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"?niversitv of S. C, Columbia, S. C.
Farmao University, GreeuviUe, S. C.
The Simoods National 3and?Statement.
Bethel (Va.) Classical and Military
Academy.
^ Nomination?J. T. Green, Jr., for School
Commissioner.
Personal.
Miss Emma Phillips, of Charleston, is
visiting friends in the city.
jUi. D. X. LaFar, of Charleston spent
" " lays of last week iu the city.
yd Gregg and Miss Theo Gregg are j
"da and relatives in Florence.
ose. of Carnden, S. C, is in
of Miss Marian Kershaw.
ames Winn left on Monday
they ' spend some j
f. Edmunds and wife have
in Richlaod. where they
wtilipSffrT^ZL^ time.
H Miei Minnie - Bookbart, who had been
H epending some time in this city, returned to
hfc^r home in Fairfield last week.
Mr. Hal Green, who has been away for
some time, engaged in business, is back in
the city.
Miss Lou Davis has returned to her home
in Columbia, after spending several weeks
with friends in this city.
Mr. Frank Taylor, of Charleston, is in the
f, and is tbc guest of his brother-in-law,
C. S. Matthiessea.
Miss Elise Eppe, who has been visiting
friends in this city during the month p^.sr,
returned to her home in Kiucstreo on last
Tueeday.
Mies Lila Davis who has been spending
sometime in the city left us or. las: Thursday
for Pawley's Island where she will spend the
remainder of the summer.
Mr. A. Gilbert Flowers who has been away
sometime for the sake of hts health and best
girl; is back in the city, looking hearty,
- bat rather sad.
Mr. E. W. A. Buitrean has gone to New
York where he will remain several weeks
laying a stock of fail goods. Mr. W. Ed.
to charge of the business during the
f Mr. Bultman.
sie Williams met with quite a seri
ous accident yesterday morning at Carrs
planing mill. By some means a chisel struck
him on the fore par? of iris thigh, cutting a
?n^potn an inch and a half long almost
the bone. We trust be will soon recover
d be out again.
. ?muWmW^ ? ? ? IMP -
We return thanks to Col. F M. Melie:t for
a fine watermelon which be sent us last week.
Work on the Cotton Compress is coing on
rapidly, and a large platform is being erecte'd
also. Everything will be in readiness tor the
fall cotton.
The Sumter Advai.ee has moved into new
quarters, upstairs, in the new building on the
corner of Main and Republican s;reets.
bas a comfortable and handsome office, and
ire wish it increased and continued prosperity.
Death.
Died in Camden, on July 2Sth, Edward
Find, aged 15 years, son of ?.. F. and 3. K.
Burrows of Sumter County.
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Religious.
Rev. Mr.t?olpl?in, pasto- of Bethel Church,
Privateer, preached at *he Baptist Church,
here morning and evening, last Sur.d .v.
v. W. Hahoney filled the Bethel pulpit.
There will be no service m the Presbyterian
Church during the coming month, ;:s Dr.
Edmunds will be away enjoying his summer
vacation.
Water Works.
Jearn that the City Council of Sumter,
? to be held this evening. v.-: "
?, the question of Water
: ?jqs Respited.
pho was re-sentenced
bung on August 1st,
rust 29th.
Ashes Arisen,
removed to its band
tbe Monftghan Block
Fold stand, where every,
ass order.
The Bells ! The Bells ! Ho, for the
Bells.
We have been informed through a trust
worthy source, that application has been fv.'-d.
or soon will be, for charter, to r-.uiid a street
railway in this city. Tl.e improvements now
going on, only give additional eviieuce o: the
vim and energy of our citizens.
Ice Famine.
_Tbe ice famine is about over for Sumter.
Not that we have been without, ice this sum
mer, but it has been ratner dear at times.
Next Monday the ice factory wiil he in opera
tion, and then we can b- ^.u using home made
ice to cool our drinks.
Carr's Planing Mill.
Mr. J. B. Carr, the contractor, to meet the
demands of his growing business, has erected
and has in operation a large planing and
finishing lumber mill. It is located on the
C. S. and N. R. R conveniently situated for
the reception and distribution of lumber.
Mr. Carr, by bis enterprise, has already con
tributed much to the progress of Sumter ar. i
we wish him success in this, his latest L'usi
n?es venture.
The Census.
There have been masy complaints ov*r
almost the whole country, in regard to the
irregular and incorrect manner, in which the
~cbm?ut> has been taken. We do not know of
any special reasons for complaint in this city,
but as a correct return is very desirable,
ihouid any one?who has been left out?feel
80 disposed, be can report tLe facts to this
Office ; and such steps will be taken, fis m?.y
be necessary to correct the report.
tmmmp?* ? ? ^^pm
4th Regt. B<ind Concert.
The concerts heretofore given or: Friday
evenings on the Monumental Square, by the
4th Regiment Band, will from :.:?\s date v
given on Wednesday evenings.
