The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, July 23, 1890, Image 3

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f^Mat?gman aro* Sonarmi m WEDNESDAY, JULY 23. Entered at the Post Office at Sumter'S. .<?., as Second Class Matter. 2STEW ADVBKTISEMENTS. t?.';'- <'*?>* ~? ; ^?** f: Harby?I Offer. * H. Harby?Building Lots. - Notice?Sarvivors' Meeting; E+^S^U-Carson, Sheriff?Sales. C^teaSoa au<i Savannah Ry.?Schedule. For Cou?^Ccmmissioner--J. N. Phillips. D. M. Inacaster?Hack Line from Rich Hill to Glenn Springs. The Sam ter Compress and Warehouse Com pany?Book* of Subscription Opened. Personal. Mr. Charlie Schwartz has returned from .-Sew York. Mr^CollioC. Manning of Wash in g to UD. C. is in the city. Miss Maggie Haxllee, of Florence, is visiting the Misses Pate. Miss Axile Witherepoon is spending some time in Manning. Mrs. J. H. Chandler 4 child hare gone to. Henderson, N.C. Min V^gie Watton, of Florence, is the %u?sF?f her sister Mrs. Moore. * Mr:-: Isaac Schwartz will leave for New Tork tomorrow, on business. Mrs. SL W. Moise, and family, bare gone -to SaCiran's Island for the summer. Col. and Mrs. J. D. Graham went to Glenn Springs on last Thursday. The Col. has since returned, but Mra. G. will remain sometime. S?r. and Mrs. L. W. Joye and two daugh ters left on last Thursday for Try on, N.C. where they will spend some time. ' Mr. C. L. Stobbs has gone to Waynes ville, . C. to spend his sommer vacation. Mr, R. f. Mason has gone to*Birmingham, Ai*:r where be has engaged to work with an ^electrical company. ' Me. B. Wl Tisdale, of Swimming Pens, has retaroed ?rom the Lexington, Ky., business coliege. Mrs. -J. M. Jennings, and daughter, Miss /?Gertrude, .left on last Thursday for Hender aon H. C. Meases Ta ber and Bonaeau Murray hare ?ooe u> Fort Motte, Orangeburg County, to "visit relatives. Miss Ctfra Miller is visiting the family of Mr. T. M. McCutchen, Indian town, Wilhams burg^Connty. ?..'.? Col.' D^J Anld, who has been in Charleston with tbe'SoTfileciropoise Co. for some time past is at' bomeTor the balance o? this month. " MrrDavison Ml Dick left Sunday night for Florence, where he will spend several days before going on to Paw ley's Island for the benefit of his health. W. F. Hayasworth, Esq., and daughters Miss gamie and Miss Lula have gone North on a trip, aad will visit Saratoga, Niagara, aad c^bey; places before returning. - The crowd of Suinter people who went to Washington last week, bare returned, and all .seem well pleased with themselves and with the trip. Mr?rW.rP. Barrel!, who has been connected with j)? Book and Novelty Store for the past ?few Months' left this City on Saturday last to return to his borne in Raleigh, N. C. Miss Jaele and Louise Monroe, who bare been the gueste of Mrs. N. G. Osteeu for tsomerime, returned to their home in Eutaw, Prbf?&.G. R?mbert, originally of Sum ter Countr^now of "Wofford Titling School" passrtjgthqgngb the city last week, on-bis way to Manning^ where the District Conference was Sreeesion;1 Prof. Rembert is doing a good work in bis line. We are always glad to see .and-sete the upward rise of our County boys. iter, desks and railings for the Bank. of .-Suinter har? arrived, and have been put a'position in the Monaghan Block. The bank: will "^present a handsome appear ecce. The Monaghan Block has been painted black, with gold trimmings, and when the scaffolding is removed will be the most at tractive looking block in the city. Tbe vwork of re-modeling tbe^ front of Rjtt?nberg'e store bas advanced far enough Corone to form an ic-lea of the great im provement the new will be over the old. . Mesata Schwartz Bros., bave remodeled the interior of their store, and will use for tbeir increased business, the entire second story, wbicbis now connected by a stairway, on the inside;"W?tb"?be rear of the first fluor. The d ress-making-dep* it ment will occupy the iront part of the upper story, and a carpet and upholstering department' will be conducted in the hall formerly used by the S L.I. The room b^retofore^ccopied by the dress-making department will be used exclusively as a cloak wooaa^ Tbeir store front bas been repainted ?ad artistically finished in black and gold, -and presents a handsome appearance. "A" Slip of the Pen. Oui attention has been called to a mistake, on the fourth line of the preamble to the resolutions, offered by Mr. Geo. H. Re?d, of the Biabopville Conservative Democratic Club, ?ad published last week.. The mistake occured in the expression, ""dangerous period," which should have been "danger period.'' While the error was not ours, we take great pleasure, nevertheless, in making the correction. Another Chance for the Winthrop Scholarship. A t the recent examination for the Winthrop Scholarship there were no applicants. Such fceic it- the case Wednesday, Aug. 6th, next bas been appointed for a second examination, *t which time I be School Commissioner hopes there will be a number of young ladies to compete for these scholarships. The ex amination will be held in the Graded School building in this city. . . " ? * " Liberty Street. . The day now being laid on Liberty Street Troca the C. S..