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WEDNESDAY, MAY27, 1891. ?J-i------^^MM, Entered at the Pott O?je at Sumter, S G.y at Second GI*** Matter. NSW ADVEETISEMENTH. T. C. Scaffs-To the Public. Browns & Purdy-lu for Slay. Reynolds k Hyde- Co-Partnership Notice. Claremont Ledge So. 64 A. F. M -Sxtra Cctnmeaieaitoo'. ? . Personal. M ra. T. J. Whitten, of Florence, is on a Tish to relatives in the city., _ Mr. B; lit: Racker, of Colombia, was far the city yesterday. Mise Laura Fraser, of Mechanics vi He, is in the city visiti og friends. SditorS. A. Nettles of the Manning Times -wrns in the city Monday. Bon. Simeon Hyde of the Chai lesion bar sr>ent Saturday in "the mj. ' t?m i?t D?W?* ??tumb?a, is in ?he cityv andie the guest ofMiss Clem China. Mr. Don. Graham has gone to New York to complete himself - :;a . his .atenojraphic ?tudi?e.* ;* Mis* ?atUe Mayes, weft know* in the soi dal circle of if ayes ville and this county was in Sumter recently on & visit. The Ber. John Kershaw will preach at Bradford Springs Church next Sunday morn? j ing at ll o'clock, May 31st. Mr. Leon Dargan, wh :>se .sad mission it was tc return to^Se Slate- wi th. she remains of his brother, left for Texas last week. Mr. W. A. Pringle, Jr., is among the list of j additional Ju roradrawn to serve at the ensu? ing Jone term of the U. 3. Court. h. Q. C. Lamar, Esq., of Miss , son of Hon. LQ C. Lamar, of the 0. S , Supreme Court, waa in the etty yesterday on business. The Ber. J. S. Hartzt-ll will officiate at the Church of the Moly Cora for tar, Sumter, next Sunday morning and evening at the usual boors. Chief Justice Fuller and U. S. Circuit Judge Bond, are expected in Charleston the fetter part ol* the first week in June to hold coon. Mrs. B. I. Manning kit the city last Satur? day evening, for a abor* visit to v the family or* Mr. fi. B. Bichardsoc, at Fulton, Claren? don County. Mr. Simors, route agent on the run be? tween Wilmington and Jacksonville paid a brief visit to his family here last week. He left last Saturday eveting. A few of tile young gentlemen gave a deligh tra! gorman at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Carson, Monday evening compli? mentary to ibeir guest, Miss Tintin Canley. Mr. Willie McKagen who left bare last week fer Texas we are informed has stopped in Atlanta, G*. The attractions of thia hustling cityj were ??idently leo great for him to paasb/. We are glad to see our friend J. T. Green, Esq , at his poet again. Mr. Green bas been confined to his house for the past week by qui te a Severe attack of the grip, but is now himself ona: more. Mr. M. Dc vaux Moore has excepted a r osi tion with .be Sumter Laundry Company. The Company are to be congratulated in seen ring the services of so eoegetic ar d con? scientious y onng mas as Mr. Moore. Mr. J. C. Haines negs to say that Presi? dent Harrison will never be as solid as Mr. O'Donnell'* house when he finishes his work. Be certainly deserves credit for his st ccessfu, accomp?isbiaeoi of what seems an almost su? per human effort. As we go to prese, cheering news comes to ns in regari to the. con di lion of Mr. Harmon Bolton ?bo has been so desperately ill for the past ten days. Toe fever has left him bul be is very much prostrated and is at the most critical stage of bis illness. Mr. James Holmes, of Darlington, arriv?e, n the city yesterday, but leaves this morning. Mr. Holmes say? the earth work on the C. S. k N. Bailroad will be completed to Ben inettsville ty June 3d, provided there be no rain to retard the progress of the werk. Rev. John Kershaw and Mrs. Kershaw, who -are so pleasantly remembered in Abbe? ville, spent a day or two with* friends hera this week. Mr. Kershaw bas a raurch in Sumter, a ad waa returning home from, the convention in Greenville.-Abbeville Medium, Misses Ni naaad Annie Graham left yesterday morning via Bichmond and Danville Bailroad for New York (Sty. They will be joined at Hagood by Miss Wertenbaker, who naa been j visiting friends in this State for sometime past. Miss Wertenbaker will .return to ber hr me at Charlottesville, Va. Mr. Wm. H. Zemp.'of Camden, spent Fri? day, Saturday and Sunday in Sumter. While here he was the guest of Mr. W. E. Diet. Mr. Zemp is much pleased with the improvement Sumter' has made, since be lived here. He was impressed with its rapid and steady growth topwee material prosperity. Mr. Sam Chandler ?n? of the most efficient of tbecourt^oosaad^capable corps of" the clerks of Heesrs "OD?nnelr* Co., left for B-ilt?moTe last week. While there he will undergo an operation upon his eyes, which have given him trouble for sometime past. In this try? ing ordeal be has our warmest sympathy, as well aa our earnest hopes that the treatment will be successful: Mr. J. C. Rivers, of Charleston, has moved to Sumter and is bearding with Mr. and Mrs W. Alston Pringle, Jr. Mr. Rivers repre? sents H. C. Gill k Co., of Charleston, and superintends the running of the lumber mills, owned by that firm, at Silver and Packsville. Sumter extends the right hand of fellowship to all new cornera of Mr. Rivers' stamp and standing. Mr. Tr H-.