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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22. Entered at the Post O?ce at Sumter, S. <7., ae Second Clots Matter. The Sumter Watchman was founded to 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron, now has the combined circulation and infla enee of both of the old papers, and is mani festly the beali advertising medium in Sumter. POLITICAL CHAOS. Senator Betler, i* his interview published last week in the News and Courier, vas right when he said, "The political reaais - sanee, the r?g?n?ration which it was claimed had dawned opon the State, eschewed and dispensed with the counsels of those, who had had something to do and to say io shaping the policy of the State. The resali is political chaos." This has been the condition of things for months?and never more so than since the Haskeil movement. Previous to this, the lines were distinctly drawn between only two factions?the Straigh toots and Til Ima altes? now the people are s?li more divided and subdivided with a prospect of tbe negroes coming in. Tbe campaign commenced as. one of education. The meetings were at* tended by the whites to hear the issues dis* ~ cussed intelligently and these failures are fresh in the minds of the people, s Instead of a calm and dispassionate dis cussion, we had mobs and gatherings of tbe roost excitable and riotous description. The people have seen with sorrow that mass meetings and public speakL.g bave accom plished nothing, decided nothing, and most especiaHy, at this juncture in ear political affiurs, it would be the height of folij to jnanzurate them. If the State Executive Cornauttee desires to get at the sense of the . jipople-apon~the Haskeil movement, let it' order all the clubs, in each voting precinct, to meet at.d define their position. This can certainly work no harm and may bave, io son? degree, the tffect of quelling tbe move meat. It will assuredly indicate the trend of political sentiment?keep the trae dem ocrnc organized and ready aod will express the deliberate judgment of each individua! democrat in this matter. Jost at this point this resolution comes to us from9 the Tillman- Executive Committee : "Resolved, That on account -of a request from the farmers, a this good cotton picking -nrpHther we dispense with the Mass Meeting advertised for .Monday next, the 27th Octo ber." We are glad to have it, and unhesitatingly say this is in oar judgment tbe wisest move oar friends have made in the campaign. Or, llaghson's declination to have the call for such meeting issoed has already been publish ed in one or two papers. A PRIMARY THAT PROVES NOTHING. The Executive Committee of the Tillman ites met in the Court Soase on Monday last to count tbe votes cast at their primary on S'.i'turd.ty; October the 18th. An official taba Is ted statement giving the total vote aod the number received by each candidate will be seen in another column. We had entertained the hope that some of the circumstances which governed the Straightoat primary and influenced tbe rote " had applied in this in order that there might exist some standard by which the strength of tbe two factions could have been tested, bat a& it is, that matter is still to be seriously questioned. Every adverse circumstance that could possibly have occured was present to hinder and harrass the Straigh touts and weaken their vote. 1st. The negotiations which were pendiog notti the last moment?caused doubt and uncertainty to prevail at every precinct and polling place in the county?some of tbe members of the Straighteut Executive Com mittee having gone to their homes ignorant of the result of the Conference. "Democrat" writing op the Tillman side in Monday's issue of the News and Courier, nimseif admits that, "The Tillman body had all, except eigbt. gone to their homes and it was near 10 o'elorx Hie night before the Straight out primary (Italics ours) too late to get them again in session. Many Tlllmacites went to their distant homes, thinking peace had been declared and found to their sore disap pointment (?) the Straightout primary going on ihe next dayOf course those who did not carry the news that peace was declared? circulated the report that negotiations were -still pending?and thus caused doubt and mysticism to prevail. 2d. The rain was too incessant and on cetwing to expect every man to turn out and vote, and the same obstacle --evented tbe removal of the impression that the matter bad been settled or was still pending. 3d. At ? pilling precincts there was no box opened .ad not a single ballot cast. 4tb. The polls closed ander tbe regula tions at 5 o'clock in tbe afternoon. Contrast this with the favorable auspices under which Saturday's primary was held. 1st. No single doubt caused by the net of circumstances, devised by strategy, prevailed in the minds of the people. 