Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

S??sifku?. a ito Soniksn WEDNESDAY, APBIL 1, HEW ADVEBTISEMENTS. Miss Miller-New Millinery. Hisses Solomons-For Sale. Alumnae Scholarship-Notice. Browns ir Purdy-Spring 1891. Schwartz Bros.-Our Competitors. Ju? T. <' -eenx Sch. C'om-Notice. R. P. Jackson, Assigne*-For Sale. R. F. Jackson, Assignee- For Sale. W J. Andrews-Ice and Ice Cream. . Bask of Sumter-Quarterly Statement. Est Frances G. Jenkins-Citation Notice Miss McElhose- What * Heard Some Ladies Say. . Bst. Mrs. Rececca W. Brown-Final Discharge. H. C. Moses, Secretary-Extra Cotrmuni eattoa Claremont Lodge. Personal. . Mr. Russell Zemp, of Camden, is in .the etty. -|{^s Nonie Williamson, of Darlington is in the city. Miss Nannie Richardson, of Panela is in the city, the geest of Hrs L. S Carson. Hist Josie Kershaw, cf Camden, is ia the city visiting her brother, Rer. John Kershaw. Capt. J. H. Averil, former Superintendent, of the So. Ca. Railway Company, was in the V?ty Sa tare y. Capt. and Mrs. Henry Hainsworth, of Buf? falo, New York, have arrived In the city and ?re visiting the family of Maj. W F. B. Ha j ns worth. Mr. A. A. Howlett, Vice President of the C S. ? N. R. R., and C. S. Nettles, Ecq., Attorney, were registered at the Jervey hotel yesterday. - Colin C. Manning, Esq., of. this city, left last week for Washington, where be officiated Monday evening as an usher, at the wedding of Chief Justice Faller's daughter, to Mr. Archibald Brown, of Chicago. Conductor Hobgood, who was so seriously injured sometime ago by a Railroad accidtnt, bas sufficiently recovered to travel. He left Sumter yesterday for Baltimore, where he Trill enter the Maryland Hospital for further treatment. Edgar C. Haynswortb, Esq., of the Colum? bia bar, came over on Saturday for a short visit to his family and relatives, and to attend ' tbe services at his old borne. He sees many changes ia the city-all for the better, and .ays the signs of progress here are more ap? parent at present than tn Columbia. Mr-McDonald Forman, of Sumter County, who was, according to the general under? standing, the originator of the idea of Colum? bia's Centenial celebration, should be paid some special compliment by tbe Centenial Committee wheo "the hosts assemble here in May. W hat will it be ?-The State. - Dr. E. Alva Solomons, who graduated at the recent commencement of the dental depart* ment of the University of Maryland, has open? ed an office in the city for the practice of - his profession. We* have seen the medal which fae received ont of a class of 46 members for the best gold filling, with non cohesive gold. This is a good send off for Dr. Solomons, in tbe line of operative'dentistry, and we con? gratulate lum upon his success. Mr. R. S. Brad well, Sumter's efficient and courteous Deputy Clerk of Court, has taken a month's vacation for mach needed rest and recreation. He wiil leave to-morrow for Binesville, and other points in Georgia, where be will visit friends and relations. He will probably spend a short time ia Florida, be? fore bis return. \ Mr. Brad wei? is a hard worker, and since the late trying term of court, bas not been very well. He has oar best wishes for a pleasant trip, and all the blessings of improved health that can be de? rived from the change. We pnbliiK elsewhere a stoiy entitled 'The Mystery Explained/' which is written by Mr. McDonald Forman. A large party of ladies and gentlemen came down from Stateburg to attend the Easter services at the Church of The Holy Com? forter. George Elliot, a negro who was eat in the bead with a hatchet by bis mother-in-law Saturday sight is said to be improving. Mr. D. G. McLeod, of Mechanicsville, has accepted tbe agency for the Empire Co-ope? rative Association, and solicits membership. A picnic is given t>day at Oswego on tbe C. S. & N. R. ^ complimentary to Miss Helen Rem bert, thc n of Capt. W. R. Delgar. An enjoyable German was given last Mon? day evening at Matthiessen's hall in compli? ment to Miss Bessie O'M ira and others. The children of the Episcopal Sunday school contributed $19.30 at the Easter evening collection towards the tu nd for general mis? sions of the church.' The room occupied by J. B. Edwards, E-q., was entered by a thief last Sunday during h'm absence at church, and his wardrobe was deleted, it is reported, to the extent of two coats, two pairs of pantaloons and two vests. Oar lady readers