The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, August 26, 1891, Image 2

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WEDNESDAY, Z?GEST -wag-----^???ttpyi-? The Sumter Wattto^-9** in 1850 and the True'Soxithrcn, i The ?rWA7?an aac^?ou*Ar?i? the combined oircrrfeoosail of ^^tBW|^)?n; ind featly toe} beW adaeefeidhg me i 1 - EDITORIAL KOT? .te - * .. ?? The Colored Sute Alliance, < gis, his adopted a resolution thai the; are Republicans "fir ?nd ?li the time." Slight eo< ?sat in th? ?ec Jerrry Simper ??sst rear this time middling wa* selling st 9$ to 10c. Nc dKag'bring* 6} to 7c Last yea bo?fqma talking about the low cotton, and worrying over the prospects. How much more bore they to be disturbed now ? Tbefittie Central American lies are^regular hot beds of insur The latest is ss emt ute ic wb ?Wo? Ftiice of Granada, Ni. and six others were killed and mere wounded' * alt*' over Ute st the political malcontents. Tao hay crop this year is ls rg< Tarserer?! proceeding years, ind hooves oar people to narrest ai part of ttaa possible. There \ r?adj sale, ai g?d prices, for a perly sured hay, and there ii money in it for the armer tl - cotton. John Conway was hanged in pool; England on the 20th. The was so severe as to tear his he most completely loose from bis The blood gushed from his tbr streams and ran down on the floor. Such butchery tends to cite ns more than ever to death hy Vocation. Fifty of the steerage passeogt fcaard the Hamburg s?esmship.Sta whicn reached Baltimore on the vera detained, as they were en penniless and Hkely to become a e - to the community. They were Rt Jews, who had been sent to this try by Baron Hirsch. The tim ?ama when a. halt should be call tba indiscriminate damping of ali sf cndesirabie emigrants from fo - i ailinn i it H. , In a apsesh ai 3iimc/s, Edg county, Congressman Georg? D. mau goes for M acune after thia fas] "Gentlemen,, if God Almighty .stamped "villain" on the tace of nasa when Se sent him oat to * aa unsuspecting world against i He dui it when He created Ma? He has an eye like a serpent, a co : nance like a r>xv with the nerve finn Awl the honesty of a penitent convict." - . The condition of oor streets rem; us of the agitation that was started 'Spring about paving the streets, still need better streets, hsve noe them all the time ; bit we knew tl would be little ase in saying anyth ?bout paving the -streets, unless ti was mud enough si! the time in principal business streets to rein fe -ocr arguments by maning over wayfarer's shoeiops. Such is the e Cition of the chief thoroughfares ol progressive city ol Sumter. 'George Tillman gires fire canses tto financial depression in the Son The high tarn?, the internal re ve ni the pension steal, the action of ( antyosl baals, and principally the g am? ifea eottoo market.. For nami; ^hese, ae;gires valid reasons, support 1>y argument. 8e states that the Sra <xf Sou A Carolins pars sn nu illy ov 42,tf00,G?? for pensions, and that totter es the day not far distant wb ?ne wilt be paying $4,000,000. W 'there ever such a tribute exacted fro a conquered people t Dr. Sampson Pope io a recent speec said- the 'McKinley bill made tl English manufacturers come down 1 cents in the price of cotton des ; ac that ties sold in Newberry last year f< $? 5#:>er bc adie : and were now pel lin at $1 4>" Thia statement ia contrar to fact. We were informed y es ferd a by a clerk in one of the largest bouse of this city, that ties were sold durin the nrst of last season before the McKio ley bill went into effect, for $1.40, ba during the .last of the season after th the bill became a law, ties cost lat down in Sumter $1 56 and were sol for $1.65 to $1.75 per bundle. Tie are' now selling at $1 65 per bundle Observe the working of the McKinle bilL The greatest battle yet fought in tb Chilian revolution occurred on the 22o< instant on the besch of Yins del Mar The insurgents, or Congressional part; attested to cross the Aconcagua Rive so as to assault Valparaiso, the bead quarters of Balmaceda. The insur gent fleet was anchored at the mouth o the river, and kept up a cootinuoai fua?a?e upon the Balmacedists. There were about 20,000 meo engaged in the hattie; 13,000 of whom were in Balma ?eda's army. At last reports the in sargents had succeeded in crossing the Aconcagua, but the Balmacedists had fallen back to a new and stronger posi? tion. If Balmaceda is defeated and Valparaiso occupied, the war wilt be practically ended. Every one should read carefully the ad? mirable article from the Newberry Obser? ver, 'Senator Keittand the Banks/ print? ed on the.last page of this paper? We re? gret that space does not admit of a more extended notice of this arr?ele, on the rnUiion of National Banks, to the Gov? ernment. Editor Wallace gives so sim pie aod clear an es pl a na?? on of system "that ba . who~.TO08<may re He demonstrates the absoluto fallac Senator Keitt's statement that the * eminent lends moey to the Nat Banks at one per cent." Every knows that interest is a consider: paid for the ase of money loaned. "Bants Ihemselves BaYe^^rorsli mocey to bay the U. S. Boods i which their circulation is based. 