The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, August 17, 1892, Image 2

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WEDNESDAY^ AtJGUST 1?, 1892. The SuvUer Watchman was founded in 18W and She frue Seuthron in 1866. The .jfatc&ma? and Sonthron now bas the combined circulation an d influence of botlrof theoM-pavjerr.aird is mani festly the best advertising medium in Sumter. - E? ' ' i " EDITORIAL NOTES. Enroli income club, or voa cannot vote at tbe primary. 2s tx t Wednesday, the 24th is the lust day for joining a Club. Ex-Governor John Peter Richardson has written an open letter replying to Governor Tillman's slanders. Read it in this paper, and see how be proves tbe malicious fr.lse Dess of tbe charge. Hon. W. D. Kvans bas anothtr letter con cerning Attorney General John L. McLauria, and at the same time baa something to say about tbe Register suppressing bis previous letter. Tbe large number of robberies committed in this eity within tbe last f?w weeks would seem to suggest to Council tbe necessity of increasing, temporarily, at least, the number of night watchmen. Something must be done to protect the citizens. . . At tbe lait session of the Legislature an act i - was passed permitting the citizens of Sumter to vojte bonds to tbe amoa.ui of $100,000 to be expended ;a improvemeots. We think it ' about time for some move to be made in tbe Batter. -fir. Hi R. Tbomas sajs lawyers are oppres sors of tbe people, aod the people should sepodiate them. Tillman muse be preparing to pot great and grievous burdens on tbe peo ple, for be has four lawyers on his ticket, while tbe Conservatives bare three. It is a poor rule that does not apply to all cases. Dr. E. J. Rembert is making a very prac tical and important experiment in rice culture. He has planted two varieties, Japan and Car olina White, a row or two in.each of his cot toe fields, and bas given it the same manure and work that the cotton received. Tbe rice has made a vigoraus growth and there is every prospect of a fine yield. Dr. Rembert observes, however, that while doing well on any soil, tbe rice is finer on stiff than on sandy land. We shall await with interest the result of the experiment, for if Dr. Rem bert demonstrates that rice can be profitably grewn on cotton land, he will have added another money crop to the list of farm pro dacts of Sumter County. ????? a?? WHAT WILL THEY DO ABOUT IT? Tbe City Council is elected to look after tbe general welfare of tbe city, acd the citizens '?bo elect tbe Mayor and Alderman bave a right to believe that the Council will perform this duty, irrespective of any persoaal in terest. For several years it bas been believed by many of oar citizens that tbe presence of cot ton oo the streets daring the fall aod winter months is a constant menace to the business portions of the city on account of its inflam mabie nature and (be consequent danger of a - ruinous conflagration. Aside from this the blocking of tbe streets and sidewalks by cot ton bales is' a nuisance to every one having occasion to ose tbe streets. Recently there bas arisen another reason why Council should forbid the use of the streets as a cotton yard. Tbe representative fire insurance companies adopted a resolution agreeing to increase tbe rate of insurance, wiihin tbe fire-limits of this city, if the prac tice of keeping cotton on the streets is con- j timed. This increased rate will be felt by all alike, whether tbey deal in cotton or not. and is a burden, slight though it may be, that -tbey do not like to have placed npoo them, when there is no reason in it, or good likely to re*?i*froro it. -To tbe contrary, It is as- ' samieg a bergen for tilt, take of bousing a danger that at aoy time may bring about the destruction of their property. I The time for Council to take action has ar rived. An ordinance prohibiting cotton on '. ' tbe streets witfeln tbe fire limits should be passed. "What will they do about it ? CAMPAIGN DOTS. The Tillmanites claim that taxes have been reduced. How do tbey get around these figures Uken from the Comptroller General's report. State tax collected in 1889-90, last year of Richardson? administration, $790, 663. State