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Qt S?latc^uiau w? Sont j}r?L WEDNESDAY, MAY 21. Metered at the Post Office at Sumter, S. <?., as Second Class Matter. Bin Wilson-M ule Stolen. P. P. Gaillard, Co, Treas.-Annual Report Fulton Iroa Engine Works-Detroit Tackle Bio*. Est. of C. I. Hoyt-Notice to Debtors and Creditors. W. Alstoo Pringle, Jr, Agt.-JStna Life Insurance Co. Bowman nod Ingram-City Lets and Farming Lands for sa!?, W. Alston Pringle. Jr, Agt.-Staunton Life Insurance Company. Personal. Cadet, Palmer Brown, of the Citadel, ia tn the city. Mr. Mitchell Levi left as last week for an extended trip through the West. Mrs. C R. Harvin, of Manning, is tbe guest of Mr. Geo. P. McKagen ia this city. M139 Lou Davis, of Columbia, is visiting toe family of her nude Mr. F. A. Tradeweli. Mrs. John S. Wilson, and children are TO* i ting her mother, .Mrs. fi. J. Ingram, in Sumter. Miss Helen Rembert, daughter of Dr. E. J. Rembert, of Rafting Creek, is visiting Miss Lillie De!gar. Miss Maj Bossard who has been absent for the last three weeks on a visit to friends in Georgetown, has returned. Miss Effie SUis, of Florence, and Miss Parrott of Darlington, are io the city, the guests of Mr. L. I. Parrott. Mrs Andersen, (nae Miss Hattie Thomas.} and children, of Cedar Ker?, Fla., are visit? ing relatives and friends in the city. Mr Shirley C Hu^hcon, a talented member of the News and Courier staff has been tn the city this week. j Mr. Chas. P. Osteen has left us to accept a position as maneger of the Charleston central office of the Southern K'ectropoise Company. Mr. and Mrs. W II. Beal, of Mayesville Township, wi.I be "At Home*' to a few friends to meet Dr. and Mrs. S C. Baker to-night. Mr. Walter i ?mes. of the S. C. University, son of Gen. W, E. J-tines, of Darlington, spent several days in the city last week vis? iting friends. His Excellency, Governor Jrrin Peter Rich? ardson spent Sun nay night last at the Hotel Jervey ia this ?Cy at route to his former borne in Clarendon. The Governor was accompa? nied by Mrs. Richardson. We received a pleasant visit yesterday from Rev. J S Harnell, assistant Rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter of this city and other churches served bj Rev. John Kershaw. We are glad to make Mr Harrell's uq jain tanoe and bo pe his liff itt onr midst tn ny be mutually pleasant to himself and parishioners. ! Mr. A. B. Stuckey of this city, delegate to j the General Conference of the Methodist Church South which is now in session at St Louis, Mo. has be**u elected a mern her of two important committees ??f that body, viz : Temperance and Education. Tbe C<?nferer.ee elected Dr. AtticusG Hagood, of Georgia and Rev. Oscar P Fitzgerald of Teuoessee, Bishops. Col. D. J Aurd, Superintendent of the Sumter Electric Light Company, bas an office ia Mr. Maithtessen's new building. A few of the young ladies and gentleman of Sumter, chaperoned by Mrs. Walter Mimi, enjoyed a delightful picnic at Cain's Mill on Monday last. Mr. W Alston Pringle annonnces in this watte his local agency for two of the best Life Insurance Companies doing business in the State. See bis ads. and talk insurance to him. The ladies of the Privateer A rn use me nt Club will have an Ice Cream Festival at the Priva? teer Alliance Hall on Saturday afternoon, 24tb inst. The public are cordially iuvited tteod. Otp. citHn-g^^now the order of the day. "j^PWabljr cootrary^to^genera I expectations tn?*o*Tcrtrp wteowiS?^er is good this year. The farmers are well up with their work generally. Corn is unusually fine and advan ced while the stand of cotton is almost per? fect. A meeting of the Teachers' Association will be held Snturdav 31st, inst , at the Graded Schoo' building. Tbe exercises will be ny nome of the Graded School teachers who have consented to bring practice classes An ad? dress also by Mr. D tiffi- on the subj-ct of Teachers' Associations. Not only teachers, but all friends of education are invited. Real Estate Office. Messrs Bowman and Ingram advertise Real Estate in City and Country for sah, in thia paper. These gentlemen have in hand some very valuable property and are making ar ragemen ts for extensively advertising their business. Parties having Real Estate to sell had better consult them. -nv-?"?? m? Band Concert. We understand that the splendid concert given by the Fourth Regiment Band of this City on Wednesday week last at the Academy of Music here will soon be repeated in Florence and other towns. If they do as weil at other places as they did here the peo:?!e of the towns they will visit have in store a rare and delightful treat. Thanks. We beg to acknowledge our obligations to Messrs. Brown k Chandler Schwartz Bros. and Ryttenburg ?Sons for the use of their advertising space this week to make room for the lengthy Treasurer's Report. These gen? tlemen have new goods which otherwise would have been advertised so look out for next weeks' paper. Children's Day. Last Sunday, belog children's day with the Methodists the occasion was appropriately observed at the Methodist Cnurcb in this city by services of a character especially suited to the children. The sermon of the Pastor, Mr. Hodges, was for the children, to the children and about the children. The little ones turned out in foll force to hear him. Anti-Til Imam tes At the eonferenre of farmers opposed to Tillman held in Columbia yesterday all the counties of the State were represented either by letter or delegates, nothing aas done. The names of Earle, Hagood, Bratton, Orr and Shepperd were discussed in ^connection with the candidacy for the Governorship ir. opposition to Tillman. The second conference bas ended like the 6rst-in smoke. Unpleasant Smells. The "odors that float in the breeze" about Sumter, often Snding their way into the back door of our sanctum have reminded ns to ask, what bas become of the Board of Health. All the back lots of the city are in a horri? ble condition and need immediate attention. Bear Killed. Mr. H. T. Avant, writes from Summerton, Chareadon County, that a large bear weigh? ing ov*rfour hundred pounds was killed near that vii Lege Saturday. He does not mention tbe name of the fortunate hua taman who made bruin to bite the