The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, December 03, 1890, Image 3

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The proceedings of the first two days of the tes?bt vu mostly tontine Work, both Hb ?se s a d jour o - ?bS Governor's #68 I presented on ijr ?od is a lengthy t_aad com prehens?ve document, 'fbe -Neit$ and UbuAtt staff correspondent makes the following referencetol?U aeasage is cora C*tm ? Ith? tu* advlse<f?or m South Carolina Military Academy and the ?ni versi ty of South Carolina ? also, that the Legkjatore make feucb appro pmdoos aa will expedite'- the work of oomplettoe of the Clemson. College. On t'ae subject j^.tM Feoitootiary the mes ?afe a?eWS^tlratr tot t&e past twelve balance of profit to the State ?c? " besides * the entire sup ps'ison for ?he same period. ? lie ^Object of ?be Pen ite - *?*ryi**?y-b? as well- to read bere ani Jron tbe ^Penitentiary pr?b ?k jqV^aia?t wh?cjt is -day on t?wfteaTw by Norton W. Brook ?f t?be b?aifd ef directors eoiteotrary. -Thei follow-' *iot|jfewtrect gksa an idea of a proposed development of the institution : *'The board of directors have lately to parchase: ih? DeSajissure , twenty-two milessouth ??"Cb?om-j r authority of the Act of last year. 'f his plantation bas nearly 3.000 actes*, and was bought for $35, 600, easj ttrms : 1,060 aeres are rich already ander levee ; ? jOfFtfljlllT III excellent levee uplands now i^jtfej?Cfid?on. It is estimated that 40,00&lbs&?lB of corn can be raised on this Ifrl?nm Inni], and one thousand ?tbtr on the uplands. This is ?.^ $65,000 gross, besides oats, tatty ~ffee, peas, etc, on 500 ace can be worked and fifty hands* Camden branch of lway and on the ta easy boat comniuo.t* aand Charleston, ase of. this place is a step ion radicated. Other be had jjust as valuable, as well located, boet. Four such places permanent :.and steady hands. A boat jdehsll the trans fcetweetutae places east. This urn prison walls three haudred to four' bandred to be used in . ?ijaoitactn ring and light con f4r?et work in and near tua. prison. * Many are toag tern., convicts who ean . aot be used safely on tarme. ^??'^buymg- these lands it will be fosad that, a large quantity of fine tim ber will with thaei, which can -be transported and said. These lands are cheap beenoae the owners bav? not th? means to feve*r.thear. The usual price is about $?0 |?er aere for mixed, open and tim lands and can be secured ox?it?&XyetaBt. When leveed tbej will 'biswoitu f vc times the pri?e now asked.' 1 feel very sore that upon sncb a sys tem of management the Penitentiary can be made to yield a large income to the State. By a gradual development is thia direction no ajipropriation outside the eriingejaf^JbAjxistitution will be lent that $100,0Q? | the State, rand be a year a possibility " The following extract on the public school question will speak for itself : The last four years show a marvellous increase io the number and efficiency of oar public schools : The report of the depart meo t for Vs* 1886 givee as a Dumber of ecbool districts 55? TbeTepqrt for 1890 foots op .707 5 t?k nola>tr- o|. jmbfic schools, - . In 1890 the figures make them, lacrease, . 288 In 1886 the total enrollment of pupils was, 183,96$ The report for 1890 gives, 201,260 Increase, ,> 17,294 ATerage attendance in 1886, ... * 126.696 Average attendance in 1890, r 147,799 Increase, Teachers employed In 1888, - Teachers reponed in 1890, Hi Number of school bouses in 1886, Number of school houses in 1890, -150 3,660^ 3,948 lacrease, ifl-edditfcc to th?ea owned by the *L "? itofeAerittSn now reu ted, Tftpuiiliip of sctsooi bciiidiugs in i&&lSof> 21,103 3,835 4,364 529 2,858 3,155 297 126 ?393,903 -487,252 ? 93,349 Increase, Estimated vaine of graded ecbool building? now under con tract, 56,000 The towns of tbe State have erected costly ecbool buildings with every modero convenience for teacher and pupil. Io many of tbe counties there is a good building in every neighbor hood. The peat four years may well be termed the era of building school bouses in tbe State. Aa tbe question of the funding of the State debt was made aa issue in the campaign, tbe following from the Governor's message will be interesting : t Tbe jam of $5,841,000, representing the eoosol debt and the old fondable boods, will be doe io 1S93, and for the funding of which this General Assembly j will bave to provide. As an explanation of the reason why no action has been taken towards the funding of this debt, as authorized by the Act of the last session cf the General Assembly, a communication from the State Treasurer together with an opinion from the Attorney General