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WEDNESDAY, JAOTJARY 7. HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. C. S. t N.?Scheme. L. Giick<~The Prospects. Board of Pensions?Notice. J. S. Richardson, Master? Snles. J. Rytt?oberg A Sods? Fertilisers. Nettles & Frnaer?Copartnership Notice. Tbe Bnak of Sumter?Quarterly Statement. Brown k Chandler?A 25 per cent. Reduc tion. Browns k Purdy?A Pleasant New Tears' Greeting. ' Personal. Mr. John HcQaeen, now of WilKamsbnrg, is in tbe city. Hiss H al He Carson is visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. S~ Spann, at Stateburg. Mr. sad Mrs. D. S. Moore, bare returned from their visit to Florence. .Mr. Keodriek Wilder has recovered from his ?- recent illness and is again at work. Miss Mabel Beckham of Privateer has en tered tbeSumter Institute as a pupil. Prof. John B. Duffie of tbe graded school, has returned from his visit to Colombia. Mr. N. T Purdy, of C*tnd?n, will hereafter be found with she firm of Browns * Purdy.; Mr. W. S. Manning, of Spartan burg, formerly of Clarendon, was to the city on Monday. Colin CL Manning, Bsq , s spent his vacation in Camden, bat came back in time for sale day in Sam ter. Mr. Bart B. Beckham of Privateef left Suin ter yesterday to attend the business- College at Lexi g ton K'y. Mr. Root. Jennings has gone to Baltimore to take a course at the Bryant aod S trat ton Business College. Misses Lilly Brogdoo and Nina Gregg re turned (6 their homes in Carolina after a very plea-taut ir" to Georgia. V . ?.a* and Blanche Agnew of. Co I u m - Ida have returned to Sumter to attend school at Saint Joseph's Academy. Miss Theo. Gregg's maoy friends will be glad to know that she is improving, after a severe illness of three weeks. Miss May Bs-.rowell of Abbeville returned home on Monday from her visit to tbe fami ly of Col. Jos. H. Sarle, of this city. Miss Irene Allen, of Pisgah, who has been visiting Miss Lizsie McKagen, has returnrd home, modi to the regret of her many friends bare. Mr. A. E. Gonzales was in the city on Mon day is tbe interest of tbe State Publishing Company. He left the same evening for -.. -> Charleston. We are pleased to see Mr. Charlie Schwarte ont again, after bis long sickness. He is looking better than we expected to see bim after such a spell. Rev. John Kershaw is at Camden on a visit. His birthday is on Saturday and his latter, Judge Kershaw's, on Monday. They - generally celebrate tbem together. Mr. John Crosswell has given np his situa tion in the store of Crosswell k Co., where he hat been for tbe past two years, and expects to enter Woffcrd Cottege at the opening of tbe half year session. He has gone to Eastover on a visit to his brother. Mr, ?. S. Dray ton and family have removed back to Sumter from Gourdins, where they have resided for tbe past two years. Mr. Drar ton bas taken a situation with Mr. Geo. F. Epperson. Ex-Attorney General Earle is in the city to day. He is very macht a: home in Columbia, and. a great -deal more no than his friends ever wish him to be in Birmingham, Ala, where people persistently say that he intends to reside in tbe fata re.?Columbia Correspondent AT. and C- . Mr. L. GHcJt, of Monck's' Corner;: 'S. C, at which place be has been in merchandise bus iness for the past six years, has decided to remove bis family to Sumter on accoont of the educational and other advantages, and, as will be seen by bis advertisement, will open a stock of general merchandise at the corner of Main and Republican Streets \ Reid's Block) oa Feb. 1st. Mr. Glick will not dis ?_cng?fgoeJtis bcsinas at Monck's Corner, as he j " has a good patronage and many friends there vbo desire to retain bim. We ore glad to welcome Mr. Click to our city, and bespeak for htm a share of patronage. Got. Eichardson. The many friends of Ex Gov. j: P. RTcB nrdaon were pleased to see bim on the .streets of tbe city yesterday. It looked like old times to see this true hearted South Carolina gentleman again in Sumter? - ' - $ j Keeping Prof. Baffle up to Time. Prof. J. B. Dome was presented by the teachers of the Graded School with an elegant clock as a Christmas present. It was hand some and appropriate and will be very use ful to him now that tbe schools are daily increasing, in enabling bim to keep up punc tually with his appointments