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Entered at the Pott OfiLe at Sumter, S O.y as Second Class Matter. NSW ADVERTISEMENTS. i Browns & Purdy-Just Received. j: R. Hay oawdr?h-Heifer for Sale. Simonds National Bank-SiatemeDt. F..Neasoo - AttentionCottoc Piantere. W. Y?. Anderson Jr.-Cow Wanted. Brown * Chandler-One Way of Doing it. J. Ry tte?berg k SODS-Grand Clearirg ont Safe. Cheraw Machine Works-Goods Hare been tried. ? Co. EL Palmetto Sharpshooters-Re-union Nolie?'. Personal. Ur. Converse Reid is visiting friends at Statebuxg. Mr Fred A. Sa'Je was in the City for a few Harli of Colombia is in the city * .w^-^laa Chiua baa gone to Mt. Airy ?br a abort visit. Mr. Charles Schwartz has returned from bis nortfiern trip. Hr* Ikev BrowB, of Charleston, is visiting friend? iVStateoarj?. Cadets Brainard Wilson and Isaac Harby ate at hone fawn the: ^Sitadel, v Mrs. B. E. ATers and' Children have gone ~~ to Sammerton for & short visit. Mr. W. M. Folsou left Monday for a few months vacation in Charlotte N. C. Mr.. J|^ Taylor, of GoUetoa,. Is visiting -W. W. Anderson, Jr., of Statebarg. Mr. Levi Kahn, of Charleston, is io the cfcy visiting his brother, Mr. Joseph Kane. - Miss Sosie Spann, of Samter, is visiting the family of Mr. J. B. Steed mao io Camden. Mc H. G. Osteel? closed bis school oe the 15th and is now spending his vacation- at Dr. T. W. Bookbart has returned from a viaitto ?is parents at Blythewood. Fail Seid county. Mr. A.T.G. Flowers, is off on his Summer vacation visiting friends in the Bagood neigh? borhood. Mr. Jos. C. Scott and mmiiy, of Wisackey. have .gone to Wayneaville, N. C., on a Sum? mer trip. - Mr A. C. {Phelps returned last Saturday night from his trip to New York and Hts stated that Hon. R. M. Pitts will short? ly move to Sumter and assn me charge of the ? Branson House. Mr. C. P. Os teen, Assistant Surgeon at the ^Citadel, ?.spending his vacation in the city with and parents. Mr. J. Douglas Lowrance, of Colombia, basbt?n spending a few days with Mr. H. C. DeeCbamps. The famUy of Mr. B. T. WiUi-ms, of the Concord neighborhood are visiting relatives on Jobos Island. Mr.* L>. W. '^altino and wife, have returned fronr the moor- -ans. We welcome Mrs. Cot tino as a gain io Sumter. Me?.:ida Dick, Miss Addie White, Mrs. A. ?. Kenned/and Miss May Holman left this morning for Glenn Springs. Mrs. John T. Green left the etty on Monday for Lancaster, where she will spend the sum g-^^m? with ber pareo ts. IL Mr? JRfefeBeanett, Mr. Ha! Bennett and Miss Miltie Bennett, of Charleston are visiting the family of Mrs Bradley of Statebarg. The 4th Regiment Band complimented Mr. ?od Mrs. V. H. Phelps with one of their de? lightful serenades, last Tuesday evening. Col. and Mrs. Juo.S. Richardson leave on morning for Waynes ville, where llemaiodar of the summer. * T>rT and' Mrs. Brown and Maj. W. F. B. Hainsworth and Coi. T. Y. Walsh left yester? day for Cleveland Springs, North C?:ulina. Ms. fi.-M.* McKee, of Darlington, spent Tu?????ife??H? ?Hy. Sets t^e inventor of the most ingenious calendar we have ever seen. Mr. E. M. .is has gone to Sparenburg to attend the Alliance meeting, and from there will go to Glenn Springs, where he will spend some time. ' MT. A. K. Clark and wife, son, and two daughters returned Thursday from Paw ley's Island, They went ca to Charlotte, N. C. on Thursday. . Mr. L. W. Dick left this morning for Ander? son, where the "State Teacher's Association is ia session. Mr. Dick will read a paper before the meeting. ? ? Dr. G, W. Dick, waa elected one of the Sec? retaries at the meetiog of the Dental Associa? tion, at' gBoeraoe, and entered st once upon the discharge of his duties. * Mrs. Ed. F. Melier and Messrs T. M. De Xorme, G. A. Lemmon, R. D. Cut tino, Willie White, and ochers 1?re last Monday for a short visitto Mount Airy. North Carolina. W. Taber Murray, one of oar staff, who bas been spending sometime on the High Hills of the San tee, recupeiaiing, returned on Mon? day greatly improved. Mrs Shannon, the mother of Mrs. J. C. Spann, accompanied by Mrs Perkins of Cam den, are visiting Dr. and Mrs Spann at their ^v-bome tye&r Starebnrg. Mr. * E. B. Cook, who has for several years held a position in the store of Messrs. Baum Bro? , of Camden, will soon arrive in the city to accept a business position with Schwartz Bros. Col. W. D Scarborough, of Sumter County, was in "Florence yesterday, being oe a visit to old friends in 'this section of the State. The Colonel is one of Sumter's best ci ?zeas.