The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, January 07, 1891, Image 2

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. Entered atthe Post O?ce at Sumter y S. (7., as Second Class Matter. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani festly the best advertising medium in Sumter. NO JUSTICE FOR SUMTER. One of the first acts of the Reform (?) Government has been to deprive Sumter of a Trial Jostice. The gentleman who held the office had been appointed by Governor Richardson, at the request of all the lawyers and the business men of the city, daring a recess of the General Assembly. . Section 798 of the General statutes applicable to this subject, provides, "The Governor may, during the recess of the General Assembly appcint and Commission Trial Justices whose term .of office shall cease npon the adjournment of the General Assembly next ensuing the date of their appointment." The incumbent having been identi fied SB a "straightout'7 during the recent campaign, his appointment was Bot confirmed and ander the operation of this statute the office became vacant, spot the adjourn meut of the . last Legislature. As a consequence Sumter has been without a Trial Justice for two weeks, although Governor Tiilmao considers it an office of great responsi bility and infiuence. It is a matter, however, of the smallest importance what his considerations are, bat it is as well for it tobe known that the people here and throughout the county have rights which demand the protection of the law. The Constitution guarantees this, even though they are ignored by their self constituted champion. At this season, of ail others, a city of Su m ter 'e size and importance needs a magistrate and needs him badly. Offenses against the law are committed daily, and criminals go unwhipt of justice There have been dozens of applications for warrants for the arrest of offenders, and to the dis grace of the State they are to be told jour right guaranteed by the Constitu tion (which by the way the Governor -swears to uphold and defend) can not be enforced. There is no officer. How *does this sound in perjury ? Further So the shame of the Government be it said, that parties committed to prison for bailable offiences have proffered their bonds, with sureties, according to law, and have been denied their rightful liberty. It is theiroubappy fate to lan guish io jail until for sooth the sweet will of the autocrat shall set them free, Telegram after telegram has been sent ?hey poase. Mr. H. L. B. Wells, we hare under stood, received the appointment and was confirmed by the -Senate.^ He qualified before the Cleric of the^oart for Sumter about a week ago and sent back the papers to Colombia, whereupon his commission should have been at once signed and forwarded to him. Mr. Wells has himself telegraphed to know the cause of the delay iu sending his eoaMBttstOQ, notifying the department that it was argent and important, but he iiaa received no reply. On Monday it became necessary for an attorney representing a party im pr??ooed here for a bailable offence, to ?ne oat a warrant of habeas corpus be fore Judge Fraser, in order, to get bail for him?there being no Trial Justice to take his bond or to sign the order for bis discharge. The papers state that the Governor bas been absent "looking after his farm at Ninety Six. If his absence became imperative, he should have signed this commissions io blank, and there is no reason why the public should be sub jected to this imposition for the sake of his private concerns. Mr. Weils was notified this morning by wire that his commission bad at last been signed He was accordingly enabled to sign the order for the dis charge of several prisouers who went on their way rejoicing. HONESTY THE BEST POLICY. The fraud perpetrated at Rafting Creek during the recent election in Sumter County, cost the State an extra appropriatiou of ?250. Tha'. is to say the contested election cases from Sum ter and Berkely foot up the grand total of $500. This is perhaps the strongest argu ment we can use with some people against fraudulent practices. Sumter County has yet to defray out of her already depleted