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%k Mmb?)M mt? Valium WEDNESDAY,MAY 25,1892. Sntered at the Post Office at Sumter, S (?., as Seco7id Class Matter. I ;t ? ' i _ #EW ADVERTISEMENTS, Simonds National B ?nk?Statement. Ducker k Bultmn?Evnporated Crexm. Citation Notice-1- Est. Mrs. Nettie Peuing ton. Personal. Miss S?sie Haile is visiiiug in the city Maj. D. B Anderson and wife are is the city. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sprott, of Manning, were k? the-city last week. MY. C W. Birchmore of the frateree 3fes senger, was in the city last week atteoding the District Conference. Mr. Get). F. Epperson attended the Celebra tion of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence at Charlotte last week. Rjgr. C Rodgers, of Biahopville, is in the city"attending the Baptist Missionary Ceuten ni#- - : fir. George Ricker has been elected book keeper by the Bank of Sumter aud has entered upoa his duties. Mr. B? J Rhame, Teller of the Bank of Strmter,?*s beea^granted a three moaths leave of absence and has gone to Lexington, Ky. to enter I he Business College. Mr. Belton 0. Doby, of Texas who has been visiting relatives in the Providence sec tion, has returned to his home accompanied by Miss Beatrice Jennings, who will make an extended visit ia the Lone Star State. Mr. U M Webster, night watchman at the O.S. & N. depot left on Monday for Rowland N. ' C, where he will visit bis parents and friends and also witness the marriage of bis brother, Mr. J. D. Webster. Old Mr. Dick Nunnery was found ill on the court Hoase steps on Tuesday evening, and for a time it was thought be would die ia few moments. He was removed to bis born? at t?e factory and is getting better. .The Charleston, Sumter and Northern Railroad now has vegetable rates in force to Northern and Eastern cities, and is prepared ?o forward freight of that description with despatch. Mr. C. D. Cook has opened a new bakery in the McGuinnis Block, aud everything in his stof? is as neat as attention can make it. If he Bo?ds up to the present standard he will .secure a fine trade by mere force of merit. "The committee managing the colored excursion to Charleston today counted on a H?riger crowd than showed up, hence the departure of the train was delayed until a late hoar ia the morning, owing to the absence of the wherewithal, $87.50, to pay the balance due for the train. : Bobbery jhe store of Capt. J. Welborn Andrews at Oswego -wast broken into and robbed on last Thursday auernoon of $30 and about $50 worth of goods. It is believed that the store has been robbed systematically for sometime, intrance being effected by means of a loosened plank in the floor. The roobers have not ?eea captured yet. Ice Cream Festival. The Tiny Circle of King's Daughters will give a Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival in the yard of Mrs George Loring on Thursday evening from 6 to 10 o'clock. The public, generally, is invited to be present, and aid the young to carry on their charitable work, and at the same time spend a pleasant even iog. A Prominent Position. J. Andrews, the well known colored restauraateur and groceryman returned from Philadelphia on Tuesday whither he had been to s?end rihe National Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was chosen to respond to the welcome address, and his speech was of such merit es to win for himself great applause. His picture was p&iblisbed in the Philadelphia Ledger on the day following his speech, with very favorable comments on the speech. * Mashed by the Bumpers. Mr. J. Neveland Brand, Train Master of the C. S. k N. Railroad had the fleshy part of bis right arm severely mashed between the bumpers of two freight cars on last Thursday night, while attempting to get a coupling pin to prevent the loose cars from rolling out of the side track The wouod was very painful bnt Mr- Brand, will be out and as well as ever in a few days. _ Is This Curiousity. Oo Sunday night the congregation at the Methodist Church became considerably alarm ed by a lamp, which showed an inclination to explode or catch aSre. A gentleman removed the lamp from the church, and be was follow ed by a majority of the male portion of the congregation, who of course, were not car ried out by that distinctively feminine petty ice, curosity, they just wanted to see what would happen. Nothing happened and the femp:was extinguished. Evaporated Cream. Tf, in reading this paper, you skip Ducker k Buhman's new advertisement in relation to "Evaporated Cream," you will fail to see one of-<be