collected 1890-91, Til I man's ad ministration, $799,247. The to t a Is s f taxes, State, county and school, levied under Till? man's administration, for 1890-91, were $1,9^9,955.32, while under Richardson's ' administration, for 1S89-90S tbey were $1, '" 867,0^6.64,a difference; infavor of Richardson's administration and against Tollman's of $112, 908 68. The tax-levied for 1890-91* was the greatest since 1876 except in 1834-85 when an extra levy was made to pay accumulated interests, on the public debt. Tbe Banks of this city retnrc their property at ft:'! value and pay tnxe:? on it. Tbe auditor of the county, himself a T?lmanite, will fell you that property in the city of Sumter is generally returned at nearer its fall market value than property in any other part of the county. Land in Bishopville township, famous for fine land3 that cunnot be bought except at fancy prices, is returned at an average of about $5 or $6 per acre. And in ether townships the returns are not much better. Who is not paying taxes on the full value of property in this case ? Is it the corporations, tanks and factories, or is ii somebody else. Tbe railroads may be attempting to defraud tbe State by not paying the tuxes imposed, whether just or ui-j'ist,' but it stems ihnt the State of Ga. doe3 not see tbe value of railroads through the same glasses as does Gfn Btierbe. In every ins'ance where a road line lines in both States tbe road is assessed in South Car olina very near or more than twice us much as in Georgia. The records can be pro duced to prove this How is that for oppres sion, and equal rights to ali ar:d speciai pri vi leges to none? A farmer buys a mule from H. Sarby for $100 ; it is a good mule, and by good treat, ment and attention it increases in value, uni after keeping 6months he thinks it worth $140. He refuses- an offer of $130. In .taking his tax returns he enters the mule at $100, which is quite unusual as tbe average value jf mules returnee for taxation in this county is less than $75. Suppose the auditor knew that the farmer considered the mule worth $140 and had refused $130 for it, would it be right for the auditor to revise the farmer's return and enter the mule at $140 ? How would tbe farmers like it? A man buys $100 worth of bank stock and after s^reral years of careful management it increase* in value and he con siders it worth $140 and refuses $130 for it. i: is returned for taxation at S100, which is quite usual. Has the Auditor the right to revise the return and enter the man's bank ; stock at $140? If it is right what is the dif- j ference between mu?e'and bank stuck. This is ! exactly the case between tbe banks and Till- j inin': Administration. The court:: decided [in favor of tee banks, and as a constquenc* Tillman is toad with tbe courts and heap? abuse upon' tbe judges. t4> John Gary Evaas, one of Tillman's Chie Lieutenants, attempted a few years ago u pass a constitutional amendment abolishing the 2 mill echool tax, but failed. Now b< wants a uew constitution. At the last session of tbe Legislature wher the bib* calling a Constitutional Conventioi was'under consideration, tbe Conservative! introduced amendments to tbe bill to preven tbe abolition of tbe 2 mill school tax, to pre it the abolition of tbe homestead law, anc requiring tbe Constitution to be snbmitted t< tbe people for ratification. Tbe Tillmaoites killed the bill rather than see it pass witf these safegaords of the people's right9 attach ed to it. This plainly indicates tbeir purpose if they can get a Constitutional Convention to suit tbem. The Tillmanite8 say the public school are no good. Lets see what they are in this cour.ty. Ia 1888 there was not a school in tbe County except BisbopviUe, running longer than four months per year. Last year there were tea schools running nine moo t be. There were seven schools in Providence that were in session six months. In Mayesvil?e district five were in session five months. Swimming Pens bad six in session six months, lUecban icsville bad five in session six months. Mid dleton six schools with a five months sesisioo. And provision has been made for nioe schools in Sumter District to run nioc months, begin