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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, ?8G2 Entered at the Post Office at Sumter, S G., as Second Class Matter. ????f? ?nSW ADVEBTISEMEKTS. Master's Sale. Glenn Springs Hot?-l. Estate Omsby Blandina?Citation. Nominations?T. W.Leeaud R. S. Brad Irell^for clerk of court. Want?Expert Loaded Shells for sale. H. B. Bloom?Wood's Harvesting Machi nery. Personal. Mr. R. Muldrow Montgomery was in the city Tuesday. Mr HArrv Haynswortb, of Greenville, is tisiting in the city. if is. E. W. Pegues, of Providence, has gone io Cheraw on a visit. Mr. A. S. Brown after an illness of a mouth is able to be nut agnin. Col. John T. Gastou, of Aikeo, was in the city on last Thursday. Mr. D. J. Winn who has been quite ill recently, is slightly better. Mr. Ambrose E Gonzales of the Columbia State was in the city Saturday. Misses Lou and Marie Green, of Aikeo, daughters of Capt. E. C. Green, arevisiiing in the city. A letter from Ionia that was sent in for this paper has been mislaid, which of course pre vents its publication. Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Baltman left ocl ast Wednesday for Columbia, where tbc-y will make their future home. Misss Jennie Zieg^r, who ha3 spent the winter with ber sister, Mrs J. C. CiiaudJer, left on yesterday for Greenville. Miss Lessie Talley, who has been visiting in the city for several weeks past left for her home, Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday last. Rev. William O'Donnell, of Scranton, Pa., who has been visiting his brother Mr. NeiJl O'Donnell has returned to his home. Mr. George Manotte, of Union, has been en gaged as book-keeper by Bultmau Bros. Mr. Manotte will bring his family here to live. Dr. and Mrs C. C. Brown, Mr. W. M. Graham, Rev. E. E. Ayres and Rev. Rogers bare gone to the Baptist Convention now in session in Atlanta, Ga. Rer. J. W. Mahonev is attending tbe South trn Baptist Convention in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Maboney is no doubt the must aged member pre sent. He attended the first meeting of the Con vention in Augusta, Ga., and this will perhaps be the last Convention he will attend. Cadet J. D. McLeod of the Patrick Military Institute, Anderson will please accept thanks for an invitation to be present at the Joint Debate of .the Polyhymnian andCalopbemian Societies, on June 15tb. ?t^^^?i The Diocesan Convention begins its session to-day, and the city is filled witl: distin guished visitors, who are in attendance. Take notice of the advertisement of city Clerk and Treasurer Hurst. Delinquent tax ex?cutions will be issued on the 16.h instant. Tile drainage pipes are being put in to drain the Graded School lot for the purpose of j preventing the water from rising in the cellar. Mrs. E. J. Dunce has recently finished a large crayon picture of the faculty of the Graded School. Tbe picture is an enlargement of a photograph and is a handsome work of art. A negro man was severely stabbed in the small of the back while walking down Cal honn Street Saturday night. He said his assailants were two white men, wboset upon him and stabbed him in the back without provocation. l ? ii ? - Teachers Institute. The Teacher's Summer institute will he held in this county commencing June 20th. The programme -ad faculty will be published later. -^mm-am A Correction* In our report of the County Convention last week, it was stated, by mistake, that the Committee on Credentials reduced the dele gation of Mt. Clio No. 1, from 3 to 2. Tbe delegation of this club was not reduced at all. Jurors for the XJ. S. Court. Messrs. D James Wino, John Frierson, John Reid and C. T. Mason have been drawn as jurors to serve at the July term of the U. S. Court in Charleston. Machinery Attention is directed to the new advertise ment of Mr. H. B. Bloom. He is agent for tbe Wood Mowers and Reapers of which he keeps a fall line on hand. He will be found at Sumter Branch Cberaw Machine Works, Liberty Street. Watering the Streets. Mr. Geo. F. Epper.-dff has put in a new pumping engine that supplies his tank with 10,000 gallons of watef per day. He will hereafter be able to keep the streets well "watered, for an Insufncien: water supply has been the preventing obstacle. Sumter and Summerton Gun Club. Thesecond meeting of the club Was held in this city last Wednesday. There were ten members present. The following score was made: Summerton-^C. H. Wilson, 37; J. P. Brown, 36 ; T. T. Hall 34 Sumter?R. O. Purdy, 28; H. Schwerin. 