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WTOHBSDA Y, NOV. ll, '91. Returns From Bock. COLUMBIA, S. C., Nov. 3 -The tauftai report tit Phosphate Inspector, .WV ?pi ?ade the/ coaasttssioner qfpslyat Tut great bn?k of the M shipped to foreign pointe. Tb? market has held ap well and ihe desaaad for grade river rock is una toni, ahboego.the Florida people are ?eupertleiy pushing rarge qoao tities of iWr prod action on the foreign (rade, fha litter rook ie still %a unknown ?ttnti*y. Totti tras shipped for the year end mg August Slat, 1891, 169 292 ; to the same period last year. 237,149. There is t decrease of $31,591 io the loyalty received by the ?tate. ; Tie report claims that some compa? r?t have been steaming and drying reek se ts to make it weigh less and ?mit the royalty jess. It says these companies are the Coosaw, Oak Point ?it re. Caroliaa Mining Company, Beaufort Phosphate Company and Fitmye? fining Ooaspaay, and tha?, Jfetj: m the Suae^frour l&l to fte present time $128,000." ?1? Murderer and the r Lawyer. ~ Prom the New Fork World. A murderer who had been foand gttHty and sentenced to death sent for nts levy er and said : &.SfcWfe? ?-#^ou*?io>?t fm Mm. gallows!" **?es, I heard a ra mor to that effect," TtpSed the lawyer. ?.But yon held oat high hopes that I should escape." -?ea, I know, bat st the ?iost enti*. eal period yoe declared to me that yea were innocent of the crime.91 *. A nd -so il. am-innocent as the Why unborn." p Thoo, its ao wonder t?jtt yoa are whew yet are. It's my business as a great errmioal lawyer to dear the guilty nod have nothing tb do with the lt's no wonder ?ld Jones, celt wrtS. be broaght the eleven ethers ever to him T* Moral-Be guilty if you would .escape. * -:- j 1.1 i ^?-? . *U is announced that a company has fbeeo formed, funds subscribed and all 1 pr?par?t sons made for the speedy lay i Jingof* caWe from Pernambaco, Bra '?il. to Senegx^lbe french dependency of West Africa. Improve Your Stock. ?. I h?ve a * fine fist of Brown and White Leghorn, Buff Cocains and Black Minorca ?'Codez?? that 1 wish to dispose of in the next thirty days, and wilt selb them Ter j mach, tbdow their value. These birds are from the test prise stock and will make a creditable stowing at ana exhibition. - ifj ?I t< W.te. MURRAY, " Sunny Sde Poultry Yards. POWDER Absolutely Pure? A cream of tartar baking powder. Highes? of all So leavening strength.-Latest U. 8. G?wenment food Report, Hoy, lg. _ TAX NOTICE. THSTRBASCRSfc OF SUMTER Conn ~iT4pwe notice thu -bia books will be open fro* -fl* Fifteenth dav of OCTOBER, 1891, to the Fifteenth day of DECEMBER, 1891, for tbs collection of taxes for the fiscal j year ??aunencing November 1st, 1890, in Qamtfr Conatj. The following are the rates perceptora of tfcefary : 1. ?or State purposes-four and three fourth m?ht on every dollar ol the vahe of ?Il taxable property, 2. For County purposes- three mills on every dollar of the valus of all taxable pro jwrty. j 3. For ihe support of public schools-two j mills on every dollar of such vaia?. 4. One dolli ar on each -tax abie poll, (to wit, i between the ages of 21 and 50 years.) ft. MayceviUe, two mills extra levy for sdseol purposes in the town of Mayesville. 6. Swimming Pens, two mills extra levy for school purposes in the township. 7. Bisbopvife, four mills extra levy for scbeol purposes in School Dist. No. 20. 8. Met'Otintrgvillp, two mills extra levy for j school purposes in the township. ] 9. Providence, two mills extra levy for school purposes in"the township. : O. E. KEELS, Coan ty Treasurer. Sept. NEW I am opening a ^arge and well ? assorted stock of More, Bally Carries, k, The public, sod especially the ladies are cordially invited to call and exam? ine before purchasing. No trouble to show goods. Heape & Sires, At ?. S MATTHIESSENS, Main Street, Samter? ?. C. Aog. 12._ SPECIAL ATTENTION iv rn to Compoanding Prescription* It is quite the fashion DOT; to take De Witt'8 Little.fiaras: Sisers for ?7er, stomach and "bowe! disorders. The j are emull pills, bot mighty good ones W. H. Gil hi a nd & Co. sells them. - . '"'"BPI. 11 ~g Plant Wheat. IHA^B ORDERED A WgSAT-MILL; witfcthe latest iQ^r?remeots^^d will be prepared^ grind for tte public. W. jSFS? ELLERBE, Oct. S_ Hagood, B.C. 1 -AttNEY TO LEND ? ON IMPROVED FARMING VLANDS at 8 per cent, intere?faed a Commission. LEE & MOISE. Sept. 16 x. The Best 1RS il STALK CHOPPER KNOWN