& N. station towards Main r?~-Street, is doubtless a great improvement. At present it makes a splendid roadway. Bat when the business season opens, and cot ton begins to move, it will he subjected to a much severer test than at present. And when the winter sets in, and we bave raies suc ~. <eeded by freezes, and freezes followed by sadden thaws, the capacity and effectiveness of the roadway will be subjected to the severest test of alL Laid, as it is, ou a level all the way across, no road not thoroughly MacAdamized or pared will be able to stand such a test as this one will be submitted to. The only way to make it ever comparatively successful, will be to raise it in the middle and let it slope slightly to each side. This will drain it. We donbt it even then it will be a success altogether. In our judgment it should bare gravel and pebbles strewn over it. We respectfully call the attention of oar city fathers to this matter, which is an important one. Bailroad Hatters. The Atlantic Coast Line is baring erected a new freight depot on the same side of the track as the passenger depot, and 175 feet west of it. The aew depot will be 212 feet ionr ?? ?0 <*t wide and will be amply large tos te the growing freight traffic of this - new cotton platform 300 feet square will 5 -i ?retted near the new depot, and will bar e a track on each side. The location of the depot will be a great convenience as it will not be necessary to d ri ve across the track to reach the depot. The old depot will re main, as it is needed for the storage of guano. v Work on the M. and ?. extension has been resumed, and we are informed will be pushed rapidly to completion. A mail car has been put on the Manchester and Augusta Bead, and will be run daily to aad retura from the present end of the road. Work is progressing rapidly on the C. S. AN. railroad and it is expected to have it completed from this place to Bennettsville by January '91. The next thing is to build a road from here to Camden to make connection with the 3C's. Egg Custard Makes a delicious dessert, 50 cts., with large glass dish, enough for several times. Cerealine Flakes. 20 cts. package, very nutritions, recom mended for young children, invalids and dys peptics. - Cat. be easily prepared in a variety of ways. Try it. Self-sealing glass Fruit Jars and metal covered Jelly Tumblers. Also Rubber Rings forJars. We constantly keep in our Refrigerator Fig Hams and Breakfast Strips, and finest creamery Butter and Cheese always fresh and cold. Ducsjsb k Bvltmah. Married. a the 13th, inst., at the residence of the bride's father, T. D. Brogdoo and Miss Jen nie Hail, by Rev. W. J. Siallings, all of Wareeboro, Ga. Both the bride and groom have many friends here who *rish for them a long and happy life. j eath. Mrs Marens Friede of New York, daughter ?f Mr. Joseph Ryttenberg and sister of the Messrs Rytteoberg of this city, died in New York, last night after an illness of several weeks. Mr. . M. Smith, son of the late Mendel Smith, of Camden, died last week, at the home of bis brother Mr. W. S. Smith, Smith ville, this county. He leaves a wife and three children. We learn, with regret, that Mr. John Weeks of this city, died on last Sunday evening, after about two weeks sickness. He was a good Confederate soldier. He was about 53 years old and leaves a wife and several children. Mia3 Mag McCoy, of Mt Clio Township, sister of Mr. A. D. McCoy, died on Saturday last. The many friends of Miss Florence Bernheim will be pained to learn of her death which took place at Phillipsburg, . J , on last Friday. She was the second daughter of Rev. G. D. Bernheim, formerly of Wilmington, N. C. Miss Bern heim has many friends in both North and South Carolina wbo will mourn her untimely death?Sumter Advance. Beligious. There will be services at the Presbyterian church in this city, on next Sunday morning at the usual hour by the pastor, Rev. N. W. Edmunds. This will be bis, last sermon be. fore departing on bis summer leave. The Rev. John Kersbaw, rector of the Episcopal Church in this city, has arranged to preach for the people at the factory on Wednesday evening of each week in their chapel. mmtm ? I 9mmm Sumter District Conference. The Sumter District Conference of the Methodist Church held its Session at Manning last week, opening on Wednesday night. Although the beat was excessive, there was a large ? attendance of preachers and lay dele gates. A genial shower of rain falling soon after the meeting began its business, changed the conditions to one of comfort, and every body seemed to enjoy the occasion, strolling and perambulating along tbe shaded streets, of which the town is justly proud, and which calle forth the admiration of all visitors. Presiding Elder Beasley, in tbe absence of the Bishop presided, with bis usual grace and ease. There were tbe usaal interests of