most interesting articles in this issue. Speaking of groceries, both staple and fancy, they give some points well worth considering, lo the dry goods department a number of Job lots bave been recently received, and are sold at unusually low prices. Bank Statement. Our attention has been called to the follow ing points in the statement of the Simonds National Bank which is published to-day: First, the large amount on deposit for this season of the year, there being now on deposit more than $95,600. Secor-\ the small sum doe to other banks, thish~ footing up only about $2,000. Third, that more than $15,00*0 are d oe from otbtr banks. Fourth, that up to date their bank has made no rediscounts. There are other features in ihe statement worthy of notice, and the bank officers justly feel that the bank makes a very creditable showing in this statement. * ? ^? ? Dangerous Limbs. A'little daughter of Mr. R. W. Bradbam had a narrow escape from death on Monday morning. As it happened, however, she was bruised and badly frightened only. While walking on Republican street between Main and Harvin sh? was struck and knocked down by the end of a falling dead lirab. Her distance from death, or severe bodily in jury was limited by inches, and escape was providential. There are numbers of dead limbs on the trees of the city, and all of them should be removed at oace. Meeting of County Ex. Commit tee. The County Executive Committee met on sast Saturday, pursuant to a resolution of the County Convention. The only business before the committee was the election of a chairman and secretary find treasurer. Dr H. T. Abbott declined when nominated as al30 did Dr. H. V. DuBose. Capt. D E. Keels was nominated and elected without opposition, Mr. W H. Ingram was elected secretary and treasurer by acclama tion. Tbe meeting then adjourned subject to j the call of the chairman. A Correction. In the last issue it was stated that Messrs. Frank and John Morrissey when they attacked ?. Oardarelii, first lassoed him with a rope and then beat him with buggy whips. At the -request of the Messrs. Morrissey we will state that they did not lasso Cardarelli, but held bim with their hand*, and that hickory sticks were used instead of whips. They did not run away, as stated, but remained on the J ground until a crowd of fifty, or more, per- | sous had collected and no attempt was made to arrest them at that time. They have since been brought op before tbe Mayor and fined $10 each, having plead guilty to the charge of disorderly conduct on the streets. m?m * ? m> Little Giant Cyclopedia. Mr..John S. Richardson, Jr., is agent in this.county for the Little Giant Cyclopedia of Reajjy Reference. This volume is of a size that admits of it being carried in tbe pocket with ease, yet it is a perfect mine of informa tion, rt Contains ft dictionary of 12,000 wordVmaps of every country in the world and of every State in the 0'nioo, together with the most iaaport&o t statistics gAibered at the re cent census.. It contains business and arith metical.rules, farm and household recipes and treats of innumerable other matters, all of which a person frequently needs to know, | Everything considered, it is the most com- | pact tod complete cyclopedia of its kind we bate examined. Price $1.00. j Married. Capt J. T. Ragnal and Miss Lily W. Scott, second daughter of Junius E. Scott, Esq., of Manoing, were married on the 11th inst. They are two of Manning's most Worthy aad popular young society people. Religious. Rev C. C. Brown will be absent on Sun day, and bus tecdtred the use of the Baptist Church to the Lutherans on that day. Rev. F. W. E. Peschaw, of Wiluiiugton, will fill the pulpit that day. The hour of ihe Presbyterian Sunday School has been changed from 4.30 to 5.. 0 o'clock p. m. The hour for morning services at the Bap tist Church will, hereafter, be 11 o'clock, and evening services 8 30 o'clock, instead ot 8 o'clock. Black River Union. The Black River Union will meet at Fores ton, S C, on Friday the 26?h instant. On the opening day Rev. E. E. Ayres will deliver an address concerning: the best means to be used to revive the missionary spirit. On the second day Rev. C. 0. Brown and Col. T. V. Walsh will deliver addresses, and a temperance lecture will be made at night by Mr. Joel E. Srunson. Other addresses will be made by members of the Union. Missionary Centennial. The services at the Baptist Church celebra ting the Centennial of missionary work bas excited considerable interest in all Christians of this city, but raors especially those of the