-D?tk? Jr., left here last Monday to assume charge of bis territory, rb ich con? sists of twenty counties in Eastern North Carolina. Mr. Dick represente 'hat wealthy, and weil known corporation, known as the ''Equitable, Life Insurance Company, of New York.*' He bas complete control of the busi? ness of the Company, io that section, and is thoroughly competent to represen"- their inter? ests in every respect. Mr. Mark Reynolds of this city has formed a co-partnership with Hon. Simeon Hyde, ot Charleston, for the practice ot law. See their card io this issue. An excursion will be run toEutawSprings, Berkeley, on June 5th, by Capt. P. P. Gail lard.-. There witt be a basket picnic given and undertow Captain's auspices it promises to be a grand success. Masers* Brawny Chandier bava been a warded fha ccatractfor furutsai? g uniforms foe; the conductors, baggage masters and brakemen, of the C S. k N. Bailroad; The uniforms will be very neat and attractive. Mr. R. W. ? /-adhara ie one of tr? most pro? gressive of Sumter's practical machinists. Bis business ts increasing nod he bas now in pro? cess of erection a factory for the manufacture of wagons and for wood and blacksmith work of all kinds. Messrs. Brown k Chandler's new advertise meet was unavoidably held over this week They had something special to say on the subject of boy's clothes, of which they are offering full suits at from 90c. to $6 00, and extra knee pants 20c. to $1.50. Hebrew Benevolent Association. The Hebrew Benevolent Association met Ust week and elected the 'owing officers: Horace Harby,' Presiden . D. Rosendorf, VJr^-Ppesident, ri. Bytlenberg. Treasurer; Jack, the faithful old pointer belonging to Mr. French Hoyt was killed a day or two ago by a kick from one of the horses that were mooing: loose in the lot. The family ware much attached to the dog and are quite depressed by the accident. mom*.* Minstrels. Mr. Julius Schwerin announces as the at? traction for this week the Randall Minstrels, at the Academy of Music, ?ext Friday eve? ning, 29tb. The company numbers 42 people ead comes highly recommended. ' Summer prices, reserved seats 50 cts. General admis? sion 35 cts. World's ?air Club Ho. 2. MT. B". J. Rheme is now engaged in getting np World's Fair Club No. 2. Anybody, lady or gentleman, who desiree to join this dub should cali on him at the Bank of Sumter. The installments are payable weekly, every Saturday, 40 coats for each share, and a pen? alty of 5 cents will be c?arged upon each failure to pay when due. a Married. Married on the 26th of May, 1891, in the ri ty of Sumter, S. C., br Rev. W. W. Mood, Mr. J. Zimmerman Mirna and Miss Lizaie MrKageu daughter of George P. McKagen, all of Sumter. ffj^ Death. ' Mrs. Antonia B. Gibson, mother of our esteenjfd friend, and Sumter's popular cotton buyer. Mr. B. G. Gibson, died in Charleston, last-Monday. Died last Saturday afternoon, at half past ?3 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. S J. Ville* neuve on M*in Street, Theodore Brant aged twelve mouths, you;.g*st sou of Mr and Mrs. J. W Villeneuve. The little fellow had been sick for sometime past, when congestion of the brain set in and proved fatal. The re? mains ?rere taken to Gheraw the same after? noon by Mr. Villeneuve and his brother for ' interment in the family burying ground, in that town. We are glad to hear that the other members of the family, whj have been sick are convalescent. Rev. P. G. Bowman, died 'suddenly at the ! residence of his son-in-law. Prof. P. G. Bow ? man, at Summerton, at 7 30 P. M. on Sunday j last. The last few days of his life, the de I ceased, appeared to be in unusually good j health, it is supposed that" the immediate cause of bis death, was heart failure, superin? duced'by an attack of grip, from which* he had apparently recovered. He was stricken while at-supper, - an? though immediately taken to hts couch' and al! - efforts possible made to resuscitate him, expired in a few minutes, io the 82d year of his age. His re? mains were taken to Darlington and interred in the burying ground of his family. Mrs. McClure, wife of Capt J. A. McClure, and whose severe illness was referred to in this paper last week, died on Thursday* at the residence of Mr. Hurst on Har by Avenue. Her funeral services were held at the