27: C. C. Brown, 2S; R. H. Baker, 25; C L.Martin, 21 ; J. B. Carr, 15 ; Marion Moise, 14. - imii mt*' - The Republican Contention. The Reform Republicans, of the 7ih Con gressional District, held the District Conven tion here ou last Friday, there was a small attendance. William Wallace of Orangeburg was elected Chairman. Thomas Baskin and William Wallace were elected delegates to Minneapolis. Thomas Bugkio was the only while man present. Fire. Mr. English S. DesChamps's residence , about six miles from this city was destroyed [ by fire on yesterday morning between 2 and 3 o'clock witb all its contents. The fire bad gained considerable headway before discov ered, and it was the falling in of a portion of the roof that awakened Mr. DesCharops. Tbe bonse was valued at $1000, and tbe furniture at $500. Ineurance $500, with agency of A. White & Son. ? - -> ? Candidates Cards. Mr. T. W. Lee is placed before the public today as a candidate for Clerk of tbe Court. Mr. Lee is cne of Sumter County's most solid Citizens, and kRown and admired throughout its extent. He is fully qualified to fill the position in a satisfactory manner. Mr. R. S. Brad well for many years the effi cient assistant Clerk of Court for this county, at the solicitation of friends announces Him self a candidate for Clerk of Court, tbe duties of which office be fully understands. Pie-Nie. The graduating class of the Sumter Institute Went on a pic-nie to Pegues' Mill pond on last Saturday, accompanied by a few friends. As this was the last outing before examination and commencement, the day was one of pleasure. _-.?+mmm~ mu - Elocutionary Contest. Tbe second elocutionary contest under the auspices of the Sumter Lodpe I. O. G. T. was held on last Thursday evening Tbe recita'!ons were all excellent, bnt the fudges, Mrs. S. C Baker, Ma) Marion Moise. and Mrs. J. H. Averill unanimously decided that Miss Laura Walsh had by superior excel lence won the medal. The following young ladies coo tested : Misses L?he Rosendorf, Maggie Richardson, Hattie Ryttenbergr, Re becca Schwerin, Octavia Moses and Laura Walsh. - it " - The Wallace Belief Fund. Mr. Ed?or: On behalf of the Relief Club for the benfit of W. M. Wallace and family, \ respectfully report the receipt of tbe follow ing contributions : J. B. Bruoson, $1.00. D. H. Wadsworth, 'ib. Mrs Dr. G. W. Dick for mill:. Samter Ice Co. for ice furnished. Contributions for the relief of Mr. Wallace will still be acceptable to pay for medical at tention, and other necessary eapensse. Mr. Wallace returns bis grateful thanks to ekind people for the ard extended to him. e continues to improve slowly, bet is still >n fined to his room. Very respectfully, JSo A. Kk.nno. See. & Treas. R. Clsb. Death. Mrs. Susan E. Furman, wife of Dr. John H. Furman. of Privateer, died on Saturday afternoon the 7th instant, and was buried at Bethel Church on Monday. She was th youngest daughter of Col. John B. Miller, who was one of the most prominent members of the Sumter Bar in his time. Mrs. Furraan was 53 years of age at the time of her death. She was an earnest Christian and a useful member of the Baptist Church. Her death will be heard of with regret by a large circle of friends. The wife of Mr. J. W Bradford, of this city died on Sunday night, after a painful illness, and was buried on Monday afternoon. A large circle of friends sympathize with Mr Bradford in his enaction Mrs. S. M. Jenkins, died at her home near Oswego on last Wednesday night. She was the widow of the late S. M Jenkins, and the mother of Mr. Lsn. W. Jenkins, of this city. The following is taken from the Darlington correspondence of the Neues and Courier of the 5'h : Major Geo. W. Earle died at his residence here today at 2 o'clock He has been suffering for some weeks with a carbun cle of a most malignant type, which was the immediate cause of bis death. Major. Earle was born in Greenville, S. C, August 8,1832, and was in his60th year. At the age of 17 he entered the Citadel Acedemy at Charleston, and two years later was ap pointed assistant professor of mathematics in that institution. He was a distinguished graduate at the age of 20 years in the Citadel class of 1852 Ever since his graduation he has devoted himseif to the practice of his pro fession and was always considered one of the finest civil engineers in the State. He was the oldest of four brothers, sons of Elias Drayton Earle, an eminent jurist of his day, and was a brother of Col Joseph H. Earle and Dr. Thomas T. Earle. Major Earle was a man of the kindest disposition with a great heart full