dust. We will state for tbe benet! t of those who con tens plate a summer sojocrn at that popular resort tuat the bear killel Saturday ts the last bear in or about, the vp fege-the children will no longer incur any risk is walking anywhere about the streets of Summerton - Class '90, Sumter Institute. We gratefully acknowledge oar indebted? ness to a fair member of the above class for au invitation to Classday Exercises, May 22d, instant. The class tree will be planted at 7 ?P. M. and followed by a reception in the par? ers olike Institute from 8 to 11 P. M. The following yoong ladies compose the gradu? ating dana af '90 : Misses Hannah McCuteben, gil* Mill?, Leila Parson, ii ar ia Reames, Mary Scott, Eloise Wilson, Rosa Beasley, Emma Blackweil, Laura Fraser, Lily Fraser, Neely Friersou, Nonie Havvio and Zadah Hughson. The invitations tc tbs Classday Exercises are written on handsome hand-painted cards, aod are "too lovely for anything." Boy your Ice Cream Churns, Water Coolers, Hammocks and Fly Fans at E. E. Bennert k Co. Fishing Tackle of every description at E. E. Rembert k Co.'s. Death of the Rev. John S. Mattison. The Rev. H. F Chreitzhrg bas received a telegram from the Rev. Dr. Kirkland DOW al St. Liuis, announcing: the death of Rev John S. Mattison, a missionary to Brazil, ol typhoid fever. This will be sorrowful news to the many friends of the dead mission? r y io this State. Rev. Mr. Jlattison joined the South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South at its session in Charleston, S. C . J)eeember, l?84 : was or? dained deacon in 1886 by Bishop Granberry, and elder in 1888 by Bishop John C. Keener He has served the Methodist Church in this State on the following: charge?: Leesville and Concord, Kexington Fork, Lynchburg and Kingstree. He was on the last named charge when he signified his desire to respond to the urgent call for mission?Hes to Brazil, and in Juue of 1889 be sailed for that distaot land. His progress in the language was phenomenal, and great expectations had been awakened by his efficiency and adaptation to the missionary work. His death is sudden and falls heavily upon the little Methodist band earnestly working for the Christianizing oftbat dark continent.- Cola*' 'i Register. Death of Mrs. Howlett. The friends of Mr. A. Ames Howlett will be pained to hear of the death of his wife While Mr Howlett remained in our midst only a short while, he won many friends. His courteous bearing, his gentlemanly man? ners, bis open and intelligent conversation, his manifest interest io the future progress and prosperity of our town and county, gained the regard and respect of ail who met bim, and in this hour of sa?! bereavement, the whole community extends to bim the only consolation that humanity can offer-that of deep and stucere sympathy. We clip the following not?ce of Mrs. Howlett's death from the Symcnse Journal of the 5*h inst. Mrs. Neille Longstreet Wood, wife of A Ames Howlett, and younger daughter of General Daniel P. Wood, died at Baltimore, Md., last evening. Mrs. Howlett had been an invalid for the past two years, aud a fort? night ago went frc ? i her home here to the medical college connected with Johns Hop? kins university at Baltimore, for treatment. She was thought to be improving until yester? days when telegrams commnuicated to her parents her failing condition, and later her death. Although so long an invalid, and for the past year almost hopelessly so, the ending of this bright young life brings deepest sor? row to parents, husband and friends. Mrs. Howlett's elder sister. Mrs Mary Wood Williams, wife of Professor George H. Williams of John Hopkins University, res des at Baltimore, and she aod Mr. Howlett were at her bedside in the last hours of her life. General and Mrs Wood are prostrated oy their daughter's death. Mrs. Howlett was io the twenty-ninth year of her age. She was born in this city, com? pleted her education at Mrs. Plan's school at Utica, and was married to A. Ames Howlett in January, 1883. One child was bora to them, Ames Wood Howlett, aged six years. Mrs Howlett was a mos? estimable woman, and her fine qualifies attracted warra friends. She was, while her health endured, a ?eading spirit in church, charitable and society afftirs. Aoout two years ?go she was stricken with tb* malady whose fatal result was foreseen, but it was resisted with every power avail? able, and in its ending a glad and precious life has gone out.- Cheraw correspondent Cftca-Uitcn World. Religious. The Rev J S. Hartzell wi!' conduct servi? ces at the Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter, on Sunday next, May 2Mh morning and evening. The hour for morning service is eleven o'clock, and for evening service, half-past eight. At the recent visitation of Bishop Howe, there were confirmed at all the points served by the Rev. John Kershaw, nineteen persons, seven males and twelve females. At the service here on last Sunday, at which eight were confirmed, the church was crowded te excess, and many found only standing room, some inside and others outside the building. The ? shop preached a most excellent and practical sermon, which was listened to with marked attention. Rev. James McDowell will preach (D V ) in the Presbyterian Church in Wedgefield next Sabbath. May 25th, at ll o'clock a. m. Rev. C. C. Brown is absent in attendance on an educational meeting in Chicago as a delegate representing the State Baptist Con? vention of this Si?te. Mr. Brown will be absent on Sunday next and Rr*<R. W. Lide will fi:l the pulpit of the Baptist Church Sire, morning and evening. - MB i i um ? Court. Pursnant to adjournment Inst February Judge Kershaw appeared on the Bench nt the Court House in this city on Monday last aud the court was opened for th? hearing of equity cases, but not being satisfied th?t the court had jurisdiction in thia circuit while the Fiorence Court was in session at Florence, the J idge after conference with the members of the Bar passed the foilowiug order adjourning the terra si/tie die : Sou in Carolina, Sura'er County, "I In Common Pie?s. j It appearing tbat the regular term fjr the 3d Circuit ha9 begun and that Judge Hudson is now holding at Florence, or e of the Courts thereof, the pn siding Judge is of the opinion that he has no jurisdiction in Sumter at this time : It is ordered that the Court of Common Pleas for .Sumter Conney be .