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WEDNESDAY. JULY 16. The Sttmitr Watchman was founded io 1850 and tfce Trw Southron in 1866. Th? Watchman and Southron now bas tho combined circulation and influence of boto of the old papen, and is mani? festly the best advertising medium in Sinter. WHO IS THE TB AIT OK? Mr. W. A. Ancrum, of Camden, who was attacked bj Capt. Tillman io his speech here kat week, came ont yesterday in a reply that should be read by every Democrat of South Carolina. We regret that we cannot give hi? letter in foll in this paper, bot will do so next week. Mr.. Ancrum was one of the first followers of Mr. Tillman, and an earnest leader in the beginning of the Farmer's Move swat. In this way he came in such close contact with Captain Tillman in their conferences and caucuses, that he lest faith in both his sincerity and honesty. Referring _ to these developement8 he cays "they led me from being an enthusiast, to the conclusion .hat I wooli ba a traitor to myself and to ny State were I to any longer associate in work with & mao I believed unworthy and untcrupuloca, or with ac organisation of which fae was the acknowledged leade- " The article will be published in full next - week, aad we hope every Tillman man in Sumter con it ty will read it carefully. GOL. LIPSCOMB AND CAPT. TIT.TiMAN. In the Columbia Register of July 15th, inst., Co], T. J. Lipscomb, Superintendent of the S. C. Penitei. .*ary, comes ont in an elaborate article, defending himself against the attacks of Capt. Tillman, who, it appears, charged him-Ht the speeches made at Sumter and elsewhere-with "rascality" in the manage? ment*, bf said institution. Col. Lipscomb clearly shows that the State has been largely benefited. Of the past year, he claims the following: In addition to the statement for the year 1388, the repot t for the year 1889 shows that the penitentiary had a balance on band over ?nd above tte expenses for that year, in cash .nd available assets, $39,880.60, which the Board of Directors were authorised to retain for the support of the prison and toe purchase of a iaxm. CHEAP FABRICATIONS. Tba great Apostle to the Gentiles found himself surrounded by a howling mob at Ephesus, which was only silenced by the ac? tivity of the town derk. But much to the discredit of a fair and square people the whole cohort of "Tows Clerks" could not have j kept those bowlers quiet, on last Wednesday, although strenuous efforts were made to ac- ; compiish this much desired end, by the whole ; city constabulary. Impartial as these officers were, in the discharge of their duties, reports have gone forth which not only do them in- < justice, bot are palpable misrepresentations, : made, no doubt-as so many others have < been-for the sole purpose of affording fuel to , feed the Tillman fire. It has been currently , rumored that these officers were entirely in- j different while Tillman was speaking, allow- < lag every kind of interruptions, but turned , into wholesale arresting of Tillman men as I soon as Gen. fiarle arose to speak, and the i ?nti-cbeericr began. Io answer to such un- ? fonded allegations, we assert as a fact, i easily established by any amount of proof, I tfcat rae very first man taken in custody was an Sans faHower, notwithstanding the Charleston Vfartf failed to note the fact, as wiH kw seen from their report. The truth is 1 that these marabilla, as in duty bound, were 1 on the alert, and did not stop to inquire to ' what part;' the offenders belonged, but ar- ' rested indiscriminately, those who were con- ' spicuoosly boisterous. The pity is, that a ? stop had not been put to all such when the nesting opened. lt ham, also, been ringing over the country that the citizens of this city raised $100 to ' pay the boys, who vociferated so heartily. ' This is, in reality, too silly to need any de? nial. To the contrary, the feeling for Earle ' here was so strong, even among the boy.., ' that, instead of requiring $100 to call forth . their plaudits of welcome, much more than that sum would hare . needed, to keep their patriotism below the bursting point. Such, as the foregoing, is too thin for the ? good sense of Sumter County. Only desper- ? ate straits call for such subterfuges. THAT AWFUX SQUINTING. i i i The 9th of July bas come and gone. The long looked-for, thc long ta iked -of day, t wheo the lions of toe campaign wer? to favor i 8amter County with the light of their coun? ts nances, and an elucide lion of th? questions agitating the hearts of the people. It is very unfortunate that fanaticism is rolling so high, but as ?re Sud oerselves amid the upheaval, it becomes a part of the prudent man's wis? dom, to inform himself, that be may act with intelligent forethought, when the time shall rome for the sovereign people to pronounce oa these matters, their final judgment, at the ballot box. Among the thousands who thronged the streets of this city, at the time mentioned, there were many sober, serious faces to be seen, faces that bore the impress of meditation and thought. At great sacrifice, and person? al inconvenience, many of these conservative men came from remote points, not merely to be seen but to inform themselves on issues, the effects of which, they every dar saw and beard around them, whether at home or abroad. Great must have been the disap? pointment of such. They might as well have remained at borne. In point of "Education of the people," it was in many respects, a ' blank failure. Those on the