The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, June 08, 1892, Image 2

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* \ ? WEDNESDAY, ??TJNE 8, '92. i The Sumter Watchman was founded IH 1850 sad the frtce ?wirArtm in 1866. , the Rtodbnaa <tttc Southron now has tk* combined circulation stid influence of both of the c M papers, and is mani festly the best advertising medium in Sumter. EDITORIAL KOTES. We believe that a great many men, who are now professed Democrats will go into the Third Party after the Chicago Convention, ft ta a pity that they did not go months ago. ?fortb Carolina now has a full-fledged Third Party. ? foil state ticket bas been nominated, and the party is in the Seid for the campaign and, especially, for the offices. . Governor Tillman pardoned six convicts on Ust Sunday. The circumstances with these eases am tech as to, in our opinion, justify . the Governor in pardoning the convicts.? Sumter Watchman. This is indeed gratifying We were in dread fa 1 apprehension lest those pardons would not be endorsed by the ink-slinger of the Watchman, and thai the released prisoners Would have to be remanded back to the Pen itentiary? Columbia Register. The distinguished editor of the Register should not judge us by himself. He endorses everything the Governor does, that's what he is "paid for. We condemn what we believe to be wrong and endorse what appears to be right. The essestial difference between an w&btased newspaper and an organ.. If we ?rast have a Republican president, "We would rather have Biaioe than any other Republican, and there Seeon tittle doubt bnt that be will be nominated. But the Demo* crats will nominate Cleveland, who will be -elected, and all true Democrats not tainted *rith Third Party ism will rejoice. The farmers of the South can congratulate "themselves that they bave planted a large e >rn crop, and that the chances for a large yield are very favorable. The prospects for good crops in the grain region of the west are very uncertain on account of the loods, and generally unfavorable weather. Till man baa been swearing again. At Greenwood the other day be was serenaded and called on for a speech, yet he, the man, who for fear of being thoaght churlish, would not refuse ? free pass that he had de nounced others for taking, refused to speak, . and as a sapplement cursed oat the whole tcwn in the most protane manner. The first regular meeting of the Campaign was held at Barnwell jesterday. The metiiug was orderly and the speakers gen erally were given a respectful heariag. There was a small crowd in attendance, only about 500. Sbeppard and Orr put in some good Hcks. Tillman and McLaurin replied for the Administration. Harrison has done his utmost to make the Republican party subordinate to bis personal ambition, and treats any man as his persoua] enemy, who would think the party greater than Harrison. Yet it seems that James G. tBtaine thinks more of the party than of Har bison, and that Blame has thousands of fol lowers. Under these circumstances the fight between the two for the Piesidential nomina len is exceedingly bitter. A horrible disaster befell Oil City and "Titus vi lie, Pa , last week. A terrible flood, \ in some respects similar to the Johnstown -flood, first struck the place, and wrecked hundreds of buildings. A number of petroleum tanks, containing a million gallons of oil were wrecked. This oil floating on the ; . water soon became ignited, and the cities and inhabitants found themselves beset by fire and water. Several hundred persons were drowed or burned to death. { Rev. Dr. Rainsford, rector of St. Georges Church, New York, recommends that the church people establish saloons for the sale of beer, wine and other light drinks, also coffee, chocolate, etc. He says that the saloon is an institution and it la the duty of church people ' not to abolish it, bnt to elevate it and make - it a aaaaao of elevatfag saloon patrons. In speaking of this proposition the Wine and Spirit Gazette say that the idea is not practi cable, i anstaue* as a saloon selling only this class of driaks would not be self supporting, 1 aad secondly that the regular saloon goers ' would wot patron tie three misasionary falcons, , aad that the bale of the patrons would be i drawn from those int?r?t ted in its maintenance. This approaches very nearly to our opinions ' of Dr. Ratnsfoitfs schrm?. Candidates' Cards. Mr. W. H Ingram announces himself a candidate for Master. Mr. Ingram is a capa ble man, baring tbe requisit legal knowl edge aod business abili? y to gide him, and he will conduct tbe office in a manner satisfac tory to all parties, if elected. Mr. L. M. Rembert places himself before the people of Sumter County as a candidate for County Commissioner. He is a worthy m*n -and if elected will fill the office in a satis factory manner. Teachers' Institute. School Commissioner Jno. T Gn?eo, has sent out tbe following notice to tbe white ieachers of Sumter County: UvriCK or School Commissions*, Sumter Comrrr Sumtes, S. C, June 6. 