of charity and love. He was universally beloved by everybody here, and his many friends all over the Slate will grieve to hear that his good, kind life is ended. His remains will be interred on Friday. He leaves a wife and five children. Religious. Rev, A. Mclver Fraser, preached, by re quest, at the Second Presbyterian Church, colored, on last Sunday morning. His sermon was able in conception and suitable to bis auditors. His hearers were greatly pleased with the services. This church has been but a few years established, but has paid for the church and the lot upon which it stands, and another lot upon which a parson age will soon be built. The Sum ter District Conference. The Sumter District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, will con vene in this city on Thursday morning, May 19tb, and will continue its services until the Sunday night following. It is expected that Bishop W. W. Duncan will preside. The following visitors are expected, Jas. H. Car lisle, LL.D., Rev. S. B. Jones, D.D., Rev. W. D. Kirkland, D.D. aod Rev. J. C. Kilgo. Delegates will likely begin to arrive on Wednesday evening, May ltftb. A Query ? We are not fighting our municipal admin istration, but would mildly inquire why Aldermen's pig3 are allowed to roam the streets in the face of the bog law ? Citizens. Lawn Fete. The Missionary Society of the Sumter Insti tute gave a Lawn Fete on the Institute lawn Monday evening from 6 ?0 to 10.30. Ice eream, cake, and other refreshments were served to the large number of yoong ladies and gentlemen present, and we understand that the Fete was a success financially as well as affording an evening cf unmarred pleasure to all present. The lawn was cimly lighted by Chinese lanterns, and pre^nied a pretty picture as the couples strolled about in the subdued light of the lanterns and under (he moon's sentimental glow. Police Election. The City Council at a meeting on last Fri day afternoon elected the following policemen for the ensuing jear : Chief?A. H. Weeks. Assistant Chief?C. P. Barwick. Privates?W. A. Tribble, J. K. Bradford, T. S. Drayton. Night "Watchmen?J. K. Hurst, J. N. Spann. W. A. Tribble will continue to act as Street Commissioner. J K. Bradford is the only new man tlected on the force, and Geo. C. Belk was not re elected. Roll cf Honor. 1st Grade?Arm?da Moses, Rebecca Brown, Lutie Weathers, Willie Wright, Ciar* Hoyt, Genie Hovt. 2d Grade?Edna McCutchen, Coral Weath ers, Guy Warrea, Cecil Wilson, Benuie Dor nt v. 3d Grade?Willie Player, Marie Singleton, Louie Rhame, Marie Commander, Annie War ren. 4ih Grade?Georgia Williamson, Marie Durant, Rosa Mood, Gussie Keels. Robt. Commander. 5th Grade?Cleromie Fuller, Ellen Harrell, Belle Dinkins, Wilton Barrett. 6th Grade?Sallie Bradford, Mannie Din kins, Beaufort Brand, Mittie Durant, Annie Freeland, Daisy Hatfield, Catherine Uicbard son, Fannie Sumter, Pauline Sanders, Beulah Lynam, Joe Freeland, Edward McCallom. 7th Grade?Willie Barrett, Geo. Smith, Sophie Warren, Gussie Diukins, Claude Steinraeyer. 8th Grade?Bessie Lee? Emma Mood, Bon nie Brown, Geo. Dickson. 10th Grade?Julia Cuttino, Mamie Din kins. Accident to Mr. J. Blake Steedman. Mr. J. Blake Steedman, of Camden, and who is well-known in Sumter, having once lived here, accidentally shot himself on last Thursday. The Camden Chronicle of the 6th gives the following particulars: While out shooting early vesterday morn ing, Mr. J. B. Steedman, the well known Cotton kuyer met with a painful and serious accident which necessitated the amputation of of his left arm. Attempting to get tbrongh a barbed wire fence on his place just out of the city, by some chance his gun was discharged, and the contents entered his arm just below the elbow, lacerating the flesh and shattering the bones. Surgicai aid was immediately sum moned, and the arm wa3 takeu off. Mr. Steedman mss since been resting easily, ana has the wishes of the entire commuait; for the early healing of the wound. He carried a policy in an accident, insurance company which pays $2,500 upon the loss of an arm. -~^m- 1 - A Night Alarm. The residents of the North-western portion of the city were aroosed on last Sunday morning about 2 o'clock by the most blood curdling yells im?ginab!e. h seemed as if some one was in mortal danger of life and lirab. From the cries every one believed that nothing less than murder could be the canse of such terrifving screams. Quite a nuraher of citizens tastily throwing on their clothes went to a negro honse on Warren Street, near Col, Mnrion Sanders' re??df?ce, from which the yells proceeded. The uproar even aroused a policeman from bis early morr??ng nap, against the corner of Dr. Bossard's fence in the eastern portion of the city. Upon in quiry the negro women who were raising the racket said a man broke in the??ouse and they were yelling to scarce him away. They Were arrested by the aforesaid policeman. No one knows what became of the man, but it is sup posed that he was scared so badly that he has not stopped runniog jet. Meteorological Records, The following is a report of observations of the weather taken at Statehnrg. by Dr. W. W. Anderson, for the past two weeks ending Mav 8, 1892 : Temperaturf?. Condition 25. 