will be interested .in the millinery advertisement of Miss Corine Miller this week. She has Just moved into her pretty new store on M?i!i Street and will be pleased to have her friends, and the ladies generally, call. Rev. G. C. Brown was absent on Easter Sunday, attending a union meeting of the Baptist chu rches, at Packsville. He returned however on Monday, in time to co-operate vito Mr. Kershaw io s tining up the people in the cause of education. Prof. R. S. Powell, of ReidsvII?e, N. C , is io tbe city and is stopping at the Mansion House. He taught school for many years in Virginia and North Carolina. He is a sten? cil and brand cutter and can furnish key cheeks, umbrella plates, society badges, etc , according to. order. From the Manning Tiaui^ March 26. The dwelling house of Mr. W. H. Gaillard in the Fork caught fire the 15th inst, and was with difficulty saved. The bouse was only slightly damaged. The lumber mill of Mr. J. D. Alsbrook, at Greens, on the G. & W. Railroad, was barned this morning about 3 o'lock. Loss about $1,000. Noinsorar.ce. It is supposed to be -he act of an incendiary. Mn and Mrs. Mitch Levi, Capt. A. Levi, and Miss Sallie, attended the Purim ball in Charleston this week. Change of R.B. Schedule. Attention is directed to the new schedule of the C.S. AN. R. R and the S. C. Ry. Co., printed on our fourth page, and which went into effect on last Sunday, March 29. The advertisements on the sixth page are incorrect, that form was printed before the new Ivertisemen ts were received. Miss MeElhose's millinery. What ladies say is always pleasant to bear ; ind what they write it is pleasant to read. The advertisement of Miss McElhose this week >ntains many good suggestions in the milli* ?ry line, in which she bas had long experi? ence. She bas thrown out some valuable ^btnts as to combination of colors and taste and harmony in dress. Her millinery estab? lishment is very complete this year and cus? tomers cannot fail in making their selections. The Sumter Warehouse and Com? press Company. The regular meeting of the Directors of the Sumter Warehouse and Compress Company was held yesterday afternoon at the office of Dr. Jno. S. Hugbson, at which meeting a dividend of 8 percent, was declared. The affairs of tbe Company are in a most flourish? ing condition. Ninety-one hundred bales of cotton have been compressed since September. Iforthern Visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Frierson. of Stateburg, accompanied by their cousin, Mrs. Edwvn Evans, of Montreal, went down toChai?es ton, las! week, for a short visit While lhere, they met their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ashly, and Alex. Morcan, of Drexel, Morgan k Co., all of New York city, who re? turned with them to Stateburg. They were enchanted witb the City by the Sea, especially the battery, and spoke flatteringly of Sumter and its successful strides towards a bright and beautiful future. Their Pictures Taken. The photographs of Hampton Nelson and j Gentry Butler, sentenced to be hanged on April 10th, for the murder of Capt. Maxcy, ! > were taken in the jail l*i3t Friday. ^ The former still protests his innocence, ; ?fehile Gentry Butler adhetea to his confession j Hhat Nelson did the shooting while he (Centry) ? Bas present. They are reported to be in j Excellent spirits and seem highly pleased at j having their photographs taken. Married. In .Lancaster County on the 25th* of February at the lesideuce of the bride's lister, Capt J." E. Atkins of Mayesville, to Mrs. S. E DuBose formerly of this county, Rev. Mr. Souell of the Baptist Church officiating. Death. Mr. George G. Leland, eldest son of MK j. J. A Leland, of Mount Pleasant, died at lus father's residence Sunday martling after an illness of several months. Mr Leland was a nephew* of Mrs. N. W. Edmonds ot this city. Religious. There will be a Communion service at the Presbyterian Church ntxt Suuday. The ser vit^sJuegiu with pi ayer meeting on Friday afternoo^, sermon on Saturday by Rev. W. S. Benn ?nd servite* on Sundav morning ned evening by Rev. Dr. Beattie, of the Columbia Theological Seminary. VVe have been re? quested tos?ate that in the future the Sabbath morning service wiil commence at ll o'clock, instead of 11 30 as heretofore. Rev. John Kershaw officiated on Easter at St. Marks.Chnrcb, Clarendon, and conducted services at the Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter, toe