-Floraux Messager, July 17. Messrs. Samuel Sanders and R K Wilder, Teturned from a week's vi3it to Paoley's Island laat Thursday. They are a good advertise - ment for the Island as a health resort, having retained, looking roach Bloater and ruddier. They speak with pleasure' of their visit, having enjoyed themselves immensely, fishing, rowing and surf bat being. Miss Lizzie Dargan, of Pickeos, a recent bm graduate of the Memtninger School, Charles Bt ton, and now a teacher in Converse College, ^??partanburg, was the guest of the Misses p?ayns?orth, during last week. She left ou ikturday for HartsvUIe to visit relatives. The many friends in this coon ty of Rev. A. A. Gilbert will be pained by the news of bis failing beal th. The following is from the pro? ceedings of tbs Spartaebnrg District Confer ;^?eelately held at Gaffney City : s Resolutions of sympathy for :he Rev. A. A. Gilbert were nassed. Mr. Gilbert has been quit? sick fo. '?Jvera 1 months, and rs not able to meet with the Conference. It is probable that he wi! 1 not be able for active work in the future. Bis place -on the Gaffney circuit bas been taken by the Rev. Mr. Ligon, a recent graduate of Wofford College. He bas made a fine impression and will do excellent work. Mr. and Mrs. George D. Shore left the city last Monday for a visit of ten days or two weeks at the old home of the former in Salem, N. C. Mr. Shore bas hot been home on a visit for three j ears. We know that the hours be wili spend there win fly by like birds, "aj? swiftly and as free," and they witt be happy days o? rest and recreation to one whose life is as busy ar '~ Shore's is. Mr. K P/Ricker accom; cd by bis sister Mrs;'Luc?as Dorant, left the City .Monday night for Washington. They will take quite an ex |^ tensive trip north visiting New York, Boston * aodjseveral of.the towt 3 and cities of New Eogland. lt is said Mr. Bicker will not lose fe any opportunity to impress upon the northern W people the advantage of health and climate and profitabe investments which Sumter offers. Whcle on North Mr. Bicker expects to inter? est 3ome of the capitalist? of New Enghud in establishing a cotton mill here. Mr. and Mrs? G. W. Rickenbaker will leave on 1st August for Greenwood where they ex p*ctto._make,;beir future home. Mr. Ricken baker is the well known managing clerk in Dr. A. J.-China's drug stcre, where he has been for somet?n-.e, add where he bas earned /aa enviable reputation in the line of bis chosen ' profession. Mr. Rickenbaker expects to enter the drug business on his.own account, and while Summer regrets gibing up so good a cit? izen, weextend to him tbe wish that be will grow with the growth of Greenwood to the foll measure: of wealth and happiness, as he had begun to do here. Tbe pleasing and familiar face of Prof. R . Powell will be missed from our midst for a time. -Mr. Powell left yesterday on the C. S. k N. R. E., for his home at Keidsville in the old North State, from which he has been absent-foe some time. Mr. Powell has made himself quite an indispensable part of Sum? ter by his friendly and genial manners' to all and hts usefulness in providing every one with what they wanted io tbe lice of key and Timbrel ta checks, door plates, society badges, etc. ,.He will spend some time at his home io resting and looking after bis tobaco fields nod fruit orchards but hopes (as we do) that mU-fce able tc revisit Sumter soon again. Death. Miss S. W. Zeigler, formerly of Abbeville, S. C., bat mora recently of Shreveport, La., died in Aiken on Sunday morning, of con? sumption. Miss Zeig?er came to Aiken February for the benefit of ber health, accom? panied by her mother and sister who did all ic their power to restore her to health, but to no purpose. She was about twenty-five years of age. Ber body was taken to Abbeville for interment.-Aiken Jounal and Review, July 15. Religious. Rev. A J Sendees will assist the pastor in charge of Remberg Church, this county, in conducting a protracted meeting during the week but will fillans pulpit next Sunday. Rev J-Sr. Rogers of the Btsboprille church preached at th? Baptist church on Sunday evening last. The evening, iijw-vices at the Episcopal Church beg.n a?6.30 o'clock. At the Presbyterian Church on Sunday last, Messrs. A. White, Jr., R. A. Brmd and J. L. Haynsworth were ordained deacons. Mr. H. F Wilson declined to serve. Survivors* Meeting. Theattention of survivors of Co. E. Palmet? to Sharpshooters is directed to the notice from Sec. J. C McKinney which appears in ibis issue. The special ivitation to. the editor and proprietor of the W. and S. to be pr?sent?t the annual Re-Union at Lynchburg oo August 7th is duly appreciated, aud will be accepted if circumstances -permit. mm? -^mtmmm ? Summer Opera. Manager Schwerin informs us that he will opeo the opera season on August 12th with McCabes & Youngs great Minstrel Combina? tion. Consisting of thirty five artists Mr. Schwerin authorizes us to say that ice water aod ice cream 1 will be served between the a?ts free of charge, .