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Treasurer Keels And His Bond. He Produces Evidence as to its v- Strength. Pro? the State, April 22* County Treasurer Keels, of Sumter, k-as settled that little trouble ahou th is bond, or at least on evidence ^oduce*3 by him the boa Fd ot* bond commissioners settled it (or bk?, and it is now ap? proved." It was not strengthened, but Capt. Kee is merely * 'produced satisfac? tory evidence that the sureties were suf? ficient" as ordered. Keels, the' elder, and Keels? the younger, with County Auditor Peter Thomas, came up frota Sumter yester? day armed with a full supply of affi- | davits. They appeared before the board of bond commissioners at the office of Secretary of State Tindal dur icg the ni oro tug. Secretary of State Tindal, State Treasurer Hates and Comptroller General Ellerbc? were present. A large cumber of papers that were introduced ia evidence before Attorney General Pope last January numbered from one to eighteen, were again in? troduced^ and a good many others as nev evidence showing tbc Allowing affidavits: Q A. Miller swears* that the bondsmen of P. E Keels are vwrt h $60.T)OO; H: H. Player $35;000 ; J: W. Wilsoo $35.000; W. A. Tallon $50.000; W P Smith $50.000; S. A. Frierson $40,000: Marion Dorn, $45.000; Thomas R. McElveeo $40. ?00; R. J. Audersoo $40,000; G. E Bichtrdsou $60,000; Joe S. Potts $45,000; R. W. Welch $*0,000; J. D: Clark $35.000; Stenheo Herron $60,000; H. V. Anderson $50,000 ; J. W. Hodge $35.000 ; D. J. McLeod $40,000; J. A. Dennis $50,000 ; Jv K. McElveeo $50.000; J. L. Good nan $40,000; J. K. McElveeo, Jr, $50,000; R. M. McFadden $47.000>; Jame? H Byrd $46.000. Af<er hearing all the papers read'the board adopted the following resolution : Resolved, That D. E Keels, as treas? urer of Sumter County, has produced before this board satisfactory evidence that rae sureties to bis bond, objec'ed to as owning insufficient property, are w or til as much as their proportion of; said obligation, clear of debt, and thersi'ore this board do approve said bond unanimously. Cootes of'the following affidavits were given the. press as the reasons why t his bond had been ratified : The affidavit of Jacob Keels. He says: "He signed D: E. Keefe' bond office of Treasurer of Sumter County and is DOW and was at the time he signed said bond, worth $6,000 over and above ali liabilities, exclusive of property exempt by. law from attach sent and sale.". The affidavit of R^ F. Keels is word? ed as above only the amount of $10, 600 13 substituted. The affidavit of M. L. Keels says **tha'i he does not now, and did not at the time he signed said bond, owe to the amount of $70, and that be is now, and was at that time worth ?7.000, ?tc." The affidavit of Pater Thomas, the auditor of the county, says; "That, Jacob Keels, Jos. E. Wilson. R. F. Keels, E. J. Goodman, R W. Chan? dler, are the bondsmen of D E. Keels, county treasurer of said oounty ; that Jacob Keels-and the other bondsmen above named, are owners of real estate, as per affidavits hereto submitted, and that the lands in the neighborhood have sold at the rate of $21 per acre within the last few months at public au ion. sj? 3?C ?*c 2*c >c This statement is ^.ade by me after thorough examination of my books, and personal knowledge/7 The register of tn es oe conveyance for Sumter county, Mr. James D. Graham, makes affidavit that he has examined the records of the office and finds the following mortgages on real estate un satisfied, given by the following-named parties-all bondsmen : .*R W. handler to J. M Tindal, January, 1887, mortgage on 220 acres of land for $400 ; also to W. J. McLeod, February, 1S87, mortgage on 112 acres of land for $475, and to J. D. Graham, Mareh, 1891, mortgage on 42 acres of land for $160." "E. J. Goodman to Sumter Building and Loan Association, January, ISO!, for $500." "J. EL Wilson to British American Mortgage Company, April, 1891> for $1,120; same to -, January ; 1891, for $1,400 on 330 acres of laud.? *'i do further certify that there are no mortgages or judgments in this office against Jacob Keels or K. Pen Biog ton.