stand, and very near, were in no better position to bear the , speeches than e thers standing in the remote < or outer drei), io consequence of the deter- ' mination on the part of the crowd, that the speakers shot ld not be heard. These violent ; efforts to obstruct and hinder, in more than 1 one instance, culminated in bruises and j blows, split heads, and a disarrangement of ? the toilet to ouch an extent as to demand the | prompt aid o " a clothing house, yet were not, ? altogether, wi thoa t instructive lessons. We ? had afforded aa, io vivid portrayal, the a bom- | ieable length to which this fratricidal white j man's war is leading Those noble and pa- ? trtot^c seotiaenU. which inspire true courage ? aad brave the daogers of the field of battle, < fa defense of hearth and borne, appear to have f .O place ia this contest. Here i? the negro , and bia hungry, omnipr?sent leader tn our ' Bidet-a sleeping beast of prey hibernated, , years ago, by the most powerful exertions \ ever put forth by any people. He has been f .lowly awakening from bis torpid sleep ; and scents the game near at band. < Noone with common sense will deny that ( roany of our best men are among the follow- ? era of Mr. Ttfiman, through motives entirely ( conscientious Some, be it said with regret, j for the sole purpose of getting office. Ha? it ever occurred to the former class, the extreme ? anxiety atanifested by the Republicans, io < kebajf of Capt. Tillman's candidacy ? Wher- , ?ver yon fi cd a green backer, a radical, a s hoher or any others, who have been restive < voder D?mocrate raia, you find, scarcely [ f wkhowt an exceptio?, that they are in full j < accord with this "movement," and cheering its leader lustily at every meeting. In no place, perhaps, was this feature more appar? ent than in this city on Wednesday last. Around and among that dense assemblage, these dissatisfied spirits flitted here and there, fresh from the cemetery vaults of dead Re? publicanism, ready to denounce anything and everything "straightout," Now, there is some urgent and well digested reason behind ail this fulsome good will and wishes. It is the smiling villain, carrying a drawn dagger, behind his back, to strike home 1 Io their councils, the short road to power lies in this "movement," so pleasing to them. Daniel Webster, when unfriendly relations existed between this country and England, was asked, what should be our policy in a given event, he replied, to '"watch closely, note well what pleased the English govern? ment, and as far as possible, go io the oppo? site direction." There can be no affinity be? tween the Radicals, deposed, and a true De? mocracy. What pleases them, is death to the principles for which we contended io 1876. If the many such attempts "to pull Earle down," as appeared to be the motive induc? ing some rioters to come here, could awaken the sleeping patriotism of the best elements opposed, such will not have been endured in rain. WHAT SHALL IT BB? There ts bot one escape from the political wilderness. in which the State is floundering, and that is tbe submission of this whole ques? tion to a primary election. In this, presuma? bly, every voter would have an opportunity to deposit freely, his ballot, and express his choice of candidates. With ample precaution to insure a fair count, the results ought to be satisfactory to every one, and would be to a very large majority. When it is remembered, bow vehemently Capt. Tillman bas been proclaiming, from the house tops, his strength, and only wanted a primary that he might convince the "Ring" of tbe fact. And now, where it bas been the wail of "Primaries I Primaries 1" from the Tillmanites, all the way through, with what degree of grace or consistency, can they re? fuse the chalice, when commended to their own lips? Yet, such is tbe case. They want now anything, except primaries. It is a marvelous somersault ; and can be only accounted for by the hypothesis, that the skirmishers in the forefront have scented dan? ger, and have hung out the red flag to warn, and call a halt. Tbe promise was, that the people should nave these "crooked dealings" retailed to them, from seaboard to mountain. Capt. Till? man said, be would be at.he winding op if he had to be carried there in his coffin. At Florence, a change came gently, over the spirit of bis dreams. He now thinks, the campaign thunder baa been disturbing the quiet of the State; and that the meetings should be discontinued-bot he does not favor tbe primaries. We doubt not, but that his sleep on Wednesday night, after leaving Sumter, was crossed and cut up, fearfully, by visions of flying banners with "Earle for Governor," inscribed ia red-hot-letters. The movement generally moves, when any? thing demands a change of base. They see the handwriting on the wail, and intend to strike and strike boldly, before the efferves? cence subsides, and the attempted work of re? formation be seen in its true light. He is wondrously, curiously alive to the importance sf conserving the quiet of the State, after laboriously striving, for years past, to bring iboot the very condition of affairs, he now [tretend* to depr?cete so earnestly. Verily, it ts the tiger, over the prostrate, bleeding "ormof bis victim, wailing out bis peoi^ce I The Bonds of South Carolina, on the New 1'ork stock market, December, 1889, were quoted at $1.04. Now'the brokers offer for the same 95 cents. This is a headwind that it would be well for the agitators to keep in rieW. Under