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WSDKKD?Y. MAY20, 1891. Entered at the Pont Ofije at Stouter, S (?., as Second Clan Matter. NSW ADVBBTISKMKRTOD. S. C. Ry.-Chao*? of Schedate. W. K. B. Hainsworth-A Can!. Brown & Chandler-Ten to One. '. Estate of Jack Pringle- Citation. Winthrop Training School-Notice. Simoddn JSaiJanal Raak-Statement.. Charleston and Savannah R. H.-Change ofSdwdule. Personal. Mc. Willie Scuffs is Tisiting friends is Windon, N. C. Mr. James Holmes, of Darlington, was in the city inst week. Hist Rosa Box, of Charleston, is visiting il tends is Sateburg, Mrs. Mari* Cat lett, of Baltimore, is on a visit to her niece Mrs. C. W . Kingniast. Miss Kreiiaa Phillips, of Sumter, is oe a visit to ber bro Iber in Atlanta, Ga. ?. Fraser, of Georgetown, is ? & ?' Iii '-' ' i '.ii Hiss Jennie Heidt, of Charleston is at toe Jerrey House visiting ber sister Mrs. Smith. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Brown have returned frota the Southern Baptist Convention at Bir? mingham. Mr. mad Mrs. Steve Thomas, of Charleston, were in toasty Sunday and Monday visiting friends. Gov. and Mrs. John Peter. Richardson spent Saturday ia the dty and dined at tba Jervey Hotel Mr. C. D. Carter, of Baltimore, wfco ren? dered valuable assistance to our Centennial ? Cotamittee is in the city on baseness. Hon. Simeon Hyde, a prominent member of the Charleston bar, was in the city last Saturday on legal business. Sheriff E. W. Johnson, of Florence, came to the city yesterday to take charge of a pris? oner for- violating a contract. Mrs. R. A. Lapsley, of Ala., is expected in - tho err; this week on & visit to her mother, Mrs. L. A. Browne, of the Sumter Institute. Mr. W. B. Jennings, of Charleston, former book-keeper of Mr. A. A. Solomons was in Sumter yesterday. That steeling gentleman and former citizen i of Camden, Mr. M. T. Purdy, paid oar town ft frying visit this week.-Camden Chronicle. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Fullmer, of Springfield, Orac_3hurgCo., were oa a visit last week ' to tbe family of Mr. L. W. Hjdrick of our city. Maj. D. B. Anderson, of Kew Orleans, ar? rived in the city oa Sunday afternoon and will spend a few weeks here with Mr. and :X*r*.S-?.,Osteen. Jaam Bngtish, son of Capt C. L. W iiKatn son. was severely hart last week by a kick io the mee from a horse. Last accounts he is doing well. Mr. A. M. Richardson, manager of the Southern Express Company at Columbia, ?peat Monday and yesterday in the city wtib bia brother, thoa. E. Richardson, Esq. Mr. Herman Bekman, son of oar friend Mr. C. F. A. Bu?tmac, bas been confined to his lied by sickness ever since memorial day. It is with great regret we learn of his serious illness. We see by the Chene* Reporter that Miss Mary McLean of that town graduated first in her class at the Winthrop Training School and will deliver the valedictory on commence? ment day. Mi? McLean has a sister, who at present is in charge of tbeStaieborg High School, a nourishing sad well conducted institution. Mr. CL H. Yates, former resident of Sum? ter, now living tn GreenTille, visited the Cen? tennial along with the Greenville Guards of which company be ts a member- He spent several days last week ki Sumter, accompa? nied hy his comrades in arms. Mr. H. A. Dar? gan and Lieut. F W. Hi H. He sees wondrous changes ta the old town, and bis friends, who came, also'saw and believed what they had heard ia Columbia. Mr. C. S. LtadaM, eoroet artist, left on M on day afternoon to**?! aa engage ment of a few weeks with the hand at Beaufort, N. C. D?ring his short stay with us he has tuned several pianos aad given perfect satisfaction. He leaves mnch to fha regret , of the m*ay friends he has made here. Despite his efforts in the premises, his departure leaves many ol aa very much oat of tune. Miss Florence Burst has been compelled to suspend teaching at the Graded School, on ac? count of the illness of ber friend Mr?. J. A. McCrare, who is aa inmate of their house. Fears are entertained that she will not recov? er. The tr meath wt of the community art deeply excited hy the circumstances. Mr. and Mrs. McClure faa** lived in Sumter foi nevera] years and have hosts of friends, but i' is distress np to think of her serions illness sc far away from their old home. The telephones of the subscribers in thi cd ty have been ail tested and gire genera; &S3 A sapper witt he elven to. night at th? Jervey Mease comp Katee tary to the Ceo te o xrutiia( Committee. A male had tts leg broken to-day, by tnt Ina slipping and sliding against "it at tb? The Graded School dosed for one day'? holiday last week in order to allow the teach ere and some af the children to visit the Cen? t?n nial. An interesting article by Ber. W. W Mood giving an eecoont of hts recent trip to W i I miagton, ?. C^u ?aavoidahly crowded cul nf this issue. ' The Methodist Sa oday school gave a pk s^vetterday- at Jordan's Cboreh about foot t friar the city.. Tbe day being a typical ' ; day was