* *'{ do further certify that I am well acquainted with the property of R. F. and Jacob Keels, and from reliable in foomation obtained as to J. E. Wilson, B. W. Chandler and E. J. Goodman's property, I believe in the aggregate it would sell for more than $20,000 after deducting ali mortgaged debts and homestead exemptions/' Another affidavit, by'Auditor Peter Thomas, says : "He is personally ac? quainted with all of the persons who have made affidavits in reference to D. E Keels' bondsmen-the most of them being in the community of the bonds? men-and that they are reliable, truth? ful gentlemen, and any statement made by them can be relied upon." The affidavit of E. J. Goodman Blatas that he is worth $2,000. Editorial in the State. The Case of Keels. Ii seems that County Treasurer Keels, of Sumter, has taken the State's bint, and hypnotised the Administra? tion, inducing it, while io that yielding condition, to approve his official bond, County Commissioners and Grand Jury to toe contrary notwithstanding. The hypnotist, Dr. Henry, wore an air of add ad mystery yesterday. Well, *'its all right, as .^ng as it is right." The Administration is kind to au important member; but we, who are not of the elect, have n^ righi to protest. If we bad been Adinioistration-makcrs the Administration would no doubt have treated us quite as kindly. It is our own fault that we were not wise enough to move with the procession last ye-r. But there is one thing to be said, even by an outsider. Comptroller Gen eral Ellerbe, a member of tbe board which accepted the bond of Capt. Keels, said to an Evening Record reporter yes? terday that he thought the bond worth "at least $50,000." Now, here is Mr. Ellerbe'8 opportunity for distinguishing himself. If Capt. Keels' friends and bondsmen are really worth $50,000, and hare been paying taxes upon a much smaller amount of property, the Comp? troller General can gather in a lot of taxes for the State aod county by ?-ec ing their property to be assessed at least $50. 0." If he is aecurate ic estimate as* to the Keels bond, mi business IQ this tax collection mal and really desires individuals, as we bank?, to pay their fair proportio taxes, the Comptroller General cai begin too soop to compel Capt. Kt bondsmen to get out of the list of "I dodgers" and into that of taxpayers We anxiously await auother "cii lar.? Low Values for Taxation There are two views to take of report of the grand jury of Sua coaoty, which presented the bond County Treasurer Keels as ?nsuSci and recommended that he be not lowed to perform the duties of office till it was strengthened : eic tba? the grand jury is ignorant of value of the lands of their county, that it was a species of political p secution. We prefer to attribute to ignorance. The true blame re apon the board of equalization a j the auditor of last year. These oe took-an, oath to see that ?the propel ? of ti?- people was properly assess* ?r.? yetin the face "of this oath . t j board of equalization swore that la thai had been, sold or could easily sold for more than $12 per acre * worth for' taxation ou ly ?3 an aci And the auditor, though it was ? sworn duty to see that all propel was listed at or near it3 true valt silently acquiesced in this equalizatic The above needs no further coi ment, but it contains abundant fo for deep meditation, and Sumter couti is co exception to the rule in Sou \ Carolina. Every citizen of the State shot read the article in the next colum uncer the caption, "Kee?s's bond : right/'-Manning Times, April 22n - . i r i ^? - [From the State.] The Wrong Passenger. Capt. Keels Wakes Him Up Ai Catches a Tartar. MAYESTILLB. S. C , April 20. ? Editor tile State : I see by the Watc "mart and' Southron that Capt. D. 3 Keels wants to know who "Taxpayei is, and as I have never written an thing for the press that I am ashame of, I will gratify hts curiosity, althoag! there being nothing personal to him : the article in question, I do- not si whit good it ?iii .do bim to know wi wrote it. As it is well known that Capt. Kee and myself were on opposite sides i the Last campaign,"and that I voted i j the general election against the preset administration, I withheld my nan: from the article in question, well knov Tng that with my name signed to it, would be regarded as captious criticise and would not receive the consideratio which it deserved. I fully recognize the right of the ac ministration to appoint tts adherents t j office, and as its success in Sumte ^County was largely due