Baptist Church. On Monday evening Dr. T. H. Pritchard of Wilmington,* N. C. spoke to an appreciative audience concerning the "Beginning of Mod ern Missions" Tuesday evening Rev. John Stout, of Dar lington, delivered an able and interesting address on the Obstruction of Missions. The programme, as published in the last issue, will be carried out. Services begin at 8 30 p. m. and all persons are cordially iavited to attend. The Inter-Denominational Sunday Conven tion will hold a meeting on Friday evening, after the conclusion of the address by Rev. E. E. Ayers. The meeting will be held for the purpose of reorganizing the convention. Missionary Centennial. The following in the programme of the Missionary Centennial to beheld in Providence Baptist Cburcb, Clarendon Co , Juue 3?5, 1892. Friday morning?J. J. Myers?The consti tution of a Btptist Church. Friday night?G. M. Toison?What Baptists Believe. Saturday Morning?C. C. Brown?Charity mixed with Sic. Saturday afternoon?E. D Wells?Mission ary Enterprise in the Sunday School. Sunday morning?D. C. Rodgers?Bible Study. Sunday night?E. E. Ayres?The Mis sionary Centennial. All "the members of the church are urgently requested to attend each meeting. Visitors will be provided with homes D. C Rodgers, Pastor. Sumter District Conference The District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal, Church South, for Sumter District convened in this city on last Thursday, and was called to order by Rev. E. T. Hodges, P. E., who presided in the absence of Bishop Duncan. The Bishop, was detained by a slight injury received in Nashville, Tenn., and did not arrive until Thursday night. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. C. W. Creigbton on Wednesday evening. Sermons were preached on Thursday morning by Rev. C. H. Pritchard and "Thursday j evening by Rev. T. M. Dect. The conference re-conveued on Friday j morning, Bishop Duncan presiding. The J Bishop spoke in relation to several matters of j interest, but did aot preach the accustomed j sermon, and the day was taken up in receiving reports from the various churches. Friday evening, Rev. J. C. Kilgo, Financial Agent of Wofford College delivered an address on Education. The remaining reports left over from Friday were read and considered Saturday morning. A majority of the reports were encouraging and the continued growth and prosperity seems assured in Sumter District. The following lay delegates were elected to the Annual Conference i T. C. Horton, Marion, Dorn, C. M. Hurst, Jr.. S. A. Nettles ; Alter nates H. W. Scott, D. N. Gamble. Dr. Jones, of the Columbia Female College, spoke on the subject of Female Education. The subject being one that is now exciting sach wide-spread interest, and the presentation of it by Dr. J?nes was made in such a clear and forcible manner, that he gained the undivided attention of his audience. Rev. J. C. Kilgoand Rev. J. C. Mahafiy also made short addresses ou the subject. The following resolution on the subject of prohibition was adopted. Whereas, the use, sale and man'iftetore of intoxicating liquors in our State i? a source of the greatest danger to our civil Government, of demoralizition to communities, families and individuals, and obstruction to the pro gress of religious work among or people, especially the boys and young m'en ; There fore, be it Resolved, That the Sumter District Con ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, earnestly endo?ses the prohibition movement now being begun in our State, io which it is proposed to place this year directly before the Democratic primaries the question of the sale and manusacture of all kinds of alcoholic drinks. Resolved, That this District Conference, as a body and individually, pledges itself to use all honorable and legitimate mean-) to secure the passage of this prohibition question at the primaries, and the subsequent and consequent passage of a prohibition law by oer State Legislature. Heath Springs, Lancaster County, was selected as the next place of meeting. After ucanimously adopting a resolution of appreciation for the hospitality of the commu nity and thanking the pastore of the Baptist and Presbyterian Churches for courtesies extended to members of the Conference adjournment was made at 2 p. m. Swimming Pens Inter-denomina tomal Sunday School Conven tion. This body was organized r.t Bethel Church on the 14th inst., in the presence of a large and enthusiastic audience. Senator Abbott called the meeting to order and the opening prayer was offered by rbe pastor of the Church, Rev. Mr. Wroton. The following officers were elected. President Senator H. T. Abbott, vice President WelborneJ. An drews, Cor. Secretary W. W. Fraser. 