treasury the expenses of the Cato scrape. Perchance the Reform Government will amply replenish it. We shall see. A NEW DAILY FOR COJUMBIA. Mr. A. E. Gonzales, of Columbia, was in the city on Monday, soliciting subscriptions to the capital stock of "The State Publishing Company. *' This corporation will, as we see from the printed prospectus, as soon as practica ble begin the publication of a daily oewspaper in the city of Columbia. ?t. will be in eight-page form, printed from new and handsome type. "Its editorial course will be based npon the foundation principles of true democracy, and it will oppose fearlefsly and consistently all violators of these principles under whatever names they may mapquerade." g> This new journal "'has the support of the Lu<ines3 meu' cf CoFutnbia, among whom are R. S. Desportes, M. L. Eiuard, A. C. Haskell, Andrew Craw ford, Wai. H. Lyles, Miller Bros., but it will be more than a local paper. It will strive to rspresentthe entire State.' The capital stock of the company will be $25,000, io shares of $100 each. Columbia has already subscribed to $17,000 worth of stock, Rock Hill $1,000, Sumter $1,000, and Winsboro $1,000. Messrs. A. B. Williams, the able editor of the Greenville Netcs, and N. G. Gonzales, formerly of the Neics and Courier, it is said will assume the edi torial control. It is to be hoped this last is true, as, with such a team at the head, it would be mighty interesting reading. KO EXTRA SESSION. Associate Justice Mclver, arrived in Columbia oh Monday. He and Justice McGowan, conferred with the Governor. The Judges were of the opinion that : the case of Speights conclusively set tied the question that the functions and ! legality of the Supreme Court were j not impaired by the non-existence of a I Chief Justiee. There will, therefore, be no extra session held for the election of that officer. This saves the State an extra ex pense of over $10.000, which an ex tra session would have entailed. ' THE FORCE BILL. When the Force Bill, in 1875, was under discussion, the ablest and most conservative of the statesmen on the Republican Bide, among whom were Senators Hoar, Hawley and General Garfield, opposed it strongly. The arguments against it then went mainly upon the ground that in the condition of public opinion, it could have no other resu't than the aggrava tion of the evils sought to remove. If those arguments applied and prevailed then, how much more ap plicable and irresistible now ? Every where South, the condition of the colored man, has changed for the bet ter, politically, educationally, financially Under the benign influence of the democratic administration sinee 1876, he has prospered and progressed. His taxes have been lightened, his land rent lowered, his credit extended. It is altogether patent to the most casual observer that he has profited by these advantages. Wherever thrift h?s been practiced and labor expended by him, he has reaped the reward by the ac quisition and enjoyment of property and the rights appurtenant to the same. It is worthy of remark tbat colored property owners have been the ones least concerned about elections, national or State. They knot/ tbat the interests of their white fellow-citizens are identical with tlisjr fjEPr^ Tb^_fioy. eroment that makes living cheaper to one operates in the same respect for the other. Honest Government redounds to the benefit of both. The endorse ment of the administration since 1876? by the reoent State Republican Con vention is significant of the satisfaction of the negro, with the Government under which they live. Why then are the reasons stronger now than in 1876, for the passage of this bill ? Among the Republicans Senator Stewart bas made the most conclusive and comprehensive argument against its passage, reviewing the whole history of the subject. He said the law could not be executed without force?that fifteen years ago, the country would not sustain such force, and in his judgment would be less inclined to do so now. The point of his argument was that in the situation of the Southern Dis tricts force cannot prevail against pub lic opiuion to secure votes. In the presence of such opinion