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viraDKBSDAY, AUGUST 13. at the Post Office at Sumter, G^las Stvond Class Matter. KBW ADVERTISEMENTS. i S. D. M. L&CttJte?A Card. s^'K^rar Skinner?Machine Sbop. : K cott Garsoo, Sheriff?Safes. T. Y. Walsh-For Probate Judge. Wants?Bookkeepsr wants Situation. H; Har?y?Just Rec??ed and to Arrive. Wofford College?Fall Season - Begins Oct. 1st, 189?. Somter S?ectric Light Co.?-Meeting of Sttekhoiders - Personal. Father John Moaaghan is in the ci ty. Mr. Wm. if. Giabam is at P^wley's Island. . Mr. RdbL W. Durant has gone to Ander ten. Mr. Reatbert Hill, has gone to Waynesville, N. C. ' rJBr^j?&i Rkhardson, Jr., has gone toSalu dn N C i&tts Lillie De?g&r is visiting relatives at Hr. Frank Spann has gone to Blowing Mr., R. P. Mooagban went to Asheville N. L, in-day. Leo Kennedy came up from Charleston and Mrs. ^as. L? Haynsworth are al K. C. Barr^VKejsbaw is visiting relatives in Charleston. ' r Mrs. W. Alston Pringle is visiting friends in Charleston. ; Mr. I* W Joye went to Tryon (Sty, to-day :>*? see bis family. Hiss Mamie' DnBose is visiting her state Mrs-A S.'Brown. Dr. A.- C D?ek returned home lastweek from Abbeville, N. C. Mrs: C S. Mattbessen l^asxet- j from her vfcit toSammerville. Miss Mamie FUrvin, of Manumg, is on visit to relatives in Sum er. Mr. and Mrs. T. B, . Fraser bave return? ' Crom a visit to RichUnd. Mrs. Brocktnton (Miss Lon Paxton,) is vis itiog relatives in ine city. Mr. W. J. O'Connor of Charleston, is vis?tinj his sister, Mts^ J. H. EnerharL Hisses Addie Anld and Xattie Carson ^yilfL jy.! 'I' to Riehl and on a visit. Mr. G. A. Lemmon and Dr. T. W. Book hart went to Paw ley's Island iast week. - Mra..C- R.'Gregc and .Miss Nina will leave to-morrow tor a little pleasure trip. Mr. f?. A. M??l wain has returned from a two' weeks trip to Cleveland Springs. -Mis. Be. Lebbj of Charleston is on a visit to -ber l?ngnter, Mrs. B*rtow Walsh of this vttj. M?ss Kate DeLorme left last Saturday for Salllvans Island, where she will spend a few 'ireeka. . Mieses Jante J?od Sae Kramer are visiting tb? Hisses Ida and Benlah Tindal in the Mrs. ? A- Stubb8 of Bennetts vil?e has: heen visiting her sister Mrs. R. Phillips of Prov idence. OapL J D. McHwain, who bas been sick time, is able to be out, but looking ; Mr. Ellis . Green. Jr., has taken a situa tion as baggitge master with the Atlantic Coast Line Mrs. Williams (nee Miss Hamroett) of Rich - 3aod, who has been tisfticg relatives here has returned homo. Miss Hannah DeLorme, who has been on a ^visitto relatives and friends in the Mechan ~ irsvifle neighborhood bas returned home. , Messrs J. D. Chandler and W. F. Shaw bave gone to New. York to purchase goods - for their new business shortly tobe opened. - -Dr. R. Y. McLeod of Bishopvi??e went to ' Chick Springs this moraiog, we regret to learn that the Doctor has been sick lately. Mr. W.*K. Wells of ML Clio, an old citizen, w'ijuite ill. He was a member of the old Claremont Troops (Co I) in the late war, and . was a good soldier. Mrs Julia Scott, of Ri?hland, is visiting relatives and friends in Sumter and vicinity. She is accompanied by her niece, a daughter Of Rev- C. A. Stiles. ... ^ .Mr-Geo.;P^ McKagen availed himself of the excursion rates to Boston last week: to make a' bosiness visit to the 1 'Hub." The boose for which he travels is in that city. Mr. 0. F. A. Huh man left for Bo?too. on last Friday riebt. Ile will look after the porebase-of Fall- Ste*;k and also visit his daughter, at Lynn, Mess, before returning. -. Coodoctor Harllee, hns taken a situation with tie Express Company, and as Florence will be bis headquarters in future he has removed bis family from Sumter to that place. Mr. John W. Dargan left this morning for Denver, Col., where he goes to attend the annual meeting of the International Ticket Agents' Association.?Florence Times Aug 7. Mr. H. M. Sandifer, who has been in Sum ter for about two years with Dr. J F. W. DeLome took his departure last week for Rock fiill where be has made arrangements to go into the drag business on his own account. Mr. W. F. B. Haynsworth and daughters bave rein rue 3 from their trip north. Most of their lime was.spent in New York City, but they visited Niagara, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Washington and other places. Messrs. A. White Sr. and Jr., and Miss Ad lade White, accompanied by Miss Magda lene Haynswortb Miss Clelia Brown and Miss Dora Richardson have gone to the mountains. The Snmmerton Star says: Miss Mamie Dinkit a of Samper, is on a visit to ber aunt Mrs. Raein; Mr. Darcy Thomas ami Miss Nettie Thomas, of WedgeSeld, are visiting friends, and Miss. Irene Sou ford of Buhopviile, is visiting ber sister, Mrs. L. M. Ragin. Mis. Locile Mattison, widow of the devoted Rev. John S. Mattison, after sufficiently re covering from a severe attack of yellow fever, left Brazil and after a safe passage over the vide waters with ber bright three year old dasgbter, arrived at the home of her father, Mr. Eenry A. Spans, near Leesviile. S. C, Jnlj 15, 1890? Christian Neighbor. : J1.; The Darlington News says: The Annual ^aT^Fiorn! Fair Bop held ou Friday night, was S? on?