The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, October 08, 1890, Image 5

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WEDNESDAY, CCTOBEK &, Entered at ike Post Office at Swatter, S. (7., at Second Class Matter. KSWl?>?XBTI8SM?HT8. John S. Richardson, Master?Sales. D. E. Keels* Chairman Ex. Committee? Attention Democratic Clubs. + .-. Hal. D. Green?Wanted.' E. M. Wilson, Agt.?For Sale. ' J. R. Roach?Desirable Building Lots for Sale, Wanted?Position as Teacher. Bit. Mingo Mclrer?Final Discharge. Rat. Caleb Hudson?Final Discharge. L. W. Folaom?Removal and New Goods. - Personal. r Mrs. H. F. Wilson has gone to Savannah on a visit. We regret to learo that Mr. C. W. Davis, . one of our old citizens is quite side. Mrs. O. H. Hosts has returned from a visit of several months to* New York. Miss Charlotte Kershaw is visiting the family of her brother s Rev. John Kerehaw. Hiss Sallie J. Brown, of Florence, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. H. L. Darr, Mr. J. T. Barron, General Counsel A. C L. Railroad Co. was in thedty on Monday. Miss Lily Holcombe, of Ststeborg, Jeft last week for the Confederate Home in Charleston Mr. M. G. Ryttenberg returned last week from Mew York looking tho picture of health. Mr. fi. ML Gxbaoo of Colombia, wu in the city this CK?rai&g, in attendance upon the court. Mrs. H. 0. Strohecker of Charleston is in the city on & visit to her father Capt. E. Scott vC?fsaw. Mcs. B. H. Moiee and daughter left the city ior New York on Monday, for a visit of sever at weeks. Mr. H. H. Bradley will spend this week in the city and is ready to insure the lives of bis friends. Cant. C. J. Iredell president of the Com ffwseial Bank of Columbia was in the city last evening. Mr. H. H. Wilson, an old and prominent arisen of MayesviHe, now of Cberaw, was inj She city to-day. Mrs. L. B. Newman and child, of Jackson ville, Fla.? who- have been visiting in Con cord, have returned florae. The family of Mr. B. G: Gibson the cottoo bayer, were to arrive from their summer in Georgia to-day. Dr. and Mrs. N. W Edmonds are now staying at Captain Freeland's nntil the repairs npoa the parsonage are completed. - Misses Ellen and Emma Moran, who have been vi?ting the Misses Moran of this city, returned to their none in Charleston last week. > ' Mr. B. G Co?ac?t, of Boone County N. C, who it qnite experienced in the livery business has taken the position of an assistant to Mr. Geo. F. Spperaoo. Mrs. Newman, ?vife of Mr. C. H. Newman, of Florence, rondmasier of the C. D. and C. & S. R. R., together with the children are visiting relatives in Concord. Mr. J. Edwin Rembert who left the Providence neighborhood for Colombia S. C. last year is preparing to remove back, fully sati c?d * ' there is no pi ice like Su cater. glad to welcome the bride of Mr. F. Levi to Sum ter. She arrived in the city on Thursday test. After a short visit to friends in Clarendon, they will commence housekeeping to their new and beautiful boose on Liberty Street. Mr. S. M. Edmunds hag entered upon the discharge of hi? duties at the Graded School i as teacher of the Ytfa and 8th grade. Mr. Ed munds graduated very creditably at Davidson College N. C. and we feel sure be will meet with suorett in bis work. Rar. B. C. Lampley who our readers will remember waa pastor of the Wedgefteld and Bethel churches for about II years, was in the city last week, and preached at Bethel on Sun day* He returned to Union to-day, at which place he hag been residing for the past two jeers Edgar C. Haynswortb, Esq. of the Columbia Bar arrived in the city on Saturday. Be was accompanied by Mrs. Haynswortb and toe two boys Mr. Haynswortb returned to Columbia, on Monday leaving his family at 1rs father's, Maj. W. F. B. Haynswortb, for a abort visit. - A. A. Gilbert, Jr. E?q., son of Rev. A. A. Gilbert formerly of Somter and a recent graduate of Yale ? in the city on a visit to (datives. Mr. GilUev? has been associated with the firm of Wo. Case k Co, of New Haven Coon. Be is now taking a brief res wits from the taw audit engaged so prospect auf the Sooth and Went. We are glad to learn that the old Provi dence Pott office has been re-established/at . Kingman's store with Mr. John Kingman. lbs former efficient incumbent, as Post Master. Mr. L. W. Folsom is putting op some wall estes for a proper display of his beautiful ?tock of Jewelry. This store is one of the handsomest in Suinter, see bis ad. in this issue. The ladies of the Bethel Baptist Church contemplate giving an entertainment, with refreshments, at the residence of Mrs. M. P. Booth is the near future, of which doe notice will be given later. Mr. R. C. Wsdor of Providence called at war sanctum a short time ago and presented us with a task of the most delightful home etude syrup. He manufactures it from the variety of cane, known as the California Goose Neck, which is qui:* large. Those true) bass tried the old time Sorghum with buckwheats, etc, can testify to its This syrup is, if anything, better. Arrow Escape. Mr. Bebt. Jennings had a very narrow wops while squirrel bunting