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Tbs Sumter Watchman was fennel ed ?ft 1860 and the True Southron m 1866. Tie WcOckmo* and &*tkron. sow bas th? combined circulation tad influence O? bo* of t?? old papers, and ia mani medium io WEDNESDAY, MAY 27,1891. THE ASYLUM AFFAIR. The correspondence between Gover? nor Tillman and Dr. Griffin, the Super . in tendent of the Asylum, leading np \ to the removal of the Utter from office ls published for the information of oar readers io this week's issue. From the beginning to the end of thia matter, so far as we have been able to gather from * emrefol reading of the testimony and the 9 correspond en ce, the ooly point ande against Dr, G ri Sn, was the pos? session bj the mas Milne of a master key to the wards of the Asylum. Milne, who is a lcoatie, says Dr Griffin gave him t* 'rey, this Dr. Grif? fin emphatical! ?nie*. It was in evidence that Milne was an artisan, and his ease was - one of those whioh ooeki ?est be treated by allowing bim * eertato amount of latitade. He was permited to work as some other lana til ill, nt bi? trade, whioh was that of s, iftiiliauio and painter. Dr. Griffin testes that one time he bsd Milne en? gaged painting the rooms occupied by ~ lim and family and he was never al? lowed to do work in an j part of the bonding, without being accompanied bj as attendent If he possessed such a key, says the Doctor, it most have been foand bj him. Moreover it is in evi denos that the doors of the wards are secured on the inside bj bolts, and Dr Griffin says it would be impossible for an j one even with snob a key, to enter, from the outside, lt seems to os with over 300 lunatics io charge, requiring eil the vigilance of their keepers to be constantly exercised, it woald not be sn Impossible or improbable thing for ?isa of Milne's conning to procure in some waj such a kej. Nothing be? yond the mere possession of it has ever been proved, and it seems' to ns the alleged offenes is greatly inadequate to the punishment of Dr. Griffin. In tho days of the Roman Emperors. when it waa not infrequent to cot off a man's head for breaking a vise, it could not have bees mach greater. We think Dr. Griffin defended himself with great dignity, ability and completeness. We think the reasons gives bj the Gover? nor were oo a par with those given bj ibe wolf to the lamb, which he accused of muddying .the stream that flowed from his woifehip to the lamb. Dr Griffin has bees in charge of the State Lunatic Asylum for n long term of jenes. Daring nil that time' na com? plaint of, or charge against him, has ever bees made.. The boord of Regents recently investigated matters, at the Asylum ss h is their duty to do at stated periods and endorsed the admin? istration of the Superintendent, without a dissenting voice. Dr. Griffin waa graduated io medi? cine, from the University of Pennsjlva aia and afterwards spent two years ia the study of his profession in Paris. He ls a man above nil others eminently qualified bj character, learning, ability and experience to fill so important a position. Governor Tillman maj well tnj bs witt find it difficult to . fill his place. It wa? wM. painful regret chat we read of cse removal of ose who has filled lb? office so long, so faithfully and well, with honor to himself, and credit ft? the State. 11 THE BIGHT SPIRIT. Oar dear friend the Colombia Stute U standing bj Sumter manfully. Co lamb?a and her suter cities cannot fail | J to feel the daily impulse given to their efforts towards advancement and pro? gress bj this admirable newspaper Below we give the editorial in Sunday's State un the resol orion passed at the recent Centennial banquet at the Jervej -House. We could write nothing bet? ter and are very tore the people of Sumter will appreciate these kind words far more than if they emanated from ss. 4*How admirable a spirit breathes in the rescission adopted bj tbs business mes of Scatter on the occasion of the banquet ia honor of the Centennial com? mittee of that eoo?ty: "That tai meeting resolve itself into committee ot the whole to consider the best means of .eesmg the future prosperity of Sum ter? sod that he shall be oar ohief who shell