and engage ments. * At the Top. The numerous .customers of Messrs Ducker k- 5c It man aod tbe maoy friends of Mr. Ed. Dick in tue city and county, who remember him so favorably and so long as tbe popular bead clerk in that old and reliable house, will be gratified to know that his merits bave been recognized, and having purchased an interest in the business, be has been admitted aa a partner. Well Insured. Col. Lee Hagood, who died recently in Sumter of tbe Jervey House, was insured for $20,000, divided up among the following Companies : $3,000 in tbe Vally Mutual Life Insurance Company, of which be was tbt agent; $3,000 in tbe Knights of Pythias, aad the remaining $14,000 in several Acci dent OjMspaaies. Tbe proofs of eis death were made out yesterday by tbe undertaker and attending physicians, aad it is to ,be hoped tbe family srilijBOoo get the amount. : mm ' $ ? mm Fire. Tbe Saint Matthews School, at Bishop? ii it was burned last week, and tbe children have .a Veag holiday, people who passed tbe boild sg a little while before tbe fire say they saw no sign of smoke or fire in or about the premises. It is therefore thought to the work of on incendiary. Tbe bain and stables, belonging to Mr. B. A.flassey, near this city, were destroyed by fias on Tuesday of last week, ft is supposed Ca be incendiary. Tbe bouse on the Enox Place, occupied by Mr: J. B. Raffieid near Providence was very nearly burnt a day or two ago. The family were aroused before day break and fire was discovered to have broken out in the cellar from wood aod rubbish collected there. Tbe children's room was over the cellar and they bod quite a narrow escape. Tbe floor of tbe room when tbe fire was discovered had be come almost scorching hot. Joe Griffin a piaster iiviog near Pinewood, Clarendon County, lost , his barn, stables, corn and fodder, farming implements, wagon, buggy and harness, also 13 bales of cotton and eottoo-ased. As there was no fire near tbe build ingy a short time before no cause other than that of incendiary can be assigned. Hunt in Sumter. Mr. J. E. Hunt of Colombia, representing tbe ^holes&Je clothing establishment of Voorbeis, Miller and R?pel, Cincinnati was tn tbe city on Monday. Mr. Bunt spoke in tbe highest terms of Somter's growth aod prospects. He said it was the iivest town be bad visited in Sooth Carolina, doriog bis travels. He said be bad spent a moat interesting day in the city and the throng on the streets aod in the stores reminded him of Fair week Colombia. TSew Law Firm. A copartnership was formed on news years day between Clarence S. Nettles, Esq , of the Darlington bar and T. B. Fraser, Jr , Esq., of Sumter for tbe practice of law. They were admitted to the bar at the same time in tbe class of '83 and sines then bave taken a high stand in tbe profession. They possess all tbe elements?ability, learning, integrity industry ond eloquence- whSeb should make op the character of good lawyers and we koow that they will meet -vith success. Excursion Bates. Tbe Atlantic Coast Line of&re. low rates to Charleston for the So. Ca. Poultry aod Pet stock Exhibition. Round , trip twiets from Sumter including one admission to exhibition only $2.*5 children under twelve $1 20, Tickets will be on sals January 11 tb, ro' 17th. inelnsifr, good to return until Jaooary 20*. Death. Mr. Elias Chandler, a well known citizen of this County, died at bis home in Sin loh township on Dec 31st, in tbe 65th year or his age. He was a member of tbe Knights of Honor. We rvgret to learn of tbe death of the wife of Col. J. H. Cooper of tbe Mt. Zion neighbor hood. Mr. J.W. Cochran, of Mayesville died on last Wednesday. ?I - Religious. There will be service at tbe Episcopal Church on Friday attrrnoou at 4:30 and un Sunday, morning at 11 and evening at 7:30 Mr. Kershaw officiating on Sunday. The regular union services of the Presby terian, Methodtat attd Baptist churches were held on Sunday night at the Baptist Church, commencing at half past 7 o'clock. A strong sermon was preached by the Rev. A. J. Stokts, of tbe Methodist Church. Rev. J. S Hartzell conducted services at tbe church of tbe Holy Cross, Stateburg, last Sunday, aud preached an admirable sermon from the text. "This begin oing of miracles did Jesus in Caoa of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory.*' Rev Mr Golphio, whose pastoral engage ment with the Bethel Baptist Church expired ? few weeks ago, has been uuauimously recalled by that chnrcb. Rev. Mr. Ayers wbo left this vicinity about a year ago, has been called to tbe pastorate of the Summerton Baptist Church. Rev. A. M. Sale, pastor of the Tirzah and Hebron Presbyterian Churches in this County has also received a call from the Summer ton Presbyterian Church for a part of bis time in connection with tbe above churches. He will reside in this city. Change of Schedule. .A change of schedule on tbe C. S. & S. R. R. went iuto effect last Sunday. See adver tisement. C. S. & N Guano Sheds. The C. S. and N. Railroad Company bave completed their large and commodious ware houses and will now handle shipments of all kinds of guano.. Tbey also offer the use of their sheds for storing fertilizers in any quantity, and will deliver to parties wanting same and 'will be responsible for the safe keeping of every sack. There will be no ex tra charge for delivery. The County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners met yesterday tu tbeir office in tbe Course House and held a long session. Nothing was given out for publication, however. It is under stood that no action was taken on the Bonds of Messrs. Peter Tbomas, Auditor, and D. ?. Keels, County Treasurer. Watermelon. Melzer Friersoo, tbe tailor, sent us on yes terday a slice from a watermelon which be had kept in bis shop since last fall. Though somewhat shriveled in appearance it still had the natural Savor of the fruit iu season, but was lacking in sweetness. The First Intimation of Spring. A select lot dress Ginghams, just received, bought at closing sale iu Baltimore. Tans, blue, brown and grey stripes, interspersed with spring flowers, also handsome pink and blue plaids, not too light for mid-winter, or too dark for sommer, just the article you want, 10 cts. a yard?former wholesale price 10?c. Browns & Pukdy. For the Benefit of the Band. A concert will be given at Music Hal! by the 4th Regiment Band and their lady friends on Wednesday, tbe 21st. Music, reading, recitations, etc., will be given and it will be altogether an enjoyable entertainment. Everybody who has tbe interest of the band at heart and "music in his soul" should be there. It is tbe best band Sumter bas ever bad and promises to be, if not already, tbe best in tbe State. The Boomer. It now appears that the young man whose antics in the line of bill posting, fence climb ing and wall scalding caused no end of com ment last week, was tbe advance repr?senta tive for "The Boomer/' the latest farce comedy success, which will shortly appear here. He defied each and every attempt to balk his plans, and yester day morning the travellers arrived at : the depot stated that the fences, aud barns, and dead walls were covered with small bills ! of "The Boomer," and even one old cow was ' reported as being plastered over with "Boora i er" bills. Tbisattraction will appear in this city at tbe Academy of Music on Jan .9th. mum ' t ? I ? Sumter Secedes. Tbos. S. Sumter, Esq., has resigned bt3 position as Trial Justice at Stateburg. Mr Sumter bad been appointed for two years by Got. Richardson, and his appointment had been confirmed by a previous Legislature. Had it not been for tbis, be would have been ousted along with other good democrats, without cause, to make room for the partisan strikers of Mr. Tillmao. .Mr. Sumter yester day sent in bis letter of resignation. We are glad to see that the same spirit which actuated bis illustrious ancestor, the gallant old Game-cock, now lives in, and animates the breast of bis posterity. Saleday in Sumter. Sumter was literally packek with people on Monday, especially colored farmers wbo came to make arrangements for the New Year and to replace old stock with new as advanta geously as possible. Auctioneer Jervey was kept busy all day. He sold 58 horses and mules. One borse brought $2.50 and an other was sold three times. There was some valuable real estate sold, including the store house and lot of Mr. A. A. Solomons, on tbe Corner of Main and Liberty Streets, and eight other parcels of land, under executions in the cases of J. H. Hargrove and others. These were bid in at nominal prices, however, by tbe attorneys of Mr. Solomons, tbey having given notice that the sales would be subject to tbe lien of a mortgage executed by Mr. Solomons on said property Other real estate was sold by tbe Master and brought very fair prices. 