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Qt Mattjman at? ??u%ca. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7. Entered at the Pott Ofice at Sumter, S. C., as Secovd Class Matter. H?W ADVERTISEMENTS. Dr. Geo. W. Dick.-A Card. H. 0. Sirohecker.-Buy a Farm. Morris Bros.-Dissolution Notice. W. M. Keid, Agent.-Machinery. W. W. Anderson, Jr.-Horse for Ssh?. Lee? Moise, Attorneys.-Notice to Absent Defendant. Ducker & Baltman.-Spring and Sumner Dress Gooda. Detroit aad Cleveland Steam Nar. Co.-To Mackinac. ______ Personal. Mrs. Neil! O'Donnell, has gone to Charles* ton. Mrs. J. C. McGuianis is in Charleston this week. Gen. E. W. Moise went to Charleston on Tuesday. Mrs. B. Randall is visiting relatives io Charleston. ' Hr. Chas. W. Davis is spending the week in Charleston. Mrs C. S. Matthieesen is visiting relatives io Sommer ville. Miss Bettie Scott, of Manning, speot last Saturday ic the city. Mist Marian Kershaw, is on a visit to frkrodi in Abbeville. Mr. Fran's Beckham and Dr. R. B. Furmac bave goae Co Charleston. Miss Dural, of Cheraw, is me guest of Miss Dulde Moise of this city. Mr. T. J. Toomey was among the excur? sionists to Charleston this week. Mrs. D. 3. Wadsworth and child ?re at? tending the Floral Fair in Charleston. Miss Jessie Saith, who ?as been teaching ttdbool in Cheraw, has returned home. Mrs. P. E. Sires, of Summer rille, (nee Viss Annie Murphy,) is the guest of Miss Eliza Chandler. Mr. C. F. A. Bultman took a few days re orsottoo this week visiting Charleston and the islands. Mr. Mci]wain, of Lancaster, father of Mrs. J. T. Green, and Mr. Green, brother of Mr. J. ?. Green, are in the city. Dr. S. Chandler Baker has returned to Snorter who his bride. The Doctor is a yontbfoi looking Benedict but bears the ( ??Bors with dignity. Hr. Rennie Villeneuve, who bas been in j florido for severa! years, returned to Sumter j a few days ago, ?od was accompanied by his ? friend Mr. McCoy. . j Kr. A. B. Stuckey left on Sunday night tasttoattecd as a delegate to the General Conference of the M. E. Church at St. Louis, Missouri. firs. W. S. Brand and son of August*. Ga., are Tinting relatives in Sumter. Mr Brand spent Sunday io the ?tty, hst returned to bis post of duty that night. Mr. D. Roeeodocf, will soon move his family book to Sumter from Philadelphia where they ?re now living, and will occupy tba residence on Liberty street now occupied bj tb? Sumter Club. Tho position of Cashier of the Simoods ]f?tional Bank becoming vacant by the re? signation of W. Alston Pringle to assume the honors of the City Clerkship, Mr L. S. Carson was promoted to that office, and Mr. Robt. Edmunds succeeds Mr. Carson as bookkeeper. We congratulate these yoong ftotlemen upon this fullering recognition on tkm part of the Directors of their past services ?od q nab fi cs*, lion?. Religious. . There will he services at the Episcopal Chart* next Ssaday morning and evening. The Ker. J. S. Hartzell bas arrived, and was ot Stateburg oe Sunday, where be preached ?a interesting sermon in the afternoon, to an attentive coagregatioa. Last Supisy being the first Sunday of the moa th a&d the regular union meeting of the j differer* cherches, Rev. C. C Brown preached mm interesting sermon to a large congregation io dbe evening at the Presbyterian Church on the?or?eet cf Sanday School work. His re? mark* on this important branch of church work showed much thought and were well i received by bis audience. The Lecture was able ?ad interesting, tnt the effect was unpleasant? ly Burred by the disorderly and ungentleman? ly conduct of ? few young men or boys who remained outside the church oa the piazza. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Sum? ter District viii meet in the Methodist Church, May the 9th. 10th. and i Uh. Sermon Friday 8:30 P. M. by Rev. E. 0. Watson. The conference will convene Saturday 9.30 A. M. Reports from the delegates aili be j nod. Afternoon session 3:30, continuation of j reports from delegates and some interesting ? papers. ?ermoo Sunday, ll A. M. by Rev. W. A. j Bogers. Sunday School mass meeting 4P. M. Ad- ; dress by Mrs. F. S. Kager and Rev. W. A. Bogers sod ethers. Sermon 8:30 P. M by Rer. W. L Wait. The public are cordially invited to attend ?tl the services and business meeting. Those who ate interested in Woman's For? eign Missionary work are specially iovittd. Democratic Executive Committee. Tbs Democratic Executive Committee met ?a Monday lest in