same evening. Rev. John Kershaw will conduct morning and evening services, at the church of the Holy Comforter, next Sunday at the usual hour. --mm Easter at- Sumter. Easter day seemed all the brighter and more beautiful contrasted with the leaden lenten days of the last few weeks. Sunday's resurrection morn was one of the serene aod unclouded loveliness, the sky seemed washed with a deeper blue; the chill wind of March bad lulled into a balmy April breeze and all the air seemed suffused with the first soft haze of spring. - At an early honr carriages and buggies rolled m crowded with country cousins, who were pleased to come and join tn the city's services of song and thanKs giving. Ai the Church of the Holy Comforter, although the pews were crowded and seats were placed in the aisle, space was insufficient to accommodate the congregation, which was larger than any that had ..ever assembled on previous occasions. The Church was most tastefully and beautifully dressed by some of the members of the Ladles' Aid Society. The decorations in the body of the Church were simple its walls being festooned with evergreens and smilax. Around the reading desk and pulpit, lilies and hot house flowers were artistically arranged. The font was filled with fresh white Sags and purple azaleas and with spirea and Sowers clustering around its base, resting on their mossy bed, presented a pleasing effect. On the left of the chancel was a handsome cross of evergreens and flowers, entwined with the blossoms of the purple wisteria. Beyon,d draping the walls of the chancel itself, might M>e seen again the graceful smilax and in the soft light of the lamps and stained glass windows, the' effect was pecu? liarly pleasing. One of the most striking features was a lovely altar cloth, of white silk, richly embroidered, the handiwork of Mrs. S. C. Baker, and presented by her to the Church. % The services in the morning were conducted by the assistant Rector, Rev. J. S. Har?Zell, who preached from the text, 'I am the Resurrection-a nd the Life." In the evening by Rev. John Kershaw and Mr. Hartzell. The music was appropriate and beautifully rendered by the noir and the 4th Regiment Orchstra. The programme consisted of the following selections : MORNING SERVICES. Voluntary by Orchestra and Organ. Ru benstein's Melody in F j "Christ our Pass? over," Dr. Chard, Page 26, Emmersou's Chant Book; Glorias, No. 513 in Hutchins, and No. 18, Dank's Diamond Collection ; Te Deum, Jackson's Grand; gubilate, 519 in Hutchins; Hymn, 424 Coronation; Gloria Tibi, 366 in Hutchins; Hymn99, Wogan ; Offertory, "Jerusalem the Golden," in Collec? tion; "AH things come of thee," Humphreys. EVENING SERVICE. Voluntary, Orchestra and Organ ; Andante from Justicia, by Peltre; Glorias, No. 18, Danks; Gloria in Excelsis, Old Chant; Can? tate Domin?, No. 1, Emmerson Collection; Benedic Anima, No. 8, Dank's Diamond Col? lection; Offertory, Rubenstein's Melody in F; interne, Humphreys; Hymn 112, Antioch ; Long .Metre Doxology. The decorations at the Catholic Church were of beautiful design and characterized %y the U5oal elaborate taste. Mass was celebrat? ed by Rev. Father McNeill, The Chapel at St. Joseph's Academy looked surpassingly sweet, in its exquisite Easter dress. A "gem of purest ray srreee" with its lights, its lillies and its rich vestments. Et riv Mass and Vesper services were bad here also. The Methodist Church was dressed in evergreens and flowers. And this being an unusual occurrence it was a pleasant sur? prise. The most noticeable of the decorations was the handsome cross standing twelve feet high under the recessed arch. Its base was covered with mc?s3 and the whole cros3 dressed with beautiful natural flowers, ever? green* and plants. The services conducted by Rev. A. J. Stokes were largely attended. At the Presbyterian Church agpropriate services were held and Rev. Dr. Edmunds preached an interesting sermon. On occount of the absence of the Rev. C. C. Brown there were no services io the Baptist Church. Most of the colored Churches also o>?served Easter, by decorations and commemorative services. The colored Graded School took a holiday on Good Friday. Easter Elections. The annual Meeting of the congregation of the Church of The Holy Comforter, Sum? ter, was held at noon, last Mondav, Rev. John Kershaw acting as chairman. The ob? ject of the meeting was the election of wardens, and vestrymen and