ing this fall, and.ten schools in Concotd to run at least 8$ months, beginning this fall. This has been done under the present law and by tbe aid of the 2 mill special levy, in some cases. CAMPAIGN LITERATURE. A circular was distributed among the Tillmaoites at the Bishopville meeting from which an extract is given below to show the character of literature that faction is using. The circular was not intended for Conserva tive eyes but we succeeded in obtaining one. It shows that prejudice is the main reliance of Tillman's supporters in this county. Here is what the circular says concerning the Conservative State ticket: ' Tbe ticket as put forth represents what ?? banks, cotton factories, railroads, corpora tions, lawyers, a beardletS boy and a one-horse preacher, a Haskeliite, and perhaps a farmer who wants office mightv bad. Aftaid of the merits of their ticket these gentlemen have after determining they must and will regain the power to dictate and rule to their liking have concocted a plan to drive us into supporting ?heir ticket and thereby again give them tbe right to role. From informa tion received we are infomed that their plan i3 toappoiut out of tbeir ringster3 a ppecial over seer over 5 Reformers with instructions to size us up. If one or morw can be bought, buy us. If in debt and under mortgage threaten us with foreclosure. If any should want office, promise him one. If any are ig norant or weak-minded, fool and flatter him in other words, buy some, threaten seme, coax some nntil enough rotes are obtained to enable them to again seize the reigos of gov ernment and rule to their liking, and as di rected by banks, railroads, corporations, etc., who we; told are to furnish most of the money with whic!t to bay votes. We can then hew wood, draw water, pay taxes, ask no questions and all will be well with them." Wbat do reasonable, sensible men of both factions think'of such an unfounded, partisan harangue appealing to the ignorant pr?judices of the people? It is some more "politics," and politics of a very low order, characteris tic of Tillmanism. More "Politics" by Thomas. Mr. H. R. Thomas has requested tbe publi cation of tbefol?owing letter : > Wedgefield, Aug. 12th, 1S92. Mr.TV. M. Sanders? 5ly dear Sir: I can hardly believe that a Merchant would be such a fool as to make the threats you mention. If our farmer had a spark of manhood, he would re sent it on tlie spot. The Lien Law as it now stands, does unquestionably give tbe Merchant, the right to oppress and rob the farmer by law, but if the Merchant dares to attempt to take ?way the freedom of our voters, and they furnish me the proof, I wiil show the Merchant that we know how to protect ourselves, that the men who crushed the great bagging trust will surely be able to teach one penny Mer chant that we are a power, with whose rights they can't atford to trifle. The Cotton Plant publishes a list of prices. Tell your friend to get his ac count and compare the prices and if he finds that he has been unjustly dealt with and robbed under the Lien Law and the Merchant attempts to oppress him for political purposes, then let it goto Court, our Juries will protect him and tin? Lien will only hold good in Court for supplies, which were absolutely utcttsary lo make the crop. Xext year, if our people will make the proper effort in time they can es tablish an Alliance Exchange store in Sumter in which they can get credit on better terms, than now obtain. Tell you friend to be a man and don't allow any Merchant to put a ring in hrs nose and lead him to the polls to vote against the interest of his own wife and children. Tell your friend his every interest is on ttie side of Tillman, standing on the platform of "Equal rights for all and special privileges for none.'' I am, Yours trulv, Ii*. R. Thomas. The above is published at the request of Mr. H. R. Thomas, lie should have given the name of tbe persecuted farmer and tbe persecuting merchants. Without such necesaary specifications the readers will give little credit to his fine heroics. The editor of this paper haB stowed the article to every merchant in this city engaged in the lien business, and they are unanimous in pro