Metho? dist Church, where a large number of friends attended and followed ber remains to their resting place io the Cemetery. Mrs. Mc? Clure bad been in failing health for some? time and though she was far away from the State of her nativity it is gratifying to know that the many friends, which they have form? ed here, were not unmindful of her sufferings and that the last days of this most estimable lady on earth were made comfortable by their company and sympathy. Religious. Rev. W. W. Mood will preach at the Mayesvilie Methodist Church aext Sunday morning at ll o'clock. At the Presbyterian Church, Sunday June 7th, the Baccalaureate Sermon of the Sumter Institute will be preached by Rev. N. W. BJnmnda, D- D. At-the Baptist "Church last Sunday evening, eight perso os were baptized on a profession of faith, by the Bev. C. C. Brown. The ser? vices were of a very solemn and impressive character. i- i ? mmmm The 102nd Diocesan Convention. As oar readers are already informed, the next meeting of tbe Conve-r.tion of the Pro? testant Episcopal Church in South Carolina will be held in Sumter oh the second Wednes pay in May, A. D., 1892. There will be pro? bably be not less than one hundred members present, one-third of them being clergymen. We apprehend that there will be no diffi? culty in providing homes for thia number, as it has already been the custom in this community for everybody to assist in enter? taining church councils irrespective of de? nominational name. As this will be the first meeting in this city of Episcopal Churchmen in their annual council, it will doubtless be an occasion of interest, and onr people will see to it that they are hospitably cared for during their sojourn with us. We bear that many of them are desirous to visit our city of which they hare heard so much. It will then be looking its best, and with the improvements now in progress and in contemplation, we have no fear but that we will be able to paralyze them with the sight of Su m ter's steady march towards stateliness and.prosperityr . " , '?m ' . i wm - Di A Texas Tramp, j A tramp from Texas, who calls himself j Brown, was found last Monday by a lady lying in apparent convulsions auder the steps of the band stand on Monumental Square. Thinking be was really ill a policeman bad him driven to Dr. Mood's? office, where-the Doctor at once saw it was ? sad case of ioe briation of the worst-kind and gave him something composing.' The tramp evidently found Dr. Mood's office a pleasant place to stay, as it took foar or five men to get bim out into the guard house. In attempting to remove him.he drew a hatchet on Mr Fechan. Yesterday he plead- gaQjty to being drunk and disorderly. Hew Post Office. A Post Office has been. established by the Department, in the Bethel neighborhood, at the station Osweego, on the-Cu-S. & N. R R. The post office bears the name of the station and Mr. Wei bom J. Andrews has been ap? pointed the postmaster. - - i i mmm Alliance Legislative Council. A District Legislative (Alliance) Council including Beaufort, Berkeley, Williamsburg, Georgetown and Sumter Counties was organ? ized here by Cpr. Ben Terrell on the: occasion of bis visit, here last week. The following officers were elected : R M Pitts, of Sumter, President; C. S. Edgerton, Berkeley, Vice President ; James Scarborough, Secretary & Treaearer ; John J. Dargan? Lecturer. , The Brst meeting of the Connell will be held at Sumter, next Wednesday, June 3d. Called to tbe Bedside of His Mother? Tri?? Justice Henry L. B. Wells of this city ressfred adispatch last Monday afternoon, stating that-his- mother was seriously W at her home in Malden, Mass"., about two sod a half miles from' Boston. Mr. Wells left on that evening's train for Boston.' During bis absence Trial Justice J. L. Parrott, of Bisb opville will .be in the office and bold the scales of justice. Sales of Beal Estate. * " R. D. Lee to Jas. B. Osteen, deed to 345 acres land tn Privateer township. Conside? ration $1,050. W. M. Graham to W. M. DeLorme, 13 lots in the South-western portion of the city con? taining four acres. Bounded North by Cen? tral Street, East by East Street, Sooth by South Street and on the West by Middle Street. Consid?rai! JU $850. Sarah Anderson ' o Paul L. Grant 25 acres land in the County. Consideration $300. Excursion to Sullivan's Island Every Saturday. The C. S. ? N. Railroad will commence on next Saturday tc sell round trip tickets every Saturday, good to return on Monday, from Sumter to Sullivan's Island. Leave Sumter every Saturday at 4.07 P M., arrive in Charleston at 8 10 P M Returning leave Charleston on Mondays at 7 A. M. and arrive in Sumter at 10.30 A. M. Round trip tickets $2.75. Attractions