2d. Saturday was an "off day" and every mothers' son of the Tillman faction went to tbe polls. 3d. "From early morn till dewey ?*e*' there was not a cloud in tbe sky. - 4th. They kept open the polls at Sumter, and perhaps other places, until 9 o'clock at sight. 5th. There was. not a single precinct at wbicb the polls were not open. When to the 837 votes of tfcStraightouts, is added the returns from the six missing pre cincts, who ,*i undertake to say that it will not swell the vote to 1200 or morr? Tbere is every reason for a conclusion that it will reach these figures and in this estimate we have not allowed for tbe extreme inclemency of tbe weather and uncertainty of tbe people. Our Tiilmanite friends evidently well re membered tbe old adage and made bay wbtle the san sbone. SICK OP "THE SUMTER SCHISM. We wish the News and Courier would se'ect some subject, other tbao "tbe Sumter Schism," to write about until it is fully in formed hs to the ficts. A little information upon any su' ject is dangerous, and it as been exemplified in this instance. We do not wish to appear captions and though onr con temporary has persisted, in its weakness recently, for belaboring Sumter witb head lines, we have said nothing. If oar friend can advance nothing to soothe and soften tbe schism it had best leave it to take care of itself. It is true that there is division here in tbe ranks of the democracy, and in what county in the State is there not divisioo? It is a fair fight here, however, between white man and white man. Tbe November election will decide the strength of tbe respective factions, sod they will abide it. A large majority of the Straightout oppose the Haskeil movement and -so far as Sumter Coon*y is concerned it is bata ripple on tbe so:face. It is unwise an<l unfair to inject it into tbe issues between the Straightouts here ?who represent the principles of tbe plat form and party of Earle and Bratton?and the Tiiimanites. Since it has been suggested, we say " in passing that tbe effect, if any, must be the prop and stay of the Straight oats, for while smarting with indignation "under the foul, false charges and detestable calomnies against our dear old State they hare the manhood, moral courage and strength of conviction sufficient to stamp the movement with their disapproval. We do not vrisn to impute an intention to tbe . $ C. to misrepresent the Straightouts bot it has done so alt the same when it says their vote on September 25 was "only 866. We are in possession of an official tabulated statemit which shows the vote to be 887. Farther in making a comparison of tbe vote it is bot fair to state that at six precincts tbe people were not given an opportunity to vote in the srr*i?btout primary, besides other insuperable obstacles and obstructions to a fall vote being polled which we have noticed sufficiently elsewhere. UNREALIZED DANGERS. It is probable that Col. Haskeil and the other leaders of tbe movement that goes by bis name do not realize that tbe same intensity of feeling which tbey have as regards tbe political situation, is also felt by many of those who are opposed to them. No one can help knowing that this campaign bas been one of extreme measures from first to last, nor is it possible to co need the fact that tbe I leaders have been extreme men. The extreme and partisan characteristics that have manifest ed themselves in Tillmao's^speecbes and methods, throughout his State canvass, have undoubtedly been tbe cause of tbe extreme feeling? of opposition and resistance aroused in tbe breasts of Col. Haskeil and his co workers aod supporters Those who favor Tillman and bis ticket, and who have enthusiastically adhered to bis cause through out the campaign, are resolutely determined not to forego, for any cause, the triumph for which they have toiled. Haskeil and-his people seem equally determined not to forego, for any cause, the fight they propose to make, ..ad there "are many who are desperately opposed to Tillman as there are many equally desperately in favor of him. There is a third class of our people who have al ways been opposed to Tillman, and who would therefore have absented themselves from the polls on election day, bad not tbe Haskeil movement developed. Bat now, because they see in tbe Haskeil movement the breaking up of the Democratic party, and know that tbe Haskellites can hope to succeed only by and through the aid of colored repub lican votes, bave resolved to support Tillman at tbe polls on election day. as a protest against tbe rending asander of tbe Democratic party, and tbe threatened danger