The following is the programme for :.;-;
evening.
March?St. Elmo?Keller.
Overture?Legion o! honor?Frock.
Schottische?Crystal Wave?Comstock.
Reverie ?Way Side Chapel?Wilson.
March?Band3 Messenger?Scui
Medley?Plantation Songs? Waiston.
Cheap Round Trip to Boston.
The Atlantic Coast Line will - r und
trip tickets on account of the National En
campment G. A. R., to be held ::? b" ??
Ma35., on Aliga?.! 1 1 iBt
rates, via all rai! fr?iu New V'ork : rom
Columbia, 27 75: from Sumter, 27.30 : from
Florence, 26.25. And vi* sound line from
New York for $1 less from eitherp dm :.*;:?.?? :
Tickets will be sold to August 7th ar.d ?
to be good or. such dates as will permit pa;
sengers to arrive in Boston, Ma7?., cot later
than August 13th, as i to be good returning
August 12th to 25th, inclusive
Baso Ball.
Ramsey, S. C, July 21, 1830.
The Panola Base Ball Ci uh of ':'>.- <
Clarendon Co., and *\ e Brickbats of 1; ?.
Sumter Co., had a gam- of ball ?.,<.. S itur c
eve, i9tb inst, on the grounds of the
10 to 5 in favor of Brickbats. Battery foi
Panola, . Richburg, ?" and W urg
C., Alexander, P. and W R -/
Chewniog, P., and Matthts, C
Kolb, P. and George, C. Game .called .
end of 5th inning or accoui t of
Brickbats to go to P*r.oia on eve I ' ig
1st.
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Just received, a beautiful ?or. lot ChaJ - at
6\ and 10 cts., at Docker k Bulim id
On Ice.
First class Butter and Cheese, at Docker k
Bultmac.
Self-eealing glas? Fr-:i* Jn. n-,<] metal
covered Jelly Tumblers. Also 'tub** ? f: ?
for Jars. Dccker & Bul ." m s s .
Egg Custard
Makes a delicious dessert, 50 cts., with large
gl?88 difib, enough l'or severa! times.
V'J'.r.ZH k BcLTiia.v,
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.
?n compliance with ?::c call o? the Execu
tive Committee, the Coanty Convention as
sembled in the Court House on last Thursday
at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of electing del
egates to the August Convention. County
Chairman Gaillard presided; Secretary, T.
B. Fraser, Jr., was assisised by Messrs. W. A.
Pringle, Jr., and Peter M. Pitts.
By order of the Executive Committee, tick
ets of admission were distributed to the dele
gates to the Convention and none others were
admitted until all delegates were in and bad
taken their seats.
The meeting was called to order at 12.2o
o'clock by Cap?. P. P. Gaillard. Count}
Chairman. Cap?. Gaillard addressed the
meeting briefly, ? -i stated that the Conten
tion would procee*. immediately to crganiza
tiou. The Srst business in order wa9 the
roll call by clubs. The Chairman filed that
the Convention knew nothing of any clubs,
save the old clubs already on the rolls: and
that the enrollment of new clubs would be
taken an after the roll of the old clubs had
been called.
The roll call whs proceeded with amid great
confusion. There were several attempts to
enter protests against the sealing of some of
the clubs, but the Chairman rnled them out
of order. Two delegations, one solid Till
man, the other 4 Earle and 2 Tilioiao, were
enrolled from the Larle club, and a contest
filed.
When the rolls of tho old club? had beer,
called, R. D. Lee entered a protest, by ro
quent, against the seating of tbe delegation of
the Bishopville club, s?id club reporting ten
delegates, whereas only eight had b-.-en elected
at the regular club meeting.
There was gre.it confusion about this time,
and demands were loudly made for the en
rollment of new cluh3 to be proceeded with.
After some time partial order was restored,
j Mr. Lee, still having the Soor, moved that a
committee on credentials be appointed to in
vestigate and report cn the admission of new
clubs, and entered a contest against said
club?, cu grounds of confus or. a::d fraud in
their club roils of membership.
Col. J.J. Dargaa. obtained the Soor and
proceeded to speak in favor of admitting del
egations ?rom all new clubs no! specifically
and specially charged with fraud and con
tested. Cui. Dargan was ruled oat of order,
r.s ne was a delegate from oue of tue n&w
clubs, whose name had cot even been en
tered on the roll of the Convention. Again
! there was great confusion, after which a m -
tiou whs made by C 1 J. >>. Graham, and
' carried, to grant Coi. Dargan fifteen minares
in which to address the Contention. Col.
Dargan said that he represented no faction in
? the Convention, that he wss for Br&ttos from
; first to las: aud could no: be charged
) with selfish motives or advocating a partisan
j cause in tbe course he was about to take,
That if ever he had represented a good cause
I he did then ; that he spoke for harmony and
j conciliation ; that if ever a people needed
I spirit of conciliation they did at the : resent
i time. And a gr?ai de^.i more cn the same
I strain, winding up by proposing that the
delegation to the August Convention be
divided equally between Ti?lman and anii
Tilimaa factions. This created great confu
sion on both sides.