1892. Yon are ureed to attend tbe Sumter Coun ty Teachers' Institute, to be held in tt>e new tiraded School Building in the City of Sumter from June 20th to 25th mcbtsive. Tbe following faculty will be in charge: Superintendent Wm. S. Morrison, Director; Prof. B. B. Crnighead, of Wofford, and Prof. J. B. DufBV, of Sumter, Assurants. An in tereitiog and instru^'ive progrnm \* being ar ranged. Teacber?. e urged to be in attend ance from the beginning. The institute will convene at 10 o'clock a. m. on Mouday, June 20?h. Teachers proposing to be present will noti fy tbe School Commissioner at once, and upon arrival in ? the city will repo-t to him for *s*??aauwt to homes. All teachers will be entertained ?by the citizens. Mj order Count v Board Examiners, John T GftKSM, Chairman. If is hoped that there will be a full attend ance, and it is important that there should be j An institute properly conduced, i3 of the j greatest benefit to the common school s;?t^:n, ?nn?much a3 it gives to xhe teachers an J insight in'o and a knowledge of the improved I methods of teaching. Tbe faculty iu charge of the institute is one <hat gives assurnuce tJtforehtnd, of the suc censof the institute and of the good that I will result from theii instruction. A Miarepsentation. The Xevre $ Covrier of the^th instant con- I tained tbe following paragraph from the Sum- ' ?er correspondent's report of the White Gra- | ?ded School Commencement : j 'A short address was-made by Superintend ent John B Duffie, which has been very j jnuch criticised. He said during his remarks j that no roan could be a gentleman without ed- } ucation, and this has given some offence to ;<i people who have aot been blessed with much L educational advantages." I Prof. Duflie did not make tbe remark at- j : Cribited to him. Io tbe manuscript of bis ! address, which is before us, *be oaly -reference - ?O ? gentlf'juan is a< follows : -"Remember, ; too, tb?< all the jewelry which ornaments the j wdw*o?*rmot make a lady of her, aor can ' #h' th* wealth {hataurrnunds a roan make a ! ; feadnaaoof biro I? all the world, among | nie?, he stands foremost, who is most learn ed." I 1 Thi* statement is made in justice to Pjof. 1 iJulfif, and by h.3 r. <iut,;>t. ; : Samter Institute Concert. Commence osent Week of the Sura ter Insti tute has been for a score of years the event of the Summer season in Sum ter. About this as a center, all other social events cluster, and it is a time when all those who have ties binding them to Surater collect here, for they know that then they will meet all those drawn hither by kindred or similar ties. Thus commencement week has come to be an occasion for the annual reuaion of friends bent on social pleasures, as well as an occa sion of literary and educational significance. Last evening witnessed the initial entertain ment?tbe Annual Concert. There was a rery large audience in attendance?fully one half more than could be accommodated in the hall, bat this in no wise detracted from the enjoyment of those who were fortunate enough to obtain places. The following programme was rendered : PART FIRST. Piano Duet?"Frivolity," Lacasette, Misses Brougbtou aud Jervey. Piano Solo?."Flick et Flock," Ketterer, Miss Katie Reid. j Vocal Duet?a "The Angel," b Sweetly Sang the Bird, Rubinstein. Piaoo Duet?*l2nd Valse, op 56" Godard, dieses Ham and Smith. Ptaao Solo? "Taranteile" Mills, Miss Agnes McCallam. Reciation?Tbe Alphabet, Miss Madge Fra ser. / frio??'Im Flogelkleide," Kramer, Misses Janie Ingram, Lucile and Edna Hughsoa. Piano Solo?a "Dornr?schen" Bendel, b "Masuika, op 33," Chopin, Miss Tyson Con yers. Violin and Piano, Miss Agnes McCullum. part second. Quartette?"Summer Fancies," Metra, Misses Montgomery, McCallnro, Couyers, and Sh?w. Piano Solo?a "Sonata, op 2. No. 1," Beethoven, b "March," Hollaender, Miss Bes sie Pittman. Paino Daet?Sketch Danc?s, No. 5 and 6 B?hm, Misses Graham and Myers. Vocal Solo?"The Flower Girl," Bevigaani, Miss Edna Hare Piaoo Solo?"Macbeth," Beyer, Miss Mamie McCallum. Recitation?"Tom's Little Star," Miss Wilson. Piano Solo?a '-Rondo Capriccioso," Men delsohn, b "K-imennoi Ostrow, op, 10, No. 22." Rubinstein, Miss Edna Hare. Piano Duet?"Bolero," Moskowski, Misses Gonyers and Montgomery. The programme was, throughout, excellent ly rendered. The instrumental and vocal music was fully up to the average of past years, and several numbers were so highly appreciated tbat many wished for tbe privi lege of the encore. Miss Agnes McCallum's selections on the violin were executed in a pleasing manner, and being a departure from pr?viens years were very highly appreciated by -be entire audience. Tbe recitations by Miss Wilsoo and Miss Madge Fraser were difficult selections, well rendered, and exhibited to tbe fullest advantage tbeir elocutionary powere. It is impossible do full justice to tbe concert, owing