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Emtered at tie Pjptt OtfLe at Sumter, S ^gCX, as Second Gio?* Matter. ? --JU ? . J. - . : KEW ADVBRTISBMEHTS. Lest-Pic nib Plates. L. GHck-Qrctt Bargains. S C. IL R.-Change of Schedule. C-MCO?1?.-Bridge Work to Let. x W.JR. Monteith-Agents Wanted, fiber* w Machine Work?-Sumter Branch. C. S. Matthiessea-G?nerai Machinery Sup? Personal. Jit. Alfred Aldrich, of Barnwell, is in the ?ty. Mr. A. A. Straus?, of Mayesville, is Jo the city. lir. Charle? r\ Heiser arrived io the city last Sunday t vening. Miss Atoando Thomas, of Charleston, is a Mttsscs*Catitoo? : retorced boan from j*" Doro Spain, of Darlington, is in the ??ty visiting Hiss Clem China. ^ff. Dick, ot Darlington, is io the arrived Monday. r. A. White left on Saturday to attend the commencement of Davidson College. Rev. John Kershaw, who left here last Friday is expected to return to-morrow. Mr. Fred. A. Sate, of Colombia, is in the city attending the Commencement exercises. Mr. 6?OsH??tt4s ax home for the week. Miss May Slier be,, of Hagood, is visiting at Col. Graham's; -M?? Charlotte Boy kin, of Boy ki ns, is the guest of Miss Lily Delgar. Miss Mabel Lockwood, of Beaufort, is with ber friend, Kiss Belle Sanders. Kiss Lula Shannon, of Camden, is for a time with Mrs. L. S. Carson. Miss Lizzie Strohocker, of Charleston, is vis&sng Miss Hallie Carson. Miss Maria Brock, of Summerton, is at the Jerley house. Mr. E. M. Anderson, of the Postal Tele grapa.Co-'s construction force, is in the city v ist trog his paren t3. Miss Sd na Weeks has returned home after au enjoyable visit to her friends in Wal tar? bor*T i Mrs. R. 0. Purdy and children are in a Manning visiting th? family of Solicitor John ft & Wilson. ? * Mrs, Arthur Beet: and M?s Beck are v?sit M ing the daughters of the former, Mrs. Thomas ? Childs, pf Statesburg. A Mises Nonie H ar Tin, of Manning, an ^alumna of the institute is in the city attend P^Bug the commencement^ ^?r Mr. Stacy Jacobs, of the Columbia Theo logical Seminary, is itt Ibo city, and is the gueetefMr. Willie White, . Miss 2mma Corbett has reto med from ber visit to Columbia, sod is accompanied by ber friend'Xl isa Anna Bell 'May, of E ock Hilt. Miss Nancy Holman and Mr. Moss Holman of St Matthews, Orangeburg county, are in the city, the guests os Miss Mary Holman. Misses Ella Mills and Mary Scott ara the guest*of Miss Mamie Edmonds, while attend? ing tbe Commencement exercises of their Alma Mater. Mr. B. S. Nash is on hts rounds again, and is weil and happy we suppose. We return thanks for recent papera from Hot Springs, Ark. Misse&Janie Green and Belle Mell rain, of . ^qprt0ar_ are io the ci ;y oin a -visit to tbe l'ainiiy of School Commissioner, John T. Green, Esq. Misses Lily Fraser,' of Georgetown, and ii joassA tifcins, Alumnae of the institute, - are the goejRs of Miss Mary Holman while in at tead?BW apeo ti? comaeDcement exercises. Mts. Eogene D. Holeman and children, of Orkodo? Fla., arrived Tuesday morning and is visiting her brother, Mr. J. A. Fox worth, of this city. Mrs. Holeman will also spend a part of bier time with relatives in the couaxy. > > ? ^^^^^ ^ ^ fmgmmm Don't forget Winburn will soon close his pbito/busineasio Sumter. - A: yery handsome iron fence is being built around the beautiful grounds bf St. Joseph's Academy, 4 TowlSomter-Hofel Company has called for <Xhe^Sf^afttl|npfiif of 20 per cent, of Hs capi? tal stock. ? \ . ^ > The refreshing coolness resol ting from tbe unprecedented bail storms of last week is ' very enjoyable after tbe heated spell we have >?passed through. Mr* r|. Bloop, manager of the Sumter Brunch, of the Cher?w Machine Works, will ?&py i*e' store -in the Monaghan Block, formerly occupied by. T. B. Cartis.. A tten tion is directed to > the advertisement in this ?.?kl . .We*bave"<^receCved an invitation to the ?nomi picnic of the Smith T?? le High School, lor w tech we return- thanks. The Watchman ami* ?bw&r??ie- always glad .to .be remem - bosed--by ita .fxieads. -We trust the picnic . "W?rcsoit in a day of unalloyed pleasure for sdi present __ j We return thanks to Dr. C. Kollock, W. A. Htnahaw and Capt. C. S. Porter, com? mittee on invitation, for an in T? tat i on to a Fourth of Joly celebrationL which will be ^T??*0>era*r SttJy 3rd. Several mili? tary companies will be proseo:, and o prize will be awarded to the best drilled corapany. lt wilone doubly be .a gala occasion for Cheraw', and we wish them every success. The following gentlemen ?ere put through tbe uauat mysterious ordeal, preparatory to being elevated to the degree of Royal Arch Masons? Messrs. J. B. Carr, ?. W. Hurst, T. B. Jenkins, J. F. Uughery, CW. Dick, . Chandler, 1.1. Bagual, of Manning, L. "A. C.;Phelps. There are a retobe similarly i ut Hated at the nett meeting of Hie Chapter. TbejBfeaed Jury in their General Present raent, which we publish this week, among ' other things recommended that J. A. Sch wer i n . bfeallowed to pst op bill boards on Court -House Square, and Mr. Ed. F. Melter be rented so much ground at $5 per month for bia candy toot. The Simoods National Bank we ore informed are strongly opposed to the placing of bill boards along tbe side of tbejr building and intimate their purpose to . ftght.agaiosi it. Some of their objections are that if will obstruct the light and air. JPocxth. Regiment Band Concert. - .TbecoEcert will be given at tbe usual place -Monaxnootal Square-this afternoon at 6:30 o'clock! The visitors, who 211 our city, will - have the opportunity of bearing another mu "' sisal treat if they will turo oat. The Masonic Temple Company. -, ..