14 delegates were present, representing four Sun day Schools and about 250 children. Sena tor Abbott in taking the chair in appropriate words expressed tbi3 thanks for the honor they had conferred upon him, and stimulated u3 to Christian endeavor. A resolution was now offered by Mr. Mar ion J. Michau of Bethel Church, extending a cordial welcome to visiting brethren of all denominations. Interesting addresses were made by Rev. W. S. Bean the pastor of Mt. Zion Cburcb and Mr. Joseph Scott President of Sumter Co. S. S. Convention. Singing of beautiful hymns, interspersed through the general proceedings were very inspiring and helpful. A recess was taken at noon for din ner, and a bountiful spread in the shade of the trees was greatly enjoyed by all. There was much more in this dinner than a simple gratifying of the appetite and renewing of the bodily strength. The kindly courtesies of the table with the social commingling of many people brought all hearts nearer togeth er than they were before. There wa3 a short afternoon session of the convention and an informal conference* upon Sunday School work, with personal experi ences aod practical suggestions. A resolu tion w?3 offered and adop'ed by a rising vote, acknowledging the cordial hospitality of the brethren of Bethel Church. With the sweet strains of "God be with you," floating upon our ears we pared for our hom^s higher in our aims and stronger in our Christian endeavor. The Sunday school movement is one of the marvels of thi3 marvelous century. The C.iurch has found out only in year3 compara tively iecent that this is its strong right arm, and she hopes to wield it with the utmost effi ciency. One grand thought this inter-denomina tional arrangement makes very prominent, is christi>in uiiity, a uniting of all the energies of all who name the name of the Master in the mighty battle against evil. AU good men and women too, ought to support the Sunday schools and adopt as their motto the closing words of Mr. Bean'e address, "Let us do all we can for the children, of whom Christ gnid: 'there were none greater in the King dom of Heaven.' " W. \V. F. -m ? * ? ?? - Fifty gallons of extracted honey afid one hundred pounds of comb honey in sections, for sale by N. G. Ostern. Extracted honey$1.25 per gallou, iu sections l?tjt^l?c? per puund. The Commennement Season. Invitations to the 22<i Annual Commence mer;t of tbe Sumter Instituteon Wednesday, June 8tb, have been issued The following young ladies will receive diplomas on that occasion: Misses Tyson Conyers, Madge Fraser, May Gibson, Rosa Graham, Mamie McCallum, Olivia McFadden, Tenie Mont gomery, Mary Plowden, Agnes Richardson, Maggie Scarborough, Jennie Shaw. The Concert will be held on Tuesday eve ning June 7th, and the Alumnae Reception Thursday evening, June 9th The Annual Commencement Exercises of W( ftjrd College will take place on June 12th to 14th inclusive. The senoir clas$ has 29 members, one of whom, Mr. T G. McLeod, is from Sumter County, the Baccalaureate Sermon will be preached by Bishop Heodrii j on Sunday the 12th. We are Indebted to Mr. John K. Cf?sswell I for an invitation to be present. I The closine exercises of the Sumter Graded 1 Schools will be held in the Opera House on Thursday and Friday evenings of next week, at 8 30 oclock. On Thursday evening, June 2nd the White Graded School will hold its exercises, which will consist of an address by Dr. J A. Mood, and the delivery of diplomas by Supt. J. B. Duffie. On Friday evening June 3rd the closing exercises of the Colored Graded School will be held at tbe same place and hour. A committee consisting of Messrs. H F. Wilson, W. F. B. Haynswortb, R P. Mona ghan, Hubert G. Osteen, Horace Harby. B( G Gibson and Rev. A. J. Stokes, have been requested [to visit the Schoo s and make a re port as to th? efficiency of the teaching and tbe progress of the scholars. The work on the new buildidg has been somewhat delayed, and it was deemed unad visable to have the closing exercises there on that account. Public examinations will be held on Mon day and Tuesday, and the public is cordially invited to be present. An invitation to the Converse College Com mencement has been received from the Presi dent of tbe College. Tbe exercises will be inaugurated by the Commencement Sermon by Rev. Thomas F. Gay lor, of Tennessee, on Sunday evening, June 5th, and conclude with a Concert and the presentation of medais on Thursday evening 9th, prox. Tbe program ?3 an attractive one, and the commencement exercises will undoubtedly add to the already enviable reputation the College has won. - ? 