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* >_:_ _ tao Sumter Watchman was fott? ? 1850 mod the 7Vue SouthT in it Tira IFafcAyum an.<? ?SOK?A?O* how . tb* combined circulation ?.nd iufl?< of both of the.old papers, a od is m featly rb? x best advertisio& medium Sumter. ?- mrwn ' - WEDNESDAY, APBIL 22, If TTflB HOTEL TO BE BUIL") Mr. Joo. S Silver's present finan embarrassment will" no Tonger t? obstacle to the speedy erection of long projected hotel, lt will be b on a $20.000, lot on Main Stn known aa Mrs. MeGuinnis* property m cost of ?30,000. It will involve the aggregate, an investment of ?c OOO, and will place Sumter uuu<: tioaably upon a higher plane of dei op went and progress. Io the former effort to raise necessary ?tock Mr. Silver wbo \ then president of the C. S. & N. R. ] was a liberal subscriber; the ent prise was for a time checked by failure, bat the public spiriteu ci titi . of Sumter bad considered the mal and were fully alive to the ?Vtct t! every ?ry, without Ute botet was ii pan^ly i nj a ring tbs prospecte of 1 tows. The gentlemen who sabscrit to the slock of the new hotel, ana wb< Dames will be farad, io the report proceedings of tfce meeting, are true the interest? of the city, and will ne regret their liberality. Over ?42 0 of the stock has been promptly si ?cribed. A com mitt ee of six of Sn ter*s active and representative men i now rapidly raising the small balan of $8,000. They will report to meeting of the stockholders at c o'clock Friday afternoon, next. T bids and the building will be pa-hed completion at once. ' POPS Ol^PETIGBTj' Tbe oration delivered by the Ho - Jos. "Oan'l Pope before the Universil Law Class OD the occasion of their r cent anniversary, was published io fol last week, in tbe Watchman and Sont) ron? It is the best paper we baye res on tbe character of that great state ?nan, jurist and philanthropist, Jame Xi Pe tig ru, and is deserving of stud by all South Carolinians, who are pron of their State's history and who rever ; tbe memory of her groat men. No on was -better qualified to speak of thi great and sing alar man than this learne* ?ad able lawyer, his friend and forme ?npil. Mr. Pope has frequently beei .called opon to speak on the lives am .characters of great lawyers whom h< ?new io their day, and he bas alway: Informed the task assigned him wit! che ?cst distinguished ability. Thu last effort will rank among the best o' bis literary productions. 3. WILSON GIBBS LEAVES THE WOBLD. Mr.-J. Wilson Gibbes ba3 left the Charleston World of which he was their efficient and capable Columbia corres? pondent te accept the local editorship of the Columbia Record. He entered upon the discharge of his editorial duties last Sunday, and we feel confi? dent will be eminently successful in his t*&w undertaking. He is a Columbian by birth sad bas al wa vs lived there. This fact, conrbincd with bis experience in, and talent for journalism, will make that always readable Record one of the - best papers tn the State. In referriog to the announcement, ?the Record swr "it asks no 'special favors,'that iiot voluntary ; it ex? pects fair play and is bound to have it ; and will make the cardinal principles of its news-getting, and news-publishing, correctness and cleanness. G?"?7^?LS0N~?7 MILES. The front page of thc April number of Harper's Weekly is adoroed with a photograph of Gen. Miles, present com? mander of the Division of the Missouri, recently dssttcguisbed by the successful issue of bis eampaign against the In? dians in the Bad J/;nd?. He inherits the spirit ?f a s ddier and has been one upon whoa) the smile of fortune has constantly lingered ; it greeted him in the moruiog brightness of his military eareer and is now still playing serenely upon him at the agc of fifty two. Geo. Miles i* now the third general officer in rank, io the regalar army, is yet a comparai;veiy yoang man, and in the fall strength and vigor of manhood. The photograph represents a strikingly handsome, soldierly looking man. We publish this week an article con? tributed to the St ?te, entitled "Foor Months Under a Dictator." It is a very rigid review of the actings and doings of the State government, during the last four months. We