nouncing it false, as far as they are con cerned, as none of them 'nave ever mentioued politics in connection with 'heir business. Did McLaurin Suppress Evans* Card To the Editor of the Newsand Courier: The Register in commenting u;>(>n my communica tion in your paper of the S'th inst, in which I accuse J. L McLaurin of bad faith and douole dealings with me (and which charge I take this opportunity to repeat,) accuse me of going into a 1 Ring organ" to air my l"imag> ^ n-.ry crievana-s" and playing info the hands { of the em-mies of the people, when I sent the j >ame communication through the srnne nmil ) to ihe Roister and it whji not pnbiished. Now I woui-i like to r..-k my many friends throughout th.*? State if this is U\r play? And I then agai**, tb?*editor of the Roister hcud ! lines i? communication <:i defence of McLaurin. i from one of hi* friends, "Stander Rrfmed." Now let Mr. McUurtn pay whether 1 have J slandered him or no', and I will pubib-h what I ,tsesed Letwrem us a.id iet the puni'ic tie the j judge. The only way ihn; I can account for j tbe conduct of the R*gi*trr is that Mr. Mc [ Laurin lias bad so much to <io with the edito I rial matter of that p-tpT of late that this ar 1 ticle of mine did not -nit his fastidious tnste. j aud w*?s therefore i<uui>i ?-;:?rd. If Mr McLaurin is not guilty of the charges which I prt-tVr against him, why ia it that he fold me Ht Florei cr on the 1st inst. that the reason that he d:d nol ?p^k io nient rheStnte Aiiance meeting was that he v\?g a^hanifd to face m?? Why is it that :he editor ,of the Register expressed to me the deepest regre's for the part that h*? had played i:> booming McLaurin, r.nd tell me that he was t^rsoadid into it. W. I) Evans. Beunettsville, August 13. Tekes CrosHwell's Place. The Tillman lender? h?-!d a caucus in this city to-day. nod felected Capt. Eli M Cooper to fill the place on the Legislative ticket made vacant by mi*- withdrawal of Mr. W. K. Cross well. ?- -o?>- . . ? - To cleans^ 'ne system rf malari* in Jt gentle and pleasant wav, use (J>'"' Springs Water \\\ R. D&ptr, Si , will Lake v.oai yidt : . Executive Committee Meeting. The Executive Committee of the Democratic party of Sumter County met on Aug. 11th. Upon a call of the roll a quorum way found to be present. f| A committee on Printing was ap pointed, with full power to make con tracts for all necessary printing and advertising during the campaign. The committee are: A. Moses, 1>. E. Keels, W. H. Ingram, E. Minis Pitts. Mr. A, Moses, as chairman of the committee appointed at the last meet ing to formulate rules and regulations to govern the election of Trial Justices, made the following report : Resolved 1, That the division of the County into Judicial Districts, as made by the County Commissioner, be printed and posted* at each precinct for the guidance of voters in the elec tion for Trial Justice. 2. That eai voter shall be entitled to vote only for the Trial Justice of the District in which such voter resides and shall designate on his ballot the name of the Trial Justice and the num ber of the District for which he is voted for. 3. That the Co. Executive Commit tee, in furnishing the list of candidates shall designate by number from what district such candidates are running for.the oflice of Triai Justice. The following amendment was offer ed by Mr. A. ?. Brearley as section 4 of said resolution : That when a voter does not live in the township where he votes, on the back shall be endorsed the number of the Judicial District in which he lives, and if the vote is not for the Trial Jus tice living in his District it shall not be countedjfor Trial Justice. Adopt ed. On. motion of Mr. Frank Melle? each candidate was assessed the s.um of one odllar.: On motion of Mr. Moses the follow ing resolutions were adopted : Resolved, That in case the vote of any white Democrat challenged, and the challenge is sustained by the managers, his name shall then be entered on the poll list and marked challenged; his ballot shall be sealed up in an envelope, with the grounds of challenge endorsed thereon and trans mitted along with all other papers per taining to the election to the County Executive