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Entered at the Pott O?je at Sumter, S C., at Second Clots Ma?er. ~~ OTB Wv AD VBBTISEM SOT S. J.S. Richardson Master.-S*r?es.' ^ * Brown k Chand 1er-Goio? Kapidly. Robt. S. Pringle k Go - Dissolution. John S- Richardson, Mnster-Notice. B. F. Jackson, Assignee-Auction Sale. Terry Mfg., Co.-Desks and Show^ses - E*tal* Miss? f? &. Lucjffcy-ffotice^p ?ra ?a?^Credrt*?! iSl^^.U *???7P Personal. i*?Jf Hr. and Mrs. E E Remberg have been io the city oa a abort, visit. R?r. A. ?f. Sale ia wtpHrj improving ftc* his recent severe attack of grip. _ _ s Kr: Robt. O. Purdy, Jr.,.has artjyed m the city and is staying at tte Mayor's. ? J T. Hay, Eso,., of the^Camden bar, was ia* tae city on Monday attendiag a sale. : Dt.fl. J, McLauria balbeen sli^l.^adi^ posed fro a an attack of rheumatism-int is better. Rev. K. T. Bodges ?ko has beca i? wit?tbe grippe fer sometiste was ?Ml ft? Jfce streets yesterday. $* t H*r?i?i *tj * M "lases Fannie Knolwton and Lou Taber, of Fort Motte, are ia the city cu a visit lo Mrs. R. G. Murray. litas Adele Gayer, of Charleston, and Miss Lottie Limbecker, of Aiken, are visiting Col. atidMrs.R.M.WaUa^e,^ Mr. Be^rerTy Stokes reeewtlyiempf?ye& in the Sonwm Express Company, at Savannah, Gi., bas accepted apposition with < Messrs. Brown's and Perdyj. i [ t O al 1 ' Pant Johnson, son of L. D Johnson, (carpenter,) fell ont of the door, Saturday, 4th, inflicting a severe. ugh not dangerous wound on his head. Mr. A. G. Flo?e, ., formerly of Messrs. Levi's establishment, baa accepted the position Of ebie/ on the composing staff of the Watch? man and Southron. Jao. T. Green, Esq., has returned from Lancaster, this time. he is accompanied by Hrs. Green and the children. They are occu? pying their residence on Barby Avenue. Miss May Vandergrift, of Char lot ts vj ile, . Vs?, who has been visiting this State, for sometime, the guest of: MKGeo. s?5ils*}t??? of Claremont, bas returned to her "Borne. Ber many friends will misa her. ? Col. and Mrs. R. D. Lee, left the city for Georgetown last Saturday7 Mrs. Lee will remain with two of the children for a short visit to the family of her father, Col. Dozier. Go!. Lee has returned to Sumter. Master Ernest Bnltmftn is In the dry, oe a visit to bis family. Ha bas been for sometime past, serving :his apprenticship in the shoe factory of C. F. Heiser, at Lynn, Mass. , While in Massachusetts be also attended a grammar school,; "Bl R. ?fcsh O. K." ona. copy "of^the ^Ma? con, Gav, Telegraph of the 51 h instant, recessed of this ofSce yesterday indicates that our townsman is ont on a commercial tour, that he was at or about Macon, on' last Sunday, sad is "oil korrect." Mr. Geo. M. Murray, for a loag time one of the popular corp? of clerks in the store of Messrs. Docker k Bekman, bas accepted ? position at Kahn's Fancy Grocery, ?here be will receive his friends, and the public v with that courtesy and attention; which* bas made him so deservedly popular. Mr. A. E. Gonzales represen ting the Col? ombia State-was in the city Monday, instead of seeking be. seems, lo to be so eg ht by ...sub? scribers. There waa apparently ?" tie" be? tween Sander's Centennial arch and^e" Statist on Monday, tn the matter of subscription. M r. Gonzales says that the Tillman hes know a good paper when- th ey, see k ani-are takjng tbeStateairaiong'tbeKae. - 4 ^% - H?ft WifeoB, Eh^., ^ripr?efw Ianthe Abbeville Prest and Bauner,, was io. town last week, to arrange with Grand Worthy Chief Templar, J<>el E. Branson, for -the publication in his office, of the "Broad-A xe," a new temperance paper to be published in the interest of the Order of Good Templars in Spntb Carolina. He was tfee gnest of Slr;'-. V. G. Osteen, during his brief stay in the City. Mr? Geo. W. Lorine has been', appointed Yai? Master of the -Ct S; * JL R. rt: -at Sumter, and all engineers, conductors, and trainmen will be under hi? direction, 9hile oadnty. lix. Loring bas been a conductor QB this K ne for sometime- past, -and 4??9^ro~ motion to Shis .important, position may be taken as a jost recognition of his services by the Company. -Mr. John Anderson, of Hew York, accom? panied by Mr?. Anderson, was in the city last week on a visit. to' Dr. China's furnia Hi? is a brother of the ^ late Archibald Anderson, whom the old citizens win remember,Tand an ancle of Mrs. China. Mr. Anderson Was tn busioess be re with his brother ra ?ny years ago. It bas been fifty-three years stnoL be left Sumter, and ba has not bVea hack until thia visit. Maj Wm. Singleton and Mr.. JAO. E. Brown were abo?t the oc.iy persons be met of his former a^q?niahtace ?eir?X