the "Straightout" rule they sept up steadily ; now, when there is a pos libility of change note the effect ! The Alabama farmer's candidate for Gov? ernor, Kolb, who was going to submit to tbe ictioo of the State nominating convention, md stump the State in the interest of its nominee, has in bis first speech attacked the regular Democratic organization, and instead rf working for Jones, the regular nominee, is working against him. How is that for an independent movement ? On last Wednesday evening tbe crowd col? lected at the depot paid little or no attention to Tillman who, having unhitched bis jack? asses from the triumphal cart, was sitting in Epperson's bos near the platform. But when Haskell and Bonham came down the crowd immediately collected around them, and wculd not be satisfied until each bad made a speech. As the train pulled out for Columbia, they gave three ringing cheers for A. C. Haskell, and three more for Richland county. The publishers of the Charleston World must be very anxious to have their subscrip? tion list swelled, if one is to judge from the way in which they are going about it. We have it from an authentic source that they have sent out circulars to the Secretaries of the sub Alliances, asking that a list of farm? ers' names be sent to them, and that they would send the World, to be paid for io the fall, and if it wa3 not paid for then it would be all right. Who is paying the fiddler while the Tillmanites dance to tune3 furnished by the free TiUmooicon? As an example of the "fair and truthful" manner which characterizes the Charleston World's reports, we call attention to the ac? count of the ovation the Sumter peoole gave Col Earle wheu be reached home the evening before campaign day. It says that "there was a crowd c' about 150 boys, 50 men and 10 ladies," when, io fact, there was, at least 50? people at the depot to meet Col. Enr?e. In this crowd there were fully 50 ladies, ilthough min bad t>een falling roost of the ?fternoon ; sud a great number, 250 or more, i>f the prominent meo, of ail professions, of this city. Some people are going aruuud with au jggri ved expression and tone of vuice asking, "why were Tillmanites arrested on last Wed jesday." If they really don't know the rea ton, and wish io have it, here it is. Wheo Sarle got op to speak the Tilimanites made a .ush for the stand, and commenced to ie8troy the decoration? and a?rerai were leard to say j" come on now is the time to )ull Earle off the stand." One of these was trrested and the others w ;re ?trresied for aid ug to resist the officers of the law. At one i rae two police were taking a man to the ruard house and at Ie*?st fifteen others were esisting and endeavoring to release this man. This is why Tillro*nties were arrested Would hat ali who resisted, or interfered with the >olice tn the discharge of their duty had been irrested also_ To-day's papers contain indefinite reports >f a row between tbe whites and negroes io ;he River's Bridge section of Barnwell county. Several are re{?orted killed on each side. Aid las been telegraphed for from Bamberg, Barnwell and Grahams. The Graham's Com ?my left last night, with 100 rounds of tmmuoition, to join the B-iroberg contingent tn the way to the scene of the difficulty. The legroes are said to be armed with rifles, and ire very demonstrative and threatening. r\'e trust that the difficulty is not as serious ? . is reported, and that it may lie settled with- ; < ?ut further loss of good citizens' lives, j | STRAIGHTOUTS IN SESSION. The resolutions of the Straightoutg in council, at Columbia, are herein given to the readers of the Watchman and Southron ; and commended to the earnest attention and careful consideration of every true son of the old commonwealth. Despite the onslaughts of such, as serve a purpose in opposing every good thing displeasing to them, there is much food for earnest thought. A short call, met a hearty response, from. well-nigh every part of the State. And in that assem? blage were none of doubtful sincerity. Were the country in danger of being swept by the besom of destruction, as war, pestilence, or any other agency, carrying ruin or death in its wake, a large part of those present at this meeting would find themselves listening to appeals for guidance and aid, from the very opposition that finds no good in them now. Yet, like true sons of the soil these old veterans deal in no rancorous abuse, no threats of a bolt, no appeal to negro aid, but argue, beseech and plead with those, who under the control of adroit captains, are led at will, to antagonize their brethren and the Straigbtout Democracy, under whose broad tegis, the people of all classes and races have rested in peace aod security. After considerable discussion as to the course and manner of procedure ; the expres? sions of opinions by many, who have long been honored in the State, and a preamble and set of resolutions from Gen. flagood, of excellent import-the whole was referred to a committee. The venerable Chancellor Johnson, of Marion, presided with his usual dignity, fairness and wisdom. ? DEMAND FOE A STATE PRIMARY. Whereas, on the 27th day of March, alt., a convention assembled :n the city of Columbia under the call issued by G. W. Shell and others, assuming to represent the Farmers' Association of South Carolina, and suggested to the people candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor; and whereas the lead? ers of the movement thus inaugurated have assailed the