Music Hall. Tbs resolution in regard to a County can Tass, which was recommended by the Mass Meeting was adopted. la regard to the organization of new clubs, the Chairman ruled that no club can be reor? ganized, BOT can ? new club be organized anti! after too Executive Commstte orders a reorganization of the clubs. The Chair was sustained in his ruling by ? vote of 20 to 2. The above w?s the only business of impor? tun?e considered by the Committee. Ladies' Memorial Association. Suma, S. C., May 1, 1890. Pursuant to the call of toe Presideot the annual meeting of the Ladies' Memorial Asso? ciation was held at Academy of Music at 6 o'clock oo Thursday afternoon, May 1st. The meeting- was called to order by vice President A. Moses. Tbs reading of the minutes of the last meet sag was dispensed with. Tho following arrangements were made and oommittees a pointed : Monday, May 12th chosen as Decoration Dey, and 6 o'dock fixed as the hour for de? li veri ag tba oration. * A faners? invitation extended to the little girls to take part ia the decoration, and all who cae attend are requested to notify the Committee. The little girls with the Com? mittee in charge are expected to assemble at Academy of Btfasic at 5 o'clock. A resolution was passed urging upon our citizens the necessity of sending flowers to thc hall to be used by the little giris. The merchants are requested to close their atores ai 4 o'clock. Tba Sumter Light Infantry is requested to fire a salute. Committee n little girls-Misses Nina Gra? bau, Clem ;hina, Nit? DeLorme, Mamie Haghson. oostMirm os COLLBCTIO?. Wo. 1-Misses Fannie China and Reva Stubbs. l?o. 2-Mismos Gertrude Jennings and Boise Brown. Ko. 3-Misses Laura Mood and Beulah ff hw aw Wo. 4-Misti--s Pauline Sanders and Nan Barle. Committee on Music- H. F. Wilson, D. J. Auld. Committee on Singleton Burying Ground Mistes Hattie Wanamaker and Marie Single? ton. Committee o? Arrangements-T. B. fraser. : i Jr., Dr. Archie China, W. A. Pringle, Jr., j < Rev John Kershaw, V. R. Pringle. 1 Committee oa Transportation-H. Barby, i I W. M. Grabats, G. F. Epperson. j t The selection of an orator for 1891 was left : Co the following committee : Rev. John Ker- j ?baw, Dr. J. S. Hugbson, H. F. Wilson. ? The election of officers for the ensuing year | 1 resulted as fohows : President-y 188 Carrie Moses. Vice-Presides: ts-Miss Dulce Moise, A. Moses. Secretary anti Treasurer-C P. Osteen. Theyoaog indies on collection committees c are requested to call on the Secretary for sub- \ f scrip lion lists. ? C. P. OsTKKif, Secretary. ? PROGRAM. J Memorial Day-May 12, 1890. I e Prayer-Rev* E. T. Hodges. j r M ?sic, during which there will be Decora- j j tioo of Graves ty Children. Oration-Maj. Marion Moise. Salute by S. u. I. Married. At the residence of the bride's parents, br the Rev. Raphael Benjamin, M. A , on April 23, Dr. Abram S. Isaac3 to Miss Lily-Lee Harby.-Jevcish Messenger. Miss Harby ia granddaughter of the late Marx E. Cohen. On Tuesday evening last at the residence of Mrs. M. F Shaw, the mother of the bride, Rev. W. S. Beanjofficiating, Mr ? E. Bertrand Colclough and Miss Maggie Shaw, both of Sumter County. Eight couples were in attendance on the bride and 2room as follows: Miss Jennie Wilson with Mr. W. E. Dirk, Miss Dot Col? clough with Mr. J)wtgbt H. Cooper Miss Lena Colclough with Mr. D. ' Rothschild. Miss Irene McCutchen with Mr. D L Shaw, Miss Floride Cooper with Mr. Sam'l Colclough Miss Mamie McCutchen with Mr. Geo. Cooper, Miss Lizzie Enelish with Mr. B. Colclough, Miss Jennie Shaw with Mr. T. D. DuBose. The reception which followed the ceremony was f;om 10 to 12 P. M. Death of Mr. C. I Hoyt. The remains of Mr. C. Isadore Hoyt were laid to rest by loving hands on Tuesday after? noon last. Mr. Hoyt had been confined to his bed since last Christmas with a"painful illness that defied the skilled attention of his devoted physicians and which terminated to bis death on Monday afternoon. For many weeks past his friends have re? cognized that it was only a matter of a short time when the dissolution would come. The deceased was a native of Sumter and ?pent all of bis honorable and useful life amongst us. He died without an enemy leaving a host of friends. While sick, the popularity and friendships he bad made for himself while io health, were shown by tbe loving care and attention of the young and old who flocked to his bedside to minister to his wants. He was a Christian and