The?, ?eft last Monday fox Charleston, a here they-will take Ute steamer for Sew .Yjndk.., " - J , i- 'iii saw - Photographer Winburn has been over, in May esville the past two days. He'Ventf'tn re? sponse to a call upon brm to take some views. Mr. Thoa S. Sumter was the first baby baptised in ?fee Church of theil ol j Cross'-Jai StaTeborg. The families of the late Elias Chandler and Capt. John Maxcy, Tiave each 1*?en? paid: $2000, the amount of their ingarace policies in the order of The Knights of Honor The regular meeting of the Good Templars, ! on Wednesday night has been pc s'.po ned for this week-00 account of the religious meeting going.on at the Baptist Church. -Secretary T?n?a? has" -recave* a lerted from Mi. 0. s$K^;Treas?re?of Somterl&oBvj stating taat be is prepared to sao* the snfS eteocy ?f bis bond. Jf? Wittborn's j^ogimprn^f^e^tote? decorations, at the Methodist Chorch: Jiaaneea ranch admired, lt ts eonsidered i'hW1Jpeci men -of work, ia thV lme oTHatetlor^ffeo tography- . ^ % ty?, press, paper, type, etc., of the new paper,- has arri ved-and an office has -been rented over the grocery store .pf. Mr. W. B. Yates: "It ia expected Jbat on .the\21st The freeman will hurst the bonds..assonCer and spread its captivating commasbefore the" public of Sumter. . . The candy factory of-Mr. ?dT M^ier oh Liberty. Street, next to the W. $ S. office is nov?* in ? oper*tiou, and fresh candy ts made teni he w?l oc^pp^^^ in?ke ?s^^f eaa4y. .. ''7.^ -< ' Captain ?. Gatllard, has re?evea" him seif of air respoasibility io .connection with. tb* adwffwtraticr?t of th? County .^feas?iry; He?rjiusfer'red Iaat: week" ?0 Kr. D. g. Keels aH nvofties ?^sa^os^bg^ly^jttio^^m^ to abo'trt ? ^^r^i(^jr^&^^s^ Contractor Tilman Watson came over from Co ombia last week and arranged all. the preliminaries in reference to the new Graded School BuHding, including the execution of toe con traci. He will commence work about 1st May, and posh thing* rvgb^1a1ie*dP*ffe expects to complete the work by 1st October. He Mated that it was bis purpose to give all employment possible ip connection with the bonding ;o parties li vwag bete, Mr. Watson say? be.spells bis name with one "I" and is &fmMMW?l Grife * JlSB??e, bc a dance gvven rtn Armory BtMMj the OM Sumter Dames ?Ciuty Tburs day evening, 23rd, instant. - A good many in vila rions will beeXleoded and it is expected tbat.it wilt be -largely attended, ff the pre* jong eotertainneota given by this, club can. ?-taken as a criterion it wilt be a oe I'***fal occasion. ^ Fins Pnrnitare. Messrs. Durant k Belitaer, have lately re? ceived some striking novelties Tn the Turoi ture line. Among some of their pretty pieces of furniture is a handsome folding bed, and A !adyTs cabinet desk, in quartered oak, of unique destge. Boles in the Graded School* The Graded School has received an addition Ui its. stock of rules. Messrs. Durant k Belitser have distributed 300 among the chil? dren. Each one* contains some valuable i afar toa tien that it would be well for them to kara. .- t - Married. Married at St. Joseph's Academy Chapel, on the mornj?ktbe2d, by Bey. Father McNeil, Sr J N^TfcK??ver to Miss Lil y F; Reardon, the younf^sM?iugiter of^jr. G. W. Reardon, ali of tb? city. 'The happy couple bela' a recepftiAo^??Vhen^resideace iothe evening and wetethe recipients of roany handsome an? useful preseats. Our congratulations tire ex? tended. T* V" "t-T . . Death. S Died ' Th*trsdjy afternoon, after two days illness, Nora Kellogg, youngest d*ughter, of Capt. and Mrs Joh a Reid, in the 7th year jftf her age. The funeral services were held worn their residence, Saturday morning, and were concluded at, tae^Cemetery in the presence orTsT?arge number rof the "relatives and friends. The grave was completely cov? ered with lovely flowers through the thought? fulness an J kindly sympathy of those who knew and loved the little sufferer. Religious. There will be services at the Church of the Holy Comforter next Sunday moraine and evening at,the usual ?our. Rev. John Ker? shaw wi If conduct the services. The religious meetings, now being held at the Baptist Chnrcb are being largely attended. Rey. A?fe jaTiHiamson who ts assisting Rev. C.