~ef the most saccessfuI entertainments of . the kind erer given in Darlington. The in designated it as a "hop," but a ball of the most nUra-fash A Urge number of visitors the dressing of the ladies handsome. The following tlemen from Sumter were named visitors in attendance: Mrs. English Deschamps, Ktas Deschamps, Miss Belle Sanders Messrs A. T. Cooper, E. C. Green, Sr., H. W. Cooper, Hazel Sande??, English Deschamps, John Deschamps and Harvia Deschamps. m ' X Mr. gben. Kendrick Wilder is with R. P. Mona p % Mr. Center China will be found with Brown I & Brown on the 15th. I Mr. W. fi. Burgess, formerly with A. A. *?-~S<5k>nions, bas a situation with Brown & CbtuMiier. Mr. Geo M. Murray has changed base and wi? be found hereafter at Ducker & Bult wnr?. Mr. Walter G. Stnbbs, for some time past witb Mr* Barnett bas taken a place with Levi Brothers. Mr. Charlie McFaddin lately witb Mr. A. A. Solomons has taken a situation at Levi Brothers. Mr. B. E. De Lonne bas begun preparations for baildiog on Harvin street?in rear of Dr. China's new residence. Col. Walsh, as will be seen by his card, an noonces himself a candidate for re-election to the office of Probate Jodge. He has endeav ored tool! this office faithfully and to tbe satisfaction of the public, and hopes to have an endorsement of his efforts in tbe form of a - -election. The Sumter Ice Factory is now in full operation, and turns out about six tons of . ice every 24 boors. Orders from abroad are being filled promptly, and oar citizens are being: served by a delivsry wagon twice a day at ba?f tbe price prevailing up tbe starting of the factory. This it* a great convenience. ^???? Dtoc^ of lce v*tn a iarSe fish in tbe Centre attracted considerable attention on , Monday afternoon asd yesterday ic tbe show - .window of Messrs. Brown & Chandler. It _Jrajg from the Sunter Ice Manufacturing ' ^^H>ja&yy nod was .t most satisfactory exbi bit of the solidity at well as the purity and transparency of tbe ice made by our factory. Death. - Mrs. A. D. McCoy of Mt. Clio died on Aagnst 1st and was buried at Bethel Church on Sunday, Rev. W. S. Wait officiating at the funeral. Mr. Robt. Bradley Wilson of Mt. Clio, died on Friday 8th, aged about 72. He was for many years a consistent member, and a ruling elder in tbeMt. Zioo Presbyterian Church. His fanerai and burial took place at Mt Ziou Saturday. Mr. Wilson was regarded as one of the best men in the commanity. A little girl about 18 months old of Mr. T. D. Holliday at Tindalls, died on the 7th inst. tMusie by the Band." The following is the programme of the 4th Regiment Band for the concert this afternoon on the square : March?"Irma"?Scull. Song?"Within a mile of Edinboro Town" ?Frankenfield. Schottische?"Crystal Wave"?Comstock. Serenade?"I'm Lonely"?Frankenfield. March? ? -Ti voH" ?Sou t h wel 1. Fantasia?"Gospel Hymns"?Rollinsoo. lee. W. J. Andrews gives notice to bis many customers that he will continue the Ice busi ness, and will sell as cheaply as they can bay from anywhere else, and he solicits a con tinuance of their patronage. Aug. 13?4 ^ lee Cream Festival. Ab ice cream festival will be given at j Ti?da?'? new store, Tindall Station, C. S. and N. R. R. on August .21st at 5 o'clock p. m. The proceeds of the entertainment will be devoted to the payment for ao organ for the Providence Chnrch in that neighborhood. A liberal patronage is solicited. ???^ Alliance Office. At a meeting of the County Board of Ex change Directors it was decided to rent an office in the ci?y of Sumter and have the Co. Exchange Business Agent keep the office open Thursday of each week, and saleday of each month, commencing with saleday in September, for the purpose of taking orders. Skinner's Machine Sbop. Attention is directed to H e advertisement of Mr. Edgar Skinner who has opened a shop near the C S. & N. R R depot for the repair of all kinds of machinery, including cotton gins, aod also the patching of steam boilers. Mr. Skinner is a thorough workman, and the establishment of his shop here will be a great convenience to the owners of machinery. Convicts for the C. S. & H. R. R Messrs. Pringle & Co., contractors on the C S- & N R. R., have made arrangements for 100 convicts to work on the extension of the C. S. & N. R. R., and a storkade is being built near Swimming Peas in which to keep them. Change in C. S. & H", xt. R. Schedule. On next Sunday a new schedule on the S. & N R R wiil go into effect, by which trains for Charleston will leave Surater at 7 15 A. M. instead of 6.55, aod a: 3 P- M. iastead of 4 o'clock. Through cars are run to Charleston, and . return tickets, good until' Monday, are sold ^on Saaday forS2-75. Two Horses Jfcieetrocuted. At Hagocd on last Wednesday afternoon while a negro man was ploughing with a mule and a horse on the plantation of Mr. T. 0- Sanders, a severe storm came up. Before the driver conld get to shelter a lightning bolt struck bom the animals dead, in the twinkling of an eye., as they were walking along. Winthrop Scholarships. At the recent competitive examination for scholarships for Snmter County, in the Win throp-, Training School. Columbia, Miss Eio } ise Wilson won the first place, entitling her j to board aod tuition, and Miss Ella Freer j wow tl>e second place, to which is given only } tuition. There were five applicants. Miss ? Wilson is a daughter of our townsman, xMr. I Moultrie Wilson, and is .