One cr two men, considerably the worsefor
liquor, disturbed the meeting a good deal, but
not nearly so much us men apj arently sober
' and who are presumed to have good : use.
! R. D. Lee, Esq., replie?: to C<>:. Dargan;
: opposing the suggestion, and made a forcible
' argument in favor of proceeding in :hf usua'
manner to a regular organization of the Co::
; venti on. Before taking his seat he stated
, that, by request, he weald withdraw the
general protest of all new clubs. and would
submit special protests in each esse at the
proper time.
Maj. Marion Moise spoke in s ::.p:>r? of Col.
Dargan*s suggestion, fie said that for the
sake of peace and conciliation it was better
for one faction, or both, to concede something
to the other. Th-ii under the it.fiueuce of es
j citement they might commit some ac: that all
! would regret when the excitement had passed
j away. After Mnj Moise had Saished there
was a great deal more no;se and confusion, a
dozen or more rr.'-n on ti:.Ir feet Irving to
gam recognition from tue cha:r. and scores of
. ethers yeliiiig for :io cause :ti ali, as far &s an
onlooker was abie to see.
Col. W. b. Scarborough made a forcible
? speech in opposition to Col. Dargan?s motion,
but the confusion was so great that he could
scarcely be heard.
After the uoise had subsided enough, for the
Chairman to make himself heard, he directed
the Secretary to call for the enrollment of the
new clubs.
The question coming ap while this was
being proceeded with, the Chairman ruled
that unless new clubs presented their club
, roiis their itl'.gatcs would not be admitted to
i the Convention.
i When the Mechanics and Laborers club was
reached R. D. Lee gave- notice of protest <?:.
I the ground of fraud and irregularities. H . R.
Thomas immediately jumped upon a chair
1 and cried out. "Go on with the rol! cai!, we
i are tired of ha;r-?p lilting and la wye;.'.''
j which seemed to please hi- followers trreatly.
? (He failed to say how he liked club-splitting
[randdelegation s'veliing, however;! and for
I some lime there was so much confusion thai
; tiOih'ug could te heard, and a fight seemed
imminent;
: The roil of new clubs was completed after
a time, without any speciaiieature of disorder
,
! -il ?.'.?.';= genv " :..
; Col. Biau ling it length obtained a bearing,
. and offered the following pa; :
Resolved, That both the Ti liman and-antl
! Tillman factions o? the Democratic par tv
j withdraw simul ?aneousjy from the Court
: House, and ear h organize lor iiselt as :t shall
, 0><?: ? best, a convention; and each elect five
1 delegates, to the August Convention and take
such oilier action as it please: hat each
: report to the Slat
; sets of deleirates si
! d negation froi?
c i
. rt'.b five <: '.? ?/ ?.:? - to. the AuguitiCunv.
and the delegates so eiv.-t-d-. shall b- r,
tu tyi- ConvettHOM and ' i.i? ;:.??.
Coun?v dtfr?s??vn to the August Coti
ment :u3 r
nor in any li:
him.
of : he rii'?* ?(
f:: le a
il was offered; and
County, to refrain
John ii Iveel? ma.
. - ,.- . f :' ,.
: ? . ? ? to. i
Hat?; and the Anti'Titi'mani tes to Mauhies
??.? '? hall to hold th>-'r r espe?t? v*ca?Maises-.
Aft'*r the recess the body re rs eau bled an 1
the name? of tu? following m?ri were r? ?
and they .vere elected ?- th? Sonuer Counu
t>Kr.E??ATES To Af'.fsr CO.VVKNTION.
Tillman it fi. Thomas, J.i D Shaw, 1' E
Keels, R. M. Puts, Dr. iL At.bott. Alter
nates?J. M. Cooper, duo. il. Keels, W. A.
J?uies. Jr., ?:. . Burns.
Anti-ri?lra?n?J. P. Graham, J. D. Bland
irti, W. >. Scv.rbort.u.-::. . .1 Garne?, Dr. J.
v;. Hudson. Altern?tes- Dr. J. S. Haghsoo;
Frank Mellett, J. . Rhume.
After the reading of the lists of delegates,
W. A. fumes, Jr.. stated that if the Bishop
vilie Conservative Democratic Club would
withdraw liuir contest of the club he re
presented, that they would drop two of
their delegates ?nd be satisfied will; it delega
tion of eight. H e said that this proposition
was made in a spirit of conciliation, and he
hoped that it would be accepted in the same
spirit. But if it was not accepted, and the
other club wished to fight it our, he was
read}- to fight them to the las?.