-Tl?* charter of the Masonic Temple Com paoy waa received last week from the Secre? tary fo State, and everything isnow in read- ? ioess for the building to proceed. Bids will' . becfclled for as soon as the specifications are received. * ' Presented With a Pen. Grenville DeLormee, G. Edward fkynswortb, ?. K. Holman, Lang D. Jen? nings, Hugh McLaurio, Herbert A. Moses, of the eighth a?d ninth grades of the Sumter -Orad?d School, ?bowed their appreciation of ?fr. Sam Edmonds, their thorough and con .tcieo?o*s teacher, by presenting him with a handsome gold pen. The present was ac? companied by a ^pleasant note from the boys. St* Joseph's Academy. twenty-seventh annual commencement fthat thorough and excellent school, St. faisepJj's Academy, will take place Monday, .. --Jane 23d. The exhibition is expected to be . *?nty,interesting, and the exercises unusually ey tertaiog. it ts a lovely place sad a delightful r sadelegant nome for the girls and young ~i&zh*tj popils. Tbe following are the sames of r those who will grad?ate this session: Elliss A*. Heriot, Meehaoicsville, S. C. -ri - ?tssJ. Dargan, Sumter, S, C. - "ISRSS M: O'Hara, Charl' on, S. C. "v- Miss A. Kuker, T?mmoosviile, S. C. Miss M. Door, Charleston, S. C. * * Miss E. Towles, Martie's Pt, S. C. Ifo Mosquitoes in Sumter i *. Whether it is doe to the fact that we Kve ^^e_n part of the city where there temporarily -iaan absence of sbrubbery and evergreens, ot _?*1 ^jWther^tbe- mosquitoes like maidens and moina are caught by glare (the electric light l;^ffeEfooffOV> we know not, but so far this ^SjSjSomyr we have ac t been UL Dey ed by a single mosquito. Among the numerous attractions wh^*^ garden spot of the State" bolds out to visitors is a delightful community nee J fem mosquitoes, Death. ._S The child of Mr:-. Robert P. Epperson, which WHS mentioned last week in connection with the death of his little girl as being ex? tremely ill, died on Wednesday evening. His wife and other child who was also sick are improving. He begs to convey his sincere thanks to his friends and Captain and Mrs. Reid for their kiadness to him ia his severe affliction. Mr. Charles L. Witherspoon, formerly of Clarendon, died at bis residence in this city last Wednesday night after a lingering illness, from consumption, in the forty-sixth year of bis age. Mr. Witherspoon was a very high-toned and worthy gentleman, re? spected and beloved by a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow and a little son and daughter surviving him. Mr. Patrick Moran, brother of our fellow townsman, Mr. M. Moran and a well known hardware merchant in Charleston, died io that city last week. He was for many years a partner in the firm of Hart 6 Co., and afterwards io bu sin esa by himself, bot during the latter years of his life having accumulated a comfortable property be retired from business. Died in Columbia, S. C., on the 7th of June in the 39th year of her ?ge, Mrs. Marga? ret Horry Pinckney nee Richardson. Sile was the wid?w of the late Hopson Piuckoey, Jr., and a sister of Mr. T. E. Richardson of this city, and Mr. A M. Richardson, of Columbia The immediate cause of her death ?at pneu monia consequent upon au attack of measles Mrs. Pinckuey's remains were brought to her old home, Stateburg, S. C., and laid to rest in the Richardson grave yard. They were fol? lowed thence by many relatives and the friends of ber childhood who holding in re? membrance ber goodness and purity mourned deeply ber loss. The funeral services were held at the Church of the Holv Cross, Ber. A R. Mitchell, of Columbia, officiating. Mrs Pinckney leaves four young children who will be cared for by her sister, Mrs. Alexander, of Charleston, and ber brothers. The Keels Forgery Case. About noon to-day Mr. John ti. Keels came into court accompanied by his counsel and surrendered himself nuder the two in? dictments against bim for forgery. His Honor fix d the amount of tue bonds in the sum of $500 in each ease. At half past 3 o'clock the coori convened and Maj. W F. B. Haynsworth, Chairman of the Committee appointed by the bar, arose and submitted numerous affidavits charging the said John R. Keels with forgery, and upon those affida? vits moved the court to issue a mle against said Keels to show cause, on any day fixed by His Honor, why he should not be disbarred or suspended from the practice of law in the Circuit and Inferior Courts of the State, pend? ing the trial of the criminal prosecutions against bim. The Judge iu courtesy to the Respondent gave him as long a time as possi? ble to make bis defence, and stated that be would return from Orangeburg on Wednes? day, the 17th, to hear the