Some of our subscribers are complaining that they do not get our paper promptly, and regularly, and sometimes not at all. A letter received from a gentleman at Mecbanicsville informs us that his week-before last paper went to Heriot's X road, and that for the past week has not turned up at all. The fault seems to lie with the Mecbanicsville post office and we trust it will be corrected in the future. The annual statement ef the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, published in this paper, shows remarkable progress made by this institution during twelve months. The new business written amount? ed to $151,602,483.37, an increase of$48,388, 222.05 over the new risks assumed in 1888, and a gain of $82,144,015 over the business of 1887-showing a continuous and phenomenal advance. The assets of the Mutual Life now aggregate $136,401,328.02, indicating a gain for the year of $10,319,174.46. It paid to its members during the year for death claims and endowments and other obligations $15, 200,608 38. Up todate the Mutual had 182, 310 policies in force, showing a gain in mem? bership for the year of 23,941, thus forming the biggest army of policy-holders in any regular Life Insurance Company in the world. The surplus fund was increased $1,717,184 81 in 1889, and the Mutual now bas$9,657, 248. 44 over and above every liability. -^mm>- ???? - Confirmed. The favorable impression produced on the first appearance of the agreeable liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs a few years ago has been more than confirmed by the pleasant experience of all who have used it, and the success of the proprietors and manufacturers the California Fig Syrup Company. -^?M^- ~mmmm? 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. A New Man s At the old stand Art Gallery. Good p?o tures, low prices and satisfaction guaranteed. 7 P. Sinclair, Photographer. jr ATTENTION ! FARMERS1 MEET? ING CHANGED. WXDGEFIKLD, Feb. 14th, 1890. To the Farmers of Sumter County. Under a call issued by the Executive Com? mittee of the "Farmers' Association" I res? pectfully invite all the farmers of Sumter Countv to meet in the Court House on SAT? URDAY, THE 1ST OF MARCH, at 12 o'clock, M., to elect delegates to a State Convention of Farmers, to meet in Colum? bia, on the 27th of March, to nominate a a ticket for State officers from Governor down. I have changed the meeting from Sale Day on account of Court convening that day. H. R. THOMAS, Mero. State Ex Com. Prtaents in the most elegant form THE LAXATIVE AND NUTRITIOUS JUIOE -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 AND BOWELS. It it the most excellent remedy known to CLEANSE THE SYSTEM EFFECTUALLY When one is Bilious or Constipated -SO THAT PURE BLOOD, REFRESHIMC SLEEP, HEALTH and STRENGTH NATURALLY FOLLOW. Every one is using it and all are delighted with it. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR SYRUP OSE* FIGS MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL .'F. KY._NEW YORK, lt. I COTTON NOTICE. COUNTRY PARTIES having Cotton for sale will receive prompt attention and highest cash prices for same, delivered at nearest depot, by addressing R. P. MAYES, Feb. 12-6 Mayesville. S. C. MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. IN TIIK COURT OP COMMON PLKAS Alexander F. Byrd, Assignee-Plain? tiff % against Wesley Montgomery. Katie Montgomery, and others. De? fendants. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in the above entitled cause and dated Jan? uary 29th, 1890, I will sell at public auction in front of ?lie Court House in thc City of Sumter in said State, on Monday, Mutch 3rd, 1890,-being Salesday-between the hours of ll o'clock in the forenoon and S o'clock in the afternoon, the following prem? ises, to wit : "All that tract of land in Sumter County and Stute aforesaid, containing one hundred and four (104) acres, more or less lying on Thick's Branch and the Wilmington, Colura. bia and August* Rail Rond, and adjoining lands now ur formerly of Burrell Wilson, Hayward Fulward. Mrs. J. F. Woodward, Estate of Hosea Wilson, W E. Mills, and said Rail Road Company, and others, the same being the tract of land convened to Pringle Montgomery by John W Montgom? ery, by hid deed dated May the 15th, 1875, and recordrd in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County, in Book V, at page 742. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay for li rle?. JOHN S. RICHARDSON*. Ftb. 4, 139u. Master for Sumter Co. NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS. The reason RADA M'S MICROBE KILLER is the most wonderful med? icine, is because it has never failed in any in? stance, no matter what the disease, from LEPRO? SY to the simplest disease known to the human system. The scientific men of to-day claim and prove that every disease is CAUSED BY MICROBES, AND RADAM'S MICROBE KILLER Exterminates the Microbes and drives them out of the system, and when that is done you cannot have an ache or pain. No matter what th? disease, whether a simple case of Malarial Fever or a combination of diseases, we cure them all at the same time, as we treat sil distases constitutionally. Asthma, Coo8umpl:orj, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Rheumatism, Kidney and Liver Disease, Chills and Fem, Fe? male Troubles, io all its forms, and, io fact, every disease known to tbe haman ivs te m. Beware of MM Mtatioi! See that our Trade-Mark (same as above) appears OD each jug. Send for book "History of the Microbe Killer," given away by Dr. A. J. China, Druggist, Sole Agent. Jan 22 EGGS FOR SETTING. Eggs from fine THOROUGH? BRED FOWLS can be sup? plied at short notice, at follow? ing prices : Light Brahmas, per set? ting of 13, $2.00 Buff Cochin, per setting of 13, $1.50 Single Comb Brown Leg? horn, per setting of 13, $1.00 Apply to the undersigned at J. Ryttenberg & Sons' store or at residence Republican street, West of Harby Avenue. ) W. E. MIMS. JaD. 15-2m SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions, to me directed, will be sold al Sumter C. H., on the first MONDAY and day following io MARCH next, 1890, aird as fftfloy days thereafter as may be necessary, within the legal hon rs of sale, to tbe highest bidder, for cash, the following property : All that traci of land containing 521J acres i more or less, wbich was conveyed to the said Henry Haynsworlb by C. C. Jackson, bound? ed on the North by land now or formerly of -Carson, and by land formerly of -- Vaughan, Sonth-east by land formerly of J. R. Pollard, West by land formerly of Mn. V. Bradford and South-west by land suppos? ed to have been formerly of Mrs. V. Bradford, levied npofl as the property of Henry Hayns* I worth under the execution of Anthony White against Henry Haynsworth. E. SCOTT CARSON, S. S. C. Sheriff's Office, Feb. 5, 1890._ ATTENTION ! Citizens of Sumter and Vicinity ! J. M. WINGATE ft CO. Have opened a Blacksmith ?mil Mvriglit Slop, At the old stand of John 1. Brcnson, on Re? publican Street, opposite Graham's Stables, guarantee to do first class work in every de? partment of their business, and ask the pat? ronage of the citizens of Sumter and vicinity. Give us a trial. Come and get first class work at bottom prices. Feb. 12._ MONEY TO LOAN. MONEY TO LOAN io sams over $200 on improved farming laods. Usual rates of interest. Time-3 to 10 rears, INGRAM k MANING, Attorneys at Law, Sumter, S. C. Nov 13 C. I. HOYT. H. A. HOYT C. Z. HOYT & BRO.. Gold and Silver Watches. Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, to. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feb 1 Ducker & Bultman Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries and General Merchandise, call special attention this week to a few flew Arrivals in their Grocery Department. Fish Roe, very fine, 75c per doz. New fat Pickled Salmon, 12? per lb. Choice Family Corn Beef, 10c. per lb. Choice lot of Hams, 10c. per lb. Best pig Hams, 14c, Mackerel by retail and in 10-lb. kits. Finest Creamery Butter, 30c, good Butter, 25c, Smoked Tongue, 17c. per lb. Dutch Herring, Sauer Kraut. Cranberry Sauce, 25c. can. Gelatine, 15c. per pkg. Plum Pudding, 25c. Can Corn, 10c, $1.00 per dozen. 1-lb. can Salmon, 15c, $1.75 per doz. 2 lbs. patented extra fine Shrimp, 30c. Rolled Lunch Tongue, 30c. 3-lb. can Tripe Libby's 25c. Potted Meats and Game, 10c per can, $1.00 per doz. Pate de foie gras (goose liver) 35c per box. Truffles, (Mushrooms) 45c. a bottle. Genuine French Sardines, 15c. per box. Sardines in mustards and spiced, 10c. per box. When you want Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Lard, &c, buy of us ; you'll get more goods and better quality for your money. New crop N. O. Molasses and Syrups. New Buckwheat, plain and self-raising. Try our "Momaja" Roasted Coffee, always fresh, strong, and fine flavor, 35c. per lb., 3 for $1.00. Try a can XXX 1'Peaches for