-r mu iiii The Excursion to Eutaw Springs. Referring to the excursion mentioned last week to Eutaw Springs, the train will leave the C. S- AN. Depot at Sumter, on Friday, the 24th at 8 o'clock, A. M., returning at 7 o'clock P. M. Fare for round trip 50 cents. A refreshment car will be carried for the bene? fit of those not wishing to carry baskets. Fine Watermelons. A great many wagons full of watermelons have come in from the country, this acd last week, bat the finest we have yet seen were three of the "Kolo gem" variety left by Mr. Charley Jones at Dr. McKagen's drog store. They were raised by Mr. Jones in the jtil garden, and the largest weighed forty two pounds. The Coming Concert. The 4:h Regiment Band assisted by the amateur talent of the city will give one of their grand concerts at the Opera House next Tuesday evening. The music will be most classical and will be re-.dered by those who have attained to the degree of masters. There will also te delightful vocal numbers inter? spersed through the program, and the public will enjoy the rare treat which heretofore they have only occasionally bad thc pleasare of listening to. It is sincerely to be boped that the ' Band boys" will be greeted with one of the largest houses of the year, aa they fully deserve by their enterprise, effort ind expense in this behalf _ ? The Nimble Pistol. On Saturday afternoon, between 7 and 8 o'clock, the large crowd of people which usually congregate on Main Street at that hour were startled by the report of a pistol in the direction of Strauss' Bar room. Im medi*tely there was a great rash to the scene and something tragic was expected. Borne along with the crowd the writer caught the following accouBt of the disturbance, amid much confusion and contradictory state? ments: Daniel Graham, a bricklayer and plasterer was standing with Sidney Durant in tbe side door of Strauss' Saloon. Durant, it is said, was trying io get Graham to pay some money he owed bim, and Graham was seen td draw a pistol from his left hip pocket and fire at him and then attempted to strike him over the head with it. The ball from the pistol entered the bricks in the'south side of the left flight of the Conrt House steps leading from the street, and within three1 feet of the spot where Col Graham, A. B.; Stuckey, Esq., and one or two others were standing. Graham's statement is that he was fumbling in bis pocket to make change to pay off bis hands, and while thus engaged pulled the trigger of his pistol, and it was accidentally discharged. He denies attempt- ? tug to strike Durant over the bead. Mayor's Court. The Council.Chamber waa crowded test Monday night with attendants at the Mayor's Court. Daniel Graham was fined $25, or thirty days io jail for shooting on the street. He paid the fine. The Case of Maggie Mitchell for keeping a disorderly house on Council Street, was called. On the evidence offered, she was fined $25, imprisonment for thirty days, or leaving town if she so desired. From last accounts she was preparing to take the last alternative. The case of John Graham,. charged with being drunk and disorderly aod assault upon Charlie the porter at.the C S- & N. R. R., on Saturday evening was next called. While Charlie was standing on a ladder lighting a lamp, Graham pushed him off, and a fight commenced which ended in Charlie knocking him in the head with the ladder. Graham was fined $4, which be promptly paid. ? I w? His Ducks in a Row. . Mr. Horace Harby has made extensive and handsome improvements to his places of business on Liberty Street. His feed and sale stables, as well as bis carriage and buggy warehouses have been beautifully finished in woods by Messrs. McKeiver Bros. The former especially is quite a gem of an office, with the oil-finished corrugated ceiling, ^nd reed railings separating the front and back offices. Mr. Harby ha3 increased his space as well as his usefulness and activity in the line of his business. He has now additional ware? houses for buggie. and carriages, sale r,*v* feed stables and the contra! livery stables all on Liberty Street side by side for the accom? modation of those who desire to be well serged in his Hoe. mwo- ? ? ?. -*ammm Water Works, Etc. The City Council m?t last week and held an important meeting. Various matters were considered, among others a petition submit? ted