return of the rule, as it was an imporiant matter to the bar of Sumter and Mr. Keels that it be disposed of at once. A Daring Bobbery. Last Friday night as Maj. W. F. B. Hayns worth's son, Mr. John R. Haynswortb,.. was entering bis bed room for the purpose of re? tiring, about twenty minutes to 10 o'clock, be observed the feet and part of the legs of a colored man pro! fading from ander his bed where a man was lying. Mr. Hayns wortn's first impulse was to order him to "get ap and get out." He held a heavy read? ing lamp in his band, and as he stepped back icto the sitting room to put it on the table, the thief got up and stood not on the order of his going. Mr. Haynsworth followed bim in the darkness, but could find no trace ex* cept a tew tracks. Mr. Haynswortb's suspi? cions pointed to a young mulatto man who bad been working about the place sometime previously. When he returned to the boase, he foand that bis cuffs, silver sleeve buitoos and his watch and chain and pocket knife had been stolen. The chain being the one from which bis father's watch was stolen some months bef?te. Coming up Main street the next day, be noticed the mau on the sidewalk near Schweria's store. As soon as be caught sight of Mr. Haynswortb be commenced pushing his cuffs up under his sleeves and at once attracted attention. Haynswortb enga? ged him in conversation aud recognized at once his stolen cuffs and dark silver hintons* He gets a policeman as soon as possible and five minutes later Andrew Johnson (the name given by the thief ) was arrested at the house of A. D. Peters on Republican street. Be? sides the cuffs and buttons, toe watch and chain a od Haynswortb's pocket knife were ali found in his inside coat pocket. A prelimi? nary bearing was immediately held by Trial Justice Wells and in default of ba;! be was at once committed to jail. This same negro ad? mits now that he stole Maj. Hay nswor th's gold watch ont of bis bed room several months ago, an account of which was pub? lished in the WATCHMAN ANO SOC: *UON at the time, and that he sold it to J, party at Wedgefield for $2.00. _. One of Sumter's Sons. We publish below a let-er from Mr. C. H. Moise, formerly of this city. He is the oldest son of Mr. Chas. H. Moise, and is a rising young man in the progressive town of Alex? andria, La. We see by the Alexandria Times of that town that at a meeting of its Board of Trade last week Mr. Moise was elect? ed one of tbe directors. AUXAKPRU, LA., June 4, 1891. To tie Editor of ike W. $ S.: EhtAR SIB : I send you by this mail a copy of the Alexandria Times, onr daily. We have two weeklies besides. Alexandria has only about 3,500 inhabitants, but has a first class street car system and many of the advantages of ? city of much larger size. I have just read the pamphlet on Sumter issued by tbe Council of Snorter, and I feel proud of the steady growth Of my native town. Alexandria shakes hands with Sumter in congratulation. Yours truly, C. H. MOISE. Struck by Lightning. During the severe thunder storm which came on last Saturday evening between 8 and 9 o'clock, lightning struck the house of Rev Mr. Ayers, on the corner of Republican and New Streets. Mr. Ayers was in Ms study talking to a friend while Mrs. Ayers was in her room is tbe second story. Suddenly there came a flash of lightniog followed by a terrific peal of thunder and Mr. Ayer's visitor remarked that it must have struck the bouse, and at that moment in response to a call from his wife Mr. Ayers hurried up stairs, it was ascertained that the lightning came down the chimney and crossed the room to the window opposite. Several bricks had been displaced but what was more wonderful than anything else was a small ball of fire that appeared to be floating around the window just opposite. It lasted for a few seconds and then disap red. Mrs. A jere felt the shock very seo ly but was uninjured. While the same storm above referred to was ia progress, the lightning struck the North-east corner of the Sumter Jail, knock? ed off about 15 brick, split the lining board, and after scaling off a considerable amount of white wash ran down to the floor. All the prisoners marvelously escaped injury, only one of them having been slightly stunned by the concussion. In the Stateburg neighborhood in some places the storm of rain and hail was very heavy. It commenced to hail about 20 min? utes to 10 o'clock, and hailed continuously for over a quarter of an hour. Some of the stones were nearly as large as guinea eggs In the same neighborhood, a cow belonging to Dr. W. W. Anderson, Jr., was killed by lightning io a stable ia the yard near the bouse. The fowl house was also struck and a heo killed. One or two trees along the road side were almost demolished. During the severe thunder storm which prevai?ed here last Thursday evening, the telegraph lines in front of Mr. T. C. ScatTe's store was struck by lightniug. The tele? phone wire was completely cut into two pieces. mm ?