the church demanding attention, consuming the hours not devottd to preaching, and some of them of considerable interest. The roost touching event of the whole week, was the special ser vices, called forth by the expected, early de parture of Mr. Ben. Lucas, recently graduated from the Citadel Academy, in Charleston to the far distant shores of China. In thai heathen land, be expects to consecrate him self and devote his life, to the conversion of those io that land of darkness. Tbe large audience was visibly moved?many to tears. He is a young roan of rare promise, and will no doubt, be followed, by many, who feel a kindly interest in him, and his progress abroad. A number of very able sermons were preached. But remarkable for its deep pathos and moving eloquence, was that of the Sabbath morning, by Dr.' Kirk Und, the Editor of the Christian Advocate. Tbe day was warm, and the floor and gallery crowded, almost to suffocation, yet be, held that im mense concourse of people, in the closest possible attention, to the close. It is said that one of the chief and moving powers of an orator, is tbe faculty of showing to an audience, that the speaker feels what be would impress on his hearers. In this res pect, Dr. Kirklaod makes the deepest impres sion. One of tbe enjoyable features of these occa sions?and by no means the least?is the opportunity of greeting old friends, once more, and receive the elbow touch of sympa thy and encouragement, in the onward march. There have been several District Conferences held in Manning, and not one more pleasant, thao'.hat just closed But the puffiuj: of the Monday morning Railroad train aroused all, to a realization of the fact, that the pleasant season was ended, and the busy cares of life again.tapping at our doors. Meeting of County Ex. Committee. The County Democratic Executive Com mittee met yesterday to make arrangements and adopt rules preliminary to the County Convention which rm*ets to:morrow. The meeting was harmonious, and the utmost courtesy between tbe members, was observed, although the political feeling is very strong. The following resolutions were adopted with the vitw of facilitating organization and pre venting any disturbance : Resolved. That the Secretary of this Com mittee shall receive tbe rolls of the several Democratic Clubs ; that he shall keep them in his custody, allowing no one to inspect tbem until be shall deliver ".hem to the per son designated by the Convention. Resolved, That the Chairman make ar rangements for admitting to the ball only delegates or those claiming to be delegates? until tbe Conventioa is called to order. Resolved, That tbe Secretary of the Demo cratic Executive Committee give cards to del egates at large of each delegation for tbe number of delegates fioro bis club admitting them to the floor of the Convention, and that no others be admitted until tbe delegates are seated, or seats, reserved for tbem. -*^^?-*-?-?- mmt Comptroller General Verner in Sumter. The Comptroller General was in this ci tj on tbe 21st, iost., and made a settlement with County Auditor Delgar. Gen. Verier ex pressed extreme satisfaction over the showing made ; he said that one more creditable had not passed under his hand in this State. This speaks well for the County generally, and our Auditor in particular. Tbe settlement was effected in the presence of tbe School Com missioner, Foreman of Grand Jury, County Commissioners and Treasurer. In regard to increased wealth, it will be seen by the statement below, that the won drous growth of this city has been based, not on "froth and foam," but material prosperity, and tbe boom has come to stav ; 1889-90. Total Real Estate, 53,281,230 Total Personal Property, 1,428,490 1888-89. Total Real Estate, $3,043,470 Total Personal Prop , 1,307,540 34,709,720 $4,351,010 Total increase over last year, $358,710 Total increase of Realty and Per sonal Property outside of Sum ter To w nsh ip, SI 89,330 Total increase in Sumter Township, Sl69,380 Above figures exclusive of railroad prop erty. Railroad property, ? 844,700 Real and Personal, 4,709,720 Grand Total, _S5,554,420 From Pawley's Island. Mr. Editor : Where can one belter be than here by tbe sea in such weather? Please say to the Sumter folk that there are breezes here for all and to spare, and if they have a good diges tion to wait upon a better appetite the latter can be supplied here also. What else are these summer days fit for except to roll in tbc sea, to loll on tbe beach or to feast upon oysters, clams and shrimps fresh from tbe salt? Besides tbe pleasure of the present, one must take into account the vigor aod muscle and nerve force that is being stored away for future use. It is this rare combination that gives a double charm to Pawleys Island. This morning, one of our party is out in search of ducks, another is doctoring a boat, a third is arranging to give the bass and drum a trial, and tbe girls are scattered all o rer the Island under the trees, reading yellow back novels