to the shrew management of Capt. Keels, I was nc surprised at his receiving the appoinl ment. But when the grand jury c ? Sumter County found that his boud wa wo;.a ouly about oue-eighth of the re quired amount,-and recommended tba i he be required to make a good and sui ?cieut boud before further discharging the duties of the office, I was surprise that the administration did not suppeu shim duriug'the thirty days he was al lowed to prove his bond good or mak it so. 1 I know nothing as to the strength o his bond, but it seems that the count; commission ere and the grand jury canx to the same-conclusion after examininj 'the oficial records, the only data the; had to go on in the case. And the; certainly oaght to know better than th administration. Besides, they but div ; their duty. The county commissioner.' are the servants of the people, placed ii oSice to mauage the finances of tlx county. The grand jury is anothc; larger committee of the people, whosi duty rt is to meet together from time t< time and review.all the official acts o the county government, and to see tba th^ir work rs properly performed in al particulars. And if any one will take the trouble to read the charges to tb< grand jury by the eircuit judges froti time to-time, he will readily perceive that to pass upon the indictments of per i sons_charged with crime is one of th* least of its duties, aud that the powers of a grand jury are almost un limit?e under the constitution, exceeding thai i of the Governor, cr even the Presiden! himself. This is local self-government, the fun? damental principle of democracy, and the bulwark of liberty. And the administration, in not sus? pending Capt. Keels, pending the strengthening of his bond as ordered bj the grand jury, is guilty of trenching upon this right of self-goverumeut, and has committed aa gross an act of pater? nalism and centralization as any '.hat . characterized President Grands admin? istration. It was upon charges of "political leprosy/' "officiai n'ismanagement," etc , that the administration went into power, but they can point to no case that w..l equal this in "official mis manngement." To leave as? officer io charge of $40,000 or $o0.000 for thirty days while his bond is beiug investi? gated, is reform with a vengeance. What bank would allow its cashier to handle its fuuds for thirty days while he rs strengthening his bond by order of its directors ? If perchance hd had assumed the duties of cashier and thc directors, upon closer investigation, fo?nd his bond insufficient, w>nld they uot suspend him until he could make the required bond ? And if he did not uiak? it good io a reasonable time would they not remove him and ap point another in his place? In this I am not criticising Capt. Keels personally (I would say the same about J. T. Green had he been allowed to disburse the school moneys for thirty days while making his bond good,) but I do criticise thc unbusiness-like and undemocratic "officiai mismanagement'7 of the administration. E. W DASBS. Comptroller Geueral W. ll. Eilerle seems to have stirred up another octo? pus by raising the bank returns, as mest of them manifest a fighting spirit. They will probably make common cause, pay their taxes next fall under protest aa-d appeal to the courts. ?f they <io the taxes they pay must, under the law, be kept locked up in theTreas J ury until the suits are decided. If thc [ courts are tarlv ?nd the Coosaw remains iile there is a good chance for a higher tax levy next year. Southern Progress. Superintendent Porter, of the census Bureau shows that the South is produc? ing as much coal, iroo ore and pig iron now as the whole United States pro? duced in 1870, and he predicts an equal? ly marvellous progress of the South io the manufacture of steel during the coming decade. The value of Southern agricultural products was two hundred and fifty mil? lion dollars greater in 1889 than ki 1879 while the railroad mileage during the same period increased from fweoty thousand to f.??ty thousand miles and the assessed value of property doubled Marvellous strides have also been made not only in the production but also in the manufacture of the great Southern staple, cotton. In the opinion of Superintendent Por? ter there is uo more striking aspect of the development of the new South than the