9~mm~? Fido is Dead. The little white and black Fice-Terrier, "Fido," of Capt. Robt. W. Andrews, and which has been his companion on all of his pedestrian trips, died somewhat suddenly on last Monday night. Fido would have been 16 years old had he lived uutil June 10th. He went with Capt. Andrews to Texas in 1883, to the New Orleans Cotton Exposition in 1886 and to Boston Mass. on four trips. For several years Fido has been deaf and Captain Andrews has controlled him entirely by motion He was given a decent burial as became a faithful dog and servant. Capt. Andrews will leave during the sum mer for Chicago, and will no doubt become well acquaiuted before the World's Fair comes on. Political Points. It is said that the leaders of the Tillmanite faction intend to caucus sometime in the near future and select five men to support, at tbe primary, for the Legislature. This appears to be a ganie that two can play at and the con servatives can do likewise. On second thought it strikes the writer that it is a good scheme. A nomioaticn would be insured by the first primary. It would also leave tbe candidates for county offices untrammelled to raaks a go-as-you-please race. There is an inclination in this county to make a man's personal character and fitness for an office subordinate to his factorial affili ations. This may be politics but it is uot common sense. Under the plan recommended by the Coun ty Convention, which insures fairness to all parties and prevents even tbe suspicion of fraud, Tbe primary in this county promises to be one of the closest and most hotly contested elections ever held in this county. The candi dates are already bard at work, and every one; no doubt, believes his chance to be the best. Whenever there is any advantage to be gained by a strict factional vote, there is some reason for voting that way. Whenever it is a question of factional supremacy there seems to be good reason for a factional vote, but when it ie tbe selection of men to admin ister tbe business Affairs of the county, then it is the duly of every man to vote for those w hom he conceives to be the best men in the field. Interesting Revelations. It will be remembered that Mr. Emraett Reardon applied to the Supervisor of Registre ?ioo fora registration certificate and was refus ed ?n the grounds that be was not entitled to registration, as he had not registered at the proper time. He employed a lawyer and intended taking legal proceedings to force the Supervisor to allow him to register. For a reason net then made public he let tbe matter drop. At the time Mr. Reardon was the local Correspondent of the .Columbia Register, aud among other items reported the registration incident. The Managing Editor of the Register Mr. C. A. G. Jackson immediately sent the subjoined telegram to Mr. Reatdon : "Co&UHBle, April 6, 1892?S. J. Reardon, Sumter, S. C. - Dear Sir : Don't give your self any further uneasiness over the registra tion business, and by ell njeans don't take it into Court. I will see to it that you are registered and ai?owed to vote. This is pri ate. Respectfully, C. A. G. Jackson." It would appear from this that the editor of tbe organ had a psll and by means of this influence would be rffclc to a^eonfplish, ?ub rosa, things that were not legal. Railroad Racket. Capt. Joo. F. Divine, Gen. Supt. of the A. C. Line and Messrs. Morrison, Divine and Rail Road Commissioner Henry Thomas, were in Sumter on Tuesday morning. They came by special train trom Florence with Capt. Pi. Sturge^fl as conductor. After rt run over the M. & A. lied, they went to Columbia from here. General Manager AveriU and Mr KnOT Livingston, attorney for the C. S. & N. Rail road, went up to Columbia in Mr. Averill's private car attached to No. 53, on Monday, returning by No. 53 that evening. Messrs. H. Walters, Vice President ; Jno. R. Kenly, General Manager; T. M. Emerson Traffic .Manager,and Mr. W. A. Riach,General Auditor of the Coast Line came down from Columbia in the private car of Mr. Walters on Monday by No. 53, which was transferred to No. 58 here. On Wednesda}* evening last,vegetable train No. 208 fur the Charleston Division ran in three sections, carrying 80 cars of Southern truck and fruit. On Friday there were 107 ears of truck shipped out of Charleston. Of these the Cuaat Line handled 87 and tbe South Caro lina Road 20. Those water iiilies were