delegates to the Diocesan Convention in May next. The annual reports of the Vestrymen and Treasurer were made and the latter showed the finances of the church to be in excellent shape. All the pre? sent incumbents were re-eiected as follows. Wardens-Messrs. J. S. Keayes and W.R. Delgar. Vestryman-Messrs. J.F. W. DeLorme, T. M. DeLorme, W. A. Pringle, Jr., L S. Car? son, H. L. Darr, B. G. Gibson, and P. P. Gaillard. Treasurer-Capt. P. P. Gaillaid. Delegates to the Convention-Messrs. W H. Ingram, H. L. Darr Mark Reynolds, Alternates: W. A. Priugle, Jr., W. R. Del gar B G. Gibson. The matter of enlarging the church was also discussed and Messrs. Jno. Ke:shaw, W. A. Pringle and Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme were appointed a committee to take the matter un? der advisement. The following resolution was passed: Resol ted, That the thanks of the congrega? tion be and they are hereby tendered to Prof. Scull, Messrs. John, William and Frank Moran, Mr. Dennison, Mr. Harral and Lu? cius Bultman, the members of the Orchestra for their valuable assistance in the tendition of the music of the church on Easter-day. After which the meeting adjouined, and a meetingof the Vestry called. HOLY CROSS, STATEBCRG. Wardens-W. W. Anderson, Sr., J. T. Frier8ou. Vestrymen-S Sumter, W. R. Flud, J. S. Pinckney, Gordon Brndley, W. Waties Rees. Delegates to Convention-W. W. Ander? son, J. S. Pinckney, J. T. Frierson, W. Waties Rees. Report of the Treasurer of the Woman's Missionary Society. The Easter Service for the benefit of the Scarritt Bible :>nd Training School, to be located, in Kinsas City, and open to all Christian Workers of the Protestant Church, was observed in the Methodist Church, under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary Society of that denomination. D?eds, not words, are the mottoes in this good cause, ns was shown in the success attending the lute service The women thank t:ie energetic workers to whom this triumph is attributed. God bless the little folks who so willingly, and beauti? fully aided in carrying out the program : Their thanks are also gratefully extended to the community, for targe attendance and lioeral contributions. The collection amount? ed tc $70.37 which, added to the S3? already contributed, by the Sumter auxiliary makes a tot.il of SI 00.37. TREASURER. Alliance Meeting. The meeting of County Alliance noted in the last issue of the W. 4* S. was held to-dry in the Court House. Addresses were made by Pres. J. William Stokes and others, at this 'nour Co'. Darcy P. Duncan is addressing the meeting. Public School MeetiDg. The meeting of the citizens of Sumter, called at six o'clock on Monday evening, by the Board of School Commissioner*, to take into consideration the matte:* ct tue deficien? cy in the amount required to build and com? plete the New Graded School house, accord? ing to the plans and specifications of archi? tect Niernsee, was largely attended-the Op? era House being nearly filled. Kev John Kershaw, and Rev. C. C. Brown occupied the Stage. Mr Kershaw called the meeting to order, and stated clearly the difficulty con? fronting the Board, and was followed by Mr. Brown in a humorous and pointed address. The Board has worked faithfully, and with the best interests of the city at heart. They hare through patient and persevering effort floated the $12,000, of bonds at par; had the plans of au elegant and substantial school house prepaied by architect Niernsee, with all the most approved modern appliances for heating, Ac. They hu ve used diligence in getting bids for the work, and they report that the lowest bid (hy Mr. Tillman Watson, of Columbia,).is$10.'il7. In addition to this they will require $6u0 to cover all expenses and fees of the architect, $400, the price of the lease for 99 years, and ?2,000 for heating appliances, amounting to a total of $13,917. The object of the meeting was to take the sense of the people of Sumter, as to what is best to be done to make up the needed amount. General Moise was called to the chair, and several motions were made to effect the ob? ject of the meeting. The resolution of Mr. E. P. Kicker finally prevailed, recommending that the city council appropriate one mill of the regular tax levy to enable the school board to complete the building on the plan adopted. The bid of Tillman Watson has been accepted by the Board. He is expected to arrive in the city this