to tbe limited time at command before going to press. The walls of the hall were decorated with the numerous drawing and paintings of tbe art pipits, all of which were executed during the past collegiate year. Among the pieces exhibited were several of unusual merit, aod none that did .not reflect credit on the fair artists. PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY. To the Honorable J. J). IV?tkewpoon, Presdd?ig Judge : We, tbe Grand Jury beg leave to report that we have pass ed upon all the bills given us by the Solicitor. That we have examined the books of the Trial Justices in the County, all ex cept those of Trial Justice McLeod, which were not turned over to us, and find them generally well kept, we would particularly com mend the books of Trial Justice Player, and of Trial Justice Goodman for correctness and neatness. We found from the exami nation that Trial Justice Wells has collected and paid over to the Treasurer and Sheriff about $100.00 in tines and costs having receipts for same; the next largest amount was collected aud paid over by Trial Jus tice Goodman about $47.50; Trial Jus tice Parrott about $34.50: Trial Justice Player about $23.75, and the others smaller amounts. The docket of Trial Justice Fraser not showing the collec tion of any fines and costs. We beg to call the attention of the County Commissioners to the follow ing communication received by us. We the undersigned hereby present to the Grand Jury of Surater County the public road and bridges across Lynch es Kiver, at Hudson's Bridge in said County, the said Bridges being in very bad condition and the road being al most impassible. The hands on said road have paid into the Treasury Twen ty-two Dollars and there has not been returned to the road bnt four dollars of that amount and as some oue has not done their duty we ask the Grand Jury to investigate the matter and find where the blame lies, signed M. R. Welch, overseer and S. S. Hall. The committee appointed from the Grand Jury at the last term of the Court to examine into the various. County offices in the interior, having perform ed that duiy, would now through the Grand Jury report, that they found the office of the Clerk of the Court well kept and the work of the office prompt ly and efficiently done. We would re commend that an iudex of the equity records be made and that these records be thoroughly overhauled and proper ly arranged in suitable -ases, as, we be lieve that the preservation of the same is of great consequence to the people of the County. We visited the Sheriff's office and found everything in good or der and the duties of his office receiv ing prompt attention. We found the Treasurer apparently up with his work as will be seen from the recent publication of his annu al statements, and the following is a statement from his books: May 15,1892?Taxes collected for State purposes, $25*863.01 May 15?Taxes col lected for School purposes, ^3 7.1 <>5 May 15?Peabody Pd for school pur poses, 300 Ott \l,m 05 May 15?Taxes col lected for county purposes, $U>,230 t'?2 May 15? Liquor li censes, county purposes, 1,300 00 * May 15?Commuta tion tax, county purposes, 8 00 May 15?Costs, titles, etc., county pur poses, 3S5 5b* 17,924 18 Total, $61,285 04 We visited the Auditor's office and I from such examin?t ion as we were able i to make, the books of th*i office were apparently written up. We have examined the report of the ! county commissioners, and we ap-I proved the following statement from thai report and from the books of the j county commissioners which will give j some information as to the. financial status of the county. The amount of taxable property as shown by the Auditor's books, lor Su niter County for Is'.m) and I8H1 $6,245,430.00. 3 wills for county pur poses, would yield about, $48,736.29. Reported t<* count v commis sioner by treasurer 16.0H8 51 Balance unreporter 2.<?':7 7S $18,736 21? j This balance is in large-part represen ted by-tax executions now in the hands j !>f Sheriff for uncoilectetl taxes : The report of th?* county commis sioners shows that then' was expended for county purposes in ISMO and *iU t Pis^i>l,3l ?s follows. Paid county Auditor $532 31 j Paid county corn's, and-Herk 1,373 N> j Paid hoard of equalization 40 20 j Patd^eotHt?y exj>cuse* 3,47.7 50 11 Paid c4er.k?of-court 437 so ' j Paid interest account 80 M ! Paid sheriff 2.73m 3<; Paid trial justices nnd con soles U&J s:-; ( Paid coroners inquests 565 85 Paid poor house account 701 3S Paid roads and bridges account 4,277 ^2 Paid public buildings ac count 599 27 Paid books and stationary account 692 ?l Paid contingent claims 789 22 $18,261.31 All claims approved and audited for the fiscal year 1890 and 1891 have been paid. The books of the Commission ers are well kept and fully posted up by the efficient clerk of the board. We also visited the Judge of Pro bate's and Master's offices and found everything in a satisfactory condition. We