4 Hello, Cential! "Connect 15 With 26." Some of our enterprising townsmen, Purdy, Brown A. S. and Baker, have or ganized a corporate telephone company, and are now engaged in procuring subscribers. The company expects to begin work with 30 exchanges, all centering in the switch office. Tbe electric light company bas consented to allow tbeir pot>ts to be used 83 far as practi cable aod all arrangements are now complete for the erection of the lises. As soon as tbe necessary papers ran be prepared, expert workers will come from New York to set up tbe machines. That the telephone exchange will be popular is not to be doubted. In one day, Dr. Baker has secured 30 subscribers, and as soon as we leara the ^reat comfort and actual luxury that is to be found in tbe use of the system, there will be numbers of our citizens who will have instruments both at tbeir homes and at tbeir places of business. Tue place for tbe central office bat? not yet been agreed upoo. There are three or four places obtainable, and it is probable that tbe selection of the room will be left for the expert workers to agree upon when tbey come to begin tbe work of putting up the wires. The system to be used is that of Shaver Corporation. This system is fast coming into use in many towns and cities, nnd is said to give perfect satisfaction to those who have it io tbeir bornes. Unbleached Knitting Cotton, in one-pound packages, just received, and wili have colored Knittiog Yarn in banks, next week. Browns & Psrdy. ^- ^>^" Remuant Raffle Some of tbe prizes left over from the S. L. I. Bazarr were raffled off to day with the follow ing result : r"irst prize?A plusb dressing case, oxidized silver mountings, Mr. Douglass China. Second?A handsome study lamp, EdCraig. Third?Study lamp, Marion Moise, Esq. Fourth?Silver cruit stand, Mr. Geo. F. LeMaater. Fifth-?One hundred cigars, F. A. Heintz. Sixth?Oue pair glass pitchers, Joe Chan dler. Seventh?Tin water set, Victor Pbelps. Tbe chances were arrangea and the raffle successfully accomplished through the executive ability of Lieut. T. W. Bookhart. Special attention given to roofing and guttering by expriei red workmen at T. C. Scaffe's. ^Id stoves repaired aod made as good as ne at T. C. Scaffe's. Another lot of cheap stoves, just received. At T. C. Scaffe's. Carbolic Jubilee. Pontifical Mass was song at tbe Catholl ; Church here tbis morning oj Rt. Rev. H. P. Northrop, D. D, Bishop of Charleston, assisted by Revs. P. L. Duffy, J- Fahev, W. J. Wright, C. Hurley, J. J. Wedenfel'ler, J. J. Monaghan, and Mgre. D. J. Qmgley. V. G., all of Charleston. ^Father M?Neai oc cupid a seat in the sanctuary. The occasion was the celebration of the Jubilee year of Father McXeal wbo has been pastoroPthe Saint Lawrence Church for 25 years. Mgre. Quigley preached the sermon and paid a glowing tribute to the seal and devotedness of Father McJTenl dutiog h?? 25 years of service as Pastor of tbis con gregation and Chaplain to the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy. The Choir whs led by Mrs. Teicher assisted by Sister Beatrice and tbe members of the Convent. Fearful Accident to Conductor G. W. Hopgood. Early this morning at the Coast Line depot, in tbis city, a fearful accident was sustained by Mr. George W. Hopgood, Conductor of a freight train on the Central Railroad. It seem3 that the car-coupler was uot at band when wanted, and Mr. Hopgood undertook to couple two bo: cars While stooping over to pick op the pin, which be had dropped, the train backed and, colliding with the box car, forced them together. Mr. Hopgood was struck down and the wheels of the car passed over bis legs, breaking both between the knees and ankles. His body was also badly bruised and one of bis ears cut. His left leg sustained a compound fracture and the tissues are badly lacerated. Dr. A. J. China, the surgeon of the road, was promptly summoned to the spot aud tbe wounded man was taken to the old China bouse, now occupied by Mrs. Weeks. Dr. John S. Hughson has been call ed in consultation, and the wounded man is receiving the best medical advice and all at tention possible. Tbe doctors are