was submit ted, tfcowiog that the said Act was constitutionally defective, and that further legislation will be required. VRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28. Io tbe Senate there was but little dooe. Tbe work of decapitation was about fetsbed to-day, so far as tbe at ' tendant* of the Senate goes, in tbe re moval of Mr. G. E Friday, the outer doorkeeper, wbo has been succeeded by Mr. vT^T Arraots. Mr. Friday has served io this position since 1876 and bas gi*eu entire satisfaction, hence there was no cause for his removal but make a place for aa avowed Til Ira an - ite. Messrs R. R. Hemphill and W. G. Kvaos were appointed a committee, on ibe part of tbe Senate, to arrange for the inaugural ceremonies which take place next Thursday. Sej?tor H.A. MeetEet-?f Lexington, g? vea still more evidence of being the leader of the Tillufanite forces iu the ^Senile. ? fie to-day offered a joint re [solution to provide for the calling of a constitutional convention. A concurrent resolution was offered by the Senator from Baruwell to instruct the Secretary of State not to allow the Kalle of the House of Representatives and the Senate, or any other part of th? State House to be "used for other than State" purposes. Thie is, of course, a blow at the State club. At 12.15 tie Senate joined the House [in session-Hto hear the returns in the [?lection of Governor and Lieutenant Mi ??ith'^ Senate adjourned until [Tuesday night at 7.20, which extended adjournment was made ? on account of JiMonday-being salesday in the several counties, ' The Governor's message, which was made the special order for to-day at [.\30Vclock, was not reached, hence hi will come up on Tuesday night. 'The House of "Representatives met at iftVcloejc. After roll cali .Dr. S. M. Smith opened the Rouse with prayer. The journal of Wednesday's proceedings I was then read, corrected aod approved. The standing committees were then [-announced. ' The names of Sumter's representa tives appear in the following : Ways and Means, Al tarn ont Moses; I-Federai Relationsj A? K. Sanders; State House and Grounds, Frank Mel lett, "Rob't. M. Pitts, Altaoiont Moses; Mines and Mining, Robt. M. Pitto; Legislative Library, Frank Mellett. The Speaker called for petitions, memorials, etc. Among the bills introduced the most important were * A bill to incorporate the South Caro lina Seaboard and Western Railway Company; corporators: M. C. Butler, J. Q. Marshall. T. J. Raiser, J. G. Gibbes, M*. L. Bonham, J. S. Verner and others, by Mr. Abney: A bill to promote the comfort of pas se g era oo railway trains by providing separate accommodations for the whites j and-blaeks, by Mr. Patterson:/ A bill to increase the amount of the county license charged for the sale of intoxicating beverages from ?100 to $200 and to apply the same to the county school fund, by Mr. Buiet. A bill to prohibit the sale of pistols and pistol cartridges by any one in this State except those duly licensed to sell the same, by Mr. McCalK A bill to empower county and muni cipal authorities to impose the puuish ment of .labor on all convicts within their jurisdictions, by Mr. Goodwin. A bili to reduce the fees of physi cians and surgeons who shall testify as experts in crimiual cases from ?10 .t? $0, by Mr^ Goodwin. bili to abolish- the costs of plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys in partition and other actions for settlement of intes tate estates, by Mr. Stack house. A petition Jrom operatives at Whit ney factory Tor the enactment of a law to limit the hours of labor to ten hoars a day, by Mr. Wilson. Similar petitions from operatives in Langiey factory acid other factories and sundry citizens in the State. . bill t<> regulate th? hoors of labor of factory employees and the employ ment of females and children under "s?xt?eTf yearrof age^tiy Mr. Wilson: The House then took a recess cd til 12e{eio?fc. *?., V V *&*12^ . the Housjitcame to order. ?mong the bills introduced the most important were : ? A bill to amend an act to permit the sale of domestic wines manufactured in this State without license. A message fcom ..the Senate was received announcing that the Senate would meet the House in joint session to publish the returns of election. . The Senate was announced and admitted. The returns were read aod accepted by the joint assembly. ^.B. R. Tillman was declared elected Governor aid Ernest B. Gary Lieu tenant Governor. The joint assembly was then dissolved. Messrs. Evans, Youmans aod Ficken were appointed on the part of the House to inform ?he Governor and Lieuteoant Governor-elect of their election. The House then adjourned. / SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 291 The Senate held no session to-day. Its next meeting will be Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock. The House met at 10 a. m. The committee on "privileges and elections' were permitted to retire to their room to deliberate over contests submitted to them. A communication was received from the Senate asking the concurrence of the House in a resolution to appoint a ! committee of ten to wait upon Messrs. &. R.