growth of Southern cities. Birming? ham which was unknown in 1870 and had three thousand inhabitants in 1 SSO, is uow a flourishing city of nearly thirty thousand. During ten years the popu? lation of Chattanooga has increased from twelve thousand to- twenty-nine thousand, JAttle Rock from thirteen thousand to twenty five thousand, Knox? ville* from nice thousand to forty thou? sand and Atlanta from thirty seven thousand to six?y-five thousand. Roan? oke, the northern gateway of South? western Virginia, which bas become one of the most important coal and iron fields of the United States, had no ex? istence io 1880. To-day it boasts more than sixteen thousand inhabitants. These are encouraging figures. They are cause for congratulation North as well as South. Alliance Matters. Dr. J. Wm. Stokes, President of S. C. State Alliance, gives notice that the Hon. Ben. Terrell will fill appoint? ments in the different Congressional districts "for the purpose of organiz? ing District Legislative Councils. He desires all the County Lectu? rers in each district to meet him and come prepared to stay two days. Ile will also deliver a publie lecture in connection with each meeting. Let as many sub-lecturers as possible attend these meetings, atid let the brethren generally attend the public meetings. Let due arrangements be made at once for the entertainment of visiting brethren, and lei immediate steps be taken to give widest publicity to these meetings in each county.99 The meetings that will interest the Alliance men of this county will be held as follows : 6th District-Clarendon, Darling? ton, Florence, Ilorry, Marion, Marl? boro-at Florence, May 21, 22 7th District- Williarasburg, Beau? fort, Georgetown, Sumter, Berkeley at Sumter May 19, 20 A Word to the Farmer. The farmer is between the upper and nether millstone In the Northwest the corn was nearly ali in the hands of the spe? culator before the recent rise, so that the producer gets but little of the ben? efit arising from the present high price, and in the South as buying time is upon us the farmer must pay the high price. This too with the low price of cotton makes it very hard upon those who are compelled to buy corn. It should bc a lesson, howevet; it should cause the farmer to curtail the plantiog of cotton and increase the area in corn ; make all of his supplier at home and be independent. The Alliance is doing much to educate in this direction, and we look for much good to be accom plished'by it-it is a monster agricul? tural society and is teaching political economy as weil. It is the grandest educator that the farmer has ever had because it ia more far-reaching. The Grange did good ; the Alliance will do and is'doing much more good -Colum? bia Reg it ter Land Ownership. "Remarkable Changes Going on. T. W. Higginson, in Harper's Bazar. I do not see bow anybody can help recognizing that we are on the eve of a great change of owners-hip of rural prop? erty. Tbe change just described as hav? ing taken place within fifty years is not greater than the U(Xt fif;y years will show, if whole States of the Uuioo go on negotiating, as they are already begin? ning todo, with city people to take up their abaudoued or deteriorated farms for summer residence only. Estates of a thousand acres and more owned by noo-residen's are multiplying in the bill towns of New Hampshire, and we hear of a proposel deer park of twe.uty-fzve thousand acres. The property thus taken is not wrested away from the poor, for if it were offered as a gift io small holdings it would not commonly be ta ? ken. It is precisely the poor who cannot afford to take it under existing conditions; it is only available as a toy for the rich man or as a play-place f<?r his children. Surely it is a changing j period for any region where systematic j nod organized effort is made to bring in strangers for a nominal occupancy. No new theory of properly, as of Mr. Bellamy or Mr. George, can essentially affect this situation, for, granting that thc land really belongs to the whole comojunity rbis is the way in which the whole community now wishes it to be used. Yet supposing the summer residents ultimately to hold every foot of land in tbe township, as is logically supposable, who will then be the legal citizens of the towu? who will vote in its town meetings? who