integrity of the Democratic party of South Carolina in its administration of the affairs of the government of the State, and have charged its chosen and trusted officials with extravagance, imbecility, deoaucbery and perjury ; and whereas it is believed and is confidently asserted that the affairs of the State since 1876 have been administered with ability, with justice, with unimpeachable in? tegrity, in strict compliance with the demands of the platforms of the Democratic party, and in faithful obedience to the requirements of the Constitution and laws of the State ; and whereas in the prosecution of the issues thus presented, without precedent and without justification, prejudices have been excited and strifes have been engendered which jeopardize the unity and solidity of the Democratic party, and which imperil the maintenance of white supremacy in South Carolina ; and whereas it is the duty of all good citizens, members of the same political household, who are willing to subordinate self-interest to the public weal, who are willing to sacrifice personal aspira? tions to the general welfare, haring one coun? try and a common destiny, to heal the breach now existing and restore harmony in the Democratic party ; and, whereas, to this end it is important that the individual judgment of every Democratic voter in South Carolina should be separately expressed j and, whereas, the people demand that hereafter nominations for S'ate officers should be made by primary election : Therefore be it. Resolved first, That the delegates to the nominating convention called by the Demo? cratic Executive Committee to convene on the 10th day of September prox. should be chosen by a primary election. Second, That a committee be appointed by the conference to prepare and propose for adoption by the conveution called by the Democratic Executive Committee for the 13th of August prox an amendment to the con? stitution of the Democratic party of South Carolina, providing for a primary election, which shall contain the most stringent rules and regulations for the conduct of such pri? mary election so as to insure the most perfect fairness io the management aud the most truthful counting and returning of the results thereof. A CO-OPERATIVE COMMITTEE. The following resolution reported by the committee was adopted : Resolved, That a committee composed of two members at large and of one from each Congressional District of the State be appoin? ted for the purpose of advising and co-operat? ing with those Democrats in the several Coun? ties of this State who are in favor of sustaining the integrity of the straigbtout Democratic party and sustaining and following the con? stitution of the regular Democratic party, aud of proposing such measures within the lines of the regular Democratic organization as in their judgment may conduce to the consolida? tion and extension of a sentiment in favor of sustaining the principles and rules of the 8traightont regular Democracy of the State, and that Democrats who are in sympathy with the objects of this conference are hereby requested, as far as possible, to conform to the suggestions of said committee. THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE. The following were elected as the executive committee, comprising two members from the State at large and one member from each Congressional district: At Large-General J. D. Kennedy of Cam? den, chairman ; Iiedell Jones of York First District-General Edward McCrady, ^ ! Second-L. W. You mans of Barnwell. Third-J. S Fowler of Anderson. j Fourth-T. W. Woodward of Fairfield. Fifth-W. R. Davis of Chester. Sixth-W. D. Johnson of Marion. Seventh-Walter Hazard of Georgetown. AN ADDRESS TO BR PREPARED. Mr. Walter Hazard offered the following ' resolutions : Resolved, That the central committee elected by this conference is hereby authorized and instructed to prepare and issue an address to the Democratic party of South Caroliua, setting forth the dangers which now confront that party and impressing upon all Demo? crats within the State the importance of vigorous and concerted action to avert these dangers and of preserving intact the political organization which is the only guarantee of white supremacy therein. TO MEET AGAIN IF NEED BE. Col T. Stobo Farrow introduced the fol? lowing r?solution, which was adopted amid applause : Resolved, That when this conference adjourns that it adjourn to meet sui jrct to the call of the presideut, and in the event that the August convention refuses to mike pro? vision for the election of delegates to the Sep'ember convention by primary election, that the president call a meeting of this con ference to he held before the Septem her con? vention, for the purpose of consulting together as to what course shall be pursued to preserve the existence of the regular Democratic party of South Carolina. TH? STRAIGHTOOT STANDARD BBAREtt. The following resolution was offered by E. J Brennen and unanimously adopted : Resolved, That this con f< reu ce heartily endorses the fi^ht for pure Democracy now being conducted by General John Bratton and General Joseph H Earle. THE WHISKEY WAREHOUSES In his speech before the County Alliance here, Col. Staekhouse in advocating the Sub treasury scheme which provides for the building warehouses for the storage of of farm products by the government and to he used (iga basis for loans of money by the govern? ment to the farmrrs, said : "If this bill cannot be passed, then we I must repeal the national