have examined the annual state ment of the School Commissioner and approved the following statement : School claims for 1889 and 1890 paid during the fis cal year 1891 and 1392, $5,836 49 School claims of 1890 and 1891 paid during the fiscal year 1S90 and 1891, 9,994 61 Total school claims paid, - 15,831 10 We have made this somewhat de tailed statement of these reports be cause we desire to call t he attention of members of the legislature to the very unsatisfactory condition of the law in reference to the publishing these re ports. The law at present requires tbe County Treasurer to publish an nually a statement of the number, amount and to whom each payment is made by him. This can give to the people no adequate idea of the finan cial condition of the County. We would suggest that instead of publish ing the Treasurers report, that the re port of the County Commissioners be published, as this does give a detailed statement of County affairs. We niiake this recommendation for the reason above given and for the further reason that it will cost the County less money to publish the latter report. The clerk of the Board of County Commissioners informs us that when the law prior to 1886 required the publishing of the Commissioners re port it never cost over $150 to publish same in any one year, while it will cost this present year to publish the Treasurers report $276.00. We call the attention of the County Commissioners to the public road on the dam at Cane Savannah mill, the same being so narrow as to be dan gerous to the public and should be so widened as to render same safe. Reports have come to as from var ious parts of the county and it is known to us that in many places the public roads are being plowed into, and thus obstructed and rendered un fit for the travelling public. We called this matter to the attention of the County Commissioners in our last re port at the March term of the court, but so far as we are informed no steps have been taken by the county com missioners to abate the nuisance or to repair the damage done, under these circumstances we feel bound in the discharge of our duty to present to the court, the county commissioners for neglect of their duty in this respect. We also call to the attention of the j county commissioners the. following communication received by us. "I beg to call to the attention of the Grand Jury the case of pnrties, white and colored, bathing at the public cross over Coopers mill, in Mt. Clio Township, and .ask that steps be taken to stop" the same. [Signed.] II. G. SHAW. Since writing the above we have been furnished with a transcrip from T r ialJ u st i ce M c Leod 's c ri m n a 1 d oc k e t, but this was not entirely satisfactory as no receipts were shown for the payment to the Treasurer of fines and cost. We recommend that IT. F. Wilson, Esq., be paid the sum of $20.00 dollars for services rendered to the Grand Jury at the March term of court, and at this present term, and also to the committee appointed to examine the County otiices. We beg to acknowledge the courteous j treatment we haye received from your Honor and our thanks for as sistance rendered us in the discharge j of our duties. i All of which is respect fully sub mitted. J. J, SHAW, Foreman, l Closing Exorcises of Gamble] School. Palkm, S C, June 6th, 1892. Though jour columns will he crowded this week with conimencfment tetiorfs, and rumors of o:her reports to be published next week, yet these few dois from just across the !ine may find a place in some of the chinks made by fuller and rounder reports. Ou Friday evening last, at 5 o'clock, "Old Sol," emerging from bis long bath, tossed the water from his dripping face, and smiled a lazy enjoyment of a pleasant scene of bustling fnergy, On every road and lane, near the place where Sumter, Clarendon and Florence Counties touch each other, he saw happy parties in cart and buggy hastening to a common centre?Gamble's School House. "Old Sol" soon discovered this point cf attraction, and seeing a large stage erected on the green, eurrornded by tasteful curtains, he peeped over and his watery eye twinkled as he saw "Behind the scenes" tbe last rehearsal of Miss Janie Wheeler's apt pupils, for tbe exhi bition that night. Old Sol is as honest as the day, and as he was gladly welcomed by teacher and scholars be did not lei- what he saw; but he encouiaged e^ery one near to come and see for themselves when the curtaius should be drawn. By 8 o'clock, the benches before the stage were crowded with visitors, parents, brothers and sisters, all asxious to have the curtains drawn back, and the exercises begin. They we.e promptly gratified, and with the first bars of a march drawn from an organ by the Bkillful fingers of Miss Lottie Garland, the curtain was run up, disclosing the entire school on the stage. At the command, tbey began a series of evolutions, marching for ward and backward, wheeling, turoiug, divi ding, joining, in