>?????? wm - Look After the Dogs. Mrs. Lucius B. Durant, wno sat up last Thursday night with Mrs. J. Frank Pate, during that lady's illness, was returning home early the next morning wheu she was attacked on Council street by two dogs which are said to belong to one Rev. Weston. Mrs. Durant's clothing was almost torn to pieces and she was bitten in one or two places. The city authorities should give thia matter of dogs their serious attention and all dogs found outside of the yards of their owners should be at once taken charge of and either the owners or the dogs summarily dealt with. It bas come within our knowl? edge that a gentleman was bitten two : weeks ago by a dog on the ?street. That gentleman now carries a few loose cartridges and a revolver, solely to pioteet himself against doga. The Court. Tho Court of General Sessions convened Monday at 10 o'clock A. M., with Hon. Jas. F. Izlar presiding. This is his first judicial visit to Sumter, but he is already almost as much at borne, as in Orangeburg. The Judge seems to be in the best health and evidently from his remarks to tue Grand Jury intends that the county shau't be put to any unnecessary expeuse by the usual delays to the business of the court. There will be no civil cases tried, and therefore no Common Pleas Jurors were summoned to attend. The Grand Jurj which acted at the last term, of course hold over for the remainder of th? year, and the names of the Sessions Jurors that have been drawn for this terra, have already recently been published in the W. ?y S." Solicitor John S. Wilson was at his post and proceeded at once with the bills which he had ready to submit to the Grand Jury. His Honor charged the Grand Jury briefly but pointedly, remarking that he would not detain them for instruction ns to their general duties, as be was satisfied they were already familiar with what was required of them. If there was any special matter he ?would call it to I their attention dering the term. That he ! had never thought it necessary to go over ? technical points with them at that stage, as I such was calculated more to confuse than enlighten them. Unless it was a special case he thought it better not to charge them in reference to them. Criminal pleading was new so simple that there would be little difficulty tn its being comprehended by ? them. After charging them in respect to certain matters of form. The Judge referred to the annoying delays and impediments to the pro? gress of the court, which usually resulted from jurors and witnesses not being present in court and immediately within reach. The Judge said you are here to perform a high and important duty and are officers of the Court. The places of lawyers, jurors and witnesses is in the Court House, and I expect them to be here, so that the progress of the Court may be steady and successful. I wish all witnesses and jurors within the sound of my voice to take notice of this. You have a direct interest in it, and if you will co? operate with me. the business of the term will be transacted with celerity. Every delay of an'hour costs the county much money-and yon have it to pay. I am deter? mined to have this continuous calling at the Court Honse door stopped, it interrupts the Court and can be avoided by juror?, witnesses and lawyers being in their places. If they are not, and can give no valid excuse they shall forfeit their per diem and the clerk will take cognizance of this and not issue any certificates in such cases. I have not looked at the statute but am informed that the Coun? ty Treasurer, being a new officer, will ren der his report at this term. The Court can do little more than look over the items. It is your duty to examine it as to its correct? ness and report. His Honor then announced that his hour of holding court would be from 10 o'clock in the forenoon until half-past one o'clock, and from half-pasi three o'clock until the Court should deem it proper to adjourn. There will be no night sessions. The following cases have been tried and prisoners sentenced : MONDAY. The State vs. July Shaw-Disposing of crop under lien. Benj. J. Barnett, prosecutor. Verdict guilty. Sentenced by the Judge to six months in the Penitentiary. The State vs. Andrew Johnson-Burglary and larceny. This was the case of the mao who entered Maj W. F. B. Haynswortb's house last Friday night. The evidence show? ed that the family were io the sitting room reading. That this room communicated by a door, which was ?j tr, with the bed room in question. There was also a door leading from the bed room to tbe yard. Mr. Jno. Haynsworth testified - that be closed and latched tbe'door early in the evening. He was attracted by a noise in the room, and the sitting room door being almost shut, and remembering that be closed the outer door it occurred to bim that it could not be the wind, but thought nothing mcr? of it until on retiring, be discovered the thief as described in another column. The prisoner plead guilty to the larceny. His Honor, however, thought it best to have the jury impaneled, as tbej might see fit to recommend bim tu mercy. The evidence made out a case of burglary and larceny and the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts. Sen? tenced to life imprisonment in penitentiary. The State vs John