last week. His burst, cutting and bruising hit bead and face. We axe glad to know he is recovtng from Cbe accident. Gals Week Excursion. The Atlantic Coast Line will sell tickets to Charleston during Gala Week at $1.90 for round trip. This popular line also contem plates running special trains for two or three daye during the week. Increase of Assessment. The Board of Equalisation have revised the amenaient on real estate for the city of Sum ter, and the increase amounts to $140,000. A general raise has bee o made and notices bave been sent out to property-holders. Many ertisens bans been awakened to find themselves richer. We cannot say tha? all are agreeably surprised. The Colored Stats Fair. The Colored State Fair is a great success. Fanes' work exhibit something remarkable Quite a large attendance of whites last night. A trunk manufactured by a colored Camden bey with only a plane, hammer and saw created much comment. Order prevailed and the occasion seems to be quite a pleasant one te ecr colored friends. Thanks! Leon. Our friend Leon Dargan of Dallas, Texas, bee sent us a copy of the Morning News, con taining a trade review of that city for the past year. Dallas is not exactly a booming town but a city of great and steady growth. Some splendid buildings are in course of erection, and she is the first city in Texas, Arkansas, and the Indian Territory, doing a business of more than forty millions of dollars._ - _ Complimentary Presentation. The excellent vault of The Bank of Sum ter has been constructed according to a plan submitted by Mr. Tuomey ; who, to insure its proper erection io all its details, volun teered to superintend the work, and devoted himself to it daring a large part of the heated term as assiduously as if be were a paid con tractor. The Board of Directors at a recent meeting adopted R?solutions of approval and thanks, und appointed a committee to procure and present to Mr. ?oomey some token of their appreciation of his services. The committee ordered from Charleston the guest silk umbrella which could be procured, with a massive gold bead, upon which is en graved "T. J. Tuoesey, from The Bank of Sumter," and through their chairman, M?j. M. Mo?se, at a meeting et :he Bank, presented it te Mr. Tuomey with remarks expressing the compliment intended; which were res* ponded to by Mr, Tuomey in appreciative terms. An inspection of the handsome struc ture will show that the compliment was a deserved one. Improvements in the City. Tbc store front of Messrs Bultman k Bro. baa been newly painted and gilded?and the dark blue and gold gleaming io the light of the electric lamps handsomely ornaments Main Street. Tbc de=?ftl parlors of Dr. T. W. Bookhart are in tbe up-stairs rooms. They bare been beautifully calsomiced, and tbe sufferer must, for a moment, forget bis anguish as bis eye wauderiag over these elegantly furnished rooms, rests upon one of Lanseer's gems which among other beautiful engravings adorns tbe walls. The Dr. has certainly taken into consideration tbe comfort nod pleasure of his patients in the luxurious ap pointments of his office. Tbe houses of Messrs. Ingram and Bowman, and Mr. Greer, on Republican Street are well [underway. ! Another cottage is being built in the rear ! of Col. Blanding's residence on Calbonn Street and one on New Street. Mrs. Kennedy is building a double tenement I bons*, of ten rooms ob Galboun Street. Mr. B. K. DeLonne is bunding a six room ; cottage on Bartlett and Canal Streets. Messrs. Brown, Moses and Harby, have also houses tn course of erection. Six cot? tages bave been engaged to be bnilt, three of ! which wilt be on Calboon Street. Mr. Holman and Col. J. D. Blanding, will start teveral bouses at an early day in tbe J?orthwest section of the city. Mr. Mark Reynolds has purchased from Col. J. D. Blanding that handsome lot on the corner of Calhoun and New Street and will shortly erect a residence. . Parties are negotiating for the purchase of one half of tbe square, bounded by Wash ington, Republican and Sumter Streets. This property is owned by Mrs. Ja*. S. 6. Rich ardson. Mrs. A. P. Manning has bought tbe lot North of Dr. Hoghsoo's and fronting on Church Street. She intends building a residence soon. Dr. G- W. Dick bas painted his residence. Many other private residences, and houses to rent, are nearing completion and it is to be boned that tbe demand in Sumter for houses will in a measure be soon supplied. Special Hates for the Santee Bap tist Association. Editor Watchman and Southron : Tbe Charleston, Sumter k Northern Rail road bas kindly granted reduced rates to all persons desiring to attend tbe meeting of tbe Santee Baptist Association,which convenes at Sum mer to ti on Oct. 23d. The round trip rates will be as follows* : From Sumter and return, $1 20. From Tiodal and return, .80. From Packs vil le and return, .55. From Silver and return, .50. To those persons who desire to attend only the Sunday meetings, round trip tickets will oe sold for one fare, as follow : From Sumter, $ 90. From Tindal, .60. From Paeksville, .35. From Silver, .25. Tbe trains leave Sumter at 7:15 A. M. and 3.00 P. M. Returning, leave Summerton at 10 2? A. M. and 3:37 P. M. On Sundays, there is but one train./ Persons can leave here in tbe morning and return at 9:20 at night. C. G. Brown, Sec. Santee Baptist Association. Oct 6. 