to the con tinuance of white supremacy In the State. Now we will suppose election day to have arrived, and that the adherents of the two factions into which our white people are di vided, have assembled at their respective vot ing places. Both sides are determined?tbey are all alive with the passions and prejudices which have teen industriously fanned into flame daring this campaign?the most intense and bitter ever waged in South Carolina, in oar recollection ; they mutually suspect one another of intending to ase every means in their power to make their faction triumph. Broth ers will be there, divided against brothers, fathers against sons, neighbors against neigh bors. They go there prepared to stand by their faction at any cost, ready to resist any and all encroachments upon what tbey con sider their rights, and to oppose with force, if necessary, the perpetration of any injustice or wrong, as tbey may deem it. Ooe faction, even now, contends that tbe machinery of election has been purposely pat in tbe bands of tbe other contending faction, and they are already resentful on this account. Here we have, without any additional com plication, all tbe elements that go to make up an exceedingly inflammable condition of things. Bat sappose now that it be sought by either faction, especially that ooe charged with already having tbe advantage of tbe otber by possessing the machinery of election, to bring forward and vote those who have hitherto voted the republican ticket?is ? likely that with the bitter memories of the reconstruction era surging over them, and with tbe heat of the present intense struggle at its very height, those present will be able to exercise that sel&ontrol which they might do if- tbey were cool, calm, aod collected, with no grave issues at stake? There are fanatical men engaged in this contest, there are men who have private grudges to settle, as well as public measures to vote on, there are men to whom the only law they heed is their own self-will, and who believe that everything they hold dear is threatened with overthrow;?thousands opon thousands of such meo, who will excite and arouse others to extreme action on election day, with resalte which none can foresee, but which are fraught with woe and disaster. Are we prepared for such a program? On one point we are perfectly clear, viz : if we were a colored individual, we would steer clear of the polls on flection day, and we would have nothing to do with this family quarrel, lest the usual fate attending those wbo interfere in such matters should befall os. One other thing we wish to say, without being either alarmists or hysterical we look forward to the 4th day of November with the gravest apprehensions, and we see but one way in which to remove tbem, and that is either that Col. Haskeil withdraw altogether, or that be sball insist that his supporters let tbe negro vote severely alone. COLUMBIA JUBILANT. There are coquettes?and coquettes. This time it is a railway?the South Bound. The late Manager Mike Brown's road making ad vances to our sister city, Columbia, and pro posing to go there, if and if Ht-d if! Coquettes are reprehensible, very, and re semble tbe flea, whereof it is said, "wheo you put your finger on bim, he is not there." Tbe usual enthusiastic meeting was held, the accustomed speeches made, the wonted resolutions adopted, but the customary colla tion was omitted. Now, it is a well known fact that the colla tion is an indispensable part, and parcel of such a proceeding, and the affair cannot be regarded as having material z^d, until the festive board is spread. Therefore we will re serve our congratulations until the magic col lation shall have beeo consumed, or rather imbibed, meanwhile hoping that the "Gem of the Ocean," called Columbia on the Congaree, will not be dis*ppo<uted in her ex pectations. We add, by way of suggestion, that we know how that sort of ;hing works? benceour caution. We have had roads sur veyed here twice, stakes set up, talk about se curing right of way and terminal facilities, and a lot of other doings, but tbe neigh of the iron horte in that direction, has not yet been beard in the Und, and we are still waiting and hoping for tbe joyful sound. Special to Sportsmen. Several inquines having been made as to tbe date of the expiration of the game law, we state for the benefit of our readers, and j especially those longing for an "outing," that the limitation extends only to November 1. The Sumter Book and Novelty Co., have purchased an immense line of books, station ery, holiday goodi?, etc. Don't fail to see them. Sunday School Convention. The fi Jt session of tbe Sumter county Sun day school convention, which was held on tbe loth and 