612 C8 5 58. : K Trace Cloudy. 261 61 2 72. ; 519 R 0 00 Fair. 27 60.5^ 71 9 52. E 0.00 Clear. 28 65. j 76. j 51 9 S : 0.0o Clear. 29 62.2; 78 3 57.] sw-sb 0 00 Fair. 30 61.2 72.2 50. j SE 0.00 Clear, i] 65.5' 76 9! 51. j S j 0.00 Clear. 3 71.8 82 4 60 3 S 0.00 Fair. 3 74 5: 85.5! 64 5! sW-s j 0 00 Fair. 4 76 ! 88.4-1 65 7 sw s 0.00 Clear. 5 76 5 88. ! 66.2 sw-S .' 0 OO.CIear. 6 77. ; 88 5 66.5i sw-s Trace ('lear. 7 76 5 86 ; 65 2 *B w 0.00 Clear. 81 67.3; 75 9! 59.8 SE ' 0.00 JTair . Diocesan Contention' Directory. Assignment of delegates* Who aril! entertain them. B. G. Gibson?Rev?. John Johnson and O. T. Porcher. P. P. Gaillard?lie vs. L. F. and VF. A G uerry. W. K. Delgar?J, Temple Frierst, I and 2 from SummerviUe. R. I). Lee?Rev. Benjamin A liston, Judges Izlar and Aldr?ch, II. S. Des portes, K. W. Shand, A. C. Haskell. [ G. W. Loring-?Rev. Stuart McQueen j O. MeK. Holmes, R. A. Meures, Joint R. London. E. E. Rembert?J. Stoney Porcher Thomas Pinckney. Mark Reynolds?Dr. TT. TV, Ander son and one from Georgetown. G. D. Shore?Rev. P. Duryea, Dr. S. 1). Doar. Dr. De Lonne?Rev. J. H.TilIinghast, J. R. Thomas, I?. M. Dibbie? Vf. H. Washburn, at hotel. W. A. Pringle?Rev. W. IL HanckeJ, J. S. Xorwood. Mrs. Manning?J. S. Pinckney, and two others, (3.) Thos. Sumter?W. W. Rees. Mrs. Mikell?Revs. E. X. Joyner and A. R. Mitchell. L. S. Carson?Rev. J. W. Motts, Mrs. Motts, Rev. J. D. McCulIough, Rev. Byron Ilolley. C. M. Hurst, Sr.?Revs. E. E. Bellin ger and J. M. Stoney. C. F. H. Bultman?2 from Pendle ton. Dr. Bossard?Revs. R. Wilson, E. C. Logan, J. B. Williams, Messrs, J. S. Heyward and Frank H. Weston. John Ervin?Rev. T. D, Bratton. H. F. Wilson?Rev. G. L. Sweeney, Rev. Dr. Edmunds?John P.Thomas, Sr. and C. M. Tew. Rev. John Kershaw?Revs. A. E. Cornish, McX Bubose and Judge Iver shaw. F. A. Tradewell?Rev. J. G. Glass. W. M. Graham?Rev. B. B. Sams. W\ H. Ingram?Revs. A.T. and T. A. Porter. A. White, Sr.?W. H. Parker, E. W. Seibels. Dr. A. J. China?Rev. Dr. Pinckney. Mrs. M. Brown?R. J. LaRoche and Mrs. LaRoche. M. DeV. Moore?W. R. Dehon. J. F. Laughery?2 from Florence. J. S. Keays?2 from Union. R. W. Durant?Gen. E. McCrady, at Jervey House. L. B. Durant?Dr. W. H. Prioleau, at Jervey House. C. E. Stubbs?2 from Edgefield, at Jervey House. J. D. Craig?1 from Georgetown, and 1 from Waccamaw, at Jervey House. J. E. Jervey?Rev. Dr. Capers, at Jervey House. H. L. Darr?1 from Greenville, at Benbow House. R. L. Cooper?1 from Greenville, at Benbow House. Mrs. R. Moise?3 from Spartanburg and 1 from Camden. T. C. Scaffe?1 from Edisto, at Ben bow House. John Reid?1 from Cheraw, at Jer vey House. J. B. Duffle?1 from Cheraw, at Jer vey House. R. M. Wallace?1 from Cheraw, at Jervey House. W. B. Murray?2 from Greenville. W. F. Shaw?1 from Marion, at Ben bow House. R. A. Brand?1 from Mars Bluff, at Benbow House. Dr. J. A. Mood?Rev. Mr. Partridge, at Xixon House. Dr. G. W. C. Dick?Rev. E. C, Edger ton, at Xixon House. W. H. Yates? Rev. G. F. Deg-en, at Xixon House. Persons expecting to meet delegates will please send to trains this evening and iti the morning. Beginning his Practice. Dr. Baylis H. Earle, son of Gen. Joseph II Earle, has opened an office over Addison & McGee's druii store, in the Mauldin block, and will begin ihe practice of his profession in this ci'y. Doctor Barle graduated sever*! mr uns ago with hi*h honors from the Charleston Medical College. He has a bright future be fore him.? Greenville Neics. The Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor is in session in Charleston this week. The city is filled with distinguished visitors from all sec- j tions of the Union. I Railroad Racket. The truck trade, while already large is steadily growing. The A C. Line has made better arrangements for quick transportation than ever and will ruu some of the fastest freight trains now run in the South. Charles ton is now