Committee for its decision, and if such vote be allowed the same shall be counted. Resolved, That the managers at any precinct shall not throw out any ballot because it is scratched, but the same shall be counted along with all other ballots. On motion, Mr. E. F. Miller was elected assitant secretary of the Exe cutive Committee. On motion of Mr. R. M. Wilson the following rules were adopted to gov ern the speaking at the County cam paign meetings : The said meetings shall be in charge of the County Chairman, who shall either preside in person or appoint some one to preside in his place and shall limit the various candidates and other speakers, as follows : County Commissioners, 10 minutes each. Electors, 30 minutes to each side. Candidates for Legislature, 30 min utes each. Prohibition, 30 minutes each side. Congressional candidates, 45 min utes each. All other candidates 15 minutes each. Candidates for Solicitor shall also be allowed to speak. The Prohibition matter was brought up by Mr. P. G. Bowman appearing before committee and asking time at the meetings to present his side of the question. Mr. Mellett held that it was unconstitutional to allow any but candidates to speak, and the chair ruled that he was correct, but the pri vilege was extended and Mr.. Bowman invited to attend and speak. The following is the oath to be taken by each person offering to vote : ;tDo you pledge yourself to abide the results of the primary and support she nominees of the party? "Do you solemnly swear that you are duly quali fied to vote at rhis election according to the rules of the Democratic party and that you have not voted before at this election ?" It was, on motion, resolved that the committee have 2,500 tickets printed with the names of the Tillman Electors and candidates of that faction for the Legislature, and the balance of ticket blank, as to the other candidates. 2,500 tickets were ordered printed in similar manner for the Sheppard electors and candidates for the legislature. 3,000 blank "tick ets were ordered printed and 4,000 on which shall be: "Are in favor of Stace Prohibition?" On motion of Mr. Frank Mellett it was ordered that the managers of elec--j tion do make their returns and bring in their boxes by 11 o'clock of the sec ond day after election. Adjourned. Notice to Candidates, All candidates for office in .Sumter County, including electors, are requir ed to sign a paper to the effect that they are Democrats and will support th4 nominees of the Democratic party at the general election. Such persons will please call at The Fkkeman oiliee and sign said paper. In case it is not convenient to call, send such a paper, signed by yourself, to E. F. Miller, Assistant Secretary Dem. Ex. Com. All candidates, except Electors, have been assessed $L00 to defray expense of printing tickets. ?Sc, and such amount must be paid when the pledge is sign ed. ????-a? - Sind (he door against die case. Danger comes oftencst through impure blood Keep your blood in order, and you keep tn health. =p=^> For this, nothing / equals Dr. Pierced J *" Golden Medical Discovery. It invigorates the liver, purifies and enriches tho blood, and rouses every Organ int?> healthy action. By this means it cures. Every part of tho system feels its saving influence, Dysr^psi?, Indigestion, Biliousness, Scrofulous, Skin and Scalp !>"?* cas?s?ev?-u Consumption (?J" Lung-scrofula ) in its earlier stages, ail yield to it. It's the only Liver, Iii? ?xi und Lung Remedy that'3 guaranteed u.> benefit or euro, or tbe money is refunded. Trying terms to sell on?but its a medicine that oau carry them out Can anything else, at any price, bo really os cht np ? "Golden Medical Discovery" contains no alcohoi to inebriate, and no tyrup or sugar to derange digestion. It's n concentrated vegetable extract ; put up in lar--o bottles ; pleasant V> the tu?io, and equally good for adults or children. If dull, spiritless and stupid ; if your h!o"d is thick ?ind Hoggish : if your appette is capricious and uncertain, you need a Sarsa iiHri'iH. For best results take De Witt's. J. S. Hughson k Co. It is a fixed and immutable law that to have good, sound health one must have pure, rich and abundant blood. There >< no snorter nor surer route than by a course of De Witt's Sarsaparille. J. S. Hughson &Co. Fcr Over Fifty Years. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, enre? wind colic, and is 'be t:est remedy for Diarrh a. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Early Risers, Karly Risers, Early Risers, the fnmou? little pills for constipation, sick headache, dyspepsia and nervousness. J. S. Hutrhson & Co. " YETMARY S?RuF DURING MY STAY IN THIS STATE, j ! i (fer my sendees to the citizens of J Stiiuter nad surrounding country for the treatment of diseases of HORSES and ! CATTLE My experience in that line covers.' a period of 72 years, including thrie ye"?rs as ; veterinary surgeon in t!ip Confederate Army. I and I ran give good rcfctcnce as to my sue- j cess Verv respectfully, CAPL R08T. W. ANDREWS. | \., . SUMTE ICS. C The Sunday School Convention. Mr. Editor: As there seems to have been no published account of the proceedings of our County Interdenominational Sunday School Convention which was held at Wedg field July 27 and 28 we believe, in justice to the cause something should be written. The Convention was organized by the election of Uro. R. t). Purdy president and Bro. H. F. Wilson secretary, both of whom perform d their respective duties well. There was other business which is naturally incidental to the organization of such Conven tions. The Sunday School cau6e was considered and discussed from different standpoints but all tending to the same eud. We had several excelltnt addresses delivered by Bros. Bean, Avers, Kodges and Abbott besides many other short bnt pointed speeches which were encoruraging as . well as instructive. Upon the whole, the occasion was one of more than ordinary interest and showed that the Sunday School cause is taking on a wonderful amount of new life in this county We hope the workers in this noble cause will not cease their labors until every town ship is thoroughly organized and every child is brought under the influence of some good Sunday School teachers. We cannot say too much in praise of the good people of Wedgfield whose generosity and hospitality were made manifest to the members of the Convention. Asking God's blessings upon the work done and a thorough revival of the work in the future, we are. Yours *c, _ W. P. 8.. Condensed List of Candidates. DELEGATES TO CONVENTION. conservative. R D Lee, Dr W J Pringle, W 0 Cain, * * W H Commander, W D Scarborough," S E.Nelson, ? J T Muldrow, J Ed Stuckey, P Melle?,- . N S McLeod; W E Dick, T P Sanders, till.MAN1TB. E M Cooper, H H Evan9, H R Thomas, J G White, II T Abbott, E F McCutchen, D E Wells, Dr B McLaughlin, N B Scarborough, Jacob Keels, W S James, E M Pitts. LEGISLATIVE. conservative. Altamont Mose?, R I Manning, W D Rhodes, J F Kelly, C L Williamson. till.maxite. R M Wilson, W A Jaracp, Jr, W K Crosswell, J E DuPre, H C Cuttino Clerk of Court?J D Graham. T W Lee, Sheppard Nash. R S Brad well. Sheriff?E Scott Carson, Marion Sanders, Robt W Jrnkine, RM Pitts, D G Creusbaw. Trettsur r?John M Miller Auditor?B F Jones, A B Stuckey. Master?W II Ingram, Jno S Richardson. School Conwiissiotier?W J DuRant, Geo P McKagen. County Commissioners?II H Evans, J A Bilmes, Samuel ? Sbaw, John K Brown, F M Mellen, B D Mitchell, E F Burrows, M -ion J Michau, W S Dinkins, Lawrence M Rembert, Warren S Wells, J Merriek Reid. Trial Justice?Colin C. Manning, H. L. B. Wells, S. A. Norris. Endorsed by His Neighbors. Sumte? County, S. C, Aug. 1, '92. We the undersigned, citizens of Magnolia and Lynchburg; and the vicinity thereof, judging our neighbor, John M. .Miller, by what we know of him, past and present, en dorse and unqualifiedly recommend him as worthy of tbe confidence of his fellow-citi zens and as a suitable person to properly aud satisfactorily discharge the duties of County Treasurer. T N Griffin, . D 0 Rfaame, T S Richbourg, C J Joye, G W Stokes, F Jove, F S Pott3, J C Smith, SOopeland, W W Smith, W Judorsky, E I) Smith, C E Timmons, J A Lackey, STRWilsou, JCCraig, L W Dennis, Joe S Potts, C L Dennis, CPM Wilson, M A Moore. E F Darby, M D S W Frierson, J F Mvlhtosh, W J McLeod, W S Lucas, Thos G McLeod, T W