wish to be distinctly understood as not en? dorsing many of the statements therein contained, and io order to be fair and just iu the matter, and to those in authority, the comments of the State are also printed, which we think are on the tight line aud ia-the main, correct. Th? one way to keep real estate values advancing and the town moving is for the people to move, and to move together, ?torhiwg ean be done if peo? ple ans divided into factions and throw ?old water GU each other's undertakings. UT?. jMc?Juinnis is true to the in? terests of Sumter, In the language of "A Woman of the Nineteenth Century," she should be awarded her due meed of praise for ber determina? tion not to ''lag s?per?uous on the stige." She has .subscribed ?51,000 to thc erection of thc Sumter hotel. , We may hate each other as we vlike, ?feat it isdell forus to remetober that our geoeral interests are the same, aod that we can best help ourselves by helping earnestly and promptly iu everything j proposed likely to advance the commun? ity, be it big or little. Th? Freeman. The Freeman is before us ! il is a neatly printed, readable paper and will always have a warm welcome at the office of the IV. $ S, L|t will advocate reform all along the Hoe land in this noble effort should meet with en? couragement and support from every quarter. lt announces its earnest purpose, "To pur? sue a right course and to reach correct conclu? ssions, deceiving and misleading none> de? ceived and misled hy none." By ' pursuing auch a course it will not only gran the ap? proval of its own conscience but the esteem and commendation of the public. No Supreme Gourt. Information having been received from Judge Alt-Go wan that he would be unable to come, Judge Mciver who was ihe only Justice present io Columbia on Monday, ad? journed the November term of the Court tine die. The April terra appointed to begin yesterday was adjourned until the 23 i day of November next, nnless sooner convened by the presiding Justice, of which due notice will be given. . jj , .:,mmm. " - ? . ? Survivors at the Centennial,. Weiaveaot seen, any invitation extended .hythe Columbia. Centennial offiVjals to the '-county organizations of Confederate Survi? vors'tc take part ic the grand parade in that city. If such organizations are desired in the parade and invitations be extended we have no doubt many of the counties would respond, and we feel certain that Col. J. D. Blandtng, President of the Confederate Survivors Asso? ciation of Sumter County would extend the invitation and many Survivors answer the ?all. Col. Blending was a Captain in the Mexi? can War, and with Lieut. Sebastian Sumter, Lieut. S. M. Buy ki ti, and private H. Kolb are j the only known survivors of Compaoy A, ! Palmetto Regiment, which went from Sumter Couoty. The company numbered 102, rank and file, and served through the war, assisted in planting the Palmetto, as the flrst Ameri? can flag on the walls of the City of Mexico, and returned with but thirty-eight survivors. We hope, these old veteraus will have as prominent a place in this peaceful picture, as Lieut.-Col. Dickinson begged to have, and did take "near the flashing of the guns" in Mexico. We notice a complimentary editorial to onr friend and fellow citizen in a lataissue of i he KiDgstF.e Record which we tully endorse, and make tbe,foliowine extract ; ''Col. {Janies D. Blandir ?, of Sumter was in Kingstree on Monday looking after the land sales in which some of his clients were inter? ested, fie is a re mai kable man for his age.' He looks as young and appears to be as active and "energetic as he did thirty years ago.