shipping strawberries to Baltimore by the car load. The first car ever shipped to that point from Charleston weut over the Coast Line last week. Arrangements have also been made that Charleston can supply Chicago with berries. For the special accommodation of the Meth odist Sunday School pic nie on Friday last, an extra coach was attached to No. 52. The ttain was stopped at a point about four miles west of Sumter, where they got off, spent the day, returning on No. 53 in the evening. They seemed to have had a very pleasant day. Mr. Allan, of engine 67, spent Sunday in Charleston, and conductor C. W. Gasque in Wilmington. Some of the A.C. L. men spent a day in Camden not long since, and report having enjoyed themselves hugely. They visited Up'on Court, and Hobkirk Inn while there. How about those 1'Olives?" The boys went on a fish fry one night last week. One of the fishermen upon being asked, how were the fish biting replied that they were hanging two feet up his line. It was very noticeable that salmon was one kind of fish for supper, and suppose those other little fish must have br*K saidines. Oh where ! oh where ! is that man that said tie didn't like lemonade ? Caterpillar? are said to taste like vanilla? or at least somebody said so Inst Saturday. Engineer Ray is ?gain on his old run on No's 9 and iO. The special to Re: .ini on Monday morn ings is a nice little trip and a good many go down. The courrtry between Sumter and Remini is some of the fiuest and prettiest in S?tnter County. The A. C. L quartette was out on a sere nade last Friday night. Please accept many thanks from the boy? for those beautiful t?owers. The Coast Line was well represented at the ice cream festival on Monday night. Out boys know a good thing when they see it. There are times when we wish we could understand French, but we can ouly speak Spanish. Great regrets. Judging from the size of two or three pipes seen lately, they must be coal burners. Joe Mayes spent Sunday with hi3 parents in Mayesville. Don't ask "Flip" about those six woTds "that never cams.!' He s<*ys he gets there all the same. Manning is now shipving peas, onions and other truck to Sr*mter, Charleston and North ern markets ; why can't Sumter do the same?' Trie crates are made in S'nmter sent to Man ning and returner', full. Messrs. M. Levi and A Weinberg are the largest planlers at present Mrs. Harker came down on 58" with the Captain on Tuesday. '73" to all, e3pecialy the girls. Dots From Elliotts. Eimotts, S. C, May ]% '92. The wished for rain has come und in a few days the cotton, a great deal or' which b*d 1 to be replanted and is still in the grou-frd, will be up and the farmers will be busy chopping ! out and keeping ahead of the grars. Corn h doing well and to-day's rain came ft?at in | time for the oat crop which Tfas suffering. There ha'^e been several deaths among the j negroes in the past two weeks, 'out thegeneial ; healr'h of the community is good. Mr. J. S. Brown and his sister. Mrs Dr. Dunn have { gone on a week's visit to their old home near ' Camu>n. Messrs. J. T. Green, Jr., and Dave Dick ' of Sumter spent Sunday at Dr. Green's. Mr. Jno. H. DesCoamps of Sumter was at Elliott yesterday. Miss Beck 'Jrren is home from the Winthrop Training School. The El 1 io11 base ball cluh arcepted a chal lenge from the Mayesville team and wete to . ha?e played on the grounds of the latter club this P. Si., bat were prevented by the rain. Our hoys are eager to play and it is a disap pointment to them'that they can not go. The interdenominational Sunday school convention for Mt. Clip township which was held at vSt. Luke's Methodist church came fully up to the expectations of those who were working for its surcess. The d.^y was fair and the church which was tastefully decorated by the yo'ing ladies, was filled to its utmost seating capacity by an intelligent and appre ciative audience. After the singing of an appropriate selection by the St. Luke's choir, the convention was called to order by the chairman, Dr C H. Green, who after stating the object of the meeting and extending a wel come to the visiting schools, introduced Mr. J. C. Scott. Mr. Scott delivered an instruc tive and entertainer lecture on Sunday school work which was rendered more interest ing by his use of chronological charts. Rev. Kirton of Bishopville who was tbe next speker, made an earnest and stirring appeal in behalf of Sunday school work, after which the con vention dispersed to the grove near the church where a bountiful dinner awaited them. The afternoon