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WKDITBS3>?Y, AUGUST 27. K <7., ax Second Clan Matter. B. Curtis Removal. J. M. Reid?Gin Sharpening. For County Auditor?C. M. Hartt. O'Doune? * Co.?Alliance Bagging. For the legislature-Mr. L. C Mills. Met. Sem*! Corde??Boarders Wanted. Personal. Miss BiotT Balow of Charleston is Tisiting Miss Clem Cbica. Mis? Ade^e Osteen is Tisiting at Johnson's in Bdge^eW Couuty. Mi?? tettie Epperson bas returned from her snouotr trip to Virginia. Mrs. Joho C. Cband 1er is risiting the family of Mr. Jas. H. Chandler. Gen. B. W. Moise expects to return from hi* California trip in abont two weeks. Misses Bertie and Fannie China have re turned some ftom their visit to Columbia. IfiSB Harriet Ken haw has returned home from her trip to Charleston and Packsrilte. Mr. John U Girardean left last Saturday for a whiff of salt air at Sullivan's Island. deo. W. Loring returned to his post the Savannah Valley railroad on M onday. John S- Richardson, Master in has returned from his so j<> a rn io the tee. . - Dr. W. W. Anderson, Jr. accompanied by Mrs. A nderson, has jjotie to try the virtues of ; Pawtey's Island. Messes Ate Rytteoberg and Isaac Schwerts, end" Capt. John Reid are back from the northers markets. . The Misset Zeigler of She report, La., form* ertyef AbbcrilSe, S- C, are the guests of Mrs. A. 3. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Andrews of Charleston, are no a visit to Mr. Andrews' relatives in the Bethel neighborhood. The Rev. E. T. Hodges feels better now. His eixter Hiss Fanny, and his daughter Moida have returned home. Maj. W. ft. Find of Statebnrg is on a visit j to the city by the sea. We hope he will derive benefit from bis trip. -1 Means. C. F. A. Bnltman end his brother S. WV Betonen have reteroed from their - trip ?b the northern markets. Mrs. J T. Poote, better remembered as Miss Belle -Pheipo, is- on a visit to her mother in this city. Eer home is in Max ton, X. C. Willie Scale has gone on a prospective tour to Bateaburg, Lexington Co. fie may open up a branch house in that prosperous village. Mr; Ben T. Wilhams who has U*n at Hot Springs, Ark., for the last two months has returned, improved, to hie home in Concord. Dr. Hamilton Burgess has gone to Pawley's. He carried his gun and expects to look op the Rev. C. C. Brown and get up the points from him. -The wile and children of Dr. John S. Hoghson bare gone oq a visit to Mrs. Hugh* son's mother at Ridge Spring, Edgefield county. Mr. H. Bnltmann, for two years book keeper for Mr. Charles Baltmann, of Flor ence, has resigned his position and returned to Sumter. Mr. end Mrs. L. I. Parrot t have returned. from their visit to Ken tuck ey, and are ac ? ompan?ed by Mrs. Parrott's sister, Hiss ? Betty Cain. .^ ^ Mrs. X. iWr?y and Bessie have gone to the High Hills of Ricbland. Bessie is now rapidfy regaining her strength lost in her recent severe illness. The Misses Kramer, of Charleston, who bar? bees visiting the Miases Ttndall, of Privateer, returned home last Saturday, to . the regret of their many friends. > Editor. J. H- Lesesoe of, the Clarendon * lb&rprite visited- our sanctum on Monday, en route to acme cooler clime. He certainly did not look as if he was in search of health. Mr. Ferdinand Levi has returned from his _ bridal tour. Urs. Levi is in Washington, r^C?, awaking the completion of her hand some residence on Liberty street near the C. S. k N. depot. Mr. B. G. Gibson, one of Aar popular cotton _ buyers has returned to the citv for the winter 'campaign. He looks well and has. spent a plissant sammer on his farm near Augusta, Ga? His family will not join him for several weeks. '" Mr. Jos. C. Scott and family, who have been spending the summer oo the Hudson and <*t OcSttc Grove, N. V.. will return to their home in this Coonty this week. In this trip they took is other'places of interest, and no ?onht had a Rightful time. Miss Florence Hurst, of Sumter, who recently spent a week or two with Mrs. J K. Jennings, bat sent in her application to the ; Soothers Methodist Missionary Board to be appointed as a missionary to Mexico.? Caro lina Spartan. From the Sttmmerton Star. We regret to learn that Mr. J. P. Brock is ill. Muses Marian and Laura Mood of Sum ter, are on a visit to their aunt, Mrs. Dr. B. M. Badger. Our tows was cheered oo Tuesday by the pleasant smile sad c Vesting band-shake of Capt. Gaillard. * Mr. James Cakh -nd brother of Wedge * field, have Deco spending s few days in . town. Mrs. P. P. Gaillard of Sumter, who has : been eossned to her bed for some weeks, is os ? visit to the famiiy of Mr. R. H. Belser. ; ssd wc hope to see her recuperate rapidly under the influence of our sublime climate. Misses Mamie Irvine and Mamie Dink ins of Sumter, who have been spending some time here with friends and relatives, have returned to their boose, and several of our young men ess wot repeat the