very pretty. The penny-in-slot-weighing-machine man ager whs here Tuesday. Something less than a p?ck of coppers were takeu from the ma chine at the passenger depot. Summer excursion tickets to Georgetown and re:urn will be on sale May 15th to S^pt. 30th. Good to return until Oct. 31st, 1892, inclusive, for ?4 00. Round trip tickets on account of Conven tion Cotton Oil Mills will be sold from June 4th to Jnne 7th, good until June lltb, 1892, for $2 20. To National Democratic Convention in Chicago for S2i 50 for Hound Trip To Na tional Republican Couvetition Minneapolis, for $36.00. Dots From Elliotts. Elliotts, S. C, May 24, '92. The crops in this section are doing well since the recent rains have brought the cotton up to a stand, and the farmers generally are well up with their work. The oat crop has been damaged to some extent by tbe drought. Mr. J. S. Tiadale is building a five room house here to rent. Mr. T. S. Meyers is off on a visit to Cam den Mr. I). R. McNeill, the agreeable and pop ular agent at the C. S & N depot, epent last Sunday in Bi?hopville. Rev. D X. LaFar of Charlfston, has been on a visit to Mr. M. L LaFar of YVisacky, and on Sunday afternoon he preached an interesting sermon to tbe Wisacky Sunday echool. The match game between the Elliott and Mayesvilli? clubs which wa? played here on the 18th, resulted in a brilliant victory for the home teara, the aeufe staudiuy iwtuty-fyyr to thirteen. There were some fine plays made by both sides, and Mayesville whs "white washed" in seven inning?) making three runs in the 1st and ten in ihe 5th. inning. There will bo a game here on the 28ih be tween Elliott and Lynchburg, in which the Elliott boys will appear in their new uni forms. A party of young people of this neighbor hood went out to Law's mill on a picnic ex cursion on last Friday afternoou. The after noon was spent in boat riding and strolling about on the banks of the pond, until the setting sun warned the party that it was time to go home. They then partook of the good ihings which the thoughifulness of the young ladies had provided, and left for home. Carrying with them pleasant memories of the occasion. Elliott. Bishopville Budget. BiSHOPviLLS, S. C, May 23, 1892. Our people were most delightfully enter tained bn last Friday night by a p?iblic meet ing of our young folks, literary society, which met in the Opera House and rendered the fol lowing programme in a manner very credita ble to themselves : Declamation?"The Vanity of Human Wishes"?Mr. James Baskin. Essay?"In Gathering Roses Look Out For The Thorns"?Miss Nora Crenshaw. Declamation?"Press Forward"?Bldridge Baskins. Essay?"Yesterday"-?Miss Janie Barrett. Recitation?"Guilty or Not Guilty"?Miss Lila Barrett. Essay?"Overcoming Obstacles"-i-'Theo. Law. Recitation?"Charleston's Heroine"?Miss Bessie Scarborough. Essay?"Modesty"?Miss Florence Bell. Debate? Q-iery : Resolved that America will ffill as otber nations have F*Hen. Mr\ R. H. Pittman on the affirmative and ?ldridge Baskin on the negative. Bath speakers rep resented their sides in an earnest and able manner which left the judges in some doubt as to how to decide. But the decision was finally given in favor of the negative. The Journal, a paper prepared from meeting to meeting by one of their members was read by Mr. Robbie Reid in his usual happy mood and evoked consid?rable applause. The whole concluded with a negro sermon or lecture by Mr. T. E. Munn. Mr. M. was in the full dress of a negro dude, and his com ical actions and funny sayings brought down the house, especially the small boys. The writer attended about one year ago a meeting of this society and was very much gratified at the great improvement that the society has made in that time. AH of the essays were original and showed that consid erable time and study had been spent in their preparation. Some of them deserve special mention but where all did so well, it is diffi cult to do so. Bishopville has already about her quoto of candidates for county offices in the field, but there a good many more around here, wear ing anxious faces, and waiting for somefr end to suggest to thftn that they are certainly the man for such an office, bo lookout you will hear from our section before the face comes on. What a pity it is there are not enough offices to go round??a?d so many are to be left out, or make home rnns, as it is now ex pressed ; that is to start at home and stop at home. From all appearances the meeting of the County Executive Committee out-did the late county convention in its harmonious work ing, and