session whs devoted to the hearing of repor.sfrom the diff?rent schools represent ed and the discussion of questions relative to Sunday school work, followed by sole ad dresses by Rev. C. L. Creighton, ptr?tor of St. Lukes and Rev. Bean of Mte-Ziorr. EW/iOTT. [We would state that the Elliott and Mayesville clubs crossed bats yesterday after noon and the Mayesville boys won by a score of 12 to 6.?Ed.] mim -+m^? Shiloh Items. Shiloh, S. C, May 7: x892. The general health of the community is good. . The weather has been quite warm for the past week and the farmers are about up with their work. Crop3 seem to be very good. We have hud a short dry spell, but all our hearts were gladdened on yesterday afternoon by a refreshing shower, and we hope to bave more soon. Oats had begun to suffer. The Shiloh Sabbath School will join the other churches on this Circuit and have "Children's Day" at New Zion Church on the 14th of this month. We expect a nire time. We are preparing for our little exhibition at the close of our school, though every one does not seem as much interested as should be. We were glad to see our convention pass off quietiy. Agricoi.a. - ii j- * - ?I ? Early Risers, Birly Risers, Eirly Risers the famous little pills for constipation, sic, headache, dyspepsia and nervousness. J. S Hughson 4 Co. - ! ?IT- <> -mCW~~ Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint. Is it not worth the small price of 75c to free yourself of every symptom of these dis tressing complaints, if you think so call at our store and get a bottle of Shiloh's Vi talize^ every bottle has a printed guarantee on it, use accordingly and if it does you no good it will cost you nothing. Sold by Dr. A. J. China. Sumter S. C. 5 Levi Kros., the enterpi i?ing dry goods, shoe and clothing merchants, have adopted a new plan by which they are giving awuy SlOO.OO in cash to purchasers of goods at their store. They mean business md want every one to call at their store an'i get full particu lars. April 20, 4 Arrival and Departure of Trains. ATLANTIC COAST LINE. Passenger daily except Sunday?Arrives from Wadeshoro 9 20 a. m. ; Leaves for Wadesboro 7 30 p. m. Passenger daily?Arrives from Charleston 9.40 a. in : Anives at Columbia 10 55 a. m.; Arrives from Columb ia 7.25 p. m ; Arrives at Charleston 10.30 p. ni. Passenger daily?Arrives from Florence 4.35 a. ro.; Arrives at Columbia S 15 a. m : Arrives from Columbia 12.04 a. m.j Arrires at Florence 1.15 a. m. Accommodation freight? Arrives from Florence 19 20 a. m.; Arrires at Remini 11 59 a. m.; Leaves Reraiui 12.30 p. m ; Leaves for Florence 2.10 p. oi. Accommodation freight ? Leaves for Lanes 8.30 a. m.; Arrives from Lanes 5 20 p. m. CHARLESTON, SUMTER & NORTHERN RAILROAD. Passenger daily except Sunday?Arrives from Charleston 10.12 a. m ; Leaves for Bennettsvi'lle 10 15 a. m.; Arrives from Ben nettsville 6.43 p. m ; Leaves for Charleston 6.45 p. m. Accommodation freight ? Arrives from Pregnalls 10 45 a. m.; Leaves for Brnnetts v il le 11.30 a. ra ; Arrives from Bennettsville 12.50 p. m.; Leaves for Pregnalls 1.45 p. m. ~ NOMINATIONS. Cards of candidates will be inserted in this column until the Primary Election for $5.00 each. Terms strictly cash iu advanee. FOR CLERK OF COURT. We hereby announce T. W LEE as a can didate for Clerk of tbe Court, subject to the Democratic Primary Mr. Lee is a gentleman of undouhted char acter and ability ; if e?ected will '"11 the office acceptably to all. _MANY F RIEN DS. _ FOR CLERK OF COURT. Having been solicited by friends, and hav ing served as Deputy Clerk of the Court for over a quarter of a century, and being famil iar with the official duties, I hereby respect fully ask the citizens of the county to elect me to the office for the ensuing terra. _R, S. BRA DWELL. J/r. Editor : At a meeting recently held at Bishopville it wes unanimously declared to place before the neople of Sumter Cotrntv the name of SHBPPARD NASH for Clerk of Court. Mr. Nash is a gentleman whose char acter and loyalty to his State is unquestioned, and who if elected will reflect honor *;pou himself and credit to his county, and we here by solicit the support of all wbo bare the welfare of his county at heart MANY CITIZENS. FOR TREASURER. DAVID E. DURANT announces himself a candidate for Treasurer of Sumter County and solicits the suffrage of his fellow-citizens. FOR SHERIFF. We be? leave to preset)t to the Democrats of Sumter County fur re-election tbe name of our present worth}* incumbent CapT. E. SCOTT CARSON. His fair and impartial manner in