a recy enjoyable one to all. i all accounts there was an immense con ? of people at the Colombia Centennial. > ts no telling what could have been doo? with all of oem if the raia and high railroad rates ?ad not renaced the n ambers somewhat, Cant. E. B. Bolman gives Mr. Durant po esaionof the Bl and i cg homestead to-day, arc moves hts family into bis bouse on the cornet of Calhoun hod Haskell Streets recently co ca pied by the late Mr. A. M. Sale. Mr. J. B. Carr is getting the bricks and ma terial ready preparatory to beginning tbe con? struction of Mr. D. Bottendorfs residence or Main Street The plans and specifications art alfcresdy aad work will begin at once. Tbs Candy Factory of Mr. Meiler next tc the 7T. % 8. office is growing daily more pop? ular with those who like sweets. Bis candie; are alt pure and made fresh every day. H< will fie jwenftred in a few days to make stiel and crystal ixsd candies. The houses of Mr. W. 0. Bradford on Wes Bcpobticao Street and Mr. Murrell in the vi ?mity af the factory aie nearing completion They are pretty r?sidences and will add mucl to tfeeappearance of Sumter. Mr. S rad fore will move bis family to town as soon as hu hoarse ta finished. - Two thousand copies of the ten page pam phlsfprspartd by Sumter's Centennial Com mitnih, setting forth, the advantages, at trac lion* and prospects of our city, together wit! *^IS?*%i??'?** And comparative, review o ber tradeTar? fr* the hands of Messrs. Bow nara and Ingravi, who would, be pleased ti furnish copies to all who want them. Increase of Stock. The Som ter Hotel Company will increase it stock at toe next -neel i og from $35,000 t< _? ' ? - ??BU-??--^-P Ai arno se Association. The members of tbe Alumna; Associatioi of the Sumter Instituto are requested by th? President to meet on next Friday afternoot at half-past six o'clock, at the Institute Hall Baccalaureate Sermon. The annual Baccalaureate sermon of th Samter Institute will be preached by Rer. N W. Bdciunds, D. D., at the Presbyterial Charch, oa Sunday evening Juno < th. A Visit to Sngland. li:. R. H. Owen, a well known and inflo cattai miana, who lives near Manchester, ic tho county, left last Monday for bis ok hawes Durham, England. It will be twenty ?aa years next August, since Mr Owen ha? J?^*hoW country. This is his first tri j hacst Mate since being io America. It is al? most *ortb while going away from ones "ant coot, toe solong, in order to experience th< jo* fol realisations of such a return trip. Mr. Owen will be absent about ergot weeks. Death. D. C. Boyd, colored, died at Rose H ll io thia County, April 15th, in the 57th year of hts age, from the effects of La Grippe. He ser red as keeper of the Poor House from 1875 to 1878 and afterwards removed to Rose Hill. Death of Jno. W. Dargan. John W. Dargan a former resident of this ri ty, and a son of the late Major Jno. W. Dargan, died in Dallas, Texas, last week of consumption. Mr. Dargan was at one time aa alderman of the City of Florence, And Passenger Agent of'he Atlantic Coast Ltne at thal point. The IF ?y S. made tuen tit n s>me time ago of the departure of Mr. Dargan to Texas in search of health. The Railroad Company readily granted him leave of ab? sence for several months, but his hopes and those of bis friends and family, hare been disappointed, and his young life full of prom? ise has b**en cut short. 1 he deceased was a young man of fine business capacity and held several important business positions, at the time be left the State. His remains reached this city Monday afternoon, and were con? veyed to the residence of his cousin, Mks Moore, on Ca-houn Street. The funeral services were held at the Meth? odist Church yesterday morning at half-past ten o'clock, and his body interred iu the fam? ily burying lot in.'the cemetery. . . ' .*mmW> ???? ??? Bel?gious. There was no service at the Baptist Church last Sunday morning, bv reason of the i adis- j position of the pastor, Rev. C. C. Brown. Rev. E. E. Ayer? preached to a Urge congre? gation at the B iptist Church last Sonday even? ing. His sermon was able and interesting. Mr. Ayers is quite sn acquisition to Sumter. A nan of extensive, scholarly attainments, and a Suent and impressive speaker. Services in memoriam, Rev. A. M, Sale were held at Hebron last Sunday and drew a large congregation. Mr. Sale was held in great esteem by the people of that section. Rev. Mr. Bradley of the Turkey Creek Church near Bishop vi] le conducted sei rices at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Services may be expected at Tirzah Church, on Saturday and Sunday next, at 11 o'clock, A M., 23d and 24th. Communion services oo Sunday, Rev. Mr. Cuttino Smith, of j Mayesville officiating. i- ??.?