1890. Program of the County Sunday School Convention. *hcksday, oct. 16. Morning Session.?1. Organization and Appoiotment of Committees ; 2. The Object of a County Convention. Address by C. L. Fike ; 3. What Hinders tbe Progress of tbe Sunday School in My Church ? To be an swered by the delegates. Evening Session ?1. The Superintendent's Work. Address by Rev. John Kershaw; 2. Tbe Teachers Reward. Address by Rev. W. S. Bean. friday, oct. 17. Morning Session.?1 Reports of Committees; 2. What to Teach. Address by Re?. W. J. McKay ; 3. The Parent and the Sunday School. Address by Rev. J. S. Beasley. Friday Evening ?1. How I Outgrew the Sunday School. Address by Rev. R. P. Gaipbro ; 2. Promises to do Better. Gene ral response. Sumter Census. The bid of Mr. C. M. Hurst to take the census of tbe city of Sumter was accepted by tbe Council, Mr. Hurst commenced work at once. _ Murderer Caught. Gib Wilson who murdered his wife in this county, and for whom tbe Governor has offered areward of one hundred dollars, waa arrested by Mr. W. G. King of Darlington County, and was delivered on Monday nigbt to the Sheriff of this County. Gib Wilson is now closely confined in the County jail. Hot Supper? i There will be a hot supper at Tindall's on Tuesday next, October 14th, for the benefit of Providence Church. Supper will be ready to *erve at 7 P. M. A train will be run on tbe Charleston, Sumter k Northern R. R. at convenient hours.. The object is a laudable one, tbe supper will be a good one. Tbe pub lic are cordially invited. Let everybody torn out and do justice to the "flesh pots" at Tindall's Store. . Water Works for Sumter. Tbe meeting of tbe City Council last week was important and interesting. A resolution was passed to accept the bid of Messrs. Lamp kins k Pickens, representing tbe New York contract company to pnt in 50 double hydrants at $50 each, to extend over five miles of mains. Tbe contract will have to be revised and the details arranged. Sumter however is to have an artesian well, and tbe contract has to be completed within 90 days from its execution. **Our Parish Paper." This is the name of a monthly published by Rev. Messrs. Kersbaw and Hartzell, in the interest of the several Chorcbes and missions in their charge. It is a paper of sixteen pages, and contains items of local interest connected wctb tbe Churches, besides excellent general religious readiog matter. It is an enterprise that may be made very nsefnl io stimulating tbe interest of people, and keep ing them ported as to what is going on in the particular local field io which it is intended to circulate, besides enlarging their views by furnishing them with general news of tbe religions world. The English Tourist. It has been said that there is no species of humor, in which the English more excel than that which consists in caricaturing and giv ing ludicrous situations; but Uncle Sam has got John Bull down pretty fine this time in the person of the "English Tourist," that adorns the shop window of Messrs. Chandler k Shaw. There is an absence of tbe jolly round corporation?the canary colored waistcoat hangs like a flag at half mast around him. Tbe delineation is so successful, however, that in tbe mind of tbe passer-by, there is no personality more absolutely present than that eccentric being John Bull. All leading fashion Magazines. Sumter Book k Novelty Co. Books and Stationery of all kinds. Sum ter Book k Novelty Co. All leading Sporting Papers. Sumter Book k Novelty Co. mm Burnt to Death. Deputy Coroner Scarborough Norris was called upon yesterday to bold an inquest over tbe bodies of Alexander and Mary Bradley, two colored children, aged respectively eight teen and two months. It seems that tbe parents left them locked up with another child io a frame bouse near Mr. Levi Bur kett's. The baby bad been left on a pallet. It is supposed that the oldest child was play ing with the fire and set tbe pallet, on which the younger child was, on fire. Tbe two younger children were found there lying dead. Dr Baker after examination gave his opinion that death resulted from the effects of tbe burns they received and the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facta. The oldest child escaped uninjured. For Sale. Southern Seed Rye, Seed Wheat, Seed Bar ley, and R. R. P. Oats at Ducker k Bultman. -??11 mmw China Dinner Set, 113 Pieces the 6nest ever brought to Sumter, for $40 00 at T. C. Scaffe's. Tbe Prettiest, and finest Library Lamps, from $2.f0 to $12.00, at Scaffe's. All kinds and sizes, of Vases, cheaper than aver, at Scaffe's. Toy Waguo'8 from 10 cents upwards, at Scaffe's. No. 7 Liberty Stove, the best and cheapest Stove ever sold for $12.50, complete, guaran teed: to bake veil, and not to crack, at Scaffe's. The Court. When we went to press ?ast Wednesday, tbe