lines. ? "Of all sad words of toogue or pen, The saddest are these, it might have been. The German Club. We are requested to give notice that this dob will give a German on Wednesday even ing, Sept. 3rd., st the Armory of the S. L. I. yrom Sumter to Augusta via C. 8. & IT. R. K. Train leaving Sumter Daily except Sunday, st 3 P. M., arriving in Augusta at 11.25 P. M., makes connection with Atlanta and the West. Fare $4.05. "There's a Reaper, &c." . On Monday the grass on Court House square was cut by a lawn mover, which has improved the appearance of the square about three hundred per cent. From the Hob. r Our friend Geo. P. McKagen has just re turned from s trip to the Hub, and we are ander many obligations to him for a supply of late papers from that preposterously self esteeming village. George looks well, and 4md a wry pleasant time while away. Pinewood and Bernini. Osr city is placarded with bills setting forth the fact that oo Sept. 16 and 17 a sale of to w a lots will he held at these enterprising stations cs the M. k A. Railroad, Excursion trains will he run So both places, oo the dates -specified, from this city. Prospective buyers should take notice of this. Cool Nights. Since last Friday the nights have been very cool in this vicinity. A friend says-he saw the policemen shivering io their overcoats Sunday night, sod Capt. Finn says that oo the earns night, or rather, very early next morning, he could hardly tell whether the dew was really dew or frost. These cool sights are bad on cotton. Farewell ! Sweet Summer Eve. Such will be the sad song of the boys oo ssd after next Monday. The serions business of life ? supposed to begin Sept. Est, and the various little post-dosing "after 6 o'clock" engagements they have been accus tomed to make since the doll season set .io, will he discontinued until next sommer. We weep with yon, boys. Another Colored Excursion. Barsweil, Black ville and Williston contrib uted s large contingent of colored excursion . ist* ?o the crowd that thronged our streets oo Hosday, They came in on the popular CS. k N. road. A game of ball was ?yed st the park between Bossard and ckville. The scots stood 16 to 3 in ?tvot of BlMkfiUe. t Death. Mrs. W. R. Burgess, late of Manning, died on 19th inst., in Mayesville, at tbe ! residence of ber brother, Mr. W. R. Carpen \ terr I Little Carrie C, eldest child and-only daughter of Capt. Geo. W. Loring died at McCormack' a on Thursday, Aug. 21st. Her remains were brought to this city and in terred in tbe Ceaetery oe Saturday morning. Mr. John C. Hodge of Privateer died on 18th inst. His daughter has since died. Both of consumption of the l?ngs. Dr. S. E- McCuteben of Mannville section lost a tittle son about 6 re years old, last week, from diphtheria. Samuel, infaut son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Dwigbt, died near Ramsey, S. C, Privateer, Wednesday, August 20th, inst. Keligious. Rev. C. C. Brown returned home to day from Pawley's Island, and will preach in tbe Baptist Church on next Sunday. Rev. W. L Waite has, during tbe past week conducted a protracted meeting at St. John's (Methodist) Church, Spring Hill, with marked success. On Saturday tbe Quarterly Conference of Sumter Station met at that Church, Rev. J. S. Beasley presiding and preaching an excellent sermon to a large con gregation. After services, and during the session of the conference he delivered an address on tbe necessity of education, advising his congregation to patronise denominational institutions in preference to all others. He told his Methodist hearers to send their daughters to tbe Colombia Female College, as ? Methodist institution, but if they preferred not to do that then patronize tbe Samter Institute. His views were liberal and tbe address was well received. A protracted meeting was conducted at Hebron (Presbyterian) Church last week by the pastor, Rev. A. M. Sale, assisted by the Rev. W. W. Mills, of Camden. The services were well attended and mach interest was manifested. Rev Mr. Mills, preached five clear, forcible and eloqnent sermons, fully sustaining his reputation a3 one of the ablest and most eloquent ministers in Harmony Presbytery, and delighted his hearers of all denominations. Tbe meeting was closed on Sunday night by an impressive sermon from the pastor, who by reason of his many qualities of bead and heart, is deser red ly popular and much loved by his entire con gregation. Hebron Church has but lately been organized, and is witbont a Church edifice, but the school house at DuBose'sX Roads, which is among -the largest and most comfortable school buildicgs in the county, was used for tbe meetings. A protracted meeting was conducted at Bethel (Baptist) Church last week by Rev. R. P. Galphin, assisted by Rev. Mr. Clifford, of Clifford Seminary, Union. Asa result of the meeting, twelve members have been added to the Ch arch and more are expected