Many were desirous for the Convention to
proceed tu a permane:;! organization, but a
motion to adjourn was mad* and passed, and
the S urn ter County Convention stood adjourn
ed, sitie die, without ever having *.???? organ
ized, in f k*, it was noi a convention.
The following is a
. 5 OF CLUBS AN!' nK.'.-'?ATIOSS.
Ot.O CLUBS.
Band ma?Dr. E. J. Renibert, T. D. Hurst,
P. A. Hur~t. J. E. Du Pre.
Carters Crossing?W. K. Crosswell, Brad
ford Scarborough, D. Ashley Stuckey, J. T.
Corbett, U. Lafavette Davis, J. W. McCas
kill, T. E. McCutchen.
Barle?(Contesting d?l?gations) TUlman?
? J. W, Broadwav. J. A. Burncs, P. E. Willis,
J F. In-ram, j. D. N'eal, W. ?. McElveen
Wm. Welis. Karle?W. A. Nettles, F. W.
j Winkles. E. K. Hodge. W. L. Osteen, J. E.
i Hodge., J. W. Broadway.
Hampton?D. A. Outlaw, J. W. Wes;
b*-rry, vl. A. Drown.
Lvnchburg Township?Jo?. K. Wilson, ?-.
C. Mills.
Magnolia?J. A. Rhame, T. N. Griffin, Dr.
5. P. Darb v.
-v?. Glib? B. M. Wilson. T. H. Harris, Ed
win \\ ikon, J. 0. Bullock, H. W. Scott.
. Privateer?J. T. Dwight, J. H. Cabbage,
?. M. Jackson. Frank M?i lett, McD. Forman,
W. G. Wells, Soule M?diett. '
Rafting Creek?Adiu: Team, T. 0. San
! ders, R. M. James.
Shiioh?Daniel Keels. W. J. Keels, J. K.
McElveen, D. P. Dennis.
Stateburg?Mark Reynolds. J::o. Ravenel, !
S. E Nelson, W. M. Le noir. W. L. Sanders.
Sumter?R. A. Brand; j. D. Bland: ng, W.
H. Commander, R. D Lee, A. N. Freeland, ;
: P. P. G-.i;i:;rd, J. D. Graham, W. . In.rram, ;
B. D. Mitchell, 0. II?. Jones, M. Gl Kava- !
aaue&? W. A. Bring;-, Jr.. M. Moise. A.
; Moses, H. F. Wilson; J. H. Chandler, T. B. ;
. Curtis, Marion Sanders, J. S. Hughson, .
i Schwerin, A. : Stuckey, A.C. Phelps, R
i W. Bradham, Juo. T. Green, Jno. R?-;d,
. Fraser, jr., C. S. M atti:: essen.
Wedge-field?Peter Mellett, J. M. Moseley, :
' W. J. McLeod, H. R. Strange:
' Bishopville?W. A. James, D. C. Cren
; s?aw, J. D. Shaw, G P. Scarborough, P.
j D-iTis, W. P. Jame?, G M. Barrett, R. C. ?
; McCutchen, J M. Spears, John C. Shaw.
I Concord?R. C. Blaudiug, J. Ii Terry, J. :
i J. Brun?on.
Gaillards X Ronds?J. W. Wactor, J. P.
7?*iison, B. C. Wactor, Jr.
j -*?.yr:c!:i:urg Precinct?D. E. Keels, E. J.
j Goodman.
Manchester?R. I. Manning, T. iL Osteen,
. R. Owen
M?ivesviile?Dr. J. W. Hudson, S M . G r a
'. ham,' J. E. Ma^es. W. D. Rhodes, Dr. F. J.
! Mayes.
I Pleasant Grove?J. L Keel?, J. F. Horton.
: H. S. Thomas. J. . Goodman.
Providence?J. . Ra?fteld, F: J. Rhcm, W. i
? J Jennings.
Spring Hill?E. P. S';-il. J. M. Miller. H.
! J. Brarin.r.l, W. A. Cape!!.
Swimming Pens?N. S McL?od. T. J.
I Baker, W. S Dinkins: J S. B. Brown,
Tav?or's-J. ?. Tr?luck. . F. ..ones. .
j M. 3I.-F.vldm. A. M. Wood;. W. D. Trulurk.
- Zoar?Jas. U. V.'.rl: ?. ,J. J. Britto::. Sr , J.
! D. Lawrvr.ce, J. !. Brogdon.
>kw eni-iis.
! Mecha-i-s :. ! La.fc .? -rs?j::o. II. K- -ir.
New;,;,: Barwick. W. M. Wr.:.:?.??.?, T. G. Pnir
t soli. G. E. Richardsou, H L. B. W .?!.-?.
: -Smith's Milii?R. L. Heriot. B. P. We:do::,
. T. B. ?.' ;iiglm:.in.
i-.^i"! ?-': atvO S: xu?igs???!. :?.. riici?eou, ^? . .?..
j McCaskil?: T. I'., l'-f.:?- ck.