do most to secare that end!" That is the spirit which bas built op Atlanta, and whioh is building op Som ter and Rock Hill so rapidly. It is a spirit whioh we io Colombia most eua late. Great omes move bj their own momestsm, bj the developed energies of their oso wealth and resoorces ; bat small ones, like these of the Sooth, can? not move without effort, and that effort they ess only make effectively by unit isp the forces of ali eitiseos of means for definite purposes Unity, combination of brains and money, unselfish striving siter advancement are essential. Columbia bas learned a great deal io thia regsrd daring the last few years, bst she most learn more. Small per? sonal piques and jealousies most be cast saide, sentinels most be set to spy ont the promise of the future, and he most be the ebief who shall do tbs most to secure the prosperity of the ei ty." A CHAUGB"TNVHF REGISTER. We intended last week to give ex? pressions to oar appreciation of the improved appearance of (he Colombia Megistsf. wi'h its ;>a?8t of new type, j bot i? the press of other matters this bas nee? overlooked. The liegitter has boro? the ra^ui.ikm of being a piper ever staunch and trae ia princi? ple. Tfeere has been a missing chord Aere recently io the old journal tbat we hope ?ill ere long be supplied. Changes aod discords, at its time of fife, are to say the least sot at all be? coming, and too disappointing io a Joaroal, that at present cao boast of st?cn a bandsome and iuffting exterior. TH?~COL?MBIA! BBCOBD. The Colombia Record appears DOV, in foll dress, aod is one af the neatest papers that comes to our office. The Record bas bought a Dew Cottrell press, and new type, and for one or two eve* nings* we missed its familiar face from onr exchanges. It is one of the first papers to which we torn for instruction and recreation. Tts colara ns are among the newsiest in the state. Centennial Committee Celebration. The large dining bull of the Jerrey Hotel last Wednesday evening was a scene of unu? sual brilliancy. The bearii y laden board, the sparkling "rosy" and tbe happy faces of that gladsome circle of Sumter's repr?sentative men presented an inspiring picture. Fond memory brought the light of other days to the older members present, as was evidenced in tba reports of their eloquent and happy post prandial efforts. Tbe citizens of Sumter enthused with tbe work of tbe committee at the recent Centennial, sought to make this banquet an expression to the committee of their nigh appreciation of their invaluable services, and well did Capt. Jersey sustain the reputation be bas achieved on former oc? casions. General E. W. Moise was tba presi? ding genius, and in response to the call spoke to tbe first toast -The Future of Sumter," as follows: Be said : "We can only judge of the futu re of our city by studying ber past. I first re? member So m ter in 1850 when I came here on a visit. She then received the mail three times a week by stage. The cit j boasted of three stores. I stopped here again in 1865 and bave been here ever since. Sumter was favored during the war by escaping to a con? siderable extent tbe ravages from which many of onr Southern cities suffered From '65 to the present she bas more than quadrupled herself in business and population. This basty glance at tbe past entitles us to cast the horoscope of the future. There is no ioubt in my mind that in ten more y ears this will bea place of 10,000 inhabitants. We feel a natural pride in our city, and it is our privilege and our duty to do all io our power to realize this future. On a recent occasion Colombia called upon toe counties of tbe state to come together and ?elebrate her centennial. The people of the itate determined tbat it should be a red letter lay, and express the sentiment of the hour, which sentiment was progress and improve sent. It ts tbe testimony of all that Sumter vas well represented on that occasion, not by 1er advertisement only, hat she showed she iras en raport with the spirit of the times, and tbowed she harbored no jealousy. Sumter iras well represented because if she bad not >een there she would bave been missed. Now to the future. What we need here is he