-.lso a graduate of : the Sumter Institute. Fatal Accident, j On last Saturday night, about 10 o'clock, j a colored trsn named Tom Chance, in the employ of the Atlantic Coist Line, while encaged in coup?n?; cars at the drpot here, fell and was run over. His thigh was mashed and he was otherwise bndly bruised. The limb was amputated, but he did not rally, and died on Sunday afternoon. He was a young man not much over 20 years, and said that be was to have been married the present week. He was from Raleigh, N C , and the body was tiken thence. He was a train hand on the through freight. ?. ? ?QB^?? - Rain, Hail and Wind Storm. On last Sunday afternoon this and por tions of the county were visited by quite a storm of wind and rain, accompanied in the upper part of the county with considerable hail. In the city a number of trees were blown down, bat no serious injury done otherwise that we have heard cf. In the country we understand that crops wer? much damaged bv the wind?corn especially. Cotton had already been injured in many places by too mach rain. Re-Union of Company I. The Re-union of the above company was held at Concord Grange Hall on the 7th, and was largely attended. In the absence of the president, Col. T. V. Walsh, who was detained at home by sickness, Capt. J. H. Terry presided. Addresses wer delivered by Col. Marion Sanders, Hou. Altamont Mooes. Maj H. F. Wilson and John T. Green, Esq The orator of the occasion, Mr. S. J. Mc Fadden was introduced and delivered a lec ture to the Sat vivors. A bountiful dinner was eojoyed by all present. Our Tieatre. The Academy of Music is rapidly nearing completion, and will be a great improvement as a theatre, over any arrangement of the hall heretofore. The carpenter work, about completed, is a nice job and was done by Mr. McKiever, the new contracter who has come here from Charleston. The painting aod other finishing work is,in progress. The dress circle will be furnished with patent opera chairs which will economise space as well as increase the comfort, and also by folding up when not occupied will afford more room to get in and out. The stage will be furnished with an entire set of new scenery, and Mr. Cramer of Columbia will i begin in a few days to put it in. A correspondent of the Darlington Herald says that the Carolina and Southern Railroad, that was surveyed from Cheraw to Sumter, is being located, the work of locating being al ready completed from cheraw to Black Creek, and they are-makiug for Sumter. Mr. Moses Gr^n has recently completed some alterations in his store that add greatly to the appearance as weil as the capacity. The centre part of the floor of the secoud story has been cut out leaving a space of several feet all around the side, which has been railed up and forms a gallery-like ar rangement for goods. This really converts both stories into one store, aad will show off his stock to great advantage. .Mr. Green's success since he came to Sumter shows what energy and industry combined With good busioess capacity can do. Sumter Dance Club. This dob, which has been recently organ ized, with Mr. Eugene Ingram as President, gave its first hop on last Wednesday vening in the new armory hall of the Samter Light Infantry. The young people of the city turn ed out in full force and there were also a number of visitors present. The Sumter correspondent of the Charles ton World says: At 10 o'clock Pierson's string band struck up the first waltz, and the dancing continued till 2.30. The German began at 12 30, and was led by Mr. George Murray and Miss Anita DeLorme When at last the strains of "Home, Sweet Home" sounded as a signal to leave off d'incing, the gay couples, one and ail, left, declaring that the evening had been a most delighiful one. Among the visiting young ladies present were Misses Jennie Simmons, Mattie Dotterer, Ida Hart, Emma Philips and Katie Winkler of Charleston, Miss Nannie Richardson of Clar. endoo aud Miss Lena Co?clough of Sraithvilb On account of the large number of advance orders received for Mrs. Ouster's new book, Following the Guidon, the publishers have been compelled to postpone its publication until August 22d. Theodore Roosevelt says of this work :filt is a book which is not only interesting, but which possesses real and lasting value as a faithful portrayal of a characteristically American phase of life which has now almost passed away." Tillmanite