> Til! man- and J? B.Gary and inform them of their election as Gover nor and Lieutenant Governor, and to make preparations for the inauguration. The House concurred * Among the bills introduced the most importai-; were: To regulate the rate of interest on money iu this State and fix it at 5 per cent. To provide for the charging of a license of ?200 for the privilege of felling pistols and pistol cartridges in this State, and the making it a misde meanor for any one to sell pistols or pistol cartridges without a license. The Record of the 29th has the fol lowing iu regard to the election con tests : The contests of the recent elections, although decided by the State Board of etanvalser?, are still opeu and it is likely that all the Straightouts from Suinter aod Berkeley counties will be unseated. The House committee on privileges and elections met yesterday afternoon and it was ilecided to hear the contested election cases in the Suinter legislative matter on Wednesday next at noon. Summons were issued by the committee to the following witnenscs to appear before them oo that day: John J Cato, J B. Raffield, aud Green. The case is that of W. K. Cros?well, J. E. DuPre, J. L Parrotr, Till manires, contesting the seats of Mellett etal, Straightouts. If the Rafting Creek precinct box, which was cou h ted in by the State Board of canvas-ers, is thrown out by the committee all the Till man ttcs will be seated, aud this is very likely to be done. The contest will be based on the grounds that the box mentioned was not opened until one hour after the prop er time ; that no registration book was provided and the managers used the Federal book, rcbich was handed back ; and forth ; that there were numerous Tilimanites present at the proper time who would have vo'ed but the box was not opened and they left and that the voters were permitted to go in and out through the same door, thereby inter feting with the regular voters. Gov. Tillman's Movements. At noon on next Thursday Capt. B. R. Tillman will be inaugurated as the chief executive of the State and assume the power he bas so long sought. It is stated that the inauguration will take place on a platform in front of the State House, but no exact arrangements have been made, as the election returns were not read until to-day. j?ver since the opening of the-Legislature the Governor elect has been in the city at work on his inaugurai. He has consulted with his supporters on it?portant measures and the document will be completed at bis home. The Governor-elect will leave for his home to-morrow, where he will remain a few days. On Tuesday or Wednes day he will return, bringing his family with him. They come to see the inauguration only and immediately after it-is over they will return to Edgefield and will not for some days take up their abode in the executive mansion. :?. The inauguration promises to be a great event, and all the railroads have put on special rates for the day. The crowd wHV be a very large one. The Governor-elect spent Thanksgiv* ing Day. very quietly and went to church like other good people. He was neatly attired, and attended the nnioo services at the Second Presbyterian church. The sermon of the day was preached by the pastor. Rev. G. A. Blackburn, and the subject of bis remarks was one very opportune for the coming Governor to hear. It was about the instability of the government of men, and was well handled It is understood that Capt. Tiilwan was not so well pleased with the sermon.? Columbia Record, Kov 28. The blood must be pure for the bod y to be in perfect condition. Dr. J. H. McLean's Strsaparilla makes pure blood and imparts the-" rich blooBTof health aud vigor to the whole body. vloct "It goes right to the spot," said an old man, who was rubbing in Dr. J. H. McLean's Volcanic Oil Licimeut to relieve rheumatism, vloct Backlen'e Arnica Salve. Tfie Best ?Salve in the world for Cute, Bruise* Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Soras, Tetter. Chapped - Ilacds Chilblains, Coras and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no paj required. It is guaranteed to give per fect tatisfictinn, or money refunded. Price 25cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. De Lorme. o The circulation of the blood?quickened and enriched?bears life and energy to every portion of the 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 *Q > ? *??