* C. Brown, in conducting the meetings, is distinguished for .4iis fine vocal powers. Those who nave heard bim speak of his sweet singing in the highest terms. To the regret <jf many, however, Mr.' Williamson, at pre? sent, is suffering from cold. Ti>?. Union Services at the Presbyterian Church on last Sunday night were largely attended. Rev. Dr. Beattie preached an ex? cellent sermon. ' . . - ? - - Salesday in Sumter. There was a pretty good gathering of peo? ple in town on Monday, bot comparatively Sneaking tKecrowd was small. It was very probably due, to. the fact thu the farmers are making h*y: while the san shir.es. This being a privilege they have seldom had sicce the new year .set in. There was only one tract of land sold, partly in Sumter and Kershaw Counties, valued at $2000. It was bid in at anominal figure. The grocery wagon aud ponies of T. B. Curtis were bid in at $133.50 aadtbe two-borse wagon at $S7 00. Steam.- Laundry. AU the machi secy' for?tbe new laundry to be erected here has arrived; and will be put in position in the large building erected for that purpose near the ice factory as 'soon as possible. ^Th?^aondry will be operated by Messrs. S. Walkoviski k Co. Mr. Walkoviski is a gentleman of great energy, and is well known in Sumter County." With such a man at the bead ri is likely- to prove i grand suc? cess. v H t w j i. ijj . j The 4th Regiment Band. } The 4tb Regiment Band has rented a music hall , for themselves in Monaghan's Block. They are expecting their uniforms every day and will be in fine trim. It will not be long before they will treat the public again to some of those delightful osen air concerts. ' Mr. Lucius **?nltma*nt has recently been elected manager, and all communications addressed to bimMP?tiecewaiyrompt and careful attention. ?mw ???-?.? mm The Wide Awakes. The Wide Awake Fire Engine Company turned out yesterday afternoon, in full dress, fo?the anona! parade Main street looked l4vely ^or|a j^e iwfth" th? red shirts of the firemen. Off a distance one would have sup? posed it to be a Democratic rally. The an? ona! election of officers was held and the fellowing elected : " Joseph P. Grantham, President; William Brown, Vice-president; E. D. Peterson, Treasurer. Last night the company bad a banquet in Rick er's hall, at which good cheer abouoded?and order prevailed. ---*?i??^ ??*??-???-"---: Quick' Work. The late Mr A.A. Solomons of this city, heMamong others ajpolicv in the Equitable Life^t^^?ooj^r^RfjO?O^ Mr. Solomons died~Har??'~22??-Proofs bf death were made ?oft Sud forwaroeo^to tie company on March 30th Company issued their check for $11,-| 172 59, which was turned over to the Misses Solomons by the Company's* agent, Th os E. Richardson, Esq., on March 4tb, in full set? tlement. ^ , ? The Bp ? seo pa i .C onvocati on. Rev. John Kershaw left the city this morn? ing en route for Aiken, where he will attend the -sacred Convocation of the Episcopal Church. ?"^W-hUe.'. the? Mr;. Kershaw wHI s peak on the subject of "The Ch ris tin n in his employments aiui aouseraeB?B." A number of the ministers of the Episcopal Church will attend and speak on different subjects A ser? mon will also be preached at the opening of the* Convocation by Rev. ?*. R. Mitchell, of Colombia. _ - The Diocesan Intelligence. "The Diocesan Intelligence is the came of a new paper io/be issued here, this week. As i ts'ea me i???icat?s, Jt will be a' re! i jr?ous paper, and is'- pdblished 'ander the" nu;pices of the Bpiscopa?O>?2rch. -lt ? intended as a medium o^go^apvauicajuoa i ?et ween the Bishop of Sou'th'GfTO'?QH and the parishes and missions of his diocese and between the parishes and [missions themselves, lt.will give each parish -and mission the means of letting the others k??w;-i Ut 'progress and its'needs, what it is doaug?diw4?at~tt>'"l??p?8*iordo, It will be issued rooothifv -under. the supervision, ot Re rsJoli o Ke rs'hk w and J. S Hartxel. The subscription price will, be fifty cents a year. Three thousand copies will bc fc..nt ont in the nrsflssw-'' -1 J "?i.'Z"''-S-mmi J. * * ?'f8- ? " ' " North-West. Side. This interesting.healthful and pretty por? tion"'of ^mterVsob?rb, is every day under? goes-some-great - improvement. All the streets and sidewalks have been - beautifully graded. , The Jong "grass and..underbrush skirting the ditch .banks have been been burnt and cleared ^awajf* ado^t KS? ^ditches which were considered unnecessary have been filled ap and -bridges boiit across them. The lots are how being 8{aked off,.in dimensions of 80x200 feet. AU that is needed now is a house or two to complet? the picture of an embryo fowQ r. fc mm*P~* I'* mm' - A Reward of Merit. - Maj. W. F. B. Hay nsw or th has agaio been the recipient of a handsome present from bis appreciativ? clients^ This time it is a hand? some doable ?se fold watch, a real Jules Jergenaen, manufactured at Copenhagen. Mr. Haynsworth was the general attorney of the late Mr. A. A. Solomons, and tbe watch, which was ooe.woro by . bim. in his life time, was presented by the Misses Solomons to Mr. HaynsworJ^ in recognition of his long friend? ship and sjj^ce.5 k is4cx Mr. Haynsworth a very appropriate.'jwesent as he has been at a loss for rime ever since his other watch, which was also a present to bim, was stolen from his bed-room, U.. New Generai Manager for the C. S. &. N. Railroad. Col.jj. Kv Averill bas been appointed Gen eratMa$lager fer the. -Charleston, Sumter and Northern ?