that tell endless tales of courtship and wild adventure on tbe part of those who are trying to wed. The Island is not crowded just now with guests, except Mrs. LaBruees. Her house is full. The hotel bas only a few boarders: but all the rooms are eugaged, and the filling up will begin tomorrow when Col. Jno. 0. Brock and family and others are ex pected to arrive. Mr. Richardson, of the Hotel, has beeu very ill of late, and bas lost one eye; but Miss Kate Richardson has pre sided over tbe bouse to the satisfaction of all who have gone there. If I can serve any of jour readers by find ing a lodging place for tbem it will give me pleasure to do so. As to myself, I am daily growing stronger and hope soon to be as well as ever. C. C* Baoww, County Club Meetings. Stateburg, S. C, July 21, 1890. The Stateburg Democratic club met at 11 o'clock A. M., this day, pursuant to a call of the President, for the purpose of re organ ization, election of officers, delegates to tbe County Convention, and the transaction of other busiuess. After a complete revision of tbe roll, to tbe call of which eighty-nine en thusiastic straigbtout Democrats answered, the following officers were elected : Dr. W. W. Anderson, Sr., President; W. R. Flud, Vice President; Mark Reynolds, Secretary and Treasurer; Dr. W. W. Ander son, Jr., Member Ex. Committee. Tbe following resolutions were carried unanimously ; Whereas, it is vitally important that straightout Democracy should present an un fa rokeG front to the political heresy represent ed by Tillmanism, be it Resolved, That it is tbe sense of this club that a committee of 5 ve be appointed, whoso duty it shall be to place in nomination a del egation from this club to be composed exclu sively of undoubted anti-Tillmanites, and as nearly as may be equally divided between the supporters of Gen. Bratton and Col. Earle. That said delegation be instructed after any question shall have bees decided in conven tion, te bave their vote upon the same re corded as unanimous. Upon tbe nomination of tbe said commit tee, tbe following delegates and their alter nates were elected to represent tbe club at the County Convention : Delegates?Dr. W. W. Anderson, Sr., John Ravenel, S.E.Nelson, W. L. Sanders, W. M. Le Loir. Alternates?Mark Reynolds, DeSaussure Bull, Screven Moore, T. L. Jackson, W. W. Rees. A resolution was unanimously passed by the club, endorsing tbe plan by primary election as adopted by tbe conference of 400 which met in Colombia, July 10th, last, and tbe action of that bed y throughout. That a synopsis of the proceedings of this meetiog be published in the News and Courier, and the Watchman and Southron, with a re quest that the Columbia Register and Green ville News copy tbe same. W. W. Anderson, President. Mare Reynolds, Secretary. Statbburg, S. C, July 19, 1890. A large number of Democrats, numbering eighty men, met this day at< the High Hills Baptist Church, and organized themselves into a club with the name of "High Hills Democratic Club." This club is composed largely of Tillman men, with a goodly sprink ling of Bratton men, and none others. Tbe following officers were elected : Dr. Rich'd M. Moore, President; Col. John J. Dargan, Vice President ; James Caldwell, Secretary ; Rich'd Lenoir, Treasurer. Club Executive Committee?J. B. Jackson, W. M. Sanders, W. S. Thompson, C. A. Mitchell. H. L. Creigbton. Member of County Ex. Committee?H. R. Thomas. Delegate at large?Dr. Rich'd M Moore. Delegates?H. R. Thomas, W. M. Sanders; Col. John J. Da~gan, Bratton delegate; James Caldwell, Bratton alternate. Alternates?C. A. Mitchell, B. R. Sanders, J. D. Thompson, H. L. Creighton, W. S. Thompson, Capt. Isham Moore, Lawrence Benenhaley, R. M. Lenoir. After some discussion the club decided against primary for the next election. Col. Dargan advocated primary. Coi. Dargan spoke at some length in favor of Gen'l Brat ton's nomination, and declared he would support him to the last ditch. Mr. James Caldwell did likewise, and was elected tbe Bratton alternate for Col. Dargan. Tbere were less than 25 Bratton men present, but representation was granted them without much objection. The following resolutions were unanimous ly adopted : Resolved, 1. Tbat we renew our pledges to tbe Democracy of South Carolina, and will abide by the action of its constituted au thorities. Resolved, 2. That we observe with regret and anxiety tbe course adopted by certain membera of the party, in regard to the pro posed State primary, declaring it is ua pri mary or a split" in tbe party ; That such talk familiarizes the public mind with an evil so enormous as to appall all thoughtful and pa triotic men. The meetiug was a very pleasant one, and harmony prevailed. James Caldwell, Secretary. Ashton, S. C , July 22, 1890. Pleasant Grove Democratic Club met July 19ih, 1890 and revised the old roll and found sixty-four members enlisted tbereon, and endorsed the March Convention and also B. R. Tillman for Governor. H. L. Thomas, Sec. Ostben's Store, July 6, 