by Mr. Henry O. R?id, of water works fame, asking for an extension of the water work3 contract until Pall. Couocil refused to accede to bis request unless be would enter into a bond with two good sureties in the sum of $2500, to commence work 1st Septem? ber next and complete same, within nine months thereafter. The Graded School. The Graded School Commissioners have made another contract for the Graded School baildingr, Mr. Holler haviog failed to u.e the squired bond. Mr. J. B. Carr, Sumter's well known contractor, is to have the building completed by March 1st, or forfeit $10 per day for each day after that time. The price agreed upon is $12,300. We fre' confident there be ?io hitch with this contract, as Mr. Carr nas been uuiformly prompt and reliable. Base Ball. A m;.?ch game of ball was played last Sat? urday between the crack nines of Stateburg and Privateer resulting in a score of 7 to 10 in favor cf th*1 former club. Cartledge Coming Back. Mr. S. C. Cartledge of the Sinking Fund has gone to Manning. He will be back in Sumter July 29th and 30th to look af:er delinquent tax payers. -- ? i - Lost His Eye. Mr Jacob Keels, Jr., who live3 near Lynchburg met with a serious and painful accident a short time ago. He was engaged in roaching a mule when a piece of short hair or some sharp substaoce from tne mane flew into bis eye, sticking into the ball. It was sometime before he could reach a physi? ch i", and he was obliged finally to come to Sumier. Af'.er consid?rai.;?- difficulty Dr. Archie China extracted it. The foreign sub Stance having remained so long in the eye and the manipulation necessary in gening it out caused so much i ri fla nm rion, that Mr. Keels has lost the sight of it. Ii is e*'d he will probably be taken over to Columbia to have his eye re? moved this week. -mmm>~* mm' Clubbed by the Police. Jno. R. Keels wag arrested about mid-day to-day while engaged in a row in Wolkovic? kie's Bar, and while on the way to the police station in charge of Policeman Barwick resist? ed and had to be severely clubbed before he could be subdued and induced to go on. Struck by Lightning. Sumter has been visited by several severe electric storms this Summer. Last week one or two places in the city were struck. The wires running into the telegraph office, which is connected with that of the Southern Ex? press Company, attracted the lightning on last Friday and when Mr. Bea<e!ey, the operator, returned from dinner be found that several of them were burnt and the ceiling of the office ia a blaze. During the progress of the storm on Saturday afternoon, about three o'clock, the "people living on the west end of Calhoun Street were startled by a flash and simultane? ously a tremendous clap of thunder. After the storm it was ascertained that the new two room house of a colored woman next Mr. Tom Jones' bad been struck. The lightning entered from the window on the west etid of the house, shivered the sash, knocked the window frame in pieces all over the room and broke what glass and crockery there WAS in the room. Part of the weather boarding was partially ripped off, and the flooring split in several places. Ben Brooks and his wife who rent the house, were both providentially absent at the time. Had they been in the house it would seem an impossi? bility for them to have escaped instant death. Mr. and Mrs. Brook? seemed somewhat dazed by the havoc wrought by this mysterious agency during their absence, and indicated that their moving somewhere else was not an improbable event. We would suggest that the argument that lightning oever strikes the same place twice might be used by the landlord in this instance* with some hope of success. -- T T -mmr Jordan Alliance Picnic. " " The Jordan Alliance gave their pic-nic on Saturday, as advertised, in the beautiful Rich? ardson grove, more recently known as "The Park." The clouds very soon gave evidence that the day would be an unfavorable one, and just about the time we were starting tor the grounds the rain poured in torrents. De? spite the unfavorable weather, however, quite a number of people attended, which goes to show that the interest of the farmers and others in their meetings and undertakings is too strong and abiding to be overcome by such a slight obstacle as the weather. State Lecturer W. J. Talbert was on hand and delivered a speech ot about two hours length. We did not hear his remarks but they were said to be of a more temperate and conservative character than are generally in? dulged in by him. He devoted himself to a discussion of alliance doctrine, advocating and urging the adoption of the