-?.? wm - Episcopal Convention. Rev. Joba Kershaw returned Monday from Attendance at the meeting of tb? Diocesan Convention at Greenville. The convention was a large one and its sessions were exceed it?gly interesting. The negro question having ' received a quietus, the attention of the con? vention was directed to the regular business of the Diocese, and its affairs were fully dis? cussed. Mr. Kershaw say s a great deal was accomplished in the line of missionary work hy the convention. mts mm> Paralytic Stroke. Mr H. N. Bradford, one of the oldest-and most nighiy respected citizens, of Providence, received a stroke of paralysis last Sunday norning about 10 o'clock. Mr. Bradford bad just returned from the Centennial on Saturday evening ii apparently his usual health. Mr. Bradford's condition was report? ed to be slightly improved to-day. Coosaw Again. The Coosaw Company opens fire again by a notice serred upon Attorney General Pope to appear before Judge Aldrich in Charleston next Friday. This motion, it ts understood, is for the purpose of settling the matter of Coo saw's appeal and amendments offered by the State's attorneys. .Excursion to Darlington. On May 28. leaving Sumter at 9.00 A. M. T?A C. S. * X R R, returning leave Dar? lington at 6.00 P. M. The proceeds of this excursion will be ap? plied to the pureba**of apipe orean for the Methodist Church of Sumter. Tickets for round trip $1.00 For sale at all the drug stores and by L. A. Burnet, Secretary of Committee. Entertainment at Mayesville. There will be a public entertainment on Wednesday night, May 27tb. at Mayesville, given by the memoirs of the Literary Society for the benefit of the Circulating Library. Entrance fee 10c. The program promises to be something rich. Forman- Floating. Father McDonald Fcrmao must have had a "huge time" at the Centennial. He was be? yond doubt, after Hampton, the lion of the hour. His sensations especially while listen? ing to the serenade of our famous Fourth Regiment Band must have been the roost pleasing of all. Its martial music aod soul stirring strains, inspired such elevated genii men ts that be felt a* if he was floating on the surface of the joyful occasion. Return of the Committee. Sumter's Centennial Committee, was met at the depot here on their return from Columi?ia last Friday evening, by a large number of citizens among whom were many ladies. The Fourth Regiment Band aL?o turned out to do hoaor to these conscientious and patriotic men. Preceded by the music they were escorted up Main Street to the Court House and there were al.owed in appreciation of their important services, to depart for their respective homes without speechmakiug. * Open Air Coneert. - The first of a series of open air coo certs will be given at Monumental Square this afternoon, by tbe Fourth Regime-it Band. Hour 6.15. The following is the program : 1. March, "ColorGuard,"-Rollinson. 2. Overture, "Chow Chow."-Howell. 3. Serenade, "I still think of thee."-Sher? man 4. Waltz, "Love's Dreamland."-Roader. 5. Polka, "Mayflower."-Cooke. Solo for Baritone. 6. March, "Thuoderation."-Scull. Farmer's Alliance, national Lectnrer Ben Terrell, State Lectu? rer Col. W. J. Talbert, and J. A. Sligh, are in the city. As we go to press Col. Terrell is addressing the farmers in the Court House Through the courtesy of one of the members of the Alliance an invitation was extended us. We could only be present for a few min? ulta, but in that time we were much edified by the remarks of Mr. Terrell. He is a fine looking man and of exceptionally pleasant address. We hope to give an extended report of the mee ti og in our next issue. Ball in Darlington. We beg to acknowiege the receipt of an in? vitation extended by the Darlington German Club to tbe ball which will be given by them complimentary to tbe Sumter Cotillion Club to-morrow afternoon at the Opera House in Darlington. It will be quite a notable event in Darlington's society circle and we regret exceedingly the unavoidable circumstances wn:ch mfckes ir impossible, at this time, for us to be present ot the nappy occasion. Fire Fi om a Fowl House. Last Wednesday afternoon immediately after going to press as we were walking down Calhoun Street our attention was ar? rested by quite a volume of black smoke rising above the tree tops in tlie direction of Maj Haynsworth'8 dwelling. Simultaneously with the smoke arose the cry of fire and the sound of the bell, and quite a crowd of people rushed to the scene. The stable and cow? shed belonging to that gentleman were found to be on fire and so nearly burnt that there was no use in trying to save them. Fortu? nately the dwelling was far enough away to escape the flying cinders. The fire as far as we have been able to learn was caused by the burning out of some adjacent hen nests. -- tm - Narrow Escape. During the thunder storm of last Wednes? day evening the lightning was very vivid nnd general. In several pinces it struck the wires and put out the electric lights in one of the banks and some of the stores. Just in front of Mr. R. P. Monaghan's store where the wire makes a curve the lightning flashed straight on and" spent itself against the solid iron front, leaving ?. round burnt place about the size of a saucer. There was a gen? tleman