Providence No. 2?W. D. Scarborough, R.
i J. Brown eld, R. Ai. Jenkins.
Provi?ence Mill?R. M. Aman, B. M.
: Brown.
A?kius?Peter Thomas. Jas. W. Lowry.
Ther cpyiy.-?B. B. Seymour, I. . Brun
; sou.
Mayesviile No. 2?l?. W. Bradley, E. M.
Cooper.
Farmers Democratic?R. Ni. Pitts, J. M.
Bertins. E. T. Windham, il. C. Gattino Peter
M. Pitts.
Bossard?A. C. McKinnon, Dr. H. T. Ab
bott. L. D. Winkles.
High Hills?E B.Sanders, H. R. Thomas.
W. Li. Sanders, J J Dargan.
Magnolia No. 2?J. i). Clark. B. J. Ander
son. J. B. Talion.
T?l?man Reform Club of Mazno!ia?W. <>.
Huggins. Frank D. McCoy, E :.. fru'iacfc;:
Bishoovi?le^Gonserlvative? . H C?rhcs, G
H. Beidi W. W. Keiley, B. E. Muldrow," T.
F. Baskins.
M t. Clin Club No. I?RoVt. M. Cooper, A.
A. Brearley, J. J. Muldrow, t>. H. Cooper.
Gaiiiard X Roads Ko. 2?Johu Kicgman,
W. H. Seal?-, TboS. Betienhnley.
Lvnchburg Siraightout Democratic Club?
E. D. Smith, A. W. Bichoou-g. L. A.
Wheeler.
Weils X Ronds?I. D. Newman, W. J.
Dennis, W E Lemmon.
Salem?E. W. Dabbs, J. R. Muldrow, N.
J. Boykin.
Eicelsior?H. E. L. Peebles, J. M. Ross, J.
W. Jones. G. M. Jones.
Manville?X. Barnett, H. G. Shaw. Bevan
de.- Elmore.
The deplorable lack of order, wlhea at
tempting to o~zn:::2". is easily accounted for
There were several clubs in the count \ ?
z c?dSt if not entirely Tilimanues?who had
divided and sub-divided for t??c purpose of
increusirig their r: j?rcsenia'.ion. v.hile in no
instance, as far us we knov.*-, was a straighout
anti-T??Tuan club sub-divided. Mad the
Sumter club vv i ^ i j ?s >y.A memi ers du?j^ ii;.:
wise, instead of going irrto the convention
with twenty-seven dtfh'gates, it would have
had Ji'-'j- :? ?: ? livrrj. To il lustrate the point;
we v.;i; mention the Spr:ug Hiii Club frer?
which the Hxce'iior club (aatirTiBma;:) was
taket:. The ren:aiader s^.lit ?gain, although
of t?is.??ia?.political failli; and organized in
addition (; others, SmitiPs Miii and
Ratt/esnake Sy>i :ng clu;>s?three in aiL
/ clues:, ::. the s.ime room, and at
ime. Probuoly, -is many :\: teu
ILx'.c in, or within a mii? <>r two of Magnolia;
':- ? o; :. ? ? :?; : :.-.?wn Iron: a dislauce; and
Republican Campaign Electing-.
The three. candidates for ?-?.ie ;?? :: hi-.'i.-r
for (Jouirr. ss. oo tov Republican ticket, :n
the S :vtr?th Districi, ?v. M. lira) toa, ? whit
carpet-bageer) of Rich?and, Tom E .Miller,
(canary colored) of Beaufort, ?ed George W".
Murray, (thoroughbred African) ut' Suraier,
met lu-rc 01 last Saturday, and presented
their claims to the suffrage >>i" ?!,.; Republican
party, to ft crowd o? about f.i'O Degrees.
. E. Waikcr, col >red, Ropubhcuu county
chairman, presided. The meeting was beid
oo the Court House Square, and the speakers
used the staud erected fur use on the Demo
cratic campaign day.
Miller. Braylon, and Murray, addressed
the meeting in turn, each consuming s ^re*t
part of his speech in personal abuse of the
other two candidates. They ?ere very free
in insinnating,"and ca??nrg each Other liars,
thieves and cowards. Of course, as is the
custom in these days, the Demacriwjic party
came lu for a eo?dlv ?har? ?.<! abuse.
There were v. ral fights and the sr-eaktrs
obtained a hearing only wd?ii ,.:?:at ?i ' "cilty ;
t?a- crowd rrt-remptiu? the hovvlhug down
racket. Having adjourned to the Court
House on account o? rain, a worse row than
ever arose, and 'he assistance of the police
was asked and obtained to ci?-ar the Court
House, before tin- disturbance was quelled.
Brayton and Murray each claim Sumter
County, and Miller claims the others, but. as
vet, no one can gue?s who stands the best
showing.