1890. At the reorganization of tbe Earle Demo cratic Club, Privateer Township, the follow ing officers were elected : J. W. Broadway, President; W. L. Osteen, Vice-President ; W. A. Nettles, Member to Executive Committee; J. H. Cockerill, Secretary. Delegates to County Convention?W. A. Nettles, F W. Winkles, E. E. Hodge, W. L Osteen, J. E. Hodge, J. W. Broadway. Alternates?J. A. Barnes, T. E. Hodge. Hagood, S. C, July 21, 1890. Pursuant to tbe call of tbe President, the Rafting Creek Democratic club met at Rem bergs Mill, on Saturday evening, July 19th, 1890. Tbe first business tbat came up was tbe election of officers for tbe ensuing two years, which resulted as follows, viz: Pres ident, Adam Team; Vice President, T. W. James; Secretary, N. G. Ellerbe; Member of Executive Committee, A. K. Sanders. Tbe following delegates were elected to the County Convention : At Large, Adam Team ; Messrs. T. O. Sanders, Sr., and R. M. James. Tbe delegates go uninstructed, but are solid for Earle and the straightout Democracy. N. G. Ellerbe, Sec. Taylor's Democratic Club met on Thursday, July 17th, a od elected delegates to the County Convention, as follows: J. T. Truluck, at large, and A. M. Woods, W. D. Truluck, R. M. McFaddeo and B. F. Jones. As there were several anti-Tillman men in the club, il I was agreed to give tbem one delegate, (B. F. Jones.) Tbe club instructed their delegation to vote for primary. The club also passed resolutions to vote for tbe best man brought out for office without reference to their Till man or anti-Tillman sentiments. The club then adjourned to meet on Saturday, August 2nd. B. F. Jones, President. J M. Truluck:, Secretary. The Mt. Clio Straightout Democracy, at tbeir re-organization adopted the follo?.'ing : Whereas, We, the representatives of straightout Democracy of Mt. Clio township, believing tbat we are the majority of the old Democratic club of our township, and know ing tbat we are the decided majority of the active members of said club, baviug been out numbered in tbe re-organization, by tbe im portation of members from neighboring clubs of the Tillman persuasion, Resolved 1st, To organize ourselves into a separate club, believing that by such action we could accomplish more thorough and effective work for tbe cause we represent. Resolved 2nd, Tbat we pledge anew our earnest and faithful support to the cause, the principles of which are so worthily represent ed by our standard bearers, Gen. Jos. H. Earle and Gen. John Bratton. Resolved, 3rd, Tbat a copy of these reso lutions be furnished tbe Sumter papers and News and Courier for publication. S. D. M. LaCoste, Pres. Geo. McCutchen, Jr , Sec. This club favors tbe election of delegates to September Couveotion, by majority pri mary. Ionia, S. C, Jul? i?, 1890. On the 11th, of July the Manoville Demo cratic Club was orgauized with iifty-odd members. Nat Baruett was elected President, J. F. Matthews, Vice-President, H. G. Shaw, Secretary. The following delegates were elected to the county convention : L. Elmore and John Rbames, Nat Barnett, delegate at large; J. F. Mathews, J. F. Boykin and J. H. Chewniog alternates. The Manuville Club is solid for Earle. Tbe Elcelsior Cluo also met and was organized at Spring Hill last Saturday with fiftv members. Col. H. E. L. Peebles was elected President, S. B. Hatfield and J. W. Weldon, Vice-Presidents, J. T. Munnerlyn Secretary. Tbe following were elected dele gates : Col. H. E. L. Peebles at large, J. M. Ross and Dr. C. S. Britton ; alternates, T. M. Bradly and S. M. Colclough. The delegates go uninstructed with regard to primary. Tbe following resolution was offered by Dr. C. S. Britton and unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the Excelsior Club do denounce tbe Tillman movement, and ara more determined to sustain the original Democratic party that was bought with tbe golden price in '76 ; we futbermore denounce any ind?pendant movement by any party. We adhere to tbe original Democratic organi zation only. This club is also solid for Earle. Punch. Correspondence. The following correspondence has been banded to as by Capt. R. A. Brand, for pub lication, and explains itself: Wedgefield, July 14th, 1890. Capt. R. A. Brand, My Dear Sir: It is reported all around the country that you had your Company to rub up and load your guns preparatory to the Suruter meeting. I beg you will send me an affidavit as to the truth or falsity of the above report, signed by yourself and brother officers and oblige. Yours very truly, H. R. Thomas. Sumter, S. C , July 16th, 1890. Mr. H. R Thomas, Wedgefield, Dear Sir : Replying to yours of July 14th, concerning report about tbe Sumter Light Infantry, I say unhesitatingly it is an infamous falsehood and tbe parties circulating it, know it. I believe it was made up and circulated by the parties to serve their own dirty aud infamous purposes. Amoc? gentlemen my statement is accepted as truth, so I decline to make affidavit. Very Respect ful Iv, R. A. Brand, Captain S. L. . A