sitting at the window above at the time, but whose serenity we are told was not disturbed in tbe slightest. He said he did not experience any shock at the time and there was not an unusual report. - - nmm -???. mt* .Tbe New Hotel. The committee having charge of the affairs of the New Hotel are now corresponding with several of the best architects, and will probably be prepared at their meeting, which is to be held on the 23th, to take some action in regard to the plans and specifications for the building. Deep Rock Water, Peach Cream Soda, etc., t Gillilaod's &Co.'t?Drug Store. Struck by Lightning. During the thunder storm, yesterday after noon, the four room house of Mr. Jno Blackwell, near the former residence of Capt R. A. Brand across the railroad, was struck by lightning. Part of the weather-boarding, on the East side of the building, was torn off. tbe chimney partially demolished and the stock of a gun, leaning against the wall in the corner of the sitting room, torn to pieces. Mrs. Blackwell was in tbis room fat the time, and as it commenced to rain was just shuning the window when the flash came. She was considerably stunned and shaken hy thefshot k and her escape seems to have been Provi? dential. Dr. Mood was sent for-and remained until she was composed. Fie says that be? yond the temporary shock she sustained no injury. The clock was stopped by the shock exac.ly at five minutes to 5 o'clock. A'most at the stme time in the North-west portion of the city, the fowl house of Mr. VV. B. Murray only twelve feet from the residence was struck. The door was split to pieces and a post and plank were torn ?way. For? tunately there were no chickens inside. Mr. Murray's son Edmund was just going out to lock up, when only twenty-five feet from the coop the shock came and for a few seconds he was rooted to the spot where he was standing by tbe electrical effect. Mrs. Murray and the rest of the family were also partially stunned .by the concussion^ The former described her sensation at the time? to be similar to 'that resulting from a severe blow on the head: The All bright Case. The case o? the State TS?-Joe Allbright, tb? German laborer on Capt. Maxcy's place, io reference ro which, a good deal has been said lately in tbis paper, was heard before Judge Fraser last Saturday at Chambers. The prisoner was brought before the Judge on a writ of habeas corpus, Solicitor Jno. S. Wilson appearing for the State and Col J. H Barle for the Defendant. There was no evi? dence against, him, whatsoever, going: to show probable cause for .arrest, and the Judge dis? charged bimi Bis Honor, ? however, remark? ed, that he could be arrested again, if there was any evidence brought forward, but upon what was before him it was his duty to order bis discharge. Jordan High School Commence? ment. The Jordan High School of Clarendon County, of which Mr. J. M. Knight is the able and accomplished Principal, will have their commencement exercises June ll prox Rev. A. J. Stokes, of this city, has been in? vited, and has consented to deliver tbe. ad? dress. Tbe occasion will bea very interest? ing one and in the address of Rev. A. J. Stokes, those present will enjoy a literary treat. - mmm . Appointment to Annapolis. Mr. T. Morritt Dick, formerly of this Coun? ty, but now of Columbia, eon of Capt. T. H. Dick, received the appointment, a short while ago to the Naval Academy, at Annapolis, Maryland. At Last. President Benjamin Harrison and the eight toom bouse of Mr. Neill O'Donnell, after a few weeks travel, have finally reached the haven where they would be. Both are a trifle shaken up hy the journey, but by the appli? cation of proper restoratives may be braced up for fut ure usefulness. - ??? The King's Daughters to Give an Entertainment. Tbe King's Daughters, of Stateburg, will give an entertainment Wednesday afternoon, 27th, at the "Ruins," residence of Mr and Mrs. Jas. S- Pinckney. Icecream, strawber? ries and other refreshments will be served in abundance. All previous entertainments, we have been informed,-given under the auspices of this meritorious and faithful band of chari? table workers, have been grand successes. It is permitted us to hope that the patronage on this occasion will be so liberal as to ensure greater realization than at ?nv former time. Silver Threads Among the Gold. Conspirions among the handsome faces of the men who filled the ranks of the Sumter Light Infantry, which left Wednesday morn? ing for the Centennial, were the veteran fea? tures of Messrs. William Yeadon and W. F. Rhame. They were Confederate veterans, and .as ?nch were inured to hard service, but their enthusiasm for millitary affairs is still strong, and they are to-day active members of the company. Their interest in the welfare and success of the company, ought to be generally appreciated.. The inspiration of their pre sene and membership has a great effect upon the ro;s, and has. doubtless contributed no little in making them what they are, one of