brotherly love, and if we keep on at the rite we are now at, in a short time we will have to wear tags or badges, so as to be able to tell whether we are Tillmanites or Antis. But the State Convention still holds toits old style of working. Two years ago they dowaed Hampton the greatest man in the State. Now they bave gone higher and pro pose to down Cleveland, the greatest man in the nation, and if they succeed -in this, who will they try next? The Czar of Russia, I sup pose. The matter of not having what is known as a campaign day in Sumter County is be ing generally discussed throughout the county. Some ?hink it will do no good but engender strife and bitterness among our selves and that the speeches of our State can didates will not have the effect of changing any votes in the county, and they are there fore opposed to having it. Others say that if we do not have one that it will appear as if we think our people are not of such a clies as to behave themselves in a decent and orderly manner as gentlemen and democrats, and therefore are not entitled to such considera tion. I have no opinion of my own to ex press on this matter, at preset)t, and would like to bear from different parts of the county. The seasons have been very fine and the outlook for the crops are such as are calcu lated to gladden the hearts of the farmers, throughout this section. I heard a prominent planter say a few days since that crop proe pects were brighter than they bad been at ibis season iu the last 5 or 6 years. The oat crop has improved very much and some of it is now almost ready for the har vest. G. ??^aw An interesting feature of the forth-coming number of Harper s Weekly, published May 25th, will be an account, by W. Nephew King, Jun., of a recent ascent of the great volcano, Ometepe, near Lake Nicaragua. Thi article will be fully illustrated. The same number will contain Richard Harding Davis's seventh article on "The West from a Car Window," giving an account of what was seen by "A Civilian at an Army Post," with several striking illustrations by Reming ton. There will also be a variety of articles, stories, poems, and illustrations apropos of Decoration day. 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 the Court, subject to the Democratic Primary Mr. Lee is a gentleman of undoubted char acter and ability ; if elected will fill the office acceptably to all. _MANY FRIENDS. FOR ClrERK OF COURT. Having been solicited by friends, and hav ing served as Deputy Clerk Of the Court for ov( r a Quarter of a century, and being famil i :r with the official duties, I hereby respect fully ask the citizens cf the county to elect me to the office for the ensuing term. _R. s. BRADWEll. Mr. Editor Ata meeting recently held at Bishopville it was unanimously declared to place before the people of Sumter County the name of SHKPPARD 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 refk-cl honor upon himself and credit to his county, and we here by solicit the support of all who have the welfare of bis county at heart many Citizens. ??a? ig???? m , .?H K?R* TREASURER. DAVID E. DURANT announces himself ? candidate for Treasurer of Sumter County and solicits the suffrage of his fellow-citizens. FOR SHERIFF. Wc be? leave to present to the Democrat* of Sumter County for re-election the name of our present worthy incombent Ca?'t. E. SCOTT CARSON. His fair and impartial manner in office con vines ui ihnt we could not find a more suitable man to fill the Sheriff's office. MANY DEMOCRATS. I respectfully announce to my fi?enda and and the public that I am a candidate for the ! office of Sheriff of Sumter Cotrnfy, and if elected will do my full duty to' fhe best of my ability. Snbject to the action of the' I/Cmoeratic primary. R. M. P.'TTS. The many friends of ROBERT W. JEN KINS beg le-ivp to announce his name as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Sumter County. He is a true and tried democrat. His wounds received in defence of his Country incapacitates him from performing manual labor, but he is in every way qualified to fill this office, and is universally recognized as nn honorable, Christian gentleman. MANY FRIENDS. To the Dcfiiocri/tic Voters of Sumter County. Permit ns to present to you the name of Maj. MARION SANDERS as a candidate for the office of Sheriff. He possesrs 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 of this office when he held it \tr former years, and as experience is tbe.Left teacher we are confident in the assurance that ?f elected, "duty" will be, as it always, htts be??, bis watch word. He will abide the result of the D?mocratie piimaried. DEMOCRATS.