trial of Smart Johnson and Frank Din kens for the mnrder of Julia Ann Stuart at Wedgefield some months ago, was io progress. It will be remembered that she was found lying across ber bed, dying from tbe effects ol a gun shot wound?under the most myste rious circumstances. Tbe evidence against Dinkens was slight, showing: that he bad been intimate with the woman ; that they bad at sometime quar relled ; that he bad been seen going in tbe direction of ber boose, which was 2 or 3 miles from Wedgefield, early in the afternoon with a gun under his arm ?nd later with an umbrella. Tbe evidence of Mr. I. J. Wilson and a colored man, showed that he wasin the store of tbe former until after seven o'clock on tbe evening of tbe murder. And it was proved by other evidence that he was at the bouse of of bis mother-in-law several miles from the scene of the murder until 12 o'clock that night. Smart Johnson when put in tbe dock and arraigned for trial commenced acting in a very strange manner?shaking bis bead con tinously and shuffling his feet. Upon tbe affidavit of his counsel he was remanded to be examined by two physicians upon the plea of insanitv, who after examination re ported biro sane. One of the tests used was chloroform. When be inhaled a sufficient quantity its effect was very marked. He stopped shak ing bis head and shuffling and talked and behaved in an apparently rational way. Tbe evidence against him was his confer sioo that he went with Dinkens to the house that night to put some man out of the way ; that Dinkens and another man went into tbe bonse while be sat on a chicken coop ; that while there he beard tbe report of a gun in tbe bouse and Dinkens and this man ran ont. The circomsiaotiai evidence against bioa was the tracks leading from tbe house across tbe cotton field, into the public road, io the direction, and within a short distance of Smart's house; tbe evidence of Mr. Jno. Singleton that he got home late that night ; his absence from the neigborbood shortly af ter the murder, and a letter received by his wife notifying her of his death. These and other circumstances led to his con viction, with a recommendation to mercy, and tbe acquittal of Frank Dinkens. At times when important evidence was being given on the trial Smart forgot to shake his head, etc., and his whole attention became fixed upon the witness. So also when asked by Judge Fraser on Saturday what he had to say "why sentence of death should not be passed on him." He received stoically the sentence,which doomed him to death on the 28th November next, the ouly thing notice able in his manner was a convulsive action of his throat. Tbe case of the State vs. Colonel Keels and Anna Taylor et al. was* then tried. Verdict not guilty. The State vs. Franklin J. Thomlinsoo et al?Assault and battery, high and ag gravated nature. Verdict not guilty. The Court of General Sessions adjourned on Saturday and tbe Court of Common Pleas convened. Monday?The case of Wm. J. Dawsey vs. J. J. Moses and Albert Weeks. Action to recover $500 damages for ejecting plaintiff from Market. This is an old case. The facts briefly, we are informed, are : Messrs. Dawsey and Brad well bad a fight and bad put up tbe money for their appearance at court. When Mr. Jo?h Moses, Chief of Police, went into the Market there was no fuss going on. but Brad well remarked in his presence that he wanted his stall. Moses ordered Weeks to put him out, which was done, and it is alleged took their beef. The jury returned a verdict for $50 Mr. A. B. Stuckey repre sented the plaintiff. Tuesday?Copeland vs. Wingate?Trespass to try title. Verdict for defendant. Wednesday?Tbe court is now engaged in the trial of the case of Lettie Frierson vs. S. C By. Co. for $500 damages for overflow of land. Large supply oi Novels. Sumter Book k Novelty Co. Cromos, Picture Frames, Plush Goods, Toys, Novelties, Ac. Sumter Book k Novelty Co. Large assortment fine Cigars and Cigarettes. Sumter Book k Novelty Co. Bishopville Citizens Arrested. Col. Register, Oct. ?. Deputy United States Marshal Reed, of Charleston, is now at Bishopville, armed with warrants for the arrest of some of the leading citizens of the place, charged who violation of Uncle Sam's postai laws, and trouble is ahead for them. Tbe marshal was expected to arrive here at 11 o'clock this morning with his prisoners, but be did not turn up and is expected to arrive tonight. The men whom bis warrants were issued against are J. D. Shaw, the editor of tbe Bishopville Eagle, Robert E. Carnes, a trial justice and prominent mer chant of tbe place, and G. Scarborough, the white man who was placed in charge of tbe office by tbe people of tbe town after tbe intimidated negro bad been made to torn over his office and leave without notifying any body. Tbe two gentlemen first named are tbe ones, il is stated, who made tbe negro agree to leave and thus avid prosecution on the charge of of carrying concealed weapons. The three gentlemen are prominent citizens of Bishop ville and have high family connections in Sumter county. The warrants were