the best companies in the State. - Alliance Meeting. The meeting of the Alliance will be held to? morrow in the Court House and we are re? quested to extend a cordial and general invi? tation to the public to attend. National Al? liance Lecturer, Ben Terrell will deliver the address and Messrs Sligh and J. W. Stokes are expected to be preseut also. ----- A Wonderful Mouse Trap. We venture to say that Sumter has more fine machantes for a place of its size than any oth r town in the State. Among the num? ber is Mr. J. H. Eberhart. He hus invented what seems a perfect mouse trap. We can bear witness to the fact that it does the work thoroughly. After only two nights use it cleared the < ffije to all appearances entirely of mice. The trap is made of lin, with a double actica spring Wat switches the mouse or rat, as the case may be, out of the trap down a shaft into a can of water and theu closes in readiness for the next. Dance in Darlington. The following young ladies and young gen? tlemen of our city will leave to-morrow after? noon at 5 o'clock, on a special train for Darlington, where they will attend a compli? mentary dance given by the Darlington German Club to the Cotillion Club of this city : Chaperons-Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pripgle, Mr. and Mrs. C S. Matthie?sen, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Carson, Mrs. Agnes Bogin. Misses Janie .Spann, Hallie Carson, Nina Moise, Smmte Sanders, Belle Sanders, Minnie Rees, Lena Solomons, Mamie DnBose, Ada Woods, Lou Taber, May Bossard, Clem China, Addie DesChamps, Dulce Moise, Tintin Canley, Florida Dwight, Virginia Moses, Carrie Moses, Anita DeLorme, Lou Davis. The gentlemen in the pariy are Messrs. M. F. DeLorme, E. 0. Ingram, Hazel Sanders, Douglas China, C. C. Manning, Ed. Burges?, Jno. T. Green, Don Blandina, Harby Mos.es, Leonard Kennedy, Waties Rees, R. Furman Jackson, Singleton Moore, N. R. Pinckney, Jno. DesChamps, Harvin DesChamps, Arthur DeLorme, Drs. Archie China and E. Alva Solomons. -*m?" ???-??. -tmmm The Colored Presbyterian Church The Colored Presbyterian Church establish? ed here, a little over two years ago is in a flourishing condition It has beer, under the charge lately ot Rev. John C. Watkins, (col.) who for several years did faithful and zealous church work at Winnst>oro, and throughout Fairfield County. The church and member? ship here is taking on new life. During the six months he has served the church, the membership has increased from 40 to dO. A school of 125 pupils has been established. They have raised something over $200 for church and school purposes. Tb?y are now planning to finish the building in which they worship, sometime during the Summer, and in the Fall to cancel the incum br&nces upon the property. At a recent meeting of the congregation, the following were elected as officers: Henry Cain, Reece Green, John Muldrow and Mar in Jefferson, eldera. Dr. Smith, Hampton Cain, Julius Sander?, Waties Muldrow and Madison Lacosie, tru . tees. On Tuesday the 12th inst., the closiitg ex? ercises of the day school in connection with the church, were had, which were said to be quite a success and reflected great credit on the pupils and teachers. Recently the Fairfield Presbytery elected the Pastor Rev. Watkins as a commissioner to the General Assembly which is to be held in Detroit, Mich. While in the North Mr. Wat? kins hopes to interest the friends of negro education and improvement in his particular work here in Sumter. We wish him all the success possible in this mission, and in ali bis works which have been directed towards the religious and educational advancement of his people. -- - It is understood from a very reliable source that the Sumter and Northern Railroad pro? poses to build an independent line to Charles? ton from Eutawville, through Summerville. Th<? obj?ct is to shorten the distance from Darlington and Bennettsviile to Charleston. It is proposed by some of the enterprising citizens of Florence to agitate the building ol a spur line from this city to the main line ol the same road, and 'hus give to Florence a competing line to Charleston anil connection with the Cape Fear and Y'adkin Valley Road ai Beuuettsville.-Darlbigtoa Acm. Pave the Streets. Mr. Editor : The scheme for paving, or in some way improving our streets, seerm to have "died out." and yet all will agree that no improvement of a general nature is more needed. A visitor to Sumter, who feels inter? ested in her welfare, and who speaks from experience of what he ha3 seen, suggests gravel, or small stones, as a suitable sub? stance and within our reach. He has seen a city, Atlantic City, on Long Island, with streets of deeper sand than we ever had, rounded hard and elegantly firm by a coating of about four inches of gravel. An inexhaus? tible supply can be had between Sumter and Eastovtr, and it would pay our council to look into the matter. It is an expense in which they would be heartily sustained by the tax payers. TAX