- | Evaporated Cr?a Is simply the best quality of cow's milk, evaporated to a creamy consistence, put up in cans, which retail at 20c. per can, or G for $1.00. Try it, you will find it is most delicious, Con venient and economical for Coffee, Cocoa, Chocolate, T?a, Tee Cream, Whipped and other Creams, Desserts, Stews, Custards, Fruits, Milk Shakes, Milk Punch, Cream for Soda Fountains, Caramels, &c. Very advantageous to large consumers* The best food in the world for infants and the" sick, being absolutely germless and far more readily digested and assimilated than any other food or form of milk. Directions on every can. Madam, should try her husband with ? little well-cooked oatmeal or, oatflakes, served with his steak and gravy, or with a spoonful of the pure EVAPORATED CREAM now sold at such reasonable prices by us. This cream suits weak digestions better than milk, and the young woman who desiress to gain plump neck and arms, we recommend to try wheat and cream, which, by the way, is better than Cod Liver Oil for many con sumptives. "Highland Brand55 Evaporated Cream; A Table Luxury. ' A Culinary Article. And the most perfect food For infants and invalids. Oat Meal 5c. per lb. Oatflakes, 15c. per pk'g* Shredded Oats, 10c. P5k'ge. We still sell "Eagle Brand" Milk and Dime Milk. You'll always find in OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT the largest assortment and the nicest and freshest goods. TEAS Green, Black or Mixed?25c,, 50c, 60c, 75c. and $1.00 per lb. COFFEES Raw or Roasted. Rio's?16c, 18c, 20c, 22c. Lagu?yfa ?27c. O. G. Java 33c "Momaja" best Roasted 35c Pure Lard. Superlative Flour. Ferris' Hams and Tongues, New May Butter, Cheese and Butter ON ICE* Fresh Crackef? ?nd Out Cake re?eived weekly. ?4 4 * a"". " 4 1 ~ 4 4 ? $ Dry Goods and Notions* Justin?Large Job Lot Hosiery, Hand kerchiefs and Towels. Beautiful hue White and Colored Embroidered Sliits, Hamburg Edging? and Laces, all shades in Chiffon, Excellent line Men ?nd ftojs Straw find Felt ?lats, Ladies' and Children's trimmed and untrimmed Straw Hats for 25 per cent, less than usually found a* >1 i Hin cry Establishments. In the past we've helped many people' to know where they could get a dollar's worth for a dollar, by advertising our goods and selling our goods as they were advertised. We propose in the future to continue our fair dealing with Everybody, Each week we'll quote ? few specialties enabling folks, Big or Little, Rich or Poor, to know where to buy and what to buy. ??espectfuliy^ Du?Kflj & BULTMflN. limiter, S< C TRADE TI??L Palace Dry Croods E poriuiif* fjTHAT YOU RE?? OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS And belie re in: th?ta, is evidenced ty tfie immediate responses you give them. We frrv'ited you to participate with ns ft* OUR A?O?PT?B ? Ut ?NV??AflOir And saw that w? ?iad not said t?? much. Our Grand Spring Opening is ?jthing of the past, but OTLI?T? M??T PLEASURE^ The realisation" far surpassed the anticipation of ev?ry on?. t? f?ct the ladies declared th?1 store-with its wealth of I?-^-lovely goods to be??? A ?feaffi of Be?iity Hot Easily Fofg?ttefl? All the New Styl?s and Colorings for Spring Wear, now brighten Dress Goods Department, Makitfg the possibility ?f pleasing jroti ? Forego?e Concltisiofi. Here ate a few of the "new weaves in Dress Goods of tvhibh we have f?ll lines* Elephantine* Cfre??ns, (Fancy & Crocodile, Crinkled Cr?pons, Chevrons.; GHori?s?s. Fancy and plain Bedford Cords, Etc., Etc., Et& The most beautiful line of Trimmings to match all the aW& The Popular Chiffons, In large Variety of coioring^. W? are ever filling to piit Otir PRICES l!C ;FRINT, Note the fbUoWing? All the best Calicoes in" fancy dress styles, M??r?idgs ?nd Shirtings, only 5c. 2 cases tfancy Challies, (equal to silks in colorings) at Sc. ftnd 7c.,- worth 8 and 10c. 75 pieces ?ress Gingli?nis', beautiful styl?s, ?t S sind EXTRA TA LUE. 65 pieces do?ble-fdld White Nainso?ks in Stripe's, Check? ?nd Plaids, ?t 5 c, sold usually for 8c, Silks Mulls (50 in. wide) all shades at 45c; Embroidered demi ?lounCings from 25c. up. A BIG DRIVE in L?di?s' Silk Taffeta Gloves* All colors and black at 25c. s ' 60 doz. Ladies' ?ndervests at 10c. worth double; Lafgg line ?f Matti?gs from i5c. up* . AND? Lot* of Other Bargains, Space presents Mentioning tins time* We Promise to Pleas? IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, AND ASK A CALL, Very RespectftiHy* Dressmaking aiid Millinery our' ^peeialtie??