Dargan-Assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. $50 fine or six months in the Penitentiary. Fine paid. TUESDAY. " The State vs. James F. Dimery, common law, burg?ery and larceny. Not guilty. The State vs. Henry Prescoot, malicious mischief. Verdict guilty. Sentenced to pay a hoe of $23 or three months in jail. This closes the work of the court of General Sessions. The Grand Jury found true bills nins morning ia twp cases against John R. Keels for forgery. A Handsome Present. Mr. George D. Shore .is the lucky one this time. He received last Monday from h% brother-in-law, Mr. F. C. Meinung, of Salem, N. C., a handsome piano box buggy. It was built throughout by Mr. Meinung, who is one of the finest practical mechanics in North Carolina, at his own carriage works, and presented ny bim to Mr. Shore. It combines strength and durability with great beauty of workmanship and reflects great credit upon tiie maker. Sumter's Son Honored? It will be a gratifying piece of news to the people of Sumter to hear of the success of one of their yonng men in another State. Mr. Abram Moise, son of Mr. Charles H. Ai oise, of this city, received the first prise at the Tulane University of New Orleans last week for architectural drawing. Welcome Back. Mr. J. J. Muller, who is a first class har? ness maker, bas determined to devote some of bis time from the dairy business to his chosen profession, that of making and repairing har? ness. For that purpose be has re-opened in the building on Main street, lately occupied by Mr. Walter M. Lenoir asa buggy warehouse. Sumter needs a good harness maker and Mr. Muller we think will not lack for work. A Delightful Health and Pleasure Resort. Mr. Chas. B. Jordan, of Bem.ettsvil>, S. Chas taken charge of the Mt. Airy White Sulphur Spring and is now open. This Spring is 3J miles from Ml. Airy, N. C. and conveyances will be at the depot to carry par? ties direct to the Spring. This water is claimed by competent judges to be equal to the Greenbrier White Sulphur of Virginia, or the Cleveland of North Car? olina; and for beauty of scenery, pleasant? ness of location, ?zo., is hardly surpassed by any other Spring. That beautiful mountain stream the Ararat River, runs through the grounds near the Spring, affording such de? lightful sports as boating, fishing, bathing, kc. Every effort wi'l be made for the benefit, convenience and comfort of the guests and the fare will be first clasa. There will he a good laundry and livery stable ia connection with tbe Spring. Prices $25 00 per month, $8 00 per week, $2.00 per day. Special rates for families. Address ' CHAS. B. JOkDAN, Mt. Airy, N. C. This Sprint is reached via C. S. k N. R. R. and C. F. k Y. V. R. R. GfiEAT BARGAINS. A nice line of Muslin's fast colots, at 3 cts. a yard. Latest styles Zephyrs, beautiful patterns cheap at 15 cents-lu cents a yard. Challies worth six cents, offered at 4 cents a yard. A lot of gentlemen's undershirts, well worth 50 cents, offered at 25 cents each Bargains in ?ame proportion throughout my entire stock, including, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c. June 10-41. L. CLICK. World's Pair Club No. 2. Now is your c hance to save enough money to go to the great World's Fair which meets, in Chicago io 1893. Call on Mr. B. J. Hhameat the Bauk of Sumter, who ie now engaged in forming the above named ciub, and he will give you all necessary information. Shareholders will make payment of ist and 2d instalments ou Saturday June 14th After that time a penalty will be imposed upon all who neglect to meet their payments. - - Winburn, tbe photographer, will close his business in a short time, as he expects to spend the summer months in the mountains. Persons desiring photographs should call as soon aa possible.. --ma - ? ? ? m* Strike at thc fount tin-head, thc source of all evil. Is it worms thnt has destroyed the health of your child? Give Shritier's Indiau Vermifuge before it id too late. Unty 2b teats a bottle. \ SPECIAL PRESENTMENT Of THE GRAND JUBY. Yesterday afternoon during the progress of the trial of the case of the State, vs. Henry Trescott, the Grand Jury came into the Court room and upon taking their .?eats, Foreman J. R. Phillips arose and-stated that the Grand Jury wished to make a ?pedal presentment to His Honor. The presentment is as follows : To the Honorable Jus. Fi Izlar, Presiding Judge : It having come to the bearing of the Grand Jury from sundry sources that John R. Keels has committed the crime of forgery by alter? ing a certain promissory note, hereinafter described, with an intention to defraud the makers and endorsers thereof, we beg leave to report that we have summoned witnesses and examined the same in relation to the above and we find the charge against the said John R. Keels to be founded in proba? bility. We therefore present the said John R. Keels for having violated Section 2527 of the General Statutes of thia State, in changing, altering and falsely uttering at Sumter, in the County of Sumter and State of South Caro? lina, the following instrument, in writing, to wit: "$319.00. SOMTKS, S. C., March 31, 1891. On first dayjof December, 1891, after date, I promise to pay to the order of Jobn 3. Keels without offset, negotiable and payable at the Simonds National Bank of Sumter, of Snrnter, S. C., three hundred and nineteen;, dollars, value received, with discount before and in? terest after maturity, at tbe rate of 8 per cent, per annum until paid. No.