PAYER. - -i- - Points from Providence. PROVIDENCE, S. C , May 19, 1891. Mr. Editor: We have had splendid rains in this section, w.hich were very much needed. Early planted cotton has been chopped out for sometime and looks well Farmers have been taking advantage of the dry weather, and had their crops nicely worked out and in proper ccndiiion to receive the rain. The oat crop has been cut off considerably, especially Spring oats Some say they will have to cut them with the scissors and rake them up with the comb, or they will be a total lo>s. The outlook for the farmers seems to Le anything but encouraging-goods going up and co tu n going down. Cotton is now lower than it has been at this season of the year since the war, and goods higher than they ha?c been for some time, especially provisions. This should teach us to raise more at home. While the farmer has been imposed on in many ways too numerous to mention, yet this dt pending entirely on cotton has done more to bring him to his present condition than any? thing else. Only 116 years ago t^he entire cotton crop was spun on the old spinning wheels, and the lint picked from the seed by hand, "and look at it now," what will it be in one more century if it continues? If the price is any lower, it will bring the farmers cf the South to starvation, or they must plant less of it, or more of something else. Some of the farmers np here have ploughed up part of their cotton and planted corn. The present price of corn has caused them to see the.need of raising more at home, ' better late than never." Since my last letter, Providence has had a double-barrel pic nie, two at the same time, only about one hundred yards apart. That looks like we might have a little selfishness here. I am glad to say that the little party who would not be sociable was not of Provi? dence, but of an adjoining neighborhood Rev. Mr. Manning, pastor of the Wedgefield Circuit, by some cause unknown to the writer, failed to Oil his appointment at Providence last Sunday. Ile must certainly have been Providentially hindered, as he has always been very punctual. We hope he is not sick, but if such is the case we pray his speeoj recovery. Mr. T. A. Lanneau, who has been in bad health for some time, has gone to Charleston for the purpose of receiving skillful medical attention. Miss Carrie Durant, of Sumter, and Miss Nina Weldon, of Smithville, have been visit? ing the family of Mr. J. W. Hudson. Mr. J. M. Phillips, of Kershaw, paid the neighborhood a flying visit last Monday. Mr. T. J. Wactor has ben on a visit to Orangeburg. He says that crops are almost a month further advanced over there than they are here. They bave not suffered for rain. July Matthews (col.) had afine horse cut and ruined with a plow one day last week. TATTLER. Burial Associations. Mr. Edi'or: The call of the Rev. John Kershaw for a Burial Association will doubt? less meet a ready response from your citizens, both Jew and Gentile. No more laudable enterprise can be entered upon by your libe? ra] and benevolent peeple than tbis one, so forcibly and truthfully brought to notice by this clergyman, who evidently feels what he writes, and DO greater praise can be bestowed upon them thar that they freely stretch out the helping hand to the sorrowing poor in a time of peculiar distress. Such associations might well be formed in other places besides Sumter, and yet all over our Southland there are cases which need help, but cannot be reached by the plan proposed. Persons who would shrink from the thought of having their deceased friends buried by the charity of others, while they would be grieved to appear lacking in respect to the remains of their departed loved ones, are forced to one or the other, through lack of means; while others, rather than depart from custom, will expend money for costly burial furniture which ought to go for necessities for the liv? ing; to the merchant who supplies their wants, and the physician and clergy man who ministered to the physical and spiritual needs of the deceased. Help in such cases roust come from some other source. Public sentimeut must be changed, and respect for tue dead must le shown in some less expensive manner. Wi 1 not the rich and influential eet the example? Will not lore, which exceeds faith and hope, prompt men and women to some self-denial iu this matter for the good of ethers? Patriotism prompted the citizens of Charles? ton in 17C9 to dispense with the giving ol gloves and scarfs at funerals, and restricted garments of mourning for decetsed relatives, to black ctepe or ribbon on the bat or arm for gentlemen, and black ribbon wr necklaces for ladies. This resolution became the basis of that adopted by the Con ti nen tal Congress in Octo? ber, 1774. Mr. Solomon Legare, great-grand father ol the lamented Hugh S. Legare, was the first father, and Mrs. Providence Prioleau, wife ol Sam'l Prioleau, the first ruoiher of a family who were huried in accordance with this reso? lution, their