wiil decide its pol? itics? who will represeut is ia the Legis? lature ? It will be a situation not con- j tem plated by our fathers, not laid ? down ia tue books. It i easy enough j to adapt r^roiMican institutions to an occasioual non resident who is taxed and has no vote : but how is it. with a whole cotn?nunity of non-residents every inch of Lenox or Bethlehem or Marion owned in New York or St. Louis? We can only console ourselves with the thought that the human fiex ibility which has accepted so many changes can accept a few more, and that new remedies are discovered quite as rapidly as new diseases. - ?33--m Judge Hudson has decided that .the Columbia Club is uot exempt from paying a license for the sale of li'i'ior. The Club will have to pay the license required by the municipal laws of Co? lumbia, or close the liquor department of its establishment. Mary Anderson is reported to be a mere phypioal wreck, ay.d finding mar? riage a failure is melancholy and mis? erable. Alas', for handsome Mary ? Charlotte ia- reaching out andr ivill have aDOther railroad and outlet to the fica. It is to hold an election, as other townships will hold, on 14*h- May to vote ou subscription to the proposed road from Charlotte to Georgetown, South Carolina Charlotte ts to vote ou a $100,000 subscription, and other town>hips on less sums. Charlotte is already rich in railroad facilities, but Charlotte is progressive, ?t is what mighi be called a "live rGw-n.^ It is steadily progressing, and it already commands a wholcsaie track of consid? erable dimensions. The Chronicle says of the new road n "The object in building this link from Charlotte to the South Carolina line by subscription of these townships is to in? duce the Roanoke and Southern to come this way in seeking a wnter outler, and. by the route, it will connect wivh the Seaboard system at Lancaster."-J??Z mington M*s$r nger. The census estimate of the lumber, shingles and other forest products of the Southern States for the census year 1880 was $46,979,000. But in 1890 the an? nual value of the same produce has ex? panded to $102.122,100. In the same time the average value of Southern pine land rose from $1.25 to $10 per acre. There were some glad negroes in New York a few days ago. They were twenty South Carolina darkies back from Liberia, iu Africa. In rags they were so glad to get back. Think of it, that a railroad from the a-ncient seaport town on the Mediterra? nean Sea, Joppa, to Jerusalem, "the citv of the Great King," is about half nf C * completed this year, it is to be equip? ped vrith- all the modern comforts and luxuries of travel for the use of pilgrims and tourists. There are 76* old members re elected of the HT Democratic Representatives from the South. Seventy thousand doNars have recent? ly been subscribed by the citizens of Blacksburg for a new cotton factory. - m\n m . -o- ? . -^muomm B?ckten*? Arn?ca Salve. The Best S?lve in the world for Cuts, Bruise* Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Han.is Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give per? fect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. TS. Lorme. o IF TOUR HACK A.CHES, Or you are all worn out, really good for noth? ing, it is general debility. Try jiHoirys mox JUTTEKS. It will cure you, cleanse your liver, and give a good appetite. TIMBER FOR SALE. SEVERAL HUNDRED ACRES OF GOOD TIMBER for sale, five miles North of Sumter on the C. S. & N Railroad. Apply to EARLE & PURDY, Aprii 15. Sumter, S. C. il Ul 1?11 UUliUJX THE CO-PARTIvKRSHIP HERETOFORE existing between .'3 as GAILLARD & LENOIR, doing a general hardware business at Sumter, S. C., has been diasolved by mu? tual consent. Mr. Renoir is authorized to collect all money due the late firm, and he will pay all of its liabilities. P. P. GAILLARD, W. M. LENOIR. April 1, 1891. -o I will continue the business above referred to, -it the same store occupied by the late firm ol" Gaillard k Lenoir. April io, 1891. W. M. LENOIR. Iii o? Co-PartnershiTJ. THE LAW PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing between the undersigned has tins day been dissolved by mutual consent. Each will continue" the practice of law at their offices on Main Street. A. B. STUCKEY, JOHN T. GREEN. April 15. _ NOTICE. A COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR XX the Alumnae Scholarship will be held at Sumter Institute, Monday, Juue 8ib; 10 o'clock, A. M. April 1 _ Get your hankerchief perfumed free with Crab Apple Blossom at Gilliland & Co.'s. LOOK OUT. FOR THE Ice Cream Wagon When you hear the bell ring. I h?7e contracted with the Sumter Ice j< Compaoy for Ice tj supply the retail trade this season. I will deliver ice daily except Sunday from, wagon. 