&roa#'C??pany. Col. Averil! bas until recently been con? nected with the Central Railroad of Georgia, bavi rr?r charge of Pori Roy?? and Western Carolina division. He has accepted the posi? tion of general manager of the Charleston, Sumter and Northern Road, and will enter ?pon the.discharge of bis duties on the 15th of April. C6Y. Avertit is recognized as a rail? road man of ability, and the Charleston, Sumter and Northern Road will be nrnch beu efitted by hartog him in .its service. The Charleston Sumter and Northern Road when completed will cover one hundred and thirty-eight miles. The line will, it is thought, be certainly completed to Ben o et ta? ri lie by July. Col. Averill will make his headquarters at f?nfter. There *re""no other changes expected to occur on the Charleston,; Sumter and Northern Road. "The position of general manager has been vacant since the resigna? tion of General Manager Fowler. The place bas in the n*?rrwhrt? been temporarily filled by Mr C. L. Martin "with entire satisfaction. The business of the road bas increased under his management, the receipts being larger than ever before.. ICR MARTIN WILL STAY. Mr. Martin will, as heretofore, act as the auditor of tte line and will have full charge of the Snaocial department. It will he pleas? ant news to ali connected with the Hoad, as well as to those who have been so fortunate as to form bis acquaintance, that this pleasant g-ntjaLgeotleman_will continue to remain ??utBTana^est?eat Sumter. Mr. Martin is rery. nufcb io?ttss*d, frith this part of the loantry-the advantages of the climate arid general indocmenta that the county otfers Capt. W. R. Delgar who has beeu acting Auditor in the'pMace'of Mr. Martin will con? tinue to conduct the business of Soliciting ?^ent of thc company as before. The Masonic Temple. A movement was inaugurated sometime ago by Claremont Lodge to form a joint slock -company for the purpose of erect? ing a Masonic Temple to cost about $10,000. Other societies and outside in? dividuals have subscribed readily, and nearly all the stock has been taken-there is now scarcely one thousand dollars left. A meeting of the shareholders was held last Friday and an organization effected as follows: Di rectors- Abe Ryttenberg, A.N. Freeland, R D. Lee, Altamont Moses, R. M. Wallace, A. C. Phelps, E W. Moise, J. A. Mood, R. A. Brand. President, Altamont Moses; Vice-President, R. ? Lee; Treasurer, R. M. Wallace; Secretary, A. C. Phelps: Solicitor, Marion Moise. The first install? ment bas been called to be paid in on the 1st fcof May ?nd a committee of three was ap pointed te procure plans and estimates for the building. This committee expects to be able .o make its report by May let, when the contract will be let and work commenced as soon ss possible. The vacant lot on Liberty street next to the Watchman and Southron office has been spoken of as an eligible site for the Temple, and it is understood that the company bas secured the option on it. A charter will be obtained as soon as the small balance of stock has been placed, which will be at an early day. It is intended to make the building of three stories, with Lodge and ante rooms for socie? ties on the third floor; a large hall on the second floor and two stores on the ground floor. ? ? Only a Step Between Them and Eternity. Day after to-morrow about noon Hampton Nelson and Cen try Butler the convicted mur? derers of Capt. John Maxcy, will in accor? dance with the sentence of the court expiate their crime on the gallows. Death at all j times, even where we look upon it as a "necessary end" coming when it will come is a fearful thing to contemplate, but sur? rounded with such artificial terrors, such strange means of sudden annihilation, it would be natural to suppose that its approach would be felt and dreaded by its victims. Such however, as observation teaches, is not the case with a majority of criminals. Though in solemn and impressive tones Judge Aldrich warned these prisoners as they left the Court for the last time, to put aside all idea of par? don or escape from death and make their preparations to leave the world, it was not until Monday that one of them Hampton Nelson, gave any indication that be realized bia awful situation. He has all along been unusually