-?-. Due-. (Signed.) A. F. CO?SAR. Upon the back of said instrument the follow? ing names appear in the order gi ven "M. Le Keels, D. A. Outlaw, John R. Keels, Horac. B. Mitchell, John R. Keels, J. E. Stuckey." That the said instrument has been altered by the said Joba R. Keels in the following puriculars to-wit: The figure (3) "three" fraudulently written in front of the figures 19 and after the dollar mark ($) in the upper left hand corner of said instrument in writing. That the words "three hundred and" were fraudulently written by the said Keels in front of the written word "jineteen" in the body of said instrument in writing. That A. F. Cousar, Geo. McDuffie Barret, R. M. Wallace, Marion Moise, R. D. Lee a e material witnesses to prove the same. Tbi.t said note is now in the custody of James D. Blanding who is also a material witness. The Grand Jury further present the said John R. Keels for that he the said John R. Keels did with intent to defraud the maker and indorses thereof, change, alter and utter at Sumter io Sumter county, and State of Sooth Carolina a certain promissory note made by J. R. Keels in favor of M. L. Keels, payable at the Simonds National Bank of Sumter, of Sumter, S C., dated January 3rd, 1891, and payable April 1st, 1891. That the said John R. Keels fraudulently altered the said note by writing the figure "2" in front of the figure five and altered the dollar mark ($} in the upper left band woruer of said uote or instrument of writing and by writing the words "two hundred' and the figure "&" in front and to the left of the word fifty in the body of ?aid note. That said note was indorsed by M. L. Keels, D. E. Keels and Heorv Stuckey. That said note was originally for the sum of fifty dollars and stood for that amount at the time of the last indorsement thereon. That Henry Stuckey, R. M. Wallace, R. D. Lee, A. J. China are material witnesses to prove the same. Therefore, the Grand Jury recommend fhat the Solicitor prepare a bill or bills of in? dictment against the said John R. Keels, em? bracing tbe charges herein preferred. J. RPHILLIPS, Foreinnn. June 9, 1891. Water,oh! Water I It is possible for our city to loose sight of its real wants-just as possible fur a city to do so as for a man A park, for instance, would be a very desirable acquisition. It should be made attractive and beautiful, and should be such a place as will afford rest and recreation to those who visit it. If it lies with? in the range of possibility, 1 hope our alder? men can arrange for us to have it. But in pursuing this end, we must not forget thai there is something else better than a park for rest and pleasure. I refer to a system of water supply. We can live without a park, but not without water. The only unanswer? able charge I have ever beard preferred against our city ie the fact that the water in many places is not good for drinking. True, each one will say that the water in his yard is good, and this may or may not be so. We general? ly learn easily to love what we are accustomed to. But we must remember that visitors from the country have to use the water that is supplied on the streets and not furnished wi n it from our yard where we say it is so gjod. In the midst of a' growing population, where the soil is soft and st? ody, ano where much filth and offal is daily accumulating, it is impossible for tbe water supply to remain pure tor any length of time. Tbe hungry earth drinks up everything, and is not choice or select. Now- and theo, when disease afflicts certain localities, diligent search is made to ascertain the trouble, and the sur? face of the earth is searched in order to find the seat of the trouble. Probably if we were to go -deeper, we might discover the real cause of the grief. In soch a soft soil, no one knows how deep the infectious poisoning may sink. Tbe scientific men, who are supposed to know, say that more persons die from what they drink than from what they eat. This being the case, we can never have a perfect system of sanitation until we have water from a pure and uncontaminated source, and having no mountain springs around us, our only recourse is to the artesian well. A water supply will admit of ? sewerage system. If we had the sewerage, our wells and pumps as now used might be sufficient. The filth being carried away would not poison the source of the present supply. But we cannot have the sewerage without thc water. On each side ot the city are streams that could be utilized in carrying off the drainage, if pipes, cleansed by running water, were put down. These streams which so readily gen? erate fever eau be made tbe means of carrying it off, and we should not be slow in utilizing them. In addition to all the above, it might be urged that we need water for the streets and for use iu suppressing