evening. Mr. Wat? son says if he is allowed until the 1st of May to make his preparations, he can have the building completed and ready by the 1st of October next. Sumter Water Works. ' Messrs. H. DeC. Richards, of New York City, and Gorman Ferris, of New Jersey, rep? resenting Mr. H. 0. Reid, who has the con? tract for establishing the Water Works plant, arrived in the city last Thursday, prospecting in its interest. While here he sounded the depth of the well in Dr. Mood's yard, and found that it contained 143 feet of water, which comes to within a few feet of the top of the well. These gentlemen expressed them? selves as being very favorably impressed with the progress of Sumter-the number of new buildings, its railroads, fe.-tile soil, good climate, and everything necessary to success ind continued prosperity. H ? ft ? Meeting of the Curtis Creditors. Ata meeting of the creditors oPT. B Cur? tis held on Friday 27th, Marion Moise, Esq , was appointed to act as agent of the creditors with the assignee. Mr. Curtis'liabilities are ? ?tated to be only about $2,800. While his assets are claimed to be about $3,500. The ;tore is now open and the goods are being closed out at cost. The Easter Hop. The dance given last night, at Armory Hall, was a brilliant success. It was "largely at? tended by ladies and gentlemen from the city and county, and visitors from other points in the State. The costumes of the ladies were new and elegant. The music, lights, and re? freshments, were exceptionally good, and eve? rything went on merrily until a late hour, when an adjournment was moved. It is the opinion of every one who attended, that it was the event of the seasou. Postage Stamps. The public are informed that with a view to their accommadation, and convenience, postage stamps can be purchased at the sta? tionery store of Mr. Paul Kenned}', and the new drug store of Messrs Gilliand & Co. - MU- ->l ?? - Mr. Bosendorf Bobbed. About one o'clock last Friday night the residence of Mr. D. Kopendorf, on Liberty Street, was burglarized. Mr. Roseudorfs bed room ha3 a French window which opens in the front piazza (facing Liberty street.) The venetian bhuds to this door were inse? curely bolted, as was tbe case with the inside glass door, and by means of firm and continu? ed pressure against (hem, could be easily and almost noiselessly pushed open. This was ?be plan adopted ny the enterprising burglar, who got into the room where Mr. and Mrs. Rosendorf were sleeping, and feloniously took and carried therefrom one coat and vest. In the pocket of the latter were $20.00 in green? backs, and Mr. Rosendcrf s gold watch and chain. The burglar, whoever he may be, converted the money and watch and chain to his own us?, and threw the clothes over into Mr. McKeiver's. No clue has yet been dis? covered as to the guilty party. Crab Apple Blossom, th*, finest extract in town, Gilliland & Co's Drug Store. 3 11-4 Handsome calendars, with match box attached are being given away by Browns & Purdy. Call and get one. For a pretty new Bonnet, go to Schwartz Bros., Millinery Department. They are show in g the prettiest .styles and have the lowest prices in Sumter. - ?m-rt~ ta- - Street Lights. The light on Main Street which was moved from opposite Caldwell to opposite Dugan some time ago, bas been, at the request of the citizens interested, put back to its former position. The change was made without ex? pense to the City-thanks to the public spirited management of the Sumter Electric Light Company. Two new lights are to be put in daring the next 30 days-one at the corner of Sumter and Dugan, and the other at corner of Mar? vin and Republican Streets. Another pioce of liberality on the part cf the Ehetric Light Company, is shown in agreeing to put in the lights in the next 30 days and not charge rent until aitei Ju Iv 1. Hims Migrates. Mr. W. E. Mims the enterprising proprietor of the Sumter Poultry Yards, has decided to enlarge his business, ;.od to that end bas leased the Mason place near the factory, which gives him considerably more area fur bis operations in tl.