sworn out by Post office Inspector W. C. Baird, who closed the office and removed the contents. They were issued by United States Commissioner 8au8kett, and in tbem tbe thres gentlemen mentioned are charged with tbe violation of section 5518 of tbe United States statutes, relating to tbe interference with a United States officer in tbe discharging of the duties of his office. Mr. Baird has his witnesses to the affair and all have been subpoenaed. They have been telegraphed to come to the city immediately They are W. C. Baird, United States Post office Inspecter ; Isaac R. Miller, the colored bounced postmaster ; J. B. Edwards. Robert Thomas and Rev. A. E. Gregory, and all are colored except Mr. Baird They will arrive th is evening and the preliminary trial of the prisoners will he held before Commissioner Bansketrat 11:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, if tbe witnesses and prisoners come in on ?ime. Prices Reduced?Iron King Stove, No. 7 has not a superior if it has an equal. Com plete for $20.00, at Scaffe's. No. 70 Iron King Cooking Stove for $18 00, complete, at Scaffe's. Fire Light, tbe best open-grate Stove made, at Scaffe's, cheap. .- ^m- - - -m* - Call at Gaillard & Lenoir'sand examine into the merits of Plastico, a substitute for wall paper or Kalsomine. Ionia Items. Ionia, S. C,. Sept. 29, 1890. Mr. Editor : We have had so much rain that it was almost impossible to g*t the cot ton picked out of the field. If we can get it picked out without damage, we will gather about a full crop. Corn whs cut a little short by the drouth in July. There has been too much rain for tbe pea crop, and peas will be almost a failure. Messrs. Joshua Murray and Daniel Davis have returned to the Furmau University at Greenville, S C. An entertainment for the benefit of Antiocb Baptist Church was given at H. J. Boykin's last Wednesday night, and after all expenses they realized $25.00 for the Church. Mr. Banks H. Boykin a few days ago picked 371 pounds of cotton in one day. Mr. Editor don't let your de*il make any mistakes in the figures, we want to get a bet on Banks. [Wasn't that one of those rainy days you complained uf??Ed.] Three deatiis have occurred here since my last: Dr. S. E. McCutchen's little boy about four years, Mrs. Dessie Davis, wife of Mr. Lee Davis, aged about 20, aod Mrs. Mary Brown, aged abont 40. There are several children going from here to Spring Hill to school, about six miles. Spring Hill has secured Professor Masiabeau for ten months. You may know he is a good teacher by the distance we send to him. Mr. Editor, What does the TiUroanites of Sumter County want? Captain Gaillard called a convention the 8th and they would not go. Now do you suppose if he had the power and called another they would go ? or if Mr. Hogbson or any other man was to call a convention (except Air. Thomas) would they go ? If the County Chairman h?s not the right to call a convention. I would 111 to know who has? if jou kuow what they want do tell us. Punch. - MJO . ? ?I - The quality of tbe blood depends much upon good or bad digestion and assimilation. To make the tbe blood rich in life and strength giving constituents use Dr. J. H. McLean's Sarsaparilla. It will nourish the properties of the blood, from which the dements of vitalityaredrawn.. v 1 oc ^ Headquarters D?mocratie Executive Commit tee? S?MTER, S. C., Get 1st, 1890, The following gentlemen havioj? each received a majority of the votes cast at the Primary election held on 25th September ult. are hereby an nounced as the Democratic candidates before the people of Sumter Couuty at the general election to be he?d in November next, viz: For Senator?W. D. Scarborough. For House of Kepresentatives?A.lta mont Moses, A. K. Sanders, Frank Mel let t. B. F. Jones. For Countv Commissioners?B. D. Mitchell, E.F. Burrows, F. M. Mellett. For Judge of Probate?T. V. Walsh. For Treasurer?P. P. Gaillard. For Auditor?A. B. Stnckey. For School Commissioner? Jno. T. Green. By order of the Executive Commit tee, ?FNO. S. HUGHSON, Countv Chairman. W. Alston Pringle, Jr., Secretary. Bishopville Items. Bishopville. 3. C.f Oct. 4, 1890. Mr. Editor : We bave bad some very bad weather for picking cotton, and there are some fields that have not been picked over this season. We have to-day beautiful sun shine, and onr people are cheerful and push ing ahead with considerable vim. A goodly number of our young people have left us for various educational Institutions. Mr. Eddie"C. Dennis has gone to Florence County to take charge of Hopewell Academy. Miss Emmie L. Dennis, daughter of Dr. R E. Dennis, to Convene College, Spartanborg, S. C. Emmie is tbe life and charm of tbe borne circle, and will be greatly missed by her many friends and relatives. Messrs. Willie Reid, Addie Buskins and George Stucke? to the Citadel, Charleston : Mr. Willie Baekin to Wofford, and Rolla Stuckey, who is the youngest son of our much esteemed friend and neighbor Capt. J. W. Stuckey, to the Spartan burg Training School. Miss Thomas of Darlington who is the sister of our progressive young