-?dj >urned with? out day. J. B KKSSHVW, C'rcuit Judge. Sumter Court House. May 19, 180*0. Gen. J. B. Kershaw, The Confederate veterans of this city and community will be glad to learn that it is more than likely tbar they will have their be? loved commander, Geo. j. B. Kershaw with them at Richmond next week on the occasion of the unveiling of the Lee Statue. He is now making his arrangements with a view of attending. He will probably be accompanied by his soo Rev. John Kershaw of this city. Gen. Kershaw is one of the few surviving Confederate Major Generals, with a world wide reputation. His hi^h rank in the Con? federate service, and his distinguished services in peace since the downfall of the Confederacy will cause great iu te rest .'o attach to the old Kershaw Regiment which was largely com? posed of men from Sumter and whose surviv? ing veterans will participate in the ceremonies at Richmond. Geo. W. Murray for Congress A meeting of the Republican Executive Committee was held iu this city on Saturday -called by its Chnirman George W. Murray, colored (vtry.) The o'-j^-t of Mr Murray, colored, in calling the members of the com? mittee together, we are authoritatively in? formed, was to get their endorsement of his candidacy for Corgress from the 7th, Dis? trict. Murray, colored, now holds a position in the Charleston Custom House-a place that he is about a's well qualified to lill as he is that of Congressman. He claims that he has been brought out by the Republicans of Berkley County. We learn that the commit tee of his borne County did not have stomachs strong eoough to swallow Mr. Murray, colored. - .aa - Picnic at Eutawville. Through the indefatigable efforts and in? telligent management of Dr. Archie China and Mr HazH Sanders, kindly aided by Mr. Fowler, of the C. S & >' R. R , the picnic at Eutaw Springs on last Wednesday was a splendid success. The large party made up in Sumter, leaving this city on the 7 a. m., fast train were joined by parties along the route of the road. Through courteous hospi? tality of Mr. Peter Gaillard, Intendent of Eutawville, the excursionists were enabled to reach the famous historic springs promptly after disembarking from the train. Simon's string band furnished delightful music for the dancing which began soon after reaching the spacious summer residence of Mr. James Gaillard and was kept up at intervals throughout the day. The reporter for the W. k S. did not reach Eutawviiie in time to visit the springs-but everybody who did visit them speaks enthu? siastically of their beauty. Apart from the historical associations connected with the ground, as the scene of the famous battle of ' Eutaw Springs" between the Americans under Green and the British under Stewart the place has a natural charm and romantic enviromental! its own that ought to make it a popular resort for picnics. In a very short time the spur of the C. S. k N\, now ii course of construction, under the manage? ment of Mr Robt. S. Pringle, will be com? pleted connecting the springs directly with Sumter and Charleston by rail. If the C. S. k N.. would buy the ground about the springs and erect there a large, open, well ventilated pavilion the springs would soon supersede all other points between Sumter and Charleston as a resort for pleasure, kc. Wednesday's picnic was a delightful oc? casion, the pleasures of the day will long {??ger in the memories of those who partiel Invitations to College Commence? ments. Mr. T. 0. Sanders, of Hagood, a member of the graduating class sends us a handsome f j invitation to the commencement exercises of the Patrick Military Institute at Anderson on 18th, June next. Col. J. J. Dargan will de? liver the address to the graduating class. Mr. Sanders holds the rank of Adjutant among the cadet?, and Mr. D. M. Young, another member of the graduating class from this county, that of Sergeant. An invitation to the Inter-Societies Exer? cises of the University of Nashville and Peabody Normal College, with the card of Mr. H. G Osteen. of this city enclosed, bus reached us. The design and general get-up of this invitation is one of the handsomest we have ever seen and reflects great crtdit on the taste of the committee, of which we are pleased to note, Mr. Osteen is a member. Our thanks ar* due and hereby tendered to Messrs. D M an ri T G McLeod for an in? vitation to the celebration of the Calhoun and Preston Literary Societies of Wofford College Tnis invitation, bearing on its front excellent pictures of the distinguished statesmen after whom the societies respectively are named are models of taste and elegance. Among the students who will be graduated this year from the college we notice the name of Mr. D. M. McLeod. We congratulate all oor young friends of the several graduating classes upon the completion of their academic studies, and earnestly hope that life may prove as happy to them all as their respective representative orators will picture it on c?a? dav. ----?-??.-^a? And Still They Come. Messrs. David J. Chandler and William F. Shaw, have rented the store which Mr. T. B. Curtis now occupies, where, on first Septem? ber next, they will open up in the gents, furnishing goods business. Everything that is used f??r making men's clothing will he kept, besides hats, caps, kc This will be the only house devoted exclusively to that class of goodwin the State These young gentlemen have both had long and valuable experience* tn the business. Mr. Chandler's exp-'-rience as salesman in a similar line covers a period of nore than twelve years while Mr. W. F. Sb*w has acquired hts knowledge as salesman for Mr. D J Winn, in whose employ bebas been continuously fur the past six years. - -na -i - The surveying party on the railroad from Cheraw to Sumter have completed their first line, and are now running sevetal lines be? tween Thompson's and Cedar Creek, trying to get the best possible line through :he sand j hill section of the proposed road. The road will be located as sooo as possible, and the work of glading hegun. The