17th, was a decided success, and gives promise of greater things to come. Twenty-one churches were represented by about forty delegates, and the meetings were all full both of interest and of profit. Each one who bad been requested to deliver an address was present to perform the duty assigned him, and a hearty spirit of fraternity prevailed through tbe sessions. Those who attended this meeting will attend tbe next, and there is every reason to hope that a great and good work will be accomplished io the county. Mr. Fike, the State organizer, went away cheered io spirit, and promised to make a good report to the State executive committee of this beginning of things in Sumter county. Tbe next meeting will be held during one of the summer months at such placeas the execu tive committee may designate. Each Sunday school in the county was re quested to contribute yearly one dollar to the treasury of this convention to aid in meeting the necessary expenses. Those schools that wish to pay this amount may send it to Mr. T. B. Frazer, Jr , at Sumter, who was elected treasurer of the convention. Tbe officers of the convention for the pres ent year are: President?J. C. Scott. Secretary?C. C- Brown. Statistical Secretary?C. M. Hurst, Jr. Treasurer?T. B. Fraser, Jr. Executive Committee?Jno. F. Kelly, R. 0. Purdy, J. M. Moseley. The addresses were all sprightly and full of interest, and were well received by the au dience. The only matter of regret was th?t so few made it a point to be present at tbe meetings. The absence of so many who pass for -Sunday school workers indicates very clearly the need of such an organization in our county. The following is a list of the township vice presidents. It is hoped that these gentlemen will go to work at once, and organize meet ings in their territories by calling township conventions. Tbe duties assigned to them are all laid down in tbe constitution which is an nexed. If any of them cannot serve or are un willing to serve, they will please report to the undersigned at once in order thatsomeone else may be appointed. If further instruction is needed than can be found in the constitution, it can be obtained by addressing tbe president I or tbe secretary. A little effort and hearty co operation is all that is necessary to give the Sunday school work in this county a great onward impulse. To whom can we better look for this than to tbe gentlemen whose names have been given to us, and who are deemed worthy to begin the enterprise? Stateburg?J. T. Friersoo. Swimming Pens-Dr. H. T. Abbott. Concord?W J. Pringle. Carter's Crossing?H. G. Shaw. M t. Clio? J. S Scott. Shtloh?W. F. Johnson. Providence?T. P. Kilgore. Rafting Creek?E C. Keels. Sumter?F A. Tradewell. B?shopville?J. F. Kelly. Wedgefield?Peter Mellett. Lvnchhurg?Jno M Miller. Privateer? W. G. Wells: Spring Hill?L A. White. Mayesville-C. 0. Wheeler. Manchester?R. I. Manning. constitution of the 8umteb county sondat school convention. Article 1 ?This association shall be called the Sumter County Suuday School Associa tion. Art. 2.?Any minister of the gospel having a charge in this county, and any superinten dent of a Sunday school in this eouuty, shall be ex officio members of this association. Eacb Sunday school in union with this asso ciation shall be entitled to one delegate in ad dition to tbe minister and superintendent in charge. Art. 3.?The object of the association shall be tbe promotion of tbe interests of the Sun day schools in this county, and the encourage ment of their organization and maintenance by such means as will best arouse the public to a 3ense of their value and importance. Art. 4. The officers of this association shall be electsd annually, and shall consist of a president, a vice-president representing eacb township in the county, a recording secretary, a statistical secretary, a treasurer, and an ex ecutive committee of five members, iocluding the president and secretary, who shall be ex officio members. Art. 5.?Each township at its annual con vention shall choose its own president, wbo, when so reported to the county secretary, and enrolled by bim, shall be a vice-president of the county association. When any township shall fail to choose its president, tbe county executive committee sball appoint one to 611 that office in that towoship and he shall, in like manoer, b? enrolled by the secretary. Art. 6?It shall t-e the duty of the president to preside at tbe meeting of the association, and, in case of his absence, tbe association shall elect a chairman from the vice-presidents present. Art. 7.?Tbe recording secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of each meetiug, together with a list of the Sunday schools in tbe county, the name and