-j Few men have led a more active life than he has, both intellectually and physically^ He has been a steady and laborious lawyer for half a century, and has during all that time been foremost in the activities of his church, town, county and State. He is the hero of two wars,- the Mexican and Confederate, serving as Captain in the former and Colonel in the latter. Our 6rst rememberauce of him was when he returned to Sumter from Mexico. His hair is as black now as it was then and his step as springy. The State has no citizen who is more devoted to her interest than James D Blanding." We only add that he was raised in Colum? bia, came to Sumter without means, and worked his owu way up through a life of usefulness, honor and competency.. - w- ~? Meeting of the K. of H The meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor was largely attended ?nd matters of importance were transacted. The grand officers for ihe ensuing year were elected as follows : Past Graud Dictator-P. K McCaully, An? derson. Grand Dictator-W. A. Lockwood, Beau? fort. Grand Vice Dictator-J. W. Moore, Hampton. Grand Assistant Dictator-J. C. Shep? pard. Edgtfield. Representatives to the Supreme Lodge P K. McCaully, for one year; W.H. Lock? wood, for two y eats. The Supreme Lodge will meet in New Orleans. Graud Reporter-G. W. Holland, New? berry. Grind Treasurer-J. P. Robertson, Ab r?evilie. Graod Guide-N. W. Trump, Columba. Grand Chaplain-N N Button, Battsburg Grand Guardian-B. M. Lebby, Charleston Grand Sentinel-L. H. Wahnattnaker, Drac-get.-urg. Grand Trustees-H. Ryttenberg, Sumter ; J. L. Addison, Edgefield ; and J. J. Boozer, flinton. The list of standing committees was com? pleted by tue appointment of the following : On Finauce- L. N. Z?alv, Columbia ; W. W. Humphreys, Andeison; J. W. Simons. Ohar leaton. . On Laws-Edmund B-con, Spartanburg; M.A. Carlisle, Newberry; W. R. Delgar, Sumter. Bishop ville Town Election. The Bishopville town election was held last week and very little interest must have been tnauitested, judging from the nurauer of votes cast, lt was nt first supposed that tue issue of a wet and dry ticket would be tatsed but this proved not to be the c?se. The follow lowing officers were elected : Intendant, J. Yt Spears. Wardens, W. W. 'leaton; J. W. Durant; W. L. ParroU and J S. Corbett. The peo? ple are reported as being well satisfied with the result. Keels' Bond Approved. The much talked of bond of Capt. D. E. Keels, Tteasurer of Sumter county, was to-day unanimously approved by the financial board and declared to be perfectly eound and tully up to the requirements of law. Capt. Keels was accompanied by his son, who acted as his at torney. A score or so of affidavits v.ere submitted going to show that the listing of the property of Capt. Keel's bondsmen on the Auditor's hooks was not a true representation of the real value. The DeSaussure plantation was instanced. On the books it ?as listed at $8,000, whereas it was purchased by the penitentiary recently for $25,000. Among the Hffilavits submitted was one from Col. J. D. Graham, the wi.ll known Sumter *4Stiaij;htostt," who swore that the bond was worth over ?20,000, the amount required by law. Comp?ruller General Kllerhe, oue of the board, stated, to the Retord nun that he thought the bond was worth ni least $50, QOi.- Colum'/ij Record. 21st. Rafting Creek Items. RAFTIKQ CKRKK:, April 18, 1891. Mr. Editor: Notwithstanding the wet weather our farmers are well up wirb their work. Cotton plan'ing is now in full blast ; some are done and have cotton up ready for the hoe. Corn and oats kok very well, but I am fearful the fruit crop i? gone. Gardens are poor. Our Kx-Congre.?ginan, Capt. or G"n. Tem j Willer, as usual with this prrson, did not te- I member his constituents by sundry packages ? of garden seeds this year. In fact ? can not cal? tomi ?-a gingie instance when beever sent a seeil, or document, to any one. Possi? bly, Tom found o ?HT uses for the $400 alloted him by Congress to purchase seeds Mr. Elliott was alwa.\s very thoughtful of his cons'tt tents. Every Spring, seed would com-, of d ftvrettt kinds, and doeuments from lime to time. Senator Butler bas t fri is? Spring sent out s^eds. The writer ts nuder great obliga? tions to hi tu for valuable seeds and docu? ments. The health of our romniunitv ts good, ex? cept our common fr?en 1 "Crippe " Me ?eems to be friendly wish ev*n one, and in this respect sets a most w.irthy example to all We have a class of people, Mr. Editor, whose chief delight skeins to be. tu speak iii of others, and yet when the\ inept them, how friendly I Such people should always tte treated as they deserve, with silent cot?temp?! Farm labor is very scarce and high with ns, owing to liens. An old roan said not long since, fiat an injunction ought to i3sue against the negroes j to prevent them from holding :?ii::-; a:?