development of manufacturing industries, buildings, banks, telegraphs, telephones, etc., : ire important, but factories bring the people rom abroad. Schools, we have and by tbs 'race of God, ere the crop which is now in he ground grows and ripens, there will arise n tbe city of Sumter another school building vbicb might well be the pride of any city of >ur size upon tbe globe. The divinity ot pro? cess bas seated herself astride of the game :ock of Sumter, the game cock has spread bis rings upon the breeze and will not alight till ?ar ensign is planted upon the highest perch. To the girls of Sumter : may it be their mis ion to capture and keep for their partners brough life such ? ou ng asen as the one Sumter's Adopted Son,* whom we have now nth us." lu response to the toast "Sumter's adopted on," Ur. Carter, of Baltimore said: "In the pursuit of my business as a travel ng salesman it is my duty to Vu it every place n South CaroSina, but never have I met more genial men than here, or than 1 found them vhile in Columbia. I ara proud to t?e called 'Sumter's adopted son." For a plate of ber ize abe is more wide awake tban any city I lave visited in the State, and but let every 1 roung man take an interest in everj thing that :oes on, and Sumter will not only be a grow og town but the gee ?nd place in South Car dina." ''Sumter at tbe Centennial" was responded o by Hon. Altamont Moses. He said : It is veil tbat our citizens sent modest mm to Columbia. We thought that we were only loing our duty, but by ?Sis reception it set*ms hat you think we did more than our duty. K* to tbe advantages to accrue to ns from our Lisplay in Columbia, we have shown to tbe 'est of tbe State and to tb? whole country bat we are not asleep but are wide awake. ?Ve have shown tbat we have resources and mow bow to appreciate them. We know hat we are ahead of all tbe other towns in he state; we bave now tried to convince hem that we are. We have the railroad con >ection8. with the finest cotton belt in the tate, bot we must push to keep the cotton 'rom going to Darlington and the other towns, it is either them or Sumter, and I say let it >e Sumter. Sumter is to be congratulated on ?er display in Columbia, and above all, for he behavior of ber men who went there. Io reference to real estate in Sumter, Mr. St*. H. Ingram said that the real estate busi 3ess bad succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations, and we needed but co-operation o make everything succeed equally well, in reference to our success at tbe Centennial, where we bad competed with others we had il ways outstripped. Sumter bad always been respected, now she is glorious. Let os bare unity of effort and concord in our work. Let tbe yoong men push forward and the old nen will fall into harness and pull with os. five dollars from every young man in the ;ity would work wonders. But we need anity and above all zeal, zeal, zeal. Dr John S. Hugbsun jnade a stirring speech in response to the toast "The Military." An appeal from them bad always touched a tender chord in his breast. The men of the Same Cock County -had stood weil on the Itattlefields of Virginia and we bad no reason to be ashamed of* our soldier? of to-day. Sumter was to be complimented on having such men for ber sons. He had frit proud of [be ?how they bad nv? de in Columbia. Mr. M. G. Ryttenberg spoke of the mercan? tile facilities which Sumter offered to the people of th? vicinity. No set of merchants bas a better rating in any of the commercial .genrie*. No place of its size bas had so lew failures. Mr Wm. M. Graham was called upon to give good and suffj-ieut reason why he still was a bachelor. He reminded the company that there were some things that we UOJU to but cu fi t do. He waoted it thoroughly un? derstood that ''Barkis was willing." Capt. W R. Delgar ?poke in behalf of the city council They felt proud of Sumter's display and of the committee. Col. R M. Wallace wad called upon and mad?