Offered by the C. S. & N. B. B. In a few days the C. S. & N. R. R. will give to the people of Darlington and Sumter, who are looking around for Summer resorts, an account of the advantages of travel and the beauty of scenery aloog their Northern con? fection from Beonettsville by the Cape Fear and Yadktn Valley R. R. to the mountains and summer resorts of Western, N. C., taking in such places as Mount Airy, Pinnacle, High Point, and other places. Mr. Cohen Wilson and the Hotel. In our reference sometime ago, in the matter of a site for the Sumter Hotel, to the offer made by Mr. Cohen Wilson of a lot, we mentioned that it would be sold by Mr. Wil? son to the company for $5,000, but on the express condition that it would not be mort? gaged. He made another proposition at that time, that was not brought to our attention : it was to take $7,500 for bis lot uncondition? ally. It would then be regarded by bim as a clear sale to the company, and the company of course would have a right to mortgage or do aoything with it they pleased. We make this statement in simple justice to Mr. Wilson, not having intended in anyway to misrepre? sent bis position or prejudice bim in the mat? ter. ! South Carolina Military Academy. We beg to acknowledge an invitation from Mr. Isaac Barby of the Citadel, to attend the j Annual Basket Pic nie, given at Mt. Pleasant I next Friday, by the cadets of that admirable institution," The invitations are a model of neatness, ?nd we have no doubt from the name3 of those in charge of the entertainment that it will be a bigbiy enjoyable pic nie. Graded School Exhibition. On Thursday evening, June 4, at 8:30 o'clock, the closing exercises of the school year in the white department of the City Graded Schools, will he held in the Academy of Music. The occasion is noteworthy as being the first on which diplomas of gradu? ation will be conferred on eight pupils who have completed the prescribed course of study in the school. There will be singing by the whole school, some three hundred in number, after which the Rev. C C. Brown. D. D , will deliver an address appropriate to the occasion. Miss Kate Moses will make the salutatory, and Miss Margaret Bruneon the valedictory. The Hon. R. D. Le? will deliver the first honor medal, and Hon. R. 0. Purdy the second. The chairman Rev. John Kershaw will deliver the diplomas. Thc medals are offered by Supt.* Duffie, and have been worthily won. During this week and next, the citizens are specially invited to attend the examinations now proceeding at the school, and it would be a fitting thing if one of them should, on the occasion of the exhibition, state what im? pressions be received as to the work of the school for the year just closing. We know that such a statement would be gratifying to the Board of Commissioners, and could not fail to interest the publie who will be present. Since writing the above we have seen Prof. .Duffie who has made a list of the names of some gentlemen whom be will ask to act as a committee t > investigate the workings of the school, durtag the poblic examinations to be held next Wednesday and Thursday, and will request one of the committee to make a report, a? chairman, at the Commencement. Inspection of the 8. L. I. The Sumter Light Infantry were inspected by Adjutant General-, Farley yesterday after? noon. At 7 o'clock, the hour for inspection, Monumental Square was enlivened by crowds of childien, groups of ladies and gentlemen, and crowds of other spectators, assembled to witness the martial pageant. The company was marched into the square promptly at the above hour, to the inspiring music cf the 4th Regiment Band. The boys were in splendid trim. In the field movements, especially, they covered themselves with glory, and tn the manual of arms they displayed decided evidence of careful drilling. Gen. Farley made a little speech and declared that while he did not believe in paying stereotyped com? pliments, he rras compelled to congratulate them on their splendid organization. That he hoped the same interest they bad always takeo in the military of the State would in? crease. That no cause as truly grand and good and beautiful as that of which the mag? nificent monument before them was an em? blem would ever die;; He hoped that its influence would inspire them to strive for still greater excellence and they might count on bim for encouragement and help. That be bad several little pet schemes that they would hear about in the near future. - <*M m - That Park for Sumter. Mr. W. H. Ingram, who is now negotiating for the purchase of that most beautiful subur? ban home in the Western portion of the city, has made the following proposition : to grant to the city of