The candidates were assisted by other
speakers from abroad, viz : A. B. Prioieau.
pure African, of Bcrkely, who championed
Brayton and denouncer! Miller ;-Freeman,
(claybank) of Charleston, fairly gnashed bis
teeth upon Brayton, giving hirn both facts
and epithets, and advocated either Murray or
Miller in preference-Shrewisbury was
introduced, but the crowd broke so fast that
he excused himself, from m?kfhg a speech
before developing who was his preference.
Tree E I osi on.
Mwxsy::.:,", S. C. July .4, 1800.
.V.- E< : : : examined recently a tree
which-had exploded a few days previously.
Did you evc-t hear of a tree exploding bet?re
now; <?: its own free will and accord ? This
is tin oak. about 8 inches :.: diameter, which
stands in the yard of Mrs. J. il. Anderson,
in this community. It seems to be hollow,
and the explosion sulit the trunk centrally
f<>r a space of suppose about 13 feet. The
decayed wood was blown through this open
ing on each side f?r a distance of about 30
feet. Trie two sides seem to have gone to
gether immediately after the split, being now
only traceable by the particles of decayed
wood from within, which were caught in this
opening as it closed up. The tree, from out
ward appearances, (?!: : souud and solid.
Mrs. Anderson teils me thai it exploded at
night with a tremendous report; An accu
mulation of gass within lite hollow trunk
without any means of escape, is the only
cause which I can imagine for the explosion,
hut 1 will not attempt to explain the phe
nomenon. Yours truly,
W. S. W;ikk:.:u:.
[We have never before heard of such an
Occurrence, therefore are unable to give any
solution of the mystery. If any d?'our reader;
are able to do so we will be pleased to hear
from them ?il i. W. and S 1
?ojd?djTom ?ie 'BisnopviUc E'-y'c.
Bossurd Democratic Club.
At a meeting of the club, held July 19th.
the following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted :
' Whereas, we, the members of the Bos
sard Democratic club have read withxctUempt
j r.nd disgust, the abusive language of the j
. Sumter Watchman 'imi Southron and Sumter |
Adcanec, applied to gentlemen who see tit and ;
proper to support the- people's candidate. ?
Capt. i?. II. TiiimaD, for Governor, therefore 1
Resolved, That we will ;o a man, refuse to !
patronize any such papers, and will give our
: patronage, and. as far as we cat:, irive our
influence to such t-a;,er= oi.iv as es; o :se our
|p .miSS?t? \
?xy&n \ >? Tiiomats.
Editor of the World : I r.-ad, for'he iir-r
tira; . Monday ?aste a pieve pubHsh?dTfnCyoar
papere* June l?, over the signature of II. R.
Thomas, relative to the guano matter hete
last Spring, in which he recites that I told
him, after returning from Columbia, thai one
of Col. Butler's clerks 'eld me i need have do
fears, as Col. Butler and Dr. Frost were.old
friends, ai d thai the matter weald be hushed
up. 1 ean not imagine how Mr. Thomas
could have written such, as I positively did
not teil him any .-uch thing. In fact, I hud
no conversation with any of Col. Butler's
clerks on that dav. j. B. Ryan.
WedgenVid, S.'c., July 2.1.
Sister Jennie Didn't Rhyme
Buskin refused to commend Rossettrs ?>eem ;
''Sister Jennie' ?ol*h?<ckeray-i when rhe lauVr j
was editor of the -.Corn hill Magatine, because
uuir-.a" did noi properly rbvtue_wi?hJennie, j
That nirtv rie so in;!:* ir literary ?i-id. but]
when it comes to the domain of usefulness no
authority, whatever its eminence, but would i
h a ve found ?. deiicious.j?agle |?ei ween "suecets" ?
and Dr. Westmoreland's "Calisaya To?ic."
The very way in which it so iirmly establishes
itself in every home is eloquent of its virtues
asa borne medicine. To it care-worn man
and enervated woman instinctively turn. It i
is pre-eminently the boon thai medical re- ?
search has conferred on a beseeching world
It furnishes instant relief for a torpid liver,
dyspepsia, chronic headache and loes of ap
petite, general debility and serious blood and
malarial poison. It is a -'de.ad shot'" against ?
chills and fevers. For saie by ali druggists, (
and wo-desale by Dr. A. J China
Machinery.
Boilers, Engines, .Saw Mills, inspirators. ;
Cotton Gius and Dresses. Leather ami ilub i
ber .-In-r?\ oils. Dine. Iron Finings, Brass
Valves. Mow-rs and" Horse liak.esv and ail ]
Mill, Gin. and general suT'tdies for Machim-rv.
C, S. Matt??!Ks.<kn, " j
Main St.. Sumter. S. C. j
NOMINATIONS.
!'(?!>. SCHOOL CO>I'Mi'-SS!GSSit.