cheerful-manifesting the utmost indifference as to the future. Rev. Mr. Mood has visited both prisoners daily, offering all the sympathy and spiritual con? solation in his power. On Monday morning, however, Hampton seemed much moved and as the good man spoke to bim, be burst into tears. He still declares be was not present at the killing and had nothing to do with it, said that be was told by Mr. Manning Maxcy, the morning of his trial, to say on the stand that he saw Cen try and Andrew Spann sitting that night on a log on the road-side near the dark spot where Maxcy was killed Centry Butler still preserves the same subdued look and moody silence, that marked bim through? out his .trial. Sheriff Carson bas been be seiged by applications from colored ministers to visit them, but be bas declined most of them, preferring those who had been regular in their ministrations, and attendance opon the condemned men. Sheriff Carson has everything in readiness for the execution. He will see to it that it shall be strictly pri? vate. Only those persons, which the law actu? ally requires will be present. To that end, he has had the gallows erected in a retired place in the jail yard undercover, and will station guards at different points aronnd the enclo? sure to prevent any intrusion. The Sheriff in order to have the sentence of the Court carried out in accordance with justice and humanity has had the rope and gallows tested. The rope is a new one and the noose so per? fectly adjusted that a person experimenting with it the other evening came near strangling himself. _ _ The Sanford Sisters Entertainment. The Sanford Sisters and Japanese Booths opened at the Academy of Music on Monday night, and will continue during the Week. Their performance last evening was highly entertaining, the gaily decorated booths were admirably arranged along the sides of the hall, and everything moved smoothly under the magic touch of the Japs, who manufac? tured some curious and interesting novelties. The music both instrumental and vocal, by the Sanford sister? is of a very high order and well'worth hearing. For the character of the entertainment, the admission fee of twenty five, thirty five and fifty cents, is very reas? onable. Change of Base, Mr. Paul Kennedy has taken another "Stationery" position for his store on Liberty Street nexi door to the Post Office, where be will be pleased to receive his friends and the public generally. Henry Mackey, the proprietor of the "Brooklyn Restaurant)!." will also : select another location for business in a few days. : "Coming events cast their shadows before" and the south western corner of Main and Republican Streett will soon be the site of an imposing block of three brick stores. These removals are necessitated by the preparation for this projected building of Mr. Isaac Schwartz Mr. Neill O'Donnell, on;? of Sumter's most promineut merchants who has been keeping silent for sometime, willj now be beard from. In a few days he will have his large house (the residence of the late Mr. Wm. Bbgin) moved from Main Street next the store of Levi Bros., to a lot on Liberty Street below tbe Baptist Church. This important move will be followed by one still more important, for Mr. O'Donnell is thinking of building a block of brick stores on the space made va? cant by the removal of bis residence. Other Handsome Houses. The work on Mr. Horace Harby's residence, next to Col. J. H. Earle's loton Church itreet, was commenced Monday. Mr. J. W. McKeiver will superintend the building. It is a pleasure to announce among the many fine residences recently built in this city, one that will be conspicuous among them in point of size, excellence of material and construction, and beauty of desigo and finish. Mr. Harby has had the lumber which was carefully selected, piled up on his lot for over a year, and it is now well seasoned. The house will contain fifteen (15) rooms besides the halls and will contain all modern improvements and conveniences. Three other 5 room cottages are being built by Dr China on Republican street, near Church. Mr. L. D. Johnson has the contract and is doing, a neat piece of work. Messrs. Holman & Lemaster have the frame of Mr. 6 W. Murrell's house up. his just across the Rail Road, opposite Mrs. Brand's. It will contain 6 rooms and will be an un? usually pretty bouse. , They commenced work on Mr. W. S. Shaw's residence on Washington street Tues? day mor iug. We will have something to Say about it when we see the plans. Mr. LeMaster is putting some additions to Sheriff Carson's residence on Washington street, and will in a few days commence a house for