< If you feel weak and all worn out take BROWN1 S IRON BITTERS CHRISTMAS GOODS -AND OTHER GOODIES, -AT i. L. MAJEWSXI'S Bakery and Confectionery, In addition to a daily supply of Fras? Breafl, Eolls, Gates, Pies, &c, I have a fine line of FRESH CRACKERS, of various kinds, FINE FRENCH'CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, NUTS, RAISINS, TOYS, DOLLS, FIREWORS, GLASSWARE, AND FANCY ARTICLES. CIGARS AND TOBACCO. All goods first class and prices the lowest. Give me a call. M. L. MAJEWSKI. Nov. 19? . W. BH?DH?i, Wheelwright andJBlacksmith SUMTER, s! C. IAH PREPARED TO REPAIR AND Rebuild, as well as to build outright, all kinds of Vehicles. HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Also repair all parts of broken Machinery. Keep on hand a stock of Check and Globe Valves and Fittings. Also keep Pumps on hand and put them down. I handle the SMITH'S SONS IMPROVED G Ili, which is as good as any on the market, aud gives entire satisfaction. Aug 21 VERY OLD AND PURE Especially aged for medicinal use. MEDICATED BLACK BERRY BRANDY. Imported Port Wine, a preventative for Spring a?d Summer complaints. Call early, secure a bot tle and convince yourself. Try Strauss' Electric, the best 5 cent. Segar in the State. Very respectfully, I. STRAUSS, Proprietor, PALACE SALOON, SUMTER, S. C. June 4. J. D. KENNEDY, Attorney at Law, CAM DEN, S. C. Wiil practice in Kersbaw and adja cent counties. Mch. 12 ?f COO<Vf!fl yen, !. being mixV by J"bn R. Goo?v ia.'l . . ., ?>uk for lie. Jirmirr, you mry not" nuke much, but <*c ran teach y?u quickly Uow toearri front ?? to ?10 a day r.t tWeiatt, und moi* nr. you po un. i! ? !"-xf. ?11 ncc*. Innay l-arrof ?i. you can commen?a Ht hoirte. piv :ng nil youi t?tae;or sjoirc momenta only to the work. AU i.i new. (.rent pay SI KK u t evcrv worker. We etnrt you, fomwhing everything. KASJI.Y, ? E ' learned. i'AUriCULAKS FXKE. A?1 esoteric, bYIAMMi ? tO., l-ORTLAM;, 1 ? Sift ? YEA?C ! I en* ::.'ko f.\.r->W ? E 3 S I ??*V<im?y^??irl3ri?tt<pn?ir^??t |>-r?i.ii of cither E 9 3 H 8 I ??" ? 5s?**mrtioa.wtJI work industriously, fgtt < earn Tt??>e Tiiou?sm1 I fol I.ir?, Y cur in their own I<vniities," In rvvt riiiey live I win nlnofurni-li tho situaci?n oremt>l?ymetMy?t ? l'i' ii you ran 'urn tlmtamount. No moner f-.r mr unir*? sun esulti! ' al?-ve. Iwt.iiyand quickly learned, i desire hutoi.c \>ork>-r ?rom each di?rii t orroiiniy. I hav? already taught and provided with cm; 1??? nout larca number, who arc junking over i.HlOO T?are... h. It'a W end KOLII). l ull particular* FKK13. Addre.? at ome, ?. C, AJJ.i;.\. Kox 4.20, Auz.iKtu, 3i ui...-. "W. H. Git?ekt, Druggist, Albany, GaM writes: "We are selling large quantities of Swift's Specific (S. t?. t?.) for a spring alt?r?t iveand general health tonic, and with the best resnlt?. It is now largely used as a preventive an?^cureJfor Malaria. Thero are many remarkable evidences of its merit in this section." Rev. L. B. Paine, Macon, Ga., writCR: "Wo have been using Swift's Specific at the orphan's Home as a remedy for blood complaints, and as ugeneral health tonic, and have had remarkable results from its use on the children and employees ci the institution. It is such an excellent tonic, and keeps ttie blood so pure, that the sys tem is less; liable to disease, it has cured some of our children ol Scrofula." ^Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. Copyrighted by&&& Co. THE SVVIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga. Seribner s Magazine For the coming year will be noteworthy for a number of sp?cial features which the Publishers believe are of very unusual Inter est, and among them the following may be mentioned : Sir Edwin Arnold contributes to the December number the first of a series of four Articles npo'n Japan: its peo ple, its wavR and its thoughts. Mr. Robert Blum, who was commissioned to po to Japan for Scribners Magazine, has prepared a very remarkable series of drawings to illustrate Sir Ed win's papers. Articles opon the recent Japanese festival will follow, illustrated oj Mr. Blum. Henry M. Stanley - has prepared for the January number an important article upon "The Pigmies of the Great African Forest." Another contribution in this field will be Mr. J.-Scott Kel tie's account of the recent African Exbitition held in London. Both papers will be amply illustrated. The Wrecker, " a Serial Novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osboorne, will run throngh-'a large p?rt of the year. Illustrated by Hole. A two-part story by Frank R Stockton will also appear.