1 . - -* , shoald they pay interest on their money? What's the matter with Eeitt. " ' A QUESTION OF PURE WATER. .We suppose tbe majority of our r ers io this city are aware that ali wells aod pumps in tba city ot water from the same Booree. This ?rater bearing strata of loose, po sand. - : The water doe? notjBow through Strati ol sand tn distinct streams, peraolateB slowly throughout the w strata. Hence tbe ease with wi water can be obtained at any point. ? -Now ander ordinary conditions water weald be pure; and perfe safe for o^nkiog'pnrposes. But is this Bource of our water t ply free from COD tam i cat ion ? we .ewer, Ne. In the city tjiere are quite a norn of si oks tb at are deep enough tap this strata of porous sand. Tb sinks are seJdon, if ever cleaned c and there is nb escape for their c tents, s a ve by absorption into the derlying sand. The pollution of our wells from ! source in a slow, bat sore process, as is ; and every year the sources of si putrid poison are multiplying. One of two. courses is open to city eoancil : either to forbid tbe er tion or the ase of sinks ; or to prov for tbe erection of a system of wa works that will supply us with pt water. How do bar people like t idea of drinking such water ? TEACHER5~CERTIFICATES Each year the examination tl teachers are required to pass befe being issued a certificate, permitti them to teach io the publie schools, becoming more aod more of an eoi matical puzzle, and less a true test the teachers' qualification, aod a bili to impart instruction. This wor great hardship to the rank and file tbe teaching profession. On the other baud the law reqoir the Schcol Commissioner to issue First Grade certificate to any one hoi ing a diploma from any college, i other educational institution charter* by the State. This works a still great hardship to the rank aod file, io ? much as i& gives others ao unfair a vantage f*ver them. We favor a fair aod rigid examine tion for all who teach io the publi schools It is right that all shoul prove their qualification to teach-fe any one knows that the possession of I diploma is oe proof-and ii ts a matte I of justice to the teachers who have nc beea so fortunate as to obtain a colic giate course that all be placed upon th same footing-fitness for the posit io, and ability-wheo it comes to obtaining a positioa. We all know that many a ' man, o woman, that holds a diploma, if put tt the test could not obtain a Third Grad certificate. It is then a great injustice to issue this man a First Grade certifi cate aod thus, probably, enable him t< obtaio a position over aoother mao wh< holds a Second Grade certificate, ob tained only after undergoing a rigic examination. We believe that ability and worth shoald be the qualifications necessary to obtain a public school certificate ; aod the test of the ability shoald be s rigid, bat practical examination for all, whether a college graduate or not. A college graduate should not shirk an examination, inasmuch as having had greater advantages he shoald be more able to stand such examination. And if a college graduate, who wishes to teach school, cannot pass the examina? tion, or is too lazy to refresh his mem? ory OD the lower branches before going into the school room, he should not be allowed to teach at all. We need a revision of the School Law in this respect, in the interests of justice. We are in favor of allowing the diplomas of the Winthrop Training School to be received as First Grade certificates, but of requiring the grad? uates of all other institutions, whether chartered ur not to stand an examina j tun. THE COUNTY JAII.. The attempt on the part of the pris? oners, confined io the Sumter Jail, to escape lat-t Sunday bight, agaiu brings op the necessity for a new aod substan? tial jail, built after modern plans If we mistake not the present jail bas beeu coadeained as insufficient and in secure several times, by tue Grauu Juries. After this it would seem that the Sheriff and the jailer can hardly be held responsible for the escape of pris? oners. At tbe matter now stands the jailer has to be doubly cautious and watchful. The wooden doors to the cells will probably have to be shut down at night, and while the