* a few remarks. He had heard the re? mark that tb? Contenait! c?l?bration would have beea a tucess if there had not been go much Sumter in it Dr Archie China was roach enthused with Sumter 8 sure?ss at Columbia and wa* e*pe eially impressed with the grandeur of our arch which spanned Main Street. He hopes, however, in the near future to span the dis? tance from Sumter to Uolumbin by an arch more lofty thao that of wood and minting and unite >he two places by bouds inuresiroug if more tender and invisible. Colin C. Manning responded to the toast "Womuj " He spoke from a practical point of vi?-w of the shara ?bey b*d in the history of America, of the material aid they had been during the struggles ol' the Revolution, of the part they had taken m the war of Secession, but coming home to the preSbut he spoke of the part the women of Sumter would play in the future of our city and urged upon the company the advantages of eecurihg to Sumter the industrial achool for women which was about to be established in the State. The evening closed with the adoption of the following resolution : JUsUwd, That this meeting resolve itself into a committee of the whole to consider the best means of securing tbefutu.e prosperity of Sumter, and that be shall be our chief who ? shall to do most to secure that end. Unavoidable circumstances prevented our j presence at the delightful entertainment nnd we are indebted for the above report of the Speeches to Dr. S. C. Baker tbe accomplished correspondent of the State and the Char World, who not only performed his jot istic duties, with his accustomed felicit responded ably and eloquently in heh the press. Darlington's Complimentary ] 1 be party of yonog folk? who attende* hall io Darlington, last Thursday eve giren complimentary to the Cotillion of this city, returned Friday morning Sowing -with praise of Darlington an charming hosts. The special train i arrived at Darlington, with the partj board, at 7 o'clock, was awaited bj a number of young people who bad pro carriages Ac, and their goeats enjoyed a drire about the beautiful little city, this they were comfortably quartered a "Enterprise Hotel," where a refreshing per was served, Next ic order was dan of course. The ball was held in the ( House, which was profusely decorated, with exquisite taste. Rural designs fo of oats, &c, were numerous and attrac At one end of the room was painted a: tbusiastic Game Cock, who was doing utmost towards welcoming Sumter. Se festoons of electric lights, suspended froo centre of toe ceiling to either side, cast a icate pink tint, and tho effect was both t and beautiful. Promptly at 9 30 the ball \ opened with the "Polonaise" very grace! ; led by Mr. James Holmes, of Darlington, Mrs. W. A. Pringle, Jr., of this city, thenceforth, this enjoyable occasion contii until 2 P. M. when the party returned to I train accompanied by many of Darling! young ladies and gentlemen, who che geoeroulsy for Sumter as the train moved At the same time three hearty cheers wen for Darlington, from the Sumtonians. Sumter was represented by about 23 i plej. The music was furnished by two ei feat bands, the Fourth Regiment Orche haring been assisted at times by an orche from Charleston. Darlington may feel proud of her sc demonstration, and rest assured of a bet welcome hy Sumter and her Cotillion. ---. um The Pearl of the Pee Dee. DARLINGTON, May 23--The ball given the Sumter Cotillion Club by the Darling German Club at the Opera House, Thurs night, will long be remembered as one of most successful and brilliant affairs of kind ever seen in Eastern South Carob This and much more was said of it hy con tent judges, and the occasion fully mer the verdict of a most pleasant and brilli success. The ball was givec to celebrate union of Sumter and Darlington, and a i cial train on the Charleston, Sumter ? Northern Road brought two coaches full invited guests from Sumter. These were i at the depot at 7 o'clock in the afterno* and after a hasty drive oper the town w carried to the Roterprise Hotel. The invi guests from Florence arrived later, in 1 time to sbare ali the enjoyments of evening. The large bail of the Opera House had b* decorated for the occasion and presented a lo ly appearance, the decorations being emir new, unique and altogether having an efl as unusual as it was graceful and becomii The scene was a brilliant and lovely c when the hall was filled, about