the raging conflagra? tions that sometimes sssa il us. Some of our Carolina towns have set usa worthy example, and have plaiuly shown us that it is possible to draw from the earth at our feet all the water that we can reasonably need. Barn? well, Florene3, Darlington and Orangeburg, all have artesian wells. A physician of excellent standing in Darlington says that the health of thai tow o has improved forty per cent, since the citizens began tbe use of the artesian water. I think we may safely say that our people will not object to the expense incurred in digging the wells. Of course, there are a few croakers who groan whenever a dollar is extracted from their pockets. I beard of a man, once upon a time, who dreaded to die principally because be knew a decent coffin would cost his estate $20. We may have a few of that greedy, grasping sort; but the heart and brains of the community will sustain the action of our aldermen if a sys? tem of watet works is provided, and no one will censure ".hem, let the contract be what it may. Communities rise in arms sometimes when they know that their money is going into the copious pockets of greedy and soulless :rickster8; but our city fathers are thoroughly trusted by us all, and we are willing to con? fide even further in them. A new life and energy will possess us all, on the day wes*e the work hegtin whereby we are to get pore water for our homes. I am informed that a contract has been made witli a firm in the North to dig wells: but the statement has also reached me that it is ?8 probable that the contract will not be complied with This being the case, it seems to me clear that our arrangements should be made at once, and the work bpgun at as early a day ns possible. There are persons somewhere'.Imt who will do the work. If we cannot make sweh a bargain as we desire, we should then make the best that we can, and that at once. Delay often means death, and this is a case of thal kind. CITIZEN. K- of P. Picnic Members of Gamecock Lodge No. 17, K of P., are requested to call at the store ot Chandler, Shaw k Co., or any member of the committee, for their invitations to the basket picnic nt Kulaw .Springs on the 16th, and all those who intend going will please get their railroad tickets as early as possible. Ticket? eau t>e bad from the committee or at th? above named store. C. C. Manning, H. Schwerin, Dr. Gorge W. Dick, D. J. Chandler, K. T. Carr, com millee.. CHERAW MACHINE WORKS. For the convenience of our friends and patrons, we have es? tablished a branch house, at Sumter, in charge of competent men, and where we will carry a full stock of GENERAL MACHINERY, FITTINGS AND SUPPLIES. TTe manufacture a large line and also make a specialty of repair work. Next week we will tell you more about it. In the mean? time, when in Sumter give us a call. Our office is in the Mon? aghan Block. Respectfully, Cheraw Machine Works, C. S. MATTHIESSEJtf, Manufacturers 'Ageat and Dealer in ENGINE AND BURNING OILS. When in want of any machinery, call on or write to ?. S. MATTHIESSJEN, June 10. Sumter, S. C. If your boy isn't old enough to have well defined tastes of his own, he soon will be, and it will depend on you to a great extent whether his tastes are good, bad or indifferent. It is just as impor? tant to you and to the bo^ that his taste be properly educated, as it is that he is given lessons in grammar. There isn't much difference between the cost of dressing him well and the expense of attiring him in clothes that no boy can take pride in. You certainly can have no reason for hesitating while we are offering BOY'S Knee Pants Snits, FROM 90c. to $6.00. Boy's Extra Knee Pants, 25c. to $1.50. Respectfully, k Sumter, ]S. C. TO RENT. rpwo NICE RESIDENCES, desirably I located iu ibis Citv. Apply io BOWMAN & INGRAM. June 3* Hp HE SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION JL desires to give notice to the public th?i t-ie offiYe of the Supervisor of Registration viii he open for the purpose ol registering all voters, the FIRST MUNDAY" io every mouth until July, 1892. E. P SH EDD, Supervisor Registion. June 3-3t. Dieing School For TOMI Ladies. ,f\$ ACCOUNT OF THE PREPARA \ J TIONS for Centennial week, the Dancing Class for young ladies could not l?e com? menced on Monday, 1 llb as advertised. !t will commence on MONDAY, MAY iWth, ai (J.30 P. M.. at Armory Hall, and will meet on every MONDAY and FRIDAY afternoon thereafter, at same hour and place. R. F. JACKSON. Maj 6. f noeo. rm n , m I'l-inp mml* hr .Tt-hn R %W (i-xxlw iii.l ?..*. V V../W irnrl foi tm. KraUtr, ti^^K >?>nv ?i*k* ns flinch, lint wt? run B9A*?t?;h T"ti<|tit<*kly rW?i? lorain ff m t S to ???l $ t? a <1n\ nr lite finn,mid mor? BK yon po hA''H. M-iH o"??-.'. ?ll apt*. In ?fly jinn of *^BK tmeiitM. yon < on emmon** nt hvnte, pit. j^Biug ali your lime.oi ?psre nioinmts cm h to ^?T ll>i werk. All t? tir? , Crrat rtpjjr SI RE* fl r ?-??rv worker. TVV itjri vim.'fcmi?ii::ip P e>?rvtbinp. KA8H i'. srEr.MlI.Y teanW. \ 1 AM'K I. LAKS FKEE. Addicts at once, AL ^<1.