Card. Mr. Editor : As to the statement published in tbe Watchman and Southron last week, to the effect that a caucus was held at my bouse on a certain night, is a base and contempt ible invasion of the privacy of my home, and utterly false. Tbe statement, no doubt, was batched by some poor prejudiced vassal, whose last H?gering hope i? fast ebbing, which is shown by his catching at the last drifting straw, hoping in this way to be able in some degree at least, to divert the public mind from the main issues involved in this great struggle, but these things have played out, and we fully believe this campaign is destined to sweep "ring rule" from our midst, and give us a self controlling people, and Ben Tillman for Governor. W. P. Smith. We give space for Mr. Smith to make his own statement, in bis own words as above. By reference to what was published in tbe W. and S., it will be seen that Mr. Smith's private borne was not mentioned ; but since he makes the issue on that line, will Mr. Smith deny, that the parties named were at his house at the time stated? Bis statement might be so construed by one uninformed; but in fact he does not say that.?Ed. W. & S. Murder Near Wedgefield Julia Ann Stewart, a negro woman living upon Richard Gayman's place, about a mile and a half from Wedgefield, was mysteriously murdered on Saturday night last between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock. J. M. Moseley, acting coroner, summoned a jury of inquest and investigated tbe case. The evidence as taken shows that tbe house in which tbe murdered wom^n lives contains three rooms. In the front room a grown daughter of the deceased was ironing and en tertaining Thomas Anderson, a jouog negro man, whom she will soon marry. Tbe mother had thrown herself across a bed in an adjoin ing room and had fallen asleep. About 12 o'clock the girl retired in the same room with her mother, leaving Anderson sitting up waiting for bis brother to come from Wedge held. While waiting be soon fell asleep. Shortly after the daughter was suddenly aroused by the report of a gun. She went to Anderson and woke him op, telling him somebody had shot her mother. On making an examination it was found that tbe load from a shotgun bad entered her head, which, according to Dr. Dwigbt's testimony, must have caused almost instant death. Suspicion was fixed upon Frank Dinkins, who was once on intimate terms with tbe de ceased, but has been estranged for some months. Failing in an attempt at reconcilia tion, be was known to make threats that something would happen to her during this year. He was also seen going towards her borne Saturday night with a double-barrel shotgun, and other circumstantial evidence caused the jury to render a verdict to the effect that Julia Stewart came to her death by a gun in tbe hands of Frank Dinkins. A warrant being issued be was arrested and has been committed to jail. Dinkins bears a bad character, having once served a sentence in the State Penitentiary. Julia Sewart was a woman about 40 years ! old and had worked for Richard Gay man for eight or tec years. She had the character of an industrious and peacable woman. Dinkins disclaims any knowledge of the killing. The Way They Talk About Us. A Republican State ticket will be some thing of a novelty in a canvas in South Carolina, but one will probably be in tbe field this year. Tbe Democrats in tbe Pal metto State have not been so frightened at the outlook at any time before since 1876 as they are this year. Tbe Farmers' Alliance threat ens to split the Democracy and bring about a regular scrub race for the Governorship.?St. Louis Globe Democrat. Sister Jennie Didn't Rhyme Raskin refused to commend Rossetti's poem "Sister Jennie" to Thackeray, when the latter was editor of the Corobill Magazine, because "guinea" did not properly rhyme with Jeunie. That may be so in their literary field, but when it comes to the domain of usefulness no authority, whatever its eminence, but would have found a deliciousjmgle between "success" and Dr. Westmoreland's "Calisaya Tonic." The very way in which it so firmly establishes itself in every home is eloquent of its virtues as a home medicine. To it care-worn man and tuervated woman instinctively turn. It is pre-eminently tbe boon that medical re search has conferred on a beseeching world. It furnishes instant relief for a torpid liver, dyspepsia, chronic headache and loss of ap petite, general .debility and serious blood and malarial poison. It is a "dead shot" against chills and fevers. For sale by all druggists, and woolesale by Dr. A. J. China Excursion to Arkansas and Texas. On July the 29tb, 30th and 31st round trip tickets will be on sale at all coupon stations via the Iron Mountain Route to all points in Arkansas and Texas at half tbe regular rates, and good to return for 30 days. Good to go one route and return another. For particu lars address. A. A. Gallagher, S. P. A., 103 Read House. Chattanooga, Tenu. July 2?4 Plastico, mixed with a little water makes a splendid substitute for Kalsomine or wall paper. For sale by Gaillard & Lenoir. NOMINATIONS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Recognizing tbe energetic, efficient qual ities of Capt. J. N. PHILLIPS, we would respectfully place bis name in nomination for tbe office of County Commissioner, feeling that in his hands the duties of the office would he faithfully discharged. Subject to the De mocracy of Sumter County. Voters. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Believing that faithful service in the past is the best guarantee for the future, we pre sent the name of Mr. ALTAMONT MOSES for re-election to tbe House, subject to tbe action of the Democratic Primary. Many Friknds. Mr. Editor: Mr. A. K. SANDERS having served Sumter County one term in the lower House of Representatives, and givtn 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 his 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 onr best interests as a people, we must keep in office the muri who ba3 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 txer cising this our highest right. Before voting, ask yourself if Mnjor Moise has not been true to the hest interests of Sumter cou my as every occasion arose in the office he tills. As you will have to answer affirmatively, I feel sure that you will remember that a people honor themselves most highly in honoring a faithful public servant, otherwise their best interests suffer. Farmer. WAS IL ? HACKS -FROM RI Hill to Blei Sprints, Six and One-Fourth Miles. FARE, Baggage included - - - - Si.00 D. M. LANCASTER, July 23 Proprietor. Take Swift's Specific in the Spring, When water-lillies blow. For health and happiness 'twill bring, And cause the blood to flow , In Joyous currents, pure and free Through ev'ry vein and artery. Of! on the vernal season attend A sense of hebetude, Of iantr?or; which always portend A thickening of the blood. This S. 8. S. ne'er fails To cure, The blood to make healthful and pura Onred by S. S. S. after the Potash and Sarsaparilla Mixtures Tailed. I contracted a severe case of Blood Poison in ISSand my jfbyskr?anR pat roe un der a mercurial treatment cf three months without doing me any good; in fact 1 was gradually growing worse. I then consulted another physician, who tried me with Potash and Sarsupamla, but with no better result. I then became disgusted with doctors and their remedies, and commenced taking Swift's Specific (8. S. 8.) After taking seven bottles I was entirely cured, and I have not had any syrcptoms of a return since. I have recommended 8.8. 8. to others, who have used it with the samo good results. J. C. NACE, Hobby ville, Green County, Ind. j?g?* Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. Copyrighted by & S. & Cb. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. A tt.avta, Ga. Parties who contemplate moving to ARKANSAS, TEXAS, MISSOURI. KANSAS, NEBRASKA, COLORADO, CALIFORNIA, OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE GREAT NORTH-WEST SHOULD WRITE TO A. A. Gallagher, Agent, Missouri Pacific anil Texas ai Pacific Railways, 103 Kead House, Chattanooga, Tenn., Who will send Maps, Books. Pamphlets and other important descriptive matter Free of Charge, and cheerfully answer all inquiries as to Passenger and Freight Rates, Prices of Land, &c. July 2. SHOW GASES ?JLt XjO'w j=jst Psices.? Also Wall and Prescription cases, Cedar Chests, Barber Furniture, Jewelry Trays and Stools. Cabinet Work of all kinds Complete Oujffitsjbr Stores and Banks. Catalogue free. Address ATLANTA SHOW CASE CO., Atlanta, 6a. I OFFER Wagons, Corn, Carriages, Oats, Buggies, Hay, Boad Carts, Ship Stuff, Harness, Peas, Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris, Cow Hair, JUST RECEIVED. ONE CAR LOAD FIRE BRICK Sumter, S. C, July 23, '90. CHOICE MS il We are headquarters on the above articles. Our stock of Green, Black and Mixed Teas are of better flavor and finer quality than anything shown for the money in any city. Our Teas at 50cts. will equal any thing sold at 75 cents. Our 75c Teas we will guarantee to be equal and in many instances far surpass anything sold for $1 per lb. We handle only choice Cof fees, fresh and ground fine. "Our Blend'' is without a doubt the choicest article sold in this city. Our 30cts. Roasted Cof fee will equal anything seen here for 35 cents. You have only to try our Teas and Coffees once to be convinced of the above facts. We mean what we say and will refund money when our goods do not satisfy the purchaser. Our Stock of Butter and Cheese is fresh every week., We buy direct from the finest cream eries of New York State. We have made this branch of our business a study, and we are satisfied, as others can testify, that our goods are fresh, pure and swee?. Our Hams and Breakfast Strips are of the well known and highly quoted house of L?a? stead & Co., and they instruct us to refund money when their goods do not prove A. 1. We sell only Pure Leaf Lard, and that at prices asked for the