office convinees us that we could not find a more sui:able man to rill the Sheriff's office. MANY DEMOCRATS. I respectfully announce to my friends and and the public that I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Sumter County, and if elected will do my full duty to the best of ray ability. Subject to the action of the Democratic primary. R. M. PfTTS. The many friends of ROBERT \Y. JEN KINS beg leave to announce his name as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Sumter County. He is a trueand tried democrat. His wound* received in defence of his Country incapacitates him from performing manual labor, but he is in ever}' way qualified to fill this ofSce, and is universally recognized as an honorable, Christian gentleman. _MANY FRIENDS. To the Democratic Voters of Sinntcr Count ij: Permit us to present to vou the name of Ma J.MARION SANDERS as a candidate for the office of Sheriff. He posseses in a high degree the necessary qualifications for this important office, and has been "weighed in the balance, and not found wanting." We all know how well he discharged the duties ol this office when he held it in former years, and as experience is the best teacher we are confident in the assurance that if elected, "drity" will be, us it always bns been, his watch word. He wiIT abide the tesult of tire Democratic or i m a r i es. D E M OCR A TS. A Month can In made working for us. Persopreferred who can furnish a horte and fcjive their whole t;me to C'o bnsiness. Spare moments may t.e profitably employed also. A tew vNcwicic-i in towns and cities. B F. JofcXSoS' k Co., 2$'.h and Main ;;:t., Rich mond, Va. NOTICE. CtEKK <fc Tkbasurkus OrKIC?, ") S?MTKU S. C. April 22, 1892, ) ?OTICE IS H EREBY CIV FX TO HOUSE holders: owners and occupants of premises, within the Corporate limits of City of Sumter thai the inspection of all premises will he'commenced, and continued without de lay; and l?i'e owners or occupants of all premises no; found in pro??er condition will be reported to the Mayor for violation ol "An Ordinance of Ci?y of Sumter in rela tion to same." By urde? of Major. C. M. Wskst, Clink uud Ticuisuicr. Toasted IDEATES. Tin's page is an advertise ment, so if you never rcau such tilings, voit can skip it but if you wan* fo know what TOASTED LEAVES mean, read, nn? remember that no one does anything for the publie for nothing. The great army of writers have an ax to grind?either to sell their books or some mer chandise. We want you to try He-tto Tea, or some of the many kinds of good TEAS we sell, and when you once do this, the mission of the advertisement is acconn plfehed. If the Tea pleases yon more than any Tea you? ever drank, you will continue to use it, our business will be extended, and We will all be happy. We know you who read this are a reasonable person, other wise you would have skipped it, and we tell you HE-NO is the best and purest tea We know anything about : we have dozens of customers who drink it themselves, and they all re commend it as a Tea of "great strength and good flavor." Put up in mettal-lined packages, 1 lb. \ lb. ? lb. lib. 75c. 40c. 20c 10c This is all. WILL YOU TRY IT? "A frieod in need is a friend indeed," "And what is to be will be f "Providence favoring," you and all Will use but the HE-NO Tea. TOASTED LEAVES "With an Apology to Charles Lamb. IX "You graceless whelp," cried Chaog Fat, "wbat have you got there devour ing? Is it not enough that you have burnt down my house and your grand mother with your dog's tricks? and be banged to you, but you must be eating fire, and I kuow not what? Wbat have you got there, I Ray? ' "0! father, the plant, the leaves, do come and taste." The ears of Chang Fat tingled with horror. He cursed his eon, and he cursed himself that ever he should beget a son that should eat burnt leaves. Hut Chang Lin gathered a handfull of the scorcbed leaves, and thrust them into his fathear's baud by main force, shouting out, "Eat, eat, eat. the toasted leaves, father; only taste. 