Mr. L. H. DesChwmps. Mr. C. T. Mason, Jr., says h>8 architect. Mr. Todd, of Angnsta, has completed the plans and specifications for his house, and as soon as certain preliminaries ate arranged, work will be commenced. Mr. D. Rosendorrs $2,000 lot on Main Street will not long remain a "beauty un? adorned." Rumors of a "local habitation and a name" are floating around. Dr. E. A. Solomons is having the large hall above the store of Browns Si Pt? rd y ar? ranged for his dental tooms. Mr. LeMaster is putting up the partitions and will superin? tend the work of ceiling, etc. Mr. J. B. Carr is at work on the six room cottages of .Messrs Levi Bros , near the C. S. ?fe N. R. R. depot. They will be built to rent. The Floral Fair. The Floral Fair of the Agricultural Society will be held Thursday and Friday, April 24 and 25. The railroads entering the city will give reduced rates. An attractive premium list has been prepared, and it is expected that the exhibit of floral treasures will be large and. varied. The merchants and business men have promised to come forward liberally to the support of the fair, which ?s very bene? ficial to their interests.- Charl* tt on Budget, April 5. - MB Just Recieved. New line sewing s lk, veiling-black, cream and slate, fancy satin edge-the latest novelty in veiling, 25c per yard. Stetson Hats $3 50, worth $4.00. BROWNS A PURDY. A few Geraniums in full bloom for sale at A. J. China's Drugstore. We are agents for Bradley's Sea Fowl and Eagle Guano. LKVI Buob. TATTLER TEMPTING PROV? IDENCE. We hope that it is not aa "Tattler" writes in his letter from Providence in this issue, that a party from that point expects to come down to witness the execution of the men condemn? ed for the murder of Capt. Maxcy. The Jaw does not allow public execution of criminals. Sheriff Carson will carry it ont to the letter, and those persons coming to Scmter, with any such expectation, will be disappointed. The law will be enforced at all hazards. It is stated that negotiations have' been resumed between Uuited States minister Phe'ps and chancellor Von Caprivi, on the question of the withdrawal of the prohibition against the importation by Germany of American pork. The American Government is endeavoring by means of certain sanitary reforms to pot an end to the German embar? go upon this article, and the prospects were never more reassuring that the matter will be brought to a speedy and successful isaue. Points from Providence. PROVIDENCE, S. G., April 7, 1891. March has marched out, and everything seems to be on a march except the cool weather, and La Grippe. They still remain. But as the sun shines brightly, farmer* are pushing for all its worth. The incessant rams were giving some the blues, as they could not prepare for planting, but we know not which may thrive, the late or early, that is sown Cotton planting is now in progress, al? though the wind feels as cold as in the dead of winter. Some of our early birds have ploughed up and replanted cern. If this weather continues, we will all have to follow suit. County Commissioner, Maj. E. F. Burrows, has had some of the roads in bis section nicely worked, while others are still io a miserable condition. But it has been so wet they could not be worked to any advantage. It is now a very busy time, but we hope they will be run over, and made at least passable. Providence has two flourishing Sabbath Schools. Mr. W. F. Hudson who is only 21 years of age, is Superintendent of the Metho? dist school. Mr. J. D. Myers is Superinten? dent of the school at Horeb, the new Baptist Church. As he does not live in the immediate neighborhood, be is ably assisted by Mr. Frank Jackson. This school can boast of having the best choir in the county. They now have singing school every Saturday afternoon, taught by Miss Maggie Myers. Horeb, also, has a flourishing woman's mis? sionary society, with over sixty members. There will be a great many of our citizens tn the city next Friday, who will come for the purpose of seeing the murderers of Capt. Maxcy, receive their due reward for their ter? rible crime. There is considerable excitement up here now, over a report stating that a cer? tain colored detective, and some of his white associates, in th? city, have sufficient proof to convict several others connected in the murder, which they say they will give for a certain amount of money. We would like for them to come up and make os an offer. They would be delighted to get off by simply telling what they know. Providence is a great summer resort, but quite an unhealthy place for one guilty of so black a crime, or even an accessory to the same. TATTLER. Concerning State Pensions. The following which will be interesting to the pensioners of Sumter County bas been handed to us for publication by Col. Jno. S. Richardson, who is Chairman of the County Examining Board of Pensions : PENSION DEPARTMENT, \ OFKICE OP COMPTROLLER GENERAL, J COLUMBIA, S. C., March 26, 1891. According to construction of "Ao Act" 1890, appropriating $50,000 for pensions and Examining Boards of Pension by the Attor? ney General, nc part of said appropriation can be paid out until 15th of Jone, 1891. Examining Boards will accordingly be paid the 15th of June, and one-half the amount to pensioners. Respectfully, W. H. ELLERBEK, C. G. per Norton. ?