-e raising cf fancy stock, at which be has been so eminently successful. All this week be has been taking down his fences and moving bis coops, and other uppliances pertaining to his business. He has our cordial wishes for his success in bis new location, but we cannot repress a sigh of regret for the dismantling of his lovely little cottage and the bare deserted look of what was once one of the most attractive bouses on West Republican Street. Houses and Lots. Mr. I. Schwartz will in a short time build some handsome brick stores on the corner of Main and Republican Streets. Messrs C- T. Mason Jr. and Horace Harby are makiug their preparations to commence their residences. They will be about the hand? somest houses \et built ia the city. Messrs. Levi Bros. and A. C. Durant will build several houses at au early day. Mr. J F. Laughery is building a very at? tractive house on Main Str^i c?<posue the residence of Mr. B. R.'Nash. The pretty cottage being creeled by Mr. B. R. Nash in the rear of bis residence is nearing iompletiou. Many other nice bouses are going up which we will notice at another time Mr. E. W. A. Bultman has purchased those fine lots on Mam Street, belonging to the Presbyterian Church, extending to the canal, ?ust North of the patsouage. Consideration 51800. Mayesville News. Mr Paul DuChaillu, the African explorer) ind Mr. Jonn Scott, v?ho recently returned from Russia, will lecture in Ma\esville on Friday night the third. The lecture will be For the benefit of thc Mayesville Library. Our Tennis Club is prepared to contest rt ?th any club iu thc Couuty for the cham? pionship. If the Watchman knows of any one looking or the "Boss Prevaricator" please direct the party "uswards" he is discovered and ?3 here. The mw Methodist Church is nearing com? pletion. ; it is small, but certainly a beauty. A company of young ladies will give an ? exhibition Broom Drill hereon April the 17th. fhe girls have become quite expert with the .tick-too much so in fact for Hie boys. PKOAGOGCB. Schwartz Bros , Millinery Department is filled with all the newest sty Its. If in need of i new hat you are sure to lind there what you ivanf. - mm ? ? ? ? tm - Crab Apple Blossom, is given up to be the finest perfume sold, Gilliland &. Co's Drug Store. 3-11-4. A few Geraniums in ft ll bloo a for sale at ? 1. J. China's Dru- Stoic. Particulars of the Death of John I. Moore. From the Fredonia (N. Y.) Censor. The sad news came by wire, last Sunday morning to .Mr. A. K. Moore that his brother John hud been run over by the cars at Ham? mond Ind., the evening before, and could not live. Only his mother and brother are left here, of that large family that occupied the pleasant home on Main Street, and the blow is doubly hard to bear in their loneliness. The deceased came here with the family from South Carolina soon, after the war and he began his railroading as brakeman on the Dunkirk & Warren road. He was generally liked and especially respected for his pluck in going to work with the determination he manifested to excel. Brought np as he was, in one of the best families of an old slate State, his indifference to false pride, and his thorough performance of every duty showed him to bea thorough American, and one of those manly men who never repine at what may seem unfavorable circumstances. He became one of the be3t and most trusted engineers of the Chicago and Atlantic road and was in the discharge of his duty when he lost his life. We copy the full particulars of this terrible affair from the Ind. Democrat. Many who knew Johu well while he lived here, and matty more who knew and loved his father, Dr. M. S. Moore, will read with heartfelt sympathy for the stricken mother, wife, brothers and sisters, hut will rejoice witn them that he left so noble a rtcoid, in the community where he lived, and showed such unflinching courage, in as terrible hours as ever came to mortal man. He was attended to the last by Dr. Ed. John? son, formerly of Fredonia, now Surg'n. of the C. & A Road. The body ai rived here this, Tuesday morning, accompanied by his brother, Murray, and the most sadly be? reaved widow and children, also by seventeen brother engineers and masons. Mrs. Moore is a daughter of Mr. A. A. Stevens of Sinclairville, who is also here. Dr. McDonald Moore is on his way from Texas, but cannot arrive until Wednesday evening, so the funeral will not take piace uniil Thursday at li 30 " The following is a full account of the disaster : "Train dispatcher, Guy Jeffrey of the C. & A. road, was receiving the report from the operator at Hammond, of the legistration of those in charge of train 12 Saturday night. The key had said ' Conductor Wilcox has registered" and "wait a moment." Then after a short delay "engineer John