considering the advisability of amputation, but tbey want to give him every chance to save his leg, and bave delayed with this view. Mr. Hopgood is from North Carolina, bas many friends iu the city, and is well liked by all wbo know him. He is a young man, 25 rears of age, bas a robust constitution, and there are hopes that be will survive his dread ful injuries. Since writing this, we have been informed, that Mr. Hopgood's left leg was amputated below tbe knee by Dr A. J. China, assisted by bis son, Dr. Archie China. Drs. Hughson and Mood being also present and assisting in the operation. The other leg has been set j in plaster paris. Tue patient was put under the influence of chloroform, au? from l?8t accounts was resting easily. Holl of Honor of White Graded School. Fibst Grade?Everette Clark, Rosa Griffin, Robt. Graham, Christioa McEagen, Robt. Sanders. Second Grade?Emma Dunniirg, Lizzie Wilson, Louise Rbame, Annie Wilson, Charlie Poole, Third Grade?Alberta Schwerin, Augus tus Lynch, Willie Cuttico, Tom Lynam, Oilie Lynch. Fourth Grade?Jas. Holman, AnnieEarle. Charlie McKagen, Rosa Dinkins, Nellie Simp son. Fifth Grade?Beulab Lynam, Mary Bruu son. Sixth Grade?Gossie Dinkins. Eighth Grade?Miss Mamie Dinkins, Miss Mamie Ervin, Miss Blanche Pate, Miss Julia Cuttino, Miss Daisy Green, Mr. Herbert Moses. Tenth Grade?Miss Margaret Brunson, Mies Kate Moses, Miss Mamie Warren. A negro baby was found by a colored man, named Duncan Hawkins last week in tbe road between Cow Branch aod Wedgefield. 4 Two letters from ourCounty correspondents were received this morning too late for ap pearance in this isiue. R. F. Hoyt has returned from tbe West with a car load of all Tennessee Horses and Mules which be will Bell to suit the times. Lot next to Mattbiessen's Machinery depot. Sitting Bull was one of the few Sioux In dians who could write in English, but auto graph hunters had to pay a round sum for bis signature. Mr. M. B. Gallagher of our city met with a painful accident on Christmas evening while sending off some fire works for the amusement of tbe children. A large cannon fire cracker exploded in his hand lacerating 1 lie palm aud splitting his thumb and third finger. It was carefully dressed by Dr. Archie China and when last heard from was healing oiceiy. Tea sets?in variety?cheap, at T. C. Scaffe's Merit Among Friends. It is always pleasant to meet friends, especially when they charm us by their wit ! or their genius. We take great pleasure in informing theater-goers that tbe principal attraction of the closing season will be Aiden Benedict's great drama of Fabio Romani. These people were with us last year and made many friends?some by their genial compan ionship^!! by their magnificent acting in a play that surpasses by far tbe Count of Monte Christo in all the thrilling dramatic effects. It will be given next Monday night, Jan. 12. Aiden Benedict's "Fabio Romanni," a dramatization of Marie Corelli's novel tbe "Vendetta," was presented at the Third Avenue Theatre last night and scored an immediate success. Walter Lawrence and Miss Francs Field in the leading roles were highly effective, aad the scenic effects, which were specially featured, won tbe approbation of the large-sized audience.?JV. Y. World. -????? i ? - Musical Concert by Ladies. The Madame F rye Concert Company, all the members of which are ladies, will give an entertainment at tbe Academy of Music on next Tuesday night, January 13th, aad judging by the reports of their performances elsewhere, our citizens can rely upon tbe performance being a good one The concert here will beuader tbe auspices of tbe Masonic Temple Company, and it is hoped that it will prove a financial success. Tbe Wilmington, N. C, Messenger, of Saturday, Jan. 3d, says : Tbe concert given last night by the Madame Fry Concert company at the Opera House was a success in every particular. They made a most favorable impression on tbe audien-"^ at the first and it was increased as the programme was executed. There was an air of gentility and superiority about tbem that was very delightful and refreshing. They convinced tbeir audience that they were artists, and tbe audience in turn gave tbem a bearty and generous support. Tbe Star, of same date, says : It was the first time our people ever beard a concert programme in