death occurring soon after it was adopted. J. M B. Greeley ville, S- C , May 16, 1891. The HerlODg Trial. A corresponden'of the State, writing last week of the trial of Herlong, for the murder of Capt Wannamaker, has the following, description of Judge Melton one ot the coun? sel for the prosecution : Then arose Judge Samuel VV. Melton, in behalf of the prosecu? tion, who addressed the court io his caba, digui?ed style. The Columbian giant bared himself for the cotiflict uttering, by way ol challenge, some remarks in a conversational tone. But ere one could be aware of it be had plunged into the fray and was dealing out irresistible logic. At one moment it was the Judge laying down the law ; at the next the keen edge of his legal acumen cut through the defenses of the opposing counsel; then his tall form expanded to full proportions, and the sonorous voice of the great advocate struck the full chords of feeling, while vividly painting "the sacredness of human life-the grand gift of the Immortal Giver." He next proceeded to grant all that Herlong claimed, and showed that under the most favorable testimony given he was beyond question guil? ty of manslaughter. He then brought to bear on the case a startling array of legal facts. He urged that self defence was only a last resort. His speech was in the G ?eek style-terse, trenchant, terrible in its on? slaught. His oratory had the impressiveness of Pitt ; his wit smacked of Curran, wini his argument savored of Hussey, Burgh and Grattan. Judge Wallace charged the jury that if Herlong followed Capt. Wannamaker with the intention of provoking a difficulty, it was murder; but if he did not fellow him with this intent, it should be manslaughter. The jury after being out for an hour and fifty minutes brought in a verdict of "not guilty. ' Capt. Bradham Appointed Sherifi of Clarendon. Capt. D. J. Bradham has been appointed sheriff by Gov. Tillman to fill out the unex? pired term <>f Maj. H. H. Lesesne, deceased. Capt. Bradham is well acquainted with the duties ot sheriff, having filled that important office twenty-five years ago. and the people who have found in him a good and efficient auditor, will find him capable of performing the higher duties of sherifi" with like prompti? tude and zeal. The Captain received his com? mission yesterday, and the keys, books, &C, of the office were turned over to him. Tbe appointment of Capt. Bradham to the office ofsheriff leaves the auditor's office with? out an incumbent. We understand that lhere are several applicants for the place, hut it ii not yet known who will receive the appoint men t.-Eid' r/iriae. - - ^mmm Prof. Powell will be near the Court Hoii3? on Wednesdays and Thursdays, ready to fur? nish key checks, key rings, umbrella plates. Name platea with indellible ink to mark linens. See his wotk. -?? -^mmm Shrin?r's Indian Vermifuge is strictly fl vegetable compound; formulated particularly fur destroying and expelling worms. Try it Re sure Jo sec Prof. Powell's Masonic. Tres? tle Board, lt io of interest to the Craft. That you'll be astonished at th< prices we are asking for our SPRING i SOMMER Suits. Stylish suits as low as $7.50. Perhaps you cannot realize how such suits can be mad< for such a figure ; and it does seem incredible, but you will b( still more amazed when you find out how excellent they are ai to quality of material. As a matter of fact they would b* cheap at much higher figures, for the greatest possible care has been exercised in finishing them, and they can scarcely be distin tinguished from made to order suits. We can say just the same of our Boy's and Children Suits. What we have left on hand, you can buy at almost your own price. Call and select what you need. Respectfully, BROWN & CHANDLER, Sumter, S. C. May 29. j. D. CRXFCT, Furniture Dealerl Undertaker FULL SUPPLY OP First Class Goods in all Departments --AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. Come and See, and Satisfy Yourselves. Estate Sarah A* Corbie Minor. ?WTLL APPLY to the Judge op Probate of Sumter County on May 29th, for a Final Discharge as Guardian of person and Estate of aforesaid Minor. . * S F. CORBITX Guardian. April 29-4t. _ SPARTANR?RG CO?, S C. Thi3 Famous Resort will be Open to Visitors FROM MAY 1st TO OCT. 15th. It is accessible from Spartanburg by a BAILY HACK LINE, making good connections with all trains. Telephone in operation to Spartanburg, and DAILY MAIL. GLENN SPRINGS MINERAL WATER A Safe, Piensan and Effective Remedy for a!| diseases of the IT ACTS ON THE BOWELS, CLEANSES THE SYSTEM, AND REGULATES THE LIVER, And is a specific for mo.