-et- ? ings, and the v. hre boys from visiting the giris during crop season. If this c<?..ld he ; done, wo?ld there uot bc howling ?I -UL' the Camp. X. V, i Literary Entertainment at the ' Sumter Institute? .The Watchman and SotUhron acknowledges the kind invitation extended it by the mem? bers of the living and Philomalhia-n literary societies to attend their exercises last Thurs? day evening at this o?d nnd admirable insti? tution of learning. Along with the numerous invited guests and friends of the Institute, it enjoyed the occasion immensely. The large hall of the Institute was-brilliant? ly lighted and appropriately decorated with the vines of t're clematis and flowers of Spring. At the end of the hall, in front of the rostrum ou which the young ladies per? formed were the initials I. aod P. of the two societies. About half-past eight o'clock Gen. E. \V. Moise rose and gracefully introduced the participants in the programme and an? nounced in turn the pieces to be recited and performed. The programme was in two parts, as fol? lows : Part First-Piano solo, Mis9 McCallura; reci? tation, "Cncle Ben," Miss Richardson ; piano solo, Miss Delgar: recitation, "Archie Dean," Miss Ervin; vocal solo, "Echo Song," MissHaile; recitation, "L?3ca," Miss Essie Dick; piano solo, "The Brook," Miss Hol? man ; recitation, "Some Old Friends," Miss Leila Dick ; vocal quartette, Misses Haile and McCntchen. Part Second.-Piano duet, overture, Miss Essie Dick and Miss Cuttino ; Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale" in four scenes, adapted for the occasion ; piano solo, Mis9 Essie Dick. The reputation of the Institute for its al? ways successful and instructive entertain? ments was well sustaioed and every one who attended was well repaid by a most delight? ful evening of music and recitations. At the close of the exercises General Moise delivered in his accustomed eloquent diction a very pleaseat and appropriate little speech com? mending the entertainment, and expressive of appreciation of the audience. Lawn Tennis. The Sjmter Institute tennis club, seems dispospd "to rest on their laurels" since their recent advantages in the match game with the Sumter tennis club. The indications, at pre? sent, are that they wiil back out of playing the other s x sets. Under the rules of the game in that event the Sumter club . will claim the remaining six sets as forfeited in their favor. Woman Suffi age. Detr Mr. Editor: The tidal wave has at last reached even conservative Carolina and penetrated the interior, so I take up the cudgels in defence bf my long suffering and much oppressed sisters and ia behalf of Woman Suffrage. Whether this or the mellenium will arrive first, is, I must con? fess, an open question. However, all-the signs, of the times point to such a feminine emancipation as the world has not, till lat? terly, dreamed of. Since the beginning of the Christian era', PO one can shut bis eyes to.the fact that the sphere of wom?n arid th? consid?ration accorded her has^tcadily in? creased, but it set ms to me that the strides made in the last two .or three decades pre? ponderates. She to-day .fills positions of honor and trust, to which if she had'aspired fifty 3 ears ago"would have almost made her a social Pari*h-but now, instead, praise is awarded her for the determination-tiot to "lag supetfluous on the stage " So the j ?xperienee of even one short half century has conclusively proved that the degradation j *s s?n-ly expected to follow as the day by the night lies in the idea and not in the act. An unsexed woman is the bete noire of ex? istence, but would the simple act of casting a [?allot reduce ber so low ? We do not believe lhat the glorious halo which surrounds the pernct woman would lose one gentle ray of its beauty. Too many flowers, alas ! are 'born to blush unseen and waste their sweet leas on the desert air," when they need only o be drawn out of their obs uritv to elevate iud make fragrant our every day world. So Song as woman's light Is bid under a bushel, .vho wi'i dare place limit to its power to make lark things bright ? When she appears at he polls man can no't divest himself of the nnate rrverence born in him for woman. IVecan uot drag her down to his level-she tfould raise him to hers. Have you ever loticed in all the arguments against giving 1er the ballot, no man has ever had the enieiity to assert that she would not use it n behalf of law and morality. It is a fore rone conclusi?n how she would employ it. s there no wi.