hot weather continues, this will subject the prisoners to great privation The attention of our representatives is again respectfully called to this mat? ter. It is very urgent and should be promptly attended to. Humanity, cleanliness, convenience, aud many j other considerations make it a matter 'just DOW of paramount importance. Had it oct been for the watchfulness I and prompt action of-Mr. Charlie Jones, the jailer, on Sunday night, about a dozen prisoners would have beeo loose upon the county ; four or five of whom are considered desperate criminals. Among them Frank Nelson the high? wayman. We have received a. oote from Mayor Purdy referring to. the case cited by bim in his receni article which was tried by the whole council and a fiae of- $5 imposed. It seems there were two cases against a defendant of tbe same name. In one case the fine was $5, ic the other $10. In looking through tbe docket we only found tbe $10 case. Of course Hr. Purdy knew tbe ease to wbicb be referred and we glad ly call attention to the correction. Letter Prom Mt. Airy. MT. AIRY; N. C., Aug. 20,1891. Dear Watchman and Soutkron : I promised your numerous readers one more letter before leaving .tbie very interesting and heakh-giving city, on the Blue Ridge. In my ieeble way, I will give you a meagre ac? count of tbe industrial intervals of Mount Airy and -its surroundings. At tbe sime timo hear in mind that this place is only io its infancy, so to. speak. The tobacco industry ia growing beyond conception. For instance take Sparger Bros. The great increase of their plug tobacco man? ufacturing busi ceso, bas forced them to.erect a much larger factory than the one now in use. The length Of the one now in course of erection is 180 *eet long, 50 feet wide, and 6 s tories high, with n capacity-of one and a half million pounds annually-more than two and a half times greater than the one how in use. Tbey are using the latest im? proved machinery, including a recent patent for sprinkling and sweetening tbe leaf. The old-fashion way was to do it by band, which was a slow process. These machines can only be rented and tbe cse of it costs tbe manufac? turer of tobacco several dollars a day, and tbe-present income to tbe patentee, I am told, is over $100.00 per day. fie will soon be a second Rockefeller. The Sparger Bros. started, here only a few years ago wilb a very small capital; and bj'their thrifty habits and industry bare built op a lucrative business. They are also large stock owners in the land and. improvement company and the fine new building the "Bine Ridge Ion." Owing to the very great demand for their plug- tobacco they are now several weeks behind their orders, and without sending any salesmen on the road ; all orders come direct from tbe dealers. I am told that the tobacco tbey work op is of tbe finest quality and ( equal to any io the country. Their exceed? ingly polite manager, Mr. Mayo, will at all times take pleasure in showing visitors through the interesting establishment. Falt?n Bros. are also very large tobacco manufacturers, with a capacity, I am told, & most equal to the Sparger Bros. Some idea can be formed of the tobacco business done here, wben f can reliably tell your rea? ders that 2,000 000 pounds of leaf tobacco is annually sold here at auction. I There are 8 plug tobacco factories, 3 leaf tobacco warehouses, 3 tobacco sales ware booses, 2 cigar factories, 3 planing mills, I syo ce and handle factory, 1 large foundry and machiue shop, 1 bank, 1 opera bouse, 2 cotton mills and 2 woollen mills, all in opera? tion, besides 3 tan yards. This county (Surry) contains extensive oak and pine forests, 4 leads of iron ore, manganese, copper, ochre, tbe most wonderful granite quarry in tbe south, within one and a half miles of Mt. Airy, 40 acres of beautiful graniteexposed to view and now being worked by powerful machinery. The finest tobacco landsP excel? lent: wheat and grass lands, tbe finest, eating apples Imaginable raised bete and selling at 20c. a bushel. The water power in the ap gregal is said to be equal to 50,000 horses. Io fact they have the mountain and the val? ley,, the beautiful scenery, the rich soil and the perfect climate. The largest cigar factory . here is owned by W E. Cox; the out put an? nually is 2,000,000 of the very best brands of cigars, with prices ranging from $28 to $100 per thousand, (no two-fers made here.) He employees 20 workmen, all skilled in the art and every cigar is guaranteed to be perfect. He says* be does not change bis brands, as he never slacks off in quality. He fills orders from Maine to California and from the Sea Coast to the Rocky Mountains. The Land and Improvement Company