-t FEMALE DISORDERS. SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Proprietors, Glenn Springs, S C. For sale by nil leadme Druggists. PROTECTION. The new policy of life insurance issued bj the STAUNTON LIFE ASSOCIATION, of Virginia, is especially attractive. It is che?p and sure, ?nd draws a dividend which lessens the cost of insurance after five years. One half the amount of insurance, is guaranteed to the policy holder Ht a certain period of expectancy, or the whole amount at death. All claims ?re paid promptlr. The Associa lion lia* never had a law suit with a bene? ficiary. D J. AULD, Soliciting Agent, Sumter, S. C. ESTATE SALE OF Patrick Cnsick, Dec'd. BY ORDER of the Probate Judge of Sum? ter County, S. C., I will sell at the store uow occupied by me in Sumter, OH Thursday, June4'b. 1891, at ll o'clock, A. M., to the highest uid?J-r thereon for cash, the Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Shoes, etc., etc., belonging to the Estate of said Patrick Cusick, deceased. HANNAH M. CUSICK, Administratrix Sumter, S. C., May 13, ISyi.-3t. Having opened my stock of SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY In the Brick Store one door South of Jervey House, I am prepared to serve my friends and the Ladies generally. TRIMMED AXD UNTRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS. Fwibbons, Flowers, Sfedroear. Children's Lnce and. Mull Hats and Bonnets in variety. Ali orders entrusted to me will receive prompt attention. Miss Corinne Miller. April ) WINGATE & JONES. GENERAL Mnith aili Wleelfiil THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING formed a co-partnership and increased their facilities for business by the erec? tion of a NEW SHOP st the old stand of J. M. Wingate, on Republican Street, uear Graham'* Stables, are DOW better prepared than ever lo do all classes of work in their line, such as the making of Log Carts, Wapis, Bips, and all tinda of Wood and Iron Work. they put down {RON PUMPS ?od insure water. They make a specialty of horseshoe- j ing and guarantee the best of work. [ They arc both practical mechanics and j understand what they are about. Thanking the public for past favors and ! asking a continuance of name they remain, Very Respectfully, Wingate & Jones. April 29. Pune Muir |V>rinii< ?l?nvi" IHTM mxlr.t Werk tV>r n?. Itv Alina I'aR"-. Au-iin, Tun?. a?.| Jno. I?..nn. T?l?l?. lsr?- enf.<?:??<.!-? nr?tl?u>si??**<rn- WWr |n?tT?I?? ><.i,i<? .-nm ?iOO.flO a I ...">'!.. Von ?.an il? '-Ur o?.rk nnH Iivo li nw. TI brf? rf \ ari*. Kv*H bi im? ?.?!.. ..ii.ilv rarnms t'r??r fi to *?l?*.&y..Ul?^,W*!.hon ? mi*} ?inri v..i?, (mi * "r'? iu ?| *r<- limn | ?.mir Hi- linn*. Wc tuon?-1 forworfc- I rt?. r'ailiiri? 1IBkn?nn ?tn.1tp thmi. I N KW ?i?lw..i..lrTi"i.l. ftin" rit?r-rV?.. ! II.UalIeU?& C't>..lCcJL??01>4>t-iluu4l,.Maiue SCHWARTZ ATTRACTIONS FOE HAT. Special Sale of White Goods I Embroideries. FIRST : 3,000 Yds. Swiss and Hamburg Edgings at oe. per yd. 3,000 Yds. Swiss and Hamburg Edgings at 6, 7, 8 & 9c. 4,000 Yds. Swiss and Hamburg Edgings at 10c. These are the greatest values yet offered, and we invite an inspection of same. An extraordinary attractive line of finer grades in these goods at Special and Popular prices. 300 White Embroidery Flouncing**, full skirt length from 40c. per yard up. The best values ever brought to Sumter. Full line of half length for Misses Suits from 30c. up. SECOND : 150 pieces White Lawn at 5c, worth 7c. 100 pieces White Lawn at 6c worth 8c. . . And Best of all 80 pieces (only left} White India Linen at 10c. per yd. A great many ask 15c. for no better one. THIRD : 1 case Plaid and Stripe Lawns at 5c. good value for 7c. 60 pcs. extra quality Stripes and Plaids at 8c. worth 10c. 70 pcs. (beautiful goods,) in Checks Stripes, and Plaids at 10c. This is truly the best value ever offered in Sumter, it will compare with any at lee. sold elsewhere. A most lovely line in finer grades (all the very newest patterns) at prices we guarantee the lowest in Sumter. FOURTH : 35 pieces Chantilly Draperies (a new dress fabric) at 7c. per yard, worth 10c. 20 pieces Pineapple Tissues at 15c. per yd. The prettiest wash Fabric yet shown. FIFTH: Grenadines! Grenadines! These are.new arrivals, and lovely patterns we propose sell? ing at 45c. per yd. Remember Mic price, 45c, 45c, 45c. Another case of those Challies at 3Jc. sold elsewhere at 5c. A few left of those colored lawns at 2sc yd. regular price 5c. Still %ve oiler you the best Calicoes, in Fancies, Mournings and Shirtings at 5c, sold elsewhere at Gi and 7c. Fruit of the Loom Bleach. 36 in at 8?c 1 case (Our own brand) Bleach, 30 in. at Sc. worth 10c. SEVENTH : 35 doz. Misses fast black ribbed hose at 10; 30 " " " " " 44 at 15, 20 and 25c. 45 " Ladies " " hose at 15, 20 and 25c. We warrant every pair of the above to be absolutely stain? less. The Fast Black Darning Cotton to match each pair furnished with all the above Free of Charge? EIGHTH: 50 doz. Ladies Silk Taffeta Gloves in Tans, Greys and Black at 25c. worth 40c. Large line of Silk Mitts in all shades and black, from 25c. up. Space prevents our mentioning nume? rous other tilings that we have, which can't be found elsewhere. Just visit the ry Goods EMPORIUM. When in need of anything in our linc. We have the BEST STYLES, And guarantee our prices the lowest* Schwartz Bros. Millinery and Dressmaking, Specialties.