>60.1 At CO., I'OKILAMJ, SLUNK WINGATE & JONES. GENERAL Blacksmiths aili Mf?i? ! THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING formed a co-partnership and increased their facilities for business by the erec? tion of a NEW SHOP at the old stand of J. M. Wingate, on Republican ?>freet, near Graham's Stables, are j|)w better prepared than ever to do all classes of work io their Hue, such as thc making of Log Carts, Wapns, Baps, anti all kinds of Wood and Iron Work. They put down |RfjN PUMPS insure water. They make a specialty of horseshoe? ing aud guarantee the best of work. They arc both practical mechanics and understand what they are about. Thanking the public for psst favors and risking a (Continuance of same tbey remain, Very Respectfully, Wingate & Jones. April 29, DOCKER & BULTHAN, DEALERS IN Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries AND General Merchandise* New arud seasonable attractions in all Hues. We are show? ing beautiful new and sensible designs for Spring and Summer I wear, ? LINEN CHAMBRAYS, GINGHAMS, OUTINGS, SUIT? INGS, WOOL AND LIGHT WEIGHT CHALLIES, WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, &c, Shoes, Umbrellas, Parasols, Hats, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Black Embroidered, and Black Net Suits, Embroidered White Suite, plain and cross-bar Muslins. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Goods always fresh, prices low on each article consistent with good quality. Free and prompt delivery. SPE1SIAL FLOUR, GRITS, LARD, BACON, SUGAR, COFFEE, MOLASSES, VINEGAR, POTATOES, ONIONS, CORN, PEAS, BEANS, RICE, BRAN, SALT, BAKING POWDERS, YEAST CAKES, SODA, LYE, PEARLINE, SOAP, STARCH, CODFISH, SALT FISH, CHOCOLATE, COCOA, BROMA, CRACKERS, BISCUITS, BROOMS, BUCKETS, TUBS, BASKETS, CHURNS, JUGS. VERY SPECIAL. LEMONS, SHRED COCOANUT, RAISINS, FRENCH AND TURKISH PRUNES, CITRON, CURRANTS, PRESERVES, JELLIES, JAMS, PICKLES, SAUCES, CATSUP, MAPLE SYRUP, OLIVES, FRESH GOSHEN AND ON ICE. FRENCH AND PLAIN CANDIES. CUT CAKE, FANCY AND PL UN CRACKERS RECEIVED WEEKLY , Standing < SPECIALTIES. J PEACHES, * PEARS, APPLES, ?CHERRIES, ? GREEN GAGES, ?STRAWBERRIES, ? DAMSONS, ?PINE APPLES, ? TOMATOES, i SUCCOTASH, ?BEANS, * SWEET CORN, ?SALMON, 5 SARDINES, ?HERRINGS, t OYSTERS, ?SHRIMPS, i LOBSTERS, ?CHIP BEEF, J CORN BEEF, ?TRIPE, BRAWN, ?GAMK, HAM, ? TURKEYS, > CHICKENS, JCONDENSED /EXTRACTS. J SPICES, LUNCH TONGUE Potted Meats. MILK, Cigars and Tobacco. H?cker & Biiltman. April 22. J. D. CRAIG, Furniture Dealerl Undertaker FULL SUPPLY OP First Class Goods in all Departments -AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES, Come and See, and Satisfy Yourselves. MONEY TO LOAN ON EASY TERMS THE INTER-STATE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, OF COLUMBUS, GA., through th? Sumter Brancb, baa moue/ to loan on citj real estate, on easv payments, ai tow rate of Interest. 8 ?J WT KR BOARD 07 DIRECTORS : J. A. MOOD, PRESIDENT, A. S. BROWN, VICK PBESIDENT, MARION MOISE, A. J. CHINA, A. C. PHELPS, R. A. BRAND, J. D. GRAHAM, MARION MOISE, ATTORNEY, W. E. M IMS, SECRETARY AND TREASURER. For information in regard to tbe plans of the Association, call on or address, A. C. PHELPS, pVb 28 Loc:?f Asr^nt. CHILL AND FEVER TONIC CURES EVERY POP. One bottle guaranteed to cure any case of Malarial Fever or Neuralgia, or money refunded. PRICE, 50 CENTS PER BOTTLE. For sale by Dr. A. J. China, and J. F. W. DeLorme. Auenst 6-ly Haring opened my stock of SPRING ANO SUMMER MILLINERY Ia the Brick Store one door South of Jervey House, I am prepared to serve my friends and the Ladies generally. TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS. Ribbons, Flowers, Neckwear. Children'? Lice and Mull Hats aod Bounds io variety. All orders entrusted to nie will receive prompt attention. Miss Corinne Miller. April 1 THE UNDERSIGNED nave this day formed a co-par;nership for the practice of law al Sumter, South Carol nn, under the firm name of HYDE A REYNOLDS. Offices 6 & 7 Monaghan Block. Telephone No 60. SIMEON HYDE, MARK REYNOLDS. Sumter, S. C., May 23, 1SD1. The above co-partDersbip will not cause any change in my Charleston business, which will be conducted as Steretofore at No. L'6 Broad Stree!, ll shall be in the Sumter office on Sat nrday of each week, and duriDg thc terms of court. SIMEON HYDE. GLENN SPRINGS, SPARTANR?RG CO.. S C. This Famous It-sort will be Open to Visitors H MAT M TO OCT. M It ii accessible from Spartauburg by a v DAILY HACK LINE, making good connectious with ail trains, rdephoue in operation to Spartaubucg, aud DAILY MAIL. GLENN SPRINGS MINERAL WATER A Saie, Pleasan and Effective Remedy for ali diseases of the IT ACTS ON* THE BOWELS. CLEANSES THE SYSTEM, AND REGULATES THE LIVER, And is a specific for mo;t FEM ALK DISORDERS. SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Proprietors, Glenn Spriugs, S C. For SHIC by ail leading Druggists. TEALlSTATFAGENCyT rFWE UNDERSIGNED has established a J Rea] Estate and Collection Agency in sumter and desires property holders having property for sale or rent to hst same with him. Teiiawls secured and re*??? collected oromptly. Best references giveu. OihYe on Main Street at T B Curtis' ftor^ Apr. 30. VY. H. CO?IANDLS