here is doic^ a firm business ii bas one million pf dollars at its back. The stockholders are from various parts of this State, Virginia, and South Carolina. It has opened many new streets, laid out about 200 new lots beau? tifully located, ard ready for sale at reasona? ble prices and easy terms, wi h many more to be laid out. Tory also lease the Blue Ridge Inn. ' By the wayj in my last letter I forgot fd mention that this well- kept hotel, has elec? tric lights in every room and tbe rooms are alsofuruished with electric bells. This com? pany has within the last month come into possession o'f the famous Sulphur Springs I three and a balf miles from Mt. Airy,.for wbicb ?bey paid the sum of $25,000. They nre now locating a sight for a new and grand hotel close to the Sui i tigs to be completed and ready for next Season. A branch of the C. F. ?& Y. V. R. R. will carry passengers right up to the Springs next sommer; so I was in? formed hy Dr. "Lash, president of said road a few da- s ato. "The L. & I. Co. are to build a dummy line between the Spriogs and the depot at Mt. Airy, passiog by the door of the Blue Ridge Inn; then passengers can save all those quarters for back and trunk hire. This is as it should be, if they want to make Mt. Airy a popular resort. It is supposed that Capt. J. W. Clark (tbe most tfneieut I hotel manager in the state) will have general supervision and management over both hotels. With a good corp3 of assistants he can make it pay, if anybody can. The Land and Improvement Co. bas for its general manager, a polite and affable gentle? man by the name-of H. C. Cooper, who will take pleasure ic answering all correspondence in reference to building Bites at Mt. Airy. Its Secretary and Treasurer, ia Mr. T. ii. McCargo, anothrr very pleasant gentlemau. Mr. Otto Kocktitzky (of whom I spoke in last letter) is tbe Civil Engineer for the com? pany. Just imagine yourself Mr. Editor, sit? ting in a large and expansive ampitheatre with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, (horse shoe shape,) in front of you and near? ly ibrce-quarters of the way around you as one grand and majestic stage, with its green foliage and dotted tjelds ot verdure; its tow? ering cliffs and lofty pinacles, and you will have but a faint idea of the mastic views from the observatory of the Blue Ridge Inn. These mountains are about 4 mile* distant from the Blue Ridge Inn, with good roads leading to the top. Fancy Gnp 15 miles dis? tant, is vi5itrd a great deal by the gur.-:?. : Here you will find a cave in the mountain i called the Devil's Den. A little boy visiting there lately said to his father, "papa I wish 1 could catch the old devil in tliere, I would lock the deu on him." There are many other places of iuterest io go to in aud around Mt. Airy. At lhe Sulphur Springs there are many ways by which the visitors amuse themselves: such as lawu tennis, ten pin aileys, shady groves and pleasant walks ; in fact, all we lack here now to make Mt. Airy a second paradise, is a ten million dol? lar Vanderbilt Castle. From the top of the Blue Ridge Inn, you can see with the naked eye tour ranges of mountains lUO miles dis? tant. About 300 bundled yards from this hotel is located a spring of sulphur and iron aiix-d. S^ill'd physicians claim that 'his watter is of great benefit for many complaints, more especially for kidney and spinal affec t ons. There is a fine opening here for a few first class contractors and builders. Build? ing material is cheaper here ih*n in South Carolina, but it is a raie thing to see a grave yard here, as people seldom die on these mountains. As far as I have been able to observe, this its a strictly moral town, there are no liquor saloons bete and no gambling hells. Outside of the town people never think of locking their dwellings ami out houses As for chickens, eggs, butter, dried fruit and such like, you can get them here almost for the asking. The people here are good natured The irreal tobacco king "'Duke" of Durham, N. C , has already invrsted many of his thou ?uuds at Mt. Airy. His head is level aud many more like him will follow snit. (J VV. RBARDON. Salem Dots. SALEM, S. C., Aug. 25, 1891. Mr. Editor: Sunday eveuiug it began raining h*-re, end lhere bas not been two h-jII rs ciiice when rain was not falling. Up to this time the ruins came just about as we needed them, but this spell will cause us to loose two iia\s crop of colton. And as long HU it rains in the morning tbat day s blooms v. iii dr??p ' rf Mr. aud Mrs. Wiiiie McKlveen lost their littlechild Sunday. The funeral took place at ManniDg .yesterday, Rev. W. J. McKay, officiating. Uur sympathies are extended to the bereaved