McDonald, H W Richbourg, J Lee Pamell, R M McFaddin, J G Stoke3, Juniu3 A Rhame, J Munro Wilson, W T McLeod, L A Wheeler, S C Kilpatrick, Jesse M Wilson, T B Rhame, Ch*s L V,"heeler, P B Sanders, W R Sanders, _Joseph Sander3._ ADVERTISEMENTS of five Itnes or less will be. inserted under this bead for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines -3 cents per line. TO RENT?Rooms (in nos. to suit persons, desiring) in the residence on the N. W. corner of Main and Warron Streets For terms apply to R. D Lee or at said place. FOR SALE?Premises S. E. Cor. Liberty & Washington Sts. Lot measures about (30 x 200 ft. Apply to R. D. Lee or H. Uar by. * Aug. lu?4t. . OTORE with good yntd, well enclosed, to ?j rent. For particulars apply to Mrs. H. .U. CUSKK. Aug. 3?3t. COMFORTABLE BOARD at reasonable prices. Also Table Board. Apply to Mrs. Emma De Lor me, Washington Street, one door South of Calhoun Street. _Aug. 3?4t. npABLE BOARDERS AND LODGERS. I Apply to Mrs. Manning Brown, Church St., two doors from M. E. Church. July 26?4-t. INSURE YOUR GINS -IN THE Assurance Company, OF LONDON, THE LARGEST COMPANY IN THE WORLD That takes fire risks on Gins. For particulars, etc., apply to ALTAMONT ??8ES, AGENT. P. S.?We do also a Gene ral Fire Insurance Business, and represent tire MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE of New York, the largest in the world. Aug. 17. Fine Beef AT Wholesale and Retail f HAVE JUST RECEIVED the largest 1 shipment of KINK MOUNTAIN CATTLE ever brought to this market, and the people of Suinter will find it to their interest to send me their orders. MY REFRIGERATOR is complete in every respect. Customers enn have th.-ir MEAT KEPT ON ICE as Ion? as desired. Ladies especially invited to call. Only market on Main Street. W. B. BOYLE, S UM TER Iron ff*ot*/?#. W. E. & J. I. BRUNSON, PROPRIETORS. EngillCS SoilePS au<^ machinery of all kinds and descriptions repaired. CirClllStl? s<StV7S hammered and gammed. IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS made to order; and any work usually done in a first, class machine shop or foundry executed in a workmanlike manner Till CES REASONABLE and satisfaction guaranteed by good work. Estimates will be famished on application. Sumter Iron Works 5 W. E. k J. I. Branson, Proprietors, Sumter, S. C. Au2 3 H. S. SIMPSON. A. 0. SIMPSON Gleim Springs Hotel? Spartanburg Co., S. C, Open to visitors MAY 1st. Accessible from the city of Spartanburg by a newly equipped line of comfortable convey ances which meet all trains. For rates of Board, what* the mineral water will cure, or other particulars, address, SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Proprietors, May 11. Glenn Springs, S. C. Sumter, S. C, April 15, 1892. Horses and Mules for sale or hire. Special attention given to the Liv ery and Teaming branch of the business. Good teams and attentive Drivers. :o> Buggies, Carriages, Road Carts, Wagons and Harness. :o: Corn5 Oats, Hay, Ship Stuff and Peas. All Lime, Cement, Plaster. Hair, Rosendale and Portland Cement, Fire Bricks, Fire Ciay, Flue Pipes, Hoods and Bottoms. FOR SALE BY April 15. Cor. Sumter and Liberty Sts. THE irl?i T?TI Mrs. LAURA A. BROWN, hav ing withdrawn from the Sum'er J Institute; EL FRANK WILSON has been associated with Hiss ELIZA E. COOPER, one of the former Principals, and will under the terms of agreement, assume the control and the man agement of the Institute. T'.;e Twenty-Fifth Co?ezia'e Year will begin THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER I5tb, 1802, and close on the Second Wednesday in JUNE, 1593 For cataiougue and terms, apply to either of the undersigned. 