principles of the Ocala platform-sub-treasnry bill and everything without qualification. None of the other speakers were pieseot except Hon. Altamont Moses, who under the circumstances, made only a brief speech. Col. J. S. Ricbaidson, rising to dismiss the company, stated that at that time he could Dot enter into any extended discussion of the cardinal principles ot the order. He would simply urge upon them the importance of keeping well organized and fixing their atten? tion and energy upon those things best caicu. lated to remedy the evils with which they had to contend, as planters. Col. Richardson, though a strong and enthusiastic member of the alliance, bas always been pre-eminently conservative. He is keenly alive to the interests of the farmers and everything tending to ben? efit and help them. His position upon the sub-treasury bill is well known. He is now. and always has been opposed to the bill in its present shape though he is io sympathy with any practical and legal scheme that will en? sure benefit to our farming element. The day, notwithstanding the rain, was a happy one to ali and the dinner which was excellent, thoroughly enjoyed. Bi8hopville Alliance Picnic. Mr. Editor : Seldom has it been afforded your correspondent an opportunity to attend a more pleasant picnic, than that yiven by the Bishop vi! le Alliance on the 15th inst. Your correspondent did not reach the scene of the picnic untiil a late hour of the day, at which time Mr. R. M. Wilson of Mt. Clio was closely holding 'be attention of the large concourse of people ou the Sub-Treas? ury Scheme. The speaker had evidently given the subject much attention. While he is not absolutely wedded to the particular provisions of the Sub-Treasury bill-as now proposed, yet he strongly favors the passage of some Act of Congress-looking to a flexi? ble curency and the protection of the South? ern and Western agriculturist agaiost the control of speculators over the products of his labor. Whether weean agree with Mr. Wilson or not, we cannot help but admiie the manly, straightforward way he has of expressing his views. Mr. Wilson's argument was listened to with" apparent pleasure on the part of his audience and certainly with an apparent de? sire to learn something about this great question, which is claiming the attention of many of our greatest statesmen. Capt. Jno. S. Richardson, the County Alliance Lecturer was next introduced and in bis characteristic style urged upon al! Alliance men to stand to their post of duty, and on all farmers, now outside of the protection of the Alliance to join this organization as a means of improving their social, moral and intellectual condition. He favored a free coinage of silver, but left the discussion of the sub-treasury to others. While nothing was said directly by tte speak? er on this subject, yet we would consider that this distinguished citizen of our county has not as yet fully made up his mind, as to the wisdom and practicability of the bill in question. The speaker as a matter of course obtained the complete attention of his audience. At the conclusion of this speech the com? mittee in charge, had spread before the pic? nicer a most delightful dinner which was in great abundance. And just here it may be said that the committee in charge omitted nothing that could have added to the pleasures of the day. There* were a number of visitors from Sumter and adjoining town? ships, all of whom were made to feel at home. After an hour's intermission the master of ceremonies, Mr. Jas. English, introduced to the audience the County School Commis? sioner, who labored to make some impression on the people as to their duty in educational matters. At the conclusion of which, Mr. W. A. James, Jr., in spite of the wind enter? tained the audience for some time in his dis? cussion ot the aims and objects of the Al? liance. And thus ended a most pleasant occasion. Your correspondent will ever remain under lasting obIigatioo8 to various citizens and the committee of arrangements in particular for courtesies shown him. Only one disappoint? ment occurred to mar the pleasure of this picnic-the disappointment in not hearing a discussion of important Alliance issues by Col. Talbert and President S'oker of the State Alliance. Y'ours truly, G. Mr. Raphael Moise bas shown us a letteer from Maj. Marion Moise, containing the start? ling intelligence of the narrow escape of Mrs Moise and himself. They were on the train which was wrecked last week on the Northen Pacific R. R. between Denver, Col., and the city ol Tacoma. The whole train was nearly precipitated into the Massoula