parents. Mr. M. R. Wilson of your city i9 the gus9t of Mr. J. D. Warren. They expected to make a big haul of jack and pike .it Bird Lake to-day, but thc raina have raised the swamp, and it will not be worth while fiabing for a week. Your e. c's of last week had a very incon? sistent report of the barn burning which oc? curred near here last Monday. They, thee, c's, stated that 20,000 lbs. of hay were burn? ed, and the loss was $1,000. Either that hay was worth $40 per thousand lbs., or a $200 barn *as worth $800. Your correspondent stated that over 60,000 lbs. of bay, fodder and oats were lost, and placed the damage at $800. ''Our friend" who was reported as being in the barn when it was struck is very much obliged for the congratulations upon bis escape "uninjured." As he was t=t least one hundred yards away when the bolt strack and never felt any personal danger, he was considerably, annoyed to have his friends scrutinize him, and remark "I -don't see where you were singed " f The moral of all this is: Read ?the W. $ S. for the latest and correct news.'-ED.] SINE DIE. N. B.-"Our friend" is still doing busi? ness at the "old stand" and can seilten to fifteen thousand, lbs. of bay and fodder saved in 1889. . .. , If food sours on -the stomach, digestion is defective. De Witt's Little Early Risers will remedy this. The famous little pills that never gripe and never disappoint. W. H. Gilliland & Co._ Constipation, blood-poison, fever 1 Doc? tors' . uills and funeral expenses cost about two hundred dollar?; De Witt's Little Early Risers cost a quarter. Take your choice. W. H. Gilliland 4 Co. Purifies the blood, increases the circulation, expels poisonous humors and builds np the system. What more do you want a medi? cine to perform? De Witt's Sarsaparilla is reliable. W. H. Gilliland & Co. CaUrrh, neuralgia, rheumatism and most diseases originate from impure blood. Cleanse it. improve it, purify it with De Witt's Sarsaparilla and health is restored, stength regained. Sold by W. H. Gilliland & Co. _? IF TOUR BACK ACHES. Ot you aie all worn out, really good for noth? ing, it is general debility. Try BROWS IROS" HITTERS. It will care yon, cleanse your liver, and give a good appetite. WANTS. ? DVERTISEMENTS of five linea or less J.JL WM k>? inserted under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents Oer line. WANTED-Any young person desiring to attend a first-class Business, Short? hand or Telegraph College can get valua? ble information by seeing the Editor of this pf i per in person. WANTED-A middle-aged lady to keep house and cook for a small family with? out children. Address P. ?. box 35, Wedge? field, S. C. I1T7ANTED-Active men to canvass for Vf the sale of the Improved Singer Sewing Machine; the fastest seller on the market. None hut active men need apply. Address, L. W. Hydrick, District Agent, Sumter SI C. Ang. 26-2T. WANTED-An experienced Ditcher wants a job, and'will guarentee satisfaction at reasonable price. - Address "Ditcher" care of Waickman and Southron office. FOR SALE, DESIRABLE place io Wedge? field, large lot, six room, Cottage, small store house, barn and stable?. Near depot, and a good stand for store or boarding house. Apply to Mr. S. E. Harvin, Wedge? field, S C._A og. 26, 4t.? 171?R RENT-LARGE ?NEW STORE AT J Hagood. Good busmes3stand. Apply to Mrs. H. R Saunders, Hagood, S. C. Aug. 12-3t. IN EFFECT AUGUST 10, 1891. North. MAINLINE. South. 5 3 1 2 4 6 A M. P.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. A M. 5 00 5 30 Charleston 12 50 ll 30 6 35 6 50 Pregualls ll 20 10 10 6 42 < 00 Harlevville ll 12 10 02 5 57 7 15 Pecks 10 57 9 47 7 00 7 18 Holly Hil'. 10 55 9 45 7 07 7 27 Connors 10 48 9 39 10 10 7 14 7 34 Eutawville 10 41 9 32 8 25 10 25 7 24 7 45 Vanees 10 31 9 21 8 12 7 40 8 01 Merriam 10 15 9 05 7 53 8 17 St. Paul 10 00 8 52 8 00 8 25 Summerton 9 52 8 45 8 08 8 37 Silver 9 42 8 37 8 20 8 49 Packsville 9 29 8 27 8 30 9 00 Tiudal 9 16 8 16 . 8 45 9 17 Sumter 9 00 8 00 8 59 9 34 Oswego 8 18 7 40 9 14 9 61 St: Charles 8 02 7 32 9 22 10 01 Elliotts 7 53 7 24 9 36 10 17 Lamar 7 36 7 10 950 10 33 Syracuse 7 20 6 55 10 05 10 50 Darlington 7 03 6 40 10 22 ll 07 Mont Clare 6 47 6 22 10 40 ll 27 Robins Neck 6 29 6 03 11 05 ll 45 Mandeville 6 05 5 40 11 20 12 Ol Bennettsville 5 50 5 25 A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. A.M. A.M. HARLIN CITY BRANCH. North. . South. 33 -31 32 34 P. M. A M. A. M. P M. 6 30 11-00 Vanees 8 10 6 00 6 50 ll 23 Snells 7 48 5 40 7 05 ll 33 Pa/lers 7 37 5 25 7 25 11 55 Harlin City 7 15 5 05 POND BLUFF BRANCH. North. South. 