100 LBS. FOR 75c. 50 " " 40c. Small quantities lc. per pound. Special engagement made with customers who want 10 or more pounds daily. Ice house open oa Sunday from ll to 1 o'clock. My Ice Cream, Milk Shake and Soda Water SALOON AI mm is now fitted up for the Ladies. I will deliver Ice Cream at short notice at $:.&0 per gallon ; 50c. per q-uart. For Pic nies and Festivals in quantities SI 60 per gallon. Thanking my many customers for patronage of the past and1 asking a continuance of the Sftme, I will endeavor to give satisfaction. W. J. ANDREWS, Apr. 1._ City M Estais for Sala. THE HOUSE AND LOT KNOWN AS "SUARES HOUSE," Lot 122 feet on Main Street, 218 feel deep. House has 8 rooms, a dining room, kitchen and pantry. There are also S chambers in the yard. Premires weli suited for private Boarding House. If not sold by May 1st, wiil be rented. ALSO Lots, Both Large and Small, to suit purchasers, on Republican Street, New Street, Rail Road Avenue and Sumter Street Terms Accomruoda-tintx. J I). BLASTING. March 25-1 tn. Gil 'yr LOTS FOR SALE. NORTHWEST SIDE. ! 1VANGING IN PRICES FROM $150 !'? $459 each. Size 50s to ?0 feet hont ; b\ 1 75 to 200 feet deep. Beautifully located in the nan ich rest part of ! the- erm -M large humber of them ! 6 feet higher than at the M?-tersaction of Main I and Lil'Ci ty sire S. Term?, onr-thjrt? cash,, balance in one and ! t wo \ ears. A ppl v to j JNOv S. HUGHSON. A. S. BROWN. W. A. BROWN. i March *-Ste m SUMTER. M Store, ii Mea, gg H W, H. 6?LLSL?K3 & CG. Beg to announce to ihe citizens of Sumter, City and County, that ih.-v have opened ZIT " TES ??QST?GE?lT BLOCS. A C?mplete ?Stuck of Drugs, Medici^ Toikt and Fancy Articles, ind other poods, such as are usnally found in a Drug Sturt*, including SEGARS AND TOBACCO, GAR? DEN SEEDS, ETC. Especial attention is invitpd to a fine line of PERFUMERY? embracing some fi:ie imported Extracts. Careful attention given to the compound ng of prescriptions, and calls promptly at? ended to at all hoars. An Electric Bell will be found at the door or night use. COME AND SEE US. W. H. GILLIL?ND & CO., MONAGHAN BLOCK, MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. February 18 Breaking in ?snrt needed, with the Ball corset. It's easy from the start. Coils of tiny wire springs in the sides make it so. There are bones that bend, but cant break, and soft eyelets that won't cut the laces. You'll like it. If you don't, after a few weeks' wear, just return it and get your money. J.RYTTENBERG ?fe SONS. MONEY TO LENS AT SIX PER CENT. THE SUMTER BOARD OF THE EQUITABLE lil & L or4 ?U?iUli Of Augusta, Ga., has money to loan on first mortgage R^a'; Estate, (town or county,) at S.X PER CENT. A. S. BROWN, President. A. WHITE, JR , Sec. and Treas. C. C. MANNING, Attorney. W. A. PRINGLE. Feb. 25 Agent. I beg to inform kfie public that I keep fine FRESH MEATS and also FINE FRESH FISH of all kinds. I wish to inform mv customers that I have opened a BUTCHER'S STALL IN FRONT OF THE POST OFFICE, on Libe, ty Street, where I will keep a neat place, at which ladies eau call and examine meats and fish. Thanking the public for past favors, ? re? spectfully solicit further patrouage. &?Tl also pay the highest cash price for Beef and Pork. W. J. DAWSEY. 2-ll-3m Sample of Crab Appie Blossom Extract free ta Gillilaad it Co.'s Drug Sture. IF YOU ARE GOING WEST AND WANT LOW RATES To Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Oregon and Cali? fornia, or auy poi ut WEST or NORTH? WEST- IT WILL PAY YOU To write to me. FRED D. BUSH, D. P. A., L & N. R. R. Nov. 5 -x 38 Wall St., Atlanta, Ga HOLMAN & LEM?STER. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS, SUMTER, S. C. TTTILL MAKE BIDS ON ANY WORK ff in City or Countv, :vnd will du all work with despatch and ?o best of work? manship. Call3 by mail or otherwise responded to promptly. Can be found at present at build? ings on We3t end of Calhoun S?