* Pro? James Bryce, M.P., author of "The American Commonwealth," will write a series of Four Articles npon Tndia, embodying the results of his recent journey and studies on this land of never.eodiog interest. Ocean Steamships will be the subject of an important series somewhat apon the lines of the successful Railroad Articles. "Passenger travel, V "The Life of Officers and -Men," "Speed and Safety Devices," and "Management," are 3ome of the subjects touched upon and illustrated. - ' G-reat Streets of the World ? ": ?3 tb*e title of a novel collection of articles on which the author and artist will collaborate to give the characteristics of famous thoroughfares.- The first, on BroadwayT will be written by Richard Harding Davis, and illustrated by Arihor B. Frost. Others will follow on Picca dilly, London ; Boulevard, Paris; Th? Corso, Rome. * The price of Scribner's Magazine admits, of adding a subscription, to one's other reading at very small cost. Orders should be sent at once. ?3.00 A YEAR. 25 CENTS A NUMBER.. Charles Scribner's S?hs; P?blishers, - 743-745 Broadway, New York. Scribner'e and the Watchman and Southron wilj be senrfor ?4 50 for both. Nov. 26 TERSON'S 1891 AGAZINE 1891 50th year of publication THE QUEEN OF THE LADIES' MONTHLIES ENLARGED AND GREATLY IMPROVED, MAKING IT MORE DESIRABLE THAN EVER, AND KEEPING IT IN THE LEAD OF THE LADIES? MAGAZINES. Its fiction is strong and clean. Some of the beet-known American writers con tribute to its pages, among them Ed'par Fawcett, Frank JL.ce Benedict, Howard Seeley, Mrs. Lucy H. Hooper, Rebecca Harding Davis, Miss M. Q. McClel land, Alice Bowman, and jHinna Irving'. Historical and Biographical Sketches, with numerousjuid appropriate illustra tions, printed on fine paper, will be given monthly. In the Fashion department, we aim to combine beauty and utility. The newest and prettiest styles of costume are given with full descriptions, also a monthly dress-pattern sheet. As a fashion magazine, w Piteeso.n " is universally pronounced as far in the lead of all others. Numerous designs for needle-work, embroidery, knitting, painting, 4c, with d?signe printed in colore. Articles on the management of the sick, by a trained nurse, household and garden hints, recipes for cooking, and interesting articles on varions.topics, are given monthly. The aim of the publishers is to give such variety of contents as will both interest and instruct its readers, and make it a helpful companion to every woman. i; ?, TERMS; $2.00 PER YEAR with large reductions to clubs, and handsome premiums for getting them up. 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Its large dividend j pn-hensivc form of insurance contract returns reduce the final cost of insur- ever issued. If the policy-holder pays anee to a minimum. ! his premiums while he lives, the com 6 ?It is the best company in which j pany will pay the full value of his policy to insure, as it combines all the ad ! when he dies. vantages of age, large and select mem bership, financial strength, absolute security, and the cheapest insurance that is honestly possible under any con tract which has a definite value to the beneficiary. 7 ?It has no stockholders to claim any part of the profits. The assets and surplus all belong to the insured 13.?All 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 8 ?Its ratio of expenses to receipts j pound interest. ALTAMONT MOSES, Agent for Sumter. Edward IL. Fernand, July o General Agent, Columbia, S. C. . A. , Successor to C. I. HOYT & BRO. Gold and Silver Watches. . EJN.E DIAMONDS. Clocks, Jowelry; Spectacles, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, ?0. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feb I I AM - AGENT For the following well-known and reliable FIRE Insurance Companies, And solicit a share of the Our rates are as low and our policies as liberal as any first class Insurance Companies. THE QUEEN, of England THE NORWICH UNION, of England. THE NIAGARA, of New York. THE CONTINENTAL, of New York. THE NORTH AMERICAN, of Philadelphia. THE GIRARD, of Philadelphia. THE MERCHANTS, of Newark, N. J. ?T MOSES. I STILL CONTINUE To keep a.first class stock of ?THE? are too numerous to enumerate. I invite the attention of close buyers who desire first class goods. Call special attention to our Butter and Teas. ALTAMT MOSES. Feb 12. 