and on?, in perfect time lo tbe music, and marching off the stage with a round of applause. The visitors were then given a well delivered welcome by one of the younger pupils. Then began a well arranged programme of char ades, recitations, music, etc, which is too long to copy here, but which delighten tbe audience for two hours and a half. Among the most pleasing pieces of the evening were "Tue Little Kittens'' by three little lisping maids,?"Children from Story land," when the audience ha? a pleasant re newal of their acquaintance with "Little Bo Peep," "Jack the Giani-killer" "CindenUa" "Little Silver Hair" and Red Riding Hood, each of whom made a minutes speech. There was a wonderful bear atory, and the remin iscences of a most woful courtship. Misses Lottie and Maude Carla.:A ??nd Messrs Dr. McEwen und W. B. Dickson ! rendered "Evangeline" in a beautiful si} le, j ani the entire audience was touched with the j sad, sweet refrain of "Lifes Dream is O'er'*, j The exercises of the School were closed j with a repetition of the Opening March, and the soft tunes of the organ rendering the ! sweet chord3 of "HoraeSweet Home" in bar- ' motiie variations. Tbe exlubition was highly i creditable, alike to teacher aid pupils and \ words of encomium wete heard on every side 1 as the curtain tell. The curtains wpre run up again and the ! older portion of tue audience enjoyed short, mrnest speech.es on education by Mr. Ingram W\ Moore, Mr. J. K. McElveen, Dr. Tom McElveen, and School Commissioner h agin, who spoke in highest term* of Mi*? Whaler's werk during the past session, and ur^td the parent.- n> ai i, by proper home instruction, the work in the* sciio"! room, and tu give to their children every advantage to gain that best earthly possession a cultivated mind. The pleased assembly, just at 12 o'clock, reluctantly departed to dream of marches, tableaux, charades, and bear-stories galore. Prince. WASHINGTON LETTER. - Washington, June G. 1892. Mr. Blaine is nothing if not dramatic, md that his re8ignatiou was the care fully worked up ciimax of the profes- i <iona! dramatic is not for a moment to r>e doubted. He has recently concluded .ha. he wanted the uumiuatiou, an 1 actions sioce reaching that conclusion have been carefully planned with that end in view, and his resignation, which speaks as plain as if he said "I am again in the field," was announced just at the time when it would do the most effective work with wavering delegates arriving at Minneapolis. The Washington idea is that the resignation of Mr. Blaine knocks the last leg from under Mr. Harrison's chance, although there are some who believe that Blaine may still be beaten in the convention, but it does not look that way to your correspondent. Democrats are well pleased over the situation. Mr. Harrison will aid Mr. Blaine, if he is the nominee, to just, about the extent that President Arthur did in 1884. Mr. Harrison would probably have lost bis own State if he had been nominated, and his defeat by Mr. Blaioe's peculiar methods will place that State in the certain Democratic column, and be has power enough to see that the man who snatched from him at the last minute that which he bad been foolish eoough to think was solely his personal property, is hurt in other States. In other words, Blaine secretly opposed by Harrison will be a much easier man to beat than Harrison sipported by Blaine would be. The men whom Mr. Harrison ought to blame the most are Secretary Foster and Attorney General Miller. They, by their ill-advised talk against Blaine, furnished the excuse for him to resign, which he was looking for : but he would of course have found some other excuse if they had guarded their tongues better. Saintly Mr. Wanamaker has been explaining again?his public life has been very uufortunate in this respect. This time he rises to say to the com mittee on Postoffices of the House that the statement made under oath by Mr. Samuel C. Leake, of Philadelphia, to the effect that Mr. Waoamaker had, after making certain promises to bim concerning the erection of an experi mental pneumatic tube to be used by the Philadelphia City postoffice. become interested, he believed, in 7,500 shares of stock which another pneumatic company bad set aside for postoffice officials, and declined to fulfill his promises, was untrue. He also informs the committee that "I snail be p'eased to answer any call that the committee desires to make upon me, personally or otherwise." '*Evil disposed persons might place a bad construction upon the wording of the sentence quoted, but such is not my purpose. [ deal with facts ; others may put their own construction upon those facts. "Straws show which way the wind blows.'7 U. S. Treasurer Nrbeker is so certain that he will have no use for a residence in Washington after the 4th of next .March that he has given up the lease upon the house his family has occupied since he entered office. When asked why he did