bank law, together I with the hill allowing the liquor-makers to store their goods in bonded houses." The following, which we find in an ex- ' change, is copied for the benefit of those who j may have been misled as to the facts, by Col. Staekhouse : A great many people are under the im? pression that the government builds ware? houses for the whiskey distillers and then \ allons tttem a certain amount on each gallon j ; Df whiskey stored by them. This is not the | case. The government tuxes distilled spirits made in the United Stales 90 cents per gallon. , This tax is claimed ?nd enforced, not when the Spirits are manufactured, or while they remain at the distillery, but when they are removed or offered lor sale; hut to guard against fraud or treachery on the part ot' the Jisliller the law requires him io ^>vr a heavy , joud, and to pay thc expeuscs of a govern- i ment ageot or officer to remain at the distil 1er}-, and among other things to see that the distiller makes no sale until he pays the tax. It requires further that the distiller shall erect a warehouse at bis own expense in which to keep the spirits in store, and this is called a bonded warehouse. The government has a key to this warehouse, and the distiller or owner ?3 not allowed to enter it without the presence of the government agent. On these conditions the owner may retain his liquors without paying the tax on them for a certain length of time. But he cannot sell them or withdraw them from the warehouse until he p.iys the tax, 90 cents per gallon. This is the whole theory of placing distilled s^ rits in a bonded warehouse. The owner or distiller ?3 not only not allowed to draw any part of the value, but he is required to furnish bis own warehouse, and pay the salary of the government agent or watchman. mm ? - The County Convention. HEADQUARTERS DEMOCRATIC EX. COM. SUMTER, S C., July 12, 1890. You are hereby notified that July Conven? tion is called for THURSDAY, JULY 24th. The word "Monday" iu the official call is a mis? take. By ordor of the Chairman, T. B. FRASER, JR., SEC. THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE existing between H. D. Crosswell and F. W. Crosswell under the firm name of Crosswell & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. F. W. Crosswell has purchased the interest of Mr. H. D. Crosswell and will continue tbe business under the same name and at the same place as hereto? fore, and he is authorized to collect all debts due the said firm of Crosswell & C. H. D. CROSSWELL. F. W. CROSSWELL. Sumter, S. C., July 8, 1890. As will appear in the above notice of disso? lution, I have withdrawn from the firm of Crosswell & Co. In doing so, I would return to the public my thanks, for the liberal pat? ronage bestowed, and solicit a continuance of the same to my former partner in his succes? sion to the name and business. July 16. 3t_H. D. CROSWELL COLLECTOR'S SALE. DARLINGTON, S C., July 12, 1890. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will Xi sell at public auction at ?layesville, S. ?., July 26tb, 1890, the following described property, the same having been forfeited to the United States for violations of Sections 3289, 3376 and 3450 Internal Revenue Laws, to wit : 25 Boxes Tobacco containing 606| lbs. 1 Box Cigars containing about 24. One Double Horse Wagon and Cover. 2 Halters, One Ax, Two Water Buckets. 2 Sets Wagon Harness. ? Iron Pan, One Iron Kettle, One Lamp. Two Black Mare Mules, seized as the prop? erty of H. W. Dulin. 1 Barrel Corn Whiskey about 15 gallons, 1 Box containing 50 Cigars, seized as the property of H. B. Holleman. E. H. DEAS, Ju Iv 16 Deputy Collector. Suter Colly Metate Sam UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AND Rules adopted Nov. 4, 1889, the County Survivors Association will meet at Maves ville at 10 A. M., Wednesday, 30th July. All survivors and sons of survivors of the age of 18 years are expected to be present and bring their rations with them. Elections will be held for a President, three Vice Presidents, a Secretary and Treasurer, and following committees : Executive, on Records, on Charity, and on Pensions; and such other business will he attended to as may be brought before the Association. Reports will be expected from the above committees and also an address from a sur? vivor. The Executive Committee consisting of Wm. J. McLeod, E. M. Cooper, E. H. Hol? man, B. D. Mitchell and E. Scott Carson will have charge of the arrangements for the day. J. D. ELA ZS DING, W. R. DELGAR, President. Secretary and Treas. July 15, 1890.._ Iticfij Ate Bpait State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. IN THE Cour.T OF COMMON PLEAS. William F. B Haynsworth, as Exec? utor of the last will and testament of] William Haynsicorth, deceased, Plaintiff, against Linton Howell, Elsie IL)well. Rebecca Craig, Com? modore Howell, John Howell, Peter Howell, Jane Shipper, John Howell, Junior, Jennie Howell, Martha How? ell, Mary Howell and Tena Searles, Defendants. SU 'MONS FOR RELIEF. (Complaint not Served ) TO THE DEFENDANTS above namsd: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action which is this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County and to ?ervea copy of your answer to tbe said com? plaint on the subscribers at their office in the City of Sumter, in said Couuty and State within twenty days after the service bereof, exclusive of the day of such ser? vice; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this Fiction will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated April 24, A. D., 1890. HAYNSWORTH & COOPER, Plaintiffs Attorneys. July 16-6 CINCINNATI: ? B?fXs'T O L \ ATLANTA, CHATTANOOGA, KNOXVILLE, & GlftCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, ASHEVILLE, AMD SUMMER RESORTS. TVTAY ll, 1890. Lv Brunswick.?ll:00p.m.] 8:20K.m. Lv Jesup. 