inferior article. If you will give us a call or send in your orders we will fill them to your entire satisfaction and will give them prompt de livery. You will find our sales men prompt, attentive and po lite to all callers. Ringoiali I Co. May 28. Main Street ??3 '^StfSfflS ?flFor LOST or FAILING MANHOOD: 3General and NERVOUS DEBILITY; Weakness of Body and Hind, Effects of Errore or Excesses in Old or Younar, Robnit, .Noble a i HOOD fully He-torn!. How to rslanre and Strengthen WKAK, UKDKTKLOPRD 0 1 8A PARTS OF BOD?. AbeolnteW nnW?or HOXE TKKATHEXT?Benefit* a a iaj. Ben leatltj from ?0 State*and Foreign Coontrle*. Write theau Decerlptlve Book, explanation and proof* mailed (waled) free. Uizm ERIE MEDICA!. CO.? BUFFALO, H* Y. LESS THAN COST. BARGAINS. My stock is now offered at 25 Per Cent. B?? ?l M First Cost. Come and secure Bargains be fore stock is closed out. A. A. SOLOMONS. July 2, 1890?4 W. L. Doyfflan Shoes are v?i< Uli warranted, and every pair has hie nume and price stamped on bottom. . L DOUGLAS $3 SHOE CENTLEMEN. Fine Calf and Laced Waterproof Grain* The excellence and wearing qualities of this shoe cannot l>e better shown than by the strong endorse ments of Its thousands of constant wearers. St?.00 Genuine Hand-sowed, an elegant and 3> stvlish dress Shoe which commends Itself. $A.OO Hand-Hewed Welt. A fine calf Shoe unequalled for style and durability. Sq .50 iioodycnr Welt Is the standard dresa ?3? Shoe, at a popular price. S0.50 Policeman's Slioe" le especially adapted ? for railroad men, farmers, etc. All made iu Congress, Button and Lac?. $3&$2 SHOES LADIES. have been most favorably received since introduced and the recent Improvements make them superior to any ebne? sold at tbese prices. Ask your Dealer, and if he cannot supply you send direct to factory enclosing advertised price, or ft postal for order blanks. W. L. DOUGLAS* Brockton, Mao?, KUK SA L? BY J. Eyttenberg & Sons, Agents, Jan. 1 S?MTER, S. 0 CONSUMPTION BRONCHITIS SCROFULA COUGH OR COLD Throat Affection Wasting of Flesh Or any Disease tchere the Throat and Lunas are Itiflmned, Lach of Strength or Xerv Poic-r, you can be relieved and Cured by PURE COD LiVER OIL With Hypophosphites. PALATABLE AS MILK. Ash for Scott'? Emulsion, and let no ex planation or solicitation induce you to accept a substitute. Sold by all Omggists. SCOTT & BOWW?,Chemists, N.Y. GAILLARD & LENOI SUCCESSORS T? EDWARD E. REMBER7 & CO Are the men ta eall ob WHEN YOU NEED ANYTHING W TBE LINE O HARDWARE AGENTS FOR Planet Jr. Cultivators and Horse Hoe Write for Catalogue, Are pleased to call the attention of the publie to the fact they can buy of us Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brashes, The genuine Red Star Lead, cheaper than in any other m Try Regal Ready-Mixed Paints and be convinced. PLASTICO?A substiute for Wall Paper and Kalsc Greatest Discovery of the age, BUY THE White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, As the hot season approaches everyone \raLTits an ice C Cooler. Call and examine our stock. FISHING TACKLE, HAMMOCKS, 1 FANS. Stoves of every description. Oil Stoves from ?1.00 up. 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Tbe assets and j each policy in force during the vi surplus all beloog to the insured. j bution period, but increases it by 8?=tte ratio of expenses to receipts j pound interest. ALTAMONT MOSES, Agent for Sumt Edward .IL? Cremando July 9 General Agent, Columbia, S. REAL ESTATE AGENCY. THE UNDERSIGNED has established a Real Estate and Collection Agency in ?umler and desires property holders harina property for sale or reni to list same with bitn. Tenants secured and rents collected promptly. Best references given. Office on .VUiu Street at T. B. Curtis' store. Aur. 30. W. H. COMMANDER. FOR RENT. STOREHOUSES IN M A YES VILLE ONE STORE HOUSE on corner of LaFayette and West Main Street, used as a general store. Also, a neat and well ar ranged Drug Store on West Main Street. Both are in the business portion of the town. Apply to J. E. MAYES, May 28 Mayesrille, S. C. CITY LOTS AND FARMING LANDS FOR SALE. j 7 HAVE ON HAND more than 200 ; W business, and residence lots, many of the latter improved, for sale on easy terms. Those wanting lots would do well to consult us before buying, and. those having property ! in city or country lor sale are requested to place same in our hands and we will find purchasers. W. A. BOWMAN, ? W. H. INGRAM, May 21 Rta! Estate Brokers i Agenig. | HO NEI FOR SALE. I bare on hasd a fine lot of CHOICE EXTRACTED HOST: for sale by the gallon o* less quantity. Orders filled at residence, Repot Street. Samples can be seeo at Walc:< and Southron office< ?t. G. OSTEF To cure Biliousness, Sick Headache, Col pation, Malaria, Liver Complaints, taks, the safe and certain remedy, Fse the S?f All S*i? (40 little Beans to. bottle). They are the most cortesie: Suita>>lo *or All A-gee. Price of Hther nize, 25c. per Botti m ? TM .'ialini eis. coppers ort J.F.SMITH & CO. Makers of "BILE BEANS," ST. lOUiS .