Conference. A large gathering of Tillmanities was in town last Saturday. A meeting was held in Matthiesseo's hall with closed doors; but it is given out that the matters for considera were the makeing up of a county ticket, and the forming of a Stock Company to establish newspaper. The correspondent of the Charleston World says. The question of putting a county ticket in the field was warmly discussed, and had a good many supporters, but the meeting finally decided to postpone the settling of this question tili after the meeting of the conven tion in Columbia. Many of the Tillmanites are opposed to the measure throughout, and say they would rather let the candidates come out as they have done heretofore. The paper seems to be an assured fact and a board of twelve directors with Mr. R. M. Pitts as President, Capt. 0. E. Keels as vice president and Mr. J. N. Fleming as secretary and treasurer was elected and instructed to work it up. The plan is to organize a stock company and mise a sum of about $1.500, which they think will be sufficient to start a weekly paper. The value of each share will be put at $5, and subscription lists will be opened in each of the Tillraan clubs. A few clubs in the neighborhood of the city have altogether already suhscribed $600. A sim ilar attempt was made last week to organize a TiUraan paper at Bishopville, and.$800 was subscribed. It was the opinion of the meet ing to-day that it would be best to consoli date the two if possible, and have the paper run here. It is reported that another meeting will be held on next Saturday. Republican Congressional Conven tion. The Republican Convention for this Con gressional District met at Lincolnville, in Berkerley County, on yesterday. A County Convention was held here on last Saturday to send delegates to the District Convention, and resulted in a split with two sets of delegates? one in favorof Geo. W. Murray (negro) of this County, and the other in favor of E. M. Bray ton, (whitel of Richland. The Bray ton faction was led by T. J. Toumey and Z. E. Walker, and the Murray faction by Capt. T. B. Johnston. As far as could be learned ihe meeting was most emphatically a Murray meeting. Their county executive committee met just before the convention was called to orn^r, and it was found that thirteen out of the* sixteen precinct chairmen were in favor of Murray; thus giving Murray's supporters con trol of the temporary organization, and of the seventy-five delegates seated, seventy-two were in favor of Murray, and three in favor of Brayton. After a pow-wow of several hours the Bray ton faction withdrew to Walker's hall, organ ized andelected seven delegates to represent the County in the Congressional Convention, all pledged to support E. M. Brayton, for Con gress. The others remained in the court bouse where the convention was held, and procedeed to organize by electing Wm. J. Andrews chairman and J B. Edwards secre tary. After the organization seven delegates, Capt. T. B Johnston, K. M. Addison, R. H Richardson, J. B. Edwards, L R. Davis, S. T. Frierson and R. C. Westberry, wtre elect ed to the congressional convention and instructed to support Murray. If Murray is left out their second choice will be .Miller; they are against Brayton first, last and all the time. A Desperate Character Arrested. Considerable excitement was occasioned on last Friday by the delivery to the Sheriff of a negro man who had been arrested by special constable Commander assisted by Mr. Stokes. The negro gives his name as Middleton Pierce, but he is the same man who was arrested here about a year ago under the name of George Pierce, and whose escape from the officers and the pursuit by a number of citizens created quite an excitement ?t the time. He is a pro fessional gambler, ?ud was up before Trial Justice S'.uckey on that charge at the time of his escape referred to. He is now thought to be connected with the late outrages at Ashley Junction and was arrested on the suspicion of his being a certain Edward Brooks, who is wanted by Sheriff Hale of Berkeley County upon a charge of murder and wrecking a train at Ashley Junction. He is said to have a wife and sister living near Stattburg. He says be originally came from Lexington County ; that about seven months ago he went to Charleston and lived there up to a month ago, when he came to Sumter county. When questioned, he at first denied all knowledge of Ashley Junction and its vicinity, but finally admitted that he bad some friends living at Six Mile Hill, and that he had passed by the Junction on the train. When found by Mr. Commander he was in Mr. Skinner's machine shop, near the C. S. & S R. R. depot and was seated on the Soor near the back door in bis shirt sleeves. As soon as he saw the two men enter the front doer he sprang to bis feet and made through the back door and took to bis heels The posse gave chase, aod overtook bim after a run of a quarter of a mile aod the discharge of two or three unsuccessful shots