-?f3t. E. H. HOLMAN. Nov. 26-v G. F. LE M ASTER. BIDE POUNDING. MY RICE MILLS, KNOWN AS THE W. P". [>esChamps Mills-four miles North of Sumter-are now in good order, pounding ."V5 lo 40 busi.els per d:?y, and I will e.ideaYor to cive satisfaction to al! ; customers. Any i u format ion desired may he obtained by addressing me >\t Hngood, S. C. H. C. D ESCH A M PS. Feb. 25-Sra NEW LUMBER YARD. rBEG TO INFORM MY FRIENDS AND the public ue?ier?!!v that my SHW Mill located o:: the C. S. & N. R. R.. jus. back ot my residence, is now in full opetatiou, and I am prepared to furnish all ??nid^s of Yellow Pine Lumber from utibled1 limiter, at prices according to grades Yatd accessible on North side of residence. J-. B. ROACH. Feb 18-. POUTZ'S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS ?% _ ff ?J, m Bm ll . ff- . . . PS? 'T LES? YK No H^KSS Will <! ?"'. o? croT.ic ? vy.n. it KVMH//S )v>w.|:trc r ?..! tn rime. J ? >i>tx"s IV?? '?rs \. illvtivearid prevent ;!<.<;' IIOLKH \. r<>!irz'-< f..-A --rs will t?r??vpnt UAVKS IN FOWXS. !?ur/s "owt /s will iii.-r.-:. -.- the quantity <>i IM'1? Hn'I cream twenty per <.!.:..;.. :.:r.l make Ute butter fina Wi'l swt?: t. F?utz'?? iv.'wdep? witt enrc or prevent almost KVKKT ."list-ASI- r<> which Horses .md < fricare subject. ! OCTZ'S IWlM Ks ? I!.I. <.I\K SATISFACTION. ?Sola everywhere. DAVID TS. FOUTZ. pvopriofor '?ALT1X.ORE. MD. fenn he earned nt our SEW lin? ?fworfc, ?piilly mid bonorab!*; by tliw o' either >"??. yossf'.n o?it, and in th'ir ou n li'oHtfea.wflciywth?y five. .\ ny "nc csn -Jo rhe work. Knuv to k?ni iti'pcr. WP ?f<vr ;."?!._ ~o ri?k. You i-?n devota yours| ITC l.lf?0 -nf. ..' ;.\\ v,-:r. time tt> thc work. Tili? i? nr. nit i rt'! / mn -1- M.!,.! II I brings wonderful succens toevery ? ul ker. DvctMuT* .ire earninp; from iii to $r><> pc r?c?k and III wu ni?, ?nd mon? a(t?Ta limo experience. Wp cm famish ron thc ?m pl.irmml mid t?ach v- n l KKK. Ko j^^coto explain here. Full iululluuiiuu. IKKt. XACE ?Ol?.) a'.OlblA, jiAl.Nt.. We ftirni?h cv. ,DEALERS I? Dry Goods, Notic??3 Groceries AND' General Merchandise* New and seasonable attractions m all lines. We are show? ing beautiful new and sensible designs for Spring and Summer wear, LINEN CHAMBRAY'S, GINGHAMS, OUTINGS, SUIT? INGS, WOOL AND LIGHT WEIGHT CHALL1ES, WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, &a, ' Shoes, Umbrellas, Parasols, Hats, Hosi e ry, Handkerchiefs y Black Embroidered, and Black Net Suits, Embroidered White Suits, plain and cross-bar Muslins. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Goods always fresh, prices low on each article consistent with good quality. Free and prompt delivery. I SPECIAL. \ VERY SPECIAL. ? FLOUR, * LEMONS, i GRITS, / SHRED COCOANUT, / t RAISINS, < LARD, BACON, i FRENCH AND 5 SUGAR, COFFEE, ? TURK?SH PRUNES, ? J CITRON, J MOLASSES, ? CURRANTS, i VINEGAR, < PRESERVES, J ? JELLIES, * POTATOES, J JAMS, J ONIONS,/ PICKLES, f CORN, PEAS, ? SAUCES, i BEANS, RICE, ' CATSUP, * BRAN,'SALT, ' MAPLE SYRUP, OLIVES, } BAKING J ? POWDERS, i FRESH GOSHEN J YEAST CAKES, { MM i SODA, LTE, J iSTJLXXOir * PEARLINE, i 5 SOAP, STARCH,/ AND ' CODFISH, ' i SALT FISH,; Cneese <? CHOCOLATE, $ *^ \ "NN" COCOA, / ON ICE. <> BROMA, J J CRACKERS, > FRE2?GB AND PLAIN / BISCUITS, < J BROOMS, f CANDIES. i BUCKETS, ? ?U A ^ 1/ I li \ TUBS, ? CUT CAKE j BASKETS, / FANCY AND PLAIN J CHURNS, J CRACKERS J JLGS. J RECEIVED WEEKLY <> / Standiog SPECIALTIES. ; j PEACHES, / PEARS, APPLES, 'CHERRIES, $ GREEN GAGES, ^STRAWBERRIES, / DAMSONS, ?PINE APPLES, 5 TOMATOES, t SUCCOTASH, ?BEANS. <J SWEET CORN, i SALMON, - * SARDINES, K HERRINGS, ? OYSTERS, ?SHRIMPS, J LOBSTERS, ?CHIP BEEF, J CORN BEEF, J TRIPE, BRAWN, $ LUNCH TONGUE ? Potted Meats. ?GAME. HAM, j TURKEYS, / CHICKENS, /CONDENSED i MILK, J EXTRACTS. $ SPICES, Cigars and Tobacco. April 22. What I Heard Some Ladies Say. What a pretty store I Haw light and spacious I 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 bf a hat requires tim-e, taste, and study and all can be found at the reliable asid long-estafo Ii?he? bouse of DHiss ?KfcKlliose. Not only do you see the very latest shapes, but a LESSON IN COLOR is taught, by looking at the magnificent roses, delicate ferns, pp.nsies and violets, each with its shade of green, and com? bined so skilfully with tulle, crepe, or lesse that