Appre? mtirig the honest; earnest e?Torts put
forth by our r-llleient School Commissioner,
Ji>i;N ?". t'iu?-11-. toward 'he improvement
of our public school system and the conse
quent advancement of all ei?.!s- s. realising the
?tUlK>riaiiee of continuing the \.i.rk f.-, bib,
ru-.Vt.-d. '?? lievir.jr !,*? his .-ihdeut record is
rL'eiiera:.!y approved, aiid knowing of no b?t
btriUT tjti.il.il?? ;-j continue diese reforms than
:. <; ',?:, iiim.eii; he is hereby presented tor
FOR ( <:\ STY COM-2H IS.SJON ER.
Ive?oi'iiiy.ing the e^ie.rgetic, i-f?icient ??ua!
t?f-? of ?'.\;t. J. . 1 1 LLit'cj. w.:v,,.?, d
esp.i'v'lhlly ?''a-'' i.?> mime in i?ot?nmvi??n f?ir
he other (?i' Conn ?v Comtuissioit-r-. Lreri?2
?lia? in l'is i-^u?? the dan.-? ; : the ..f?te? w. ,:d
: t.<ris
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In S.WIFTrS SPECIFIC (S. S. S.)
Indorsed by Leading Physicians,
UriTo.nsod Swift's Sitkcific {.S. s.S.? !n tr?Ni.lm?>nl of ]'.: .? .'. Taint with remark
able .succecss. J. WILEY C?CILLiAN, M. L>., Easiey, M. <
I oheerfullv reoommend Swrrr's Specific(S. S. S.-: ns tonic ami gener:d health
restorer; also In casou of Diood Poisun it always gives satisfaction.
It's. CORDO", M. Ik, M: Carmel". II!;
I have tried Swift's Si>ec:fic\S. S. S.) in a very bad case-of blood d?seas?:, and
take great pleasure in saying it was a perfect success, producing a complete cure. I
have uibo tried it in many other cases with good results.
J. It. E , M. D., Millsap, Tesa*. 1
Treatise on Contagious Llood Poi.aon mailed ire-'.
(^yriglucd by S. S. ?: Cu. Til E SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga/
Parties who contemplate moving to
ARKANSAS, TEXAS, M?SS3?R!, KANSAS- NEBRASKA,
OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE
SHOULD WRITE TO
A. A. Gallagher, Agent,
Missouri racine and Texas and im Railways,
103 Read House, Chattanooga. Term.,
Who will send Maps, Books, Pamphlets and other important descriptive matter
Free of Charge, and cheerfully answer all inquiries as to Passenger and Freight
saga?
Alse Wall and Prescription cuso?. Cedar ?
Chests, Barber Furniture, Jev/elry Trays |
and Spools Cabinet Work of al! kinds. Complete Outfits for Stores ai?d |
Banks. Catalogue free. Address ??LAK7? SHOW CASt CO., Atlanta, Ga. j
1" ?:.i^"B^-i^:?Q
W?srans;,
Carriages,
Bugsies,
Road Caris,
Harness,
Lime,
Plaster Paris
Corn,
Oats,
Hay,
Ship Stuff
-L?
Cement,
Low fjL?ir.
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Sumter. S. C. July 23, ?9 .
CHOICE
fias ?m mm
We are headquarters on the
above anieles. Our stock
Green, Black and Mixed Teas
are of better flavor and liner
quality than anything shown
for the money any city. Our
Teas at pOcts. will equal any
thing sold at 75 cents. Our
75c. Teas we will guarantee to
be equal and in many instances
rar surpass anything sold for
Si per lb.
We handle onlv choice Cot
fees, fresh and ground line.
' Our Blend" is without a doubt
the choicest article sold in this
city. Our SOcts. Roasted Cof
fee will equal anything seen
here tor ?5 cents.
You have only to try our
Te?s and Co ?leos once to be
CO!: . . : ? '?' I v-'i Lil? & \ ..I- .-.
\\ ? moan what we sav and will
refund money when our goods
do not satisfy tiro purchaser.
Our Stock t^f
is fresh every week. \\ e bu ?
ci?L'Cct from the finest cream
eries <?!' New York State. We
have maue luis nranen oi our I
husi ess a stuuy, -.-. ,?.] we are !
??ams = a riarsi 'anos \
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Pure Leaf Lard,
It
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.. ? t*?llfj . ? ? t?|?? ?<] f ?.? ? tiri. i ni.nlr i. .. ?the.
l>..rrl;.(l<t> . . . .. . mi I ? f (Nif. m-l '.-?' ?m!nl 'rf.
*<Wrtn CRIE. ftl?D!OA? CO., ?'JrFAu.i;, . Y.
j
f?nn^TOM ^ ? ' ? ??ncla? Shoes are
vaJ AArjii v.nrrunrt-i!, and every pair
hnn hi.s name nn<2 price stamped on bottoni.
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$3 SHOE GENTLEMEN.
Fine C'nlf and Laced Waterproof (?ralo. I
The ^xceljr-nce and wearing qualities of th?-s phoe !
cannot be better 8how*a thaaby the strong endorse* |
mente of its thousands o* constant wearers.