two huadi guests being present and at one time ei J couples were on the floor. At 10 o'clock 1 dancing commenced with the polonaise, i with graceful dignity by Mr. James Holmes, with Mrs. W. Alston Pringle, J of Sumter. This honor was to have be conferred on Governor Thompson, and M Thompson, as a special compliment, but tb bad to leave for Charleston on the moroii of the ball. The first german was led by ii James G Holmes, with Mrs. Fraok E. Nc ment, and the second one, In compliment our Sumter friends, was skilfully and gra< fully led by Mr. M. F. DeLorme, of Sumte The following order of dances was the excee inply well arranged programme which w so mach enjoyed by all : POLONAIS!. No. 1'. Glide-Interlinking. No. 2. Quadrille-Clasped hands. No. 3 Polka Glide-Sumtonian. No. 4 York-Let us Howl (it) eil. No. 5. German-Hearts and hands. No. 6. Quadrille-Darlingtonian. No 7. Boston-South Carolinian. No. 8. Waltz-Ot ange blossons. No. 9. Ger mau - H am pt OD ian No 10 Quadrille- Linked in friendship. No. 11. Glide-Restfully, we. Ne. 12 Polka Glide-Oh 1 so happy. Mo. 13. German-We meet to part. No. 14" Waits-Home, sweet home. Conspicuous, among the decorations was tl picture, painted expressly for this occasion, < a ?arge game cock, tb? well-known emblem i Sumter County. The hall was brilliant! lighted with a large number of electric Ugh ti gracefully depending from the centre to eac .ide of the hall, arranged specially for th evening only and covered with pink shadei Pink wa? the prevailing color of the decon tions, and ou this occasion it certainly wu "the pink of perfection." The large ball wa thronged with fair representatives from si? ter counties as weil as from our own, nh were charming and graceful embodiment c th t ideal standard of womanly beauty t which mankind pay homage the world ove -the Southern yiri. The costumes were elegant and becominj and the blended array of feminine lovelioee and grace was enhanced by the taste witl which tb? "human form divine" wa arrayed. The chaperons were Mrs. E. R. Mciver Mrs. Frank E Normen t, Mrs. rt'. M. Hay us worth and Mrs. A. C. Spain. The senio committee was the Hon. Geo. W. Dargan toe Hon. E. R. Mciver, J. J. Ward, the Hon E. K. Dargan, Mr. W. F. Dargan and Mr L. E. Williamson, ?od the junior comm i tte was Mr. Bright Williamson, Messrs. Franl E. Normest, Henry T. Thompson, E. O Woods and G M. Boyd. The Soor managen were Messrs James G Holmes, B. f. Wil Harrison, R. L. Dargan and C. S. Nettles. The invitations were handsomely gotten ti| by the Walker, Evans k Cogswell Company and at 12 o'clock some of Von Santera's icet were served with the refreshments. Th? Sumter Millitary band assisted by a Charles too band, furnished excellent music. Ex? quisite plants and flower covered in graceful profusion the stase and iront of the bal). Ai half past 2 o'clock the brilliant and pleasant ball was at an end, and our Sumter friends were escorted to the train and a sumptuous lunch which bad been prepared was banded them to make the very last hours of the trip more pleasant. The committee are undei grateful obligations to Mr. A. Ames Howlett, through tbs courtesy of Mr. C. S. Nettles, foi running the special complimentary train. As the train moved away the Sumter boys with three cheer for Darlington, which were heartily responded to by Darlington, bade us th? last adieu for the night. The occasion will long be remembered by the participants as one of the unmixed enjoyment and plea? sure, and our Sumter friends will always find a warm welcome awaiting them whem they give us the pleasure of their presence. Too much praise cannot be given the man? aging committees for the splendid success they have achieved. The nicety of manage rueut, even to the smallest detail, will ne best appreciated when it is known that though over two hundred were present not the slightest jar m.tn ed the perfect suecas of what was a most bri i liant event. The following list contains the names of most of the ladies present : Mrs. W. Alston Pringle, Jr., Sumter, avery iiaudsome costume of black lace, ornaments, turquoise and garnet. Mrs. C.S. Matthiessen, Sumter, white silk, trimmed with white passementerie, diamonds. Mrs. Smith, Sumter, black