merchant, Mr. Thornwell Thomas, left at the same time to attend the Presbyterian Female College, Columbia, S. C. Now Mr. Editor why can not Sumter have a school or schools that would save these young people from going so far from home. L. [We claim that Sumter has two first class female institutions for female education, and we hope that with the backing of the county, we will after a while have one for males of equal excellence.?Ed.T, ??m? Come in and see tbe Nelly Bly Lamp, at Scaffe's. "My Wife Objects." Well, what of it ? Does her objection to your tHking a policy of life insurance relieve you. of your duty in the premises? Suppose in some strange want of reason she should "object" to your paying anyihing for the support of the Gospel ; for the education of your children ; for a good family newspaper ; to y onr calling a physician it she or one of tbe children was dangerously ill; to your putting something in a savings bank ; to your providing suitable clothing and food for your household?would all these "objections" affect yonr duty as a husband and father of a family? Many a mistaken wife has "objected" to herhusband providing the com forting anchor of life, and when he, the bread winner, was unexpectedly called from earth, has found herself and children dependent upon humiliating charity. If your wife does ' object," your duty still remains to provide for the future support of your family?the education and comfort of its members. Go at once to the Agent of the Peon Mutual Life of Philadelphia, apply for such an amount as you feel yon ought to leave your family ; when the policy is received put it in your safe or other depository of valuable? ; pay your premiums promptly and bave the continuing security and satisfactior of a duty done. Under most favorable circum stances it will not be a long time before the claim of your life policy will mature. Then when your busiaess papers are examined, and perhaps unexpectedly is found that valuable policy of life insurance; and when tbe representative of the Company tenders its check in payment of tbe full amount, be assured your children will bless your memory and tbe bereaved widow will not then "object." For any information apply to A. C. Pbelps, Agent, Sumter, S. C. Joseph S. BeAn, Gen'l Agent, Augusta, Ga. "There are millions in it" said a druggist when asked about Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. Price 25 cts. For some time past I've been a rheumatic. 1 recently tried Salvation Oil which gave me | almost install! relief. I sincerely recommend it ss it has entirely cured me. James Gordon, Baltimore, Md. Children who are troubled with worms may be quickly relieved by giving them Dr. J. H. McLean's Liquid Vermifuge. It kills and expels worms. vloct Tbe circulation of the blood?quickened and enriched?bears life and energy to every portion of tbe body ; appetite returns ; the hour of rest brings with it sound repose. This can be secured by taking Dr. J. H. McLean's Sarsaparilla. vloct For rheumatic and neuralgic pains, rub in Dr. J. H. Mclean's Volcanic Oil Liniment, and take Dr. J. H. McLean's Sarsaparilla. Yon will cot suffer long, bnt will be gratified with a speedy and effective cure. vloct Plastico, mixed with a little water makes a splendid substitute for Kalsomine or wall paper. For sale by Gaillard & Lenoir. MILLINERY. Our friends and patrons will find us this season on Republi can street at the stand to which we removed after the late fire, where we are prepared to serve them as heretofore. Our Stock consists of HATS. BONNETS, FEATHERS, RIBBONS, &&, of the latest styles and shades. ZEPHYRS IN ALL SHADES. Orders entrusted to our care will receive prompt attention. All friends who have been indulged in tl,e past are requested to call and settle their accounts. MRS. WRITE & MISS MILLER. Oct. 1_ FOR RENT. Mayksvillk, S. ft, Sept. 22, 1890. THE UNDERSIGNED offers his Plantation "Brentwood" near Majcsville for rent. A good opportunity for a first class farmer? none other need applr. T. B JOHNSTON. Sept. 24?3t._ MEETINSOF STOCKHOLDERS. OFFICE OF THE SUMTER ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. AMEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Sumter Electric Light Company will be held ic the Council Chamber on the 2?th day of October next at 7 o'clock P. M. to consider the advisability of increasing the capital slock not exceeding $1 5.000 00, and for the transaction of other business. R. M. WALLACE, D. J. Auld, President. Sec. and Treas. Sept. 17?5t. Rubber stamps NAME STAMPS FOR MARKING CLOTHING . 