to join on next Sunday, when there will be baptism. A Call to Prayer. We have received a copy of the Christian Messenger^ a religious paper published at Tim monsville by tbe Rev. S. M. Richardson, con taining the' subjoined call to prayer. We publbb the call in order that all those con gregations which may concur in tbe propriety of tbe suggestions offered, may be able to unite and carry out the object contemplated in tbe call. If ever there was a time when tbe State needed tbe prayers of her people, tbe present appears to be that time 'AU Christians in the State are earnestly requested to unite ie prayer to God that He ' wiil over-rule all of our political dissensions for the good of the people, and give us as governor a pore and earnest Christian man. That this may be more folly done, we suggest that the 6rst Sunday in September be ob served by the churches and congregations throughout tbe state as a day of public prayer in this behalf." Marriage Bells. The Watchman and Southron begs to ac koowlege with thanks an invitation to at tend the wedding of Miss Annie Robertson LaPar and Mr. Harry D. Shackelford, on Wednesday afternoon, September 3d, at tbe second Presbyterian church, Charleston S. C. Miss Annie is the daughter of tbe Rev. and Mrs D. X. LaFar, and has many warm friends in this city who will wish her much happiness. For the Legislature. Mr. L. C. M ills has been nominated for the Legislature by his friends in Salem. Mr. Mills stands high as a citizen and a farmer, and is unquestionably an excellent man for tbe place. So far we bave the cards of only three nominees for the House?Mr. Mills, Mr. Altamont Moses, and Mr. Artbar K. Sanders, both the latter being incumbents of tbe office at this time. Their records as citizens and as legislators are known to all. Both have proved valuable public servants, and their ex perience will serve them in good stead shouid they be re elected, as we hope they will. The Graded Schools. Mr. J. B. DuSe, Superintendent of the Graded School system to our city begs us to state that he will be at his office at tbe Wash ington street school every day of tbe week commencing September 2nd, except Friday, for the purpose of attending to school matters, from 9.30 a. m. to 1 o'clock p. ra. There is every indication of a large in crease in the number of pupils in the wbite school. An additional teacher to be elected will give all tbe teaching force necessary, and there are other rooms in the building that will be converted into recitation rooms if necessary. There will be room for all who apply, so that none need stay away on ac count of such an apprehension. The Messrs. Battenberg. Flung to the breeze from a flagstaff on the front of their establishment, by these enter prising merchants, floats a striking banner bearing the firm naute, advertising the fact that tbey are still doing business at the old stand. Tbe Sooth front of their commodious emporium has been painted to resemble vari colored stone work, while the parapet has been renovated and adorned beyond recog nition. - A mansard turret caps tbe South east corner, making a handsome finish. In side the improvements are ee^ially marked. Preparations are mak.ug for an immense fall trade, and everything indicates that tbe Srm io tends to surpass all previous efforts to sus tain and enhance their already enviable repu tation. The Mikado. Some of our young people are engaged in diligently rehearsing this opera, which tbey intend to render publicly as soon as tbey find themselves sufficiently proficient in the singing and acting Competent artists are instructing tbe performers, and our people may soon expect to bear and see a most creditable presentation and rendition of this popular little gem. It is not often that we have tbe oppotnnity to patronize borne talent in this Hoe, and it is sincerely to be hoped that onr amateurs will be greeted by an over flowing honse, when they shall appear, due notice of which will be given in these columns. The Last Concert. The 4th Regiment Band gives their last af ternoon concert to-day, owing to the fact that after next Monday tbe stores will cease to close at 6 o'clock Tbe boys say, however, that if tbe city fathers will put up an electric light on Monumental Square tbey will con tinue their concerts at a later hour, as long as practicable. Wmm>~++-0- mm Zee Cream Festivals. The ladies of tbe Privateer Amusement Club will give an ice cream festival at tbe Alliance Hall on Friday evening of this week. Proceeds devoted to tbe parsonage fund of Bethel Church. At the festival given at TiodaU's store last Thursday night, forty dollars were cleared, which go to tbe organ fund of Providence Baptist Church. County Items. Mr. Henry McLeod of Rafting Creek, bas recently purchased tbe old Cato Mill, and fitted it op for sawing, grinding and ginning. He bas a very complete establishment and guarantees satisfaction