postoffice address of tbe superintendents, tbe number of teachers scholars, etc, and make a repot tat eacb an nual meeting. Art. 8.?The statistical secretary shall ren der tbe recording secretary such assistance a? may be necessary, especially in the matter of collecting statistics. . Art. 9.?The treasurer shall keep a faithful account of all money collected and disbursed for the benefit of tbe association, and sball report?t eacb annual meeting. Art. 10.?The vice-presidents shall have the general supervision of Sunday school interests in tbeir respective townships, collect statistics and report to the secretary on or before the first day of tbe month preceding the annual county convention, collect the funds from tbe respective schools, and report tbe same to the treasurer before the annual meeting. Each should visit sem'annually all the schools in his territory. He should encourage schools already established, and organixe schools in localities where needed. He should, as far as possible, awaken an interest in better ways of working, direct the minds of all to the necessity of tbe conversion of . nils, urge the import ance of teachers' meetings, enquire carefully how well tbe neighborhood has been can vassed for pupils, and should press tbe possi bility and advantage of sustaining the schools throughout tbe year. Abt. 11.?Tbe Executive Committee shall arrange a program for the Annual Meeting of the Association, and invite such persons from abroad as may add to the interest of the cooveation. Tbey sball, previous to the meeting of the Convention, appoint, a local committee in the place where the Convention is to tne?t, to pro?ide aud arrange all things necessary far the coming session of the Con vention. They shall advance the work in the County by all possible means during the entit? year. They shall fill all vacancies of office caused by death or remova.', and shall suspend any officer who fails to do his duty, and appoint an efficient worker. Tbey shall also appoint Vice Presidents in any townships which fail to choose tbem as provided iu Ar ticle five. Art. 2.?This Association shall roett in annual two days meeting?, at such time and place ?s sitali be chosen by the Convention or tbe Executive Committee. Art. 13.?The Association is auxiliary to the South Carolina State Sunday School Association, and shall, through tbe Secretary, make an annual report thereto, and be repre sented by delegates in tbe convention of the State Association. Art. 14 ?This Constitution may he altered or amended by a vote of two-thirds of the delegates present at anv annual meeting. J.C SCOTT, C' C Brown, President. Secretary. A Magnificent Road. Mr. T. M. Mordecai has just returned to the city ?fier having taken a dtive from Sumter to Darlington, along the proposed extension of the Charleston, Sumter and Northern rail road. He reports that the work along the line is progressing very well and indican s that considerable money has already been spent. The gradiug along tbe line hue been magnifi cently done and tbe work on tlieemhankmems all show that a substantial line is to t-e built. Mr. Mordecai said that tbe farmers and merchants were all in the very best of spirits, j and that not only had considerable cotioti al- j ready been marketed, but there was a great j deal now in tbe fields, which could nul be I picked out as rapidly as is delirante on ac count of lue scarcity of lauor.?News and Courier. Visitors to Charleston, during Ga'a week, j who desire to fare well and at tbe same time ; keep on a good cause should call at "Tbe j Woman's Exchange." The Exchange rooms are on King Street, ne*r Market, and have ! lately been thoroughly renovated Daily lunch temptingly served is to be had for gentlemen and ladies; and articles of needle work and fancy woik are always on sale. ! The j"ct of the institution is to help gentle women to help themselves. j The State Fair. We herewith acknowledge the compliments of the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society substantially presented in the form of a season ticket. This exhibition which promises to surpass in magnitude and interest any that have pre ceded it, will open at Columbia on November 10th and continue until Friday, November 14th. We are also in receipt of a ticket to the Darlington Agricultural and Mechanical Fair, which opens October 30tb and closes October 31et. Su ier bas always patronized fairs and we predict will send a larger delega tion this year than usual. THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C, Oct. 22, 1890. COTTON.?Receipts 600 bales. Middling 9 35; Market strong. CHARLESTON, S. C, Oct. 21, 1890. Cotton?Sales, 2000. Quotations: mid dling, 9|. WILMINGTON, N. C, Oct. 21, 1890 Spirits