Sumter 30 acres of that part of the tract which forms almost a nataral bavin and is shaded-by a most beautiful grove of live oaks, on condition merely that the city pave one of the principal streets leading to the place with some hard substance, clay and gravel, for instance, or build and maintain a plank road. The selection of the street to be left to Mr. Ingram. Any one of the three streets, Liberty, Calhoun or Republican would make a suitable avenue leading to the park. Its convenient location and natural beauties recommend it as an admirable place for the City Park. "Fdr from the madding crowds ignoble strife," And the dusty thoroughfares of the city, this sequestered vale, would be a delightful spot, where "Love and lore might hold alternate hours With peace embosomed in idtlian bowers." The City Con neil are expected to take ac? tion in the matter at their meeting this after? noon. It is to be boped that they will not allow such a golden opportunity to be lost. Jury List. The following Petit Jurors have been drawn to serve for the June term of court commencing on Monday the 8th day of June: Peter M. Pitts. Dani. Cooper. Koot- C. Rembert. J. J. Davis. W. W. Meliett. J. H. Huggins. Walter Rembert. Neall O-Donnell. L. Montgomery. J. Edwin Rembert. H. Wilson Bradley. Perry Moses. R. R. Singleton. D. S. Pate. S. W. Truluck. H. R. Strange. J. W. Hodge. W. L. Saunders. W. W. Dennis. J. H. Cooper. S. A. Tomlinson. Lawrence Harvin. C. L. Tisdale. John F. Matthews. Willie Gamble. J. K. McIntosh. T. W. James. J B. Warren. J. S. R. Brown. W. A. James. W. H. Player. Ben j. J. Jackson. Adam Stuckey. Howard Jones. Waller J.-Dinkins. J. C. Scott. Watson Watches Them. Deputy Sheriff J. H. Watson arrested a copper colored negro named Bluford Gary, at Wedgefield last Saturday, wanted in Laurens for a violation of contract. The same afternoon John Dunlop was also arrested near the lumber mill of H. J. McLaurin, by Mr. Watson, under a warrant from Florence charging bim with obtaining goods under fa'3e pretences. To the Public. For the next 30 days I will sell glassware, crockery ware, lamps, vases and various other articles I keep at greatly reduced prices, and some articles for less than cost for cash ; for the purpose of reducing stock, and making room for extending, painting and repairing store. Avail yourselves of this opportunity to supply your bouses with such articles as you need in my line, Verv respectfully, T. C.-SCARFE. Centennial .Echoes. Messrs. Bowman k Ingram desire to say to the citizens of Sumter that they have for distribution quite a number of the Centen? nial pamphlets entitled "The City of Sumter, its growth and tts advantages." And will be pleased to send them out to any and all of their friends in other towns and cities. They will shortly call upon the W <jr 5 , for 500 additional, as the stock will soon be exhaust? ed. They are being sent out all over the Northern, Western and Eastern States. Slow But Sure. Mr. Harry Ryttenherg, Treasurer of the Sumter Lodge No. 749of tbe'American Legion ol Honor, turned over last Monday a check to the Misses Solomons for $5,000 being amount of insurance in that order on the life of their father the late Mr. A. A. Solomons. Mr. Solomons wis one of tbe charter mem? bers of the Sumter Lodge of this well known order. -i ? i - Big Excursion. Last Wednesday was made a happy day to a large and respectable party of colorid peo? ple. An excursion consisting of five coaches all filled, from this city was made up by Messrs M. H. Fields, Henry Mack and others of Sumter. Everybody enjoyyed themselves greatly. The sound and oiher places of in? terest in and about Wilmington, were visited and the party returned to the city highly delighted with the success of their d*y. The trip netted the committee about $173.90. Examination of Teachers. At the recent examination of Public School teachets, held in this city by ihe Board of Kxaminer8, certificates of qualification were granted ts the following persons : White teachers-Miss Alice G. Baker, Miss Dora Michau and Mr. J. A. Bethea-3d grade. Colored teachers-Mrs. M. J. Seabrook and J. W. S. Bethune-2d grade. P. B. Bruner, and J G Diggs-3d grade. School Commissioner Jno. T. Green, ears, the examination was an unusually rigid one. Be sure to see Prof. Powell's Masonic Tre> tle Bjard. it is o? interest to the Craft. In Wilmington 1854-1891. Dear Watchman and Southron : It is un ne cessary lo trouble tour many readers with the reasons which induced me to visit Wil? mington, N. C recently. Suffice it to say, that thirty-seven years bad passed since last there, the inducement of meeting the entire bench of Bishops of the M. E. Church South, the Board of Missions, the