to tbe trade. Capt. C. L. Williamson near Gaillard's X Roads bas a large field of cotton wbich makes a remarkably fine appearance as seen from tbe road. Charley always makes good c:ops. A very pleasant German was given at Acton, the residence of Mrs. H. R. Raveoel, near Statesburg, one night last week. Several of our ycong ladies and gentlemen were in attendance and greatly enjoyed them selves. A large party of banters will set out from Wedgefield on Monday next on a deer bunt in the swamp. We are ready to bet that tbey will kill a million mosquitoes to every deer toat they wiil sHarL *?Killed on the Bail"? The body of Bad (Robert) Sparks (col ored) was found on the crossing of the W. C. ? A. and C. S. & N. Railroads in this city Sunday A. M., after the "4 40 o'clock" train passed, lying across the rails of both roads, his bead having been cut off, and upper part of body, (the shoulders) entirely tr.oshed away by the train. Strong suspicion, growing ont of tbe attending circumstances, existed in tbe minds of most persons who saw him, to the effect that be bad been killed and put there. This idea predominated in tbe minds of tbe Coroner and Jury, and strong efforts were made to get any cine by which to reduce the suspicion to some thing like a certainty, bnt not a particle of proof of any kind conld be found pointing that way, jet the opinion was so strong that it outweighed the presumption thai he was killed by tbe train. Tbe verdict was "Death from causes nn kcowo to tbe Jury." We would suggest that a little detective work in this case might be productive of good results. On this occasion tbe victim happened to be a mao little known or re spected, bot if a uorder was really com mitted before tbe body was placed on tbe track, robbery was probably the motive, and if so, then it follows that on some other occasion a reputable citizen may meet the same fate. Human life is beld very cheap in these days any how, but a Coroner's Jury i should on such an occasion leave no stone unturned, bat should exhaust all means at their command to ascertain the real facts. Looks Like Business. We clip tbe following, as a matter of news, from tbe Sumter correspondence of tbe Charleston World? The letter bears the date of Aug 24: According to appointment the stockholders of tbe proposed Tillman paper came into town yesterday, and & meeting was beld in tbe court house. Since the last meeting let ters had been received from Messrs. S. A. Nettles of Manning and James Ranes of Greenville in relation to editing and manag ing tbe paper. After discussing at some lecgth the question of electing an editor, it was Snally decided to postpone it till the next meeting and for the present to be satis fied with effecting a permanent organiza tion of the body. An election of officers result ed in tbe choice of Dr. J. C. Spann as presi dent ; B. Minims Pitts, vice-president, and H. L. B. Wells, secretary and treasurer. Board of directors : H. B. Mitchell for Con cord and Zoar Township, J. W. Broadway for Privateer and Manchester, Dr. R. Moore for Wedgefield and Stateburg, S. J. Brown for Providence Township, R. M. Aiman for Spring Hill, Dr. Henry Y. DaBose for Swim ming Pen?, B Prank McCuteben for Carter's Crossing, Jos. M. Cooper for Mt. Clio and MayesvHle John M. Miller for Sumter, R. A. Frierson for Shiloh, J. M. Reames and Peter Wilson, at large. Business manager, John R. Keels. Messrs. H.L.B. Wells, John R. Keels, E. M. Pitts, R. M. Pitts and R. L. Herriot were appointed a committee to draft a constitution and by-laws. Tbe name chosen by the organiza tion was "The People's Publishing Com pany of Sumter, S. C." The naming of tbe paper was postponed till the next meeting. A canvass of the different clubs represented showed that a subscription of $3,000 could be ensi ly raised, one man offered to take as much as $1,250 worth of stock, but tbe prevailing opinion seemed to be against allow ing one man to own so much stock, lest he should be able to control tbe paper, and a resolution was passed prohibiting any one owning more :?an five shares ($25) of stock. It was also resolved that no stock should be sold to any but those in sympathy with the farmers' movement and who are acting with them at present. Tbe secretary and treasurer and business manager were ordered to open books of subscription to tbe capital stock of tbe company, and to collect 25 per cent, of the subscriptions by tbe next meeting, tbe balance to be paid when called in. Tbe secretary w?s ordered to communi cate with type foundries and press makers and ascertain prices and terms on outfits. The next meeting will be beld at tbe court house on salesday in September. Sumter-Haised Bananas. At tbe invitation of Mr. A. A. Solomons we made a visit to his home on Tuesday af ternoon, and bad tbe opportunity of seeing tbe beauties and treasures of bis garden, which were a revelation to ns of ?hat skilled care and attention can effect in Sumter. Grand japonicas, gorgeous geraniums, im posing bananas, graceful ferns greeted us from all sides, and left an impression of beauty and freshness which will long survive. We were presented with several ripe bana nas, equal in appearance, and unlike tbe av erage home raised bananas, tbe equal in taste of any that come to this market. We feel in debted to Mr. Solomons for giving this op opportunity of saying something in reference to bis beautiful place. - mm Pire. At 12 o'clock to-day a fire broke ont in the drying room of Lukens and Reifenjder's plan ing mills, but was extinguished before much damage was done. The fire department res ponded promptly. By judicious and rapid action, a disastrous conflagration was arres ted._ _ A Matter of Dollars. The price of cotton is always fixed by tbe Exchange so as to allow a tare of six per cent. That is, tbe farmer selling a bale of cotton weighing 400 pounds, gets pay for only 376 pounds. The manufacturer aims to pay for only net cotton, the farmer sop plying the wrapping. If a bale is covered with only 3 pounds of bagging and 12 pounds ties, then tbe farmer loses 9 pounds of cotton. If tbe bagging and ties together weighed 24 pounds, then in a 400 pound bale tbe lots to tbe farmer is just what he pays for tbe bag ging and ties. If 600 pounds of cotton are put in one bale, then tbe tare is 36 pounds, and the farmer loses 12 pounds of cotton besides the bagging -and ties. That is, when a man sells a 600-poand bale of cotton, covered with 24 pounds of bagging and ties, be loses tbe price of tbe covering and tbe price of 12 pounds of cotton. It is a saving to put only 390 pounds of cotton in a bale, and get tbe heaviest neat covering possible. Very light bagging will not pay mww I ? ? mm I Building the Coast Line. From tbe Augusta Evening News, the 20th. Tbe Atlantic Coast Line is not waiting for encouragement to build its extension on to Angnsta. Tbey are building tbe road withoot con tributions and are sboviog the work right through to completion. The extension is already completed from Sumter down to the Wateree, and now one hundred and fifty bands have been put to work on the road and are building on from Wateree down in tbe direction of Orange barg. Orangebarg is quite anxious that tbe Coast Line paes through tbe town, and tbe citizens there are holding a mass meeting to-day to offer inducements to get Maoager Walters to run the road to their town. Tbe people there are so anxious to secure tbe road that it is said that besides offering a depot site free tbey are even willing to help grade tbe road. It is not yet decided tbat tbe Coast Line will come to Augusta, it may change its course and go to Millen, bo the people of Augusta must not go to sleep believing that tbe road will come here without making an effort to get it. Tbey mast go to work and make overtures to secure tbe road, otherwise Augusta may lose it. Want It Worse. A few davs ago it was stated, and not denied, tbat Columbia had offered one thou sand dollars to the Southbound Railroad on its completion to tbat city. By tbe Register on tne 22nd, we see tbat a Committee of the City Council will recommend to that body that Columbia offer ten thousand dollars to tbe company, to be paid when tbe road shall be completed to tbat point. This shows that Columbia wants the Southbound somewhat, but not enough. Why ten thousand dollars will Dot build more than a mile of railroad, nor will it give very extensive terminal facilities. To get it, Columbia must want it still worse. Meanwhile Sumter, like Uncle Remus' Brer Rabbit, is "layin low and ain't savin notbio." Tbe Southbound will meet the Carolina Southern at this point?that is set tled. Tbe Soutkbound is coquetting with Miss Columbia, and will jilt her if she does not take care. Let Columbia *'put up" $100, 000 or "shut up." That will look as if she meant something. A paltry little ten thou sand is not a drop in tbe bucket. The indefatigable T. C. Scaffe has put up another store on bis lot, immediately adjoin ing his dwelling. It will be occupied by Arthur Mason as a jewelry store. Call at Gaillard & Lenoir's and examine into the merits of Plastico, a substitute for wall paper or Kalsomiae. Letter from Qui Vive. Pisqah, S. C, Aug. 26, 1890. Mr, Editor : The meeting at Smithville closed on Sunday. Presiding Elder Beasley preached a most excellent sermon, after which, the celebration of the Lord's Supper took place, and was participated in by a Inrge number of communicants.. There is nothing that can impress us more in the stabili.y of our country, than to see so many of our good citizens partake of this most solemn rite. Three united with the Church during the meeting:. Rev. J. J. Myers is now engaged at New Hope in a protracted meeting. Rev. Mr. Kenny is aiding him. Cotton pickiuz is now in full blast, so are the stores. Cuffie