11 with indellible ink, or for printing visiting j j card?, and STAMPS OF ANY KIND f?r stamping BUSINESS CARDS. ENVEL OPES or anything else. Specimens of variou* styles on hand, which will be shown with pleas ure. The LOWEST PRICKS possible, and orders filled promptly. Call on C. P. OSTEEN, At the Watchman and Sojtbron 00'ce Sumter S. C. it: ? *>. sc WA The LEADERS OF FASHION AND STYLE, Latest Novelties in Dress Goods and Trimmings CAIN* ALWAYS BE FOt?KD AT THE W OUR GOODS ARE ALL MARKED IN PLAIN ?I&URES, Al ?1 SELL WITH 01 PRICl ?0 ALL Exclusive Carpet Department, We are occupying this season the entire 2nd story of our building. The same bas been thoroughly renovated and converted into one of the HANDSOMEST CARPET ROOMS IN THE SOUTH. We have all the very newest patterns that are made, and say unhesi tatingly that our stock is three times larger than ever before brought to this city. We can furnish everything tbat can be found in any First Class Carpet and Upholstery Department. Our prices are lower than have heretofore been seen. Tapestry Brussels at 50c, 65c, 75c, 85c, 90c and SI.00. Ingrains and Three Plys at 15c, 20c, 25c, 33c, 35c, 40c, 45c, 50c, 55c, 65c and 75c. Napier Matting at 30c. and 37c, former price 40c and 45c Hemp Carpeting at 12?c and 15cts. Straw Mattings from 15 cts. up. Oil Cloth, 1 and 2 yards wide at 35c and 55c. Large assortment of Art Squares. Also beautiful line of Rugs from 45c. up, in Smyrna. All the newest styles in Ponge and other drap eries and fringes. Scrims at 7 and 8 cents. Full assortment of LACE CURTAINS] from 60 cents a pair up. Call in and let us show you through this depart ment, whether you wish to boy or not, we will take great pleasure io doiog so, and we are sure you won't regret the visit. Our dis play is worth seeing. Our New Cloak B?oi?. This season we are better prepared than heretofore to furnish the? ladies with all the latest things in Cloaks. We have added this season to our handsome store an exclusive Cloak Room 16 X 24 feet, which is fitted up and filled with as large* variety of garments as can be foond in any city. And the pf ices ht this department will tfuly surprise yon 100 Ladies'.?lack Diagonal Jackets, all wool, at 82 00, worin $3 50*. 250Children's Cloaks at $1.50, S2.?C, $2 50 and S3 50, worth double. Ladies' Plush Garments in Reefers, Blazers (with adjustable vests) and long and short jackets, ranging in prices from $8 00 to $40 00 Also large line of loose and tight fitting New Markets; Oonamarasy and the popular DirectoireCloa?s. In fitting this department we did not forg?t orfr Infant friends, and1 have the largest line of Cnsbmere Cloaks in long eh? shoit ever exh?b ?ted in this city. Prices from $? 50 to Si2.00*. We have also the fargesf lin? of IMPORTED rtJSS In the new sfyle tight-fitting Capes and ?ltfS& In ever seen in Suni?er. to match. ASTRACHAN, CAPE S SAL, FRENCH CONEY, RED FOX, ANGORA, and BLACK ?ARE/ All in the nobby cuts and at popular prices. Call io and let us show you through this department. Dress Goods and Trimmings our Great Specialty. To commence, we will quote some of our Leaders in this department : 30 different shades in double-fold, all wool Tricots at 25cts. 25 pieces 36 inch Plaid Flannels rn beautiful coforkrgs at 25cts. 100 pieces single-width Dress Goods (wool filling) at lOcts. 35 pieces 3f}ioch (Jas?rt?efes at 15 and 20c, worth 20 and 25cts. Alt In Henriettas, we have all the very newest shades otft, ranging rn price from 25c. to $1 00 ? yard. Then we have all the newest novelties in Fancy Weaves, and Robes. We still handle Priestly's Black (5oods, which gave such ?oiVer?al satisfactory, of the very latest styles in above now in stock. Black Cashmeres and Henriettas, Sj-incbes wide, from 20c. op. We deem ic unnecessary to mention our Trimmings. As the ladies all know, we have the newest styles, cad in buying a suit from tfs e?Q"4fee? confident she wil! get the very latest styles in Trimmings. Our Millinery Parlor is Filled with all tB? 2f ewest Shapes m Hat?. Hats furnished to match all suits. Millinery and Dress-Making a specialty. We will be pleased to have you call. Yours truly, SSEWAETZ BROT! October 1 Pala?e Dry G-oods Emporium. tlA. WHITE & SON, INSURANCE AGENCY. CAPITAL REPRESENTED.$100,000,000. Liverpool and London and Globe ; North British and Mercantile ; Northern Assurance Corporation ; Lancashire ; Home Insurance Co. of New York ; i&na of Hartford ; Connecticut Insurance Co. ; Springfield Fire and Marine ; Bart ford Fire Insurance Co,; Fire Association of Philadelphia; American of Phila delphia ; St. Paul of Minnesota ; Germania of New York ; Underwriters Agency, New York ; Georgia Home Insurance Co.; United Underwriters; Sun Mutual of New Orleans ; Southern of New Orleans. Insurance solicited on Cotton Gins, Merchandise, and Dwelling?. Office in new two-story store, corner of Main and Republican Streets. Oct. I JUST ARRIVED. One Car Load Old Hickory Wagons. CELEBRATED SPIRAL SPRING CORTLAND CARTS. Also, a few of the PAEEY CARTS. A1I1 kiods of CARRIAGES, Surrys, Buggies and Phaetons. HARNESS. A few hunt!red bushels of na tive Red Rust Proof Oats. Wl. Mo GRAHA? October 1 f. Experienced Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer. Solicits the pAtronaye of the community ?euerailr, P. O , SUMTKR, S. C. _Sept.J7_ NOTICE OF INCORPORATION, j NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT i Ihtrty days from ihe date nereof :tjtplica- ? .ion will he made to the Cfcrk of the Court >f Sum.ft- County,; State of South Carolina, ' >> ihe undersij?i.ed Trusters of the ".Ir-ffcrson I >iviaiiy Normal Institute," at Stateburtf in iumter County, S. C. for a charter of ncorporation unier the title of "The J -tfrrson . divinity Normal Institute." for the purpose >f conducting: an educational institution as, ndioa?