not renew his lease, Mr. Nebeker laughingly replied, "Because we shall not need the bouse a year longer." The Census Bureau investigation shows, so far, that a very demoralized state of affairs exists in that branch of the Government service. Testimony has been giveu showing that a woman paid ?12 50 a month to another womau, a relative of Chief Clerk Childs, in order to retain her position, and it has been shown that the chiefs of a number of the divisions regulated their treat ment of the women under them largely by the liberties the women allowed them to take, and that it is common for these chiefs to make pets of young aud pretty girls under them, allowing them to work or play as they may feel disposed. These things bave been hinted at before, but now they have been told under oath by ladies of undoubted reputation. And these things, calling themselves men, are still allowed to draw salaries from the Government. It is not to be wondered at that the people of the country demand a change. Mr. Harrison's alleged order to Federal officials to keep away from Minneapolis must have been intended for members of the Cabinet only, as nearly every one of the chiefs of the large Government bureaux are at the convention shouting for Harrison. It is believed that if such an order was really issued it was because Mr. Harrison was afraid that more than one of bis cabinet might have gone there in the interest of some of h is rivals. The House is pushing its work, notwithstanding the absence of more than half of the republican members. The Postoffice appropriation bill has been passed, and nothing but a point of order prevented its carrying an amendment repealing the mail subsidy act of the last Congress. " It makes me tired ! People ask me?is marriage a fai lure ? Of courso 'tarnt; s'pose I dou't know my biz ? what am I here for If the wo men only keep healthy they keep in good spirits and cupid is in demand Lot every enfeebled woman know this ?there's a remedy that'll euro her, -*m*^L- the proofs p<?si tive. It does what is promised. Here's the proof?if it doesn't do you good within reasonable time, report the fart to its makers and get your money back without a word?but you won't do it ! The remedy is Dr. Pioroc's Favorite Pre scription?and it has proved iteelf the right remedy in nearly every case of female weak ness. It is not a miracle. It won't cure everything?but it has done more to build up enfeebled and broken-down women than any other medicine known._ NOTICE TO TEACHERS. Office Secretary and Treasurer, SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY OF SUMTER, S cuter, S. G , .li^ne 6, 1892 rpHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF J School District, City ol Su tu'.er ui.I hold :t ra< etiiif !'xr t U ction <>;' Tea< hers for both the White and Colored Graded S hoo?s on M OX DA Y, JUNK 20th, instant, for the ensuing It-rin. Applications must te un ?le in t'.iis ollice by thai date. Bp order uf Board of Commissioners. C. M. HURST, Secretary and Treasurer. June 8 2t NOTICE -TO Property Owners ai other Cite Clerk and Treasurer's Offick, \ Sum r er, S. C, June 6, 18U2, / \T()\j ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED ?wt j during the month of June of each year, RETURNS OF PROPERTY in City of Sura- ; ter for taxation, and report of all male citizens between eighteen and fifty years of age, for enrollment for street duty, must be made to this oiliee, us required by Ordinances of City of Sura ter. Your immediate attention is rpq;?ested. By order of Council. C M. HURST, C'ejk and Treasurer. June 8 -X It is a fixed and immutable law that to have good, sound health one must have pure, rich and abundant blood. There is no shorter nor surer route than by a course of L)e Witt's Sarsaparilla. J. S. Hngbson &Co. WANm ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be in.<erted under tb"i3 head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line. WANTED?Boarders. Large, airy room, good board. Apply corner Repub lican and Harvio Streets. FOR SALE?Planting lands io 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. NOMINATIONS. Cards of candidates will be inserted in this column until the Primary Election for $5.00 each. Terms strictly cash in adve.nee. FOR MASTER. I beg to announce to the voters of Sumter County that I am a candidate for the office of Master, and respectfully ask their support in the primary. W. H. Ingram, FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I present my name to the voters of Sumter County in the Democratic Primary, and solicit their votes for the position of County Com missioner. I am familiar with work which a County Commissioner is called npon to supervise, and believe that I will give satisfaction if elected. Very respectfully. Lawrence M. Rembert. FOR CLERK OF COURT. To the Democratic Voters of Sumter County: Fellow Citizens?In coming before you as a candidate for your suffrage, in the coming election for the office of Clerk of Court. I come not as a strang.