which all the numbers, vocal and instrumental, were rendered exclusively by ladies, and this unique feature rendered the entertainment the more pleasing. Tbe entire programme was well carried out. Capture of Postmaster Keene. On entering tbe Sheriff's office yesterday afternoon, we were very much surprised to see tbe former colored postmaster at State burg, Robert M. Keene, placidly sitting by the fire, surrounded by his family. It was quite touching to see bis little children, play ing and prattling around him, innocent of tbeir father's trouble. It will be remembered that two warrants were issued for his arrest last November, lor obtaining goods under false pretences, and disposing of crop under lien. Tbe Sheriff, after due search, fai?ed to find him. It was thought that he had taken refuge in some remote corner on Johns Inland, and a warrant waff sent to Sheriff Black, of Walterhoro, with His description. It had been rumored, however, that Robert was still at Stateburg, hJdden in the house which contains the post oflke, an historic old building with a good many nooks and corners. AH the while SberilTCarson kept quiet and finally caught on to a clue Early yesterday morning he despatched his trusted deputy, J. H. Watson, to Stateborg. Mr. Watson reached there a little before the mail hour, and concluded he would go a little way on, to Bradley:s plan tation aod serre some other process, return at the hour for tht distribution of tbe mail and then, if possible, execute the warrant. So be passed on very indifferently by tbe old build ing, where everything was solemn and Sllli. He titu??d his return very accurately and easily effected an entrance along with others wanting mail. Mr. Watson stepped behind the counter and to ? Keene s younger brother that he hid come for Robert, whereupon the boy wheeled around and ran up stairs, closely followed by th* deputy, who found Robert in the room with his wife who was busied in cooking something. He submitted quietly to arrest, and after some delay accompanied Mr. Watson to Sumter. Keene expected to give 'r>ond, and had his bondsman ready, but to bis sore disappoint ment he found he would be obliged to go to jail, for the reason that Mr. Wells, the new appointee for Trial Justice had not yet receiv? ed his commission. EMMA ABBOTT DEAD. Emma Abbott, the celebrated American prima donna, died at Salt Lake City, at 7.40 on Monday morning of pneumonk. She was taken ill on Wednesday night, but persisted in going on tbe siaee and singing her part in "Erminie" notwithstanding her physicians advised ?gainst it. The details of ber sad death are as follows : On New Year's Day she was taken alarm ingly ill and a conference of physicians whs ordered. From that time she grew worse until this morning, when she died. Tbe scene at the deathbed was pathetic. The great singer was conscious almost to tbe last momen-t despite the fact that opiato bad been administered. Her last words were, "I am not afraid to die." There were present at tbe bedside Miss Alice Ellerton, Miss Nellie Franklin, Miss Veroon, Mr Pruettee, her Manager, Mr. and Mrs. M.chelena, Miss Annandale, of the com pany. Manager Pratt and wife, of the hotel and Dr. Piokerton, The body was embalmed and enclosed in a handsome casket and will go from here to Denver, thence to Chicago and thence to Gloucester, Mass., where her husband is buried. Her will provides for that disposition of her remains. Miss Abbott conudently expected to die and told ber physician on New Year's Day that ber nest song would be sung in Heaven. Since that date she has failed rapidly and although her Manager has telegraphed all over the country that she was going to get better, she never-wavered in her belief of her ultimate death. A singular coincidence in connection with the affair is that she died on tbe anniversary of her husband's death. A short burial eervice was held this even ing at tbe hotel by the Rev. Dr. McNece, of tbe Presbyterian Church. Tbe body left for tbe East at 10 o'clock to-night. In connection with the deaihred scene, above described, we like to think of the sweet singer, as sbe last appeared before us in response ?o the deafening applause of Acrowd ed house and sang her famous encore so- g, "The Last Rose of Summer." Her pure fate . and gentle form, clad in silken attire, will long dwell in tbe memory of those who heard her soul subduing song. One almost felt his heart dissolving and falling to pieres, like the white rose in the hands of the. singer from which tbe leaflets fell in unison with the dying accents of ber voice. A Hunter m Distress. Messrs. J. T. Frierson and Jas. Reynolds returned on Friday last, from their huot in the Santee Swamp. They did not bring back as much game as was expected from tbe elaborate preparations made, but their suc cess, considering all the circumstances was fair. We inspected their game bag and fonnd a wild turkey gobbler, the bind quarter of a \oungbear, ten wild ducks and a num ber of smaller game. A joke is told on one of the party who took his stand at the camp with the dead tear while the others went out in different direc tions into the swamp to get up a deer. As tbe hours wore on he got very lonely?the sun began to sink and the shadows to deepen, and tbe day to decline. He felt very lonely, and his thoughts began to dwell on the den;z<*08 of the swamp?the wild animals it contained?the prostrate form of the cub caught bis eye and he thought of the stories he had beard and read, of the infuriated mother b$ars coming to bunt for their young. The thought of a meeting with her indig nant ladyship at that hour in the pathless depths of tbe forest was too mticb for him, and without folding his tent he silently and very swiftly stole away to the river where he took to tbe boat. Later the hunters hearing tbe vociferous calls of one in distress put off to the spnt and found tbe hunter sitting in a boat nearly one-fourth full of water at some distance, a respectful distance, from the shore. Upon being questioned as to the cause of the disturbance he said he felt lonesome and thought it was time to call them back to camp. Pleasant to tbe taete, surprisingly qu'ck in effect and economical in price?no wonder that Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup is tbe leading preparation of its kind. ''Ob 1 woman, in thy bonrofease, uncer tain, coy and bard to please " With children hurt, long hours she's spent. Do in Salva tion Oil, the liniment. Dark rings around the eyes indicate the existence of worms. Hasten to use Shriner's Indian Vermifuge to expel these miserable pests. It is a safe and reliable agent. Always ose it according to tbe directions, and it will do its work well. POWDER Absolutely Pure. | l A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength.? U. S. Govern ment Report, Aug. 17, 1889. Nov. 12._ NOTICE. TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF ' The Sumter Investment Association"; You are hereby notified to attend a meeting of Stockholders tu be held in the office of J. B. Edwards, Esq., in the city of Sumter, S. C , op the 7th, of February, (next,) 1891, at 6.30 P. M,, for fbe purpose of autboriz ng the Board of Directors to make a mortgage of the Real Estate of said Association. JAMES G. SAMPSON, Sec. and Treas. of the Sumter Invest. Asso Sumter, S C, Jan. 7, 1891?4t SUNNY SIDE POULTRY YARD. EGGS FOR SETTING IN SEASON from the following thoroughbred strains; LIGHT BRAHMAS. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BUFF COCHINS. BLACK MINORCAS. SINGLE C)MB BROWN LEGHORNS. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. Price of Eggs ; $1.50 for 15 ; $2.50 for 30. A guide ?o poultry raising with valuable receipt for cine of Cholera and Roup given with each purchase of eggs. N. B.?Leghorns and Black Minorcas have no equals as layers. Address or call on VV. B MURRAY, Dec 24 _ Sumter, S C. State of South Carolina, County of Sumter. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. TXrHEREAS, TEMPLE C. BROADDUS VV ni<;de suit io niP, to grant him Letters of administration Ot' ihe K.