lace, diamonds. Mrs. W. Harby, Sumter, white silk and black Uce, pearls. Mrs. Harold Brunson, Florence, handsome black silk grenadine, entrain, diamonds. Mrs A. C. Spain, white and pink embroid? ered, gold ornaments. Mrs Prank E. Norment, white laee, pick trimming, pearls. Mrs. \V. M. H ay ns worth, handsome black grenadine, chenille embroidered satiu front, pearls. Mrs. W F. Dargan, handsome black silk, flowers. Mrs. A. C. McFall, white silk and helitrope, diamonds. Mrs. ll. E P. Sanders, very handsome black net, jewelled trimmings, diamonds. Airs. J L. Michie, white cashmere, black lace, flowers. Mrs. S. A. Woods, black ne?, diamonds. Mrs. E. K Dargan, black ?ilk, diamonds. Mrs. K. VV. Bojd, black silk, flowers. Mrs. K. S. Burch, black silk, heliotrope, crepe de chine. Mrs. R. H. Baker, handsome cream surah di k, garnets. Mrs. C. K. Rogers, handsome black grena? dine, gold ornaments. Mrs. L. E. Williamson, black silk and flowers. Mrs. W. B. Brunson, black silk, pearls. M'ss T. Cauley, Camden, handsome blue silk and net, pearls. Miss Lena Solomon?, Sumter, white silk, point lace, gold oiuauitfuts. Mis* Wood, Saluter, pink silk, lowers. . Miss DeSchamp?, Sumter, yellow silk, black lace, pink roses. Miss E. Sanders, Sumter, wbite silk crepe lisse. Miss Dulce Moise, Sumter, black lace? bise silk bodice, diamonds. Miss Anna Hacker, Charleston, bandsome pink silk and lace, gold ornaments. Miss J. Spano, Sumter, blade silk trimmed with ostrich tips. Miss H. Carson, Sumter, blceailk, bloe net, diamonds. Miss C. Moses, Sumter, white nuns' Tell? ing, diamonds. Miss Belle Sanders, Sumter, blue mull, gold ornaments. Miss Virginia Moses, Sumter, white silk, wbite silk fringe, silver ornaments. Miss Taber, Fort Motte, wbite nuns' veiling, pearls. ?Miss Minnie Rees, Stateburg, white lace and silk, silver ornaments. Miss Jennie Evans, Florence, wbite silk, silk lace overskirt, pearls. Miss florence Allen, Florence, blue silk pearls. Miss Mena Moisson, Florence, black silk and lace, diamonds. Miss Louise Kl gie, Florence, blue silk and lace, pearls. Miss Lissie Moissoa, Florence, sky bine silk, lace, gold ornaments. Miss L. M. Brannon, ' of Charleston, pearl silk, pink crepe de chine, rubies. Miss Hattie Hagood, Georgetown, black lace, diamonds. I Miss Nonie Williamson, sky blue silk, gar? net. Miss Mamie Williamson, white swiss, pink footing, silver ornaments. Miss Annie Williamson, very handsome yel? low silk, brocade silk velvet, pearls. Miss Meta Williamson, blue silk and pink tulle, silver ornaments. Miss Donna Spain, white mull and silk, flowers. Miss Emma Williamson, pink cashmere, blark velvet, rubies and pearls. Miss E. Plate, Columbia, silk, black lace skirt, diamonds. Miss Haynesworth, Florence, handsome fig? ured China silk, diamonds. Miss Josephine McCall, wbite silk, flowers. Miss Anna Rogers, white swiss, dowers. Miss Annie Williamson, white cashmere and white and old rose brocade silk, pearls. Miss Marv White, black silk flowers. Mrs. C. K. Rogers, handsome black silk grenadine, flowers. Among the gen tierny present were: Messrs W A Pringle, Jr, A China, A Solomons, L S Carson, J Green, S Moore, W H Focalkes, D Pollock, J C Rivers, H Sanders, R H Pierce, W T Aycock, E E Aycock, E DeSchamps, Geo Loring, H D Crosswell, F Jackson, H C DeSchamps, Eugene Ingram, H Moses, J M Smith, C S Mattbiessen, D China, M F De* Lorme, all of Sumter, and D Hanckel, B Haynswortb, A Howard, A Willcox, Lawson Chase, James Allen, Jr, R B and R C Wal? lace, of Florence, and Messrs E R Mciver, J J Ward, W F Dargan, James G Holmes, R H Baker, E K Dargan, G W Brown, E M Ruck er, L E Williamson. HEP Sanders, B Wil? liamson, Frank E Norment, E O Woods, C R Woods, N L Horrell, W M Hayns worth, C W Milling, W J Garner, A C McFall, R L Dar? gan, E M Williamson, J Lufbaener, W B Brunson, W C Hough, L M Norment, R E James, B F Williamson, C K Rogers, T H Spacer, Keith Charles, A C Spain, C S Net? tles, S S Burch, J D Baird, G K King, E C Burch, C D Evans, E J Lide, W A Edwards, C Milling, W B McCown, C S McCullough, W Fountain, J H Norment, J W Norwood, L E Williamson, Jr, W D Cogglesstull, Waddy Thompson and J E Normeut.