0, Buddahl" X ' Chang Fat trembled in every joint, while he he?o the hot leaves in bis hand, wondering whether he should put his ; unnatural son to death, when the leaves ! burnt his Sugera, aad applying the same remedy to them, he in his turn tasted some of the fhvor, which, make wbat sour mouths he would for a pre tence, proved not altogether displeasing to him. In conclusion both father and son finally sat down and never left or till not a leaf was left on that plant. XI Chang Fat strictly enjoined Chang Lin not to ?et the secret escape, for the neighbors would ceartinly have stoned them for a couple of abomioabie wretches, who could think of improving on God's plants by cooking them with ?re. Nevertheless strange stories got about. It was observed that Chaog Fat's hut was burnt down now very frequently;- nothfog but fires from tbk time forward. As often as a new plant was brought in so sure was the bouse of Chaog Fat to be in a blaze; and Chang Fat, which was remarkable, instead of chastising his ton, grew more indulgent. XII At length they were watched, the terrible mystery discovered, and father and son sumuvoned to take their trial at P?kin. ?vi?V?ce was given, the ob noxious plant itseif produced, the ver dict about to be prououueed, wbes the foreman of the jury begged that some of the toasted leaves, of which the cui prifs stood accused, might he handed into the box. He" handled them, they I all handled thenr, and burning their lingers, they applied the natural remedy. Against the evidence, and the clearest j charge the Judge had ever given, without leaving the box, or anv manner of consultation whatever, they brought in a verdict of "Not Guilty." TO B-K CONTINU KD. i k Toasted Leaves. It is now nearly time to commence diinkin? ICED Tea. Flense remember the dis pen-} sing of good and honest Teas at reasonable prices have been a special feature m our business for years. We've studied the consumers' taste in tl?s line and feel assured that the most fas- ; ticlious can be suited in the fol lowing stock just received fresh from the best importers t Blacks Oolong, 75c. and ?1, Eng. Breakfast, 50c. & Toe 0 k 0 Tea (blend) 20, 40 k 75c. a can. Greens? Gun Powder, 75c. Imperial, 75c. "Our Blend*' (mix.) 60c. Young Hyson, 75c. and $L Hyson, 50c. Blossom Chop, 50c. ? ? thicker & ?S uni ter. Fresh IjJE Jl 1mJES This column' is not for Tea or any thing toast ed, nor for leaves eith er ; bu" to* tell you we have now a FtTLL AND FftESH Line of Spring Dry Goods ?AND NOTIONS. Including a pretty assortment IN COLORS.! 36 inch Surahs, 12|c. 3 G inch satin Chevronns, 12 sc. Einen Chambrays, 12ic. Persian Mu?ls, I2?c. Bedford Cords, 10c. Pink and cream Crepe*, Hoc. 3G inch Serge, i?c. White Goodsy Muslins, Lawns, Embroidery, Lace, &c. All Shades in Handkerchiefs,] Hosiery, Perfumery, Shoes, Parasol g. m OUR Grocery Department You tvi?l find BEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, I 1 l Pure Lard, ; Superlative Flour, j Ferris' Hams and Tongues, Egg Custard 40c, Fresh Creamery Butter, Plantation Supplies, Wholesale Prices in Whole Packages. "Momaja" Roasted Coffee, Fresh Crackers and Cut Cake received j weekly, Respectfully, Jlultnian* trade mark:.. Palace Dry (woods Em pori?iii? iTHA.1? tOt REA? DUR ANNOUNCEMENTS And believe in thes is evidenced by tfee immediate responses you give tfaera-. We invited votf to participate with us in OUR SPRING OPENING, TTOTJ A??EPTE? THE JSStmATIOlSf And saw that we hatf not said1 too= mtrcn". Our Grand Sprfog Opening is a*thing of the past, b#t tTKTLlZE MOST PLEASURES, ? he realisation' far sttfp?as?i the anticipation of every one.- la fact ihe ladies declared the store witl? its wealth ?f I?lovdy goods to be? ? Dream of Heatlty fiot Easily Fofgottefi* All the Svew Styles and Colorings for Spring Wear, now brighter Dress Goods D?partaient, Making the possibility of pleasing yotf ? Foregone Conclusion. Here are a few of the new weaves in Dress floods of which- we have full lines j ; Elephantine, Ofep?ns, (Fancy & Plans, Crocodile, Crinkled Cr?pons* Chevrons, Gloriosos. Fancy and plain Bedford Cords, Etc., Etc., Etc. The most beautiful line of Trimmings* to match all the afcow, The Popular Chiffons, Id large variety of colorings. We are eref .Willing t? p?t Our PRICES IN fPRINT. Note the following: ! All the test Calicoes in fancy dress styles, Mournings and! j Shirtings, only 5e. leases Fancy Challies, (equal to silks- in eo?oribgs} at Sc. and 7c, worth S and 10c. 75 pieces Dress Ginghams, beautiful styles,- at 8 and 9e* EXTRA TA LUE/ 65 pieces double-fold White Nainsooks in Stripes,- Cheeks and Plaids, at Sc., sold usually for 8c, Silks Mulls (SO in. wide) all shades at 4Sc, Embroidered demi Flouncings from 25c. up. A BIG DRIVE in Ladies Silk Tal?eta Gloved, A?? eoVrs and black at 25c. ?0 doz. Ladies' Underyests at 10c. worth double, Large line of M?ttings from 15a. tip* -?AND? Lots of Other Bargains, Space prevents mentioning this time* We Promise to Please ??OU ?S EVERY DEPARTMENT, AND ASK A CALL. Very Respectfully, Dressmaking and Millinery our Specialties,