27 28 A.M. A.M. 8 40 EutawviHe IO 05 8 53 Belvidere 9 50 9 05 Ferguson 9 35 Trains 1 and 2 have through cars between Charleston and Fayetteville. All trains daily except Sunday Merriam, Snells and Belvidere are flag sta? tions. J. H. AVERILL, General Manager. SHERIFF'S SALES. By viriue of sundry tax Eiecutious to me directed will be sold at Sumter, C. H., on the first MONDAY and day following ia Septem :.fr next, 1891, and as many days thereafter as muy be necessary, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, the fol? lowing property: 5 acres land in Providence Township, property of Wilson Sargent, bounded North by the public road from Providence to State burg and on all other sides by lands of the Estate ol James Taylor. 48 acres land and 2 buildings in Shiloh Township, property of Thomas T. Flowers, adjoining lands of Harris, Peter Thomas, R. E. Nesnett, Cousar, Sam Nesbett and others. 33 acres land in Shiloh Towship, prop? erty of Julia Ann Floyd, adjoining lands of W. J. McLeod Sam Nesbett F. A. Cousar and others. 340 acres !?nd and 6 buildings in Shiloh Township, property of Mrs. S. S. Tisdall, adjoining lands of Robert McElveen, Ed Goodman, Sallie McElveen and others. 50 acres laud and 2 buildings in Shiloh Township, property of Oliver C. Dickson adj-'imti}; lands of Robert Tourlinsan, Henry Dickerson and other. 100 acres land and 3 buildings in Shiloh Township, property of Milton Witherspoon adjoining lands of II. F. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Charlie McLeod and others. Une lot of land ia Bishnpville, property of Edmond Slater, adjo*.:?r?g Ianda of George U. Reid, J. H. Reid and oilers. 1,000 acres land in Manchester Township, property of James A. Peterkin, adjoining lands of the Coler estate, linds of Broun and R. I Manning and the Owen estite; for? merly known as lands of estate of William S. Goodwyn. 30 acres lands and 1 building in Shiloh Township, property of James H. Nesbit, a^j tining lands of estate Alex. Lowry, lands formerly of Martin Rhodes, Sarah S. Pearce and others. 100 acres of land in Mt. Clio Township, property of Sydney 0. Mathis, adjoining land of J. R. Copeland, .Mrs. Dolly McCoy, J. W. Smith and others. 200 acres Und and ?-vo buildings in Priva- | teer Township, property of J. Adger Smyth, adjoining lands of H. A. Rodgeas, Eliza? beth Hodges and other?. E. SCOTT CARSON, S. S. C. Sheriffs Office, Aug. ll, 1891. NOTICE. JN PURSUANCE OF THE LAWS OF ? this State notice is hereby given that the Bishcpville Railroad Company will apply to the Ltrgislapire of this State at its n?xt ses? sion for auiuoii:y to extend ?cs Railroad in a general North or Nortn-we?terly direction as far as the North Coroiina State line, and also to extend said Railroad from Atkins in a South or South-easterly direction as far as some point oe the North Eastern, or the Cen? tral Railroad of South Carolina. P. L. BRIDGERS, President B. R R. Co. August 18, 1891. aug 26-v TO RENT. A FIRST CLASS FARM suitable for either the truck or dairy business. Situated at corporate limits of the city, and con? venient to two railroads. There is a good six room bouse and all necessary out buildings. The land is clear of stumps and roots. Eighty acres cleared-the balance wood land, but suitable for pasture. Applv to, T. J TUOMEY. or Ang 26 v_R. P. MONAGHAN. MANNING ACADEMY. ~ MANNING, S C. A (Mei ScM Far Boys anil Girls. MRS. ALSBROuK WILL RESUME HER school September 7th. 1891. Twenty second annual session. Boarding pupils cared for as members of the family. Back? ward pupils carefully taught. All lessons thoroughly explianed. English, Latin, Greek, German, French, Book-keeping, Calisthenics, Type-Writing, Sborthhand, Elocution, Art and Music taught. Bord $8. Send for catalogue. MRS E. C. NETTLES A LS 3 ROOK, Aug. 26-2t. Principal. ST. JOSEPH'S" ACADEMY, S72CTE&, S. C. THE EXERCISES OF THIS FIRST CLASS Academy will be resumed on tne 6rst Monday in SEPTEMBER. For terms apply to the Directress of the Academy, Sumter, S. C. Aug. 26-4t._ THE SUMTER INSTITUTE. FOUNDED 1867. - - CHARTERED 1888. The Twenty-Fourth Collegiate Year cf this school for young ladies begins THURSDAY, SEP? TEMBER 10th, 1891, and closes JUNE 13th, 1892. For terms, 4c, apply for circular. Mus. L. A. BROWNE, Miss E. E. COOPER, July 1 Principals. FURMAN UNIVERSITY] GREENVILLE, 8. C. C. MANLY, D. D. - - - President. THE NEXT SESSION WILL BEGIN on the 30th of SEPTEMBER, 1891. Tbe collegiate department includes the regu? lar college curriculum Tbere is also a Pre? paratory Department thoroughly organized Several professors bave been added to the faculty. For further information, apply to tbe President or to Aug. 26-5 PROF. H. T COOK. Anderson, 3. C. ? MILITARY BOARDING SCHOOL for young men. English, Classical ar.d Commercial Course. Nine