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 i'beral patronage and paying business for successor. ? Address, R. P. MAYES, oct-22-2m Maresville, S. C HOW'S YOUR PENCE 9 Wctave the CHEAPEST and Best WOVEN WIRE FENCING Wire Rope Selvage. Bgaa ;vj JJi <& 50 INCHES HIGH AT 60 CENTS PER EOD. Lawn, Garden, Poultry and Stocfe Fencing, all sizes and widths. Gates to match. Prices low. Sold bv dealers. Freight Paid. Send for circulars. E He?WLr.EX WOVEN WIBB KENCR CO., CHICAGO, ILL. I>. ?.- -Steel LAWJX und CESUSXE&Y Tone* HUTU ?IM. FARMERS You can Store your Cotton at Compress Warehouse, get a receipt, and borrow "money on same if you wish. , : r ' ? w \ , , h j] Oct. 29,?2m RUBBER STAMPS NAME STAMPS FOR MARKING CLOTHING with imlellible ink, or for printing visiting cards, and STAMPS OF ANY KISO for .-tamping BUSINESS CARDS, ENVEL OPES or anything else. Specimens of various styles on hand, which wiil be shown with pleas ure. The LOWEST PRICES possible, and orders filled promptly. Call on N. G. OSTEEN, Jnr At the Watchman and Soathron Office Suinter S. C, Desires, through the medium of the Press, to extend their thanks to a gener ous public for their liberal patronage for the past 8 years. It has ever been their purpose and desire to serve their friends and patrons with the best goods for a small percentage, and again they come before them with greater inducements than heretofore. Just here we would express our gratitude especially to the farming com munity, a large number of whom have given us their trade for two or more seasons, and we assure them that their confidence and patronage is appreciated, and will instill a greater desire on our part to guard their interest. Our Mr. Neill O'Donnell spent a very profitable month in the Metropolis of America, selecting such a stock as his well known taste dictated for our market, and has placed before his customers an elaborate display of Dress Goods of every fabric, ranging in price from 10c. to $1.50 per yard. Of course you will have to see these goods to appreciate them. Especial attention is directed to our stoek of BLACK DRESS GOODS, consisting in part of Black Gros Grain Silk, Silk and Wool Hen riettas, and all-Wool Henriettas with a rich satin finish, and a large assortment of Cashmeres and Armures. For house wear, we are displaying a larger line of Ging hams this season than usual. The real value of this class of goods is being realized, being but a trifle in excess of an ordinary print "To the violet thou cotnparest Pbillis, in thy Giogham Dress" Another new design this season is the Japanese Serge for house dresses. Also Ottoman Plaids and Stripes. Cloaks, Newmarkets, Wraps and Plush and all-wool Jackets. Complying with the season, this department offers some special items in "top garments" of fall weights, bearing every merit of fashion and the indispensable virtue of price. While it may be too early to interest you in "weighty wraps" they are on exhibition, and an early examination may benefit your later judgment. A large assortment of Misses7 Cloaks from 4 to 17 years, at unheard of figures. Carpets, Rugs, Druggets and Mattings. We ask the especial attention of the ladies to this depart ment. We have a nice line of Brussels, three-ply, ingrain and lower grades. We are offering Rugs from 80 cents to $10.00 each. A choice selection of Fancy Seamless Matting. Our Shoe Stock this season is immense, and having placed our orders early in the summer, we have the advantage, of at least 20 per cent of those who bought later. Our stock was bought from Substan tial and practical manufacturer, and we will not be undersold. An invoice of 400 pairs of B. P. Reed & Co's celebrated kid button boots for Ladies' and Misses' wear, just received, arid every pair guaranteed. Also E. P. Reed & Co's "Waukenphast" kid buUon boots for Ladies, low walking heels, and a conform ing shank, which fits the foot closely, but easily, We are also offering an unusually large stock of Gents* French Calf Congress and Lace Shoes, handmade, and machine sewed. The school season is again upon us and we offer to the trade bargains in Misses7 and Children's Spring-heel Goat Shoes for school purposes. And last, but not least, the dandiest little shoe for the Baby you ever saw. Our Clothing and Gents5 Furnishing Goods department is simply complete. 200 Dozen Hat for Men Youths and Boys at half their value to select from. Groceries. Our spacious Ware-rooms are just crowded with goods of every description and the shelves are groaning with luxuries of every kind. Plantation Supplies a Specialty. ?/e will handle again the approaching season a few brands of high grade Fertilizers (such as are known to be so) and desire our friends to see us before placing their orders. O'DONNELL & GO. Main Street, one door North of Court House, Oct 1