River. Mr. Charles McFadden has purchased the lot of Mr. C. M Hurst, Jr. with the handsome new cottage on the corner of Washington and Liberty Streets-consideration $3,100. We keep the largest assortment of strictly first class cigars in town. Try Don Ricardo, Tray?or'8 Specials, L. Y. L S.,Traylor's Bou? quet. W. H. Giililand & Co. July 22. ' At the fast flowing fountain of W. H. Gii? liland & Co., may be had all varieties of the most cooling and delightful summer drinks. Among the latest novelties are Nadjy, Turkish Cream, and Ice Cream Soda. You will notice in this issue that Messrs. I Brown & Chandler are offering their entire j line of coats and vests at actual New York j cost, and in some instances at less than cost, lt will pay you to give them a call. Mr. W. B. Burns has bought out the bard- j ware 6tore of Mr. Walter M. Lenoir and will conduct the business at the old stand. Mr. Burns has just finished taking stock and is now ready to sell to all who desire goods in bis line Messrs. J. S. Pinkussobn & Bros., the j well known cigar manufacturers, advertise ! their celebrated "World's Bouquet" cigar, which is now handled bv most of the leading merchants of Sumter If you wanta good smoke try it. Messrs J. Ryttenberg & Sons are making extensive alteration? to their already mammoth establishment. They have also added another two story bui'ding, 110 ft. deep, which when completed and connected with their other building, will gi?e them the largest square fiet of space of any house in the State in their line of business. At the solicitation of their numerous lady customers they are going to add a Dressmaking Department. In j the meantime they are closing out their stock j of clothing and furnishing goods regardless of I cost as they need room. Dout miss the ? chance for a bargaiu.. Rembert Items. GLENDALE, SUMTER GO., July 18, '91. Editor W. and S : I am now rusticating in the region commonly known ?s the '"Sand Hills," and find ita very fine locality. I had the pleasure of attending a picnic given ny the people of this neighborhood yesterday. Terpsichore's art was engaged in to some ex? tent, but your correspondent denied himself the pleasure of participating. Some nights since a lady who is somewhat of a poultry raiser, had the misfortune to lose one of her finest turkeys. Too many got on one roost and the unfortunate who got nearest the end was shoved off and falling to the ground broke its neck. . Some friends doubted the fact, but upon dissection itwa3proied conclusively that its neck was brokeu in three places. Crops in this section are generally good, corn especially. Miss Belle Sanders of your city is visiting Mrs. E. E. Rembert. Miss Kate DuRant, daughter of your townsman, Mr Clarence DuRaut, is on a visit to Miss Kate Team. Yours, T. K. A. Providence Items. PROVIDENCE, S. C., July 20, 1891. Mr. Editor: We are now haviug splen? did rains in this seciion and the crops are locking fine. The rainfall tor the last six weeks has been very limited, but crops have no", suffered, as we have had a nice shower nearly every week, that kept the crops green and growing; and if the seasons continue un? til the latter part c; August crops will be un? usual.y fine'for this section. There will be an abundance of corn made in this section. -Mr. John Kingman has the finest field in the neighborhood. There was a considerable wind- storm in the Tirzah neighbohood yesterday, but have beard of serious no damage. The vicinity of Catchall wag visited by a hail-storm yesterday, which played havoc with fodder, and slightly damaged the cotton crop. Mrs T. J. Phillips, who has been quite ill for sometime, is improving. Miss Plumie Irick, of Orangeburg, is visit? ing the family of Mr. R. E. Wactor. Rev. Mr. Steinmeyer and family are visit? ing friends and relatives in the neighborhood. Mr. Brooks Stuckey and family, of the city expect to make Providence their home during the summer months. TATTLER Mechanicsville Items. MECHANICSVILLK, S. C., July, 21, 1891 Mr. Editor : We are having pienty of rain now and crops are looking spleudid. We have heard of some open cotton. But the present price of cotton is very sickening to the farmers. With God's help we have managed to pull through so far, but the out? look is very dark just now. There has been a protracted meeting going on at Hebron (Presbyterian) Church, the past week. The attendance was very good, Hud Rev. Lapsley held the audience almost spell-bond under the fire of his eloquent way of putting biblical truihs. This week there is a protracted meeting going cn at Remberts (Methodist) Church. There has just ended a series