-tate d^d effects of LYCURGUS BROADDUS, U3e??ed These are therefore to cite and admonlsn nil and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Lycurgus Broaddu*, late of said County and State, deceased, that they he and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter Court House, on Jan 15th, 1891, next, afier publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have why the said administration should not be granted. Giv<Mi under mv hand, this 31st day of December, A. D , 18f>0. THOS. V. WALSH, Dec 31?21. Judje of Probate. ETIR THE Maying sold out my ?toek that remains on hand Feb. l?t9 next, to other parlies and leased my store to theni, who will take possession and con tinue the same line of business, I offer to niy friends and customers until that date my entire line of Clot Overcoats, Boys and Children's Suits, Piece Goods, 4c, . AT COST FOS CASH. The Goods are very desirable and real bargains are given you. ? will eon* tinue to furnish my customers with first-class Fertilizers the coming season at as low prices as they can be bought. Thanking a generous public for their liberal patronage for the past 43 years, I am yours very truly, December 17. CHRISTMAS GOODS . -AND OTHER GOODIES, -AT M. L. MAJEWSKIS Bakery and Confectionery, In addition to a dailj supply of Fres? Brearl, Rolls, Cales. Pies, &c, I have a fine line of FRESH CRACKERS, of varions kinds, FINE FRENCH CONFECTION ER V, * RUITS, NUTS, RAISINS, TOYS, DOLLS, FIREWORS, GLASSWARE, AND FANCY ARTICLES. CIGARS AND TOBACCO. All goods fitst class and prices tbe lowest. Give me a call. M. L. MAJEWSKI. Nov. 19?v Estate of Thomas Wells, M. D., DECEASED. 1WILL APPLY TO JUDGE OF PRO bate of Sumter County on Jan 17th, 1891, for a final discbarge as Administrator of said Estate. HENRY A. WELLS, Dec. 17?4t Administrator. Estate of George W. Kelley, DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to tbe Judge of Probate of Sumter County on January 17tb, 1891, for a final Discharge as Administrator of said Estate. JAMES A. KELLEY, Dec. 17?4t Administrator. T CE. SOLID WALNUT ONLY $30.00. Tremendous Stock akId Durant & Belitzer. Oet 15 HARDWARE. Paints, (Regal Brand Oils, Tarnishes and Brushes. DuPont's Powder. SPORTING GOODS A SPECIALTY. Agricultural Implements, G-uns, Pistols. CTJTLEEY. AGENTS FOR Garland Stoves and Ranges, * i Studebaker Wagons and Road Carts, - v Buggies, Photons. S?mes and Carriages, The Largest Assortment of Harness in the City. IRON PIPE; PUMPS, MILL SUPPLIES, HUBS, Kims and Spokes, Tinware, Woodenware, Rubber and Leather Belting. We flatter ourselves that the above lines are complete in j every particular, and we would ask before buying that you call and examine the stock of GAILLARD & LENOIR, Sximter, s. O- 4 Nov. 19 -a. white k mm, INSURANCE AGENCY. APITAL REPRESENTED.?100,000,000 Liverpool ana j,JT^r>n Globe ; North British and Mercantile; Northern Assurance Corporation : L*?cash?re ; Home Insurance Co. of New York ; .ftrna of Hartford; Connecticut Insurant Co.; Springfield Fire aod Marine; Hart ford Fire Insurauce Co.; Fire Association of Philadelphia; American of Phila delphia ; St. Paul of Minnesota ; Germania of ;>\.w York - Underwriters Agency, New York; Georgia Home Insurance Co. ; United Underwriters; Sun Mutual of New Orleans ; Southern of New Orleans. Insurance solicited on Cotton Gins, Merchandise, and Dwellings. Office* in new two-Story stor, corner of Main and Republican Street?. Oct. 1 ? GRA ING O?T SAME! For the next ;>0 days I will close out at a great reduction Dress Croods, Wraps, CLOAKS AND JACKETS. An Examination is Solicited* Nov. 26?2m StJMTER, s. (X BULTJHAIOr & BRO PROPRIETORS OF Sumter Shoe Store, The Have bought tbis space for a time, to inform the public that they are prepared to protect their lower extremities from tbe rain and frost of the coming season The older citizens of Sumte? &now this1 OLD FIRM 90 we!l that comments to them are not neoe*t? sary, but the population of our city bas in? creased so rapidly, t?ere are a great many here now, who have not ??de ?heif acquaintance and we do not think we would be acting the part of the Good Samaritan, did we not advise them to go to B?LT MANN & BRO., wbea ?? need of SHOES, for they are better prepared to suit them ?o that 1?ne than any other ?Toase in the city, as they are Shoemakers of 40 years experience aud make the shee business their sole study and occupation. Their present stock was manufactured before the advance in- ffie Leather' market and will be seid at former zero figures. By this one item (hey will Save you from 15 to 25 Per Cent. on your shoe bill, and always give you solid Leather to wslk on. In addition to' their regular line, they sell the renowned WHITE SEWING MACHINE, and carry a complete stock of Fine Trunks and Valises, & . Bultmaiiii & Br? Sept 17 Opposite Court House Souacey.Siu#terj ^ C.