preliminary liseasnowrun makes the distance between Cheraw and Sumter about sixty-two miles, but the engineers hope to make it ouly sixty when located. A Good Word for Earle. News and Courier. To The Editor of the News and Courier: The State of South Carolina has many true sons who would be suitable for carrying the j standard of Democracy in the present political campaign. They m?y be found in the low country, in the middle or in the up-country. But there is one conspicuous figure to which we would like to call public attention, and that is the present Attorney General of the S?ate. If the Democracy desire a man of great will power, as well a< great integrity of character and great ability of mind; if they desire a man of conspicuous courage and self-reliance, cool and conservative ; if they desire a truly representative man of the State of South Carolina who has a mind broad enough to take rare of the interest of the whole people; in a word, if they desire a man who would most probably know his whole duty, and who has the courage to carry out his convictions, j in order to advance the interest of the preat body of the people, such qualities of mind and character may be found in the person of Joseph H. Earle, ofSum'er in as great a degr-e as in any man in the S'ate. We would, therefore nominate ap - candidate for j ?overnor of the State the Hon. Joseph H. 1 Earle, the present Attorne? General of the j State CP-COUNTRY. Lancaster Mav 13 Miss Brearleys School. MATRAVILLE, S. C. May 17. 1890. Your correspondent by chance had the pleasure of visiting the school of Miss. E. W. Brearley a few days ago. Her school house is situated in a beautiful oak grove about one mi'e and a half from Mavesviile. Miss Brear? ley after completing a thorough course io obi Harmony college, and perfecting herself in the art of teaching first came back to Darlington Co., (her native place) where she for a long time helped to educate Some of South Caro? lina's must noble youths. In the year 1833 she came to Sumter County where she has been teaching ever since. Her reputation as a teacher has become so widely known, that it is unnecessary to ranke many remarks in regard to it. Any one visiting ber school would be struck with the good order and dicipline which prevail there? in. The recitations of her scholars also deserve? honorable mention, in conclusion, Mr Editor, 1 would say that her school tods fur to bc one of the best in our section of country. VALS. -- -1 -- Mass Meeting at Mannville. IOMA, S C, May 12, 1890. Mr. Ediior : Some weeks ago a call was made to organize a Tillman Democratic Ciub a, Mannville on the 2nd Saturday of May. The call was made by W. K. Crosswell and others. To the surprise of the Tillman men when they arrived they found J. J. Dargan ! and P. G. Bowman there. For some reasons they did not organize the Tillman Club, so it turned out to be a ma?6 meeting About 4 o'clock the speaking commenced. Col. H. E. L. Peetdes was elected Chairman. W. K Crosswell the first speaker and the leader of the Tillmanites, spoke at some length, the principal part of his .?peach was the abuse of ibe old Democratic party. J. I). Shaw, of ! the BishopVille E*gle, was then called upon. ? Mr. Shaw seemed to pour the most of his j wrath ou Col. Dargan. Mr. P. G Bowman, i of the Summerton Star, was next called. He said he did not intend to say anything, but when be beard the old News and Courier abused as he had he WHS oblig'd to speak. Col. Dargan wa? then called, li" asked Mr. Crosswell if he had organized a Tillman Clun, who said, he h?d not. Atter Col. Dargan'* speech the following resolutions, offered b\ Mr. J. Kd Stucke}, was unanimously adopted : j Resolved, That it is the opinion of this j meeting thal the election of Tillman as Gov? ernor will not increase the yield of cotton j without increasing fertilizers, nor do we be ? Heve thai his election will raise the price of j cotton, nor aid ns in making our crops with I less Iat>or and expense. POSCH. - --V -MMW~ The Electropoise. Major D. li. Anderson, has been in the city for the U>t Several days in the interest ot the ? Southern Electropoise Company, of which he j is the general manager. While lien- he was j furnished with testimonials touching the I merl's of his instrument by many using i'. I tine of these letters, th*t from Dr. N. W. Edmunds, will be found below. The .-ales of the Electropoise has reached dimensions beyond the most extravagant expectations. Ps use is not confined to lay? men bu: the doctors are using it extensively in their practice. A proposition h:?s been m;tde to Pr. Kin I loch of the Charleston Hospital to place in ! struments in th>?t institution, to be subjected rt? severest tests, in order that the treat men', may i be condemned if found falling short of what is I claimed for it, or its merits endorsed by a ; man of his high professional standing, it ! results from its use shall justify its high re ! putation. SUMTER, S. C., May 20, 1890. j MAJOR D. Ii. ANDKRSO*, My Dear Sir: In answer to your inquiry ? as to the effects of the Electropoise on my j wife s health. I shall simply state the facts of ! the case and let you diaw your own infer . enees. For two \ear3 past, Mrs. E. has j suffered with what WHS regarded as Malarial j attacks, which be^an about May and con j tinued through the summer and fall. Her ! sickness last summer was more severe and ! more protracted that that of the year before I and we therefore looked forward with ap ! prehension to its return the pr' ent season. . Early in the year, she began thc use of the Electropoise and has continued to use it ever since without the use of other remedies. At present, ber health is excellent and there are no indications of the return of her malady. Truly yours, N. W. Ei>Mt/.