instructors-one an army officer detailed bv U. S Govern? ment. Next session begins SEPTEMBER 16. Rates reasonable. Send for Register with terms, &c. COL. JOHN B. PATRICK, Aug. 5. Principal. SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, COLUMBIA, S. C. OPENS SEPTEMBER 29th. Entrance examinations begin September 24th. Classical, Literary, Scientific, and Law Courses. Thirteen Professors, For further information, address tbe Presi? dent. JAMES WOODROW. Aug. 19. _ WOFFORD COLLESS, SPARTANBURG, S. C. JAS. H. CARLISLE, LL. D, PRESIDENT. Founded 1851. W?FFORD COLLEGE offers to students in the four college classes two parallel courses of study, each leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in ore of which Modern Languages are substituted for Greek. EXPENSES. Board, tuition, matriculation, washing, lights, fuel, books, and stationery, tbe neces? sary Collegs expenses for the year, can be met with One Hundred and Fifty Dollars The advantages offered by'Wightman and Alum'rti Halls, ena' le students to meet their college expenses wish this very small amount. The next session f-egins October 1st, 1891. J A. GAMEWELL, Secretary of Faculty. IM Collep Iii ScM, SPARTANBURG, S. C. The Fourth Session begins October 1st, 1891. Boys prepared for College. Expenses may be covered by $150 a year. Supervision careful and constant. A. G. REM BERT, A. M., Aug. 19. Head Master. WESLEYAN ?TE, WV STAUNTON, VIRGINIA. Opens Sept. 17,1891. One of the most thorough and attractive schools for young ladle? in the South. Conservative courso in Music. Twenty-five teachers and officers. Situation beautiful. Climate unsur? passed. Pupils from twenty States. Terms low. Special Inducement? to persons at a distance. }\>r thc low terms and great advantages of this cele? brated Virginia school, write for a catalosne to W. A. HARRIS, Prea't, Staunton, Tirginiac Ci?. M ECK LEN BERG CO., N. C. On Railroad Between Charlotte and Slalesville SEPTEMBER lOib, 1891, TO JUNE 9th, 1892. Rev. J. B. Stenier, ? D., LL D . President and Professor of Biblical Instruction and Moial Philosophy. W. J Martin, LL.D., Vice-president and Professor of Chemistry. W. D. Vinson, M. A., Prof. of Mathematics. W. S. Graves, M. A.. Professor of Latin and French. W. S. Currell, Ph D., Professor of English. H. L. Smith, Ph.D. Professor of Natural Philosophy. C. R Harding, Ph.D., Professor of Greek and German Languages. W. L. Lingle, Tutor of Mathematica. The Master's Course, The Bachelor's Course, The Science Course, Eclectic Courses, Business Courses. For Degree Cour.-es, the studies of the Freshmeu and Sophomore classes are pre? scribed, and the studies of the Junior and Senior classes a.e elective. For Eclectic ned Business Courses all the studies are elective. Studies tn English, in Science and in the Bible are given due prominence. Students received at any time during the year. Terms reasonable and rxpenses low. For Catalogues and other intormition address, THE PRESIDENT. PROF. STSCULLT' INSTRUCTOR ON Violin, Flute, Clarionet, Cornet, PIANO, ORGAN, kc. PUPILS will receive every attention neces? sary to in ?lid advancement. Orders left at Sumter Book and Novelty Store, or addressed through Post Office, will receive prompt attention. Pianos anti Organs Tuned & Repaired. June 24 v O?R OWN This is a hard thing to do, but we are do? ing it, and what is more, we intend to keep it up. For twenty years our record for fair dealing and best values for the least money, has never been lowered by any house in the trade. To-day we propose to beat our record of "The Best Val? ues for the Least Money," and we want our friends and the ! public to watch the time made, and be with us at the finish. OUR LAST CUT on Clothing and Hats made the goods go like hot griddle cakes j with maple syrup, but we still have some Odds and Ends Left that we are determined SHALL GO ! before we commence to open up in our new departments. To do this we will close them j out at almost Tour Own Price. So come quick or you will miss the chance of your lifetime. At the prices named our coun? ters will soon be cleared. We desire to again call the attention of the Ladles to our DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT which will be opened on or about the first of September, and beg to say that we have secured the services of a first class Modiste from New York, who will have charge' of this department, and all work will be guaranteed to give satisfac? tion in every respect. Respectfully, J. Ryttenberg & Sons. Aug. 19. A. C. Phelps. A. Battenberg. A. G. PHELPS & CO., GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS, WRITE Fire, Life? Accident, Tornado, Lightning, Gin House and Steam Boiler Insurance, IN FIRST CLASS COMPANIES ONLY, M at Lowest Board Bates. -o Resident Agents FOR LONDON & LANCASHIRE, of Liverpool. THE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., of Hartford, Corio. THE PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INS. CO., of Providence, R. I. THE SECURITY INSURANCE CO., cf New Haven, Coon. THE ST. PAUL GERMAN INSURANCE CO., of St. Paul, Minn. THE GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COR? PORATION, of London. GENERAL AGENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE Accident Department OF THE AMERICAN CASUALTY Iraraice M Security Company, of Baltimore, Md., Cash Capital, $1,000,000. Assets, $1,775,000. Special Agents For MIDDLE AND EASTERN SOUTH CARO? LINA FUR THE Pei Mill Life Mince Co., of Philadelphia, Pa. ESTABLISHED IN 1847. Assets over $17,000,000. Surplus$2 875,000. The productiveness of a human life, its ' money value in excess of that which id need- | ed for personal support, should be preserved to those others to whom and through whom life is given. The responsibility of a father and husband cannot justly be evaded. Duty falls short of performance if he only protects those others during his active and productive years. His death should be an endowment to some one, widow or children ; an evidence that tie has not lived vainly and irresponsibly, whether his departure be at the meridan of his powers, or as the evening shadows have 1 closed around him. Just men do this, know? ing the pressing need therefor, aod by divers methods. Unless they embrace Life Insurance, statis? tics show that ninety per cent, fail of tbeij purpose. And it must be true life insurance that which ENDURES TO THE END, Whether death comes early or late. Such ip-"urance the PENN MUTUAL issues, pre? senting an unassailable record extending through a period of 44 years. Write to us for plans ??nd rates, giving age. 1 Office at Mess:J. J. Ryttenberg k Sons, Corner M?in k Liberty Streets. A. C. PHELPS & CO., AGENTS, SUMTER, S. C. Juuc 17. " A. A. STRAUSS Clo sin SAM WEINBERG. nt! Closing Out ! Having bought out the business of L. G?ick, we are no\? offering the entire stock of goods at and belo* Y. COST. This is Not Mere Assertion. The goods were really bought at 82Jc. on the dollar and by offering them at 100 cents we make, and the purchaser makes a big thing. These goods are All Fresh and Seasonable, And must be disposed off at onee to make room for ' new goods. We Invite our Friends and the Publie Generally To call early and avail themselves of this rare chance. . Strauss & Co. Corner Main and Republican Streets. SUMTER, S. C. Aas. 28-St. ?. S. MATTli?E8SjEE?5 Manufacturers' AgeDt aod DealeF ie C^eneir?l Supplies. -^IgUSta. l? ^t^^^L^ : A ^atertown Bes^on^the marget ^^W^^^^^^^^^^^^^P cu* an^ threaded ENGINE AND BURNING OILS f When in want of any machinery, call on or write to C. S. ?9I ATTHIESSE!Y9 June 10. Swnfer, S. G? CHEB?W HINE WORKS, (SUMTER BRANCH.) OUR ElLIOTS, Sumter Co., S. C. Gentlemen-I am very much pleased with the uAcme" Cotton Press. It is what I wanted. Yours trulv, J. McD. LAW. GOODS nw HAVE fio-SARDS-, Sunter Gc., S,?r. Cheraw Maris?? Worts, Gentlemen: After usir?g several kinds of gimi- 3 pu richard a *4H*11," m'?? ran say that it is the best I have e*?-rapen-or D*ed. K. s. MCLEOD. BEEN . TRIED AND PROVEN THE. BEST. STATEB?RG, S. C. Gheraw Machine Workc : Getlemen-Yours received, and in reply ?o say that I have been using oi e of Walter A. Wood Mowers for sixteen years, and it bas not cost me more than $20 during this length af time for repairs. I consider it the best machine I have seen. Very trulv, W.'R. FLUD. REVBRSTS, S..C. Cberaw Machine Works : Getitleniei*-The ''Acme" Col'oa Pres?, purchased from jon last season, has perforo? ed its work to my entire satisfaction. I pre? fer it to the Bossy or any other press on the market. Yours respectfully, EDWARD E. REM BERT. REMEMBER THIS : The Best Machinery and Lowest Prices. Estimates made upon ANY STANDARD MACHINERY in the market. Call on or Address CHERAW MACHINE WORKS, Office one door North of the Jervey House, Sumter?.S? . <3, Joly 8 . . : , ,?tffelJ BfFFtfilEBtfl Thorough, Practical Instruction. llIlHB?fEa>iB/||9|" Graduates assisted to positions. ,UUft ?ECrill?l t?T Catalogue free. Write to 'BRYANT & STRATTON BUSINESS COLLEGE, LOUISVILLE, KY, Sumter Brick Manufacturings Company. 500,000 Brick now on hand, and a daily output of 25,000 to 30,000. I beg to solicit the patronage of the public in need of brick. Prices guaranteed as low as any. Brick as good as ever manufactnred for this market. Orders left with H. Harby will re? ceive prompt attention. MENU Y J. HARBY, July L Sumter, S. C.