of games played between the Oswego Hustlers and the Mt. Clio Base Ball Clubs, resulting in a vic? tory for the Mt. C?o boys. Every thing passed off quietly. There was a fair repre? sentation of ladies present at each game. Arrangements have been made for a new scries to be played shortly. Will report re? sult. TIGER. Pine apple Ices still booming at Giliiland's soda water fountain. Mosquito expelling misture, 15c a bottle at Ducker & Bultman's. Rubbers fer self-sealing Fruit Jars at Ducker & Bultman's. Ferris' Pis Hams, and Breakfast Strips, best in the world, at Ducker and Bultman's. Finest new Butter and Cream Cheese con? stantly on ice at Ducker and Bultman's. New Mackerel, No. 1 and No. 3 at Ducker and Bultman's. Special assortment fancy and plain Crack? er's, always fresh at Ducker and Bullmans. "Life has been a burden to me for the past 50 years on account of great suffering from very severe and frequent headaches. Brady crotine bas done wonders for me. I ara now a new man and shall pioclaim the merits of your medicine to all I can reach." George P. Fowler, Attorney at Law, Palatka Fla. You can not except your children to thrive when they are being destroyed by worm?. Give them a few doses of Shriner'8 Indian Vermifuge and they "will be restored to health. Absolutely Pure? A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all iu leavening: strength.-Latest U. S' Government Food Report. Nov. 12._ PROF. Si SCULL, INSTRUCTOR ON Violin, Flute, Clarionet, Cornet, PIANO, ORGAN, ?c. PUPILS will receive every attention neces? sary to rapid advancement. Orders left at Sumter Book and Noveltv Store, or addressed through Post Office, will receive prompt attention. Pianos ana Qrgar,s Tuned & Eepaired. June 24 v RESTAURANT -FOR Ladies and Gentlemen, LIBERTY STREET, Next to Watchman and Southron office. UL. T. AVANT. June 24 v Pi. W. B ^Wheelwright and Blacksmith SUMTER, S. C. IAM PREPARED TO REPAIR AND Rebuild, as well as to build outright, all kinds of Vehicles. HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY Also repair all parts of broken Machinery. Keep on hand a stock of Check and Globe Valves and Fittings. Also keep Pumps on hand and put th?*m down. I handle the ! SMITH'S SONS 131 PROV ED GIN, which is as tr*>od a.-> any on the market, and gives entire satisfaction. AUK 21 FOTJTZ'S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS No li->r:sK ? ?:? <!:<?. of ('?? ir. POTS or Li'NO FK VKK. if Foote's l?<>...are in tune. Foote's l,"H" ?>?- ? IUI-IIV :IMU pTP\ rn! HOG ClIftUCBJ? Foote's I*?? -rs will prevent?t?-ArK> IN FIAVI.S. Foote's !V?w. > win im-rcaseSie quantity ot milk mu? pr<'?s?i i.w.TiTy ?.cr cent:, :?;<! make thc butter firm ind swv.t. > Foot?"' l*mv?!?T* will flin" ur pn v(\* ?Imnat KVKR7 ."MM-.AM to s titc h Horses noil < a'ilc atc snhject FOUTZ'S I'oWl't KS WIM. GIVK ?"> ATI SK ACTION. Sold every? lu re. DAVID TJ. FOUTZ, Proprietor .JALTIilOKJ^, JUD. YOU CANNOT always have the luxury of a dip in .the deep, deep sea just when you want it, but it isn?t necessary to put your head under a pump to keep cool Try one of our $1?00 Coats and Tests. At the beginning of the season you couldn't have bought one under $1.50. We have knocked the props from under the old prices, because it is cheaper to sell at cost or under than to store them away until ano? ther Summer comes along. We have a large lot of Thin Office or Farm Coats, which we are selling at about one-half their real value. Six or eight patterns to select from. Your choice for 35 cents. we are selling so cheap that you will imagine that you are getting them for nothing. July 22 Corner Main and Liberty Streets, SUMTER, S. C. CHAS. F. HEISER. B. "WALSH. FOR SOITER. ON OR ABOUT AUGUST FIRST, CHARLES F. HEISER, Shoe Manufacturer, of Boston, and BART0W WALSH, of this- city will open in the Monaghan Block, Next door to the Bank of Sumter, A Complete and Attractive. Stock of Mr. Heiser has been many years in the Wholesale Shoe Busi? ness, and Mr. Walsh has been in the same line on the Retail scale for the past ten years in this place ; which gives him a thorough knowledge, of what the trude in this section desires. With such a combination, the people of Sumter and adjacent counties may expect a Shoe Store second to none in the State. They will have all the latest styles for Gentlemen and Gentlewomen. A first class Shoemaker has been employed to take charge of Manufacturing Department. In all shoes made to order only the best material will be used and a fit guaranteed. ?isaglian Block, SUMTER, S.C. July 15. ROBT. P. EPPERSON. K. HARBY. STABLE NEW LIVERY, PIP I'D SALE STABLES. We ha\ e opened at the shops formely occupied by R. W. Bradham, on LIBERTY STREET, a large and com modius establishment which will be thoroughly equipped, so as to merit a share of public patronage. Prompt and Courteous Attention Given to all Customers. EPPERSON & CO. July 8 c. s. MATT: Man u facto rers'^ A gen t find Dealer in General Sxxr>r>lies. Augusta, Pratt and Winship Gins, Feeders and Condensers. New Era, and Nance Watertown Sipes & Boilers. Saw Mills, Steam and Hand Pumps. Inspirators, Pipes and Fittings. Pipe cut and threaded to order. Whitley's Mower, Best OD the market. CORN MILLS. v??