interest that I fee) in these interests of the Church, and reduc/d fare (thanks to the kindness of the AtUntic Coast Line,) were among them. When there before I was transferred from the train across the Cape Fear River to the town by a steamboat; now, I entered the city ou an iron bridge which spanned the river. Theo the track, coming from the North, passed directly under an archway of the railway shops, directly to the river, (down grade) which, if brakes were out of order greatly endangered thc entire train. (As I witnessed in consternation and alarm. Aboard were three bridal couples and a train crowded with unsuspecting travelers. The many awaiting their arrival were horror stricken at the rapid movement of the train when passing under this archway. There were cries and yells which rang out from all who witnessed it, but there were none to heed their eries; for discovering their inability to check the train, the brakes being out of order, brakemen, conductor, fireman and engineer all jumped off, and down, down, thundered the train directly into the Cape Fear. As the engine made the leap into the dark waters her attachment to the tender was severed, and it being tnrned, chocked the train and saved their lives, the engine disappearing in the depths below. Fortunately, the steamer making the transfer of passengers and which al way s was kept at the end of the track had been carried just above tbe track that evening or else the results would have been much more serious.) Then on the arrival of trains there was no protection from rain, ?c.; now we rolled into a commodious depot. It is only necessary to mention that being the guest of Mr. N. B Rankin and his accom? plished wife and children (the daughter of Dr. Zemp, of Camden, S. C., I was with Rev. A. J. Stokes, of Sumter, S. C., the sharer of their bountiful and elegant hospi? talities. N. B. Rankin, of the firm of Bridgers & Rankin, is a busy man, yet he found time with his much business to show os around. Rev. S. and the writer received at bis hands marked attention, and I desire that he and his should know how those delicate attentions have been appreciated. lt was fortunate for me that I had one so fully informed as to everybody and every? thing, both on land and OD tbe water, to answer so promptly and correctly the very many questions asked. He guessed at noth? ing, but gave at every point information clear and unmistakeable. When asked, what are the receipts of cotton ? a moment's reflection bronght the answer, "186,400 an increase up to date of 53,867 bales on last years receipts " An accumulation of brown stone, for build? ing purposes, on the street, attracted my at? tention, (Perhapsthe U.S. Custom HL 3eand Postoffice are of the same beautiful material,) and when asked, where is it from?''From Wade8boro, Anson Co., N. C." (By the by my home in '54 ) And he was fully informed as to when the qumrry was opened and of all the particulars, and if I mistake not be bas a hand in its transportation to Wilmington. But he was interrupted by : to what point are you now making for in the extension ot the Bisbopville Railroad, of Sumter Co., S. C.? ( I am inclined to think this enterprise is his pet, at least he always showed an interest when talking in that direction.) "I can say this much Mr. M. there is a large amount of material now at Bishopvillefor its eztensioo, and a force of hands are at work. The road i now will pass directly in front of Mr. A. C. j Durant's (the grandson of Capt. Jas. Rem I bert who settled that place) bolto what point, this is not yet decided npon." j I am at fault in not being able to give your readers the amount of cotton business on this Bisbopville road this year, but Mr. Rankin told me be expected to handle five hundred j more bales before the season closed. Since thi* couversatioo last week, I know of 140 bales which will pass over this road. Our ride and visit to tbe Water Works, a glimpse of which is had from the train as one enters tbe city, was very interesting. It i was through lovely shade, from venerable oaks, festooned with moss. We were very kindly received by Mr. J. H. Sweeney, and bis thorough acquaintance (being a practical engineer) with all tbe minutia of his extensive business, enabled him to give ns a clear un? derstanding of all the answer's given, his ex? planation of bow these engines, kept so clean and polished, were greased was interesting. The artesian well a few steps away was at? tractive to us. Its depth of 5C0 feet, and its flow of 125 gallons a minute weie comment? ed on. "Is it good to drink?'1 was asked by my traveling companion ? Taste it, and Mr. S handed him a tumbler. He would have been prepared to make a very wry fare, if