in bis directioa. His captors seized him, one by each arm, aod started up to town, dragging bim in this way, he struggling violently all the time. During the scuffie be got Mr. Stoke's pistol away from him and attempted to shoot, but his wrist was seized just in time to prevent his doing so. He then seized Mr. Stokes's arm in his mouth and inflicted a severe wound with his teetb, but was fiaalty choked off. One of the city carts happeoiog to pass just at this time, he was put iu this and brought up town. On the way he got hold of a pitch fork which was lyiog in the bottom of the cart aod attempted to use this as a meacs of resistaoce, bot was again prevented just in time. Sheriff Hale, of Berkeley has beeo com municated Wi'h ; but Middleton has not yet been identified as the man he is looking for. ???MO? mm m - .? Letter from Glenn Springs. Glkn>- Springs, S. C, Aug. 9, 1890. While the air is filled with the melody from the band and rythmic motion of the feet of fair women and gallant men, floating in from the ball room, youor correspondent commences this communication with the view of giving your readers some account of the pleasures and advantages of this, the most typical of South Carolina's health resorts Here there annually gathers together, in search of health, rest, and pleasure, as re" presentative a body of South Carolina's citi zens, as one would wish to see; with addi tions from almost all the Southern States. Distinguished men are numerous?those who have upheld the State's fair fame and honor oa battle field, and in civic counsels, graced the judicial bench, and filled offices of honor and trust, with faithfulness aud credit to themselves and our State. Their wives are here also?those who mould, and are moulding the luinds and characters of the soos who will succeed their fathers in directing the ae&tinies of our common country. For brave men of energy, intellect and virtue will rule and should ; and these sods with characters formed by such mothers will come to the front when the present wave of fanaticism and class prejudice has ^pent itself to the injury of the demagogues w ho are agitating it, and us all. But the most attractive feature of all is the bevy of fair and charming young ladies, who are now here, adding brightness and beauty to the scene. It is a charming place. Up to this date every county in the State save one has had representatives, and this has been the most prosperous season in many years. The accommodations are almost filled at the hotel, and ail the private boarding houses are also filled with visitors. In the early morning the pavilions around the Spring are filled with those who are really sick, and those who are comparatively well, but wish for a greater store of good health. And rarely are any disappointed. Many claim that their lives have been saved, and the store of good health, the boou of mankind, is always fortified and augmented. States, Bear and distant, furnish a quota of health and pleasure seekers. At preseot North Carolina, Georgia and Aikansas are well represented, especially by the young ladies. Were your correspondent willing to venture an opinion as to who is the beile of the season, he would have some difficulty in so doing, for every one knows bow difficult it is for a mere looker-on to reach a correct conclusion in any matter; but how much more difficult in this instance! he would no d< ubt find himself confronted by numerous obtaeles, raised by those who are of a dtffcren-? opinion. Almost every class of voung lady you can mention, or think of, is present with us?the shakesperean young lady, the poetical young lady, the sentimental young lady, the dancing young lady, the musical young lady, and others with which all are more or less acquainted pleasantly or otherwise. But of course they are all charming. We must not forget the children, for they are always with us: and they seem happy, whether others are or not. But let them t?e? children will be childreu whether Tillman is Governor or not. Speaking of Tillman it is a noticeable fact that?different from other places?here poli tics and Tillmanism is not the absorbing theme of discussion. Of course political discussions are frequent and animated, but these are incidental. The Tillmanites are in a very small minority?out of nearly two hundred, only four or five are disciples of tbe great Bambeozler. The opinion here is, that now the fight is practically over, and Tillman is to be the next Governor of South Carolina. But at tbe same time there are many?and prominent men?who are of a different opinion. Among the prominent men here are Ex-Governor Bonharu, Judge Mclyer, Capt. Peterkin, Col. T. J. Lipsccmh. Sumter is represented by Col. J. D. Graham and wife, Mr. ;'Bob" Cooper, Mr. J. S. Pinckney and wife, of Staieburg, and Miss Minnie Atkins, and there have been a number of others here earlier in the season. Newberry is represented more numerously, at present, than any other place, and among ber representatives