^7. ENGINE AND BUNNING OILS. When in want of any machinery, call on or write to f^t. S. M?TTHIBSSi?r? Juuc 10. / Sumter, S. C. TBi aturar sums w TI BAY. The Famous "World's Bouquet" ? guaranteed ? long Havana, Filler and Sumatra Wrapper, and is pronounced by Connoisseurs THE FINEST 5 CENTS CIGAR, ?er produced. Try them and be convinced of their superiority over would-b competitors. For sale by GROSSWELL & CO., W. H. YATES SUMTER KOOK & NOVELTY CO., L. MORRIS ' LEVI BROS.. DUCKER & B?LTMAN FRANK O'DONNELL, W. Ii. GILLILAND & CO., ! DR. A. J CHINA, I. STRAUSS & CO r j M. KAHN, M. L. KUKER, July 5. DEALERS IX Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries AND General Merchandise. New and seasonable attractions in all lides. We are show? ing beautiful new and sensible designs for Spring and Summer wear, LINEN CHAMBRAY'S, GINGHAMS, OUTINGS, SUIT? INGS, WOOL AND LIGHT WEIGHT CHALLIES, WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES. LACES, &c, Shoes, Umbrellas, Parasols, Hats, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Black Embroidered, and Black Net Suits, Embroidered White Suits, plain and cross-bar Muslins. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Goods always fresh, prices low on each article consistent with good quality. Free and prompt delivery. SPECIAL. I FLOUR, ? GRITS, J LARD, BACON, i SUGAR, COFFEE, t MOLASSES, ? VINEGAR, > POTATOES, > ONIONS, / CORN. PEAS, * BEANS, RICE, J BRAN, SALT, * BAKING ) POWDERS, i YEAST CAKES, J SODA, LYE, t PEARLINE, i SOAP, STARCH, 5 CODFISH, ' SALT FISH,? CHOCOLATE, > COCOA. $ BROMA, ' > CRACKERS, J> BISCUITS, * BROOMS, i BUCKETS, ' i T?BS,? BASKETS, ? CHURNS, ' JUGS. $ J StaDdirg J VERY SPECIAL. i SPECIALTIES. ; LEMONS, ^pFipKTTQ ffl?8IS2CWOTT' i ? APPLES, / FRENCH AND {CHERRIES, J TOTR0?PRC?fES' ^TR1WB1RRIAE|ES' \ CURRANTS. ^ PINE APP? ES ' PRT????I<P' J * 'TOMATOES, J JAMS ? SUCCOTASH, J PI(?/?5?fe? ? * 'SWEET CORN, ? ?AULfco, <| SALMON * CATSUP, \ QAT?niVTTQ > MAPLE SYRUP, OLIVES, tHERRINGS, J FRESH GOSHEN ^ ^PRIMPS ' ^ 2?3ui."frfe?]Er /CHIP BEE?,BSTERS' $ J CORN BEEF, / A-NR; . J TRIPE, BRAWN, J HI ON ICE. FRENCH AND PLAIN CANDIES. CUT CAKE, FANCY AND PLAIN CRACKERS RECEIVED WEEKLY LUNCH TONGUE. J Potted Meats. i?GAME. HAM, ?? 5 TURKEYS, < 5 CHICKENS, J S CONDENSED ? $ MILK, I ' EXTRACTS, ' ) SPICES, J Cigars and Tobacco. neker &, Bult April 22. 5 Furniture Dealer! Undertaker FULL SUPPLY OF First Class Goods in ail Departments -AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. Come and See, and Satisfy Yourselves. CHILL AHB FEYER TONIC CURES EVERY POP. One bottle guaranteed to cure any case of Malarial Fever or Neuralgia, cr money refunded. PRICE, 50 CENTS PER BOTTLE. For sale by Dr. A. J. China, and J. F. W. DeLonne. August (>-ly__ HEADQUARTERS FOR WATCHES. . JAMES A???IAAX. & CO. Diamonds, Jewelry? Silverware, Specta? cles, Drawing Instruments TKE FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS Ax REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for South Caro ina Railway, Atlantic Coast Linc and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Road Feb. 8 JAMES ALLAN & CO., 2S5 Kine: St., Sifrn of Orara Clock. Charleston, S. C. RSBBMMMHaHBI -A. m City &vng Store. DEALER IN* Drugs and Medicines, Soaps, Perfumery, Hair Brushes Tooth Brushes. Tooth Powder, Also. Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Floor Stains, Kalsomine, all colors for rooms. Artists' Paints and Brushes, Luster Pain's. Convex Glasse?. Nice line of Hanging and Stand Lamps, Lanterns, Shades, Wicks, Chimneys, &c. TOBACCO AND CIGARS. Kppp the following popular bram! o? Cigars : '-Plumb Good." "Castora House.'" ""ebel Girl." June 4 FRESH GARDEN SEED. Prescript'ons.carefuilj compounded. INSURANCE AGENTS, S. C. Representing some cf the best Fire Insurance Companies doing business in Ehe United States, for Sumter, Clarendon and Williamsburg Counties, we beg to solicit a share of the patronage of our friends in these counties. FRANK N. WILSON, Manning. J. M.4SPANN, Sumter, S. C. July 10-x