-Xetes and Cou? rier. _ _ THE INDIAN MOUND. Mr. Editor : Standing in contemplation of an Indian mound unmarked by tablet or memorial shafts, a venerable and worthy citizen whose hermitage is in a quiet, rural re? treat a few miles distant from the city of Sum? ter, indulged in the thoughts which be ex? presses in the following lines to a private correspondent, who offers them to you for publication if you concur in the opinion that they are worthy of it : The Indian had from God's own hand, His heritage in this broad land ; In every place he found a home, Through ages long to rest or roam. The forest game his bnnger fed, Where 'er bis roving footsteps led, Or if perchance the fish to bribe, He drew upon the finny tribe, And bathed his limbs or slaked bis thirst Where 'er a crystal streamlet burst. Free as the lambent air be breath'd, . No thought of white man's rule e'ergriev'd H is savage heart, till made to feel The power that came with flint aod steel. From North to South through all the zones, He liv'd and roam'd and laid bis bones At last beneath the raised ground, Men simply call an Indian Hound. No work art. no code of laws He leaves behind to gain applause, Or honored name alas I to trace The deeds that signalize a race. Deep Rock Water, Peach Cream Soda, etc., at Gilliland'8 ACo.'s Drug Store. --ar Sumter's Efforts at the Centennial . Beward ed. A number of capitalists, attracted by Sumter's display at the Columbia centennial, came over this week and in VPN ted in twenty bnilding lots in Che western part of the city. The purchasers propose erecting dwelling* upon the lots at any early day. Several other gentlemen came over yesterday for the pnrp? se of securing business bouses, preparatory to tbe opening of the fall trade. Al^ady Sum? ter begins to reap the benefit of rs ?ente- nial displays.-Sumter Cor., Charletton World. State Teachers' Association. COLOMBIA. S. C , May 20th, 1891. The Executive Committee of the State Teachers' Association have decided to hold the next meeting of the Association ?n Ander? son, July 22d, 23d, and 24ih. Members of the Association will be entertained by the hospitable people of that progressive city and will also get reduced railroad rates to and from the meeting. An interesting program is being prepared. Those who desire to become members, and to enjoy the privileges of the Association, should send to the Secretary, Prof. A. R. Banks, Rock Hill, S. C., the annual dues, one dollar for men and fifty cents for women, and secure from him a Membership Ticket, which will be necessary to secure reduced railroad rates and entertainment. Every 'live' teacher in the State should be a member ol the Asso? ciation. Friends of education are eligible for membership. B. D. JOHNSON, Ch'm Executive Committee. TBIBT7TE OP BESPECT. Whereas it has pleased an Allwise Provi? dence to take from oor midst our companion H. H. LBSBSKK, therefore be it Resolved, That Beulah Chapter No. 25, R. A.M. has by his death been deprived of a valuable member, his county of a good citi? zen who was ever ready to do bis duty. Resolved, That we tender our sympathy to the sorrow stricken family of the deceased and hope that He who has brought this severe blow upon them will also send them consola? tion and comfort in this their time of grief and mourning. Retolvid, That these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, a copy of them be sent to the family of our deceased companion, and he also published in the Watchman and Southron. M. G. RT TT KN BK RG, R. M. WALLACZ, W. M. GRAHAM. ?-^a-i Claremont Mp, 1.64 A J i SUMTKR, S. C., May 26, 1891. AN EXTRA COMMUNICATION, of Clare? mont Lodge, No. 64, A. F. M , will be held on Thursday evening, June 4th, for the pur? pose of conferring the M. M. Degree. Breth? ren will take due notice thereof and govern themselves accordingly. By order, ABE RETTENBERG, W. M. Attest-H. C. MOSES, Sec. May 27-2t. Co-Mriip Notice, THE UNDERSIGNED have this day formed a co-partnership for the practice ot law at Sumter, South Carolina, under the firm name of HYDE k REYNOLDS. Offices 6 4 7 Mouaghau Block. Telephone No 60. SIMEON HYDE, MARK REYNOLDS. Sumter, S. C., May 23, 1891. The above co-partnership will not canse any change in my Charleston business, which will be conducted as heretofore at No. 26 Broad Street. 