are Rev. Cozby and bis daughter Miss Willie, known to many people of our city and county. During the first three days of next week there will be a marked increase in the number of guests, and now is the time to come if one wishes gayety and a crowd ; later if tbey wish comparative rest and quiet. The .Messrs. Simpson, as usual are pleasing, considerate and obliging, doing everything in their power to make their guests comfort able and their stay pleasant. I came here a doubter with dubious anticipations of a dull and anything but a pleasant time, but less than ten days has been quite sufficient to make an enthusiast of me, and now my o ly regret is that tuy stay must so soon end. Glenn Springs is deservedly popular now, and widely kuown, but its future will surpass any past expectations. H. G. 0. Mayesville Items. Matesville, S. C, Aug. 12, 1890. Mr. Editor: The 23d of this month has been selected -by tbe s'stock raisers1' of this section for a colt show. It will be at the feed, sale and livery stable of Mr J. E. Mayes. No premiums. All are invited to bring their best colts. We have some fine ones in this section. The different buildings going op are pro gressing nicely. Mr. Mayes' stable is a new departure for this place and we hope he will do well. Cooper and Mayes are prepared to gin 80 bales cotton per day. Can any gin in tbe county beat this ? Yours, etc., B. A CARD. The communication in your last issue, criticising tbe resolutions adopted by Mt. Ciio Democratic Club No. 1, we consider en tirely unwarranted. After a re-examination of tbe records we again affirm the correctness of the facts stated in said resolutions. W. W. DESCHAMPS, GEO. J.cCUTCllEN, Sr , J M ERRICK REID, H. DICKSON COR BETT, ROB'T M. COOPER, N. Y. ALFORD. A. A. BREARLEY. Aug. 11, '90. Dignity of Human Nature. "I do not dream," said William E. Chan ning, "when I speak of the divioe capacities of human nature. It was a real page in which I read of patriots and martyrs?of Fenelon and Howard, of Hamden and Wash ington." The dignity of human nature should make us all guardians of the vivifying spark, even if the law of self-pre.-ervatien were not strongly implanted in everyone's breast. This, then, is why, especially in malarial districts, no American home should be without a bottle of Dr. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic. In its formula are concen trated tbe revealed remedies that research has discovered to the student world of medicine. To the depressed, enervated and debilitated, and those suffering from chronic ailments and blood affections, it is the boon of the age. It can be had from all druggists, and whole sale by Dr. A. J. China. A CARD. Rose Cottage, Mt Clio, Aug. 11, '90. Perhaps? "Tempora mutantar, et nos mutanter in iUis." ''The times have changed and we have changed with them." ?Another Reformer, "Sit Lux." Please allow me, through your valuable paper, to acknowledge the compliment of "Pro bono pnhlico," announcing me, in the Bishopville Eagle, as a straightout anti-Till man farmer, for the next legisl?ture. I am unable, at this time, to give a positive answer, there being some insurmountable ob stacles, of a private nature, to be removed. If ray services are demanded I stand pre pared to give them cheerfully for the good of my County and State. With much esteem, I am respectfully, S. D. MILLER LACOSTE, A straightout farmer. NOMINATIONS. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. Mr. Editor: The present Probate Judge, having served the County for several years, announces himself as a candidate for re-elec tion, at the coming election, subject to the action of the Democratic Party. The people of Sumter County desire faithful officers. If they think I have tried to serve them faith fully in the past, 1 will be glad to continue to serve them for the next four years. Your ohdt. servant, T. V. WALSH, Judire of Prolate. FOR SCHOOL C03IMISSIONER. Appreciating the honest, earnest efforts put forth by our efficient School Commissioner, JOHN ?. GREEN toward the improvement of our puhlic school system and the conse quent advancement of nil classes, realizing the importance of continuing the work by him started, believing that his official record is generally approved, and knowing of no one better qualified to continue these reforms than Mr. Green himself, he is hereby presented for renoraination by tbe friends of July 28, '90. Education. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Recognizing tbe energetic, f-fh'cient qual ities of Capt. J. N. PHILLIP?, we would respectfully pla<e bis name in nomination for the office of County Commissioner, feeling that in his bands tbe duties of the office would i be faithfully discharged. Subject to tbe De mocracy ot 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. ALTaMU.NT MOSES for re-election to tbe House, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. Many Friends. Mr. Editor: Mr A. K. SANDERS having served Sumter County one term in the lower House of RepresentMlives, and given entire satisfaction to his constituents, is respectfully requested to serve us auot'uer term. Many Faum^rs. 