\os. There are times when a feeling of lassitude will overcome the most robust, when the sys tem craves tor pure blood, to furnish the ele? ments of health and strength. The best A Plainly Punctuated Piece Plaint? ively Pleading for the Poor Pen? man wbo can Dot his I's, &c, &c , pretty well, when he bas a Mind to. WEDGEFIELD. May 7, 1290. Sir. Editor: Tillman snid iu his speech "a free press is the palladium of our Ii hernes, hut the licentious press, the one-sided press, the press that gives its own opinions and does not allow the other side a hearing-every newspaper of that kind in South Carolina should he brought to understand that we know our rights and and if 'hey don't give us fair play we can at least keep our money in our pockets." The VV. and S. has generally been fair, but you threw off your cloak in last issue and to us yon now appear one? sided. We all looked for your last issue to read the Ridgeway speech of Capt. Tillman of that man who is now agitating the State, but you didn't publish it and said not a word about it, when even the News and Courier said it was the best speech ever made by him. Instead of his speech, of which weall desired to read and form our own opinions, you gave us your editorial of equal length ; but we patrons pay for news and don't set much value on the editorials of a paper which can't see but one side of a question. The Tillraanites are generally the rank and file of the Democratic party-farmers, me? chanics, industrial people-men unused to public speaking and writing. The anti* Tillraanites are generally professional men lawyers, doctors, office-holders and ringsters -men accustomed to speaking and writing. Now, why have you instituted this new law, to publish ali communications just as you re cieve them, without correction or punctua? tions? Never since your paper has been in existence have you done such a thing, and your motive is now apparent ; it is to choke off the Tillraanites, and why, are you afraid of the truth contained in their simple argu? ments-in their unpunctuated lettets? Mr. Editor, when you were getting your educa? tion and learning to punctuate, the majority of the Tillraanites ? ere neglecting theiredu cation and w>-re punctuating Yankee hides with minnie balls. .Mr. Editor, don't punish these men now. but give them a fair showing, give theta justice tho' the heavens fall-though Tillman be Governor. Your unjust di<crimina#on against un? skilled writers only proves the necessity for an Agricultural and Mechanical College, as established by Mr. Tillman, where a farmer's son can get an education to protect ?nd de? fend the yeomanry-the producing disses of the country ?nd not he shut out of the news? papers because he doesn't cross his i's or dot his i's. W- thank God for such a college, for this act of yours shows the need, to pre? vent the shackles of slavery to the ringsters being welded upon the e:-?ns of those who can't reach the S. C. University. You remember when Christ went out on his mission of reform he didn't choose as his aids the great and the learned, those who knew how to write and punctuate, but he chose lowly fishermen and you and I now in reverence to-day to the great, the successful reformer, Chr et Jesus, and I want to remind you right here, that God rules, even in a newspaper office and there is no attribute in his holy nature which places him on the side of injustice. His injunction is "Do unto others as you would have them do to you " I respectfully commend this injunction to your consideration and adoption. We need reform in our State and County governments. We are your own brothers, deal with us justly and fairly and whether Tillman is Governor or not, your conscience will not rise up to upbraid and to shame you. 1 call on theTilimaniiesall over the County to make more determined personal efforts, as an offset to this unjust .iud unfair treatment. H. R. THOMAS. That *'Judas Kiss." New8and Courier May, ?9. STATEB?RG, SUMTER COCNTY, May 16. I have just had a conversation with Col. Dar? gan, and he said that he had v.i.-hed :hat he would not have to notice Mr. Tillman's en? tirely uncalled for remark about him at the Anderson meeting until he met him, and then he would have asked for an explanation about the "Judas kissing," but as he bas re? ceived letters from different parts of the State which seem to make it necessary to notice it at once, be begs to say to Mr. Tillman, that he will be at the Democratic mass meeting at Anderson on the 18th of June, and hopes that Mr. Tillman wili be there also, when his charges can be met before the same people, and he can hear a plain deSnition of Tillman ism. He would be glad, however, if Mr. Tillman will kindly appoint an earlier titile, at any place that suits himself, and be sure to be there, as he would not like half so well to speak of him absentas wheo present and able to answer for himself. Col Dargan has heretofore deprecated per? sonalities in the C'.nipaign, as his answers to Mr. Tillman in the Shel! Convention showed, hut as Mr Tillman seems otherwise deter? mined, I am authorized to promise him as plain speech as he can possibly desire. Why can he not come to Eastover. where it is said he has a good many friends ? lt is well known that there were two Judases. One made a name by which the meanest of mankind have ever since been pic? tured The other (of the Maccabees) was surnamed Judas, meauing "The hammerer," famous for leading a revolt against Antiochus Epiphanes, or Epimanes, the insane ; a usur? per who tried to enforce his own peculiar ideas upon the Jews, but w*s successfully re? sisted. One of his principal opponents won the name of Judas ("The hammerer.'') For some reason did Mr. Tillman's erratic brain get the two "mixed," and meant Col. Dargan was like the latter in the way he has . been hammering at him? If he meant the last named Juda9, be will find many who will en? dorse the likeness all 'round. New style Flower Pots-Durant & Beliizer. Cleanable Refrigerators -Durant t Be'i'zer. Cleanable Refrigerators -Durant & Belitzer. - i m -?cr?" Its Excellent Qualities Commend to public approval the California liq cid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, lt is p'eas'ttg to the eye, and to the taste and gent? ly neting on ihe kidneys, liver and bowels, it cleanses the system effectually, thereby pro? moting the health and comfort of all who use it. TresenM in the most elegant form THE LAXATIVE AND NUTRITIOUS JUICE -OK TH3 - 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, UVER (KD BOWELS. It is the most excellent remedy known to CLEANSE THE SYSTEM EFFECTUALLY When one is Iiihotis or Constipated PUREDLOOD, REFRESHiWC SLEEP, HEALTH and 8TREHCTH NATURALLY FOLLOW. Every one is using it and all are delighted with it. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOrt 8YRTJP O OF? PIGS MANUFACTUPFD ONLY BY CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. 4-.T, KY. NEW YORK, N. Y MONEY LOAN, MOSEY TU LOAN in sums over S300 on improved farming lands. Usual rates of interest. Time-3 to 5 years. Hy arrangement with parties we represent costs and commissions have been greatly re? duced and loans guaranteed within 30 days after application. NGRAM List of Jurors. The following is ft list of Petit Juror? drawn for June Term of Court of General Sessions for Sumter County, which convenes here on the 9th June, next : Horace Harby, Herman Schwerin, Thomas Simmons, Dan'l Kirby, J. A Kelley, VV. Vi. Childs, J. K(f. Stuckey, Jr , D. James Winn, James M. Caldwell, R P. Mayes, J K. White, F A. Tradewell, Geore Muldrow, X. J Bracey, L C. Mill?, Frank Peeble?, B. J. Goori man, Mirna Pitts. W G. Wells, W. S James, R. S. Ross, W. H. Scott, Joshua Brad? shaw, (col,) J B ('arr, Anthony Newton.(c.) N. S McLeod, C. W. Kingrann, \\ m. Alston, (col.) W. P. Smith, R. H. Prescott. R.E. Durant, Athens Baker, W. N Barkley, Wm. Plowden, J. B. S.okes, J. W. Bradford. - 1?:ir? mmm II -- Kerosene Oil Stoves for $1.00 at E. E. Remberts & Co's. Notice to fax Payers. All persons whose property is sub? ject, to taxation will make returns thereof to me darin;* the month ot' Jane 1800 ;is provided hy law. By or? der of the City Council of Sumter, Sj. C. W. ALSTON PRINGLE, JR., May 17. Clerk and Treasurer. Tie Suiter Hotel Company. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a Com? mission duly issued by the Secretary of State, the undersigned Board of Corporators will open Books of Subscription to the Capitan Stock of "THE SUMTER HOTEL COMPANY" at the office of Brown & Chand? ler, in the City of Sumter, on Wednesday, May 21st, 1890, at 10 o'clock R. m. J. COHEN WH SON, JOHN S. SILVER, A. S. BROWN, M. G. RYTTENBERG, RICHARD D. LEE, May 14 Board of Corporators. J. W. WKIEYER, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, SUMTER, S. C. Prompt attention given to all work entrusted to his care. Estimates furnished on all buildings and repairs. May 14 NOTICE. State of South Carolina. CITY OF SUMTER. IN PURSUANCE OF AN ACT OF THE General Assembly of said State, approved Drcember 23rd, 1889, .AH of the male citizens of the separate I Schoo! District in the City of" Sumter who re? turn real or personal property in said school district, are notified to meet at the Music Hail in said city, at G o'clock on tlie afternoon of Friday, the 30th day of May, 1890, to decide whether, in addition to the constitutional schcol tax apportioned to the use of thc schools in said school district, and in addition to the tax provided for io >eetion two (2) in Act approved Dec. 24tb, 1888, it is deemed expedient to levy an additional tax, not ex? ceeding the limit hereinbefore mentioned, for the pay of teachers' salaries, or the building, furnishing, repairing, leasing or improve? ment of school house in said school district, or for incidental expenses; and for the cat ry - ing out of other provisions mentioned in said Act. By order of the Citv Council, of Sumter, s.e. W. ALSTON PRINGLE Jit , Cietk & Treas. May 14 _ SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions, to me directed, will be 9old at Sumter C. H., on th? first MONDAY and day following in JUNE next, 1890, and as many days thereafter as may be necessary, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following property : All that tract of Lind in Sumter County and State aforesaid containing Two Hundred and Twenty-six (226) acres more or less, bounded on the North by lands of Mrs. Em? ma R. Alston, on the East by lands of W. C. S. E!lethe, on the South by lands now or formerly of Fanny Douglass, and ou the West by lands of Mrs. Emma R. Alston and the Public Road, the same teing known as the "Home Tract'' '.-vied upon and to he sold as the property of William L. Sanders, under the Execution of Hannah J. McCall against William L. Sanders and ihe Execution of I. L. Falk & Co , against William L. Sanders and George M. Sanders. -ALSO - All that tract of Lind in Sumter Connty and State aforesaid, s mtaining Two Hun? dred and Thirty-six (236) acres more or less. Bounded on the North r.y land now or for? merly of Wallace Alston, on the East by? lands of J. A. Sanders, on the South by? lands of Mrs E S. Carson, and on the West by lands of S A. Sanders, levied upon and to be sold as the property of William L. Sanders, under the Execution of Hannah J. MtCalr*against William L.Sanders and the Execution of I. L. Falk & Co., against Wil? liam L Sanders and George M. Sanders. E. SCOTT CARSON, S. S. C. Sheriffs Office, Mav 10, 1890. " DISSOLUTION N0T1CL SUMTER, S. C., May 1, 1890. qpilE FIRM OF MORRIS RHOS IS THIS i day dissolved by mutual consent. Louis Morns will continue the business at the old stand aud will pay all debts and collect all dues. ABE MORRIS, LOUIS M o inti S Choice Wines and Liquors and Cigars always on hand at lowest possible prices. May 7-4__ SUPTIMER TOURS. PALACE STEAMERS. Low RATES. Four Trips p<?r W(*?t B?>twooa DETROIT, MACKINAC ISLAND Potoskey. Thc Soo. r.Tnrfiuetto, and Jjcko Ewa Purta. Errry Evening D^ttr.ien DETROIT AND CLEVELAND tu inlay Trip? di-Tin - June. Joly, Ac???ui ead S*j W-tniwr ? inly. Oun ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLETS, j Baloo and Excursion T?efceta will furniaiiad by your Ticket A tent, or address E. B. WHITCOMB, G P. A., DsTaoiT, M.CM., ?HE DETROIT & CLEVELAND STEAM NAV. CO. Notice to Atat Defendant i State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. IN TITK COURT or GOMMOX PLEAS. Wa II na maleer cf: Murray Co , Plain f'ff. if qa inst Oeorge McElceenI)e ! fendant. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF1. {Cnn* pla int Served ) \ TO TH!': DEFENDANT above namul: Y' ti ?re hereby summoned and "required to answer the Complaint in thia action which : was riled in the office of the Clerk of said i Court on the 17th day of April 1890, and to ' serve n copy of your ?tnswpr to the said com i plaint on the subscribers at their office Sum? ter, S. C.. within twenty days after the ser i vice hereof, exclusive of the day of such ser j vice; and ff yon fail to answer the Complaint ' within the time aforesaid, ?he plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court foi the relief demanded in the complaint j Dated April 15, A. D., 1890. AN ORDINANCE To prohibit ike sale of unsound 3U Fish, or Oysters, within the Cit Suinter, &). Cn. SECTION I.-Be it ordained by Mayor and Aldermen ot' the Git; Sumter in Council assembled, and the authority pf the same, that f and after the passage of this ordina it shall be unlawful for any person persons to sell, or offer for sale, unsound meat, fi?h, or oysters, w in the incorporate limits of the Cit Sumter ; and any person or pers who shall sell or offer for sale any sound meat. fish, or oysters, wit tile limits aforesaid, shall, upon c viction thereof, be tined not exceed fifty dollars, or imprisoned in Guard House of said City, or in County jail of Sumter (xaxnty S. for a term not exceeding thirty da> SECTION IL-That all ordinances parts of ordinances conflicting h< with are repealed. Done and Ratified in Council asst bled and under the corporate seal the said City or Sumter, this twet ninth day of April A. D. 1800. (Signed.) R. 0. PURDY. Mayo (Signed) C. M. HURST, Clerk and Treasurer. May nth. AN ORDINANCE To amend an Ordinance lEntit an Ordinance to provide for . turns and assessment of Pvope in the City of Sumter S. C. j the purpose of Municipal Ta. tion,' approved May Hth 1889. Be it ordained hy the Mayor a Aldermen of the City of Sumter Council assembled, and by author of the same. That Section VI of an ordin?r 'Entitled an Ordinance to Provide ; Returns and assessment of Propel in City of Sumter S. C. for the purpc of Municipal Taxation, be, and t same is hereby amended by addi thereto after the word 'thereof a before the word 'and' on the li line of said Section, the words *a the owners of property whose asse m en ts may have been raised' sh, be notified thereof by the Clerk a 'Treasurer, through the mail, or ol i wis-1 as may be most convenient,' that said Section as amended sh; read as follows, viz : SEC. TI.-That the mayor and : dermen of City of Sumter shall au. n; ly appoint three citizens of said Ci to assess the value of real estate j taxation, and said assessors befe entering upon their work shall ta an oath to fairly and impartial assess each parcel of Real Estate said City, they shall make a Rcpt in writing and signed bv them of t assessments made by them and sa Report shall be tiled in the olfice the Clerk & Treasurer of sail Ci within twenty days next ensuing up< the date of their appointment, sa assessors will liot be required to gi <-? complete description of each parc of Real Estate the name of own and epiantiry of tue ?ame, more less, shall be all that is required them, unless they deem it advi^ab to give amore complete descriptio The Report of the Assessors of Re Estate for taxation shall remain the oHice of the Clerk & Treasurer said City, for inspection of owneis f twenty days nest afier the filing ther or, and the owners of property who assessments may have beeu rais< shall be notified thereof, by the Ciel and Treasurer, through the mail, i otherwise as maybe most conveniez an?! it shall be in the power of tl Mayor and Aldermen of said City f? good cause shown, to reduce sut assessment, if complaint against tl same be made to them in writii within twenty days next after tl filing of the Report; of the assessmei u?r taxation but after the expiratk of said twenty days such assessmen for taxation shall be final. The assessors so appointed shall 1 paid compensation for their labor, m exceeding Six (6) days, to be fixed t the Mayor and Aldermen of said Ci) and any person so appointed to asse; the said Real Estate and shall refu? to perform the duties incidental 1 said appointment shall be fined t said Mayor and Aldermen not exceei ing twenty-five dollars. Done and Ratified in Council A sembied and under the Corporate Se; of Citv of Sumter, this loth dav of Ma A. D. 1800. [L. SJ R. 0. PURDY, Mayor, W. ALSTON PRINGLE, JR., Clerk and Treasurer. May 17. AN ORDINANCE To prohibit the carrying ou of any bust liesa, trade, callina, ou profession, t the sale, of any got "Li, wares, or mei chandtee on Sunday, within, City t Sumter S. C. SECTION I.-Be it ordained by th Mayor and Aldermen of the City c Sumter in couucil assembled, and b authority of the same, that from an after the passage of this ordinance, i shall be unlawful for any person o persons to exercise, engage in or carr on, his, her or their business, trade o calling or profession, or to sell, or ott) erwise dispose of any goods, wares o merchandise within the incorpor?t limits of the Citv of Sumter betweei the hours of twelve o'clock on Sat ut day night and twelveo'clock on Sunda night.; and any person, or persons who shall exercise, engage in, or carr; on his, her or their business, iradi1 calling, or profession, or who sha I sell or otherwise dispose of any goods wares, or merchandise within ttl? limits of the City of Sumter betweei t ht- hunts aforesaid, shall upon con viction thereof be fined not exceeding thirty dollars, or imprisoned in tin Guard House of said City, or in tin County Jail of Sumter County S. C for a term not exceeding thirty dav: for each and every offence against thi: ordinance. Proruled flowerer. That this ord} nance shall noe apply to persons sell ing milk, nor to persons keeping H<<tels, Boarding Houses, or Liven Stables and Frov'uIe*l Further. That bread maj be sold i ront Bakeries for one hom on Sunday morning, and one nour ov Sunday afternoon; and Ice may U eold-.n1 the place of business of Ic? dealers from twel o o'clock noon on Sunday until one o'clock in the al'ter ucou ; and newspapers may be sohl j and delivered from eleven o'clock ! on Sunday morning until twelve ??'clock noon on that dav; nor shall I his 11 ni inane?? apply to persons who . may >r\[ Drugs and medicines from j Drug st.?res. ! SECTION II. That all-ordinances or j perta ut ordinances contlictiug here ! wit h are hereby repealed. j Done and ratified, in council assem? ble?!, and under the corporate g(;al cf the Citv of Sumter, t hia twenty ninth day of April A. 1>. ISiM. (Sinned t Vt. O. PURDY, Mayor. ; (Signed1! C. M. H FUST. Cl?