1-211 a.m.Il0:40 a.m. Ar Mac-oii . r.:47 a rn; 4:35 p.m. Lv Macon . 7:02a.m. 4:40.pjn. Ar Atlanta.. 10-35 a.m. H:10 p.m. Lv Atlanta.Il:0?a.m.lll:00pjn. Ar Rome. 1:50p.m. 2-00 a.m. Ar Chattanooga. 5:00 p m.I fl l? a.m. Ar Louisville . 7:25a.m. 7.-35poa. Ar Cincinnati . fi:V> a.m.'' 7:30 p.m. Ar Knox viii-.i 8:35p.m.i 7:.V> a.m. Ar Morristown.1 8:10p.m. Sfc25a.ni. Ar Hot Springs .|lO:J0p.m. ll 24 a.m. Ar Asheville . l;2 :t'> a.m.l 1:42p.m. Ar Bristol .?10:55p.m.112:25p.m. Ar Glade Springs. 1:02a.m. 2:40p.m. Ar Wytheviile. I 2:36a:m. 4 :5p.m. Ar Roanoke. ..? 5:20n.m.l 7:05 p m. Ar ??T?ral P.ridge.j 7:30 ajn. I 8:32p.m. ??r 1 .'"'..?>. ...Mprc: a-m.il2.-a7? m. Ar Lynchburg. } 7:2oa.m.l 9:20 p.m. .Ar Petersburg. 11:20a.m. . Ar Norfolk . . ! 2:00p.m.| . train leaving Brunswick at ll.mi j., m. carries Pull rn?, ri Sleepers Brunswick to Atlanta and Pull? man BuHe; Sleepers Jacksonville ro Cincinnati, cohnectine at Homo with through Sleepers to Washinsrton, ami at Chattanooga with Pullman Sleepers for Memphis and the \V?st. Train leaving Brunswick at S.-3i a.m. connecta at Macon with Pullman Sleeper for Cbattanoo^aandat Atlanta with Pullman Sleeper for Knoxville where Connections ar.- mao.- with Pullman Sleeper for Philadelphia and New York, and Hot Springs and Asheville. TWO CENTS per milo travelled commsneing May 1Mb. ISftV. goo<l to Return before Nov Nt Xo Iron ( jail KigEUif uro ('oximel Tioket*. " Ap":y t.. Tirk'*t Ag.-nt? orto f iiANK M. .K?LI.V. District Passenger As^nt. Ni?. ;? WVJ?? Uiiy St.. Jacksonville. Fla. C. N. KICIIT. B. W; WRENN, i\sst. C?n*l l'.i>t. A^er.t, Gen'1 Passenger .Airrnt, AIUSIA, UA. Kj?oxvixLje, Tts M. NOMINATIONS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Believing that faithful service in ?the past is the best guarantee for the future, we pre? sent tbe name of MR. ALTAMONT MOSES for re-election to the House, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. MANY FRIENDS. Mr. Ed?or.- MR. A. K. SANDERS baviDg served Sumter County one term in the lower House of Representatives, and given entire satisfaction to his constituents, is respectfully requested to serve us another term. MANY FARMERS. FOR THE SENATE. Editor Watchman and Southron : We who know COL. W. D. SCARBOROUGH to be a man possessing the courage of his convictions, and one thoroughly identified with the general, and whole interest of our County and State, heartily endorse bis nomination for the State Senate, and trust that be will consent to serve the people. His NEIGHBORS. PROVIDENCE, S. C., June 23, 1890._ To be entirely true to our best interests as a people, we must keep in office tbe man who has shown the most fitness, I therefore nominate for the Senate MAJ. MARION MOISE, our present senator, and appeal to the voters of Sumter County to show judg? ment and true manhood as electors in exer? cising this our highest right. Before voting, ask yourself if Major Moise has not been true to the best interests of Sumter county as every occasion arose in the office he fills. As you will have to answer affirmatively, I feel sure that yo a will remember that a people honor themselves most highly in honoring a faithful public servant, otherwise their best interests sutler. FARMER. WANTS. ANTED-An energetic man who under? stands Clothing or tailoring to repre? sent us in Sumter aud vicinity, as Sales Agent. Splendid Fall and Winter assort? ment now ready. WA NN AM A KEB k BROWN, Philadelphia, Pa. The largest Clothing and Merchant Tailoring House in America. THE SUMTER INSTITUTE. FOUNDED 1867. - - CHARTERED 1888. The Twenty-Third Collegiate Year of this school for young ladies begins THURSDAY, SEP? TEMBER 4th, 1890, and closes JUNE 13tb, 1891. Sumter bas special advantages from its railroad connections, its healthfulness and its social and religious privileges. It is the purpose of the Principals to make the Institute, as near as practicable, a well regulated Christian home and its course of study equal in all respects to that of the best female colleges in this country. For terms and more detailed information as to course of study, and expenses, the public is referred to our printed Circulars. These may be obtained by addressing the "Sumter Institute, Sumter, S. C." All communications thus addressed, will receive prompt attention. MRS. L. A. BROWNE, Miss E. E. COOPER, July 9 Principals. Mci TO mum We have secured a LIMITED AMOUNT OF THE BAGGING . Adopted by the State Alliance, and will be able to furnish same to parties who send us their orders at early date. J. RETTENBERG & SONS. July 9-4 LESS THAN DOST. My stock is now offered at 25 Per Cent. Below M Yori First Cost Come and secure Bargains be? fore stock is closed out. A. .4. SOLOMONS. July 2, 1890-4 Sale Hier Chattel Mortgage. ONDER AND BY VIRTUE of a certain Mortgage executed by S. S. Davis to J T. Solomons, and by virtue of authority vested in me, I will offer fur sale at Sumter Court House, cn the 18th day of July, 1890, between the hours of ll A. M., and 3 o'clock P. M., One Three Horse Wagon seized and to be sold as the property of S. S. Davis to satisfy said mortgage. Terms Cash. A. A. SOLOMONS. | July 2, 1890 F?TTTTftN