colored voters will not attempt to vote (exemplified by their action or rather inaction in the recent election) because tbey know that they will suffer in many ways Mr. Stewart goes on to say, this opinion is less hostile every day. Why interpose such action as will exasperate the whole situation. Force undoubtedly J stands behind all legislation, but when j neither legislation nor force will pro- j duce any result but bitter feeling, it is j a public wrong to persis?. HOW THE PEOPLE'S ADVO CATES ARE PAID BY THE PEOPLE. The following list prepared and pub lished by the News aud Courier should be carefully read by and pondered by all, who remember the charges made aud reiterated, throughout the recent campaign, that the State offices were apportioned among a few favored families. This is only a partial list? merely a little "coroborative detail" to give verisimilitude to the fact that the peopled patriots have an eye to busi nos. Private welfare need not be sacrificed for the pubiic good. Here goes : Benjamin Ryan Tillmao, of Elge field. salary $3 500 a year, two years $7.000. The Hon. George D Tiilmao, of Edgefield, brother of Governor Till ! man, Congressman, salary $5.000 a year and milage, $11,000 O. W. Buchanan, of Fair?eld, son in-law of Congressman Tillman, $150 ! and mileage as member of tlie Legisla ture, and $1,500 as piivaic secretary to United States Senator Irby, $9 200. The Hon J. L M. Irby, of Lau rens county, $150 and mileage as member of the Hou^e, and United j States Senator for six yesrs at a salary ?f $5.000 a year, mileage and I perquisites, $35,000. J. P. Bean, of Elgcfi'jld, private I secretary of Govern.-r Ti??man, of j Edgefield, salary $1.500 a year, $o,000. Eugene B. Gary, of Abbeville, Lieutenant Governor, $10 a day and mileage, about $1,000. Ernest Gary of Edgefield, brother of the Lieutenant Governor, chairman of the House committee on the juoi ciary, $lo0 and mileage, about $400. Frank B Gary, of Abbeville, brother of the Lieutenant Governor, $150 and mileage as member of the House, about $400. J. Gary Evans, of Aiken, cousin of the Lieutenant Governor, $150 and mileage as member of the House, about $400. The Hon. Y. J. Pope, of Newberry, Attorney General, ealary $1.100 a year, $4,200. Dr. Sampson Pope, of Newberry, brother of Gen. Pope, clerk of the Senate, salary $1 0C0 a session, $2 000. Gen. J. Walter Gary, of Greenville, formerly of Edge6eld, and a schoolmate of Gov. Tillman, clerk of the House, at a salary of $1,000 a session. $2.000. J. E. Tindall, Secretary of State, at a salary of $2.100 a year as secre tary and $500 a year keeper of the State House, $5,200. Oapt. H. L. Failey, of Spartanburg, a relative or intimate friend of the late Gen. M. W. Gary, of Edgefield, Adju tant and Inspector General at a salary of $1.500 a year, $3.000. Capt. G. W. Shell, of Laurens, putative author of the March Manifesto, member of Congress at a salary of $5.000 a year aud mileage, say $11,000. - Gen. E. T. Stackhouse, of Marion, member of Congress at a salary of $5.000 a year and mileage, about $11 000. W. J. Talbert, of EdgefieW presi dent of the March Convention, presi dent of the September Convention, campaign speaker and political worker, Superintendent of the penitentiary, s?y $4,500. Another Sncumbs. Riebard Voss, the eminent German poet, has been sent to an insane asjlun at Gratz. He is suffering from brain desease?the bane of this age?brought on toy over-work. His recovery is very doubtful. Millions of his fellow-creatures are wrecks to-day from ?be same cause. To live at high pressure seems the order of the hour. Nature has offered ns the remedy. It is at our band. When the system is enervated or run down to the low est ebb of depression, and the myriads of troubles known as nervous affections threaten us, like au oasis in the desert stands Dr. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic. As an erad icator of malarial poisons, for chronic head aches, general nervous prostration, neuralgia ofthefPv? and stomach, impure blood and chilis *nd fevers, it is the leader of medicines. It is fi>r sale by all druggists and wbolesaleby Dr. A. J. China. Bncklen'H Arnica Salve* Tb<s Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruiser Soros, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Of Apped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all v*?in Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or ?o pay required. It is guaranteed to give pe.-' feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. De Lorme o - - <- ? mm The blood must be pure for the body to he in perfect condition. Dr. J. H. McLean's Sarsapariila makes pure blood and imparts the rich bloom of health aud vigor to the whole bodv. vloct IF YOUR HACK ACET.S, Or you are all worn out, really good for noth ing, it is general debilitv. Try BROWX'S 1KOX JilTTEJtS. It will cure yon, cleanse your liver, and give a good appetite. NOTICE. EXAMI?^G B#^nD OF Pensions for Sumter" County will meet on Monday the 19th inst., at 12 o'clock, at Dr. J. A. Mood's office. Applicants for pen sions will take notice. J. S. RICHARDSON, J??n. 7 Chairman. MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF S UM TER, In the Court of Common Pleas. William D, Rhods?Plaintiff, against Edmond W. Rentiert, James W Patrie and Martha R. Patrie, his wife, Carrie E. Rem hert and others?Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in the above entitled cause and dated Dec. 23rd, 1890, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the City of Sumter, in said State, on Monday, February 2nd, 1891,?being Salesday?between the hours of 11 o'clock in die forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following prem- 1 ises, to wit : 1 "All that tract of land in Sumter County, ' in said State containing one hundred and thirty-four and one-fourth ( 134^ ) acres and represented on a plat thereof filed in the ' partition case of Rhods vs. Reratert as three parcels (Nos. 1, 2, 3) each containing fortv four and three-fourths (44$) acres, being the shares of the said Carrie b. Rembert, Lvdia Edward Rembertand Roberta Mariton Rem- < bert in said partition, and bounded North by , the lot of land assigned in said partition to Martha B. Patrie now owned by \V. D Rhods ; East and South by Rembert land, and West by land of Thomas M ayes " Terms of Sale?One-third cash and the balance on a credit of one, two and three years, with interest from day of sale. The credit portion to be secured by the bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the prem ises. The purchaser to have the option of paying the whole of the purchase money in cash. Purchaser to pay for papers and for record ing mortgage. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Jan. 6, 1891. Master for Sumter Co. A 25 per ceil Refaction. Our winter stock must be cleared off. We have no altern ative. We can better afford to make a sacrifice than to keep any of it on our hands. This is where the judicious purchaser finds an opportunity. We are making a special rate for a special time. Our reductions do not apply to any particular line of goods: they apply all around. If you have hesitated about purchasing, this is your chance. Respectfully, Brown & Chandler, Cor. Main aud Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. C. Jauujiy 7. The Prospects IN THE NEAR FUTURIL To the Citizens of Sumter and Sumter County. THE UNDERSIGNED i will, on February 1, 1891*; open a stock of general merchandise to please all classes of buyers, and will sell same at the lowest prices at which they can possibly bo^e sold. Every effort will be*- , made to please, and a share of patronage is solicited. Store in the REID BLOCK, corner of Main and Republican Streets. L. GLICK. Jan 7?4t . l?RTffERSHIP jjOT?c?TT THE UNDERSIGNED bare this day formed a partnership for the practice of Law, under the firm name of Nettles & Fraser. C. S. NETTLES, T. B FRASER, Jb. Jan. 1, 1891._ "quarterly statement op thb conditio* and business of l6'MofSitnr;SiterJS.C, For the Quarter ending Dec. 31, 1890, pub lished in conformity with the act of General Assembly : ASSETS. Loans and Discounts. $171.007 68 Furniture and Fixtures, and vault 1,975 91 Due from Banks and Bankers, and cash on hand, 62,408 58 $235,392 17 LIABILITIES. >pital stock, $75 000 00 Deposits, 148,174 50 Due to other Banks and Bankers, 231 10 Rediscounts, 50 00 Dividend pavable on and after Jnn. 1, 1891. 