Sjp?.QO ???*nn?ne ilnnd-wvred. .an ?lisant and
i> stvlisb dress >:.??? uhlch commends itself. I
S>1.0C? iiciid-fcev.-i?u Weir. flue calf Shoo
*#> un. inait? : for - ?. !e ??:. ! durability.
SO.53 G?odvear Well Is the standard dress
- >...,. '? ti alar ; : ???
?^J.SO ' li.-e:-:;; :-;??-. ?S < [Jitda?ly adapted
<?^ ;' i? :.? !. ?.? ! tuen, farmers. ?????.
^;&.. 35 ^2*1 I^S.^ LADIES,
hart been most favoraWv" received 'sine*' introduced
and tlse recent Improvements make them >;;;? .? ;?' j
to any shoe?: sold at the.-w-prices.
Ask ...'iir [? 1?* . .'.ri l if ; ? cnhnot supply yon send ?
<\.i. ,:'t.. faetorv e.ncloj?ng .? v. r:; ed price, er a
po: ml i"Or:??rUer blank.-?.
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Jan. ! SUMTKU. S. G ?
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SUCCESSORS TO E0W?BD E. BEMBER? & GO.,
Are the men to cab on
WHB* ,.,;? NEEI) ANT?HL\G IN TIIK LINK OF
AGENTS FOR
] -ri o t Tr Cin ~? ', Tre* "?tvpc: or\r\ TTrvpco ?-Tnoc
Write for Catalogue.
Lre pleased to call the attention of the public to the fact that
they can buy of us
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes,
.The genuine lied Star Lead, cheaper than in any other market
Try Ilegal Ready-Mixed Paints and be convinced.
PLASTICO?A substiuto for Wail Paper and Kaisomme,
Greatest Discovery of the age.
BUY THE
White Mountain Ico Cream Freezer.
Vs the hot season approaches everyone wants an
Cooler. Call and examine our stock.
c ream
'7QTTT7\T/Y1 rn r^TTT Y71 rj* ?% ?r vr r~\ r-: ;' CJ
FLY
*. -% -r -s,
Stoves of every description
Oil Stoves from 81.00 up.
IiBware, rotware, ss oodenware.
We call spe<*i;;l attention of ine Carpenters to
Hubs, Rims, Spokes, Bar Iron. Iron Pipe.
Fuse Caps and Powder for Blasting purpose!
( rJ^N 3 i'OR
Studebaker Wagons and Road Cares, Bug
gies, Carriages and Phaetons.
REPOSITORY ON MAIN ST.
\pril 23.
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INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK.
MB Y, Pres.
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
SURPLUS
$136.401,328.02
126,744.079.58
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1843. 1890.
When solicited to insure in otber Companies remember that The 3Iatual
Life Insurance Companj, of New York, is entitled to your first consideration,
since it holds the foremost place among the Life insurance institutions of the
world, and offers superior advantages in ail the features of business, together
with unequaled financial security.
1.?It is the oldest r.ctire Life Insur- ' shovrs econoniic management,
ance Company in the country. ' 9.?Its new policy is the most liberal
1 ?It ie the largest Life Insuracco ever offered by any insurance company.
Company in the world. 10.?It places no restrictions upon
o ?It i.; Uie s?rongesi 6naneial in- travel, occupation <r r.-^idcuce after be
stitution in the world, its rissi ts inp two ears in force,
amounting to mori, than & ^ ? <'00. II.? Bein'sr.practically Ron-forfeitabl?
\ ?it is tbc safest,compatry in wiiicS and incontestable, i: pruude= a legacy
to insure. and not a ::iw>u:r.
\) ?ft is the cheapest company in 1- ?It is the simplest and most com
which to insure, li^ lar^-t; dividend preheusivc form ot i:'.s?rance contract
returns reduce the final cost of insur- ever issc^tl. If r?ic : li.-v holder pays
ance to a minimum. his pr rr.iuTns while Le lives, the com
j ?Ir is the best company in which pany will ; ay the fu?i value of his policy
to insure, as it combines :: ! the ad- ?viten he dies.
vantages of age, large and select mem- 1?''. ? AM claim? are paid immediately
bershio. financial strengt h. absolut;; uponacceptance ?i proofs of death,
sccuritv. and the cheapest insurance 14 - The distribution policy of this
that is honestly possible under any con- company presents ; most a?raerivc in
fract which has a definite value to the vestment feature. It r. -r only accumu
bcno?ctary. lates the surplus uri.-!;?.?.' from the premi
7. ? h has no sioekholders to claim tims Ox'or the cos: of ? ?? insurance on
any part nf the profits. i no assets and each policy in force during ine d:?:ri
? urpiu* ail belong.r? ?ic insured. buti?n period. \ at jncreascs a ly com
S - Its ratio of expenses to re?:ipts pound interest.
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