TO ?HAN. .1^ -- Every Farmer SJioM Bane (hie. No ? Cast iron to break when: it strikes a root. Will last for Years. fl V^LI, %f$ i. I - IAV SOW MAN?FACTUR?NG THE Tisda?e Patent Cora asd Cotton Stalk ['Chopper. Tte machine is a good practical thing and will pay for itself ia two years thea a farmer bas fifty aeres of corn and cot? ton stH?k? to knock down. Parties wanting the machine will please .end in tbeif orders a&early as possible as each will be served in tura. Read the certificates below. JOEL E. BRONSON. "I bare nsed your Cotton Stalk Cutter and find lt a perfect success and I could not do without it after using lt. J. G. D?SANT." . "? turo: t?e^y*be Tisdale Cotton Stalk j Chopper, and it is a perfect success. " E. M. COOPER." i ^We bare used one of R. H. Tisdale's Cot? ton Stalk Choppers on our plant?t iou and it bas giren satisfaction, and does first class work. J. RYTTENBERG & SONS." Oct. 24. TO RENT. ?FIRST CLASS "PARif suitable foreither the track or dairy business. Situated at corporate limits of tbe city, and con? ven sect to two railroads. There is a good six room house and all necessary out buildings. Tbe land is clear of-stumps- and toots. Eighty acres cleared-the balance' wood land, bat suitable for pasture. A-pplv to, m - ;Ti J TOOMEY, or Aug 26 r R. P. MONAGHAN. ; lt . Somter, S, C. Fire and AecMent iBsnraace Agent -jj--. m FOR German American of New York. Hamburg Bremen of Hamburg, Germany. Orient of Hartford, Conn. Liberty of New York. Atlanta Home of Atlxnta, Ga. Hekla of St. Paul, Minnesota. Commercial of Monteomery, Ala. American Accident of Louisville, Ky. Sep. 23. MANSION HOUSE! CORNER LIBERTY AND H ARVIN STS., is prepared to entertain boarders, both regular and transient, with 6r3t class accom? modations. Mas. M. F. MILLER, Sep. 1$. ""?fi .. Snrater, S. 0. . LIQUORS Tobaccos AT WHOLESALE, AT PftLAGE SALOON. Strauss & Weinberg, Propri8t?rs, Main St. SUMTER, S. C. WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. O. .-o rj^HIS ?EWV AND BfcSGANT HO?SE J_ with all modern improvements, is nov* open for the reception of guests. S. L. WRIGHT & SON, Proorietora JUST ABBXVED! GAR LOAD Mee Driving Horses, AND GLB memiiY WAGONS, Carts and Harness. WM. M. CrRAHAM, NOT. 4 EB??BLIQAN STKEKT, SUMTER & C. P * jack Lp? ?- ;.. jft. ^. iL JR. S nm js^a Thorough, Practical Instruction. CrarTmies aa J Ki sisted to position?. Catalogue free. Write to liJSE?ANT a STEATTSK BUSINESS C?^LKS, \Si LOUISVILLE, KY. Furniture Dealer I Undertaker F?LL SUPPLY OP First Ciass Goods in all Departments .AT? ROCE! BOTTOM PRICES. Come and See, and Satisfy Yourselves. CHERA RKS. (SUMTER BRANCH.) OUR ELLIOTS. Sumter Co., S. C. Gentlemen-I am very much pleased with the "Arni*-" Cotton Press. Il is what 1 wanted. Yours trulc, J. SSo?. LAW. GOODS HAVE Bo?gARD8, Sumter Co., S. C. Cheraw .Machine Works, Gentlemen: After using several kinds of gins I purchased a "Hall," and CHU say that it is the hest I have ever seen or..ased. N. S. UcLKOD. BEEN TRIED AND PROVEN THE BEST. STATESCK6, S. C. . Cberaw Machine Works : Gfltlemen-Vours received, and in reply Cf.o say that I hare ht-en using ot ? of Walu-: A. Wood Mowers for sixteen vea::?, and it has DOt eost me mote than .$2<? during This length of Mme for repairs, t consitler it the best madhinei have seen. Very ?ru?y, VV.R F LUD. KEMBERTS, S. G. Cheraw Machine Works: (Jenilemeti-The .'Acme" Cotton Press, i purchased from you last season, has perform ; ed its work to ruy entire Satisfaction. 1 pre? fer i> to the Boss, or any other j>ress on the market. Yours respectfully. < ED WA i?L> E REM BERT. REMEMBER THIS : The Best Machinery and lowest Prices. Estimate* made sip?n ANY STANDARD MACHINERY iii the market. ?aH on or Address CKERAW MACHINE WORKS, Office one door North of the Jenny House, ?Sumter, S. C, Julv S AT THE SIGN OF THE HORSE SHOE. It is the symbol of good luck, and our customers congratulate themselves every time they make a purchase of us, for we save them money every time. A IEW DEPARTURE. We carry a complete stock of Adjustable Umbrella Covers, of all prices from ?1.00 to $3.75 and all sizes, and can make a new umbrella of your old one in four minutes, provided the stick and ribs are sound. IN NOTIONS AN1> HATS, (OUR SPECIALTIES.) We have the largest and most complete stock in the city, and are prepared to sell cheaper than ever. In Dress Goods We have a large and varied assortment of all