3,000 00 Previous Dividends unpaid, 4 00 Undivided profits, net, 8.932 57 $235.392 1' I, A. WHITE, Jb., Cashier of The Bank )f Sumter, do solemnly swear that the above statement :s true to the best of my knowl ?dge and belief. A. WHITE, Jb., Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2d day of January, A. D., 1891. H. C. MOSES, Tls J Notary Public S. C. Correct?Attest. W. F. B HAYNS WORTH, "] President, ! n. MARION M0ISE. ^directors. ALTAMONT HOSES. j Jan. 7 chab^ NORTHERN RAILROAD. IN EFFECT JAN. 4, 1891. North. MAIN LINE. South. ? 3 1 2 4 '.: P M. A. M. A. M. P. M. 5 00 6 00 Charleston 11 05 10 15 6 35 7 40 Prr-gnalls 9 38 8 25 6 43 7 55 Harleyville 9 23 8 03 Four Holes 6 58 8 17 Pecks 9 13 7 27 7 02 8 22 Holly Hill 9 09 .7 20 7 08 8 36 Connors 9 03 7 08 7 14 9 07 Eutawville 8 54 6 47 Bulls 7 25 9 30 Yancrs 8 43 6 20 Merriam 5 55 7 54 10 18 St. Paul 8 14 5 40 7 59 10 29 Siimmerton 8 09 5 23 8 08 10 42 Silver 8 00 5 07 8 16 10 55 Pack*ville 7 53 4 51 8 28 11 12 Tindnl 7 43 4 29 8 45 11 40 Sumter 7 30 4 00 P. M. noon. A. M. P. M. Train 22 leaves Vances 8 48 a. m., Bulls 8 53, a. tu., arrives Eutawville 9.06 a. m. Train 21 leaves Eutawville 11.30 a. m., arrives Yances 11 50 a m. MARLIN CITY BRANCH. North. South. >[>. 21 22 24 P. M. P. M. A. M. P M. 7 30 12 15 Vances 8 33 5 30 Snei?s 7 52 12 43 Parters 8 13 5 03 8 05 1 00 Har?n City 7 58 5 45 POND BLUFF BRANCH. North. South. 27 23 A.M. A.M. 9 25 Eutawville 11 10 B -Ividere 9 50 Ferguson 10 45 Trains 2 and 3 run daily ; other trains daily except S::nday. Trains do not stop where time is omitted. Four Holes, Bulls, Merriatu and Snells are flap 8tations. Trains 2 and 3 have through cars between Charleston and Sumte. C. L. MARTIN, Acting General Manager. W. L. ^ ^ ?fc 1 B and other special .0 3* H <L J E. tie< for f;?ntIonien. *qr w Ladies, etc., are war ranted, and so stamped on bottom. Address W.L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Matts. Soldb7 FOR SALE BY J. Eyttenberg & Sons, Agents, Jan. 1 SU M TER, S. C TAX RETURNS FOR 1890-91. S KET?RNS of Personal Property and Polls will be received at the following times and places, viz : R. I Manning's, Tuesday, Jan. 13. TindalTs, Wednesday, Jan. 34. Wedgefield, Thursday, Jan. 15. Gordon's Mill, Friday, Jan. 16. Johos.on's Store, Monday, Jan. 19. Sbiloh, Tuesday, Jan. 20. Lynchburg, Wednesday, Jan. 21. ^*nMa^nolia, Thursday, Jan. 22. Mayesville, Friday, Jan. 23. Reid'a Mill, Monday, Jan. 26. Bishopville, Tuesday and Wednes day, Jan. 27 and 2S. Manville, Thursday, Jan. 29. Spring Hill, Friday, Jan. 30. Mechanicsville, Saturday, Jan. 31. Stateburg, Monday, Feb. 2. Hagood, Tuesday, Feb. 3. Rembert, Wednesday, Feb. 4. Scarborough, Thursday, Feb. 5. Aod at the Auditor's office io Suinter on all other days, from Jan. 1st until February 20th, inclusive. The law requires that all persons owning property, or in anywise having charge of such property, either as agent, husband, guardian, trustee, executor, administrator, &c, return the same under oath to the Auditor, who re quests all persons to be prompt in making their returns and sate the 50 per cent, penalty, which wili be added to the property valuation of all persons who fail to make returns within tbe time prescribed by law. A. B STUCK EY, Dec 3 Auditor Somter County. FOR S ALK ~ EVER AL DESIRABLE MILCH COWS WITH CALVES. Applv to. or address, J. B. McBRIDE. Sup! , Mayesville, S. C. NOTIC?1 TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Office of Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D. C, Nov. 22, 1890. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE shareholders of "The National Bank of Sumter," South Carolina, that a meeting of the shareholders will be held at the office of Messrs. Lee k Moise, Main Street, in the city of Sumter, S. C, Saturday, the 10th Jan. 1891, at 12 o'clock M., for the purpose of electing an agent, to whom ihe assets of the bank will be transferred and delivered in S??'rdMnC?r'wirTi the profisToos of Section 3 of* the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1876, entitled "An Act authorizing the appoint ment of receivers of national banks, and for other purposes.'' E. S. LACEY, Dec. 10. Comptroller of the Currency. NOTICE." nmLL SELL AT MY RESIDENCE ON W Rocky Bluff Swamp, on JANUARY 12, 1891, several fine Mules suitable for form or saw mill purposes, also Ten Thousand lbs. Cotton Seed, Several Cows and Hogs, One Log Cart, One Saw Mill, One Saw G?mmer, One Grist Mill. Would sell privately before day named. Property can be seen anv time hv calling. Dec 24?3t H.