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 witb the general, and whole interest of our County and Stale, heartily endorse his nomination for the Stair Senate, and trusi that be will consent to serve the people. Iiis Neighbors. Puotidk.xcb, S. C , June 23, 1890. To be entirely true to our best interests as a people, we must keep in office the man who bus shown the most fitness, 1 therefore nominate for the Senate Maj MARION MOlSK, 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 ri-Jit. Before voting, ask yourself if Major Moise h*s not been true to the heat interests of Sumter county as every occasion arose in the office he fills. As you will have to answer affirmatively, [ feel sure that ton will rememher that a people honor themselves most highly in honoring a faithful puMic s rv.mt, otherwise their t>esi interests ^ui?^r. Fauhlu. The 0-reat ?prixg- ^oma. W. H. Gibert, Drugjrist, Albany, <ia., -writes: 44Wo are selling targe ouantities of Swift's Specific (S. S. S.) for a ?-pring alterative and general health tonic, and with the best results. It is now largely used as a preventive and cui e for ilaiaria. There are many remarkable evidences of its merit in this section." Rev. L. B. Paine, Macon, Ga., writes: "We have been iv-ir.r.; Swift's Specific at the Orphan's Home as a remedy for blood complaints, and as a general health tonic, and have had remarkable results from its use on the children and employees of ti:o institution. It is such an excellent tonic, and keeps the blood eo pure*, that the sys tem id less liable to disease. It has cured some of our children oi bcrofuia." ^sr Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases rnailcu free. CopyrightedbyS.&& Co. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga. One Car Load of the celebrated White Hickory Wagons. About September first, one Car Load of Tennessee Wagons. There will be no scarcity of either One or Two Horse Wagons at my establishment this Fall; nor Buggies, Carriages, Road Carts or Harness. Sumter, S. C, August 11, '90. Parties who contemplate moving to ARKANSAS, TEXAS, MISSOURI, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, COLORADO, CALIFORNIA, OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE SHOULD WRITE TO A. A. Gallagher, Agent, Missouri Pad ai Texas as? Pacific Railways, 103 Head House, Chattanooga, Tenu., 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 ?JLt Low jjst j-^zces.? Also Wall and Prescription cases, Cedar Chests, Barber Furniture, Jewelry Trays and stools Cabinet Work of all kinds. Complete Outfits for Stores and SSta! ?talo^e free Address ATLANTA SHOW CASE CO., Atlanta, Ga. CHOICE TEAS Ii GOT 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 50 cts. 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 citv. 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 aasdi CI?ccsc 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 sweet. Our Bams and Breakfast Strips are of the well known and highly quoted house of Ilal 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 <;ive them prompt de livery. You will find our sales men prompt, attentive and po lite to all callers. apian i Co. May 28. Main Street Ot? ?t??? Hill WS rill psi in Li I Rj[?El*li&?Gencral andliEilVOUS DEBILITY; 2^^^?|!Jw?>akn?e3 0f Body and Kind, Effects ilj?3Ai ?Li IiS?JUof Err V3 or Excesses in Old or Yountr. Rovuat, >o>>fc .TANUOO? felly Restored. Hot :o entern iwd Hin-nsthentYKAK, i;NnEV;:j.OPKI> (iU<)A.V8?PAt;TSyr BODY; 'bsoJa?slj unUVlaie Ji?JIK THEA! .HKNT? Ifc-ncfl:? !d h Jnj. an fffjilUy frnm 60 States and t arp'.pn Cnn.itrl??. Write theo, '.-irrlpthe Book, ezvlMRtfra and proofs mailed (sealed) five. *aca? ERIE MEDiCA*. CO., BUFFALO, N. Y. I f ? TTlT!Ftf^"S?r w? Dorlas Shoes are \f?AV ilvMK warranted, and every pair has his name and price stamped ou bottom. FOR GENTLEMEN. Fine Calf and Laced Waterproof (.rain. The excellence and wearing qualities of this shoo cannot be better shown than by the strong endorse ments of its thousands of constant wearers. Se-00 Genuine Hand-acwcd, an elegant and O 6tvlisb dress Shoe which commends itself. Sa.00 Hand-sewed Weir. A fine calf Shoe ?fr uuequalled for stvle and durability. S0.50 Goodyear Welt is the standard dress ? Shoe, at a popular price. SO.50 Policeman s Shoe is especially adapted ? for railroad men. fanners, etc. All made in Congress, Button and Lace. $3 ? $2 SHOES L/fiSis. 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 facton- enclosing advertised price, or a postal for order blanks. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. KuK 6ALU BY J. Battenberg & Sons, Agents, Jan. 1 S?.MTKR, S. C. SHAVING DONE BY ELECTRICS ?AT? Next door to T. C. Scaffe. Jan 1 H. A. HOYT, Successor to c. i. iJoYT & mo. Wt V\f /" \ ' 7/1 Gold and Silver Watches, fine diamonds: Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, ME RID EX BRITANTA SILVERWARE, &c. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feh 1 ?AE?*? -FRUM Ril Hill Is S? Spriap, Si* and One-Fourth Miles. FARE, Baggage included - - - - $1.00 D. M. LANCASTER, July 23 Proprietor. ..un ?r fpin M 11 il P? s? Ws II il SUCCESSORS TO E8???B0 E, RIMBERT ? 00,, Are the men to call on WHEN YOU NEED ANYTHING IN THE LINE OF rw il AGENTS FOlt Planet Jr. Cultivators and Horse Hoes. Write for Catalogue. Are pleased to call the attention of the public to the fact thai they can buy of us Paints* Oils, Varnishes. Brushes, The genuine Red Star Lead, cheaper than in any other market'. Try Regal Ready-Mixed Paints and be convinced. PL?STICO?A substitite for Wall Paper and KalsomlaeV Greatest Discovery of the age. BUY THE White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer. As the hot season approaches everyone wants an Ice Crearri Cooler. Call and examine our stock. FISHING TACKLLu HAMMOCKS, FL^ Stoves of every description* Oil Stoves from $1.00 up. Tinware, Potware, Woodenware. We call special attention of the Carpenters to Hubs, 33ims3 Spokes, Bar Iron, Iron Pipe. HnF@iit9? ?nn Powder* Fuse Caps and Powder for Blasting purposes. AGENTS FOR Studebaker Wagons and Bead Carts, Bug-* gies, Carriages and Phaetons, REPOSITORY ON MAIN ST. April 28. S"?X233.*t03?% SS. O -ft. ' y ^ "15 / F H JE /S"W OF NEW YORE. ftfitil ? if, i f s ASSETS LIABILITIES SURPLUS $136,401,328.02 ,744,079.58 -i $9,657,248.44 1843. When solicited to insure in other Companies remember that The Mutual Life Insurance Company, of New York, is entitled to your riMST consideration, since it holds the foremost place aojong the Life Insurance institutions of the world, and ofiers superior advantages in ail the features of business, together' with uoeijualed financial security. 1. ?It is the oldest active Life fneor- ! shews economic management. aoce Company in the country. i 9.?Its new policy is the most liberal 2. ?It is the largest Life Insurance j ever cHercd by any insurance company. Company in the world. } 10.?It places no restrictions upon 3. ?It is the strongest financial in-; travel, occupation or residence after be-' stitution in the world, its assets ing two years in force. amounting to more than ?136.000,000. ! It.?Being practically non-forfeitable 4 ?It is the safest company iu which , and incontestable, it provides a legacy to insure. i and not a lawsuit. 5 ?It is the cheapest company in ; 12 ?It ts the simplest and most com whtch to insure. Its large dividend ! prebensivc form of insurance contract returns reduce the fiual cost of rasur- ever is?"cd. If the policy-holder pays aoce to a minimum. his prec&icnrs while he lives, the com 0 ?tt is the best company in which ': par.y will pay the fall value of his policy to insure, as it combines all the ad j when he dies. vantages of age, large and select mem- j 13.?All claims .ire psid immediately bership, financial sircngrh. absolute j upon acceptance of proofs of death, security, and the cheapest insurance j 14 ?The distribution policy of this* that is honestly possible under any con- ' company presents a most attractive in fract which has a deunite value to the j vest inept feature. It Dot only accumu beneficiary. j 'ates the surplus arising from the premi 7.?It bss no stockholders to claim any pan; of the profits. The assets and surplus all belong to the insured. 8 ?Its ratio of expenses to receipts ] pouud int?r?t:. : ums ever the Cost of the insurance onr j each policy in force during the distri j button period, but increases it by com-" ALTAMONT MOSES, Agent for Sumt?r July 9 warn JL* Fernand? General Agent, Columbia, S. O. ?acne aMMtaasaBcna?gaagct INSURANCE ACfSNTS, SOITEfE, S. C, Representing some of the best Fire Insurance Companies doing business in thf? United States, for Su niter, Clarendon anci Vv illiacjsburg Counties, we beg td ?o?ci't a share of the patronage of our friends ta these counties. FRANK X. WILSON, Manning. J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C. . July 30?x CITY LOTS AND FARMING LANDS FOB SALE, \y.TE HAVE OS HAND more than 200 Y V business, and residence lots, many of i lie Latter improved, for sale oo easy terms. Those wanting lois would do ceil to consult us before buying, and those having properly in city or country for sale are requested to place s>inie in our hands and we will flv.d purchasers. \V. A BOW.M VN, & \V. Ii. INGRAM, May 21 Real Estate Brokers & Agent?. DRESSM?KIH8. LADIES' DRESSES CUT AND MADS in the latest style, fit and work war ranted and satisfaction guaranteed, by Miss Adele Osteen, Republican strte:. opposite Karby Avenue. Prices as reasonable as -rood work ca?j be doue ;'or. Feb S S?VSN To cure Biliousness, Sick KeadacTie, Consti pation, Malaria, Liv< r Complaints, take ?lic safe and certain remedy, ?Jse fise SS?A z.7> Sise (401ittie Bcansto ?K>: bot-tie). T??ky a.r2 ras s?osx convenient. IfV?ro v?:? sizo. ti.'ip. per Bot*I<v '. . .' ' . '.' S? '. for-S f??si (COPJ l is 07: