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WJBgnSSDAY, OCT. l^ft. The Sumter Watchman was (banded fr 1350 tod the t?outhro? ia J 866. tffee fFstcAavni and Southron now oas thc combined circulation and influence of bets of tko eld papers, and is mn?? 1%8 best advertising medium in BDITOB1 AL, NOTES. ? saereiful man is mereifnl to his beast; a clerk is not a beast, therefore there io BO necessity of mercy to a clerk. How does this syllogism bold ? The reason we eooouded the Freeman did not care to obtain correct informa? tics ia ?hat the attention of one of the editora of that journal was called to ihe facts of the case several weeks ago. ll ii the end of tin kw to punish evimlnnJs whose guilt has been proved beyeatJ a reasonable doubt, nerer to tetters any one. The Sumter jail is in .ooh a condition that a prisoner confined therein, is. undoabte??y too severely "Scribbler" is exactly right about the illicit sale of whisky in the country. It should be stopped. And the way to have it stopped is, if soy one has valid in forra', ico of tho guilt of parties, they should go before the Grand Jury with st, and tho law would, perhaps, do the rest. The Freeman should not worry' about tho spirit of fairness that always ani? mates the Watchman and Southron We have never failed to be fair, and did not intend to make Gol. Polk ao exception. His denial and his war record were put in tv pe for this paper bot are crowded out. We have a number of in te res ti o g aiftetea io type, that for-lack of space we are compelled to omit this week. Among the number, are a full account of 'the unveiling ceremonies of the moou t V >en B. -H. Anderson and a .hort sketch of his life; and of Col L. L.'Poik*s war-record, and his statement regarding the Kansas incident and other charges made against him. The death of Parnell one year ago would have been considered an irretriev? able disaster to the Irish cause, but hts death on last Wednesday is now regarded by many, as a fort?nate occurrence? Parnell was a great mau-one of the greatest of the times-and by his force of intellect has accomplished more than any other mao for tjie uplifting -of op? pressed ireland. Bot he had outlived his usefulness. As long as he lived there was certain to be discord in the ranks of the Irish party, with his death thu discordant element is removed, and there is no reason wliy the Irish party should not unite an? renew the fight for Irish independence o? the lines laid dows by Parnell, the uncrowned King of Ireland. A THOUGHTFUL COM.MUNI x CATION. - The article signed "Chronic Gram y bierby tts intrinsic merit and from she importance of the subjects discussed, demands careful consideration. For sometime past we have had tn mind these matters, and have had something to soy through our columns in reference ta o&c or more of them. Each subject takes up by our correspondent touches a matter of vital importance to the <ri;y sad community. We are * glad to note the plain and' at the same 'time, temperate manner in which he- deals with these questions, but it is charac? teristic of the maa. We coincide with the siews express? ed, and did our space permit we would ho glad to take up in detail and discuss th? saggestions made. Perhaps we .hali -oe able to do so by piecemeal on eaW|uect occasions. We must refer, however, to what ne les to say in regard to the lack of opportunity offered the young men of thia city tor self improvement end the cultivation of their minds and higher faculties. We know of y ou cg men io this city--clerks-who are desirous of improving themselves, who are ambi? tious, but they have no chance to study, no time for reading. It takes a mas of aa i rec will, or a frame un? affected by fatigue, to work behind the counter for ten, twelve aod often fifteen boura a day, and after bis day's work is done sit down to cultivate his mind wy reading. From personal observation and inquiry, and from information ob? tained from others, we are forced to conclude that in Sumter, as a role, there is as little appreciation of, or taste for literature, as in any place of its sise and advantages to be found any? where. It is a well known fact that a j taste for literature is usually cultivated, not spontaneous. And it is also, known that a taste for pure literature is ooo of the surest indices of .good citizenship and intelligence. The great need of Sumter tooday, ? from thia point of view, is shorter' r hours of labor, and after this a library an^ reading room where the young men ! may resort after working hours are over. This might he obtained by a well managed Library Association, but a Young Men's Christian Association with liberal-minded and energetic men at its bead, ts far .preferable. Our merehautf have been very libe in the past, and we believe they are ever willing to make eoneessioas that are of interest to their employees, and at. the same time not injurious to their busi? ness. Therefore, we trust that there wi? be some movement made that will accomplish this end. I. R Branbase, editor Christan Index, AtluBt?, Ga , W? iff3 : "I bare used Brady crrtt?re witb lutfvjiiog, protapt, decided re? lief." The Bishopville Post Ofiace. Sr. Ti? following letter has been receired Senator Batter. Mr. N. G. Osteea wrote him at the time the last article relative tW Bishopville Post Office appeared io W. A letter of acknowledgement recetred from Senator Butler at the time he assured ns that he woald endeavor to the postoffice re-established. It is to be that Senator Butler may be able to hare office opened agaio, bot it is almost vaia expect any thin* from the beads of the sent government. It is certain, ho that Senator Butler will do his utmost the Bishopville people in tbis case, and the ! is nothing now to be done but to patten "await the course of erects : POST OFFICK DEPARTMENT. ornes or TBS FOURTH ASSISTANT POSTHASTES GENERAL. WASHIKGTOH, Oct. 3, 1891 Bon M.C.B*kri??.S.S iEdgefid?\8.C. Sir: I am just in receipt of the letter Mr. N. G. Osteen, of Sumter, South Caroli in reference to the establishment of an at BisbopTille, and note your endorsement same. In reply, ? will say that this office was dis continued about one year .ago, by the Post master-General.and I do not care to take action in the matter without first presenting it to bim. He will return to the city, early next week, and the case will be brought to his attention. Ver? respectfully, B. E. RATHBONE Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General. [Endorsed on back .j Respectfully referred to Mr. Osteen fer in? formation. I presume we will hear from tba P. M. General after awhile. M. C. BUTLER, Edgefield, Oct. 10,1891. The Phillips-Penning con Homicide. K. Pennington, of Magnolia, was killed on last Saturday night at Magnolia depot by Willie Phillips, who shot him in the centre of the forehead with a 38-calibre revolver. The particulars of the affair as obtained from an onlooker are as follows : Pennington and a number of others, among them Jim Phillips, a brother of Willie met tue evening train from this city for the purpose of obtaining the latest news from court. Willie Phillips and his' father pot off the train and started to walk away. Bunny Boyle, son or Mr. A. S. Boyle, remarked that old man Phillips was drunk ; Jim Phillips replied that he was a g-d d-n liar. Pen? nington said to Boyle, "Do you mean to take that?" Boyle and Jim Phi?ips began to fight. Boyle got Jim Phillips down, who called to bis father and Willie Phillips for help. As old maa Phillips and Willie Phil? lips came up Pennington said to them, that they had nothing to do with the fight and ought not to interfere, and at the same time gave WiHie Phillips a shove with bis baud. Phillips fell from, the depot platform back? wards, but caught on his feet, and immedi? ately began firing at Pennington hitting him rn the center of the forehead. Phillips fired three other shots, none of which took effect. The following evidence is taken from the Coroner's inquest: G. W. Stokes, sworn, says : On the night of October loth he was at Lynchburg wben the 8 o'clock p. m. train arrived, and that he, James Phillips, Sr., and Willie Phillips walked off together in the direction of James Phillips; Senior's, house, and that they had got about 75 yards and heard that Bunnie Boyle and Jim Phillips, Jr , was fighting and they all went back to the depot and that Willie Phillips got to the depot 25 or 20 yards ahead of him and ran np on the plat? form and that he (Willie Phillips) was shoved or jumped off the platform on the railroad track and tn rued round and commenced shooting, and after shooting several times tamed round, walked off and said, Come on Father and Jim ; ? or we have got the s b--, and that Jim Phillips, Jr., or Willie said, We have been imposed on long enough. Other witnesses corroborated the above statement. Sam Rose, sworn, says : He was at Lynch? burg depot on the night of the 10th of Octo? ber and that be beard some one say that Jtmes Phillips, Sr., was drunk, and that James "Phillips, Jr., said it was a d-n lie, and that K. Pennington said to Bunnie Boyle, Don't take it, two or three times, and that Boyle struck him first with bis umbrella and taey closed and Phillips called for bis father, and that Will Phillips came up, and K. Pen? nington said to bim : Ton have nothing to do with this, and took hold of him and thrown him off the platform on the railroad track and be (Phillips) commenced shooting at Pennington and that he (Rose) ran'. After the sboottrg was over he went back and beard one of the young Phillips s*y : Come on father we have got him. But don't know whether he alluded to Pennington or not. The verdict of the Coroner's jury was that (C. Pennington came to his death by a gun? shot wound fired by a pistol in the bands of Willie Phillips. It is stated that Phillips followed Penning? ton around town on last Friday, and that Pennington did go to his lawyer and asked what he should do about it. Pennington re? fused, however, to take out a warrant for him as advised to do. The statement below made by Willie Phil? lips is taken from the Freeman as be declined to talk to a representative of this paper when seen yesterday, bis lawyer having advised bim not to ulk. "Yesterday we interviewed Mr. Phillips in his cell at the jail and found bim quite wil? ling to give hid version of the affair, fie is a slender young man or rather a boy, ap? parently 17 or 18 years of age, and was tried last week for carrying concealed weapons and fined $35. Be said that after paying his fine be got the pistol from bis attorney, and pat? ting it ia his pocket, where it could be plain? ly seen, took the train, accompanied by bis father for Lynchburg. Upon arriving there he started tb go borne and when a little dis? tance from the depot, some one told bim bis brother was being beaten, an-d^i vine bis bun? dle to a negro be ran back' and found bis brother, Jim, in the hands of one Boyle, and K. Penn'ngton wa* pounding "him . .in the bead. When he got upon the platform, Pen? nington stopped beating bis-.^brother and cursing him (the defendant)"advanced and struck him a blow in the chest' which .knock? ed him off the platform. Wbea be struck the railroad track bis pistol fell out of his pocket, and picking it up he commenced firing, Pen? nington having run bis band in bis pocket and made some motion as if to come down at 1 him from the platform. He fired three times. He said that it was not true that be bad fol? lowed Pennington on the streets of Sumter and that up to the time of getting the pistol from his attorney be had no weapon at ali." - The Cosmopolitan. The October number of the Cosmopolitan is 6 i led with leading articles, that is any one of the articles published this month is good enough to he the leading article in the aver? age magazine. Amelie Rives'story "Accord? ing to St. John" ends in this number. . This is, we think, taking ii asa whole, the best pro? duction from the pen of Amelie, although we do not admire any of her wittings. "Lady Clare" by Hjaimar Hjortb Boyesen if a very interesting story of a hors?. "Some Great Storms,'" by Wm A. Eddy is an interesting and unusual article, and at the same time instructive. The article on Cincinnati, by Vin rat Halstead contains a vast amount of information about the Queen City. Ed? ward Everett Hale under the head of Social Problems, this month discusses "gambling," in a manner to plainly show the evils result? ant from it. The Cosmopolitan is our choice of the monthlies and we hare read it constant? ly stare its establishment, and know of its uniform excellence lt ie published by the Cosmopolitan Compauy, New York, N. Y. The Intensive System, the Only Way to Make Any Money. FRUIT HILL," S. C , Aug. 28, 1891. Globe Phosphate Co., Columbia, S. C.: I used the present season on ray crop of cotton 200 pounds per acre of your Aika?ne Acid Phosphate with cot ion seed. The prospect at present is for an increased yield of 100 per oent. Yours is one of the best fertilizers on the market and ( expect to continue its use The intensive system of farming; I believe is the only way we can m?ke any money,, and I ezcect to practice it in The rutare. W. F Warms. You get the best and finest Stove or Rance with water or without water at T. C. Scaffe's. Sbrioer's Indian Vermifuge is perfectly safe and easily ad-tuitih?ter?d. ic is cheap at*d will give satisfaction. Try .:. W. W. Smith of Blythewood, ti. C., used this season 2(0 pounds per acre of H i gil "firade Fertilizer mauufactured by the Globe ' Phosphate Company, Columbia, 8. C , and say8 be has a prospect of an increased yield of 100 per cen* and says this fertilizer is o?>e of the best, ile believes in "?lore Corn, Less Cotton/' PRESENTMENT OP THE GRAND .JURY. To His Honor J. J. Norton, Presiding Judge; The Grand Jury in making their final pre? sentment for the present term, beg leave to re? port tbat after passing upon ali bills of in? dictment, a case of fornication against R. S. Belk and Caroline Sumter, also Daniel Oliver ?nd Adeline Freeman, has been brought to our notice. Also a case of selling spirituous liquors without license, aginst W. G. Jack* son. On account of the difficult/ of getting the evidence in these cases before ns, we would respectfully recommend that these cases be given to a Trial Justice for investigation. We find that the Treasurer's books for the fiscal rear of 1889 and 1890 are not balanced np aa jet. but they are now being examined by the Comptroller General. The Auditor stated to the Grand Jory that he expected to have bis books ready for the Treasurer to commence the collection of taxes on October 15th. Bot that in case they are not ready by that time, the Comptroller General h s granted him an extension of time, until Octo? ber 20th. We find the offices of Clerk of Court and Probate Judge in good condition, aad that the books of the School Commissioner are now being examined by the Sn perin tendeo t of Education. We examined ali ot the Trial Justice's books except those of L. L. Fraser, who on account of sickness could not get in his books io time, and would respectfully recommend that be be given thirty days in wbicb to make bis rf tome. We find the jail in a neat condition, bot some of tbe inmates complain that they do not receive proper attention in case of sick? ness. This matter we wonld respectfully call to the attention of the County Commissioners. We find that the repairs recommended by the Grand Jury at last term have not been made and the j nil remains in an unsafe condition. We find the Poor House and grounds in good condition, tbe repairs recommended by us at last term having been promptly attend? ed to. We find that the Roads and Bridges in some parts of the County are still in a terrible con? dition and we would again respectfully call the attention of the County Commissioners to the same. The Grand Jory at last terra recommended to the County Commissioners to rent to cer? tain parties, certain offices in Court House and parts of grounds, for private use. But upon investigation we find tbat Section 270? of the General Statutes prohibits same; therefore we recommend that the law on this point be strictly enforced. We recommend that C. C. Manning, Esq., se paid ten ($10) dollars for legal advice and professional services rendered to tbe Grand lory at the present term of the Court. Having performed the duties assigoed to os, md thanking the Honorable Court for bis rind consideration in assisting us in the dis? charge of the many duties imposed on ns, and :o the County Officers for courtesies extended. AH of wbicb is respectfully submitted. , J. R. PHILLIPS, Foreman. THE MARKETS. SUMTSB, S. C., Oct. 14, 1891. COTTON-Receipts for week ending Octo? ber 7th, about 2,300 bales. Following are the quotations: Low Middling 7f; Middling 3. Market firm. GROCZBIBS-The following wholesale quo? tations are furnished us by one of the largest satablishments in this city, and which does a large wholesale business. Bacon-D. S. C. R. Sides 7?c. " CR. " 8?c. Smoked Shoulders 7c. Hams No. 2 ' 6$?8c. " " 1 14?16c. Sugar-Cut loaf 5|c. " Stan'd Granulated 4|c. " " C. 4sc. Coffee 17@20c. Tea " 22@75. Flour according to grade $4.75@$6.50. CHARLESTON, S. C., Oct. 13, 1891. COTTOS.-Market firm. Low Middling 7|@7?: Middling 8; Good Middling 6^. The Best ? MD mw STALK CHOPPER MOWN TO ?MAN. Every Farmer ShovJd Have One. No Cost Iron to break when it strikes a root. Will last for Year So IAM NOW MANUFACTURING THE Tisdale Patent Corn and Colton Stalk Chopper. The machine is a good practical thing and will pay for itself in two years w hen a farmer has fifty acres of corn and cot? ton stalks to knock dowo. Parties wanting the machine will please send in their orders as early as possible as each will be served tn '.urn. Read the certificates below. JOEL. E. BRIMSON. "I bave used your Cotton Stalk Cutter and find it a perfect success andi could not do without ic after using it. J. C. DURANT." "I have used the Tisdale Cotton Stalk Chopper, and it is a perfect success. E. M. COOPER." "We have need oae of R. H. Tisdale's Cot? ton Stalk Choppers on oor plantation, and it has given satisfaction and does first class work. J. RVTTENBERG k SONS." Oct. 14. Look For IL & ADVERTISEMENT Next Week. WAJNTTS. ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be inserted under this bead for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line. FOR SALE-Heating stove for coal used only one winter, is in good condition Apply at this office. Oct. 14-lt. i -. TO RENT-A five room house with kitcb en attached, also necessary outbuildings and fine garden spot. Situated on Graham Street. Apply to D. W. Cuttino. Oct 14.-2t._ FOR SALE -Planting lands in all sections of Sumter and Clarendon counties Small farms and large plantations, city lots in all parts of the city. W. H. INGRAM, October 14. Broker. FOR SALE-A very desirable* lot for sale or. Calhoun Street, in the'city of Sumter. Apply to A. B Stuckey. Sept. 30-41._ WANTED-TO SELL HOUSE AND lot on Republican Street. Apply at his Office._ 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 paper in person._ ?T7ANTED-Active' men to canvass for W the sale of the Improved Singer Sewing Machi oe, tbe fastest seller on the market. None but active men need apply. Address, L. W. Hydrick, District Agent, Sumter S. C. Ang. 26-2t. , ?1IC (M IE Special Notice. WILMISGTOK, N. C., October 6, 1891. After Sunday Oct. J8ih, 1891, passengers will not be carried on Local Freight Trains Nos. 9 and 10 on the Wilmington, Colombia and Augusta Railroad. This train arrives at Sumter 10.20 a. m. and leaves 2p.m. J. R. KEN LY, * E BORDEN, Genera! Mg r. Supt. Transp't'n. State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. By T. V. Wahh, Esq , Probate Judge. WHEREAS. MRS DORA ALICE PEN? NINGTON, (Widow) made suit to me, to grant ber Letters of Administration, of the"Estate and effects of KENCHEAN PEN? NINGTON, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Kencbean Pennington, late of said County and State deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Pro? bate, to be held at Sumter, on October 29th, 1891, next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration shonld not be granted. Given under my hnnd, this 14th dr. y of October, Anno Domini, 1891. TBOS. V. WALSH, Oct. 14-21 -_J.udge of Probate. PLANTATION FOR SALE. THE FINE PLACE on Black River, four enies from Mayesville on which I now reside. Ap pl v to me on the place or through MayesvilleP. 0. WILLIE PLOW DEN. Oct. 6 -3t._ MASTEE/S SALE. State of South Carolina. SUMTER COUNTY. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Wittiosi F. B. Haynsicorth and Elijah Nelson, Plaintiffs, against Sally Davis and ' William Middrow, De? fendants. BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in the above entitled cause, and dated June 18th, 1891, 1 will sell at public auction, in front of the Court House, in the City of Sumter, in said State, on Monday, Novem? ber, 2nd, 1891,-being Salesday-between the hours of ll o'clock in the forenoon, and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following lot or parcel of land, to wit: "That parcel of land in the said .Connty and State, containing thirty-five (35) actes; bounded on the East bj lands formerly of James A. Fullwood ; on the South or Sooth west by a thoroughfare between said parcel and the land conveyed by the said William F. B. Haynswot'th to Ephraim Williams, and on the North or North-west by lands conveyed by the said William F. B Haynsworth to ft. Brad? ford, Moses Britton, Senior, and A. McCauley and R. Black (the parcel above described being the section or parcel marked "F" on a plat or diagram endorsed upon a deed made by the said William F. B. Haynsworth to Ned Montgomery, on November 13th, 1873.) Also the right cf way or passage on and over the thoroughfares marked on said diagram or plat." Terms of Sale-Cash . Purchaser to pay for titles. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Master for Sumter Co. Oct. 7, 189! -4t._ MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina! COUNTY OF SUMTER, IN Tff? GQ?RT OF COMBON PLEAS. Frank li. Brimson, Plaintiff. Receiv? er, against The Bank of New Han? over, Danrl E. Keels and others. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in tue above entitled cause and dated March 17th, 1891, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the City of Sumter, in said State, on Monday, November 2d, 1891,- being Salesday-between the hours of ll o'clock iu the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following prem ises, to wit: "Ali that tract of land, situated in Sumter County, and State of South Carolina, contain? ing one hundred and twenty-five (125) acres, more or less, known ?8 the ''J. K. McElveen tract," and bounded on thp South by Dial.? Bay; East by lands of J. K. McElveen and wife and R. L. McElveen; West by lands now or formerly of E J. Goodman and John Goodman/? sod North by lands of R. L. McElveeo.'" Terms of sale cash. - Purchaser to pay for titles. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Master for Sumter Co. . Ort. 7. 1891-41. Sumter, S. C., October 10th, 1891. o TO :: ARRIVE ABOUT OCTOBER 14th, EOA arbr, Cor. Sumter and Liberty Sts. SUMTER S. C.? To The Public. I AM STILL SELLING First Class Goods AT LIVING PRICES. It takes too much room to enumerate all the bargains I have to offer, but I must call your.attention to our HANDSOME CHAMBER SETS, Both io China and tin. BIG DRIVES IN GLASSWARE SHOES That are solid and will wear. HAVE YOU TRIED MY Coffee at 20c. pr. lb. AND Tea at 25c. pr. lb.? If not, jon are missing a genuine bar? gain. It has long been a household word that you get nothing but good goods, and full value at ALTAMONT MOSES'. Oct. 6 INSURANCE. I cover everything in Insu? rance. If it is your life, I give you a policy in the Mutual life ta? iii OF NEW YORK, The oldest, richest and most liberal Company in the U- S If on jour Gin House, Dwelling, Stores, Barns, Furniture or Produce in the following compaoies, any of which are strong and reliable : THE NORWICH UNION, of England. THE QUEEN, of England. PHOENIX ASSURANCE, of England. THE CONTINENTAL, of New York. THE NIAGARA, of New York. THE NORTH AMERICAN, of Philadelphia. THE GIRARD, of Philadelphia. THE MERCHANTS, of Newark, N. J. MECHANICS & TRADERS, Of New Orleans. My companies are as good and my rates as low as any one. ALTAMONT MOSES. A. C. Phelps. A. Ryttenbergr. A. C. PHELPS & CO., GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS, Fire, Life, Accident, Light? ning, Tornado, Steam Boiler and Employers Liability. If you want insurance in any branch, write to us for information and rates. GENERAL AGENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE Accident Department OF THE AMERICAN CASUALTY Insorance Ami Security Company. of Baltimore, Md., Cash Capital, $1,000,000. Assets, $1,775,000. The Policy For flO,OOO, Costs but $40 per annum, AND PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS : For death by Accident - - - - $10,000 For loss of both eves - - - - 10,000 For loss of both hands - - - - 10,000 For loss of both feet - - - - 10,000 For loss of one hand and one foot - 10,000 For loss of one hand or foot - - - 5,000 For weekly iodemnity - - - - 50 POLICIES FOR LARGER OR SMALLER AMOUNTS IN PROPORTION. No medical examination required. No ioda? tion fee. No Aunual Dues. No Assessments. GENERAL AGENTS FOR THE Pei Mutual Life Insnrance Co, of Philadelphia, Pa. ESTABLISHED IN 1847. Assets over $17,000,000. Surplus $2.875,000. FEATURES. Incontestability, Non-Forfeiture, Cash Val? ues, Cash Loans, PAID UPS, One of the oldest, strongest, best. Write to os for Rates, stating age. -O FIRE COMPANIES. Resident Agents FOR LONDON & LANCASHIRE, of London. THE ST. PAUL GERMAN INSURANCE CO., of St. Paul, Minn. THE PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INS. CO., o? Providence, R. I. THE SECURITY INSURANCE CO., of New Haven, Conn. THE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., of Hartford, Conn. THE GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COR? PORATION, of Liverpool. SUN FIRE OFFICE, of London. The Guardian has the largest paid up Cap? ital of any Company, doing a Fire Business, in the world. The Sun Fire Office, of London, just in our Agency is the oldest Fire Insurance Company ia the world having been organized in 1710. A.C. PHELPS & CO., AGENTS, Office 2d Floor Messrs. J. Ryttenberg k Sons, Corner Main k Liberty Streets, SUMTER, S. G. Oct. 7. ? STILL ANOTHER CUT Tes, still another cut in prices-one more slice taken off, and this time a big one. We didn't use an ordinary knife ; we used a carver. Do you know what it means when we say that we have reduced our fine Patent Flour to $5*75 per barrel, of which we have a car of ISO Barrels, It means that we have abandoned all ideas of getting back even what they cost us and that every person is a gainer to exactly the same extent that we are a loser. You pocket the profit and we make the best of a bargain which is good for you and bad for us. Here's where the carver still gets in its work : The above does not only apply to Flour, but to our ENTIRE STOCK OF MERCHANDISE. The Goods Must Gol We believe in the "nimble penny"-Small profits will sell 'em quick and sell 'em often !. Com? soon, but don't hurry - we have enough for all. We understand we have excited the MEAT MARKET. (Thirty-five Thousand pounds sold in 20 days and another car on the road.) We have been so successful that we now propose to excite ATM3LM IVJ: A 3R. ? 3B ?X* S. We Mean Business. Call Early and Save Money. Edward E. Rembert & Co., Wholesale and Retail Grocers and General Merchants. SIG-N" OF THE BIG- HAND. Dressmaking. The stylish garments being sent om from this Department are attracting favorable comments from every quarter, and every day scores a name on our long list of happy Mew Customers, And the duplicate orders we are making for Fine Dress Fabrics And trimmings is the best evidence that we have reached POPUL?R FAVOR. We offer one lot of 7-button Black Kid Gloves at 50cts., per? fect goods, just received. 8-button Suede Kids, $1.25 to $2.00. Foster Kids, Black Kids, also Undressed Kids. Embrodiery Flannels, $1.50 to $1.75. Crib Blankets $1.50 to $2.50. Best 10-4 all wool blanket that can be found for the price. Respectfully, BROWNS & PURDY. SIT JUT ER, 8. C. Oct G.