w* L- Douglas Shoes are VAU 11 vii warranted, and every pair has his name and price stamped on bottom. W. L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE GENTLEMEN. Fine Calf and Laced Waterproof Grain. The excellence and wearing qualities of this shoe cannot be better shown than oy the strong endorse? ments of Its thousands of constant wearers. $C?00 Genuine Hand-sewed, an elegant and 9 stylish dress Shoe which commends itself. $ ,4.00 Hand-sewed Welt. A fine calf Shoe ?fr unequalled for style and durability. $o.50 Goodyear Welt is the standard dress O Shoe, at a popular price. $Q.50 Policeman's Shoe ls especially adapted w for railroad raen, farmers, etc. All made In Congress, Button and Lace. $3 & $2 SHOES LADIES, have been most favorably received since Introduced and the recent improvements make them superior to any shoes sold at these prices. Ask your Dealer, and If he cannot supply you send direct to factory enclosing advertised price, or a postal for order blanks. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. FUR SALE BY J. Ryttenberg k Sons, Agents, Jan. 1_SUMTER, S._C Estate of Dr. Stephen H. Miller, DECEASED. ALL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS against said Estate will present the same, duly attested, and all persons in any way indebted to said Estate, will make pay? ment without delav to EDWARD B. MILLER, Qualified Executor, July 9-3 Lynchburg, S G. Estate ol Andrew J. Atkins, DECEASED. 1WILL APPLY TO JUDGE OF PRO bate of Sumter County on August 2d, 1890, fora final! discharge as Administratrix of said Estate. MARTHA A. ATKINS, July 2-4t Administratrix. Estate of Mrs? Sarah E. Winn, DECEASED IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF PROBATE for Sumter County on Aug. 2nd. 1890, for a Final Discharge as Executor of said Estate. D. JAS. WINN, July 2-4t Executor. MT ?1USS JOB Bl AT BOTTOM PRICES* WATCHMAN AN? SOUTHRON JnB OFFICE. 3P" J?. O "X* S WORTH REMEMBERING THE MUTUAL, LIFE Insurance Company, OF NEW YORK. RICHARD A. M CURDY, PRESIDENT. ASSETS LIABILITIES SURPLUS $136,401,328.02 126,744,079.58 ,657,248.44 1843. 1890. When solicited to insure in other Companies remember that The Mutual Life Insurance Company, of New York, is entitled to your FIRST consideration, since it bolds the foremost place among the Life Insurance institutions of the world, and offers superior advantages in all the features of business, together with unequaled financial security. I 1.-It is the oldest active Life Icsur- shows economic management, ance Company in the country. 9 -Its new policy is thc most liberal 2 -It is the largest Life Insurance ever offered by any insurance company. Company in the world. 10.-It places no restrictions upon 3 -lt is the strongest financial in- travel, occupation or residence after be stitution io the world, its assets ing two years in force. amounting to more than $136.000,000. ll.-Being practically non-forfeitable 4 -It is the safest company in which and incontestable, it provides a legacy to insure. and not a lawsuit. 5-It is the cheapest company in 12-It is the simplest and most com which to i isure. Its large dividend preheosivc form ot insurance contract returns redice the final cost of insur- ever issued. If the policy-holder pays ance to a minimum. his premiums while he lives, thc com G -It is the best company in which pany will pay the full value of his policy to insure, as it combines ail the ad- when he dies. vantages of age, large and select mern- 13.-All claims are paid immediately bersbip, financial strength, absolute upon acceptance of proofs of death, security, and the cheapest insurance 14 -The distribution policy of this that is honestly possible under any con- company presents a most attractive iu tract which bas a definite value to the vestment feature. It not only accumu bene?ciary. lates the surplus arising from the premi 7.-It had no stockholders to claim urns over the cost of the iusurauce on any part of the profits. The assets and eaoh policy in force during the distri surplus all belong to the insured. bution period, but iucreases it by com 8 -Its ratio uf expenses to receipts | pound interest. ALTAMONT MOSES, Agent for Sumter. Edward L. Gcritand, July y General Agent, Columbia, S. C. PURELY MUTUAL. INCORPORATED 1847. UTUAL Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia. ASSETS, $15W8. January M.. 1890. S1MJ2?M THE COMING INVESTMENT. The matter of investment in life insurance is now attracting the South, as it has already absorbed the Northern savings. - The matter for providing for one's family an immediate estate and accumulating a fund which will be available to one's self in cash when the working years of one's life have passed, is now recognized as a public blessing to all, and has proven a more profitable investment than government or State bonds or savings banks, especially as the leading insurance policy embodies all the elements of a savings institution. Policies issued by the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, of Philadelphia, have printed upon the second page a table showing the cash values of the policies every year, so that the policy is always available. It was the first company in the world which went before the Legislature and petitioned for the non-forfeiture law of policies, which law has saved so many mil? lion dollars to helpless widows and orphans. It issues every plan of insurance, from the term "insurance," that costs a man. 30 years old $12 per ?1,000 up to the 6 per