the result is an exquisite picture, and we marvel how it has been wrought! Here a butterfly is caught an'd imprisoned-there a serpent lies half hidden m falls of gold-woven lace-trailing wreaths, rare leathers, and artistic designs, delight the eye-at every 1?un>. The most fastidious can be satisfied,, foi? there are styles to suit the taste of all. Here indeed, ore we reminded, that "a thing of beauty is a joy forevey," for the secret of all art, is to combine colors so skilfully, that the effect is- perfect harmony ! Where do you find such straw-braids, Milans, black kee 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 COSSETS ?. These can be easily supplied without leaving the counter, supe? rior in shape, finish, and material. Furnished with these, your dressmaker cannot fail to give you an easy and elegant fit. Have you noticed the new styles in ruches? just see the varie? ty ia crepe lesse ruffling, white, cream, srik-corded, all kinds that you could desire. Oh ! for sn unlimited check, to spend the amount right here L For all that a woman can nee<? In a first-class store of this kind, Yet offned at moderate prices In t/<?s place alane, you will find. And hats, toques, velvets and ?HCSSJ NV.ter exalted in Sumter before, To suit all complexion* and faces April 1 Are found in Miss MrElbose's store. MONEY TO LOAN ON EASY TERMS. rpiJE INTER-STATE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, OF COLUMBUS, GA , 1 through the Sumter Branch, has money to loan on eily real estaJs, on easy payments, SUMTER, BOAIID O? DIRECTORS :' J. A. MOOS*, PKESIDB.NT, A. S. BROWN, VICK PRKS?DSCT, MARION MOISE, A. J. CHINA, A. C. PHELPS, R. A. BRAND. J. D. GRAHAM. MARION MOISE, AT-DCKNK'J, W. E. M BIS,. SECRETARY AND TKKAS'JI??R. For information iu regard to the plaus of the Assoainlion, call on or address, A. G. PHELPS, Feh 28 * Loan] Ajrent. _~ ST. Positively the last for this Seas V-/AJ.. Parties wishing to purchase ml? please take notice that I will receive about March 10th, One Oar Load Broke Mules. And about March 2.5 th, j One Car Load nice Driving and I Work Eerses^ Sux?ter,S. C. March 7, 1891. .JLSYT? mm I AM AGENT For the following well-known, and reliable FIEE Insum?s doHjpa?ie% And' solicit a share of the FIRE HIM wmm Our rates are as low and ouy policies as lifoeral as any firs? class insurance Coup?mes-. THE Q?EE&, of liagfcndL THE NORWICH UNION, of Englands THE NMGARA, of New York^ THE CONTINENTAL, Q5 New York.. THE NORTH AMERICAN,. of Philadelphia. : THE GIRARD, of Philadelphia?. THE MERCHANTS, of Newark, N. J. ALTAMONT MOSES, I STILL CONTINUE To keep- a irrst class stock of GEM mmsmi -THE are too numerous to enumerate*.. I invite the attention of close buyers who desire first class^ good's. Call special attention to our Butter and Teas. ALTAMONT MOSES, Feb I2-. We have received oar fall stock of Dry ?*?od?5 . Cloting, SHOES AND HATS, and are prepared to offer spa? cial inducements to biders. Our line of DRY GOODS have never been as large ancE complete as this season. Our line of pia?? a&d &gu#ed Wors? teds and Flannels a?e very neat sad are offered ai R?C1 BOTTOM PRICES. Let us show you before buy? ing and we will sell you, that isy. if prices and quality are any inducement. We have an immense line o<2 Gents7 and Ladies" UNDERVESTS, ranging in price from 20c. to $1.25 eaek ?mr shirts for men at 50c. will equal if viot surpass anything on the marke* at tDoe. In our SHOE STOCK we have many bargains irs men's women's and children's shoes. Our loader for ladiesr at SL75-, and men for ?2.00 can't be duplicated within 25 to 5-Oe. per pair. We can save you from ?1.00 to ^z.oO a suh on CLOTHING ou will give us the oppor . ...ty. All we ask is for you to look through our stock and get our prices. In PLAIN ?ND FANCY GROCERIES we are the leaders. We sel? nothing if not cf the first qual? ity and our prices are the lowest. Our stock is fresh andi well selected. We have every kind of canned Meats. Vege? tables and fruits, all fresh goods, of this seasons* pack. We give special prices on can goods by the dozen. You will fi':!, oar {?alevinen pl< apatas and attentive io all customers-perfect? ly wisliiiix to show-goods at a l-l lime*. All goods delivered to aay ?&rt of the* city pror.-.ptly arH fr? of charge. Full? weight liuaiauteed. inpan I Co October L i