it is a sweet consolation of his friends to believe that he was prepared for the iast loog joaraey to that boarne from whence no trav? eler retaros. Site Selected. The cocaistttee appointed to select a site for the new hotet toave decided upon the lot at the corner of Harvin and Liberty Streets be? longing to Mr. Cohen Wilson and will pay for the lot $5,000 in the stock of the Hotel Company. The Sumter Book and Novelty Company's store is open from 10 to 11 A. M. on Suudayg. Excursion Bates. The C. S. & N., and the A. C L railroads have issued Mila giving special rates to Charleston during the Floral Fair in that city. On both roads tickets will be sold during this week from Sumter to Charleston and return for S3 ?5. Many of our people are taking advantage of the cheap rates to visit the old city. Evaporated Vegetables fur soup, 20c. a can, at Ducker <fc Bultman's Mr. Joel E. Brimson Replies. Editor Watchman and Southron : I would not trouble to reply to the letters of Sheriff Carson and Treasurer Gaillard, but for two unkind thrusts. Mr. Carson's thrust is contained in his last paragraph, as follows: "and Mr. Brunsoo walked out of my office, with my costs to which I wis lawfully entitled, and which I as a friend tendered him." All over this county there ara silver-haired mea to whom, I would not only raise my bat in reverence, but twine my arms around their knees in gratitude for kindnesses extended to ae wheo I. as a boy, labored for them ; Out when an officer of the law, under the form of law, through no fault of my own, takes from me that which I conceive he hts no moral right to, and re?tores a part of it, my heart will not yield ths first pulsation of thankful? ness, and the only reparation I can offer Mr. Carson, is the return of that to which he may have a legal right. Mr. Carson says the regular execution was put in his office February 26ib, and the special execution April 1st. More than thirty days apart. If I had received notice in auy form of rhe first, there never would bave been a second. On the same day, April 1st, that the second execution is put in his office, he sends me a statement to Kingstree by mail claiming all costs, mileage, &c, on both executions. I replied the next day, and Mr. Carson wrote me on theStb saying' Capt. Gaillard bas instructed me to take off his costs of S I. GO on tbe special 2 mill tax but not on the other." Viz. Gaillard says: "Long be? fore Mr. Brunson's tax matter was brought to my attention I bad instructed the Sheriff not to collect any more costs for me on the special tax levy." The question is pertinent: Has Mr. Gai?ard made an error in statement, or was the Sheriff try ing to collect costs he had instructed him not to voilect ? I believe the former. In reply to the Treasurer: Mr Gaillard was not tn the office, in a visible form, wheu I paid my taxes. There was no crowd or confusion. I walked into his office while his clerk was serivng one or two taxpayers over the desk. I told his clerk I wanted to pay my taxes. He finished with those on the outside and while making ont my receipt, asked : "Have yoQ any property in Mayesville town? ship?" I replied, "I have some about the line." He finished the receipt, I wrote a check for the amount, gave it to him and then for some five or ten minutes talked with bim about taxes on bank stock. Mr. Gaillard's unkind thrust is as follows : "Mr. Brunson himself says that he did not mention this lot to Mr. Wilder. Now why ?" Plainly intimatiog that 1 was tryiog to es? cape the taxes on it. I am utterly astounded at a man with in? telligence enough to serve as Treasurer mak? ing such a statement. He knew when be penned those lines that property oula not escape taxation in that way and that I could not te benefited by such a course in the least. If I desired to reply in the same cheap stuff I could gay the Treasurer makes these omissions for the costs that will accrue to bim, and ap? parently the facts would sustain me ; Vet I knew, in this case, the omission was entirely accidental. What I want to know i.? : 1st. Is it the duty of the Treasurer to make up the statements for the taxpayers or must the taxpayers do it? 2nd. Has the Treasurer a legal right to issue a separate execution for the special ichoo! tax ? With reference to the first question : The taxpayer iscompelled to return to the Auditor \ complete ?ist of his property under penalty of 50 per cent, for failure. The Board of Equalization may