-rk and Treasurer. I May 17;h. Second-Hand Gins and Ma i chinery, j FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. One SIXTY-SA W WINSHIP GIN - Latest improved. (?UP SIXTY-SAW and one FORTY-SAW PK ATT GIN. j One CENTENNIAL COTTON PRESS. Ono WINSHIP COTTON PRESS. One BIGHT-HORSE ECLIPSE ENGINE. A lot of SHAFTING, PULLEYS, Ac. The ?bore will be sold separately or in lots . to snit, and on favorable terms to approved j purchasers. j C*n be seen at my place at Elliott's, Sum NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! RECEIVED DAILY, PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST AND GOODS ALWAYS FRESH. Tvemearber TEAS, TEAS, TEAS is my specialty,- at 50C, ?5c, $? 00. Bur the great "hit" of 1890. A delicious dessert prepared in 5 roinuteSj^'Westmoreiirad j Egg Custard," with gift of beautiful imitation cut glassware HI eoloFed cartoons with pare? ! screw cap glass jar. Price, 50 cents each. ? Try my "Delicious Relish," the ?nest Cafsup made, 35c. And my Shred CocoanutVor Puddings, ?kc, ? and $ at lOand 26 cents eaeh. Also, prepared Cocoanut in pails, per lb.. 30c Franco-American Soups, assorted, per can, 25c. Extracts, (/range, Strawberry, Almond, Lemon a?d Vaniflfaat ?5 to 25;cetrtS. Succotash, (Cora aod Beans, mised) per can, 20c. Condensed Mince Meat in packages, fresh. This is something very frue and bandy ad Mc* packages, COFFEES. COf^EES. COFFEES, Thurber's "Almeta," finest blend and large bean, at 35c. Rios, raw, from ZO to 25c. Parched, in packages, called No. 34, at 30c Leggett's Bullion Java, parcbed aftd ground, in poSnd packages, 25c. Rio, parcbed and ground, by ourselves at 2'5c. PICNIC GO ERST Will consult their interest by giving us a call before going elsewhere. Cross k Blackrills Jams, assorted, 20c. each or 2 for 35 cents, Orange Marmalade, 15c. each or 2 for 25 cents, A good table batter at 20c. Tomatoes, 2-lb. cans, 75 to 95 per dot. 3-lb. cans, Si.25 per doiefi. Thurber's 3-lb. cans sugared Apricots, Peaches, Pears and Plums at 40 cents*. These goods are certainly the finest that were ever placed OB a market. Order CM ?ff *8? you will be convinced. Riebard k Robins' assorted canned meats, also, Fairbanks' assorted meats, aBy price, Ginger Preserves, J pot reduced from 60 to 50c. Ferris' world renowned "Bagged," best Ham on the market. Salmon, Coliftahia River, with key openers, 20c. Saltaos; choice, ?5C, Pineapples and Edam Cheeses reduced from 75 and 95c. to 50 and 75c. to C?ose out Mackerel, just received, very fine and fat at 10 cents each. SUGAR?. SUGARS. SUGARS, We always make this a leading article. Granulated, 13lbs.for $1.00. Confectioners A, 14 lbs. for $1.00. ExtraC, 15?bs.for$? 00, Remember we meet comp?tition on every class of goods. T. B. CURTIS, Mav 14 Main Street, Sumter, S. C. SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS GOODS. We Are Wow Ready Just received a nice line of Summer Dress Goods, Challies, Lawns, Ginghams, Satteens, Outings, Henriettas, Chambrays and other wash fabric*. Embroideries, Laces, Handkerchiefs* lluching, Gloves, Mitts and Hosiery. PARASOLS. A job lot is being closed out, and buyers will save monfry by calling and pricing before purchasing elsewhere. We are also offering Hemstitched Embroidery Suits very close. A sample lot of White P?d Spreads at wholesale prices. Bargains in Damask, Scrim, Bleached and unbleached goods. All styles and grades of Shoes for Men's, Ladies7 and Child? ren's wear, at rock bottom prices. No goods misrepresented. Harness, Hardware, Hollowware, Glassware and Crockery, Tinware, &c. Staple and Fancy Groceries. We are sellipg them at the smallest possible profit, and the very best goods to be had anywhere. Ladies shopping need never be afraid to make their purchases in our store. \V e give a Dollar's worth for a Dollar. New goods are added to our stock all the time, and to keep posted on good tilings to eatf consult us. Our reputation on Butter, as to the best quality and reasonable prices, in Sumter has been established long ago* We sell you the lincst Elgin Creamery at 30c. Choice Table Butter 25c. You will find that we give one pound more Sugar for one dollar than any other house in town. Try our Tea once and you will be a* cu&tomer hereafter. The best Mixed Tea at 60 cents a pound. We also sell O, & O. Tea and He-No Tea in ? 3 and 1 pound packages. Fresh Biscuits and Oakes Received Weekly. 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. Ail articles delivered promptly, free of charge, and in good order in the city. Respectfully, DUCKER & BULTMAN. May 7 " S???i?? FfNESHQW CASES ?^?^0f^^?S^^1^^L LOWEST IP^CSIS. ^^^SSBBg|^^^^^^?p5^^ Also Wail and Prescription cases, Cedar ?'??"?MZS*^ Chests, Barber Furniture, Jewelry Trays and Stools. Cabinet Work of all kinds. Complete Oatfits for Stores and Bank?. Catalogne free. Address ATLANTA SHOW CASE CO., Atlanta, 6a. WILSON & SPAWN, INSURANCE AGENTS, SlJITKIt, S. C. Representing some of the best Fire Insurance Companies doing business in the Uuited States, for Sumter, Clarendon and Williamsburg Counties, we beg to solicit a sbare of the patronage of our friends tn these counties. FRANK N. WILSON, Manning. J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C. July JO-* H E A DQUARTER8 FOinVATCHiJsT^^ ~ JAMES ALLAN & CO. Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Specta? cles, Drawing Instruments THS FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for South Caro ina Railway, Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Road? JAMES ALLAN & CO., Feb. 8_ _ 285 King St., Sign of Dram Clock. Charleston, S. C. rpHE COPARTNERSHIP formerly exist j ing between George Ducker and Ernest U.A. Bultroan, doing business at Sumter, S. C , under the firm name of Ducker k Bult man, has betn dissolved. Mr. George Ducker has retired from said firm, and all of tbe prop? erty belonging thereto hus beeti transferred to Mr. Ernest W. A. Bultman who will con REAL ESTATE AGENCY, THB UNDERSIGNED has established a Real Estate and Collection Agency in humter and desires property holders having property for sale or rent to list same with him. Tenants secured ?nd rents co