he bad been shown before the tumbler was brought, the petrified star fish and sea shells which had been brought up in the boring from the depths below. But the taste was salty, in fact it was Fait water. Letters of introduction preceded ns from our fellow townsman, Mr. C. E Stubbs, to several persons of the city, and in cur several calle we were at once made aware of this. The transfer to more convenient and en? larged quarters because of the increased busi? ness of "The Messenger," caused Mr-to make many apologies; for our surroundings, and then the imperious cry "for copy" made upon Dr. Kingsbury, the versatile and gifted editor, required that our pleasant visit be made short. We were very cordially met in the office of Messrs. Williams and Murchison by Mr. H. C. McQueen and he pressed upon us the use of a carriage which would be at our disposal. But our time had all been mapped ont and we were forced to decline bis generous offer. Mr. Mike Cranley, Jr., had not, however, seen ns much of us a? be desired and be accompanied us aboard the trim and beautiful Steamer "Wilmington," in command of Capt. J. T. Harper, to whom we were introduced. Hie affectionate grip, affectionate 1 why, my fin? gers tingled with affection, and I realized that they had been in a "iron vise." But what do these "sons of Neptune" know of tender hands when they handle only that which per? tains to a "Life on the ocean wave." Capt. Harper ha3 been a sea man a long time, and no He in all these years bas been lost, when under hie cate. Tbe commodious counting rooms of Ales. Sprunt & Son showed a large business done by these handlers of cotton and naval stores, and , the many lamps, that much night work was done. Mr. Sprunt accompanied us over bis extensive ware rooms and we listened "With much interest to all he told us of Rev. Dr. Pearson's meetings held there. These rooms gave bim a magnificent auditorium. Their immense cotton presses are capable of making from 1,500 to 1,800 bales a day as flat as a pan cake. The unusual convenience of this whole business is very observable. The trains bringing the cotton immediately to the presses, and then from tbe presses, they are put aboard the vessels, which lie along the track. They may load from these presses three vessels at a time, and then conveyed to all parts of the world. Above these presses lie the presses and ware rooms of Williams & Murchison, which are simiMarly convenienced. But Mr. Editor, 1 must not impose on your valuable space to tell your readers of our visit to the Creosote works, the factory, the several mills, the beautiful palatial buildings, of our visit to the churches, to Wrightsville Sound, our walk upon the beach, of the rolling billows of the Atlantic Ocean, of my hutritd inter? view with Messrs. Fore and Foster and of what inducements they offer to all who maj wish to build cottages at the Sound, (They promised me full particulars, but I have not heard from them,) and lastly of how we were the losers of a nights sleep on our return to your city by the liveliness through the entire night of t *e travellers who were on their way to the Centennial, if they were not pret? ty soon after their arrival in Columbia gob? bled up by the police W. W. MOOD. Sumter, S. C., May 18, 1891. General Hampton. General Hampton has been staying at Mill? wood, his bean i ifni old country home just H few miles South east of Columbia ever since the Centennial. He left last Friday for Washington, from whence he will go on to Canada, to joro a party of friends and accom? pany them ou a salmon fishing expedition. - i mww - -1 um Prof. Powell will be near the Court House on Wednesdays and Thursdays, ready to fur? nish key checks, key rings, umbrella plates. Name plates with indellible ink to mark linens. See his wo>k. Spasmodic convulsions are frequently caused by worms gnawing at the vitals; there? fore, at the first indications of worms, Shii nera Indian Vermifuge should b e adminis? tered according to directions. Shriner's Indian Vermifuge is strictly a vegetable compound, formulated particularly for destroying and expelling worms. Try it. ?Mr? mk, ;. That you'll be astonished at thc prices we are asking for our SPRING i SUMMER Suits* Stylish suits as low as $7.50. Perhaps you cannot realize how such suits can be made for such a figure ; and it does seem incredible, but you will be still more amazed when you find out how excellent they are as to quality of material. As a matter of fact they would be 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 ordeF 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, 811 k CHANDLER, Sumter, S. C. May 29. J. D. CRA?CT, Furniture Dealerl Undertaker PULL SUPPLY OP First Class Goods in all Departments -AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. Come and See, and Satisfy Yourselves. Estate Sarah A? Corbitt, Minor? IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on Maj 29th, for a Final Discharge as Gnardian of person and Estate of aforesaid Minor. S F. CO RB I TT, Guardian. April 29-4t._ GLENN SPRINGS, SPARTANR?RG CO., S C. . This Famous Resort will be Open to Visitors il MAY l?t TO OCT. ll. It is accessible from Spartanburg ?