5 J. W. Scaffe DEALER IN Bieyles and Sundries. CASH OR INSTALLMENT. Julv 6. TO RENT. EITHER OR BOTH BUILDINGS, fur nished or not, opposite the A. C. L. pas senger depot. Lnnch connter, and 2 0 da Water aparatuces aiid Milk Shake attachment. Call on or address. CURTIS HOUSE. II. B. & C. S. CURTIS, Proprietors, Sumter. .S. C. We beg to say to the trade that, as heretofore. iip Siiiiitep House Will remain open in charge of Mr. H. B. Bloom. The saving of money is more of an object than ever in hard years, and 4o those contemplating the purchase of machinery we offer the opportunity of saving money by dealing direct with manufacturers. Will)-men of ex perience and ability in all departments, and a thoroughly equipped shop at your doors we are able to offer High grades at Low Prices. We^furniah competent machinists free of charge to erect all machinery we 'sett. XJall on or address ?HERAW MACHINE WORKS, Engineers, Founders and Machinists, Suinter, S. C, and Cheraw, S. C. KlSPGtlAJ$ & CO.. THE GROCERS. always keep the best CANNED MEATS, FRUITS and VEGE TABLES and sell tbetn 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 here quoted, on application. We handle KINGAN & CO'S. CELEBRATED "RELIABLE" HAMS AND STRIP BACON uncanvassed. Martin's Batter and Cheese, Van Derver asd* Hofates' Crackers, and Ileioze's pickles: 2 lb. Tripe, the best goods, 15c. per can. 2 lb. Roast Beef, the best goods, 15a per can. 2 lb. Corned Keef, 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 TE 4, Green and Mixed, ever brought to this city at oOc.per pound. We deliver all goods bought of us, promptly. & CO May 4. Wholesale and Retail Grocers. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Will keep on hand a mil 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, - - IMPORTER OF 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 h. MtAXKJV ffllrWn, Miss S. E. COOPER, Jane 27?3m. WOFFORD COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG, S. C. JAS.H. CARLISLE, LLD. PRESIDENT. Founded 1851. Wofford College offers to students in the four college classes two parallel courses of study, frtch leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in one of which Modern Languages are substituted for G nek. Excuses?Board, tuition, matriculation, washing, lights, fuel, t'Ocks and stationery the necessary College expenses for the year can be met with One Hundred and Fifty Dol lars. The advantages offered by \\ ightrnan and Alumni Halls enable students to meet their college expenses with ibis very small I amount. The next session begins the 3d dar of Oo I tober, 1892. I. A. GAME WELL, Secretory of Faculty. Wofford Si fig Mool SPARTANBURG, S. C. The Sixth Session begins October 3d, 1852. Boys prepared for College: Expenses covered by $150 a year. Supervision careful and constant. A. G.REMBERT, A. M., Aug. 3 Head Master. SPECIAL NOTICE. OFFICE OF SUMTERCOUNTY. ScKTEit, S. C, Aug. 2, IS92. JN compliance with recommendation Grand Jury, June Term, 1692, the County Com missioners will receive bids to be opened at their office on Thursday, S-.*pt. 1st, pros., for the proper indexing and filing of the Equity Records of Suinter District and conu:y from A. D. 1810 to 1870, or up to year code enroll ment began. The Clerk of Court has kindly consented to exhibit the work that is to be done to any one actually desiring to bid ou it. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. By order of Board. THOS. V. WAMSH, Clerk. NOTICE. VLL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS against N ETTIE PEN NINGTON, de cersed, late of Magnolia, in Sunater County, S. C, will present them to me, and all per sons indebted to her wili make pay meut to rue. J. D. GRAHAM, G O. P, Administrator of the (derelict) Estate of Nettie Pennington deceased. August 3. 1892. Estate ol' Dr. Stephen H. ailler, DECEASED, 1WILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on September 3d, 1892, fur a final discharge ns Executor of aforesaid Estate. EDW'D R. MILLER, Ang 3?4L_Executor. JWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF Probate tor .Sumter Countv on August l- TiL I.3D2 for a Final Di ;cahrgc Adminis tratrix ot aforesaid Estate. Ii VNNAH M. CUS1CK. Administratrix, Sumter S. C. July, 27 ?L?2._ Estate of Edw# H? 3hf utchau, | DECEESED, 4 LL PERSONS ii-ivtn^ claims against! jl V aforesaid Estate, will present the 3ame iv at tested, find those indebted in any way i to said Es'ate will make payment without delay to LEONORA W. McCUTCHAN". Q lalified Administratrix. Suinter, S C July ! 592, Just Received and in Stock, New line of Black Dress Goods, Cashmeres, Battiste] Albatross, Toarise 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 Iis these. Respectfully, SfAMTER. S. .