cream," and you'll get another, they are so good. We are selling 3-lb. cans Pie Peaches at 12ic We carry the largest and finest stock of Teas in the city, Green, Black, and Mixed, 40c to $1.00 per lb. MISC EL I, Afl KO ITS. Choice Raisins, Currants, Citron, Flavoring Extracts, Maca* roni, Vermicelli, Tapioca, Dried Apples, Peaches and Prunes, Evaporated Apples, Gingt r Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Sauces, whole and ground Spices, Puddine, 10c, assorted ilavors, Yan? kee Beans, Oat Meal, Oat Flakes, Chocolate, Cocoa, Broma. Our Dry Goods and Notion Stock is complete, and we sell a great many staple goods cheaper than elsewhere We are selling a beautiful line of Dres3 Goods, including Cash* meres, Worsteds, Ginghams, &c. Jerseys, Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs. All styles and grades of Shoes for Men's, Ladies' and Child? ren's wear. Harness, Hardware, Hollowware, Wooden ware, Glassware and Crockery, Tinware, &c We have constantly on hand a big stock of Heavy Groceries and we make very small figures on large quantities. Give us a call. No trouble to show goods and quote prices, and less trouble to sell them and put them up. All articles delivered promptly, free of charge, and in good order in the city. Respectfully, DUCKER & BULTMAN. Feb. 5. "LOOK OUT AGAIN" -FOR T. B. CURTIS, Who is selling goods as low as the lowest, and k?eps on band the best goods for the least values. Persons who patronize us will kindly let us know at what hour most convenient to them, to send for their orders and to have same ready for the wagon when sent for. In order to insure prompt deliveries to all, our delivery wagon will take round a receipt book which we request oar patrons to sign for the number of parcels delivered. This is done in order to correct errors in deliver* iog. We are selling now to close out the holiday stock. Mixed Nuts, at 15c. per lb., Almonds, 15c.. English Walnuts, 15c, Pe? cans, 10c , Butter Nuts, 10c., California Hams, 7c., Roast Beef, 21bs., 20c., Brawn, 2lbs.. '25c., Brawn, llb., 15c , Rolette Beef, per lb., 10c, Crackers, fresh from Philadelphia, 15, 20 and 25c. We make Teas our specialty at 60, 75. and (1 00. We are also headquarters for Garden Seed?. A oall will con? vince that I am in the front rank and propose to stay. T. B. CURTIS. MULES! HORSES J HORSES I MULES I Since my last shipments of Jan* ary 22 and 23,1 have received one car load Horses and two car loads extra choice Mules-many large Timber and Draught Mules among them. They will bear inspection. Come and see them. XX. HARBY. Sumter, S. C., Jan. 31, '90, THE ATWOOD SUSPENDER The only Suspender in the world that can be adjusted to the form of all. 0Q PH < CG X w p p o s 00 efl p?l 05 PU -ii. t? GO w DON'T IT LOOK SENSIBLE ? FOR SALE BY Brown & Chandler? SUMTEE, S. C. January 29. ARRIVED. 1 CAR LOAD HORSES. 2 CAR LOADS MULES. 1 CAR LOAD ROAD CARTS. W. M. GRAHAM BAS JtTST OPENED AT HIS KEW RR* I POS1TOKT Off REPUBLICAN STREET A F?LL LINE OF CARRIAGES, JUMP-SEATS, PHAETONS, BUGGIES, (open and top) AND ROA. CARTS, ALSO OSE CAR LOAD J CELEBRATED OLD HICKORY WAGONS. NATIVE fi At AND NATIVE RED RUST PROOF S??D OATS. Jnn. 29 PLOWS ! PLOWS! PLOWS ! Kow is the time to buy your supply of PLOWS, TRACES, HAMES, SINGLE? TREES, CLEVICES, &c. And with a large and varied assortment to select from, j-ou will find the above and everything pertaining to same at prices to suit everybody. We are agents for the following : Studebaker Wagons and Road Carts, Bug? gies, Carriages, Surreys, White Pine Sashes* Doors, Blinds, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, DuPont's Gun Powder? Joints, Cap?, Fuse for Blasting purposes. A complete line of Guns, Rifles and Pistols, Harness and Saddlery, Pot ware, Wooden ware, Tinware and Grindstones, Cooking and Heating Stoves. Farm Bells, Rope and Twine, Hubs, Spokes and Rims, Tire Iron, Pipe and Cutlery. DAVIS TURBINE WATERWHEEL. Other articles too numerous to mention you will see when you give us a call. We guarantee satisfaction to all. EDWARD E. EEMBERT & CO. January 29. MONEY TO LOAN. IN SUMS OF $300 AND UPWARDS. Former loans renewed *nd new loans made. A mri y to lt. D. LEE, A Horner for British Land Loan Companies. Nor. 0. MONEY TO LOAN. ON IMPROVED FARM LANDS, in sums of $900 and cpwards. Loans re-para* ble in emull annual installments through * period of fire years. Api*lv te MOISES 4 I EE, Attorney?, Oct 2 x Suffer, ?. C.