Turpentine.?Sales at quotation. Market opened firm at 38 cents per gallon. Rosin.?Quiet at $1.07? for Strained and $1.12jfor Good Strained. Crods Thrpentine.?Yellow Dip, $1.90; Virgin $1.90, Hard $1.20. Cotton.?Sales, none. Market firm. Quotations are : Middling 9J. WANTS. |"?7ANTED a young man of ability to work V V for an old Line Life Insurance Co. in office and field. To the right party liberal terms. Call on or address A. C. Pbelps, Agent. Penn. Mutual Life. Snmter. S. C. MISPLACED-Vol. 15 Pepper's System of Medicine. Reward if returned to this office._^^^^^^ FOR SALE" ONE HOUSE AND'LOT containing five acres, with all necessary outbuildings, situated in the town of Bishopville. For terms, apply to J. E COUSAR, Oct-20-lm Bishopville, S. C. FOR SALE OR LEASE. THE STORE-HOUSE and lot, now occu pied by the undersigned, with all neces sary appurtenances for the conducting of a cotton, wholesale and retail grocery business. Lenient terms to approved purchaser. Leaves a liberal patronage and paying business for successor. Address, R. P. MAYES, .oct-22 2m Mayesville, S. C. VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. Comfortable house on Liberty street, con taining eight rooms on large lot, opposite res idence of the late J.S. G. Richardson. Lot on Liberty street, known as the O'Con nor lot, 72 feet front by 170 feet deep, upon which there is now a small dwelling of five rooms. This lot is in the business portion of the city. My residence and lot on Church street. House contains six rooms. The house, five rooms, on Cburch street, next to'my residence, now occupied by Mr. Bradham. Corner lot. Ateo, six lots on Chnrch street, being sub divisions of the large lot upon which I former ly resided. Farm of 147 acres, four miles from city of Surater, on road leading to DesChamps' mill known as the Bowman place. This is one of the best small farms in the county. Terms resonabie. Apply to JOS. H. E A RLE. NOTICE TO DEBTORS. PARTIES indebted to the undersigned will please take notice that he bas placed all his claims, notes and accounts in the bands of Mark Reynolds, Esq., for collection. They will call and see bitn at bis office in tbeFrazer building. A. A.?SOLOMONS. Oct-22. NOTICE. Sumter, S. C , Oct, 22, 1890. TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the under signed citizens of the County of Sumter, will apply to the Clerk of the Court of Com mon Pleas for Sumter County for a charter of incorporation as The Sumter Investment Association, on tbe 24tb day of November, A. D. 1890 Wm. J. Andrew?, W. E Johnson, Henry Cain, M. E. Friereon, Anthony Spann, J. B.-Edwards, J.M.Dicks, Nicholas James. J. W. Mamgault, Moses Harrison, James Van Buren, Jas. G. Sampson, F. L. Stewart, Hannibal Bennett, Thos. J. Williamson, Francis Preston. L. R Davis, E D. Peterson, J. B. Smith, John J. Nelson, A. H Martin, , Abraham Ruffin, Fortune Broikington, Julius T. Edwards, Paul Granthan, J. W. Brown, Jr. Sam'l Carolina. Oct. 22. Notice to Absent Meadant State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER, Ix the Oodrt of Common Pleas. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. (Complaint not Serced ) Dinah Ramsey and Capers Andrews?Plain tiffs. against William Andrews, Sr., Emma Andrews, Mareen?. Husty, Chartes Andrews, Sus? Thames. Euieliue Andrews. Elsie Andrews, William Andrews, Jr., Adam Andrews, Dozier Andrews, Katie Audrews and Ed gar Andiews?Defendants. To the Defendant, WILLIAM ANDREWS, Sr. : You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action which is this day Sled in the office of the Clerk of tbe Court of Common Pleas for said County and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at the office of erher one of them, on Main street in the City of Sumter, in said County and State wiihin twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such ser vice; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated October 11, A. D , 1890. STUCKEY & GREEN, COLIN C. MANNING, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. Oct 20 MANAGERS OF ELECTION. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS have been appointed Managers of State and County election at the precincts named, and are re quested to report to the undersigned, (office of Bowman k Ingram) City of Sumter, S. C, on Saturday the 25th instant, to receive in struction?, qualify as Managers, and get the ballot boxes. Lynch burg Prpcinct?J. S. Potts, L A. Wheeler, W. M. Keels Ma;.e.?ville-R. P. Mayes, C. H. Baker, Marion Dorn. Privateer?Jno. S. Dwigh', Jno. M. Jack son, J. L Neal. Rafting Cm k?L. W. James, P. San ders, Jno J. Cato. Concord?Scriven Davis, G. W. Mahoney, I R. Bninson. Svtuter?S. A. Norris, C. H. Jones, H. L. B. Wells. Siatet'unr?DeSaussure Bull, John Rave nel, J O. Rodders. Swimming Pens?W. S. Dinkins, W. E. Dick, .Ir , A. C. McKinnon. Wed<iefield?F. E. Thomas, Peter Mellett, R. Jack-on. Providence No. 2 ?R. J. Rrownfield, C. W. Chandler, S. J. Brown Bishopville?J. F. Kelley, J. H. Scarbo rough. Wesley J. Stuckey. Mt Clio?W. A. Cooper, Geo. McCutchen Jr., W. E. Gieen. Shiloh-John M. McElveen, J. T. McNeil, Allison Trulnck. Spring Hill?J. W. Weldon, T. S. Bradley, R. L Heriot. Mannville?II. G. Shaw, N. Barnett, Wm. Dixon. W. II. INGRAM, Ch'n Rd. Election Commissioners. NEW GOODS -AT THE SUMTER TEA AND COFFEE EMPORIUM. CHOICE SUGAR-CURED MEATS. Picnic Hams at 10 cents. F. A. Ferris k Co. Hams at 17 cts. Ferris k Co. Strips at 15 cts. W. Harvey k Co. Hams at 16 cents. W. P. Harvey k Co. Stripe at 14 cents. "W. P. Harvey k Co. Smoked Tongues at 17 cents. NEW FISH: MACKEREL AND SALMON. We are receiving regalar shipments of the finest Mackerel we have ever offered, and would invite special attention to our Bloater mess Mackerel, large and fat, in kits or at re tail. 10 lb. kits finest mess Mackerel at $2.00. 10 lb. kits family Mackerel at $1.50. Mustard Sardines ? lb. cans at 10c. per box. NEW FLOUR. "Cuttis Pastry," finest Patent, in 12 and 24 lb. sacks, at 50c. and $1.00. HeckersSelf rising, in packages at 15 and 25 cte Beckers Blue Brand, Loose, at 5c. lb. Heckers Buck Wheat Flour, Loose, at 5c. Ib. Beckers Buck Wheat Self rising in pkgs. at 20c. lb. Beckers Yellow Corn Griddle Cake flour something nice, in pkgs. at 20c. lb. Heckers and Leggetts Oat Llakes in pkgs at 20c. lb. Leggetts Oat Meal and Graham Flour at 5c. lb. and 6 lb. sacks at 30 cte. MOLASSES. Golden Drips, something new and select, at 1.00. New Orleans Syrup, choicest at 75cts. New Orleans Molasses at 50cts. New Orleans, a choice article at 35ct8. GELATINE Swtoboones Sbreded Gelatine at 15c a pkg. JELLIES, PRESERVES, &c. Quinre Preserves, loose, at 15cts. Canton Ginger, \ pots, at 65cts. New French Prunes at 15c. per lb. Plain Pickles in brine, just received. Jalisco Coffee, something new, 35cte. Gautamala. Pea^erry Coffee 35cte. LaygnarH, Mocha and other Coffees and Teas in every variety. TEAS : TEAS : AND COFFEE : We lead on same. If you really want a fine Tomato try our Rob Roy : Holmes k Coutts Crackers in end less variety, they are tbe finest Crackers made. CONFECTIONERY. Our Stock in this department is complete. We also carry a full line of Crockery, Glass ware and Tinware Send for monthly price list to . B. CURTIS, Monagban Block, Main Street, Oct. 22. Sumter S. C. i NOW KEADY! STANLEY'S GREAT BOOK, IK DARKEST AFRICA, BY HENRY M. STANLEY. Complete in two volumes of about 550 pages each, with two steel engravings, and 150 illustrations and maps. There is no other manuscript, print ed book or pamphlet, this Spring of the year of our Lord, 1890, that contains any account of this region of horrors other than this book of mine.? Henry M. Stanlfy. The whole distance traveled by Stanley, from the mouth of the Congo to Z-inzihar, was 6,032} miles, and the time consumed in the exploration whs three years. It is "as moving and enthralling a tale as was ever told by man," and it whs written by Stanley in fifty days, a feat .which is not less remark able than the exuedition itself. WM. COHEN, Jr , Agent for Sumter County. WM. DINKINS, Sub Agent. Oct 15. AN ORDINANCE Entitled An Ordinance to raise Sup plies, for the Fiscal Year Com mene in g June 1st, 1890 and end ing May Zlst, 1891. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Alderman of tbe City of Sumter in Couneil assembled and by authority of the same: Sec. I?That the following Annual Taxes as provided for and authorized by law, be and the same are hereby levied for the uses and purposes of said City for the Fiscal Year commencing 1st day of June 1890; to wit: Sixty (60) cents on the value of eacb One Hundred Dollars of Real Estateand Sixiy (60) cents on the value of each One Hundred Dol lars of Personal Property withio the corpo rate limits of said City, excepting such pro perty ae may be exempt troni taxation under the Constitution and laws of this State, or by City Ordinance, and the taxes paid and collected under this Ordinance shall not ex empt any property, upon which such taxes Hre paid, from taxation after tbe 30th day of September, A. D , 1891. Skc. II?The phrase Real Estate as is osed iu this Ordinance is coextensive with all laws, tenements and hereditaments, and the phrases Personal Property is intended to mean and include all money, goods, chattels, choses in action and evidences of debt. Skc III?That all persons or corporations liable to taxation under this Ordinance shall make payment to tbe Clerk and Treasurer of City of Sumter, at his officr, during