* E. DESCHAMPS. NOTICE. TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned will apply to the Clerk of the Court of Commou Pleas for Sumter County on the 24th day of January, A. D. 1891, for a Charter of incorporation as ''The Sbiloh Presbyterian Church, in the Uuited States of America," at Wedgefield, S. C. Dated Dec. 24th, A. D. 1890. Respectfully, R. H. Richardson, S. D. Burgess. Harvey Evans, R. H. Ramsey, Mrs. R. H. Richardson, G. W. Taylor. Dec 24?1 m_ "HiisM?TtON NOTICE. THE COPARTNERSHIP heretofore exist ing between John Kingman, Geo. L. Kiugman and Chas. W. Kingman, under the firm name of Kingman k Co., was dissolved by mutual consent on January 1st, 1889, by the withdrawal of John Kingman, Geo. L. Kingman and Chas. W. Kingman as suming all liabilities and continuing the bus iness under the firm name of Kingman k Co. JOHN KINGMAN. GEO L KINGMAN. CHAS W. KINGMAN. Sumter, S. C, Dec 22.1890_ State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. WHEREAS an inquest of Escheat in the case The Escheator for Sumter County against the Real Estate of James A. Moree, hath been made, certified, returned aod ad vertised according to law, and no person within twelve months from the last date of said advertisement hath appeared and made title to the two lots of land described in said inquisition as : (1) A lot of land with three buildings thereon, situated in the town of Lynchburg, in Shiloh Township, Sumter County, State aforesaid, bounded on the North and East by Lynches Creek Road, on the South and West h y lands now or formerly of W. E. B. Fraser and the colored Methodist Church lot, as will appear by deed of James A. Graves, dated June 8th, 186S. (2) Also, one lot of about one-sixth of an acre with storehouse thereon situate in the town of Lyncbburg, hounded on the North by Lynches River Road, on the East by Keels' lut, on the South by Keels' lot and on the West by lands of Luckey and Hodge, whereof Janus A. Moree. the last proprietor, died seized in fee without living any person who can lawfully claim the same cither by purchase or descent from him the said James A. Moree. Now in pursuance of the Act of Assembly, in such case made and provided, and iu pursuance of no order issued by the Cierk of the Court for said County and signed by the Honorable T. B. Fraser, Judge of the Circuit Court of the said County, the Escheat or, being the Auditor for said County will offer for Sale to the highest bidder in front of the Court House at Sumter. S. C, the above described property on the 2nd day of February, 1891, being saiesday. Terms of Sale. ? <>n a credit of twelve months, payable in lawful money. The pur chaser shall give good and sufficient surety and a mortgage of the premises before the title shall be altered or changed A. B. STUCKET, Escheator for Sumter County. Dec 24 6t. _ MONEY TO LOAN. ON IMPROVED FARMING LANDS, ON j long time, at 8 per cent, interest and a | Btnall commission. LEE k MOISE, Dec. 10?0*1 Attoruevs at law. 1891 1891 ? PLEASANT NEW YEAR'S GREETING ! One lot Black Cotton Jersies, new stock, perfect goods, sizes 34 to 42, 25 cents. One lot Beaded Jersies, .$1.50, worth .