the novelties of the season, as well as all the standard goods. Our WOOL-FACED CASHMERES at 25c is a revelation to shoppers. Im SHOES >s Any and every one can be suited. See our $1.00 Button and Lace for Ladies, and $1.25 Congress and Bals for Men. IN CLOTHING We sell tip-top suits for $5.00 and up. For Boys, $1.50 and up. All tastes and pocket? books can be suited. Creneral Merchandise. In this line we carry everything that }rou may want. If it is HARNESS, your horse can be fitted. Of Groceries we carry a complete stock, all of the best quality and always fresh. Remember us when in need of anything, and give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. Respectfully, _ I!e?Chaiiips Bros., MAIN ST. SUMTER, S. O. Oct. 28 rience Think We Know the Wants of the People. Depression Ie the Money Market, ILow Price of cotton, Plenty of capital, Spot cash purchases, xpenses, Light ENABLE ME T LL GOODS LOWER THAN ELSEWHERE. An Examination is Solicited. DO YOU WANT FURNITUR! -AND GO TO ELITZER & SPANN, Sumter and Bishopville. pt. 2-1. BL Pt ?| B ? ?"BAun t>? earned a* oi.r ito? ol ?vorn, J5 bi I [J fl! B ur rapidly ana honorably, by -h...( B^*5 f >> r a eil 1,1 r srx' -vouus or anJ ?? th.?r Ba? ? H to B ono can <U> the work. Kaay Jo learn We r?TN.- i ? "-rythinjr. We start yon. Ko ri>k. Y.-u ctn devot? ; -.ur ?pin- lauineots,oral] your time to the work. Thi* i? nr. entlrrly n< w iro?^aiJ brians wonderful Niece? . '-?rv woiker. Browner* *-T. earnip? fro? 935 to ?iO perweek n:>d upward.*, md-?? ift?r? Httle erperiencc. Wc can dirnifii yon tile cm? ' p'o.rm.ut tad t?Kb y>u ? KKK. No space to explain herc. Fu!I inforuurtlca FBCC T?l'E ?fc CO., AWSCStA, HA1MC FE Bf BP A PARESIS " cri vc-- inst an'o a M ? Bl relief and is i:n infallible I Hg fia ^ Cure for IMIes. PriceiJL tty B n Sr* m Druggist? or i, -']. Samples H BBl IB Box 2410, Kew l'cili City. | NEW LUMBER YARD. IBEG TO INFORM MY FRIENDS AND the public generally that my Saw Mill located on the C. S. A N. R. R..just back of my residence, is now in full operation, and I ara prepared to furnish all grades ci Yellow Pine Lumber from unbled timber, at prices according to gradi'3. Yard accessible on North aide of residence. J. B. ROACH. F?b IS. STIEFF PIANOS. THE ARTISTS FAVORITE. UNSURPASSED IN TOCOR TONE, workmanship and ,,;:rp.bi?Uy. Talace Organs, a strictly first class instrument at exceedingly low prices. Don't purchase be? fore seeing our catalogues and prices. JOHN A. HOLLAND, Ninety Six, S.C. Pirase say where you saw this adrertise urnt. March 25 EALTH. Get Rich by buying your Fall and Winter Goods, of the House that will 8ave ITou Sig Jltoney* You can reap a harvest of Bargains in any of our stores. They are running over with fewest styles Best qualities And Inviting prices? A careful inspection of our immense stock will convince you that we are "IN IT," and that it is a hard thing to down the "OLD RELIABLE" Leaders of Low Fri res. We started for the Best. We procured the Best. WE OFFER THE BEST. If you do not accept them you will miss one of the chances of your life time. ALL OUR PRICES ARE LEADERS. -IN OUR SILKS, CLOAKS. NOTIONS, Carpets, Rugs, Woollens, Domestics, OES, CLOTHING, HATS, SH -AND Furnishing Good?9 We show many exclusive styles of both Foreign and Domestic manufacture, that are strictly confined to us. Recol? lect that each department is a store in itself. We Have Opened the Finest Line of roceries In the City, and invite the attention of Housekeepers to the many nice things we have for the table, as well as our usual line of Staple Goods. Entrance to Grocery Department, on Liberty Street, 2d door from Main. Entrance to Clothing, Hat and Furnishing Goods Department, and Shoe Department, 1st door on Liberty Street and Main Street. Cloak, Carpet, Rug, Curtain, Blanket, Jobbing and Dressmaking Departments, 2d Floor. Entrance from Main Street, and 1st and 2d Doors, Liberty Street. THE LADIES 'Wo would, say that our Dressmaking Department Is now in full blast and you have only to see The Beautiful Creations We are turning out to immediately place your orders. WE WOULD CALL THE SPECIAL AT? TENTION" OF MERCHANTS -TO OUR Jobbing Department, Ir which we are prepared to sell you as cheap and on as lib? eral terms as my wholesale house in the trade. Respectfully, ITIlTJTjn IMIUJ Cor. Main and Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. 0. New York Office, 84 West Broadway.