-dom in this? In fact looking it it from our stand point tr.en actually seem ifraid of the it fluei.ee she would exert for rood, suet) as closing saloons, aot permitting ?bjectiocable entertainments and a thoussnd >:herways. Till recently this question has) always btcn considered, and particularly n our chivalric Southland, tahood for we'can ?ever dissever from our "Dream of Fair Vornan," the idea- that there i$ an intangible omething, which like the bloom on the ?each, like the down on the butterfly's winir, >r the dew-drop on the grass, even Heaven's ightest-Tcephyrs must not kiss too rudely or t will vanish away and dispel the eochant tient, and so this subject bas been decreed u; wort by of argument, or dismissed with idicule. li bas now, I am happy lo be able o say, advanced from that stage, and must >e debated on its own inerts with no sur outiffing faf-e glamour, for this Nineteenth Century-is a prosaic age and, ? "Old ocean thou art disenchanted, And the mariner no nmre, Anchors under islands haunted Utf a silver-sanded shore." jike Bmquo's ghost, it will not down at your lidding, nor will a masculine sneer bc more ?otent. True i? has beea said, "Who can ?fute a sneer ? ' but fer contra, what can a neer refute? No! oiher and more logical reapons must be used, and if woman's ?pponenH do not loik wt II, they may ind themselves in the position of the teacher, vho once condescended to come down from )is pedestal and argue with one of his >opils, but the boy, no wise abashed plied US venerable master w-itb arguments hot and leavy, tiil tbs only resource left the worth) ledngogue, was "Silence, sirrah, and leave he room." The only valid oljection to '< male suffrage binges on the point whether the exerts most influence for the good, by emainiug at home, nut indifferent, for that vere impossible, to the storm without, but loweriess to prevent its breaking on ber levoted head, or should she come forth from iev retirement, clothed in the majesty of her womanhood, and like . the rising SUD, "Bid he mists to flee away." So long ?3 she [ i .emembered ber high mission to purify the ( i ?vorld, what mau will dare say she hts de- I \ rrad?-d herself. Woman MS compared to [ nan is the salt of the earth, and what better I 1 ugredient can we inject into the bony politic ( 0 preserve it from a fast approaching coi- a .uption? Shebas touched nothing in this 1 worid she bas not adorned, so why in this s nstance, should "God's last and best gift to t ?an" prove a failure? Stranger things than ! f 1 am advocating have happened, and so is it ? t aot senseless for us to ?but our eyes to what, [s whispered in Heaven, aud muttered in Hell Aud earth caught faintly the sound as it fell. And well may it be muttered in the infernal regions for they will hnvea mighty foe with whom to contend. Has mankind forgotten that we too are the "Heirs of all the ages in the foremost fibs of time." A? d now let our opponents like, "Lochiel, Lochiel, beware o' the day When tne Lowlands shall meet thee in battle arra v. .? 0 0 -<r 0 0 Vf Till the sunset of*life givrs me mystical lore, And coming events eist their shadows before." A WOMAN OF THK NIXKTEBNTH CKNTCKY. New Delivery Wagon. W. J. Andrews comes to the front in full d:e>s. with a new delivery wagon. CHILD BIRTH . . . . . . MADE EASY! " MOTHERS' FRIEND " is a scientific? ally prepared Liniment, every ingre? dient of recognized value and in constant use by the medical pro? fession. These ingredients are com? bined in a manner hitherto unknown "M?THE . FRIEND WILL DO all that is claimed for it AMD MORE. It Shortens Labor, Lessens Pain, Diminishes Danger to Lite of Mother and Child. Book to " .'?'OTHERS " mailed FREE, con t?iniag valuable information and voluntary testimonials. Sc::? bv rspress on receipted" ??rice ?t.50 per bottle BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ga. SOLK KY .