$2.50. One lot fine all-Wool Jersies. $1.00, worth $1.50. Large lot Astrachan and Fur Trimming, black and colors, 50 per cent, less than value. Large assortment Jet and Passamentarie Trimming, at big discount, 100 Dozen Dress Buttons, 3 cents per dozen. Ladies' Toboggan Caps, 25 cents. Misses' and Children's Toboggan Caps, 15 cents. Fascinators and Knit Jackets 25 per cent, less than value. ! Odd lots Corsets, 25 and 50 cents, worth 75 cents to $1. TO MAKE ROOM FOR Thompson's Glove-Fitting Corsets, In E, G, R I H, and their other popular styles, which will, with the following goods, arrive in a few days : An extra good quality Black Henrietta Cloth, the price of which will Attract when fabric is examined. Fine quality Grey Dress Goods, 50 to 75 cts. per yard. New styles Dress Ginghams 8 1-3 to 10 cents. A lot Dress Calicoes, 5 cts. per yard. Solid black and solid col ored Calicoes, for dress linings, 5 cts. per yard. Handsome assortment Checked Nainsooks 8 1-3 to 25 cts. yard* ! Fine India Linens 10 to 30 cts. per yard. Covered Dress Steels, assorted lengths, 5 cts. bunch. Grey and Black Turkey Red Working Cotton on spools 25 c. Dz. Two and Four-Fold Zephyr, 7 cts. oz. Bleached Cotton and Bleached Sheeting of best grades for prices asked. The genuine Foster Kid Gloves in Black, Tans and Slate, dressed and undressed. 1 piece fine White Eiderdown Flannel, 25 cts. Bargains in Pink Eiderdown. Crepe Lisse, 10,15 and 25 cents per yard. New lot Satin-Edge gros-grain Ribbons, best quality. These goods will arrive in a few days and we will be pleased to show them- to the public, being confident their merits will sell them. Several Hundred Tons Cotton Seed Meal, Ammoniated Guano, Acid and Kainit, at lowest cash prices. "We have sold an interest in our business to Mr. R. 0. Purdy, of our city, and ihe business will hereafter be conducted under the name of Browns & Purdy. Respectfully, BROWIS & PUM?Y, Jan % Successors to Ai S..-& W^L^Btqwet*?% THE STJMTER T|A AND COFFEE EMPORIUM. Finest Variety Christ mas Delicacies. JUST RECEIVING : Maple Syrup, in r it glass decanters, 65 cents. Godilot French Sardines, finest ar ticle. 20 cents. Roullord French Sardines, choice ar ticle, 15 cents. Preserves, Tburber's Gold Cap, io glass, delicious, 75 cents. Preserves, Tburber's Gold Cap, in glass, delicious, 50 cents. Mince Meat, Tburber's, loose, per lb., 12?. Baker's Broma, ? lb. boxes, 30. Baker's Cocoa, ? lb. boxes, 30. Raisons, an elegaut article for cake, per lb., 15. Evaporated Apricots and Peaches, per lb , 30 Olives, loose, per quart, 50. Olives in bottles at 15, 20, 25, and 50c. each. Evaporated Apples, something fine, per lb , 20c. Dried Apples, something fine, per lb., 15 cents Pickled Salmon, 12-J cents. Mackerel. Thurber's, Sea Coast, in 5 lb., tins at 95 cents. Mackerel, in tubs 10 lb., $1 50 to $1.75. Mackerel, large and fat mess, each 15 cents. Mackerel, mediums, a nice article, per doz., 40 cents. SalmoE ?teak in cans, Cook's celebrat ed, 25 cents. Teas, Teas, Teas. Remember we are headquarters and do not sell common grades Our prices are from 50c. to $1.00. Coffees, Coffees. We al>o lead on and keep everj variety Rios. raw, per lb., 28 to oOo. Mocha, ruw, 35 cents. Laguayra, raw. per lb., 30 cents Maricabo, per lb , 30 cents. Flours. Curtis' Pastry, finest patent flour, all kinds of, with graham, oat meal, oat flakes, <fcc, &c. Confectionery. This department iscomplete. We want no disappointed sweet hearts and have ca.efully considered their interest in our selections. Crockery. We have now on road novelties in i this direction, remember we keep the best (W KT B ) Last but not least, dont forget us on the celebrated Ferris meats, hams and breakfast strips, which we pride ourselves on. Send for monthly price list T B CURTIS, Monaghan Block, Main Street, Dec- 10. Suinter S. G. J fertilize: WE ARE NW PREPARED to-faraish the celebrated Berkeley Soluble Guanos, Acid Phosphate, German Kainit, And Cotton Seed Meal, in any quantity and at Boek-Bottom Prices. Get ou* prices before purchasing. J. RYTTENBERG & SONS. January 7 HO! JANUARY ! What January? Why, the January trade in Horses and Mules ! I have now on hand quite a large sup ply of both kinds and will continue to keep on hand during that month an as sortment that will supply the wants of all classes of customers. Sumter, & C, December 26, 1890. N. B.?Fresh arrivals on every train* JUST ARRIVED. CAR LOAD OF FINE DRIVING IIOKSES. TWO AR LOADS GOOD HUILES* One Car Load Old Hickory Wagons. CELEBRATED SPIRAL SPRING CORTLANJ CARTS. Also, a few of the PAEEY CAETS. All kinds of CARRIAGES, Surrys, Buggies and Phaetons, HARNESS. A few hundred bushels of na tive Red Rust Proof Oats. WE m GRAHAM. December ?