*? Trustees of the Jcflfcrson Divinity In?ti???e: j >. H. Jefferson. Pres. W H Smith, V. Pres 1 as. Jackson, Treas. John VI. Martin Sec. i ?vanpbr W. Dix, Zacharuh T. Blake, Ienry D Dorroh, Ivory W. Johnson, j saac R. MiLL^.i, A.K Gregory, ohn M. Harri>ox, Elijah Parker, iept. 17?I tu. Sydney J. Bradley. DEPOSIT BOKES. FIRE ?ND S?HGLAR PROOF, np.HK HANK OF SUM TER oflVre the Safe I tv Deposit Boxes in its recently con structed Vault for rent, for the safe keeping of ralnable papers, small silverware, jewelry, &c. Each renter will he furnished with :i key, with which only his box can he opened. Two sizes of boifs. Largest, $5 00 per year ; smaller, $3.00 per year, payable in advance. Sept. 10 S?MTE2B8?K&K0VSLTTC0,i Hal. D, Green, Manager, j We have the largest and most complete line of ; SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ] BL?NS 300ES, FI1T2 SS?TXOK- ! ERY, ?T0YELTIE3, &c, a Snrater. We buy in Ur<:e quantities di-1 vet. and sell ns cheap ns any house in the | Slate.. We ke*>n all books used in the public schools >f both SC?TER and CLARENDON Coun ies. Give us ? call a?;-1 be c..mvinced. Main >tr??et, opposite Court House, Sumter, S. C. Oct. 1 PROPRIETORS OP The Slimier Shoe Store* Have bought this space fof a time, to inform' the public that they are prepared to pfo ecC fheir lower extremities from the rain and! frost of the comi?g season. ?he older citizens of Strmter know this OLD FIRM so well that comments to them are not neces* sary, but the population of our city has in-' I creased so rapidly, there are a great many here now, who have net made their' [ acquaintance and! we' do not think we would be actrYrg the part of the Good j Samaritan, did #e net afdvise them to go to B?/LT&?NN A BKO., when in need of SHOES; for they tfre tetter prepared to suit them rn that line than any other House fn toe1 city, as they are ?iroemafcers of 40 years experience and make the shoe business* their sole study* and occupation. Their present stock was* manufactured before tire ?dlvaT?c'e rn the Leathef market and will be sold at former zero figures, ?y this one item they will Save yotl from 15 to 25 Per Cent. on your shoe bill, and always give you solid Leather to walk on. ?n addition to* their regular line, they sell the renowned WHITE SE'WlSCf ?fACiliSE, ! and carry a complete stock of Fine Truirktf and Valises, &C, Biiltmaiui & Bro.$ Opposite Court House Square, Suinter, S. C. j SaSLmbh m i ??_ _ i THE SUMTER Tea and Coffee Emporium, Invites particular attention of het pafrotis, ?ncf the trade gen erally, to lier high grade Teas and Coffees. Just received : Chase ? Sanhorn's old fasWtfhed GVcen tea. Chs$t & Santorn's Formosa Oolong te* , Chase A Sanbonr's Engl?sHf Breakfast Tea. Try onr choice Oblotfg, Young Syson ami Gu:i. j powder Teas. Pnrc rnn-?o "Tea, m 5 and 10 cts. packages. COFFEES. Chase & Sanborn's parched Mocha and Java in 2-3b. Cans'.- SO cts. a Can. Olditrrae Mocha, f.-ngnnyra afro Alaricabosy fr*?h Ozamaya parched Java?delightful b'eudv Almet.H, a parched Java, also a delightful blend. Peaberry, a raw South American Cuffee, 30 percent, superior to Rfos, ?r.d ??ios of air grades C/ur novelty in Coffees exists rn fn*e f-lh. can Of condensed Ja v.-. Coffee. This is not a manufactured substitute for coffee, but the absolutely />ure concentrated strength, 'davor, am! aroma of the finest Java Coffee, blended W.itbjpwi creun and granulated sugar. Price 50 els. per Cftfl. Headquarters ou STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, CONFECTiOKERY, CROCRERf AXD TLX WARE. Try the o?d reliable Shrewsberry Tomato Cats-op. None superior to it. Our delicious? "Relish," a Tomato Catsup, is unsurpassed. Richard & Robbing' Can Meats. Cross & BflacRwelFs assorted pint Pickles. Rnast Beef, just received, in 2-lb. cans, 2-0c. Corn Beef, just ree'd in 1 and 21b. cans', 15 and 20 ots. We now have a novelty in canned Coro Beef in the shop. Large cans open ed and cut in any quantity to soit tre purchaser. F. A. I erris & Co. Pi? and Medium Hams ard Strip Bacon. W P. Harvey <fe Co. Pi?f and Medinm Bams and Strip Bacon. Fresh Chipped Beefj cu: to suit purchaser, 20c per lb. Pig's Feet ree'd weekly and now on- hand, with Bologna Sausages, smoked sma?l siz?. We receive every Saturday, on ice. smoked pork linked Sausages, 15 cts. per lb., 2'for 25c which we will k^pp every day in colder weather. Alt-sis Godillot, Jr., SardiOesin quarters, French. Alphonse Dabin Sardines. French. Try < :!r imported Sauces. Griswold'sSeacoast fresh Mackerel, very Icrge^ 20c. Louisiana pnre Honey Syrup at $1 .CO a gallon. Pore Oiive Oil in any ?nanfrf?eS ai 50 cts. a pint, and thoKSHUds of oiler monies whiHf space fails me to enumerate. Remember the most faJtufious epicurean can be satisfied if they will only c.til and buy of The Eiter Tea ai Csl? Ei? T. B. CURTIS, Prop. Sert 17. - * ?