\LL L\KLEGISTS. Tb the Boys of the S. L. I. Mr. Editor: Allow me space in your jour? nal to urge upon our boys the absolute neces? sity of attending the drills which we are now having, preparatory to attending the Centen? nial at Columbia Boys if the S. L. ?. is to have a place in the picture you must come out and attend these drills. Your officers are present at every drill and shall the privates fall short? I say no-so make known your willingness to stand by your faithful officers, by being present at the next drill, which is Friday night at 8 o'clock. PRIVATE. Prof. Powell is still in town doing fine stencil work. Those persons desiring work of this kind, will profit by calling on bim. Can be found on Saturdays, corner Main and Liberty Streets, any other time at Mansion House. mm ????.?? - Looking After Their Line. Messrs. A A. Howlett, Sr., Howlett, Jr., Vaughn and C. S Nettles, Esq., and General Manager J. H Averill, stockholders and officers of the C. S & N. R. R. spent a pleasant day last Friday inspecting the road bed ot this new and popular line, as far as Darlington. They were accompanied by Mr. Kahn, the genial proprietor of the Sumter Fancy Grocery. Bargains in white goods, Embroideries, Ribbone, &c, at Ducker & Bultman. - mi .????pi - Removal. Our friends and patrons will remember that the Watchman and Southron is now on its own ground, on Liberty street, opposite the Fire Engine House. WANTS. ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be inserted under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents p*r fine. G?LD~~BRACELET WITH LOCKET attached, via? lost Tuesday night. A reward will be paid for same if returned to Capt. E. S. Carson. April 22-lt. NOTICE. THE INSPECTIGN OF CITY PREMISES will be begun on Friday morning. JNO. S HUGHSON, M. D., Chairman Board of Heals h. April 22-1'. Having opened my stock of SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY Io the Brick Store one door South of Jervey House, I am prepared to serve my friends and the Ladies generally. TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS. Ribbons, Flowers, Neckwear. Children's Lace and ..Mull Hats and Bonnets in variety. All orders entrusted to me will receive prompt attention. Miss Corinne Miller. April 1_ NOTICE^_ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Thomas B. Curtis, has this day filed his petition in my office praying for the assign? ment of a homestead unto him according to the laws of this State. JOHN S RICHARDSON, Master for Sumter Co. _April_8, 1891.-4t._ Estate, Miss Elizabeth A. Luckey. DECEASED. ALL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS against said estate will present same duly attested, and all persons in any way indebted tu said estate will make immediate payment to J. ANDERSON L?CKE Y, Qualified Administrator. April 8.-3t. Estate of Mrs. Rebecca W. Brown, DECEASED WE WILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF Probate of Sumter County on the 1st May, 1891, for a final discharge as Eexecutors of said Estate. T SCOTT HUBOSE, EZRA G. BROWN, April 1.-4t Executors. ^1^^ ^^1^^^ ^jlj^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^j^l ^^^^^ ^^^^ As I am going to tear down my pre? sent Ware-room to build a new one on the same site, I desire to reduce my large stock of FURNITURE before removing it, and will for that purpose, sell for cash at reduced prices. Any one in want of anything in the line of Furniture, can save money and get first class goods by calling at my store. My stock is com? plete in all lines. Come and see. Goods shown with pleasure. Cor. Main and Canal Streets, SUMTER, S. C. mmm MUMIMIMI I Ilpili lill IMIMi M !?! Ill III ????ll - - u . m ?. ^---^? I Naturally you ask what they have to do with our busi? ness! Well nothing, except to illustrate the business we hope to do in the future. When the elevated railroads reduced the fare from They increased their income the first year twenty-five thousands dollars. We have no $1.00 Goods to Offer You at 50c. (Except when closing out odds lots, or when bought under value,) but expect to double our business by selling the OF HOODS AT A11? UUtUU HUH ID DIPiD EPi Ti Wi si it ic of our Business, Rather than big profits as a compensation for our efforts. In additv m to? the aaany attractions we now have on exhibition, we have on i:he road and To A.