is happy, and he now in dulges bis appetite to its fullest extent with out a thought for to-morrow. Mr. J. W. Burket showed me a curious stalk of cotton in his field that has leaves like the fingers on your band, and about four bolls to the limb. Your correspondent had the painful mis fortune not long since, in getting bis eyes and face badly bruised from bis horse dodging under an oak tree, and from this grew out that be got the "black face" in the fight the Democratic Executive Committee had last week. Such is this campaign, everything that is imagined, is told as a fact. Qci Vive. The Racket Store will remove about Septem ber 1st from Liberty street to one of the new stores new being built on Main street by Capt. Reid. ? ? a? Ice. W. J. Andrews gives notice to bis many customers that be will continue the Ice busi> ness, aod will sell as cheaply as they can buy from anywhere else, and be solicits a con tinuance of their patronage. Aug. 13?4 mv??* Plastico, mixed with a little water makes a splendid substitute for Kalsomine or wall paper. For sale by Gaillard & Leuoir. - ms t i sw Drops, Weggs-like, Into Poetry. "Softer than sleep's are Tonic1 s caresses, Kinder than love that betrays and blesses. Blither than Springs when ber flowerful tresses Shake forth sunlight and shine with raio. The musing poet, who has burnt his mid night oil until the over-taxed brain beats feverishly against its bounds, has found health in Dr. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic, and pays tribute to its virtues. Well may be, for its formula bas in it ingredients that have alleviated human ailments since the world was young. But the combination is new and destined to revolutionize the treatment of nervous disorders, malarial symtoms, liver complaints and deranged digestive organs and chronic headaches. It is for sale by all druggists, and wholesale by Dr. A. J. China. NOMINATIONS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. We the friends of Mb L. C. MILLS wish bis name put in nomination as a candidate for the Legislature. Knowing the past work that he has done and the manner in which be did it, we are willing to trust bim in the future. SALEM. Mayesville, S. C. _ Believing that faithful service in the past is the best guarantee for the future, we pre sent the name of Mb. ALTAMONT MOSES for re-election to the House, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. Many Friends. Mr. Editor: Mb. A.K.SANDERS having served Sumter County one term in the lower House of Representatives, and given entire satisfaction to bis constituents, is respectfully requested to serve us another term. _Many Fabmbrs. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. I hereby respectfully announce myself to my fellow citizens of Sumter County as a candidate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic party, and solicit their support. C. M. HURST. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Mr. Editor : I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Commis sioner of Sumter County at coming election. I am, from past experience, fully acquainted with the duties of the office. My earnest effort, if elected, will be to discharge the duties of the office for the benefit of the whole people. Very respectfully, F. M. MELLETT. Recognizing the energetic, efficient qual ities of Capt. J. N. PHILLIPS, we would respectfully place bis name in nomination for the office of County Commissioner, feeling that in his bauds the duties of the office would be faithfully discharged. Subject to the De mocracy of Sumter County. Voters. 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 bave tried to serve them faith fully in the past, I will be glad to continue to serve them for the next four years. Your obdt. servant, _T. V. WALSH-, Judge of Probate. FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. Appreciating the honest, earnest efforts put forth by our efficient School Commissioner, JOHN T. GREEN toward the improvement of our public school system and the conse quent advancement of all 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 renomioation by the friends of July 28, '90. Education. FOR THE SENATE. Editor Watchman and Southron : We who know Col. W. D. SCARBOROUGH to be a man possessing the courage of his convictions, and one thoroughly identified with the general, and whole interest of our County and State, heartily endorse bis nomination for the State Senate, and trust that he will consent to serve the people. His Neighbors. Providence, S. C, June 23, 1890._ To be entirely true to our be3t interests as a people, we must keep in office the man who has shown the most fitness, 1 therefore nominate for the Senate Maj. MARION MOISE, our present senator, and appeal to the voters of Sumter County to show judg ment and true manhood as electors in exer cising this our highest right. Before votiDg, ask yourself if Major Moise has not been true to the best interests of Sumter county as every occasion arose in the office be fills. 