change the values after re? turned and the Auditor makes up his County duplicate from the returns as equalized. From this duplicate he makes another for the Treasurer; and Sec. 237 of the Gen. Statutes reads as follows : "The County Auditor shall enter tbe taxes >n the duplicate, to be retained in his own office, in such number of columus, as the Comptroller General shall from time to time, Jirect; but on the duplicate for the County Treasurer he shall enter thu taxes against each parcel of real and personal property, on one >r more lines, opposite the name of the owner >r owners ; and, in all other respects, the Comptroller General may prescribe forms for ;ounty duplicate as may seem to him most inducive to the interest and convenience of the public, and county Auditors shall con? form thereto." Sec. 266 says the treasurer shall collect the taxes in the manner required by law, giving j I receipts therefor, in which shall be briefly | 1 iescribed the real estate and the value of the j 1 personal property stated. . ? I Sec. 268 compels the taxpayer to pay ex- | ' ?c ly what the treasurer claims even *:' unjust j 1 jr illegal ; after which he may bring suit to ! I recover it. j < Now if Sec. 237 h is anv object at all, it is j ' Lo place, io condensed form, the necessary ' ^formation in the bands of the Treasurer i 1 which will enable him to make a full state neo! of every man's taxes without omissions. I [f he has this information and it is his dutv ! o collect the taxes, to give the receipt, to iescribe the property, lo state its value and be taxpayer must pay what he demands, j t low can it be the taxpayer's fault if omis- j 1 lions occur ? j i With reference to the second question : : < The Act under which this school district is I I established and by which this special tax is ; evied makes it the duty of the County Trensu- j < .er to collect this special tax "the same as j i )ther county and *tate taxes." ! i Now, if the Treasurer is to issue a special j ? xecution for this special tax, why not one ? ixecution for the State tax, another for the j | onstitutional 2 mill tax. and still another < or the County tax ? That would make ii I 'more remunerative" at least. i < I thiuk Mr. Editor that I have taxed your ; I ?atience ; and tho' they should threaten the | I xecution of me, I shall not weary your j < eaders with anything further on this sub- . ? ect. Joel E. Brunsoo, 11 Sumter, May 5tb, 1890. - - - ! j New style Flower Pots-Duran: h. Beliuer. i Attorney-General Earle Replies to the Criticisms of "A Farmer." SUMTER, S. C , May 3, 1890. Mr. Editor : It is sometimes proper to reply to matter contained in an anonymous publica? tion when the writer, if known would not be worthy of notice. Hence, I beg leave, in the first place, to reply to certain criticisms made by "A Farmer" in an article published in the last issue of the W. and S., and then to tell your readers who this patriotic citizen is who hurries into print to perform an "un? pleasant duty." The good people of the county can then draw their own conclusions as to his aims and his motives. His churres against me may be reduced to the following specifications, viz : 1. That I abused my influence as Senator of the County many years since by having my friends appointed to office 2. That more recently I was guilty of offi? cial misconduct, as Attorney General, in re? senting an insult by assaulting the person who insulted me. 3. That I permitted my name to be used at and before the last Democratic State Con? vention as a candidate for Governor. As to the first charge it suffices io say, tbat I did what I conceived to be my duty, and acted for the best interests of my constitu? ents. The matter was fully explained at the time to all who desired explanation, and I received censure from none, save in one or two instances where my position had been misunderstood, aud excepting, of course, my personal enemies whose tongues would be palsied were they to* af tem pt to speak my praise, and who put down all things in malice. "A Farmer" may be also reminded that this issue, which be would resurrect, was decided in ray favor in the most positive manner by the first Democratic Convention which met in this county after the appoint- \ ments referred to had been made, by electing me to act as its Chairman over a certain gen? tleman who competed for the position, as the representative of those who disapproved of said Senatorial action. Doubtless "A Farmer" would also like to forget that since that time, I have been honored on raauy oc? casions by the Democrats of this County. It is true that all of the Democrats (?) are not responsible for my election to the office of j Attorney General, for at leas! three of them, iwo at Stateburg and one at Wedgefield re? fused to vote for me at the last general elec? tion, although I had been duly nominated by the State Convention. Perhaps, "A Farmer" was one of the three, and, if so, he would say, of course, that he performed an "unpleasant duty," "setting down naught in malice, and with no captious spirit." Referring to his second charge. As I stated in a card published over my signature, soon after the occurrence, upon which he lays so much stress, I greatly regretted thai I had been tempted to commit a breach of the peace. There is no pretence on my part that my con? duct, in the light of my official position, was justifiable; but I leave it with the people to say whether I should be condemned for re? senting a persona] insult. I am willing to abide the verdict of all true Carolinians-a people noted for their bravery ?s well as for their generosity, who never strike without a cause, and who are always ready to forgive. In reply to the third charge I will give the facts : Some time before the meeting of the last State Democratic Convention I was informed that a communication had been sent to the Watchman and Southron, by a gentleman of this County, nominating me for Governor. I requested the editor, as soon as I heard it, not to publish tbe nomination. He replied that be could not refuse its publication as il would appear in the form of an advertisement. I then requested him to state editorially that he bad had an interview with Hie on the sub? ject, and bad learned that I was not respon? sible for the article referred to, and that I would not "be a candidate for the position. This editorial appeared in the same issue of the paper that contained thc nomination. The author of the nominating article urged me on several occasions to become a candi? date for Governor, but I always refused, and nothing was doue to that end with my con? currence or consent. The day before the Convention met, I did not go to Columbia, as I did not wish any one to suppose that I would do auy "log-rolling" to secure a re-oomiuation to the office of Attorney General ; and I also refrained from attempting to secure votes by letters or other? wise. .My position being, that I would highly appreciate a re-nomination if the convention would do me that honor, but thal I would not go into a scramble for the office. I had never entertained fora single moment the idea of entering the race for Governor. Hence my surprise, the night before the con? vention, wheo I received a telegram from a prominent delegate who was then identified with the Farmers' Movement, asking me to permit my name to be used as a candidate against Gov. Richardson 1 immediately replied that I could not be a candidate for Governor, but would accept a re-nomination for Attorney Geaeral. I did not stop at this, but in order that my absence should not be misconstrued, and further, that my position should be clearely understood, I went to Columbia on the morning of the Convention, where I had frequent interviews with prom inent democrats, among whom, I remember Judge Izler, Judge Jas. H. Aldrich, Gen. Hagood and Col. J. L. Orr. I stated to each of these gentlemen that I would not be a candidate, aod that my name should not be used with my consent I then called on the chairman of the Sumter delegation, and re? quested bim, in the event that my name should be proposed on the floor of the con? vention, as a candidate for Governor to an Donoce that I bad authorized bim to with? draw my name, and to state in my behalf that I could not be a candidate for the posi? tion. I am informed-for I was not present, but io ray office at the time-that my name was proposed, and promptly withdrawn by the chairmtn of the Sumter delegation, who Hated in positive terms, that he bad been ? iuthorized by me to say, that I would not enter the race. A delegate from Newberry then insisted tbat my name should be used not? withstanding. One of my friends then ran down to my office, and having reported what had transpired on the floor of the convention, it my request instantly returned, with a mes? sage from me to my brother, Dr. Earle, who was a delegate from Greenville, to the effect that he must use every effort to prevent my ^ name from being used. The voting had commenced, two votes, had been cast for rae, *nd one for Gov. Richardson, when Dr. - Karie, after stating that I had repeatedly - declined to be a candidate, declared that I t, would not accept even .if elec;ed, and he followed this up by voting for Gov. Richard? son. If it had not been for the stand taken t>y ray brother, 1 have been assured by Gov * Richardson's friends as well as by his oppo- I aents, that I would havs been elected. Now Mr. Editor, I could not have acted ?therwi?>e. for while I appreciated most highly the compliment paid me by my friends io 11 ?eeking to elevate nie to so high a position, it would not have been right for me to come f lut at the last moment in opposition to Gov. Richardson, when it had been generally jnderstood, and was considered a rule of the party, that all candidates for Governor mould canvass the State prior to the conven? tion, which I had nol done, and when Gov. Richardson hud frequently referred to his candidacy in ray presence, without any in? timation from me that I wouid be even a t< possible candidate against him. Hence, p ilthough assured and believiug that I could :>e elected, I would not accept an office, if t< I had to use uufair means to ootaio it. In conclusion. I would say that the name )f the gentleman who hns performed the un? pleasant duty (?) is Mr. W. J Rees, ar d it ] nay be interesting to some of your readers o read again the correspondence, hereto ap? pended, between him and several other gen : lernen, whose names are now omitted, and " liyself, in reference to an article in your japet containing a criticism of my senatorial c Conduct ?H the matter of appointments to ? office, which wns published in the year 1884. H Further comment in this connection is iunecessary. Respectfully, Jos. H. KARLK. SUMTRR, S. C., July 23, 1884. To Messr*. W. J. ?Ices. * * * ******* j GRNTLRMKN ; I have nothing to say at this " time in reply to your strictures npon my po- j lit ?cal course, made in your communication j " to the Watchman and Soulhr-n of the I2?h in- ' y stan?, as I prefer to be unjustly accused, to i j ?eing instrumental in creating dissension io j v the Democratic party of my County, on the j q ?ve of a (jre.v election. But so much of this j " communication MS may fie construed to be an ! i utack upon roy private character, I must re- I 'pec'fully call upon you to explain at your ? earliest convenience. 1 refer to the latter j part of your communication, which is couch? ed in these words, viz : "Under the light of ' ' public scrutiny the spoils system, with its in- i ?vitabie fruits of trickery, corruption and j } bossism, withers and dies." Did you intend j by these words, (which in the context are ! i somewhat ambiguous,) to charge me with j f corruption and trickery, or to impute to me ! e any dis/tonoraf>le motive in he matter of ? J which you complain? It is but fair to you lt find due to rae thai your meaoiug should br ? 1 dearly understood. This demnod is Dot addressed to Mr. as he rms already, in a manner that does credit to a brave man, given to u*e, so far as he is concerned, a most satisfactory explana? tion of the matter at issue. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, "JOS. H. EARLE. STXTEBCRG, S. C., July 23, 1884. Hon. J. H. Earle : SIR: In answer to your communication of the 23d instant-as to the clause referred to, we disclaim any intention to reflect upon your personal character. Yours respectful!v, W. J. REES, * if * * 9 The Sumter Book and Novelty Company's store is open from 10 to 11 A. M. on Sundays. E. Cardarelli Advertises ice to be delivered to the doors of those holding tickets. The special features of Mr. Cardarelli's business can only appear by a careful reading of his advertisement to which we direct the attention of our readers - - * ? ? ? -i - Ducker & Bultman. See change in the advertisement of the above house. Rea-:- the ad. through and note the changes. Mayesville Items. MAYKSVIL?.R, S. C , May 7, 1890. Our town has been saddened by the death of our esteemed citizen, Mr. J. B Cockran, which occured at 4 o'clock P M., on Sunday last. His remains were interred in the Mayes? ville cemetery on Monday, Rev. Cuttino Smith officiating. Our town is kept in good order by T. B. Rhame who carries the baton of Marshall. He is a capital officer. Among the business changes recently made here is the purchage of Col. Graham's mills ?nd ginnery by our young friend George Cooper, who is an energetic and pushing young man and will receives well deserved patronage in his new field. Rev. Geo. Mayes is with us. He preached for us on Sunday occupying the Presbyterian pulpit. This pulpit will be filled on Sunday ?vening next hy Rev. Mr. Waite who will hold a Union Servive. Come and bear some good pulpit talk. Yours. DUGGAN. -mm- - The Ladies' Aid Society will give an ice cream entertainment on Monument Square on Tuesday afternoon and evening, May 13tb, from 5J to 10 o'clock. The patronage of the citizens ia solicited. --->?