>y a DAILY HACK LINE, making good connections with all trains. Telephone in operation to Spartanburg, and DAILY MAIL. GLENN SPRINGS MINERAL WATER A Safe, Plea8an 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, Prooriotors, Glenn Springs, S C. For saie by all leading Druggists. PROTECTION. The new policy of life insurance issued bj the STAUNTON LIFE ASSOCIATION, of Virginia, is especially attractive. It is cheap and sure, and draws a dividend which lessens the cost of insurance after five years. One half the amount of insurance, is guaranteed to the policy holder at a certain period of expectaucy, or the whole amount at death. All claims are paid promptly. The Associa? tion has never bad a law suit with a bene? ficiary. D J. AULD, Soliciting Agent, Sumter, S. C. ESTATE SALE OF Patrick Cusick, Dec'd. BY ORDER of the Probate Judpe of Sum? ter County, S. C., I will sell at the store now occupied by me in Sumter, on Thursday, June4:h, 1891, nt 11 o'clock, A. M., to the highest bidder thereon for cash, the Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, t?hoes, etc., etc., belonging to the Estate of said Patrick Cusick, deceased. HANNAH M. CUSICK, Administratrix Sumter, S. C., May 13, 1891.-?I. 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. TR?MMED AND UNTRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS. Ribbons, Flowers, tfecfcwcar. Children's Lace and ?Mall Hats and Bonnets in variety. All orders entrusted to me will receive prompt attention. Miss Corinne Miller, April 1 WINGATE & JONES, GENERAL THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING formed a co-partnership and increased their facilities for business bj the erec? tion of a JNEW SHOP at the old stand of J. M. Wingate, on Republican Street, near Graham'* Stables, are now better prepared than ever to do all classes of work in their line, such as the making of Il Carts, Wapns, Bogies, and all kinds of Wood and Iron Work. They put down IRON PUMPS a?d insure water. They make a specialty of horseshoe? ing and guarantee the beet of work. They arc both practical mechanics and understand what they are about. Thanking the public for past favors and asking a continuance of same they remain, Very Respectfully, Wingate & Jones? April 29._ Simsr little fortuno.hare keen mad?*?* wilki..r ti?, bv Anna Par*. Auatin, hV*a?. au.l .Tm'.. B?i?n, TolW,... ohio. JSer ?it. *?th"r.arr>?Jnin?ra???'''lI. \Yhr not you? Some Mtrn over #S?K>.00 a month. Von rando th? work nm! live ?t li..mr, n IHT.-VT \ ..ii an-. Kyen !>* pnnm ?rc rawly ramme fron ?5 to *H?Bi!.iy. AM eeo. Weafcow reo how .nd sturt ymi. t an work in k|wrv tim? t.r nil th* tim?. Hiir lnon.-r for work era. Failure niikn?n n arnon?; tlvra. NEW and wonderful Particular*free. VI. II al t ett A Co.. Box ? 8? JTort luiul, M mn? TRADE MARK. ATTRACTIONS FOR HAT. Special Sale of White Goods I Embroideries. FIRST : 3,000 Yds. Swiss and Hamburg Edgings at 5c. per yd. 3,000 Yds. Swiss and Hamburg Edgings at 6, 7, 8 ?te 9e. 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 ?ner 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.r worth 7c. 100 pieces White Lawn at Gc. worth 8c. And Mest of alf SO 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 5e. 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 35c. sold elsewhere. A most lovely line in liner grades (all the very newest patterns) at prices we guarantee the lowest in Sumter. FOURTH: 35 pieces Chantilly Draperies (a new dress fabric) at 7a per yard, worth 10c. 20 pieces Pineapple Tissues at 15e. 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. liemember the price, 45c, 45c, 45c* SIXTH: Another case of those Challies at 3?c. sold elsewhere'at 5c. A few left of those colored lawns at 2 ic yd. regular price 5c. Still we 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 Sic. 1 case (Our own brand) Bleach, 36 in. at 8c. worthflOc. SEVENTH: 35 doz. Misses fast black ribbed hose at 10. 30 " " " " " " 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 things that we have, which can't be found elsewhere. Just visit the EMPORIUM. When in need of anything in our linc. We have thc BEST STYLES, And guarantee our prices the lowest. Schwartz Bros. Millinery and Dressmaking, Specialties.