^ ive this "W^eel^ 15 Pieces each Fine White Lawn in Stripes and Plaids, 10 cents per yard, which can't be matched for the price. 6 Pieces half wool, light weight, 36 inches, Dress Flannels in Stripes and Plaids, 25 cents per yard, worth 35c. Respectfully, >$ tnJIU M EH) $. C* April 15. ft. G. PHELPS & 00., GENERAL INSURANCE ?GENTS, flTrite Fire and Torfindo Insurance on City ?nd Country property in the i*t$i of English and American Companies, At Lowest Board Rates. We Represent THE GUARDIAN ASSURANCE CO.. of London. THE PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INS :0.. of Provider re. R I. THE SECritlTV INSURANCE CO., of few Maven, (lunn THE ST. PAUL GERMAN INSURANCE X)., of St. Pun!. Minn THE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO, of ?lariford, Conn. Anpo'ute protection is guaranteed to p li y-IiolderS in our companies by reason of the *rj;e paid up capital, a?SeSt? and resources of be Companies. THE Penn Mutual Life tace Co, Life Rate Endowment Pian. Tbe plan of this desirable form of insurance S aa foi lows : The rates of premium, payable n cash, are tbe same as for ordinary life : 'O?C?PS : ?nd the srirpltiF, or dividend, is ap- t untioned annually upon the Junie basis. ! Phis surplus is each year retained by the | 2ompa>iy,aud interest allowed thereon ni the j i verane rute earned by h upon its assets. A"hen lue accumulated surplus and the ''re lerve' main tai ned upo? tbe policy (according } o tbe'eombjued experience of mortality aud j our per cent, interest), thatt. eqwl the face of [ Ae policy, that araouut will oe paid to the I usure?. j At the death of the insured tbe amount of j ?he policy will bf paid to the beneficiary. If j ;uch death occur? after the policy bas been ? ,n force five years, th? amount cf the policy, i together with the onts'anding accumulated j surplus and interest, will tie paid. This is a . specially distinctive feature of the PENN S MUTUAL policies-original with it, and j guaranteed by no other company. After the insured has been a member five j full years, the accumulated surplus acd inter? est can be used, if desired, in payment of fu? ture premium?; at bis option, however, Uter surplus, or dividends, may remain with the j Company and the endowment feature be thus resumed. If the insured, after :lie second annual pay- j menl has been made, desires to surrender his policy, a paid-up noD-participating life policy ' will be issued for an equitable amount, the j same'?S noon ?he ordinary Lil" Pint : and if j !;e should fail to apply for such paid-tip in- ! suranee, within the time named in the policy, he will, utider the non-forfeiting nile of the ? Company, h.?ve the full amount of insurance carried for the time which the full legal value of the nolicy, at time of DO .-: r. rment will extend it. The time in which policies issued upon this I plan will HIM I ure as endowments, cannot be definitely Stated. This depends something upon the ?R? or the insured nt issue (the older t!ie age i:ie grcattr tie '"reserve" and thc tiii.r.* rapid the accumulation^, and larpeiy upon tir- .mount of surplus earned each year by the policy. This surplus is d-ntingent upon the arnonat ofd? afb claims, expense of n *?ement, and t'ne i terest realized upon investment. In all th ee of hese the ex? perience of the TENN h is ht en most favorable. The Official Reports show the PENN MUTUAL to be one of the leading companies in the country. Its returns <-i' sur"1'!? have been more in number and of larger average per cent, than those of any other. There is no reason to doubt it will maintain its bigh sttndard of excellenc \ If so, the term of the K.idownmcnt will b: shorter than in any other company issuing similar policies. A. C. PHELPS, Agent, SUMTER; S. C. April i, 3 and 4-button Al] the latest styles in CUTAWAY SUITS. COLLARS. FOR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN. Boys' Outing Cloth Waists, at 25c. Boys' Knee Pants Suits, at $1.00. Boys' Knee Pants, at 25 cents. Kew line of Respectfully, NECKWEAR Just Opened. March 25