-???? mmm Refrigerators-Durant k Belitzer. Wire stand8for Pots-Durant k Belitzer. Hanging Vases at Durant k Belitzer. Wire Trellises at Duraut k Belitzer. 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I: 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 SYHTJF OJE* FIGS MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL Inr .ff, KY. NEW YORK, N. I FOR SALE. 10,000 lbs. Choice FODDER, 10,000 lbs. Choie OATS, To make room for new crop oats. 20,000 lbs. Choice PEA VINE HAY. Price, $1.00 per hundred for Oats aud Fod ,er ; 9u ceuts for Hay. Apply to E. W. DA BBS, April 16 Near Mayesville, S. C. Second-Hand Gins and Ma? chinery, :0R SALE AT A BARGAIN. One SIXTY-SAW WINSHIP GIN-Latest inproved. One SIXTY-SAW and one FORTY-SAW 'BATT (JIN. One CENTENNIAL COTTON PRESS. One WINSHIP COTTON PRESS. One EIGHT-HORSE ECLIPSE ENGINE. A lot of SHAFTING, PULLEYS, Ac. The above will be sold separately or in lots o suit, and on favorable terms to approved urchasers. Can be seen at ray place at Elliott's, Sum? er County, on Bishopville, R. R. A. F. HYP.D, April 9 Elliott s. S. C. MONEY TO LOAN, MONEY TO LOAN in sums over $300 on improved funning lands. l-iual j atea of interest. Time-3 tu 5 years. By nrran^ement with partie* wc represent OStS and coinnii~s?ons have bren greatly re- j lured and loans guaranteed within 30 days j .fter application. INGRAM k MANNING, Attorneys at Law, Sumter, S. C. March 5 NOTICE. MY TWO BOYS, Jacob, aged 12, and I S?bey, 8 year.?", ran H way from me '? Ipnl Mlh, and this is to waru any and ail | lersons against harboring said boys Any ? n format ion as ft? the whereabouts nf the boys . viii be thankfully received by their luther, j ?'he youngest is lichter colored than the olin r, ; nd the clothing they had on when they left lome WaS in bad condition MAJOR SINGLETON, Sumter, S. C. | April 2H. 1890-'11 I'MIE COPARTNERSHIP formerly exist? ing between (ieorjie Ducker and Ernest ,\ . A. Billimari, doing business nt Sumter, v C , undei Hie firm name of Ducker ic Hull- , nan, hu.* t-e.-n dissolved. Mr. (?eorge Ducker ? ?as reined from said firm, and all of the prop- i rty belonging thereto has beeu transferred to ; ?lr. BrnrSt \V. A. Bultman who will con- j inue the business under thc same name as ? lereiofore 1 Sumter. S. C April 26, ''JO -i. i MEID! w m ers' AND We have added this season to our already Extensive Business the most Complete Line of Millinery ever shown in Sumter. The same being under the management of a FIRST CLASS ARTIST, FROM SEW YORK, who will be pleased at all times to show our stylish assortment. All we ask is a careful inspection.?|As regards prices, We Defy Competition. OUR SPRING STYLES DRESS Are unprecedented in magnificence and unrivaled in style, showing evidence of thorough and artistic selection. In EMBROIDERIES AND WHITE GOODS our line is ihe most varied and complete ever seen in this city* Large assortment of Challis, Satines, Outings, Summer Weight Flannels, Linen Chambrays and other numerous wash fabrics in all the newest and most desirable coloring s Complete stock of Fast Black Hosiery, Silk Gloves and Mitts, from 25c, up. We are sole agents for the celebrated Alexander Kid Gloves, in all Shades and Black. Every Pair Warranted A very large line of Mattings and Rugs, at prices to please all. To our Friends, Patrons, and the public generally, we extend a most cordial invitation to visit The Palace Dry Goods Emporium and Millinery Parlor. SCHWA BROS Dress Making and Ladies' Underwear a Specialty. April 9 LOTHING Where you will find a Magnificent New Stock to select from, consisting of all the latest styles and best fabrics for Men, Boys and Children* Straw Hats in all^the latest and nobbiest shapes? Now is the time to get an Easter outfit, and at Brown & Chandler's you can get fixed up from head to foot. April 2.