1 shall be in the Sumter oflice on Sat? urday of each week, and during the terms of court. SIMEON HYDE. Dr. festw?Ms Caliayi?ic. The GreatSouthern Berne dy, VRft C*re Chitts and Ftver, Dyspepsia, and all Liver and Stood Disease?. Rev. W. K. Hont, of Atlanta, Ga.r write* r -From the bene&ts I hare received from a single bottle of Dr. Westmoreland's Calisava Tonic, 1 have no hesitation in saving that I consider it an excellent remedy for indiges? tion, and General Debility. Col. H. P. Hammett, Prest. Camperdown and Piedmont Mills, Greenville, S. C., says I bad contracted Malaria, and suffered greatly in its various forms for near two years ; tried two or three Mineral Springs-The mostskiii ful Physicians, but was not relieved. Wac cured with live or six bottles of Dr. West? moreland's Calisaya Tonic. State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. By T. V. Walsh, Esq , Prolate Judge. WHEREAS, ROBERT M. PRINGLE made suit to me, to grant bim Letters of Administration, of the Estate and effects of JACK PRINGLE, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Jack Pringle, late of said County and State deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Pro? bate, to be held at Sumter, on June 4th, 1891,;next, after publication thereof, at ll' o'clock io the forenoon, to show canse, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 20th day of May, Anno Domini, 1891. THOS. V. WALSH, May 20-21_Judge of Probate. Mig Sell For Tomi Ladies, ON ACCOUNT OF THE PREPARA? TIONS for Centennial week, the Dancing Ciass for young ladies could not be coal? men ced on Monday, ll tb as advertised. It will commence on MONDAY, MAY 18th, at 6 30 P. M.. at Armory Hall, and will meet on every MONDAY and FRIDAY afternoon thereafter, at same hour and place. R. F. JACKSON. May 6. NOTICE. ACOMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR the Alumnae Scholarship will be held at Sumter Institute, Monday, Jone 8th, 10 o'clock, A. M. April 1 _ NOTIGE TO TAXPAYERS. A LL PERSONS whose property is subject J\ to taxation wil make returns thereof to me during the mooth of JUNE, 1891, as provided by law. By order of the City Council of Sumter, S C. W. ALSTON PRINGLE, JR., Clerk and Treasurer, Sumter, 8. C., May 13. 1891_3_ TIMBER. FOR SALE. SEVERAL HUNDRED ACRES OF GOOD TIMBER for sale, five miles North of Sumter on the C. S. k N Railroad. Applv to EARLE k PURDY, April 15._Sumter, S. C. ~" NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thai Ella M. Hewson, as widow of Maurice F Hewson, has this day filed her petition in my office praying for the assignment of a home? stead unto her according to the laws of this State. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Master for Sumter County. May 2d. 1891-4t._ $6000.00 a yr?, j? bring ntdt by Job? E. Goodwin,! roy.N.V.^it work for c?. lUadrr, you mny ?mt'nifck? a? murh, but we can tench yin quirkly how to ram from f i lo i ?O a div at thc stan, and more a? yon jo on. Both trxr*, all apea. In any part cf [America, yon ran comment* ai home, fir? ing all voir tinnr.or apare moment? onlrt? th? work. All is new. Cr?ai pay SCKK Ut even- worker. We ?tart yoa. forniihlnr everythiac EASILY, srEKDJLT learned. r.Vin ii LXAKS FKEE. Addrewjrt OBJ?, ttHSOS * lO.T rt>SSJ*k!U*y 1*1*? 1, S and 4-buttoB CUTAWAY SUITS, New line of NECKWEAR Tust Opened. March 25 IN FOR _i TO SELL, O^T OUR Lace Grenadines I Silk Mulls, Before the month of May is out? and then it HAY Be also to your interest to look through our stock of SILK MITTS LACES AND FANS, To complete your Commencement outfit* Respectfully, BROWNS & PUR SUMTER. S. C. May 27. All the latest styles in COLLARS. Hound & square-cut SACK SUITS FINE CLOTHING, STYLISH CLOTHING, DURABLE CLOTHING, li Perfect-Fitting Clothing MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN. Boys' Outing Cloth Waists, at 25c* Boys' Knee Pants Suits, at $1.00* Boys' Knee Pants, at 25 cents. Respectfully, CHANDLER, SHAW & CO., Sign of the Big Hat, Main St., Sumter, S. ?. White and colored SHIRTS, Laundried ano TJnlaundri Most popular styles of HATS.