- - Crab Apple Blossom, th*? finest extract in town, Gilliland 4 Co's Drug Store. 3 11-4 Orders for the Military. The following general orders were issued last Saturday by Col. D. J. Auld, command? ing the 4th Regiment S. C. V. T. The orders will be of interest to the people of seven counties : FOURTH REGIMENT INFANTRY, S. C V. T. SUMTER, S. C., April 2, 1891. General orders No. 6. I. Commanders of companies will canse an election to be held on Monday, the 21st instant, (at such time and plate as may be most convenient) to fill the offu-es of lieuten? ant colonel and major of this regiment, and report to these headquarters immediately af? ter .the election, the number of voles cast for each cand?ate. II. Commanders of companies will report at once to these headquarters their active membership, giving the number, of officers, non-commissioned officers, privates and mu? sicians. ill. Commanders of companies will ascer? tain at once and report to these headquarters whether or not their commands will partici? pate io the Centennial celebration of the City of Columbia, 3. C., in order that preparation may be made for the entertainment of those who go. It is hoped that this regiment will be well represented on the occasion referred to. By order of Col. D. J. Auld. Commanding 4th Regiment Infantry S. C. V. T. L. S CARSON, Captain and Adjutant. Pain Proved to be Comparative. The Nineteenth Century has an article in a recent number from the pen of W. Collier, dealing with the relative sensitiveness to pain of the animal kingdom. He shows that as we descend the scale the sensations become more blunted. Active brain workers are most susceptible to pain. With pain as a resultant, there of com se exists causes, and tbese are mainly d\spepsia, general debility, loss of appetite, insomnia, chronic malarial, toxaemia, blood poisoning, disordered liver and kidney complaint. Nature has provided a remedy which is embodied in a formula that is the wonder of the medical world for its complete routing of these combined or separate ailments. It is Dr. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic. Physicians prescribe it daily for their patients. In malarial districts it is unrivalled For sale by all druggists and wholesale by Dr. A. J. China Crab Apple Blossom, is given up to be the finest perfume sold, Gilliland & Co's Drug Store. 3-11-4. For Over Fifty Years. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child. softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents a bottle. FINE SHOW GASES, 4ty*Ask for catalogue. TERRY MTG CO., NASHVILLE. TENN. LOOK OUT. FOR THE Ice Cream Wagon When you hear the-bell ring, I hare contracted with the Sumter Ice Company fur Ice tj supply the retail irade this season. 1 will deliver ice daily except Su:idav from wngon. 100 LUS. FUR 75c. 50 " " 40c. Small quantities lc. per pound. Special engagement made with customers who want 10 or more pounds daily. Ire house open on Sunday from ll to 1 o'clock. My Ice Cream, Milk Shake and Soda Water SALOON Al GARDEN is now fitted up for the Ladies. I will deliver Ice Creum at short notice at $1.80 per gallon ; f.Oc. per quart. For Pic ? ics and Festivals in quantities j $1.60 per gallon. Thanking my tinny customers for patronage of the past and asking a continuance of the same, I will endeavor to give satisfaction. ' W. J. ANDREWS. Apr. I. 