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. WOFFORD COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG, S. C. JAS. H. CARLISLE, LL. D., President. Founded 1851. LOCATED IN THE HEALTHY PIED mont Region of Upper South Carolina Accessible from all parts of South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina by four differ ent lines of railway and their connections. Seven Professors with corresponding Chairs of Instruction, offering two A. B. Courses, in one of whirh Modern Languages are substi tuted for Greek. Living cheap and good in Wightman Hall and in Alumni Hal!; board in private fam ilies $15 00 per month. The ^overment is tnornl and paternal, but without espionage or constraint. Terms for entire session of eight and one half months: Tuition, $40 00; Matriculatiou fee, $10.00. Fall Session Bep 1st (Mote, 1890 For Catalogue and further information, ap ply to J. A. GAMEWELL, Secretary of Faculty, Aug. 13. Spartanbnrg, S. C. THE UNDERSIGNED has established a Real Estate and Collecaon Agency in Sumter and desires property holders having property for sale or rent to list same with him. Tenants secured and rents collected promptly. Beet references given. Office on Mtiu Street at T. B. Curtis' 6tore. Apr. 30, W, H, COMMANDER, All true glory rests? All praise, all hope for health and happiness-^ In SWIFT'S SPECIFIC (S. S. S.) Indorsed by Leading Physicians. Have used Swift's Specific (S. S. S.) in treatment of Blood Taint with remark able success. J. WILEY QUILLIAN, M. IX, Easley, 8. C. I cheerfully reoommend Swift's Spbcific (S. S. S.) as a tonic and general health restorer : also in cases of Blood Poison it always give* satisfaction. R. S. GORDON, M.D., Mfc Carmel, 111. I have tried Swift's Specific (S. S. S.) in a very bad case of blood disease, and take great pleasure in saying it was a perfect success, producing a complete cure. 1 have also tried it in many other cases with g^od results. J. "S. YERION, M. D., Millsap, Texas. 4 Treatise on Contagious Blood Poison mailed free. CopyriolUed by & S.S. Co. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga. * JUST RECEIVED. One Car Load of the celebrated White Hickory Wagons. TO ARRIVE. 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 GREAT NORTH-WEST SHOULD WRITE TO . A. A. Gallagher, Agent, ffissoiri Pacific and Texas and Pacific Railways, 103 Read House, Chattanooga, Tenn., Wbc 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. FINE SHOW OASES ?JLns Lowest IPssices.? Also Wall and Prescription cases, Cedar Chests, Barber Furniture, Jewelry Trays ana Stools. Cabinet Work of all kinds. Complete Outfits for Stores and Banks Catalogue free Address ATLANTA SHOW CASE CO., Atlanta, Ga. CHOICE rn i\u tum 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 sweet. Our Hams and Breakfast Strips are of the well known and highly quoted house of Hal stead k 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. Kingman i Co. May 28. Main Street for mm mim rfrrarpTfRFcr IGST or FAILING MANHOOD; Vl|rnjlI|jmGeneralandNERVO?S DEBILITY; RjKTj^Hl?lWeakQessof Body and ??iaJ, Efftc? Ci 1? T i I M HI of Errors or Excesses in Older Tcurg, ?toboit, Hoble MANHOOD filly Restored. How to fnlnrire nnd Btreogthsa WKAB. C5DKTKL0PFD ORGANS* PARTS OF BUOY. Absolutely naftlllkg HOBE TREAT?IKXT?Bmeflta In * day. H?b tMtlfy fron 50 8Ut?i tad F?rcl*a Cnantrlr*. Writ* them. IfeMriptlTe Bock, rxplantllna Md proof, m ut M (t*>altd) fr**. ?iitm JERIK MEDICAL CO., BUFFALO, N, Y, f? ? TTTlTftV W. L. Donsria? Shoes arc l/AUIlUil warranted, ana every paix has his name and price stamped on bottom* W. L DOUGLAS $3 SHOE GENTLEMEN. Fine Calf and Laced Waterproof Grain, The excellence and wearing qualities of this shoe cannot be better shown than oy the strong endorse ments of Its thousands of constant wearers. Se.00 Gennlne Hand-sewed, an elegant and O stylish dress Shoe which commends itself, 00 Hand-aewed We?t. A fine calf a unequalled for style and durability. $?.50 Goodyear Welt is tec standard dre* *3 Shoe, at a popular price. . ? j ^ . JSO Policeman's Shoe is especially adapted for railroad men, farmers, etc All made in Congress, Button and Lace. $3 & $2 SHOES LAFo?tls. have been most favorably received since introduced and the recent improvements make them superioi to anv shoes sold at these prices. " if h postal for order blanks. Ask" your Dealer, and if he cannot supplyyou send -'--d price, or a direct "to factory enclosing adTertlaed" p r order olanks. W. Ii. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Moss. FUR SALE BY J. Battenberg & Sons, Agents, Jan. 1_SUMTER, S. C SHAVING DONE BY ELECTRICITY G. G. REDIC'S, Next door to T. C. Scaffe. Jan 1 H. A. HOYT, Successor to C. I. HOYT k BRO. Gold and Silver Watches, FINK DIAMONDS. Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, MERIDEN BRIT A NI A SILVERWARE, Ac. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feh 1_ DAILY HACKS -FROM Rieb Hill to Glei Springs, Six and One-Fourth Miles. FARE, Baggage included - - - - $1.00 D. M LANCASTER, July 23 Proprietor. GAILLARD & LENOIR, SUCCESSORS TO EDWARD E. REMBERT & CO., Are the men to call on WHEN YOU NEED ANYTHING IN THE LINE OF HARDWARE. AGENTS FOR Planet Jr. Cultivators and Horse Hoes. Write for Catalogue. Are pleased to call the attention of the public to the fact that 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. PLASTICO?A substiute for Wall Paper and Kalsomiae, Greatest Discovery of the age. BUY THE White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer. As the hot season approaches everyone wants an Ice Cream Cooler. Call and examine our stock. FISHING TACKLE, HAMMOCKS, FLY FANS. Stoves of every description. Oil Stoves from $1.00 up. Tinware, Potware, Wo^enware. We call special attention of the Carpenters to OUR UNE OF TOOLS. Hubs, Rims, Spokes, Bar Iron, Iron Pipe. DuPont's Gun Powder. Fuse Caps and Powder for Blasting purposes. AGENTS FOR S***1' abaker Wagons and Road Carts, Bug gies, Carriages and Phaetons. REPOSITORY ON MAIN ST, April. 23. Sxxrrxtoir, SL C. WORTH REMEMBERING ! MUTUAL, LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. RICH'D A. McCURDY, Pres. ASSETS - - - $136,401,328.02 LIABILITIES - - 126,744,079.58 SURPLUS - - - $9,657,248.44 1843. 1890. When solicited to insure in other Companies remember tbat The Mutual Life Insurance Company, 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 all the features of business, together with unequaled financial security. 1.?It is the oldegt active Life Insur ance Company in the country. 2 ?It is the largest Life Insurance Company in the world, 3?It is the strongest financial in stitution in the world, its assets amounting to more than ?136,000,000. 4. ?It is the safest company in which to insure. 5. ?It is the cheapest company it) which to insure. I'.s large dividend returns reduce the final cost of insur ance to a minimum. shows economic management. 9. ?Its new policy is the most liberal ever offered by any insurance company. 10. ?It places no restrictions upon travel, occupation or residence alter be ing two years in force. It.?Being practically non-forfeitable and incontestable, it provides a legacy and not a lawsuit. 12 ?It is the simplest and most com prehensive form of insurance contract ever issued. If the policy-holder pays his premiums while be lives, the com Q ?It is the best company in wbicb j pany will pay the full value of his policy to insure, as it combines all the ad vantages of age, large and select mem bership, financial strength, absolute security, and the cheapest insurance tbat is honestly possible uoder any con tract which has a defiuite value to tbe beneficiary. 7.?It has no stockholders to claim any part of the profits. Tbe assets and surplus all belong to the insured. 8 ?Its ratio of expenses to receipts when he dies. 13.?Ail claims are paid immediately upon acceptance of proofs of death. 14 ?The distribution policy of this company presents a most attractive in vestment feature. It not only accumu lates the surplus arising from the premi ums over the cost of the insurance on each policy in force during the distri bution period, but increases it by com pound interest. ALTAMONT MOSES, Agent for Sumter. Edward L. Geriiand, July 9 General Agent, Columbia, S. C. WILSON & SPAWN, INSURANCE AGENTS, SUMTER, S. C. Representing some of the best Fire Insurance Companies doing business in the United States, for Sumter, Clarendon and Williamsburg Counties, we beg to solicit a share of the patronage of our friends in these counties. FRANK N. WILSON, Manning. J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C. July 10?x CITY LOTS AND FARMING LANDS FOR SALE. WE HAVE ON HAND more than 206 ! business, and residence lots, ninny of | the latier improved, for sale on easy terms. 1 Those wanting lots would do well to consult : us before buying, and those having property ! in city or country lor sale are requested to j place same in our bands and we will Mud i purchasers. W. A. BOWMAN, k W. H.INGRAM, May 21 Real Estate Brokers k Agents. DRESSMAKING. LADIES' DRESSES CUT AND MADE in the latest style, fit and work war ranted and satisfaction guaranteed, by Miss Adele Osteen, Republican street, opposite Harby Avenue. Prices as reasonable as good work can be done for. Feb 8 ^^^^^^^^ er^^^^^^^ ^^^j^j^^^ To cure Biliousness, Sick Headache, Consti pation, Malaria, Liver Complaints, take the safe and certain remedy, SMITH'S BILE BEANS Fne the SM ALL Size (40little Beans to tha bottle). They are the most convenient. Suitable for ?11 A^om. Price of either size, 25c. per Bottie? a\ lUUB I ? IflMai W for 4 cu. (corper* or sum;*.* J.F.SMlTHAfifl.MaKcraor"BlL?BEA.NS,-ST.LOmS &^