Moore was found dead under the wheels." Had a bomb burst greater consternation could pot have ensued in the office. Investigation disclosed the fact that the report was too near the truth for the mangled body of John Moore was found under the wheels, but life was not yet extinct. It is the custom of all the engineers on the west end, to dr<">p off the engine in front of the telegraph office at Hammond for registiation and orders, before the train stops, and to let the fireman pull the train clear off the. Nick leptate crossing. In this manner four minutes of time are saved, and on a passenger run this makes a big differ? ence. Train 12, due at Hammond at 8.55, was ten minutes late Saturday night and as the fl.;g was against them, the engineer and conductor got off at the telegraph office for orders. The fireman pulled the train clear off the crossing, stopped her and began oiling the machinery. Conductor Wilcox went into the office and registered. He was asked why the engineer bad not registered, and started to the engine to see what was the m.titer with Moore, and was informed by the fireman that the engineer had got off for orders. Think? ing that something was wrong, search was made and Moore found lying on the track about three cars length from the engii.e, with an arm and two legs cut off, but still in a conscious condition. As he explained the accident, it sterns a3 he attempted to get off the engine his foot slip? ped on the s?en, and he retained hold of the handles, but the motion of the train jerked him against the engine with force enough to break bis hold, and he fell on the ice-covered platform, and slipped from it under the cars. He was immediately taken into the depot, and from there removed to the borne of Dr. Johnson, and here everything in human power was done to relieve the sufferer, but it was seen his injuries would prove fatal in a short time. He begged the doctor to keep him alive until his wife could reach his bed? side. Messages were sent at once to bis wife, and other relatives. A special train was sent from here to take them to his bedside. His brother Hurray, a conductor on the east end, passed through here on train 3. The special train sent from here reached Hammond * 4 o'clock Sunday morning. In the mean time the doomed engineer had executed his will and prepared for death with heroic fortitude. Five hours after l is wife rear bed his side, at 9 o'clock Sunday morning, John Moore ex? pired, and with his last breath instructed his wife to pay the sum of S25 00 to a friend who bad mao? him a temporary loan a few days before. This little incident well shows the character of the man. lie was a gentle? man in every sense of the word, and no person was ever heard to utter a h.*. rs h word against him. The pece.nsed was born in South Carolina, was aoout tbirty-nine tears old and was for roany j ears a resident of Fredonia, N. Y. His father was ons of the most eminent physicians and surgeons tn the State of N. Y. One brother, Murray Moore, resides here. A'-.other brother re ! sides in Marshall Texas. One sister lives in the South. The remains were brought to this city Sunday at 2 o'clock and taken to the home on Guilford Street. The funeral services were conducted at the house this afternoon by the Episcopal Minister, Rev. Corvin of Pern, assisted by the Masons and brotherhood of locomotive engineers. Th? burial will be made ia Fredonia, according to his rt quest. The deceased leaves a wife and three lovely children not wholly unprovided for. He had policies in several insurance companies amounting to SC,OOO. His death cast a gloom over the community. Not only with his ft. R. Company was he a favorite, but with the citizens in general. He was an unas? suming citizen, earnest in his religious views, and a pillar in his Church, (the Episcopal j Was honest pleasant and straightforward in all his business transactions, and in his death Huntington loses a citizen of whom she was justly proud " Sumter's Fertilizer Factory. Sumter now boasts of a fertilizer factory, in addition to her other evidences of progress. The plant, which has been in process of erection for some time, was completed last week and the nnehinery tested, and with the beginning of this week the owners commenced work in earnest, and are now turning out a yield of four tons of bone meal per day. The factory, which for the present will manufacture bone meal, is located upon the line of the C., S. & N. R. R., a little north of Colhoun street, and will thus have easy com? munication with all the roads leading into Sumter, and they will thus be ni.le. to get in the unground bones from'the different points in the state where they are havir-g them gathered, and he furnished with the means of easily pUcing upon the market the prepared meal. The company now bas upon the yard about fifteen tons of bone, collected in the neighborhood of the city by the Tittle negroes, who were ambiiious of earning the price paid of haifa cent a pound for the green hone. As the hone is brought in it is put into a large iron retort and the grease extracted by turning on steam into the retort. This grease commands a price of from five tc six cents a pound, and is used to oil marhinery. The steamed bone is carried fronjtrif- retort to a targe drying pan, where all the moisture is evaporated and the tone rendered more brittle. This dri?d bone is next put into a crusher and reduced to pieces the size of a pea: these small pieces tall upon a carrier connected willi the machinery and are taken to the bone mili proper where they are ground into fine meal. The meal ny another carrier is taken to the sm it bereen, whpre it is sifted and separated into grades of different sizes. It is now ready for market and when sacked Sells here for $32 per ton Before the beginning of the next planting season the company expects to enlarge the plant by adding machinery for compounding the ammoniated phosphates, and they hope to find a ready sale for all they can produce here in the county. They are finding no difficulty in disposing of all thc bone meal they can grind. - The State M<trch 11th. - ? tm ? ^B^?^- -. ? Tiddledy Winks, 25c set. Tiddiedy Winks Tenu is. S 1.00. BROWNS & PURDY. Removal. Our friends and patrons will remember that the Watchman mid SoiitJirmi is now on its ow n ground, on Liberty street, opposite the Fire Engine House. An Attractive Coi"l>ine<l POCKET ALMANAC and M 12MOR AN OL' Itt BOOK advert?s;rr.; BROWVS IRON BITTERS tho bot Tonic, '-'iven away at, J ?ru;? aud policial store:;. Apply ;tt once. TRADE MARK. Our Competitors lill GREEN ALREADY WITH EMT Oh! Oh!! Oh!!! But don't they hate to be told of all the TTY GOODS Being Displayed at the EMPORIUM. Well, we understand their position and appreciate the same very much. PROGRESS AND LOW FRIGES -IS OUR WA.T C H WORD And we will endeavor to carry it out to the letter. We will keep }7ou posted on OUR GOOD VALUES. We are not afraid to place our Prices in print Spring, Summer or Winter. NEW STYLES IN DRESS GOODS ARE BEING RECEIVED DAILY BY US. Here are a few that has caused surprise. 1 Case Colored Lawns, at 21 cents, worth 5c. 1 " Challies; nice styles, at 32 cents, worth 5c All our Calicoes, in fancy dress styles, Shirtings and Mourn? ings at 5 cents, elsewhere at 6ic and 7 cents. 1 Case Fruit of the Loom Bleach, 36 inch, at 81 cents. 1 Case (Our own Brand) Bleach, 3G inch, at 8 cents worth 10 cents. Another Lot Toille Du'Nord Ginghams, at 10 cents, sold elsewhere at 122 cents. Zephyr Worsteds, at G cents Ounce. Our White Check Muslins are the Cheapest ever seen in Sumter. They range from 5 cents up. Also Plain White Lawns, from 5 cents up, Great Values. Remember we have what we advertise, and at prices adver? tised. DONT FORGET OUR Millinery Department* We are Showing all the Choice Styles, and at Prices Lower than you have ever seen them. Our endeavor will always be to please. We Solicit your Calls. Respectfully, OUR SPECIALTIES. Ipril 1 Grand Display of Spring Novelties. GOOD VALUES, CONSTANT ATTRACTIONS, POPULAR PRICES, With never-ceasing attractions are better than mere display. Each day sees KEW GOODS IN BL ODS DEPMMfiffi, Sees constant changes of NOVELTIES AND STAPLES at prices that quickly sell. Your own interests can not be better served than by familiar izing yourself with these goods and prices. Recollect, no matter what prices others may ask, we are determined to beat them. NO MISREPRESENTATION. Everything as represented or money refunded. We mean business and plenty of it. Wimm GOOD? -AND LOW PRICES WILL DO THE WORK. Xo one talked to death Xo one urged to buy. Study your own interests. You cannot make any mistake. You know what we have done in the past. Come and see what we can do for you now. J. RYTTENBERG & SONS. Samples sent on application. Mail orders will receive prompt attention. March 25