cent, guaranteed and annuity bonds. Terms and results of policies of any de* scription may be had on application. FEATURES OF PENN MUTUAL They are Incontestable. After two years from issue of policy there are no conditions, limitation* or res? trictions. The insured may travel or reside where he likes; he may engage io any avocation, no matter bow hazardous; he may die from any cause or ander any circumstances ; the-only requirement is the payaient of premium as stipu? lated in the policy. They are Non-Forfeitable. Every dollar paid the Company secures the member full value, io so eqoi* table form, after three payments (in most cases after two). - The Company's plans for '-Extension" and "Paid-up" provide against loss to members who discontinue their policies. ' Cash Surrender. Many forms of policies permit a member to withdraw at any period of fire years, others at the end of longer periods, as selected, taking with bim m cash, the full reserve-value of his policy, inclusive of ali surplus accumulation. Cash Loans. Certain policies contain the agreement to lend the member upon their security sixty-six percent, (being not less than $100) of the reserve val oe ; thus guarding against their lapse, and enhancing their value as Marketable Collateral. There is nothing which is safe and desirable in life insurance, bo new and commendable feature, that is omitted from the revised forme and plans of this well-tried and enduring institution. Are you insured by an iucontestible, non-forfeHable policy, with liberal feat? ures such as the Penn Mutual issues ? Is your estate secured, rs yoor family safe were you to die ? Are your own later years provided for against wadt ana. care? If not, get our plans-any form is open to you, and invest a few dollars with us annually, semi-annually or quarterly, and you may safely enjoy the. balance of your income. For information apply to, A, C. PHELPS & C?" Agents, June lo Snmter, S. O. City Drag Store? DEALER IN Drugs and Medicines, Soaps, Perfumery, Hair Brashes^ Tooth brushes. Tooth Powder, Also, Paints, Oils, Glass, Potty, Floor Stains, Kalsomine, all colors for rooms, Artists* Paints and . Brushes, Luster Paints, Convex Glasses. Nice line of Hanging and Stand Lamps, Lanterns, Shades, Wicks, Chimneys, &?? TOBACCO ANI> CIGARS? Keep the following popular brand of Cigars : "Plumb Good," "Caetoo Bouse," "Rebel Girl." June 4 FRESH GARDEN SEED. Prescriptions carefully compono&d. ! NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! RECEIVED DAILY. PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST AND GOODS ALWAYS FRESH. Remember TEAS, TEAS, TEAS is my specialty, at 56e., 75c., $1.00. Buy the great "hit" of 1890. A delicious dessert prepared in 5 minutes, "Westmoreland' Egg Custard," with gift of beautiful imitation cut glassware ? colored cartoons with patea screw cap glass jnr. Price, 50 cents each. Try ray "Delicious Relish," the finest Catsup made, 35c. And my Shred Cocoanut for Puddinss, ?kc, J and $ at Ifrand 20 cents each. Also, prepared Cocoanut in pails, per lb.. 30c. Franco-American Soups, assorted, per can, 25c. Extracts, Orange, Strawberry, Almond, Lemon and Vanilla at 15 to 25 cents. Succotash, (Corn ?nd Brans, mixed ) per can, 20c. Condensed Mince Meat in packages, fresh. This is sometbiag very fine and handy at 15c. packages. COFFEES. COFFEES. COFFEES. Thurber's "Almeta," finest blend and lar^e bean, at 35c. ?. . Rios, raw, from 20 to 25c. Parched, in packages, called No. 34, at 30c. Legeett's Bullion Java, parched and ground, in pound packages, 25c. Rio, parched and ground, by ourselves at 25c. PICNIC GOERS Will consult their interesr by giving us a call before going elsewhere. Cross & Black rills Jams, assorted, 20c. each or 2 for 35 cents. Orange Marmalade, 15c. each or 2 for 25 cents. A good table butter at 20c. Tomatoes, 2db. cans, 75 to 95 per doz. 3-lb. cans, SI.25 per dozen. Thurber's 3db. cans sugared Apricots, Peaches, Pears and Plums at 40-cents. These goods are certainly the finest tbat were ever placed on ? market. Order one can and you will be convinced. Richard & Robins' assorted canned meats, also. Fairbanks' assorted meats, any price. Ginger Preserves, J pot reduced from 60 to 50c. Ferris' world renowsed "Bagged," best Ham on the market. Salmon, Columbi* River, with key openers, 20c. Salmon, choice, 15c. Pineapples and Edam Cheeses reduced from 75 and 05c. to 50 and ?5c. to dose out. Mackerel, just received, *ery fine and fat at 10 cents each. SUGARS. SUGARS. SUGARS. We al wa vs make this a leading article. . ?.*-.**.. Granulated, 13 lbs. for $1.CO. Confectioners A, 14 lbs. for $1 M. Extxa Cr 15lbs. for $1.00. Remember we meet competition on every class of goods. T. B. CURTIS, jfay 14 Main Street, Sumter, 3. C. HEADQUARTERS FOR WATCHES. JAMES ALLAIT & CO. Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Specta? cles, Drawing Instruments THE FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for Sooth Caro? ma Railway, Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Road. JAMES ALLAN & CO., Feb. 8 285 King St., Sign of Drum Clock. Charleston, S. C. WILSON & SPANN, INSURANCE AGENTS, SUMTER, S. C. Representing some of th** '-est Fire Insurance Companies doing business io the United States, for Sumte Clarendon and Williamsburg Counties, we beg to solicit a share of thc patronaje of our friends in these counties. FRANK N. WILSON, Manning. J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C. 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