the month of November 1890, and upon failure to make such payment the person or persons or corporations so in default shall be subject to a penalty of twenty per centum upon the amount of taxes due by him, her, them or by said corporations ; and it shall be the duty of said Clerk and Treasurer to enforce the col lection of all taxf-g and penalties due said City of Sumter, and for this purpose he is hereby authorized and empowered to issue executions under the Corporate Seal of said Citr directed to the Sheriff of Sumter Couoty S C, requiring him to levy and sell of the property Real or Personal of such person or peisons or corporations so in default, sufficient to pay all such taxes, penalties, charges and costs. Sec. IV?That this Ordinance shall go into effect upon the date hereof, and all Ordinances conflicting therewith are hereby repealed. Done and Ratified in Council assembled and under the Corporate Seal of the City of Slimier this 14th day of October A. D. 1890. [ Corporate Seal.] R. 0. PURDV, W. Alhton Pringle, Jr., Mayor. Clerk and Treasurer. . S* W.A. SXJMTEH IS GROWING AND 0?R BUSINESS IS GROWING.T0O. More commodious quarters became a Necessity, And we found them at the old stand of Jl. A.. SOLOMONS, CORNER OF MAIN AND LIBERTY STREETS, Where, in accordance with the demand made upon us, we are opening up the Largest and Best assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE ever offered in this community, embracing LADIES DRESS GOODS in endless variety, from fine silks, down to the coarsest Domestics, Standard Goods of all shades and quality. Our stock of Ladies', Gents9 and Children's Shoes cannot be surpassed in this market, and we defy competition in Ladies' Cloaks, Dress Trimmings, Flannels, Ladies' and Gents' Underwear, Gents' and Boys' Clothing, We have on hand, also, a remnant of the stock of A? A? Solomons which is fast disappearing in consequence of the great bargains offered therefrom. These are not offered to N our customers as new goods, but as just what they are with the prices marked down Below UFew York Cost. Call on us and see for yourself. > Polite and gentlemanly salesmen will greet you as you enter, entertain you while you remain and charge nothing for showing to you our goods. - . , October 1. 1890--FALL AND WINTEIU-1890. Everybody knows that we do a General Mercantile business. We handle the latest &xi\ newest goods in all lines, and a call on us will convince you that we have one of the best assort- " ed stocks of Dress Goods, Notions, Domestics, Blankets, Table Linen, Satines, Hosiery, Under wear, &c, &c, to be found anywhere and as cheap as anywhere. You will be politely waited upon by attentive and experienced salesmen. ? CLOTHING-, HATS, TRUNKS, VALISES, SHOES. We invite your special attention to our Shoe Stock, all grades, in Gent's, Ladies' and Children's. We only sell reliable goods and at very low prices. Just received, beautiful job lot of Ladies' and Misses' Flush and Flannel Caps. Call and get something nobby and cheap. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT. As usual this stock is full and complete. To keep the best?is our aim. Fair dealing?has always been our principle. To please our trade?our ambition. Our prices?as low as the lowest. Just at this season we have a great many new goods arriving daily. This week a new lot of Raisins, Currants, Citron, Mackerel, Mullet, Cream Cheese, Smoked and Pickled Herrings, and a variety of Canned Meats, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables, both domestic and imported. Never say you can't get anything good to eat until you visit Ducker & Bultman's. Have you tried Egg Custard ? with large glass dish, only 50a ?hreded Cocoanut, 10 cts. and 20 cents a package. Nice and convenient. Fresh Biscuits and Cakes Received Weekly. We offer extra inducements to the trade. We buy in large quantities and can sell as close as any market. No trouble to show goods and quote prices. A call will convince you. Respectfully, DUCBUER & BULTMAN. All mail orders will receive prompt attention. Samples sent on application._Sept 17 All the Latest Styles in 31en's, Boys, and Children's Hats and Caps. The largest, finest and cheapest line of Neckwear ever seen in S urn ter. We have exclusive control of the famous Wire Buckle Suspenders?every pair warranted for twelve months. A complete line of Laundried and Unlaundried Shirts, Hosiery, Gloves, Negligee Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, Under shirts, Drawers, Umbrellas, Valises, Trunks, &c. Only One Price Store in Swnter. Goods marked in plain figures at a small profit and strictly one price to all. Look at our goods before buying elsewhere. Respectfully, CHANDLER & SHAW, Sept. 10,