-r among strangers, but I address you as friends among whom I have lived for more than fifty years, and who have known, tried and tested me, in peace and in war; and whom I ask once more to trust me with a continuance in my present position, with the duties of which I am fairly ac quainted. I do not claim perfection, faults and errors I doubtless have, but I challenge any man to show wherein the duties of this office have not been faithfully discharged to the satisfaction of all concerned. Gladly would I visit you, my fellow'citi zens, at your homes, and in this way face to face, answer and clear away any falsehoods which industrious enemies may circulate, if my public duties would permit ; but in the matter of any such adverse reports, you can feel assured that 1 stand ready, frackly and truly to answer any voter who will honor me with a call, and who sincerely desires,to arrive at the truth. Fair play is all I ask, and no true man will refuse it. In dark days and in brighter ones, I bave tried to be a true man, true to my country and true to you, and I still wish to serve you. I abide your decision. Respectfully,___J D. GRAHAM. We hereby announce T. W LEE as a can didate for Clerk of tue 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. _M A.W FRIENDS. FOR CLERK OF COURT. Having been solicited by friends, and hav ing served as Dep:m 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 couoty to elect me to the office for the ensuing terra. _R. S. BRADWELL. Mr. Editor : At a meeting rtrjeutly heid at Bishopville it was unanimously declared to place before tbe people of Sumter Couniy the name of SHEPFARD NASH for Clerk of Court. Mr. Nash is a genlleman whose char acter and loyalty to bis State is unquestioned, and who if elected will reflect honor upon him-e'f and credit to his county, and we here by solicit the support of all who have tbe welfare of bis 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 be2 leave to present to the Democrats of Sumter County for re-election the name of our present worthy incumbent Capt. E. SCOTT CARSON. Bis fair and impartial manner in office convinces us that we conld not find a more suitable man to fill the Sheriff's office. MANY DEMOCRATS. I respectfully announce to ray 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 tbe best of my anility. Snhject to the action of the Democratic nnrnary. R. M. PITTS. The many friends of ROBERT W. JEN KINS beg leave to announce his name as a candidate for ihe office of Sheriff of Sumter County. He is a true and tried democrat. His wound* received in defence of his Country incapacitates him from performing manual labor, but be is in every way qualified to fill this office, and i3 universally recognized as an honorable, Christian gentleman. _MANY FRIENDS. To the Democratic Voters of Sumter County. Permit us to present to you the name of Maj. MARION SANDERS as a candidate for the office of Sheriff. He posseses in a high degree the necessary qualifications for this important office, and bas been ''weighed in the balance, and not found wanting." Weall know how well he discharged the duties of ibis office when he held it in former years, a?d as experience is the best teacher we are confident in the assurance that if elected, "duty" will be, as it always has been, his watch word. He will abide the result of the Democratic nrimaries. DEMOCRATS. THE IT. AIRY WHITE SULPIIUK SPRINGS H O T E5 JLm Has been renovated and nicely furnished throughout with new furniture, etc., and will be opened JUNE 15th. RATE?$30 per month ; $10 per week. Children under 12 years, and servants half price. JORDAN & BROWN, Proprietors, Mt. Airy, N. C. HOYT BROTHERS, MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Gold and Silver Watches,! FINE DIAMONDS. Clocis, Jewelry, Spectacles, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, Ac. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. | Feb 1 ' ] INSURANCE NOTICE. ,f\V AND AFTER MAY 1st, 1892, the 75 \_J per cent. Co-Insurance Clause will he in serted in all policies covering on Mercantile I Risks in all places where the three-fourths value clause does not attach, or in lieu thereof an extra charge of 25 cents per 6100 will be added to the rate. By order of the South-eastern Tariff Asso ciation. A. C. PHELPS, Secretary Su rater Local Board. June 1?2t. PAWLEY'S ISLAND ! ! ! THIS FAVORITE RESORT, UNDER the management of Mas. WINTHROP \\ ILL! A MS, will be ooen for the season cu MAY 20th, Inst, Good table, no mosquitoes, fine sarf bathing and deep sea fishing. Boat3 leave Georgetown on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Comfortable trmsportation from Waverly Mills to the Hotel. Excursion tickets now on saie. For terms address, MRS. WINTHROP WILLIAMS, WAVERLY MILLS, Georgetown Co., S. C. May 18._^ IRON MIXTURE ! WHAT IS IT? THE PUREST AND BEST TONIC IN" THE WORLD, rt builds np the system, it purifies" the blood, it beautifies the complexion. TRY IT, AND HAVE NO OTHtfR. Only 50c. per bottle. For sale by all your Druggists. THE MURRAY DRUG CO., Manufacturers and Proprietors. April 20. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER, By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. W'HEREAS, JAMES D. GRAHAM, C. C. C. P. & G. S. made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Adminstration, of the Estate and effects of N?TTIE PENNING TON, (Derelict) deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of tho said Nettie Pennington late of said County and said State, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Sumter, on July 5th, 1892, next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show canse, if any ; they have, why the said Admiaistration j should not be granted. j Given uuder my hand, this 25th day of May, Anno Domini, 1892. THOS. V. WALSH, May 25?6t Judge of Probate. ?C MKved his Opportunity! DON" T MI m [ nt Y ours, Reader. The majority neglcc". their op portunities, and from that cause live is poverty and dw in j obscurity! Harrowing despair is the lot of maay, as they lock bach ct? lost, forever Jost, opportunity. J.ifc is pas?. Ins:! Roach ont. Be up and doiug. Improve your opportu nely, and secure prosperity, prominence, peace. I i was said by a philosopher, that "the Goddess ?f Fortan? offers 4 golden opportunity to each person at some period of life; embrace the chance, and >he pertr:'? ont her riches ; fail to do so and she departs, never to return." How shall you find tho r.ni.vy.Z opportnTiftT? Investigate every ch*.nce that appears worthy, and of fair promise ; that is what all suc cc-sr'ul mi'zt do. Here is an opportunity, such as isnot often wlrhin the reach of laboring people, unproved, it willgiTO. at least, a -rrand start in lifo. Tho com'kn opportunity for ninny is horo. Money to be made rapidly and honorably by a:;y ind as trions person of either sex. All ages. You can do the worlcand live at homo, wherever yon are. Even be ginners uro cavity earning from to $10 per day. Too can do a% 'veil if yon will work, not too bard, but in do s tri <>i:>]y; and you can increase your income as yon go?n. You can pvespire time only, or all your time to the work. Easy to learn. Capital not required. We start von. ATI is com paratiTcly new and really wonderful. We fastract and show you bow, free. Failure unknown among our work ers. No room to explain hero. Write an j learn all free, bv return mail. Unwiso tj ilelay. Address at once. II. llaliett ?fc Co.. ISox 8SO. Portland. M*?inc. BO YOU HEED Engines. Boilers, Saw Mills, Cotton Presses, Pulleys, Shafting, Pumps, Pipe, Fit tings, Bath Tubs, Brass Goods or Castings? I F* SO We have a large and thoroughly equipped establishment, and can fill your wants at bottom prices. We do repair work. Also famish competent men to do work at a distance. High Gf rades, Low Prices. Deal direct/and Save Money. H. B. BLOOM. MANAGER CHERAW MACHINE WO IKS. Liberty Street, next door ta W. & S. office; Sumter, S. C. May IS. KINGMAff & CO., THE GROCERS. We always keep tbe best CANNED MEATS, FRUITS and VEGE TABLES and sell them at rock bottom prices. We will quote here only a few articles and will be pleased to furnish prices on anything in our line, not bere quoted, on application. We handle KING AN k CO'S. CELEBRATED "RELIABLE" HAMS A8DSTBIP BACON uncaoTassed. Martin's Butter and Cheese, Tan Derfer and Holmes' Crackers, and Heinze's pickles: 2 lb. Tripe, the best goods, ?5c. per can. 2 lb Roast Beef, the best goods, 15c. per can. 2 lb. Corned Beef, the best goods, 20c. per can. 1 lb. Lunch Tongue, the best goods, 20c.- per can. 3 lb. cans Pie Peaches, only 10c. per can. We sell the best TEA., Green and Missed, ever brought to this city at 50c. per pound. "We deliver all goods bought of us, promptly. KINGMAN & CO. May 4 REMBERTI MARSHALL, MM???? Wholesale and Retail Grocers. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Will keep on hand a full stock. We will not be undersold, Give us a call. Save Money, Corner Main and Republican Streets. April 15_ _ Howard . Fleming, - 276 EAST BAY STREET, - CH J?k3R.XJ.3SS,,r'OISr, &. o. - IMPORTEE OP ? ENGLISH PORTLAND CEMENT ?-AND DEALER IN - Lime, Cements, Plaster, Hair, Terra Cotta Pipe, &c, and all Building Material. Orders Given Prompt Attention. Correspondence Solicited. Lowest Prices. Best Satisfaction. Oct 21 o _._;_ AGAIN 'O THE FRONT. Just Received and in Stock, New like of Black Dress Goods, Cashmeres, Battiste ?lbatross, Tourise Cloth, Nuns Veiling, Bedford Cords and Henriettas* Black Lawns, Striped and Plain. -A Beautiful Line of Gray and Tan Bedford Cords* Henriettas and Nuns Veiling in the latest and most popular shades. Also nice assortment of Parasols, Fans and Ribbons, Taffeta and Silk Gloves. Be sure and examine our line of White and Black Embroidered Skirts. Great Bargains in these* Respectfully, WNS & PURDY, S IMITER, S. C.