'JH. GOING RAPIDLY. Rapidity of movement is apt to be accompanied by a sacrifice of dignity, especially if yon happen to have a vicious dog at your heels. It would be stretching a point to say that our Spring suits have any dignity, because the term is not usually applied to inan? imate objects, but if they have no dignity of their own, they at least impart dignity to the wearer, who in return may be said to invest them with a sort of personal animation. If there is anything in this life that is positively depressing, it is the unfor? tunate who is condemned to wear an unbecoming suit of clothes. He may try to appear unconscious of the atten? tion he attracts, but he is a victim of inward embarrassment, even though he gives no outward evidence of it. You will have no cause for embar? rassment if you have on one of our TAILOR-MADE SUITS, In both Cutaway and Sacks. RANGING IN PRICE FROM $16.50 to $30.00. The same made to order by fashion? able tailors, would cost from ten to twenty dollars more. Yours Respectfully, April 8. What I Heard Some Ladies Say. "What a pretty store ! How light and spacious! It is a real pleasure to select goods in this establishment We are served by courteous ladies who show us exquisite bonnets,-lovely hats -jaunty toques,-all made of the best material and of latest style. ?.* - . What avails the most elegant gown if we have no becoming headgear ? The selection of ? hat requires time, taste, and studl? and all can- be found alike reliable and long-estab? lished house of IVIiss lleEIhose. Not- only do you see the very, latest shapes, but a LESSON IN COLOR is taught, by looking at the m?gnif??en?'r?ses, delicate ferns, pansies and violets, each with its shade of green, ?nd com? bined so skilfully with tillie, crepe, or lesse that the result is an exquisite picture, and we m?rv?l .how it has been wrought! Here a butterfly is caught and imprisoned-there a serpent lies half hidden in falls of gold-woven lace-^trailing wreaths, rare feathers, and artistic designs, delight the eye at every turn-. The most fastidious can be satisfied, f?rjher? arTstyles to^suit the taste of all. Here indeed, are we reminded, that "a thing of beauty is a joy. fore ver," for the secret of all art, is to combine colors so skilfully, that the effect ^'perfect harmony ! Where do you find such straw-braids, Milans, black lace-hats? and such delicate workmanship? Oh ! look at those dear little baby caps ! did you ever see any? thing so dainty ? What could be sweeter ? You need CORSETS ? These can be easily supplied without leaving the counter, supe? rior in shape, finish, and material. Furnished with these, yo.ur dressmaker cannot fail to give you an easy and elegant fit. Have you noticed the new styles in ruches ? just see the varie? ty in crepe lesse ruffling, white, cream, silk-corded, all kinds that you could desire. Oh ! for an unlimited check, to spend the amount right here ! *' For all that a woman can need In a J?rst-class store of this kW>d, Vet offered aljnoderat? prices In this place alone, you will find. And hats, toques, velvets and lacea, Never equalled in- Sumter before, ft: To snit all complex rcns"flfttd races*-*- ? April 1 Are found in Miss ?re^bose^store. C. S. MATTHIESfJpT, ? Manufacturers'' Agent and Dealers in Machinery, Railroad, Mill, Engineers', Contractors1 and General S\x;pr>li?s. Walter A. Wood's Mowers and Reapers, Bar Iron, Acme and Boss Press Repairs, Gin Repairs, Boilers, Engines, Saw Mills, CORN MILLS, CANK MILLS, EVAPORATORS, COTTON GINS, Cotton Presses, Inspirators, Injectors, Hand and Steam Pumps, Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Rubber Belting, Leather Belting, ENGINE OILS AND BURNING- OIL? Pipe cut and threaded to order. Write for prices on Engines, Boilers, Gins and Presses. C. S. I?IATTHIKSSEi% Mch 25._ Sumter, S. C. MONEY TO LOAN ON EASY TERMS. THE INTER-STATE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, OF COLUMBUS, GA., through the Sumter Branch, bas money to loan on city real estate, on easj payments, tn low rate of Interest. SUMTER BOARD OK DIRECTORS : J. A. MOOD, PRESIDENT, A. S. BROWN, Vies PRESIDBIT, MARION MOISE, A. J. CHINA, A. C. PHELPS, R. A. BRAND, J. ?. URAH A M, MARION MOISB, ATTORMT, W. E. MIMS, SECRETARY ARD TREASURER. For information in regard to the plane of the Association, call on or address, A. C. PHELPS, Ftb. 28 Local Agent. Oar Competitors TURK GRIES MEM WITH WU. Oh! Oh!! Oh!!! Bat don't they hate to be told of all the PRETTY GOODS Being Displayed at the Palace Dry Goods EMPORIUM. Well, we understand their position and appreciate the same very much. PROGRESS ANS LOW FRIGES -is OUR WATCHWORD And we will endeavor to carry it out to the letter. We will keep you 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 22 cents worth oe. 1 " Challies, nice styles, at 3J 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, 30 inch, at 8? cents. 1 Case (Our own Brand) Bleach, 30 inch, at Scents worth 10 cents. Ano ther Lot Toil le Du'Xord Ginghams, at 10 cents, sold elsewhere at 12? cents. Zephyr Worsteds, at 0 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. DON'T 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, SCHWARTZ BROS. Millinery and Dress Making OUR SPECIALTIES, April 1